Some sort of sleep system, extra socks, long sleeve marino wool t-shirt & a mosquito head net. Great presentation because you laid everything out. You didn't pull everything out one by one & spend too much time explaining everything. Good job.
first off i would like to say that is a nice kit. I usually do not like to tell people what is right or what may be wrong with something in their kit considering we all are different .But i would like to offer one suggestion that will really be of importance for long walks.Put moleskin in your first-aid kit,trust me blisters are nothing you want to deal with during a emergency.
Trough a Victorinox in the bag. The toothpick and the tweezers come in handy. Maybe a emergency blankit and a bottle of water and you will be fine. All in all you did a good job.
Excellent video! No bs, no idle chatter. You gave me a lot of info, and a lot of details so that I can locate products that I want to find. I like and subscribed. 👍
Nice job and thanks for having everything layed out and not have viewers sit through the video as you pull out everything out one item at a time out of each pocket of the back pack, that is so unnecessarily time consuming. Thanks again.
Buddy I just subscribed and stumble across your video from watching a different prepping video. I keep a small dry bag with extra socks.and undies. I would also add a small thing of gold bond powder. If you're plans are to hike hard for 7 hr you gonna get chaffing. Other than that I would have substituted the hammock for a 9x9 tarp. Great video very informative.
First, thank you for your service, Sir. A well done kit. You obviously know what you need. I really have nothing to add, which is actually a rare treat for me. There is nothing humble about my opinions on this topic, but in your case I will simply offer this: I notice that most people fail to mark their first aid kits. In my opinion, all FAKs should be clearly identified with the internationally recognized red cross emblem, and should be obvious from the outside of the rig. In the event that you are the one incapacitated, partners, companions and bystanders should be able to access the FAK in order to render timely assistance. Good luck to you Sir! Keep on the sunny side of the street, and keep on keepin' on...
Good video, well organized bag. I personally think that in any scenario which you are less that 25 miles away from home you don't really need a bag, maybe a pouch with water bottle, an ifak and a way to defend yourself.
I didn’t mention it but I have a tool box in the back of my truck and keep a small SOG hatchet in there. If I have to leave the truck I plan to grab it. Thanks for the suggestion
478 miles is not a "commute". If you are seriously concerned enough to have a set of bags . . . you need to either move closer to the slave mine or enslave yourself closer to home.
One thing for me. Is I have to have a ghillie tog in mine . I have noticed that no one that builds a bug out bag ever thinks about what if the shit hit the fan and I was trying to keep away from a group of people hunting to take my stuff and I was in the woods I would want a tog or full ghillie to help me get away and not lose my stuff . So I have for all my bags a ghillie tog . I can see carrying the 10 c of servival put up grade it with a ghillie
I would suggest swapping out your food. Those bars are 24hr rations meant to keep people "alive" and be shelf stable. You would be better off with 4-6 large protein bars in place of those 2 ration bars. More protein for physical activity and to make you "feel full"! Otherwise the bag looks awesome!
You’ve got too much stuff for staying put and not too much stuff for moving. It’s a go bag not a stop and camp with 50 different ways to start a fire. Lighten it up and cut back on the light and fire sources. The ferro rod works like a charm. You don’t want people to see your stuff or you. Just fyi. Good stuff tho.
Same mistakes almost EVERYBODY makes. You don't need tents, tarps, 17 firemaking methods, 12 knives, 2 guns, or 50 rnds of ammo to "get home". Plan to travel light, fast, and unseen as possible. A big pack just will attract attention.
Considering the 7 to 14 hours of walk, you'll probably not gonna use any of the items you got in the bag (excluding water or food) but the point of being prepared is having and not needing so if I were you I would consider the "overnight fact" a little more and improve your sleeping system. I didn't see that poncho but I assume is one of those little ponchos just to protect the person wearing it, I would change it. Maybe add some sort of a blanket. I don't know your environment but here in Italy you would be screwed without a decent sleeping system. In the end I would add socks, underwear and a T shirt
Iam assuming, but maybe consider a better quality head lamp, especially in suburban or urban area light is very important, I didn't see brand but it didn't look to great, otherwise great set up
In my opinion, you could probably cut most of that stuff out of your bag. You said that your sitting at 25 lbs? That's going to hit you while you walk that 17 miles home. I'd ditch those energy bars, they suck, and just keep some snickers, canned meat or MRE main meals, not the entire package or something more enjoyable with you. You said that your a 6 hour walk home, let's say 10 hours for obstacles, you really don't need much to get home. A BIC, some water, food, poncho, map and a extra pair of socks. Wear 2 pairs of socks while walking to reduce blisters. All the beat luck to you!
I don’t mind the energy bars. I’ve eaten them before. MREs are typically in my minuteman bags or BOB. 25lbs isn’t too bad. when I go out and do my walks, I’m typically wearing that in order to train with the weight. Thanks for the comment 🤙🏻.
Good video, one question though, what was in the brown zip up bag between the gloves and energy bars. You went all around it and never touched it or mentioned it, then you placed the energy bars, and ifak in front of it. I'm curious to what it contains thank you
I find it amazing how many u-tube videos regarding get home bags include a vast array of useless crap to include multiple internal pouches to organize it. It seems that it is a contest to see who can come up with more cool useless gadgets to cram into these bags. Let’s get to the point, weight is your enemy if you must walk home any distance. Anything that adds weight that you do not need as a necessity that you cannot eat, or drink just makes your trip more difficult. Most of the videos I have watched include several pounds of cool but useless gadgets and little food or water. Yea the world has come to an end due to an EMP and you are carrying multiple electrical devices and a host of charging cables, yea that’s smart. Do you need a shovel and multiple knives, maybe if you are setting up a roadside flea market? If your bag is designed to get you home don’t carry anything that does not help you achieve this goal. Since weight is your enemy anything over 20 pounds is a bad idea so make every ounce count. Bacic light weight shelter, water purification, headlamp, whistle, fire making capability, compass and map, and limited first aid supplies, and a defensive weapon and as much food and water that you can carry with in the weight limit are the way to go.
I tend to over prepare. It’s nice to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. Plus you never know what could happen within that 17 miles. Thank you for the comment
17 miles on a good day. But if he needs this kit whos to say 17 miles won't turn into 32 in a hurry? (Road closure, bridges going down ect.) I generally plan for double the miles in a bad situation just incase I have to back track or take alternate routes.
Extra socks and ill suggest not wearing gortex boots. If your feet get wet in gortex they never dry out and walking 6-7 hours with wet feet, well lets just say you ain't walking no where for a while after that.
@@tankrust1 I was infantry in the Army 10 years. Only non infantry wear gortex boots even in the winter because of this. Only exception wouldbe extreme cold. Change socks regular, got trench foot once and you don't want that. Took about 5 years to get them good again. That crap is painful
If you keep your "get home bag" in your truck . . . you don't have it. It IS possible that in an crisis your truck will be unreachable. Plan. In fact, you need a plan B.
Why? In any REAL crisis, "they" will just confiscate them. Look at the major hurricanes and how the "officials" behave. Then amp it up about 1000X to plan for a massive crisis.
Some sort of sleep system, extra socks, long sleeve marino wool t-shirt & a mosquito head net. Great presentation because you laid everything out. You didn't pull everything out one by one & spend too much time explaining everything. Good job.
Mosquito Head Net can make life bearable ..
Short, sweet, and to the point I love it
first off i would like to say that is a nice kit. I usually do not like to tell people what is right or what may be wrong with something in their kit considering we all are different .But i would like to offer one suggestion that will really be of importance for long walks.Put moleskin in your first-aid kit,trust me blisters are nothing you want to deal with during a emergency.
Thank you. That is a fantastic idea. I’ll definitely add it
I really like the pace of your video. Some guys drag theirs on and on and on. Yours is right on the money. Great post! Thank you Sir for your service!
Shemagh is a handy item to have other than that looks like a great kit
If you walking at night in unfamiliar area especially in the woods you need eye Protection is a must ,With a lanyard attached.
Great video! It looks like everything you have is thought out and explained. Nice kit.
Trough a Victorinox in the bag. The toothpick and the tweezers come in handy. Maybe a emergency blankit and a bottle of water and you will be fine. All in all you did a good job.
👍 I just thought the same.
As a combat vet, I would have to suggest an extra pair of socks is crucial for a get home bag.
Yes even foot powder is worth the carrying weight even if u put some in a smaller container
Excellent video! No bs, no idle chatter. You gave me a lot of info, and a lot of details so that I can locate products that I want to find. I like and subscribed. 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Great choices!
I like how you have water on hand and so many different ways to collect/purify/access water.
Nice job and thanks for having everything layed out and not have viewers sit through the video as you pull out everything out one item at a time out of each pocket of the back pack, that is so unnecessarily time consuming. Thanks again.
Nice kit!
Very nice and simple kit well thought out brother.
Thanks 👍
Buddy I just subscribed and stumble across your video from watching a different prepping video. I keep a small dry bag with extra socks.and undies. I would also add a small thing of gold bond powder. If you're plans are to hike hard for 7 hr you gonna get chaffing. Other than that I would have substituted the hammock for a 9x9 tarp. Great video very informative.
First, thank you for your service, Sir. A well done kit. You obviously know what you need. I really have nothing to add, which is actually a rare treat for me. There is nothing humble about my opinions on this topic, but in your case I will simply offer this: I notice that most people fail to mark their first aid kits. In my opinion, all FAKs should be clearly identified with the internationally recognized red cross emblem, and should be obvious from the outside of the rig. In the event that you are the one incapacitated, partners, companions and bystanders should be able to access the FAK in order to render timely assistance. Good luck to you Sir! Keep on the sunny side of the street, and keep on keepin' on...
Thank you. That is good info. I’ll probably get on the vanquest website and order a glow in the dark medical cross to put on the outside of the IFAK.
Nice Kit! I would add a Mylar blanket, mess kit (I mean fork/ spoon) and my first aid kit is separate. good video.
Good video, well organized bag. I personally think that in any scenario which you are less that 25 miles away from home you don't really need a bag, maybe a pouch with water bottle, an ifak and a way to defend yourself.
A survival belt? Seems reasonable.
Welcome for the lock picking case brother. Grate video
Can’t wait to see what other stuff you can put together. I was actually thinking of a project. I’ll message you later
Great kit! I'd add an extra pair of socks. Sucks walking that far if your feet get wet.
Nice video, i learn a lot, sadly we can't get guns that easy here in Peru, i just suscribe, hope you upload more videos. Thank you
Would like to see a pocketboy saw or hatchet just to speed up fire prep if you end up out a night. very nice GHB!
I didn’t mention it but I have a tool box in the back of my truck and keep a small SOG hatchet in there. If I have to leave the truck I plan to grab it. Thanks for the suggestion
Solid kit, I really can't tell you what you are missing. Lucky you live so close to work lol. I'm 478 miles away from mine lmao. Semper fi
478 miles is not a "commute". If you are seriously concerned enough to have a set of bags . . . you need to either move closer to the slave mine or enslave yourself closer to home.
@@bledsoetx hard to do that with a divorce decree lol. Also West Texas isn't exactly the nicest place to live. Lol
Emergency bivy or tarp, and a wool blanket thats all I would add for a 17 mile hike. Going out further I would definitely do something different
Add some fire dragon fuel tablets to the fire kit for wet fire conditions 🍻🇬🇧
One thing for me. Is I have to have a ghillie tog in mine . I have noticed that no one that builds a bug out bag ever thinks about what if the shit hit the fan and I was trying to keep away from a group of people hunting to take my stuff and I was in the woods I would want a tog or full ghillie to help me get away and not lose my stuff . So I have for all my bags a ghillie tog . I can see carrying the 10 c of servival put up grade it with a ghillie
I would suggest swapping out your food. Those bars are 24hr rations meant to keep people "alive" and be shelf stable. You would be better off with 4-6 large protein bars in place of those 2 ration bars. More protein for physical activity and to make you "feel full"! Otherwise the bag looks awesome!
Great video. Subbed the channel.
Awesome, thank you!
You’ve got too much stuff for staying put and not too much stuff for moving. It’s a go bag not a stop and camp with 50 different ways to start a fire. Lighten it up and cut back on the light and fire sources. The ferro rod works like a charm. You don’t want people to see your stuff or you. Just fyi. Good stuff tho.
Same mistakes almost EVERYBODY makes. You don't need tents, tarps, 17 firemaking methods, 12 knives, 2 guns, or 50 rnds of ammo to "get home". Plan to travel light, fast, and unseen as possible. A big pack just will attract attention.
They make infrared chem lights that can only be seen by night vision devices.
Considering the 7 to 14 hours of walk, you'll probably not gonna use any of the items you got in the bag (excluding water or food) but the point of being prepared is having and not needing so if I were you I would consider the "overnight fact" a little more and improve your sleeping system. I didn't see that poncho but I assume is one of those little ponchos just to protect the person wearing it, I would change it. Maybe add some sort of a blanket. I don't know your environment but here in Italy you would be screwed without a decent sleeping system. In the end I would add socks, underwear and a T shirt
God damn. Sweet kit. Subd. D😎🇺🇸
Thank you. I’m trying to put out more videos. Still figuring out this whole RUclips thing.
@@tankrust1 video quality, audio and framing excellent, so you’re ahead of the game. Keep em coming. You’ll see how fast you can grow. D😎🇺🇸
Hell ya
Iam assuming, but maybe consider a better quality head lamp, especially in suburban or urban area light is very important, I didn't see brand but it didn't look to great, otherwise great set up
Throw a couple bic lighters in there too, good video!
In my opinion, you could probably cut most of that stuff out of your bag. You said that your sitting at 25 lbs? That's going to hit you while you walk that 17 miles home. I'd ditch those energy bars, they suck, and just keep some snickers, canned meat or MRE main meals, not the entire package or something more enjoyable with you.
You said that your a 6 hour walk home, let's say 10 hours for obstacles, you really don't need much to get home. A BIC, some water, food, poncho, map and a extra pair of socks. Wear 2 pairs of socks while walking to reduce blisters.
All the beat luck to you!
I don’t mind the energy bars. I’ve eaten them before. MREs are typically in my minuteman bags or BOB. 25lbs isn’t too bad. when I go out and do my walks, I’m typically wearing that in order to train with the weight. Thanks for the comment 🤙🏻.
@@tankrust1 25 lbs for 17 miles can hit and slow you down. Always ask yourself why and plan from there
Awesome video. Do you also carry an edc bag daily??
No I don’t because my truck normally isn’t very far from where I’m at. I also have an edc that I carry daily but it’s not a bag.
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Good video, one question though, what was in the brown zip up bag between the gloves and energy bars. You went all around it and never touched it or mentioned it, then you placed the energy bars, and ifak in front of it. I'm curious to what it contains thank you
it’s a microfiber towel.
Perhaps you could keep a bicycle in your bag. This would make it so you have to use the highway but it would be a lot faster
U need to get a flare for signal and rain jacket and pants .
I find it amazing how many u-tube videos regarding get home bags include a vast array of useless crap to include multiple internal pouches to organize it. It seems that it is a contest to see who can come up with more cool useless gadgets to cram into these bags. Let’s get to the point, weight is your enemy if you must walk home any distance. Anything that adds weight that you do not need as a necessity that you cannot eat, or drink just makes your trip more difficult. Most of the videos I have watched include several pounds of cool but useless gadgets and little food or water. Yea the world has come to an end due to an EMP and you are carrying multiple electrical devices and a host of charging cables, yea that’s smart. Do you need a shovel and multiple knives, maybe if you are setting up a roadside flea market? If your bag is designed to get you home don’t carry anything that does not help you achieve this goal. Since weight is your enemy anything over 20 pounds is a bad idea so make every ounce count. Bacic light weight shelter, water purification, headlamp, whistle, fire making capability, compass and map, and limited first aid supplies, and a defensive weapon and as much food and water that you can carry with in the weight limit are the way to go.
I think you're carrying too many pencils. I'd add a t-shirt and socks, caffeine pills, mask m95 and a power bank
17 miles? Is it really worth the effort to carry all that gear? Pair of good shoes, raincoat and water bottle is not enough?
I tend to over prepare. It’s nice to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. Plus you never know what could happen within that 17 miles. Thank you for the comment
17 miles on a good day. But if he needs this kit whos to say 17 miles won't turn into 32 in a hurry? (Road closure, bridges going down ect.) I generally plan for double the miles in a bad situation just incase I have to back track or take alternate routes.
Only thing that I carry, that i didn't see on your list is a shit kit. TP, babywipes and hand sanitizer.
Great Idea!!
Yip thought the same, hygiene is overkill for 24h, but no TP or wipes, no dust mask
Extra socks and ill suggest not wearing gortex boots. If your feet get wet in gortex they never dry out and walking 6-7 hours with wet feet, well lets just say you ain't walking no where for a while after that.
That’s a great idea! I just added and extra pair of socks to the bag. Thank you.
@@tankrust1 I was infantry in the Army 10 years. Only non infantry wear gortex boots even in the winter because of this. Only exception wouldbe extreme cold. Change socks regular, got trench foot once and you don't want that. Took about 5 years to get them good again. That crap is painful
If you keep your "get home bag" in your truck . . . you don't have it. It IS possible that in an crisis your truck will be unreachable. Plan. In fact, you need a plan B.
I have a plan B. And I’m never more than 10-15 yards from my truck.
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What I’d give for the right to bear arms
Why? In any REAL crisis, "they" will just confiscate them. Look at the major hurricanes and how the "officials" behave. Then amp it up about 1000X to plan for a massive crisis.
Way too much shit, by now you know. Thanks for making a vid though.👌
Nice kit!