ZORG Also handy for thawing fire hydrants in the dead of winter. Pull the side cap, push lighted flare through to other cap, withdraw halfway and let it burn its way to the bottom. Just a tip from your friendly neighborhood fireman.
As a police officer I like to throw down flares even when I don’t need them. “Oh this a simple fender bender? Guess I’ll throw out 12 flares just Incase “.
A traffic light went out at 3am on a tuesday with zero traffic. But just to be safe I put out 18 flares. I had the street looking like an airport runway.
@@gmaster45612374 All jokes aside, did you buy your patrol vehicle, the gas that powers it, all of the electronics inside, your duty weapon, all of the ammo you train with, your uniform(s), your ballistic vest, or your radio? I'd say the items I listed would be the most expensive and involve the most frequent or vital use when it comes to policing, however I am not a cop, so... yah. What say you?
This is a great idea. I think half the people stuffing their bags with kit would rethink if they actually used them. I started with all kinds of ideas then tried to break it down into sections (still too much crap) so I stepped back and went "what is this bag designed to do and for how long?" For me it's getting home and at most two nights out. Really skinned it down to water food and shelter. Also made it so it's part of my everyday carry. The bag is almost superfluous as most of the items get put in my pockets if I use it. Water and shelter in the bag. No fish kit, no huge amounts of anything. My BOB rig is different. If I have to use THAT then I am in a whole world of pain!! Remember: "Pain is your friend. It says 'you are still alive!' Learn to live with it!"
One of the items I rarely (if ever) see in a bug out bag that I’ve always considered useful is an small, inexpensive monocular. 8x, 10x, 12x, whatever. Just something for some assessment capability from distance.
John I only have one recommendation that is a must as you know when in a situation when you may have to bail out and trek a good bit, your feet are like precious gems. protect them by allowing yourself an extra pair of socks. It sounds stupid but come on you know I’m right
Agreed. My primary issue, in fact my only issue with this bail out bag is a glaring lack of tools. Granted, with a sturdy fixed blade knife you can get away with not having a hatchet... but at the very least every bug out, bail out, get home, or INCH bag should have a multi tool and a blade that one can process firewood with.
@@rocirish76 Why would those bags need any blade? Its supposed to supplement your EDC (that you by definision carry every day anyway), if you have a knife there you dont need more stored in your bag. This is just like he have ammo but no gun in the bag...
@@ssu7653 primarily, because redundancy is never a bad thing when it comes to emergency preparations. A multitool and a fixed blade should be in every bag. A multitool and a folding blade should be a part of edc. The multitool on your person could get lost in a scuffle, accident, or evasion... the back up is in the bag, secure. And the folder is handy to have on your person at all times, but if you need to go to the bag for a blade, you may have bigger fish to fry than a folder can(or should) handle. I carry a karambit, but I'm going to use a fixed blade if I need to process wood for some reason, or need to cut my way through something.
"WPS": Being a retired LEO, when I was on the "street" and when any traffic accident was dispatched, I would always respond and set out a "flare pattern", even if it was not required. I still buy "road flares" by the case, so I know what problems you are having....continue to march G.I.
I always like to suggest wool clothing when possible due to the warm while wet and natural antibacterial properties of the material. On that note, I always thought having a nice pair of wool socks, and if space allows, hiking boots, or sneakers that you can comfortably put many miles in, is smart in any kit, particularly a get home bag. Because many people work in a professional setting and don’t always wear optimal footwear for walking. And on that note, Karl from a Tactical Rifleman made a good comment that close toed shoes are a must for all the women loved ones in our lives; because they especially are likely to be caught in distress wearing the most inclement shoes, heels, Sandler, or whatever form over function footwear.
"Cotton kills". When he pulled his warrior poet shirt I was alittle upset just based on the above rule. Great comment on shoes. Might have to incorporate that!
@@Jacob-ft3oz That does not apply if you live in the southern parts of the country. Cotton can be quite versatile and comfortable, most of the year. ETA: Good wool socks do rock, year round, though.
@@darrellbaxley9315 I have lived in the south my entire life. During the winters it rains constantly. If your cotton shirt, pants, or socks get wet they will NOT dry out without a fire. Cotton is hydrosorbic(I think that's the right word) so the fibers absorb the water and they actually pull more heat away from your body than they keep in. You are better off being naked than having wet cotton on. If there is even a slight chance you could get wet you do not need to carry cotton clothing. Some kind of synthetic or wool is all we ever carry when we go backpacking. Your feet are the first thing to get wet normally so we always carry wool socks and an extra pair so one pair can dry by the fire at night.
Johns headstone should read "John Lovell -He liked to party" and gotta love his explanation. I have lighter because, fire. I have jacket because, cold. I have tape... I like tape. lol Love ya brother.
Good stuff. Nice kit. One recommendation i suggest is having other food in addition to freeze dried. (Even just a couple protein bars). The reason for that being if u are short on water sources u will have to save the water u have for drinking. Leaving u with no food. I live in a desert environment so that issue is a likely problem for me. So i pack both freeze dried and ready to go food that requires no water. Something i think is worth considering.
No worries bud (John).....it just shows you how closely people listen to what you have to say, because you're such a wealth of valuable knowledge and if they're picking up on all the little things that are trivial, they're also absorbing all the important things that could possibly one day save their life, or at the very least prepare them for a situation that many of us think " that could never happen to me" until it does!!!!! Well done Sir......I'm a big fan and I truly appreciate you and all the knowledge you share to help the rest of us better ourselves in area's we need to work on..... Thanks for your service and for creating WPS, it's helped me out tremendously......👍👍
Hey John. A friend of mine who was a Sgt. in the French Foreign Legion told me “It doesn’t matter how many guns you own. What matters is how much ammunition you’ve got and the ability to deploy what you have”. Keep on keeping on!
I went backpacking this last summer and almost fell over because I had so much gear on my back. My next backpacking trip I will definitely pack less. I watched this while drinking some decaf tea. Thanks for this movie. It was entertaining and informative. Backpacking is fun. It is an endless thing of packing some stuff and then trying it out and repeating. Oh, and there is a lot of gear maintenance in there too. Have fun everyone and protect the environment.
“These bags are never done...,” yep. And I thought I brought a lot of stuff. When I go motorcycling around the country for a couple weeks, the explosion of stuff that comes out the packs looks a lot like that. Plus tools, tent, rifle, and more clothes and footwear, etc. I feel so much better. I’ve always tried to slim it down... but it turns out, you really do use all of it, even if only once or twice, and it always bails you out when in need.
It goes up in a flash unless you pack it tight. I use some 1" shipping tube that I cut and tape one end. Pack the lint in until it's firm, and tape the other end.
I remember when I first saw battery powered “road flares” in the store. I said to myself “must be a communist plot.” I turned it over and sure enough “Made in China.”
When someone mentions a head lamp and zip ties its clear they're one of the most intelligent and thoughtful human beings on earth. Makes my heart flutter.
I use several large clear plastic seal-able bags for most if not all of the items in the bag. In addition to the moisture protection the bags allow me to organize the items and you can use the bags separately to hold additional water, tinder, wild berries or whatever I would come across. It also helps keep things water resistant during water crossings or rain storms. Just a thought. Thanks for the information, keep it coming!!
Finally someone mentions a vital item often not thought of! Medication for diarrhea might be the difference between making it home or getting shot with your pants down.
John, long time fan of yours. I watch daily. I am surprised you do not have a multi tool. God speed. I really appreciate your all around approach to developing inner strength
"You got that tired....." John can't even focus on the SG plug... Literally LOL🤣🤣 *EDIT* Another thing to remember about B.O.B. is climate/terrain. Some may need thermal blankets some may not. Living in the plains of the midwest, 550 might not be AS necessary but maybe a folding shovel.... if you're new to bug out just remember there's no ONE way. You've got to plan for you, your skills, your regional needs. Good luck!
A few thoughts to address being stranded and remote. Reflector belt and mirror (old CD) to attract attention. And a wool or knit cap and neck gator (very versatile - love mine) to keep head warm. Also you need cords for that battery to actually plug in your device. The rest is for a trunk - extra dry boots stuffed with fresh socks, proper light weight blanket, wind up signal light and road reflectors. Some basic tools for road repairs, tow straps to get you out of a ditch, etc. But that's all car trunk oriented.
Another fun video Remember to periodically check your gear After time batteries go bad. Also they can corrode in your flashlight making it impossible to remove the batteries. Maglites are notorious for making it impossible to remove leaking batteries. My blastmatch got corroded and the rod was no longer attached to the spring. I could still use the rod and a knife as a striker. I carry several modes to start a fire. Life boat food is compact. Replace your Tylenol and ibuprofen when they expire. If you take prescription drugs, carry a few days worth. As for water I prefer to carry packs of aquatabs or katadyn Micropur water purification tablets as they kill viruses as well as bacteria. Cheers
While I don't have a bug out bag - I do hunt north of Old Town Maine. The warden service says that it could take weeks to find you in the wilderness up there if you get lost so we take our hunting survival kits seriously. One thing you might want to add is a spare set of socks. I can tell you that no matter how nice your footwear is, even if you have knee-high boots - if you have to march through the rain or a deep creek your socks are going to get wet and cause blisters. It will make you slow down and become less mobile. While lost in the woods - its good to stay still - but for a bug-out bag I'm guessing that you're going to want to keep moving.
I do a lot of overnight and section hiking, so that's where this advice comes from. I'm like -0.5% operator. I would personally ditch the Life bottle (and I like their products) and replace the Sawyer bag and the bottle with two Smart Water bottles. They're a lighter setup. Use one as a "dirty" bottle and the other as a "clean" bottle. You can drink from the dirty bottle using a Sawyer Mini if you're in a hurry and transfer clean water to the "clean" bottle if you're not. They're also significantly more durable than those Sawyer bags. Plus, once you dump dirty water into that Life bottle, you've essentially negated the purpose of your Sawyer setup, since you can't really clean out that bottle well enough to not get the Hershey squirts in the field. Just my .2 cents. I really appreciated your setup. Party on, my dude.
I had not looked at my grab bag in years. I had two cans of Spam that expired in 2011, Two tuna packes expired in 2009, and I ate one of the mini MM. Thanks for the reminder put a Mountain home lasagna that does not expire until 2047 in. Need to do a full over hall of it.
Good set up. I have the same bag and it is rock solid. As requested here are a couple recommendations. 1: Thread all your zip ties onto one of the zip ties to make them more manageable and slim profile for one of your side pouches. 2: if you have a radio and compass etc. Bring a notebook and pen. 3: make a quick ready to go stake out set up so you can easily put your poncho over your hammock with a quick premade tie out kit. See Corporals Corner youtube vid for example. Other than that I've seen all the other vids of what you carry and you have a well layered kit system. Oh, and your personal skill set trumps most comments made about what you "should have". My suggestions are to make what you have more efficient. Your a good man John. Thanks for being an insightful and sometimes humorous part of this community. God bless you and your family.
If I made 1 humble suggestion, not to dis on anyone, it would be to avoid the O-Light for explodey reasons. Small penlights from Streamlight or blem ModLights with rechargeable batteries are pretty decent for the price points. Also Magpul Daka pouches aren't half bad for water-proofing (technically water resistant) things, though they are heavier then sandwich bags. Some good stuff in there though! You gave me some great ideas. Also as a small fun fact, for those that have these bags, the same pocket that you use to stash the tail of the bag and expose the Molle in a permanent sense, is kind of a hidden compartment when not used in this way. For extra deep concealment you can stow certain thinner/smaller things in there. Even if your bag was being searched, the person probably wouldn't think/know to look in this area. You could probably fit your suppressed .22 without too much issue in a upright fashion.
Add a small digital camo polysil nylon 10’x10’ tarp. You can use as a rain fly for your hammock or make a cool tent out of it. They fold up small and are lightweight. Sportsman’s guide carries them from time to time.
I'd add the following items: *Wool hat *Little bit of tinder or starter material *Something to use as a rag or small towel to dry off with for cleaning your mess kit, using to hold water for fighting off heat, cleaning up any of your other gear should you need to, sacrificing for starter, etc. *Small thing of sunscreen, lip balm, and/or bug spray *Folding stove for that Sterno fuel *Multi tool *Small wad of duct tape *Couple of chem lights *Small notepad and some markers or pencil
Good kit. I keep a 'Bail-out' kit in my get home bag in case I get trapped inside somewhere in an emergency which I can ditch and get later Earthquakes, powerfailure etc. If you have to get home by other than normal means you could be trapped in a Subway, Elevator or in a building trapped by shifting steel door frames etc. If I go into the city I add a bailout kit. Sterling rescue hook, 8mm rope approved, rescue 8, two mechanical rope grabs, 4 Omega caribiners, etc. Along with, heat/electrical resistant gloves, a FireMask for toxic fumes from spills or fire, a Schrade scaxe 5 and a Ka-Bar Mark 1 Navy Knife half serrated
When I use to be part of the RSA special forces we use to have tampons ( sorry ladies ) in our med kits for if you get a bullet howl or maybe a stick that punch a hole in you. It is useful to stop most of the bleeding until you can attend to the wound, it was a tip i received from my dad when he was still alive and surfed in the ( Rekkies ) special forces. Rock on 🤘
My basic bug-out is: Waterproof tarp, high-tensile rope, thermal blanket, glow sticks, fire starters, first aid kit with tourniquet and calcium alginate, water filters/purifiers, herbal/outdoor books (for identifying poisonous vs. edible plants), cutting tools, flashlights/batteries, and various OTC allergy and pain medications. It's far from perfect, so I'm open to further suggestions. Basically just a 'SHTF, gotta run NOW' kit.
Hi John, now I have some great ideas to add to my bag. I am ashamed to admit that I don't have any road flares. Yes they are kool. I since I have four daughters and a wife I include some pads and tampons. Great multi use item.
Consider your location. In a desert city you need a sillcock / 4 way / water key, a 2-3L water container and a head + shoulder cover - since staying hydrated and combating the heat are 100% your #1 priorities. When it’s high noon in the summer in Phoenix the heat will KILL you before you get home. Might sound dramatic, but if you don’t live here you won’t understand - and we always prepare for the worst right?
Look I dont mean any disrespect but you obviously dont work outside. Tell that to a roofer in Texas or a man spreading asphalt in florida. Again no disrespect but most healthy people are alot tougher than you give them credit for. May not be fun though.
Fuh Q Not any more I don’t. When is the last time it hit 120 degrees in Texas or Florida? And what is the relevance of wether or not people are tough? Dehydration doesn’t give a shit about how tough you are. You’re still human.
@@johnwicksfoknpencil Some years back I did some work in the deserts of West Texas. It was regularly 110 F. Worked outside all day with fire retardant jump suit and gear. While it may suck, it's definitely doable. I have been to Phoenix numerous times and never seen it 120F. It was comparable to New Mexico and West Texas.
@@johnwicksfoknpencil I agree you need what but full body covering is far better than just head and shoulders covering. When to much skin is exposed the dry air robs your body of moisture. If you are fully clothed, your clothes soak up sweat and cool the skin. It may not feel like it but long sleeves actually helps. I also think you exaggerated a bit with the 120F comment. Other than that, I agree that water is critical.
@Bryan W Since this video is titled _"Bail Out Bag"_ I was thinking he would be screaming _"THEY FOUND US! GET YOUR ******, WE GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE!"_
My "get Home" or "Bail" bag that I keep in my truck is very similar, the only major difference is that I love the sawyer mini a lot, and instead of having a Life-straw bottle, I just took one of my old extra GI Camel back bladders and put it in the bag and cut the hose to put it "In-Line" on the hose. it fits snug and seals nicely that way I'm filtering all the time with the camelback, so more capacity, and from what I have found the sawyers filter a lot better then the LifeStraws. Anyways just something that I do, hope it helps.As always great video, awesome setup.
One last thing. I didn't see a PT Belt, and so I'm not sure how you are gonna survive.... umm.... yeah, not good. As a soldier we all know that without a PT belt the world will stop and freeze over!
There's always room for adjustment; depending on the climate & terrain of the area, one might want: -Sunglasses -DEET spray -Sunblock -Headcap or beanie -Gloves -Dog whistle (because you never know...) -(insert random idea here) -a small amt. of money (small being a relative term here) ... Y'know, whatever!
Guy: Why do you have so many pairs of shoes? Girl: We need one for every occasion. You wouldn't understand! Guy: ask me again why I have more than one bag
Walmart also has a nice stainless steel cup for $5. The handle folds around the cup and it'll fit over the base of that pot with a slight bit of gap left. I fill that gap with a few folds of aluminum foil. The foil can be used for signaling, cooking, or a windbreak and heat reflector while using that Sterno can. Also, stuff a few of the seasoning packs from ramen noodles into the cook pot. They make for a hell of a flavorful broth to warm your belly on a cold night in the middle of nowhere!
I can't tell you how happy it made me that you used a shot if Nicholas Cage using flares from The Rock as you talked about flares ❤ it's the simple things that get me :)
You are so right john. I've never thought of using a road flare but something deep inside says "yes, I want to play with road flares I need to find road flares now."
Take a look at RavPower solar chargers and batt supply gear.... reliable, light weight and can keep batts charged up ie. Cr123's, 18650's, aa/aaa ect... phones too Foldable portable solar is good to have in kit, ravpower worked really good post two hurricanes here in NC when power was out...
Bourbon, c'mon John.... You have to have some bourbon with you. You know... for antiseptic reasons. I actually have the Gamut Plus and yes there is a flask of bourbon in my bag but that is in case I have to spend a night in a hotel because of a snow storm. I did it last year and I wished I had some bourbon with me.
A container of cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly for Firestarter ( just a dab will do and it's waterproof). Also the petroleum jelly can prevent chapped lips. A little coil of plain dental floss takes up no room at all and can be more useful than you think. Salt. Makes the rabbit you snared WAY better. And maybe some hard candy for emergency carbs..
dutchsouthernrockfan if you have diarrhea you’re screwed and what do you mean by function? Diarrhea is bad it has no benefit maybe beside shitting out the bad food you ate or whatever is causing it
@@NNOutBurger_Gaming Diarrhea is a reaction from your body to dangerous stuff in your digestive tract, like pathogenic bacteria. It's function is to flush those things out as soon as possible to limit the amount of damage they can do.
I have a tactical BOB, a gray man BOB and a get home bag in my vehicle. My get home bag is much smaller than this. My reason for this is I never drive across country, I always keep a car phone charger. My get home bag is basically a 24 hour kit with no food.
One thing I like to keep in my bag is a small baggie or can of some nuts, or sunflower seeds. I little snack to keep my main meal lasting as long as possible.
Add hot hands. They are the air activated hand warmers they are amazing small and light . Have helped me many times you can also put them on your batteries to keep them from getting drained from the cold
6:17 i would swap out the backpacker spec toilet paper for baby wipes. these are more robust and only take up a little more space. i would also add a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
Thanks John, your video inspired me to go through my gear in vehicle today! In addition to my Bail Out Bag in vehicle I have a dry sack with extra clothes: Wool t-shirt, wool pull over, waterproof shell, pants, wool socks, puffy coat, wool hat and always have spare boots. I keep a case of blue water (in cans with 50 year shelf life) to fill up containers before leaving vehicle to make my trek home if needed.
One of the most helpful things is pair of clear safety glasses with string. 17 years ago I had to go for hours through western Canadian bush, safety glasses made it 10 times easier ;)
Funny, I was just watching a Joe Robinet video last night and as I was watching this I thought, "Hey this looks kinda like a bag Joe would use". And lo and behold, John used Joe's name in the tags. Weird stuff.
The plug at the beginning alone was worth a like. Sparking on your gear, and doing it on your other gear after saying not to was worth a like. The rape whistle was worth a like. The bad dad jokes were worth a like. I had to unlike and like this video again at least 4 times.
I recommend a Portable solar bi or tri-panel, rechargeable batteries, and compact USB battery charger. I keep a 100w kit in my trailer, A 30w in my truck and compact 15w in pack. Good for Flashlights, head lamps, weapon lights, plasma lighter, communications, GPS, NV, weapon optics, IR, etc., etc. storage life of recharge batteries is about decade and decent brand good for 4-500 recharges. I was a prim tech guy decades ago. Now pushing 50, I appreciate tech.
Also, try to have all electronics use common battery type is a good idea. There are smart chargers that can do c123, 18650, AA, and AAA, which covers must items. However, many weapon optics use cr2032 so I carry a small charger for that also in my truck. If the grid goes dark for any meaningful period of time. I will be one of few with powered gear....
"All men, deep down in our hearts is a burning desire to play with road flares."
This is truth.
I never realized it before but the moment he said it I knew it to be true.
I guess we're all in this together.
ZORG Also handy for thawing fire hydrants in the dead of winter. Pull the side cap, push lighted flare through to other cap, withdraw halfway and let it burn its way to the bottom. Just a tip from your friendly neighborhood fireman.
Hey I have to admit I love some flares!!!
Road flares, favorite are Aerial Flares. Just something about the freakin things
facts
As a police officer I like to throw down flares even when I don’t need them. “Oh this a simple fender bender? Guess I’ll throw out 12 flares just Incase “.
A traffic light went out at 3am on a tuesday with zero traffic. But just to be safe I put out 18 flares. I had the street looking like an airport runway.
Thanks for wasting tax payer's money so you can amuse yourself at work.
That joke was easy to make.
they were actually personally purchased just like most of the items I used serving the public. but you're welcome
@@gmaster45612374 Hey, buddy, mind your own business! That comment was meant for Army888.
Also, I was joking.
@@gmaster45612374 All jokes aside, did you buy your patrol vehicle, the gas that powers it, all of the electronics inside, your duty weapon, all of the ammo you train with, your uniform(s), your ballistic vest, or your radio?
I'd say the items I listed would be the most expensive and involve the most frequent or vital use when it comes to policing, however I am not a cop, so... yah. What say you?
Hello, my name is John, and I...uh....like to play with road flares. [hiiiii John]
same, july 4th is a very tough time.
I have not played with road flares for 16 months now.......it's tough....
We are stronger together
Hi John, thanks for sharing. My name is Bryan, and uh, I haven’t shot a steel target in over 2 hours....
I haven't bought a gun all year. I feel less of a man 🙁
Would love to see a 24-48hr test run of the bag. Park your car somewhere and film the entire journey back home, could even be a 3 or 4 part video.
This is a great idea. I think half the people stuffing their bags with kit would rethink if they actually used them.
I started with all kinds of ideas then tried to break it down into sections (still too much crap) so I stepped back and went "what is this bag designed to do and for how long?"
For me it's getting home and at most two nights out.
Really skinned it down to water food and shelter.
Also made it so it's part of my everyday carry. The bag is almost superfluous as most of the items get put in my pockets if I use it. Water and shelter in the bag.
No fish kit, no huge amounts of anything.
My BOB rig is different. If I have to use THAT then I am in a whole world of pain!! Remember: "Pain is your friend. It says 'you are still alive!' Learn to live with it!"
Yeah I'd like to see it too
Just call an Uber or hitch hike. BAM. Your home
The guy with the Last Line of Defense channel did a vid like that.
mike from LLOD has done that.
"I probably shouldn't do that on my stuff"
Proceeds to do it on his other stuff
I'm surprised he was able to see that camouflaged bandana ;)
Cant believe he sparked on his bag smh...lol
He was just testing out the durability of his gear
@@gtolex86 😂😂
Lol
With the “the more skill you have; the less gear you need” mantra, my bail out modus operandi would include an RV.
Truck camper fully stocked and ready to go.
“This is a hammock, I like hammocks, so I have one” -John
We should right a book of the shit he sayd, this one make me giggle.
It sounds very Ron Swanson XD
Mr. Peerrot 💯 does didn’t even think of that 😂
6:02 - "Toilet paper... because hey, let's be practical, alright?"
Me in March 2020 - BUT HOW DID HE KNOW!?
31MAR... Eerie...
nailed it
Buying a warehouse worth of TP and no food is not practical
Right?!!! Crazy!
"Why? Because i like to party!"
Best response to anything ever. Period.
Almost as versatile as 550 chord and duct tape,,, electrical tape, I like tape, tape and zip ties, because I also like to party. :)
My name is Wayne and I also like to party.
One of the items I rarely (if ever) see in a bug out bag that I’ve always considered useful is an small, inexpensive monocular. 8x, 10x, 12x, whatever. Just something for some assessment capability from distance.
I got some 10x binos at a garage sale for $1. Good Bushnells with lenses caps.
Yes!!!! I Cary a 10x30x21 monocular in the sunglasses pouch of my bag .
That’s a great thought
Vortex Solo 👌
I am really enjoying the sportsman's guide plugs.
There was way more stuff in that bag than I expected
Thanks! We’re having fun with them
Seriously! The best advertising I have seen! Still like the "Dream" the best.
Warrior Poet Society No shit😂
@@SebT00 son-in-law... 3/7 No shit- No Shit 3/7... Afghanistan 2010
I know...I enjoy them too...re watch quite a few, but just the intro...ha! I can see why Evan is Johns good friend. He is a character for sure!
John I only have one recommendation that is a must as you know when in a situation when you may have to bail out and trek a good bit, your feet are like precious gems. protect them by allowing yourself an extra pair of socks. It sounds stupid but come on you know I’m right
Don't kid yourself John...you're very rapable. And EVERY real man loves playing with road flares...
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John isn't too bad on the eyes I gotta say. Haha.
John sounds like GainesMediaInc just called dips 🤣🤣😂😂🤣
There’s is just this thing about playing with road flares 😂😌
GainesMediaInc hahaha, I wanted to say the same thing to bust his balls but you never know how civilians will take it! 😂
This is funny. No homo.
I once had a road flare im my possession and wasn't able to ignite it due to rules at my work. The experience haunts me to this day.
I would add a good multitool.very useful for the small amount of weight that it adds.
Agreed. My primary issue, in fact my only issue with this bail out bag is a glaring lack of tools. Granted, with a sturdy fixed blade knife you can get away with not having a hatchet... but at the very least every bug out, bail out, get home, or INCH bag should have a multi tool and a blade that one can process firewood with.
@@rocirish76 Why would those bags need any blade? Its supposed to supplement your EDC (that you by definision carry every day anyway), if you have a knife there you dont need more stored in your bag.
This is just like he have ammo but no gun in the bag...
@@ssu7653 primarily, because redundancy is never a bad thing when it comes to emergency preparations. A multitool and a fixed blade should be in every bag.
A multitool and a folding blade should be a part of edc.
The multitool on your person could get lost in a scuffle, accident, or evasion... the back up is in the bag, secure.
And the folder is handy to have on your person at all times, but if you need to go to the bag for a blade, you may have bigger fish to fry than a folder can(or should) handle. I carry a karambit, but I'm going to use a fixed blade if I need to process wood for some reason, or need to cut my way through something.
Leatherman micro. Light weight, good scissors. We poets cant let our beards get scraggly.
I'll cast my vote for a multi tool as well. That was one of the main items I saw missing.
"WPS": Being a retired LEO, when I was on the "street" and when any traffic accident was dispatched, I would always respond and set out a "flare pattern", even if it was not required. I still buy "road flares" by the case, so I know what problems you are having....continue to march G.I.
I always like to suggest wool clothing when possible due to the warm while wet and natural antibacterial properties of the material. On that note, I always thought having a nice pair of wool socks, and if space allows, hiking boots, or sneakers that you can comfortably put many miles in, is smart in any kit, particularly a get home bag. Because many people work in a professional setting and don’t always wear optimal footwear for walking. And on that note, Karl from a Tactical Rifleman made a good comment that close toed shoes are a must for all the women loved ones in our lives; because they especially are likely to be caught in distress wearing the most inclement shoes, heels, Sandler, or whatever form over function footwear.
"Cotton kills". When he pulled his warrior poet shirt I was alittle upset just based on the above rule. Great comment on shoes. Might have to incorporate that!
FWIW lately I've become a big fan of the bamboo stuff, in particular socks.
@@Jacob-ft3oz
That does not apply if you live in the southern parts of the country.
Cotton can be quite versatile and comfortable, most of the year.
ETA: Good wool socks do rock, year round, though.
@@darrellbaxley9315 I have lived in the south my entire life. During the winters it rains constantly. If your cotton shirt, pants, or socks get wet they will NOT dry out without a fire. Cotton is hydrosorbic(I think that's the right word) so the fibers absorb the water and they actually pull more heat away from your body than they keep in. You are better off being naked than having wet cotton on. If there is even a slight chance you could get wet you do not need to carry cotton clothing. Some kind of synthetic or wool is all we ever carry when we go backpacking. Your feet are the first thing to get wet normally so we always carry wool socks and an extra pair so one pair can dry by the fire at night.
Yeah if you live anywhere above 35 north you need wool. I love that stuff
Johns headstone should read "John Lovell -He liked to party"
and gotta love his explanation. I have lighter because, fire. I have jacket because, cold. I have tape... I like tape. lol Love ya brother.
Where:s the Love button? I friggin love that.
I have rape whistle because...
The @sportsmansguide ad at the beginning alone was worth the thumbs up. The content was worth its own thumbs up!🙌
Thanks Mike!! It was fun to make
Good stuff. Nice kit. One recommendation i suggest is having other food in addition to freeze dried. (Even just a couple protein bars). The reason for that being if u are short on water sources u will have to save the water u have for drinking. Leaving u with no food. I live in a desert environment so that issue is a likely problem for me. So i pack both freeze dried and ready to go food that requires no water. Something i think is worth considering.
Makes me sleep nice and cozy at night. While hes making a video because he couldnt sleep that night
Haha, okay, a little ironic. Well played
This comment!!!!! 👌🏼🙌🏼
No worries bud (John).....it just shows you how closely people listen to what you have to say, because you're such a wealth of valuable knowledge and if they're picking up on all the little things that are trivial, they're also absorbing all the important things that could possibly one day save their life, or at the very least prepare them for a situation that many of us think " that could never happen to me" until it does!!!!!
Well done Sir......I'm a big fan and I truly appreciate you and all the knowledge you share to help the rest of us better ourselves in area's we need to work on.....
Thanks for your service and for creating WPS, it's helped me out tremendously......👍👍
I thought the exact same thing lol
"You can't have too much until you have too much."
--John Lovell, 2019
You guys are way too kind to keep following in light of these Einstein statements of mine 😆
Hey John. A friend of mine who was a Sgt. in the French Foreign Legion told me “It doesn’t matter how many guns you own. What matters is how much ammunition you’ve got and the ability to deploy what you have”. Keep on keeping on!
No such thing as too much ammo
@@ethanstang9941 Until you have to carry it!
@@bigd7861 not all at once. You can go back to get more.
“All men, deep in our hears is a burning desire to play with road flares” John....you are truly my brother.....
I went backpacking this last summer and almost fell over because I had so much gear on my back. My next backpacking trip I will definitely pack less. I watched this while drinking some decaf tea. Thanks for this movie. It was entertaining and informative. Backpacking is fun. It is an endless thing of packing some stuff and then trying it out and repeating. Oh, and there is a lot of gear maintenance in there too. Have fun everyone and protect the environment.
“These bags are never done...,” yep. And I thought I brought a lot of stuff. When I go motorcycling around the country for a couple weeks, the explosion of stuff that comes out the packs looks a lot like that. Plus tools, tent, rifle, and more clothes and footwear, etc. I feel so much better. I’ve always tried to slim it down... but it turns out, you really do use all of it, even if only once or twice, and it always bails you out when in need.
The whistle will come in handy if you ever go to san francisco lol
One thing I keep in my bags is a Ziploc with dryer lint... Makes for good quick kindling
It goes up in a flash unless you pack it tight. I use some 1" shipping tube that I cut and tape one end. Pack the lint in until it's firm, and tape the other end.
Throw some Vaseline in there too (and cotton balls) they work in just about every condition and they are pretty slow burners.
Or..
You could toss the lint and use cotton balls... which are better..
I remember when I first saw battery powered “road flares” in the store. I said to myself “must be a communist plot.” I turned it over and sure enough “Made in China.”
When someone mentions a head lamp and zip ties its clear they're one of the most intelligent and thoughtful human beings on earth. Makes my heart flutter.
"The more skills you have, the less gear you need." -John Lovell
I use several large clear plastic seal-able bags for most if not all of the items in the bag. In addition to the moisture protection the bags allow me to organize the items and you can use the bags separately to hold additional water, tinder, wild berries or whatever I would come across. It also helps keep things water resistant during water crossings or rain storms.
Just a thought. Thanks for the information, keep it coming!!
“Less is more; unless you need more.” - Brilliant! I’ll be stealing this. 🤣
A poncho liner is nice to have. Does a good job of keeping you warm and doesn't weigh much or take up much room.
I try to keep hand warmers in mine even though I live in Texas. you never know and they don't take up much space
Roll on to the winter of 2021, are you glad you had them?
Finally someone mentions a vital item often not thought of! Medication for diarrhea might be the difference between making it home or getting shot with your pants down.
John, long time fan of yours. I watch daily. I am surprised you do not have a multi tool. God speed. I really appreciate your all around approach to developing inner strength
Yes, it’s a mistake to not have one in there. I’m adding it. Good call, and thanks Eric!
Thanks John, I just got you on my feed. I am glad to have found your channel. Be safe and stay warm. Michigan is cold.
I feel like "Yay for that" should be up there with "Viva la Revolution" / "Shall not be Infringed" / "At least I die Free" / "Hast la Vista, Baby".
and "you be the judge"
Haha yes for sure
"Because I like to party"
@@frankwebb9167 That's a new slogan for the Tea Party
I just have a cellphone in my bag. That way I can call my mom to come get me. “Mom!! Meatloaf!!! I’m hungry!!”
Hahahahaha funeral crasher
"You got that tired....."
John can't even focus on the SG plug...
Literally LOL🤣🤣
*EDIT* Another thing to remember about B.O.B. is climate/terrain. Some may need thermal blankets some may not. Living in the plains of the midwest, 550 might not be AS necessary but maybe a folding shovel.... if you're new to bug out just remember there's no ONE way. You've got to plan for you, your skills, your regional needs. Good luck!
It was too funny!!!! 😆
It's farther than you think.
lol
the more you know ... the less you carry ;)
A few thoughts to address being stranded and remote. Reflector belt and mirror (old CD) to attract attention. And a wool or knit cap and neck gator (very versatile - love mine) to keep head warm. Also you need cords for that battery to actually plug in your device. The rest is for a trunk - extra dry boots stuffed with fresh socks, proper light weight blanket, wind up signal light and road reflectors. Some basic tools for road repairs, tow straps to get you out of a ditch, etc. But that's all car trunk oriented.
Your tactical humor is priceless!! Subscribed
Another fun video
Remember to periodically check your gear
After time batteries go bad. Also they can corrode in your flashlight making it impossible to remove the batteries. Maglites are notorious for making it impossible to remove leaking batteries.
My blastmatch got corroded and the rod was no longer attached to the spring. I could still use the rod and a knife as a striker. I carry several modes to start a fire.
Life boat food is compact.
Replace your Tylenol and ibuprofen when they expire.
If you take prescription drugs, carry a few days worth.
As for water I prefer to carry packs of aquatabs or katadyn Micropur water purification tablets as they kill viruses as well as bacteria.
Cheers
As a straight man who is secure with myself I'd like to point out the fact that you John, are a beautiful man. Godspeed.
YEAH I SAID IT, FIGHT ME.
While I don't have a bug out bag - I do hunt north of Old Town Maine. The warden service says that it could take weeks to find you in the wilderness up there if you get lost so we take our hunting survival kits seriously. One thing you might want to add is a spare set of socks. I can tell you that no matter how nice your footwear is, even if you have knee-high boots - if you have to march through the rain or a deep creek your socks are going to get wet and cause blisters. It will make you slow down and become less mobile. While lost in the woods - its good to stay still - but for a bug-out bag I'm guessing that you're going to want to keep moving.
My guess is John has them somewhere. Infantry and spec ops almost always have spare socks somewhere. That and 800 mg Motrin...
I do a lot of overnight and section hiking, so that's where this advice comes from. I'm like -0.5% operator.
I would personally ditch the Life bottle (and I like their products) and replace the Sawyer bag and the bottle with two Smart Water bottles. They're a lighter setup. Use one as a "dirty" bottle and the other as a "clean" bottle.
You can drink from the dirty bottle using a Sawyer Mini if you're in a hurry and transfer clean water to the "clean" bottle if you're not. They're also significantly more durable than those Sawyer bags. Plus, once you dump dirty water into that Life bottle, you've essentially negated the purpose of your Sawyer setup, since you can't really clean out that bottle well enough to not get the Hershey squirts in the field.
Just my .2 cents. I really appreciated your setup. Party on, my dude.
Thanks for the rec!
As a Rescue Technician I would say you have your bases covered Mr Poet.
The ad cracked me up, big time! Wow, that is something I never thought I’d say...
I had not looked at my grab bag in years. I had two cans of Spam that expired in 2011, Two tuna packes expired in 2009, and I ate one of the mini MM. Thanks for the reminder put a Mountain home lasagna that does not expire until 2047 in. Need to do a full over hall of it.
I ditched old tuna recently as well! It had been awhile
Good set up. I have the same bag and it is rock solid. As requested here are a couple recommendations.
1: Thread all your zip ties onto one of the zip ties to make them more manageable and slim profile for one of your side pouches.
2: if you have a radio and compass etc. Bring a notebook and pen.
3: make a quick ready to go stake out set up so you can easily put your poncho over your hammock with a quick premade tie out kit. See Corporals Corner youtube vid for example.
Other than that I've seen all the other vids of what you carry and you have a well layered kit system. Oh, and your personal skill set trumps most comments made about what you "should have". My suggestions are to make what you have more efficient. Your a good man John. Thanks for being an insightful and sometimes humorous part of this community. God bless you and your family.
1. I don't follow, how do you get them off?
I believe what he's saying is to loop one ziptie back on itself and put the rest through the loop, which keeps them together
@@snek9353 if you take one zip tie and put others on it backwards they dont lock an you can pull them back off.
The RUclips channel: Nick Shabazz has a Quick Tip video, albeit a bit nasally. Its just an easy way to flat store and contain your same size zip ties
If I made 1 humble suggestion, not to dis on anyone, it would be to avoid the O-Light for explodey reasons.
Small penlights from Streamlight or blem ModLights with rechargeable batteries are pretty decent for the price points.
Also Magpul Daka pouches aren't half bad for water-proofing (technically water resistant) things, though they are heavier then sandwich bags.
Some good stuff in there though! You gave me some great ideas.
Also as a small fun fact, for those that have these bags, the same pocket that you use to stash the tail of the bag and expose the Molle in a permanent sense, is kind of a hidden compartment when not used in this way.
For extra deep concealment you can stow certain thinner/smaller things in there.
Even if your bag was being searched, the person probably wouldn't think/know to look in this area.
You could probably fit your suppressed .22 without too much issue in a upright fashion.
You had me at "Oh do I have guns"! Lol
Add a small digital camo polysil nylon 10’x10’ tarp. You can use as a rain fly for your hammock or make a cool tent out of it. They fold up small and are lightweight. Sportsman’s guide carries them from time to time.
Your intro is literally the first time an ad has never bugged me. Thank you!
I'd add the following items:
*Wool hat
*Little bit of tinder or starter material
*Something to use as a rag or small towel to dry off with for cleaning your mess kit, using to hold water for fighting off heat, cleaning up any of your other gear should you need to, sacrificing for starter, etc.
*Small thing of sunscreen, lip balm, and/or bug spray
*Folding stove for that Sterno fuel
*Multi tool
*Small wad of duct tape
*Couple of chem lights
*Small notepad and some markers or pencil
Survival cigar case fishing VIDEO John!!!! Make it happen.
Good kit.
I keep a 'Bail-out' kit in my get home bag in case I get trapped inside somewhere in an emergency which I can ditch and get later
Earthquakes, powerfailure etc. If you have to get home by other than normal means you could be trapped in a Subway, Elevator or in a building trapped by shifting steel door frames etc.
If I go into the city I add a bailout kit. Sterling rescue hook, 8mm rope approved, rescue 8, two mechanical rope grabs, 4 Omega caribiners, etc. Along with, heat/electrical resistant gloves, a FireMask for toxic fumes from spills or fire, a Schrade scaxe 5 and a Ka-Bar Mark 1 Navy Knife half serrated
Also baofeng has a cable that plugs into the base and USB at the other end, can attach to a Solar panel, car charger etc. Take care, be safe.
“...lots of guns... OH, do I have guns...”. That’s where I pause, thumbs up, and share...
When I use to be part of the RSA special forces we use to have tampons ( sorry ladies ) in our med kits for if you get a bullet howl or maybe a stick that punch a hole in you. It is useful to stop most of the bleeding until you can attend to the wound, it was a tip i received from my dad when he was still alive and surfed in the ( Rekkies ) special forces. Rock on 🤘
you cant have enouth 550d cord, unless you have too much 550d cord, then you can have to much 550d cord
Just daisy chain it all, then too much looks like just right
😆😆😆
When I was in the army I started braiding some on radio watch. A kilometer of cord really doesn't take up much room.
My basic bug-out is: Waterproof tarp, high-tensile rope, thermal blanket, glow sticks, fire starters, first aid kit with tourniquet and calcium alginate, water filters/purifiers, herbal/outdoor books (for identifying poisonous vs. edible plants), cutting tools, flashlights/batteries, and various OTC allergy and pain medications.
It's far from perfect, so I'm open to further suggestions. Basically just a 'SHTF, gotta run NOW' kit.
I just take my wife cause she's a know it all. 🤣
i believe you mean to say, "she knows it all."
Hi John, now I have some great ideas to add to my bag. I am ashamed to admit that I don't have any road flares. Yes they are kool. I since I have four daughters and a wife I include some pads and tampons. Great multi use item.
Consider your location. In a desert city you need a sillcock / 4 way / water key, a 2-3L water container and a head + shoulder cover - since staying hydrated and combating the heat are 100% your #1 priorities.
When it’s high noon in the summer in Phoenix the heat will KILL you before you get home. Might sound dramatic, but if you don’t live here you won’t understand - and we always prepare for the worst right?
Look I dont mean any disrespect but you obviously dont work outside. Tell that to a roofer in Texas or a man spreading asphalt in florida. Again no disrespect but most healthy people are alot tougher than you give them credit for. May not be fun though.
Fuh Q
Not any more I don’t. When is the last time it hit 120 degrees in Texas or Florida? And what is the relevance of wether or not people are tough? Dehydration doesn’t give a shit about how tough you are. You’re still human.
@@johnwicksfoknpencil
Some years back I did some work in the deserts of West Texas. It was regularly 110 F. Worked outside all day with fire retardant jump suit and gear. While it may suck, it's definitely doable. I have been to Phoenix numerous times and never seen it 120F. It was comparable to New Mexico and West Texas.
Mad Martigan
Great! How does this change what I’ve said that you need water to survive? Or did you do all of this without hydration too?
@@johnwicksfoknpencil
I agree you need what but full body covering is far better than just head and shoulders covering. When to much skin is exposed the dry air robs your body of moisture. If you are fully clothed, your clothes soak up sweat and cool the skin. It may not feel like it but long sleeves actually helps. I also think you exaggerated a bit with the 120F comment. Other than that, I agree that water is critical.
the way you did that ad was actually fantastic.
Who else saw the guy screaming and sprinting toward John and expected 2 to the chest one to the head....at about 30yds?
@Bryan W
Since this video is titled _"Bail Out Bag"_ I was thinking he would be screaming _"THEY FOUND US! GET YOUR ******, WE GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE!"_
desertkitsune I was thinking the same thing.
Funny
My "get Home" or "Bail" bag that I keep in my truck is very similar, the only major difference is that I love the sawyer mini a lot, and instead of having a Life-straw bottle, I just took one of my old extra GI Camel back bladders and put it in the bag and cut the hose to put it "In-Line" on the hose. it fits snug and seals nicely that way I'm filtering all the time with the camelback, so more capacity, and from what I have found the sawyers filter a lot better then the LifeStraws. Anyways just something that I do, hope it helps.As always great video, awesome setup.
One last thing. I didn't see a PT Belt, and so I'm not sure how you are gonna survive.... umm.... yeah, not good. As a soldier we all know that without a PT belt the world will stop and freeze over!
"You can never have too much 550 cord, unless you have too much and then, I guess you can have too much 550 cord" 😂
There's always room for adjustment; depending on the climate & terrain of the area, one might want:
-Sunglasses
-DEET spray
-Sunblock
-Headcap or beanie
-Gloves
-Dog whistle (because you never know...)
-(insert random idea here)
-a small amt. of money (small being a relative term here)
...
Y'know, whatever!
Guy: Why do you have so many pairs of shoes?
Girl: We need one for every occasion. You wouldn't understand!
Guy: ask me again why I have more than one bag
@Munklinz
Funny thing is thanks to the Army I have more shoes then my wife, the Army just won't stop issuing me combat boots!
@@desertfoxcartoon start using them P.O.G.
@@desertfoxcartoon u wanna send me a pair of those boots? Lol
That's why I've more than one gun one for every occasion.
Walmart also has a nice stainless steel cup for $5. The handle folds around the cup and it'll fit over the base of that pot with a slight bit of gap left. I fill that gap with a few folds of aluminum foil. The foil can be used for signaling, cooking, or a windbreak and heat reflector while using that Sterno can.
Also, stuff a few of the seasoning packs from ramen noodles into the cook pot. They make for a hell of a flavorful broth to warm your belly on a cold night in the middle of nowhere!
I just make my wife carry all my gear in those high dollar COACH pocketbooks she keeps buying 😱lol
The only RUclips ads that I actually watch you guys are awesome
I can't tell you how happy it made me that you used a shot if Nicholas Cage using flares from The Rock as you talked about flares ❤ it's the simple things that get me :)
You are so right john. I've never thought of using a road flare but something deep inside says "yes, I want to play with road flares
I need to find road flares now."
Take a look at RavPower solar chargers and batt supply gear.... reliable, light weight and can keep batts charged up ie. Cr123's, 18650's, aa/aaa ect... phones too
Foldable portable solar is good to have in kit, ravpower worked really good post two hurricanes here in NC when power was out...
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Sounds like something that might be in his larger Bug Out Bag.
There is a few things I didn’t think about nor see anyone else have. Great idea!!! Thanks.
Bourbon, c'mon John.... You have to have some bourbon with you. You know... for antiseptic reasons. I actually have the Gamut Plus and yes there is a flask of bourbon in my bag but that is in case I have to spend a night in a hotel because of a snow storm. I did it last year and I wished I had some bourbon with me.
A container of cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly for Firestarter ( just a dab will do and it's waterproof). Also the petroleum jelly can prevent chapped lips.
A little coil of plain dental floss takes up no room at all and can be more useful than you think.
Salt. Makes the rabbit you snared WAY better. And maybe some hard candy for emergency carbs..
John the one thing I would add is anti diarrhea tablets. Diarrhea will dehydrate you very quickly.
They were in there!! Couldn’t agree more. Good call
Don't forget Diarrhea has a function though. If you have access to enough clean drinking water you might want to just drink more.
He mentioned it around 10:30 with his "boo-boo kit."
dutchsouthernrockfan if you have diarrhea you’re screwed and what do you mean by function? Diarrhea is bad it has no benefit maybe beside shitting out the bad food you ate or whatever is causing it
@@NNOutBurger_Gaming Diarrhea is a reaction from your body to dangerous stuff in your digestive tract, like pathogenic bacteria. It's function is to flush those things out as soon as possible to limit the amount of damage they can do.
I have a tactical BOB, a gray man BOB and a get home bag in my vehicle. My get home bag is much smaller than this. My reason for this is I never drive across country, I always keep a car phone charger. My get home bag is basically a 24 hour kit with no food.
that plug was breath taking! haha
"Alas Poor Yorick" The last reference that I expected. lol
Love this channel. Thank you for the great content.
Your the man John!!! Love the channel. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge and experience with us.
One thing I like to keep in my bag is a small baggie or can of some nuts, or sunflower seeds. I little snack to keep my main meal lasting as long as possible.
I'm thinking about making a bugout fanny pack, people will be too busy laughing at it to even realize it's filled with survival tools.
Tony Bayer and remember, the more skills you have the less gear you need. lol
Tactical Fanny Pack of Death.
“I really shouldn’t have said that.”
Pure gold. Love you John.
Joe Dirty:
“I heard that Buffalo Bob guy shoved a road flare up your bung hole?”
“Whaaaaaat?”
Add hot hands. They are the air activated hand warmers they are amazing small and light . Have helped me many times you can also put them on your batteries to keep them from getting drained from the cold
6:17 i would swap out the backpacker spec toilet paper for baby wipes. these are more robust and only take up a little more space. i would also add a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
Thanks John, your video inspired me to go through my gear in vehicle today! In addition to my Bail Out Bag in vehicle I have a dry sack with extra clothes: Wool t-shirt, wool pull over, waterproof shell, pants, wool socks, puffy coat, wool hat and always have spare boots. I keep a case of blue water (in cans with 50 year shelf life) to fill up containers before leaving vehicle to make my trek home if needed.
in my heart of hearts i want to play with road flares!
How many people hit like before the actual video started? The intro was clever! Good job capturing everyone’s attention.
Needs more cowbell
DEFINITELY needs more cowbell
Aways need more cowbell
One of the most helpful things is pair of clear safety glasses with string. 17 years ago I had to go for hours through western Canadian bush, safety glasses made it 10 times easier ;)
Funny, I was just watching a Joe Robinet video last night and as I was watching this I thought, "Hey this looks kinda like a bag Joe would use". And lo and behold, John used Joe's name in the tags. Weird stuff.
I like keeping my e-tool in my get-home bag, but also medications for headaches, pain and diarrhea are a nice thing to have in the car
The plug at the beginning alone was worth a like. Sparking on your gear, and doing it on your other gear after saying not to was worth a like. The rape whistle was worth a like. The bad dad jokes were worth a like.
I had to unlike and like this video again at least 4 times.
Hahaha thanks Jon!
I recommend a Portable solar bi or tri-panel, rechargeable batteries, and compact USB battery charger. I keep a 100w kit in my trailer, A 30w in my truck and compact 15w in pack. Good for Flashlights, head lamps, weapon lights, plasma lighter, communications, GPS, NV, weapon optics, IR, etc., etc. storage life of recharge batteries is about decade and decent brand good for 4-500 recharges. I was a prim tech guy decades ago. Now pushing 50, I appreciate tech.
Also, try to have all electronics use common battery type is a good idea. There are smart chargers that can do c123, 18650, AA, and AAA, which covers must items. However, many weapon optics use cr2032 so I carry a small charger for that also in my truck. If the grid goes dark for any meaningful period of time. I will be one of few with powered gear....