None of these companies know who I am (especially two years ago when I made this and only had 500 subscribers). Of course since it became so popular they may know me now, but the video was already made and they had zero input or influence in that. Let me ask you this: What items could I show that you wouldn't also accuse me of the same thing? Literally ANY PIECE OF GEAR I could have packed, you would have made this EXACT accusation. Can't please everyone, and some folks you can't please at all, so I will just keep doing what I am doing and folks can take it or leave it. Whatever you think the agenda is behind it I have no control over, so I am not worried about what you think about it.
Smart people consider the environment they are likely to be in, and consider what they need, and if the advice fits their need. Others worry about the person's motives, for advice they are free to take or not. If it makes sense (and as an avid outdoorsman, hunter & backpacker, THGBGB's is excellent) use it. If it doesn't move on. I didn't know about the Triton cord, and appreciate the tip.
I feel you man something is fishy about this. He could just be a normal green beret dude but these marketers are getting sneaky. An advertising agency could have even planned this channel years in advance. iraq888 gets thousands for every gun he shows on his channel....
Who cares. Everyone that has a channel Is selling something. If someone’s makes a video and demos it and you buy it hell yes they should get a commission. Relax.
The reason why this guy can carry almost nothing, and still feel like he has enough is skill. The more skills you have the easier it it to improvise, and to adapt.
yeah the bushman of southern Africa can cross 100 km and they carry maybe bow and arrow. The rest of the gear is all skill. Those guys can find water and food in places where no one else can and can deal with dangerous wildlife with cunning. There art is a dying art with onlymiltray special forces and reshearchers that care how they do it
@@federalmayhem great attitude. Kicking rocks myself. Denied 18 series and Ranger School at MEPs myself. Had to earn the right to apply for it. Great work hero.
You’re go bag is impressive, everything you need, no unnecessary items, light so you can move quickly, I learned a lot I need to remove a few things from my bag and add some like a better first-aid kit, I love you’re sleeping and shelter system, and most importantly thank you for you’re service sir
My brother was a Viet Nam Army Ranger but he passed away. Going through his stuff, he had everything you listed in his bug out bag. Thank you for your service as well as the video.
America intervenes too often, and in the case of Vietnam its one of many times they had zero business being involved in. I have zero respect for people who fight on the orders of others, its barbaric and the reason there will never be peace amongst people.
One thing I like learning from older, vastly experienced people is because they know what they are doing and empty of bullsh*t! People like you, Sir, and the likes of Dave Canterbury and Paul Kirtley, are really the lantern for us younger generation to learn from. Thanks a lot for your insights. This is the first video I watched from your channel and I immediately subscribed!
@@Tom_M_Riddle So does the stove I guess.."Lighten Up Lars" Landem..take it easy buddy..this one great, big, ginormous BETA TEST buddy...Take it from me..a certified day of 911 First Responder...I have a cursory understanding of what "THEY" are capable of...Opps I left my particle danglin'..😉🤪😎 P.S. It could also be very likely that it's the beginnings of ARMAGEDDON..50/50@BEST
I'm 14 years old and my grandpa was in the Army and he always tells me to crate a bugout bag. I just joined the Auxiliary of the US Air Force the Civil Air Patrol. We do search and rescue and do overnight stays in the middle of no were learning basic medical, how to build shelters, what to do if say you don't have anything to eat or drink, leadership, and responsibly. I have a pack that doubles as a 24-48 hour pack for my own bug-out situations and for when we go on missions. I'm still working on getting stuff for my pack but what I have currently is... E-Tool with a saw, wrench, hammer, and hatchet M-10 Gas mask Headlamp Small handheld light Small bracelet with a compass, paracord (10ft), and fire starter all on it Regular compass 7 in Flint and steel Guides 0n knots and first aid Small first aid kit Water belly that goes inside that backpack that carries 3 gallons of water Pocket knife Leathermen Card tool Extra batteries Large Army issued raincoat Depending on the circumstances I got woodland or desert camo jackets and hats All this is 7LB without the water belly and with its 31 pounds. I might just not use the water belly or leave with it empty and fill it on my way to wherever I need to go.
@@brettamelia3281 Gas masks are handy to have. If a major war breaks out they may not be that easy to source. Most widespread gas attacks are not actually gas attacks but use particulants that enter the lungs. Gas masks could protect you against smoke particulates or high dust environments. Gas masks could protect your lungs against radioactive dust.
I would add a pair of work gloves as well. Keeps you from getting hand wounds when gathering wood, moving rocks, hauling weight with the paracord. I bought a decent pair of leather work gloves that actually fit my girlie hands at Harbor Freight for around 7 dollars.
@@wilfdarr couldn't agree more. the lack of signaling and lighting/high vis options is concerning, as that's what most people actually need in emergencies...
JESUS 2 minutes and 30 seconds in and I am already finding myself writing down the most useful and overlooked advice so far. >camouflage patterns are less useful than natural earthy colors >Too tactical makes you stick out like a sore thumb I have to say, I constantly adjust my bugout equipment and try to have as much useful stuff with me as I can muster to carry and this does include guns and ammo. Somehow it never occurred to me, that it would be wiser to travel looking like you are not worth the trouble, in the sense of looking cheap and under-equipped. I feel like I used to know this, but I kept getting more and more kitted out...lol...so obvious
@@MrNncon that is a really good point. As most pros were pointing out in other videos, as well as throughout my hiking experience in the Rockies. Staying dry is a must and having good rain gear has since been at the top of my list of things, in the short term as well as long term bag.
That is also, one of the best pieces of advice, if you need to bug out urban, you look like a hiker. Tactical immediately becomes a target, where you may get a few, determined people will never leave you in peace. Looking like a hiker or homeless, they will most likely leave you alone.
Steven aka.MrHyde His AR may also make him a target. I think being kitted like that would make people more likely to ambush you rather than talk to you. There’s obviously pros and cons to both set ups
WOW! I am an experienced camper and have attended survival school along with standard military training and you are showing us things I have never even heard of much less seen! Thanks so much! You are the real deal!
I love that he picked a very subtle bag and neutral clothing. I feel like too many preppers get into the mentality of buying these big tan/camouflage MOLLE backpack, slapping big stupid morale patches on the outside, and dressing up like they're going to go hunting. In a real chaotic emergency, that kind of stuff is just going to make you a target for the desperate.
Hey Sir Pants! I appreciate it! And welcome to the channel! I can tell you are new because you referred to me as “he” instead of directly. I read every comment, answer every question, and connect with everyone I can here. Appreciate the comment and for tuning in.
Sir Pants , I am sorry, but a 6 foot 4 dude built like a brick shithouse that could eat nails with a long operator beard is NOT blending in. He SCREAMS SF, even if he was carrying a My Little Pony backpack. He ain’t fooling anybody.
Dear in my city looking like that gets you labeled HOMELESS AND BEGGER. Hand me something and I will go away don't and I will drive you crazy untill you do. ( city does nothing about this problem either and everyone knows it)
So true and helpful tips and refreshers courses. I. Am a vet who has a tbi and these kind videos help keep me reminded of the importance for a good setup out in the field.
This is probably the best video of this type I've ever seen. No extra fluff, lots of genuinely good gear, great presentation, grounded approach. You remind me of some 20 year SERE guys.
This man clearly has experience teaching people. The video is one of the most (if not THE most) concise, informative videos I've seen yet on the subject. Curiously, I found some of his choices of gear approximate mine(in my daily usage, that is). I have the leatherman (going on 5 years) he displayed, and the Petzl headlight(going on 10? years), which has traveled to China with me for a few years. The Tactikka, incidentally, of all the headlights I've owned, is far and away the stingiest with batteries. At 56 bucks, it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.
100% wool. For the scarf. Wool keep you warm in winter. And Summer pulls sweat away from your body. Also wool breaks down body odor, you could use this for one month and still smell like it was just washed. Great video.
I lived for 15 years in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, and in the Amazon rainforest, where only the essentials can be brought along for at times 2-3 months excursions into the deeper wilderness. Your info is solid! >90% of what others discuss on the web is based on theory or for a few days in the wilderness, this pack will go far, especially if you know how to hunt, what to eat and how to stay safe. Unfortunately, what this experience has also taught me is that humans are much more dangerous than any Gila monster, rattler, tarantula, jaguar/mountain lion or poison dart frog!! Thanks so much.
Finally some one who respects the less is more principle when traveling on foot. It's far more important know what to do with what you have, than having something for every situation.
That is not a bug-out-bag thats a millstone / drag anchor. 15kg max including 3 liters of water. So 12kg is all you have to work with. 1kg of food 72hrs worth, 1kg of kelly kettle etc, then 10kg for sleep/shelter and other items. Weight builds up quickly - you must be disciplined - Bug out bag is something that will get you where your main survival cache or locale is. E.g Its Bag for you to make tracks...You must travel quick and light....Think runner / light fast scout, not Heavy infantry.
I'm type 1 diabetic and I really want to go camping like a normal person. I finally get to prepare, be completely safe, have an amazing time, and finally do something I've always wanted to do since I was a little girl. I'm 35 years old, and can finally go outside like a normal person and breathe the air outdoors. I'm bringing real food and my blood test machine, and insulin pens with my solar powered phone charger with all my contacts in it just in case. I'm also camping in a well known area that's designated solely for camping. I really didn't want a tent for this trip, or an RV etc etc. I just wanted dinner and nature. Actual nature. Thank you for this video! I'm only going for a night or two. I'm so grateful for you! I just want to sleep outside and love nature safely.
Being in the AF almost eight years, I appreciate from whence this comes! Can tell by what you have you know your shit. Contingency. Thank you for passing along your expertise when most are filled with fluff. Have always been of the persuasion simpler is better. Like trying to find a truck with standard trans & roll-up windows, & floor mats! Damn near imposible! Simpler IS better. Thank you for your compassion in what you do. We all need it, whether we know it or not. God bless for what you do.
It's nice to get input from a former Green Beret veteran. Nothing against the Navy Seals but I think each branch of service can bring in something valuable to the table. After all we're all in the same side and have the same basic mission.
The only difference I’d say is having separate paracord, trapping wire and fishing line. While the survival cord saves space by incorporating all these together, it means you have to break it down before you use the individual strands. For example, your tarp could be supported by the cordage and if you decided to go fishing you’d have to take it down to get to the fishing line. It seems easier to just throw in 100 yard spool of fishing line and brass wire that’s easy to access.
I keep my wire on a spool it is less than an ounce and takes little space. Snare. Trip wite for security. Fishing. Protection. Ect. I keep a zip lock bag and have 3 weights. Of wire together. Also have hemp cordage. and a extra buckle for fixing pack.
Don’t know if you remember me...you were my recruiter when you were up in New Hartford NY. I wanted the Ranger contract and you said absolutely! I came home on block leave from 1st Bat and hung out a few times at Zebb’s and whatnot. You’re a good dude. Good to see you on my RUclips feed!
i solo hiked 800km through the high alpes in snow, rain, extreme heat etc etc. With 18-23kg on my back in a quechua travel bag with back straps. The thing that nearly made me quit was drying myself out after heavy rain at a fire in a tunnel like steel sheep shed. It filled with smoke without me really noticing since i was drowsy. When the shed filled up from the ceiling the smoke suddenly hit me. I got smoke poisoning and was sick for three days. I walked anyway but was weak as f... Fun educational stuff. Moral of the story...dont fall asleep in a badly ventilated space filled with smoke. The most important tool: Your mindset.
18kg is 40 pounds in weight. That is fine if you are part of a military team or if you are just hiking but if you are on your own or with young children having to escape an area it might be too heavy. Now one way around this is to have two bags. One containing the most important must need equipment the other with luxuries and if you need to dump the less important bag you can. I personally in such a scenario would like to be wearing high quality soft shell clothing that can give good water protection but also allow breathability. So it can be combined with light weight equipment in the bag. Ventilation with a fire is extremely important as in small areas it can lower oxygen which will do some serious damage. Your problem is that you got smoke inhalation. I would recommend that you go and see a doctor and get lung scans just to rule out any long term implications.
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Lethal carbon monoxide gas can exist in an enclosed space without visible smoke too.
Dude said some shit that the powers that be didnt like. Not a single grey beard beret in the recommend section while watching this. Changed my first aid and cord immediately.
This the first kit I have seen with a map. Most have compasses, which in unskilled hands will quickly lead the lost or bugged out farther towards being more lost.
I have seen so many Bug Out Bags, but this is by far the most useful. I have nothing other expected from a Special Forces Soldier. Low Weight is the most Important thing in a Situation u should use that Bag. And 18 pounds (around 8kg here in Germany) are the Perfect 10% of my Weight. Thank You Sir for that Perfect Equipment.
Hi Joshua! As a former 30-year DEA agent who worked with SF in South America, I think that many folks who take issue with your gear on this as "ultralight' are comparing apples and oranges. The key is that this is a bug out bag, something to grab when you need to get away from something bad --natural or man-made disaster, bad guys with guns chasing you, etc. It doesn't mean bugging out to the nearest adventure backpacking trail, but getting away from something, perhaps with an indeterminate future. Ultralight backpacking is more modest, it usually has a nice marked trail, but moreover, it has a peaceful ending and does not have to evade pursuers. Bugging out is pretty much the last resort, but needs a ruggedness of kit, versatility to match harsh circumstances, and the ability to do some bushcraft if the bug out is prolonged. I do appreciate the "ultralighters" and their philosophy, but I put my money and trust in your experience and training in a more hostile world. just as I put my trust in the SF guys in Columbia. Granted, I might carry my Winkler knife, but your recommendations are both sound and well-considered. Thanks for the good advice! RLTW
One of the most important things to know when on your own in the wild is knowing what is edible around you. Pack a small plant identification pamphlet specifically for the region you live in
Seafood n mosses too But frankly, have u taken this info n actually try to find such plants in ur local environment? I THINK iv found bitter hairy cress I have found st roberts but wldnt touch at this time o year cos foliage too similar to others I THINK i found ground ivy But couldnt find the chickweed i KNOW i saw last year when in flower. Many edibles can b confused with poisonous ones. Im learning whats available mnth by month. I just started. Ive ONLY been able to identify 3 new wild plants out of a possible 14 for jan A field guide just wont cut it if uve not gone out n foraged for ur meals on a somewhat regular basis throughout the year Can u tell which tree is which in winter in a new environ? Many r edible n medicinal such as lime tree buds
One of the best, simplest, and logical bug out set ups I’ve come across. It just makes sense, too many folks carry too much stuff. I do a lot of backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail. You wouldnt believe how much gear is “ditched” on the trail😂. Thanks Josh!
I may have missed it, but I would add wet wipes. They have saved me many a time when nature called and there was no toilet paper, bathrooms, or civilizations nearby. Plus, they are light weight and if you use the travel, disinfecting pack you can wash your hands or wounds with them too.
Just as an FYI, I have been keeping the travel packs of the Wet Ones along with the individual foiled wrapped Wet Ones in my vehicle bag for over 5 years. I just checked both and the ones in the plastic travel pack are all dried up, the ones in the individual foiled packets are still good. I live in AZ so I test my stuff in the heat, I only recommend the individual foiled ones for long term storage. I also tested a few different alcohol first aid pads, the Johnson & Johnson ones last the longest in my experience.
@@shramj Thanks for the tip! I have had the travel packs dry out, but I replace them fairly often. The primo version of wipes are field towels that you can get online or from a PX. Those are expensive, but they are baby wipes on steroids. I have a 5 year old pack I've opened a few times now, and they are still good. I probably would have swapped them out if I lived in a dry environment like you though.
I have wet wipes in every kit. Great for the obvious reasons but also works well to help clean cuts and scrapes. Decent for keeping wet to apply to minor burns. Great for cleaning the regions of the body that build up with material that’s puts off an odor. If you’re going gray man or want to stay hidden, it helps if it’s harder for others to smell you. Good for dabbing areas for those that are allergic to certain plants, poison ivy, oak, etc.... Excpet for the allergy situation and the #2, you can keep a used wet wipe and allow it to dry. It then become tinder for future fires. Oven even had a bit of success of turning dried wet wipes into char cloth. I could go on and on for the uses but the are a phenomenal piece of kit. They are and luxury but with some problem solving skills and imagination, they can be essential to your kit.
Thank you for your service and continued service. You could do anything with your life but you fight for and teach the weak and inexperienced. I have the upmost respect for you sir! I’ve not prepared well enough in life for SHTF but that’s all about to change and effectively change thanks to you. Thank you!
Actually I’m loving the non tactical look of your gear. Love my molle packs but I think I’ll change to the gray man philosophy.. thanks for your ideas!
A small add on I have found invaluable when traveling through an urban environment is a water key. Easy to use the existing water faucets on commercial buildings but almost impossible to do without a key. There was a light weight version as well as the ones you can acquire from a hardware store.
Similar training and similar minds think alike. Mine is 25 pounds in marine ruck the coyote one. Instead do things to make it a little more comfortable and last 3 days. As a bug out. Ie a jetboil some freeze dried food, extra socks, clothes depend on season, etc, plus comms Ie portable ham. Same as I add my Noveske and ccw to it from truck. But also added a lightweight bag piggy back with monocular and basics so I can drop the tuck and scout if needed or if otherwise had to drop it. Anyways, it’s still low key without having to spend a bundle and having the capability to carry game meat or such if needed for being out longer than expected or not able to get to our caches all over within 100km of our home. My ideas are a 24hour bag, something to get to Vehicle, a vehicle kit, and a 72h bug out if having to ditch vehicle. Plus have a service dog in tow makes it challenging to say the least.
I just found this channel. Finally, I'm glad to hear it mentioned - the absolute need to move quickly, get away from others and trying to stay out of sight. During times of crisis, many people will still remain good, or at least neutral. Then there's those who are bad, who perhaps always been like that and would love to run free and terrorize others, and some people who turn bad out of desperation. Let all the unpleasant scenarios play ou in your head of being seen and approached, and realize the trickery that could be possible.
I always carry tincture of iodine. It disinfects cuts and purifies water. Also, duct tape wrapped on a plastic card. That has saved me numerous times when a store is not available and something needs repair. Glad to see a good BOB review where the focus is on necessity and not tacti-cool.
I put my ducttape on a old meds bottle. And use bottle for other things. Needles. Firestarter. Eyeglasses kit. Wire. Cordage. Ect. Or I put the whole roll and electric colored tape in a zip lock together.
Best bug out bag vid on the internet. One thing I would add is tampons. They weigh next to nothing and you will either need them, or someone around you will.
Nuts are great emergency food as wel. 100grams of dried nuts is like 700 calories. Its very dense food which contains good amount of essential proteins and fats which are the most important nutrients during survival. I like to put almonds or hazelnuts in a vacuum bag, melt a bit chocolate and pour it in the bag to fill the little gaps between the nuts, once the chocolate is hard, I vacuum seal the bag and its ready to go.
Pepe I did not think of the chocolate and will be stealing that idea, may add some coffee to it but I need to think and learn more on when it is best to eat if I have limited resources.
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. Very good information. Knowledge and preparedness can keep you and your loved ones alive in the worst of situations. Also, another thing that many overlook is to be healthy before you have to bug out. Exercise at least 30 min a day. If you are out of breath after the first 50 ft of hiking, you will not last out there.. Stay sharp, keep learning, and practice a few times your bug out. Good Luck!
A couple of nearly weightless add-ons if you want:1) Pepto Bismol caplets or tablets are lightweight and practically saved my life on a two week sojourn in India, great for bad belly; 2) also a few Immodium AD tabs in case of diarrhea from bad water; 3) and lastly if you are a coffee drinker, some Lipton tea bags will help ease you down from the caffeine withdrawal, and can be brewed by placing a bag in cold water, no fire needed (takes hours to do so "brew" it overnight.) Really appreciated the video, well done.
I love the Sawyer filter for backpacking. I prefer the original size to the mini, the flow rate is worlds better for just a half ounce or so heavier. Be careful using it as an emergency filter though. I'd buy a brand new one and NOT use it prior to putting it in the kitchen. If you put a used on in your bag , then throw it in your car to store, it may have water in it. If water freezes in it the filter should be considered ruined. If you do use it, store it in an inner pocket of your jacket to keep it near your body heat.
@@alexanderheling2057 They're good filters. People complain about the pouches that come with them bursting, but if you just remember that your filtering water not mimicing a fire hose, they will last a long time.
I purchased Titan Survivor cord and I also have and use regular paracord much more often. If I tied up a shelter with the Titan Paracord the Jute does get wet and can go bad if used on a regular bases where it gets wet. I kind of reserve it for emergencies only as avoiding getting it wet is hard on the farm. The jute will actually rot if it gets really wet. Also, you greatly underestimate the beeswax in your kit. You see a candle but if you warm it you can reseal your pants or gear if water is getting in. It can be used as a lubricant for zippers or metal pieces. If you break your paracord apart to repair gear if you run your strands through the beeswax and coat it it makes the thread tangle free and helps waterproof the seam. Beeswax can be used to rub onto your leather and even metal cookware. I mean the uses of beeswax are endless and I LOVE that you have the candles in your kit. In previous wars beeswax was used to cast bullets in the field as well.
Great points, I was in the Old USMC about 15 years ago, finally a video from a real authority that makes sense. there is too many internet rangers out there that ruin it for the real experts and those trying to learn. Great video.
great video, i wrote all the names of the specific things you recommend. I would also say if you're in a colder climate like I am, a small sharp folding back-saw would be a good choice, mine weighs just above a pound and can cut through a fallen 10 inch tree if i need for fire. a high quality mylar sheet shelter in the cold is very good too.
Really wish I'd seen this video several years ago when I first started prepping. Tactical BOB's were all the rage, and I spent around $200 on 5.11's RUSH 72 Molle backpack. Very cool looking bag. Weighs 4 lbs, empty. And it lets *everyone* know that you are fully stocked with *all* the necessities for survival. 🙄
Sawyer is a good product I been using the bottle Sawyer for many years, one time when backpacking In a large group the katadyne failed and all 15 people used my Sawyer bottle to fill their canteens for 3 days, Sawyer's flow rate is amazing too, you can fill a 3 liter water bag in under 2 mins! katadyne cant even fill 250ml in 2 mins.
Billie Tyree: You bring up a good point and one never really discussed. I am almost 70 and while I may be a little older I sure am not ready to lay down and quit. I would love to see this presenter and others address the needs of folks our ages in my case I am still quite strong can walk maybe up to 15 miles at a go if I have to but can't run anymore because of my knees. I know I have thought of a few things that work for older people but would like to see an in depth discussion.
At the top of my list...for old farts...Good footwear,lots of water,take your RX at night not in the AM so your body doesn't get slammed first thing. Bring snacks that are high in fat low sugar. Tell everyone where you'll be and appx time of return. Carry 2 pairs of glasses. Road flares for fire or signalling .
Sounds good but remember you are the weakest member of your party. My wife has cancer and heart failure so I am put for the next. Maybe talk about staying at homemaking a stand I live in the northeast and it is rural.
A very nice concept and realisation for a BOB. If only, there was a video of equal quality on where to go in SHTF. Most can´t afford to maintain a bug out location, nor count on friends or relatives and where to go certainly depends a lot on the type of emergency too.
I really like this about Military Guys. Most people just rely on Society and Civilisations' Laws to see them right, but these guys are always ready to survive without relying on these things. That's pretty cool.
Medic Tip: I would replace the Oral pharyngeal with a nasal, as its more reliable to be used due to the number of people who have a gag relex, also the size of the oral is determined by the person you are using it on. The nasal you can typically use the longer ones and a mid ranged size and cut to length based on bottom of ear lobe to tip of nose. The neasier to apply breaths to as you can close the mouth and apply breaths to the nose directly without use of a air bag. Another note is nasal is normally easier to administer without carrying lubrication, just use the patient's own saliva for this purpose. I was a medic in the army and having to lug alot of weight in my aid bag was something we tried to moderate even down to the small items.
Love your bag setup, myself wishing i could keep it down that low on bag weight. As a former medic I tend to have close to what you have plus another 15-18 pounds of medical supplies, soon to be another +2-5 pounds for dental extraction tool set. As i am seeing it my medical side is a barter on top of emergency so I can not leave it.
Tenma_FN you are absolutely correct on that. My wife and I are both EMTs, and both Biology Majors working on PA School, not to work as EMTs or PAs for that matter, but for the value of the medical training for ourselves and our group
What would that be for? With the paracord he has with copper wire & fishing line plus that utility card with various little hooks & stuff. I don't see why you might need that as well
When I got into prepping I watched every video I could find on it. It didn’t take long to see that most of the guys were full of crap and romanticized the idea of bugging out or looking for a reason to play military. ( No disrespect! Love the military and thank you for your service) I eventually weeded out everyone but a select few. I have a problem of wanting to be too prepared. I.e. taking 10 pairs of underwear on a 4 day trip!) this is probably the most logical explanation of a bug out back I have seen of the hundreds of videos I have watched. Thank you and you have earned a subscriber!
@@falsename2285 Lol! Actually, I was trained on first aid for a sucking chest wound. Guess again. Working with known facts is drastically more reliable than guessing or basing your opinion on guessing what any facts are . It's really a very bad way to go through life, guessing that is.
@@sailingsolar doesnt make sense to not be prepared for a life threatening situation that you know how to deal with.. whats not a good way to go through life is having to remember watching someone you love die and having nothing you can do about it (not a guess).. and im guessing especially if you chose not to be prepared to when you could have saved them if you had been prepared.. have fun with that shit...
@@falsename2285 Do you always carry items needed for a sucking chest wound when your out and about? If not than don't fault me for not doing the same or planning for that in my BOB. This video is only about what the poster thinks is best carried in a BOB and why. Not everyone holds the same priorities, justified or not based on what is anticipated. Which is really is unknown to anyone before the fact. Carrying first aid items is prudent but IMO a cell phone left off until it's needed is far more useful (provided there is coverage) than bringing additional needs for "extreme medical emergencies". First aid for a sucking chest wound besides being addressable with some tape alone or with a bit of plastic then needs immediate medical care not possible no matter what's in your first aid kit. What with the sign off " have fun with that shit."? Were just commenting to each other.
Pro tip: Add salt to your kit. Redmond is my preference, electrolytes are going to need to be replaced. Dehydration is more a lack of electrolytes than it is lack of water. anti diarrhea meds, Benadryl, Motrin Tylenol and aspirin to the IFAK. takes up little space and negligible weight. A one week supply of each at recommended dosages. And if you do your research, and only lf, some fish antibiotics.
This is the opposite of a pro-tip; this is terrible advice and medically incorrect. The kidneys excrete metabolic waste through urine, which require water expenditure. You can't sweat without water. Even breathing causes you to lose water. Dehydration 98% of the time occurs because of too little water. 1% of the time it is salt poisoning by accidentally or purposely ingesting too much salt (usually people drinking sea-water to survive or children ingesting salt because) , or flushing out salt by consuming WAAAAY too much water (seen in people who are avid salt-avoiders who are still physically active outside) Yes you need salt, but in people
Ash, a lot of what you said went over my head. My experience with electrolytes has given me personal knowledge, that applies to me personally. I had my first experience as a heat casualty in the Army. I couldn't drink enough water to prevent it in the southern heat, had many more "events" of heat caused casualty, a few of them were very serious. This prevented me from entertaining the thought of being selected for SF, I got out as an E-4, my last year in the army I did get selected to go to the scout sniper platoon in HHC. But I knew that was as far s I could go. This was 21 years ago. I was also one of the idiots that bought into the gospel of "salt is bad for you and causes high blood pressure" So naïve back then. I've lived off of MRE's for extended periods, weeks/months at a time, on of my first sergeant told us to eat everything in the meal. Salt, sugar, coffee, creamer the gum, everything. I did, as did everyone else. It did increase my ability to work in the heat, not drastically, but it did allow my to get selected for the scout sniper platoon and the training that went along with that. I didn't make the connection to the salt until years later. Now that I know what these trace minerals are, and how I personally need to supplement with them, I can work hard in the heat. If I had known then what I know now. I would have been unstoppable.I said those comments with that perspective, and with playing the fairy tail long term survival game in my head. And for most everyone it's just survival mental masturbation really. I hunt and camp in the back country, where I go there is more than enough food to live very well on for days at a time, I pack the Redmound salt I mentioned (unprocessed) and add it to all my meals. I've forgotten it twice, and didn't go down as heat casualty because I know the signs now and can get cool even in mid July in the arid high mountain west. But if I had not forgotten it, those trips would have been much better. I hope that gives clarity to my advice. And thank you for trying to educate. You have more knowledge than I do about the subject.
@@hardcasthale4904 Sure. So I also was a US Marine (infantry) and served 2 tours in Iraq (stationed in 29 Palms), so I have a little insight into working in the heat as well. I am also an RN now. However I do not do nearly anything outdoors anymore as I never really enjoyed it and am much more of a city kid. I mainly watch these kinds of videos for fun and am not myself a prepper so I can agree with the survival-mental-masturbation statement. So to quote you and myself: "I had my first experience as a heat casualty in the Army. I couldn't drink enough water to prevent it in the southern heat, had many more "events" of heat caused casualty, a few of them were very serious. . . I was also one of the idiots that bought into the gospel of "salt is bad for you..." was my point when I said "or flushing out salt by consuming WAAAAY too much water (seen in people who are avid salt-avoiders who are still physically active outside)" I myself never went down as a heat casualty ever, and I knew a lot less about biology then than I do now. In the army, I imagine, you probably had unlimited access to water and drank it in droves. If it was not electrolyte enhanced like they sometimes do in modern times, consuming gallons of water a day while avoiding salt or only intaking minimal amounts AND performing strenuous physical activity outside in the heat non-stop with little break or shelter is a recipe for disaster. That is really the moral of the story here. While there is no harm for you, as your advice is shaped by lots of proven experience that you intuitively understand your body's own balance, this is bad generic advice for people who are in survival-fairy-tale-land who don't have experience to back up your advice. Something that people will lack in a survival scenario is unlimited fresh water, but by supplementing salt, they will: "1% of the time it is salt poisoning by accidentally or purposely ingesting too much salt (usually people drinking sea-water to survive or children ingesting salt because)" Your serum sodium concentration will go too high from lack of water to clear through urine or sweat, causing a similar set of problems. Ultimately, You need to protect your hydration status and electrolyte balance in a prolonged outdoor survival scenario. By far the best way to do this is to secure clean water (about 1-2 gallons per day under strenuous activity or heat exposure) eat food (yes, include salt) and stay in the shade and avoid sweating as much as possible. If rest in cool environments is not possible, then you need to make it a priority right after you've escaped danger.
This is probably the most informative b.o.b video I've seen so far. As said in the video I think people get caught up in modern conveniences forgetting what you actually NEED in a real life scenario.
Thank all the gods. A sane, intelligent and realistic prepper. Thanks for your calm, your excellent advice and your refusal to sink into the "chest-thumping, mouth-frothing smugness" of the majority of the preppers.
I appreciate it. I built my system around military training as far as planning and preparation, really had no idea what the prepping industry norms were. When I started researching the industry after the fact there were some good things, but there were a ton of things that made zero sense to me.
One spare pair of good hiking socks, Last thing I'd want for any reason is to risk blisters if I want to travel quickly and "easily". Low weight and low volume. Plus if one pair gets wet you can dry them while on the move.
Cool ideas, I'd like to try out the bivvy, liner and poncho combo. I used to swear by the Sawyer Mini, but I've swapped it out for a 2L Cnoc Vecto bag (heaps easier to fill and seems a stronger bag) and a HydroBlu Versa Flow water filter, which is slightly larger than the Sawyer mini but flows a lot easier. Adding a 1L Smartwater bottle can replace the Sawyer's cleaning syringe, and as it screws perfectly onto the Versa flow filter, it does no-fuss gravity-fed water filtering. Hook the back of the "dirty water" Cnoc vecto bag onto a branch and screw on the bottle, and you'll have 1L of clean water in about 2-3 minutes. (Just don't screw the bottle on too tight, it needs to let out the air as it fills). It works a treat. For two people we usually carry another vecto bag and filter so we can get 4L of water in one trip to a water source, which is usually enough for 2 people cooking/cleaning for a night and next morning. For fire I also carry a couple of BIC mini lighters for redundancy, at only 10g (0.4 oz) each and some Redhead firestarter blocks which can be broken down and used as needed, or can work as a fuel source for cooking in terrible weather (same idea as your candles I guess!)
Damn I'm glad to see someone that knows the difference between bugging out and camping or "bushcrafting". You don't build elaborate shelters and fish or hunt and build fires. You're either moving or laying down wrapped up in your poncho and liner like a big burrito. You might well have to jump up and run like hell and leave whatever you can't grab up right then
An excellent and well thought out BOB video. Very similar to what I have set up. I also added a Deuce poop trowel (less than an ounce) that besides its intended purpose can be used to make a Dakota fire hole. On the fishing side, I included a mini roll of 50 lbs test braided Spyderwire (100 yrds) and a small pack of fish hooks and sinkers, as well as a 3 prong fish/frog gig. It all takes up minimal space and is only 3 or 4 ounces for the kit. I have no illusion that I can create an effective snare trap, so I lean towards the fishing and spearing angle. If I did trap, I would include some dedicated snare wire. I do carry the Titan Survival cord in my kits, but with the primary purpose of shelter building. While it is essentially a multi tool of cordage, once a section of it is deconstructed for other purposes, you lose that section to serve as paracord. You have 50 feet of the cord and you cut off a 10 foot section and break it down into individual strands, you are now left with only 40 feet of paracord. I prefer to think of my Survival Cord as paracord with redundancy items in an emergency when then primary items are not available. If I lose my fishing line, snare wire, and ALL other fire tinder, only then would I break it down. An addition to my water kit are a 6 small packets of electrolyte mix. An addition to my food kit are 2 Bridgeford MRE BBQ sandwiches, 2 single slices of SPAM, a package of beef jerky, and a small bag of sunflower seed kernels. All of that can be eaten cold. I also have a 3 small packs of Survival Tabs, a tiny ziplock bag with vitamin supplements for 7 days. I do have a block of the SOS lifeboat ration in my bag, but it is not my only source of food. 3600 calories over 3 days is NOT a alot of calories for someone active. And most of the calories are sugars are carbohydrates. That is perfect for someone laying in a life boat and exerting MINIMAL exertion. Hence the name lifeboat rations. For physical activity such as carrying a 20 pound pack, you need carbs AND protein, and the vitamins for a situation that lasts more then a couple days. My bag weighs in at 24 lbs, but is only 9% of my body weight. Very happy to see a bag that did not revolve around a handgun. By far the best the best bug out bag video I have come across in the last 4 years,
I would definitely add some elektrolytes/salt and a toothbrush to the kit (teeth are important for survival) The most important thing to me would be some good leather boots, that prevent injuries to your ankles!!! You won't be going anywhere with a sprained ankle
@@andybawn1 I'd second that. Also note that our civilian (or MRE) diet is super high in carbs and sugars which really wreck our teeth. If you're eating a vegetable and protein heavy diet, you can probably get on fine for a week or two by brushing using the clean part of a shemagh or T shirt and using a splinter from a stick as a toothpick. I wouldn't do it for months, but in the short to short-mid-term, you can make do.
Take it from me as an ex special forces survival instructor. This man knows what he's talking about. very, very good video. best i've ever seen. wish I could give you two thumbs up
Simplicity is genius. Great tips for someone like me who tends to be a gadget and gear geek. I believe you are or were a Green Beret since you don't do any macho swaggering or bragging.
Thanks. I liked the way you broke it down into 7 basic categories, then detailed the issues for each category, before listing your recommended solutions. That way, I can know what areas to focus on, and even if I don't use exactly the same solution as you, I at least know what I need and why for each item. I think too many bug out bag/survival gear tutorials tend to turn into a random grab-bag of everything but the kitchen sink, with little thought of WHY you'd choose that item.
Excellent insight on pro lightweight gear. By my math, this totals somewhere around $942.62. It's stuff you can eventually work up to and upgrade to though. Great video.
I keep coming back to this video and the "Bow Drill For Beginners." Lots of complex information communicated in an easy to follow format with simple concepts that build on each other, to convey complex ideas and systems. Effing brilliant! I need to take one of your classes! Thanks again!
Bugging out or hunkering down and fortifying depends entirely on where you live and what type of situation you’re in. Being in the Rockies and having to trek through an urban area before I can get anywhere nice enough to set up camp, I plan on staying right where I’m at for a month or so. Wait till things calm down and normalize a little bit. Then I’m bugging out. But then again, plans are useless but indispensable. Things never happen the way you plan for them happen, but if you down plan, then chaos will overtake you.
My bug out/get home bag is actually my work bag, so it's pretty much EDC. The downside is that some of that space is taken up by work items (laptop, paperwork etc.), but the upside is that it's almost always with me: at home, at work, in the car. With an ultralight set-up, why not turn your EDC bag into a bug out bag?
I agree, I just call mine "my bag". It would be my EDC/GHB/BOB/INCH or whatever other acronym they come up with. My needs are my needs, a bag either provides for them or it doesn't.
Working on the same thing, to ALWAYS have what I might need with me. I'm constantly stopping to take a walk down a path I see, or a drive down a dirt road. You never know what's between here and there.
I'm a SUL (super ultralight) long distance backpacker and carry similar items not as robust but they have served me well on my trecks. In a BOB this would be the perfect kit for me and my experience level. I'd just add in a small saw like a Baco Laplander, silcoc key for urban environments, and a small power bank with charing cables. I consider my phone a tool even in the wilderness. There are so many uses. Thanks for the great videos!!!
Thanks for the great video :) I'd say though that for those of us not as tough as a green beret, an insulated sleeping pad would be well worth the weight, you can get some pretty ultralight inflatable ones that pack small and are durable enough. The ground can suck the heat out of you so fast. At the very least a couple of big bin liners or something so you can use your bivy and have a bag of leaves under you too.
you can use just about any rock, or concrete as a honing stone.. just takes longer... for weight, I would say you would be better served by a piece of emery paper, and a leather belt..
crazy bodybuilder a pull through honing tool or a small fine stone. Can really make a huge difference without more than 2 oz. of extra weight. I pack deer meat out of the woods several miles up and down ridges and across creeks several times a season. Weight matters to me, I still carry a sharpening device usually a small pull through ceramic because my knife is everything to how much effort I put into field dressing.
DMT make a credit card sized diamond stone. I glued a fine and extra fine to the bottom of a pelicase. That worked well for me and they're still stuck on 16 years later.
It is so nice to see a real survivalist for a change vs all the city ultralight bug out wannabe ie don't have a clue how to survive. They carry all this excess gear that they don't need and don't know how to use. Wonderful job on your gear and video. Thank You!
Great resource for learning for those just starting out and a great refresher for some of the things others may have forgotten or overlooked. It's great that you are sharing the knowledge from a place of experience. Much appreciated, brother. Subscribed. Please keep it coming.
Great advice and many thanks. Smart to take a bug out bag camping for 48 hours to see what works and what doesn't. Final thought- bug out bags have a shelf life for meds and batteries; mark your calendar for every six month equipment check. Really appreciate your expertise and learning from a true pro.
I would put a lot more weight in what you say if everything that you displayed you weren’t trying to sale for the company.
None of these companies know who I am (especially two years ago when I made this and only had 500 subscribers). Of course since it became so popular they may know me now, but the video was already made and they had zero input or influence in that. Let me ask you this: What items could I show that you wouldn't also accuse me of the same thing? Literally ANY PIECE OF GEAR I could have packed, you would have made this EXACT accusation. Can't please everyone, and some folks you can't please at all, so I will just keep doing what I am doing and folks can take it or leave it. Whatever you think the agenda is behind it I have no control over, so I am not worried about what you think about it.
Smart people consider the environment they are likely to be in, and consider what they need, and if the advice fits their need. Others worry about the person's motives, for advice they are free to take or not. If it makes sense (and as an avid outdoorsman, hunter & backpacker, THGBGB's is excellent) use it. If it doesn't move on. I didn't know about the Triton cord, and appreciate the tip.
The Gray Bearded Green Beret damn that’s some truth right there
I feel you man something is fishy about this. He could just be a normal green beret dude but these marketers are getting sneaky. An advertising agency could have even planned this channel years in advance. iraq888 gets thousands for every gun he shows on his channel....
Who cares. Everyone that has a channel Is selling something. If someone’s makes a video and demos it and you buy it hell yes they should get a commission. Relax.
The reason why this guy can carry almost nothing, and still feel like he has enough is skill. The more skills you have the easier it it to improvise, and to adapt.
Thanks Gunny!
Correctamundo! Develop them skills.
The most important asset you have is between your ears.
Local Bushcraft instructor over here has the slogan of "knowledge weighs nothing".
yeah the bushman of southern Africa can cross 100 km and they carry maybe bow and arrow. The rest of the gear is all skill. Those guys can find water and food in places where no one else can and can deal with dangerous wildlife with cunning. There art is a dying art with onlymiltray special forces and reshearchers that care how they do it
Wow, only half way through and this has been the best info on preparedness I think I've seen. No macho slant, just really good thinking.
The first role of the US Special Forces is teaching! These guys are natural teachers and diplomats.
S DJ I think I found that person who failed selection.
S DJ ahh, so you got denied at MEPS. Kick rocks.
I agree very helpful.
@@federalmayhem great attitude. Kicking rocks myself. Denied 18 series and Ranger School at MEPs myself. Had to earn the right to apply for it.
Great work hero.
You’re go bag is impressive, everything you need, no unnecessary items, light so you can move quickly, I learned a lot I need to remove a few things from my bag and add some like a better first-aid kit, I love you’re sleeping and shelter system, and most importantly thank you for you’re service sir
My brother was a Viet Nam Army Ranger but he passed away. Going through his stuff, he had everything you listed in his bug out bag. Thank you for your service as well as the video.
America intervenes too often, and in the case of Vietnam its one of many times they had zero business being involved in. I have zero respect for people who fight on the orders of others, its barbaric and the reason there will never be peace amongst people.
@@simchannel7052 And this matters to...who?
One thing I like learning from older, vastly experienced people is because they know what they are doing and empty of bullsh*t! People like you, Sir, and the likes of Dave Canterbury and Paul Kirtley, are really the lantern for us younger generation to learn from. Thanks a lot for your insights. This is the first video I watched from your channel and I immediately subscribed!
Same 👍
Same here: First vid and immediate sub.
He works with Dave at the Pathfinder school I believe...
I once survived a night out in the wilderness with a bottle of Jameson and a very comfortable rock. Not sure how I got there but I lived 😁
That happen to me when I was in the army but it was a fat chick.
I’m living well. As a homeless in Ak, yep the gods favor us. I’m prepared,calm and always have faith I’ll live till I die
Always nice to have a comfortable rock.
You probably had a terrible night, but cannot remember it!
@M Ridlon
Jamieson is Irish whiskey. 😉
Pro tip: laundry lint is an incredible fire starter, throw some in a couple ziplock bags and you are set.
And vasoline covered cotton swabs.
Put the lint in sections of an egg carton and pour some candle wax on it....you now have 1 dozen....been using them for years.
Then wouldn't your clothes burst into flames everytime you light something..or do the wash..🤪😉
John Carroll if you don’t change the lint collector out of your dryer it’s been known to catch on fire
@@Tom_M_Riddle So does the stove I guess.."Lighten Up Lars" Landem..take it easy buddy..this one great, big, ginormous BETA TEST buddy...Take it from me..a certified day of 911 First Responder...I have a cursory understanding of what "THEY" are capable of...Opps I left my particle danglin'..😉🤪😎
P.S. It could also be very likely that it's the beginnings of ARMAGEDDON..50/50@BEST
This is without a doubt the best bugout bag video I've ever seen. Respect.
I really liked how you broke it down to different kits so it's more clear and organized
Love the tips on not sporting tacticool clothing. Very overlooked 👍
But but but KRYPTEK
@@VandyMan84LA forget Kryptek...Concamo is the new way to go. German camo has always been top level ever since oak leaf ;-)
Greyman, best way to go. I've always dressed that way. Nobody ever remembers i was there.
agreed, I had never even thought of it that way before
Nah man, ATACS 😎🤙
This is the smartest explanation and plan I have seen. You are actually focused on being ready for anything, rather than looking like you are.
I'm 14 years old and my grandpa was in the Army and he always tells me to crate a bugout bag. I just joined the Auxiliary of the US Air Force the Civil Air Patrol. We do search and rescue and do overnight stays in the middle of no were learning basic medical, how to build shelters, what to do if say you don't have anything to eat or drink, leadership, and responsibly. I have a pack that doubles as a 24-48 hour pack for my own bug-out situations and for when we go on missions. I'm still working on getting stuff for my pack but what I have currently is...
E-Tool with a saw, wrench, hammer, and hatchet
M-10 Gas mask
Headlamp
Small handheld light
Small bracelet with a compass, paracord (10ft), and fire starter all on it
Regular compass
7 in Flint and steel
Guides 0n knots and first aid
Small first aid kit
Water belly that goes inside that backpack that carries 3 gallons of water
Pocket knife
Leathermen
Card tool
Extra batteries
Large Army issued raincoat
Depending on the circumstances I got woodland or desert camo jackets and hats
All this is 7LB without the water belly and with its 31 pounds. I might just not use the water belly or leave with it empty and fill it on my way to wherever I need to go.
Brett The Brit what’s the m10 gas mask for? You planning to encounter tear gas and riot police? Great kit btw have fun
Abel Arredondo i don’t know. my grandpa is afraid of a nuclear apocalypse so he gave it to me so why not have it lol
@@brettamelia3281
Gas masks are handy to have. If a major war breaks out they may not be that easy to source. Most widespread gas attacks are not actually gas attacks but use particulants that enter the lungs. Gas masks could protect you against smoke particulates or high dust environments.
Gas masks could protect your lungs against radioactive dust.
@@bighands69 Very true.
Abel Arredondo ever heard of stratospheric aerosol injections? Aka chemtrails, don't search google for good info, it's censored as all hell.
I would add a pair of work gloves as well. Keeps you from getting hand wounds when gathering wood, moving rocks, hauling weight with the paracord. I bought a decent pair of leather work gloves that actually fit my girlie hands at Harbor Freight for around 7 dollars.
Nothing wrong with that if you want to have a pair of them
@@wilfdarr couldn't agree more. the lack of signaling and lighting/high vis options is concerning, as that's what most people actually need in emergencies...
@Jamez Ikr? saw a guy doing two nights snow bushcraft, halfway through shelter and a splinter went into his eye. The cringe was unreal.
Also helps with getting your hands into a campfire and adjust things better than you normally could
Best comment,amusing myself, hurt hands cant functin
JESUS 2 minutes and 30 seconds in and I am already finding myself writing down the most useful and overlooked advice so far.
>camouflage patterns are less useful than natural earthy colors
>Too tactical makes you stick out like a sore thumb
I have to say, I constantly adjust my bugout equipment and try to have as much useful stuff with me as I can muster to carry and this does include guns and ammo.
Somehow it never occurred to me, that it would be wiser to travel looking like you are not worth the trouble, in the sense of looking cheap and under-equipped.
I feel like I used to know this, but I kept getting more and more kitted out...lol...so obvious
@@MrNncon that is a really good point. As most pros were pointing out in other videos, as well as throughout my hiking experience in the Rockies. Staying dry is a must and having good rain gear has since been at the top of my list of things, in the short term as well as long term bag.
When travelling, it pays to be a "grey man" by dressing down.
That is also, one of the best pieces of advice, if you need to bug out urban, you look like a hiker. Tactical immediately becomes a target, where you may get a few, determined people will never leave you in peace. Looking like a hiker or homeless, they will most likely leave you alone.
Steven aka.MrHyde His AR may also make him a target. I think being kitted like that would make people more likely to ambush you rather than talk to you. There’s obviously pros and cons to both set ups
@Steven aka.MrHyde If I needed his AR and had a way to kill him without much trouble, then yeah I probably would
WOW! I am an experienced camper and have attended survival school along with standard military training and you are showing us things I have never even heard of much less seen! Thanks so much! You are the real deal!
I love that he picked a very subtle bag and neutral clothing.
I feel like too many preppers get into the mentality of buying these big tan/camouflage MOLLE backpack, slapping big stupid morale patches on the outside, and dressing up like they're going to go hunting. In a real chaotic emergency, that kind of stuff is just going to make you a target for the desperate.
Hey Sir Pants! I appreciate it! And welcome to the channel! I can tell you are new because you referred to me as “he” instead of directly. I read every comment, answer every question, and connect with everyone I can here. Appreciate the comment and for tuning in.
Sir Pants , I am sorry, but a 6 foot 4 dude built like a brick shithouse that could eat nails with a long operator beard is NOT blending in. He SCREAMS SF, even if he was carrying a My Little Pony backpack. He ain’t fooling anybody.
@@bbooth1229 u really think someone's height has something to do with survival?
Dear in my city looking like that gets you labeled HOMELESS AND BEGGER. Hand me something and I will go away don't and I will drive you crazy untill you do.
( city does nothing about this problem either and everyone knows it)
This is so valuable and it's free knowledge on RUclips we the viewers should be grateful.
So true and helpful tips and refreshers courses. I. Am a vet who has a tbi and these kind videos help keep me reminded of the importance for a good setup out in the field.
I absolutely agree I was very thankful for the education
Tommy Morton thanks for your service... We all owe you
Great video
THIS viewer is grateful. The cording, especially, is genius. I'll read your info and get some. Thank you so much for this particular service. WMK
This is probably the best video of this type I've ever seen. No extra fluff, lots of genuinely good gear, great presentation, grounded approach. You remind me of some 20 year SERE guys.
This man clearly has experience teaching people. The video is one of the most (if not THE most) concise, informative videos I've seen yet on the subject. Curiously, I found some of his choices of gear approximate mine(in my daily usage, that is). I have the leatherman (going on 5 years) he displayed, and the Petzl headlight(going on 10? years), which has traveled to China with me for a few years.
The Tactikka, incidentally, of all the headlights I've owned, is far and away the stingiest with batteries. At 56 bucks, it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.
100% wool. For the scarf. Wool keep you warm in winter. And Summer pulls sweat away from your body. Also wool breaks down body odor, you could use this for one month and still smell like it was just washed. Great video.
I love me some wool.
I lived for 15 years in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, and in the Amazon rainforest, where only the essentials can be brought along for at times 2-3 months excursions into the deeper wilderness. Your info is solid! >90% of what others discuss on the web is based on theory or for a few days in the wilderness, this pack will go far, especially if you know how to hunt, what to eat and how to stay safe.
Unfortunately, what this experience has also taught me is that humans are much more dangerous than any Gila monster, rattler, tarantula, jaguar/mountain lion or poison dart frog!!
Thanks so much.
Finally some one who respects the less is more principle when traveling on foot. It's far more important know what to do with what you have, than having something for every situation.
Damn..... my B.O.B weighs 113lbs. Perhaps I don’t need 2k rounds of ammo and a full set of pots and pans.
That is not a bug-out-bag thats a millstone / drag anchor. 15kg max including 3 liters of water. So 12kg is all you have to work with. 1kg of food 72hrs worth, 1kg of kelly kettle etc, then 10kg for sleep/shelter and other items. Weight builds up quickly - you must be disciplined - Bug out bag is something that will get you where your main survival cache or locale is. E.g Its Bag for you to make tracks...You must travel quick and light....Think runner / light fast scout, not Heavy infantry.
Sounds like you need a covered wagon!
lol leave the kitchen sink behind.
@@tortron LOL
@tommy smokingun That was wonderful...!
I'm type 1 diabetic and I really want to go camping like a normal person. I finally get to prepare, be completely safe, have an amazing time, and finally do something I've always wanted to do since I was a little girl. I'm 35 years old, and can finally go outside like a normal person and breathe the air outdoors. I'm bringing real food and my blood test machine, and insulin pens with my solar powered phone charger with all my contacts in it just in case. I'm also camping in a well known area that's designated solely for camping. I really didn't want a tent for this trip, or an RV etc etc. I just wanted dinner and nature. Actual nature. Thank you for this video! I'm only going for a night or two. I'm so grateful for you! I just want to sleep outside and love nature safely.
Being in the AF almost eight years, I appreciate from whence this comes! Can tell by what you have you know your shit. Contingency. Thank you for passing along your expertise when most are filled with fluff. Have always been of the persuasion simpler is better. Like trying to find a truck with standard trans & roll-up windows, & floor mats! Damn near imposible! Simpler IS better. Thank you for your compassion in what you do. We all need it, whether we know it or not. God bless for what you do.
It's nice to get input from a former Green Beret veteran. Nothing against the Navy Seals but I think each branch of service can bring in something valuable to the table. After all we're all in the same side and have the same basic mission.
The only difference I’d say is having separate paracord, trapping wire and fishing line. While the survival cord saves space by incorporating all these together, it means you have to break it down before you use the individual strands. For example, your tarp could be supported by the cordage and if you decided to go fishing you’d have to take it down to get to the fishing line. It seems easier to just throw in 100 yard spool of fishing line and brass wire that’s easy to access.
I keep my wire on a spool it is less than an ounce and takes little space. Snare. Trip wite for security. Fishing. Protection. Ect. I keep a zip lock bag and have 3 weights. Of wire together. Also have hemp cordage. and a extra buckle for fixing pack.
It’s a bug out you ain’t gonna have time to go fishing if the object of the exercise is to put distance between you and the problem.
Don’t know if you remember me...you were my recruiter when you were up in New Hartford NY. I wanted the Ranger contract and you said absolutely! I came home on block leave from 1st Bat and hung out a few times at Zebb’s and whatnot. You’re a good dude. Good to see you on my RUclips feed!
I don't recognize the screen name of course, but this sounds like a Caruso brother?
i solo hiked 800km through the high alpes in snow, rain, extreme heat etc etc. With 18-23kg on my back in a quechua travel bag with back straps. The thing that nearly made me quit was drying myself out after heavy rain at a fire in a tunnel like steel sheep shed. It filled with smoke without me really noticing since i was drowsy. When the shed filled up from the ceiling the smoke suddenly hit me. I got smoke poisoning and was sick for three days. I walked anyway but was weak as f... Fun educational stuff. Moral of the story...dont fall asleep in a badly ventilated space filled with smoke. The most important tool: Your mindset.
18kg is 40 pounds in weight. That is fine if you are part of a military team or if you are just hiking but if you are on your own or with young children having to escape an area it might be too heavy. Now one way around this is to have two bags. One containing the most important must need equipment the other with luxuries and if you need to dump the less important bag you can.
I personally in such a scenario would like to be wearing high quality soft shell clothing that can give good water protection but also allow breathability. So it can be combined with light weight equipment in the bag.
Ventilation with a fire is extremely important as in small areas it can lower oxygen which will do some serious damage. Your problem is that you got smoke inhalation. I would recommend that you go and see a doctor and get lung scans just to rule out any long term implications.
Lethal carbon monoxide gas can exist in an enclosed space without visible smoke too.
@ that's what killed weird al's parents
That's why I almost never use fires.
@@bighands69 His pack is 18 lb, not 18kg... You're out by a factor of 2.2. 18lb is 8kg.
Dude said some shit that the powers that be didnt like. Not a single grey beard beret in the recommend section while watching this. Changed my first aid and cord immediately.
This the first kit I have seen with a map. Most have compasses, which in unskilled hands will quickly lead the lost or bugged out farther towards being more lost.
I have seen so many Bug Out Bags, but this is by far the most useful. I have nothing other expected from a Special Forces Soldier.
Low Weight is the most Important thing in a Situation u should use that Bag. And 18 pounds (around 8kg here in Germany) are the Perfect 10% of my Weight.
Thank You Sir for that Perfect Equipment.
Awesome, Dee! Glad to hear it. Welcome!
Hi Joshua! As a former 30-year DEA agent who worked with SF in South America, I think that many folks who take issue with your gear on this as "ultralight' are comparing apples and oranges. The key is that this is a bug out bag, something to grab when you need to get away from something bad --natural or man-made disaster, bad guys with guns chasing you, etc. It doesn't mean bugging out to the nearest adventure backpacking trail, but getting away from something, perhaps with an indeterminate future. Ultralight backpacking is more modest, it usually has a nice marked trail, but moreover, it has a peaceful ending and does not have to evade pursuers. Bugging out is pretty much the last resort, but needs a ruggedness of kit, versatility to match harsh circumstances, and the ability to do some bushcraft if the bug out is prolonged. I do appreciate the "ultralighters" and their philosophy, but I put my money and trust in your experience and training in a more hostile world. just as I put my trust in the SF guys in Columbia. Granted, I might carry my Winkler knife, but your recommendations are both sound and well-considered. Thanks for the good advice! RLTW
One of the most important things to know when on your own in the wild is knowing what is edible around you.
Pack a small plant identification pamphlet specifically for the region you live in
Also mushrooms
Seafood n mosses too
But frankly, have u taken this info n actually try to find such plants in ur local environment?
I THINK iv found bitter hairy cress
I have found st roberts but wldnt touch at this time o year cos foliage too similar to others
I THINK i found ground ivy
But couldnt find the chickweed i KNOW i saw last year when in flower.
Many edibles can b confused with poisonous ones.
Im learning whats available mnth by month. I just started. Ive ONLY been able to identify 3 new wild plants out of a possible 14 for jan
A field guide just wont cut it if uve not gone out n foraged for ur meals on a somewhat regular basis throughout the year
Can u tell which tree is which in winter in a new environ? Many r edible n medicinal such as lime tree buds
And stay away from eating any plant that looks like parsley, you'll end up eating every survival food you brought to cure the munchies.
better to learn the plants you can eat, no way to lose that info and don't need to carry the book
One of the best, simplest, and logical bug out set ups I’ve come across. It just makes sense, too many folks carry too much stuff.
I do a lot of backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail. You wouldnt believe how much gear is “ditched” on the trail😂.
Thanks Josh!
This guy knows what he's talking about. No BS & straight to the point
Finally! the first well thought out, practical and purposeful vid on a bug out bag.
I may have missed it, but I would add wet wipes. They have saved me many a time when nature called and there was no toilet paper, bathrooms, or civilizations nearby. Plus, they are light weight and if you use the travel, disinfecting pack you can wash your hands or wounds with them too.
Honey for wounds. Never goes bad.
Just as an FYI, I have been keeping the travel packs of the Wet Ones along with the individual foiled wrapped Wet Ones in my vehicle bag for over 5 years. I just checked both and the ones in the plastic travel pack are all dried up, the ones in the individual foiled packets are still good. I live in AZ so I test my stuff in the heat, I only recommend the individual foiled ones for long term storage. I also tested a few different alcohol first aid pads, the Johnson & Johnson ones last the longest in my experience.
Just don't get scented (ditto for toothpaste). RLTW
@@shramj Thanks for the tip! I have had the travel packs dry out, but I replace them fairly often. The primo version of wipes are field towels that you can get online or from a PX. Those are expensive, but they are baby wipes on steroids. I have a 5 year old pack I've opened a few times now, and they are still good. I probably would have swapped them out if I lived in a dry environment like you though.
I have wet wipes in every kit. Great for the obvious reasons but also works well to help clean cuts and scrapes. Decent for keeping wet to apply to minor burns. Great for cleaning the regions of the body that build up with material that’s puts off an odor. If you’re going gray man or want to stay hidden, it helps if it’s harder for others to smell you. Good for dabbing areas for those that are allergic to certain plants, poison ivy, oak, etc.... Excpet for the allergy situation and the #2, you can keep a used wet wipe and allow it to dry. It then become tinder for future fires. Oven even had a bit of success of turning dried wet wipes into char cloth.
I could go on and on for the uses but the are a phenomenal piece of kit. They are and luxury but with some problem solving skills and imagination, they can be essential to your kit.
Thank you for your service and continued service. You could do anything with your life but you fight for and teach the weak and inexperienced. I have the upmost respect for you sir! I’ve not prepared well enough in life for SHTF but that’s all about to change and effectively change thanks to you. Thank you!
Actually I’m loving the non tactical look of your gear. Love my molle packs but I think I’ll change to the gray man philosophy.. thanks for your ideas!
Same. Might be time to swap out that 5.11 rush 12. :/
Tactical crap is so overpriced. I just save the backpacks my kids throw out every time they get a stain on them. I must have two dozen.
Noooo not the Rush 12! I have it in sandstone and the 24 in Multicam. Love them both but I always resort to the 12.
Aaron Neville well it has gotten me through days and missions so I'm not complaining.
Captain Insano Shows no mercy ok “mate” 😂
A small add on I have found invaluable when traveling through an urban environment is a water key. Easy to use the existing water faucets on commercial buildings but almost impossible to do without a key. There was a light weight version as well as the ones you can acquire from a hardware store.
That is essentially all I add to this bag to make it more urban-ready.
Similar training and similar minds think alike. Mine is 25 pounds in marine ruck the coyote one. Instead do things to make it a little more comfortable and last 3 days. As a bug out. Ie a jetboil some freeze dried food, extra socks, clothes depend on season, etc, plus comms Ie portable ham. Same as I add my Noveske and ccw to it from truck. But also added a lightweight bag piggy back with monocular and basics so I can drop the tuck and scout if needed or if otherwise had to drop it. Anyways, it’s still low key without having to spend a bundle and having the capability to carry game meat or such if needed for being out longer than expected or not able to get to our caches all over within 100km of our home. My ideas are a 24hour bag, something to get to Vehicle, a vehicle kit, and a 72h bug out if having to ditch vehicle. Plus have a service dog in tow makes it challenging to say the least.
Great info, I have a small lock pick kit. I'll add this to it
The pliers on a multitool work just fine.
Multi tool pliers. Used to do that all the time doing hvacr work
I just found this channel. Finally, I'm glad to hear it mentioned - the absolute need to move quickly, get away from others and trying to stay out of sight. During times of crisis, many people will still remain good, or at least neutral. Then there's those who are bad, who perhaps always been like that and would love to run free and terrorize others, and some people who turn bad out of desperation. Let all the unpleasant scenarios play ou in your head of being seen and approached, and realize the trickery that could be possible.
Folkskjöldr look what happened with TP in spring 2020
I notice you focus on yourself. Ever thought about your family when your running away?
@@dime4026 I doubt they'll want to leave.
At 85 years old my bug out bag consists of a Honda Element.
You've had a good run
Weird flex but ok
aayyyyy I feel you man
Good luck to ya.
Good luck in that parking lot, which is what the highways will be during an SHTF event.
I always carry tincture of iodine. It disinfects cuts and purifies water. Also, duct tape wrapped on a plastic card. That has saved me numerous times when a store is not available and something needs repair. Glad to see a good BOB review where the focus is on necessity and not tacti-cool.
I put my ducttape on a old meds bottle. And use bottle for other things. Needles. Firestarter. Eyeglasses kit. Wire. Cordage. Ect. Or I put the whole roll and electric colored tape in a zip lock together.
You may have missed it... he had duct tape on his fero rod. Looked like gorilla tape from the small pocket roll.
Best bug out bag vid on the internet. One thing I would add is tampons. They weigh next to nothing and you will either need them, or someone around you will.
That way if you start your period when your bugging out you will be all set. 👍
Nuts are great emergency food as wel. 100grams of dried nuts is like 700 calories. Its very dense food which contains good amount of essential proteins and fats which are the most important nutrients during survival. I like to put almonds or hazelnuts in a vacuum bag, melt a bit chocolate and pour it in the bag to fill the little gaps between the nuts, once the chocolate is hard, I vacuum seal the bag and its ready to go.
Pepe I did not think of the chocolate and will be stealing that idea, may add some coffee to it but I need to think and learn more on when it is best to eat if I have limited resources.
Have you tested the nuts after a few years in storage? I have tried it and found that they went rancid after a year.
Unsweetened chocolate used to be used for lifeboat rations. Very calorie dense, and tastes awful so you won't eat more than you absolutely have to.
i make my nut bars like folding metal - make the mix fold and press several times then coat in raw chocolate
Melt down some hersheys desert bars haha
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. Very good information. Knowledge and preparedness can keep you and your loved ones alive in the worst of situations. Also, another thing that many overlook is to be healthy before you have to bug out. Exercise at least 30 min a day. If you are out of breath after the first 50 ft of hiking, you will not last out there.. Stay sharp, keep learning, and practice a few times your bug out. Good Luck!
A couple of nearly weightless add-ons if you want:1) Pepto Bismol caplets or tablets are lightweight and practically saved my life on a two week sojourn in India, great for bad belly; 2) also a few Immodium AD tabs in case of diarrhea from bad water; 3) and lastly if you are a coffee drinker, some Lipton tea bags will help ease you down from the caffeine withdrawal, and can be brewed by placing a bag in cold water, no fire needed (takes hours to do so "brew" it overnight.) Really appreciated the video, well done.
I love the Sawyer filter for backpacking. I prefer the original size to the mini, the flow rate is worlds better for just a half ounce or so heavier.
Be careful using it as an emergency filter though. I'd buy a brand new one and NOT use it prior to putting it in the kitchen. If you put a used on in your bag , then throw it in your car to store, it may have water in it. If water freezes in it the filter should be considered ruined. If you do use it, store it in an inner pocket of your jacket to keep it near your body heat.
Great tip!
Good tip, I personally had a feeling about that, although I never used my Sawyer minis yet just watched videos on it.
@@alexanderheling2057 They're good filters. People complain about the pouches that come with them bursting, but if you just remember that your filtering water not mimicing a fire hose, they will last a long time.
Can’t the bacteria eventually grow over time?
@@JohnDoe-zb7dz Sawyer recommends running a bleach water solution through it before storage to sterilize the filter and the water pouches.
I purchased Titan Survivor cord and I also have and use regular paracord much more often. If I tied up a shelter with the Titan Paracord the Jute does get wet and can go bad if used on a regular bases where it gets wet. I kind of reserve it for emergencies only as avoiding getting it wet is hard on the farm. The jute will actually rot if it gets really wet.
Also, you greatly underestimate the beeswax in your kit. You see a candle but if you warm it you can reseal your pants or gear if water is getting in. It can be used as a lubricant for zippers or metal pieces. If you break your paracord apart to repair gear if you run your strands through the beeswax and coat it it makes the thread tangle free and helps waterproof the seam. Beeswax can be used to rub onto your leather and even metal cookware. I mean the uses of beeswax are endless and I LOVE that you have the candles in your kit. In previous wars beeswax was used to cast bullets in the field as well.
Great for medical use also
Obviously, every scenario is different, but you are spot on about your pack being discreet...too many people go for the tacticool look...
Great points, I was in the Old USMC about 15 years ago, finally a video from a real authority that makes sense. there is too many internet rangers out there that ruin it for the real experts and those trying to learn. Great video.
Who would have thought we need Bugout Bags against our own people...the United States Government and Forces that Serve Satan through Freemasonry... ..
No one. No one would think that. Certainly no one that would announce it on the internet for all their imaginary ghouls and goblins to read 🙄
there *are too many internet rangers...
You mean the guys who watch the walking dead and think thats a good reliable source of information
Definitely one of the best thought-out videos I've seen so far
great video, i wrote all the names of the specific things you recommend. I would also say if you're in a colder climate like I am, a small sharp folding back-saw would be a good choice, mine weighs just above a pound and can cut through a fallen 10 inch tree if i need for fire. a high quality mylar sheet shelter in the cold is very good too.
Really wish I'd seen this video several years ago when I first started prepping. Tactical BOB's were all the rage, and I spent around $200 on 5.11's RUSH 72 Molle backpack. Very cool looking bag. Weighs 4 lbs, empty. And it lets *everyone* know that you are fully stocked with *all* the necessities for survival. 🙄
Rustin Stardust .... I have the same bag and yes they were pricey but it will hold enough stuff for a family of four......lol
Sawyer is a good product I been using the bottle Sawyer for many years, one time when backpacking In a large group the katadyne failed and all 15 people used my Sawyer bottle to fill their canteens for 3 days, Sawyer's flow rate is amazing too, you can fill a 3 liter water bag in under 2 mins! katadyne cant even fill 250ml in 2 mins.
Best video I've seen on the subject. No BS, no ego, just solid advice. Thank you.
Billie Tyree: You bring up a good point and one never really discussed. I am almost 70
and while I may be a little older I sure am not ready to lay down and
quit. I would love to see this presenter and others address the needs of
folks our ages in my case I am still quite strong can walk maybe up to
15 miles at a go if I have to but can't run anymore because of my knees.
I know I have thought of a few things that work for older people but
would like to see an in depth discussion.
Thank you! You give me hope.
At the top of my list...for old farts...Good footwear,lots of water,take your RX at night not in the AM so your body doesn't get slammed first thing. Bring snacks that are high in fat low sugar. Tell everyone where you'll be and appx time of return. Carry 2 pairs of glasses. Road flares for fire or signalling .
Sounds good but remember you are the weakest member of your party. My wife has cancer and heart failure so I am put for the next. Maybe talk about staying at homemaking a stand I live in the northeast and it is rural.
A very nice concept and realisation for a BOB. If only, there was a video of equal quality on where to go in SHTF. Most can´t afford to maintain a bug out location, nor count on friends or relatives and where to go certainly depends a lot on the type of emergency too.
Great information, no dog & pony show, no kitschy equipment. Subscribed.
Welcome to the channel!
Check out the esse izula 2 knife which weighs only 5 oz. With the sheath. Very well designed and very well made.
I really like this about Military Guys. Most people just rely on Society and Civilisations' Laws to see them right, but these guys are always ready to survive without relying on these things. That's pretty cool.
Medic Tip: I would replace the Oral pharyngeal with a nasal, as its more reliable to be used due to the number of people who have a gag relex, also the size of the oral is determined by the person you are using it on. The nasal you can typically use the longer ones and a mid ranged size and cut to length based on bottom of ear lobe to tip of nose. The neasier to apply breaths to as you can close the mouth and apply breaths to the nose directly without use of a air bag. Another note is nasal is normally easier to administer without carrying lubrication, just use the patient's own saliva for this purpose. I was a medic in the army and having to lug alot of weight in my aid bag was something we tried to moderate even down to the small items.
There is also an NPA that comes with the kit. I added the OPA. It is in addition to, not instead of.
Love your bag setup, myself wishing i could keep it down that low on bag weight. As a former medic I tend to have close to what you have plus another 15-18 pounds of medical supplies, soon to be another +2-5 pounds for dental extraction tool set. As i am seeing it my medical side is a barter on top of emergency so I can not leave it.
Tenma_FN you are absolutely correct on that. My wife and I are both EMTs, and both Biology Majors working on PA School, not to work as EMTs or PAs for that matter, but for the value of the medical training for ourselves and our group
I'm an athletic trainer and we were taught the same thing
Great video! The only thing I missed, is a sewing kit. I always carrie my from the German Army.
What would that be for? With the paracord he has with copper wire & fishing line plus that utility card with various little hooks & stuff. I don't see why you might need that as well
@@justincavinder5504 Sewing kit if your clothes get damaged.
@@justincavinder5504 wound care too in some cases
@@justincavinder5504 ever had a mishap with your knife. Put some steri strips in the sewing kit.
When I got into prepping I watched every video I could find on it. It didn’t take long to see that most of the guys were full of crap and romanticized the idea of bugging out or looking for a reason to play military. ( No disrespect! Love the military and thank you for your service) I eventually weeded out everyone but a select few. I have a problem of wanting to be too prepared. I.e. taking 10 pairs of underwear on a 4 day trip!) this is probably the most logical explanation of a bug out back I have seen of the hundreds of videos I have watched. Thank you and you have earned a subscriber!
Welcome to the channel!
One of the most intelligent BOB videos I have seen.
I'd give up being prepared for a sucking chest wound in exchange for some deodorant soap and a wash cloth, every day of the week.
@@sailingsolar thats cause you dont know how to treat a sucking chest wound im guessing
@@falsename2285 Lol! Actually, I was trained on first aid for a sucking chest wound. Guess again. Working with known facts is drastically more reliable than guessing or basing your opinion on guessing what any facts are . It's really a very bad way to go through life, guessing that is.
@@sailingsolar doesnt make sense to not be prepared for a life threatening situation that you know how to deal with.. whats not a good way to go through life is having to remember watching someone you love die and having nothing you can do about it (not a guess).. and im guessing especially if you chose not to be prepared to when you could have saved them if you had been prepared.. have fun with that shit...
@@falsename2285 Do you always carry items needed for a sucking chest wound when your out and about? If not than don't fault me for not doing the same or planning for that in my BOB. This video is only about what the poster thinks is best carried in a BOB and why. Not everyone holds the same priorities, justified or not based on what is anticipated. Which is really is unknown to anyone before the fact.
Carrying first aid items is prudent but IMO a cell phone left off until it's needed is far more useful (provided there is coverage) than bringing additional needs for "extreme medical emergencies". First aid for a sucking chest wound besides being addressable with some tape alone or with a bit of plastic then needs immediate medical care not possible no matter what's in your first aid kit. What with the sign off " have fun with that shit."? Were just commenting to each other.
An excellent resource to use as a good
“how to” manual. Especially for a novice who has little experience in building a bug out bag.👍🏻
Pro tip: Add salt to your kit. Redmond is my preference, electrolytes are going to need to be replaced. Dehydration is more a lack of electrolytes than it is lack of water. anti diarrhea meds, Benadryl, Motrin Tylenol and aspirin to the IFAK. takes up little space and negligible weight. A one week supply of each at recommended dosages. And if you do your research, and only lf, some fish antibiotics.
I have Pedialyte powder in mine.
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This is the opposite of a pro-tip; this is terrible advice and medically incorrect. The kidneys excrete metabolic waste through urine, which require water expenditure. You can't sweat without water. Even breathing causes you to lose water. Dehydration 98% of the time occurs because of too little water. 1% of the time it is salt poisoning by accidentally or purposely ingesting too much salt (usually people drinking sea-water to survive or children ingesting salt because) , or flushing out salt by consuming WAAAAY too much water (seen in people who are avid salt-avoiders who are still physically active outside)
Yes you need salt, but in people
Ash, a lot of what you said went over my head. My experience with electrolytes has given me personal knowledge, that applies to me personally. I had my first experience as a heat casualty in the Army. I couldn't drink enough water to prevent it in the southern heat, had many more "events" of heat caused casualty, a few of them were very serious. This prevented me from entertaining the thought of being selected for SF, I got out as an E-4, my last year in the army I did get selected to go to the scout sniper platoon in HHC. But I knew that was as far s I could go. This was 21 years ago. I was also one of the idiots that bought into the gospel of "salt is bad for you and causes high blood pressure" So naïve back then. I've lived off of MRE's for extended periods, weeks/months at a time, on of my first sergeant told us to eat everything in the meal. Salt, sugar, coffee, creamer the gum, everything. I did, as did everyone else. It did increase my ability to work in the heat, not drastically, but it did allow my to get selected for the scout sniper platoon and the training that went along with that. I didn't make the connection to the salt until years later. Now that I know what these trace minerals are, and how I personally need to supplement with them, I can work hard in the heat. If I had known then what I know now. I would have been unstoppable.I said those comments with that perspective, and with playing the fairy tail long term survival game in my head. And for most everyone it's just survival mental masturbation really. I hunt and camp in the back country, where I go there is more than enough food to live very well on for days at a time, I pack the Redmound salt I mentioned (unprocessed) and add it to all my meals. I've forgotten it twice, and didn't go down as heat casualty because I know the signs now and can get cool even in mid July in the arid high mountain west. But if I had not forgotten it, those trips would have been much better. I hope that gives clarity to my advice. And thank you for trying to educate. You have more knowledge than I do about the subject.
@@hardcasthale4904 Sure. So I also was a US Marine (infantry) and served 2 tours in Iraq (stationed in 29 Palms), so I have a little insight into working in the heat as well. I am also an RN now. However I do not do nearly anything outdoors anymore as I never really enjoyed it and am much more of a city kid. I mainly watch these kinds of videos for fun and am not myself a prepper so I can agree with the survival-mental-masturbation statement. So to quote you and myself:
"I had my first experience as a heat casualty in the Army. I couldn't drink enough water to prevent it in the southern heat, had many more "events" of heat caused casualty, a few of them were very serious. . . I was also one of the idiots that bought into the gospel of "salt is bad for you..." was my point when I said "or flushing out salt by consuming WAAAAY too much water (seen in people who are avid salt-avoiders who are still physically active outside)"
I myself never went down as a heat casualty ever, and I knew a lot less about biology then than I do now. In the army, I imagine, you probably had unlimited access to water and drank it in droves. If it was not electrolyte enhanced like they sometimes do in modern times, consuming gallons of water a day while avoiding salt or only intaking minimal amounts AND performing strenuous physical activity outside in the heat non-stop with little break or shelter is a recipe for disaster. That is really the moral of the story here. While there is no harm for you, as your advice is shaped by lots of proven experience that you intuitively understand your body's own balance, this is bad generic advice for people who are in survival-fairy-tale-land who don't have experience to back up your advice. Something that people will lack in a survival scenario is unlimited fresh water, but by supplementing salt, they will: "1% of the time it is salt poisoning by accidentally or purposely ingesting too much salt (usually people drinking sea-water to survive or children ingesting salt because)" Your serum sodium concentration will go too high from lack of water to clear through urine or sweat, causing a similar set of problems. Ultimately, You need to protect your hydration status and electrolyte balance in a prolonged outdoor survival scenario. By far the best way to do this is to secure clean water (about 1-2 gallons per day under strenuous activity or heat exposure) eat food (yes, include salt) and stay in the shade and avoid sweating as much as possible. If rest in cool environments is not possible, then you need to make it a priority right after you've escaped danger.
This is probably the most informative b.o.b video I've seen so far. As said in the video I think people get caught up in modern conveniences forgetting what you actually NEED in a real life scenario.
Thank all the gods. A sane, intelligent and realistic prepper. Thanks for your calm, your excellent advice and your refusal to sink into the "chest-thumping, mouth-frothing smugness" of the majority of the preppers.
I appreciate it. I built my system around military training as far as planning and preparation, really had no idea what the prepping industry norms were. When I started researching the industry after the fact there were some good things, but there were a ton of things that made zero sense to me.
And those tent stakes can be sharpened with a Leatherman file for spear points.
Tnx a breath of fresh air compared to most survival videos with uber cumbersome and expensive kits.
I really respect you for being able to bugout and survive without thousands of dollars of gear and gadgets. You're the real deal sir
One spare pair of good hiking socks, Last thing I'd want for any reason is to risk blisters if I want to travel quickly and "easily". Low weight and low volume. Plus if one pair gets wet you can dry them while on the move.
Add some knee-high stockings to that, wear them under the socks, and you won't get the friction..
Cool ideas, I'd like to try out the bivvy, liner and poncho combo.
I used to swear by the Sawyer Mini, but I've swapped it out for a 2L Cnoc Vecto bag (heaps easier to fill and seems a stronger bag) and a HydroBlu Versa Flow water filter, which is slightly larger than the Sawyer mini but flows a lot easier. Adding a 1L Smartwater bottle can replace the Sawyer's cleaning syringe, and as it screws perfectly onto the Versa flow filter, it does no-fuss gravity-fed water filtering. Hook the back of the "dirty water" Cnoc vecto bag onto a branch and screw on the bottle, and you'll have 1L of clean water in about 2-3 minutes. (Just don't screw the bottle on too tight, it needs to let out the air as it fills). It works a treat. For two people we usually carry another vecto bag and filter so we can get 4L of water in one trip to a water source, which is usually enough for 2 people cooking/cleaning for a night and next morning.
For fire I also carry a couple of BIC mini lighters for redundancy, at only 10g (0.4 oz) each and some Redhead firestarter blocks which can be broken down and used as needed, or can work as a fuel source for cooking in terrible weather (same idea as your candles I guess!)
Damn I'm glad to see someone that knows the difference between bugging out and camping or "bushcrafting". You don't build elaborate shelters and fish or hunt and build fires. You're either moving or laying down wrapped up in your poncho and liner like a big burrito. You might well have to jump up and run like hell and leave whatever you can't grab up right then
As a novice, this was so helpful! Lots to research now.
Great advice with no clutter. One thing to add: Always carry an extra pair of socks... :-)
Agreed
The lint from your socks makes great fire tinder.
@@dennisveich3123 yes it does! I start everyone of my bonfires with dryer lint. It's like gasoline you can carry in your pocket
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@@brantleyhester6641 keep a clothes dry around and recommend using them when available.
An excellent and well thought out BOB video. Very similar to what I have set up. I also added a Deuce poop trowel (less than an ounce) that besides its intended purpose can be used to make a Dakota fire hole. On the fishing side, I included a mini roll of 50 lbs test braided Spyderwire (100 yrds) and a small pack of fish hooks and sinkers, as well as a 3 prong fish/frog gig. It all takes up minimal space and is only 3 or 4 ounces for the kit. I have no illusion that I can create an effective snare trap, so I lean towards the fishing and spearing angle. If I did trap, I would include some dedicated snare wire.
I do carry the Titan Survival cord in my kits, but with the primary purpose of shelter building. While it is essentially a multi tool of cordage, once a section of it is deconstructed for other purposes, you lose that section to serve as paracord. You have 50 feet of the cord and you cut off a 10 foot section and break it down into individual strands, you are now left with only 40 feet of paracord. I prefer to think of my Survival Cord as paracord with redundancy items in an emergency when then primary items are not available. If I lose my fishing line, snare wire, and ALL other fire tinder, only then would I break it down.
An addition to my water kit are a 6 small packets of electrolyte mix.
An addition to my food kit are 2 Bridgeford MRE BBQ sandwiches, 2 single slices of SPAM, a package of beef jerky, and a small bag of sunflower seed kernels. All of that can be eaten cold. I also have a 3 small packs of Survival Tabs, a tiny ziplock bag with vitamin supplements for 7 days. I do have a block of the SOS lifeboat ration in my bag, but it is not my only source of food. 3600 calories over 3 days is NOT a alot of calories for someone active. And most of the calories are sugars are carbohydrates. That is perfect for someone laying in a life boat and exerting MINIMAL exertion. Hence the name lifeboat rations. For physical activity such as carrying a 20 pound pack, you need carbs AND protein, and the vitamins for a situation that lasts more then a couple days.
My bag weighs in at 24 lbs, but is only 9% of my body weight.
Very happy to see a bag that did not revolve around a handgun. By far the best the best bug out bag video I have come across in the last 4 years,
New to prepping and I appreciate the clear I formation and to the point realistic approach
I would definitely add some elektrolytes/salt and a toothbrush to the kit (teeth are important for survival) The most important thing to me would be some good leather boots, that prevent injuries to your ankles!!! You won't be going anywhere with a sprained ankle
use carbon from the fire and a little water works just as well as tooth paste
@@andybawn1 I'd second that. Also note that our civilian (or MRE) diet is super high in carbs and sugars which really wreck our teeth. If you're eating a vegetable and protein heavy diet, you can probably get on fine for a week or two by brushing using the clean part of a shemagh or T shirt and using a splinter from a stick as a toothpick. I wouldn't do it for months, but in the short to short-mid-term, you can make do.
Get High top boots/ shoes.
Snakebite will end you instantly in a bugout.
Take it from me as an ex special forces survival instructor. This man knows what he's talking about. very, very good video. best i've ever seen. wish I could give you two thumbs up
Simplicity is genius. Great tips for someone like me who tends to be a gadget and gear geek. I believe you are or were a Green Beret since you don't do any macho swaggering or bragging.
I love your non-tactical approach, and I couldn’t agree more. Great setup.
Thanks. I liked the way you broke it down into 7 basic categories, then detailed the issues for each category, before listing your recommended solutions. That way, I can know what areas to focus on, and even if I don't use exactly the same solution as you, I at least know what I need and why for each item.
I think too many bug out bag/survival gear tutorials tend to turn into a random grab-bag of everything but the kitchen sink, with little thought of WHY you'd choose that item.
Excellent insight on pro lightweight gear. By my math, this totals somewhere around $942.62. It's stuff you can eventually work up to and upgrade to though. Great video.
I keep coming back to this video and the "Bow Drill For Beginners." Lots of complex information communicated in an easy to follow format with simple concepts that build on each other, to convey complex ideas and systems. Effing brilliant! I need to take one of your classes! Thanks again!
Bugging out or hunkering down and fortifying depends entirely on where you live and what type of situation you’re in. Being in the Rockies and having to trek through an urban area before I can get anywhere nice enough to set up camp, I plan on staying right where I’m at for a month or so. Wait till things calm down and normalize a little bit. Then I’m bugging out. But then again, plans are useless but indispensable. Things never happen the way you plan for them happen, but if you down plan, then chaos will overtake you.
My bug out/get home bag is actually my work bag, so it's pretty much EDC. The downside is that some of that space is taken up by work items (laptop, paperwork etc.), but the upside is that it's almost always with me: at home, at work, in the car. With an ultralight set-up, why not turn your EDC bag into a bug out bag?
I agree, I just call mine "my bag". It would be my EDC/GHB/BOB/INCH or whatever other acronym they come up with. My needs are my needs, a bag either provides for them or it doesn't.
Working on the same thing, to ALWAYS have what I might need with me. I'm constantly stopping to take a walk down a path I see, or a drive down a dirt road. You never know what's between here and there.
I'm a SUL (super ultralight) long distance backpacker and carry similar items not as robust but they have served me well on my trecks. In a BOB this would be the perfect kit for me and my experience level. I'd just add in a small saw like a Baco Laplander, silcoc key for urban environments, and a small power bank with charing cables. I consider my phone a tool even in the wilderness. There are so many uses. Thanks for the great videos!!!
Loooovvveee the detail in this video. Most people just say I carry this and doesn't give the brand or model. The detail is much appreciated!
Great information, and we'll said and done. From one soldier to another: thanks for your service and what you do. All the best!
Oh, my! At last somebody explained, what really paracord is! Thank you!
Thanks for the great video :) I'd say though that for those of us not as tough as a green beret, an insulated sleeping pad would be well worth the weight, you can get some pretty ultralight inflatable ones that pack small and are durable enough. The ground can suck the heat out of you so fast. At the very least a couple of big bin liners or something so you can use your bivy and have a bag of leaves under you too.
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Thanks, Steve! I appreciate that
Probably want to toss in a small sharpening stone for the knife and multitool, a dull blade is a pain.
you can use just about any rock, or concrete as a honing stone.. just takes longer... for weight, I would say you would be better served by a piece of emery paper, and a leather belt..
he told you to pack light now you gonna carry a stone? Why wont you lay off on call of duty for a minute and listen to a real man.
crazy bodybuilder a pull through honing tool or a small fine stone. Can really make a huge difference without more than 2 oz. of extra weight. I pack deer meat out of the woods several miles up and down ridges and across creeks several times a season. Weight matters to me, I still carry a sharpening device usually a small pull through ceramic because my knife is everything to how much effort I put into field dressing.
DMT make a credit card sized diamond stone. I glued a fine and extra fine to the bottom of a pelicase. That worked well for me and they're still stuck on 16 years later.
I've got a sharpener in my wallet
It is so nice to see a real survivalist for a change vs all the city ultralight bug out wannabe ie don't have a clue how to survive. They carry all this excess gear that they don't need and don't know how to use. Wonderful job on your gear and video. Thank You!
Awesome list made by a level headed pro. Mine looks almost the same. I added some instant coffee, vitamin drink mix pouches, and a dust mask to mine.
Great resource for learning for those just starting out and a great refresher for some of the things others may have forgotten or overlooked. It's great that you are sharing the knowledge from a place of experience. Much appreciated, brother. Subscribed. Please keep it coming.
Great advice and many thanks. Smart to take a bug out bag camping for 48 hours to see what works and what doesn't. Final thought- bug out bags have a shelf life for meds and batteries; mark your calendar for every six month equipment check. Really appreciate your expertise and learning from a true pro.