I would like to thank you for all the time you put into telling us about your bug out bag. Every time you unloaded a pouch I felt bad that you had to put all that back in it's meticulous little place. Being in California since 1989, you would think I would be "smart enough" to at least have an earthquake bag ready. After watching all 3 of your bug out bag videos, I am inspired to put something together for myself, husband and my animals. Thank you for all your hard work.
Your focus on the importance of the psychology of survival is spot on! Entertainment and morale cannot be stressed enough. Thanks so much for your video series.
All I can say is that I have watched several different videos from several sources, and yours are the absolute best. The planning and execution of your video projects goes beyond what others do and the finished product reflects that. I have learned so much and I am grateful for having the opportunity to see them. I will be watching them several times. Cheers and all the best on your future projects.
The most comprehensive bug out bag video I have EVER seen. A lot of the items are a little to expensive for a lot of us, so concessions will have to be made, never the less I can see a lot of time and effort went into providing this information and I, for one am, extremely grateful....THANK YOU!
Thank you for all your research and hard work in putting this together. Ive been working on my back for about 3 yrs. Yourinfo is very thorough. The tampon is absolutely hysterical..."cuz every man wants to save the day" Im gonna put one in my husbands bag just for the comedy relief. Fantastic series. Thank you!
SWEET! Very well done! Thank you for taking the time to explore the URBAN aspect of bugging out. Moreover, thanks also for fulling my OCD fix on a near weekly basis for the past year. I love how well thought out and practical your B.O.B. is. Your journey has been quite helpful. Can't wait for your product reviews on the SPOT and Ham Radio!
Easily the best BOB video on youtube. You really have done your viewers a service with PDF and wealth of information. I plan on printing it soon to use as a idea guide and checklist, as I recently started my own project. Im impressed that the bag weighs less than fifty pounds despite the amount of redundancy and versatility. I have seen bags on youtube weighing 20 pounds more with only half the capability. I look forward to future revisions of this bag, and you already have an awesome start. This was clearly very well thought out. Thanks for the awesome series and good luck if you ever find yourself in a SHTF scenario. Cheers!
@@TheUrbanPrepper Are you serious ? The best BOB video on RUclips ? Lmao !!! He has a cot with a emergency blanket for a sleep system ! Not going to be comfortable one bit ! Everything, gadget, item doesn't need it's own little stuff bag or container to put in ! You would probably save a pound or two in just stuff sacks and containers ! It is kind of well thought out , organized very nice but just reading and putting things in a BOB instead of actually having experience, knowledge of using everything carried in the bag is a another thing !
literally the most comprehensive bob ive ever seen. I own several 511 bags and use them mostly for travel, range and overnight situations. my own bobs of which ive made 2. one for the jeep;1 in my apt& covers nearly all aspects primarily emphasizing on first aid, food and hydration/survival in uraban env. but the packs i chose for both looks nothing like i would be carrying anything useful. in a bug out sit, i look just like everyone else.hope u have some e&e training.awesome vid. KILLER KIT!!
I've been looking on youtube for 2 months now looking for a video(s) like this! Thank you and great job, very informative and VERY well laid out. This video and the PDF really helped me out during my BOB-build journey!
The one thing you might want to consider adding to your first aid kit would be eye-wash sticks. You mention wanting having preps for a volcano event, so eye-wash saline is extra specially important.
I agree that this kit is on the extreme side. I like following the motto "go bug or go home". I have some videos scheduled this year which documents how far I could travel with this bag while on foot. I am going to be with my family and have some alternate carry methods planned which will assist if I ever need to take a break from lugging this bag around. You're right. So many things to think about. No bag will be perfect or equally suited for everyone. It's all very custom. Thanks for watching.
Thank you SO much for commenting and coming out of hiding. I really appreciate the kind words. While I still feel like there is more to do with this BOB, I must admit that it feels great to have completed this video series. There were times when I was beginning to lose hope. Thank you for sticking around for this process!
Well done. Very thorough. So many people build BOB's as if they were going camping; much different than a survival situation. Your gear is also organized well...I am going to take that to my own BOB by making and labeling smaller bags to make grabbing the right bad easier in a panic situation. Appreciate all the time it took to make this 3 part series. Keep up the good work!
Never seen a bugout bag so well thought-out. Regardless of weight factor, you have addressed all possible areas of interest. Congrats on a job well done!
Felt compelled to congratulate you on your excellent video series. I'm grateful that you focused on the urban environment whereas the majority of BOB videos focus more on rural situations. Truly appreciate your thoughtfulness, research, organizational skills and also for consideration for the needs of others. Thanks so much for helping me with my BOB (your pdf is an invaluable resource/reference) and keep up the great work!
You did an awesome job, I've watched a lot of you videos and I have been very impressed with all of them. Thank you for taking the time and adding the PDF.
I really enjoyed your video presentation of your bug out bag. Obviously, you put a lot of thought and effort (not to mention money) into it. What impressed me was not the choices of things that went into the bag, but your organizational skills. That is a department in which I am sorely lacking. Even if I had a bag like yours I would likely forget where I put it. Luckily a lifetime of being completely unprepared has made me resourceful and creative. Thanks for the video.
Reading through the comments it is clear a lot of people may have missed what I perceived as the intent of this massive undertaking. To show what "Can" be carried in a reasonable manner. Now my kit is not nearly as extensive but I was initially trained in the Marines that my knife is my kit. I have obviously expanded on that as I have gotten older and fatter.. LOL.. I now carry 3 knives.... The main point I got from this was a TON of things I had never even thought of before that I will definitely be adding to my big kit. That in and of itself is PRICELESS and I thank you for that!!!! What you have done is add tremendously to our community with your work, knowledge and awesome organizational skills... I host an internet survival radio show called "Bushcraft On Fire Radio" on Thursdays at 8PM EST and I hope you don't mind if I review your pack and video on our show this Thursday. If you would like to listen, you can at ... www.semperfortis.us/ Just click the listen live button on Thursday at 8pm EST.. I will run your pack segment the first hour of our 3 hour show. Again, thank you and if you have Skype and would like to come on and talk about your project, just add me.. "semperfortisats" as a contact and I'll bring you in. Semper
Seriously ? Who in the hell puts knee pads in a BOB ? A freaking noob that has only read books and never set foot in the wilderness or camped a night out in the wild !
This was probably the best BOB I've seen yet on youtube. Thanks for putting this together! You showed me a lot of items I'm going to start hunting for now.
Definitely one of the most detailed BOB videos I've seen. Some things seemed a bit overkill to me, but considering the amount of space in the bag, it's like "why NOT carry it?". The explanations of the items helped me out quite a bit, some of them being completely new ideas to me. And the PDF was incredibly helpful. Very well done, sir. Thanks.
WOOTicus Maximus Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, if anything happens to be weighing you down and is not needed, just toss it as you're going.
Oh I was only referring the the video's in regard to the B.O.B. but I will certainly be taking a look at your other ones, due to your meticulous nature in the equipment you've selected. I can appreciate the organization (I tend to be a little OCD myself) as well as that not every Item is the "top of the line" most expensive thing on the shelf, 90% of these items are in my hiking/camping gear as we speak. Also, thanks for the PDF as I'll be starting my bag once I return home!
I enjoyed the video. I was impressed with the medical/first aid bag. As a former paramedic I would recommend a pair of heavy duty trauma shears aka penny cutters, as well as a good pair of bandage scissors. Both of these can be purchased online or from a nursing uniform store. I am afraid the Phiskar's will not be enough to cut through heavy clothing.
I realy enjoyed these videos. Loved your approach to creating a BOB. I feel that your bag is one of the most realistic setups ive seen. I appreciate your effort and sharing of the process. Very well done sir
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you have been enjoying my videos. That's a LOT of videos to go through! Yeah, I knew the Weapons video was not going to be a popular one on RUclips. Keeping it by an external safe is a great approach. Looking forward to chatting with you more moving forward!
This set of videos is by far the best I've seen for BoBs. It has inspired me to re-vamp my own with a few of your ideas. One 5.11 rush 72 on order. Thanks for the advice dude, keep the updates coming!
Absolutely the best organized B.O.B. great ideas for all to use,thank you Urban Prepper on your hard work & dedication,I agree you should take first place & will be the undefeated B.O.B. King,take care & stay safe.
Wow. Although I have a differing view of a small percentage of your choices and would add, delete and consolidate some things, I see a lot of purchases in my future due to your presentations. What you have put together is nothing short of comprehensive, redundant (in a good way) and amazing. You are have achieved the title: "King of the Bug Out Bags". Well done; thanks for the PDF also.
Excellent, excellent video series! Thank you for all your hard work. It really helps me to see what other people are putting in their kits. I got some great ideas!
I'll be honest, I'm prepping in an urban setting myself and I just love your videos. I recently discovered them and I'm learning a lot that I hadn't thought of. Bag balm as a fire starter is one. I knew it could be done but I just didn't think. I'm also thinking of re-purposing things that I already have and incorporating them into my GOD bag. Great stuff!
Over the last few months i have looked at 100's of BOB review's and setups and i have to say that this is the best i have seen, i like the fact that you mention and prep for most situations that don't end in the apocalypse :-) the only thing i didn't see was some kind tarp for a make shift shelter but apart from that WELL DONE SIR.
Thank you for posting an extremely helpful, comprehensive and organized set of videos. Having the PFSs is fantastic. Far and away the most useful prepping info I've come across on the net. You should consider self-publishing an ebook detailing your thoughts and experiences re prepping. I was in the Marine Corps and had a similar set-up then. The only thing I didn't see that I believe is absolutely essential (and I may have just missed it) is BUG SPRAY. Keep it up, I'm def. subscribing!
Thank you for your comments. I don't believe that all bug out scenarios are for "SHTF", where I will need to "drop the deuce and bounce". Everyone's bag is tailor made for what they feel they need to prepare for. This is what mine looks like. I would like to see yours if you have a link available. I'm always looking for new ideas. BTW, I have multiple whistles because I have a wife and child, and would be able to distribute them to aid in our communication if needed. Take care.
The last two years of working on your BOB has definitely paid off Very well done, Cliff. This is by far the best as well as the most extensive BOB video/s I've ever seen. I wish I could nominate you for an Academy Award... or something :)
great job as a security officer in new york city i'll never know when i have to bug out the way things have been going with 911 and most recently the sandy storm disaster ,your videos are awesome with a lot of info,, i will use to train my officers and incorporate some of your methods
Wow, I've got to say I'm very impressed (not to mention entertained). Currently deployed and with not much to do I stumbled upon your channel and couldn't help but watch all your videos. This bag is more than anyone could hope for in my position, I would keep it stocked and by the safe (for transferring weapons and the bug out cash supply quickly). Which I also have to say that everyone is way too critical of you for your choice in not to share which weapons you might bring. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much! I've followed your development process from bag evaluations and appreciate all the extensive research that you've shared. You've pointed out several things I'd not even thought of. Many thanks again! P
These videos are great. I've been planning my own survival/prepper bag and trying to think of what I want in it has been a challenging, and your video has been very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the recommendation on the Trauma section. I am starting to make revisions to that particular section right now based on the recommendations from RUclips.
TheUrbanPrepper I'm in a wheelchair and you nerver know what can happen in a blink of an eye it's best to have a BOB like that then not have anything at all. I'm going to start my BOB in case of an emergency just peakup and go. All tell my home health aid to help me make one and keep it handy thanks to you. The best video ever and I've seen many.
Awesome video series of BOB and I downloaded the PDF for reference as I gather my essentials. Thanks for all the work and effort you put into your channel. I feel my son and I will be much better prepared in the near future for any emergency needs!
Wow.. Loved your videos!! I live about 40 miles from you so I really appreciated how many of your items were things I also had based on this area. You have a bag built on organization and i really liked that. I will be able to take a few items from your video and integrate them into mine. I wish like most people watching this one would assume, that I could afford 5k on my bag, but will just have to make due. Thanks for all of your effort put into the construction of your B.O.B, and this video!
I really enjoyed your video. People will say your carrying too much blah blah but its what you want. Thats the beauty of this BOB thing. My bag isn't gonna exactly match yours. Thats why we make these videos to learn and pass on skills and ideas to others to help with their preps. Thank you for your suggestions a couple of mine for you (If you dont mind). Small Hatchet, also cottons balls soak in vaseline. Multi Vitamins are great in a survival situation. Very happy to see USB with personal info
Urban Prepper I have been following your bug out bag project from the start. It has to be the most through, well thought out bug out bag I have yet come across on you tube. Well done for putting in so much work and providing us with so much food for thought. You approach has inspired me to totally change my own BOB to more closely match your own. It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery :-) . I may well also change my MaxPed Condor for the Rush 72 which has more pockets
You may want to add some tums, Pepcid or Tagamet to settle your stomach. Nausea can be quite debilitating (reglan is good for that). Also, the mask you have included is not an N95, you can get one that folds flat. I like that you paid attention to keeping your head warm and dry. People underestimate the amount of heat loss from one's head. In order to keep warm enough I would need to add a fleece layer. Thanks for sharing such a informative, thought provoking, and resourceful video.
Awesome job! Thanks for all the hard work and info. I'm new to this, but you've provided great insight and direction. I hope we never need to use it, but better to be safe and prepared....
This is the greatest thought out BOB I've ever seen. There are a couple of things I've thought of you might want to consider, first with your swim goggles, you should add a pair of swimmers nose clamps, as they coupled with the goggles can help you get through tear gas, and finally a security officers badge, this can help you get through some lines that may be closed off to you. Since your bag looks tactical you could pull it off. Great Job bud.
I think that I have always had a prepper mentality, but I didn't start getting serious about it until a few weeks before my wedding date. The idea of providing for someone else other than myself put the gears into motion.
The only thing that I don't think I saw was some type if poncho to keep your bag with all your goodies dry plus you so you don't get to cold. Good job on everything I know how you feel on taking a long time on fixing your bag the way you want it. Mine took so long that some times I feel like I want to cry.
Cliff, thank you so much for all the work you put into this! Your PDF's are awesome. I would suggest putting the olive oil in a Zip-Lock baggie (just in case). The straw idea was brilliant. I've based a lot of my EDC and BOB ideas from yours. Thanks again! :D
I am very impressed with your presentation, very professional. I have started to go through my bag to look for improvements and to add some things that I hadn't thought off, Thanks.
Thanks for the share! newly getting in to the prepping lifestyle and this video series, along with all the R&D videos has been a massive help in the beggining of my collection!
I do use this bag, for backpacking trips. It's fun to have all of the equipment handy for road trips too. Actually, I enjoy having this backpack just be a concept project. Also, I will look into adding some nuts into my food compartment. Thanks for the recommendation!
You're correct. Every segment was filmed multiple times and it does get monotonous packing and repacking the bag after I mess up my dialog. Thank you for the support! P.S. Let me know when you are back in Seattle. :)
A well done, through video of your kit and the PDF document is helping save time with a checklist of my own which I'm finding matches many of your equipment choices for some of your compartments. Thanks for the great info.
I've followed this series since it began all that time ago, it's been very enjoyable and gave me many ideas on where I can improve my B.O.B too. Well done on this project! All the best, Bro.
The majority of the items have been component tested. Like I said earlier, stay tuned for mock bug out videos in 2013. This bag was recently compiled and I do not have the luxury of abandoning my family for 3 days during the holidays/winter in order to conduct the full test I am planning. I would enjoy talking with you more via PM regarding this and other topics if you are interested. I have been trying to be polite to you, despite your initial negativity and hostility towards this video.
this just looks fantastic,great job Urban Prepper,thank you for sharing all your hard work and giving all of us great ideas aswell,take care and stay safe.
A very good review of a very well supplied BOB. I would suggest only one addition. With all the dehydrated food you have to cook, I would suggest including an ample supply of dehydrated water to cook it with.
TheUrbanPrepper I started to see your video and OMG, I loved it. I don't think that you have lot's of over things because God forbid your ing the mountains and get lost you don't know when you'll get rescued or any other thing happens you know you won't run out because your ready for anything. So God bless you, just be yourself and please no guns theres a lot of crazy nuts out there. Loved every minute of your videos. BEAUTIFUL
Thank you. I really enjoyed your serious and already can't wait for 2.1!!! Oh and wearing knee pads as you hike restricts circulation and tires out your legs quicker so you may want to clip them onto your pants or pack when you're not kneeling instead of putting them on with your bug out clothes load out.
I have my Weapons Compartment explanation listed in the PDF and the Weapons video. It's a topic that I feel is best to not disclose publicly for various reasons.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the PDF, too. While I doubt I'll use all your neat stuff, I do plan to adapt and create a BoB of my own. Thank you for all your time investigating these items!
Plenty of socks, excellent, I can't emphasize their importance enough. Last time in Lapland I got my socks wet in every walk and then once burned them by the fireplace when drying them... I now carry a vacuumed pair in my EDC. No sleeping bag? It can get well under 40°F in Seattle in a winter night, which I promise you can't sleep in without a good 3-season bag. Even avg 55°F summer nights can be uneasy. Keeping fire all night, if at all possible, is a bad option (maintenance, sparks, etc).
Some really clever ideas, some of which I will use for my walking kit bag and my MTB kit bags. One tiny little suggestion if I may, Ray Mears once suggested that a fire starting tool should be kept on a chord around the neck. I always thought that was a good suggestion. Great vid
(cont)... I think everyone will be a target, but I will look into appearing more gray. I have a Baby BOB for Baby Prepper as well as some a BOB stroller that he enjoys riding in. It is capable of steering through multiple terrain. Thanks for the comment!
That would be daunting, but I'd be up for it if asked. I just feel like a normal prepper like anyone else. I would never consider myself an expert in the subject. There's still so much to learn!
I am really enjoying your series. I will be using some of your ideas myself. Just a couple of quick observations. One, You can ditch either the Advil or the the Motrin. Both are the same drug. Second, reserve the Benadryl for allergic reactions, and use either Claritin or Allegra. Both are better choices for allergies. Neither of these passes the Blood Brain Barrier to cause sedation. Drowsiness is the last thing you want in a survival situation. Just my opinion. Have Fun and Be Safe :)
Great video, I'm just starting to put my bag together and you gave me some ideas on organization . Your the first person that I have seen use a vacuum sealer. I've use mine for many items such as otc meds,and batteries etc., it's a great way to save space.
As a new subscriber I'm so lucky to have found your videos. Also You did an amazing job on this project ... 20 months! Wow!.. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I have several bug out locations planned out in various directions, depending on the specific emergency. I hope to live no longer than 72 hours out of my BOB, but think I could get by for a week if needed. I'll reach my goal weight on < 35 lbs for version 2.1. Main rain gear consists of ultralight rain jacket, umbrella, cold weather clothes. I removed the rain pants due to space issues, but may integrate it back for 2.1. The boots are not waterproof.
WOW!!! Never seen such a well organized, extensive and well thought out BOB. The only things I can think of adding would be some 1200 grit sandpaper. Good for sharpening tools and if you have some dry and cracked feet skin. Not sure about laws in Seattle but also a handgun ammo.
Why didn't I watch this sooner?! Since I am just beginning with my "bug out bag", I'm sure I will be watching your videos repeatedly. I admire your attention to detail. Thanks for making this highly inspirational video. I see a lot of the products that I've been interested in, within. Off to Amazon.com!
I choose not to make that aspect of my prepping public (aka "personal protection"). I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that some of the information was able to be leveraged for your own BOB. Thanks!
I have to say, this is the most thought through video I've watched to date. Gave me alot of ideas for my EDC as well as my BoB as I'm in a mixed urban/suburban area. The only addition, and this is purely personal preference is a pistol.
I think this is the best overall video series I have seen thus far on bug out bags. Plus, I'm an organization freak like you obviously are too, lol. I downloaded the pdf instantly and went to work. Thanks...
I have tested the majority of the gear in this back and have some mock bug out videos planned for 2013. Since I live in an Urban environment, the woods would be fairly remote for me and my BOB is not specifically designed for it. An example of a bug out scenario for me is if there was a major earthquake and I needed to evacuate my home before it collapsed. I wouldn't just take off for the woods if that happened and drop deuces. :) BTW, I also have a Ultralight Urban BOB in the works. Stay tuned!
In my BOB, I'm a lot more equiped in tools... I live near farmlands and woodlands so an axe, a hand saw, a shovel and some knives are necessary for survival... I also live in eastern Canada where winters can be harsh and unpredictable, so I'm also equipped for that... but even then I'm pretty jealouse of your kit..! :P has some pretty handy equipement! Totally convinced me to equip myself more for urban areas and when I go to montreal... once again, I love your vids! Luik
I appreciate all the thought and time you have invested. Thanks for the extremely professional sharing.
Karl Monk You are very welcome, Karl. Thanks for watching.
I would like to thank you for all the time you put into telling us about your bug out bag. Every time you unloaded a pouch I felt bad that you had to put all that back in it's meticulous little place. Being in California since 1989, you would think I would be "smart enough" to at least have an earthquake bag ready. After watching all 3 of your bug out bag videos, I am inspired to put something together for myself, husband and my animals. Thank you for all your hard work.
Number one thing I see here vs. other channels is everything you put together has purpose, redundancy and is clearly organized. Bravo sir
Your focus on the importance of the psychology of survival is spot on! Entertainment and morale cannot be stressed enough. Thanks so much for your video series.
All I can say is that I have watched several different videos from several sources, and yours are the absolute best. The planning and execution of your video projects goes beyond what others do and the finished product reflects that. I have learned so much and I am grateful for having the opportunity to see them. I will be watching them several times. Cheers and all the best on your future projects.
The most comprehensive bug out bag video I have EVER seen. A lot of the items are a little to expensive for a lot of us, so concessions will have to be made, never the less I can see a lot of time and effort went into providing this information and I, for one am, extremely grateful....THANK YOU!
Thank you for all your research and hard work in putting this together. Ive been working on my back for about 3 yrs. Yourinfo is very thorough. The tampon is absolutely hysterical..."cuz every man wants to save the day" Im gonna put one in my husbands bag just for the comedy relief. Fantastic series. Thank you!
Thank you for the thought and effort that you have put into researching and producing these videos.
Thank you for a very well thought out presentation. I have downloaded the PDF and will be using it as a guide for my own BOB.
SWEET! Very well done! Thank you for taking the time to explore the URBAN aspect of bugging out. Moreover, thanks also for fulling my OCD fix on a near weekly basis for the past year. I love how well thought out and practical your B.O.B. is. Your journey has been quite helpful. Can't wait for your product reviews on the SPOT and Ham Radio!
Easily the best BOB video on youtube. You really have done your viewers a service with PDF and wealth of information. I plan on printing it soon to use as a idea guide and checklist, as I recently started my own project. Im impressed that the bag weighs less than fifty pounds despite the amount of redundancy and versatility. I have seen bags on youtube weighing 20 pounds more with only half the capability. I look forward to future revisions of this bag, and you already have an awesome start. This was clearly very well thought out. Thanks for the awesome series and good luck if you ever find yourself in a SHTF scenario. Cheers!
Daniel Taylor Thank you so much Daniel! I am currently working on a refined v2.1. I hope to have it finish before the end of the year.
I agree whole heartedly.
@@TheUrbanPrepper Are you serious ? The best BOB video on RUclips ? Lmao !!! He has a cot with a emergency blanket for a sleep system ! Not going to be comfortable one bit ! Everything, gadget, item doesn't need it's own little stuff bag or container to put in ! You would probably save a pound or two in just stuff sacks and containers ! It is kind of well thought out , organized very nice but just reading and putting things in a BOB instead of actually having experience, knowledge of using everything carried in the bag is a another thing !
literally the most comprehensive bob ive ever seen. I own several 511 bags and use them mostly for travel, range and overnight situations. my own bobs of which ive made 2. one for the jeep;1 in my apt& covers nearly all aspects primarily emphasizing on first aid, food and hydration/survival in uraban env. but the packs i chose for both looks nothing like i would be carrying anything useful. in a bug out sit, i look just like everyone else.hope u have some e&e training.awesome vid. KILLER KIT!!
I've been looking on youtube for 2 months now looking for a video(s) like this! Thank you and great job, very informative and VERY well laid out. This video and the PDF really helped me out during my BOB-build journey!
The one thing you might want to consider adding to your first aid kit would be eye-wash sticks. You mention wanting having preps for a volcano event, so eye-wash saline is extra specially important.
I agree that this kit is on the extreme side. I like following the motto "go bug or go home". I have some videos scheduled this year which documents how far I could travel with this bag while on foot. I am going to be with my family and have some alternate carry methods planned which will assist if I ever need to take a break from lugging this bag around. You're right. So many things to think about. No bag will be perfect or equally suited for everyone. It's all very custom. Thanks for watching.
Thank you SO much for commenting and coming out of hiding. I really appreciate the kind words. While I still feel like there is more to do with this BOB, I must admit that it feels great to have completed this video series. There were times when I was beginning to lose hope. Thank you for sticking around for this process!
Well done. Very thorough. So many people build BOB's as if they were going camping; much different than a survival situation. Your gear is also organized well...I am going to take that to my own BOB by making and labeling smaller bags to make grabbing the right bad easier in a panic situation. Appreciate all the time it took to make this 3 part series. Keep up the good work!
THE BEST series of bug out videos I have seen. What a tremendous job organizing everything! I applaud your effort.
Loved this one out of three and watched all in 1080p! I really loved your medical and cooking compartments. Great job!
Never seen a bugout bag so well thought-out. Regardless of weight factor, you have addressed all possible areas of interest. Congrats on a job well done!
Felt compelled to congratulate you on your excellent video series. I'm grateful that you focused on the urban environment whereas the majority of BOB videos focus more on rural situations. Truly appreciate your thoughtfulness, research, organizational skills and also for consideration for the needs of others. Thanks so much for helping me with my BOB (your pdf is an invaluable resource/reference) and keep up the great work!
Thanks for posting, by far one of the best BOB vids on youtube. Very detail oriented and the PDF is a big bonus! Thanks!
snakemonkey555 Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I have to say, I am IMPRESSED by what you were able to fit in this pack. Really complete. You gave me some great ideas!
You did an awesome job, I've watched a lot of you videos and I have been very impressed with all of them. Thank you for taking the time and adding the PDF.
I really enjoyed your video presentation of your bug out bag. Obviously, you put a lot of thought and effort (not to mention money) into it. What impressed me was not the choices of things that went into the bag, but your organizational skills. That is a department in which I am sorely lacking. Even if I had a bag like yours I would likely forget where I put it. Luckily a lifetime of being completely unprepared has made me resourceful and creative. Thanks for the video.
Reading through the comments it is clear a lot of people may have missed what I perceived as the intent of this massive undertaking. To show what "Can" be carried in a reasonable manner. Now my kit is not nearly as extensive but I was initially trained in the Marines that my knife is my kit. I have obviously expanded on that as I have gotten older and fatter.. LOL.. I now carry 3 knives....
The main point I got from this was a TON of things I had never even thought of before that I will definitely be adding to my big kit. That in and of itself is PRICELESS and I thank you for that!!!!
What you have done is add tremendously to our community with your work, knowledge and awesome organizational skills...
I host an internet survival radio show called "Bushcraft On Fire Radio" on Thursdays at 8PM EST and I hope you don't mind if I review your pack and video on our show this Thursday. If you would like to listen, you can at ...
www.semperfortis.us/
Just click the listen live button on Thursday at 8pm EST.. I will run your pack segment the first hour of our 3 hour show.
Again, thank you and if you have Skype and would like to come on and talk about your project, just add me.. "semperfortisats" as a contact and I'll bring you in.
Semper
Seriously ? Who in the hell puts knee pads in a BOB ? A freaking noob that has only read books and never set foot in the wilderness or camped a night out in the wild !
This was probably the best BOB I've seen yet on youtube. Thanks for putting this together! You showed me a lot of items I'm going to start hunting for now.
Definitely one of the most detailed BOB videos I've seen. Some things seemed a bit overkill to me, but considering the amount of space in the bag, it's like "why NOT carry it?". The explanations of the items helped me out quite a bit, some of them being completely new ideas to me. And the PDF was incredibly helpful. Very well done, sir. Thanks.
WOOTicus Maximus Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, if anything happens to be weighing you down and is not needed, just toss it as you're going.
Oh I was only referring the the video's in regard to the B.O.B. but I will certainly be taking a look at your other ones, due to your meticulous nature in the equipment you've selected. I can appreciate the organization (I tend to be a little OCD myself) as well as that not every Item is the "top of the line" most expensive thing on the shelf, 90% of these items are in my hiking/camping gear as we speak. Also, thanks for the PDF as I'll be starting my bag once I return home!
I enjoyed the video. I was impressed with the medical/first aid bag. As a former paramedic I would recommend a pair of heavy duty trauma shears aka penny cutters, as well as a good pair of bandage scissors. Both of these can be purchased online or from a nursing uniform store. I am afraid the Phiskar's will not be enough to cut through heavy clothing.
I realy enjoyed these videos. Loved your approach to creating a BOB. I feel that your bag is one of the most realistic setups ive seen. I appreciate your effort and sharing of the process. Very well done sir
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you have been enjoying my videos. That's a LOT of videos to go through! Yeah, I knew the Weapons video was not going to be a popular one on RUclips. Keeping it by an external safe is a great approach. Looking forward to chatting with you more moving forward!
This set of videos is by far the best I've seen for BoBs. It has inspired me to re-vamp my own with a few of your ideas. One 5.11 rush 72 on order. Thanks for the advice dude, keep the updates coming!
Absolutely the best organized B.O.B. great ideas for all to use,thank you Urban Prepper on your hard work & dedication,I agree you should take first place & will be the undefeated B.O.B. King,take care & stay safe.
What a ride it has been! Congrats on a great system and thanks for your time and efforts.
Wow. Although I have a differing view of a small percentage of your choices and would add, delete and consolidate some things, I see a lot of purchases in my future due to your presentations. What you have put together is nothing short of comprehensive, redundant (in a good way) and amazing. You are have achieved the title: "King of the Bug Out Bags". Well done; thanks for the PDF also.
Excellent, excellent video series! Thank you for all your hard work. It really helps me to see what other people are putting in their kits. I got some great ideas!
I really appreciate the effort in making these videos just for the public education. Very selfless. Thank you!
I'll be honest, I'm prepping in an urban setting myself and I just love your videos. I recently discovered them and I'm learning a lot that I hadn't thought of. Bag balm as a fire starter is one. I knew it could be done but I just didn't think. I'm also thinking of re-purposing things that I already have and incorporating them into my GOD bag. Great stuff!
This is the best equipped and organized bag I have ever seen things that i never thought of to help with my bag thanks
Over the last few months i have looked at 100's of BOB review's and setups and i have to say that this is the best i have seen, i like the fact that you mention and prep for most situations that don't end in the apocalypse :-) the only thing i didn't see was some kind tarp for a make shift shelter but apart from that WELL DONE SIR.
Thank you for posting an extremely helpful, comprehensive and organized set of videos. Having the PFSs is fantastic. Far and away the most useful prepping info I've come across on the net. You should consider self-publishing an ebook detailing your thoughts and experiences re prepping. I was in the Marine Corps and had a similar set-up then. The only thing I didn't see that I believe is absolutely essential (and I may have just missed it) is BUG SPRAY. Keep it up, I'm def. subscribing!
Great job with the video. Loved all those labels and small bags in each compartment. It gave me some great new ideas for my bug out bag.
Thanks again.
Thank you for your comments. I don't believe that all bug out scenarios are for "SHTF", where I will need to "drop the deuce and bounce". Everyone's bag is tailor made for what they feel they need to prepare for. This is what mine looks like. I would like to see yours if you have a link available. I'm always looking for new ideas. BTW, I have multiple whistles because I have a wife and child, and would be able to distribute them to aid in our communication if needed. Take care.
The last two years of working on your BOB has definitely paid off Very well done, Cliff. This is by far the best as well as the most extensive BOB video/s I've ever seen. I wish I could nominate you for an Academy Award... or something :)
great job as a security officer in new york city i'll never know when i have to bug out the way things have been going with 911 and most recently the sandy storm disaster ,your videos are awesome with a lot of info,, i will use to train my officers and incorporate some of your methods
Your Bug out Bag is one of the best series I had seen!! God Bless
Wow, I've got to say I'm very impressed (not to mention entertained). Currently deployed and with not much to do I stumbled upon your channel and couldn't help but watch all your videos. This bag is more than anyone could hope for in my position, I would keep it stocked and by the safe (for transferring weapons and the bug out cash supply quickly). Which I also have to say that everyone is way too critical of you for your choice in not to share which weapons you might bring. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much! I've followed your development process from bag evaluations and appreciate all the extensive research that you've shared. You've pointed out several things I'd not even thought of. Many thanks again! P
These videos are great. I've been planning my own survival/prepper bag and trying to think of what I want in it has been a challenging, and your video has been very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the recommendation on the Trauma section. I am starting to make revisions to that particular section right now based on the recommendations from RUclips.
TheUrbanPrepper I'm in a wheelchair and you nerver know what can happen in a blink of an eye it's best to have a BOB like that then not have anything at all. I'm going to start my BOB in case of an emergency just peakup and go. All tell my home health aid to help me make one and keep it handy thanks to you. The best video ever and I've seen many.
Awesome video series of BOB and I downloaded the PDF for reference as I gather my essentials. Thanks for all the work and effort you put into your channel. I feel my son and I will be much better prepared in the near future for any emergency needs!
Timothy Owens That is great to hear, Timothy! I feel honored to have not only helped you but also your son with regard to emergency preparedness.
Wow.. Loved your videos!! I live about 40 miles from you so I really appreciated how many of your items were things I also had based on this area. You have a bag built on organization and i really liked that. I will be able to take a few items from your video and integrate them into mine. I wish like most people watching this one would assume, that I could afford 5k on my bag, but will just have to make due. Thanks for all of your effort put into the construction of your B.O.B, and this video!
Probably the best BOB i've ever seen.
Excellent work man !!!
Thank you so much! Everyone's BOB is different. This one works well for me now. It's always going through revisions though. Stay tuned for v2.1.
Thanks! I am already working on the preliminary research and introduction video for the next big project.
I really enjoyed your video. People will say your carrying too much blah blah but its what you want. Thats the beauty of this BOB thing. My bag isn't gonna exactly match yours. Thats why we make these videos to learn and pass on skills and ideas to others to help with their preps. Thank you for your suggestions a couple of mine for you (If you dont mind). Small Hatchet, also cottons balls soak in vaseline. Multi Vitamins are great in a survival situation. Very happy to see USB with personal info
Urban Prepper I have been following your bug out bag project from the start. It has to be the most through, well thought out bug out bag I have yet come across on you tube. Well done for putting in so much work and providing us with so much food for thought. You approach has inspired me to totally change my own BOB to more closely match your own.
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery :-) .
I may well also change my MaxPed Condor for the Rush 72 which has more pockets
You may want to add some tums, Pepcid or Tagamet to settle your stomach. Nausea can be quite debilitating (reglan is good for that). Also, the mask you have included is not an N95, you can get one that folds flat. I like that you paid attention to keeping your head warm and dry. People underestimate the amount of heat loss from one's head. In order to keep warm enough I would need to add a fleece layer. Thanks for sharing such a informative, thought provoking, and resourceful video.
Awesome job! Thanks for all the hard work and info. I'm new to this, but you've provided great insight and direction. I hope we never need to use it, but better to be safe and prepared....
This is the greatest thought out BOB I've ever seen. There are a couple of things I've thought of you might want to consider, first with your swim goggles, you should add a pair of swimmers nose clamps, as they coupled with the goggles can help you get through tear gas, and finally a security officers badge, this can help you get through some lines that may be closed off to you. Since your bag looks tactical you could pull it off. Great Job bud.
I think that I have always had a prepper mentality, but I didn't start getting serious about it until a few weeks before my wedding date. The idea of providing for someone else other than myself put the gears into motion.
This is definitely the best B.O.B I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing!
The only thing that I don't think I saw was some type if poncho to keep your bag with all your goodies dry plus you so you don't get to cold. Good job on everything I know how you feel on taking a long time on fixing your bag the way you want it. Mine took so long that some times I feel like I want to cry.
Cliff, thank you so much for all the work you put into this! Your PDF's are awesome. I would suggest putting the olive oil in a Zip-Lock baggie (just in case). The straw idea was brilliant. I've based a lot of my EDC and BOB ideas from yours. Thanks again! :D
Thanks for the video, you have clearly put a lot of time and thought into this and gave me a few good ideas for my own.
No problem dude, valid question. Cliff is a great guy and awesome resource, very thorough and thought-out videos. Hope you enjoy them!
I am very impressed with your presentation, very professional. I have started to go through my bag to look for improvements and to add some things that I hadn't thought off, Thanks.
Thanks for the share! newly getting in to the prepping lifestyle and this video series, along with all the R&D videos has been a massive help in the beggining of my collection!
Chris Morgan Awesome! I'm glad these videos have been helpful for you.
I do use this bag, for backpacking trips. It's fun to have all of the equipment handy for road trips too. Actually, I enjoy having this backpack just be a concept project. Also, I will look into adding some nuts into my food compartment. Thanks for the recommendation!
You're correct. Every segment was filmed multiple times and it does get monotonous packing and repacking the bag after I mess up my dialog. Thank you for the support! P.S. Let me know when you are back in Seattle. :)
A well done, through video of your kit and the PDF document is helping save time with a checklist of my own which I'm finding matches many of your equipment choices for some of your compartments. Thanks for the great info.
I've followed this series since it began all that time ago, it's been very enjoyable and gave me many ideas on where I can improve my B.O.B too. Well done on this project! All the best, Bro.
The majority of the items have been component tested. Like I said earlier, stay tuned for mock bug out videos in 2013. This bag was recently compiled and I do not have the luxury of abandoning my family for 3 days during the holidays/winter in order to conduct the full test I am planning. I would enjoy talking with you more via PM regarding this and other topics if you are interested. I have been trying to be polite to you, despite your initial negativity and hostility towards this video.
this just looks fantastic,great job Urban Prepper,thank you for sharing all your hard work and giving all of us great ideas aswell,take care and stay safe.
A very good review of a very well supplied BOB. I would suggest only one addition. With all the dehydrated food you have to cook, I would suggest including an ample supply of dehydrated water to cook it with.
TheUrbanPrepper I started to see your video and OMG, I loved it. I don't think that you have lot's of over things because God forbid your ing the mountains and get lost you don't know when you'll get rescued or any other thing happens you know you won't run out because your ready for anything. So God bless you, just be yourself and please no guns theres a lot of crazy nuts out there. Loved every minute of your videos. BEAUTIFUL
Thank you. I really enjoyed your serious and already can't wait for 2.1!!!
Oh and wearing knee pads as you hike restricts circulation and tires out your legs quicker so you may want to clip them onto your pants or pack when you're not kneeling instead of putting them on with your bug out clothes load out.
I have my Weapons Compartment explanation listed in the PDF and the Weapons video. It's a topic that I feel is best to not disclose publicly for various reasons.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the PDF, too. While I doubt I'll use all your neat stuff, I do plan to adapt and create a BoB of my own. Thank you for all your time investigating these items!
Thanks a bunch! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Plenty of socks, excellent, I can't emphasize their importance enough. Last time in Lapland I got my socks wet in every walk and then once burned them by the fireplace when drying them... I now carry a vacuumed pair in my EDC. No sleeping bag? It can get well under 40°F in Seattle in a winter night, which I promise you can't sleep in without a good 3-season bag. Even avg 55°F summer nights can be uneasy. Keeping fire all night, if at all possible, is a bad option (maintenance, sparks, etc).
Some really clever ideas, some of which I will use for my walking kit bag and my MTB kit bags. One tiny little suggestion if I may, Ray Mears once suggested that a fire starting tool should be kept on a chord around the neck. I always thought that was a good suggestion. Great vid
(cont)... I think everyone will be a target, but I will look into appearing more gray. I have a Baby BOB for Baby Prepper as well as some a BOB stroller that he enjoys riding in. It is capable of steering through multiple terrain. Thanks for the comment!
Great series. Currently working on my EDC bag. Can't wait to start my Bob. Thanks for your videos.
That would be daunting, but I'd be up for it if asked. I just feel like a normal prepper like anyone else. I would never consider myself an expert in the subject. There's still so much to learn!
As a coastal BCer this is perfect. Thank you for posting, really informative!
I am really enjoying your series. I will be using some of your ideas myself. Just a couple of quick observations. One, You can ditch either the Advil or the the Motrin. Both are the same drug. Second, reserve the Benadryl for allergic reactions, and use either Claritin or Allegra. Both are better choices for allergies. Neither of these passes the Blood Brain Barrier to cause sedation. Drowsiness is the last thing you want in a survival situation.
Just my opinion.
Have Fun and Be Safe :)
Great video, I'm just starting to put my bag together and you gave me some ideas on organization . Your the first person that I have seen use a vacuum sealer. I've use mine for many items such as otc meds,and batteries etc., it's a great way to save space.
I've learnt a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed all of the videos that got us here. Thank you.
Thank you so much for such a well thought out/ presented series of videos & the really useful PDF )) ..great job!
As a new subscriber I'm so lucky to have found your videos. Also You did an amazing job on this project ... 20 months! Wow!.. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I have several bug out locations planned out in various directions, depending on the specific emergency. I hope to live no longer than 72 hours out of my BOB, but think I could get by for a week if needed. I'll reach my goal weight on < 35 lbs for version 2.1. Main rain gear consists of ultralight rain jacket, umbrella, cold weather clothes. I removed the rain pants due to space issues, but may integrate it back for 2.1. The boots are not waterproof.
WOW!!! Never seen such a well organized, extensive and well thought out BOB. The only things I can think of adding would be some 1200 grit sandpaper. Good for sharpening tools and if you have some dry and cracked feet skin. Not sure about laws in Seattle but also a handgun ammo.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll look into them for version 2.1. I'm glad you enjoyed these videos.
Why didn't I watch this sooner?!
Since I am just beginning with my "bug out bag", I'm sure I will be watching your videos repeatedly. I admire your attention to detail. Thanks for making this highly inspirational video. I see a lot of the products that I've been interested in, within. Off to Amazon.com!
I choose not to make that aspect of my prepping public (aka "personal protection"). I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that some of the information was able to be leveraged for your own BOB. Thanks!
I have to say, this is the most thought through video I've watched to date. Gave me alot of ideas for my EDC as well as my BoB as I'm in a mixed urban/suburban area. The only addition, and this is purely personal preference is a pistol.
I think this is the best overall video series I have seen thus far on bug out bags. Plus, I'm an organization freak like you obviously are too, lol. I downloaded the pdf instantly and went to work. Thanks...
I have tested the majority of the gear in this back and have some mock bug out videos planned for 2013. Since I live in an Urban environment, the woods would be fairly remote for me and my BOB is not specifically designed for it. An example of a bug out scenario for me is if there was a major earthquake and I needed to evacuate my home before it collapsed. I wouldn't just take off for the woods if that happened and drop deuces. :) BTW, I also have a Ultralight Urban BOB in the works. Stay tuned!
In my BOB, I'm a lot more equiped in tools... I live near farmlands and woodlands so an axe, a hand saw, a shovel and some knives are necessary for survival... I also live in eastern Canada where winters can be harsh and unpredictable, so I'm also equipped for that... but even then I'm pretty jealouse of your kit..! :P has some pretty handy equipement! Totally convinced me to equip myself more for urban areas and when I go to montreal... once again, I love your vids!
Luik