Excellent presentation and advice. When I made my first survival kit back in the mid 70's I kept a bunch of quarters in a small 35mm film container just for payphones in case I needed to make an emergency call. That was 50 years ago. I also still have 2 original Leatherman Tools in separate emergency bags. Glad to see someone else still using them. Hey, they still work! Truckers are the backbone of this country. God be with you & travel safe. Happy Trails.
You provided a realistic load out without all of the fantasy garbage. I have my backpack all the time, very simple but it has everything I may need. It is not full of gas masks, extra magazines, hand grenades , etc. There is far too much emphasis on sponsored gear being hocked around than genuine info about what new comers really need to focus on. I am a woodsman, so I carry fire craft stuff, first aid, trauma, water, extra socks and underwear, extra t shirt, $20 in quarters, $20 bill, a few protein bars and my small hammock tarp. I can get home or hang around a few days if need be and I will be fine. Stay genuine man, I like your style. Be safe out there, and regarding your comment from below..... you are never alone when there are like minded folks all around you brother. Be Well.
Thank you for your no BS video. My family has lived in a rural community in the presence of mostly down to earth, no BS folks. My training in first aid came initially from military training and later as a first responder at my job. My bag looks a lot like yours, but, you have shown me many items and reasons for equipment that I have yet to add. Thanks for your demonstration. I have been the first on the scene on a car/ motorcycle accident. I was able to help but I could have been more effective if I was properly equipped.
Perfect video. You didn’t oversell your philosophy. Personal hygiene is probably one of the best ways to get your mind back in the game after a disaster, big or small. I just went camping roughing it on the first trip, in a cabin on the second one, just to refresh my skills. Hopefully everyone looking for info on an edc bag will come across your video first. It’s the most honest and straightforward look at what you might face being stuck in the middle of nowhere for a day or two. Good thing you paid attention to what uncle sam had to offer. The one thing I definitely will do first is start carrying my bag everywhere and get used to the weight again.
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the every day “working man” view on what to have with you. Ask people who live or work out of a bag and see what things they carry. Construction is another industry where (we) bring what we want for the day to the job site. If I leave something in the truck, I don’t have it until the end of the day. It definitely puts things into perspective. Thanks for sharing. Edit: I’ve been on remote sites that get temporarily shut down for safety, weather or whatever reason, and I’ve learned to carry a 24hr type backpack to live out of if needed, and keep my (weather appropriate) clothing tied to it when not wearing it.
Wow... For the first time, I'm actually impressed with someone's get home bag. Your bag is nearly identical to mine. The only difference is, I include a small bottle on Clean Life No Rinse Body Wash and an extra bandanna. I was turned on to this when my wife became disabled and its perfect for a towel bath. Add a single small cap full to a cup of water and enough to towel yourself down. They also have a no rinse shampoo. The only other addition is a BP-5s Ration bar. This would give me 2 days' worth of healthy food for 1 extra pound. Flavor may be bland, but for me, it's worth the weight. Of course, I keep extra water in my vehicle, so I'd carry what I can and use the filter as needed... Great video, Thanks.🙂
correction: tylenol is acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain killer (it's mechanism is still unknown, basically seems to make you "forget" about the pain. Advil is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
This was enjoyable! My take-away is that knowledge, not particular items in a bag, is what's gonna keep you alive. As a prepper, who actually tests his knowledge AND the stuff in bags, I can confirm the most valuable asset you have is experience and knowledge.
Good stuff mate! The whole edc is completely out of hand too lol. I agree with you 100% in that a belt, knife, flashlight, lighter and cash should be carried by every man.
Used to long distance cycle and had a couple of times I had a long walk home, 60 miles or so. Had to keep the weight down and there were a few different things in my rucksack as different situation. You maybe don't have a lot of use for a bike multitool ect. The only big differences was I packed a poncho and much more coffee making stuff because I tried to keep the stops down to a minimum and walked as much as possible through the night. Had the most problems keeping my feet in order, something always worth stopping for.
Hey,thanks. Was extremely tired and had just broken down. So completely not ready to make an intelligible video lol. Had I been clearer I would have mentioned that along with the scant amount of items I carry, there is 40 years of camping, cub scouts,boyscouts, 9 years Army,and probably 20 red cross trainings,and other paid trainings to get to the point of, " You do not need to carry a suit case" . It's you're brain that gets you thru. The bag is just a tool,to carry a few extra tools. Bug bites,sprains,cuts and bruses, a way to get dry,get warn, and be ever so slightly comfortable. Mental security . Always left out by the big moneyed tubers.
@@marious2k hi, new subscriber here. You're obviously very knowledgeable. You're highly trained . WHY the hell would you carry anything to help anyone but yourself in a ",get home bag " Your goal is to GET YOURSELF HOME . to those you care about and love . Screw everyone else. When the shtf you and your family are the only things that matter imo. Also your sawyer filter will not remove fertiliser or any other chemicals. Grayl geo press will. Feel free to reply.
Several years ago I decided to test what I thought 🤔 was a well prepared kit I hiked 🥾 about half a day off trail in bad conditions, way out to the most isolated spots of a big preserve. Setting up a camp and resting, and trying to find my way back by dark. Got lucky 😅 and made it back. I found out in one trip what is realistic to need for a day or two and what is not. You don't want a heavy pack. This man's pack looks solid. Very similar to mine.
Over the years I've had to live by decision alone. I've learned in the last 30 years help others when you can, however with that said, To Thine Own Self Be True First. Others will take extreme advantage of generosity if it's SHTF situation, I've been studying survival for 40+ years. This Vet would like to give you my personal & professional gratitude for your service to your nation, & country. Great video Sir. I didn't find anything mean about it I found it factual. Have a safe & a group of uneventful days in a row. Watch out for them four wheelers for some reason these days they seem to have tunnel vision & don't see dem Big Trucks.
I have been watching these videos for years, this was one of the better videos I've seen. I enjoyed your frankness, and your experiences, and I look forward to seeing more content. 👍
I keep most everything you have but add a few more: small sewing kit, selection of batteries (these are used all the time) sill cock tool, head lamp for hands free as well as hand held flashlights, I also have a flashlight in my pocket, bug spray, wool skully hat, sun glasses, baseball hat. Probably a few other small things, but that’s most of it.
At the 5, 7 and 10 min marks I kept thinking you and I could swap bags and not miss anything minus tools longer than 7” the airlines would let me bring aboard. Then you pointed out the hammock and OMG I’ve been carrying one for ever to hang in the bunk of a recovered or repo’d truck so I wouldn’t have to sleep on whatever filth the previous driver left behind. Awesome keep up the videos.
I've been long haul 11 yrs. now. Carry way more in my truck. Your right about packing that bag daily or as often as possible. It's difficult for drivers to get a mile a day rucking but, it can be done. Looks like you got a good system there. Thanks for making the video. I've done some stealth camping away from the rig and into the woods...lol..🇺🇸😎
👍 best advice ever PMA is gonna keep you going! I love the no bs vids that you do thanks for keeping it real and not being a premadonna with all the coolest trendy shit and not putting your pretty face all in the vids trying to be cute and cunning! Thank you now you have 17 subscribers
I have a PMR-30 with 4 loaded magazines and a pouch with extra ammo in a water proof lockable case, one very LARGE knife (~15" long), ( A ziplock bag with a life straw water filter, fire making set, medications, wipes, antiseptic cream, Tylenol) then an 8x monocular, Frog Tog rain suit, weather appropriate coat (FOR WINTER an extra large Alaskan snowmobile suit and boots that are warm enough for the deepest cold of winter without any shelter) and a basic pocket knife.
I'd switch the tarp for a small tent. Add a space blanket. Keep the socks and drawers but lose the pants. Add a rainsuit. Add some mre's or calorie bars. I'd also majorly consolidate amd streamline your med kit into one bag that's organized. Ad more chest seals, gauz, amd tape. Maybe ad a little butane stove amd a titanium pot. Maybe some flares? I will be packing wool socks for now on I didn't realize wool stayed warm even when wet that's cool. If you wanna go the extra mile then add a sat phone, and some battery's.
Greetings from Ukraine! Thanks for your video, it was really interesting. I have common kit, but I should carry more medical stuff, because we have war here. Good luck and stay safe!
I’m 12 minutes in and definitely hanging on through the conclusion. Why? Because this kit has real world application. So far you haven’t drifted from concrete examples. I, too, work in a unique environment and it’s an environment that requires thinking on your toes. PS: the wrap in your USMC grenade pouch is called Coban. It was originally invented for horses. It should be in every boo boo kit & IFAK. Lastly I like how you differentiate between what you’re wearing versus carrying. Gear on one’s belt tends to stay put. God bless you brother. Thanks for hauling the stuff we need to keep going 👍🏼
Thanks for the video, I will have a 50 mile walk if I ever have to do it. Its good to be grounded on what you can actually handle in a situation like that.
Nice video. Your bag is similar to mine. I hate wearing stuff on my wrist but you got me thinking a cheap but reliable watch attached to my bag isn’ta bad idea. Also didn’t consider a folding saw, you pointed out something i overlooked. I do carry a folding pedal bike on my truck for occasional exercise with obvious application of peddling to the next town if i need to. I’m a otr trucker and no bag will get me home when I’m a thousand + miles away. I think of my bag as a get to the next town bag in case i have to abandon my truck for some reason. And I’m with you on the bug out bag and especially the edc videos. Some channels showcase pocket items that cost more than my damn car.
Ha! Ha! I watched your entire "extremely long stupid video"! And I thought it was quite good! I carry most of the same items you do, but I also carry fishing stuff too!
Good point about carrying your pack daily and getting used to the weight. I always have a backpack and the closer I go, the more weight I carry to compensate and convince myself that you don't need to carry all that much.
I got most of the similar items except for the IFAK, because here there's no need for it. True useful video. If you don't carry it everyday, you can't experience the weight.
Not one thing was stupid about it. I made my get home bag to get me home from up to 20 miles away. Everything you mentioned was correct. Mental is everything. I don't have some of the things you do. I'll be adding those now. I carry a 38 ounce steel bottle, but when going, like 13+ miles, I also carry a 64 ounce steel bottle. I dehydrate faster than most, and you need water even in the winter. A pack of wipes is a great Idea. I don't carry a tarp but carry a poncho and liner. Your bag is perfect and done as it should be. Thanks for the great video and thought you put into this bag and its gear. Take Care and Stay Safe.
Thank you for this. Tired of the bags loaded for the end of the world. When all u gotta do is walk miles home. I don’t like walking miles with stuff on my back for just in case.
@Kevin Hart I agree but the guys who have 3 water containers, fixed blade, folder, mutitool. Wood working tools, rifle, pistol, baton. It goes on and on. Maybe if u don’t have the ability to find things and improvise bring the 50lb bag.
Yeah, I'm constantly nagging my boys to put their belts and watches on. I'll try the "real men wear belts and watches" line, but I'm pretty sure they'll respond with "real geezers wear belts and watches."
I’ve had to hit my bag a few times while on the road but it always makes me feel better about having something I know will help if I ever get that call and my fuel card has been shut off of shtf whatever peace of mind always makes ya feel better lol
I can not stress enough about carrying a Trama Kit and a comprehensive medical kit. Blood loss and shock are very real, and you can die if you're not prepared. Always carry at least a litter of water. That should last you for a few days, and without it, you can die.
Be prepared. It was the Boy Scouts motto since the 50's. People forget "Prepping" means getting prepared. They only think "Emergency". Half of the items people pack are useless. Extra weight,extra space. It's always the little things that trip you up. Unless you use it,you never know what you need or dont.
Manliest go bag video i ever seen Rookies need to know that bags a build in terms of personal needs and specific purposse. That said this one is one of the most compleate ones i saw here
Phone's a flashlight, Phone's a flashlight, Phone's a flashlight... I'm takin' your beads. 😂😂😂 Just tryin' to give you an aneurysm airborne (or is it "dirty nasty leg?). Thanks for sharing. BTW...Do you shower with them beads? 🤔
I would just suggest improving your food and water, along with either adding a way to recharge the flashlight or using one with replaceable batteries. I agree, it's great to know how to forage and process road kill, I just don't agree that is the best plan for trying to get home. Add some food and water weight to the bag, it will go down as you eat and drink.
So 3 knifes, about 10 carabiners and two phones? But not a single pair of walking shoes. And you're a truck driver. So you're gonna be walking for a long long time.
Being a Get Home Bag, I did not feel the need to address footwear. I do have a video on footwear. But be assured there are 2 "Two" pairs of Solomen boots and one pair of Rocky Kneehigh boots,all 3 Gortex, one pair of sketcher shoes,and a pair of leather flipflops in The truck.
nice bag. i havent driven that long but i noticed how similar some of the stuff in your kit is to mine. just a buncha random things and it turned out pretty similar. one thing i noticed was the brand new tourniquet. all TQs need to be staged. bear independent has a great video explaining, but ill try. a wreck can give you a giant adrenalin dump and you can spend valuable time bleeding out trying to put together a TQ on the side of the road. STAGE THE TOURNIQUET. and that goes with every one you carry. his video explaining how many and in what way his bearfaks have saved lives was enlightening. turns out half of the lives saved were car wrecks and most of those were femur/femoral artery breaks. you DONT have the time to put together a new tourniquet if you run across one of these injuries. i was less than 5 years truckin before i ran across a flipped van in the road. it really changed how i look at driving. theres a LOT more dumbfucks than you might think. and every one of em can generate a bad accident. so, to every 4 wheeler out there, DONT speed up to keep a truck from passing you. youre creating a VERY dangerous situation just to soothe your ego. let us go, and stay away from them big wheels that weigh many times what that little 4 wheeler weighs. i saw a bmw once that was rolled up into a metal hot dog, the truck had SOME damage.
Nice kit, it might be worth adding some extra food, you talk about being 280 lbs and carrying a light kit which is good, but a 280 lb body is gonna require a lot of calories to walk a long ways and if 2lbs of food means that extra calories and not having to take time to scavenge and search for food, it's probably worth carrying
When you have to walk on foot, ranger beads aren't just 'something to chew on!' And if $#!+ really hit the fan, a 12 lb bag ain't gonna get you ANYWHERE if you're more than 50 miles from home. REAL MEN can carry 30-50 lbs in a backpack!
I think the majority of people understand that the entire video is a mockery (teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.) Of the idea you need 65lbs to walk 50 miles. That you need $800 dollars in a bag cause your car broke down. That the biggest danger you face is your own inner dialogue,and the biggest emergency will be you have to take a dump. You dont need pace beeds to follow street signs. A knife, a poncho, a little something to munch on, a light , and someone will be along to pick you up soon. Also,this is not a backpack video, nor a survival video. Most understood that from the title "Get Home Bag". If it were a backpack video I would stress that 99.9% of all backpackers turn back,have an un pleasurable trip,give up or dump almost immediately the junk they are lugging around. That is the ones that actually go outside and try it.
Yes lol. I have. Im just to lazy. I do RGN,and 90% is within 3=4 states,or within 2 days like NC to Texas. There are trips like i was oversize in the ND blizzard this year. Have pictures of my truck being lower than the snow. Not a drift or plowed. Legit the snow was over 10 ft in the bottom where i dropped. So i plan about 3 days. Make do after that. Always thought it was a good idea when i saw them. Hell i even bought a small grill once after seeing the guys cooking on their reset. Never made it to the truck tho.....
I believe all the medical devices you carry are covered under the good Samaritan act, so I don't think you have any risk of jail or successful lawsuit. My only reccomendation would be carry a whole lot more of all of it inside the truck, I think it's great what you have in your bag as a personal kit or just what you grab and go. I don't know your circumstances, just a suggestion. Great video, thanks
Listen brother!!! I’m a military man myself. And you have to remember that your dealings with civilians who don’t have a damn clue to survival except RUclips. This twenty percent body weight is garbage. Depending on the trek, terrain and location that small bag is not enough. For one you cannot carry enough water for long distances. Second; you cannot carry enough food unless they are sea rations biscuits. I’m a former combat marine and having to have carried my Alice pack full traveling from area to area. Y’all need to stop with that ASAP. Your a truck driver so the stretch of road can be marginal or long desolate stretches. You rely on some form of communication or relief from other drivers. But if you as you say have to cross wilderness terrain your in trouble. I use to drive motor coach and had to walk 15 miles to get to a service provider. But all I had was a water bottle. Thank god it was a two liter bottle. Sawyers do not, repeat do not filter out pollutants and your running a terrible risk drinking from farm ponds. Some are safe others can make you sick bad😵💫🤢🤮🤒. If you are to do this then you need to ask the farmers if it’s safe to drink, even with a sawyer filter. Now this 20% body crap is when your trying to run a marathon. When patients wins out. I had to carry a travel bag with extra clothing blankets, rain gear or winter gear. No camping gear. Trying to rush to a location unless your old is the difference in body weight ratios. Carrying a pack depending on how far your out, may determine what to carry, how much to carry? You have shelter in your truck. Hammocks don’t always have trees 🌲 to stretch to. All of theses are called “WHAT IF” scenario’s and I am tired of military (and fake military people) people trying to train non combatants to utilize our techniques without an instructor 🧑🏫. Civilians are not properly trained mentally to handle theses types of scenarios period! Some are but a lot are not. A lonely stretch of highway (and you know damn well what I’m saying) can be a scary episode to a person unprepared even with a so called GET HOME BAG. Cell not charged, batteries corroded, forget to buy water bottle or water. Unsure of location and can’t find themselves on a map. Actually left get home bag for carry on baggage. Ate up all rations while driving can send a CIVILIAN INTO PANIC. GET Home BAG was stolen out of car or heat destroyed all essential components because they were left in vehicle compressed together for two long. Yep tarps and poncho’s are plastic and heat can ruin them if left compressed under extreme heating. You guys need to rethink what your telling them and do more research into civilian gear!!? SEMPER FI Brother
Do you have good walking boots ? I would add some mountain house freeze dried meals and a stainless water container, cup and stove set. With that you can boil and carry water. The stove sounds like wasted weight but will boil water with just a few sticks. 3.5 Million miles. I think I get your perspective. Best Wishes! M.H.
Okay pulled over at the DOT scales. No,no brother, but was gonna say, being surprised anyone liked my content,be interested if they had a sister muhahaha Back driving now. Thanks so much for the like.
I've been retired 12 years but was a Teamster for 40 years in Alaska. Heavy arctic clothing is required just to do the job I carry in a large gear bag. It alone weighs more than your entire kit. Trucks are required by law to have first aid, flares, reflectors, etc. I carry a flashlight to check 5th wheel is secured. Heet is supplied by companies to thaw air lines I use in a small alcohol stove to warm my lunch I keep in either a large insulated lunch box or small cooler with other personal gear. Starting fluid used not only to start trucks but can be used to burn placards off. Propane torch is used for that purpose as well. More dangerous trips often convoy. I've taken first aid courses required for any lead position and survival training for some jobs which consisted of the science of cold, how to dress for it and frostbite films to ensure it's taken seriously. Working in the arctic is different and I was also raised on an original Homestead prior to statehood. Yes Survivalists are full of shit but most of what I learned I learned the hard way and have no pity on those that wish to do the same. The only thing I have in common with Dave Canterberry is neither of us were navy seals. I generally don't give it much thought but you got me going. Sorry...
I agree. Alaska is as far away the common survival skills as you can get. Its one reason I preach knowledge over gucci. My actual survival bag is an "Alice Large" It is currently around 65 lbs,and I still would not step away from the Juneau International Airport With out a native Alaskian guide lol.
I’m confused and respect your non-compromising abilities on watches belts, phones, and lighters, but when it comes to medical stuff saying, just as good seems to be a bit hypocritical
I guess you are speaking on the muslin. Living on the highway, it is a very good chance that I come across a crash with multiple people leaking fluids. Having 4 compression bandages in the same space as 1 Israeli means more people leak less. The sterile dressing is exactly the same. You just have to tie it instead of using a plastic keeper. Or a motorcyclist with 2 knees, 1 elbow and a fore arm laceration. Pretty sure they would be okay with a little hypocrisy if it keeps their life sauce inside them and not all over the street. But to be completely honest, I now carry a 72 liter bag in place of that 27 liter, so there is 2 Israeli along with 4 muslin, cause I don't like compromise.
Dont lol. Drive that is. I work for a company I helped start 20 years ago. I pick my loads,or pick no loads. If not for that,there is no way I would start today as a driver. Good money well okay money,but 20 years alone. Eat,work,drive,alone. No friends because you can never make plans. But thats just me. Just know that every company is so desperate for drivers,they will say anything to get you there,and it is just true enough so you cant sue them. I suggest you go to a T/A ,go to the back lot where the trucks are. Just sit and watch. Sit for an hour or so. And just watch.
"Real men wear a belt and a watch".
Gets motel room after a "whole week" in the truck.
Truck was in the garage. Next?
@@marious2k "Real men wear a belt and a watch". Let's someone else "fix" his truck.
@@blahbadyblah lmao. Gotem.
@@blahbadyblah sez the looser with no job OR truck. Stfu
@@blahbadyblah It's easy to have a big mouth from behind your computer ey, you must be a real tough guy ....
Excellent presentation and advice. When I made my first survival kit back in the mid 70's I kept a bunch of quarters in a small 35mm film container just for payphones in case I needed to make an emergency call. That was 50 years ago. I also still have 2 original Leatherman Tools in separate emergency bags. Glad to see someone else still using them. Hey, they still work! Truckers are the backbone of this country. God be with you & travel safe. Happy Trails.
You provided a realistic load out without all of the fantasy garbage. I have my backpack all the time, very simple but it has everything I may need. It is not full of gas masks, extra magazines, hand grenades , etc. There is far too much emphasis on sponsored gear being hocked around than genuine info about what new comers really need to focus on.
I am a woodsman, so I carry fire craft stuff, first aid, trauma, water, extra socks and underwear, extra t shirt, $20 in quarters, $20 bill, a few protein bars and my small hammock tarp. I can get home or hang around a few days if need be and I will be fine.
Stay genuine man, I like your style. Be safe out there, and regarding your comment from below..... you are never alone when there are like minded folks all around you brother.
Be Well.
Thank you for your no BS video. My family has lived in a rural community in the presence of mostly down to earth, no BS folks. My training in first aid came initially from military training and later as a first responder at my job. My bag looks a lot like yours, but, you have shown me many items and reasons for equipment that I have yet to add. Thanks for your demonstration. I have been the first on the scene on a car/ motorcycle accident. I was able to help but I could have been more effective if I was properly equipped.
Perfect video. You didn’t oversell your philosophy. Personal hygiene is probably one of the best ways to get your mind back in the game after a disaster, big or small. I just went camping roughing it on the first trip, in a cabin on the second one, just to refresh my skills. Hopefully everyone looking for info on an edc bag will come across your video first. It’s the most honest and straightforward look at what you might face being stuck in the middle of nowhere for a day or two. Good thing you paid attention to what uncle sam had to offer. The one thing I definitely will do first is start carrying my bag everywhere and get used to the weight again.
"1992 ..an antique" sir you just murdered me 😂
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the every day “working man” view on what to have with you. Ask people who live or work out of a bag and see what things they carry. Construction is another industry where (we) bring what we want for the day to the job site. If I leave something in the truck, I don’t have it until the end of the day. It definitely puts things into perspective. Thanks for sharing.
Edit: I’ve been on remote sites that get temporarily shut down for safety, weather or whatever reason, and I’ve learned to carry a 24hr type backpack to live out of if needed, and keep my (weather appropriate) clothing tied to it when not wearing it.
Wow... For the first time, I'm actually impressed with someone's get home bag. Your bag is nearly identical to mine. The only difference is, I include a small bottle on Clean Life No Rinse Body Wash and an extra bandanna. I was turned on to this when my wife became disabled and its perfect for a towel bath. Add a single small cap full to a cup of water and enough to towel yourself down. They also have a no rinse shampoo. The only other addition is a BP-5s Ration bar. This would give me 2 days' worth of healthy food for 1 extra pound. Flavor may be bland, but for me, it's worth the weight. Of course, I keep extra water in my vehicle, so I'd carry what I can and use the filter as needed... Great video, Thanks.🙂
You had me at..this is a phone..it's not a flashlight..it's not a watch.
correction: tylenol is acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain killer (it's mechanism is still unknown, basically seems to make you "forget" about the pain. Advil is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
This was enjoyable! My take-away is that knowledge, not particular items in a bag, is what's gonna keep you alive.
As a prepper, who actually tests his knowledge AND the stuff in bags, I can confirm the most valuable asset you have is experience and knowledge.
I like what you had to say and agree with your minimalist approach
A realist and common sense approach, with real world experience. Thanks for what you do and for your service.
Good stuff mate! The whole edc is completely out of hand too lol. I agree with you 100% in that a belt, knife, flashlight, lighter and cash should be carried by every man.
Used to long distance cycle and had a couple of times I had a long walk home, 60 miles or so. Had to keep the weight down and there were a few different things in my rucksack as different situation. You maybe don't have a lot of use for a bike multitool ect. The only big differences was I packed a poncho and much more coffee making stuff because I tried to keep the stops down to a minimum and walked as much as possible through the night. Had the most problems keeping my feet in order, something always worth stopping for.
I use my cellphone as a binocular/magnifier alot.getting older sucks! Lol
Enjoyed the video. Stay safe and thank you for keeping America moving.
Hey,thanks. Was extremely tired and had just broken down. So completely not ready to make an intelligible video lol. Had I been clearer I would have mentioned that along with the scant amount of items I carry, there is 40 years of camping, cub scouts,boyscouts, 9 years Army,and probably 20 red cross trainings,and other paid trainings to get to the point of, " You do not need to carry a suit case" . It's you're brain that gets you thru. The bag is just a tool,to carry a few extra tools. Bug bites,sprains,cuts and bruses, a way to get dry,get warn, and be ever so slightly comfortable. Mental security . Always left out by the big moneyed tubers.
@@marious2k hi, new subscriber here.
You're obviously very knowledgeable.
You're highly trained .
WHY the hell would you carry anything to help anyone but yourself in a
",get home bag "
Your goal is to GET YOURSELF HOME .
to those you care about and love .
Screw everyone else.
When the shtf you and your family are the only things that matter imo.
Also your sawyer filter will not remove fertiliser or any other chemicals.
Grayl geo press will.
Feel free to reply.
I'm alone. All fam dead. Few friends but as a trucker now they are spread all over.
@@marious2k thanks for taking the time to reply.
Kind regards from England...you know, that shithole where only criminals carry guns.
Several years ago I decided to test what I thought 🤔 was a well prepared kit I hiked 🥾 about half a day off trail in bad conditions, way out to the most isolated spots of a big preserve. Setting up a camp and resting, and trying to find my way back by dark. Got lucky 😅 and made it back. I found out in one trip what is realistic to need for a day or two and what is not. You don't want a heavy pack. This man's pack looks solid. Very similar to mine.
Over the years I've had to live by decision alone. I've learned in the last 30 years help others when you can, however with that said, To Thine Own Self Be True First. Others will take extreme advantage of generosity if it's SHTF situation, I've been studying survival for 40+ years. This Vet would like to give you my personal & professional gratitude for your service to your nation, & country. Great video Sir. I didn't find anything mean about it I found it factual. Have a safe & a group of uneventful days in a row. Watch out for them four wheelers for some reason these days they seem to have tunnel vision & don't see dem Big Trucks.
“Cash is King” is the absolute truth!! People are relying to much on a cashless society, which is fine until the power goes down 🤷🇬🇧
As a truck driver, you would love the book going home by angry American. Absolute awesome read!! I highly recommend it.
Fantastic series...come on book 12!!
Just finished book 11. Love the series. After reading going home I was hooked lol
I have been watching these videos for years, this was one of the better videos I've seen. I enjoyed your frankness, and your experiences, and I look forward to seeing more content. 👍
I keep most everything you have but add a few more: small sewing kit, selection of batteries (these are used all the time) sill cock tool, head lamp for hands free as well as hand held flashlights, I also have a flashlight in my pocket, bug spray, wool skully hat, sun glasses, baseball hat. Probably a few other small things, but that’s most of it.
At the 5, 7 and 10 min marks I kept thinking you and I could swap bags and not miss anything minus tools longer than 7” the airlines would let me bring aboard. Then you pointed out the hammock and OMG I’ve been carrying one for ever to hang in the bunk of a recovered or repo’d truck so I wouldn’t have to sleep on whatever filth the previous driver left behind. Awesome keep up the videos.
Yea, surviving is one thing,but sleeping on the cold, wet,hard ground ? I have my limits lol.
I've been long haul 11 yrs. now. Carry way more in my truck. Your right about packing that bag daily or as often as possible. It's difficult for drivers to get a mile a day rucking but, it can be done. Looks like you got a good system there. Thanks for making the video. I've done some stealth camping away from the rig and into the woods...lol..🇺🇸😎
👍 best advice ever PMA is gonna keep you going! I love the no bs vids that you do thanks for keeping it real and not being a premadonna with all the coolest trendy shit and not putting your pretty face all in the vids trying to be cute and cunning! Thank you now you have 17 subscribers
Thank you! Very straightforward and no b.s.. exactly what we need
Thx. Just added wool socks and undies to my GHB. Also 12lbs is great!
Great vid. I have 5-10 get home bag videos in my RUclips feed these days, this video is actually a great resource.
I have a PMR-30 with 4 loaded magazines and a pouch with extra ammo in a water proof lockable case, one very LARGE knife (~15" long), ( A ziplock bag with a life straw water filter, fire making set, medications, wipes, antiseptic cream, Tylenol) then an 8x monocular, Frog Tog rain suit, weather appropriate coat (FOR WINTER an extra large Alaskan snowmobile suit and boots that are warm enough for the deepest cold of winter without any shelter) and a basic pocket knife.
I'd switch the tarp for a small tent. Add a space blanket. Keep the socks and drawers but lose the pants. Add a rainsuit. Add some mre's or calorie bars. I'd also majorly consolidate amd streamline your med kit into one bag that's organized. Ad more chest seals, gauz, amd tape. Maybe ad a little butane stove amd a titanium pot. Maybe some flares? I will be packing wool socks for now on I didn't realize wool stayed warm even when wet that's cool. If you wanna go the extra mile then add a sat phone, and some battery's.
Greetings from Ukraine! Thanks for your video, it was really interesting. I have common kit, but I should carry more medical stuff, because we have war here. Good luck and stay safe!
I’m 12 minutes in and definitely hanging on through the conclusion. Why? Because this kit has real world application. So far you haven’t drifted from concrete examples. I, too, work in a unique environment and it’s an environment that requires thinking on your toes. PS: the wrap in your USMC grenade pouch is called Coban. It was originally invented for horses. It should be in every boo boo kit & IFAK. Lastly I like how you differentiate between what you’re wearing versus carrying. Gear on one’s belt tends to stay put. God bless you brother. Thanks for hauling the stuff we need to keep going 👍🏼
Enjoyed your video. Especially your emphasis on minimizing weight.
Subbed!
Gunshots at truckstop!? Did not expect that...now I will.
Twice,and one trucker self deleted by gun in parking space beside me.
Items of "kit" that none of these internet prepper types carry; well maintained relationships with their neighbors and personable social skills.
Ranger beads, the original modern fidget toy :-D
I did enjoy your extremely long and stupid video. Interesting and informative, thank you. Regards from the UK.
Thanks for the video, I will have a 50 mile walk if I ever have to do it. Its good to be grounded on what you can actually handle in a situation like that.
Good stuff thank you for what u do (trucking) stay safe and frosty
Sweet Leatherman. Just like the one I inherited from my dad.
Great video! Nice practical GHB without the extra garbage. Nice!!!
I appreciate your perspective on what works for you. Nice to see a video that doesn't give the cookie cutter gear list.
Nice video. Your bag is similar to mine. I hate wearing stuff on my wrist but you got me thinking a cheap but reliable watch attached to my bag isn’ta bad idea. Also didn’t consider a folding saw, you pointed out something i overlooked. I do carry a folding pedal bike on my truck for occasional exercise with obvious application of peddling to the next town if i need to.
I’m a otr trucker and no bag will get me home when I’m a thousand + miles away. I think of my bag as a get to the next town bag in case i have to abandon my truck for some reason.
And I’m with you on the bug out bag and especially the edc videos. Some channels showcase pocket items that cost more than my damn car.
I agree if you pack too much your pack, you will not carry the bag, and will not have the bag when they need it.
Ha! Ha!
I watched your entire "extremely long stupid video"!
And I thought it was quite good!
I carry most of the same items you do, but I also carry fishing stuff too!
Good point about carrying your pack daily and getting used to the weight.
I always have a backpack and the closer I go, the more weight I carry to compensate and convince myself that you don't need to carry all that much.
I got most of the similar items except for the IFAK, because here there's no need for it. True useful video. If you don't carry it everyday, you can't experience the weight.
Great video brother nice setup
Not one thing was stupid about it. I made my get home bag to get me home from up to 20 miles away. Everything you mentioned was correct. Mental is everything. I don't have some of the things you do. I'll be adding those now. I carry a 38 ounce steel bottle, but when going, like 13+ miles, I also carry a 64 ounce steel bottle. I dehydrate faster than most, and you need water even in the winter. A pack of wipes is a great Idea. I don't carry a tarp but carry a poncho and liner.
Your bag is perfect and done as it should be. Thanks for the great video and thought you put into this bag and its gear. Take Care and Stay Safe.
Thank you for this. Tired of the bags loaded for the end of the world.
When all u gotta do is walk miles home.
I don’t like walking miles with stuff on my back for just in case.
@Kevin Hart I agree but the guys who have 3 water containers, fixed blade, folder, mutitool. Wood working tools, rifle, pistol, baton. It goes on and on.
Maybe if u don’t have the ability to find things and improvise bring the 50lb bag.
Yeah, I'm constantly nagging my boys to put their belts and watches on. I'll try the "real men wear belts and watches" line, but I'm pretty sure they'll respond with "real geezers wear belts and watches."
Lol. Seal's,CAG,Police,Firemen,EMT ,the A/C repair person ,Men and Women ; when its really bad,the people who show up........
Love the original Leatherman tool as well. I prefer it over everything that came later. Still use mine, decades later.
I’ve had to hit my bag a few times while on the road but it always makes me feel better about having something I know will help if I ever get that call and my fuel card has been shut off of shtf whatever peace of mind always makes ya feel better lol
Maybe only 20 subscribers but looks like a good kit thanks for the real life experience
I can not stress enough about carrying a Trama Kit and a comprehensive medical kit.
Blood loss and shock are very real, and you can die if you're not prepared.
Always carry at least a litter of water. That should last you for a few days, and without it, you can die.
Its amazing how many "GET HOME" bags there are out there, yet no one uses them in there day to day lives as a practice... amazing
Be prepared. It was the Boy Scouts motto since the 50's. People forget "Prepping" means getting prepared. They only think "Emergency". Half of the items people pack are useless. Extra weight,extra space. It's always the little things that trip you up. Unless you use it,you never know what you need or dont.
Most sensible vid i ever watched.
By the way, i still eat roadkill.
Solid kit nice load out
Thank you
Uncommonly good sense
By the way I'm gonna invest in wipes cuz I'm tired of being asked what's up with the one sleeve or sock missing when leaves don't complete the job!
Manliest go bag video i ever seen
Rookies need to know that bags a build in terms of personal needs and specific purposse.
That said this one is one of the most compleate ones i saw here
Hey, excellent content. Subscribed.
Common country horse sense from practical experience.
Nice. Be safe out there.
Every man should carry a knife, no man should rely on a gerber
Phone's a flashlight, Phone's a flashlight, Phone's a flashlight... I'm takin' your beads. 😂😂😂 Just tryin' to give you an aneurysm airborne (or is it "dirty nasty leg?).
Thanks for sharing.
BTW...Do you shower with them beads? 🤔
Great bag setup, but, a tip, get a Grayl.
I would just suggest improving your food and water, along with either adding a way to recharge the flashlight or using one with replaceable batteries. I agree, it's great to know how to forage and process road kill, I just don't agree that is the best plan for trying to get home. Add some food and water weight to the bag, it will go down as you eat and drink.
Good job buddy !
Practicality!
Well, I Will Have Two Blue Backpack One Long Term And One Short Term With Some Knowledge And Some Survival Gear To Live And Survive In Any Situation.
So 3 knifes, about 10 carabiners and two phones? But not a single pair of walking shoes. And you're a truck driver. So you're gonna be walking for a long long time.
Being a Get Home Bag, I did not feel the need to address footwear. I do have a video on footwear. But be assured there are 2 "Two" pairs of Solomen boots and one pair of Rocky Kneehigh boots,all 3 Gortex, one pair of sketcher shoes,and a pair of leather flipflops in The truck.
💯 %👍⬆️ totally agree , Thank You for a realistic no B.S. backpack to get home 😎
nice bag. i havent driven that long but i noticed how similar some of the stuff in your kit is to mine. just a buncha random things and it turned out pretty similar.
one thing i noticed was the brand new tourniquet. all TQs need to be staged. bear independent has a great video explaining, but ill try. a wreck can give you a giant adrenalin dump and you can spend valuable time bleeding out trying to put together a TQ on the side of the road. STAGE THE TOURNIQUET. and that goes with every one you carry.
his video explaining how many and in what way his bearfaks have saved lives was enlightening. turns out half of the lives saved were car wrecks and most of those were femur/femoral artery breaks. you DONT have the time to put together a new tourniquet if you run across one of these injuries.
i was less than 5 years truckin before i ran across a flipped van in the road. it really changed how i look at driving. theres a LOT more dumbfucks than you might think. and every one of em can generate a bad accident.
so, to every 4 wheeler out there, DONT speed up to keep a truck from passing you. youre creating a VERY dangerous situation just to soothe your ego. let us go, and stay away from them big wheels that weigh many times what that little 4 wheeler weighs.
i saw a bmw once that was rolled up into a metal hot dog, the truck had SOME damage.
How do you plan to traverse the span of land before you?
I like your no-nonsense approach. Though I wish you had a tripod when you filmed this video.
Nice kit, it might be worth adding some extra food, you talk about being 280 lbs and carrying a light kit which is good, but a 280 lb body is gonna require a lot of calories to walk a long ways and if 2lbs of food means that extra calories and not having to take time to scavenge and search for food, it's probably worth carrying
you said Tylenol reduces swelling and inflammation, but it's actually Advil that does that.
Great info, from the voice of experience. Every EDC bag will be a little bit different for sure. Excellent vid
1992 is no antique
not bad in fact pretty good I always keep same extra food cose im always hungry also a good double layer jacket is usefull...
you don’t have to wear a belt to be a man ❤️
Man is my pronoun.
You know it's not, right?
When you have to walk on foot, ranger beads aren't just 'something to chew on!' And if $#!+ really hit the fan, a 12 lb bag ain't gonna get you ANYWHERE if you're more than 50 miles from home. REAL MEN can carry 30-50 lbs in a backpack!
I think the majority of people understand that the entire video is a mockery (teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.) Of the idea you need 65lbs to walk 50 miles. That you need $800 dollars in a bag cause your car broke down.
That the biggest danger you face is your own inner dialogue,and the biggest emergency will be you have to take a dump. You dont need pace beeds to follow street signs. A knife, a poncho, a little something to munch on, a light , and someone will be along to pick you up soon.
Also,this is not a backpack video, nor a survival video. Most understood that from the title "Get Home Bag". If it were a backpack video I would stress that 99.9% of all backpackers turn back,have an un pleasurable trip,give up or dump almost immediately the junk they are lugging around. That is the ones that actually go outside and try it.
Did you ever think about alternative transportation pedal bike / motor bike fellow trucker
Yes lol. I have. Im just to lazy. I do RGN,and 90% is within 3=4 states,or within 2 days like NC to Texas. There are trips like i was oversize in the ND blizzard this year. Have pictures of my truck being lower than the snow. Not a drift or plowed. Legit the snow was over 10 ft in the bottom where i dropped. So i plan about 3 days. Make do after that. Always thought it was a good idea when i saw them. Hell i even bought a small grill once after seeing the guys cooking on their reset. Never made it to the truck tho.....
I believe all the medical devices you carry are covered under the good Samaritan act, so I don't think you have any risk of jail or successful lawsuit.
My only reccomendation would be carry a whole lot more of all of it inside the truck, I think it's great what you have in your bag as a personal kit or just what you grab and go. I don't know your circumstances, just a suggestion.
Great video, thanks
Listen brother!!! I’m a military man myself. And you have to remember that your dealings with civilians who don’t have a damn clue to survival except RUclips. This twenty percent body weight is garbage. Depending on the trek, terrain and location that small bag is not enough. For one you cannot carry enough water for long distances. Second; you cannot carry enough food unless they are sea rations biscuits. I’m a former combat marine and having to have carried my Alice pack full traveling from area to area. Y’all need to stop with that ASAP. Your a truck driver so the stretch of road can be marginal or long desolate stretches. You rely on some form of communication or relief from other drivers. But if you as you say have to cross wilderness terrain your in trouble. I use to drive motor coach and had to walk 15 miles to get to a service provider. But all I had was a water bottle. Thank god it was a two liter bottle. Sawyers do not, repeat do not filter out pollutants and your running a terrible risk drinking from farm ponds. Some are safe others can make you sick bad😵💫🤢🤮🤒. If you are to do this then you need to ask the farmers if it’s safe to drink, even with a sawyer filter. Now this 20% body crap is when your trying to run a marathon. When patients wins out. I had to carry a travel bag with extra clothing blankets, rain gear or winter gear. No camping gear. Trying to rush to a location unless your old is the difference in body weight ratios. Carrying a pack depending on how far your out, may determine what to carry, how much to carry? You have shelter in your truck. Hammocks don’t always have trees 🌲 to stretch to. All of theses are called “WHAT IF” scenario’s and I am tired of military (and fake military people) people trying to train non combatants to utilize our techniques without an instructor 🧑🏫. Civilians are not properly trained mentally to handle theses types of scenarios period! Some are but a lot are not. A lonely stretch of highway (and you know damn well what I’m saying) can be a scary episode to a person unprepared even with a so called GET HOME BAG. Cell not charged, batteries corroded, forget to buy water bottle or water. Unsure of location and can’t find themselves on a map. Actually left get home bag for carry on baggage. Ate up all rations while driving can send a CIVILIAN INTO PANIC. GET Home BAG was stolen out of car or heat destroyed all essential components because they were left in vehicle compressed together for two long. Yep tarps and poncho’s are plastic and heat can ruin them if left compressed under extreme heating. You guys need to rethink what your telling them and do more research into civilian gear!!?
SEMPER FI
Brother
Do you have good walking boots ?
I would add some mountain house freeze dried meals and a stainless water container, cup and stove set. With that you can boil and carry water. The stove sounds like wasted weight but will boil water with just a few sticks.
3.5 Million miles. I think I get your perspective.
Best Wishes! M.H.
Great vid, do you have a single, like minded brother? lol
So that's a no Anti-Prepper?
Driving. 3.5 hours left
Okay pulled over at the DOT scales.
No,no brother, but was gonna say, being surprised anyone liked my content,be interested if they had a sister muhahaha
Back driving now. Thanks so much for the like.
Still videos vertical
I've been retired 12 years but was a Teamster for 40 years in Alaska. Heavy arctic clothing is required just to do the job I carry in a large gear bag. It alone weighs more than your entire kit. Trucks are required by law to have first aid, flares, reflectors, etc. I carry a flashlight to check 5th wheel is secured. Heet is supplied by companies to thaw air lines I use in a small alcohol stove to warm my lunch I keep in either a large insulated lunch box or small cooler with other personal gear. Starting fluid used not only to start trucks but can be used to burn placards off. Propane torch is used for that purpose as well. More dangerous trips often convoy. I've taken first aid courses required for any lead position and survival training for some jobs which consisted of the science of cold, how to dress for it and frostbite films to ensure it's taken seriously. Working in the arctic is different and I was also raised on an original Homestead prior to statehood. Yes Survivalists are full of shit but most of what I learned I learned the hard way and have no pity on those that wish to do the same. The only thing I have in common with Dave Canterberry is neither of us were navy seals. I generally don't give it much thought but you got me going. Sorry...
I agree. Alaska is as far away the common survival skills as you can get. Its one reason I preach knowledge over gucci. My actual survival bag is an "Alice Large" It is currently around 65 lbs,and I still would not step away from the Juneau International Airport
With out a native Alaskian guide lol.
I’m confused and respect your non-compromising abilities on watches belts, phones, and lighters, but when it comes to medical stuff saying, just as good seems to be a bit hypocritical
I guess you are speaking on the muslin.
Living on the highway, it is a very good chance that I come across a crash with multiple people leaking fluids. Having 4 compression bandages in the same space as 1 Israeli means more people leak less.
The sterile dressing is exactly the same. You just have to tie it instead of using a plastic keeper.
Or a motorcyclist with 2 knees, 1 elbow and a fore arm laceration. Pretty sure they would be okay with a little hypocrisy if it keeps their life sauce inside them and not all over the street.
But to be completely honest, I now carry a 72 liter bag in place of that 27 liter, so there is 2 Israeli along with 4 muslin, cause I don't like compromise.
hey brother just subbed ya... thinking about doing some otr driving... would you be able to private message?
Dont lol. Drive that is. I work for a company I helped start 20 years ago. I pick my loads,or pick no loads. If not for that,there is no way I would start today as a driver. Good money well okay money,but 20 years alone. Eat,work,drive,alone. No friends because you can never make plans. But thats just me. Just know that every company is so desperate for drivers,they will say anything to get you there,and it is just true enough so you cant sue them. I suggest you go to a T/A ,go to the back lot where the trucks are. Just sit and watch. Sit for an hour or so. And just watch.
@@marious2k I get the alone part…