I used a fanny pack on my missions trips with my church. It was great to have! I kept a small first aid kit, pen, notebook, cash, credit card, ID and passport. I took it everywhere. It was much easier than carrying a purse or backpack. I do keep it in the front because anyone can come up behind you and access the pockets.
I don't know why people would have a problem with a 'fanny pack' we call them 'bum bags' here. I use mine for hunting all of the time it's the perfect way to carry stuff because a backpack means my shoulder is not clear for the stock of my rifle or shotgun.
If nothing else this reminded me to put one of my emergency blankets into my new pouch lol. As far as filters you should stick to the sawyer that bag goes with, 100,000 gallons vs the 30 you said that frontier one does. Stay well friends.
The inclusion of the space blanket is top tier. A lot of kits, that you can buy, don’t include a shelter. The elements are the first, and most dangerous, concerns. Not everybody knows what a ferro rod is or how to use a compass (might not know where you need to go) but a 5 year old would know how to wrap themselves in a blanket. It’s the biggest difference maker when it comes to survival.
I have to admit, I really love the outro "God bless America, long live the republic". Even it is not my country it is just nice to hear and you can tell you love your country. Greetings from Germany.
It's actually kind of fucking disturbing and rather scary people will credit their lifelong accomplishments and successes toward an imaginary fairy tale adults believe in. Get a fuckin grip
One of the best ways to collect water is to tie a plastic bag around medium size leaves. But you have to collect it before the sun gets too high, because that will evaporate. Leaves precipitate water which is what we are collcting here. We have been doing this for ages in the arid regions of Rajasthan that has little vegetation. Its called Transpiration. Very very handy. You will need 10-20 plastic bags per person (depending on type of trees, amount of humidity, season etc)
I was putting a bag together for spring bike riding and now it's going to be a fanny pack instead. I'm going to add a patch kit to it and my mini bike pump to go with the cheap plastic rain poncho. Last year I got caught in at least three 50°F downpours/thunderstorms out of nowhere and nothing was open because of the pandemic. The water carrier is a great idea too, since I have rescued at least one other bicyclist who had no water, no container and a flat tire and no tools biking on a national trail! Poor guy.
Walmart sells a comparable pack made by "Outdoor Products" of decent quality and similar size for $6.97. They can be found in the camping section. I have used them for years for the same purpose and CCW, and they have held up well for the money.
Nothing wrong with a "fanny-pack". I carry my extended first aid kit in one. If sitting in a vehicle or carrying a backpack, i just twist it so its on the front. Even works when i compliment my backpack with an old Swedish combat harness i added extra magazine pouches and a Blackhawk hatchet too.
You can also carry it 'messenger bag' style instead of around your waist, which I do since I bike around a lot. This is where you sling it over one shoulder and down across your body. The pack can be on your side, your back, or your front. But this way, those who are 'fanny pack' conscious and fear of not looking cool (even though there's nothing wrong with that and I do carry it like a fanny pack), can look cool.
My coworkers often carry a fannypack with their regular everyday items in it, i.e. wallet, keys, phone cable, etc. Just so they're not weighing down their pockets. They usually have it in a vehicle, not on them. More like a grab & go pouch. I'd add some BZK wound wipes for those bandaids, maybe a mask, hand sanitizer & a pair of latex gloves.
Thank you and another great video. I do agree about moving it around to your back instead of carrying it on the front but remember if you fall backwards you can injury your back. I understand that a backpack can do the same but that is smaller and in one small area.
I used a fanny pack for years while skiing. It did not interfere with the physical act of skiing, downhill or cross country. It carried my lunch, water bottle, and first aid kit.
It never hurts to have that one item you didn't think of. I carry most of these items in my EDC bag, but I do like that little compass he attached to the zipper pull.
@@12345678927164 Unfortunately they have drawbacks they aren't is easily found they're a little on the big side the little ones might be okay but you have to worry about gas they do have a tendency to fart and they have teeth at the other end clean skinning a baby bear does have a little bit of ethical dilemma I'm not worried about that much but it is still hard to come by
I have a survival kit in a fanny pack.. so easy to wear for walking in the woods I have a lot more packed in mine... Including expanded first aid kit with bleed stopper and larger bandages and gauze I could not believe the amount of supplies I could stuff into this little fanny pack I tried to keep everything at a minimum weight I do have one of those filter straws and Water purification tablets and a water bag..
Excellent video! I have a kit very much like that I take on day hikes. I've started packing a mylar poncho instead of the blankets, though. They'll do everything the blankets will do, but also make it much more convenient and effective if you need the additional warmth, but need to stay on the move at the same time (like you're fighting off hypothermia while still trying to make it out of the woods and back to your vehicle). I also include one of those cheap clear plastic ponchos in case someone else is with me and we both need protection from the weather while we keep moving (a lesson learned because I always brought my jacket when we went out, but my wife never did, so I would give her my jacket and then I'd be cold - so now I bring TWO jackets). ;-) If you decide you have to hunker down for the night, you can make a small emergency shelter and line the back of it with the reflective poncho, then seal the front using the clear poncho as a door. That will block most of the wind (much more quickly and effectively than piling up tons of debris), but the clear poncho still allows the radiant heat of a fire built in front of your shelter to reach you (which reflects off the shiny poncho behind you as well) - it's like an emergency hot tent.
I have a very similar setup in a Maxpedition pouch. However, I also include a 1200 calorie Mainstay bar for some food. Instead of a few bandages, I put a Bratpacker Gear ultralite first aid kit, added a needle with some nylon thread and a fresnel lens. As much as anything the fresnel is redundancy for my eyeglasses, so I have some ability to read if my glasses are lost or broken. Otherwise, the whole pouch is covenient enough to go into a back pack or pants cargo pocket.
I still use a fanny pack in the warmer months. When I hike, I always take it with me, even if I'm carrying my sling bag. Ease of access. I've also added small pouches and phone cases to the belt. Great video as always!
This video motivated me to find my Vanguard waist pack as I buried it in a pile of backpacks in my attic. Sootch, you inspired me to put together another survival kit (fifth in last two weeks). I described The Pioneer by Vanguard in a previous comment. A couple of other features I had forgotten about is (1) the naugahyde bottom hides an attached bright orange rain cover and a (2) bungee cord on top to store a layer of clothing or should you remove your outer layer like a rain jacket. I also had attached a OneTigris EDC pouch on the left hip molles. On the right hip molles I clipped a HAWG hoster I had custom made with carbon fiber and a UTICLIP which stabilizes the holster for a quick draw. A double magazine pouch is attached to the waist strap behind the holster.
I have 2 or 3 head lamps. Have one with my solar charger because that head lamp is rechargeable from walmart. And one in my small belt bag with fire starting/ first aid kit. The recharger and light is in a pouch of it's own molled to my larger first aid kit. And I keep a headlamp in my Large Alice Rick as well. So I have a headlamp wherever I need it and won't forget the headlamp, no matter what gear I have.
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...back when I was staking mining claims farther North, we carried a roll of electrician's tape and a kotex pad as our 1st.Aid Kit, in case we whacked ourself with the axe or brush hook. I added an eyecup, always getting stuff in my eyes...plus two big garbage bags with which to improvise a diy sleeping bag or tent...
I use the exact same Helikon bag as my edc for my trips and excursions into the woods. It is much more capacious than it seems. Made of Cordura. There is a hole on the back for mounting this pocket on a regular belt. I use the second such bag as IFAK in the shooting range.
Отличный вариант для недолгой прогулки. Я бы добавил небольшую металлическую кружку, в неё можно сложить эти вещи и она не будет занимать место в сумке. Это очень полезный предмет, в случае если заблудился можно будет вскипятить воды и сделать кофе или чай, что очень важно чтобы согреться и полезно психологически. Поэтому положить пакетик кофе и горсть леденцов. 👍🤝
I recently condensed the majority of one of my "bug out bags" into a butt pack. Of course mine is MOLLE compatible so I can strap it to my main pack and have it as a "cut the weight" option. It also has a belt, top of pack handle and cross body/shoulder strap for multiple carrying options.
One more comment about the whole fanny pack idea. I think one reason these get a bad rap is because many just look bad (i.e.: poorly designed). Haven't seen many fanny packs that I would consider good-looking, but IMO a more squarish or body-contoured design is better. Look at cops. They carry alot of stuff around their belt and waist and most of the time it works fine. It's all in how you do it. If it appears you've got a distended gut or a bulbous protrusion out your backside - yeah you can look pretty silly. But it doesn't have to be that way. I think we just need gear companies to design these packs with aesthetics in mind.
My waist pack is made on a padded belt like on a hiking pack . I can attach the bottom of a back pack to it so the packs weight will rest on the top of the waist pack which puts the load on my hips and relieves the weight off my shoulders. The fanny / waist type bag I use is made by Cabela's for fishing . I can also add suspenders to it if needed for use without a backpack . . A good thing is that I can add two 1 quart military canteens , 2 - 1 pint double walled metal bottles ( for hot coffee / ice ) and a pistol and a knife with no problems . I know this video is about going mini . I use this set up mainly for deer hunting . Oh , the gun I carry on is a snub nose 44 Rem Mag for a last chance defense from an attacking bear or a wild hog . Enjoyed the video , it's a good mini kit to carry , I would add some spare batteries , required medications and one of those WALLYMART 5x7 ft nylon mini traps , it's real small when folded . Again enjoyed the video , Hand salute from a VET !
Just some info for you, purification tabs don’t take care of particles but they do disable viruses, so if there is a chance excrement or dead animals have got in the water you are drinking tabs would be better than a straw. Virus particles are too small to be caught in handheld filters. I would recommend filtering then boiling if you are worried. Also Tactical Fanny Pack!!
Those mylar blankets are good for signaling (they have been seen by rescue aircraft and have saved lives ) and in making Mors Kochansk typei supershelters but they are not going to keep you very warm for a prolonged period in frigid temperatures. Take one into a very cold situation and try it out for several hours ( or until you get cold) before you stake your life on it in an emergency situation. There are some mylar bivvies that are quite compact that are reviewed elsewhere on RUclips that might be better but they have condensation issues. If you have a clear drop cloth, cordage, little duct tape and one of those emergency blankets you can build a supershelter that combined with an external fire might actually keep you alive.
Carry an aspirin. Carry a compass. Carry a glass breaker. Carry a space pen. Carry a fire steel by all means - also, carry a lighter. Carry a cigarette. You don't smoke? Well, the other guy does, and he has food - carry a cigarette. Carry a P-38 (the can opener, not the aircraft). Carry some batteries. Carry a CH751. Carry a toothpick. See how much space that lot takes up? Carry another cigarette; the other guy is in a bad mood, and I think he's carrying a gun.
Suggestions: 1.) A sawyer bag but not a Sawyer filter? Yours filters 30 gallons and the Mini claims 100,000 2.) Ditch that baby knife and get a Leatherman Skeletool or Wave 3.) Bic Lighter 4.) Cargo Tape 5.) Put the whistle on a neck lanyard
I have one and it's so handy . Also I have a waist belt that has loads of compartments which is even better looks very tactical Lol. Nice Vid, God bless
An option for sure but still prefer a Remora or Fat boy if for nothing else the option to carry a backup firearm. And yes the ladies have always had the right idea about carrying purses, satchels or whatever you want to call them.
You should have an old smartphone and a power backup in a small setup like a waist pack. If you turn off the smartphone, the battery should last a couple of weeks. The boot up time sucks, but offline, your old phone can allow access to any info you have already downloaded, like maps and survival guides. If you have access to a cell tower, even a phone without service can access 911 services. Your old phone can also sniff out open wireless access points so you can get on the internet or public access points for internet services you may already pay for. You may be able to access GPS data. Perhaps most importantly and adding to your note taking capability, you can take pictures. Perhaps you are lost, so you can take pics of landmarks to try to avoid walking in circles. You can also record video and audio messages. The power pack backs up this emergency phone and your regular phone.
I prefer a slightly bigger one that lets me carry a water bottle of some sort, an a micro peashooter, but this is way better than another backpack to loadout. Thx for the vid.
Coming off of carpal tunnel on my wrist I would put a one handed fire starter in there. You have to assume a possible injury situation. I keep a small thumb lite attached to outside of bag.
I have carpal tunnel as well. One product I would love to try is the Grayl water filter, but I can see it potentially aggravating my wrists with its operation.
My Lowe's has a roll of tan plastic painter dropcloth tear-off pieces next to the little red flags as you exit the store, I take one every time I leave store, fold it and store it next to the space blanket, for a quick disposable rain cover or poncho to go along with blanket, adds almost no extra weight or bulk.
Even though we have polar opposite world views you taught me so much about prepping and getting ready for shtf situations. I really want to thank you for your channel and videos. Greetings from Turkey :)
Hello my friend, thank you for sharing this very informative video. It has great content. The very best to you and your family for your good health and safety. 🤗
Fanny pack is a great ideaI to carry as a minimalistic means but you can just about have most of the items In an altoids tin except for the Paracord, water filter and the headlamp. I enjoyed the vid and the exotac line-up but not there price tag associated with most of there products IMHO. I understand that its a quality item so that's to be considered. Thank you.
I like your videos a lot. What I would like to hear or see how your preparedness saved your day or even your life. I know it´s better to have it and not use it instead of needing it and not have it. Keep on going keep the good work up.
This is a good idea - and not just for survival. Also works great when you're out at a state fair, theme park, on a hike, or whatever. I tend to wear these kinds of packs on my side so it's not out of my sight but doesn't completely get in the way either. BTW, does anyone know of a pack like this that has a bit more squarish design (i.e.: better looking)? Thanks!
I was just trying to come up with a survival package using a waist pack a week ago. Ran out of room real quick. Some of the packs are slightly bigger and have more pockets. Will keep this video as reference. Thanks!
We're talking about something very useful if we were kicked out of our home and out on the streets or fleeing into the wild. Buying something like this good idea! To have handy JUST IN CASE!
Great pack, but if you're not using this in conjunction with your edc I'd like some sort of self defense option. This is extra important for civil unrest. Maybe include bear spray or a tazer.
We here in Australia laugh when you talk of "Fanny Packs" LOL - "Fanny" refers to a female sex organs. To us they are call BUM BAGS - as your BUM = butt LOL. But they were cool in the 80's & even later I used one when I travelled. Their is nothing wrong with a grab & go bag around your waist with a few essentials to keep you going. I upgraded to a larger size with a 1 inch belt & I added 2 small pouches. I had access to first aid, some paracord, knife, a few garbage bags (used as ponchos or shelters) & 2 space blankets. In the army we have a belt kit which is part of the webbing so it's always with you.
ditch the pencil and paper, bandana can do the work of the filter if you know how to choose good sources of water, a bic lighter would be worth adding, i'd prefer a "proper" knife (more substantial folding knife), more cordage (lesser poundage paracord 95-375, or bankline lets you carry far more feet). I'm liking the homemade fire straw fire starters. compact and self contained/protected. Most people don't carry anything like this regularly, why? because they are too bulky and impractical. Lighten up, rely more on skills and knowledge than gadgets. Need to slim down to True essentials. Pencil and paper is not an essential, the straw is not essential if you know what you're doing.
One idea I use especially for hiking is an old “h” or “y” harness known as 782 / deuce gear. Its basically a Fanny pack for your butt and it’s attached to a belt which can hold other things like canteens and other pouches. Hooked onto the belt is something like suspenders or backpack straps and it’s like a low bering load.
your the first person ive seen that did a review that showed them wearing it on the waist. thanks for that. it seems all the dudes that reviewed it didn't want to be infeminated by wearing it...smh
I think I would add a couple bars of some kind either a protein or granola, and they have water in small pouches I think a couple of them, just to get you started, since you have the room. AWESOME video as always!!
Why would you not put a lighter in there? Seriously. I can't think of a reason. You didn't run out of space. Ferro rod is a great back up, but you don't want to screw around with that if you have a working lighter. Not a lot of thought put into this in my opinion. It seems like you needed a video idea, saw the pouch, and threw in stuff you had lying around. If you are actually building a serious kit you actually intend to carry with you and possibly use, you don't just throw random stuff you had in. There is a significant amount of space available to add plenty of things. Hell, even a basic small fixed blade would be a huge upgrade. You don't have a backup way to get decontaminated water. No tabs, not even aluminum foil to boil in. You don't have a proper signaling mirror. I could go on. When it comes to emergency kits, it is "minimalist" because the container everything goes into is too small to add anything else. If you have space, use it. You would be glad you did if you ever actually had an emergency. I generally like your videos, but half assed emergency kits are something I see a lot online and I don't think that should be encouraged.
Fanny packs are great. My load out is similar, plus I carry a TQ. Mine is a Spiritus Systems. Keeps me from having to carry it on my body armor somewhere.
I prefer to call it a waist pack; fanny in certain countries is a derogatory expression for a female part. It seems that it is coming back in as an EDC bag. I hike with one by Vanguard and it has a 12 to 15 liter capacity and can carry two water bottles or one bottle and a cooking kit in the other pocket; two retention straps can hold a small tarp on the bottom. The pack came with a hand warmer sleeve similar to the ones football players wear on the field in super cold weather and it has its own belt. I wear the pack in back and the hand warmer sleeve in front with an rechargeable hand warmer by Ocoopa. I've actually done overnight hikes with just this pack in warmer months. The main pocket is large enough to pack a woobie and a military poncho. I take a small folding stove and trioxane tablets for boiling water for my coffee in a 450ml titanium cup. It has organizational pockets for smaller survival tools. My head lamp is an Olight i3T EOS that has a hat clip. My food are a couple of Clif or energy bars. I found the Vanguard pack at Green Top on sale for 29 bucks. Green Top is where I buy my 2A supplies.
Great video Sootch! I had a walmart fanny pack survival kit that I put into my backpack that I carried for work as another layer of my work GHB. Unfortunately, that particular bag got stolen from my car so I had build another one.
It's kool to see this video because I'm currently working on a minimalist/summer edc kit using a waist pack. I intend to mostly carry it as a sling bag. I also like butt pack over fanny pack, sounds much better lol
I edc the bandicoot with a surplus canteen and carrier on the strap slung over my shoulder , I wish the strap was longer to cross body carry if needed.
Problem with that waist pack is, I would not have it with me. I'm still fond of the idea with the survival kit in the steel bottle. You usually have a place for a (spare) bottle in your gear when you are out and about and there are even some bottle holder waist pack if you want. Also a bottle does not look awkward if you carry it with you.
Most likely not something I would go for over just my standard backpack of gear. BUT for my 9 year old to get him into EDC or maybe a survival/bushcraft kit he can just slip on and it not be to much gear/weight but enough to help him understand for sure. Might even make an even simplier and "safer" version for my 5 year old.
I have one and figure if stuff goes south fast where I live it will probably not get much attention if I use it to get out. It is not tactical looking (although maxpedition organizers fit well inside). I think they are a good option and they will fit under most smaller packs.
I used a fanny pack on my missions trips with my church. It was great to have! I kept a small first aid kit, pen, notebook, cash, credit card, ID and passport. I took it everywhere. It was much easier than carrying a purse or backpack. I do keep it in the front because anyone can come up behind you and access the pockets.
I wanted to yell when he said put the important stuff in the front pocket and spun it around. As you say, be aware of your surroundings.
In which year did you carry them ?
I would add mosquito repellent, contractor bag, zip ties and munchies.
I don't know why people would have a problem with a 'fanny pack' we call them 'bum bags' here. I use mine for hunting all of the time it's the perfect way to carry stuff because a backpack means my shoulder is not clear for the stock of my rifle or shotgun.
If nothing else this reminded me to put one of my emergency blankets into my new pouch lol. As far as filters you should stick to the sawyer that bag goes with, 100,000 gallons vs the 30 you said that frontier one does. Stay well friends.
The inclusion of the space blanket is top tier. A lot of kits, that you can buy, don’t include a shelter. The elements are the first, and most dangerous, concerns. Not everybody knows what a ferro rod is or how to use a compass (might not know where you need to go) but a 5 year old would know how to wrap themselves in a blanket. It’s the biggest difference maker when it comes to survival.
I have to admit, I really love the outro "God bless America, long live the republic". Even it is not my country it is just nice to hear and you can tell you love your country. Greetings from Germany.
But it's sad the American Republic died Nov 3rd 2020.
We have a lol of catching up to do. Germany is ahead of us in many ways
Grüße aus Amerika
Ja als Deutscher kann man mittlerweile nicht mehr stolz auf sein Land sein! Armseligtses Land !
It's actually kind of fucking disturbing and rather scary people will credit their lifelong accomplishments and successes toward an imaginary fairy tale adults believe in. Get a fuckin grip
The mylar space blanket can also be used to collect and funnel rainwater or morning dew.
Soak up water with the bandanna (dew) like you said & wring it out into the space blanket.
@@williamyoung369 yep, and you can place it under a bush then shake dew down from the branches. It's not ideal but if you REALLY need water...
One of the best ways to collect water is to tie a plastic bag around medium size leaves. But you have to collect it before the sun gets too high, because that will evaporate. Leaves precipitate water which is what we are collcting here. We have been doing this for ages in the arid regions of Rajasthan that has little vegetation. Its called Transpiration. Very very handy. You will need 10-20 plastic bags per person (depending on type of trees, amount of humidity, season etc)
Also, a fanny pack affords 100% protection from STIs.
I can confirm this.
I can’t confirm this.
Best comment ever😂
STI’s ?
@@november750william8
STIs = Sexually transmitted infections
I was putting a bag together for spring bike riding and now it's going to be a fanny pack instead. I'm going to add a patch kit to it and my mini bike pump to go with the cheap plastic rain poncho. Last year I got caught in at least three 50°F downpours/thunderstorms out of nowhere and nothing was open because of the pandemic. The water carrier is a great idea too, since I have rescued at least one other bicyclist who had no water, no container and a flat tire and no tools biking on a national trail! Poor guy.
Walmart sells a comparable pack made by "Outdoor Products" of decent quality and similar size for $6.97. They can be found in the camping section. I have used them for years for the same purpose and CCW, and they have held up well for the money.
I actually just bought one for a summer edc or minimalist edc kit that I'm working on
I wish I would be able to buy stuff like this from Wallmart and other stores. Too bad I live on the other side of the pond.
@@stijn2472 Your welcome here anytime. Come on over brother
Nothing wrong with a "fanny-pack". I carry my extended first aid kit in one. If sitting in a vehicle or carrying a backpack, i just twist it so its on the front. Even works when i compliment my backpack with an old Swedish combat harness i added extra magazine pouches and a Blackhawk hatchet too.
You can also carry it 'messenger bag' style instead of around your waist, which I do since I bike around a lot. This is where you sling it over one shoulder and down across your body. The pack can be on your side, your back, or your front. But this way, those who are 'fanny pack' conscious and fear of not looking cool (even though there's nothing wrong with that and I do carry it like a fanny pack), can look cool.
I have carried one for years. I keep mine well stocked. One thing I always do is put a cheap poncho with my Mylar blanket its an instant shelter.
My coworkers often carry a fannypack with their regular everyday items in it, i.e. wallet, keys, phone cable, etc. Just so they're not weighing down their pockets. They usually have it in a vehicle, not on them. More like a grab & go pouch. I'd add some BZK wound wipes for those bandaids, maybe a mask, hand sanitizer & a pair of latex gloves.
Thank you and another great video. I do agree about moving it around to your back instead of carrying it on the front but remember if you fall backwards you can injury your back. I understand that a backpack can do the same but that is smaller and in one small area.
I usually put the pouch in back, off to one side. I don't put it right over my spine.
I used a fanny pack for years while skiing. It did not interfere with the physical act of skiing, downhill or cross country. It carried my lunch, water bottle, and first aid kit.
Thanks to Sensible Sootch once again. Every video adds at least one more great item to consider for when the fan gets hit.
Remember...skills over gadgets..
It never hurts to have that one item you didn't think of. I carry most of these items in my EDC bag, but I do like that little compass he attached to the zipper pull.
I have a slim 2 pound fanny pack survival kit. Great for walking away from camp, leaving the main pack in the tent.
In the fanny pack does make a good pillow. Pillows are hard to find in nature.
Lol
Pillows are everywhere in the wild, they’re called bears.
Great point
@@12345678927164 Unfortunately they have drawbacks they aren't is easily found they're a little on the big side the little ones might be okay but you have to worry about gas they do have a tendency to fart and they have teeth at the other end clean skinning a baby bear does have a little bit of ethical dilemma I'm not worried about that much but it is still hard to come by
You just wanted an excuse to buy a fanny pack
I have a survival kit in a fanny pack.. so easy to wear for walking in the woods I have a lot more packed in mine... Including expanded first aid kit with bleed stopper and larger bandages and gauze I could not believe the amount of supplies I could stuff into this little fanny pack I tried to keep everything at a minimum weight I do have one of those filter straws and Water purification tablets and a water bag..
I have got this exact Helikon Tex waist pack since last summer and I can fully recommend it.
Excellent video! I have a kit very much like that I take on day hikes. I've started packing a mylar poncho instead of the blankets, though. They'll do everything the blankets will do, but also make it much more convenient and effective if you need the additional warmth, but need to stay on the move at the same time (like you're fighting off hypothermia while still trying to make it out of the woods and back to your vehicle).
I also include one of those cheap clear plastic ponchos in case someone else is with me and we both need protection from the weather while we keep moving (a lesson learned because I always brought my jacket when we went out, but my wife never did, so I would give her my jacket and then I'd be cold - so now I bring TWO jackets). ;-)
If you decide you have to hunker down for the night, you can make a small emergency shelter and line the back of it with the reflective poncho, then seal the front using the clear poncho as a door. That will block most of the wind (much more quickly and effectively than piling up tons of debris), but the clear poncho still allows the radiant heat of a fire built in front of your shelter to reach you (which reflects off the shiny poncho behind you as well) - it's like an emergency hot tent.
I have a very similar setup in a Maxpedition pouch. However, I also include a 1200 calorie Mainstay bar for some food. Instead of a few bandages, I put a Bratpacker Gear ultralite first aid kit, added a needle with some nylon thread and a fresnel lens. As much as anything the fresnel is redundancy for my eyeglasses, so I have some ability to read if my glasses are lost or broken. Otherwise, the whole pouch is covenient enough to go into a back pack or pants cargo pocket.
I have that exact pack in black! I use it to carry when I exercise
THEY ARE COMING BACK !
I make my OWN , from PANTS Pockets !
I purchased a similar pack from Walmart. It has water bottle pouches on both sides. I used it once on a bike day trip. It worked out well.
John, I bicycle same pack between handlebars with food cans.
My get home bag is a fanny (waist) pack I have had for decades. It has everything I would need to get home.
I would add 2 fully deflated medium sized folded trash bags. Maybe a few sandwich bags with zip locks.
I still use a fanny pack in the warmer months. When I hike, I always take it with me, even if I'm carrying my sling bag. Ease of access. I've also added small pouches and phone cases to the belt. Great video as always!
This video motivated me to find my Vanguard waist pack as I buried it in a pile of backpacks in my attic. Sootch, you inspired me to put together another survival kit (fifth in last two weeks). I described The Pioneer by Vanguard in a previous comment. A couple of other features I had forgotten about is (1) the naugahyde bottom hides an attached bright orange rain cover and a (2) bungee cord on top to store a layer of clothing or should you remove your outer layer like a rain jacket. I also had attached a OneTigris EDC pouch on the left hip molles. On the right hip molles I clipped a HAWG hoster I had custom made with carbon fiber and a UTICLIP which stabilizes the holster for a quick draw. A double magazine pouch is attached to the waist strap behind the holster.
I have 2 or 3 head lamps. Have one with my solar charger because that head lamp is rechargeable from walmart. And one in my small belt bag with fire starting/ first aid kit. The recharger and light is in a pouch of it's own molled to my larger first aid kit. And I keep a headlamp in my Large Alice Rick as well. So I have a headlamp wherever I need it and won't forget the headlamp, no matter what gear I have.
Being of Scottish heritage, I wear a kilt & sporran on occasion.
Plenty of room in the sporran for survival/EDC.
I'M SCOTTISH TOO , MY FAMILY ( ONE OF THE OLDEST RECORDD IN SCOTTISH HISTORY ) DATES BACK TO 900 AD IN PERTHSHIRE ABOVE EDINBURGH . AND I'M PROUD TO SAY THAT MY CLAN FOUGHT WITH WALLACE IN ONE OF THE FIRST BATTLES .. WHILE I WAS IN THE US NAVY I WAS STATIONED AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BASE MACHRIHANISH , IN ARGYLL SCOTLAND . IT IS ON THE MULL OF KINTYRE . MACHRIHANISH IS NOT FAR FROM CAMPBELTOWN . IT'S A GREAT PLACE AND THE PEOPLE ARE FANTASTIC EVEN THOUGH SOME DON'T LIKE YANKS . ANOTHER THING TO BE PROUD OF IS THAT THE SCOTT / IRISH WERE AMOUNG GEORGE WASHINGTONS MOST FRIERCE FIGHTERS . THE ROMANS NEVER DEFEATED US OR THE IRISH . WE SCARED THE ROMANS SO BAD THAT THEY HAD TO BUILD A WALL FOR PROTECTION ,. YES LAD , WEAR YOUR KILT AS IT IS MORE THAT PRIDE , IT'S FREEDOM . UPON BY CLANS CREST IS " MARTE ET CLYPEO " , MEANING , BY WAR AND THE SHIELD , IT'S A BATTLE CRY OR A CALL TO WAR . DON'T BE OFFENDED BY THE CAPS , IT'S EASIER FOR ME TO READ , LOL . THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SCOTTISH PRIDE , HAND SALUTE FROM A VET ,
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I’ve followed this sootch for years and bought and built many small maxpedition pouches. Can’t go wrong with different ideas.
...back when I was staking mining claims farther North, we carried a roll of electrician's tape and a kotex pad as our 1st.Aid Kit, in case we whacked ourself with the axe or brush hook. I added an eyecup, always getting stuff in my eyes...plus two big garbage bags with which to improvise a diy sleeping bag or tent...
I use the exact same Helikon bag as my edc for my trips and excursions into the woods. It is much more capacious than it seems. Made of Cordura. There is a hole on the back for mounting this pocket on a regular belt. I use the second such bag as IFAK in the shooting range.
Отличный вариант для недолгой прогулки. Я бы добавил небольшую металлическую кружку, в неё можно сложить эти вещи и она не будет занимать место в сумке. Это очень полезный предмет, в случае если заблудился можно будет вскипятить воды и сделать кофе или чай, что очень важно чтобы согреться и полезно психологически. Поэтому положить пакетик кофе и горсть леденцов. 👍🤝
I’ve used a Fanny pac for hunting for decades.
Better than a backpack when you wanna travel lite.
in LA fanny packs have been "in" now for many years, so it's not a big deal. furthermore, consider, you can wear it like a sling pack as well
Love my Bandicoot. When I really need to down size the EDC bag it's my go to.
Can be worn as a chest pouch.
I recently condensed the majority of one of my "bug out bags" into a butt pack. Of course mine is MOLLE compatible so I can strap it to my main pack and have it as a "cut the weight" option. It also has a belt, top of pack handle and cross body/shoulder strap for multiple carrying options.
Thank you for your insightful and organized videos. I really appreciate them!
One more comment about the whole fanny pack idea. I think one reason these get a bad rap is because many just look bad (i.e.: poorly designed). Haven't seen many fanny packs that I would consider good-looking, but IMO a more squarish or body-contoured design is better. Look at cops. They carry alot of stuff around their belt and waist and most of the time it works fine. It's all in how you do it. If it appears you've got a distended gut or a bulbous protrusion out your backside - yeah you can look pretty silly. But it doesn't have to be that way. I think we just need gear companies to design these packs with aesthetics in mind.
My waist pack is made on a padded belt like on a hiking pack . I can attach the bottom of a back pack to it so the packs weight will rest on the top of the waist pack which puts the load on my hips and relieves the weight off my shoulders. The fanny / waist type bag I use is made by Cabela's for fishing . I can also add suspenders to it if needed for use without a backpack . . A good thing is that I can add two 1 quart military canteens , 2 - 1 pint double walled metal bottles ( for hot coffee / ice ) and a pistol and a knife with no problems . I know this video is about going mini . I use this set up mainly for deer hunting . Oh , the gun I carry on is a snub nose 44 Rem Mag for a last chance defense from an attacking bear or a wild hog . Enjoyed the video , it's a good mini kit to carry , I would add some spare batteries , required medications and one of those WALLYMART 5x7 ft nylon mini traps , it's real small when folded . Again enjoyed the video , Hand salute from a VET !
Just some info for you, purification tabs don’t take care of particles but they do disable viruses, so if there is a chance excrement or dead animals have got in the water you are drinking tabs would be better than a straw. Virus particles are too small to be caught in handheld filters. I would recommend filtering then boiling if you are worried.
Also Tactical Fanny Pack!!
Only thing I'd add is a cheap emergency poncho from the dollar store.
Those mylar blankets are good for signaling (they have been seen by rescue aircraft and have saved lives ) and in making Mors Kochansk typei supershelters but they are not going to keep you very warm for a prolonged period in frigid temperatures. Take one into a very cold situation and try it out for several hours ( or until you get cold) before you stake your life on it in an emergency situation. There are some mylar bivvies that are quite compact that are reviewed elsewhere on RUclips that might be better but they have condensation issues. If you have a clear drop cloth, cordage, little duct tape and one of those emergency blankets you can build a supershelter that combined with an external fire might actually keep you alive.
Carry an aspirin. Carry a compass. Carry a glass breaker. Carry a space pen. Carry a fire steel by all means - also, carry a lighter. Carry a cigarette. You don't smoke? Well, the other guy does, and he has food - carry a cigarette. Carry a P-38 (the can opener, not the aircraft). Carry some batteries. Carry a CH751. Carry a toothpick. See how much space that lot takes up? Carry another cigarette; the other guy is in a bad mood, and I think he's carrying a gun.
Brilliant 😂
Suggestions:
1.) A sawyer bag but not a Sawyer filter? Yours filters 30 gallons and the Mini claims 100,000
2.) Ditch that baby knife and get a Leatherman Skeletool or Wave
3.) Bic Lighter
4.) Cargo Tape
5.) Put the whistle on a neck lanyard
Money saving suggestion: instead of buying tinder you can use dryer lint.
I have one and it's so handy . Also I have a waist belt that has loads of compartments which is even better looks very tactical Lol. Nice Vid, God bless
An option for sure but still prefer a Remora or Fat boy if for nothing else the option to carry a backup firearm. And yes the ladies have always had the right idea about carrying purses, satchels or whatever you want to call them.
You should have an old smartphone and a power backup in a small setup like a waist pack. If you turn off the smartphone, the battery should last a couple of weeks. The boot up time sucks, but offline, your old phone can allow access to any info you have already downloaded, like maps and survival guides. If you have access to a cell tower, even a phone without service can access 911 services. Your old phone can also sniff out open wireless access points so you can get on the internet or public access points for internet services you may already pay for. You may be able to access GPS data. Perhaps most importantly and adding to your note taking capability, you can take pictures. Perhaps you are lost, so you can take pics of landmarks to try to avoid walking in circles. You can also record video and audio messages. The power pack backs up this emergency phone and your regular phone.
I prefer a slightly bigger one that lets me carry a water bottle of some sort, an a micro peashooter, but this is way better than another backpack to loadout. Thx for the vid.
There is a bigger version of this one, called Bandicoot.
Maybe check runners packs. They have the water bottle holders on the outside of the pouch.
Coming off of carpal tunnel on my wrist I would put a one handed fire starter in there. You have to assume a possible injury situation. I keep a small thumb lite attached to outside of bag.
I have carpal tunnel as well. One product I would love to try is the Grayl water filter, but I can see it potentially aggravating my wrists with its operation.
Sootch chooses survival packs the way women choose shoes cause they both got so many.
My Lowe's has a roll of tan plastic painter dropcloth tear-off pieces next to the little red flags as you exit the store, I take one every time I leave store, fold it and store it next to the space blanket, for a quick disposable rain cover or poncho to go along with blanket, adds almost no extra weight or bulk.
I used to work at Lowe's, ha! That's a good idea 👍
Even though we have polar opposite world views you taught me so much about prepping and getting ready for shtf situations. I really want to thank you for your channel and videos. Greetings from Turkey :)
Another alternative would be using a chest pack that are convertible to sling bag/waist pack so you can use the same bag in various scenarios
Yes, I don't have a chest pack but the fanny pack I have. I wear it cross body.
I can totally see making that a first aid kit to accommodate your other packs or bags.
You can wear the pack, sling the pack, or use it as a break away from your pack. The versatility is incredible.
Hello my friend, thank you for sharing this very informative video. It has great content. The very best to you and your family for your good health and safety.
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Been running this fanny pack as a survival kit for a good while and I like the system. The pack seems to be of good quality also.
I have the bandicoot and use it as my edc pack. Absolutely love it.
These could be could if we get to fly again for your passport, money and other thumbs UP and thank you for the video. :)
Fanny pack is a great ideaI to carry as a minimalistic means but you can just about have most of the items In an altoids tin except for the Paracord, water filter and the headlamp. I enjoyed the vid and the exotac line-up but not there price tag associated with most of there products IMHO. I understand that its a quality item so that's to be considered. Thank you.
I like your videos a lot. What I would like to hear or see how your preparedness saved your day or even your life. I know it´s better to have it and not use it instead of needing it and not have it. Keep on going keep the good work up.
This is a good idea - and not just for survival. Also works great when you're out at a state fair, theme park, on a hike, or whatever. I tend to wear these kinds of packs on my side so it's not out of my sight but doesn't completely get in the way either. BTW, does anyone know of a pack like this that has a bit more squarish design (i.e.: better looking)? Thanks!
Very thorough! I watch utube because of your videos! Great job on all of your videos
I was just trying to come up with a survival package using a waist pack a week ago. Ran out of room real quick. Some of the packs are slightly bigger and have more pockets. Will keep this video as reference. Thanks!
We're talking about something very useful if we were kicked out of our home and out on the streets or fleeing into the wild. Buying something like this good idea! To have handy JUST IN CASE!
Great pack, but if you're not using this in conjunction with your edc I'd like some sort of self defense option. This is extra important for civil unrest. Maybe include bear spray or a tazer.
We here in Australia laugh when you talk of "Fanny Packs" LOL - "Fanny" refers to a female sex organs. To us they are call BUM BAGS - as your BUM = butt LOL. But they were cool in the 80's & even later I used one when I travelled. Their is nothing wrong with a grab & go bag around your waist with a few essentials to keep you going. I upgraded to a larger size with a 1 inch belt & I added 2 small pouches. I had access to first aid, some paracord, knife, a few garbage bags (used as ponchos or shelters) & 2 space blankets. In the army we have a belt kit which is part of the webbing so it's always with you.
ditch the pencil and paper, bandana can do the work of the filter if you know how to choose good sources of water, a bic lighter would be worth adding, i'd prefer a "proper" knife (more substantial folding knife), more cordage (lesser poundage paracord 95-375, or bankline lets you carry far more feet). I'm liking the homemade fire straw fire starters. compact and self contained/protected. Most people don't carry anything like this regularly, why? because they are too bulky and impractical. Lighten up, rely more on skills and knowledge than gadgets. Need to slim down to True essentials. Pencil and paper is not an essential, the straw is not essential if you know what you're doing.
One idea I use especially for hiking is an old “h” or “y” harness known as 782 / deuce gear. Its basically a Fanny pack for your butt and it’s attached to a belt which can hold other things like canteens and other pouches. Hooked onto the belt is something like suspenders or backpack straps and it’s like a low bering load.
It’s best to look it up cause im not very good at explaining things 😅
@@peterwhite6086 ‘Was priceing these suspender-type over-shoulder double straps for canteen belt; looks like about 68 dollars before delivery cost.
The Rock still wears his fanny pack.
your the first person ive seen that did a review that showed them wearing it on the waist. thanks for that. it seems all the dudes that reviewed it didn't want to be infeminated by wearing it...smh
I think I would add a couple bars of some kind either a protein or granola, and they have water in small pouches I think a couple of them, just to get you started, since you have the room. AWESOME video as always!!
Why would you not put a lighter in there? Seriously. I can't think of a reason. You didn't run out of space. Ferro rod is a great back up, but you don't want to screw around with that if you have a working lighter. Not a lot of thought put into this in my opinion. It seems like you needed a video idea, saw the pouch, and threw in stuff you had lying around. If you are actually building a serious kit you actually intend to carry with you and possibly use, you don't just throw random stuff you had in. There is a significant amount of space available to add plenty of things. Hell, even a basic small fixed blade would be a huge upgrade. You don't have a backup way to get decontaminated water. No tabs, not even aluminum foil to boil in. You don't have a proper signaling mirror. I could go on. When it comes to emergency kits, it is "minimalist" because the container everything goes into is too small to add anything else. If you have space, use it. You would be glad you did if you ever actually had an emergency. I generally like your videos, but half assed emergency kits are something I see a lot online and I don't think that should be encouraged.
Fanny packs are great. My load out is similar, plus I carry a TQ. Mine is a Spiritus Systems. Keeps me from having to carry it on my body armor somewhere.
It's never a man purse...it's a satchel! And in the words of Quick Draw McGraw "doooon't you forget it!
I recently started using my snugpak responsepak a lot more, great little bag for wondering in the woods
@HH thanks for the comment 👍🏼
I used a fanny pack for my fishing kit many years ago. It worked out quite well.
Looks identical to the LAPG waist pack...great vid
Probably made in the same Chinese factory... just branded differently.
I prefer to call it a waist pack; fanny in certain countries is a derogatory expression for a female part. It seems that it is coming back in as an EDC bag. I hike with one by Vanguard and it has a 12 to 15 liter capacity and can carry two water bottles or one bottle and a cooking kit in the other pocket; two retention straps can hold a small tarp on the bottom. The pack came with a hand warmer sleeve similar to the ones football players wear on the field in super cold weather and it has its own belt. I wear the pack in back and the hand warmer sleeve in front with an rechargeable hand warmer by Ocoopa. I've actually done overnight hikes with just this pack in warmer months. The main pocket is large enough to pack a woobie and a military poncho. I take a small folding stove and trioxane tablets for boiling water for my coffee in a 450ml titanium cup. It has organizational pockets for smaller survival tools. My head lamp is an Olight i3T EOS that has a hat clip. My food are a couple of Clif or energy bars. I found the Vanguard pack at Green Top on sale for 29 bucks. Green Top is where I buy my 2A supplies.
Man this video is awesome. The size seems perfect. Thanks.
If I'm going to carry a fanny pack, I'll carry it cross shoulder. Smaller than a sling pack, but big enough for the bare essentials.
Great video Sootch! I had a walmart fanny pack survival kit that I put into my backpack that I carried for work as another layer of my work GHB. Unfortunately, that particular bag got stolen from my car so I had build another one.
It's kool to see this video because I'm currently working on a minimalist/summer edc kit using a waist pack. I intend to mostly carry it as a sling bag. I also like butt pack over fanny pack, sounds much better lol
Check the video on my channel called My Post Apocalyptic Get Home Bag. Right up your alley.
I edc the bandicoot with a surplus canteen and carrier on the strap slung over my shoulder , I wish the strap was longer to cross body carry if needed.
today in 2021 you can even use the bandana as a face mask if you forgot one
Problem with that waist pack is, I would not have it with me. I'm still fond of the idea with the survival kit in the steel bottle. You usually have a place for a (spare) bottle in your gear when you are out and about and there are even some bottle holder waist pack if you want.
Also a bottle does not look awkward if you carry it with you.
Mystery Ranch offers at least 3 different sizes of hip sacks available in different colors including the subdued colors.
Batman utility belt for me.
Thanks my friend.
Most likely not something I would go for over just my standard backpack of gear. BUT for my 9 year old to get him into EDC or maybe a survival/bushcraft kit he can just slip on and it not be to much gear/weight but enough to help him understand for sure. Might even make an even simplier and "safer" version for my 5 year old.
I have one very similar but I loved the video. Mine is a shoulder strap
I carry the Vanquest Dandrite Fanny pack . I carry it across my chest and it holds plenty of gear. Glad to see you doing a video on the Fanny pack .
I would add pepper spray and a snack. Just in case!
I have one and figure if stuff goes south fast where I live it will probably not get much attention if I use it to get out. It is not tactical looking (although maxpedition organizers fit well inside). I think they are a good option and they will fit under most smaller packs.
Recommend carrying a wire saw in ur survival pack. Tremendous cutting power for the weight.