William, Outstanding Video and Great Information, Thank You Sir For Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom. One day I hope to own WC knives. Thank Again.
Great video with a clear message. The kit is well put together. And as you said: if your get home bag ways more than 12 pounds you did not get the idea. I also keep a mylar bivy, a cotton sleeping bag liner a woobie and a grayl geopress with a millbankbag. That alone should propably keep you off the graveyard already. Nice vid!
I just stumbled across your knife videos and this one and love them, also nice to see someone from my neck of the woods in east Texas on here, (I live in Nac )
Great video. I try to keep my bag light as well. I can go all day at 15 pounds plus water. The older I get the less I want to carry (63 year old). Thanks for sharing.
Spot on, mate about the weight factor. The more you know the less you need to carry. I am one who distributes gear into my pockets - just in case you need to drop & go. The idea of a pocket umbrella allows you get out from a sudden shower or avoiding sunstroke. We were trained to drop & go then use what you had on your person - it builds adaptability & knowledge.
Great commons sense get home bag...I would highly recommend having two pair of wool socks (already dusted with foot powder) in Ziplock bags ready to go. If you're heading out on a 40-mile hump to get back home your feet are your second most important part of your body (brain being first). As a retired paratrooper that has been on many a long road march, I promise you, you will want to take care of your feet.
Agree that you're going home, not camping. Likebtou said, you arent planning to start fires. BUT having said that, hot meals are a morale and energy booster. I pack a little esbit stove so I can at least brew a hot cup of coffee quickly, maybe some broth or something without diverting much effort for a fire.
That gear is in my longer term get home bag for further away from home trips but rather keep this back light, small and compact. Appreciate your view and suggestion.
BIG advantage living down South is mild winters which equals a much smaller kit. I kind of miss that (my side of the family is coastal SC and FL). Up here Northern PA, winters can get brutal at times. 40 mile hike through possibly rough mountainous terrain (if you can't stay on roads), feet of snow, ice, daytime temps around 15-20° F, near zero or a bit below at night.... not fun times. My gear for THAT adventure is WAY more heavier stuff and bulkier. Ugh.
Everyone’s situation is certainly different not only for seasons but skill and need. Some are within a few blocks of work or their furthest travel distance. This is why I stressed my situation and location in the video.
A bit late to the party, but i really like this kit and my planned kit is quite similar. First, i agree with your mentality. My on-body edc should sustain me until i get to my edc pack, which in turn should sustain me until i get to my vehicle where i have more options like a get home bag which should sustain me until i get home. However, i also like some of the extra stuff you included. What if you get home and it isnt safe? What if there were a fire or something and you now have to get to a secondary location? Things like a way to boil water, some tougher gear, and a mini fishing kit, etc. Some people dont plan for these things, but you clearly did. Second, the items are quite similar to the ones on my list to buy/add to my current setup (which is a bit lacking) Im in Southern California, so i dont need a lot of shelter items. There are buildings everywhere. It does rain and we do need protection from the sun, but im not very concerned about cold temps. The military style poncho, the T6Zerp, and a SOL Escape bivy to prevent moisture is what im aiming for, plus a sleeping bag liner. Doesnt add much warmth but should help with moisture from the bivy plus protecting the bivy itself. Additionally, i think i will include a ground pad in the event i have to sleep on concrete. The Grayl is also what ive been eyeballing since it removes some heavy metals and viruses from water, which are more of an issue in an urban/industrial area. Even the food you chose is the same. Also, i think its reasonable to keepmsome extra stuff in your vehicle year round, an extra blanket for warmth or if you have another person with you, a small shovel, saw, etc. Those also give you more options to add to the bag just in case. Solid kit, solid mentality.
One of the best get home bag setups that I have seen on the tube. I would add a pair of Mechanix Wear gloves or the likes to protect your hands and for my area I would also add some wire snips to defeat fences I need to cross in an attempt to stay off the main roads. Looking into that down blanket now too.
Good video. My pack can weigh anywhere from 15 to 25 lbs max . I also keep in the vehicle.extra hunting fleece clothes & broken in boots depending upon what season. Winter time where I ' m at can be 20 to 30 degrees to below zero . Rain or snow . So warm clothes and rain gear is a must for me. I also use the SoS food bars or mountain house ,lipton soup packets . during the winter time , i would leave the grayl home, don't want it to freeze. Either boil or use water treatment pills and a silcock key for outside water spikot. two metal canteens single wall along with cup Bank line , tarp and stakes to get out of the weather. Ground pad and ranger roll.Towns are about 20 miles and city is about 50 miles. .
One of the most realistic comments. So sick of reading those of ego-driven nimrods saying all they need is a poncho, a Snickers bar, and their sidearm, and they will not stop walking the 100 miles home, even in the dead of night. And you know they usually have no training and/or do no training.
PS: i will also try to avoid making a fire at all costs because I don't see a sense in it. But if it just so happened to really be a need: I keep a BCB Firedragon stove and firetablets with me just in case I'd have to boil a quart of water if my grayl has a hole in it,... It's fairly compact and lightweight so I keep it in my pack as a back-back-backup.
If I am traveling further away from home I have a different kit that has a solo pack stove and alcohol stove with better sleep systems and freeze dried meals.
I recall another video you did a while back about what I believe was your get home bag Smaller, tan, believe you picked it up self reliance outfitters, smaller bag You carried the WCSK in the back That Fieldlore must be your one and only now that it’s basic your EDC Good gear choices and upgrades for your environment ✌️
That SOL escape bivy is Trash, a 55 gallon trash bag will keep you warmer than that expensive useless bivy. Heck a real cheap mylar emergency sleeping bag would be better.
I was being serious, you sounded very positive in your opinion so I was interested in first hand experiences if you actually used the product and why is it trash.
Well appreciate the attempt. RUclips is a hobby, and an attempt to share some of my experiences. My main job is a knife maker so I use my shop and not a studio sorry if there is some background noise but maybe those who can tolerate a bit of noise can get some benefit from it.
My kit is 60% water, 40% energy bars and straight up sugar for quick energy. I have other stuff as well but the first day I want to get home as fast as possible before the zombies start roaming and getting the munchies.
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Great video, pearls of wisdom
William, Outstanding Video and Great Information, Thank You Sir For Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom. One day I hope to own WC knives. Thank Again.
all good points.
mindset, skills, tactics, and gear. Enjoyed the video...!!
Great video with a clear message. The kit is well put together. And as you said: if your get home bag ways more than 12 pounds you did not get the idea.
I also keep a mylar bivy, a cotton sleeping bag liner a woobie and a grayl geopress with a millbankbag. That alone should propably keep you off the graveyard already.
Nice vid!
I just stumbled across your knife videos and this one and love them, also nice to see someone from my neck of the woods in east Texas on here, (I live in Nac )
Awesome neighbor. Welcome to the channel!
Nice practical set up
Honestly a damn good tiny pack man seriously.
Great video. I try to keep my bag light as well. I can go all day at 15 pounds plus water. The older I get the less I want to carry (63 year old). Thanks for sharing.
More kit videos and more overnighters/camp videos; let the big dog get out of the shop and play! 😉
Spot on, mate about the weight factor. The more you know the less you need to carry. I am one who distributes gear into my pockets - just in case you need to drop & go. The idea of a pocket umbrella allows you get out from a sudden shower or avoiding sunstroke. We were trained to drop & go then use what you had on your person - it builds adaptability & knowledge.
Great commons sense get home bag...I would highly recommend having two pair of wool socks (already dusted with foot powder) in Ziplock bags ready to go. If you're heading out on a 40-mile hump to get back home your feet are your second most important part of your body (brain being first). As a retired paratrooper that has been on many a long road march, I promise you, you will want to take care of your feet.
Good point, thanks!
Saweet! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing what you carry to get home. Appreciate you William, nice video.
Agree that you're going home, not camping. Likebtou said, you arent planning to start fires. BUT having said that, hot meals are a morale and energy booster. I pack a little esbit stove so I can at least brew a hot cup of coffee quickly, maybe some broth or something without diverting much effort for a fire.
That gear is in my longer term get home bag for further away from home trips but rather keep this back light, small and compact. Appreciate your view and suggestion.
BIG advantage living down South is mild winters which equals a much smaller kit. I kind of miss that (my side of the family is coastal SC and FL).
Up here Northern PA, winters can get brutal at times. 40 mile hike through possibly rough mountainous terrain (if you can't stay on roads), feet of snow, ice, daytime temps around 15-20° F, near zero or a bit below at night.... not fun times. My gear for THAT adventure is WAY more heavier stuff and bulkier. Ugh.
Everyone’s situation is certainly different not only for seasons but skill and need. Some are within a few blocks of work or their furthest travel distance. This is why I stressed my situation and location in the video.
A bit late to the party, but i really like this kit and my planned kit is quite similar.
First, i agree with your mentality. My on-body edc should sustain me until i get to my edc pack, which in turn should sustain me until i get to my vehicle where i have more options like a get home bag which should sustain me until i get home.
However, i also like some of the extra stuff you included. What if you get home and it isnt safe? What if there were a fire or something and you now have to get to a secondary location? Things like a way to boil water, some tougher gear, and a mini fishing kit, etc. Some people dont plan for these things, but you clearly did.
Second, the items are quite similar to the ones on my list to buy/add to my current setup (which is a bit lacking)
Im in Southern California, so i dont need a lot of shelter items. There are buildings everywhere. It does rain and we do need protection from the sun, but im not very concerned about cold temps.
The military style poncho, the T6Zerp, and a SOL Escape bivy to prevent moisture is what im aiming for, plus a sleeping bag liner. Doesnt add much warmth but should help with moisture from the bivy plus protecting the bivy itself. Additionally, i think i will include a ground pad in the event i have to sleep on concrete.
The Grayl is also what ive been eyeballing since it removes some heavy metals and viruses from water, which are more of an issue in an urban/industrial area. Even the food you chose is the same.
Also, i think its reasonable to keepmsome extra stuff in your vehicle year round, an extra blanket for warmth or if you have another person with you, a small shovel, saw, etc. Those also give you more options to add to the bag just in case.
Solid kit, solid mentality.
Great video, and I like the fact you made it clear about survival and comfort 👍
Great explanation on why you carry what you carry,
Thank you
One of the best get home bag setups that I have seen on the tube. I would add a pair of Mechanix Wear gloves or the likes to protect your hands and for my area I would also add some wire snips to defeat fences I need to cross in an attempt to stay off the main roads. Looking into that down blanket now too.
Thanks, added a pair of pilot flight gloves a few days back and the leather man can take care of most fencing. Appreciate your view and suggestions.
Great ideas! 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Suggestion: Add insect repellent to your kit.
Appreciate the suggestion. Bug repellent grows wild around here. Dog Fennel and Beauty Berry is everywhere just to name a couple.
Good video. My pack can weigh anywhere from 15 to 25 lbs max
. I also keep in the vehicle.extra hunting fleece clothes & broken in boots depending upon what season. Winter time where I ' m at can be 20 to 30 degrees to below zero . Rain or snow
. So warm clothes and rain gear is a must for me. I also use the SoS food bars or mountain house ,lipton soup packets . during the winter time , i would leave the grayl home, don't want it to freeze. Either boil or use water treatment pills and a silcock key for outside water spikot. two metal canteens single wall along with cup
Bank line , tarp and stakes to get out of the weather. Ground pad and ranger roll.Towns are about 20 miles and city is about 50 miles.
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One of the most realistic comments.
So sick of reading those of ego-driven nimrods saying all they need is a poncho, a Snickers bar, and their sidearm, and they will not stop walking the 100 miles home, even in the dead of night. And you know they usually have no training and/or do no training.
PS: i will also try to avoid making a fire at all costs because I don't see a sense in it. But if it just so happened to really be a need: I keep a BCB Firedragon stove and firetablets with me just in case I'd have to boil a quart of water if my grayl has a hole in it,... It's fairly compact and lightweight so I keep it in my pack as a back-back-backup.
If I am traveling further away from home I have a different kit that has a solo pack stove and alcohol stove with better sleep systems and freeze dried meals.
I did miss a creditcard to book a three day hotelroom and or taxi
LOL, in the wallet kit!
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Lol we shave the same taste in gear.
Well done. We have very similar kits. Get the mini Knipex compound cutters. This will allow you to easily cut chain link fencing.
Would the 6" or 8" one work better?
@@wmluna381 I have the 8" version.
@@Aeroguy-ob9eb Cool, thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
Hi William, can I use the diamond file on my leatherman to sharpen your knives? Thx
Sure, you can use anything so long as you maintain the correct angle and pressure. Anything that will dull a knife will sharpen it.
40 miles, need extra socks.
Yep, second suggestion on socks and a good one. Thanks!
I recall another video you did a while back about what I believe was your get home bag
Smaller, tan, believe you picked it up self reliance outfitters, smaller bag
You carried the WCSK in the back
That Fieldlore must be your one and only now that it’s basic your EDC
Good gear choices and upgrades for your environment ✌️
Yes, did one a few years back but everything evolves. 😁
Jar of peanut butter gives you more calories, more protein and is cheaper than those ration bricks. oh, and it tastes better.
Have to change packs!😁
I have that pack and most of that kit, but most important is my WC Blackbird with a Stitched Gear sheath!
That SOL escape bivy is Trash, a 55 gallon trash bag will keep you warmer than that expensive useless bivy.
Heck a real cheap mylar emergency sleeping bag would be better.
So you tried the SOL before? Also I did have a 55 gal drum liner in the pack as well just forgot to mention it.
I was being serious, you sounded very positive in your opinion so I was interested in first hand experiences if you actually used the product and why is it trash.
Tried hard to watch this...lost to all the background noise. Try again...kick everyone 40 miles out.
Well appreciate the attempt. RUclips is a hobby, and an attempt to share some of my experiences. My main job is a knife maker so I use my shop and not a studio sorry if there is some background noise but maybe those who can tolerate a bit of noise can get some benefit from it.
My kit is 60% water, 40% energy bars and straight up sugar for quick energy. I have other stuff as well but the first day I want to get home as fast as possible before the zombies start roaming and getting the munchies.