My dad left when I was 6 years old. I'm 13 now. Dave is like a father figure to me. I have a pack fully geared and a cooking kit at the ready at all times in case I need it
Sorry about that, Kiddo. It sounds hard. Here is my best Dad/Man advice from raising 3 boys and about 15 of their friends... 1) No means NO! Don't be that guy. 2) If you are going to get with a girl, wrap up your thing...every time. 3) No pills. No powders. You can't know what somebody mixed that crap with. The rest is up to you. 4) No drinking and driving and Wear your Seatbelt. I've seen too many teenage car crash victims. It ain't pretty. 5) Be religious about checking the air pressure in your tires and the proper fluid levels in your car. You will be payed back many times over by having proper oil changes. 6) The best opening line to pick up a girl is this..."Hey, my name is ****. You seem pretty cool. What's your name?" - Cool! Not pretty or hot or anything like that. The word is cool. Works every time to break the ice. Just as simple as that. If you can glance around in a way that shows you think nobody else there is cool, but SHE is, it works even better. 7) If you ever have to hit somebody, keep your fist closed as tightly as possible and your wrist straight. 8) There is nothing unmanly about washing the dishes and getting them put up. Seriously! IF you want an easy life, make sure YOU are the one doing the dishes. It only takes 15 minutes tops. Your future women (and your mamma now) will absolutely fawn over you if you do that simple task. Seriously, Seriously. Your partner will cook, make you a plate, pick up after you, not complain when you want to go shoot pool with your boys, and completely make your life easier if you just wash a pot or two. Nothing excites women more than seeing a man doing the dishes. Trust me. That's pretty much all I've got. Best of luck.
It would be great if colleges offered a prepping course. One that would cover EVERYTHING from bushcraft, ham radio license, trauma medical training, canning, wilderness and urban survival, everything. Then when folks graduated they would have all the knowledge, licenses, and training available.
Re: First Aid. Agree that minimum you need for most injury situations is a tourniquet, duct tape, pack of compressible gauze, and an Ace Bandage or Coban. However, illness will bring you down fast. As a minimum (which takes very little space if packed in labeled zip lock pill bags) you need painkiller ((Ibuprophen), anti diarrheal, anti-histamine, anti-nausea.
I typically don’t like when people talk on and on..but I could listen to Dave talk for hours. His knowledge, conveyance of information, tone, cadence, vocabulary, humor, story telling, engineering mindset combined with the eveydayman’s perspective. Man this is good stuff.
Great vid, Dave. Aussie bushcrafter here, I don't have a ready made bug out bag as such, I have 2 large oiled canvas rectangular duffle bags with a flat zip top that I keep all my bushcraft and bugout gear in when I am home. I use two bags to make them light enough to move a short distance to my vehicle, this enables quick movement from the danger area with all of my gear if required or just ease of transport when doing a field trip. The contents are sectioned up and marked for identification using various pouches ie shelter, water system, sleep, rope management, cooking, food, firestarting, tools, so on and so forth. I keep an empty collapsible rolltop pack of 60 litre capacity right next to these two bags so I can easily load it with gear to suit the bug out situation, I do this as it unlikely a bugout situation would occur while I am home, so my priority would be to make it home, load (either the two main bags and pack into my vehicle or contents into my pack if on foot) and go. Because it is unlikely that a bugout situation would occur while I am at home, daily, I carry a bushcraft satchel with the 10 C's and few additions that would keep me for a couple of weeks in my bugout spot knowing I can gather and hunt food there. Anyway, just a few thoughts on doing things differently.
One thing I've always admired about your process is how you think through the multiple applications of every item. That rope management system almost single handedly changed my experience in the outdoors.
Dave I love what you do I have been off line for the last 3 years I moved off grid and no internet I'm glad to see your well and I hope your family is well God bless
This is why I like David. “Explain and define and think.” I have a bug out bag bc you’re supposed to have one. I did not really know the real reason I had one. Now after this video I’ll have a better bug out bag and a second one for my other set of circumstances. Thanks again David for a great video.
Great video. Few of us would be leaving home alone, its important that everyone have their own C’s instead of parsing them out across the bags, if one bag is lost then we’re all missing something. We each carry a Eno Jungle Nest with a built in bug net, poncho, and Snugpak Jungle Blanket - it never seems to get mentioned that a hammock *can* be laid out on the ground if need be. I add a 10x13 Aquaquest camo tarp that we all fit under. Wife has a Glock 35, I carry a G27 in a Hill People chest pack and a AR pistol, or a 590A1. A chest bag correctly suspended from your backpack straps cant be praised enough, its literally freeloading, every pound added to the chest counterbalances against the backpack, its almost like cheating, plus its always attached to you, always there, never lost or loose.
My most likely scenario is bugging IN during hurricane season. I would love to see a video with your thoughts on what to have to shelter in place for long periods of time without power or potable water in hot weather, and possibly in a damaged house (e.g. roof leaks, etc).
got to meet dave at the agricenter in memphis TN, missed his class but caught up with him afterwards at the pathfinder stand and he was kind enough to sign a copy of his book. glad to see he is still going at it and spreading the knowledge wherever and whenever possible, even if weve seent it 100x already. thanks dave!
Gave me a lot to reconsider in my edc in general, and about the mindset behind the bug-out bag, presented in a concise and clear way unmatched by any other content creator I've seen. Thanks, Dave. The dry bag for carrying water is a great idea. I have one that my mom gave me and now I know where to put it to use. 30L = 63.4 LBS!!!
I'm a hoarder so my bug out bag had to be a wheelbarrow. (Or something very much like one) Thank you David for sharing your lifetime of gathered knowledge. Your cordage and knot videos have helped me greatly by filling in gaps in my systems I've needed work on for decades. Thanks Teach!!
a note on sawyer filters as that's what i used to use before i switched to the grayl if you are traveling where there is gritty water like GA for example. keep the backflush plunger. it really helps keep that thing maintained
Almost everything is said and well said. Thanks for the video. My 2 cents if I may : Hammock : A DD hammock (english brand) could be used on the ground as well as with trees and it has a built in bug net . One model is with waterproof bottom in case for wet ground. It also have a double layer so you can fill it with leaves to make a cushion (mattress) and an insulation between you and the ground. I've testes this product for several years, rock solid. Headlamp : RightNow it exist AA batteries rechargeable with USB cable so if you use them with your headlamp you do not have to carry mor than one spare of batteries and you can charge them with the SolarFilm solar panel. If your headlamp use another type of rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA or 18650 or xxx) Olight is making a "universal" charging cable for most type of batteries. Cost 30USD and weight very little.
Dave, Bravo on a very insightful video! I would like to add one thing, if I may. The Grayl filter element ( I have the larger version, but I think this holds true with all of them ) has a finite lifespan, once you start using it, at least, that's the warning that the company uses in its advertising. So I would recommend that you pack a spare filter, particularly if you found that you couldn't resist "testing" the bottle ahead of time or if you use it routinely, outside of the bugout bag scenario, and aren't keeping track of the filter element's age. Popping on a fresh filter during SHTF would be the safest recourse, IMHO
Hey Dave, Try using eneloop pro AAA batteries for your headlamp with a small battery charger for your power pack, and you can have near unlimited headlamp usage without restocking batteries.
I opted to add in one of those $20-$30 camouflaged exterior emergency tents with the reflective interior. It isn't an ideal shelter for long term use but it could come in handy. It's extremely light and small when compressed.
Yes, please get licensed if you plan to use your radio in non-emergency situations. I was participating in a recent emergency training event and some idiots were using the repeater we were working on illegally. Super frustrating. Don't forget that getting licensed also puts you in touch with people who can work with you on how to properly operate your radio. You will get much more satisfaction out of your communication experience if you learn, participate, and respect the hobby.
Very good presentation and you are correct about having your bag setup for your situation. I have a hammock and an inflatable life vest in my bugout bag because one of my routes to my bugout location is by river and my others are heavily wooded. I have food for five days because two routes will take three days minimum if everything goes smoothly and you never plan for smooth.
Love the concept of flexible water bladders. It allows you to grab your water quickly and leave your water source quickly. There are several different styles of filters (gravity, suction, etc) that allow for different applications.
I knew this was going to be a perfect bug out bag. I love that it started off with a Silky! Call me crazy, but I am strapping my Silky Zubat to my leg because I just love that curvature of the blade and the length. The teeth just dig into the wood and makes processing trees a breeze. If I am carrying the weight at all, I might as well make it a chainsaw for my hands and make it as comfortable as possible. Also, a large hexagonal ferrocerium rod would throw the most sparks because, with it's flat sides, it would give more opportunity for the striker to touch the rod. Other from that, to me, this is literally the perfect bug-out bag. I love my Baofeng, I got one shortly prior to when Dave started his HAM series. It's such a nice piece of mind to have backpacking and I honestly use the weather function all the time. That Vietnam Era Jungle hammock is replacing $20 Amazon hammock though. It works with the waterproof tarp but, as you said, multi-functionality is key.
A good review and break down on what to put in your B.O.B. , one thing I would do and is either not put in the batteries in yet or if they are in, don't have it so the appliance is accidentally turned do. Have the batteries upside down to save them till they are needed and prevent the appliance from being damaged from an old battery. That is what I do with the flashlights that I have, I turn them upside down so I won't accidentally turn it on and run the battery down. A great video again, thanks for all that you are doing. Take care and stay safe and well.
I’ve been putting together a course/unit for my children. Love your videos very clear on why and how to put together great simple but through bags. I purchased the GRAYL and I think it worthwhile for sure, easy to use. Thanks for all you videos!
Excellent presentation and advice. Love my Swagman roll but at 40F I'd be freezing my old ass off! LOL. (edit) I meant to comment about the stove. I'm recently smitten with alcohol stoves...slower yes but QUIET, literally no sound and very little light which is concealed by the required windscreen. Plus if you use Everclear it's drinkable and has first aid/sanitary uses as well. But alcohol stoves burn a variety of fuels, all readily available. Love the canister stoves but they're all very loud.
All stainless bottles and mugs are awesome! I own a couple.. but never broken one in years. One tip is the nesting set for the PF waterbottle leaves room on top. I use the tatonka 500ml folding cup.
Dave great video as always!! I use a Clark Jungle Hammock in mine. It can be set up between trees, or also pitched on the ground. It has a built in bug net and a weather shield, a tarp and all the hardware. All self contained and slightly bigger than your swagman roll when packed down. I also carry a "woobie" for most occasions. Basically my all around camping gear. If you want to borrow it and do a video lmk, we aren't too far from eachother.
Love it. Though i feel like its missing a little. Im a huge fan of basic med supplies. Things for headaches, ace wraps for sprains or even stabilizing minor breaks, mole skin for blisters so you can keep moving, ointments, pain relievers and fever reducers, anti poop meds, water purification and bla bla. It doesnt take much space if you place them in small bags just planned for your duration of bug out and it can be all stored in a small waterproof case. And a basic aid kit in another small water proof case. Other than that, im also a huge fan of the swags. You have great videos on those as well. Though i always carry mine on the exterior or as a sling system inside of a dry bag. I typically carry a tarp, wool blanket, sleeping bag, ground mat, bug net, bellow and minimalistic fire cooking steaks, hangars, grates and my hand saw. Essentially everything that i would use in a long halt or when im hunkering down for the night. It makes it quick and easy just to toss it out and crawl in like a ranger roll. Still convenient for very quickly setting up and packing up camp. All while leaving your bag for other supplies also leaving them more available to dig out in a pinch.
Here in central Florida i use a hammock with built in bug net, because it can be used on the ground or between 🌴🌴 Never know if i have to spend the night in a swamp or dry land..
More great useful information that may be needed to save lives. YAY for that!!!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍 P.S. time is now 23:23 and heavy rain/ storm conditions are present in my area. If it's raining...
Finally a little common since when it comes to "security" I prefer the G26 / Sub2K combo. Only because the G19 can't fit the G26 mags with that being said the G26 can fit all double stack 9mm mags(Glock) I typically carry it with a Plus 2 mag extension and 1 in the pipe giving me a starter of 13. Then a back up G19 mag on body and in the bag I carry what you specified. Dave!! When you get some time I would definitely recommend looking into the MCARBO upgrades for the Sub2K. There are some failure points that are addressed with MCARBO. I personally did it myself and will say it runs better and more importantly more reliably than ever before. Thanks brother, God Bless
Good discussion IMO too many folks get caught up in the bushcrafty camping live off the land mode, and forget that if you're having to evacuate that you're not going to be building a log cabin or bushcraft shelter or running a line of primitive traps and carving things, or having daily firefights. You're getting to your safe area without drawing attention to yourself , moving safely until you're needing rest and replenishment and to get moving again ASAP. I carry as much clean water as I can, and food I can consume on the march if possible such as energy bars and MRE's and peanut butter. I'd include a decent optic of some kind ( I use a monocular) to be able to check out any questionable anything from a relatively safe distance. Stay a LRRP stay alive Thanks for the video
Super awesome video, thank you so much. I really love the idea of dry bag for water carry, just need to get a filter and learn more about that. I have a lot more to learn and gear to buy, but something on my mind was to map out alternate routes out of the city and out of state. Also, I’ve been wanting to get a silcock key for access to water in the city. Great video, I’ll be watching more 👍🏻🇺🇸
Nice set-up Dave. I live in East Tennessee so I couldn't agree with you more about keeping your gear as lightweight as possible because for me bugging out means traversing steep terrain and crossing streams while dealing with thick brush. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother!
Great video as always, really good tried and tested phlosphy, The five C principal is mentioned around the world and it's a great simple way to explain the fundamentals of what you need to get by with in a survival situation. Great to see you never got to big for your boot's and never forgot your RUclips audience.🇬🇪😁👍
Loved this video Dave! Makes me reevaluate my bag. I have the set up up spoke about. Glock 17 and my Keltec sub2k. It folds up and fits in my bag. You always make me see things from a different perspective. Thanks.
Great info. I keep a migration kit after seeing Ukraine. Good mountain bike, cargo trailer or my folding handtrtruck cause it's all flat terraine here. I bought the Baeofeng UV 9R waterproof $5 extra in case of flooding, heavy rain. I split my gear into a 33L condor pack and a duffle bag. Coldsteel AD10, pathfinder fuel stove, SOS bars etc in backpack. Pathfinder bush pot and Steel plate, fixed blade, Coleman butane stove and 'Cornedbeef' ha, in the duffle bag. I can ditch the duffle bag and survive with the backpack or thrive with the duffle bag extras.
Agreed on the Kel Tec Sub 2000. The longer barrel delivers close to .357 power and it packs great when you fold it. I use the regular mags that come with it, the 20 plus mag (stick) and 50 round drum mag that are all interchangeable with my Glock 26. As for the bug out pack there's nothing that says it can't be used for getting home or EDC. The only reason to have more than one pack is because they are fun to build. I confess to having five packs ready to go at all times. I'm bad. But my wife still loves me.
Your videos are awesome!!! I am not gonna lie, I have not seen such good survival and bushcraft tips since the US Marines. You explain everything well, and that goes a long way. Thanks for the videos. Never heard of the Swagman roll...always used the old poncho liners, lol...keep em coming bud.
I have the sub-2000 incorporated in my survival bags also as weapon of choice with pistol. I think large coffee filters use over a Shamaug to pre clean water is better, one it won’t soak up as much water and can be rinsed off and reused again. Your right about being out of shape with a heavy backpack and weapons weight, been there done that and it kicked my ass with exhaustion and dehydration, water water water is heavy but it’s something you extremely need. I learned by this experience that if you were alone to make a transverse something like the old cowboy days that they pull behind a horse to long branches to drag behind you carrying all your supplies you can go a lot farther dragging this than a few hundred yards. With 2 or more in your group it’s caring your gear on a litter versus your back.
Great video Dave! It was interesting to see the items you would carry and have in your BOB/GHB is nearly identical to what I carry and have in my BOB/GHB. I'm looking forward to that cup to nest my Grayl in. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You! Seen many bugout bag setup videos but none of them mentioned the physical fitness issue in the first 5 minutes IF it is mentioned :D! Totally agree! Get out light, get out fast.
On the topic of hammocks and multifunctionality. Check out Wilderness Innovations. I have been using their Poncho/hammock for a number of years now. Including a 500 mile backpacking trip, the length of the Sierra. It is one of my primary pieces of gear. If there are no suitable trees to hang from (a very rare occurrence), simply use the poncho/hammock as your ground cover. I pair this with either an 8.5x8.5 (silpoly) or 10x10 (silnylon) tarp. Also on the subject of multifunctionality, band-aids work very much the same as duct tape, and take a spark from a ferro rod easily.
I just watched this video and I do agree with you. Customize to fit your needs and environment. I carry about the same in my bag. The Kel Tec Sub 2000 is a lot of fun to shoot and amazingly accurate.
Great video. Love how you and your team put this together. It keeps you think outside the box. Great cup for the grayl can't wait for them to come out.
In watching the Shoestring Hobo videos he carries like a 2 1/2 gallon water container. It hit me how much water one needed. So besides my 3 quart canteens, I got a Coleman 5 gallon collapsable water jug with a handle on it. This way I can scoop up a lot of water from a pond or stream and filter it at my leisure. Or carry water if I find a faucet. I had thought that 3 quarts was plenty before. Of course I have a Grayal, water purification tablets and fire kit.
I am a Ham. I have really nice HT's. Problem with really nice HT's is they are currently limited in their charging capabilities. Recently I've added Baofeng UV-10R's to my kits. They work great, they work on 2m\70cm ham bands, they work on 70cm GMRS bands, they receive weather alerts and they work on Marine channels. Better than all that is, they charge via USB C. Oh, and they are FCC approved. So says the Internet according to the FCC label.
Thanks, Dave. These are my favorite videos. It’s reassuring that my pack is incredibly similar to yours. Thanks for carrying tent stakes, also. They’re too light and small to not carry. Nothing makes me laugh harder than when I see these bushcraft guys go out and make them, every video. Why? 😂
Love your videos Dave. Watching your Ham videos and lone them I got licenses 2 years ago just getting into radios and getting best bang for buck. KJ7 IJK. As a former Smokejumper i love your bug out bags. My new situation is typical of many and takes a slight different approach. City!! As most people will be in car snd may have to leave it to get to home or other safe place. I carry about 100 lbs in car and then select only what i will take. I’m in Henderson outside Las Vegas. Winter can be 20°F or Summer 120°F. I look at 1 how far am i typically away and i have to be in shape to get that far back to home. 90% - 2 miles (don’t need much). 5% -6 miles (may be at night), 3% - 16 miles (at night and may have to over night) 2% - 30 miles ( day and night) challenging. 1% - 300 miles. City to city desert in between. Hate to be a refugee stopped on a backed up highway when everyone is running out of gas. Got a fold up bike. Protection is important and lots of issues. Would love to talk with you. Currently getting reacquainted with compass, maps, gps, radios (got Baofeng). So issue becomes grab just what you need to get where you are going and within capability. I am 75 active engineer.
Thanks for the video! I like to have the option to sleep on the ground or on a hammock. On my land, there are ticks, velvet ants (painful), scorpions, black widows, and many hogs and coyotes. Have not seen rattlers, but the copperheads are here.
I wash out empty snuff cans and use them for all sorts of things. They're essentially waterproof and lightweight. Safety pins, nails, char cloth, snare wire, sewing kit, money, kindling, etc. I made little cardboard dividers and filled each section with ibuprofen, allergy medicine, anti-diarreah, and acid reducer. You can get close to 20 of each pill in one can. 5 cans tied together are no larger than a soda can and you can get a lot of stuff in them. Just use your imagination and put whatever you think you might need in them.
Awaiting for the nesting cup myself. Dave, maybe consider providing affiliate links for the products you don’t sell. Perhaps you can make a little extra, plus make it easier for us to find some of those products. Just dropped some cash at the store to provide some support for the immeasurable knowledge you’ve been providing over the years. Much appreciated! As always, awesome content!!
In the western U.S. water sources are fewer and farther between. We have to carry water and not rely on a source we can filter from. I have to carry 3 gallons of water for one person for 3 days. I carry 3 gallons in each car at all times. I can make that stretch longer, but the recommendation from numerous emergency planning entities is one gallon per day for each person. I still carry water filtration in case a water source is found. I carry two of those gallons in those one gallon-circular canteens that have the long strap to make carrying them easier. The other gallon is carried in four one quart sized Nalgene bottles inside the pack. The bug out bags I have is one in each car used mainly on pavement. They are one person for two days or two for one day. My off pavement vehicle has a 72 hour pack contained in a larger pack. I don't carry firearms as I only have 4 guns, two shotguns and 5 .22 rifles. Carrying them would be too cumbersome. I would like to buy a handgun, but we are looking at at least $800-$1,000 for a decent one, more for a good 9mm one like you mentioned. I can't afford that amount of money as I'm on a partial medical retirement and my wife had to retire before 55 as well. BIG Penalty for retiring that early. I also have 72 hour packs for a shelter/evacuation scenario. They are real heavy and have everything we need for 3 days without support. It's tough getting 6 gallons of water into those packs. The packs are huge and can't be carried on the back for anything but very short distances. I built these imagining an official evac location without any services. Bug out and 72 hour packs are two different things, the 72 being very heavy.
I would also venture to say adding table salt to ANY kit. Not only is it good to add to food, but also helps prevent dehydration, and to prevent infections in cuts etc. There is a reason there was Iodine and methylate... besides making kids scream in stinging pain. When made into a paste and stuck on a nonmajor wound it will kill bacteria, on already infected wounds it will draw out the infection and kill the bacteria.
I appreciate your content. I just wish there was more would content about bugging out with kids. I have a 90L pack for my kids and myself. I've started going to the gym just so that I know I'll be better able to handle the pack over longer distances. But if there is more effective equipment, I really love to see it.
A take down bow and a few arrows and broadheads along with possibly a Tim Wells Viper blow gun and darts added to that bug put bag would be great bonus for hunting purposes. Able to breaks down and pack up compact and super light, won't add much more weight at all. Just a thought
I rotate my bag items 4 times per year, I do it with the weather change. Its October in Ohio, and I have already started to modify. Being in Ohio, cold weather items become a concern and take up more space so I tend to swap from a small survival pack to a large hiking bag. I double the weight in the winter, but many things I have in it are made to be worn. Clothing, first aid pack, and basic needs pack I wear. Then my bag is nearly as light as my summer time bag.
Very succinct! Most things in life are 9 parts common sense, but it is nice to see someone put so much common sense together in such a concise presentation...
I agree with this man's sidearm choice to an extent I'd personally choose a steel flare gun as my sidearm because #1 reason it's multifunctional it can be used to signal for help if you got lost or be used to defend yourself #2 reason is a shotgun shell can be loaded into a steel flare gun and shot out of it and it can stop anything that poses a threat to your existence (ex deer moose bear etc) and at 32 cents a shot not too bad of a deal if I do say so myself and lastly #3 it can be used to signal for help whether on a boat or in the deep woods It can alert others of your location now depending on the situation that can be very useful for example you got badly wounded and need medical attention and there's a helicopter nearby so all you gotta do is aim that sucker up to the sky with a flare loaded and pull the trigger
Your end of his pew pew choice is my choice. Interchangeable simple reliable. Ditching my tent for a poncho. I have on my bag hiking poles. Multi function tent pole walking aid, cave probe, straw, blowgun, ect.
2nd time watching this video. I would also recommend carrying at least 2 shemaghs. You can use it as a pillow when resting in a bug out scenario. Getting rest when you can is as valuable as shelter, water and food.
Been using the Vietnam era jungle hammock for many years now...I own three as I know they will not be available someday. Skeeters can't bite through the heavy nylon...awesome loadout David...atb...woods
A much more rural/woodland BOB than I would need, but you did remind me to repack my grab bags for the winter season (southern hemisphere here). If you’re not warm enough, nothing else will matter. I even raided my wool shirt out of my BOB because my house got too cold! Better replace that with something now…
I carry an XD .40 subcompact and a Kel-tec Sub-2k rides in my car. The Sub-2k is outfitted to take Beretta 96 mags so I bought some Pro Mag 20 round XD mags and cut a slot in the sides so the mag catch on the Sub-2k would work.
I use a small, light day pack for all kinds of adventures on a daily basis that gives me everything I need to survive any realistic emergency while also allowing me full freedom of movement and extremely high mobility. It's contents are in a constant state of evolution towards greater and greater economy of weight and space, versatility, and reliability. Over time I have begun carrying less and less "survival" gear, and more things that I actually use on a regular basis. I use this same bag for hunting, fishing, 10+ mile bushwhacks into wilderness zones, and even urban pedestrian trips. While wearing it I can move gracefully enough to stalk game on foot, clear obstacles, crawl through tall grass, climb into windows, climb trees, climb 50 degree inclines on all fours, hike rugged terrain for miles and miles without any acute muscle strain whatsoever, and do anything that I could do completely naked. It's "encumbrance level 1" and you need to experience it to appreciate it. My bugout bag is simply this daypack attached to a packboard along with some overnight camping gear. This is the critical element of modularity that is missing from most bugout setups I see. Most guys have a large pack with everything they need, but their body mechanics are completely destroyed while carrying it. They are in "portaging mode" and are not ready for serious action or scouting. They could leave some of their gear at a campsite, but now they've sacrificed preparedness, and are stuck with an awkward, oversized empty bag. I am able to just drop the packboard and camping gear at a campsite, take the daypack, and then scout out a 20 mile radius in an afternoon like a wolf. The daypack is my real bugout bag, it's the only thing I can be sure I'll have with me in an emergency. Everything else is a disposable bonus. Even if I don't make it back to camp I'll just find a new tent and a new blanket and a new stove somewhere, or I'll make them.
I live bugged out. LOL I bugged out in 2003 and still going strong. I do have a get home bag in my truck. Also, you can get a high quality, waterproof Yaesu ham radio that you can MARS mod (unlock) and have everything a cheap baofeng can do, but lots better!! (I have one.) You're gonna want a field expedient antenna for it as well that u can hang up in a tree and get more better line of sight.😉 I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. ✌️-73. KJ5HAP
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My dad left when I was 6 years old. I'm 13 now. Dave is like a father figure to me. I have a pack fully geared and a cooking kit at the ready at all times in case I need it
Sorry about that, Kiddo. It sounds hard.
Here is my best Dad/Man advice from raising 3 boys and about 15 of their friends...
1) No means NO! Don't be that guy.
2) If you are going to get with a girl, wrap up your thing...every time.
3) No pills. No powders. You can't know what somebody mixed that crap with. The rest is up to you.
4) No drinking and driving and Wear your Seatbelt. I've seen too many teenage car crash victims. It ain't pretty.
5) Be religious about checking the air pressure in your tires and the proper fluid levels in your car. You will be payed back many times over by having proper oil changes.
6) The best opening line to pick up a girl is this..."Hey, my name is ****. You seem pretty cool. What's your name?" - Cool! Not pretty or hot or anything like that. The word is cool. Works every time to break the ice. Just as simple as that. If you can glance around in a way that shows you think nobody else there is cool, but SHE is, it works even better.
7) If you ever have to hit somebody, keep your fist closed as tightly as possible and your wrist straight.
8) There is nothing unmanly about washing the dishes and getting them put up. Seriously! IF you want an easy life, make sure YOU are the one doing the dishes. It only takes 15 minutes tops. Your future women (and your mamma now) will absolutely fawn over you if you do that simple task. Seriously, Seriously. Your partner will cook, make you a plate, pick up after you, not complain when you want to go shoot pool with your boys, and completely make your life easier if you just wash a pot or two. Nothing excites women more than seeing a man doing the dishes. Trust me.
That's pretty much all I've got. Best of luck.
It would be great if colleges offered a prepping course. One that would cover EVERYTHING from bushcraft, ham radio license, trauma medical training, canning, wilderness and urban survival, everything. Then when folks graduated they would have all the knowledge, licenses, and training available.
Re: First Aid. Agree that minimum you need for most injury situations is a tourniquet, duct tape, pack of compressible gauze, and an Ace Bandage or Coban. However, illness will bring you down fast. As a minimum (which takes very little space if packed in labeled zip lock pill bags) you need painkiller ((Ibuprophen), anti diarrheal, anti-histamine, anti-nausea.
I carry those medicines in my bags. I find it easier to get them at the Dollar store. Sometimes I can find the single doses which is nice too
Dave, that nesting cup for the Grayl is probably the best news I've heard all year!
Well any news would be better than the news we have had to listen to for the past year or so.
Right?! Definitely picking one up.
That's is awesome for sure
Agreed!!
Yea. I can’t wait to get my hand on one. My Grayl now seems naked.
I typically don’t like when people talk on and on..but I could listen to Dave talk for hours.
His knowledge, conveyance of information, tone, cadence, vocabulary, humor, story telling, engineering mindset combined with the eveydayman’s perspective.
Man this is good stuff.
Great vid, Dave.
Aussie bushcrafter here, I don't have a ready made bug out bag as such, I have 2 large oiled canvas rectangular duffle bags with a flat zip top that I keep all my bushcraft and bugout gear in when I am home. I use two bags to make them light enough to move a short distance to my vehicle, this enables quick movement from the danger area with all of my gear if required or just ease of transport when doing a field trip.
The contents are sectioned up and marked for identification using various pouches ie shelter, water system, sleep, rope management, cooking, food, firestarting, tools, so on and so forth.
I keep an empty collapsible rolltop pack of 60 litre capacity right next to these two bags so I can easily load it with gear to suit the bug out situation, I do this as it unlikely a bugout situation would occur while I am home, so my priority would be to make it home, load (either the two main bags and pack into my vehicle or contents into my pack if on foot) and go.
Because it is unlikely that a bugout situation would occur while I am at home, daily, I carry a bushcraft satchel with the 10 C's and few additions that would keep me for a couple of weeks in my bugout spot knowing I can gather and hunt food there.
Anyway, just a few thoughts on doing things differently.
Possibly the best bugout bag video ever made.
Hats off to you Sir.
Very well put together kit.
Thanks for posting.
One thing I've always admired about your process is how you think through the multiple applications of every item. That rope management system almost single handedly changed my experience in the outdoors.
Dave I love what you do I have been off line for the last 3 years I moved off grid and no internet I'm glad to see your well and I hope your family is well
God bless
This is why I like David. “Explain and define and think.” I have a bug out bag bc you’re supposed to have one. I did not really know the real reason I had one. Now after this video I’ll have a better bug out bag and a second one for my other set of circumstances. Thanks again David for a great video.
Great video. Few of us would be leaving home alone, its important that everyone have their own C’s instead of parsing them out across the bags, if one bag is lost then we’re all missing something.
We each carry a Eno Jungle Nest with a built in bug net, poncho, and Snugpak Jungle Blanket - it never seems to get mentioned that a hammock *can* be laid out on the ground if need be. I add a 10x13 Aquaquest camo tarp that we all fit under.
Wife has a Glock 35, I carry a G27 in a Hill People chest pack and a AR pistol, or a 590A1.
A chest bag correctly suspended from your backpack straps cant be praised enough, its literally freeloading, every pound added to the chest counterbalances against the backpack, its almost like cheating, plus its always attached to you, always there, never lost or loose.
My most likely scenario is bugging IN during hurricane season. I would love to see a video with your thoughts on what to have to shelter in place for long periods of time without power or potable water in hot weather, and possibly in a damaged house (e.g. roof leaks, etc).
got to meet dave at the agricenter in memphis TN, missed his class but caught up with him afterwards at the pathfinder stand and he was kind enough to sign a copy of his book. glad to see he is still going at it and spreading the knowledge wherever and whenever possible, even if weve seent it 100x already. thanks dave!
used to watch this guy back when i was a kid, prolly 2013 to 2014. Well its 2024 glad to see hes still going
Gave me a lot to reconsider in my edc in general, and about the mindset behind the bug-out bag, presented in a concise and clear way unmatched by any other content creator I've seen. Thanks, Dave. The dry bag for carrying water is a great idea. I have one that my mom gave me and now I know where to put it to use. 30L = 63.4 LBS!!!
I'm a hoarder so my bug out bag had to be a wheelbarrow. (Or something very much like one)
Thank you David for sharing your lifetime of gathered knowledge. Your cordage and knot videos have helped me greatly by filling in gaps in my systems I've needed work on for decades.
Thanks Teach!!
a note on sawyer filters as that's what i used to use before i switched to the grayl
if you are traveling where there is gritty water like GA for example. keep the backflush plunger. it really helps keep that thing maintained
love your style of disseminating info: succinct, confident, practically zero extraneous content. well done.
Almost everything is said and well said. Thanks for the video.
My 2 cents if I may :
Hammock : A DD hammock (english brand) could be used on the ground as well as with trees and it has a built in bug net . One model is with waterproof bottom in case for wet ground. It also have a double layer so you can fill it with leaves to make a cushion (mattress) and an insulation between you and the ground. I've testes this product for several years, rock solid.
Headlamp : RightNow it exist AA batteries rechargeable with USB cable so if you use them with your headlamp you do not have to carry mor than one spare of batteries and you can charge them with the SolarFilm solar panel. If your headlamp use another type of rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA or 18650 or xxx) Olight is making a "universal" charging cable for most type of batteries. Cost 30USD and weight very little.
Dave, Bravo on a very insightful video! I would like to add one thing, if I may. The Grayl filter element ( I have the larger version, but I think this holds true with all of them ) has a finite lifespan, once you start using it, at least, that's the warning that the company uses in its advertising. So I would recommend that you pack a spare filter, particularly if you found that you couldn't resist "testing" the bottle ahead of time or if you use it routinely, outside of the bugout bag scenario, and aren't keeping track of the filter element's age. Popping on a fresh filter during SHTF would be the safest recourse, IMHO
Hey Dave, Try using eneloop pro AAA batteries for your headlamp with a small battery charger for your power pack, and you can have near unlimited headlamp usage without restocking batteries.
I opted to add in one of those $20-$30 camouflaged exterior emergency tents with the reflective interior. It isn't an ideal shelter for long term use but it could come in handy. It's extremely light and small when compressed.
Yes, please get licensed if you plan to use your radio in non-emergency situations. I was participating in a recent emergency training event and some idiots were using the repeater we were working on illegally. Super frustrating. Don't forget that getting licensed also puts you in touch with people who can work with you on how to properly operate your radio. You will get much more satisfaction out of your communication experience if you learn, participate, and respect the hobby.
Very good presentation and you are correct about having your bag setup for your situation. I have a hammock and an inflatable life vest in my bugout bag because one of my routes to my bugout location is by river and my others are heavily wooded. I have food for five days because two routes will take three days minimum if everything goes smoothly and you never plan for smooth.
Love the concept of flexible water bladders. It allows you to grab your water quickly and leave your water source quickly. There are several different styles of filters (gravity, suction, etc) that allow for different applications.
Im so glad to see the Grayll cup prototype! I've been trying to find a cup that fits it tighter then the classic Nalgene. Awesome!
I knew this was going to be a perfect bug out bag. I love that it started off with a Silky! Call me crazy, but I am strapping my Silky Zubat to my leg because I just love that curvature of the blade and the length. The teeth just dig into the wood and makes processing trees a breeze. If I am carrying the weight at all, I might as well make it a chainsaw for my hands and make it as comfortable as possible. Also, a large hexagonal ferrocerium rod would throw the most sparks because, with it's flat sides, it would give more opportunity for the striker to touch the rod. Other from that, to me, this is literally the perfect bug-out bag. I love my Baofeng, I got one shortly prior to when Dave started his HAM series. It's such a nice piece of mind to have backpacking and I honestly use the weather function all the time. That Vietnam Era Jungle hammock is replacing $20 Amazon hammock though. It works with the waterproof tarp but, as you said, multi-functionality is key.
A good review and break down on what to put in your B.O.B. , one thing I would do and is either not put in the batteries in yet or if they are in, don't have it so the appliance is accidentally turned do. Have the batteries upside down to save them till they are needed and prevent the appliance from being damaged from an old battery. That is what I do with the flashlights that I have, I turn them upside down so I won't accidentally turn it on and run the battery down. A great video again, thanks for all that you are doing. Take care and stay safe and well.
This is an awesome overview. I’d love to see how you approach a winter setup, when layers become heavier and bulkier! Thanks!
I’ve been putting together a course/unit for my children. Love your videos very clear on why and how to put together great simple but through bags.
I purchased the GRAYL and I think it worthwhile for sure, easy to use.
Thanks for all you videos!
Excellent presentation and advice. Love my Swagman roll but at 40F I'd be freezing my old ass off! LOL. (edit) I meant to comment about the stove. I'm recently smitten with alcohol stoves...slower yes but QUIET, literally no sound and very little light which is concealed by the required windscreen. Plus if you use Everclear it's drinkable and has first aid/sanitary uses as well. But alcohol stoves burn a variety of fuels, all readily available. Love the canister stoves but they're all very loud.
All stainless bottles and mugs are awesome! I own a couple.. but never broken one in years.
One tip is the nesting set for the PF waterbottle leaves room on top. I use the tatonka 500ml folding cup.
For my lighter, I have a road bicycle inner tube wrapped around. Holds a flame really nicely and doesn't require alot of material to get a fire going.
Dave great video as always!! I use a Clark Jungle Hammock in mine. It can be set up between trees, or also pitched on the ground. It has a built in bug net and a weather shield, a tarp and all the hardware. All self contained and slightly bigger than your swagman roll when packed down. I also carry a "woobie" for most occasions. Basically my all around camping gear. If you want to borrow it and do a video lmk, we aren't too far from eachother.
Love it. Though i feel like its missing a little. Im a huge fan of basic med supplies. Things for headaches, ace wraps for sprains or even stabilizing minor breaks, mole skin for blisters so you can keep moving, ointments, pain relievers and fever reducers, anti poop meds, water purification and bla bla. It doesnt take much space if you place them in small bags just planned for your duration of bug out and it can be all stored in a small waterproof case. And a basic aid kit in another small water proof case.
Other than that, im also a huge fan of the swags. You have great videos on those as well.
Though i always carry mine on the exterior or as a sling system inside of a dry bag. I typically carry a tarp, wool blanket, sleeping bag, ground mat, bug net, bellow and minimalistic fire cooking steaks, hangars, grates and my hand saw. Essentially everything that i would use in a long halt or when im hunkering down for the night. It makes it quick and easy just to toss it out and crawl in like a ranger roll. Still convenient for very quickly setting up and packing up camp. All while leaving your bag for other supplies also leaving them more available to dig out in a pinch.
This is by far the most thought through and complete bag i have seen on youtube.
Thank you for the great information. It’s times like these that we appreciate the wisdom from the wise ones like yourself more than ever.
Here in central Florida i use a hammock with built in bug net, because it can be used on the ground or between 🌴🌴
Never know if i have to spend the night in a swamp or dry land..
More great useful information that may be needed to save lives. YAY for that!!!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
P.S. time is now 23:23 and heavy rain/ storm conditions are present in my area. If it's raining...
Finally a little common since when it comes to "security" I prefer the G26 / Sub2K combo. Only because the G19 can't fit the G26 mags with that being said the G26 can fit all double stack 9mm mags(Glock) I typically carry it with a Plus 2 mag extension and 1 in the pipe giving me a starter of 13. Then a back up G19 mag on body and in the bag I carry what you specified.
Dave!! When you get some time I would definitely recommend looking into the MCARBO upgrades for the Sub2K. There are some failure points that are addressed with MCARBO. I personally did it myself and will say it runs better and more importantly more reliably than ever before.
Thanks brother,
God Bless
Good discussion
IMO too many folks get caught up
in the bushcrafty camping live off
the land mode, and forget that if
you're having to evacuate that you're
not going to be building a log cabin
or bushcraft shelter or running a
line of primitive traps and carving
things, or having daily firefights.
You're getting to your safe area
without drawing attention to yourself , moving safely until you're
needing rest and replenishment
and to get moving again ASAP.
I carry as much clean water as I
can, and food I can consume on
the march if possible such as
energy bars and MRE's and peanut
butter. I'd include a decent optic
of some kind ( I use a monocular)
to be able to check out any questionable anything from a relatively safe distance.
Stay a LRRP stay alive
Thanks for the video
There’s a reason why you’re the best. Thank you for being a voice for all of us.
Super awesome video, thank you so much. I really love the idea of dry bag for water carry, just need to get a filter and learn more about that. I have a lot more to learn and gear to buy, but something on my mind was to map out alternate routes out of the city and out of state. Also, I’ve been wanting to get a silcock key for access to water in the city. Great video, I’ll be watching more 👍🏻🇺🇸
Nice set-up Dave. I live in East Tennessee so I couldn't agree with you more about keeping your gear as lightweight as possible because for me bugging out means traversing steep terrain and crossing streams while dealing with thick brush. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother!
Great video as always, really good tried and tested phlosphy,
The five C principal is mentioned around the world and it's a great simple way to explain the fundamentals of what you need to get by with in a survival situation. Great to see you never got to big for your boot's and never forgot your RUclips audience.🇬🇪😁👍
Loved this video Dave! Makes me reevaluate my bag. I have the set up up spoke about. Glock 17 and my Keltec sub2k. It folds up and fits in my bag. You always make me see things from a different perspective. Thanks.
Great info. I keep a migration kit after seeing Ukraine. Good mountain bike, cargo trailer or my folding handtrtruck cause it's all flat terraine here. I bought the Baeofeng UV 9R waterproof $5 extra in case of flooding, heavy rain. I split my gear into a 33L condor pack and a duffle bag. Coldsteel AD10, pathfinder fuel stove, SOS bars etc in backpack. Pathfinder bush pot and Steel plate, fixed blade, Coleman butane stove and 'Cornedbeef' ha, in the duffle bag. I can ditch the duffle bag and survive with the backpack or thrive with the duffle bag extras.
Agreed on the Kel Tec Sub 2000. The longer barrel delivers close to .357 power and it packs great when you fold it. I use the regular mags that come with it, the 20 plus mag (stick) and 50 round drum mag that are all interchangeable with my Glock 26. As for the bug out pack there's nothing that says it can't be used for getting home or EDC. The only reason to have more than one pack is because they are fun to build. I confess to having five packs ready to go at all times. I'm bad. But my wife still loves me.
It's great that that rag is orange on one side because that also could be used as a signaling device
Your videos are awesome!!! I am not gonna lie, I have not seen such good survival and bushcraft tips since the US Marines. You explain everything well, and that goes a long way. Thanks for the videos. Never heard of the Swagman roll...always used the old poncho liners, lol...keep em coming bud.
I will be buying that cup as soon as it comes out!! Thank you for making that!
The dry bag in the water kit is a great idea. Blew my mind
GREAT call on the Shemagh PRE water filter
I have the sub-2000 incorporated in my survival bags also as weapon of choice with pistol.
I think large coffee filters use over a Shamaug to pre clean water is better, one it won’t soak up as much water and can be rinsed off and reused again.
Your right about being out of shape with a heavy backpack and weapons weight, been there done that and it kicked my ass with exhaustion and dehydration, water water water is heavy but it’s something you extremely need. I learned by this experience that if you were alone to make a transverse something like the old cowboy days that they pull behind a horse to long branches to drag behind you carrying all your supplies you can go a lot farther dragging this than a few hundred yards. With 2 or more in your group it’s caring your gear on a litter versus your back.
Great video Dave! It was interesting to see the items you would carry and have in your BOB/GHB is nearly identical to what I carry and have in my BOB/GHB. I'm looking forward to that cup to nest my Grayl in. Thanks for sharing.
That Grayl nesting cup is awesome!! Looking forward to seeing those available.
Thank You! Seen many bugout bag setup videos but none of them mentioned the physical fitness issue in the first 5 minutes IF it is mentioned :D! Totally agree! Get out light, get out fast.
Much respect to you Dave for all you show us. Thank you
On the topic of hammocks and multifunctionality. Check out Wilderness Innovations. I have been using their Poncho/hammock for a number of years now. Including a 500 mile backpacking trip, the length of the Sierra. It is one of my primary pieces of gear. If there are no suitable trees to hang from (a very rare occurrence), simply use the poncho/hammock as your ground cover. I pair this with either an 8.5x8.5 (silpoly) or 10x10 (silnylon) tarp.
Also on the subject of multifunctionality, band-aids work very much the same as duct tape, and take a spark from a ferro rod easily.
I just watched this video and I do agree with you. Customize to fit your needs and environment. I carry about the same in my bag. The Kel Tec Sub 2000 is a lot of fun to shoot and amazingly accurate.
Thanks for another great and informative video Dave! As always I appreciate the thought and work you always put into your content.
Good stuff Dave. Good seeing you again man. I'm building my kit slowly but surely. Stay safe brother!
Dave Canterbury!!! Dual Survival was never the same. glad i randomly stumbled on your channel!
Great video. Love how you and your team put this together. It keeps you think outside the box. Great cup for the grayl can't wait for them to come out.
13 years watching you ... on youtube... testing ton of your survivalist skill .. they work... do not stop making great video's
In watching the Shoestring Hobo videos he carries like a 2 1/2 gallon water container. It hit me how much water one needed. So besides my 3 quart canteens, I got a Coleman 5 gallon collapsable water jug with a handle on it. This way I can scoop up a lot of water from a pond or stream and filter it at my leisure. Or carry water if I find a faucet. I had thought that 3 quarts was plenty before. Of course I have a Grayal, water purification tablets and fire kit.
I am a Ham. I have really nice HT's. Problem with really nice HT's is they are currently limited in their charging capabilities. Recently I've added Baofeng UV-10R's to my kits. They work great, they work on 2m\70cm ham bands, they work on 70cm GMRS bands, they receive weather alerts and they work on Marine channels. Better than all that is, they charge via USB C. Oh, and they are FCC approved. So says the Internet according to the FCC label.
Thanks, Dave. These are my favorite videos. It’s reassuring that my pack is incredibly similar to yours. Thanks for carrying tent stakes, also. They’re too light and small to not carry. Nothing makes me laugh harder than when I see these bushcraft guys go out and make them, every video. Why? 😂
Love your videos Dave. Watching your Ham videos and lone them I got licenses 2 years ago just getting into radios and getting best bang for buck. KJ7 IJK.
As a former Smokejumper i love your bug out bags. My new situation is typical of many and takes a slight different approach. City!!
As most people will be in car snd may have to leave it to get to home or other safe place. I carry about 100 lbs in car and then select only what i will take. I’m in Henderson outside Las Vegas. Winter can be 20°F or Summer 120°F. I look at 1 how far am i typically away
and i have to be in shape to get that far back to home. 90% - 2 miles (don’t need much). 5% -6 miles (may be at night), 3% - 16 miles (at night and may have to over night) 2% - 30 miles ( day and night) challenging. 1% - 300 miles. City to city desert in between. Hate to be a refugee stopped on a backed up highway when everyone is running out of gas. Got a fold up bike.
Protection is important and lots of issues. Would love to talk with you.
Currently getting reacquainted with compass, maps, gps, radios (got Baofeng).
So issue becomes grab just what you need to get where you are going and within capability. I am 75 active engineer.
Thanks for the video! I like to have the option to sleep on the ground or on a hammock. On my land, there are ticks, velvet ants (painful), scorpions, black widows, and many hogs and coyotes. Have not seen rattlers, but the copperheads are here.
Best water kit I have seen. Cant wait for the nesting cup!
Thx for being part of a great weekend Dave. Had a lot of fun and enjoyed the info you shared. Hoping to back in June
Always love new DC content! Been watching about 11 yrs
I wash out empty snuff cans and use them for all sorts of things. They're essentially waterproof and lightweight. Safety pins, nails, char cloth, snare wire, sewing kit, money, kindling, etc. I made little cardboard dividers and filled each section with ibuprofen, allergy medicine, anti-diarreah, and acid reducer. You can get close to 20 of each pill in one can. 5 cans tied together are no larger than a soda can and you can get a lot of stuff in them. Just use your imagination and put whatever you think you might need in them.
Awaiting for the nesting cup myself. Dave, maybe consider providing affiliate links for the products you don’t sell. Perhaps you can make a little extra, plus make it easier for us to find some of those products. Just dropped some cash at the store to provide some support for the immeasurable knowledge you’ve been providing over the years. Much appreciated! As always, awesome content!!
love the gloves, i stuck myself with a sliver that was pretty bad. great idea to include gloves
Your the man Dave for all the years of doing what you do thank you
Thank you for all your great ideals, your friend in the backwoods of Kentucky.
In the western U.S. water sources are fewer and farther between. We have to carry water and not rely on a source we can filter from. I have to carry 3 gallons of water for one person for 3 days. I carry 3 gallons in each car at all times. I can make that stretch longer, but the recommendation from numerous emergency planning entities is one gallon per day for each person. I still carry water filtration in case a water source is found. I carry two of those gallons in those one gallon-circular canteens that have the long strap to make carrying them easier. The other gallon is carried in four one quart sized Nalgene bottles inside the pack.
The bug out bags I have is one in each car used mainly on pavement. They are one person for two days or two for one day. My off pavement vehicle has a 72 hour pack contained in a larger pack.
I don't carry firearms as I only have 4 guns, two shotguns and 5 .22 rifles. Carrying them would be too cumbersome. I would like to buy a handgun, but we are looking at at least $800-$1,000 for a decent one, more for a good 9mm one like you mentioned. I can't afford that amount of money as I'm on a partial medical retirement and my wife had to retire before 55 as well. BIG Penalty for retiring that early.
I also have 72 hour packs for a shelter/evacuation scenario. They are real heavy and have everything we need for 3 days without support. It's tough getting 6 gallons of water into those packs. The packs are huge and can't be carried on the back for anything but very short distances. I built these imagining an official evac location without any services. Bug out and 72 hour packs are two different things, the 72 being very heavy.
I would also venture to say adding table salt to ANY kit. Not only is it good to add to food, but also helps prevent dehydration, and to prevent infections in cuts etc. There is a reason there was Iodine and methylate... besides making kids scream in stinging pain. When made into a paste and stuck on a nonmajor wound it will kill bacteria, on already infected wounds it will draw out the infection and kill the bacteria.
I appreciate your content. I just wish there was more would content about bugging out with kids. I have a 90L pack for my kids and myself. I've started going to the gym just so that I know I'll be better able to handle the pack over longer distances. But if there is more effective equipment, I really love to see it.
One of the best bug out bag videos on RUclips, nice work as always Dave
A take down bow and a few arrows and broadheads along with possibly a Tim Wells Viper blow gun and darts added to that bug put bag would be great bonus for hunting purposes. Able to breaks down and pack up compact and super light, won't add much more weight at all.
Just a thought
This is the only sensible BOB on youtube.
Keltech sub 2000 is exactly what I was thinking. Good video. definately geared towards warm climates and rural folks but good stuff to think about.
Awesome! A bug out bag vid by the O G of bushcraft himself! Thanks Dave!
I rotate my bag items 4 times per year, I do it with the weather change. Its October in Ohio, and I have already started to modify. Being in Ohio, cold weather items become a concern and take up more space so I tend to swap from a small survival pack to a large hiking bag. I double the weight in the winter, but many things I have in it are made to be worn. Clothing, first aid pack, and basic needs pack I wear. Then my bag is nearly as light as my summer time bag.
Ha, I like your tag GOTMORA. Great content, keep it up chief.
Hey Dave me and my son met you at the event over the weekend thanks for the pics I was wondering about our BOB thanks for the video
Very succinct! Most things in life are 9 parts common sense, but it is nice to see someone put so much common sense together in such a concise presentation...
I agree with this man's sidearm choice to an extent I'd personally choose a steel flare gun as my sidearm because #1 reason it's multifunctional it can be used to signal for help if you got lost or be used to defend yourself #2 reason is a shotgun shell can be loaded into a steel flare gun and shot out of it and it can stop anything that poses a threat to your existence (ex deer moose bear etc) and at 32 cents a shot not too bad of a deal if I do say so myself and lastly #3 it can be used to signal for help whether on a boat or in the deep woods It can alert others of your location now depending on the situation that can be very useful for example you got badly wounded and need medical attention and there's a helicopter nearby so all you gotta do is aim that sucker up to the sky with a flare loaded and pull the trigger
U Really need more videos like this Dave!!! Especially in now a days!!!
Your end of his pew pew choice is my choice. Interchangeable simple reliable. Ditching my tent for a poncho. I have on my bag hiking poles. Multi function tent pole walking aid, cave probe, straw, blowgun, ect.
2nd time watching this video. I would also recommend carrying at least 2 shemaghs. You can use it as a pillow when resting in a bug out scenario. Getting rest when you can is as valuable as shelter, water and food.
I love this topic, Dave was the the guy who got me into backpacks and gear!
Been using the Vietnam era jungle hammock for many years now...I own three as I know they will not be available someday.
Skeeters can't bite through the heavy nylon...awesome loadout David...atb...woods
A much more rural/woodland BOB than I would need, but you did remind me to repack my grab bags for the winter season (southern hemisphere here). If you’re not warm enough, nothing else will matter. I even raided my wool shirt out of my BOB because my house got too cold! Better replace that with something now…
I carry an XD .40 subcompact and a Kel-tec Sub-2k rides in my car. The Sub-2k is outfitted to take Beretta 96 mags so I bought some Pro Mag 20 round XD mags and cut a slot in the sides so the mag catch on the Sub-2k would work.
I use a small, light day pack for all kinds of adventures on a daily basis that gives me everything I need to survive any realistic emergency while also allowing me full freedom of movement and extremely high mobility. It's contents are in a constant state of evolution towards greater and greater economy of weight and space, versatility, and reliability. Over time I have begun carrying less and less "survival" gear, and more things that I actually use on a regular basis. I use this same bag for hunting, fishing, 10+ mile bushwhacks into wilderness zones, and even urban pedestrian trips. While wearing it I can move gracefully enough to stalk game on foot, clear obstacles, crawl through tall grass, climb into windows, climb trees, climb 50 degree inclines on all fours, hike rugged terrain for miles and miles without any acute muscle strain whatsoever, and do anything that I could do completely naked. It's "encumbrance level 1" and you need to experience it to appreciate it.
My bugout bag is simply this daypack attached to a packboard along with some overnight camping gear. This is the critical element of modularity that is missing from most bugout setups I see. Most guys have a large pack with everything they need, but their body mechanics are completely destroyed while carrying it. They are in "portaging mode" and are not ready for serious action or scouting. They could leave some of their gear at a campsite, but now they've sacrificed preparedness, and are stuck with an awkward, oversized empty bag. I am able to just drop the packboard and camping gear at a campsite, take the daypack, and then scout out a 20 mile radius in an afternoon like a wolf. The daypack is my real bugout bag, it's the only thing I can be sure I'll have with me in an emergency. Everything else is a disposable bonus. Even if I don't make it back to camp I'll just find a new tent and a new blanket and a new stove somewhere, or I'll make them.
I live bugged out. LOL I bugged out in 2003 and still going strong. I do have a get home bag in my truck. Also, you can get a high quality, waterproof Yaesu ham radio that you can MARS mod (unlock) and have everything a cheap baofeng can do, but lots better!! (I have one.) You're gonna want a field expedient antenna for it as well that u can hang up in a tree and get more better line of sight.😉 I really enjoy your videos.
Keep up the great work.
✌️-73. KJ5HAP