Not sure that a long range get home bag mentality is something that is often thought of. Me personally (OTR Trucker) I’m looking at any the possibility of 500+ miles in order to get back to my family.
I commute 68 miles each way every day and have been a believer in the "get home bag" system for many years now. Mine is set up almost identical to yours though I carry a third pistol mag loaded as well as 50rds of additional protection ammo in a Magpul Daka pouch. The reasoning for this came about during the 2020 nonsense that went on all over the country. I have to travel through some pretty sketchy and populated areas on my way out of the city so if my vehicle gets stuck in a crowd or disabled, I will have additional items with me that can help me get through a really bad situation...
I would consider downsizing on your ammunition, what is the likely hood you will get into a prolonged gunfight all the way home, truthfully I’d only carry 50 rounds between magazines, keep in mind, it’s personal protection, evade if you need to
One thing I had to seriously consider this winter was including snowshoes with my GHB. I have to rebuild/reassess my GHB at least 3, if not 4 times a year due to changing seasons here in northern MN. 30 mile commute one way makes for a long hike in good weather, much less in a couple feet of fresh snow. Different contents go in the bag when you're expecting 80-90 degree weather vs -20 degrees and snow.
You should add a baofeng UV5r radio for communication or listening. If cell towers go down. It does FRS, GMRS, FM, UHF, VHF, Marine bands, and weather bands. EMP bag it ;)
Terrific knowledge, thanks for sharing. New here. Chuckled, as an old parent, so thankful FINALLY the “child” listened to mom abt dressing appropriately for the weather! 😊 How my sons loved to wear basketball shorts in the winter, & maybe a hoodie. Think ahead & be safe everyone. 🙏🏼
Awesome video man. I really appreciate how you explain common sense but very important essentials to keep on hand just in case. Thanks for reminding us to always be prepared 👍
Great video, Mike! I'm gonna need a few of those flannels! Thanks for putting this together and sharing it with us. Looking forward to whatever comes next!
I literally just had this convo with my coworker. Where we work takes us across sketchy parts of the city. I told her about the silcock and she said her Dad had a whole box of different sizes that he wound up giving away or selling! I said NO!! 😂I keep a smart water bottle in my car bc it fits the Sawyer filter thread and weighs almost nothing empty. Bars are good too and I always carry chapsticks. AZ being dry and dusty..Great video as always!
Very similar load out to my GHB. You should also consider a paper map, especially if you live in an urban area, because you may have to take an unplanned detour home, thru another street/block. A lightweight tarp would be nice if it's raining and your journey home is somehow delayed. And if you're eating all of those delicious snacks, a half roll of toilet paper could be useful. 🙂
Mike! You’re the reason I bought my lx570 and I’m loving every minute of it Thanks brother and congrats on being a dad. I’m sure you’re doing great. Hope all is well with you and yours!
Rookies: The heat from your Cars will break down and destroy all medical equipment and any other weaken any plastics on your bag ... even down to the spare boxer shorts .. the elastic band will break down . In short , keep your OVERFLOW equipment in car . Don't try to keep a whole bag in car .. just the simple essentials . Good medical is extremely expensive 🇺🇸
The first video I saw of yours was rucking home and that’s what got me subscribed. I was like wait this guys a prepper that doesn’t just sit on his couch and rub his guns all day?
My get home bag changed a lot when i walked with it for 50km/30miles... Water water water was the one thing that keep me going. Also first aid to take care of those blisters... You dont need a lot to get far... Im my car i keep extra water to bulk up the bag.
What separates a get home bag from an edc bag? Laziness. I leave my edc bag in my vehicle because I’m lazy😅 not really, just overworked. Half our staff quit one day at the bakery I work at. So I’m busy now😅 Love the videos Mike. Super valuable info and I definitely find them to be a relaxing distraction from my own crazy life. Thanks again!
Colorado native here now living in North Dakota. I always get fully dressed even if I’m chilling at home in comfy clothes grab my EDC put my cowboy boots on even if my wife and I are just going to the store. She never understood it when we had first gotten together. She would say “just go how you’re dressed no one is gonna care” I’d say “I don’t care if anyone else cares I care for my own personal sake because you never know when something can happen” awesome video man just subscribed!
Another very practical video so thank you. I try to keep my Bug Out Bag or get home bag at 10 percent of my body weight or less. When I used a tool box on a truck I could store my camping backpack in there so it was also my BOB but using the Decked system in my truck has cut down on my storage room. That has forced me to have it own dedicated backpack for getting home. And I also found that I carry the same gear as you but have some of it spread around the truck depending on how frequently it gets used. That also allows me to add or ditch stuff that is needed like dedicated rain gear. Using the Saywer water system I like to carry at least one bottle that will thread to filter but I don't really worry about freezing so they are plastic bottles. Your mini do it yourself medical bags are perfect but I like medical tape in the bag too. Quick clot gauze somewhere in the truck can be useful. As to why you might need a Get Home Bag if you have ever ventured off road and been stuck in the middle of nowhere with a broken vehicle it comes as a no brainer after that. Thanks for posting this I look forward to trying out a flannel shirt like yours.
Just getting started... In my pickup I conceal a gravel bike in the back end under black cover, under my Leer topper. My get-home bag is based on a Osprey hydration backpack. I carry a Sawyer life straw and extra bottle for refilling the hyro bag. I carry my handgun and spare magazines, a bivy and emergency blanket, some basic first aid kit, and some high density snacks, a lensatic compass, and nothing looks tactical. Paracord, a splint, a Garmin Mini in case the satellites still allow transmission of email. ... all in all fairly light weight except the water.
This is a GREAT discussion! It's really helpful to let everyone apply the logic to their specific situation instead of just copying a RUclipsrs list. Thanks for this!
Not sure if I missed it, but I would include a weatherproof pen and paper set. When you have to abandon your vehicle, you may want to leave a message for anyone who comes looking or otherwise finds your vehicle. Let them know which way you went (or which way you *didn't* go, if that makes sense), your status, etc. Also, would love a video on that little medical kit!
My get home bag is more of a 72 hour bag. What most people dont understand is what might take 3-4 hours in a vehicle can take 3-4 days on foot. While I dont drive far most days, there are those days that I do go further away. If you work in an office environment, you might want to keep shoes in your vehicle or office that are comfortable to walk long distances in . My daily driver is a Gladiator Rubicon that is equipped like an overlanding rig.
pretty much everything he has in that small bag (other than a few extra days' worth of food and maybe a pair of socks and items per the season) will last 3 days out, if you know what you're doing and with the right training. You need far less than you think. My "get home bag" is also my edc bag. Instead of having multiple bags, i have one that goes with me everywhere. Most people can walk 20 miles and be home for pizza and beer. The most important aspect is situational awareness and proper clothing.
@@KevinNordstrom The majority of the time I will be able to cover between 15-20 miles a day. Sometimes I drive 200 miles or more from home. The things I bring are for those trips, not the short ones. I also assume that if the worst does occur and I am 200 miles away, I will be moving more in a tactical manner, not like a hiker on a trail during summer time. Everybody has their own things they are prepping for, and its better to be prepared for the one offs, because then you know you can do the easy short trips.
I agree that that a GHB and BOB are different. I did a vid about the concept of BOBs are not practical for the majority of folks three months ago…. wasn’t taken well. Glad popular channels like yours are starting to think the same and stating it. Well done 👍
been watching you for years. you had a video way back about the lowepro photo hatchback as a gethome bag. i still use that bag to this day. looving to upgrade as it is getting worn. thanks for what you do LLOD
One thing to factor in your plans is WHEN you might need to do this. Seven a.m. when you’re fresh and rested and have plenty of daylight is different than seven p.m. when you’re exhausted from a marathon day at work and the sun is going down.
I enjoyed sitting in your class and I appreciate all those informational nuggets You dropped!! l had never heard of a Get Home Bag but Thanks tou You... I now know! I'm subscribing to Your channel to attend more of Your classes!
So funny I just ditched my sillcock key too when I was simplifying my get home bag last week. My setup is really similar to yours and have a Grey Ghost Gear bag about the same size. Also carry an expired carry permit as well haha.
About the only thing I could suggest to add to a get home bag is an alternative set of footwear and 1 or 2 pairs socks for those who may wear footwear to work that are not the best for waking long distances in. For example I have a pair of old combat boots in my bag. While I often wear low cut hiking boots to work the one time I may need the bag will be the occasional day I wear dress shoes. Not something I’d want to walk 20 plus miles home in.
nice practical bag! it looks pretty lightweight and reasonable to carry. so many people pack like 40-60 lbs. of stuff without realizing how hard it is to carry that much weight long distances. I’m no expert or whatever but I’d carry at minimum a change of underwear and socks. I’m not sure if you EDC a multi-tool but obviously that can have a lot of great uses too. also, importantly, something to keep the stuff in your bag dry. something like a trash compactor bag or sealing your water-sensitive stuff in ziploc freezer bags. love your philosophy on clothes. wear what’s needed for the day. but maybe a waterproof and/or warm layer such as a poncho and packable jacket, just in case. hope that helps! learned some good tips from your video. thanks!
haha! if you have to wear sneakers, i thoroughly recommend the Tropicfeel Geiser mid top's. i wear them as approach shoes when i go climbing too. great grip, waterproof ,light weight and nice and roomy. reasonably priced and don't look military or outdoorsy, so don't attract too much attention.
My get home from work with no vehicle and a bag would be 100miles. I drive it everyday and carry a bag in the truck. Light as possible to be as fast as possible getting home but still functional. 25lbs with room to pick up things on the way.
Couple of recommendations: Add some of their tactigami accessories with a couple of extra pistol mags. Sunglasses Permier armor panel (it adds very little weight and takes up no space) Rite in rain pen and pad Compass and map of your area Handheld baofeng radio (uv5r or uvs9+) Some lengths of 225 cord for shelter making with your bivvy Multitool Extra hand held flashlight Extra batteries for gun, lights etc The addition of these items will take up some space but it still still leave you extra space for your jacket etc mett tc
Having a truck in an emergency is awesome. I’ve personally been in an emergency situation where my truck saved someone. I was able to offroad around traffic, up onto sidewalks, and through construction zones and it actually saved someone’s life. If I had any other vehicle we would have been out of luck. Funny thing is a cop saw me doing this and didn’t do anything, probably because I had my hazards on and was honking like a maniac.
Yes I have “Truck Gear” that’s always in the truck regardless (complete change of clothes, w a thermal layer, and rain gear) (also I mean jeans and a long sleeve shirt… you can wear jeans comfortably in the summer, make it a button up shirt and not only can you roll the sleeves up but leave the shirt partially or all the way unbuttoned, so no need to swap out clothes for the seasons). And other items that are ALWAYS in the truck no matter what is packed in my bag/s. Also I use a “Go Bag” it has all the essentials to “get me home” & to “go in a moments notice”, it can be adde to as part of a system to become a 72 hr system. I DON’T use a “Bug out Bag”… if I’m FORCED to leave (what others call “bugging out”) I intend to “drive out” in my truck and take as many supplies as I can load quickly and get out! The ONLY time I’m gonna even consider a “bug out bag” is after I’ve been forced out if something happens to my truck and I’m then “FORCED” to go from the truck on foot (then & ONLY then) am I using a bag to bug out with as much as I can reasonably carry to get where I need to go…! Most people don’t get it (or are just day dreamers), if you live in an Urban area… you should e have got out B4 the panic hit… Suburban areas need to go ASAP but have slightly more time to get out (you shouldn’t stay if you can go)! But realize the reality of the situation!! It’s so much more difficult to “carry all you need” & far more dangerous to try to defend yourself while traveling vs a semi secure fixed position… especially alone or in very small groups. Even trained Spec Ops teams will tell you this much, & they have “advanced level” training in such scenarios.
Working 45 miles away from home I factor in more than major highways and such, I have a primary, secondary, tertiary, and even a quaternary routes with knowledge of mixing them all to get home if needed. I learned how to read maps when I was a kid so it is second nature to read them and use dead reckoning if needed. But I am not surprised that people don't know how to read maps. Hel, when I worked at a manufacturing plant near where I work now in the Portland, OR area, I worked with a guy that didn't know where anything was at outside of 5-10 miles from his home which was in Portland proper.
Couple of small extras I put in mine: israeli bandage, travel kleenex pouch, small lighter, two sharpies (one black, one silver) and a little signal mirror... But otherwise good stuff!
I just keep my Osprey Talon in my truck always. I don't keep much in it permanently but my truck has everything in it I'd need for a "get home" situation. I can just grab the Talon and stuff what I need for that situation in the bag and head out. Leaves me flexible in what goes in the bag and the truck has much more storage capacity than the bag itself so I can be prepared for more situations.
I need to get into shape and I have your holster for my P-10c. I am on an island and there is only really one climate zone so a flannel will work as a jacket Looking forward to your Flannel release. I grew up where I live and so I can navigate easily around town. Not sure how to hike across the mountain to get back to my house
A well thought out and reasonable setup. Too many Tactifools giving bad advice on this subject. Emergency medicine for over 30 years...please don't use duct tape on your skin...please. Get moleskin for your kit. Other than that...pretty solid bag. Sensible, realistic and not overdone.
So glad you popped back up on my feed it been a minute😢, love the gear love the theory add a topo map to the kit to go with your compass in case the road way is the reason you can’t drive home.
I live near Buffalo and agree about dressing appropriately for conditions. My wife on the other hand is a sneaker wearer no matter what the weather forecast is. Makes me nuts 😊
I threw in some work goggles, and a Home Depot respirator mask. Where I live in AZ tends to get random sand and dust storms and walking in that environment without them can cause serious damage to your eyes and lungs
Hope you have the filter that goes with that bag? Bit more front range then when you are, mines setup for 72hour get home. Furthest I roam from home is COSP and prepared for that walk home. Adjust the bag for each season and good to go. Great video, will get some of those orange cat. One thing I'd add would be spare socks.. wet socks suck :) Hope that flannel comes in tall.. us 6'5 guys need some flannel too.
The dress appropriately section was 100% directed towards me. I live in the midwest and I always wear shoes in the winter unless Im going to work where Im required to wear steeltoe boots. Ive never thought about it like this and I appreciate that section. Thank you for enlightening me.
Welcome to Illinois, if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change. If you don’t like the Governor, too bad, the next one will be just like him.
Just came across your channel. Great job making some excellent points about different kinds of bags. I’ve been a “prepper “ for awhile I guess. But I hate that term. Lol. But, it’s ironic how people have come to me for stuff when they needed something! 😂 I keep a bag in every vehicle and have an extra at home. And enough “stuff “ at home to make more if needed. I call mine a get home bag as well but I have more in my bag because of travel distance. About 90 miles round trip. One thing you mentioned that a lot of people don’t think about is foot wear. I’ve talked with my wife several times about how important it is. I keep boots (that are broke in) and socks in my vehicle just in case. Even if I’m wearing regular shoes. I would rather have my backpacking boots. And extra clothes depending on season or weather. Excellent video! Very informative.
We have a similar mindset my brother. I use a sling bag and the only real difference is my hiking bag has a sam splint with the TQ as a ankle boo boo is very real lol. ...I keep an ace roll too so I don't waste my gorilla tape 😀
I like it bro! In mine I carry more extensive first aid geared towards trauma. I’d recommend putting in at least 10 rolls of gauze. Million uses. Most likely to be used before a TQ too. One addition I’d recommend is a packable backpack for extended storage for water you see fit. Say you you need to doff some clothes on the go or your sitch requires for more gear. Just throw that one over your vertex and the non rigid back will form to your vertex. Just a thought.
Theres a paved hiking trail literally from my work all the way to my house 5 miles away. Thats a 3 hour walk. It would almost make sense to walk with NOTHING, just to be as light as possible to get home as fast and easily as I can. Might need a water bottle, thats about it.
I’m always split on the silcox key, but almost every school in the United States has them, and a lot of big water shut offs have those covers that silcox keys open. So idk to each their own
This flannel is available now! Last Line Flannel by Vertx (code "LASTLINE" saves 15% or more) - vertx.com/last-line-flannel
Not sure that a long range get home bag mentality is something that is often thought of. Me personally (OTR Trucker) I’m looking at any the possibility of 500+ miles in order to get back to my family.
At that distance I'd surmise you will probably be relying more on skills than equipment. @@Billybobthorton7
That awkward moment when Mike takes his get home bag to the home he's building, so he can get home when he's already home.
😂😂😅
Get From Home To Home Bag
Yo dawg, we heard you liked getting home. So we put a get home bag in your get bag, so you can get home while you're getting home.
@@liquidflorian I cackled 😂
@@LastLineOfDefense make sure you pack your fear in that bag with you boy.
I commute 68 miles each way every day and have been a believer in the "get home bag" system for many years now. Mine is set up almost identical to yours though I carry a third pistol mag loaded as well as 50rds of additional protection ammo in a Magpul Daka pouch. The reasoning for this came about during the 2020 nonsense that went on all over the country. I have to travel through some pretty sketchy and populated areas on my way out of the city so if my vehicle gets stuck in a crowd or disabled, I will have additional items with me that can help me get through a really bad situation...
Would you consider putting the 50 rounds of protection ammo in magazines, and just carry them ready for use? @scottorr5758
I would consider downsizing on your ammunition, what is the likely hood you will get into a prolonged gunfight all the way home, truthfully I’d only carry 50 rounds between magazines, keep in mind, it’s personal protection, evade if you need to
What about a foldup bike? Get home in 1/4 to 1/5 of the time.
Awesome to see you get back to basics. Love all your other content, but videos like this is why I started watching in the first place.
2 videos in 4 days?! Who hacked Mike's YT? 😂
Haha trying to play a little catch up
I used to have a very prepared daily driver until it was broken into and gutted. Now I am shy to leave ANYTHING in my vehicle. Good video.
Ive lost 3 go bags ond 3 occasions
Who else is severely craving a new weekenderlander episode ??
Me!
🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Hurry up and melt snow but not too fast that the towns flood
One thing I had to seriously consider this winter was including snowshoes with my GHB. I have to rebuild/reassess my GHB at least 3, if not 4 times a year due to changing seasons here in northern MN. 30 mile commute one way makes for a long hike in good weather, much less in a couple feet of fresh snow. Different contents go in the bag when you're expecting 80-90 degree weather vs -20 degrees and snow.
Very thankful I don’t have to commute 80 miles to work 🙏🏼 Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. Also really like that flannel 👀
Book of Eli is in my top 10 movies of all time. I'll die on this hill.
I agree, awesome movie
You should add a baofeng UV5r radio for communication or listening. If cell towers go down. It does FRS, GMRS, FM, UHF, VHF, Marine bands, and weather bands. EMP bag it ;)
Faraday bags are being more commonly offered for sale.
Was about to look for the last ghb vid and got the fresh vid blasted on my face before searching, nice
I drive 200-500 miles away from home twice a week for work, I've basically got my truck set up to live in 😂
Terrific knowledge, thanks for sharing. New here. Chuckled, as an old parent, so thankful FINALLY the “child” listened to mom abt dressing appropriately for the weather! 😊 How my sons loved to wear basketball shorts in the winter, & maybe a hoodie. Think ahead & be safe everyone. 🙏🏼
Awesome video man. I really appreciate how you explain common sense but very important essentials to keep on hand just in case. Thanks for reminding us to always be prepared 👍
Great video, Mike! I'm gonna need a few of those flannels! Thanks for putting this together and sharing it with us. Looking forward to whatever comes next!
I literally just had this convo with my coworker. Where we work takes us across sketchy parts of the city. I told her about the silcock and she said her Dad had a whole box of different sizes that he wound up giving away or selling! I said NO!! 😂I keep a smart water bottle in my car bc it fits the Sawyer filter thread and weighs almost nothing empty. Bars are good too and I always carry chapsticks. AZ being dry and dusty..Great video as always!
sawyer/smart water bottle is the way to go. ultralight hikers use this combo regularly
Very similar load out to my GHB. You should also consider a paper map, especially if you live in an urban area, because you may have to take an unplanned detour home, thru another street/block. A lightweight tarp would be nice if it's raining and your journey home is somehow delayed. And if you're eating all of those delicious snacks, a half roll of toilet paper could be useful. 🙂
I got a tip about laminating paper maps. Guy said to use clear contact paper. I got a roll, haven't done my maps yet.
Mike! You’re the reason I bought my lx570 and I’m loving every minute of it
Thanks brother and congrats on being a dad. I’m sure you’re doing great.
Hope all is well with you and yours!
Hey Mike, great video as always. Been watching for years and will continue to do so. Best wishes to you and your family.
Rookies:
The heat from your Cars will break down and destroy all medical equipment and any other weaken any plastics on your bag ... even down to the spare boxer shorts .. the elastic band will break down . In short , keep your OVERFLOW equipment in car . Don't try to keep a whole bag in car .. just the simple essentials . Good medical is extremely expensive 🇺🇸
The first video I saw of yours was rucking home and that’s what got me subscribed. I was like wait this guys a prepper that doesn’t just sit on his couch and rub his guns all day?
My get home bag changed a lot when i walked with it for 50km/30miles... Water water water was the one thing that keep me going. Also first aid to take care of those blisters... You dont need a lot to get far... Im my car i keep extra water to bulk up the bag.
What separates a get home bag from an edc bag? Laziness. I leave my edc bag in my vehicle because I’m lazy😅 not really, just overworked. Half our staff quit one day at the bakery I work at. So I’m busy now😅
Love the videos Mike. Super valuable info and I definitely find them to be a relaxing distraction from my own crazy life. Thanks again!
Colorado native here now living in North Dakota. I always get fully dressed even if I’m chilling at home in comfy clothes grab my EDC put my cowboy boots on even if my wife and I are just going to the store. She never understood it when we had first gotten together. She would say “just go how you’re dressed no one is gonna care” I’d say “I don’t care if anyone else cares I care for my own personal sake because you never know when something can happen” awesome video man just subscribed!
Another very practical video so thank you. I try to keep my Bug Out Bag or get home bag at 10 percent of my body weight or less. When I used a tool box on a truck I could store my camping backpack in there so it was also my BOB but using the Decked system in my truck has cut down on my storage room. That has forced me to have it own dedicated backpack for getting home. And I also found that I carry the same gear as you but have some of it spread around the truck depending on how frequently it gets used. That also allows me to add or ditch stuff that is needed like dedicated rain gear. Using the Saywer water system I like to carry at least one bottle that will thread to filter but I don't really worry about freezing so they are plastic bottles. Your mini do it yourself medical bags are perfect but I like medical tape in the bag too. Quick clot gauze somewhere in the truck can be useful. As to why you might need a Get Home Bag if you have ever ventured off road and been stuck in the middle of nowhere with a broken vehicle it comes as a no brainer after that. Thanks for posting this I look forward to trying out a flannel shirt like yours.
Just getting started... In my pickup I conceal a gravel bike in the back end under black cover, under my Leer topper. My get-home bag is based on a Osprey hydration backpack. I carry a Sawyer life straw and extra bottle for refilling the hyro bag. I carry my handgun and spare magazines, a bivy and emergency blanket, some basic first aid kit, and some high density snacks, a lensatic compass, and nothing looks tactical. Paracord, a splint, a Garmin Mini in case the satellites still allow transmission of email. ... all in all fairly light weight except the water.
I might add a radio. Ham like UV-5R has standard FM as well. Information might be huge.
I come back every video for that flannel announcement!!! Got me excited for a sec. Looks like you got me hooked for this next one! Haha
This is a GREAT discussion! It's really helpful to let everyone apply the logic to their specific situation instead of just copying a RUclipsrs list. Thanks for this!
Great vid Mike, been following you for over three years now. You have been a HUGE influence in my daily life and perspective. Cheers from Texas
Not sure if I missed it, but I would include a weatherproof pen and paper set. When you have to abandon your vehicle, you may want to leave a message for anyone who comes looking or otherwise finds your vehicle. Let them know which way you went (or which way you *didn't* go, if that makes sense), your status, etc.
Also, would love a video on that little medical kit!
My get home bag is more of a 72 hour bag. What most people dont understand is what might take 3-4 hours in a vehicle can take 3-4 days on foot. While I dont drive far most days, there are those days that I do go further away. If you work in an office environment, you might want to keep shoes in your vehicle or office that are comfortable to walk long distances in .
My daily driver is a Gladiator Rubicon that is equipped like an overlanding rig.
pretty much everything he has in that small bag (other than a few extra days' worth of food and maybe a pair of socks and items per the season) will last 3 days out, if you know what you're doing and with the right training. You need far less than you think. My "get home bag" is also my edc bag. Instead of having multiple bags, i have one that goes with me everywhere. Most people can walk 20 miles and be home for pizza and beer. The most important aspect is situational awareness and proper clothing.
@@KevinNordstrom The majority of the time I will be able to cover between 15-20 miles a day. Sometimes I drive 200 miles or more from home. The things I bring are for those trips, not the short ones. I also assume that if the worst does occur and I am 200 miles away, I will be moving more in a tactical manner, not like a hiker on a trail during summer time. Everybody has their own things they are prepping for, and its better to be prepared for the one offs, because then you know you can do the easy short trips.
I agree that that a GHB and BOB are different. I did a vid about the concept of BOBs are not practical for the majority of folks three months ago…. wasn’t taken well. Glad popular channels like yours are starting to think the same and stating it. Well done 👍
been watching you for years. you had a video way back about the lowepro photo hatchback as a gethome bag. i still use that bag to this day. looving to upgrade as it is getting worn. thanks for what you do LLOD
Excellent video. Love the "get home" concept. Much more sensible and probable than bugging out.
I like your philosophy toward your GHB. I'm constantly going through mine, improving, and reducing weight. Some great tips and ideas. Thanks.
One thing to factor in your plans is WHEN you might need to do this. Seven a.m. when you’re fresh and rested and have plenty of daylight is different than seven p.m. when you’re exhausted from a marathon day at work and the sun is going down.
I really enjoy your videos like this, please do more.
I enjoyed sitting in your class and I appreciate all those informational nuggets You dropped!! l had never heard of a Get Home Bag but Thanks tou You... I now know! I'm subscribing to Your channel to attend more of Your classes!
Excited for flannels, I wear flannels to work every day lmao
One of the few channels I like before I watch 💯🤙
Excellent video, appreciate the time & effort! Quick question: the wrap on your truck…who, where? I need it!
So funny I just ditched my sillcock key too when I was simplifying my get home bag last week. My setup is really similar to yours and have a Grey Ghost Gear bag about the same size. Also carry an expired carry permit as well haha.
Wait.... Are you the guy who lives high up in the mountains??? Ive heard about this guy - hahaha. Great video man - keep up the great work!
My daughter is definitely getting a vertex bag with a level 3 plate in it for when she starts school
About the only thing I could suggest to add to a get home bag is an alternative set of footwear and 1 or 2 pairs socks for those who may wear footwear to work that are not the best for waking long distances in.
For example I have a pair of old combat boots in my bag. While I often wear low cut hiking boots to work the one time I may need the bag will be the occasional day I wear dress shoes. Not something I’d want to walk 20 plus miles home in.
Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
Love the video. But I’m SUPER STOKED about the flannel announcement.. I’m gonna buy it, or more depending on variations!
nice practical bag! it looks pretty lightweight and reasonable to carry. so many people pack like 40-60 lbs. of stuff without realizing how hard it is to carry that much weight long distances.
I’m no expert or whatever but I’d carry at minimum a change of underwear and socks. I’m not sure if you EDC a multi-tool but obviously that can have a lot of great uses too.
also, importantly, something to keep the stuff in your bag dry. something like a trash compactor bag or sealing your water-sensitive stuff in ziploc freezer bags.
love your philosophy on clothes. wear what’s needed for the day. but maybe a waterproof and/or warm layer such as a poncho and packable jacket, just in case.
hope that helps! learned some good tips from your video. thanks!
haha! if you have to wear sneakers, i thoroughly recommend the Tropicfeel Geiser mid top's. i wear them as approach shoes when i go climbing too. great grip, waterproof ,light weight and nice and roomy. reasonably priced and don't look military or outdoorsy, so don't attract too much attention.
My get home from work with no vehicle and a bag would be 100miles. I drive it everyday and carry a bag in the truck. Light as possible to be as fast as possible getting home but still functional. 25lbs with room to pick up things on the way.
Couple of recommendations:
Add some of their tactigami accessories with a couple of extra pistol mags.
Sunglasses
Permier armor panel (it adds very little weight and takes up no space)
Rite in rain pen and pad
Compass and map of your area
Handheld baofeng radio (uv5r or uvs9+)
Some lengths of 225 cord for shelter making with your bivvy
Multitool
Extra hand held flashlight
Extra batteries for gun, lights etc
The addition of these items will take up some space but it still still leave you extra space for your jacket etc mett tc
7:07 where can I get a flash knife???? I don’t even know what that is, but I want one!! It sounds awesome!!
Yeah man I agree book of eli! Awesome movie and that really got me into thinking about carrying a backpack as well
Having a truck in an emergency is awesome. I’ve personally been in an emergency situation where my truck saved someone. I was able to offroad around traffic, up onto sidewalks, and through construction zones and it actually saved someone’s life. If I had any other vehicle we would have been out of luck. Funny thing is a cop saw me doing this and didn’t do anything, probably because I had my hazards on and was honking like a maniac.
Idk what it is Mike but I just thoroughly enjoyed your videos.
Yes I have “Truck Gear” that’s always in the truck regardless (complete change of clothes, w a thermal layer, and rain gear) (also I mean jeans and a long sleeve shirt… you can wear jeans comfortably in the summer, make it a button up shirt and not only can you roll the sleeves up but leave the shirt partially or all the way unbuttoned, so no need to swap out clothes for the seasons). And other items that are ALWAYS in the truck no matter what is packed in my bag/s.
Also I use a “Go Bag” it has all the essentials to “get me home” & to “go in a moments notice”, it can be adde to as part of a system to become a 72 hr system. I DON’T use a “Bug out Bag”… if I’m FORCED to leave (what others call “bugging out”) I intend to “drive out” in my truck and take as many supplies as I can load quickly and get out! The ONLY time I’m gonna even consider a “bug out bag” is after I’ve been forced out if something happens to my truck and I’m then “FORCED” to go from the truck on foot (then & ONLY then) am I using a bag to bug out with as much as I can reasonably carry to get where I need to go…!
Most people don’t get it (or are just day dreamers), if you live in an Urban area… you should e have got out B4 the panic hit… Suburban areas need to go ASAP but have slightly more time to get out (you shouldn’t stay if you can go)! But realize the reality of the situation!! It’s so much more difficult to “carry all you need” & far more dangerous to try to defend yourself while traveling vs a semi secure fixed position… especially alone or in very small groups. Even trained Spec Ops teams will tell you this much, & they have “advanced level” training in such scenarios.
Great video 👍🏻😊 Love the shirt 🤘🏻
Working 45 miles away from home I factor in more than major highways and such, I have a primary, secondary, tertiary, and even a quaternary routes with knowledge of mixing them all to get home if needed. I learned how to read maps when I was a kid so it is second nature to read them and use dead reckoning if needed. But I am not surprised that people don't know how to read maps. Hel, when I worked at a manufacturing plant near where I work now in the Portland, OR area, I worked with a guy that didn't know where anything was at outside of 5-10 miles from his home which was in Portland proper.
Love my vertex, carry everyday
Great video! The only thing I would add is an extra magazine or 2 for your daily carry. You never know how many zombies there will be. 😂
Couple of small extras I put in mine: israeli bandage, travel kleenex pouch, small lighter, two sharpies (one black, one silver) and a little signal mirror... But otherwise good stuff!
Watch the whole video, this is great!
I just keep my Osprey Talon in my truck always. I don't keep much in it permanently but my truck has everything in it I'd need for a "get home" situation. I can just grab the Talon and stuff what I need for that situation in the bag and head out. Leaves me flexible in what goes in the bag and the truck has much more storage capacity than the bag itself so I can be prepared for more situations.
Hopefully your emergency won’t be “ truck bursts into flames”.
Pretty much how I do it. You could also keep duplicates-a set of truck stuff and a set of bag stuff.
I need to get into shape and I have your holster for my P-10c. I am on an island and there is only really one climate zone so a flannel will work as a jacket
Looking forward to your Flannel release.
I grew up where I live and so I can navigate easily around town. Not sure how to hike across the mountain to get back to my house
A well thought out and reasonable setup. Too many Tactifools giving bad advice on this subject. Emergency medicine for over 30 years...please don't use duct tape on your skin...please. Get moleskin for your kit. Other than that...pretty solid bag. Sensible, realistic and not overdone.
The Carnivore Bar is a great choice - healthier and longer shelf life.
So glad you popped back up on my feed it been a minute😢, love the gear love the theory add a topo map to the kit to go with your compass in case the road way is the reason you can’t drive home.
I like that it's super light. For me I would add a second pair of socks and maybe keep a good pair of shoes in the truck
Some toilet paper& a flashlight for sure
I do believe that he does have medium duty hiking boots in his Tacoma for sure.
So happy to see this notification! 🎉
Preparedness FTW!
I live near Buffalo and agree about dressing appropriately for conditions. My wife on the other hand is a sneaker wearer no matter what the weather forecast is. Makes me nuts 😊
I threw in some work goggles, and a Home Depot respirator mask. Where I live in AZ tends to get random sand and dust storms and walking in that environment without them can cause serious damage to your eyes and lungs
Slick set up, gave me some ideas! Thanks for the video
Nice simple setup
Hope you have the filter that goes with that bag? Bit more front range then when you are, mines setup for 72hour get home. Furthest I roam from home is COSP and prepared for that walk home. Adjust the bag for each season and good to go. Great video, will get some of those orange cat. One thing I'd add would be spare socks.. wet socks suck :) Hope that flannel comes in tall.. us 6'5 guys need some flannel too.
Yup, I think I talked about and showed it, but the little bag is rolled around the filter.
I literally subscribed because of the Denzel story.
The dress appropriately section was 100% directed towards me. I live in the midwest and I always wear shoes in the winter unless Im going to work where Im required to wear steeltoe boots. Ive never thought about it like this and I appreciate that section. Thank you for enlightening me.
If you are a family man it’s a must. Right shoes, pants and emergency jacket/s. Why take a chance 🤷🏻
Welcome to Illinois, if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change. If you don’t like the Governor, too bad, the next one will be just like him.
Thanks for informative video!
Sehr gutes Video. Danke dafür.
I love your videos. Thanks. Rev
Thanks Mike.
Just came across your channel. Great job making some excellent points about different kinds of bags. I’ve been a “prepper “ for awhile I guess. But I hate that term. Lol. But, it’s ironic how people have come to me for stuff when they needed something! 😂 I keep a bag in every vehicle and have an extra at home. And enough “stuff “ at home to make more if needed. I call mine a get home bag as well but I have more in my bag because of travel distance. About 90 miles round trip. One thing you mentioned that a lot of people don’t think about is foot wear. I’ve talked with my wife several times about how important it is. I keep boots (that are broke in) and socks in my vehicle just in case. Even if I’m wearing regular shoes. I would rather have my backpacking boots. And extra clothes depending on season or weather. Excellent video! Very informative.
I like the camp colored plaid shirt-Noice!!
We have a similar mindset my brother. I use a sling bag and the only real difference is my hiking bag has a sam splint with the TQ as a ankle boo boo is very real lol. ...I keep an ace roll too so I don't waste my gorilla tape 😀
I have the items you mentioned. I keep a couple ace bandages; can make a quick easy pressure bandage as well as caring for sprains, etc.
Love these kind of videos
I like it bro! In mine I carry more extensive first aid geared towards trauma. I’d recommend putting in at least 10 rolls of gauze. Million uses. Most likely to be used before a TQ too.
One addition I’d recommend is a packable backpack for extended storage for water you see fit. Say you you need to doff some clothes on the go or your sitch requires for more gear. Just throw that one over your vertex and the non rigid back will form to your vertex. Just a thought.
Nice truck wrap❤
Super excited for this
I have the same bag as you. It’s my favorite backpack I’ve ever owned. I love it even over my Gamut 2.0
Awesome video as always Mike! But yeah, what the hell… 2 videos in two days!
I always wear bibs and a vest. Every thing I need is always in them. Bags only work if you have your bag.
If I want to get home I have to pass a large part of the Ohio river and the bridge may not be viable. I’ll just have to roll the dice I guess 😂😊
Now that’s a purse I don’t wanna mess with
Theres a paved hiking trail literally from my work all the way to my house 5 miles away. Thats a 3 hour walk. It would almost make sense to walk with NOTHING, just to be as light as possible to get home as fast and easily as I can. Might need a water bottle, thats about it.
I’m always split on the silcox key, but almost every school in the United States has them, and a lot of big water shut offs have those covers that silcox keys open. So idk to each their own
Enjoy this type of content! Looking forward to some more of it!
Whistle for hiking
Great video. Would love to see a video with your home prep plans for the new house.
Like the shirt very camo without being camo