Wouldn't a very likely reason for a bugout bag be rapid (possibly illegal) eviction from your apartment? Being homeless basically is a survival situation.
This is actually a really important topic that gets missed in this conversation. People talk about BOBs (bug-out bags), INCH (I'm Never Coming Home) bags, GHB (get-home bags), and they often all revolve around a central theme of community or global disaster/unrest (often envisioning the most extreme scenarios). However, probably the most realistic scenario to prepare for (and much more approachable if you are just getting into preparedness) is what you might call "unexpected, immediate displacement". In other words, any emergency that causes you to suddenly be displaced from your home (fire, illegal eviction, a freaking airplane falls on it- it doesn't matter). The reason I think people ought to think about it more is because it has _some_ overlap with a bug-out bag (food, water, clothing, security, etc), but also places more emphasis on immediate recovery and well-being in an environment where the disaster was localized _only_ to you (i.e. having accessible, digital copies of all your identification and legal documents).
Yes, but you should also look into a vest to carry your most important tools and ID close to your body, hidden under a slightly larger coat. You'll be glad you did if your pack gets stolen. You pack should only contain the bulky homeless items like extra clothes, sleeping gear, and food that can all be replaced with relative ease. Your ID and special tools won't be as easy to replace. Not many people are putting a Leatherman or silcock key into a care package for the homeless.
@@canadafree2087 Yeah but you can just keep the vest with the bag (in the bag?), and change later once you're already evicted. The point of the bag is to have something you can grab and run.
You will get an eviction notice first, then locks changed, if you are still on site after that it is the police. There is no need to run and that is just your fantasy, you just leave by the set date unless you are fighting the eviction by courts then they may force the landlord to grant you an a longer period. If the locks are changed and your bag is inside you are not getting it.@@ShinoSarna
I’m glad you stressed the community aspect of survival. There are too many people that think they’re tougher than they are, and don’t realize how dependent we all are on each other for our standard of living. Also, no Skittles in your bug-out bag? That was the first thing I packed in mine.
Part of this issue IS our standard of living and our extreme reliance on other people. Thats sort of exactly why you would need to bug out, other people.
First of all: your setup is really good. My recomandation back from my experiences as a german Backpacker: we have the saying "one is none and two is one" which means if it is essentual, have a backup. Like a second lightweight head lamp. Because even your trusty lamp can fail and as usual will do it in the worst moment. This goes for rain cover (plastic trashbags as backup) tent (emergency blanket), sleeping back (emergency blanket and trashbags) and for shoes (if they get wet you dont want the following day to walk in them until they are drye) for the grill i go with a esbit-stove since it is lightweight, reliable and has a small formfactor. My idea for food is something different. I have these emergency rations as well but i also have proper dehidrated food. I learned that when you have a situation where the mood hits rock bottom a tasty meal works wonders. For this i also carry some sweets with me that can raise my mood. Additional i carry tea bags to make my water taste like something. For electricity i use a power bank with a solarcell for recharging. I also experience that any bag You may have additional is good so you can fill it with something and hang it on your backpack if necessary. And at last i carry a nintendo ds or an ebook with me. The idea behind it is that it can happen that my circumstances force me in a situation where i have to wait (extremly rainy day for example) so i want something to do. Because few things are worse than complete boredom for days. Card games are great for it when you are with people.
Same thing here. I'll use my phone to play games or watch movies. I also agree about the food, a good meal is a huge moral booster and sometimes a good hot meal takes the chill out of the bones. However, I completely ditched emergency blankets, bivvy's, shelters, ect. I have found that any of that stuff made from mylar is practically worthless as it tears very easily and it condensates really bad. If the idea is to stay warm, you don't want to be condensating in a bag. Money well spent on quality rain gear will work wonders to help retain body heat but also breathe to stay dry, but using in conjunction with a sleeping bag, down or wool blanket, one can stay warm easier and be more comfortable. I tried the whole survival hype companies push with their products using the mylar blankets or shelters and each and everytime it was the worst sleep I ever got and the night was miserable. I was better off with an under rated sleeping bag, lol.
Adds some baby wipes if you can and you got space for it, in case it takes longer to get to your bug out locations. gotta keep yourself clean somehow so...baby wipes
I do a lot of long distance backpacking and have found that if you let them dry out you shave a lot of weight. When you need to use them just add a little water too then.
It was very interesting watching this after having lived out of a backpack for a while. Right off the top, the theory of the build is different, so comparisons are less "best practice" and more apples to oranges, but very interesting. I was, over a period of about a month, assembling my bag with intention to hop on a one way ticket to Portland with naught but a carry-on. The space was somewhat more limited, but I added an ammo bag, as a purse or personal bag doesn't really count toward carry-on. I was planning to live on the streets and thus planning to buy a packable sleeping bag and knife and maybe a small tent when I landed. I ended up buying a knife, scarves, and a bivvy that I do not fit inside of. This plan relied on my connection to a working grid. Extra batteries for my phone, all the charging cables and accessories, a bluetooth speaker. I had two water bottles, but typically only ever used one. I ended up doing more couch surfing than street sleeping, but on the street I was more comfortable layering for warmth and sleeping on my pack with an arm wrapped through the straps. I had a small length of "550" cord that I sometimes used to tie the pack to myself, and sometimes used to bail my coat on top of my bag. If this is only interesting to me, at least I boosted engagement. The subscriber count on this channel is criminally low.
Made one for my teen daughter when she traveled on 2 day drive with friend. Basics for heat, light, power and tools to accomplish these things. Plus a few to help secure items down or back on a vehicle. Not a bug out but a buggable😄 bag.
I have a 1 day bag, a 3-5 day bag and a 1 to 4 week bag. Theses bags are repacked at the first day of a seasonal change. This is not always practical for some people, but my bags were created over 25 years of camping and outdoor use. Thanks for another great video.
Last time I saw that kind of poncho tent, a guy named 'warlord' had made a webpage calling it 'alpha tent'. Solid, very low profile. The down side was, like mentioned, not designed for comfort, tall people are not going to like it. It's great for keeping the weight down however. Nice run down of your gear, very solid foundation, you've got all the boxes checked. Good to see other folks going for the lifeboat ration that stores well, isn't temp dependent, and doesn't require setting up camp to provide calories.
Nice idea - Water key is something i didn't even think of! Don't let the Sawyer water filter freeze or it will go bad. Keep it in your sleeping bag when you sleep. Mine froze overnight and went bad during an Autumn John Muir Trail backpacking trip.
Your logic on each and every video is top-notch. Let the EX military can stay in their lane. You always add many well-thought-out perspectives. Big fan. keep going. you rock. stay safe.
Great video. The only thing I can immediately think to add to your bag would be a few individually wrapped KN95 or N95 masks. As you said community is important to survival, and Covid will be with us for a few more years at least, so having a way to stay protected from it in a room full of strangers (say, some sort of refugee center or other temporary shelter set up by authorities) is important.
Those masks are also great if you find yourself in a situation where there is a lot of dust or ash in the air. Can even help protect against chemical irritants like tear gas.
These days, Millineals use cards for currency. But small dollar bills and coins are still necessary if you want to use vending machines or purchase any items. Also, if your cell phone towers are out, you will need a hand held HAM radio to communicate.
Skill building will help you lighten a load. I highly recommend bushcraft training at whatever level anyone is able to do. When you learn how to survive and adapt with the limited resources bushcraft teaches, you'll be able to thrive in more prepared in general easier situations. I've always put outdoors skills and gear into 3 categories , bushcraft, camping, and backpacking. Bushcraft is intentionally minimalistic with a mindset of building from the surrounding landscape. Camping generally implies a vehicle to bring in bigger items and more access to resources and other people. Backpacking is similar to bushcraft in that it limits the amount of gear but tends to favor more high tech gear for comfort and ease. Survival is a mix of whatever you have available, hopefully this includes kit items but the goal is any means necessary to get found or survive the night. Hopefully some amount of prepping and practice in whichever form other than survival helps if you have to do survival including bugging out or in or just accidental scenarios like being lost while doing one of the other activities.
I'm gonna be honest the number of times I've grabbed my $20 Morakniv Companion over my Gerber Strongarm I thought was going to be a major upgrade when I bought it is embarrassing. List of perishables on paper is genius. I used to keep more gear in my car but after it was stolen, quickly recovered, and still missing a fair bit of expensive gear, I try not to keep the real good stuff in there anymore. I absolutely keep a water key in my glove box, don't know if I'd keep one in my bag but it's not a bad thought. Fantastic video!
How have I never thought of including a list of expiration dates for medicine and food??? Such a good idea. Really appreciate you walking us through your setup.
Something that's discussed a lot here (in NZ) is the concept of 'The Long Walk Home' General concept being that instead of needing to bug *out* specifically, it's a question of 'What would I need to get from my workplace/where I spend my day to my home if all services were down?' Specifically how can we facilitate that with stuff we can carry day-to-day without interference to our lives. Here it usually consists of walking shoes, rain-cover, maps, water and nonperishable food.
My most common advice on these by far is that people try bank line instead of paracord for their main cordage. 550 pounds is impressive, but for almost everything realistic it's very excessive. #18 bank line (the sweet spot for many) is about 1/3 the bulk and 4/1 the length for weight of 550 cord and still has a tensile strength of 160lbs. I've yet to find an account of it being insufficient. Fantastic video and information all-around, this is just the one thing I felt might be a help to some.
Thought it worth coming back to note that this is definitely from my more extended, bushcrafty mindset where I want to have enough cordage to rig a village of lean-tos if I ever needed to, but it is still a great way to at least shed some weight without likely giving up function.
Realistically you are probably right, but i mean if you can find paracord(550 pounds) for around the same price, why not have the extra weight compatibility? Always good if you need to make something that will hold your own weight.
@@rkhale02 Because of the advantages I listed above, as well as the fact that bank line is generally cheaper by bulk and by weight (always well cheaper by length) than real 550. Any '550' I can remember seeing cheaper than bank line, I would not trust to be what it claims and even though it would still be usable (and likely still stronger) than the bank line, the advantages of bulk and weight are only amplified. Then, in the very rare case that I NEED the extra strength of 550, I need only double or triple the bank line that I'm carrying 3+ feet of for every 1 foot of paracord that would elsewise have been in my kit and the same job is every bit as doable. Unless I carry the same by length instead of by weight or by bulk, I retain the weight compatibility and only gain in other respects.
@@rkhale02 Have to be careful on cheap paracord. The Chinese made paracord isn't truly 550 pounds and fray much worse when cut. Real USA made paracord is typically around $10 for 100 ft. I got a roll of bank line (#15 117 lb break strength, 1170 ft/roll) for $15. I only use paracord for lanyards and stuff like that, but for the amount of space 100ft of paracord takes compared to 100ft of bank line, it's very noticeable and works better in minimal kits where space is limited.
never thought about the nail clipper. My SO has problems with ingrown toenails and if we are bugging out /hiking that would be something that would really slow us down
I get them bad. I keep everything I need to do a wedge resection of the nail: x-acto knife, small locking forceps, tweezers, rubber band (tourniquet), hydrogen peroxide/alcohol, antibiotic ointment, gauze, medical tape. I also studied the surgical technique for removing them, there are videos on YT. Sounds extreme, but I once had to cancel a big trip because my toe got infected on the 2nd day and I won't let that happen again
Same here, finger nails are not something I worry about as we can chew them off, cut them off with a knife, tear them off, ect, but toe nails? Hell no I ain't biting toe nails off or anything like that, those nail clippers better be handy!
Super glad you brought up the water key, I've worked repairing equipment and they can be used on almost every exterior water outlet in a retail/service based store. They're like $5 and available at every hardware store. Depending on the size of the jaws pliers also work to open the valve but not nearly as easily (especially if it's been stripped from people doing that with poorly fitting tools)
Something I should mention relevant to this, particularly your comment at the end about community, is that it's also probably a good idea to get to know the local neighborhood association (assuming there is one) where you live. It's especially good if, as you mentioned near the beginning, a shelter-in-place approach is needed because it's a good hub for the community to exchange resources and support (i.e. excess blankets or non-perishable food) in an emergency. And, should things get bad enough that bugging out becomes necessary, they're still a good place to go looking for others to go with you, since anything that pushes you to vacate the area is probably going to be putting similar pressure on everyone around you.
Thank you so much for this. I am finding it to be a great review after being away from the game awhile so to speak. I personally like cotton balls coated with vasaline as a fire starter as it is less volatile to flame and plastics as well as longer lasting even in open air. Beyond that you are on it 110%
The folding Therm-a-rest pad is what I use as a ground pad/tarp, and then I carry an inflatable sleeping pad for added insulation if necessary. The Therm-a-rest's R value is 1.7, which is adequate for weather down to 40F (for me) but really starts to struggle once you approach freezing temps. A commercial sleeping bag, milsurp MSS bivvy cover (crazy good waterproofing), and poncho/stakes/paracord completes my shelter. As for hygiene, large wet wipes and a bidet adapter for a water bottle have been the single best addition to my backpacking loadout in terms of comfort and morale. I won’t even go on a day hike without them now
really love the mora, they're cheap but they're made with good steel and have a good grind especially on the companion, which is what it looks like you have, and because of the cast one rubber handle and thick spine they're nigh indestructible
Good set up. If I could suggest a couple things- more space blankets. More more more, So handy for building shelters, gathering rainwater, ground cover, water proofing and also it's a blanket! .
This bug out bag setup is better than the majority of what most people have. This setup is simple and doable. This bug out setup represents what the majority of folks that live in city and suburban areas should strive for. Someone who lives in places like NYC are more used to walking around. How do I know this? Because I used to live near NYC and had moved to south Florida a few years ago. I’ve gotten fatter and lazier due to in Florida you’re going to need a car to get around as opposed to NYC area, I can walk multiple blocks with no problem.
sillcock key if anyone is having trouble finding it adventure medical kits. great stuff i would also throw in a power bank knife sharpener of some sort small binoculars or something to see further mountain house meals are good kit also i like those opinel knives for food stuff
Similar to the chapstick, a small handcreme is useful. cos even with gloves if your hands are dry and skin cracks having them inside gloves can make it worse/sweaty so the best way is to prevent it in the first place
Really excellent video! This is the first of yours that I've watched, and while it looks a bit different from your others, I can tell I'm going to enjoy the rest as well. You're one of the most clear and concise RUclipsr's I've ever seen, and this video is packed with info without all the self-aggrandizement! And I hadn't thought of including shoe glue in my bob so, thank you for that as well!
✋🤞✌️Love the duct tape wrapped lighter for EDC. Don’t forget caffeine tablets if you have the habit, no need to add withdrawal in an already bad situation…
I'm an avid hiker/snowshoeing and offroad mountain biker and have hiked the pacific crest trail 2600 miles and the continental divide trail 2700 miles lots of foot miles/hours in the field...I'd like for everyone to take the time to look into two exceptional companies that offers very rugged and ultra light products that will stand the time of rugged environments! Hyperlite mountain gear and Zapcks....my advice the hyperlite has the most comfortable and rugged packs and Zpacks offer an amazing tent that is up to any challenge. Hope this helps anyone Cheers from Montana!
Mine is surprisingly similar to yours, but there are some additional things in mine, mostly to do with comms: a battery case for my Baofeng that accepts ordinary alkaline cells, a spare Baofeng with identical programming, a long range wire antenna that can be pulled-up into a tree with paracord, a Faraday bag for my phone (some of the disasters in my threat model aren't natural; a cell phone with any charge left in its battery is never actually off, and is potentially trackable), and a folding e-tool (heavy, but very useful!). Also, one spare 15 round 9mm Glock mag and one 5.56 gen3 pmag. Oh, and a titanium spork. Gotta have a titanium spork.
It seems like you might have taken some tips from the ultralight backpacking community by the look of some of your gear. I like to say, pack gear light and food heavy. After shelter, you'll last much longer with more food than if you had the same weight in tacticool gadgets. Bug out bags need to be based on both your area and your skills. Someone in New York is likely to just need enough to crash on a relative/friends couch. Someone living in a remote cabin may be looking at camping out if the next town is more than a day's drive. So a bug out bag does not always mean a camping bag, it can be as simple as re-purposing your carry on luggage with some clean clothes, important documents, cash, and some food until you get to the hotel/relative/friends place and re-establish yourself.
Get a camping hammock. It's super comfortable and probably more lightweight than any top of the line tent. Also in terms of water filtration, get a sawer squeeze and a smart water bottle. It's way more convenient than having to deal with dirty water/clean water bags. You just drink straight out of it.
I've seen some disasters of bug out bags over the years. Most people carry way too much weight and crap that they don't really need. I've been humping packs for 33 years ever since Boy Scouts and I definitely prefer the Ultralight gear and my complete pack is 16 lbs and pretty comfortable to live out of for up to 3 weeks at a time. Some people don't have the money for premium gear but there is a lot of great videos on RUclips about DIY gear build's that can get you started and last for years if you take care of it.
True, most budget gear has the trade off of being heavier, but depends mostly on what that specific item is. It also doesn't help that most companies when it comes to outdoor products are so full of crap in their marketing, that people buy this stuff and not realize it's way over hyped. Tents are a common victim of that, as many market their tent as 4 season or water proof when in fact it cannot handle snow or snow loading or it isn't even water proof and leaks like a siv in the rain. Then people build these kits and they don't test it in the real world. They assume it'll work, which imo, is set up for failure as many products people buy either fail or don't even do what was marketed. Finding out the hard way is a good way for someone to get hurt or even die.
small tips, use an old gift card to wrap duct tape flatly so you can carry more or the 1 inch gorrila brand rolls. Upgrade the bic to the newer ones with the small extended piece to get a safer reach. A ferro rod with striker will last 100's of uses and will light natural or premade tinder and will be weather proof. I really like the insulated tarps like the arcturus or self reliance outfitters version theyre able to be used like a thicker survival blanket or used to set up a surprisingly wide variety of shelters, theyre also brightly colored and can be used to signal if you opt for the orange instead of the green. if youre looking for a budget bushcraft\field knife the cold steel SRK will beef up your capabilities a little bit over the moras or if someones really hard up on budget the GI Tanto model is an ugly but very hard to break option that'll give you a full tang and a sharp spine for scraping. the little Esbit stoves are great platforms to cook on and come with fuel tabs you can use if you cant scavenge fire materials or used as emergency fire starters if youre struggling to get one lit. Glow sticks are a good signaling device and can double as a basecamp marker if you have to step away at night. A small sharpener to keep your knives maintained can be had a Smiths Pocket Pal or if your pack has room a Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener. Finally i find calories to be worth the weight, not everyone knows trapping, hunting, or foraging and in some seasons theyre harder even if you have the knowhow and a few mountain house meals or mre's will keep you fed, and warm you up so you can keep yourself topped up.
Another good knife that works great but is built like a tank, the Terava Jaakariipukko 110 or 140. Under $100 you got a mora on steroids and the steel is very close to O1 tool steel.
Thank you for reminding me that I need more cardio. I've got an external frame pack with the idea of being able to haul a person if need be, but fuck I'd never actually be able to do that.
The short of it on prescription meds: see if you can get like a month of pills (or whatever you take) to set aside for your BOB, or, failing that, at least _keep all your meds in one container that's easy to grab and toss in your bag in a pinch_. But if you'll permit me to run my mouth, I'm a fan of injectables for this and other reasons: beyond the general medical utility (like being an excellent intake method for suppressing T via monotherapy alone if you're a transfem who hasn't had bottom surgery or an orchi, which is very convenient for this), each vial has a lot more medicine than the amount you're actually going to use in the 28 days you're supposed to throw them away after. If you're immunoeffective, sanitize the mouth of the vial properly every draw, and use a clean needle each time, it can last a lot longer than that (_check for cloudiness before use_). This makes it easy to set aside an extra vial, which can keep for a long time if stored properly (keep it in darkness and at room temp), and that it can last you a lot of doses. Add syringes, needles, and alcohol, and you have an injection kit for your BOB. If you're really paranoid you could see if your doctor will work with you to find out exactly how you react to different intake methods, how much E via whatever intake method you need to suppress T without a separate AA if that's applicable to you, and so forth. If you haven't already had a gonadectomy, you may also wish to consider if that would be a good option for protecting yourself from HRT-access emergencies and if you could get one. But those are a whole bunch of big "ifs," and YMMV.
I lean heavily towards very light and fast rather than robust and durable. Any situation I can imagine would only last a few weeks at most but more likely just a few days before I was able to figure out a plan for long term. I don't like not being able to run if I have to, because reasons.
While the boop count did not increase, have some free information that I learned the hard way! While Giardia isn't absolutely pervasive in most wilderness water sources, it's still common enough that you should avoid drinking unfiltered water unless it's that or dehydration. Ferro rods are excellent as part of a fire starting kit, but take some practice and technique to get right. Hit up your friendly neighborhood game store and grab a simple card game (Fluxx is a personal favorite). Boredom makes literally everything worse and survival is no different. Gear is highly personal and what works for one person might be garbage for another. Don't be surprised if you have to keep tinkering for a while to find something that works.
take care of your feet. you might be doing more walking than you have ever done in your life. anyone say mole skin for blisters? put it on your feet before you get them like when you get a hot spot. blisters are trouble. they take days to heal and you usually have to be resting for that. . wool (merino) socks and the mole skin are also awesome preventable solutions.
A stainless steel nalgene type water bottle would nest in the toaks cup, and give you an additional water container + decontamination method + means to make char cloth.
On a slightly unrelated note but important nonetheless; I grew out me hair for the first time and mostly I rock a ponytail. What kind of hairties/band do you recommend for a shooting class/environment to manage longer hair with heltmets/ear pro/ etc. Also, big fan o the content and format so far !
Honestly, I'm trying to figure that out too. The lazy bun I make for my helmet/hats comes undone often in the rain. I think it's less about what ties you use, but more about how you organize and even braid your hair that makes a proper bun effective. I'll certainly be still experimenting with this myself.
Does anyone know a good backpack that has the system at the bottom to hold a wool blanket? I swear by it, i know it's a bit heavier than expensive stuff but it's comfortable, durable, and keeps you warm. I have used it to keep rain off my head and sleep in a pretty damp environment during a camping mishap and i swear it took it from a terrible experience and made it okay. I have a surplus backpack currently that does the job but as people know surplus can be pretty heavy and the bag itself weighs a bit too much for my liking compared to other bags.
Consider getting a inflatable thick sleep pad, it has a better r value and be more comfortable and save space. A lot of people tend to fall back on whatever other bobbers are doing and don't do their research. Ditch the survival bars get some freeze dried meals that are better. See what thru hikers are doing as they use the latest gear and are actually the ones that are OUT there doing it. Consider a Grayl.
I agree on freeze dry meal, saves a lot of weight and space. Just make sure you pack some water purification tablets in case you can’t find clean water.
the sleeping back "not packed up" thingy is not quite right. there are enough materials out there that will work even when stored a decade compressed. i got a prolly 30+ year old downfeather sleeping back and even if i dont touch it 5 years, its perfectly warm and the feathers only need a handful of minutes to aerate.
If you were out in the poop and didn't know how long you were gonna be out there, how would you ration your calories and water (how many calories and oz water per day) assuming you couldn't find / forage more consistently.
A bug out bag is only supposed to get you by for 3 days. It's intended to get you to some form of bug out location no further then 3 days of on foot travel. The rule of thumb when backpacking is 2 lbs of food per day.
2 l of water per day of drinking water plus more for dehydrated food. Have a bug out location or 6 pre planned and learn how to resupply food and water. Bury 6" pvc pipes with caps along your routes to make resupply easier. They say you can last for 3 weeks without food but try doing that when bugging out with a heavy pack. Water you have 3 days but same thing as I previously mentioned. Learn how to hunt and forage for food and how to procure water in case you can't make it to your bug out location because if you don't, you'll probably die.
Make sure to research the different types of water purification as they are not made equal. Some filter out viruses some don't, some don't filter out protozoa,and some can't be used by certain populations. Water cleaned by iodine for example should not be drunk by those who are pregnant
external frame bags definitely arnt gone almost every hunting pack for moving heavy loads still use an stiff external frame, generally for every pound a pack weighs itll carry about ten times that with more comfort. good luck using a internal frame in the two-four pound range for extended trips carrying more than 60 lbs. if your goal is light you use a light bag, if you want to carry more you prolly are gonna want a heavier stiffer bag.
@@anotheryoutuber_ I just googled hunting packs and litterally not a single external frame is coming up. Where did I go wrong? Gimme a brand. Also, I have relatively extensive approach and alpine experience (due to rock climbing). I dont know about hunting packs but as far as backpacking goes, they are gone.
@@pr3historic647 they definitely arnt as popular right now in the backpacking arena. however kelty still has 3 in their line up including the trekker 65. as for hunting packs, they will come up under "hunting frame packs". a modern take would be like kifarus Duplex Tactical Frame or something more traditional could be seen by Cabela's VersaHunt Alaskan Pack Frame and Harness. when carrying heavier loads due to gear requirements (shape or weight) or when added ventilation is needed the construction provided by an external frame pack provides great utility, thats why they just wont go away. they simply are very viable for quite a few, albeit more niche applications.
I don't see nothing wrong on your.. exposure? 'en tu exposición', but a backpack it's as personal as who and how you like to fuck with imo; there's a huge difference between military stuff and civilian stuff, to keep it simple... i would just say that it's always mission dependant. What you gonna do and where you want to do it, and then.. extra stuff for what you consider an emergy or a priority; again, this is so personal that would take hours (if not days) to cover it all up, i'd liked your take, but again... what you should put in your backpack it's imo always mission dependant, both in the military world as in the civilian world. I liked your.. exposure? 'tu exposición/explicación'.
I may need to pack some black plastic bags to look more like a homeless person. I don't want to look like G.I. Joe. Make sure you have 4-6 latex gloves in your first aid kit. I have a tough time eating Datrex bars.
i love how you need bugout bags in warzones or third world countries... here in central Europe a charger for my phone and my wallet are more than enough.
Wouldn't a very likely reason for a bugout bag be rapid (possibly illegal) eviction from your apartment? Being homeless basically is a survival situation.
This is actually a really important topic that gets missed in this conversation. People talk about BOBs (bug-out bags), INCH (I'm Never Coming Home) bags, GHB (get-home bags), and they often all revolve around a central theme of community or global disaster/unrest (often envisioning the most extreme scenarios).
However, probably the most realistic scenario to prepare for (and much more approachable if you are just getting into preparedness) is what you might call "unexpected, immediate displacement". In other words, any emergency that causes you to suddenly be displaced from your home (fire, illegal eviction, a freaking airplane falls on it- it doesn't matter).
The reason I think people ought to think about it more is because it has _some_ overlap with a bug-out bag (food, water, clothing, security, etc), but also places more emphasis on immediate recovery and well-being in an environment where the disaster was localized _only_ to you (i.e. having accessible, digital copies of all your identification and legal documents).
under rated big brain take
Yes, but you should also look into a vest to carry your most important tools and ID close to your body, hidden under a slightly larger coat. You'll be glad you did if your pack gets stolen. You pack should only contain the bulky homeless items like extra clothes, sleeping gear, and food that can all be replaced with relative ease. Your ID and special tools won't be as easy to replace. Not many people are putting a Leatherman or silcock key into a care package for the homeless.
@@canadafree2087 Yeah but you can just keep the vest with the bag (in the bag?), and change later once you're already evicted. The point of the bag is to have something you can grab and run.
You will get an eviction notice first, then locks changed, if you are still on site after that it is the police. There is no need to run and that is just your fantasy, you just leave by the set date unless you are fighting the eviction by courts then they may force the landlord to grant you an a longer period. If the locks are changed and your bag is inside you are not getting it.@@ShinoSarna
I’m glad you stressed the community aspect of survival. There are too many people that think they’re tougher than they are, and don’t realize how dependent we all are on each other for our standard of living.
Also, no Skittles in your bug-out bag? That was the first thing I packed in mine.
skittles...i don't know, Life Savers/Jolly Ranchers maybe?
Part of this issue IS our standard of living and our extreme reliance on other people.
Thats sort of exactly why you would need to bug out, other people.
gotta have skittles. when your relaxing reminds you of better times.
First of all: your setup is really good.
My recomandation back from my experiences as a german Backpacker: we have the saying "one is none and two is one" which means if it is essentual, have a backup. Like a second lightweight head lamp. Because even your trusty lamp can fail and as usual will do it in the worst moment. This goes for rain cover (plastic trashbags as backup) tent (emergency blanket), sleeping back (emergency blanket and trashbags) and for shoes (if they get wet you dont want the following day to walk in them until they are drye) for the grill i go with a esbit-stove since it is lightweight, reliable and has a small formfactor. My idea for food is something different. I have these emergency rations as well but i also have proper dehidrated food. I learned that when you have a situation where the mood hits rock bottom a tasty meal works wonders. For this i also carry some sweets with me that can raise my mood. Additional i carry tea bags to make my water taste like something.
For electricity i use a power bank with a solarcell for recharging.
I also experience that any bag You may have additional is good so you can fill it with something and hang it on your backpack if necessary.
And at last i carry a nintendo ds or an ebook with me. The idea behind it is that it can happen that my circumstances force me in a situation where i have to wait (extremly rainy day for example) so i want something to do. Because few things are worse than complete boredom for days. Card games are great for it when you are with people.
Same thing here. I'll use my phone to play games or watch movies. I also agree about the food, a good meal is a huge moral booster and sometimes a good hot meal takes the chill out of the bones.
However, I completely ditched emergency blankets, bivvy's, shelters, ect. I have found that any of that stuff made from mylar is practically worthless as it tears very easily and it condensates really bad. If the idea is to stay warm, you don't want to be condensating in a bag. Money well spent on quality rain gear will work wonders to help retain body heat but also breathe to stay dry, but using in conjunction with a sleeping bag, down or wool blanket, one can stay warm easier and be more comfortable. I tried the whole survival hype companies push with their products using the mylar blankets or shelters and each and everytime it was the worst sleep I ever got and the night was miserable. I was better off with an under rated sleeping bag, lol.
As a transwoman in Texas right now.... thanks for your videos.
Adds some baby wipes if you can and you got space for it, in case it takes longer to get to your bug out locations. gotta keep yourself clean somehow so...baby wipes
I do a lot of long distance backpacking and have found that if you let them dry out you shave a lot of weight. When you need to use them just add a little water too then.
i second the baby wipes. try to get the unscented ones lol . same goes for talc powder.
0:52 In vs. Out - 2:36 Choosing a pack - 4:59 Wearing - 6:30 Packing - 7:44 _Granite Gear Crown 2 60_
_CONTENTS:_ 9:00 *Trashbag* - 10:58 *Side* - 11:47 *Front* - 15:53 *Belt* - 18:04 *Brain*
- 19:38 *Main compartment* - 21:35🔥 - 23:47🍳 - 26:55🛏️👚 - 28:55 *Kept besides*
30:06 Closing thoughts
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Bugging In vs. Out, Purpose
02:36 *Choosing a Pack*
03:41 Durability vs Weight
04:23 Fit
04:59 Wearing properly, Up- vs. Downhill
06:30 *Packing weight distribution*
07:44 _Granite Gear Crown 2 60_
*- CONTENTS -*
09:00 *Trashbag* [1/2]
09:43 Ground cloth _(Gossamer Polycryo)_ ⛺️
10:03 Sleeping pad _(Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol),_ Quilt-securing bungee straps, Folding tent poles 🛏️⛺️
10:58 *Side* - Water bottles _(1L Smart Water)_ [1&2/3] 💧
11:18 Knife _(Morakniv Companion (S))_ 🛠️
11:47 *Front mesh* - Trashbag [2/2]
12:10 Rubber-impregnated work gloves
12:45 Dirty water bag _(Cnoc VECTO 2L)_ 💧
13:22 Rain cover _(Mountainsmith)_
13:52 Tent stakes ×6 _(MSR Mini Ground Hog)_ ⛺️
14:25 _Toilet:_ Bag, _TheTentLab The Deuce # 2 Ultralight Backcountry Trowel,Coghlan's Packable Camp Toilet Tissue,_ Hand sanitizer 🛠️💩
15:15 550 paracord (1× 100ft) 🛠️
15:53 *Belt pockets*
16:06 Water key 🛠️💧
16:43 Head lamp _(Princeton Tec Sync)_ 🔋
17:17 Multi-tool _(SOG)_ 🛠️
17:35 List of perishables and expiration dates
18:04 *Brain* - Wilderness first aid kit (+ pills)
18:38 _Navigation:_ Local map, Pencil, Map compass _(Suunto)_ 🧭
19:16 Keffiyeh [multi-purpose cloth] 💧
19:38 *Main compartment* - Poncho _(Helikon-Tex, U.S. model)_ ⛺️
20:01 Water filter _(Sawyer Mini)_ 💧
20:29 Water purification tablets _(Katadyn Micropur)_ 💧
20:55 Sewing kit 🛠️
21:17 Aluminum foil, Aluminum folding fork and spoon 🔥🍽️
21:35 _Firestarting:_ Storm-proof matches, Vaseline-impregnated cotton, Lighter wrapped in duct tape 🛠️🔥
22:03 Shoe glue _(Shoe Goo)_ 🔥🛠️
22:11 Lip balm
22:28 Spare AAA batteries for head lamp 🔋
22:32 Larabars ×6 🍽️
22:39 Bandanna 💧
22:49 Earbuds 🔋
23:01 Emergency blanket 🛏️
23:11 Zip ties ×5 🛠️
23:19 Phone charger 🔋
23:37 Gerber Micro LST knife 🛠️
23:47 _Water heating:_ titanium cooking pot _(Toaks 550ml),_ fuel _(MSR),_ folding stove _(BRS ultralight)_ 💧🔥🍽️
24:21 Bottle [3/3] 💧
24:44 Emergency food ration bars _(Datrex)_ 🍽️
25:22 Wind-up radio/flash light combo _(Eton/American Red Cross Microlink FR160)_ 🔋
25:40 Folding saw _(Silky PocketBoy)_ 🛠️
26:02 _Hygiene kit:_ Nail clippers, Travel tooth brush, Baking soda
26:55 Dry bags ×2 _(Sea to Summit)_
27:10 _Sleep:_ SOL Emergency Bivy, Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net, Woobie 🛏️
27:40 Fleece convertible gaiter/hood
28:02 Wool socks _(Darn Tough),_ spare underwear, Hiking pants, Thermal top and bottoms
28:55 *Kept besides* - Sleeping quilt _(UGQ)_ [unfurled] 🛏️
29:46 Boots _(Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX)_
30:06 *Closing thoughts* - Practice, Individualism
31:05 Wrap-up
31:49 Patreon supporters
32:16 Soundtrack
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It was very interesting watching this after having lived out of a backpack for a while. Right off the top, the theory of the build is different, so comparisons are less "best practice" and more apples to oranges, but very interesting. I was, over a period of about a month, assembling my bag with intention to hop on a one way ticket to Portland with naught but a carry-on. The space was somewhat more limited, but I added an ammo bag, as a purse or personal bag doesn't really count toward carry-on. I was planning to live on the streets and thus planning to buy a packable sleeping bag and knife and maybe a small tent when I landed. I ended up buying a knife, scarves, and a bivvy that I do not fit inside of. This plan relied on my connection to a working grid. Extra batteries for my phone, all the charging cables and accessories, a bluetooth speaker. I had two water bottles, but typically only ever used one. I ended up doing more couch surfing than street sleeping, but on the street I was more comfortable layering for warmth and sleeping on my pack with an arm wrapped through the straps. I had a small length of "550" cord that I sometimes used to tie the pack to myself, and sometimes used to bail my coat on top of my bag. If this is only interesting to me, at least I boosted engagement. The subscriber count on this channel is criminally low.
Made one for my teen daughter when she traveled on 2 day drive with friend. Basics for heat, light, power and tools to accomplish these things. Plus a few to help secure items down or back on a vehicle. Not a bug out but a buggable😄 bag.
I have a 1 day bag, a 3-5 day bag and a 1 to 4 week bag. Theses bags are repacked at the first day of a seasonal change. This is not always practical for some people, but my bags were created over 25 years of camping and outdoor use. Thanks for another great video.
Last time I saw that kind of poncho tent, a guy named 'warlord' had made a webpage calling it 'alpha tent'. Solid, very low profile. The down side was, like mentioned, not designed for comfort, tall people are not going to like it. It's great for keeping the weight down however.
Nice run down of your gear, very solid foundation, you've got all the boxes checked. Good to see other folks going for the lifeboat ration that stores well, isn't temp dependent, and doesn't require setting up camp to provide calories.
Nice idea - Water key is something i didn't even think of!
Don't let the Sawyer water filter freeze or it will go bad. Keep it in your sleeping bag when you sleep. Mine froze overnight and went bad during an Autumn John Muir Trail backpacking trip.
Your logic on each and every video is top-notch. Let the EX military can stay in their lane. You always add many well-thought-out perspectives. Big fan. keep going. you rock. stay safe.
Great video. The only thing I can immediately think to add to your bag would be a few individually wrapped KN95 or N95 masks. As you said community is important to survival, and Covid will be with us for a few more years at least, so having a way to stay protected from it in a room full of strangers (say, some sort of refugee center or other temporary shelter set up by authorities) is important.
Those masks are also great if you find yourself in a situation where there is a lot of dust or ash in the air. Can even help protect against chemical irritants like tear gas.
@@ghphoto1yes it can help with all of those things, just not Covid xD
I would recommend having some cash and important documents kept in a convenient place so you can quickly grab them along with your bag.
These days, Millineals use cards for currency. But small dollar bills and coins are still necessary if you want to use vending machines or purchase any items. Also, if your cell phone towers are out, you will need a hand held HAM radio to communicate.
Skill building will help you lighten a load. I highly recommend bushcraft training at whatever level anyone is able to do. When you learn how to survive and adapt with the limited resources bushcraft teaches, you'll be able to thrive in more prepared in general easier situations. I've always put outdoors skills and gear into 3 categories , bushcraft, camping, and backpacking. Bushcraft is intentionally minimalistic with a mindset of building from the surrounding landscape. Camping generally implies a vehicle to bring in bigger items and more access to resources and other people. Backpacking is similar to bushcraft in that it limits the amount of gear but tends to favor more high tech gear for comfort and ease. Survival is a mix of whatever you have available, hopefully this includes kit items but the goal is any means necessary to get found or survive the night. Hopefully some amount of prepping and practice in whichever form other than survival helps if you have to do survival including bugging out or in or just accidental scenarios like being lost while doing one of the other activities.
I'm gonna be honest the number of times I've grabbed my $20 Morakniv Companion over my Gerber Strongarm I thought was going to be a major upgrade when I bought it is embarrassing.
List of perishables on paper is genius.
I used to keep more gear in my car but after it was stolen, quickly recovered, and still missing a fair bit of expensive gear, I try not to keep the real good stuff in there anymore. I absolutely keep a water key in my glove box, don't know if I'd keep one in my bag but it's not a bad thought.
Fantastic video!
GOOD point about the water key!
How have I never thought of including a list of expiration dates for medicine and food??? Such a good idea. Really appreciate you walking us through your setup.
Something that's discussed a lot here (in NZ) is the concept of 'The Long Walk Home'
General concept being that instead of needing to bug *out* specifically, it's a question of 'What would I need to get from my workplace/where I spend my day to my home if all services were down?'
Specifically how can we facilitate that with stuff we can carry day-to-day without interference to our lives.
Here it usually consists of walking shoes, rain-cover, maps, water and nonperishable food.
Nice setup, mirrors mine in many ways, but my hiking boots are my dancing shoes!!
My most common advice on these by far is that people try bank line instead of paracord for their main cordage. 550 pounds is impressive, but for almost everything realistic it's very excessive. #18 bank line (the sweet spot for many) is about 1/3 the bulk and 4/1 the length for weight of 550 cord and still has a tensile strength of 160lbs. I've yet to find an account of it being insufficient.
Fantastic video and information all-around, this is just the one thing I felt might be a help to some.
Thought it worth coming back to note that this is definitely from my more extended, bushcrafty mindset where I want to have enough cordage to rig a village of lean-tos if I ever needed to, but it is still a great way to at least shed some weight without likely giving up function.
I use #15 bankline. 117 lb break strength and one roll is over a 1k feet of line.
Realistically you are probably right, but i mean if you can find paracord(550 pounds) for around the same price, why not have the extra weight compatibility? Always good if you need to make something that will hold your own weight.
@@rkhale02 Because of the advantages I listed above, as well as the fact that bank line is generally cheaper by bulk and by weight (always well cheaper by length) than real 550. Any '550' I can remember seeing cheaper than bank line, I would not trust to be what it claims and even though it would still be usable (and likely still stronger) than the bank line, the advantages of bulk and weight are only amplified. Then, in the very rare case that I NEED the extra strength of 550, I need only double or triple the bank line that I'm carrying 3+ feet of for every 1 foot of paracord that would elsewise have been in my kit and the same job is every bit as doable. Unless I carry the same by length instead of by weight or by bulk, I retain the weight compatibility and only gain in other respects.
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Have to be careful on cheap paracord. The Chinese made paracord isn't truly 550 pounds and fray much worse when cut. Real USA made paracord is typically around $10 for 100 ft. I got a roll of bank line (#15 117 lb break strength, 1170 ft/roll) for $15. I only use paracord for lanyards and stuff like that, but for the amount of space 100ft of paracord takes compared to 100ft of bank line, it's very noticeable and works better in minimal kits where space is limited.
Haha yay for Larabars. I love that those are in my pack. Luna bars are great too.
never thought about the nail clipper. My SO has problems with ingrown toenails and if we are bugging out /hiking that would be something that would really slow us down
I get them bad. I keep everything I need to do a wedge resection of the nail: x-acto knife, small locking forceps, tweezers, rubber band (tourniquet), hydrogen peroxide/alcohol, antibiotic ointment, gauze, medical tape. I also studied the surgical technique for removing them, there are videos on YT. Sounds extreme, but I once had to cancel a big trip because my toe got infected on the 2nd day and I won't let that happen again
Same here, finger nails are not something I worry about as we can chew them off, cut them off with a knife, tear them off, ect, but toe nails? Hell no I ain't biting toe nails off or anything like that, those nail clippers better be handy!
they also come in very handy for cutting zipties and other things
@@jacobmanalang8162 lol
Holy hell, the water key. Never would have thought about that. Good call 👍
Super glad you brought up the water key, I've worked repairing equipment and they can be used on almost every exterior water outlet in a retail/service based store. They're like $5 and available at every hardware store. Depending on the size of the jaws pliers also work to open the valve but not nearly as easily (especially if it's been stripped from people doing that with poorly fitting tools)
When my ultralight backpacking hobby, and being tacticool crossover! 😎
Something I should mention relevant to this, particularly your comment at the end about community, is that it's also probably a good idea to get to know the local neighborhood association (assuming there is one) where you live. It's especially good if, as you mentioned near the beginning, a shelter-in-place approach is needed because it's a good hub for the community to exchange resources and support (i.e. excess blankets or non-perishable food) in an emergency. And, should things get bad enough that bugging out becomes necessary, they're still a good place to go looking for others to go with you, since anything that pushes you to vacate the area is probably going to be putting similar pressure on everyone around you.
I’d suggest upgrading your garbage bags to industrial bin liners, much more heavy duty and larger.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for this. I am finding it to be a great review after being away from the game awhile so to speak. I personally like cotton balls coated with vasaline as a fire starter as it is less volatile to flame and plastics as well as longer lasting even in open air. Beyond that you are on it 110%
Wet ones or wet wipes will be a good item for sanitary purposes!!!😉💯
The folding Therm-a-rest pad is what I use as a ground pad/tarp, and then I carry an inflatable sleeping pad for added insulation if necessary. The Therm-a-rest's R value is 1.7, which is adequate for weather down to 40F (for me) but really starts to struggle once you approach freezing temps. A commercial sleeping bag, milsurp MSS bivvy cover (crazy good waterproofing), and poncho/stakes/paracord completes my shelter. As for hygiene, large wet wipes and a bidet adapter for a water bottle have been the single best addition to my backpacking loadout in terms of comfort and morale. I won’t even go on a day hike without them now
really love the mora, they're cheap but they're made with good steel and have a good grind especially on the companion, which is what it looks like you have, and because of the cast one rubber handle and thick spine they're nigh indestructible
Ty for the 5 cs you did good work girl keep up the good work love D always
Thanks TG!
Good advice from start to finish.
Your training shines through in all your videos, so double thanks for sharing.
This is a really wel put together bag! Thank you for sharing.
I watch a lot of Nutnfancy. He does a lot of preparation videos on things like this. Great video as always
Thanks for the video. I haven't had a proper bugout bag in years. I need to get on it!
Good set up. If I could suggest a couple things- more space blankets. More more more, So handy for building shelters, gathering rainwater, ground cover, water proofing and also it's a blanket! .
Judging based on the hand sanitizer and list of perishable items. ; ) Good video.
This bug out bag setup is better than the majority of what most people have. This setup is simple and doable. This bug out setup represents what the majority of folks that live in city and suburban areas should strive for. Someone who lives in places like NYC are more used to walking around. How do I know this? Because I used to live near NYC and had moved to south Florida a few years ago. I’ve gotten fatter and lazier due to in Florida you’re going to need a car to get around as opposed to NYC area, I can walk multiple blocks with no problem.
sillcock key if anyone is having trouble finding it
adventure medical kits. great stuff
i would also throw in a power bank
knife sharpener of some sort
small binoculars or something to see further
mountain house meals are good kit also
i like those opinel knives for food stuff
Looks like a great setup! Thanks for the video!
Similar to the chapstick, a small handcreme is useful. cos even with gloves if your hands are dry and skin cracks having them inside gloves can make it worse/sweaty so the best way is to prevent it in the first place
TG, thank you
Only thing I would add be a battery charger with solar solution or crankable charging for misc stuff. (also always keep it in something water proof)
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Great ideas. Well thought out. Minimalism at its finest.
Very Nice! You cover things that other People (tactical guys) on RUclips never mention. Thank you for the nice Video :)
Really excellent video! This is the first of yours that I've watched, and while it looks a bit different from your others, I can tell I'm going to enjoy the rest as well. You're one of the most clear and concise RUclipsr's I've ever seen, and this video is packed with info without all the self-aggrandizement!
And I hadn't thought of including shoe glue in my bob so, thank you for that as well!
✋🤞✌️Love the duct tape wrapped lighter for EDC.
Don’t forget caffeine tablets if you have the habit, no need to add withdrawal in an already bad situation…
Great video..very informative as usual!..I was actually looking at the same bag recently..seems like a great bag..I might get it now haha
I'm an avid hiker/snowshoeing and offroad mountain biker and have hiked the pacific crest trail 2600 miles and the continental divide trail 2700 miles lots of foot miles/hours in the field...I'd like for everyone to take the time to look into two exceptional companies that offers very rugged and ultra light products that will stand the time of rugged environments! Hyperlite mountain gear and Zapcks....my advice the hyperlite has the most comfortable and rugged packs and Zpacks offer an amazing tent that is up to any challenge. Hope this helps anyone
Cheers from Montana!
Non-potable water container! Contractor bags! Water Key! A+
Mine is surprisingly similar to yours, but there are some additional things in mine, mostly to do with comms: a battery case for my Baofeng that accepts ordinary alkaline cells, a spare Baofeng with identical programming, a long range wire antenna that can be pulled-up into a tree with paracord, a Faraday bag for my phone (some of the disasters in my threat model aren't natural; a cell phone with any charge left in its battery is never actually off, and is potentially trackable), and a folding e-tool (heavy, but very useful!). Also, one spare 15 round 9mm Glock mag and one 5.56 gen3 pmag. Oh, and a titanium spork. Gotta have a titanium spork.
It seems like you might have taken some tips from the ultralight backpacking community by the look of some of your gear. I like to say, pack gear light and food heavy. After shelter, you'll last much longer with more food than if you had the same weight in tacticool gadgets. Bug out bags need to be based on both your area and your skills. Someone in New York is likely to just need enough to crash on a relative/friends couch. Someone living in a remote cabin may be looking at camping out if the next town is more than a day's drive. So a bug out bag does not always mean a camping bag, it can be as simple as re-purposing your carry on luggage with some clean clothes, important documents, cash, and some food until you get to the hotel/relative/friends place and re-establish yourself.
Not just a gun bunny, I knew it!!
Great video
Katadyn beefree is pretty good
Faster flow rate than the Sawyer
I keep sawyers in other kits, but did switch to the beefree's - worth a look 👍
Nice job on video 👍
Get a camping hammock. It's super comfortable and probably more lightweight than any top of the line tent. Also in terms of water filtration, get a sawer squeeze and a smart water bottle. It's way more convenient than having to deal with dirty water/clean water bags. You just drink straight out of it.
LETS GOOOOO TCGF
I'm going to need more korok seeds to carry all that.
I've seen some disasters of bug out bags over the years. Most people carry way too much weight and crap that they don't really need. I've been humping packs for 33 years ever since Boy Scouts and I definitely prefer the Ultralight gear and my complete pack is 16 lbs and pretty comfortable to live out of for up to 3 weeks at a time. Some people don't have the money for premium gear but there is a lot of great videos on RUclips about DIY gear build's that can get you started and last for years if you take care of it.
True, most budget gear has the trade off of being heavier, but depends mostly on what that specific item is.
It also doesn't help that most companies when it comes to outdoor products are so full of crap in their marketing, that people buy this stuff and not realize it's way over hyped. Tents are a common victim of that, as many market their tent as 4 season or water proof when in fact it cannot handle snow or snow loading or it isn't even water proof and leaks like a siv in the rain.
Then people build these kits and they don't test it in the real world. They assume it'll work, which imo, is set up for failure as many products people buy either fail or don't even do what was marketed. Finding out the hard way is a good way for someone to get hurt or even die.
small tips, use an old gift card to wrap duct tape flatly so you can carry more or the 1 inch gorrila brand rolls. Upgrade the bic to the newer ones with the small extended piece to get a safer reach. A ferro rod with striker will last 100's of uses and will light natural or premade tinder and will be weather proof. I really like the insulated tarps like the arcturus or self reliance outfitters version theyre able to be used like a thicker survival blanket or used to set up a surprisingly wide variety of shelters, theyre also brightly colored and can be used to signal if you opt for the orange instead of the green. if youre looking for a budget bushcraft\field knife the cold steel SRK will beef up your capabilities a little bit over the moras or if someones really hard up on budget the GI Tanto model is an ugly but very hard to break option that'll give you a full tang and a sharp spine for scraping. the little Esbit stoves are great platforms to cook on and come with fuel tabs you can use if you cant scavenge fire materials or used as emergency fire starters if youre struggling to get one lit. Glow sticks are a good signaling device and can double as a basecamp marker if you have to step away at night. A small sharpener to keep your knives maintained can be had a Smiths Pocket Pal or if your pack has room a Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener. Finally i find calories to be worth the weight, not everyone knows trapping, hunting, or foraging and in some seasons theyre harder even if you have the knowhow and a few mountain house meals or mre's will keep you fed, and warm you up so you can keep yourself topped up.
Another good knife that works great but is built like a tank, the Terava Jaakariipukko 110 or 140. Under $100 you got a mora on steroids and the steel is very close to O1 tool steel.
♥ If you ever need to leave the US of Maga in a hurry, know that you have a safe base in Amsterdam ♥
I'll protect you
That was very nice of you,is everyone as kind and welcoming in Amsterdam?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the We're In Hell video about the prepper community.
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Thank you for reminding me that I need more cardio. I've got an external frame pack with the idea of being able to haul a person if need be, but fuck I'd never actually be able to do that.
Curious, in a bugout situation, what do you have planned as far as medications, specificly HRT meds?
The short of it on prescription meds: see if you can get like a month of pills (or whatever you take) to set aside for your BOB, or, failing that, at least _keep all your meds in one container that's easy to grab and toss in your bag in a pinch_.
But if you'll permit me to run my mouth, I'm a fan of injectables for this and other reasons: beyond the general medical utility (like being an excellent intake method for suppressing T via monotherapy alone if you're a transfem who hasn't had bottom surgery or an orchi, which is very convenient for this), each vial has a lot more medicine than the amount you're actually going to use in the 28 days you're supposed to throw them away after. If you're immunoeffective, sanitize the mouth of the vial properly every draw, and use a clean needle each time, it can last a lot longer than that (_check for cloudiness before use_). This makes it easy to set aside an extra vial, which can keep for a long time if stored properly (keep it in darkness and at room temp), and that it can last you a lot of doses. Add syringes, needles, and alcohol, and you have an injection kit for your BOB.
If you're really paranoid you could see if your doctor will work with you to find out exactly how you react to different intake methods, how much E via whatever intake method you need to suppress T without a separate AA if that's applicable to you, and so forth. If you haven't already had a gonadectomy, you may also wish to consider if that would be a good option for protecting yourself from HRT-access emergencies and if you could get one. But those are a whole bunch of big "ifs," and YMMV.
I lean heavily towards very light and fast rather than robust and durable. Any situation I can imagine would only last a few weeks at most but more likely just a few days before I was able to figure out a plan for long term. I don't like not being able to run if I have to, because reasons.
While the boop count did not increase, have some free information that I learned the hard way!
While Giardia isn't absolutely pervasive in most wilderness water sources, it's still common enough that you should avoid drinking unfiltered water unless it's that or dehydration.
Ferro rods are excellent as part of a fire starting kit, but take some practice and technique to get right.
Hit up your friendly neighborhood game store and grab a simple card game (Fluxx is a personal favorite). Boredom makes literally everything worse and survival is no different.
Gear is highly personal and what works for one person might be garbage for another. Don't be surprised if you have to keep tinkering for a while to find something that works.
don't forget personal hygiene products like sanitary pads if you require it
I keep some for others
take care of your feet. you might be doing more walking than you have ever done in your life. anyone say mole skin for blisters? put it on your feet before you get them like when you get a hot spot. blisters are trouble. they take days to heal and you usually have to be resting for that. . wool (merino) socks and the mole skin are also awesome preventable solutions.
A stainless steel nalgene type water bottle would nest in the toaks cup, and give you an additional water container + decontamination method + means to make char cloth.
Masks, make up, hair care. DONE! Sorry couldn’t resist…
Nice to see a familiar face…
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On a slightly unrelated note but important nonetheless; I grew out me hair for the first time and mostly I rock a ponytail. What kind of hairties/band do you recommend for a shooting class/environment to manage longer hair with heltmets/ear pro/ etc.
Also, big fan o the content and format so far !
Honestly, I'm trying to figure that out too. The lazy bun I make for my helmet/hats comes undone often in the rain. I think it's less about what ties you use, but more about how you organize and even braid your hair that makes a proper bun effective. I'll certainly be still experimenting with this myself.
Definitely seeing a lot of Urban Prepper influence here
Sooo... It's not a bag for catching bugs to eat and live off of in the wild?
Does anyone know a good backpack that has the system at the bottom to hold a wool blanket? I swear by it, i know it's a bit heavier than expensive stuff but it's comfortable, durable, and keeps you warm. I have used it to keep rain off my head and sleep in a pretty damp environment during a camping mishap and i swear it took it from a terrible experience and made it okay. I have a surplus backpack currently that does the job but as people know surplus can be pretty heavy and the bag itself weighs a bit too much for my liking compared to other bags.
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Consider getting a inflatable thick sleep pad, it has a better r value and be more comfortable and save space. A lot of people tend to fall back on whatever other bobbers are doing and don't do their research. Ditch the survival bars get some freeze dried meals that are better. See what thru hikers are doing as they use the latest gear and are actually the ones that are OUT there doing it. Consider a Grayl.
I agree on freeze dry meal, saves a lot of weight and space. Just make sure you pack some water purification tablets in case you can’t find clean water.
Great content! What is that song? I've heard it on other channels..
the sleeping back "not packed up" thingy is not quite right. there are enough materials out there that will work even when stored a decade compressed. i got a prolly 30+ year old downfeather sleeping back and even if i dont touch it 5 years, its perfectly warm and the feathers only need a handful of minutes to aerate.
I bugin the time, people always tell me I'm buggin them.
If you were out in the poop and didn't know how long you were gonna be out there, how would you ration your calories and water (how many calories and oz water per day) assuming you couldn't find / forage more consistently.
A bug out bag is only supposed to get you by for 3 days. It's intended to get you to some form of bug out location no further then 3 days of on foot travel. The rule of thumb when backpacking is 2 lbs of food per day.
2 l of water per day of drinking water plus more for dehydrated food. Have a bug out location or 6 pre planned and learn how to resupply food and water. Bury 6" pvc pipes with caps along your routes to make resupply easier. They say you can last for 3 weeks without food but try doing that when bugging out with a heavy pack. Water you have 3 days but same thing as I previously mentioned. Learn how to hunt and forage for food and how to procure water in case you can't make it to your bug out location because if you don't, you'll probably die.
Make sure to research the different types of water purification as they are not made equal. Some filter out viruses some don't, some don't filter out protozoa,and some can't be used by certain populations. Water cleaned by iodine for example should not be drunk by those who are pregnant
External frames pretty much aren't a thing anymore and internal is best for every use case thinkable
external frame bags definitely arnt gone almost every hunting pack for moving heavy loads still use an stiff external frame, generally for every pound a pack weighs itll carry about ten times that with more comfort. good luck using a internal frame in the two-four pound range for extended trips carrying more than 60 lbs. if your goal is light you use a light bag, if you want to carry more you prolly are gonna want a heavier stiffer bag.
@@anotheryoutuber_ I just googled hunting packs and litterally not a single external frame is coming up. Where did I go wrong? Gimme a brand. Also, I have relatively extensive approach and alpine experience (due to rock climbing). I dont know about hunting packs but as far as backpacking goes, they are gone.
@@pr3historic647 they definitely arnt as popular right now in the backpacking arena. however kelty still has 3 in their line up including the trekker 65. as for hunting packs, they will come up under "hunting frame packs". a modern take would be like kifarus Duplex Tactical Frame or something more traditional could be seen by Cabela's VersaHunt Alaskan Pack Frame and Harness. when carrying heavier loads due to gear requirements (shape or weight) or when added ventilation is needed the construction provided by an external frame pack provides great utility, thats why they just wont go away. they simply are very viable for quite a few, albeit more niche applications.
I don't see nothing wrong on your.. exposure? 'en tu exposición', but a backpack it's as personal as who and how you like to fuck with imo; there's a huge difference between military stuff and civilian stuff, to keep it simple... i would just say that it's always mission dependant. What you gonna do and where you want to do it, and then.. extra stuff for what you consider an emergy or a priority; again, this is so personal that would take hours (if not days) to cover it all up, i'd liked your take, but again... what you should put in your backpack it's imo always mission dependant, both in the military world as in the civilian world. I liked your.. exposure? 'tu exposición/explicación'.
I may need to pack some black plastic bags to look more like a homeless person. I don't want to look like G.I. Joe. Make sure you have 4-6 latex gloves in your first aid kit. I have a tough time eating Datrex bars.
With all these trash bags I'm beginning to suspect that you might be some racoon in disguise :v
definitely work on reducing hand movements more. there's a reason major public speakers do this
i love how you need bugout bags in warzones or third world countries... here in central Europe a charger for my phone and my wallet are more than enough.
Ive seen homeless herion addicts with better setups than that.
I’ve seen homeless heroin addicts come up with way better douchebag comments than that. Those same homeless people also know how to spell “heroin”.
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