Urban Survival Kit | Get Home Bag: Gray Man Bag & System For When Things Go Sideways
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- In this Urban Survival Kit/Get Home Bag, I was going with the 'gray man' approach - low profile and trying to not draw attention to myself. The bag is a basic messenger bag but it does good job organizing gear and it allows for enough but not too much gear - check it out.
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![The Must Have Items For Your Bug Out Bag [2024 Edition]](/img/1.gif)
Strip that bag down. In an urban environment you don't need six ways to start a fire, three kind of water purification, fishing line, and a rat trap to make a 10 mile hike. Throw an MRE in there, maybe a few energy bars, a FULL bottle of water, and a life straw for any questionable water you come across. In a city, you will still likely be able to find a bottle of water somewhere; so that may not even be necessary. Take one to two bic lighters. They draw no attention, and could be traded later if need be.
Get rid of the overkill self defense tools. Pick a couple and go with those. Too many options only slows you down on decision making, and the weight slows you down physically. A good run is better than a bad stand. If legal in your state, consider a firearm...but if you're taking it into your office, that's likely a fireable offense.
Pack a sensible first aid kit, which it looks like you did for the most part. Ditch the small mask, go down to Home Depot and buy a respirator, and some safety goggles/glasses and throw those into the bottom of your bag. They are less bulky than you think, and filter out many chemicals as well as particles.
Put a multi tool in there, and pick a good flashlight, with some backup batteries. The flashlight on your phone is the backup for that light. Buy a cheap USB charger that goes in both the wall and a cigarette lighter for cars, and one cord that has both micro USB, and lightning link ends. They aren't expensive. Put a backup battery in there too, and call it a day. That gives you an extra charge, and a way to charge if you make it to any other power source. In an emergency scenario, you won't be playing angry birds on your phone, so draining the batter unexpectedly isn't much of an issue. That being said, having a spare charge to use the GPS system on it may be helpful.
Don't waste time, money, and weight on twenty ways to charge your phone, start fires, filter water, catch and prep animals, or other situations that will NEVER happen in an urban environment.
Put a small amount of meds in there for headache, diarrhea, allergic reaction, and antibiotics.
Skip that gimmick cards that require you to be able to lock pick. That's a perishable skill that no one really keeps up with. Instead, buy a set of bump keys, whatever set you think looks most practical, and throw them in the bag. They won't draw much attention, and look more grey man, than someone trying to pick a lock like a cat burglar.
I doubt that you could put a pry bar in there, and it not be a visit to HR if another employee went snooping through your bag, but if it's an option, it's not a bad idea.
At the end of the day, you don't want that bag very full. That's extra weight that you'll have to carry; and it'll only encourage you to ditch equipment that you'll need later. You don't want to be making that judgement call in a crisis; people aren't thinking clearly then. Plan ahead now.
adam thompson He does have a multitool and a flashlight. He also has the meds. As for the water, you don't always have the time to drink from a filter, which he has, during such a situation. As for the animals, never say never. There are plenty of rodents in cities, and most cities have some water near them that have some fish in it.
As for the defense, he has layers of defense like a lot of people. If one layer becomes obsolete, lost, or broken he has backup layers to draw upon.
He has a breathing filter that will draw less attention than a mask from Home Depot.
He only has 3 ways to charge his electronics.
I didn't say that didn't have a multi-tool. I was trying to cover what should actually go in the bag. Mostly to say, don't give in to OCD.
No, having redundant weapons is not "layered", it's simply redundant. You will not be drawing close quarter melee weapons over and over, using a new one when the old one breaks. This isn't a video game. Look at how military/LEO's layer gear for a better understanding. They have lethal force, less than lethal force, and maybe a CQB less lethal option. That's firearm, tazer/mace, and baton. You will NOT have time in an altercation to dig through and find the next available melee tool. If shits going down, and you're that close...you'll die. Don't believe me? Watch some RUclips videos of cops making that mistake.
That little air filter is a toy. It filters out particles, and that's about it. If you have a train derailment near you, you can have chemical spills that will get through that little mask. He talked about having a terror attack like 9/11. When something like that hits, and you're worried about air quality, trust me, a real respirator will be your life saver. Hell, people are wearing them at protests now to help stop chemical agents being used.
Build a bag that is purpose driven. He said this was to help him get to his car after an incident. If he wants it to be a bug out bag, cool, but getting to your car, or getting back to your home/base, or whatever...then this load out is impractical.
Further, in an immediate emergency situation, such as a bomb, terrorist attack, storm, etc. you won't be dealing with roaming gangs. You'll be dealing with other confused survivors. Not much need for OCD levels of fire making, water gathering, food prep, and weapons.
But again, building a BOB or INCH bag, then those become viable. That's not what he said he's doing in the video though. He said he's building something to help him make a short hike across town, to make an evac. The bag should be streamlined, and helpful; not cumbersome and cluttered.
adam thompson We can also assume he built the bag with more than a terrorist attack in mind. We can also assume that he's going to put most of the defense tools on him because he said he was.
As for the mask, everyone is going to take a chance if such a thing needs to be used. If you have a respirator and someone doesn't, they might just try to take it from you. If you're wearing something like a face mask, there's less of a chance of that happening.
How do you know the bag he built isn't helpful or purpose driven for him? Your bag and his will be different no matter what.
Look, I'm not trying to be a dick; I'm trying to be helpful. He DID say what his bag was meant for. He did reference 9/11, and the Boston bombing. He did say that it was intended for a 10 mile hike from where he parked and took the bus/train the rest of the way in. If he had said general purpose/bug out bag, I wouldn't be critiquing it the way that I am. If it was general purpose, there may be a reason for some redundancy. He may be splitting gear. But that's not what he said, and putting random gear on the outside of your bag draws questions too. It's not low profile.
I've been at this game a while, and have learned a few things. I had to evacuate an area that had a train derailment. Spilled chemicals can greatly deteriorate your lungs, and can cause cancer some time after you've survived the initial event. Don't half ass your preparedness because you think you MIGHT draw attention. That just leaves your loved ones to deal with losing you when they didn't have to.
It's a pretty simple thing to tell a random stranger that you grabbed the mask out of a hardware store three blocks down, and send him in that direction. You've just sidelined an altercation, and never drew your weapon. If someone recognizes your "low profile" mask, they're going to mark you for a prepper.
If someone tries to take it, well you packed weapons right?
My point to the whole thing is this, don't skimp on what matters, and don't go overboard in areas that don't. Having too many ways to start fire, too many ways to filter water, and too many melee weapons (when you don't have a lethal option in the bunch)...that's overboard.
It's the same mistake that new concealed carry holders make. They buy a full sized firearm because they want maximum capacity, and big bullets, and long range. Real world says that situations involving firearms go as follows: statistically under 21 feet, 2-4 shots fired if any, and well over 90% of the time the firearm is never fired. Merely having one is enough of a deterrent. So what happens? The gun they buy is too bulky for their situations, to heavy for a new carrier, and results in them leaving it at home most times. The same will happen to a bulky, redundant bag.
Which is better? The bag that you carry 100% of the time every day, that would cover 85-90% of the situations; or is the bag you only carry 40% of the time, that will cover 100% of the situations you can imaging for you and 3 other people?
The simple solution is for him to make a BOB that he leaves in his car. It handles all the situations that he has in mind, for him and anyone else; and THEN make a streamlined bag that he carries to the office, like what he says is his intent in this video
I agree - I'm in rotten shape and getting toward the elderly side of things, and as a result of a car accident I wound up having to take a 10 mile hike out of a small city a couple years ago in the middle of summer, most of the walk was through rural countryside, and I didn't have a bug-out-bag. It was only a couple hours of walking, thank God I didn't have all that junk to lug along with me, I stopped two or three times to rest but no food or sleep were needed, and the one thing I really regretted not having with me was at least one easily-carried large bottle of water, which I bought two of at a convenience store about 3/4 of the way through the hike. I was dreadfully thirsty through most of the walk, tired out and sore at the end of it, but it wasn't THAT big an adventure.
The cash is a great idea, in my experience: if you need a ride out of a city, it seems like any taxi (Uber/whatever) drivers I've ever dealt with accept only cash, so you'll want some cash around for at least that. I recommend adding to the back-up cash a back-up official picture ID and credit card: if for some reason you lose your wallet (maybe as a victim of pick-pocketing or mugging before getting to this bag), and need to stay in a hotel/motel inside or outside the city, hotels/motels will usually refuse to let you stay without a picture ID and credit card.
I can appreciate carrying a light-duty, well-stocked first-aid kit, a flashlight, and maybe some snacks for a little extra energy. Maybe you got roughed up in a mugging or bombing, but not so bad that you need to go to the hospital, or maybe you really need that snack for energy and comfort, that's sensible enough. I also like the beanie and compact jacket - the danger of the weather working against you on a 10-mile walk is nothing to sneeze at (I made the same walk later described earlier in autumn for more recreational reasons, and a sudden temperature drop halfway through made the walk rather uncomfortable! A jacket and beanie would have been appreciated under those circumstances.) One backup method for recharging your phone is probably a great idea, too - lots of folks can't live without a phone, and that's fair enough.
And, maybe some sort of "gray man" self-defense item that won't get you arrested but might get you out of a rough spot is a good idea. However, the weapon-in-every-pocket look was played for laughs even in "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome", and carrying a half-dozen knives, a couple batons, and several thinly-disguised blunt/sharp objects could probably cause you a LOT of grief in an urban environment (once you get the attention of a police officer, the first thing they start wondering is what you've got in your pockets, your bag, your car, your home, etc., and they'll invent probable cause if they get curious enough; people and police in the city I work in are terrified of weapons, and minorities carrying pocket knives have been known to be stopped for little or no reason and then end up dead in police custody - nobody needs THAT sort of hassle just getting home from a city!)
The traps, tents and camping stuff, fire-starting gear, water purifiers, and that sort of thing are pretty far over-the-top. The whole bag looks heavy and bulky even assuming a bunch of that stuff gets moved to your pockets - and that's weight and bulk you don't want to drag 10 miles with you, and the overstuffed bag looks like a big target for muggers, looters, rioters, police, and other people you'll want to avoid if things start going crazy in a city.
Based on my experience: carry a lighter bag for an emergency 10-mile walk out of a city (carry water, a pen-light, backup cash, ID, and credit, and maybe a light snack and the first-aid kit, beanie, and jacket from the video), keep a different sort of emergency bag in your office/whatever in the city in case you get stuck there overnight (a cloth blanket, travel pillow, water, food, phone charger, etc.), and try to have a better escape plan than camping, fishing, and hunting your way out of anything much more serious than a 10-mile walk....
After I stopped laughing...I went straight to comments for more laughs.
Found the walking victim.
"this bag is for when you're gonna be stuck somewhere for 24-36 hours" "here's a rat trap so you can catch food in the park" buddy just pack some chips XD
b... but, I had a dream I was naked in Central Park, the last man left alive in NYC, and skinning & flaying my RAT MEAT (mmmmm, no toxins in there!), using my knife & awl to make a peek-a-boo loincloth for my balls as I celebrate by skaing my sharpened stick toward the Sky Gods each time I catch a rat, and now I wanna live this as my fantasy.
@@ahmadamin8348 roflmao
I would pack ramen or something.
@@cora6836 right👍. Rats love ramen.. we'll be sure to catch one
Lmao! Or just suck it up for a day!
A " Get Home" bag equipped with a rat trap to kill food... much needed if you are 3 weeks walk away from your house....
I legitimately lol’d at this comment 😆
Imagine this guy missing the last train home. Next thing you know he's catching rats, lighting a bunch of fires, beating up anyone he sees with his myriad self defense tools and taking notes in the rain.
Wat.
MagicAccent 🤣 lmao
Note every single piece of kit is brand new & never used /practiced with.
No offense to the guy on the video....But this comment was hilarious
MagicAccent i live in nyc and thats how we do it here
filthy SWEDE = +magicAccent
Get home scenario. Having had to walk home 14 miles from work in the early hours in the West of Scotland on the odd occasion I can tell you
what you really need is firstly, good shoes. Then appropriate clothing. No use being dressed for the summer in the winter or vice versa. A litre of water is nice as is a bar or two of chocolate. But I can tell you what is really good, is a packet of tissues, just in case. Everything else is just extra weight that you have to carry and slows you down. Do you know, Charles Dickens used to walk about 12 miles from his nearest station to his home in Kent and all he had was his top hat. And I suspect, something in the hip.
I got snowed in on a visit to my company's office in Leeds a few years back and had to hike back to my hotel when the buses and taxis stopped running and I was wearing smart office shoes at the time. The rest of my clothing was fine but the shoes were not up to the task. I wound up walking into a branch of B&Q, buying a pair of wellies and hiking 5 miles in them through an unfamiliar city with only Google Maps and a rapidly depleting phone battery. Really made me realise a 'get home' scenario can jump at you out of nowhere. Boss refused to sign off on my expenses claim for the wellies as a 'travel expense' too.
You mean I won't need a rat trap?
@@misterthegeoff9767 Brilliant. I love true life survival/get home stories.
Of the stuff in the video, what would have been most useful aside from what you mentioned?
@@nicolab2075 If I were in that situation again I would say the things I missed apart from good boots and socks were a street map of the local area so I didn't have to rely on my phone and a battery pack so I could have charged it. I had a warm coat, hat, gloves and scarf thankfully but those would have been vital had I not. Some high energy snacks and drinks would have been a useful safety feature. And depending on your local laws maybe something for self defence as a person walking alone through an unfamiliar neighbourhood. I am a large adult man so look fairly intimidating but at one point I found myself walking past a sports bar that was still open but I was wearing a scarf with the colours of a rival team so I gave it a pass. I guess the take away there is while I had cold weather gear I was failing at being the grey man with my football team scarf.
@@misterthegeoff9767 Let me guess - Man United? 😄
I always add a four-way commercial water key. So if the need arose, you could access water from commercial hose bibs and wall hydrants on the sides of many businesses and buildings you may pass. Even if the water is off, there may be a significant amount of water standing in the pipe to that water source. Thanks for the video. Nice bag.
“I asked this guy why he was roasting rats, he threw $9 behind me and scampered off”
LOL
And why was he doing that infront of an open burgerking, i mean he clearly had the cash for a whopper 🤷♂️🤦♂️
🤣
You can also keep a door from locking with duct tape..
You already have duct tape...
Duct tape also doesnt make the jammed door so obvious and it's not entirely single purpose...
*Gets into fight,
"hold on let me equip my spike shoes"
😂😂😂
Carbon Addiction these could be put on his shoes when he sees ahead of time a potential situation 😉.
@@jannah4288 Do you mean like with a magic ball?
equip my spike shoes and throw nine dollars at you!
bro just pause the game
Thank god for that door jam. That will keep you from getting locked out when checking your rat traps in the back alley of your hide.
LOL thank you for making me laugh...!
Actually door jam would be very useful getting in and out of emergency doors etc
@@serge928 emergency doors don't have normal handles, remember? can't use that door jam on those
@@serge928 a rubber band can do the job of that thing. Why buy that gadget when you can throw a couple large rubber bands in there
@@Johng915 a urban survivalbag with just a bottle of water and a snickers would not be much of a video I guess.
I know it's been 3 years since this video was made so by now I'm hoping you added at least a fire extinguisher, flotation device, a radar guided defense system, and a portable bathroom with shower into your edc bag... Now, that would make even James Bond jealous!
Far too much gimmicky crap that you will never need.
that is what prepping is all about. buying gimmicky crap
Probably right.
prepping is all about being a step further from everybody even with gimmicky crap
@@mr.koulis7437 um no...
Lol
New video title: "How much stuff can I cram into this bag someone sent me"
yeah...when you got a bunch of random shit you promised you'd put in a video before you sell it on ebay
That bag is rubbish. Amazon is selling it for $40... not worth $10
Ultimate mall ninja survival kit.
LOL
Good to have in an earthquake.
Hey Tim, good video, but, as some have already mentioned here in the comments, the bag contains far too many self defense items and too many duplicates. I have to admit I used to do the same, but then I started doing 23-day solo hikes so learning how to pack light and then reduce my pack more and more has become somewhat of a necessary obsession ;).
What I would do with your pack is to lay it all out on the floor and divide it into 3 piles: Needed, Wanted, Comfort. From there divide things into something you already mention: On person, in "grab-bag" and in main bag. Then only ever have 1 per item in each bag or on you and have no items more than twice. Throw the Sawyer into your grab bag and add some kind of cooking pot and some sport tape in case you hurt your ankle or knee. And then throw the rest away, especially the rat trap and similar items. Maybe watch some videos on thru-hiking, those guys and girls are absolute specialists when it comes to packing light :D. Good luck!
I would throw out half the contents and put the other half in a light weight waterproof backpack that I could run with. That bag looks like you're carrying valuables in it. A backpack that looks like you just cake from school and are just carrying books is more grey man.
Actually wondering what kinda bag you should use to be more gray man. I mean, Bags always means theres something valuable
Watching this makes me glad I packed my back smart, and it isn't full of junk.
The throwing the money is BRILLIANT. NEVER THOUGHT OF IT. THANKS AGAIN!!
You should include a silcock key. I'm an urban environment it gets you free clean water. To be frank you have a lot of extra stuff you don't need. There are a lot of things you could drop. I do like your baton option. Also include a couple of N95 masks. Some of the things you can drop are wet wipes. If you have the silcock key and a wash cloth you can clean up.
I’m with Adam Thompson. Overkill. Over thought and horribly thought out. First a stuffed bag like that is not gray man. Most of the people who carry a bag like that it is loosely packed (a.k.a. not stuffed to bursting). I mean, a rat trap? Really? It’s a get home bag. Not a bug out bag.
Too much unnecessary and unnecessarily redundant items.
One thing I would say to add is caffeine pills like no-doz or something. You could be in for quite a long day and/or very short sleep sessions. The pick me up will be essential.
But really dude, empty this out and rethink it. Like a car charger? Why not keep it your car? Or are you gonna steal a car or get a ride? A portable power bank is a great idea. A bulky wall plug for usb even though you have with your iPhone charger. That is for sure unnecessary redundancy. Ditch one of the wet wipes and add a small hand sanitizer (they can also be used to start a fire). Lot’s of stuff like that. Rip this thing down and rebuild it with less repetitive stuff. And definitely add a pry bar. Good for you for thinking of having a GHB but this one is not even half as good as you think it is. That said, what you got is better than nothing.
Someone that has walked 10 miles from downtown to the suburbs. That has experience in this subject.
1. good shoes
2. if it is not a backpack it sucks to carry it and not a single sling
3. carry a liter of water
4. have a energy bar
5. less is more, all you really need is the edc on your person, some cash
Ikr, i get the whole gray man thing, but satchels are just impractical bags, if your going through the city subway to subway, from an apartment to an office then fine, but walking ten miles with that thing, most people probably couldn't walk 10 miles to begin with, and the rest would ditch the bag before the first couple of miles.
My edc/get home bag is a $80 Swiss Gear laptop backpack. It can carry everything I need to get to work/home. You do not need 5 ways to build a fire in the city or suburbs. You also do not need fishing or camping supplies. The objective is to get home, not sleep in a ditch building a shelter to camp out and go fishing.
Also It should only take 4 hours to walk ten miles.
And a pocket tool
@@nicholausstraach458 omg same
@@dodo19923 it probably weights 30lbs... Not practical. All new so doubt he's ever used any of it either.
First; I would slim down that bag, add a water key, butt wipes, a city map and some fire resistant work gloves. I carry Mechanix Tempest F/R gloves which are leather/nomex. Great job on the Bible. You should check out the Trimline Bibles. They are roughly the same size as a checkbook (a little thicker) but have the old and new testaments. It’s the Bible I have kept with me through 17 years in the Navy, still count and gotten me through many deployments.
New drinking game take a shot every time he says pocket
Fuck that..... I'm British and I'd die 🤣🤣🤣
@@mixedupguy4319 weak :P
I read your comment at the 11:28 mark. Instantly bust out laughing.
You can literally survive walking 10 miles to your car with nothing but your car keys in your pocket...
And a bottle of water, if you have nasal/sinus problems like me, that make you into a mouth-breather half the time.
I agree with most of comments below. The rat trap and no bait, throw it out. Here is a few suggestions:
1) Get a paper map of your city and surrounding area and a good compass, DO NOT rely on GPS and your memory.
2) Get a good pair of work gloves and a few medical gloves.
3) Throw in some instant coffee and tea bags, maybe hot chocolate. Throw in sugar, creamer and/or honey condiments if you use them.
4) A pair of heavier socks, your feet will thank you.
I would rethink some of the items that you have. If the scenario gets that bad, the bad people will not want money, ( money will be worthless) they will want what you are carrying or what's on your person. A small .22lr semi-auto and a box of ammo, could change their mind. But I do like some of your ideas
Berlin Bob I agree here, but would say Ruger LCP .380 ACP instead of a .22. Also add in Grabber Space Blanket instead of the SOL blanket
A gun isn't an option if you don't keep this bag in a locked safe. Always store your firearms responsibly. Don't be one of the too-many idiots who give responsible gun owners a bad rep.
.22lr are only usefull for vermin hunting for food. There is a vidio about how they are the worst for self defence according to police analysis.
True, .22lr is best suited for a wilderness survival situation, where you'll meet a lot more squirrels than people.
Captain Right I wouldn't be so quick to discredit the lowly 22 caliber for self defense.
I'll copy a comment and some statistics with a link. It shows that 22s are quite lethal.
The following is from the article:
"The data is what it is. I can’t change that. My study showed that people were stopped with fewer shots from the .22 than with any other caliber. Does that mean the .22 is the best choice? Not necessarily."
www.activeresponsetraining.net/using-the-22-for-self-defense
Personally, I prefer to carry either my 38 or my S&W 9mm but I think that if a 22 is the only weapon you have, it could be quite effective for self defense. I'm even thinking of getting one because I can hide it easier than even the 38 snub nose.
I decided to look up the prices of these items using the product links provided with the video. Some highlights: Wazoo bracelet - $89.00; Leatherman Wingman - $40.55 (Leatherman tools are never cheap); CRKT Tactical Knife - $77.00; Nextorch TA10 - $57.20; Cargo Cuff - $40.00; WHT Med Kit - $69.99; Packable jacket - $79.99; Visipads - $53.02; Kleen Canteen - $25-$40 depending on model; Solar panels - $39.98; TOPS ICE Dagger - $116.74; Inversion Gaiter - $32.99; Readymade Survival Cards - $12-$20 each (I think I saw four different ones in the video); Nitecore headlamp - $59.95. Total cost for everything came to about $1,600 - a bit on the expensive side for me, and probably a lot of other folks as well.
Michael Bernier That may be, but he probably didn't buy it all at once. As with most people who put together a bag, he probably bought the things before overtime, than the bag, than decided to make the kit.
Don't forget the fact that companies send him this stuff to review for free, as well. I'd venture anything that DoorJam wasn't something he purchased...it even looks like it's in sample packaging.
And most of it is gimmicky crap too. Mora, kleen kanteen, trash bag and emergency blanket, cordage and a bic. 5 c's of survival.
+The Northern Woodsman your right - stick to the basics - the ten C's and a small messenger bag - most of it should fit in the small bag with room to spare for some food bars, filter straw , beanie and gloves
*Approximately the cost price of a used mobile home?*
Much prefer a used mobile home/Used motorcycle/Used car/Fancy bicycle etc... Rather than hording heavy luggage daily for community full of items one may never used...
Stick to 1/10 of those things and learn some real survival skills or preferable loose a lot of weight and get *use to starving your self?*
I enjoy these videos as everyone has a unique bag filled to the brim with things with no regard for space for scavenged item, layers of clothing or just spare room.
I don't know where to begin... so here goes. If you're packing for a 24-48 hour oh snap setup, rat trap is ineffective. Put in a just add hot water meal like instant mash potatoes and beef jerky. If you have time to cook that meal will be much better. There's a lot of gimic gear, and that's just going to get you hurt. Multi tool good call, extra folder ok, metal water bottle great, add a water key to get water out of a hose spigot. Flint and steel or firestarter, replace with a bic lighter. You have enough quick tender in there that you can get by with just a bic. The idea is to get out of the area so augment what you would normally carry daily instead of a whole extra load out. Ounces equals pounds and pounds equal more time and pain. Instead of two extra flashlights, put one flashlight and a head lamp. Hands free light will do you much more good. Foldable stove can be replaced with a soda can or make your own with a wire coat hanger. If you're going to bother with pepper spray instead get a gun. A fire arm will end a threat whereas pepper spray may just make your target angry.
In all absolute seriousness do a dry run with the bag on a weekend and see what you use. Take a walk for the distance from the office to the car, or the office to home and see what you actually use. The most used thing will probably be the water bottle.
os2soliz .
A gun isn't an option if you don't keep this bag in a locked safe. Always store your firearms responsibly. Don't be one of the too-many idiots who give responsible gun owners a bad rep.
Fair, but why would you leave a bag with all that stuff in an office that isn't secured? Again it should be a more of an EDC augment. I carry a firearm on my person, but I know several people that keep it in their bag, secured in their car.
This. A weapon is something you either carry _with you,_ or you leave it in your home safe. Not something you leave somewhere unattended. A car is not a substitute for a properly set up gun safe.
In the unlikely event that somebody steals their gun when 1) they left it unsupervised; and 2) they didn't lock it in a gun safe; whatever may be done with that gun afterwards was partly made possible because of their decision. I mean, it's obviously not the theft victim's _fault_ that someone else stole their property, but they could and should have stored their weapon better. Weapons are a kind of property that requires special attention on the owner's part, much like vehicles.
A few mars bars a swiss army knife and a bottle of water and the fucking brains to keep out of trouble.
That car charger is brilliant! Even dead cars with no gas can still be used for the battery life. I recommend a couple more battery storage options though.
Only thing missing is a fold out dirt bike, ninja stars to go with all the knives, hydrogen and balloons to make grenades and a Birthday cake to celebrate the ten mile excursion I just went through👀 it maybe time to move buddy, sounds like jersey is getting bad. I could survive with a Corona and less than half of your gear in Miami😂
Mini bible is the most underrated survival item, and a Must for me as well. Ephesians 6:12
Dude, loose the rat trap. So funny to see what people think they need.
Rats are a source of food in a survival situatio.. though in an urban scenario, rats will have all sorts of nasties in them.
@@KalpeshPatel78 ever tried to trap a rat? These beasts are VERY intelligent, they wont risc that
I'd rather have the rat traps than 20 self defense tools lol
In a wilderness setting if you have some type of bait actually is really great for catching squirrel
@@andreizembre3251 Agreed. Rats are intelligent. But rat traps trap a lot more. plus, in most cases, rats are more abundant than other rodents / animals. Plus, a rat trap should never be the only source of food in a survival situation.The person will have to be innovative and set up many more traps for birds, fishes (if water is closeby), squirrels, small game animals etc.
Lots of stuff, seems like you have enough knives and self denfense tools to arm 12 men, I can't imagine a scenario where you'd need all of that (kinda seems like over kill). I think I counted 6 striking tools and just as many knives, why not drop that extra 4 pounds of silly stuff and instead put in a decent 9mm pistol? Or even a 22lr pistol if your goal is something relatively light weight that you can use to defend yourself and/or get food.
Eric Ocasio carry an extra mag or two. What type of crazy stuff are you planning to do that you cant get by with 40 or 50 rounds of 9mm? This is a get to your car bag, not an overthrow the government bag...
New York City was mentioned, and pistols are illegal to carry in the City, so that may well have featured into the decision to not include a firearm.
Torrey Jones oh, good point there, i didnt catch the new york city thing. That may have indeed been a factor.
2 is one and 1 is none
Wade Whitley did you have a point or just like repeating pithy quotes?
Greetings, I would tend to agree with other commenters, much too much gear. You have to keep it simple and light, you dont need probably 1/3 to half of that stuff, even though i know it seems like you do. Get the 5 Cs covered, add a few calorie bars, and some water bottles, top it off with some periferals of your choice and call it a day... Skills, witts, and a charming smile will usually get you farther than a bag full of stuff. Also, take your bag out for a night-on-the-town and see how it goes. It would make a great video. Thanks!
I like the fact that you are always thinking about other people needs...
This is the first and last time I'll ever watch your channel.
My daily carry bag is my work bag. Therefore I have to carry things like a computer and a computer charger. I have two of the pouch type survival kits in this bag. I like this system as they contain everything I need to take out if I need to carry the bag on a plane or if I have to go through a metal detector to enter a federal building for work. It is a small messenger style bag, so I can easily reach pepper spray or the tactical pen in the outside pockets, as it is on my side not worn on my back. The rest of the stuff in the bag is dual use stuff. I have a poncho and an umbrella for when it rains, but the poncho could be shelter. I have a med-first aid kit. I have a few of the travel pack things of sunscreen, bug spray, lens wipes, and wet-wipes. I have alcohol gel, a surgical face mask, phone charger, USB power block, and a small stainless water flask. I always carry money for vending machines and I usually have $100-$200 in cash as that is the ultimate survival tool. I have a small Yaesu VX3 ham radio that is the size of a pack of tick tacks but will listen to AM, FM, SW and let me call for help if I hit one of the many HAM radio repeaters in my area. It also works as a police scanner. I always have my phone loaded with survival apps and reference books. I always keep a rain jacket at work, even in the summer. My car has a lot more gear but my work bag is almost always on me so it is my primary emergency kit. Worst case I have to walk 15 miles from work to get home.
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Well thank Gawd it has a “Samurai look” to it. This video is cute as can be.
In reference to the cash kept in the pocket organizer:
I keep about that much cash in my bag, but i use all $1 and $5 bills, no large bills.
lets say you wind up needing something, and you meet up with someone who has that something for sale. The price of the something is $11. You offer a $20 bill. He comes back with "No change". You either do without, or pay $20 for the $11 item.
Also, I break up my cash into different pockets, pouches, etc. That can be used as a bargaining chip, "This is all the money I have".
hmmm, prepacked vest inside the bag with all the kits already in the pockets of the vest for instant and easy deployment. Plus being a vest, you can wear it under your full jacket.
and this, an instant temp door lock: www.zapals.com/portable-door-lock-safety-travel-lock-for-travel-home-security-personal-protection.html?currency=usd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqN-_zpGS3wIVDBlpCh34jAGBEAQYASABEgJTYPD_BwE
My thought as well - a Surveyor's or Timber Cruiser's vest.. I couldn't get past half way on this video, since so much of it was crap and the rest was multiply redundant, and certainly NOT what one would realistically actually need for the stated period/goal. Good for a laugh, but that is about it!
Some interesting things in there. As others have pointed out, it's a bit off target for its described purpose.You didn't mention the weight. A backpack is probably the best carry option since the weight would be evenly distributed and can be cinched down tightly on your body if you have to move quickly
There are so many “gray man” videos out on RUclips, everyone knows what “gray man” looks like. It’s like the saying, first rule of fight club, is don’t talk about fight club. If you have a backpack, computer bag or a Hello Kitty backpack on. If you have it in a SHTF situation or any other situation, if somebody wants it, they’re going to take it!
Well I certainly can relate to this because I live in a big city. For me, my urban get home bag is my EDC. I don’t want to seem like a weirdo but I don’t leave far from my house without essential items. Mainly water, food, fire and money. Ditch 90% of it. I bought a military canteen which I carry and use at work. I smoke so I always have a light. I use public transport so I always have at least a couple ramen soups in my pack. In my pockets I carry a knife and small flashlight. On my hip I carry a cheap hip knife. And I don’t need it but I carry a cane. And of course cash. Firstly you’re in a city. Water will be plentiful. Actually food will also. You won’t be less than a mile from a corner store or McDonald’s. Really the most concern one should have is being robbed.
I was working down town NYC on 9-11, and had to get home to Brooklyn. YOUR video was the first to make me think how I literally organized my "get home" plan in seconds
As every new boxer will tell you, "everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face". Everything was made up on the spot,people didn't plan for these things back then. I cleared my building 3 times, grabbed a bottle of water from the shop fridge and walked home, 1 bridge,8 miles and 10's of thousands of my closest friends. Then the same thing in the '03 East Coast power grid fail. I'm a minimalist (try to be) and it all depends how far & how long you may be on the trip. I think we sometimes get caught up in the feeling of "safety" by having lots of gadgets to depend on. Lots of good info in you vid, one suggestion, train with any weapon you carry. Thanks for posting!
Douglas preach it
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Most of this unnecessary crap included here is to sell it. This guy may live in the city, but in a true SHTF scenario, he will be relived of his hipster purse in short order.
And I challenge this poser, to actually trap, cook and eat a sewer rat or squirrel for his next video.
There are way better get home bags videos using less expensive and more practical items. I call this prepper porn for the clueless.
Regarding the disposable cash wad:
I do the same thing but I also have a cheapo shiny gold colored metal money clip on the $9 wad. That way I can arrange the bills in such a way that more of the bills can be seen, It's shiny and looks like it has value in and of itself, and it adds weight to the wad so that when you through it you get more distance bbetween you and the bad guy.
I’m trying to downsize on my kit. I appreciate the idea of just bringing plastic sandwich bags instead of the more bulky folding bags. Also appreciate the extra money stash tip. I probably would bring more than two or three weapons and one flashlight. Getting rid of some of the multiples with make your pack lighter and making it easier to move around.
If you have the space I'd add a small crowbar. Urban setting could spend the night in a abandoned building or beat someone over the head with it lol
i would add either: the truckers friend, or 'fencing pliers'
a nice thing about fencing pliers is that you can cut through some really thick wire with ease
www.amazon.com/Channellock-85-Fencing-Tool-10-5/dp/B001BQ49YU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506392054&sr=8-3&keywords=fencing+pliers
Ha ha. Don't give him any more ideas.
Wow I'd hate to see this guy's outdoors bag if this is an "urban" bag 😂😂
The Rat trap is a awesome Idea I will be adding one to each of my family bags
Great video. I like the bag very much. I loved the flashlight that uses different batteries. I would include a baseball style cap, cheap cotton gloves, sunglasses, a pair of wool socks and a head covering mosquito net. Maybe a high quality space blanket? I would include just a few more pills like aspirin, Tums, Benadryl and Aleve. I would consider having one bottle of water in a solid plastic bottle and a couple water purification tablets. One other thing to consider is maybe a laminated local map. If the phone is lost, stolen, charging or broken it might be needed. Instead of the baton I would get a short, light weight machete. Thanks!
I wondered why hes putting so much unnecessary junk into his pack given the specifications he talked about then I looked at the description and lordy theres alot of amazon affiliate links. Yeah makes sense now.
I think he genuinely believes he needs all of this, but while he's at it he wants to make a few bucks
More like Impractical Tactical. Rat Trap LOL
My get home bag is my EDC, I spend a lot of time walking from town to town, in South West Georgia.
I’d recommend a fold out paper map of the area around where you work if that’s where you’re keeping the bag. Chaos is disorienting and being able to get your bearings is comforting. You can also use it for notes or as a fire starter in an emergency.
I really like your set up. I may end up getting that bag. I was impressed with how much you had in it. I have much of the same gear even the readyman cards and I'm a 69 y/o grandmother. Thank you.
Dianna Harrison awesome. Love that you are thinking about being prepared
A great deal of this “gear” is gimmicky Walmart/facebook ad crap.
That is the bag I carry. It's a great bag really. I'm slowly building up my urban edc bag so this vid was great. Thanks! Additionally, if you live in a colder climate pack like a summer sausage or something with higher fat content. Eating fattier foods in winter can at least make you FEEL warmer which could be a morale boost.
I agree with a lot of the other comments. Firearm, extra mags, flashlight that you probably wont need, water, snacks, warm hat and a baton if you have to beat someone silently.
Tim how much does that bag and it's contents weight? There is no way that would be carried everywhere everyday. Lots of useful items many would never be used.
He calls this an urban survival bag. Not an EDC bag.
My emergency backpack contains swim goggles, air mask,beanie,headlamp,work gloves,emergency blanket,2 liters of water, energy bars,hard candy,cough drops,jerky,hygiene kit,extra clothes,pocket knife,paper map,compass,tissues,phone charger/cords,bandaids,pain meds. Extra walking shoes in the car always.
Great choices and no overkill.
A 4 way silcock key would be a good thing to add to make it easier to get water in a urban area
I would steer away from any bag that looked that I could carry my laptop in, as you may become a prime target to get robbed. I carry a black stomp bag that I got from Adventure Survival, so it looks like a general gym bag, nothing special and nothing eye catching. As I live 40 miles from my job in D.C. I have of course more items as specialized to my environment/trip if I have to utilize my get home bag, so I require more space.
One thing is you had my attention to the end of the video because I couldn't stop laughing. Most survivalist can go a week without any bag.
Mini hacksaw or a folding sawz-all. Also one of your water bottles full. first thing you are likely to need is water.
Being sensible and picking gear that is suitable to your needs is a must because everyone is different.I'm a disabled woman, i have mobilty issues and use a walker and sometimes a electric wheelchair to get around. Having a heavy bulky backpack, or a huge bag obviously is not going to work for me. I have in my kit sensible useful tools that are fit for where i live and simple for me to use. Also if you are packing a urban get home bag, may i suggest something most people do not think to carry with them that can save a lot of hassle and time? A hand cranked or portable battery powered radio is always a good option. I know most people will say it is not necessary because i have a cell phone, which may be true in some cases but not in all cases, if cell towers are down or the internet in your area is down basically your cell becomes a 500 dollar flashlight .I make it a habit never to rely on big tech in a emergency situation. If something happens as with some of the scenarios that were mentioned, it is good to know beforehand what exactly is going on, road closures, or any other emergency information that is being broadcasted. it will save you a lot of time and energy instead of having to walk hours only to find out when you get there that your route is closed down. It will enable you to set up a game plan to get where you need to go before you head out. I know this from experience. My Mom and i were caught outside during the Northeast Blackout in August of 2003, because i always carried my kit with me which included a hand cranked radio, we managed to find out what was happening fairly early. As time went on from some information that was being broadcast by the local radio station we were listening to we found out some intersections on our way that police had been sent to direct traffic and that is the route we took. We were no where near home when it happened and had a long walk ahead us, by the time we got home it was after 9 at night and dark out but we got there because we managed to take to safest and fastest route based on the info that was going out. It is a really good tool to have in a urban setting.
The pillow is definitely good to sleep on. In my Bob that's the only luxury that I carry. (next to toiletpaper) the first time I didn't carry one, but lesson learned, no neck pain anymore. 👍
Ears plugged, fishing in the mall fountain and hunting rats in the parking lot 24h after a something happened.
What a freak!
I’m a bit confused, this was supposed to be for 24-36 hours at most. My phone lasts for a full day just on its own, longer if I turn off mobile data. I have a portable charger too generally so I’m unsure why I’d need a solar panel. I’m not sure why I’d need to make so many fires or wait to catch animals.
Now the mask and the seat cushion is cool. Those I’d like to have. I think I’d stick with ready to eat food and skip the stove. I mean we’re assuming for this one that it’s not turning long term. I’d also add hand sanitiser and fill the bottle to start.
If you are in your office, you should probably stay there during a SHTF situation. Although you should probably make sure you have enough food and defensive equipment in case the office is broken into by looters. Most offices have vending machines and a kitchen area. Your biggest issue in an office is to insure you have water or coins to buy water from a machine. Also, you need battery powered lighting in case of a power outage. If you have a CCW permit great if not, have some pepper spray, a knife, and maybe a taser. Know where the first aid kits are at your place of work. Have a map of the surround area OR commit your area to memory. Know where the local hospitals/police stations are. Also, be aware of the natural disasters that may affect your specific area (earthquake, flooding, heat, etc.) When the power is out and its 95 degrees outside, the city center can be at 105 or higher due to all the concrete.
Lifestraws are always a plus and don't take up space. But also for an urban or suburban scenario a Sillcock water key to open those water/garden hose valves on the sides of a lot of buildings (esp those with restaurants) so you can get a quick bottle full of potable water.
IMPO...Just about everyone here is in one way or another correct... Each individual is feeling comfortable with a certain set up or what they are preparing for.. Another HUGE difference between people is experience and knowledge how to survive.. The more experienced and knowledgeable you are, usually equals less quantity of equipment but more practical and multi purpose..
Thanks! This video showed me all the stuff I don't need...... and this is a survival bag? You have long term and 3 day all confused?
Have been leaning towards a messenger bag option and having one with the big outside pockets like this one for a first aid kit etc is a good idea. As is a comfy shoulder strap pad. Without which you would want to ditch the bag during a long walk home as all that kit weight would be cutting into your shoulder.
Cool stuff. I'm sure someone has already said it but if they haven't, I suggest replacing the Victor with a made2catch metal from from Amazon. Slimmer and easier to clean/disinfect for travel. We really don't use our Victors anymore for actual use.
Hi these bags and stuff are pretty awesome, but thats the problem they look awesome, in a survival sitcho someone might want your bag, i would recommend making these bags look more rougher or just put something over it like another older torn up bag to hide it.
Good stuff! The only thing I would add for urban carry is a water key.
Silcock keys are availAble on Amazon, reasonably priced. I bought a couple of the 2 packs so I can place one in each vehicle, one in my go bag and one at work.
I had/carried those matches and when I really needed them they failed, failed & failed. I subd them with UCO matches & the UCO matches have worked perfectly every time. Thanks for all the videos you share with us.
2010chingonoutdoorsman Thanks for sharing. That’s helpful info to know.
quite the contrary, that fancy bag screams "hey bad guys i got stuff and am stupid, please knock me int the head and rob me"😂
Saw the rat trap. What are you going to use for bait? Might want to reuse a Rx pill container and place some peanut butter in it, or I think it's Skippy PB came out with single serving PB cups.
they work on squirrels well.
You're just flexing your expendable income
Dirk selbee sounds like someone’s hella jelly boiiii LOL ROFL XD
Chill with the bad vibes broski.
I love the rat trap. Great idea for a quick meal.
Hey Tim, the one thing I might add is a sheet of polyethylene or Original Grabber space blanket as used as a shelter or cover IF needed...
First of all for self defense the only thing viable is something that hits hard, is throwable and virtually unbreakable, oh I almost forgot. You can even call with it. I’m obviously talking about the Nokia3310
I think the cuff as you explain it is a terrible idea, if you are being mugged and you start reaching for your ankle, because thats not where most people keep a wallet and many carry a firearm, you're gonna get shot. I would put the 9$ in a cheap wallet and put the big cash around your ankle.
I also think you'd be better off (given the premise of the bag as you described it) ditching all of the hunting equipment. Mostly as you said this is for like 24-36 hours, you're not going to starve to death, you've got about 1k calories in food already. Additionally, a fishing kit just seems stupid to me in an urban environment.
If you really want to add some quality of life stuff i would throw in some tea or coffee or other flavoring for your water.
I would totally ditch the sog snarl, the chances of your other 3 knives breaking or becoming dull enough that you have to use a 4th knife in 24-36 hours are extremely slim.
With all that self defense gear, if you did get into an altercation, how practical is it really. yes each one individually could give you some advantage in a fist fight, but really between the fixed blade knife, the pepper spray and potentially a handgun you're pretty well covered with variable levels of deterrence and lethality. And really if you've drawn enough attention to yourself that you're being ganged up on by a group of people, you've made some serious mistakes already. (in my opinion) your first self defense tool should always be avoidance.
It might be worth adding a silcock key, and honestly, something a lot of people don't think about, a pre-loaded visa gift card, maybe with 2-300$ not much but if you're locked in a city and bridges are closed in some big emergency you would then have enough money on a card to pay for a hotel without taking up much room and using your cash. Or if you simply cant get out and need some food, it could potentially be used to purchase food in a more minor emergency. Which would then still leave you with the cash if things got a little more drastically bad and you needed to pay some kind stranger some cash to let you sleep on their couch or guest room or something. And you may think, well what good is a gift card going to do since i also carry a debit/credit card. well debit and credit cards often times get locked or cancelled and those things happen consistently at the worst of times.
And last but not least, i would add some tweezers, a pack of gum, some socks (in some waterproof container, i vacuum sealed mine), and an umbrella.
That's not what he was saying your not going to be reaching for your ankle the 9 dollars is already going to be in your pocket like he said to throw out and distract the mugger... The thing around his ankle is to carry his valuble because most people that are mugging you will only check your pockets and wallet not your ankle
@@dereklandry6199 if that's the case he's mucked it up. He's put the $9 in his ankle bag, and his vuabke money in his Tardis of a bug out bag.
Great video sir. I just added to our Urban kit a power pack that has solar back up and battery lighter (since I can keep recharging it with the battery solar pack). But you gave me some ideas of stuff to add.
My urban survival kit:
- running shoes
- appropriate clothing
- bottles of water
- candy bars
- pistol
- knife
- headlamp and/or flashlight
- sunscreen
Unless your commute is 50 miles you will not need all that camping stuff.
You can't say "tactical" without smiling. So funny... Lights, whistles, a on-the- go rape prevention kit all nicely crammed into a man-purse.
Men get raped all the time, just like women....being noisy and too much hassle 99% of the time help you avoid being traumatised.
Lol
How long does it take you to get home if you need to start trapping?
Neal O'Gorman ha - now THAT is a great point.
Nice kit. I'd consider adding a silcock key to access waters sources on the sides of buildings and public parks, etc.
I would add some hand protection like work gloves. Also a water faucet key to open water sources would be handy
"Grey man"
Heres a real scenario
Thief sees bag
Thief takes bag cause it looks expensive
End of story
Thief gets shot.
@@mdeluna0 With what, the knife that was packed in the middle of the bag behind a 30cm zipper. lol
Wouldn't the breathing apparatus and a knife be better suited in one of the outter pockets? I would think they needed to be more readily accessed.
yeah, if you want the breathing apparatus, you want it PDQ
I keep my goggles and mask in the sunglasses pocket in my bag so it's the first thing to come to hand
I would have never thought of adding a rat trap to an urban kit great content
Very useful info here. I will seek out some things you showed to fill gaps in my bag. A little redundant on electronic stuff but a good example of choices. Thanks.
If you have a filter mask, you might as well ad some swimming goggles or such to protect the eyes from dust, smoke, gas etc. Just an idea.
RUclipsVoice maybe he has sunglasses already on him for his edc
likaboss302 sunglasses are good during the day but not if it's dark. Clear goggles/glasses are better at nightime
If you're trying to survive for three days and your reverting to eating rats I think you have a bigger problem than being hungry. XD
There are a lot of critical comments regarding the author's selection of items for his GHB and I agree with some of them but I'll keep my comments positive. I liked the showcase of possible items. I won't have all of them in my bag but I found some of the items worth carrying and I'll include them in my bag. I live 22 miles from my place of work in a large metropolitan city. If I needed to walk home I would certainly benefit from having a well planned and organized urban Get Home Bag. This video will help considerably in putting such a bag together. Thanks for doing the video and putting up with the negativity that such videos tend to attract.
Good call on the negative comments, but yes - this is to get us all thinking. I'll do an update video sometime - I've made many changes already.
Oh man this is too funny, and the comments are pure gold!