Medical kit is on my ankle (see my truck setup video which just released which is the prequel to this video. Also, the idea is in a bailout, I would grab common use items from my EDC bag and staged stuff in my vehicle. You saw in the intro, I loaded up my rifle, helmet, and night vision. Not shown would have been adding an additional medical kit, and my cell phone battery pack for more charging. Thanks for the additional recommendations outside of this stuff! I’ve already got a few things to think about from you fine folks!! #Yayforthat
John with all the preparation that you do. Do you have a secret location for you and your family to get to when the shiss really hits the fan and you just have to leave your location completely ?
Alaska deep survival trex has no humor... that dudes wound hyper tight... plus hes a bit condescending, if uve seen hes IG story posts youll onow what i mean... hyper smart knows his sht, def, funny persona like WP or GT.... cldnt be further away in this galaxy
Make sure you practice good social distancing 😋. After cutting firewood for 30 years, working in machine shops for 20, 35 years of tracking wounded game, and shooting for about as long, I have to admit that most of my close calls involve sticks/twiggs in my eyes.
I know this will get lost in the noise but my two cents add Bug spray and sunscreen. Living in the south in the summer both are a must have especially how bad the ticks have gotten the last couple of years. Assuming you have to hit the woods. Either way mosquito's are always bad. Thanks for your vids hope I can train with you some day if your classes ever open up.
That is one thing I keep in my bags, small spray bottles of full deet bug repellant. Having been around the swamps a lot, mosquitoes are a fact of life haha
@@str8.shooter533 What I learned when I moved to Florida was not to put bug spray on in the bright sun. It's like putting butter or cooking oil on your skin. You fry up like a Thanksgiving turkey in a deep fryer. 😂🤣 Sunsect is good stuff!!!
@@str8.shooter533 Sunsect doesn't seem to be available anymore. ITW Nexus also used to make a product called Field Shield that was a combo insect repellent/sunscreen in a ingle use wipe form, which was very convenient for kits as it's very small and flat form factor and there is no chance for leaking, but this also no longer seems to be available, sadly.
True story. I got orders to report to a ship in Japan with less than 24 hours notice. I bought a hand cart and put everything I owned into three duffle bags. Each one weighted a ton. That had cart didn't even finish making the journey. It fell apart from all the weight. I had to throw on duffle over my shoulder and carry one in each hand. I report to the ship in the middle of the night and I'm trying to navigate the narrow corridors and ladder wells with all three bags at once. I was about ready to drop by the time I reached my birthing quarters. Never again. I learned my lesson. When I reported to my next duty station after that ship. I mailed most of my gear to the next command. I made it a point to travel with just a carry on and one light duffle bag which consisted of bare minimum uniforms. Just enough to get me through until I could get the rest of my personal items in the mail.
Maps Maps Maps. Everyone knows how to get home via the main roads but what about the back way where you could cut across property, down rail road tracks, just a thought. Enjoyed the movie. Thanks.
I work a couple thousand feet from my house, getting home from there isn't the issue, but I am a delivery driver in a company truck. I could be anywhere in the state. Trying to figure out what that bag should look like
I know for my part, I’m an outdoorsman and love just fun recreational hammock camping. So I know most of the area in my region down to where cell reception is bad. So for me a map and compass wouldn’t be necessary in a get home bag. But that being said. I would want that if I was to move into a new area.
This is why I love “pack” videos..you can’t be wrong because it’s what matters to you and your needs. I always pull one or two ideas from each video I see. Keep up the great work man.
I carry a foldable Razor scooter in each of my vehicles as well. Much faster than walking and aluminum so it's easy to hook to a bag or carry if you are going over 'un-scooterable' terrain.
I really like how excited he is to share all of this with us. He reminds me of a kid showing off his toys and I am the other kid being like "Wow dude, you have some really cool things! Can I come over to play more often?".
@Isaac johnson No, not much at all, why do you ask? Ohh, I'm piecing together that you meant to imply I'm envious of...his talent I guess, or maybe his stuff?? Jealousy is based on relationships with other people, while envy is everything else...well, if you're going to toss a pejorative my way for some old comment, I'm going to critique it for accuracy like a douche-bag. Yes, I just called myself out for acting like a douche.
In addition to the above, a well broken in pair of hiking, or at a minimum, tennis shoes. Heaven help you if you work a job where you have to wear dress shoes or have the luxury of finding yourself having to walk home in a pair of flip-flops.
@@WarriorPoetSociety Multitools are great for conserving space but a bag like that can support a few tools. Lineman pliers, multi bit screwdriver and a folding saw can get a lot done that a leatherman cant.
@@WarriorPoetSociety and spare underwear. I once had the shits, on a grizzly bear 🐻hunt in Alaska. and went commando for 3 days just wearing some millitary gortex rain pants, and while riding my Honda 4 wheeler on a 19 mile fucked up trail, I wore the hair off part of my nutsack, and ended up with a scab near my right testicle for 2 weeks after the hunt, I have never known pain before or since that. But it's always that old advise you got as a kid in case your in an accident. LoL👍🤔😂🐻🐺☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️
Bob Keenan I was thinking, WOW it must be great to have people send you FREE equipment to try then have listings where to buy. Then make a little something off of the things people buy.
An option to a survival Nalgene is a survival fanny pack. Learned this in a simple survival course I took a long time ago. The instructor told us about one of his students in a much more advanced field class getting lost and since he stressed always having the fanny pack on you, when they found him he had a five star survival camp site set up. Just went through mine and about 90% of your list is in my fanny pack.
Milledgeville here. I am not physically capable of rucking home if I get stuck in Atlanta! Maybe next year when the cancer is gone and I can make my own blood again!
Get home bag , light and nimble I’m a mother so certainly I carry but my GHB is loaded w/ ammo , jacket , some cash , light , knife , socks food like trail mix assorted nuts peanut butter of course utensils. Depending on the time of year it changes
That’s a great selection. Something I have in mine you might consider is a biolite stove. I noticed that with the charger being attached to the stove that it was more simple to charge a secondary portable charger with it rather than just relying on the stove.
Get Home Bag : A card taped on it saying : . Drink half a liter of water right now . Take a dump and keep the toilet paper (or more) in a plastic bag . Change your socks and shoes . Wipe away the perfume . Stretch gently and breathe deeply for 10 minutes before walking . Flatten your tires before leaving Rest should be automated/subconscious
The best part of this video is when John throws the rifle on the ground with no regard. This is how you know that you can trust his advice. A husband and father of two , who treats his gear like that without flinching , knowing with confidence that it's still going to function reliably in a life or death situation is worth following. Great video sir keep it up 👍👍👍
I noticed the same thing... it shocked me a little but then my mind went where yours did... hmmm that speaks volumes... although, I wouldn't toss mine like that... just because I hate being careless and then paying for it in a pinch
I kept telling my wife that it gives me great comfort to know that if the end does come in our lifetime that the majority of people will be more concerned with toilet paper than food so when they all starve we can just go out and collect TP.
When he said something about ready for an apocalypse... It reminded me of teaching the kids proverbs last week for homeschooling, and I asked what prepare means. The 7 year old girl said, like prepare for an apocalypse and make sure you have enough food and weapons! 😄👊🏼
something that I always have in my bag is some sort of energy bars, the mountain house stuff is great when you have time to prepare it. but that is not always an option right away.
Love these vids!! John Lovell has some of THE most useful and practical information on RUclips. One thing I’d also mention is maybe a solar rechargeable power pack for recharging your USB devices - cell phones, flashlights, electronic lighters et al.
Blessed to be on the Texas coast there are only about three days a year that I have to worry about building a fire and staying warm. I have fire tools but more for destructive purposes if need be. I am packed for the unlikely event that I have to abandon my vehicle and fight and claw my way home. How long could it take me under the worst circumstances, from the farthest point I usually travel. I don't see myself stopping to make a hot meal or a cup of JOE. I pack high energy food even if it's just candy but everything has to be stable for the environment being stored in a hot truck. So I get to eliminate allot of the culinary stuff. The trade is tools. A 10 inch prybar will open allot of doors. I can run for three days on Jolly Ranchers and energy drinks till I get home. I do have a container to collect, purify, store and carry water after the water kept in the bag is used. My goal is 72 hours. If I can't get home in three days I'm not doing it right. I am packed for a very specific task E&E. God Bless you and keep fighting the good fight.
One of my first times at the range with my dad when I was a kid, I was being gentle with my little 22 and he said “it’s a rifle not a Porsche” and that’s always stuck with me. So imo, there’s no reason to baby a gun
I would ditch the fishing kit. Although it is cool. It doesn’t make sense to stop and fish when you’re trying to get home. You had the mountain houses to eat. So you’re good on food. Maybe add candy or trail mix. Some kind of snack you can eat while on the go. Also I would add cash in small bills. This way if stores are open but can’t take credit cards for some reason you can still buy gas/snacks/water or batteries. And standardize your kit so that you use 1 type of battery. Mine are set to only use AA batteries. It was a pain to find a headlamp that used AA but it was worth it. So everything I need a battery for is interchangeable. And if I need to buy batteries I can just grab 1 type and not think well this uses AA and the other thing uses AAA. Which do I need more.
I would add mres or candy/trail mix but wouldn’t lose the fishing kit. At most he’d save a very few ounces and clear a very few inches for something that could be useful. I wouldn’t have a fishing kit at all but I also live in Arizona.
Agreed. If the bag has the mission of "Get Me Home", I can't think of a context where I'd be stopping to fish. Some Mountain House chow, some trail mix, and something to appease my sweet tooth should see me through. Because it can be a pain to standardize to a certain battery type(especially once you start adding more specialized gear like night vision and IR illuminators), I'd use the space saved for some extra batteries.
I don't mean this with any disrespect. They're paying him to demo this. This is a demo, there are things people won't need. You think the first bag was ever a real thing? He just kept $10,000 of ARs and NVGs in the big bag in his truck before he decided to downsize? Yeah no.
@@dunningkruger6075 Completely beside the point. It's a good thought exercise; stuff that we would take and stuff that we would leave when embarking on this kind of project, and how it relates specifically to our individual situations. It doesn't matter if he was sponsored to do so or not. You're welcome to contribute to the discussion, or move on.
@@bradsimpson8724 Have some WPS good boy points. I am adding to it the discussion. If you're being SPONSORED to make a video you will start inventing reasons to show that product regardless of practicability. That's my addition. Everything you see on RUclips you need to take with a grain of salt.Oh my $10K duplicate NVG/Gucci AR kit was just too darn big for my truck so I had to down size to this other bag. Did that strike you as practical? I am running though the thought exercise and I'm leaning toward practicability.
I heard kind of a dad joke. I told it my wife and got a pretty good response. Me: hey, that actress you like was stabbed. What's her name? Reese.... Wife: Witherspoon. Me: no, with a knife. Thought I'd share.
Two strings are walking down the road. One of 'em says "I'm going in here to get a drink." The other one says "They don't serve strings in there." "I don't care!" says the first string. "I'm friggin' thirsty so I'm going in there to get a drink." So the string walks into the bar. The bar tender takes one look at him and yells, "Hey!! We don't serve strings here! Get Out!!" As the first string comes back out of the bar, the second string says "I told ya so, now let's go." "Nope. I have a plan," says the first string. And he starts twisting all around. He's going nutz and wildly flailing around like a mad string. Then he walks back into the bar all wild eyed and crazy looking. The bar tender sees him and says "Hey!! Ain't you that string?!" And the string replys "I'm a frayed knot!"
A carpenter decides to build himself a motorcycle. It's got rosewood wheels, oak engine, mahogany gas tank, sandalwood seat, even bamboo handlebars. The thing is beautiful.. but when he was done he got mad and destroyed it, why did he do that? .....it wooden(t) start
Point made. I'd might even argue about a mini sewing kit. I kept one in my field kit back in my military days. The things are about the size of a credit card and weigh practically nothing.
Long time watcher, first time commenter 😄... Something I started keeping in my GHB is a pair of kevlar, fire resistant, sleeves. Use them at work all the time to avoid burns and cuts from metal shavings. They weigh next to nothing and while it won't stop a knife stab it will stop slashes letting you better use your arms as shields if you have to go hands on with someone in your travels home.
@@shanek6582 it's a plumber's tool. Looks like a 4-way tire iron but small like 3". It's used for opening valves in those spickets you see with no handle.
@@shanek6582 I'm not a plumber so I couldn't tell you all of the uses. I'm a commercial HVAC mechanic but I've had to borrow the plumbers before to open up and close water mains running to ac units. As far as a survival situation all I can think is you could drain the main line, which would most likely hold water in its low points on the utility side.
CalamityEnsues, I understand now, thanks. I’m from the country, I’m assuming what you mean is in large cities they take the knobs off of outdoor spigots to keep people from turning the water on and leaving it running, makes sense. Thanks
@@franksandoval1109 I have a bugout bag and a month+ worth of food for two people in my prepper pantry. My bag is designed to allow me to trek as far as I need to(I keep a 2020 mcnally road atlas large size), and I currently have fishing and hunting gear, along with 10 cliff bars and 5 dried meals that are good until 2046.
Hammerschlägen M yes people really do this I have a EDC bag that I carry everyday it’s more of a sling backpack doesn’t look tactical I have some gloves masks medical trauma kit notebook pen and multi tools and just things I’ll use on a daily and a backup side arm then I also have my truck bag that’s more survivalist like what you see in this video just not as nice lol
Hammerschlägen M I hope to god I’ll never have to use my survival bag but if the army taught me anything it’s that it’s better to be prepared and never need it then need it and not be prepared
Here are some considerations: -Lambs wool for Blister prevention and treatment (reference ballet dancers) -Wine Bottle Cork as a floater for fishing kit. -Perimeter Trip alarm system by FithOps with extra 209 primers. -Dyneema (UHMWPE) cordage AND line as it superior to para-cord in many ways. -Optional: Silky F180 or Gomboy folding saw (don’t cheap out... Silky only!) -a pair of El cheapo work gloves (i.e.: Ironton Nitrile-Coated Work Gloves) - Bushcraft magnifying lens (for starting fires and magnifying handheld flash light= longer throw) - Rite in the Rain 3.5x5 note pad and pencil (their pouch is great too) - Mini packets of real honey (food or attracts game) - Beef Jerky sticks (food or attracts game) - Cayenne pepper ( to temporarily - distract tracking dogs , also acts as an antiseptic) - Consider mini-bottles of iodine for water treatment and wound cleansing - For those who don’t have a 22LR, consider the WMD or CMMG conversion Bolt and Mag Kit for the AR15 (556). - Mosquito Head Net (also to catch small bait fish, I.e. EVEN NATURALS brand) - A single stainless steel nail (many uses) - A carabiner (or 3, I.e. Fusion brand with hard anodize black locking gate and open gate) - Segment of Saran Wrap (many uses) - Micro signaling mirror (many uses including light decoys and checking corners) - Small dog bell (decoy or use with trip alarm) - A single metal stainless steel straw (many uses including fire starting, Earthy Home and Body or tubing cut to length from McMaster Carr) - Mini packet of Vaseline (many uses: fire fuel, gun lube, trench foot, lip balm etc) - Single razor blade (flat and or angled or snap off) - A few cotton balls (many uses including tinder with Vaseline) - A single sharp sowing needle (80/12, 90/14, check to fit fishing line dyneema ) - Red and infrared lens cover for handheld flashlight - Qty 2 , 12x12 (or 15”) 4mil to 8mil thick bags (multi use, one for each foot walking thru sewage + tape to ankles w/ duct tape, see ULine Brand poly bags: gusseted, open or re-closable) - a few disposable tourniquets (blue rubber, treating pets or small kids and double as a slingshot band) - *Agree* multi tool, Leatherman (or Gerber)
Whoa. We were talking 'get home bag', not Survivor for a month! I do like your rec's for the long haul though! Sounds like you have some life experience.
So the fun part is to build your kit then check it every year or so to freshen batteries and what not. That is also the time to see where you were at that point and time. I.E. the electrical tape. You never know what the emphasis was on. It can be fun to go back and reflect on it. My last kit had a war hatchet. Silly but cool. People can complain about the fishing gear but that was a thing once upon a time. Now it is cell phone chargers and back up batteries. That is the fun part. The kits always evolve. Great and fun video. Keep up the great work.
Happy Easter to you and your family John. Long time subscriber, but don't often comment. As a long time back country hunter in the BC mountains I'd offer the following thoughts. Have personally gone from a heavy knife to a folding saw such as a Coghlan's Sierra Saw in my hunting pack as it's both lighter and has a wider range of uses - for me. For a get home bag, I'd perhaps consider some compact binoculars - it's good to see "things" before they see you. Thanks again for the work you're doing sir. Again Happy Easter and stay well.
Everyone always talks about the "stuff" to pack in their bag. No one, seems, to talk about packing "space" into the bag; for those moments you find you to need pick up and carry something found in your journey. No matter the size of the bag, we have this innate sense to fill it.
@Dogurasu That's were you're wrong. My dad been doing this game around the world for 40 years and says to always, always, always have space in your bag. When you find food you can travel with, where are you gonna put it? And hey, that secondary water bag will not always be empty right?... Should I go on? Stuffing your bag to the brim is one big rookie mistake.
I would add that a metal single wall extruded stainless "nalgene" bottle or a 1 or 2 Liter metal billy pot is not only great for storing kit, but holding water, and can cook in it as well as boil water. So much more versatile then a plastic bottle.
John's children are homeschooled, because he like many of us sees the deluded and ridiculous underpinnings of child predation and propaganda happening in the public school system
Just received my new Contingency Duffel as a first time Vertx owner because of this video and my respect for John. This thing is awesome! SUPERIOR quality! You can NOT go wrong with Vertx! Looking forward to packing it up: will be a get-home bag for me/wife and kids in our van. Thank you John for your service and doing what you do. ¡Viva Cristo Rey!
John, I thought about it and looked at everyone else’s ideas and I think the only thing I would add is some bug repellent. Saw a lot of water in your surrounding area and it would make an overnight a lot more comfortable for you and anyone you may have riding with you (little ones for sure). That and some more tape!
Bob Mueller - Good call! Cutter and Sawyer make about half ounce pump tubes (like 2/3 the size of a cigar) that fit in one Maxpedition Micro elastic loop.
Great stuff my friend. One thing I did notice because I am a hammock camper. You need to have something that’s noncompressible for insulation in your hammock if it’s 65° out or below. A sleeping bag will compress and you’ll end up with virtually no insulation underneath you at all. You need to have a sleeping pad that can’t compress or down hanging underneath it. I hope that helps. God bless you. Keep up the good work. John
That's a good video. A few things I have in my get home bag that I feel are either essentials or useful additions: - Gloves (swapped out to match season for those of us in four season climates) - Cash is a must-have in the bag. If it's already in your EDC bag, then you're good to go. - Some sort of headwear (ball cap, boonie hat, wool cap) based on season and AO - I have a Schemag in addition to the bandana - Sillcock key is very useful and takes hardly zero space. - Did I not see a headlamp? - Multi-tool - Underwear & T-shirt in addition to the socks in a compressed Ziploc bag - A few extra Ziploc freezer bags (good for dropping your wallet in, use as an additional water reservoir, keeping feet dry, etc.) - Well broken in pair of hiking or tennis shoes - A couple chemlights - Portable food that doesn't need hot water to prepare (again, if already in your EDC bag you're good to go) - A couple spare, loaded mags might be useful. :-) - Paper maps of your normal AO in a Ziploc bag - Baby wipes - BooBoo kit with moleskin, small bandages, ibuprofen, aspirin, Tylenol, antacids, etc. - Sunscreen and/or bug juice depending on your AO
Ever thought about selling get home bags already full of the stuff they'd usually need as a warrior poet package? Vs them having to pick everything? Sure,they can add some stuff to fit personal preference but a good starting point
Really like your setup, had to build one for myself to cover 100-125 miles. Wish I could legally pack an AR as well from where I go to work on occasion, but it is not meant to be. Part of an emergency response group and have changed my kit over the years as well. Keep more than I need packed separately in my vehicles so I can pick and choose what I need depending upon the circumstances. Keep doing what you do, I appreciate it and thank you for your service.
Thank you, John, for all of your highly informative content. A few things I'd add are a base layer, ski cap, waterproof emergency mylar lined bivy and beach shoes. I also like 2 huge, thick garbage bags and wire ties (zip ties). If I had to do a water crossing I could strip down to my watershoes throw the rest of the gear in a bag, blow it up with air and twist, fold, and wire tie top of the bag and float my gear as I swam.
lol I live five miles from work and have to cross two bridges lol swim. where in the heck do you live Hawaii? three months out of the year you could cross the water here . these rivers do not freeze solid like in Russia. so please tell me how to cross river in -12 degrees while stripped down to your water shoes floating on trash bags.
I generally hate when armchair heroes comment on youtube saying how everything in the video is wrong blablabla but I must say 1 thing in a good natured tone of banter.. Why has the ranger in you not waterproofed those socks??
John, I was hoping to see you do a video where you maybe start about 20 miles from your house and do a practice run using your get home bag. For years when I used to travel a lot I would break my AR15 in two and wrap it in a towel where it was sandwiched in my suitcase. After retiring to my hotel room I would reassemble it and have it beside my bed 😎 I always have a pistol on me with 2 spare magazines. My GHB is much smaller than your bag but I really like the idea of a rifle that is ready to go with one zip. Great video!
I really like all your videos. But as of lately I’ve noticed that I’m not subscribed. Not that I haven’t actually subscribed but that something is unsubscribing me, yours isn’t the only channel that this has been happening to. I just wanted to bring this to your attention. Again , I really appreciate and enjoy what you put out to us and look forward to the next episode. I like seeing a different point of view you present. I’m a retired Army vet who loves seeing new ways of doing things, simple or complex it doesn’t matter. But learning is growing. Keep up the amazing job y’all are doing and thank you.
Until you realize when you get home... your wife is waiting with a honey-do list and the emergency alert was your ringtone from her constant phone calls.
Me "bug out bag," get home bag, and EDC bag are the same. It's got 72 hours of food, 8 liters of water, and necessities. If I had to disappear and it took me 3 days to get where I'm going I'll be fine. If the Russian Paratroopers are landing in the local park then I can grab the cool toys out of the truck and be online foe 3 days. If a tornado takes out the trailer park then I can live in my truck for 3 days before going to my parents. It's a simple thing that's ready for most situations, I never understood the need for 20 different bags for 12 possible situations.
As a hiker we all love and agree on sawyer water filters and CNOC 2l- 3l water bags very tough. Don’t get the mini filter as it clogs up badly. Amazon, REI. Thanks John.
Awesome stuff! I know you said it was your minor but just some advice from a backpacker: you'll want an underquilt or sleeping pad as the bag alone will compress with your weight against the hammock and you'll lose heat through the bottom. Maybe not too much of a concern depending on the climate conditions of your area. Those bags are awesome!
Not everyone, there's A LOT of "essential workers" working hard and taking the risks. In particular to this is truckers, thousands of miles from home, living though this while on the road and risking it all to keep the grocery store shelves stocked.
snek I travel for work, sometimes thousands of miles. My get home bag looks a lot like this but more “hiking” related because there is a possibility of some big miles.
@@ryannicks4046 Similar, as you might guess I drive truck. I'm not very "hiking" related in my setup though. I figure two things, either I'm stranded but society is still kinda ok in which case I can call for help, get a ride, get shit fixed, etc. OR if things are so bad that society has broken down, I'm stealing a car, fuel, whatever I need. Sorry I'm not walking or thumbing for that long to get home in that situation.
Drop the Mountain House, yeah it's good stuff (especially for emergency use at home), but it requires water, often heat, and on some cases cooking after hydration. That means time, fuel, and giving yourself away by the smells. Plus by dropping the freeze dried food you can drop the stove/cook wear. Use Coast Guard approved ration bars. They last for years in the truck, can be eaten on the move, and will supply your daily nutritional requirements. They even come individually wrapped and in a variety of flavors. You're trying to get home, a hot meal is a luxury that inhibits the mission.
@@nhwynter Sure. Mainstay is the most common www.emergencykits.com/emergency-food/emergency-food-bars/mainstay-emergency-food-bar-2400-calorie/. They taste ok, if your done with coconut, but they only have one flavor, Datrex is a similar product but I haven't tried those. I've moved to the Millennium Bars, Little bigger for the calories, but available in a variety of flavors (nice moral booster). Bonus is they are individually wrapped. www.amazon.com/dp/B01CD7URX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_bAIdGb5HN7R2T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I like your stuff! Decades ago I solo backpacked 135 miles in winter in the Ozarks for fun. That's not possible now for me. My get home system is; medium sized day pack with just necessary stuff for cross country, a double pistol and ammo belt kit-in-a-messenger-bag, a tool kit for the car with added urban-remodeling tools. The messenger bag is left in the non flagging vehicle as little as possible.
Much less experience than most here, so feel free to flame away. If it's a "get home" bag, wouldn't one bag of trail mix be enough food? If you're dealing with getting multiple people home, have a second, small backpack with trail mix, trash bag and sleeping bag. Since you need to cover ground, seems like weight and bulk need to be minimized. Main needs are hydration and warmth/staying dry. Then good footwear and some quick calories. Just trying to get better. Happy Easter to all and thanks for another great video!
John is very modest.. They say survival comes down to mind set. John is definitely someone who I believe would survive better then most prepper/survival type.
I feel get home bags often gets lost in planning for everything without planning based on your situation. I got swept up in having a bugout bag a few years ago, watched lots of youtube videos on people kits took notes and went and bought stuff based on what other people had, without really thinking about WHY they had it. Take for instance, my previous job I thought about would I need a get home bag, realised that while I was in the centre of a city my home was only 4 miles away, so I could walk in an hour. If I wanted to get to family, they were 14 miles away, while that meant I needed some stuff, I could probably be there comfortably the same day, meaning I could carry all the water and food I would need, shelter could be worth it if I had to leave in the night, footwear and light became the more primary concerns. Your get home bag was definitely on the cool list, but it seemed to be leaning more towards a bugout rather than get home setup. Surely a get home bag is intended for your day to day life, so you should only need something to get you from your worklife to home, which majority of people would need something that would get them home within 24hours
Pretty much have been feeling the same way as of late. In all honesty Given everything going on given that I live in the suburbs..I’m more inclined to simply have two separate bags; an urban bag that would pretty much mean I have to permanently leave where I live at the drop of a hat and move permanently another location..partial to calling it a refugee bag. And a bushcraft bag..something that merely has tools and clothing to really establish a shelter in an isolated area if things fell apart which given everything seems unlikely..if anything my first bags probably going to be grabbed first
i sat in the atl airport bar as my wife called when the TP rush hit my town. she told me about how the store was out of TP and the shelves were empty. as i was laughing...(cause we buy in bulk anyhow and didnt need any) the guy near me looking at me like i was crazy ....i told him why my wife had called... he said " i work for the paper company and there is no shortage of supply or production and i dont understand why people are buying all the TP".... im not sure why people are clearing out the shelves. this is crazy and hurts the whole community. i really hope people learn to be better prepared BEFORE an emergency. side note: i think id be more upset about running out of toothpaste over TP...
Huge fan of a toothbrush, tooth paste and a small bar of soap. Usually liberated from a hotel. Clean mouth and hands usually improves my whole outlook.
One thing i always have with me amongst other necessities.....the Word of the Lord! My Bible! Never know when youre going to need some inspiration along the way!
I keep a folding pruning saw in mine and it comes in handy. More than once I’ve used it to limb small trees blocking road to make enough room to squeeze by. Also keep some electrolyte powder packets and crush those in summer.
You’re fishing and shooting small game with your .22 to get home? Must be a very long walk. I just throw a couple of stripped MREs or a few pouches of Ready-Rice and a few pouches of chicken in my pack and call it good.
Do a video (or review products) on securing weapons/gear in SUVs & pickups... break-ins are a real problem and the reality would be your shit gets stolen while you’re at work long before a disaster forces you into action
Good video, John. I did not have time to read every comment, but I only saw one person mention spare ammo. I assumed the big bag with the tactical gear had some loaded mags on your LBE, but that's not what the video showed John carrying. I try to have 200 round load out on my vest, but would avoid a shootout if possible. Glad to see that I have most things you carry in my truck and others you don't, like a heavy gauge wire saw and blow out kit w/tourniquets. The tape you had too much of is very useful in starting fires, so I keep a roll of 2" gorilla tape in the kit along with at least two or more ways to start a fire.
Woooahhhh... You gotta ditch that heavy gear and go ultralight. This is where a 'survivalist' or 'prepper' can learn from a backpacker. Your hammock, tarp, cook kit, and water bottle and other gear can all be slimmed down for weight and space without losing any of the comfort and indeed may actually be a bit better for you. Hit me up if you wanna chat more. I have backpacked for years including trails through Glacier NP, Utahs Mighty 5, and locally on the AT.
when i started hiking i wanted everything with me. 2003ish. after 10 years you learn that a 25 - 30 lbs. pack is tops. me n' my dog walked the woods and we hit the AT, just a couple sections, when we had time. love being in the woods. but we all have to learn the hard way. maybe someday i'll get a dog again and we'll see ya on the trail. ;) i'll be rockin' a dakine day pack and two homemade faded orange mop stick hiking poles.
@TCB I mentioned above, but I use something called the Serape from Hill People Gear. It's dual-use item. Then I layer a Kifaru Woobie as well. These are both light-weight items designed for the Bow-hunting/Backcountry hunting set. They are light and durable. The cook kit and cantene can be combined into single unit. Either Titanium cook cit or stainless water bottle and cup. No need for an extra tarp, use your Poncho. No need for a rain jacket use the poncho. Try to find a sylnylon poncho.
Bushcraft Outfitters tarp or poncho are the king shelters for the car bag! Made in USA and true quality. Can easily rig them up for camping as well. Sleeping bag I like my outdoor vitals. They make a quality down or synthetic bag for a reasonable price!
Smart water bottles, toaks titanium pots, BSR stove, Light synthetic change of clothes, stuff sacks, slimmed down custom first aid and hygiene kit, paracord, ultralight 2-man tent, food, and minimalist survival kit are about all you need for light hiking setups. Looking at light hiking gear lusts will help to find ways to save weight with objects or eliminate those objects altogether from kits.
Thank you again, love my Vertx- each person bag is different. My wife's bag is different from mine- I don't need a hairdryer to survive! Also, you need a cigar, you can create smoke and disappear.
I like your videos because you actually use your stuff in the field instead of sitting there in a table just explaining what you have. Nice production value
I have several of these straws, but be careful. The filters are only good if stored and used between 33-140 degrees. If exposed to freezing temps the straw is compromized even if never used. The frozen crystals enlarge the filter membranes that will let through contamination. So far only Seychelle water filters have responded to my emails stating that theirs is fine in freezing temps. Other manufacturers either talk around the issue or don't respond.
Doug Yanez Good to know about Sawyer, still I question...my bag is in truck 24/7, thus hot & freezing temps. I’ve included a Steripen to use also with filter just in case.
If you had a dual sport motorcycle, like a Suzuki DR650 in the back of your truck or on a hitch rack, you wouldn't have to walk those railroad tracks. You could ride 'em, and carry every bit of that stuff (+ more) on your bike, with the right rack system. Adventure riding is a whole other thing in and of itself. Folks go on multi-day rides through the trails, mountains, creek beds and river crossings, while carrying all of their camping and survival gear (including ham radios, sat phones, GPS systems, etc.) on their bikes. In addition to a pistol, my favorite "bike guns" are an AR pistol (nearly identical to yours, except with a 10.5" bbl), a Mossberg 590 Shockwave and a Henry AR-7 with CCI Quiet ammo. I love mixing the disciplines. If you want to see what can be done with a dual sport bike, do a Bing search for Harley Davidson MT500. They stopped making it, but the equipment can still be had. Add pannier racks, tail and fender racks, and you have yourself a do anything, go (almost) anywhere machine. Expand your school of thought, my brother.
adam thompson well he didn’t throw it on the ground? I saw him set it on the ground.. if a weapon meant to be as rugged and durable as it is can’t stand getting set down, or even dropped then why do you have it? It’s a tool meant to be used not treated like a nimble princess. And realize I understand that you may not be actually too serious and just making a joke, but some people drive me nuts when they their so afraid of getting a scratch on something like a weapon lol. Also I’m military as well so I get it.
Love my Katadyne 2 stage filter and do yourself a favor and buy a Jetboil instead of your current water boil system. I am the survival backpacker guy, and this video is the PERFECT compliment for my knowledge. Appreciate it!
Medical kit is on my ankle (see my truck setup video which just released which is the prequel to this video. Also, the idea is in a bailout, I would grab common use items from my EDC bag and staged stuff in my vehicle. You saw in the intro, I loaded up my rifle, helmet, and night vision. Not shown would have been adding an additional medical kit, and my cell phone battery pack for more charging. Thanks for the additional recommendations outside of this stuff! I’ve already got a few things to think about from you fine folks!! #Yayforthat
John with all the preparation that you do. Do you have a secret location for you and your family to get to when the shiss really hits the fan and you just have to leave your location completely ?
@@batman66ism Secret location? No idea what you are talking about...
Are you wearing the Vertx jeans Sir?
Y'all are goin a bit too over the top in production...
Socks 🧦
4:33 "because ya can't kill bad guys without multicam... facts" lol you had a Garand Thumb moment there
I was, thinking T-Rex. LoL👍
Now that's funny!
Pft...flannel>multicam
I don't play airsoft without multicam
Alaska deep survival trex has no humor... that dudes wound hyper tight... plus hes a bit condescending, if uve seen hes IG story posts youll onow what i mean... hyper smart knows his sht, def, funny persona like WP or GT.... cldnt be further away in this galaxy
If you need to wander into the woods, especially at night, clear eye protection is always good to have in every bag variation.
Amber enhances contrast. For going through the woods at night, I would choose clear.
Something only someone experienced in the woods would say. Thanks man
Make sure you practice good social distancing 😋. After cutting firewood for 30 years, working in machine shops for 20, 35 years of tracking wounded game, and shooting for about as long, I have to admit that most of my close calls involve sticks/twiggs in my eyes.
Second the eye pro
Noted. Eye pro That's a great suggestion
John with the Compass. "Okay Arby's is due North."
John will have the meats! Lol
Picturing John say that in my head in his with his serious attitude made that so much funnier
Will Bailey Toilet Paper due South... damn which one do I go for.
I know this will get lost in the noise but my two cents add Bug spray and sunscreen. Living in the south in the summer both are a must have especially how bad the ticks have gotten the last couple of years. Assuming you have to hit the woods. Either way mosquito's are always bad. Thanks for your vids hope I can train with you some day if your classes ever open up.
BUG SPRAY! Yes!
That is one thing I keep in my bags, small spray bottles of full deet bug repellant. Having been around the swamps a lot, mosquitoes are a fact of life haha
@@str8.shooter533
What I learned when I moved to Florida was not to put bug spray on in the bright sun. It's like putting butter or cooking oil on your skin. You fry up like a Thanksgiving turkey in a deep fryer. 😂🤣 Sunsect is good stuff!!!
Buddy. Not lost here. Tick prevention is also paramount
@@str8.shooter533 Sunsect doesn't seem to be available anymore. ITW Nexus also used to make a product called Field Shield that was a combo insect repellent/sunscreen in a ingle use wipe form, which was very convenient for kits as it's very small and flat form factor and there is no chance for leaking, but this also no longer seems to be available, sadly.
“It’s a tight fit but I got it in there”. You sure you weren’t in the Navy?
Its more of a that's what she said moment
@Gregory Saenz 😭😭😭 gross
@Gregory Saenz did you serve? If so thank you for your service
@That Guy pretty sure all of us learned that!
True story. I got orders to report to a ship in Japan with less than 24 hours notice. I bought a hand cart and put everything I owned into three duffle bags. Each one weighted a ton. That had cart didn't even finish making the journey. It fell apart from all the weight. I had to throw on duffle over my shoulder and carry one in each hand. I report to the ship in the middle of the night and I'm trying to navigate the narrow corridors and ladder wells with all three bags at once. I was about ready to drop by the time I reached my birthing quarters.
Never again. I learned my lesson. When I reported to my next duty station after that ship. I mailed most of my gear to the next command. I made it a point to travel with just a carry on and one light duffle bag which consisted of bare minimum uniforms. Just enough to get me through until I could get the rest of my personal items in the mail.
Maps Maps Maps. Everyone knows how to get home via the main roads but what about the back way where you could cut across property, down rail road tracks, just a thought. Enjoyed the movie. Thanks.
i grew up before the age of satnav. road trips happened with mcnally.
I would think a Topographic map of your specific area might be a good idea.
I work a couple thousand feet from my house, getting home from there isn't the issue, but I am a delivery driver in a company truck. I could be anywhere in the state. Trying to figure out what that bag should look like
I know for my part, I’m an outdoorsman and love just fun recreational hammock camping. So I know most of the area in my region down to where cell reception is bad. So for me a map and compass wouldn’t be necessary in a get home bag. But that being said. I would want that if I was to move into a new area.
@@davidquist8963 pretty much the same. Just look for a bicycle to buy off some responsible person and ride all night.
This is why I love “pack” videos..you can’t be wrong because it’s what matters to you and your needs. I always pull one or two ideas from each video I see. Keep up the great work man.
I carry a foldable Razor scooter in each of my vehicles as well. Much faster than walking and aluminum so it's easy to hook to a bag or carry if you are going over 'un-scooterable' terrain.
Plus makes a great weapon if you aim at an attackers ankle😂
Thats great
have you also got a AR-15 you could call yourself mounted Calvary
@@loganhoy2265 Shooting people in the head is allright but THIS is a war crime for sure xD
Damn dude that really is a good idea.
I keep a shemagh in all my kits. Served me on so many levels in many different temps and seasons
I really like how excited he is to share all of this with us. He reminds me of a kid showing off his toys and I am the other kid being like "Wow dude, you have some really cool things! Can I come over to play more often?".
He's excited because he's talented in front of a camera, loves the life he's living, & knows he's making tons of cashe (long "a") off of his "poets".
@Isaac johnson No, not much at all, why do you ask? Ohh, I'm piecing together that you meant to imply I'm envious of...his talent I guess, or maybe his stuff?? Jealousy is based on relationships with other people, while envy is everything else...well, if you're going to toss a pejorative my way for some old comment, I'm going to critique it for accuracy like a douche-bag. Yes, I just called myself out for acting like a douche.
I also like to put a change of clothes, tshirt and shorts and socks, depending on the time of year in a vacuum seal bag for a dry change of clothes.
For sure a good idea and never talked about in these vids
Vacuum sealers FTW. I unsealed a bag of back up clothes I put in a camping bag years ago... Still Downy Fresh!
In addition to the above, a well broken in pair of hiking, or at a minimum, tennis shoes. Heaven help you if you work a job where you have to wear dress shoes or have the luxury of finding yourself having to walk home in a pair of flip-flops.
Swiss Army Knife and a Leatherman... Everyone needs multitools...
Alex Leech how did I not have a multitool in there!?!?! Come on me! I’ll fix myself
@@WarriorPoetSociety Hey, #testandadjust is what it's all about, right? 😉
@@WarriorPoetSociety Multitools are great for conserving space but a bag like that can support a few tools. Lineman pliers, multi bit screwdriver and a folding saw can get a lot done that a leatherman cant.
Warrior Poet Society isn’t there a multi tool in your ankle med kit?
@@WarriorPoetSociety and spare underwear. I once had the shits, on a grizzly bear 🐻hunt in Alaska. and went commando for 3 days just wearing some millitary gortex rain pants, and while riding my Honda 4 wheeler on a 19 mile fucked up trail, I wore the hair off part of my nutsack, and ended up with a scab near my right testicle for 2 weeks after the hunt, I have never known pain before or since that. But it's always that old advise you got as a kid in case your in an accident. LoL👍🤔😂🐻🐺☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️
His get home bag costs more than my car. Guess I’ll stick with a bottle of water an a cliff bar.
Got hungry. EDIT “Half a cliff bar.”
Bob Keenan I was thinking, WOW it must be great to have people send you FREE equipment to try then have listings where to buy. Then make a little something off of the things people buy.
It's rough
Arliss Young thank you, this video is utterly ridiculous
@@Pdubhtown I think you minimalist guys would prefer my get home bag video...😉
An option to a survival Nalgene is a survival fanny pack. Learned this in a simple survival course I took a long time ago. The instructor told us about one of his students in a much more advanced field class getting lost and since he stressed always having the fanny pack on you, when they found him he had a five star survival camp site set up. Just went through mine and about 90% of your list is in my fanny pack.
Watched vid for knowledge, got added bonus seeing John fist his bag.
Go back to Garand thumb's comment section you delinquent. He really did get deep in there.
I've been trying to prepare for the last year or so. I had a setback recently and these videos are always helpful. Thanks from Douglasville!
Carrollton here.
Love these locals.
Milledgeville here. I am not physically capable of rucking home if I get stuck in Atlanta! Maybe next year when the cancer is gone and I can make my own blood again!
Coweta county here.... Always good to see some fellow Georgia boys and ladies of course
William Moody I spent a good bit of time at Cancer Treatment Centers of America there. Nice city, I liked it there.
@@jeffreyroot6300 yes its peaceful here for sure. Take care brother.
Get home bag , light and nimble I’m a mother so certainly I carry but my GHB is loaded w/ ammo , jacket , some cash , light , knife , socks food like trail mix assorted nuts peanut butter of course utensils. Depending on the time of year it changes
Ms .Kari Hart Good plan!
Packing a Sawyer straw for water filtration would be a nice addition.
That’s a great selection. Something I have in mine you might consider is a biolite stove. I noticed that with the charger being attached to the stove that it was more simple to charge a secondary portable charger with it rather than just relying on the stove.
Get Home Bag :
A card taped on it saying :
. Drink half a liter of water right now
. Take a dump and keep the toilet paper (or more) in a plastic bag
. Change your socks and shoes
. Wipe away the perfume
. Stretch gently and breathe deeply for 10 minutes before walking
. Flatten your tires before leaving
Rest should be automated/subconscious
@@peterstoneberg7120 You sir are one of the real ones among us.
The best part of this video is when John throws the rifle on the ground with no regard. This is how you know that you can trust his advice. A husband and father of two , who treats his gear like that without flinching , knowing with confidence that it's still going to function reliably in a life or death situation is worth following. Great video sir keep it up 👍👍👍
I've never seen a well trained, responsible gun owner toss a gun like that - ever. It's odd and irresponsible to say the least.
@@calibos3329 You definitely were never in the military then. It’s just a tool bro!
I noticed the same thing... it shocked me a little but then my mind went where yours did... hmmm that speaks volumes... although, I wouldn't toss mine like that... just because I hate being careless and then paying for it in a pinch
I kept telling my wife that it gives me great comfort to know that if the end does come in our lifetime that the majority of people will be more concerned with toilet paper than food so when they all starve we can just go out and collect TP.
Lol. Yeah, most people have filled their garages half full of toilet paper since the last shortage, and think they’re ready for the apocalypse now.
When he said something about ready for an apocalypse... It reminded me of teaching the kids proverbs last week for homeschooling, and I asked what prepare means. The 7 year old girl said, like prepare for an apocalypse and make sure you have enough food and weapons! 😄👊🏼
E432 R raising em right! 👏👍
Yeah, your lying.
Atleast when your pants are on fire all the time (since your a lier lier) you can cook food and boil water i guess.. so dual purpose.
something that I always have in my bag is some sort of energy bars, the mountain house stuff is great when you have time to prepare it. but that is not always an option right away.
I carry Greenbelly backpacking meals (they're bars) for that very reason. 600ish calories plus stuff that's good for you and tastes' good.
John the acting lessons are starting to pay off you really looked scared and concerned in the intro very convincing:)
Lmao until he gets singing lessons, then I am out of here!
Dancing with the stars follows😀😀
😂I thought he was about to pull a huge fish out of that stream.
This dudes corny as fuck
@@sociallystupid4852 😂
Love these vids!! John Lovell has some of THE most useful and practical information on RUclips. One thing I’d also mention is maybe a solar rechargeable power pack for recharging your USB devices - cell phones, flashlights, electronic lighters et al.
Blessed to be on the Texas coast there are only about three days a year that I have to worry about building a fire and staying warm. I have fire tools but more for destructive purposes if need be. I am packed for the unlikely event that I have to abandon my vehicle and fight and claw my way home. How long could it take me under the worst circumstances, from the farthest point I usually travel. I don't see myself stopping to make a hot meal or a cup of JOE. I pack high energy food even if it's just candy but everything has to be stable for the environment being stored in a hot truck. So I get to eliminate allot of the culinary stuff. The trade is tools. A 10 inch prybar will open allot of doors. I can run for three days on Jolly Ranchers and energy drinks till I get home. I do have a container to collect, purify, store and carry water after the water kept in the bag is used. My goal is 72 hours. If I can't get home in three days I'm not doing it right. I am packed for a very specific task E&E. God Bless you and keep fighting the good fight.
😦 my face when you tossed that beautiful rifle on the ground.
Yeah I cringed lol
When you get free stuff you care a little less, spend your hard earned money, you care more.
@@matztertaler2777 that's one opinion, not mine. Have a great day.
Is that not how you handle your rifle when in a stressful situation? If it can't stand the beating, then it's worthless.
One of my first times at the range with my dad when I was a kid, I was being gentle with my little 22 and he said “it’s a rifle not a Porsche” and that’s always stuck with me. So imo, there’s no reason to baby a gun
I would ditch the fishing kit. Although it is cool. It doesn’t make sense to stop and fish when you’re trying to get home. You had the mountain houses to eat. So you’re good on food. Maybe add candy or trail mix. Some kind of snack you can eat while on the go.
Also I would add cash in small bills. This way if stores are open but can’t take credit cards for some reason you can still buy gas/snacks/water or batteries. And standardize your kit so that you use 1 type of battery. Mine are set to only use AA batteries. It was a pain to find a headlamp that used AA but it was worth it. So everything I need a battery for is interchangeable. And if I need to buy batteries I can just grab 1 type and not think well this uses AA and the other thing uses AAA. Which do I need more.
I would add mres or candy/trail mix but wouldn’t lose the fishing kit. At most he’d save a very few ounces and clear a very few inches for something that could be useful. I wouldn’t have a fishing kit at all but I also live in Arizona.
Agreed. If the bag has the mission of "Get Me Home", I can't think of a context where I'd be stopping to fish. Some Mountain House chow, some trail mix, and something to appease my sweet tooth should see me through. Because it can be a pain to standardize to a certain battery type(especially once you start adding more specialized gear like night vision and IR illuminators), I'd use the space saved for some extra batteries.
I don't mean this with any disrespect. They're paying him to demo this. This is a demo, there are things people won't need. You think the first bag was ever a real thing? He just kept $10,000 of ARs and NVGs in the big bag in his truck before he decided to downsize? Yeah no.
@@dunningkruger6075 Completely beside the point. It's a good thought exercise; stuff that we would take and stuff that we would leave when embarking on this kind of project, and how it relates specifically to our individual situations. It doesn't matter if he was sponsored to do so or not. You're welcome to contribute to the discussion, or move on.
@@bradsimpson8724 Have some WPS good boy points. I am adding to it the discussion. If you're being SPONSORED to make a video you will start inventing reasons to show that product regardless of practicability. That's my addition. Everything you see on RUclips you need to take with a grain of salt.Oh my $10K duplicate NVG/Gucci AR kit was just too darn big for my truck so I had to down size to this other bag. Did that strike you as practical? I am running though the thought exercise and I'm leaning toward practicability.
I've been waiting for this, quarantine and my mother in law are the 2 worst things to happen to me at the same time. I need dad jokes and gear
I heard kind of a dad joke. I told it my wife and got a pretty good response.
Me: hey, that actress you like was stabbed. What's her name? Reese....
Wife: Witherspoon.
Me: no, with a knife.
Thought I'd share.
Two strings are walking down the road.
One of 'em says "I'm going in here to get a drink."
The other one says "They don't serve strings in there."
"I don't care!" says the first string. "I'm friggin' thirsty so I'm going in there to get a drink."
So the string walks into the bar. The bar tender takes one look at him and yells, "Hey!! We don't serve strings here! Get Out!!"
As the first string comes back out of the bar, the second string says "I told ya so, now let's go."
"Nope. I have a plan," says the first string. And he starts twisting all around. He's going nutz and wildly flailing around like a mad string. Then he walks back into the bar all wild eyed and crazy looking.
The bar tender sees him and says "Hey!! Ain't you that string?!"
And the string replys "I'm a frayed knot!"
A carpenter decides to build himself a motorcycle. It's got rosewood wheels, oak engine, mahogany gas tank, sandalwood seat, even bamboo handlebars. The thing is beautiful.. but when he was done he got mad and destroyed it, why did he do that?
.....it wooden(t) start
Two peanuts walked down the street. One was a salted.
Throw a handful of safety pins in that Nalgene. They're handy for torn clothes or lost buttons, etc, and they take no space.
Point made. I'd might even argue about a mini sewing kit. I kept one in my field kit back in my military days. The things are about the size of a credit card and weigh practically nothing.
Long time watcher, first time commenter 😄... Something I started keeping in my GHB is a pair of kevlar, fire resistant, sleeves. Use them at work all the time to avoid burns and cuts from metal shavings. They weigh next to nothing and while it won't stop a knife stab it will stop slashes letting you better use your arms as shields if you have to go hands on with someone in your travels home.
I get the small bicycle inner tubes from Walmart, cut them into "ranger bands" and slide them on my bic lighters. Best fire starter on the market lol.
If you think you'll find yourself in an urban environment, you should put a sillcock key in your get home bag.....
What’s that and why? Thanks.
@@shanek6582 it's a plumber's tool. Looks like a 4-way tire iron but small like 3". It's used for opening valves in those spickets you see with no handle.
vaguestvestige what would you need one for in a bug out?
@@shanek6582 I'm not a plumber so I couldn't tell you all of the uses. I'm a commercial HVAC mechanic but I've had to borrow the plumbers before to open up and close water mains running to ac units. As far as a survival situation all I can think is you could drain the main line, which would most likely hold water in its low points on the utility side.
CalamityEnsues, I understand now, thanks. I’m from the country, I’m assuming what you mean is in large cities they take the knobs off of outdoor spigots to keep people from turning the water on and leaving it running, makes sense. Thanks
Let’s go! I just updated my EDC bag not even 30 minutes before you posted this!
PR 2A Conservative what do you have for dry food? I’ve got ramen and gonna order some backpacker food!
Frank Sandoval pretty simple for fry food I have mountain house dry food packs very easy for storage you can drop them in and be relatively secure
@@franksandoval1109 I have a bugout bag and a month+ worth of food for two people in my prepper pantry. My bag is designed to allow me to trek as far as I need to(I keep a 2020 mcnally road atlas large size), and I currently have fishing and hunting gear, along with 10 cliff bars and 5 dried meals that are good until 2046.
Hammerschlägen M yes people really do this I have a EDC bag that I carry everyday it’s more of a sling backpack doesn’t look tactical I have some gloves masks medical trauma kit notebook pen and multi tools and just things I’ll use on a daily and a backup side arm then I also have my truck bag that’s more survivalist like what you see in this video just not as nice lol
Hammerschlägen M I hope to god I’ll never have to use my survival bag but if the army taught me anything it’s that it’s better to be prepared and never need it then need it and not be prepared
Here are some considerations:
-Lambs wool for Blister prevention and treatment (reference ballet dancers)
-Wine Bottle Cork as a floater for fishing kit.
-Perimeter Trip alarm system by FithOps with extra 209 primers.
-Dyneema (UHMWPE) cordage AND line as it superior to para-cord in many ways.
-Optional: Silky F180 or Gomboy folding saw (don’t cheap out... Silky only!)
-a pair of El cheapo work gloves (i.e.: Ironton Nitrile-Coated Work Gloves)
- Bushcraft magnifying lens (for starting fires and magnifying handheld flash light= longer throw)
- Rite in the Rain 3.5x5 note pad and pencil (their pouch is great too)
- Mini packets of real honey (food or attracts game)
- Beef Jerky sticks (food or attracts game)
- Cayenne pepper ( to temporarily
- distract tracking dogs , also acts as an antiseptic)
- Consider mini-bottles of iodine for water treatment and wound cleansing
- For those who don’t have a 22LR, consider the WMD or CMMG conversion Bolt and Mag Kit for the AR15 (556).
- Mosquito Head Net (also to catch small bait fish, I.e. EVEN NATURALS brand)
- A single stainless steel nail (many uses)
- A carabiner (or 3, I.e. Fusion brand with hard anodize black locking gate and open gate)
- Segment of Saran Wrap (many uses)
- Micro signaling mirror (many uses including light decoys and checking corners)
- Small dog bell (decoy or use with trip alarm)
- A single metal stainless steel straw (many uses including fire starting, Earthy Home and Body or tubing cut to length from McMaster Carr)
- Mini packet of Vaseline (many uses: fire fuel, gun lube, trench foot, lip balm etc)
- Single razor blade (flat and or angled or snap off)
- A few cotton balls (many uses including tinder with Vaseline)
- A single sharp sowing needle (80/12, 90/14, check to fit fishing line dyneema )
- Red and infrared lens cover for handheld flashlight
- Qty 2 , 12x12 (or 15”) 4mil to 8mil thick bags (multi use, one for each foot walking thru sewage + tape to ankles w/ duct tape, see ULine Brand poly bags: gusseted, open or re-closable)
- a few disposable tourniquets (blue rubber, treating pets or small kids and double as a slingshot band)
- *Agree* multi tool, Leatherman (or Gerber)
Whoa. We were talking 'get home bag', not Survivor for a month! I do like your rec's for the long haul though! Sounds like you have some life experience.
So the fun part is to build your kit then check it every year or so to freshen batteries and what not. That is also the time to see where you were at that point and time. I.E. the electrical tape. You never know what the emphasis was on. It can be fun to go back and reflect on it. My last kit had a war hatchet. Silly but cool. People can complain about the fishing gear but that was a thing once upon a time. Now it is cell phone chargers and back up batteries. That is the fun part. The kits always evolve. Great and fun video. Keep up the great work.
Happy Easter to you and your family John. Long time subscriber, but don't often comment.
As a long time back country hunter in the BC mountains I'd offer the following thoughts.
Have personally gone from a heavy knife to a folding saw such as a Coghlan's Sierra Saw in my hunting pack as it's both lighter and has a wider range of uses - for me.
For a get home bag, I'd perhaps consider some compact binoculars - it's good to see "things" before they see you.
Thanks again for the work you're doing sir.
Again Happy Easter and stay well.
Everyone always talks about the "stuff" to pack in their bag. No one, seems, to talk about packing "space" into the bag; for those moments you find you to need pick up and carry something found in your journey. No matter the size of the bag, we have this innate sense to fill it.
You can always jettison stuff as needed. I'm sure at the beginning of my trip I would jettison almost half my stuff before I started walking.
@Dogurasu That's were you're wrong. My dad been doing this game around the world for 40 years and says to always, always, always have space in your bag. When you find food you can travel with, where are you gonna put it? And hey, that secondary water bag will not always be empty right?... Should I go on? Stuffing your bag to the brim is one big rookie mistake.
I would add that a metal single wall extruded stainless "nalgene" bottle or a 1 or 2 Liter metal billy pot is not only great for storing kit, but holding water, and can cook in it as well as boil water. So much more versatile then a plastic bottle.
I just imagine him doing this presentation at his kids class for bring your dad to class day where they talk about their job and stuff lol
John's children are homeschooled, because he like many of us sees the deluded and ridiculous underpinnings of child predation and propaganda happening in the public school system
Just received my new Contingency Duffel as a first time Vertx owner because of this video and my respect for John.
This thing is awesome! SUPERIOR quality! You can NOT go wrong with Vertx!
Looking forward to packing it up: will be a get-home bag for me/wife and kids in our van.
Thank you John for your service and doing what you do.
¡Viva Cristo Rey!
"People who end up as 'first' don't actually set out to be first. They set out to do something they love" - Condolezza Rice
Havent tried that rice yet. Is it next to the vagisil?
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Raymond Palacios Or they ended up in Syria.
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John, I thought about it and looked at everyone else’s ideas and I think the only thing I would add is some bug repellent. Saw a lot of water in your surrounding area and it would make an overnight a lot more comfortable for you and anyone you may have riding with you (little ones for sure). That and some more tape!
Bob Mueller - Good call! Cutter and Sawyer make about half ounce pump tubes (like 2/3 the size of a cigar) that fit in one Maxpedition Micro elastic loop.
Emergency broadcast is heard by John. John immediately grabs his gear and heads off, 3 days later John's voicemail is full from wife and kids.
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🤣🤣🤣 But he brought the dog just in case he ran out of food. 🤣🤣🤣
@@redfaux74 "dog's a fine meal"
Great stuff my friend. One thing I did notice because I am a hammock camper. You need to have something that’s noncompressible for insulation in your hammock if it’s 65° out or below. A sleeping bag will compress and you’ll end up with virtually no insulation underneath you at all. You need to have a sleeping pad that can’t compress or down hanging underneath it. I hope that helps. God bless you. Keep up the good work. John
That's a good video. A few things I have in my get home bag that I feel are either essentials or useful additions:
- Gloves (swapped out to match season for those of us in four season climates)
- Cash is a must-have in the bag. If it's already in your EDC bag, then you're good to go.
- Some sort of headwear (ball cap, boonie hat, wool cap) based on season and AO
- I have a Schemag in addition to the bandana
- Sillcock key is very useful and takes hardly zero space.
- Did I not see a headlamp?
- Multi-tool
- Underwear & T-shirt in addition to the socks in a compressed Ziploc bag
- A few extra Ziploc freezer bags (good for dropping your wallet in, use as an additional water reservoir, keeping feet dry, etc.)
- Well broken in pair of hiking or tennis shoes
- A couple chemlights
- Portable food that doesn't need hot water to prepare (again, if already in your EDC bag you're good to go)
- A couple spare, loaded mags might be useful. :-)
- Paper maps of your normal AO in a Ziploc bag
- Baby wipes
- BooBoo kit with moleskin, small bandages, ibuprofen, aspirin, Tylenol, antacids, etc.
- Sunscreen and/or bug juice depending on your AO
Ever thought about selling get home bags already full of the stuff they'd usually need as a warrior poet package? Vs them having to pick everything? Sure,they can add some stuff to fit personal preference but a good starting point
I'm always working on my bag. Actually recently bought a HAM radio to add to my kit.
Small tube of liquid nail hand squeeze kind, for fire starter burns in the wet.
Really like your setup, had to build one for myself to cover 100-125 miles. Wish I could legally pack an AR as well from where I go to work on occasion, but it is not meant to be. Part of an emergency response group and have changed my kit over the years as well. Keep more than I need packed separately in my vehicles so I can pick and choose what I need depending upon the circumstances. Keep doing what you do, I appreciate it and thank you for your service.
Thank you, John, for all of your highly informative content. A few things I'd add are a base layer, ski cap, waterproof emergency mylar lined bivy and beach shoes. I also like 2 huge, thick garbage bags and wire ties (zip ties). If I had to do a water crossing I could strip down to my watershoes throw the rest of the gear in a bag, blow it up with air and twist, fold, and wire tie top of the bag and float my gear as I swam.
lol I live five miles from work and have to cross two bridges lol swim. where in the heck do you live Hawaii? three months out of the year you could cross the water here . these rivers do not freeze solid like in Russia. so please tell me how to cross river in -12 degrees while stripped down to your water shoes floating on trash bags.
That looked like one of the streets in "THE WALKING DEAD ", the first scene of you with the bag on your shoulder !!!
He lives in Atlanta, so it probably was.
I generally hate when armchair heroes comment on youtube saying how everything in the video is wrong blablabla but I must say 1 thing in a good natured tone of banter..
Why has the ranger in you not waterproofed those socks??
you're wrong...
you're wrong...
It looks to me like the bag is water resistent. So likely if you mean storage wise, then they should be good.
@@vocalpatriot 😅
@@SLAYER97501 weren't in the military were you?
John, I was hoping to see you do a video where you maybe start about 20 miles from your house and do a practice run using your get home bag. For years when I used to travel a lot I would break my AR15 in two and wrap it in a towel where it was sandwiched in my suitcase. After retiring to my hotel room I would reassemble it and have it beside my bed 😎 I always have a pistol on me with 2 spare magazines. My GHB is much smaller than your bag but I really like the idea of a rifle that is ready to go with one zip. Great video!
I really like hiking bags with the duffel style back access. Was amazing for the years I was homeless.
Folks, here's a person who knows some stuff. Listen up.
I really like all your videos. But as of lately I’ve noticed that I’m not subscribed. Not that I haven’t actually subscribed but that something is unsubscribing me, yours isn’t the only channel that this has been happening to. I just wanted to bring this to your attention. Again , I really appreciate and enjoy what you put out to us and look forward to the next episode.
I like seeing a different point of view you present. I’m a retired Army vet who loves seeing new ways of doing things, simple or complex it doesn’t matter. But learning is growing. Keep up the amazing job y’all are doing and thank you.
Until you realize when you get home... your wife is waiting with a honey-do list and the emergency alert was your ringtone from her constant phone calls.
haha
Brad Walker that’s when you grab the “bug out” bag and go back to your truck.
@@basketofdeplorables4253 so that's why dad took his backpack to get a pack of smokes and never came back.
Mgtow.
Me "bug out bag," get home bag, and EDC bag are the same. It's got 72 hours of food, 8 liters of water, and necessities. If I had to disappear and it took me 3 days to get where I'm going I'll be fine. If the Russian Paratroopers are landing in the local park then I can grab the cool toys out of the truck and be online foe 3 days. If a tornado takes out the trailer park then I can live in my truck for 3 days before going to my parents. It's a simple thing that's ready for most situations, I never understood the need for 20 different bags for 12 possible situations.
I have coffee filters in my bottle so I can filter dirt out. Then have tablets to help purify it.
As a hiker we all love and agree on sawyer water filters and CNOC 2l- 3l water bags very tough. Don’t get the mini filter as it clogs up badly.
Amazon, REI. Thanks John.
Awesome stuff! I know you said it was your minor but just some advice from a backpacker: you'll want an underquilt or sleeping pad as the bag alone will compress with your weight against the hammock and you'll lose heat through the bottom. Maybe not too much of a concern depending on the climate conditions of your area. Those bags are awesome!
If your get home bag is reducing your vehicle's fuel efficiency, you might be John Lovell. 😀
OMG, I see Jeff Foxworthy starting a whole new bit. "If your get home bag reduces your fuel efficiency... You might be John Lovell."
No need for a GET home bag unfortunately -- everyone is AT home right now 🌡
Exactly....my current setup is based on Will Smith's house in "I am Legend" in case this Covid19 turns people into blood sucking weirdos
Not everyone, there's A LOT of "essential workers" working hard and taking the risks. In particular to this is truckers, thousands of miles from home, living though this while on the road and risking it all to keep the grocery store shelves stocked.
snek I travel for work, sometimes thousands of miles. My get home bag looks a lot like this but more “hiking” related because there is a possibility of some big miles.
@@ryannicks4046 Similar, as you might guess I drive truck. I'm not very "hiking" related in my setup though. I figure two things, either I'm stranded but society is still kinda ok in which case I can call for help, get a ride, get shit fixed, etc. OR if things are so bad that society has broken down, I'm stealing a car, fuel, whatever I need. Sorry I'm not walking or thumbing for that long to get home in that situation.
Next video is about the at home bag with a powerbank for the phone, comfort food and drinks with way to much sugar 😂
Drop the Mountain House, yeah it's good stuff (especially for emergency use at home), but it requires water, often heat, and on some cases cooking after hydration. That means time, fuel, and giving yourself away by the smells. Plus by dropping the freeze dried food you can drop the stove/cook wear. Use Coast Guard approved ration bars. They last for years in the truck, can be eaten on the move, and will supply your daily nutritional requirements. They even come individually wrapped and in a variety of flavors. You're trying to get home, a hot meal is a luxury that inhibits the mission.
Can you provide a link to a few different bars that would meet this?
@@nhwynter Sure. Mainstay is the most common www.emergencykits.com/emergency-food/emergency-food-bars/mainstay-emergency-food-bar-2400-calorie/. They taste ok, if your done with coconut, but they only have one flavor, Datrex is a similar product but I haven't tried those. I've moved to the Millennium Bars, Little bigger for the calories, but available in a variety of flavors (nice moral booster). Bonus is they are individually wrapped. www.amazon.com/dp/B01CD7URX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_bAIdGb5HN7R2T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Just made mine! I like how I had the exact perfect tube from a bcg for the fishing rod, and a cigar tube and everything! Love it!
I like your stuff! Decades ago I solo backpacked 135 miles in winter in the Ozarks for fun. That's not possible now for me. My get home system is; medium sized day pack with just necessary stuff for cross country, a double pistol and ammo belt kit-in-a-messenger-bag, a tool kit for the car with added urban-remodeling tools. The messenger bag is left in the non flagging vehicle as little as possible.
"I'm not the "survivalist dude"
says the man unloading his duffel bag survival kit. Nice kit though.
When you stopped at the river I thought you were going to show how to do a poncho raft with your rain gear. Lol
Much less experience than most here, so feel free to flame away. If it's a "get home" bag, wouldn't one bag of trail mix be enough food? If you're dealing with getting multiple people home, have a second, small backpack with trail mix, trash bag and sleeping bag. Since you need to cover ground, seems like weight and bulk need to be minimized. Main needs are hydration and warmth/staying dry. Then good footwear and some quick calories. Just trying to get better. Happy Easter to all and thanks for another great video!
Yea I'm kind of with you, gtf outta Dodge, not go on a camping trip
John is very modest.. They say survival comes down to mind set. John is definitely someone who I believe would survive better then most prepper/survival type.
I had to re-examine my go bags and plan as well. This channel and others had the most practical advice for that.
I feel get home bags often gets lost in planning for everything without planning based on your situation.
I got swept up in having a bugout bag a few years ago, watched lots of youtube videos on people kits took notes and went and bought stuff based on what other people had, without really thinking about WHY they had it.
Take for instance, my previous job I thought about would I need a get home bag, realised that while I was in the centre of a city my home was only 4 miles away, so I could walk in an hour.
If I wanted to get to family, they were 14 miles away, while that meant I needed some stuff, I could probably be there comfortably the same day, meaning I could carry all the water and food I would need, shelter could be worth it if I had to leave in the night, footwear and light became the more primary concerns.
Your get home bag was definitely on the cool list, but it seemed to be leaning more towards a bugout rather than get home setup. Surely a get home bag is intended for your day to day life, so you should only need something to get you from your worklife to home, which majority of people would need something that would get them home within 24hours
Pretty much have been feeling the same way as of late. In all honesty Given everything going on given that I live in the suburbs..I’m more inclined to simply have two separate bags; an urban bag that would pretty much mean I have to permanently leave where I live at the drop of a hat and move permanently another location..partial to calling it a refugee bag. And a bushcraft bag..something that merely has tools and clothing to really establish a shelter in an isolated area if things fell apart which given everything seems unlikely..if anything my first bags probably going to be grabbed first
9:00, I thought he was gonna break out an inflatable raft.
i sat in the atl airport bar as my wife called when the TP rush hit my town. she told me about how the store was out of TP and the shelves were empty. as i was laughing...(cause we buy in bulk anyhow and didnt need any) the guy near me looking at me like i was crazy ....i told him why my wife had called...
he said " i work for the paper company and there is no shortage of supply or production and i dont understand why people are buying all the TP"....
im not sure why people are clearing out the shelves. this is crazy and hurts the whole community.
i really hope people learn to be better prepared BEFORE an emergency.
side note: i think id be more upset about running out of toothpaste over TP...
Huge fan of a toothbrush, tooth paste and a small bar of soap. Usually liberated from a hotel. Clean mouth and hands usually improves my whole outlook.
I appreciate your service. Thank you.
Those three bags and their contents rival the cost of my house js...
Liberty or death 💪🏻
One thing i always have with me amongst other necessities.....the Word of the Lord! My Bible! Never know when youre going to need some inspiration along the way!
i have a small new testament one in my b.o.b
True tp is always handy
Amen brother!
@@allwaysinquire6212beat me to it, by 4 years 😂
1st thing that came to mind is a good med kit w chest seals, packing gauze and quick clot, but I see you guys saw that too. Good preps!
I keep a folding pruning saw in mine and it comes in handy. More than once I’ve used it to limb small trees blocking road to make enough room to squeeze by. Also keep some electrolyte powder packets and crush those in summer.
You’re fishing and shooting small game with your .22 to get home? Must be a very long walk. I just throw a couple of stripped MREs or a few pouches of Ready-Rice and a few pouches of chicken in my pack and call it good.
Do a video (or review products) on securing weapons/gear in SUVs & pickups... break-ins are a real problem and the reality would be your shit gets stolen while you’re at work long before a disaster forces you into action
What about the grayl water filtration system?
Since you're rocking the Ford, I'd suggest adding a set of GMC keys to the bag so you can drive home :)
Hahaha
Good video, John. I did not have time to read every comment, but I only saw one person mention spare ammo. I assumed the big bag with the tactical gear had some loaded mags on your LBE, but that's not what the video showed John carrying. I try to have 200 round load out on my vest, but would avoid a shootout if possible. Glad to see that I have most things you carry in my truck and others you don't, like a heavy gauge wire saw and blow out kit w/tourniquets. The tape you had too much of is very useful in starting fires, so I keep a roll of 2" gorilla tape in the kit along with at least two or more ways to start a fire.
Woooahhhh... You gotta ditch that heavy gear and go ultralight. This is where a 'survivalist' or 'prepper' can learn from a backpacker. Your hammock, tarp, cook kit, and water bottle and other gear can all be slimmed down for weight and space without losing any of the comfort and indeed may actually be a bit better for you. Hit me up if you wanna chat more. I have backpacked for years including trails through Glacier NP, Utahs Mighty 5, and locally on the AT.
when i started hiking i wanted everything with me.
2003ish.
after 10 years you learn that a 25 - 30 lbs. pack is tops.
me n' my dog walked the woods and we hit the AT, just a couple sections, when we had time.
love being in the woods.
but we all have to learn the hard way.
maybe someday i'll get a dog again and we'll see ya on the trail.
;)
i'll be rockin' a dakine day pack and two homemade faded orange mop stick hiking poles.
@TCB I mentioned above, but I use something called the Serape from Hill People Gear. It's dual-use item. Then I layer a Kifaru Woobie as well.
These are both light-weight items designed for the Bow-hunting/Backcountry hunting set. They are light and durable.
The cook kit and cantene can be combined into single unit. Either Titanium cook cit or stainless water bottle and cup.
No need for an extra tarp, use your Poncho. No need for a rain jacket use the poncho. Try to find a sylnylon poncho.
Bushcraft Outfitters tarp or poncho are the king shelters for the car bag! Made in USA and true quality. Can easily rig them up for camping as well. Sleeping bag I like my outdoor vitals. They make a quality down or synthetic bag for a reasonable price!
You can always ditch gear to save weight and space so what’s the problem? I’d rather have too much and ditch it then not have enough
Smart water bottles, toaks titanium pots, BSR stove, Light synthetic change of clothes, stuff sacks, slimmed down custom first aid and hygiene kit, paracord, ultralight 2-man tent, food, and minimalist survival kit are about all you need for light hiking setups. Looking at light hiking gear lusts will help to find ways to save weight with objects or eliminate those objects altogether from kits.
I don't know if the rest of the video is good yet, but I hit "like" as soon as I heard "Yay for capitalism!".
0:15 - You oughta grease that driver's door.
Thank you again, love my Vertx- each person bag is different. My wife's bag is different from mine- I don't need a hairdryer to survive! Also, you need a cigar, you can create smoke and disappear.
I like your videos because you actually use your stuff in the field instead of sitting there in a table just explaining what you have. Nice production value
Put a LifeStraw water filter in there. They don’t take up a lot of space and can be really helpful if your dealing with an unknown water source.
Please just get a Sawyer and don't buy lifestraws... They're such a silly, throwaway item.
I have several of these straws, but be careful. The filters are only good if stored and used between 33-140 degrees. If exposed to freezing temps the straw is compromized even if never used. The frozen crystals enlarge the filter membranes that will let through contamination. So far only Seychelle water filters have responded to my emails stating that theirs is fine in freezing temps. Other manufacturers either talk around the issue or don't respond.
The sawyer isn't hurt by freezing unless wet. It's easier to manage.
He had a Sawyer mini which is better and more versatile than a lifestraw.
Doug Yanez Good to know about Sawyer, still I question...my bag is in truck 24/7, thus hot & freezing temps. I’ve included a Steripen to use also with filter just in case.
I’ve watched dozens of these videos and nobody ever puts a hacksaw blade in their pack.
I don’t have a hacksaw, but I made a handsaw a point
So I signed up for WPSN, and since you called zip ties, "flex ties" I'm not sure if I trust you anymore! Haha.
If you had a dual sport motorcycle, like a Suzuki DR650 in the back of your truck or on a hitch rack, you wouldn't have to walk those railroad tracks. You could ride 'em, and carry every bit of that stuff (+ more) on your bike, with the right rack system. Adventure riding is a whole other thing in and of itself. Folks go on multi-day rides through the trails, mountains, creek beds and river crossings, while carrying all of their camping and survival gear (including ham radios, sat phones, GPS systems, etc.) on their bikes. In addition to a pistol, my favorite "bike guns" are an AR pistol (nearly identical to yours, except with a 10.5" bbl), a Mossberg 590 Shockwave and a Henry AR-7 with CCI Quiet ammo. I love mixing the disciplines. If you want to see what can be done with a dual sport bike, do a Bing search for Harley Davidson MT500. They stopped making it, but the equipment can still be had. Add pannier racks, tail and fender racks, and you have yourself a do anything, go (almost) anywhere machine. Expand your school of thought, my brother.
Really like the nalgeen bottle trick. I have one of those small accordion lanterns that takes batteries and solar. Works well. Thanks for the video
It ain't all condoms and beard oil, folks.
Every time you throw your rifle on the ground or floor, all the Marines watching just begin twitching and are completely horrified.
adam thompson
Yup.....03-dumb dumbs lol
Semper Fi
I haven't served, but even I was twitching. I've priced ARs recently and had to choose training over the AR. :-(
adam thompson well he didn’t throw it on the ground? I saw him set it on the ground.. if a weapon meant to be as rugged and durable as it is can’t stand getting set down, or even dropped then why do you have it? It’s a tool meant to be used not treated like a nimble princess. And realize I understand that you may not be actually too serious and just making a joke, but some people drive me nuts when they their so afraid of getting a scratch on something like a weapon lol. Also I’m military as well so I get it.
Yup i could hear the words "follow it"
My sentiment exactly. Why drop it on the floor? Cause it’s tacticool!!
Only two types of trucks I drive: Ford and Ford
David Jacobs yes & yes!
All the more reason to have a get home bag (LOL)
Love my Katadyne 2 stage filter and do yourself a favor and buy a Jetboil instead of your current water boil system. I am the survival backpacker guy, and this video is the PERFECT compliment for my knowledge. Appreciate it!
John I like your perspectives in these videos.