Sir, I bet I have looked at a thousand INCH and Bug Out Bags. You have the best one I've seen! It is so well organized and only has the items you will need. I love it! Thank you for sharing.
Please take this comment with the sentiment I m intending to convey. You have got to be physically fit! There is no substitute! As an Army Ranger I am a weight weenie! Every last oz I scrutinize - if some is carrying 30 -50 extra pounds around their waist, legs and chest that is almost an entire extra pack? I challenge you to do a quick test - load your pack and do 15 trips up and down a set of stairs. If you are winded in the slightest - you need to increase your endurance with cardio/walking/hiking/running, lose weight or both. I don’t care what equipment you have if you cant carry it and move effectively with it - its useless. The chance of injury carrying extra body weight is exponential - knee injuries, ankle injuries, pulled muscles etc etc ... Let me iterate - I love these videos and want everyone to succeed and be able to accomplish whatever goals you have but make please make it as easy as possible on yourself - plus the less weight requires less calories = longer sustainment!
75th Ranger God very well said I'm trying to reduce the weight of my pack and get in better shape, there are just certain items I really don't want to give up like my 0 degree down sleeping bag, etc, I'm at about 35 pounds for my pack without water or weapons and ammo I just can't find anything else to cut, so I will have to get into better shape like you said
Pretty much, a good rule of thumb with your pack is that it should not exceed 25-30% of your body weight. You also have to take into account the weight of just a primary and secondary weapon system and magazines for both. Your looking at close to 20lbs for just an M4, a few mags, a pistol and a couple extra mags for that. Weight adds up quickly, and fighting in full kit with a pack on is a pain in the ass. Which is the reason for why they tortured us so much in training and made us ruck and run so damn much with our kit lol.
A sports mouth guard, if you get into a fight or fall, it may spare your teeth. If you are never coming home and have some routes of egress already thought out, consider prepositioning supplies (like food) in caches along the route(s) if you must hike out. Where I live we have four seasons. One could have seasonal modular components or plan for winter and have spring/summer/fall layers. Gaiters to protect your pants against wear and moisture. Tourniquet, sutures and triple antibiotic. Sam splint. Burn gel. Bag of small ball bearings to compliment your caltrops. I will look at my own, but is there any way to fit items inside the walking sticks? Plastic drop cloth. Great kit, mine has very similar items in it.
Damacles9 Thank you for your comments and great idea on the mouth piece and the ball bearings. I don't believe the walking sticks will have any room for storage as they telescope. Thanks again!
Good on you for finding yo-yos, they are great. Dump all the water filters; they wear out and diminish in their ability to cleanse the water with each use. Boil your water. The kettle-pot is too heavy to carry and offers nothing your solar panel isn't already providing. Lite a fire, cook your food and boil your water. Two fire steels is all that is necessary. Learn to find and create your own kindling. Magnifying glass is the lens of your flashlight (you should never need it). You will never need a water key. Dump the hand sanitizer and baking soda. Sleeping system is good (the lantern is a mistake; too heavy for what it does). Chuck the floss sticks for a roll of floss. (this should be in your hygiene kit) The Medic kit needs to be cut down a little and focused. You need a suture kit (go to youtube to learn how to suture) Needles and sterile thread come in small individual packets. This is very necessary. Overall, you are someone who is out there doing it. Congrats. This is a lot of gear to carry. I carry a number of individual bags so if I need to lighten my load for expediency I know what to drop. A food bag is very good because as time progresses the bag becomes lighter. You are always aware of the contents which helps you plan meals. Stop buying those expensive one meal bags of Mountain house and get some Mainstay Emergency Food Rations so you will be covered for the first 3 to 6 days. Aged Gouda and hard cheddar cheese need no refrigeration. Go to Amazon and buy my book; The Prepper's Book of Ideas. Again; hats off to you.
Thanks for the comments and suggestions Douglas!! Its always a work in progress and I have learn much since making this video. A follow up and a streamlining of my kit is in the future. Everyone needs a bag in case of earthquakes, fires, floods etc. We all need to always be ready! In regards to ditching the kettle pot I am always concerned that a volcanic eruption or any event that places particles in the air would block or reduce solar rays so I keep the kettle pot for that reason as its part of the bio-stove kit that generates electricity. A suture kit is a great suggestion! Thanks Douglas!!
I really like the sleep system setup seemed very packable. Seems to be a very expensive set up but you can never put a price on you or your loved ones lives ... I enjoyed watching your video and got a few good ideas from it also 👍
It's a good setup all around. Perhaps over redundant in some areas. Having the electricity generating devices is really useful though. It's gonna be a heavy pack for sure, but you have a lot of gear for both urban and wilderness survival so you have most of the bases covered.
You should have at the least 4 pair of wool socks for winter along with liner socks as your feet is your life in any situation especially a bug out or never coming home scenario. The other thing is I would add foot powder to your preps... This is a must with nail clippers and moleskin. Just a heads up brother👍😎🇺🇸
PS I just purchased Wool-It (Blister aid) instead of the moleskin. I am going to try that out. You might want to look into that over the moleskin as I believe that the wool is re-useable! Check that out too!
One of the HUGE things i always tell people to add to their kits is a large roll of dental floss. You can get rolls that have 100 YARDS of floss, which is a VERY strong cordage sufficient for snaring small game, sewing, fishing, lashing ect. And obviously flossing your teeth.... A large roll of dental floss is a HUGE benefit to have in your kit. And it has an ASS TON of different uses. And that shit is extremely strong.
I have personally caught rabbits and other small critters with Dental Floss snares, completely works. And i have also personally sewed with it (threads through the eye of a needle no problem), i have built shelter with it, i have fished with it, it is just a great thing to have. And you get a ton of it in just 1 small package. Obviously you also have these capabilities with the inner strands of 550 cord, but Floss is just far more convenient. And extremely small and light to pack. If you have 2 little 100yd things of it, you can have like 600 feet of quality cordage. Huge benefits
If you live in the deep south and plan on bugging out in the deep south then you'll probably be OK. If you live in an area where is gets below freezing for extended periods then your shelter, sleeping gear, and clothing is not going to cut it. For that matter neither will your water filters since they will both be destroyed if they are exposed to hard freezing temps. Sawyer and that other one have a system that will break inside if frozen. I have owned gerber tools and find them substandard. A Bahco Laplander and a Mora Companion HD carbon are recommended. Both are cheap, very light and very strong.
bibleprophecy1st I live in Southern California below 2000 feet, no freezing issues. I also have a Silky Pocketboy that I love and it works great. I will keep the Gerber LMF 2 over the Mora but that's just preference, thank you for the comments!
Douglas here again; considering how much weight you are carrying, consider buying a "game cart" (check out Cabelas). Take the time to simulate a bug-out situation in way of a camping trip to test out your gear. Again, a very good selection of equipment. This provides a good example for others to purchase quality provisions. Personally, I tie a polk sled to a Cabelas Deluxe game cart where I can put my bag, lots of food items and even a wood stove without feeling the load. The cart lets you convey dead critters back to your camp site and the polk sled provides the same luxury in the snowy winter. Buy a game cart, test it out, if you think you can live without it, return it!
Great bag - one of the best I have seen, you have all the bases covered. I think a bit light on food gathering. Personally I would take a small folding saw
30:45 that's what i got to work on ....my dental kit...been using Clove oil and oregano oil for years..it works for a little bit...but something longer lasting would be better.
Nice setup. I also carry my open carry pistol ( Glock 21 .45ACP ) in a single attachment point Phenix Gear leg and thigh holster with attached mag pouch and several extra, MOLLE compatible double mag pouches ( so I can loop the straps around my military pistol belt and run double mag pouches, 2 per side of the buckle, about all the way to the buckle on my pistol belt, along with a U.S.M.C. KA-BAR fighting knife, AK bayonet, Vietnam Ranger tomahawk with carbon fiber handle, Kershaw Camp 10 ( 10'blade machete ), mag-dump pouch and, at the small of my back, a U.S. G.I. waist duffle/butt pack. My CCW pistol is a .40 caliber Glock 23 and a couple extra mags for it in a belly-band concealment holster ( my normal EDC gun ). My chest rig is a Russian Vest Alpha with 4 built in double mag pouches for the AK, a field of MOLLE in front of that for mounting additional AK mag pouches, and 2 large utility pouches ( 1 each side ) with MOLLE on their fronts ( where I keep a good sized drugs and meds bag that would get me arrested if a cop saw the contents, but I have a fucked up leg and panic disorder, so I keep my RXd meds plus "other stuff", some in straws with the tips melted together, and in SHTF who cares, right? ). I also keep a trauma kit on my chest rig, and bigger, more extensive drugs/meds bags and trauma kit in ruck. Because of my leg, I use a pair of adjustable canes for trekking poles since I already have them. My rifle is 1 of my AKMs on a 3 point sling. I use a kitchen vacuum sealer to make watertight and airtight bags of extra ammo to reload mags. I roll up a military poncho with the woobie liner in it, roll that up in my ruck cover, double it up, tie with paracord and lash to my ruck frame ( for rucks and footwear, I use what the military uses and have a Marine ILBE with it's assault pack and an Army U.S.G.I MOLLE 2 large combat ruck, and a pair of Wellco SF boots ) What rifle and pistol do you like to carry carry in case of SHTF? Another thing you can do to escape cuffs and zip ties is to carry bobby pins to shim them. Clip them on the waistbands of your pants and boxers, no one will notice them and you can pull the rubber tips and insert them between the cuffs/ties and their teeth. A piece of the wire of a woman's underwire bra is a great shim for cuffs as well. I also use that same magnifying lens in my fire bag, as well as a pen can of WD-40, some Bic lighters, a 60 mil E Cig juice bottle of rubbing alcohol, waterproof bottle of military survival matches, 2 magnesium bars dryer lint, small bottle of hand sanitizer, 2 large fero rods, a couple of tampons and a little Ziploc filled with dry pine needles, twigs, and pieces of bark, all rolled in the highly flammable pine rosin. A great perimeter alarm is those metal things you can attach to trees and a tripwire sets of the shotgun primer you put in them. I would turn them facing toward the approach to my position. The hole in the front will hold a .12 gauge shell and shear the intruder's foot at the ankle. I also use the Princeton Tech BYTE headlamp, they're great. You have to tell me, where do you get those solar charged chem lights and how much are they? You've convinced me of the need for solar power banks and re-chargable batteries. All in all, nice setup
I do not have a lock pick set but I do have that Gerber breaching tomahawk I will also carry a pistol but for silent lock picking.....no I don't have that......Don't you have to practice and become fairly proficient with that before you can really pick locks in a timely manner?
The Chobbins Yeah, I have a home made set of lock picks...for basic door locks...it's amazing how many abandoned places there will be, during a shtf. Can't learn all the locks, but knowing some basics, does make a huge difference...
Hey there! Love the bag! There are a few alterations I would like you to consider if you can. One of the biggest thing that jumps out at me is you don't have enough concealment. I think if you can get yourself a Ghillie net, you will be able to custom make your suit for whatever your immediate environment is, and also what season. Same goes for face camo. You might wana get some animal repellent for sniffer dogs but that's upto u. Also think about grabbing 2 or 3 dark tarpaulins. These can be used to provide shelter to anything you find along the way if you make a camp. They also have the advantage of being able to conceal your camp, as you can pack leaves, dirt, sticks etc on top of them. I know you are thinking that's crazy but I would really stress that you only fight as a last resort, and a lot of the time staying hidden can mean you avoid conflict. Hit, run, hide, the highland way. Another thing is, I would think about a collapsible fishing rod. Where I live in Scotland you are always pretty close to a river or loch or the ocean, and with a fishing rod you can pretty much have food forever. There is such a big difference between throwing line into the water and actually having a rod, I can't even tell you :P
Stephen Lyon Thanks for the comments! I agree with you in regards to concealment rather than fight. Ghillie suit is a great idea once outside of the urban areas. I just don't believe that I could add much more to my bag but that is something I will consider and try to incorporate. Thanks brother for the advice!
STRONGLY disagree with a Ghillie suit. WAAAAY too much bulk for a go bag. Not at all practical. You could toss a handful of rubber bands in your kit and use those to attach natural vegetation to your person if you HAD to.
Hey LL L thanks for the comment. I think you are confusing "go bag or I'm assuming bog" with an inch bag. INCH means I'm never coming home. This means that once the violence has died down, you have yourself a fishing net, a trap to catch animals alive (and possibly start animal husbandry) you can use it as a hammock if you get a strong enough tensile strength.What it offers and what it gives you are invaluable. 9/10 the person who gets the "Drop" on someone is going to come out on top and nothing beats the element of surprise. Even things like being able to recon areas more safely will be super important and I think you greatly underestimate the power of concealment,.
I think you should have more medical stuff like 4x4 others like this and at least one tourniquet And lots more think about this hopefully this helps you out thanks for your time
Kanzee Thanks! Yes I thought long and hard about how to not rely on just solar power and believe that the stove will work out. Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it!
Have you ever Dehydrated mashed potatoes at home...or even dehydrated Scrambled eggs...incredibly easy and saves a ton of weight, time, space and money.. Love how well organized your videos segments are...thanks for all the great tips and show and tells. cheers
I tried them Yo-yo reels and you need alot of them, cause around my area, there's alot of smart fish ...that trigger them.....I asked the native elders of my area what they use to do...they said: a 7 ft X 4 ft homemade gill net with a bushcrafted stick traps was the gauranteed food attainment gear....I have put away my fish kit and all the lures...and now use a homemade fish net..and it has worked for decades....never failed in obtaining food..Nets are super light and easier to pack than a fish kit. cheers
We have tried the mashed potatoes and the freeze dried eggs and they do work very well. Those are part of my bug IN kit (no video for that) Yes those have little weight and provide great calories and would be a great addition!!!!
You know the "72" means 72 hours right? 72 is the designation for basic short term pack, so that would be a bug out scenario...INCH (if your focused on that type of thing) should be larger, unless your a minimalist.
Yes well aware Mr Lee. I can only carry so much on my back. This is my pack and I shared it for people who are looking for ideas and suggestions. Thanks for your critique, I'd love to see your video and how you have solved all the issues.
You have discovered the weight vs quantity dilemma in preparing an INCH bag❗️ I can honestly say, traps are far better than snares. Snares are a one shot deal. Anyway, the greatest threat to mankind right now is the looming spectre of Nuclear War., according to "experts". So if you're in a 20 mile radius of ground Zero, ( based on a 1 kiloton bomb. The Russians and Chinese now have 800 kt bombs) everything thats made from plastic/nylon will simply melt. Also theres the massive problem of fall out and EMP's.Tablets will not stop radiation poisoning.Then as if that wasn't enough, theres your government. Who, on any declaration of war will conscript every man up to the age of 60 ❗️So please, remember that. They will start war however you will do all the fighting and dying❗️Anyway, I really enjoyed your video. I simply pointed these things out as they are seemingly overlooked .I do wish you all the luck in the world, take care and stay safe.👍🏼
Have you thought about adding a Ham radio system? The information they provide and the ability to communicate are priceless. Radios like the Baofengs are cheap and with your power supply kit you can keep them running forever. All the frequencies for your area can be found at sites like Broadcastify.com or Radiorefrence.com. Great bag and Im looking into those glow sticks.... Thanks!
mtndriftwood I do have that. I use the inexpensive baofeng and use an extended after market antenna. I can run the PTT cable through the backpack and wear the earpiece. I also have a cobra 25 mile set as well with an earpiece setup. I didn't mention them but the Baofeng is on the waist belt of the backpack at the beginning of the video. Great tip as communication is a great advantage.
33:00 did you have any protein powder ? mineral powder? Electrolytes, in those great sized straws. ? Put your bandages in a small ziplock bag...they don't last long.
I did have those "New Whey" protein shots but they expired so I need to replace them. I had 4 in my bag and will return the same number. No mineral powder, what do you suggest? I was going to put a dozen or so multi vitamins in a straw or two and put them in my bag. Curious as to the mineral powder Kanzee
I use a Veggie Green Supplement Powder (aka mineral powder) that I pick up in health food stores....packed with minerals that the body requires daily for detoxing the body , of stress that the body makes .. I pack them in McDonald big straws or slurpee straws at stores....and make into containers...fantastic the difference, when you don't have daily veggies to take and super light weight.
wife and i have 20+ years hiking camping etc . figure our packs can also be used as INCH bags . where your radio is , i be worried about the antenna catching some thing . food good , we carry 1-2 foods that dont need cooking in case fire not a option . carry 1 head lamp 1 flash light each . you have extra batteries , solar battery pack and cook pot for electric why carry solar panel a little over kill . might want to get water proof matches for fire kit . only carry 1 fix blade knife 1 folding knife folding saw . dont carry face paint , axe/hatchet , wire pliers , tire spikes , goggles , knee pads . need to think about weight . in real life how far can you carry a pack . do you have map and compass
good video great kit and breakdown, ...in your medi kit great use of straws to seal items in not always good with liquids as they can evaporate though wall of packaging via Osmosis
dogmilker360 Thanks brother for the comments and you are right in regards to the liquid in the straw as the aloe vera gel evaporated from mine. Again thank you for comments.
You must have at least 2 top of the line tourniquets such as “RATS” (rapid application tourniquet system). A good leatherman would add utility and allow you to drop a little weight like wire cutters and small multi-tool that would fall apart. Always go tool heavy. They can’t be replicated in nature. Also, you need more ways to procure food and protein. Bullets won’t last forever, snare wires eventually break and you may not be able to always fish. Metal traps and even rat/mouse traps will allow you a much wider range and better chance at protein procurement. Good job otherwise.
Adam, thanks for the reply and critique. RATS tourniquet is the one that I have been planning on purchasing. I also am saving up for Leatherman so your suggestions are exactly what I looking to purchase. As for the cutters, they are for fencing (chain link or barb wire) so I don't want to drop them. I am however looking into changing out my pack to an Osprey Aether 85. It's less conspicuous and balances the load better on my body. Testing of the Rush 72 does put a lot of weight on my shoulders. The Osprey will give me more storage and better weight distribution. However I will lose the rifle carrier. I have not resolved that issue. Perhaps I will see if I can add some mounting points to the Osprey to rig it up. Always a work in progress. You never know what and when something will happen. Always be Ready! Thanks again for your feedback Adam! God bless America.
hi I do keep most of the electronics next to my bag in a separate make shift Faraday cage but who knows if it will really do the job when it needs to. Wasn't able to include everything in the video but agree with you 100%. If all electronic equipment is ruined but yours is in working order.....Priceless! Thanks for the comments.
I've gotten some of them at the crossroads of the west gun show. The antibiotics I purchased from the web. The straw idea I stole from a fellow you tuber.
If it makes people feel more secure or comfortable with the unknown who are you to mock it. I bet you're the kind of guy who goes around shitting on peoples religion too, aren't you?.
derfo20 I believe that your comment was directed to James?!?! I personally try not to judge anyone but I will admit that it is tough sometimes. I would never denigrate anyone based on their religion.
You should seriously consider going to a self reliance expo to better educate yourself. I don't want to appear rude but I have been doing this kind of thing since before it was cool or necessary and it appears that you have a lot of expensive and cool stuff that truly makes no sense to try and cary i.e.:hi-tech energy hungry stoves, multiple lights too many blade tools. You need to reduce weight wherever possible. Remember this is not a "long weekend in the woods" bag its a SHTF bag. Want to see how much of that stuff really is needed? Grab you and your wife with the bag that you describe drive to the middle of nowhere with nothing and no one for miles and test it as a system. P.S. tell a local law enforcement office of your intentions, location, length of intended stay and then turn off ALL communication devices! No phones no e-mail no texting NO KIDDING. P.S.S. I saw a compass but no mention of any type of map. Do you know how to use a compass w/a topographic map? Food for thought. Good luck
Mike, I'm not really sure why people such as yourself feel the need to ULTRA light and that ANY technology is irrelevant an unnecessary. I am not certain what you believe is the reason for the bag however, if you watched my video you would have seen the images of a flood, volcano, asteroid impact & food shortages. Most of these occurrences allow people at least enough time to grab their prepared bag and leave. So why wouldn't these people creating these bags try to include some of the comforts of home. If my house is flooded and I am forced to leave why would I go as lite as possible when I could add a little bit of weight and carry some comforts of home? I do have maps, not shown though in my video to keep my location private but who has a compass without maps? I appreciate the comment but I just don't understand the logic of packing a pair of socks, a mountain house meal and a map just so I can carry the lightest bag. Furthermore when one goes out camping in the woods, most of my experiences are that my phone hasn't had reception in most cases. So how is that any different than you go to the middle of no where to test everything scenario? This equipment that I've packed works and it works well. Just don't understand why you want to be out like it was the sixteen hundreds. PS the stove isn't energy hungry but rather produces electricity through induction that can be tapped via USB to charge almost any electronic device. I'd rather be walking at night with my red flashlight than a wooden torch. It's hard to see red at distance but its easy to see a torch for miles.
@@thechobbins7734 Lots of people like to rag on other people's kits. I assumed during the video that you, like any smart, preparedness minded person, have tested your gear and carry what you do for a reason, it works for you. I've always thought ultra light when it comes to extended bug out is stupid. I carry large, military rucks, make use of the MOLLE, and carry plenty of guns, mags, ammo, melee weapons and tools ( like a crowbar to get into places I want ) and I train regularly with my guns and gear several miles into the mountainous woods around my house for several days ( that's some rugged terrain and my house is very isolated and difficult to find, the outer walls are thick field stone, so I'd try and bug in since I'm already in the middle of BFE, so if I strap on all that stuff, there is no law. My career generally doesn't let me take a week to run around in the woods, but I know what I and my guns and gear are capable of long term ). I wouldn't even listen to that shit, that's your kit that works for you, not their kit. If they want to load up with 15 pounds, let them see how far they make it. I'm often told I carry too much drugs ( let them catch a round, break a bone, etc... and see if they aren't begging for some oxycodone, Xanax, morphine, etc... ), too much in the way of guns, mags, and ammo ( let them get in a firefight with a .22 and they'll get got ), and "unnecessary and redundant gear" ( 2 is 1 and 1 is none ). Oh, BTW, a cool trick I learned from a Vietnam veteran that was in the LRRPS as far as food is to pack a sock full of rice ( I would use Uncle Ben's boil in bag minute rice cooked in my 1 Qt canteen cup on an Esbit stove ). He said you'd be surprised how many meals you can get with a sock full of rice
Idk why people like holsters on their legs, in my humble opinion, the thigh holsters restrict movements like running, crawling, jumping and so on. The pistol keeps giving me a feeling that it would just fly out
suspect Degree98 I run a level 3 holster so it isn't going fall out. The reason for the thigh rig is it doesn't rub when I am wearing the backpack as my pack has a waist strap. The thigh is also a comfortable place to draw from especially with a heavy pack on my back. It's tough to wear a heavy backpack and a holster on your hip as the waist straps support a large portion of the packs weight. Do you use a waist holster, does your bag have waist straps? Thanks for the comment!
I like your med kit, and a bunch of other things. I have some similar videos and just uploaded another video tonight. You have some pretty good things. Good luck, and may God bless you.
Ramen is a bad idea. They will go rancid in those packages because the noodles are deep-fried in oil before they are dried and those packages are not actually air-tight, which means oxygen will eventually get in, oxidize all the oil in the ramen, and make them taste absolutely horrible after about a year or so. Ask me how I know this. :D
Well thought out bag, I see many things that I have or would like to have. Don’t listen to the critics to much, these bags constantly evolve I’ve been adding, removing, and upgrading mine for ten years now. What part of the country are you in? I only ask because the hammock without a cocoon style bag loses a lot of heat through convection.
great kid but he did really good just one thing you really need to look at and think about real hard you need some kind a sleeping bag that makes several that are small and lightweight.
you have a crap ton of stuff. unless your built like "the Rock" that mobile house you have on your back will slow you WAAAAAY down. you may consider scaling down a wee bit, what if you had to run? you would have to drop that entire kit to save your own life. Don't get me wrong your kit is very well thought out but you can't cover every what if situation.
Scott Cromwell agreed that running from anything or anyone with this on my back is not the situation I am preparing for. I will be moving at night at try to find an area that is hidden to camp but staying out of site is my goal when moving from one location to another.
I am using a Travois to pack some things. Could be a wooden pole type carrying water, tools, hatchet.... Of course, this is only for transport, but it would get some of the weight off your back.
The Chobbins Please don't try to use your dog as a pack mule. It may seem like a good idea, but you have to have a dog trained for that kind of work in order to make that effective. Better off using the dog as security and tracking. Besides, think about your dog and how it may respond to carrying luggage. The packs could be uncomfortable, and you may wear your companion out. Personally, I think you should shed a lot of the stuff you have and try going more minimalist. It might sound like a bad idea in an INCH situation, but the less you carry, the more mobile you are. Try focusing on individual survival skills, then supplement those with tools/kits that can get you farther in the things you're not so good at. Knowledge weighs nothing, so the more you know how to manipulate nature, the less you need to depend on gadgets and gear. The heaviest thing in your INCH-Bag should be your Med-Kit, some select tools with multiple functions (I'll count firearms in this as well), and your Shelter-Kit. If I were you I'd ditch the magnifying glass for a Fresnel-Lense. It is lighter, and serves the same purpose. I would also keep the large Ferro-Rod and ditch the small ones. That thing will last you forever. I would also recommend putting together a larger Med-Kit bag and add some alcohol. If anything, the alcohol can also be used to start a fire as well as clean wounds. Please ditch all those battery powered gear, or at least reduce it and opt in for a roll out Solar-Panel and Crank-Dynamo. That should produce a better supply of electricity. Your Cook-Kit could use some reduction too; at least so it's not as bulky and heavy. A foldable wood stove, canteen, and 24oz Stainless steel cup should make due. Anyway I'm rambling now. Sorry if I came off as rude or inconsiderate. I don't mean to. I just thought I would share what I would do instead. After all, the more in tune with nature we are, the more comfortable we feel out in the wilderness.
Thank you for sharing. You have some good ideas here, but you aren't setting yourself up well for an INCH bag if you aren't going to meet with others or have a preset location. You really need to think about durability and multiple uses of each part. A book showing wild edibles and medicinal and other uses for plant life and other things would be well worth having. I'd also think about a sharpener and some sort of bow or slingshot. You want something with reusable ammo because even .22s will run out. The last thing, I've thought recently, is we are coming down the food chain. Make sure you have penetration rounds or good deterrent for bears, wolves, cougars, large snakes, etc. We quit being the biggest and baddest when we put ourselves in their territory. I like your stuff and where your head is. Just think if it was serious and forever, how far will this stuff really take you. I've barely got a bag at all. I'm working up to something. So I'm not saying I've got it figured out yet either.
Why do people pick items that use disposable items like gas & bullets. And your phone can be tracked and if you don’t think they won’t track all phone you are crazy most new tech can be tracked now I do like this stove. Now if I was going to make a inch bag I would look a 1870s to 1910s survival and camping tech and skills now a more days build would be okay a native Americans did not go to the corner store to get more arrows.
For sure, yours is actually more organized that mine (mine is still missing stuff). I have a couple vid's on mine if you want to check them out for idea's.
Well, its heavy! So I practice with it on my back on my treadmill. This allows me to get used to the weight and extend my ability to carry it further. I have not weighed it though.
I went with this one based on the info in PreparedMind 101's video on the subject. If u go that route make sure its ordered from Recon Medical b/c there's alot of Chinese knockoffs out there. Definitely not an item you want to break on you. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETMVQOI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is all well and good, but the problem I see is, you have to be a friggin pack mule to carry all this stuff, too much redundancy, too much weight., If the shit hit the fan your not running and gunning...... or just running very far with this kit. I find the Inch bag concept so amusing.
Nicholas Geil I agree with you that they are only carbs. However that is what I believe that I would need the most while hiking and carrying such a heavy pack. I will be burning the calories like crazy when leaving mass civilization. I have the mountain house for the protein. It's just a weight issue with adding any more. But I would love to be able to carry another 5 or 6 MRE's it's just the weight though. At what point do I decide the pack is too heavy? Thanks for the comment.
Ramen is loaded with carbs and when trekking a heavy pack, carbs is what the body needs! Super light weight and plenty of energy to keep me moving. Easy to cook, they are lots of benefits from the noodles, however I agree with you that taste is not one of them!
There are videos, on RUclips, that show how ramen does not digest properly. It's sold as food however it's more harmful than beneficial. Oatmeal uses less water. And it's bioavailable.
The Chobbins Hey great bag well thought out as many have said. Could you tell me what brand of entrenching tool you have and possibly where you bought it? thanks and great work!
Stay Frosty Already been training with it for years. Anyone should be able to carry a bag that is 20% of their body weight. Or at least most men should be able to. Besides I am not hiking the PCT with it.
You need a saw, get a baho laplander because it is indestructible. do not get a silky they are overpriced and tend to break, I would not have my life depend on it.
Joe Martin, I have a Silky Pocketboy, I've used the silky around the house for a while now and never had an issue with it. I know many people are fond of the laplander. I will tell you that if anything happens to the silky I'll look at the laplander as the replacement! Thanks for the comments!
Sir, I bet I have looked at a thousand INCH and Bug Out Bags. You have the best one I've seen! It is so well organized and only has the items you will need. I love it! Thank you for sharing.
Please take this comment with the sentiment I m intending to convey. You have got to be physically fit! There is no substitute! As an Army Ranger I am a weight weenie! Every last oz I scrutinize - if some is carrying 30 -50 extra pounds around their waist, legs and chest that is almost an entire extra pack? I challenge you to do a quick test - load your pack and do 15 trips up and down a set of stairs. If you are winded in the slightest - you need to increase your endurance with cardio/walking/hiking/running, lose weight or both. I don’t care what equipment you have if you cant carry it and move effectively with it - its useless. The chance of injury carrying extra body weight is exponential - knee injuries, ankle injuries, pulled muscles etc etc ... Let me iterate - I love these videos and want everyone to succeed and be able to accomplish whatever goals you have but make please make it as easy as possible on yourself - plus the less weight requires less calories = longer sustainment!
75th Ranger God very well said I'm trying to reduce the weight of my pack and get in better shape, there are just certain items I really don't want to give up like my 0 degree down sleeping bag, etc, I'm at about 35 pounds for my pack without water or weapons and ammo I just can't find anything else to cut, so I will have to get into better shape like you said
Pretty much, a good rule of thumb with your pack is that it should not exceed 25-30% of your body weight. You also have to take into account the weight of just a primary and secondary weapon system and magazines for both. Your looking at close to 20lbs for just an M4, a few mags, a pistol and a couple extra mags for that. Weight adds up quickly, and fighting in full kit with a pack on is a pain in the ass. Which is the reason for why they tortured us so much in training and made us ruck and run so damn much with our kit lol.
A sports mouth guard, if you get into a fight or fall, it may spare your teeth. If you are never coming home and have some routes of egress already thought out, consider prepositioning supplies (like food) in caches along the route(s) if you must hike out. Where I live we have four seasons. One could have seasonal modular components or plan for winter and have spring/summer/fall layers. Gaiters to protect your pants against wear and moisture. Tourniquet, sutures and triple antibiotic. Sam splint. Burn gel. Bag of small ball bearings to compliment your caltrops. I will look at my own, but is there any way to fit items inside the walking sticks? Plastic drop cloth. Great kit, mine has very similar items in it.
Damacles9 Thank you for your comments and great idea on the mouth piece and the ball bearings. I don't believe the walking sticks will have any room for storage as they telescope. Thanks again!
Good on you for finding yo-yos, they are great. Dump all the water filters; they wear out and diminish in their ability to cleanse the water with each use. Boil your water. The kettle-pot is too heavy to carry and offers nothing your solar panel isn't already providing. Lite a fire, cook your food and boil your water. Two fire steels is all that is necessary. Learn to find and create your own kindling. Magnifying glass is the lens of your flashlight (you should never need it). You will never need a water key. Dump the hand sanitizer and baking soda. Sleeping system is good (the lantern is a mistake; too heavy for what it does). Chuck the floss sticks for a roll of floss. (this should be in your hygiene kit) The Medic kit needs to be cut down a little and focused. You need a suture kit (go to youtube to learn how to suture) Needles and sterile thread come in small individual packets. This is very necessary. Overall, you are someone who is out there doing it. Congrats. This is a lot of gear to carry. I carry a number of individual bags so if I need to lighten my load for expediency I know what to drop. A food bag is very good because as time progresses the bag becomes lighter. You are always aware of the contents which helps you plan meals. Stop buying those expensive one meal bags of Mountain house and get some Mainstay Emergency Food Rations so you will be covered for the first 3 to 6 days. Aged Gouda and hard cheddar cheese need no refrigeration. Go to Amazon and buy my book; The Prepper's Book of Ideas. Again; hats off to you.
Thanks for the comments and suggestions Douglas!! Its always a work in progress and I have learn much since making this video. A follow up and a streamlining of my kit is in the future. Everyone needs a bag in case of earthquakes, fires, floods etc. We all need to always be ready! In regards to ditching the kettle pot I am always concerned that a volcanic eruption or any event that places particles in the air would block or reduce solar rays so I keep the kettle pot for that reason as its part of the bio-stove kit that generates electricity. A suture kit is a great suggestion! Thanks Douglas!!
I really like the sleep system setup seemed very packable. Seems to be a very expensive set up but you can never put a price on you or your loved ones lives ... I enjoyed watching your video and got a few good ideas from it also 👍
Thank you for the kind words. Best of luck to you with your setup!
Incredible electronic set up...love the axe and rifle carrier...amazed at what a you did.
It's a good setup all around. Perhaps over redundant in some areas. Having the electricity generating devices is really useful though. It's gonna be a heavy pack for sure, but you have a lot of gear for both urban and wilderness survival so you have most of the bases covered.
You should have at the least 4 pair of wool socks for winter along with liner socks as your feet is your life in any situation especially a bug out or never coming home scenario. The other thing is I would add foot powder to your preps... This is a must with nail clippers and moleskin. Just a heads up brother👍😎🇺🇸
Great point. I have added liners but not updated the video. Thanks for the tip!
PS I just purchased Wool-It (Blister aid) instead of the moleskin. I am going to try that out. You might want to look into that over the moleskin as I believe that the wool is re-useable! Check that out too!
4 pills of antibiotics isn't going to do anything, you need to hold a full cycle, basically 1000 mg even day for a week.
I care I have more than 4 pills. I don't show everything all the time but I agree with you.
One of the HUGE things i always tell people to add to their kits is a large roll of dental floss. You can get rolls that have 100 YARDS of floss, which is a VERY strong cordage sufficient for snaring small game, sewing, fishing, lashing ect. And obviously flossing your teeth....
A large roll of dental floss is a HUGE benefit to have in your kit. And it has an ASS TON of different uses. And that shit is extremely strong.
I have personally caught rabbits and other small critters with Dental Floss snares, completely works. And i have also personally sewed with it (threads through the eye of a needle no problem), i have built shelter with it, i have fished with it, it is just a great thing to have. And you get a ton of it in just 1 small package. Obviously you also have these capabilities with the inner strands of 550 cord, but Floss is just far more convenient. And extremely small and light to pack. If you have 2 little 100yd things of it, you can have like 600 feet of quality cordage. Huge benefits
If you live in the deep south and plan on bugging out in the deep south then you'll probably be OK. If you live in an area where is gets below freezing for extended periods then your shelter, sleeping gear, and clothing is not going to cut it. For that matter neither will your water filters since they will both be destroyed if they are exposed to hard freezing temps. Sawyer and that other one have a system that will break inside if frozen. I have owned gerber tools and find them substandard. A Bahco Laplander and a Mora Companion HD carbon are recommended. Both are cheap, very light and very strong.
bibleprophecy1st I live in Southern California below 2000 feet, no freezing issues. I also have a Silky Pocketboy that I love and it works great. I will keep the Gerber LMF 2 over the Mora but that's just preference, thank you for the comments!
Douglas here again; considering how much weight you are carrying, consider buying a "game cart" (check out Cabelas).
Take the time to simulate a bug-out situation in way of a camping trip to test out your gear. Again, a very good selection of equipment. This provides a good example for others to purchase quality provisions. Personally, I tie a polk sled to a Cabelas Deluxe game cart where I can put my bag, lots of food items and even a wood stove without feeling the load. The cart lets you convey dead critters back to your camp site and the polk sled provides the same luxury in the snowy winter. Buy a game cart, test it out, if you think you can live without it, return it!
Great bag - one of the best I have seen, you have all the bases covered.
I think a bit light on food gathering. Personally I would take a small folding saw
Nice kit. I appreciate you sharing it with us. Keep up the good work.
we have a very similar bag. glad someone else thinks like me
preparedlife Nice set of bags you have there as well on your channel! I will have to watch yours now. Thanks for the comments!
30:45 that's what i got to work on ....my dental kit...been using Clove oil and oregano oil for years..it works for a little bit...but something longer lasting would be better.
Nice setup. I also carry my open carry pistol ( Glock 21 .45ACP ) in a single attachment point Phenix Gear leg and thigh holster with attached mag pouch and several extra, MOLLE compatible double mag pouches ( so I can loop the straps around my military pistol belt and run double mag pouches, 2 per side of the buckle, about all the way to the buckle on my pistol belt, along with a U.S.M.C. KA-BAR fighting knife, AK bayonet, Vietnam Ranger tomahawk with carbon fiber handle, Kershaw Camp 10 ( 10'blade machete ), mag-dump pouch and, at the small of my back, a U.S. G.I. waist duffle/butt pack. My CCW pistol is a .40 caliber Glock 23 and a couple extra mags for it in a belly-band concealment holster ( my normal EDC gun ). My chest rig is a Russian Vest Alpha with 4 built in double mag pouches for the AK, a field of MOLLE in front of that for mounting additional AK mag pouches, and 2 large utility pouches ( 1 each side ) with MOLLE on their fronts ( where I keep a good sized drugs and meds bag that would get me arrested if a cop saw the contents, but I have a fucked up leg and panic disorder, so I keep my RXd meds plus "other stuff", some in straws with the tips melted together, and in SHTF who cares, right? ). I also keep a trauma kit on my chest rig, and bigger, more extensive drugs/meds bags and trauma kit in ruck. Because of my leg, I use a pair of adjustable canes for trekking poles since I already have them. My rifle is 1 of my AKMs on a 3 point sling. I use a kitchen vacuum sealer to make watertight and airtight bags of extra ammo to reload mags. I roll up a military poncho with the woobie liner in it, roll that up in my ruck cover, double it up, tie with paracord and lash to my ruck frame ( for rucks and footwear, I use what the military uses and have a Marine ILBE with it's assault pack and an Army U.S.G.I MOLLE 2 large combat ruck, and a pair of Wellco SF boots ) What rifle and pistol do you like to carry carry in case of SHTF?
Another thing you can do to escape cuffs and zip ties is to carry bobby pins to shim them. Clip them on the waistbands of your pants and boxers, no one will notice them and you can pull the rubber tips and insert them between the cuffs/ties and their teeth. A piece of the wire of a woman's underwire bra is a great shim for cuffs as well. I also use that same magnifying lens in my fire bag, as well as a pen can of WD-40, some Bic lighters, a 60 mil E Cig juice bottle of rubbing alcohol, waterproof bottle of military survival matches, 2 magnesium bars dryer lint, small bottle of hand sanitizer, 2 large fero rods, a couple of tampons and a little Ziploc filled with dry pine needles, twigs, and pieces of bark, all rolled in the highly flammable pine rosin. A great perimeter alarm is those metal things you can attach to trees and a tripwire sets of the shotgun primer you put in them. I would turn them facing toward the approach to my position. The hole in the front will hold a .12 gauge shell and shear the intruder's foot at the ankle. I also use the Princeton Tech BYTE headlamp, they're great. You have to tell me, where do you get those solar charged chem lights and how much are they? You've convinced me of the need for solar power banks and re-chargable batteries. All in all, nice setup
24:30 love those candle lanterns..good stuff
Really hope to see a bug out scenario (over night)
in a future vid...cheers.
All I can say is go practice your skills in the woods with your bag. I promise you will reconsider what you're carrying.
I see the video was made a long time ago, so would say in todays climate, you definitely need to think about decent NBC kit. Clothing & Respirator.
15:49 =The can opener P-38 is called that because it is 38mm in length (1.5inches in size).
did you have a lock pick set ?
I do not have a lock pick set but I do have that Gerber breaching tomahawk I will also carry a pistol but for silent lock picking.....no I don't have that......Don't you have to practice and become fairly proficient with that before you can really pick locks in a timely manner?
The Chobbins
Yeah, I have a home made set of lock picks...for basic door locks...it's amazing how many abandoned places there will be, during a shtf. Can't learn all the locks, but knowing some basics, does make a huge difference...
What does the 'P' stand for?
Rich Emerson I don't follow Rich. Where do you see the P?
'P' in the P-38, the first and only letter in P-38. What does the 'P' in P-38 stand for?
Enjoyed the video keep up the good work good ideas and setup
Really thorough! You have my respect.
ourtechwriter thank you, I appreciate that!
Hey there! Love the bag! There are a few alterations I would like you to consider if you can.
One of the biggest thing that jumps out at me is you don't have enough concealment. I think if you can get yourself a Ghillie net, you will be able to custom make your suit for whatever your immediate environment is, and also what season. Same goes for face camo. You might wana get some animal repellent for sniffer dogs but that's upto u. Also think about grabbing 2 or 3 dark tarpaulins. These can be used to provide shelter to anything you find along the way if you make a camp. They also have the advantage of being able to conceal your camp, as you can pack leaves, dirt, sticks etc on top of them. I know you are thinking that's crazy but I would really stress that you only fight as a last resort, and a lot of the time staying hidden can mean you avoid conflict. Hit, run, hide, the highland way.
Another thing is, I would think about a collapsible fishing rod. Where I live in Scotland you are always pretty close to a river or loch or the ocean, and with a fishing rod you can pretty much have food forever. There is such a big difference between throwing line into the water and actually having a rod, I can't even tell you :P
Stephen Lyon Thanks for the comments! I agree with you in regards to concealment rather than fight. Ghillie suit is a great idea once outside of the urban areas. I just don't believe that I could add much more to my bag but that is something I will consider and try to incorporate. Thanks brother for the advice!
STRONGLY disagree with a Ghillie suit. WAAAAY too much bulk for a go bag. Not at all practical. You could toss a handful of rubber bands in your kit and use those to attach natural vegetation to your person if you HAD to.
Hey LL L thanks for the comment. I think you are confusing "go bag or I'm assuming bog" with an inch bag. INCH means I'm never coming home. This means that once the violence has died down, you have yourself a fishing net, a trap to catch animals alive (and possibly start animal husbandry) you can use it as a hammock if you get a strong enough tensile strength.What it offers and what it gives you are invaluable. 9/10 the person who gets the "Drop" on someone is going to come out on top and nothing beats the element of surprise. Even things like being able to recon areas more safely will be super important and I think you greatly underestimate the power of concealment,.
Where did you get the light that attaches under the lantern? I can't find that thing anywhere!
Awesome INCH bag, great video!
I believe that I bought it from UCO, not sure if they still sell them though. It's a replacement base with leds. Thanks for the comments brother.
That's really nice bag contents you have there!
Thank you sir!!! I appreciate the comment
I think you should have more medical stuff like 4x4 others like this and at least one tourniquet And lots more think about this hopefully this helps you out thanks for your time
7:07 Love the biolite , charges my batteries and all my light batteries, gadgets fast...extra weight, but worth it, on the long run.
Kanzee Thanks! Yes I thought long and hard about how to not rely on just solar power and believe that the stove will work out. Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it!
Have you ever Dehydrated mashed potatoes at home...or even dehydrated Scrambled eggs...incredibly easy and saves a ton of weight, time, space and money..
Love how well organized your videos segments are...thanks for all the great tips and show and tells. cheers
I tried them Yo-yo reels and you need alot of them, cause around my area, there's alot of smart fish ...that trigger them.....I asked the native elders of my area what they use to do...they said:
a 7 ft X 4 ft homemade gill net with a bushcrafted stick traps was the gauranteed food attainment gear....I have put away my fish kit and all the lures...and now use a homemade fish net..and it has worked for decades....never failed in obtaining food..Nets are super light and easier to pack than a fish kit. cheers
We have tried the mashed potatoes and the freeze dried eggs and they do work very well. Those are part of my bug IN kit (no video for that) Yes those have little weight and provide great calories and would be a great addition!!!!
You know the "72" means 72 hours right? 72 is the designation for basic short term pack, so that would be a bug out scenario...INCH (if your focused on that type of thing) should be larger, unless your a minimalist.
Yes well aware Mr Lee. I can only carry so much on my back. This is my pack and I shared it for people who are looking for ideas and suggestions. Thanks for your critique, I'd love to see your video and how you have solved all the issues.
You have discovered the weight vs quantity dilemma in preparing an INCH bag❗️ I can honestly say, traps are far better than snares. Snares are a one shot deal. Anyway, the greatest threat to mankind right now is the looming spectre of Nuclear War., according to "experts". So if you're in a 20 mile radius of ground Zero, ( based on a 1 kiloton bomb. The Russians and Chinese now have 800 kt bombs) everything thats made from plastic/nylon will simply melt. Also theres the massive problem of fall out and EMP's.Tablets will not stop radiation poisoning.Then as if that wasn't enough, theres your government. Who, on any declaration of war will conscript every man up to the age of 60 ❗️So please, remember that. They will start war however you will do all the fighting and dying❗️Anyway, I really enjoyed your video. I simply pointed these things out as they are seemingly overlooked .I do wish you all the luck in the world, take care and stay safe.👍🏼
Have you thought about adding a Ham radio system? The information they provide and the ability to communicate are priceless. Radios like the Baofengs are cheap and with your power supply kit you can keep them running forever. All the frequencies for your area can be found at sites like Broadcastify.com or Radiorefrence.com. Great bag and Im looking into those glow sticks.... Thanks!
mtndriftwood I do have that. I use the inexpensive baofeng and use an extended after market antenna. I can run the PTT cable through the backpack and wear the earpiece. I also have a cobra 25 mile set as well with an earpiece setup. I didn't mention them but the Baofeng is on the waist belt of the backpack at the beginning of the video. Great tip as communication is a great advantage.
33:00 did you have any protein powder ? mineral powder? Electrolytes, in those great sized straws. ? Put your bandages in a small ziplock bag...they don't last long.
I did have those "New Whey" protein shots but they expired so I need to replace them. I had 4 in my bag and will return the same number. No mineral powder, what do you suggest? I was going to put a dozen or so multi vitamins in a straw or two and put them in my bag. Curious as to the mineral powder Kanzee
I use a Veggie Green Supplement Powder (aka mineral powder) that I pick up in health food stores....packed with minerals that the body requires daily for detoxing the body , of stress that the body makes ..
I pack them in McDonald big straws or slurpee straws at stores....and make into containers...fantastic the difference, when you don't have daily veggies to take and super light weight.
wife and i have 20+ years hiking camping etc . figure our packs can also be used as INCH bags . where your radio is , i be worried about the antenna catching some thing . food good , we carry 1-2 foods that dont need cooking in case fire not a option . carry 1 head lamp 1 flash light each . you have extra batteries , solar battery pack and cook pot for electric why carry solar panel a little over kill . might want to get water proof matches for fire kit . only carry 1 fix blade knife 1 folding knife folding saw . dont carry face paint , axe/hatchet , wire pliers , tire spikes , goggles , knee pads . need to think about weight . in real life how far can you carry a pack . do you have map and compass
nice kit,looks like you got it all covered
good video great kit and breakdown, ...in your medi kit great use of straws to seal items in not always good with liquids as they can evaporate though wall of packaging via Osmosis
dogmilker360 Thanks brother for the comments and you are right in regards to the liquid in the straw as the aloe vera gel evaporated from mine. Again thank you for comments.
@@thechobbins7734 Try Glacier Gel for burn injuries, if that's what the aloe is for. It comes in Mylar packets like Quick Clot and Sulfa Powder
You must have at least 2 top of the line tourniquets such as “RATS” (rapid application tourniquet system). A good leatherman would add utility and allow you to drop a little weight like wire cutters and small multi-tool that would fall apart. Always go tool heavy. They can’t be replicated in nature. Also, you need more ways to procure food and protein. Bullets won’t last forever, snare wires eventually break and you may not be able to always fish. Metal traps and even rat/mouse traps will allow you a much wider range and better chance at protein procurement. Good job otherwise.
Adam, thanks for the reply and critique. RATS tourniquet is the one that I have been planning on purchasing. I also am saving up for Leatherman so your suggestions are exactly what I looking to purchase. As for the cutters, they are for fencing (chain link or barb wire) so I don't want to drop them. I am however looking into changing out my pack to an Osprey Aether 85. It's less conspicuous and balances the load better on my body. Testing of the Rush 72 does put a lot of weight on my shoulders. The Osprey will give me more storage and better weight distribution. However I will lose the rifle carrier. I have not resolved that issue. Perhaps I will see if I can add some mounting points to the Osprey to rig it up. Always a work in progress. You never know what and when something will happen. Always be Ready! Thanks again for your feedback Adam! God bless America.
who makes the rifle carrier?
jackkoo1234 5.11, same as the backpack maker.
I really like your set up it's a lot like mine! Yes it is heavy but I got two kids under 6 so I won't be moving fast regardless!
Andrew Thibert Thanks for the kind words sir! Let's hope we'll never have to use them.
What happens when an emp hits and all your electronics are dead
hi I do keep most of the electronics next to my bag in a separate make shift Faraday cage but who knows if it will really do the job when it needs to. Wasn't able to include everything in the video but agree with you 100%. If all electronic equipment is ruined but yours is in working order.....Priceless! Thanks for the comments.
i have a Flashlight in Holland witch we call a knijpkat. really cheep kind of Flashlight wictch you can charge with "knijpen"
Where do you find your medical supplies?
I've gotten some of them at the crossroads of the west gun show. The antibiotics I purchased from the web. The straw idea I stole from a fellow you tuber.
Lot of corporate people making money right now from preppers who aren't gonna make it. It's ironic.
James Travers those that do make it will be prepared.
If it makes people feel more secure or comfortable with the unknown who are you to mock it. I bet you're the kind of guy who goes around shitting on peoples religion too, aren't you?.
derfo20 I believe that your comment was directed to James?!?! I personally try not to judge anyone but I will admit that it is tough sometimes. I would never denigrate anyone based on their religion.
Yes...
Paul Taylor Thanks for the compliment! I worked hard and wanted to share as I personally have learned so much from the RUclips community.
Can I do it by hand ?
Josephine Young Do what by hand? The question is a little vague.
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Would love links to your supplies! Great job!!!!
You should seriously consider going to a self reliance expo to better educate yourself. I don't want to appear rude but I have been doing this kind of thing since before it was cool or necessary and it appears that you have a lot of expensive and cool stuff that truly makes no sense to try and cary i.e.:hi-tech energy hungry stoves, multiple lights too many blade tools. You need to reduce weight wherever possible. Remember this is not a "long weekend in the woods" bag its a SHTF bag. Want to see how much of that stuff really is needed? Grab you and your wife with the bag that you describe drive to the middle of nowhere with nothing and no one for miles and test it as a system. P.S. tell a local law enforcement office of your intentions, location, length of intended stay and then turn off ALL communication devices! No phones no e-mail no texting NO KIDDING. P.S.S. I saw a compass but no mention of any type of map. Do you know how to use a compass w/a topographic map? Food for thought. Good luck
Mike, I'm not really sure why people such as yourself feel the need to ULTRA light and that ANY technology is irrelevant an unnecessary. I am not certain what you believe is the reason for the bag however, if you watched my video you would have seen the images of a flood, volcano, asteroid impact & food shortages. Most of these occurrences allow people at least enough time to grab their prepared bag and leave. So why wouldn't these people creating these bags try to include some of the comforts of home. If my house is flooded and I am forced to leave why would I go as lite as possible when I could add a little bit of weight and carry some comforts of home? I do have maps, not shown though in my video to keep my location private but who has a compass without maps? I appreciate the comment but I just don't understand the logic of packing a pair of socks, a mountain house meal and a map just so I can carry the lightest bag. Furthermore when one goes out camping in the woods, most of my experiences are that my phone hasn't had reception in most cases. So how is that any different than you go to the middle of no where to test everything scenario? This equipment that I've packed works and it works well. Just don't understand why you want to be out like it was the sixteen hundreds.
PS the stove isn't energy hungry but rather produces electricity through induction that can be tapped via USB to charge almost any electronic device. I'd rather be walking at night with my red flashlight than a wooden torch. It's hard to see red at distance but its easy to see a torch for miles.
@@thechobbins7734 Lots of people like to rag on other people's kits. I assumed during the video that you, like any smart, preparedness minded person, have tested your gear and carry what you do for a reason, it works for you. I've always thought ultra light when it comes to extended bug out is stupid. I carry large, military rucks, make use of the MOLLE, and carry plenty of guns, mags, ammo, melee weapons and tools ( like a crowbar to get into places I want ) and I train regularly with my guns and gear several miles into the mountainous woods around my house for several days ( that's some rugged terrain and my house is very isolated and difficult to find, the outer walls are thick field stone, so I'd try and bug in since I'm already in the middle of BFE, so if I strap on all that stuff, there is no law. My career generally doesn't let me take a week to run around in the woods, but I know what I and my guns and gear are capable of long term ). I wouldn't even listen to that shit, that's your kit that works for you, not their kit. If they want to load up with 15 pounds, let them see how far they make it. I'm often told I carry too much drugs ( let them catch a round, break a bone, etc... and see if they aren't begging for some oxycodone, Xanax, morphine, etc... ), too much in the way of guns, mags, and ammo ( let them get in a firefight with a .22 and they'll get got ), and "unnecessary and redundant gear" ( 2 is 1 and 1 is none ). Oh, BTW, a cool trick I learned from a Vietnam veteran that was in the LRRPS as far as food is to pack a sock full of rice ( I would use Uncle Ben's boil in bag minute rice cooked in my 1 Qt canteen cup on an Esbit stove ). He said you'd be surprised how many meals you can get with a sock full of rice
Idk why people like holsters on their legs, in my humble opinion, the thigh holsters restrict movements like running, crawling, jumping and so on. The pistol keeps giving me a feeling that it would just fly out
suspect Degree98 I run a level 3 holster so it isn't going fall out. The reason for the thigh rig is it doesn't rub when I am wearing the backpack as my pack has a waist strap. The thigh is also a comfortable place to draw from especially with a heavy pack on my back. It's tough to wear a heavy backpack and a holster on your hip as the waist straps support a large portion of the packs weight. Do you use a waist holster, does your bag have waist straps? Thanks for the comment!
I like your med kit, and a bunch of other things. I have some similar videos and just uploaded another video tonight. You have some pretty good things. Good luck, and may God bless you.
Ramen is a bad idea. They will go rancid in those packages because the noodles are deep-fried in oil before they are dried and those packages are not actually air-tight, which means oxygen will eventually get in, oxidize all the oil in the ramen, and make them taste absolutely horrible after about a year or so. Ask me how I know this. :D
Nice bag bro, more contents and stuff then you see on some of the bigger channels, well done! Sub'd
Loren Armentrout thank you sir!
Nice video! I just subscribed
ThatPandaDude thanks, I appreciate your feedback!
Well thought out bag, I see many things that I have or would like to have. Don’t listen to the critics to much, these bags constantly evolve I’ve been adding, removing, and upgrading mine for ten years now. What part of the country are you in? I only ask because the hammock without a cocoon style bag loses a lot of heat through convection.
You can always make a Ranger Roll, packs light, takes up little room, and keeps you from freezing to death. I supplement my sleep gear with it
great kid but he did really good just one thing you really need to look at and think about real hard you need some kind a sleeping bag that makes several that are small and lightweight.
Shawn Clayborn yes I mentioned in the video that I needed to purchase a small breathable bivvy from SOL. Great tip, thank you for commenting!
Did you say this is a INCH bag
you have a crap ton of stuff. unless your built like "the Rock" that mobile house you have on your back will slow you WAAAAAY down. you may consider scaling down a wee bit, what if you had to run? you would have to drop that entire kit to save your own life. Don't get me wrong your kit is very well thought out but you can't cover every what if situation.
Scott Cromwell agreed that running from anything or anyone with this on my back is not the situation I am preparing for. I will be moving at night at try to find an area that is hidden to camp but staying out of site is my goal when moving from one location to another.
I am using a Travois to pack some things. Could be a wooden pole type carrying water, tools, hatchet.... Of course, this is only for transport, but it would get some of the weight off your back.
ourtechwriter I am going to get a dog, so maybe I can use him to pull my pack!
The Chobbins Please don't try to use your dog as a pack mule. It may seem like a good idea, but you have to have a dog trained for that kind of work in order to make that effective. Better off using the dog as security and tracking. Besides, think about your dog and how it may respond to carrying luggage. The packs could be uncomfortable, and you may wear your companion out. Personally, I think you should shed a lot of the stuff you have and try going more minimalist. It might sound like a bad idea in an INCH situation, but the less you carry, the more mobile you are. Try focusing on individual survival skills, then supplement those with tools/kits that can get you farther in the things you're not so good at. Knowledge weighs nothing, so the more you know how to manipulate nature, the less you need to depend on gadgets and gear. The heaviest thing in your INCH-Bag should be your Med-Kit, some select tools with multiple functions (I'll count firearms in this as well), and your Shelter-Kit.
If I were you I'd ditch the magnifying glass for a Fresnel-Lense. It is lighter, and serves the same purpose. I would also keep the large Ferro-Rod and ditch the small ones. That thing will last you forever. I would also recommend putting together a larger Med-Kit bag and add some alcohol. If anything, the alcohol can also be used to start a fire as well as clean wounds. Please ditch all those battery powered gear, or at least reduce it and opt in for a roll out Solar-Panel and Crank-Dynamo. That should produce a better supply of electricity. Your Cook-Kit could use some reduction too; at least so it's not as bulky and heavy. A foldable wood stove, canteen, and 24oz Stainless steel cup should make due.
Anyway I'm rambling now. Sorry if I came off as rude or inconsiderate. I don't mean to. I just thought I would share what I would do instead. After all, the more in tune with nature we are, the more comfortable we feel out in the wilderness.
Thank you for sharing. You have some good ideas here, but you aren't setting yourself up well for an INCH bag if you aren't going to meet with others or have a preset location. You really need to think about durability and multiple uses of each part. A book showing wild edibles and medicinal and other uses for plant life and other things would be well worth having.
I'd also think about a sharpener and some sort of bow or slingshot. You want something with reusable ammo because even .22s will run out.
The last thing, I've thought recently, is we are coming down the food chain. Make sure you have penetration rounds or good deterrent for bears, wolves, cougars, large snakes, etc. We quit being the biggest and baddest when we put ourselves in their territory.
I like your stuff and where your head is. Just think if it was serious and forever, how far will this stuff really take you. I've barely got a bag at all. I'm working up to something. So I'm not saying I've got it figured out yet either.
Did he say use wd40 for bait around 14:30
Why do people pick items that use disposable items like gas & bullets. And your phone can be tracked and if you don’t think they won’t track all phone you are crazy most new tech can be tracked now I do like this stove. Now if I was going to make a inch bag I would look a 1870s to 1910s survival and camping tech and skills now a more days build would be okay a native Americans did not go to the corner store to get more arrows.
Nice pack, just fyi the LMF 2 is a 3/4 tang, not full. Good blade though and I'm not really a gerber fan.
Survival of the Fittest Thanks for the comments and info in regards to the LMF 2! If you think of anything else or come across something, let me know!
For sure, yours is actually more organized that mine (mine is still missing stuff). I have a couple vid's on mine if you want to check them out for idea's.
The Chobbins Nice bag! My question is how heavy is your bag?
Well, its heavy! So I practice with it on my back on my treadmill. This allows me to get used to the weight and extend my ability to carry it further. I have not weighed it though.
nice but you should add a radio of some sort
Raymond Ward I have a baofeng ham radio
I would add a foldable saw
****TOURNIQUET****
LL L totally agree with you I've been looking at that rat tourniquet, you can apply one-handed?? You have any good suggestions?
I went with this one based on the info in PreparedMind 101's video on the subject. If u go that route make sure its ordered from Recon Medical b/c there's alot of Chinese knockoffs out there. Definitely not an item you want to break on you. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETMVQOI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LL L Thanks, excellent price too @ 14.97.... Good lookin out brother
this is all well and good, but the problem I see is, you have to be a friggin pack mule to carry all this stuff, too much redundancy, too much weight., If the shit hit the fan your not running and gunning...... or just running very far with this kit. I find the Inch bag concept so amusing.
You need a suture kit for your medic bag. Ps your bag isn't very efficient.
Rob Hamerski how could it be more efficient Rob? Thanks for the comments!
Looks good mate, would be a shame if you were killed for it when SHTF.
Agreed, this is why I carry concealed everyday and train constantly. Everyone needs to always be ready in today's world as crazy is everywhere.
The Chobbins You are luckier than we are in the UK....
Don't use Ramen noodles as they provide little to no Nutritional value. And get some MREs, instead of that stuff
Nicholas Geil I agree with you that they are only carbs. However that is what I believe that I would need the most while hiking and carrying such a heavy pack. I will be burning the calories like crazy when leaving mass civilization. I have the mountain house for the protein. It's just a weight issue with adding any more. But I would love to be able to carry another 5 or 6 MRE's it's just the weight though. At what point do I decide the pack is too heavy? Thanks for the comment.
let's replace those foodlike items with food.
ramen is atrocious.
Quaker oats brand will sterilize you.
Ramen is loaded with carbs and when trekking a heavy pack, carbs is what the body needs! Super light weight and plenty of energy to keep me moving. Easy to cook, they are lots of benefits from the noodles, however I agree with you that taste is not one of them!
There are videos, on RUclips, that show how ramen does not digest properly.
It's sold as food however it's more harmful than beneficial.
Oatmeal uses less water. And it's bioavailable.
Interesting, I will consider replacing the Ramen with some quick oats. Thanks for the heads up!
The Chobbins Hey great bag well thought out as many have said. Could you tell me what brand of entrenching tool you have and possibly where you bought it? thanks and great work!
Enzo R Thanks for the kind words! I believe that it was a deal a day website that offered the entrenching tool.... Yugster dot com.
Good luck carrying all that weight around.
Stay Frosty Already been training with it for years. Anyone should be able to carry a bag that is 20% of their body weight. Or at least most men should be able to. Besides I am not hiking the PCT with it.
You need a saw, get a baho laplander because it is indestructible. do not get a silky they are overpriced and tend to break, I would not have my life depend on it.
Joe Martin, I have a Silky Pocketboy, I've used the silky around the house for a while now and never had an issue with it. I know many people are fond of the laplander. I will tell you that if anything happens to the silky I'll look at the laplander as the replacement! Thanks for the comments!
Guess I gotta buy a biolite