I really appreciate you commenting on how a person's everyday carry is going to play into a person's pack. That's definitely an aspect of preparedness that doesn't get discussed very much.
For a SHTF get home bag I would suggest one addition. A small lock pick set. Cheap, easy to learn (literally a few hours on RUclips will get you very proficient), and the ability to pass a lock may be very valuable.
I do have a lockpick set, but have not spent any time with it, unfortunately. I saw my boss get locked out of a utility closet one time and he just popped out a pick set and got in really quick. I went home and ordered a set that same day! lol
@@donjohn1620 The lockpicking side of RUclips is a rabbit hole I've fallen down before. Definitely a useful skill. And I genuinely appreciate the comments!
@@jeffanon1772 That's also true. You've got to have a pretty decent response ready if you get caught siphoning water with a bag full of tools and lockpicks! lol
@@entryleveltactics amazing how soooo many people's concept of "bugging out" consists solely of running off into the woods...the late great survival expert Mel Tappen referred to that notion as "playing Batman in the boondocks"....
Yep! I’m almost 40, married, and have 3 young kids. Anything happens and I’m bugging in. I think after movies like Red Dawn guys have this unrealistic fantasy that they’re just going to go to the woods and live off the land. 1) it’s almost impossible to trek enough supplies with you to successfully do that and 2) there’s very few people out there that have the skill to actually do that long term and I’m not one of them. And multiply that difficulty substantially with kids. I have put together a light weight get home bag that I keep with me at all times. I’m almost never more than 10 miles from home and I live in an urban environment. Basically water, water tablets just in case, a small medical kit, a poncho in case it rains, gloves and a beanie since we’re getting close to cooler weather, snacks and a couple small ready to eat meals, a couple flashlights, pocket knife, and my CCW. A few more smaller items too but that’s about it.
Solid kit. It's hard to say if urban or rural is "easier" since each has their own concerns. Urban may leave you walking through a bad part of town, rural may have you trekking a longer distance and maybe through an area where wildlife is a concern. The most annoying part of thinking about any grid down / collapse situation is that you're still going to have to pay your mortgage! lol
@@entryleveltactics lol for sure! If we’re gonna get EMP’d or anything then do it the right way and wipe out all evidence of my debt 😂🤣😂. But yeah, I don’t live in a huge city, but big enough to where I’ll have to evade away from potentially dangerous situations. I would mainly stay on back roads off of the main road as much as possible. I also don’t look “tacticool”. I have an Eberlestock Switchblade pack in blue color. I chose the color because it isn’t tactical looking and it doesn’t have molle and stuff everywhere. I’ll try to blend in. I also don’t wear tactical looking clothing. But you’re 100% correct that more urban environments come with their own challenges.
Good insight. I feel watching a few different videos along these lines helps one see the needs, wants and unnecessary items. Everyone has different situations, and each video may bring up something they is overlooked.
I appreciate the comment. And that's very true. It's always good to see what other people remembered that you may have overlooked. Especially on the smaller channels where you know they aren't sponsored and everything they have is something they use and spent their own money on.
@@entryleveltactics These videos always remind me I need to set-up / update my kit. Items good enough to get back to the house, but not so nice that I'd lose a lot if it was stolen. I like your approach to having things to increase and decrease visibility. One item I'd recommend is a Sillcock key - you can use it to turn on a faucet at a business that doesn't have a handle. If you can get water without having to filter it, it's faster and less risky. Again, I like how you're not duplicating what you EDC. A local map, old school, for your immediate/daily area would also be handy, light, and doesn't require any signal.
@@matthewschulz9592 That's true. A little compass and a map of some local roads and highways is a low tech way to make sure you keep your bearings. It's one thing to make a wrong turn in a car; it's another to hike an hour in the wrong direction.
Built my own get home bag from a college pack and it serves all functions, combat to a point, food and water and medical and or lost or fighting through storms without tipping off what I am packing around with it. OP-SECT all the way.
Maybe it's in the first aid kit, but I'd recommend sunscreen, chapstick, a compass, and waterproof matches. These might be in your EDC also, but I think they're essential for spending time outdoors in an emergency situation.
Id have a silcock key in that water filter kit. Sometimes the water supply is behind a small steel door with a spigot that has no handle rather than a creek or a puddle...
A silcock key is not something I have considered. Hopefully you'll be well on your way to the house before you have to procure water via someone's spigot. Realistically, if I'm in a place where there are structures and people, I'd probably just ask to borrow a cell phone to call for a ride.
Great suggestion. I keep one in my truck and my wife’s van. I’m always surprised at how many people don’t think about having one so you can get water from a gas station or some other building. A lot businesses don’t have handles on their spigots outside.
@@entryleveltactics Around here in most rural areas the only resources there are are in the vast industrial complexes dotted throughout the countryside, some can take a good while to cross on foot, and there is nothing else around out there. 3 am you are on your own no one is going to open a door, in the towns its like a ghost town, there are a few lakes and ponds along the way but most are on private land. maybe my exercises are unique, but in my neck of the woods the water is behind little steal doors. My last few rucks i stopped at the fire station to fill up and i needed my silcock to get at the water. 100% of new construction in this area includes commercial wall hydrant boxes. The rest of the country is sure to follow. its already taking hold in the inner city and most urban areas. i see it this way i am already vulnerable i don't really want to talk to people, i try to remain grey man, i keep my head down mind my business and get to where i need to be.
@@mkellydixon Correct, agreed, its either commercial governmental or rural in between towns and townships. if you are on foot, you either need to carry resources or have the tools to access them. My get home bag has much of the same items in it as my bug out bag does with a few minor substitutions.
My Get Home Bag. Waterbottle 1liter steanless steal + water bottle. Sunscreen, butspray, wetwipes, little tarp, poncho, fleece, wool shirt and head for colder nights, socks, Compass, bic lighter, shoe leases, first aid kit, trauma kit, general hygiene stuff... Multitool, sak, headlamp, handlamp small, extra batteries, lightstick, waterproof lucifers, little snacks, knifestoon... Small snack. Watertablets. Ductape. Rite in the rain + pencil. This all in a 15l bag. Still room for extras...
@@entryleveltactics thnx, ive bin working on it for years. I should say i also walked with it 55km/31miles in one day, only with extra water... Changed the bag a few times. Warrior assault systems helmet cergo pack, tasmanian tiger survival pack and now im carrying the Savotta Kahakka 15. I have to say im pleased with bag... Great waterresistan without a raincover. 1000d cordura and the folding side pouchz are easy to use. I know people talk a lot over the stuff inside the bag, but a good bag is very important. You need to train with it.
@@Raventommm Yea, actually using your stuff is as important as having it. I run an older Osprey pack when I actually go camping, but for something that just sits in the trunk of the car, it's hard to justify anything other than whatever old bookbag youve got lying around.
Great video! I like the idea of a “get home bag”. Much more realistic. Mine is a little more extensive though. I drive 47 miles one way to work. So, if something happens while I’m at work or on the way home. And I’m talking a major catastrophe. I know it’s going to take me at least a couple of days to get home or maybe longer. Especially if I’m on the wrong side of the river, literally. I have a big river I drive across on the interstate going to and from work. And if I’m on foot I don’t plan on crossing that bridge on the interstate. I feel like that’s a bad idea! A “fatal funnel “! So I have to find another route, 2 lane road maybe, or swim or “borrow “ a canoe or small boat. Lol. But regardless. I have quite the trek to get home. Basically a backpacking trip! Physically I know I can do it. It just won’t be fast! God Bless you and your family. And stay ready! We’re living in some crazy times!
I appreciate the comment! And same to you and yours! A 47 mile hike as a worst case scenario would require a little more sustainment than someone doing 5 or 10 miles back to cell service. Cheers!
Keep some tools and an extra cam position sensor in your truck. I know this is just an example but being mechanically inclined goes a long way. A lot of vehicle break downs are simple fixes.
I've got a CPS and a set of cheap harbor freight tools in the toolbox. You know how these older trucks can be! For sake of the video, I just put my Hydra in the No Start position to get the crank no start condition for the video. Unfortunately, the truck is having issues with the shift solenoids in the transmission, so I appreciate the comment and the engagement!
Nice kit, thanks for sharing it with us. I have a handheld GPS in my kit, and I'm saving up for a new upgraded GPS.. The road (or roads) you used to get to where you are, might be closed on your way back home, or they might be too dangerous to take. A GPS can help guide you through the woods, or around a dangerous situations, or even show you a shortcut. If cell towers go down, a GPS will still work because it works off of satellites. And if your GPS is equipped with Inreach technology, you can use the S.O.S. button to call for help in an emergency. The battery life in a GPS also lasts a lot longer than a cell phone's battery. Combined with a spare battery bank, a GPS can run for quite a few days. You can also pre-mark waypoints in your GPS ( Friends' houses, safe places to hold up, buried caches, fire stations, military bases, police stations etc) and use those waypoints in an emergency Those are just some of the reasons I carry a GPS. Other than that, a small Monocular to check out the situation ahead of you before going there is a must for me. JT
Thanks for the comment! I agree that a GPS would be a great addition anytime you know you're going off the beaten path. When I'm feeling outdoorsy, I typically wear a Garmin watch that has some light GPS/Map functions, but I've been looking into the In-Reach or In-Reach minis for some of that more robust handheld GPS functionality.
Exactly! You already have a shelter with shingles! light a fire in the living room is still better than rubbing a stick together in the rain in the woods!
One thing in my bag that I never see anyone mention is a small tube of sunblock. Also, that poncho can cover your backpack, so you can ditch the backpack cover and save weight and room. I don't get the tarp , cordage, or saw at all...if you have time to set up a tarp, you have time to walk in the rain. The point is to get home, right?
Yeah, you can spend all day figuring out where you want to spend you ounces or pounds. The plan is to get home, like I said in the video, but if you end up truly in a downpour or storm, you're going to have to make the call if you want to slog home or wait it out. If you have cover, you have the option to wait it out. If you don't have over, you don't have that option. It all sounds silly until you need to reclaim some limbs or take a knee on a hiking trail. I appreciate the input.
@@asconajuenger Yep, it's a good idea to bring things that have a double-function. I prefer to opt for a super cheap poncho + a lightweight rain fly, but a nicer poncho can definitely serve as a temporary shelter.
One constructive critique to the intro if I may, maybe it's just me but if I was stuck in that situation I would have yelled out "FUCK!!!" very loud as I slammed the door shut. Then I would have collected myself and focused in on the task at hand. Just me anyways.
🤣 it's easy to keep it together when you're playing pretend. But the transmission in the truck went out like 3 days after making this video, and I can guarantee you it was a different reaction.
@@D2G10 I get that. I agree that redundancy is important for any extended survival or preparedness plan, but in my eyes a "get home bag" is better served by being as light as possible while covering the immediate basics. I do appreciate the comment and input!
@@entryleveltactics I certainly disagree. It might take 7-8 hours to get home. Also you might not be alone but with someone like your GF. If you really want you save on weight you can always take the extra stuff out and leave in the car or throw it away or whatever.
Kudos on the wool socks, but you forgot THE most important get home bag item that accompanies them... equality WELL broken in hiking boots...! ! ! At the beginning of your video you look like you're schlepping around in the woods wearing flip flops..👎 Also good job on the wet wipes ...any bag that doesn't include something to wipe one's bottom with AND disinfect one's hands with afterwards just isn't realistic... What kills people trying to survive the fastest is core body temp getting too far above or below 98 degrees...so maintaining correct core temp is THE # 1 priority... # 2 killer is dehydration, either from not enough water going in one end or too much going out the bottom end due to stomach issues from contaminated water...so the next priority is the ability to obtain & carry sufficient potable water... dehydration is like hypothermia..it sneaks up on someone slowly & impairs judgement before they realize it... Goos job on avoiding the all too common trap of lugging around 7 different cutting tools & 12 different ways to start a fire 👍👍....
Footwear definitely makes a difference! I did have on shoes for this video, but I actually hate flip-flops, so if I'm going somewhere where flip flops or sandals make sense (kayaking, the beach, etc) I always toss a pair of decent shoes in the bag. I personally like the Altama Maritime OTB mid-rise shoes. They pack pretty flat and offer passable support for shorter hikes.
Hiking boots is not a real thing. They are a marketing ploy. Boots and shoes may ber marketed as "hiking" footwear, but they are simply boots and shoes.
I really appreciate you commenting on how a person's everyday carry is going to play into a person's pack. That's definitely an aspect of preparedness that doesn't get discussed very much.
Yep. There are times where redundancy is good and times when redundancy is unnecessary. I appreciate your comment; it really helps!
Ford is not happy with the start of the video
"Found on road dead"
Jk, thanks for the video..
🤣 Sometimes life imitates art! Thanks for the comment
For a SHTF get home bag I would suggest one addition. A small lock pick set. Cheap, easy to learn (literally a few hours on RUclips will get you very proficient), and the ability to pass a lock may be very valuable.
I do have a lockpick set, but have not spent any time with it, unfortunately. I saw my boss get locked out of a utility closet one time and he just popped out a pick set and got in really quick. I went home and ordered a set that same day! lol
@@donjohn1620 The lockpicking side of RUclips is a rabbit hole I've fallen down before. Definitely a useful skill. And I genuinely appreciate the comments!
And in most States a lockpick set constitutes burglary tools which are illegal...some get home bag if it gets you in Jail instead....SMH
@@jeffanon1772 That's also true. You've got to have a pretty decent response ready if you get caught siphoning water with a bag full of tools and lockpicks! lol
@@entryleveltactics amazing how soooo many people's concept of "bugging out" consists solely of running off into the woods...the late great survival expert Mel Tappen referred to that notion as "playing Batman in the boondocks"....
Yep! I’m almost 40, married, and have 3 young kids. Anything happens and I’m bugging in. I think after movies like Red Dawn guys have this unrealistic fantasy that they’re just going to go to the woods and live off the land. 1) it’s almost impossible to trek enough supplies with you to successfully do that and 2) there’s very few people out there that have the skill to actually do that long term and I’m not one of them. And multiply that difficulty substantially with kids. I have put together a light weight get home bag that I keep with me at all times. I’m almost never more than 10 miles from home and I live in an urban environment. Basically water, water tablets just in case, a small medical kit, a poncho in case it rains, gloves and a beanie since we’re getting close to cooler weather, snacks and a couple small ready to eat meals, a couple flashlights, pocket knife, and my CCW. A few more smaller items too but that’s about it.
Solid kit. It's hard to say if urban or rural is "easier" since each has their own concerns. Urban may leave you walking through a bad part of town, rural may have you trekking a longer distance and maybe through an area where wildlife is a concern. The most annoying part of thinking about any grid down / collapse situation is that you're still going to have to pay your mortgage! lol
@@entryleveltactics lol for sure! If we’re gonna get EMP’d or anything then do it the right way and wipe out all evidence of my debt 😂🤣😂. But yeah, I don’t live in a huge city, but big enough to where I’ll have to evade away from potentially dangerous situations. I would mainly stay on back roads off of the main road as much as possible. I also don’t look “tacticool”. I have an Eberlestock Switchblade pack in blue color. I chose the color because it isn’t tactical looking and it doesn’t have molle and stuff everywhere. I’ll try to blend in. I also don’t wear tactical looking clothing. But you’re 100% correct that more urban environments come with their own challenges.
Good insight.
I feel watching a few different videos along these lines helps one see the needs, wants and unnecessary items. Everyone has different situations, and each video may bring up something they is overlooked.
I appreciate the comment. And that's very true. It's always good to see what other people remembered that you may have overlooked. Especially on the smaller channels where you know they aren't sponsored and everything they have is something they use and spent their own money on.
@@entryleveltactics These videos always remind me I need to set-up / update my kit. Items good enough to get back to the house, but not so nice that I'd lose a lot if it was stolen. I like your approach to having things to increase and decrease visibility. One item I'd recommend is a Sillcock key - you can use it to turn on a faucet at a business that doesn't have a handle. If you can get water without having to filter it, it's faster and less risky. Again, I like how you're not duplicating what you EDC. A local map, old school, for your immediate/daily area would also be handy, light, and doesn't require any signal.
@@matthewschulz9592 That's true. A little compass and a map of some local roads and highways is a low tech way to make sure you keep your bearings. It's one thing to make a wrong turn in a car; it's another to hike an hour in the wrong direction.
Built my own get home bag from a college pack and it serves all functions, combat to a point, food and water and medical and or lost or fighting through storms without tipping off what I am packing around with it. OP-SECT all the way.
Maybe it's in the first aid kit, but I'd recommend sunscreen, chapstick, a compass, and waterproof matches. These might be in your EDC also, but I think they're essential for spending time outdoors in an emergency situation.
For sure a small compass would be a decent add. I keep a Bic lighter in the rotation for fire duties.
Sunscreen isn't necessary if you dress appropriate
don't put wet socks in a plastic inside your bag. Hang them on the outside to dry out so that you can put them back in use if need be.
Id have a silcock key in that water filter kit. Sometimes the water supply is behind a small steel door with a spigot that has no handle rather than a creek or a puddle...
A silcock key is not something I have considered. Hopefully you'll be well on your way to the house before you have to procure water via someone's spigot. Realistically, if I'm in a place where there are structures and people, I'd probably just ask to borrow a cell phone to call for a ride.
Great suggestion. I keep one in my truck and my wife’s van. I’m always surprised at how many people don’t think about having one so you can get water from a gas station or some other building. A lot businesses don’t have handles on their spigots outside.
@@entryleveltactics Around here in most rural areas the only resources there are are in the vast industrial complexes dotted throughout the countryside, some can take a good while to cross on foot, and there is nothing else around out there.
3 am you are on your own no one is going to open a door, in the towns its like a ghost town, there are a few lakes and ponds along the way but most are on private land. maybe my exercises are unique, but in my neck of the woods the water is behind little steal doors. My last few rucks i stopped at the fire station to fill up and i needed my silcock to get at the water.
100% of new construction in this area includes commercial wall hydrant boxes. The rest of the country is sure to follow. its already taking hold in the inner city and most urban areas.
i see it this way i am already vulnerable i don't really want to talk to people, i try to remain grey man, i keep my head down mind my business and get to where i need to be.
@@mkellydixon Correct, agreed, its either commercial governmental or rural in between towns and townships. if you are on foot, you either need to carry resources or have the tools to access them. My get home bag has much of the same items in it as my bug out bag does with a few minor substitutions.
@@UrbCrafter That's a fair point
My Get Home Bag. Waterbottle 1liter steanless steal + water bottle. Sunscreen, butspray, wetwipes, little tarp, poncho, fleece, wool shirt and head for colder nights, socks, Compass, bic lighter, shoe leases, first aid kit, trauma kit, general hygiene stuff... Multitool, sak, headlamp, handlamp small, extra batteries, lightstick, waterproof lucifers, little snacks, knifestoon... Small snack. Watertablets. Ductape. Rite in the rain + pencil. This all in a 15l bag. Still room for extras...
That sounds like a well thought out kit.
@@entryleveltactics thnx, ive bin working on it for years. I should say i also walked with it 55km/31miles in one day, only with extra water... Changed the bag a few times. Warrior assault systems helmet cergo pack, tasmanian tiger survival pack and now im carrying the Savotta Kahakka 15. I have to say im pleased with bag... Great waterresistan without a raincover. 1000d cordura and the folding side pouchz are easy to use. I know people talk a lot over the stuff inside the bag, but a good bag is very important. You need to train with it.
@@Raventommm Yea, actually using your stuff is as important as having it. I run an older Osprey pack when I actually go camping, but for something that just sits in the trunk of the car, it's hard to justify anything other than whatever old bookbag youve got lying around.
Great video! I like the idea of a “get home bag”. Much more realistic. Mine is a little more extensive though. I drive 47 miles one way to work. So, if something happens while I’m at work or on the way home. And I’m talking a major catastrophe. I know it’s going to take me at least a couple of days to get home or maybe longer. Especially if I’m on the wrong side of the river, literally. I have a big river I drive across on the interstate going to and from work. And if I’m on foot I don’t plan on crossing that bridge on the interstate. I feel like that’s a bad idea! A “fatal funnel “! So I have to find another route, 2 lane road maybe, or swim or “borrow “ a canoe or small boat. Lol. But regardless. I have quite the trek to get home. Basically a backpacking trip! Physically I know I can do it. It just won’t be fast! God Bless you and your family. And stay ready! We’re living in some crazy times!
I appreciate the comment! And same to you and yours! A 47 mile hike as a worst case scenario would require a little more sustainment than someone doing 5 or 10 miles back to cell service.
Cheers!
GOOD VIDEO AND GREAT INFO.
Thanks for the kind words!
Great video, drop some more content I’m enjoying it!!
Thanks for the kind words! The comments really help!
I enjoyed this video! It’s nice to see that you had some thought and creative thinking when making this. Subbing for more great content 😊
Thanks, man! I genuinely appreciate the commend and sub!
Keep some tools and an extra cam position sensor in your truck. I know this is just an example but being mechanically inclined goes a long way. A lot of vehicle break downs are simple fixes.
I've got a CPS and a set of cheap harbor freight tools in the toolbox. You know how these older trucks can be! For sake of the video, I just put my Hydra in the No Start position to get the crank no start condition for the video. Unfortunately, the truck is having issues with the shift solenoids in the transmission, so I appreciate the comment and the engagement!
Subbed. Started off like an episode of The Blacklist lol
I truly appreciate the sub and the comment!
@@entryleveltactics Oh, you're welcome, my friend.
Nice kit, thanks for sharing it with us.
I have a handheld GPS in my kit, and I'm saving up for a new upgraded GPS.. The road (or roads) you used to get to where you are, might be closed on your way back home, or they might be too dangerous to take.
A GPS can help guide you through the woods, or around a dangerous situations, or even show you a shortcut. If cell towers go down, a GPS will still work because it works off of satellites. And if your GPS is equipped with Inreach technology, you can use the S.O.S. button to call for help in an emergency. The battery life in a GPS also lasts a lot longer than a cell phone's battery. Combined with a spare battery bank, a GPS can run for quite a few days.
You can also pre-mark waypoints in your GPS ( Friends' houses, safe places to hold up, buried caches, fire stations, military bases, police stations etc) and use those waypoints in an emergency
Those are just some of the reasons I carry a GPS.
Other than that, a small Monocular to check out the situation ahead of you before going there is a must for me.
JT
Thanks for the comment! I agree that a GPS would be a great addition anytime you know you're going off the beaten path. When I'm feeling outdoorsy, I typically wear a Garmin watch that has some light GPS/Map functions, but I've been looking into the In-Reach or In-Reach minis for some of that more robust handheld GPS functionality.
@@entryleveltactics
Right now I'm still using my old Garmin eTrex Venture, but I'm currently saving up for a Garmin 67i.
@@scenicdriveways6708 The Garmin 67i is a proper grown up GPS
Exactly! You already have a shelter with shingles! light a fire in the living room is still better than rubbing a stick together in the rain in the woods!
Great video!
Thanks for the kind words!
One thing in my bag that I never see anyone mention is a small tube of sunblock. Also, that poncho can cover your backpack, so you can ditch the backpack cover and save weight and room. I don't get the tarp , cordage, or saw at all...if you have time to set up a tarp, you have time to walk in the rain. The point is to get home, right?
Yeah, you can spend all day figuring out where you want to spend you ounces or pounds. The plan is to get home, like I said in the video, but if you end up truly in a downpour or storm, you're going to have to make the call if you want to slog home or wait it out. If you have cover, you have the option to wait it out. If you don't have over, you don't have that option. It all sounds silly until you need to reclaim some limbs or take a knee on a hiking trail. I appreciate the input.
You can use a Poncho, also as a Tarp.
Use Rubber Lines with Hocks, and you can put up in a few Time!
I used these in in the Military!
@@asconajuenger Yep, it's a good idea to bring things that have a double-function. I prefer to opt for a super cheap poncho + a lightweight rain fly, but a nicer poncho can definitely serve as a temporary shelter.
Great video
Thanks for the comment! It really helps.
The Blue Tarp it Shelters Us , The Blue Tarp it Shelters Us , Camper Where You Taking Us ?
Sounds like a missing stanza from "Goodbye Earl."
@@entryleveltactics The End Of Earl .
One constructive critique to the intro if I may, maybe it's just me but if I was stuck in that situation I would have yelled out "FUCK!!!" very loud as I slammed the door shut. Then I would have collected myself and focused in on the task at hand. Just me anyways.
🤣 it's easy to keep it together when you're playing pretend. But the transmission in the truck went out like 3 days after making this video, and I can guarantee you it was a different reaction.
We call it day hiking bag
I'd agree that there are a ton of similarities.
You lost me at "not looking for redundancy".
Why so?
@@entryleveltactics because redundancy is very important for any survival, emergency, bug out, get home kits
@@D2G10 I get that. I agree that redundancy is important for any extended survival or preparedness plan, but in my eyes a "get home bag" is better served by being as light as possible while covering the immediate basics. I do appreciate the comment and input!
@@entryleveltactics I certainly disagree. It might take 7-8 hours to get home. Also you might not be alone but with someone like your GF. If you really want you save on weight you can always take the extra stuff out and leave in the car or throw it away or whatever.
@@D2G10 What items would you carry spares of?
Kudos on the wool socks, but you forgot THE most important get home bag item that accompanies them... equality WELL broken in hiking boots...! ! !
At the beginning of your video you look like you're schlepping around in the woods wearing flip flops..👎
Also good job on the wet wipes ...any bag that doesn't include something to wipe one's bottom with AND disinfect one's hands with afterwards just isn't realistic...
What kills people trying to survive the fastest is core body temp getting too far above or below 98 degrees...so maintaining correct core temp is THE # 1 priority...
# 2 killer is dehydration, either from not enough water going in one end or too much going out the bottom end due to stomach issues from contaminated water...so the next priority is the ability to obtain & carry sufficient potable water... dehydration is like hypothermia..it sneaks up on someone slowly & impairs judgement before they realize it...
Goos job on avoiding the all too common trap of lugging around 7 different cutting tools & 12 different ways to start a fire 👍👍....
Footwear definitely makes a difference! I did have on shoes for this video, but I actually hate flip-flops, so if I'm going somewhere where flip flops or sandals make sense (kayaking, the beach, etc) I always toss a pair of decent shoes in the bag. I personally like the Altama Maritime OTB mid-rise shoes. They pack pretty flat and offer passable support for shorter hikes.
Hiking boots is not a real thing. They are a marketing ploy. Boots and shoes may ber marketed as "hiking" footwear, but they are simply boots and shoes.
Get home bags lack common sense 😂
How so?
Great video
Thanks man! And thanks for the comment!