footwear for an urban environment would be a good topic. Also finding safe shelter in an urban environment. Maybe what to do if you have to shelter in place at home or at work in an urban environment. How to obtain water in an urban environment including but not only using the silcock key.
Hmm, you had a map (not a topo), you had a compass, but no protractor, no hand held GPS. So a topic for a video would be land navigation. I'm surprised how many people cannot use a map & compass. Seems everyone is relying on their smart phone. What do they do when cell towers go down?
With you, I agree the most likely necessity is a get home bag as opposed to a bug out bag. I didn't see any solar items there, unless I missed it. I have a couple solar items that are also powerbanks, as well as solar/crank items. A radio is essential in my kit.Anything USB will benefit from a combo of crank and solar items. If there is a reason you will have to slough out 60 miles it is likely you are not doing that in a single day. keeping light, and coms charged will be problematic depending on circumstances. And I don't think sidling up to a convenience store to plug in a charger will be an expected option. Other than that it seems you have a pretty squared away kit.
I can say this...3 mph is optimistic. When i was enlisted, the army standard for a 12 mile march was 3 hours with a 35 lb ruck sack, aka 4 mph for 3 hours straight. Its not an easy pace even being in top physical condition. Factor in someone physical condition or lack of familiarity with carrying the extra weight and id like to think 2-2.5 mph is a much more realistic pace for most folks.
There's so much wrong with the whole bag concept I didn't even talk about PACE and TIME. A 3-4 MPH pace assumes good roads and trails, perfect lighting and no danger. No chance of enemy contact. But if you travel mostly early morning and at nights . . . if you take a route off-trail . . . if you have to go around certain things to avoid contact . . . then your actual MPH is closer to 0.5 to 1 MPH. He may fall asleep and find Bad Guys camping 50 feet away, meaning he has to wait until they move out. I'm sorry to be so pessimistic but people don't have a clue what "getting home" really means . . . .
Consider keeping a folding off road kick scooter in your vehicle. I know, I know, it's the opposite of tacti-cool but it is imminently practical and far more efficient than walking (unless you're truly 'going to ground' and avoiding paths and trails altogether. In which case you better plan a week or two to cover that 60 miles). Not as good as a bicycle. Or electric scooter. Or electric bike. But it's easy to stow and you can carry it if needed. Also handy for generally just getting around if you need to park a distance from where you're going, have a break down, etc. Can help you blend-in in an urban environment, seem non-threatening...and it really is a lot of fun! Almost as fun as lugging around a huge knife for no good reason! In any case you'll want a good pair of boots or trail runners, and a blister kit in addition to your blow out kit. You probably won't get a sucking chest wound, but you will certainly get some blisters. Lueko tape is good for both...and don't put duck tape on a blister. Some signaling stuff is missing from Brian's kit. A small mirror is useful for signaling, medicine and tactics. A hi-viz scarf like an aviator's scarf is useful too. Yes you might actually WANT to be noticed.
yeah Im realistic. I am a big boy. working on my fitness, but I work 45 miles from home. I am working on what i will do If an EMP or similar occurs. I have to walk 45 miles home. I am seriously working on the lightest, but also essential things I would need to make that walk.
Johnny Quest, “Getting home” after a natural disaster (by far the most common scenario anyone in the US will actually face) isn’t Mad Max and it’s exceedingly unlikely that you’ll have to use SERE tactics 😂. Enough with the fantasy LARPing already. (Source: My life, I’ve been in emergency disaster areas on two continents. I’ve also discussed this topic with a family member that has dispatched as a first responder to major disaster areas numerous times over the last 2 decades.)
You left out the canvas needle. I would suggest adding bug spray, especially for those of us here in the South. A change of clothes and good walking shoes & socks. I’ve got some toilet paper in mine too because $#!+ happens. I suggest wizzy wipes.
That's quite a list. Let's add an umbrella. Bring an umbrella in case it rains. Galoshes are good too to avoid wet feet. Deodorant will help keep you smelling fresh. Oh and don't tooth brush, tooth paste and floss. We must floss every day . . . . .
That’s a good but of space for a change of clothes. I keep a set in my vehicle for emergency but I sure wouldn’t wanna carry them along with the essentials. At most maybe a extra pair of socks. Canvas needle is a good idea for extended time period but a get home bag is designed to last you a day or two at most
@@johnnyringo2185 No, sorry, that's wrong. A "get home bag" is a marketing gimmick designed to get frightened people to buy a ton of useless crap they don't need. Anyone who has ever studied the issue of moving quickly through potentially hazardous terrain WOULD NOT, repeat, WOULD NOT, weigh themselves down with a 20 lb pack or even a 10 lb pack. Your mindset has to be the same as the Viet Cong, Comanche or Apache . . . weapon, ammo and water. Everything else is superfluous. Realistically, your gear is a tiny piece of your CRISIS STRATEGY. Suppose you're at work, wife and kids are at home 20 miles away. If it takes you 2-3 days to get home, they may not be there, or may not be alive. Your home may have been looted and burned and your family driven off. In this example, a better solution would be to establish a Hide, or Rally Point, and/or cache between home and work and the wife should be as ready as the husband to move to it. But if your analysis demands that you go from work back to the house then the BEST "get home bag" is the one strapped to your bicycle that you keep ready in the trunk of your car. Walking is the SLOWEST mode of movement. You drive your car as far as possible, then you ride the bicycle, then you jog and finally you walk. But of course, that all presupposes that you're moving through friendly territory where enemy contact is not expected. Speed slows as the threat of contact climbs. The reality is that for some people this is so complex that the solution can't be found in gear, travel routes, modes of travel or training. There is only one answer: MOVE. Relocate to a place where you know you can drive home quickly if crisis erupts.
Principles are the same, Insurance, until you need it, strange when people don't mind a spare tire, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, A Bail Out Bag is the same, just more extensive,
I'd add a change of socks and underwear, and a small jar of Vaseline (chafing, fire extender, etc). Thanks Bryan, another great video. Maybe a short video on the use of masks and how they helped in 911?
YES! Extra socks and underwear. Especially since WE are more LIKELY to be evacuated to an organized shelter for a few days due to power failures or home fires. Hmmm...better add some pre-moistened washcloths and deodorant.
@@jamesellsworth9673 spare sox/underwear is a good idea but, its not a evacuation bag. Its to get home to you're supply. To evacuate i would have a very different load out.(if your being evacuated by the government, no weapons will be allowed. Guns, knives, expandable batons, etc...)
Correct. The canvas needle is actually more useful than cotton. The purpose of cotton in the 10 C’s is to take a small spark from flint & steel or a bow drill. Not needed in an urban environment. Using the canvas needles for gear repair or improvising a duct tape and bank line field dressing that allows for safe wound closure is much more useful.
People are used to me carrying around a backpack, and our employer actually got us one for employee appreciation so now there are a lot of people with backpacks - I doubt they have in theirs what I have in mine but … hey, maybe that’s best - for me.
Great video, I put as much stuff as I can in zip lock bags I use gallon bags keep thing like gloves, extra socks and so on dry (Just remember to press as much air out of them to save room) if need be you can take the items out and you them to carry water a zip lock work very well for a cell phone if your in a heavy rain for any length of time. And as far as navigation in urban areas satellite dishes on houses point south east. Major Interstate routes are designated by one- or two-digit numbers. Routes with odd numbers run north and south, while even numbered run east and west. For north-south routes, the lowest numbers begin in the west, while the lowest numbered east-west routes are in the south. If you use a non digital watch you can use it as an approximate compass outside of the tropics in the northern hemisphere, hold the watch horizontal and point the hour hand at the sun. Half way between that point and the twelve o'clock mark on your watch points to the south.
This GHB is very good, missing the sail needle for repairs but the zip ties will work too. Hiking boots, and sturdy clothing, kept in your vehicle or your office. Also, map out alternative routes to get home avoiding as many towns as possible. Less people you encounter, less problems. A nesting stainless steel cup to boil water and a few cup -a-soup packets and tea bags for extra creature comfort..and a Sawyer filter for drinking from mud puddles.
In my urban bag, I have 8" bolt cutters and regular black 6" zip ties. The idea being, if needed, I could cut a hole in a chain link fence and zip it together behind me so it goes unnoticed for a while. Obviously, I discourage breaking the law, I'm talking about an emergency.
👍 Good idea for a series. Agree a bag of “useful stuff” is important to have, call it whatever floats your boat. Good example of a kit. We carry many of the same things and agree on the purpose of this type bag. This initial video has encouraged me to re-evaluate my useful stuff.
Brother . . . In 2021, "urban survival" means move out of the urban area NOW. You can't run fast enough to escape the cannibals. Leave now. You're going to get yourself, or anyone following this advice, killed. And I say that will all due respect because I've watched your videos for years and like your work. Start with the bag and contents . . . it's nuts. Totally useless. Are you here selling bags or seriously talking how to get home alive? I couldn't tell. You need to be traveling light and fast. You carry a weapon, ammo, water and anything else goes into your pockets. No bags with fancy zipper. No sir, you don't look "gray man." You look like "rich white guy with nice bag on his back . . . let's check him out." You need to look like Geronimo . . . fast, silent, stealthy, deadly. Your look says "victim." Personally . . . I'd rob you just out of curiosity and 'cause I'm ornery. Let's start fresh. First, know your route. No map. Do route study on Google map, look at photos. Draw it from memory and keep drawing it until it's perfect. Then burn the drawing. Buy the best shoes you can afford and walk the route once or twice. Next priority: a pistol and plenty of ammo. All you can comfortably carry. Next priority: plastic water bottle (you don't want to be building fires) and filter. Backup . . . . plastic bag and purification tablets. Did I mention no fires? Last priority, a blanket. Do an online search for a "patoo." There are several ways of spelling it but they all sound the same. They're thin wool blankets used by the mountain people (hillbillies) in the mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan. They're usually around 7-8' x 3-4', all wool, rough and weigh slightly over a pound. Very thin. Use it to make a blanket pack. How To Make Blanket Running Survival Packs - RUclips An alternative that I use is a 5' x 5' piece of cotton sheet and I make my pack from that. My patoo is inside and in the winter I sling it over my shoulder like Johnny Reb. Pistol in the waistband. Ammo in pockets. Water in blanket tied around your waist. Cover it with your shirt. That's it. Move out. Go home. Knife? You're not Rambo. Small blade 3-4" max. Small pair of scissors is actually even better. Since you wear glasses . . . carry one or even two spares. Toilet paper? Cut a piece off your sheet. Tomahawk slid through your blanket pack is good at night. In the day it goes under your shirt. Compass. Yeah sure, why not. Although since you've learned the route you shouldn't need it. Fire starting kit. It won't hurt but bring man-made tinder, matches and lighter. But, no fires. Headlamp and flashlight. At most . . . at most . . . . a small pen light like nurses use. Cover it with cloth to reduce the light even more. First Aid. Handful of band-aids for hot spots and blisters. Small length . . . like 2' . . . of elastic wrap in case you twist a knee or ankle. Tourniquet? You're better off with an Israeli Bandage or even the SWAT-T Tourniquet. But if you MUST bring it . . . . . Needle, cordage, tape . . . . the Ten Cs are a marketing gimmick. Do your own analysis for this mission. Decide what to carry. Don't bring it just because Good Old Dave told you so. Sorry to be a little snarky but this is life and death. People's heads are so full of "bush craft" marketing horses*** that it makes me gag. God luck and God Bless you and all your readers. Blackhawk 6 Out.
Great video. I don't think I saw anything for shelter except the mylar poncho and trash bag. I saw where you can get 4 of those ponchos for like $30 and you know what little space they take up.Maybe you don't need a shelter in the Atlanta area. I guess the fire😁 can take care of the bugs. Oh, speaking of bugs, maybe some insect repellent
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Yeah, anyone who thinks preparing for rude interruptions in life is useless are more than welcome to NOT prepare. Just try not to be a bore about not doing it.
From what I can see you missed out on extensive shelter like a tarp and or something to make a larger warm shelter like a super shelter and I would add more cordage to what your carrying along with some lightweight stakes it would help and still keep the pack lite in we eight.
"grey man" is a relative term. where I live 2nd graders are wearing camo and carrying molly packs to school, and every 10th person walking down the street has a 5" + belt knife on their hip. real tree is considered "dressing up" by half the population. also, didn't see a sail needle
As always you hit a home run. My suggestion if you don't mind is add two (2) 5-hr energy drinks and whistle along with a Mace screening alarm. Doritos bag/ chips have many uses
I'm with you I have a regular bag for my get home bag about 16lbs because I'm only 8 min from work by car. And have bug out bags I keep separate at home. Never leave the house without my get home bag.
Thanks for sharing. I recommend carrying pepper spray for dogs or people, to fight from a distance. Also a water proof phone case. And whistle. Sunscreen. Insert repellent. I carry mechanix gloves with the tips removed for dexterity. Rain pants. Bag is important but wearing good clothes is number one - or have a set to change into - long pants, long sleeves, shoes for walking, and a hat/jacket (sun/insects/cold).
First of all , Thanks for covering this Important subject on your Channal , Please add Nasting cup & 4*6 tarp b.cos You must have some thing to sit on ground . Plus you can cover yourself with it in rain. Nasting cap is very useful to make atlist some tea/ coffe on walk . It take no space with your bottle . I practice GHB situation at list 10/15 time with 35+ km. From thta experience I learn that Your EDC Setup must be your GHB , If you carry EDC Bag then there is two set up to carry . If you put this bag in Car & car is stolen Or Damage or take away by police or riots people then you have only EDC set up wity you . . So I adveice is Make only one set up .
If you are having to leave from work in work shoes, better have some foot care products. Moleskin being top of the list. Them dogs are going to hurt otherwise. Great video :)
@@SgtRudySmith31bRet Do people still wear dress shoes to work? I wear well-padded, supportive, 'sort of dressy' shoes that I can walk in all day long...and have on tours.
@@jamesellsworth9673 I'm in a managerial, back office position in a rather large company. I can technically wear whatever I want, but I keep it neutral and comfortable. I winter I have boots that I can hike the PCT with and in summer a decent pair of hiking shoes. I haven't seen anyone in our organization wear "dress shoes" in a very, very long time
@@henryvandeventer2457 Right! I wear handmade Mephisto shoes. They worked as dressy shoes when I was a Legislative Committee Director. They work for me day in and day out in retirement. I have owned Mephisto hiking boots...but the foot platform of my day-to-day shoes is almost equal to those without having the bulk and the weight. Purpose-made hiking boots are fine things if you DO hike natural trails on weekends. Given that only a FEW of our 'Doomsday' scenarios actually happen, properly supportive day-to-day shoes will be the ones we find ourselves wearing when the need to 'evacuate' arises.
@@jamesellsworth9673 Yeah. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. My wife used to think I was a little bit nuts for having an emergency car bag that was set up as a Get Home Bag for 4 or as a shelter in place bag if needed. She stopped thinking a was a little nuts when we got stuck on the highway for 15 hours in the middle of winter 2 years ago in 5 degree weather with light snow. We got caught in a traffic jam following a major accident involving 6 large trucks and 17 cars. Closest little town was 12 miles away and everyone was stuck. Emergency vehicles had to come through that town and some side roads, then farm land to get to the scene. We had water ("Why do we need a 12l cannister of water? It's only 90 miles), we had dehydrated meals, a MSR Pocket Rocket 2 and my cook set, 4 Lifesystems Survival Bag Bivvies and most importantly the wool blankets that I had as part of the winter kit rotation. Like I said to her multiple times before "You pay insurance your whole life hoping that nothing will happen. This is just another form of insurance" She got the point that day.
General misconception is that a Bug Out Bag is a forever pack. It is in fact a bag for 72 hours, the amount of time it would take for help and emergency services to arrive. Something you can grab and run out the door if you must evac quickly, flood, fire, storm, chemical spill, radiation leak, civil unrest, etc.. A Get Home Bag is a 24 hour pack, with specific items to help get home from work, etc.. Good stuff in the video.
The last time I got stranded I was exactly 5 miles away from my house. I wasn't rushing it nor jogging but it took me 2.5 hours to get back home. 1 mile per 30 minutes/2 miles per hour. 3 miles per hour is very doable. Maybe I'll train a bit harder & give it a shot. Nice bag & kit Brian thanks for sharing the video with us. - Marco
Good kit, very important to have these days. I carry 'get out tools' as well. In a city I could be trapped in a subway or building during a disaster so my knife is a Gerber LMFII and a Schrade SCAX 5 with a builtin crowbar at the end. Before getting home you may need to get out of a trapped situation. Dog spray, foot pads, skate board, ha. I keep a migration kit as opposed to a bugout bag. People all around the world migrate when things get tough where they are. My kit is designed to stay within the population as opposed to trying to live in the Canadian wilderness. I got a cool large 'RedCamp' folding stove coming in today. Good for bugging in when electricity goes off. Get a ASTM level 3 mask because what you have now won't stop the new Delta virus. 10 second transmission.
I totally agree with you on a get home bag! I se it as it is way more important to get home to your loved ones or some place safe in an area that you know. great series looking forward to the next one.
Great video. I recently created my get home bag. I’m amazed at the similarities between my setup and yours. I’m definitely picking up some tips from you as well. Thanks for the video!
I have long been a bit confused, or in disagreement with the notion of a bugout bag versus a get home, inch bag or some such thing...my attitude is focused on having what I need to get along day to day, regardless of which direction I'm heading...more of a get along bag, if you will. Of course securing my family is the primary cause. So getting home and security once I'm there is my first consideration.
I think people get too caught up in what to call the bag rather than what it's for. It is for contingencies, it's for emergencies, it's for situations. Call it what you want, it's there to give you what you need when you need it.
Good information. I personally would not pack my laptop simply because of the weight factor. Conversely, it’s a good source for recharging. Now I’m considering a SatPhone. The ability to communicate is a priority. Using a satellite phone gives me the ability to communicate without being detected. I have also always packed masks but now I realize the ability to blend in is a high priority. Stay safe out there
I’ve got a very similar kit with most of what you’ve packed. I’ve also added Dude Wipes to not only replace TP but can be used as a temporary way to cleanse your face, feet, body, etc. along with a small amount of foot powder. I also keep a change of clothes, fresh socks, some survival packets of water and a selection of pain relievers, antacid, anti-diarrhea meds, sunblock and aloe. Personally, I use a 5.11 Rush 24 Pack. It’s very sturdy and roomy and I have to admit, I’m not concerned about the “tactical” look. If things are bad enough that I have to walk home, IMO, ANY pack will be a target. Also, I carry a concealed firearm every day but that pack allows me to also keep a 9mm Sub 2000 folded in the back panel with a sling that uses the same magazine as my handgun. Again, if things are that bad that no one can come get me or I can’t get a commercial ride and I have to walk home, I want defensive options for the journey which would typically be less than 30 miles for me. Just my opinion.
If you're expecting you're car will be nearby then pop a small folding bike in the boot/trunk, you could cycle 60 miles within a day happily, the day bag becomes more of a backup then.
I agree with this bag. Only thing is knowledge. Wich you don't have to carry. Like charcoal smeared on your face and arms keeps away any bug and mosquitoes. Yes I know it's not pretty. Butt it works. And most importantly the environment you live in. Because that depends on what you want in your bag. I very strongly recommend the pocket sice SAS survival guide.
Finally a real use for the mask. I carry a goggle type eye pro, small foam ear plugs, (multi use) small super glue, oral-gel tooth ache med. ( I used on hemorrhoids once TDY), small ziplock (never know if you have to go and leave no trace) don’t ask! TP& baby wipes. Small binoculars
Glad your jeep made it back from thunder ranch. Know you did this vid before you left. Seems you're missing the needle from Dave's list. Dry socks and some instant coffee would be 2 of my additions.
Nice review, would it possible to put a final cost of the gear? Also, a follow up on a more budget friendly version just because the bag just maybe sitting there a while and many just don't have the funds.
Maybe you've done this and I missed it, but I'd like to see your recommendations for a 3 knife? set. I say 3 knives because to me, that covers light-duty stuff (perhaps a folder or small knife like an Izula), bushcraft/camping (maybe a 2" to 3" fixed blade) and a larger 5" to 8" for heavier wood preparation and personal protection. I'm not an advocate of heavy batoning of larger logs as I think that's a job for an axe, but I also realize some situations might require it. In that case, I want a knife I can count on to withstand some minor abuse? What do you think would be an ideal number and makeup to meet all potential needs? Maybe it 3 knives, a multitool and a hatchet or whatever- Would just like your take!
Good morning Brian. I have watched this video a few different times over the last several months. Your advice is valuable in building (and reviewing) my current GHB setup. Since you are talking urban; I think a lock pic set could be of value as well as a potential breaching tool with signaling tools, wool socks and lightweight 5x7 tarp for a shelter and a handful aluminum tent stakes might be of potential value. Great load out!
Great new series, like all your videos I find a lot of value in them. Given the potential for unrest and the deployment of teargas in large urban areas, as well as the possible presence of smoke from smoldering fires, should you pack a gas mask?
mine blows thru the 20 lb. criteria. add solar charger to battery pack 20 watt min toilet paper I use paper towels. on my belt I'm running a Streamlight TL5. 1000 LUMEN unit I want to light up beyond a reasonable doubt, any threat or danger.. its also rechargeable and an extra 18650 rechargeable battery 3 bandanas or sh-mags ANSI APPROVED safety glasses that wrap around the sides. small magnifying glass with built in 10x second pair of Foster grant multi focus glasses cotton balls and vasesline with like 30 tips best windproof match out there
Dude you're a Boy Scout, Scout Master wool socks and gold bond and you missed a sail needle. I would also add dental floss for repairs and a monocular or small bino's (I use the Ozark trail 8x21, don't laugh they work and are 9 bucks) . I would also add an M95 mask and a cheap pair of kids swimming goggles for lung and eye protection. Also you may not need this but I carry a Nightfox Cape 1x magnification NVG's (159.00 on Amazon) they are good for about 50 yds and they use a 940mm wave IR that can not be seen by the naked eye. hope this helps.
I enjoyed the vid Bryan, but I felt something was off? Perhaps you felt rushed or that you had lots of items to review and didn't want to over extend the vid. Either way "you do you" lol. IMHO whether B.O.B or U.G.H.B. they would share similar items/gear when considering staying alive is the main objective and getting home is the intended goal. Weight and quantity would probably be the differences between the two. I do believe that a realistic perspective would be to prep for either scenario. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Thank you for sharing I definitely appreciate your time! 👍👍
Urban, what do you have to escape and how far do you have to go against what obstacles? In some areas it is an earthquake, others, riots. Blizzard, don't bother hitting the road, that's how corpses are found in the spring. Nuke? Shelter until the dust settles. And realize, if you have pound the pavement, you will not be alone. Your daily commute may be 20 miles, but if bridges are closed, neighborhoods are blocked off, your trip home may be 30 miles. Is there a safe home on the way? Someone you know well enough to spend the night? Know some alternate routes home, drive them once in a while, so they are at least somewhat familiar. What is most important for getting home is intelligence and physical fitness. Second is good shoes and socks. Third is clothes that match the weather. If you haven’t got the first two, there is no sense in making a bag. In a crisis that requires evacuation on foot, cell phone coverage will be spotty at best, jammed with people trying to call for a ride, let people know, etc. In a riot, you may think you are evading it only to have it pop up right in front of you. Be ready for tear gas, rocks and bottles, fires, dust. You may want a light weight bump cap and goggles. Bump caps are lighter and more stylish than hard hats and look a bit "grey man". A hard hat makes you look like a utility worker target. Food? If you are in shape for 3 miles an hour for extended time, you can march 24 miles with 800 calories of candy and 3 liters of water for the first day. Day two will require more. Wallet, carry three, have some cash in each. Even if you are armed, sometimes it is better to give up a wallet with ten bucks in it than to have to fight your way out of a jam. Your commute/work shoes may not get you home, have broken in appropriate shoes tied to the outside of your pack and put them on first chance. Same goes for clothes. Having to abandon a vehicle because of a flat or getting stuck shows a lack of preparation. Have the snow shovel, a tow strap, a can of fix a flat or patches and a pump in the car. After making the plan and packing the bag, Try walking with it for a day. Then try setting up your overnight with it. Weapons, knives, crowbars, screwdrivers get them out of the pack before you hit the road, slip them in a pocket or belt and have them accessible. If you haven't carried a pack regularly, start now, and get 2 walks of 3 miles every week for a month. Then pick up the pace. Go longer, walk more often. Find out what shoes and socks you need, how much water, what the terrain is like winter and summer. I've been in shape to walk 24 miles on streets and sidewalks before the sun came up. I've also carried a 60 pound pack over rough terrain and managed 12 miles a day plus set up/tear down of camp, cooking, photography, meals. I’m now much older and only carrying a 20 pound pack while walking a big dog. YTD we are averaging 2.7 miles a day, and only missed 5% of the days. Someday I may be ready for 24 miles overnight, but not this year.
Looks like those water bottles are buried deep in that bag. If you're trying to get outta ATL during SHTF, you're not going to want to stop to pull everything out for a drink. Maybe a water bladder would be better, carrying a water bottle while traveling on foot sucks. Also, you probably won't be setting up a campfire in the city with all those hungry bruthas out there with no electricity.
That's a very solid kit. I always suggest a travel bidet. People joke, but it saves TP and is good for handwashing, too. I really like the one from CuloClean as they can fit a few bottle sizes. I pair mine with a silicone collapsible bottle....[[|:-)
I appreciate your candor, for example: the big honking knife. You said you carry it, in part, because you want to. All these guys I've heard saying you have to carry something like the morakniv knives because anything else is a waste, just irritating. Like you say "you do you" .
You missed the canvas needle. Personally, I thought you were thin on cover. Also, for a two day journey, I would include something for sleeping, just me.
Been watching several of your video's just as of lately popping up on my scrolling. Been thinking about subbing but im lil weird about subbing till i totally respect the person. Video's i have seen have been great and once you said you were a plumber, i just had to sub. I've been a plumber for last 25yrs, keep doing what your doing and best of luck!!
I don’t know if I missed it but was there any food? I know you had candy. I believe most Americans can go without food for a moment. Probably wouldn’t hurt a little. I’m trying to train myself to know what it’s like to go without eating for a time. It’s easier for me than I thought. Sometimes it’s easier than others. I haven’t pin pointed it yet but I think when stress increases. My eating habits turn bad. I eat frequently and I eat unhealthy. So if you find yourself in a stressful situation. You may be dealing with unwarranted hunger or other things. Like when people use tobacco when they’re stressed. I’m not advocating these behaviors but it’s either good to have food or tobacco on hand if you know these things will make the situation worse without them. Coffee might be a good thing too. Only other thing I’d suggest is packing cubes. They help to pack bulky items down and organize things a little better. I understand you’re trying to keep the weight down. Just something to consider.
I carry waterproof med bottle with old time kitchen matches ! I used them as a child , on up . I didn't know I was a prepper till I started watching utube ! My granny made me a burlap sack over the shoulder bag , lined it with a thick flower sack . I got tobacco tins and snuff tins , to keep my things together and dry . Grandpa measured my arms and made me a axe handle for my double bit axe . Carried a old Remington bolt 22 , hunting and fishing. There wasn't a shelter, line shacks or hunting cabin, I didn't know about within 20 to 30 miles from home .
@@SurvivalOnPurpose not sure about topics, I'm mainly a bushcrafter so I look forward to learning some new things. Definitely see the relevance of Urban Survival with all of the Riots and such breaking out. Riots and protests are definitely a topic you could delve deeper into. 👍
@@SurvivalOnPurpose a topic i would like to see covered in the series is how to stay hidden and warm overnight without the use of fire in the event you dont want to give away your location.
For the millionth time a tactical pack or grey man is not going to be an issue in a get home bag. Why wear a crappy bag with no features when there is other choices to customize your pack.
I just call them bug out bags with location or situation. Hence one made for work to home work bug out bags or vehicle bug out bags. What few people forget to put in their bags is medical information and emergency contact information. I don't know about you but if you do become unresponsive and a medical emergency response team finds you or even a good Samaritan it will be good if they know you are allergic or taking certain medications and also a form of ID and a emergency contact number. Subscribed
Brian the fact that you travel alone you should take into consideration to leave your phone in your bag unlock with three people's name and in parentheses (I.C.E.) so that if you are found yet unconscious the EMT or police can notify those people.
The grey man look only pertains to me during the night when everyone looks the same. But during the day a strong physical presentation of one self makes predators think of acting. Weakness can be seen by looking at people
Pair of sunglasses is always good and maybe some money in low bills so if there is any place open then u could buy stuff cuz most likely if it came down to having to walk then whatever stores r open they would only take cash. Also maybe some silver. Idk but ur bag seems good as is.
Would like to see more of this. Tha big thing ai see and for many people they don't have good walking shoes on when not planning on going hiking. So a pr of good socks and a pr of good hiking shoes already broken in.
I'm thankful the mask trend never caught hold in my community..if you're not old and wearing a mask in my neighborhood you're the minority and stick out
You are right with the mask. I’m a truck driver so at a truck stop if I have a mask on I would stand out but at a Walmart in a Democrats controlled state and city I would stand out without one.
Keep walking boots with your get home bag and avoid drawing attention with fire,go for a gas/Esbit stove or similar.The idea is to be incognito so bear in mind the clothing you wear.
If there are any topics you would like to see covered in this new series, please drop a comment and let me know. I'll do my best.
The one C you're missing: compact Bible....😘
footwear for an urban environment would be a good topic. Also finding safe shelter in an urban environment. Maybe what to do if you have to shelter in place at home or at work in an urban environment. How to obtain water in an urban environment including but not only using the silcock key.
Hmm, you had a map (not a topo), you had a compass, but no protractor, no hand held GPS. So a topic for a video would be land navigation. I'm surprised how many people cannot use a map & compass. Seems everyone is relying on their smart phone. What do they do when cell towers go down?
With you, I agree the most likely necessity is a get home bag as opposed to a bug out bag. I didn't see any solar items there, unless I missed it. I have a couple solar items that are also powerbanks, as well as solar/crank items. A radio is essential in my kit.Anything USB will benefit from a combo of crank and solar items. If there is a reason you will have to slough out 60 miles it is likely you are not doing that in a single day. keeping light, and coms charged will be problematic depending on circumstances. And I don't think sidling up to a convenience store to plug in a charger will be an expected option. Other than that it seems you have a pretty squared away kit.
Where do I buy this bag at very interested been looking for a good bag?
I can say this...3 mph is optimistic. When i was enlisted, the army standard for a 12 mile march was 3 hours with a 35 lb ruck sack, aka 4 mph for 3 hours straight. Its not an easy pace even being in top physical condition. Factor in someone physical condition or lack of familiarity with carrying the extra weight and id like to think 2-2.5 mph is a much more realistic pace for most folks.
There's so much wrong with the whole bag concept I didn't even talk about PACE and TIME.
A 3-4 MPH pace assumes good roads and trails, perfect lighting and no danger. No chance of enemy contact. But if you travel mostly early morning and at nights . . . if you take a route off-trail . . . if you have to go around certain things to avoid contact . . . then your actual MPH is closer to 0.5 to 1 MPH. He may fall asleep and find Bad Guys camping 50 feet away, meaning he has to wait until they move out.
I'm sorry to be so pessimistic but people don't have a clue what "getting home" really means . . . .
Don’t ferget the water and asualt gear
Consider keeping a folding off road kick scooter in your vehicle. I know, I know, it's the opposite of tacti-cool but it is imminently practical and far more efficient than walking (unless you're truly 'going to ground' and avoiding paths and trails altogether. In which case you better plan a week or two to cover that 60 miles). Not as good as a bicycle. Or electric scooter. Or electric bike. But it's easy to stow and you can carry it if needed. Also handy for generally just getting around if you need to park a distance from where you're going, have a break down, etc. Can help you blend-in in an urban environment, seem non-threatening...and it really is a lot of fun! Almost as fun as lugging around a huge knife for no good reason!
In any case you'll want a good pair of boots or trail runners, and a blister kit in addition to your blow out kit. You probably won't get a sucking chest wound, but you will certainly get some blisters. Lueko tape is good for both...and don't put duck tape on a blister.
Some signaling stuff is missing from Brian's kit. A small mirror is useful for signaling, medicine and tactics. A hi-viz scarf like an aviator's scarf is useful too. Yes you might actually WANT to be noticed.
yeah Im realistic. I am a big boy. working on my fitness, but I work 45 miles from home. I am working on what i will do If an EMP or similar occurs. I have to walk 45 miles home. I am seriously working on the lightest, but also essential things I would need to make that walk.
Johnny Quest, “Getting home” after a natural disaster (by far the most common scenario anyone in the US will actually face) isn’t Mad Max and it’s exceedingly unlikely that you’ll have to use SERE tactics 😂. Enough with the fantasy LARPing already.
(Source: My life, I’ve been in emergency disaster areas on two continents. I’ve also discussed this topic with a family member that has dispatched as a first responder to major disaster areas numerous times over the last 2 decades.)
You left out the canvas needle. I would suggest adding bug spray, especially for those of us here in the South. A change of clothes and good walking shoes & socks. I’ve got some toilet paper in mine too because $#!+ happens. I suggest wizzy wipes.
That's quite a list. Let's add an umbrella. Bring an umbrella in case it rains. Galoshes are good too to avoid wet feet. Deodorant will help keep you smelling fresh. Oh and don't tooth brush, tooth paste and floss. We must floss every day . . . . .
That’s a good but of space for a change of clothes. I keep a set in my vehicle for emergency but I sure wouldn’t wanna carry them along with the essentials. At most maybe a extra pair of socks. Canvas needle is a good idea for extended time period but a get home bag is designed to last you a day or two at most
@@johnnyringo2185 No, sorry, that's wrong. A "get home bag" is a marketing gimmick designed to get frightened people to buy a ton of useless crap they don't need.
Anyone who has ever studied the issue of moving quickly through potentially hazardous terrain WOULD NOT, repeat, WOULD NOT, weigh themselves down with a 20 lb pack or even a 10 lb pack. Your mindset has to be the same as the Viet Cong, Comanche or Apache . . . weapon, ammo and water. Everything else is superfluous.
Realistically, your gear is a tiny piece of your CRISIS STRATEGY. Suppose you're at work, wife and kids are at home 20 miles away. If it takes you 2-3 days to get home, they may not be there, or may not be alive. Your home may have been looted and burned and your family driven off. In this example, a better solution would be to establish a Hide, or Rally Point, and/or cache between home and work and the wife should be as ready as the husband to move to it.
But if your analysis demands that you go from work back to the house then the BEST "get home bag" is the one strapped to your bicycle that you keep ready in the trunk of your car. Walking is the SLOWEST mode of movement. You drive your car as far as possible, then you ride the bicycle, then you jog and finally you walk.
But of course, that all presupposes that you're moving through friendly territory where enemy contact is not expected. Speed slows as the threat of contact climbs.
The reality is that for some people this is so complex that the solution can't be found in gear, travel routes, modes of travel or training.
There is only one answer: MOVE. Relocate to a place where you know you can drive home quickly if crisis erupts.
@@johnnyquest5727 interesting analysis
@@urielmartinez2161 If I can save one life . . . .
Get home vs bug out importance. Couldn’t agree more!
Principles are the same, Insurance, until you need it, strange when people don't mind a spare tire, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit,
A Bail Out Bag is the same, just more extensive,
I'd add a change of socks and underwear, and a small jar of Vaseline (chafing, fire extender, etc). Thanks Bryan, another great video. Maybe a short video on the use of masks and how they helped in 911?
YES! Extra socks and underwear. Especially since WE are more LIKELY to be evacuated to an organized shelter for a few days due to power failures or home fires. Hmmm...better add some pre-moistened washcloths and deodorant.
@@jamesellsworth9673 spare sox/underwear is a good idea but, its not a evacuation bag. Its to get home to you're supply. To evacuate i would have a very different load out.(if your being evacuated by the government, no weapons will be allowed. Guns, knives, expandable batons, etc...)
I do too pal! That's what I told him lol
Y’all don’t know how bad chafing can get you down!!!!! This is a must and wipes of some sort for body cleaning!
@@charlessalmond7076 haha I’m gonna have weapons better believe that
Canvas needle one of the 10 Cs that you missed. I would also put in a nesting cup for the water bottle, some extra socks and underwear.
Correct. The canvas needle is actually more useful than cotton. The purpose of cotton in the 10 C’s is to take a small spark from flint & steel or a bow drill. Not needed in an urban environment. Using the canvas needles for gear repair or improvising a duct tape and bank line field dressing that allows for safe wound closure is much more useful.
I wouldnt sweat it Brian. Trucker here, even being "local" now, and a get home/72hr kit is still part of my every day carry for work.
People are used to me carrying around a backpack, and our employer actually got us one for employee appreciation so now there are a lot of people with backpacks - I doubt they have in theirs what I have in mine but … hey, maybe that’s best - for me.
Great video, I put as much stuff as I can in zip lock bags I use gallon bags keep thing like gloves, extra socks and so on dry (Just remember to press as much air out of them to save room) if need be you can take the items out and you them to carry water a zip lock work very well for a cell phone if your in a heavy rain for any length of time. And as far as navigation in urban areas satellite dishes on houses point south east. Major Interstate routes are designated by one- or two-digit numbers. Routes with odd numbers run north and south, while even numbered run east and west. For north-south routes, the lowest numbers begin in the west, while the lowest numbered east-west routes are in the south. If you use a non digital watch you can use it as an approximate compass outside of the tropics in the northern hemisphere, hold the watch horizontal and point the hour hand at the sun. Half way between that point and the twelve o'clock mark on your watch points to the south.
Very cheap vest with reflective stripes (I know you want to blend in but sometimes you want to be found or not run over by a car)
If not some reflective Tape in a pinch
This GHB is very good, missing the sail needle for repairs but the zip ties will work too.
Hiking boots, and sturdy clothing, kept in your vehicle or your office.
Also, map out alternative routes to get home avoiding as many towns as possible. Less people you encounter, less problems. A nesting stainless steel cup to boil water and a few cup -a-soup packets and tea bags for extra creature comfort..and a Sawyer filter for drinking from mud puddles.
I second the shoes - whatever type suits your environment, and the water filter.
Nice kit! I live in the middle of nowhere so my kit is different but I always pick up something new from your videos.
Add walking shoes with proper socks. After 911 many office workers had to walk out of NY in bad shoes.
In my urban bag, I have 8" bolt cutters and regular black 6" zip ties. The idea being, if needed, I could cut a hole in a chain link fence and zip it together behind me so it goes unnoticed for a while. Obviously, I discourage breaking the law, I'm talking about an emergency.
Not a bad idea. I think I'll add lineman pliers and zip ties to my kit. ;-)
I have a pair of lineman pliers sitting in door pocket to grab as leaving vehicle..
Yep
Knipex bolt cutters are small and have leverage concept like compound bow
@@ALIASJOHNNYPREPP but they turn chain link fences into shower curtains
I like this series 👌. Get home bag really important to have . Great looking bag
Great pack and list of GHB items. Will be doing some updates on my bag based on this. Thanks!
Nice loadout and I agree GHB more important than BOB
Before watching the video, I would have to say the canvas needle.
Great video. Do you have an extra pair of glasses? That’s a big one for me.
👍 Good idea for a series. Agree a bag of “useful stuff” is important to have, call it whatever floats your boat. Good example of a kit. We carry many of the same things and agree on the purpose of this type bag. This initial video has encouraged me to re-evaluate my useful stuff.
Thanks Bryan, only thing I would add is some fatwood. 😆 Great video!
Brother . . . In 2021, "urban survival" means move out of the urban area NOW. You can't run fast enough to escape the cannibals. Leave now.
You're going to get yourself, or anyone following this advice, killed. And I say that will all due respect because I've watched your videos for years and like your work.
Start with the bag and contents . . . it's nuts. Totally useless. Are you here selling bags or seriously talking how to get home alive? I couldn't tell.
You need to be traveling light and fast. You carry a weapon, ammo, water and anything else goes into your pockets. No bags with fancy zipper. No sir, you don't look "gray man." You look like "rich white guy with nice bag on his back . . . let's check him out." You need to look like Geronimo . . . fast, silent, stealthy, deadly. Your look says "victim."
Personally . . . I'd rob you just out of curiosity and 'cause I'm ornery.
Let's start fresh. First, know your route. No map. Do route study on Google map, look at photos. Draw it from memory and keep drawing it until it's perfect. Then burn the drawing. Buy the best shoes you can afford and walk the route once or twice.
Next priority: a pistol and plenty of ammo. All you can comfortably carry.
Next priority: plastic water bottle (you don't want to be building fires) and filter. Backup . . . . plastic bag and purification tablets. Did I mention no fires?
Last priority, a blanket. Do an online search for a "patoo." There are several ways of spelling it but they all sound the same. They're thin wool blankets used by the mountain people (hillbillies) in the mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan. They're usually around 7-8' x 3-4', all wool, rough and weigh slightly over a pound. Very thin.
Use it to make a blanket pack. How To Make Blanket Running Survival Packs - RUclips An alternative that I use is a 5' x 5' piece of cotton sheet and I make my pack from that. My patoo is inside and in the winter I sling it over my shoulder like Johnny Reb.
Pistol in the waistband. Ammo in pockets. Water in blanket tied around your waist. Cover it with your shirt. That's it. Move out. Go home.
Knife? You're not Rambo. Small blade 3-4" max. Small pair of scissors is actually even better.
Since you wear glasses . . . carry one or even two spares.
Toilet paper? Cut a piece off your sheet.
Tomahawk slid through your blanket pack is good at night. In the day it goes under your shirt.
Compass. Yeah sure, why not. Although since you've learned the route you shouldn't need it.
Fire starting kit. It won't hurt but bring man-made tinder, matches and lighter. But, no fires.
Headlamp and flashlight. At most . . . at most . . . . a small pen light like nurses use. Cover it with cloth to reduce the light even more.
First Aid. Handful of band-aids for hot spots and blisters. Small length . . . like 2' . . . of elastic wrap in case you twist a knee or ankle.
Tourniquet? You're better off with an Israeli Bandage or even the SWAT-T Tourniquet. But if you MUST bring it . . . . .
Needle, cordage, tape . . . . the Ten Cs are a marketing gimmick. Do your own analysis for this mission. Decide what to carry. Don't bring it just because Good Old Dave told you so.
Sorry to be a little snarky but this is life and death. People's heads are so full of "bush craft" marketing horses*** that it makes me gag.
God luck and God Bless you and all your readers.
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Great video. I don't think I saw anything for shelter except the mylar poncho and trash bag. I saw where you can get 4 of those ponchos for like $30 and you know what little space they take up.Maybe you don't need a shelter in the Atlanta area. I guess the fire😁 can take care of the bugs. Oh, speaking of bugs, maybe some insect repellent
The things that came to mind that I would add; head net, insect repellent, sunscreen, toilet paper, socks, undies and an extra t-shirt.
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Yeah, anyone who thinks preparing for rude interruptions in life is useless are more than welcome to NOT prepare. Just try not to be a bore about not doing it.
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That’s some pyromaniac stuff bro!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
From what I can see you missed out on extensive shelter like a tarp and or something to make a larger warm shelter like a super shelter and I would add more cordage to what your carrying along with some lightweight stakes it would help and still keep the pack lite in we eight.
"grey man" is a relative term. where I live 2nd graders are wearing camo and carrying molly packs to school, and every 10th person walking down the street has a 5" + belt knife on their hip. real tree is considered "dressing up" by half the population. also, didn't see a sail needle
Yep, no needle
As always you hit a home run. My suggestion if you don't mind is add two (2) 5-hr energy drinks and whistle along with a Mace screening alarm. Doritos bag/ chips have many uses
My silcock key keeps getting moved out of my bag because of the weight of it. OK, back in it goes haha.
1- Extra Pairs of Socks
2- Extra Underwear
3- Energy Bars
I'm with you I have a regular bag for my get home bag about 16lbs because I'm only 8 min from work by car. And have bug out bags I keep separate at home. Never leave the house without my get home bag.
lived in GA 29 years, surprised how many peppers lived so close and never knew it moved in SC now
With the tourniquet I would add a sharpie so you can log the time the tourniquet was put on for the hospital.
Get the EXOTAC "RIP SPOOL" and you'll have all 10 😉. GREAT video! Thanks
I think a small wind up weather radio with shortwave would be helpful to keep informed of what is going on.
Thanks for sharing. I recommend carrying pepper spray for dogs or people, to fight from a distance. Also a water proof phone case. And whistle. Sunscreen. Insert repellent. I carry mechanix gloves with the tips removed for dexterity. Rain pants.
Bag is important but wearing good clothes is number one - or have a set to change into - long pants, long sleeves, shoes for walking, and a hat/jacket (sun/insects/cold).
If you work at a specific location or your vehicle allows, bring a budget mountain bike with you or leave it in the vicinity.
First of all , Thanks for covering this Important subject on your Channal ,
Please add Nasting cup & 4*6 tarp b.cos You must have some thing to sit on ground . Plus you can cover yourself with it in rain. Nasting cap is very useful to make atlist some tea/ coffe on walk . It take no space with your bottle . I practice GHB situation at list 10/15 time with 35+ km. From thta experience I learn that Your EDC Setup must be your GHB , If you carry EDC Bag then there is two set up to carry . If you put this bag in Car & car is stolen Or Damage or take away by police or riots people then you have only EDC set up wity you . . So I adveice is Make only one set up .
I have the garbage bag instead of tarp. My goal was to keep it under 20 lbs including a full water bottle.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose ok. but still i recommend 4*6 tarp, garbage bag are not durable for long use
If you are having to leave from work in work shoes, better have some foot care products. Moleskin being top of the list. Them dogs are going to hurt otherwise. Great video :)
Hiking boots should always be in your car or bag.
@@SgtRudySmith31bRet Do people still wear dress shoes to work? I wear well-padded, supportive, 'sort of dressy' shoes that I can walk in all day long...and have on tours.
@@jamesellsworth9673 I'm in a managerial, back office position in a rather large company. I can technically wear whatever I want, but I keep it neutral and comfortable.
I winter I have boots that I can hike the PCT with and in summer a decent pair of hiking shoes.
I haven't seen anyone in our organization wear "dress shoes" in a very, very long time
@@henryvandeventer2457 Right! I wear handmade Mephisto shoes. They worked as dressy shoes when I was a Legislative Committee Director. They work for me day in and day out in retirement. I have owned Mephisto hiking boots...but the foot platform of my day-to-day shoes is almost equal to those without having the bulk and the weight. Purpose-made hiking boots are fine things if you DO hike natural trails on weekends. Given that only a FEW of our 'Doomsday' scenarios actually happen, properly supportive day-to-day shoes will be the ones we find ourselves wearing when the need to 'evacuate' arises.
@@jamesellsworth9673 Yeah. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
My wife used to think I was a little bit nuts for having an emergency car bag that was set up as a Get Home Bag for 4 or as a shelter in place bag if needed.
She stopped thinking a was a little nuts when we got stuck on the highway for 15 hours in the middle of winter 2 years ago in 5 degree weather with light snow.
We got caught in a traffic jam following a major accident involving 6 large trucks and 17 cars. Closest little town was 12 miles away and everyone was stuck. Emergency vehicles had to come through that town and some side roads, then farm land to get to the scene.
We had water ("Why do we need a 12l cannister of water? It's only 90 miles), we had dehydrated meals, a MSR Pocket Rocket 2 and my cook set, 4 Lifesystems Survival Bag Bivvies and most importantly the wool blankets that I had as part of the winter kit rotation.
Like I said to her multiple times before "You pay insurance your whole life hoping that nothing will happen. This is just another form of insurance" She got the point that day.
General misconception is that a Bug Out Bag is a forever pack. It is in fact a bag for 72 hours, the amount of time it would take for help and emergency services to arrive. Something you can grab and run out the door if you must evac quickly, flood, fire, storm, chemical spill, radiation leak, civil unrest, etc.. A Get Home Bag is a 24 hour pack, with specific items to help get home from work, etc.. Good stuff in the video.
Dennis , if I may my work takes me as far away as 200 miles. I would need at least a few more hours to get home than 24
A lot of people have created B.O.B that are for long term.
The last time I got stranded I was exactly 5 miles away from my house. I wasn't rushing it nor jogging but it took me 2.5 hours to get back home. 1 mile per 30 minutes/2 miles per hour. 3 miles per hour is very doable. Maybe I'll train a bit harder & give it a shot. Nice bag & kit Brian thanks for sharing the video with us. - Marco
Good kit, very important to have these days. I carry 'get out tools' as well. In a city I could be trapped in a subway or building during a disaster so my knife is a Gerber LMFII and a Schrade SCAX 5 with a builtin crowbar at the end. Before getting home you may need to get out of a trapped situation. Dog spray, foot pads, skate board, ha. I keep a migration kit as opposed to a bugout bag. People all around the world migrate when things get tough where they are. My kit is designed to stay within the population as opposed to trying to live in the Canadian wilderness. I got a cool large 'RedCamp' folding stove coming in today. Good for bugging in when electricity goes off. Get a ASTM level 3 mask because what you have now won't stop the new Delta virus. 10 second transmission.
Doesn't hurt to have an INCH bag.
Sail needle. Thanks for sharing👍
I totally agree with you on a get home bag! I se it as it is way more important to get home to your loved ones or some place safe in an area that you know. great series looking forward to the next one.
Great video. I recently created my get home bag. I’m amazed at the similarities between my setup and yours. I’m definitely picking up some tips from you as well. Thanks for the video!
Spare glasses or extra contact lenses.
I have long been a bit confused, or in disagreement with the notion of a bugout bag versus a get home, inch bag or some such thing...my attitude is focused on having what I need to get along day to day, regardless of which direction I'm heading...more of a get along bag, if you will. Of course securing my family is the primary cause. So getting home and security once I'm there is my first consideration.
I think people get too caught up in what to call the bag rather than what it's for. It is for contingencies, it's for emergencies, it's for situations. Call it what you want, it's there to give you what you need when you need it.
Great video from Atlanta
Good information. I personally would not pack my laptop simply because of the weight factor. Conversely, it’s a good source for recharging. Now I’m considering a SatPhone. The ability to communicate is a priority. Using a satellite phone gives me the ability to communicate without being detected. I have also always packed masks but now I realize the ability to blend in is a high priority. Stay safe out there
I didn't see a canvas sail needle.
Thank you FIRE Bro 🔥
Throw that Exotac ripSPOOL in there and you will be complete :)
I’ve got a very similar kit with most of what you’ve packed. I’ve also added Dude Wipes to not only replace TP but can be used as a temporary way to cleanse your face, feet, body, etc. along with a small amount of foot powder. I also keep a change of clothes, fresh socks, some survival packets of water and a selection of pain relievers, antacid, anti-diarrhea meds, sunblock and aloe. Personally, I use a 5.11 Rush 24 Pack. It’s very sturdy and roomy and I have to admit, I’m not concerned about the “tactical” look. If things are bad enough that I have to walk home, IMO, ANY pack will be a target. Also, I carry a concealed firearm every day but that pack allows me to also keep a 9mm Sub 2000 folded in the back panel with a sling that uses the same magazine as my handgun. Again, if things are that bad that no one can come get me or I can’t get a commercial ride and I have to walk home, I want defensive options for the journey which would typically be less than 30 miles for me. Just my opinion.
? Pepper spray
Great non-lethal weapon
Really great ideas I agree a get home bag would be the right thing to have !
Shelter, backpack rifle, vaseline,way to cook dried noodles etc.,and an attitude.
I am not cooking anything. I'm focused on getting home as quickly as possible.
If you're expecting you're car will be nearby then pop a small folding bike in the boot/trunk, you could cycle 60 miles within a day happily, the day bag becomes more of a backup then.
I agree with this bag. Only thing is knowledge. Wich you don't have to carry. Like charcoal smeared on your face and arms keeps away any bug and mosquitoes. Yes I know it's not pretty. Butt it works. And most importantly the environment you live in. Because that depends on what you want in your bag. I very strongly recommend the pocket sice SAS survival guide.
This man is like my uncle, I been watching his video for a good minute 😆
Finally a real use for the mask. I carry a goggle type eye pro, small foam ear plugs, (multi use) small super glue, oral-gel tooth ache med. ( I used on hemorrhoids once TDY), small ziplock (never know if you have to go and leave no trace) don’t ask! TP& baby wipes. Small binoculars
I'm always surprised when nobody carries a light hammock... my bag includes one.
Because it’s get home not hang around and lay on a hammock. These bags are way to heavy. I’m running as much as I can to get to my family
Glad your jeep made it back from thunder ranch. Know you did this vid before you left. Seems you're missing the needle from Dave's list. Dry socks and some instant coffee would be 2 of my additions.
Nice review, would it possible to put a final cost of the gear? Also, a follow up on a more budget friendly version just because the bag just maybe sitting there a while and many just don't have the funds.
Maybe you've done this and I missed it, but I'd like to see your recommendations for a 3 knife? set. I say 3 knives because to me, that covers light-duty stuff (perhaps a folder or small knife like an Izula), bushcraft/camping (maybe a 2" to 3" fixed blade) and a larger 5" to 8" for heavier wood preparation and personal protection. I'm not an advocate of heavy batoning of larger logs as I think that's a job for an axe, but I also realize some situations might require it. In that case, I want a knife I can count on to withstand some minor abuse? What do you think would be an ideal number and makeup to meet all potential needs? Maybe it 3 knives, a multitool and a hatchet or whatever- Would just like your take!
Good morning Brian. I have watched this video a few different times over the last several months. Your advice is valuable in building (and reviewing) my current GHB setup.
Since you are talking urban; I think a lock pic set could be of value as well as a potential breaching tool with signaling tools, wool socks and lightweight 5x7 tarp for a shelter and a handful aluminum tent stakes might be of potential value. Great load out!
Great new series, like all your videos I find a lot of value in them. Given the potential for unrest and the deployment of teargas in large urban areas, as well as the possible presence of smoke from smoldering fires, should you pack a gas mask?
I actually had a segment on that as an option but the video was just too long already. That will be another installment.
mine blows thru the 20 lb. criteria.
add solar charger to battery pack 20 watt min
toilet paper I use paper towels.
on my belt I'm running a Streamlight TL5. 1000 LUMEN unit I want to light up beyond a reasonable doubt, any threat or danger.. its also rechargeable and an extra 18650 rechargeable battery
3 bandanas or sh-mags
ANSI APPROVED safety glasses that wrap around the sides.
small magnifying glass with built in 10x
second pair of Foster grant multi focus glasses
cotton balls and vasesline with like 30 tips best windproof match out there
Dude you're a Boy Scout, Scout Master wool socks and gold bond and you missed a sail needle. I would also add dental floss for repairs and a monocular or small bino's (I use the Ozark trail 8x21, don't laugh they work and are 9 bucks) . I would also add an M95 mask and a cheap pair of kids swimming goggles for lung and eye protection. Also you may not need this but I carry a Nightfox Cape 1x magnification NVG's (159.00 on Amazon) they are good for about 50 yds and they use a 940mm wave IR that can not be seen by the naked eye. hope this helps.
I enjoyed the vid Bryan, but I felt something was off? Perhaps you felt rushed or that you had lots of items to review and didn't want to over extend the vid. Either way "you do you" lol. IMHO whether B.O.B or U.G.H.B. they would share similar items/gear when considering staying alive is the main objective and getting home is the intended goal. Weight and quantity would probably be the differences between the two. I do believe that a realistic perspective would be to prep for either scenario. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Thank you for sharing I definitely appreciate your time! 👍👍
Good load out.
I have similar but added hygiene/wipes/TP/female products for my wife.
Urban, what do you have to escape and how far do you have to go against what obstacles? In some areas it is an earthquake, others, riots. Blizzard, don't bother hitting the road, that's how corpses are found in the spring. Nuke? Shelter until the dust settles. And realize, if you have pound the pavement, you will not be alone.
Your daily commute may be 20 miles, but if bridges are closed, neighborhoods are blocked off, your trip home may be 30 miles. Is there a safe home on the way? Someone you know well enough to spend the night? Know some alternate routes home, drive them once in a while, so they are at least somewhat familiar.
What is most important for getting home is intelligence and physical fitness. Second is good shoes and socks. Third is clothes that match the weather. If you haven’t got the first two, there is no sense in making a bag.
In a crisis that requires evacuation on foot, cell phone coverage will be spotty at best, jammed with people trying to call for a ride, let people know, etc. In a riot, you may think you are evading it only to have it pop up right in front of you. Be ready for tear gas, rocks and bottles, fires, dust. You may want a light weight bump cap and goggles. Bump caps are lighter and more stylish than hard hats and look a bit "grey man". A hard hat makes you look like a utility worker target.
Food? If you are in shape for 3 miles an hour for extended time, you can march 24 miles with 800 calories of candy and 3 liters of water for the first day. Day two will require more.
Wallet, carry three, have some cash in each. Even if you are armed, sometimes it is better to give up a wallet with ten bucks in it than to have to fight your way out of a jam.
Your commute/work shoes may not get you home, have broken in appropriate shoes tied to the outside of your pack and put them on first chance. Same goes for clothes.
Having to abandon a vehicle because of a flat or getting stuck shows a lack of preparation. Have the snow shovel, a tow strap, a can of fix a flat or patches and a pump in the car.
After making the plan and packing the bag, Try walking with it for a day. Then try setting up your overnight with it.
Weapons, knives, crowbars, screwdrivers get them out of the pack before you hit the road, slip them in a pocket or belt and have them accessible.
If you haven't carried a pack regularly, start now, and get 2 walks of 3 miles every week for a month. Then pick up the pace. Go longer, walk more often. Find out what shoes and socks you need, how much water, what the terrain is like winter and summer.
I've been in shape to walk 24 miles on streets and sidewalks before the sun came up. I've also carried a 60 pound pack over rough terrain and managed 12 miles a day plus set up/tear down of camp, cooking, photography, meals. I’m now much older and only carrying a 20 pound pack while walking a big dog. YTD we are averaging 2.7 miles a day, and only missed 5% of the days. Someday I may be ready for 24 miles overnight, but not this year.
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Looks like those water bottles are buried deep in that bag. If you're trying to get outta ATL during SHTF, you're not going to want to stop to pull everything out for a drink. Maybe a water bladder would be better, carrying a water bottle while traveling on foot sucks. Also, you probably won't be setting up a campfire in the city with all those hungry bruthas out there with no electricity.
That's a very solid kit. I always suggest a travel bidet. People joke, but it saves TP and is good for handwashing, too. I really like the one from CuloClean as they can fit a few bottle sizes. I pair mine with a silicone collapsible bottle....[[|:-)
I appreciate your candor, for example: the big honking knife. You said you carry it, in part, because you want to. All these guys I've heard saying you have to carry something like the morakniv knives because anything else is a waste, just irritating. Like you say "you do you" .
You missed the canvas needle. Personally, I thought you were thin on cover. Also, for a two day journey, I would include something for sleeping, just me.
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Been watching several of your video's just as of lately popping up on my scrolling. Been thinking about subbing but im lil weird about subbing till i totally respect the person. Video's i have seen have been great and once you said you were a plumber, i just had to sub. I've been a plumber for last 25yrs, keep doing what your doing and best of luck!!
I don’t know if I missed it but was there any food? I know you had candy. I believe most Americans can go without food for a moment. Probably wouldn’t hurt a little. I’m trying to train myself to know what it’s like to go without eating for a time. It’s easier for me than I thought. Sometimes it’s easier than others. I haven’t pin pointed it yet but I think when stress increases. My eating habits turn bad. I eat frequently and I eat unhealthy. So if you find yourself in a stressful situation. You may be dealing with unwarranted hunger or other things. Like when people use tobacco when they’re stressed. I’m not advocating these behaviors but it’s either good to have food or tobacco on hand if you know these things will make the situation worse without them. Coffee might be a good thing too. Only other thing I’d suggest is packing cubes. They help to pack bulky items down and organize things a little better. I understand you’re trying to keep the weight down. Just something to consider.
I carry waterproof med bottle with old time kitchen matches ! I used them as a child , on up . I didn't know I was a prepper till I started watching utube ! My granny made me a burlap sack over the shoulder bag , lined it with a thick flower sack . I got tobacco tins and snuff tins , to keep my things together and dry . Grandpa measured my arms and made me a axe handle for my double bit axe . Carried a old Remington bolt 22 , hunting and fishing. There wasn't a shelter, line shacks or hunting cabin, I didn't know about within 20 to 30 miles from home .
Look forward to the rest of the series
Any particular topics you'd like to see covered?
@@SurvivalOnPurpose not sure about topics, I'm mainly a bushcrafter so I look forward to learning some new things. Definitely see the relevance of Urban Survival with all of the Riots and such breaking out. Riots and protests are definitely a topic you could delve deeper into. 👍
@@SurvivalOnPurpose a topic i would like to see covered in the series is how to stay hidden and warm overnight without the use of fire in the event you dont want to give away your location.
For the millionth time a tactical pack or grey man is not going to be an issue in a get home bag. Why wear a crappy bag with no features when there is other choices to customize your pack.
I just call them bug out bags with location or situation. Hence one made for work to home work bug out bags or vehicle bug out bags.
What few people forget to put in their bags is medical information and emergency contact information. I don't know about you but if you do become unresponsive and a medical emergency response team finds you or even a good Samaritan it will be good if they know you are allergic or taking certain medications and also a form of ID and a emergency contact number.
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Brian the fact that you travel alone you should take into consideration to leave your phone in your bag unlock with three people's name and in parentheses (I.C.E.) so that if you are found yet unconscious the EMT or police can notify those people.
The grey man look only pertains to me during the night when everyone looks the same. But during the day a strong physical presentation of one self makes predators think of acting. Weakness can be seen by looking at people
Pair of sunglasses is always good and maybe some money in low bills so if there is any place open then u could buy stuff cuz most likely if it came down to having to walk then whatever stores r open they would only take cash. Also maybe some silver. Idk but ur bag seems good as is.
Would like to see more of this. Tha big thing ai see and for many people they don't have good walking shoes on when not planning on going hiking. So a pr of good socks and a pr of good hiking shoes already broken in.
If you can you should add a N95 mask to your kit. They really filtrate dust, something surgical masks can't do.
I'm thankful the mask trend never caught hold in my community..if you're not old and wearing a mask in my neighborhood you're the minority and stick out
You are right with the mask. I’m a truck driver so at a truck stop if I have a mask on I would stand out but at a Walmart in a Democrats controlled state and city I would stand out without one.
You want a great bag that’s guaranteed get a Red Oxx bag. My wife and I have several different sizes. They are tough.
Keep walking boots with your get home bag and avoid drawing attention with fire,go for a gas/Esbit stove or similar.The idea is to be incognito so bear in mind the clothing you wear.
You nailed it with the mask. Like you said, I’m not getting into it one way or another. But… keep a mask on you. And you said it right.
You want urban camouflage, throw in a black hoodie. That with the knit cap and mask and you should blend in just fine.
3 mph is stretching it. 1.5 is more like it for the average couch potato carrying 20 lbs.
Went to school at Emory in the late 80’s (Ky boy). Lived near Alpharetta. Loved Atlanta.
This man definitely has pyromania issues. But I'm sure he will talk about that in just a minute LOL
Great vid. Would add bug spray, mosquito head net, and some bear spray or OC