Irregardless of your bag if you cant lift your own body weight or do a single pullup or pushup, walk a few miles without stopping huffing and puffing then your doomed.
OMG. How do I think you are a Jar Head? Specifically a SNCO. You used the word irregardless. Brought me back to the good old days. By the way...regardless is the word. No such word as irregardless. I say this as a person that used irregardless daily.
You should swap out the bug spray for a mesh head net but if you really want to have bug spray I would suggest getting these bug spray towelettes that way you can pack quite a few into your bag but they don't take up much space or weigh you down all that much.
Really great stuff in your kit. Everything is covered. I added a four-wheel 800lb capacity garden cart to carry stuff instead of on my back. Also a clip-on wire antenna for the radio because they don't work when there's a severe storm. Also many years ago I bought 3,000 lb paracord when it first came out and I recently bought a Esee4 clip point which is really cool. I almost got a hero clip like what you have been suggesting for the longest time but they are very expensive here in Canada. Instead I found these double-ended butcher's meat hooks which are 4 in wide and have a swivel in between the two hooks also because they're pointed you can hammer them into a tree. Except for the backpack you and I have pretty much similar kits. Unfortunately our people, you know who I mean, are not into prepping at all whatsoever, ha.
Looks good man, my only suggestions would be toilet paper I’ve vacuum sealed it and thrown it in pack, and maybe some sort of tarp and a few extra mres
Depending on the range youre planning for, a dedicated wash cloth may be a better idea; maybe a bag to keep it in. Hear me out😂. TP is going to run out. A roll is going to take up more space and after you break that vacuum seal....? If you ditch it, it also leaves a trace if maybe its not a permissable environment and maybe youre being tracked. A wash cloth is going to pack smaller and last longer. You will need to clean it, its bag though. Clean them when you hit a stream or such and then pour them down with boiling water to sanitize them.
I do have some constructive feedback but I wouldn't recommend the ESEE kit at $230. Imo you can build a better version of that kit for $98. So instead of their loadout, you can do Suunto $20, Morakniv companion or Morakniv Eldritch ($20), Victorinox Huntsman, Lifestraw ($17) imo far more versatile than pills, ductape and paracord is free (no need to pay for it), a pack of 8 mini bics ($8) far more useful than what they offer. and maybe UCO storm matches ($8). That's a savings of $132. I'd also recommend the Elegitical Emergency Response Shears over the Leatherman, that's a savings of $70.
I ended up getting the Best Glide Basic from watching your video back in the day. added an Olight i3E and a sawyer mini. Bought an Esee Izula and saved around $70 compared to the esee survival kit. If you already have it it’s not bad but the Best glides you recommend I feel are more bang for your buck
Tip for the pull tabs being the same color. Use some different colored small zip ties and clip off all the tail. That’s what I do on my packs. Color code to whatever makes sense for you.
The term "Grey man" is so misunderstood. It isn't the color or type of ruck that maters. It is weather you have one when no one else does. The idea is to blend in .Not to stand out in any way. If those around you have rucks of various types you'll blend in and it wont matter what kind of ruck you have. If those same people are unequipped and have nothing a sponge bob pack will get you jumped. You wouldn't go to a black tie event wearing flannel and jeans would you.?
I keep two things no one has ever thought about. A folding hand truck and an 800 lb capacity four wheel garden cart. That way I don't have to carry stuff on my back. And if someone is injured in your group you now have a person who cannot walk along with the backpack they were carrying. If you have a garden cart you can pull them along. Especially if you have children. Get two garden carts
Daytrex or Coast Guard rations aren’t really designed to offer daily sustenance-level calories. If one follows the suggested daily intake (1 biscuit every 6 hours at 220 cal.) That’s only 880 calories every 24 hours. 880 calories is starvation level for even the slightest women or kids. They also tend to cause constipation because they’re designed to keep humans just over this side of starvation in austere water resource situations. Like a lifeboat on open water. The shortbread or shortbread with cinnamon are definitely the way to go. Much better with a cup of black coffee. Either way after 2 full days (48 hours) and eating 1/2 to 2/3rds of the vacuum sealed brick, the possibility of getting bound up is real. In certain circumstances I’d suggest limiting to 1-2 biscuits per 24 hours and drinking a lot of water. In the continental US, as long as you’re not injured, and can do rudimentary land nav, you’re only 48-72 hours of serious trekking from finding help/civilization. The reason lost hikers stay lost in a mere 2 square miles is because they walk in huge circles. Most people favor their dominate foot just enough to imperceptibly shift off their azimuth. Enough 1/1000th of an inch steps and you’ve walked a complete circle
Check out hiker Videos and gear. Their bags way almost nothing. Tents and sleeping pad are great and also they stay in hikes for over a month. Food ideas are great. They will out class and survive anyone anytime I would think. Their bags looks almost nothing like most would exspect. Might as well pack a real bag instead of a gadget bag.
Sincere though your suggestion is and as a lifetime backpacker I generally disagree. The ultra light Dyneema stuff that most youtube backpackers use has limited longevity and their gear is specifically designed for trail use over short and intermittent periods. Also they invariably tend to ignore redundancies because they know that one press of a button on their Garmin and benevolent Mr Helicopter shows up to yank them out of whatever mess they got into. What this gentleman focuses on are true YOLO circumstances with more of a military/ 10 pound Cordura pack that’s bombproof sensibility
@@behindthespotlight7983@behindthespotlight7983 I must agree. As a biker I've used many backpacker type gear for traveling and camping. Lost count on how my tents and sleeping pad I've bought. Nothing really lasts for more than 3 years. The older I get the more comfortable i wanna be. Can't see me using any ultralight gear ever. But there are however allot gear to choose from that is compact and durable . I'm from south africa, no one is coming to help you and everything around you can kill you. The key is to sleep and eat well. Having no shelter, sleep system or food in a bugout bag is just silly.
I don't think that's a water key. I think it's a cabinet key. I bought 250 ft of 850 paracord. I also have 1200 and 3,000 pound paracord. Instead of an axe and a crowbar I keep a Schrade SCAX5 tactical axe that has a crowbar at the end. The end of your crowbar is called a cat paw nail puller. Lastly, if you're in Florida I would carry Gatorade because I hear they have lots of alligators down there. Cheers from Canada
IMHO... if one does not have a BOL... you should not have a BOB. If you have a place you call home, that is your current BOL. It is where all your resources are. I understand there may be circumstances where one has to leave their home, but it's important to consider that doing so with just a BOB automatically makes one a refugee with limited and likely finite resources. Bugging out and not coming home will require far more resources than can be carried, and at that point skills take on greater importance. One's ruck at that point is an INCH bag (I'm Never Coming Home) and that load out will be vastly different than a BOB or GHB. It's one thing if one is alone, but a family creates a whole new set of requirements and risk. In the case of a natural disaster, etc., where one is away from their home and seek to return to it... then a GHB is the way to go and the load out is dependent on multiple factors including season , ones distance from home, etc. This means a vacation GHB is likely going to be loaded differently than a work GHB. Plan appropriately. Semper fi Marine X.... nice channel.
You might wanna consider a milbank bag. Save the life on your filters, especially that grayl, by prefiltering that "chunky stuff". And, itll go a long way to processing larger amounts of water for the family. Itll definately last longer than those coffee filters
Only thing I didn't like about the bag was the back storage zipper, don't get me wrong, I like the idea but not the execution. They should have put the compression straps half on the back part and the other half on the front in case that zipper fails, I think it will with all the weight it has on it.
Some minor recommendations to improve your kit: Use Picaridin/ Icaridin as insect repellent, trials showed that it is equivalent to DEET in effectiveness (aside from some variance with central African mosquito species IIRC, but that shouldn´t matter in the US) but it´s safe for kids and doesn´t compromise plastics and leather like DEET does. If you get the highest concentration it also works against ticks and other ground dwelling insects, and then you just apply less of it against mosquitos. It can be handy to include a 50ccm graduated centrifuge tube either in your med kit or your water kit. It can hold pills, tweezers etc. or protect Whirlpak bags against puncturing, and you can use it to mix a disinfectant with iodine or chlorine tablets. Depending on the concentration of the mixture, it can be used for wound irrigation, wound disinfection or to sterilize tools/ surfaces, for example if you butchered an animal with/on them. I suggest you look up the correct ratios for the tablets you carry and mark them directly on the cylinder, in addition to having them written down somehwere in detail.
MarineX... where is your Jetboil, a portable propane tank, fishing kit, an unfolding solar panel, thermal vision, a carpenter's hammer, a few more metal files, a tent, a sleeping bag, and 1 inch foam mat to sleep on. A tarp to catch rain water 💧 😌.. and a CBR gas mask. All that being said...if you have the food...the water.. and the propane, do not leave your house. Under any and all circumstances.. even under National Guard evacuation order. Because as soon as you evacuate.. the Sheriff snd Judge that we elect is moving us right in... while you're in the Woods or up in Boston trying to figure it out with your family. Your home IS your bugout bag. So make it a good one...if they say a nuclear bomb detonated near you...dont believe them..dont leave..if they say a chemical attack is forcing evacuations.. dont believe them.. never leave. Protect against it from within the home.
@AltaSurvival Thank you very much. On Febuary 24, 2022, I was already retired and living in Kyiv Ukraine. So, I have a lot of civil defense experience.
Here is my problem with this video. Nothing looks like it’s ever been used. Absolutely everything looks brand new. Kinda hard to take advice from a guy who doesn’t use his tools ever and just talks about them.
Busch. This is a bug out bag. Not my hunting bag (which is heavily used), my range bag(which is heavily used), my camping kit(which is heavily used), or my rucking bag (which is heavily used). This bag is designed to sit and Wait for use. It's a bug out bag
@MarineX see I put my new gear in the stuff I am going to use a lot to make sure it’s good to go. Then once tested and proven. Then it goes into the B.O.B
@@dhellbusch74 that's good. I have multiple of items. I know what works for me. If something needs to be broken in (like this bag) I ruck it or soak it in water. And set my kit up. But if you see a bug out video with a bunch of old used stuff, that gear may fail you. I don't want bacteria on old used gear. But to each their own
Maybe a foolish question, but do you think I could have a one-day bag and a three-day bag be the same one to save money?. Of course, separate items need to be together ready for a fast switch,. The weight differences are not much. Do you have a TEOTWAWKI bag? Thanks for all your sage advice.
The camera and lighting are great. Very interesting visual. You did a great job on explaining the different products with alternatives and your philosophy of use.
I like the way u think, we also use eberlestock bags, I personally use the fak track bag not too big or too small, but more military design. But I have many of their bags. Thanks for the video..
Great Stuff! HUGE fan of Eberlestock. I have the Team ELK V2 for BOB and Vapor 5000 with F1 frame for INCH. Also LOVE the ESEE 6 and 4. Two questions. 1. How does the scissor cutting perform on the Leatherman Raptor compared to a good pair of trauma shears? 2. I've never used Eswing hatchets. How does it compare to the fiskars x7 or x11? I ask because weight is everything and the fiskars are much lighter.
Thanks for 210 Radio, I had a model that didn't have the batteries so I upgraded, The Goruck GR2 40 L is on sale now; 40L in Ranger Green for $275 instead of $395.
1st off love your channel, I just subscribed, liked, and hit the bell notification. 2nd, thank you for your service and continued support on information like this. 3rd, I wanted to ask a few questions. Question #1 - Would you consider storing an sbr in the back compartment w/ two mags and gun cleaning kit or just use your ccw? Question #2 - What does your sleep system look like? (In, On and Under). Would you recommend any specifc tarps/tents?
Love Eberlestock have the switchblade bandit and just bought the freefall but my bug out pack is the kelty Redwing 50 tactical, works perfect for what I need it for...
Outstanding, thanks man. Re-setting my pack for the summer of love and this was very helpful. FWIW Grayl has come out with a titanium model that you can cook in. It's $200 USD but it's pretty sweet. I always carry extra glasses (reading, distance and shades). I also carry ACE wraps, a soft knee brace, and a light weight splint just incase I get a leg injury or twist an ankle.
Excellent kit and bag set up...Im building several for my family and myself..I have daughters so im building 3 female friendly bags as well and cant forget my 2 dogs..im getting them tactical harnesses that can carry their own food and water 💪🇺🇲🫡..Its 3:20 am here in California and i just finished your video...lol .Im up working out..My hours are jacked right now..Body is Next .😂..I started a personal 200 pushups a day challenge..to get back in shape after being sick with valley fever and a surgery. i do some bar Bell work here and there..Im at day 15 and just completed 3000 while watching your video..and subbed today..Im also 45 yr old and have too many injuries to list..But i will out work most 30 yr olds..lol..Much love brother 🇺🇲💪
Fantastic kit my guy!!!!!while id have totally diff stuff in mine.... but this serves as a wonderful jumping off point for ppl looking to possibly make there first bag or update an already existing bag!!!!! But like i always say!!! BUY ONCE CRY ONCE.... with gear and tools
Hoorah Devil Dog ! Very much enjoy your videos and your manner of delivery. Outstanding ! I'm from a prior generation. Served 67-73. In any event, was curious as to what you and the family do for comms. In a SHTF scenario it's likely we won't have cell service or power for that matter. I happen to choose GMRS for my family. We are all relatively close and can reach each other via simplex. It's also likely that some of the local and national repeaters will be up on battery backup/solar power. As such, that opens up ConUS for comms. Thanks again for putting up your videos. Looks like my home storm box and bug out bags are in pretty good shape given that we pretty much share the same gear/philosophy. Semper Fi ! Gil, Largo, FL, USA
Regarding the pepper gel, just be wary. Some of the more hardened individuals out there have learned/trained to pull or scrape the gel off their skin and throw it back at you. What you said about self-exposure is very important if you choose to carry spray in general. Just something to be aware of. 👍
great video, had my kids watch it to assist in their build. One criticism though as a retired FMF corpsman the Marines do have their own corpsman, not Marines I grant you but we are there for you, my Marines were taught all types of first aid including how to insert IV's, but I took it upon myself to teach them, keep up the great videos, people are learning.
Great set up thanks for the info & ideas appreciated I also use a hero clip on my packs also I have a caribeiner on my packs I've found if i place the hero clip on the grab handle as you do, then my caribeiner goes on my shoulder strap not only is thus good to hang stuff on the fly but when in a cafe etc I bring the hero clip around the table leg then the caribeiner the pack pulls in nice and tight out of the way and is super secure , try it out
Thank you so much for this video @Marine X!! This is a very insightful video that definitely has great foundational ideas you should use to build out your bag. I've definitely found some ideas that I hadn't thought of before! Thank you sir for the awesome work!!
@@MarineX Apparently your bag isn't like theirs...... just saying. The grab handle on your bag isn't made to hang it loaded. We stacked our alice packs but never hung them. But, I would guess hanging them from the aluminum frame would work. However, we did strap them (empty) to the foot of the bunk.
Nice video. Appreciate the information and gear review. We have similar gear. Watching your video I will add pepper spray as a non lethal option. For my bag I added a solar panel to my bag that will charge batteries for my flashlights and my baofeng radio using a charging cable. How much does your bag weigh?
So i know it's on the expensive side... but the Ti grayl water bottle is just absolutely amazing... the only real down side is the capacity...i wish it was even 10 ounces more... but being able to boil in it just blows most other water filters outta the water
Self Reliance Outfitters sell a large metal cup that the regular Grayl can nest in. More water capacity with the ability to also boil water at a decent price. It's a win win.
Way too heavy. A bugout bag is something light that gets u to ur main spot. U need to move quickly, possibly on foot. Just needs the basics, tarp, sleepbag, waterfilter, fire, knife, solarcharger, 1st aid, jacket. That will get u to ur spot or car where u have ur shovels and heavy items. And if not its sufficient to survive longer. Look what long distance walkers or homeless people carry... they got everything necessary.
maybe heavy for you. This loadout works for me. I average 11 Minutes a mile with this kit and I can go 7 to 10 miles without a break. the weight doesn't matter and i mentioned at the beginning to make sure you can handle it.
Ill wager that bag is right around 40% of his body weight.... which is the military guidline for expectations of weight impact on movement over distance...... not that the USMC believes in such things😂😂
@@wadelaurent4505 no. That's 3043. We deploy we recon, naval operators, in country alone, on all fobs in theater, patrol, and literally provide everything from goats for force recon to practice sunken chest wounds to wells for drinking water in the middle of the desert.
I'll give you my prepper hack. Get rid of the 5 year shelf-life datrex water packets. Combine a grayl bottle with just a 2L closed water bottle. The water bottle has an expiration date (and not even a far one), but you can have readily available water in an emergency. Say the bottle is 5 years past expiration date, you can use the grayl filter to get rid of chemicals...
@@MarineX It was a bit long but it's also the first long video that I actually sat through the entire length. I liked how you explained why you packed certain items & even gave alternatives to some cheaper gear. Btw, my GHB leans more towards a slightly smaller version of a BOB just in case I'm not able to get home or by the time I do get home my BOB can't be found. Great presentation.
Irregardless of your bag if you cant lift your own body weight or do a single pullup or pushup, walk a few miles without stopping huffing and puffing then your doomed.
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OMG. How do I think you are a Jar Head? Specifically a SNCO. You used the word irregardless. Brought me back to the good old days.
By the way...regardless is the word. No such word as irregardless. I say this as a person that used irregardless daily.
You should swap out the bug spray for a mesh head net but if you really want to have bug spray I would suggest getting these bug spray towelettes that way you can pack quite a few into your bag but they don't take up much space or weigh you down all that much.
Really great stuff in your kit. Everything is covered. I added a four-wheel 800lb capacity garden cart to carry stuff instead of on my back. Also a clip-on wire antenna for the radio because they don't work when there's a severe storm. Also many years ago I bought 3,000 lb paracord when it first came out and I recently bought a Esee4 clip point which is really cool. I almost got a hero clip like what you have been suggesting for the longest time but they are very expensive here in Canada. Instead I found these double-ended butcher's meat hooks which are 4 in wide and have a swivel in between the two hooks also because they're pointed you can hammer them into a tree. Except for the backpack you and I have pretty much similar kits. Unfortunately our people, you know who I mean, are not into prepping at all whatsoever, ha.
Looks good man, my only suggestions would be toilet paper I’ve vacuum sealed it and thrown it in pack, and maybe some sort of tarp and a few extra mres
Great ideas. We have a few of those items in the Mrs. Kit and the bigger load out
Depending on the range youre planning for, a dedicated wash cloth may be a better idea; maybe a bag to keep it in. Hear me out😂. TP is going to run out. A roll is going to take up more space and after you break that vacuum seal....? If you ditch it, it also leaves a trace if maybe its not a permissable environment and maybe youre being tracked. A wash cloth is going to pack smaller and last longer. You will need to clean it, its bag though. Clean them when you hit a stream or such and then pour them down with boiling water to sanitize them.
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Add binoculars…
I do have some constructive feedback but I wouldn't recommend the ESEE kit at $230. Imo you can build a better version of that kit for $98. So instead of their loadout, you can do Suunto $20, Morakniv companion or Morakniv Eldritch ($20), Victorinox Huntsman, Lifestraw ($17) imo far more versatile than pills, ductape and paracord is free (no need to pay for it), a pack of 8 mini bics ($8) far more useful than what they offer. and maybe UCO storm matches ($8). That's a savings of $132. I'd also recommend the Elegitical Emergency Response Shears over the Leatherman, that's a savings of $70.
Yeah the Best Glide I linked is $118. But these are just ideas. I have the premium kit because I test different things out
I ended up getting the Best Glide Basic from watching your video back in the day. added an Olight i3E and a sawyer mini. Bought an Esee Izula and saved around $70 compared to the esee survival kit. If you already have it it’s not bad but the Best glides you recommend I feel are more bang for your buck
Tip for the pull tabs being the same color. Use some different colored small zip ties and clip off all the tail. That’s what I do on my packs. Color code to whatever makes sense for you.
The term "Grey man" is so misunderstood. It isn't the color or type of ruck that maters. It is weather you have one when no one else does. The idea is to blend in .Not to stand out in any way. If those around you have rucks of various types you'll blend in and it wont matter what kind of ruck you have. If those same people are unequipped and have nothing a sponge bob pack will get you jumped. You wouldn't go to a black tie event wearing flannel and jeans would you.?
You should take the sheath off your axe when hammering otherwise you'll end up cutting through it.
I keep two things no one has ever thought about. A folding hand truck and an 800 lb capacity four wheel garden cart. That way I don't have to carry stuff on my back. And if someone is injured in your group you now have a person who cannot walk along with the backpack they were carrying. If you have a garden cart you can pull them along. Especially if you have children. Get two garden carts
climbing carabiner is better . you can use it to rappel if ever needed and can be used to carry someones weight in a rescue scenario
Daytrex or Coast Guard rations aren’t really designed to offer daily sustenance-level calories. If one follows the suggested daily intake (1 biscuit every 6 hours at 220 cal.) That’s only 880 calories every 24 hours. 880 calories is starvation level for even the slightest women or kids. They also tend to cause constipation because they’re designed to keep humans just over this side of starvation in austere water resource situations. Like a lifeboat on open water. The shortbread or shortbread with cinnamon are definitely the way to go. Much better with a cup of black coffee. Either way after 2 full days (48 hours) and eating 1/2 to 2/3rds of the vacuum sealed brick, the possibility of getting bound up is real. In certain circumstances I’d suggest limiting to 1-2 biscuits per 24 hours and drinking a lot of water. In the continental US, as long as you’re not injured, and can do rudimentary land nav, you’re only 48-72 hours of serious trekking from finding help/civilization. The reason lost hikers stay lost in a mere 2 square miles is because they walk in huge circles. Most people favor their dominate foot just enough to imperceptibly shift off their azimuth. Enough 1/1000th of an inch steps and you’ve walked a complete circle
Check out hiker Videos and gear. Their bags way almost nothing. Tents and sleeping pad are great and also they stay in hikes for over a month. Food ideas are great. They will out class and survive anyone anytime I would think. Their bags looks almost nothing like most would exspect. Might as well pack a real bag instead of a gadget bag.
Great Channel. Also check out the gear for pooping in the bush....most forget to take that gear with...lol
Sincere though your suggestion is and as a lifetime backpacker I generally disagree. The ultra light Dyneema stuff that most youtube backpackers use has limited longevity and their gear is specifically designed for trail use over short and intermittent periods. Also they invariably tend to ignore redundancies because they know that one press of a button on their Garmin and benevolent Mr Helicopter shows up to yank them out of whatever mess they got into. What this gentleman focuses on are true YOLO circumstances with more of a military/ 10 pound Cordura pack that’s bombproof sensibility
@@behindthespotlight7983@behindthespotlight7983 I must agree. As a biker I've used many backpacker type gear for traveling and camping. Lost count on how my tents and sleeping pad I've bought. Nothing really lasts for more than 3 years. The older I get the more comfortable i wanna be. Can't see me using any ultralight gear ever. But there are however allot gear to choose from that is compact and durable . I'm from south africa, no one is coming to help you and everything around you can kill you. The key is to sleep and eat well. Having no shelter, sleep system or food in a bugout bag is just silly.
I don't think that's a water key. I think it's a cabinet key. I bought 250 ft of 850 paracord. I also have 1200 and 3,000 pound paracord. Instead of an axe and a crowbar I keep a Schrade SCAX5 tactical axe that has a crowbar at the end. The end of your crowbar is called a cat paw nail puller. Lastly, if you're in Florida I would carry Gatorade because I hear they have lots of alligators down there. Cheers from Canada
IMHO... if one does not have a BOL... you should not have a BOB. If you have a place you call home, that is your current BOL. It is where all your resources are. I understand there may be circumstances where one has to leave their home, but it's important to consider that doing so with just a BOB automatically makes one a refugee with limited and likely finite resources. Bugging out and not coming home will require far more resources than can be carried, and at that point skills take on greater importance. One's ruck at that point is an INCH bag (I'm Never Coming Home) and that load out will be vastly different than a BOB or GHB.
It's one thing if one is alone, but a family creates a whole new set of requirements and risk.
In the case of a natural disaster, etc., where one is away from their home and seek to return to it... then a GHB is the way to go and the load out is dependent on multiple factors including season , ones distance from home, etc. This means a vacation GHB is likely going to be loaded differently than a work GHB. Plan appropriately.
Semper fi Marine X.... nice channel.
You might wanna consider a milbank bag. Save the life on your filters, especially that grayl, by prefiltering that "chunky stuff". And, itll go a long way to processing larger amounts of water for the family. Itll definately last longer than those coffee filters
@MarineX, what backpack would you recommend for a 50-55L, mid range budget?
Only thing I didn't like about the bag was the back storage zipper, don't get me wrong, I like the idea but not the execution. They should have put the compression straps half on the back part and the other half on the front in case that zipper fails, I think it will with all the weight it has on it.
i can vouch for how dangerous an axe is...
i know a chap who cut off 3 fingers while chopping fire wood.
Hey nice video. I made one yesterday. Mine wasn't as detailed as yours though 😢😅
Some minor recommendations to improve your kit:
Use Picaridin/ Icaridin as insect repellent, trials showed that it is equivalent to DEET in effectiveness (aside from some variance with central African mosquito species IIRC, but that shouldn´t matter in the US) but it´s safe for kids and doesn´t compromise plastics and leather like DEET does. If you get the highest concentration it also works against ticks and other ground dwelling insects, and then you just apply less of it against mosquitos.
It can be handy to include a 50ccm graduated centrifuge tube either in your med kit or your water kit. It can hold pills, tweezers etc. or protect Whirlpak bags against puncturing, and you can use it to mix a disinfectant with iodine or chlorine tablets. Depending on the concentration of the mixture, it can be used for wound irrigation, wound disinfection or to sterilize tools/ surfaces, for example if you butchered an animal with/on them. I suggest you look up the correct ratios for the tablets you carry and mark them directly on the cylinder, in addition to having them written down somehwere in detail.
I looked up the price of a few of the items you have and I couldn't afford to purchase them.
You can filter those old bags of water through your Grayl water filter
MarineX... where is your Jetboil, a portable propane tank, fishing kit, an unfolding solar panel, thermal vision, a carpenter's hammer, a few more metal files, a tent, a sleeping bag, and 1 inch foam mat to sleep on. A tarp to catch rain water 💧 😌.. and a CBR gas mask.
All that being said...if you have the food...the water.. and the propane, do not leave your house. Under any and all circumstances.. even under National Guard evacuation order. Because as soon as you evacuate.. the Sheriff snd Judge that we elect is moving us right in... while you're in the Woods or up in Boston trying to figure it out with your family.
Your home IS your bugout bag. So make it a good one...if they say a nuclear bomb detonated near you...dont believe them..dont leave..if they say a chemical attack is forcing evacuations.. dont believe them.. never leave. Protect against it from within the home.
@LXIIIPendragonLXIII Best advice I’ve ever read in a comment! Never leave! I agree 100% Your home is your fortress. Don’t trust any other commands.
@AltaSurvival Thank you very much. On Febuary 24, 2022, I was already retired and living in Kyiv Ukraine. So, I have a lot of civil defense experience.
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Great bug-out system in place! Very thorough video and packing.
Here is my problem with this video. Nothing looks like it’s ever been used. Absolutely everything looks brand new. Kinda hard to take advice from a guy who doesn’t use his tools ever and just talks about them.
Busch. This is a bug out bag. Not my hunting bag (which is heavily used), my range bag(which is heavily used), my camping kit(which is heavily used), or my rucking bag (which is heavily used). This bag is designed to sit and Wait for use. It's a bug out bag
@MarineX see I put my new gear in the stuff I am going to use a lot to make sure it’s good to go. Then once tested and proven. Then it goes into the B.O.B
@@dhellbusch74 that's good. I have multiple of items. I know what works for me. If something needs to be broken in (like this bag) I ruck it or soak it in water. And set my kit up. But if you see a bug out video with a bunch of old used stuff, that gear may fail you. I don't want bacteria on old used gear. But to each their own
Dope
Me a Corpsman 😢 wym
Maybe a foolish question, but do you think I could have a one-day bag and a three-day bag be the same one to save money?. Of course, separate items need to be together ready for a fast switch,. The weight differences are not much. Do you have a TEOTWAWKI bag? Thanks for all your sage advice.
Yeah just use quick swap inserts of some kind
@@MarineX smart
The camera and lighting are great. Very interesting visual. You did a great job on explaining the different products with alternatives and your philosophy of use.
My son Ulrik just said to me, “hey dad, thanks for kicking the god da** door in”. I laughed my butt off!!
For reference, he is 8
Lol😂
I like the way u think, we also use eberlestock bags, I personally use the fak track bag not too big or too small, but more military design. But I have many of their bags. Thanks for the video..
“I wouldn’t do that cuz it would get on my nerves” 😂😂😂
“I keep it in the holster. Just because I want to”🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I’m looking for your at home 72 hrs blackout bag video.
Great Stuff! HUGE fan of Eberlestock. I have the Team ELK V2 for BOB and Vapor 5000 with F1 frame for INCH. Also LOVE the ESEE 6 and 4. Two questions.
1. How does the scissor cutting perform on the Leatherman Raptor compared to a good pair of trauma shears?
2. I've never used Eswing hatchets. How does it compare to the fiskars x7 or x11? I ask because weight is everything and the fiskars are much lighter.
#IRukeWell2024
Thanks for 210 Radio, I had a model that didn't have the batteries so I upgraded, The Goruck GR2 40 L is on sale now; 40L in Ranger Green for $275 instead of $395.
1st off love your channel, I just subscribed, liked, and hit the bell notification.
2nd, thank you for your service and continued support on information like this.
3rd, I wanted to ask a few questions.
Question #1 - Would you consider storing an sbr in the back compartment w/ two mags and gun cleaning kit or just use your ccw?
Question #2 - What does your sleep system look like? (In, On and Under). Would you recommend any specifc tarps/tents?
Love Eberlestock have the switchblade bandit and just bought the freefall but my bug out pack is the kelty Redwing 50 tactical, works perfect for what I need it for...
Ah yes, good ol the world is gonna end trope
Yeah I literally explained when you need this bag and the low chance it will ever happen
Outstanding, thanks man. Re-setting my pack for the summer of love and this was very helpful. FWIW Grayl has come out with a titanium model that you can cook in. It's $200 USD but it's pretty sweet. I always carry extra glasses (reading, distance and shades). I also carry ACE wraps, a soft knee brace, and a light weight splint just incase I get a leg injury or twist an ankle.
Excellent kit and bag set up...Im building several for my family and myself..I have daughters so im building 3 female friendly bags as well and cant forget my 2 dogs..im getting them tactical harnesses that can carry their own food and water 💪🇺🇲🫡..Its 3:20 am here in California and i just finished your video...lol .Im up working out..My hours are jacked right now..Body is Next .😂..I started a personal 200 pushups a day challenge..to get back in shape after being sick with valley fever and a surgery. i do some bar Bell work here and there..Im at day 15 and just completed 3000 while watching your video..and subbed today..Im also 45 yr old and have too many injuries to list..But i will out work most 30 yr olds..lol..Much love brother 🇺🇲💪
Fantastic kit my guy!!!!!while id have totally diff stuff in mine.... but this serves as a wonderful jumping off point for ppl looking to possibly make there first bag or update an already existing bag!!!!! But like i always say!!! BUY ONCE CRY ONCE.... with gear and tools
Hoorah Devil Dog ! Very much enjoy your videos and your manner of delivery. Outstanding ! I'm from a prior generation. Served 67-73. In any event, was curious as to what you and the family do for comms. In a SHTF scenario it's likely we won't have cell service or power for that matter. I happen to choose GMRS for my family. We are all relatively close and can reach each other via simplex. It's also likely that some of the local and national repeaters will be up on battery backup/solar power. As such, that opens up ConUS for comms. Thanks again for putting up your videos. Looks like my home storm box and bug out bags are in pretty good shape given that we pretty much share the same gear/philosophy. Semper Fi ! Gil, Largo, FL, USA
Looks like the rope I used when jumping out of a perfectly good flying helicopter when I was in the 101st lol
We told you they were gonna do this stupid. But you just had to keep voting for fantasy land. Guess Steelers was the right name.
Regarding the pepper gel, just be wary. Some of the more hardened individuals out there have learned/trained to pull or scrape the gel off their skin and throw it back at you. What you said about self-exposure is very important if you choose to carry spray in general. Just something to be aware of. 👍
Bravo man. Very well put together kit and video. Much love from Waco TX.
Thank you for your service!
great video, had my kids watch it to assist in their build. One criticism though as a retired FMF corpsman the Marines do have their own corpsman, not Marines I grant you but we are there for you, my Marines were taught all types of first aid including how to insert IV's, but I took it upon myself to teach them, keep up the great videos, people are learning.
Great set up thanks for the info & ideas appreciated
I also use a hero clip on my packs also I have a caribeiner on my packs I've found if i place the hero clip on the grab handle as you do, then my caribeiner goes on my shoulder strap not only is thus good to hang stuff on the fly but when in a cafe etc I bring the hero clip around the table leg then the caribeiner the pack pulls in nice and tight out of the way and is super secure , try it out
Thank you for your service! Great video. Thank you.
I've been a prepper and survivalist since 2008 and I'm still prepping my bug out bag is right where I want to be
I like that
Dont forget a full size Halagen Tool. Its better than a sword.
Thank you so much for this video @Marine X!! This is a very insightful video that definitely has great foundational ideas you should use to build out your bag. I've definitely found some ideas that I hadn't thought of before! Thank you sir for the awesome work!!
My set up is VERY SIMILAR to your set up. Good choice on most of your items. Good thought process on your set up. Keep up the good job
Thanks!
Thanks much
Shelter and a sleep system?
It’s in my main family pack
A loaded bag should never be hung.
Alright, go tell the department of defense to remove all loadout racks from QRF tents.
@@MarineX Apparently your bag isn't like theirs...... just saying. The grab handle on your bag isn't made to hang it loaded. We stacked our alice packs but never hung them. But, I would guess hanging them from the aluminum frame would work. However, we did strap them (empty) to the foot of the bunk.
Sir! The camera is spittin some fire today! Lookin so good! Mrs. X gonna be happy with you good sir! Thank you for this long form!
I use a diamond steel to sharpen my knifes I gave me alot of ideas thank you
Outstanding video! Excellent thought process and explanation.
Nice video. Appreciate the information and gear review.
We have similar gear.
Watching your video I will add pepper spray as a non lethal option.
For my bag
I added a solar panel to my bag that will charge batteries for my flashlights and my baofeng radio using a charging cable.
How much does your bag weigh?
Mine is 42 pounds. Thanks much
my dad is vet one of the main things he carried around for the longest time was a p51
Great video..my bag is ready to go!!
Great stuff. I will have to look into getting a breaching tool for my bags.
So i know it's on the expensive side... but the Ti grayl water bottle is just absolutely amazing... the only real down side is the capacity...i wish it was even 10 ounces more... but being able to boil in it just blows most other water filters outta the water
Self Reliance Outfitters sell a large metal cup that the regular Grayl can nest in. More water capacity with the ability to also boil water at a decent price. It's a win win.
The Estwing is indestructible!!
You said Marines don't have medics, you guys don't have Navy Corpman anymore? 😔
Yes. Navy Corpsman our the medics for the USMC.
Awesome. Thank you!!
Way too heavy.
A bugout bag is something light that gets u to ur main spot. U need to move quickly, possibly on foot. Just needs the basics, tarp, sleepbag, waterfilter, fire, knife, solarcharger, 1st aid, jacket.
That will get u to ur spot or car where u have ur shovels and heavy items. And if not its sufficient to survive longer.
Look what long distance walkers or homeless people carry... they got everything necessary.
maybe heavy for you. This loadout works for me. I average 11 Minutes a mile with this kit and I can go 7 to 10 miles without a break. the weight doesn't matter and i mentioned at the beginning to make sure you can handle it.
Ill wager that bag is right around 40% of his body weight.... which is the military guidline for expectations of weight impact on movement over distance...... not that the USMC believes in such things😂😂
Great video!!!! You literally almost have ever base covered!!!! Well done sir
Thanks a ton!
Good setup keep up the good work
Best kinda videos x
Thanks much!
Thanks!
Thank you much. Well appreciated
What was your mos
3044. Tons of deployments because there’s few of us
@@MarineX lol so supply
@@wadelaurent4505 no. That's 3043. We deploy we recon, naval operators, in country alone, on all fobs in theater, patrol, and literally provide everything from goats for force recon to practice sunken chest wounds to wells for drinking water in the middle of the desert.
What was yours?
Your bag gear Videos are goated! Always enjoy watching them. Thanks for the great ideas!
I'm using mystery ranch Pintler backpack.
I'll give you my prepper hack.
Get rid of the 5 year shelf-life datrex water packets.
Combine a grayl bottle with just a 2L closed water bottle.
The water bottle has an expiration date (and not even a far one), but you can have readily available water in an emergency. Say the bottle is 5 years past expiration date, you can use the grayl filter to get rid of chemicals...
These videos are too damn long
there are chapter markers and i am explaining why each item is needed. If this is too long, just watch other content brother.
@@MarineX It was a bit long but it's also the first long video that I actually sat through the entire length. I liked how you explained why you packed certain items & even gave alternatives to some cheaper gear. Btw, my GHB leans more towards a slightly smaller version of a BOB just in case I'm not able to get home or by the time I do get home my BOB can't be found. Great presentation.