Sootch's Urban Survival Pack Updated
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Sootch takes a look at some gear that you might need if you live in an urban area. His updated pack, including his EDC, has everything he needs to survive a #SHTF situation and blend in, in an urban environment.
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I always hear "non-tactical" and "gray man". Guys and gals how many veterans are homeless that are carrying their possessions in a surplus type bag because that's what they are accustomed to?
Try this... collect an assortment of brightly colored plastic disposable grocery bags. Use these to strap things to your bag, waterproof pouches, etc... but make sure they SHOW! Do some "repairs" to your pack with duct tape. Be creative!Make yourself a cardboard sign... "plez help homeless" strap that to the back of your pack. If you escape Gotham you can remove this stuff and have your camo back for Woodlands. You can always add the things back if you come to another city.
Homeless veterans are some of the most invisible people in a city.
Sad but it works...
Homeless people learn quickly when it benefits them to look homeless and when it doesn't.
Adapt, overcome!
I feel like this comment is underappreciated.
Half my day I work light construction and look like $100 from homeless. The second half of the day I wear a uniform. That being said the interactions from other people are night and day because of my "monkeysuit". Id rather look homeless in this situation. Use a gym/hockey bag for your gear. Another idea if you work in the city but live in the country is have a second set of clothes for a more rural "walk" or vise versa. Be the camealian.
@19brownboy81 I dont understand what part is a myth...
That veterans are homeless...
That people ignore the homeless...
Veterans are not gods, they just happened to be the people that paid the price for freedom for everyone that enjoys the freedom, whether they appreciate veterans or not.
@@MensaGiraffe at this point I'm regarding all comments from 19brownboy81 as click bait...
Thank you for your comments though and thank you for your service. I have a 12 year old that lives in a place that isn't perfect but affords he and myself great freedoms because of you and other veterans... no your not gods, but none the less you deserve simple respect!
I've been watching Sootch for a few years now. I love how he goes into great detail. Keep up the good work!!!
Agreed !! 😎👍💯
Agreed on both counts.
I've been watching him off and on since 2011 he was even having practice classes to see how long it took his people he was teaching to get to a meeting location, and to see what people had in there pack's even kids were involved. He got me into building me a emergency bag I live in California and I didn't have one since I started watching his and a few other's. I was just looking at my emergency bag and I do. Need to go through it and see what I need and what I don't and put clean water in the water bottle I know the water in the canteen is years old water but still drinkable if need be but I'll put fresh stuff
I live in Australia and just when I thought I was prepared. Well the SHTF hear and it was a great wake up call between fire threat, power outage, no gas station open and if whey were there were long ques. But watching people and the way they behave that's what freaked me out the most. When people panic and self survival mode kick in just get away from crowds and people PLEASE they just change and don't act the same.
Tim Markham The populace in the US has been soooo softened up and fat if anything widespread goes down here it'll turn into a massive chitshow.
Chris its not much different hear, I have a new respect for some close friends and not as much for others. But its not until things go wrong you find that out. Tread very softly but carry a big stick
@@timmarkham7222 Well put my friend. Hang in there.
@@Dollsteak69 Millions will be found mummified under their beds.
Mon my sister got a wake up call a few month's back the shut down the electrical power down for a few day's that she was not prepared for long term. 7 years ago I kept preaching to everyone to be self Reliance for an emergency at least for 30 day's. I suggested to everyone shut off the power and water to there home and practice what will they do for a week if they can make it that long. Two days is not long enough I can sleep for two days.
As one with COPD, N95 masks are useful against particulates. The "95" indicates that it will screen out 95% of particulates while the "N" indicates that it does NOT filter out oil based particulates. For those with compromised pulmonary systems, I recommend a "P100" mask. The "P" indicates that it will filter out oil based particulates (diesel smoke for instance) and the "100" indicates it will filter out 99% (not 100%) of them. Strange, I know. But if you want 100% of any form of particulates filtered out, you will need a "gas mask type" of respirator with a more complex, replaceable filter.
Also, filtering out particulates doesn't mean it will filter out odors (which can be debilitating for some of us with COPD) filtering odors requires a charcoal based filter.
@@user-td1zo3tv9p Excellent advice! Thank you.
I lived in a rough urban environment for a long time. Black is urban camo. I've been using tactical backpacks for years and they're all black. The average person doesn't know if a backpack is tactical or not unless it's camo, coyote or OD. I wore and wear a watch cap in the winter and a boonie hat in the summer. That cap can fold easily and it keeps the sun off of your head completely. The fire kit is almost useless in an urban scenarios, and on top of that many large urban centers have a prohibition against starting camp fires. I did carry a mini crowbar in my backpack for a while, because I wanted something I can use to pry with, in the event an earthquake happened and needed a way to pry debris and force doors open. I would also carry a mini metal saw as well.
Be careful with lock picks, because they will pinch you in places like NYC and LA (dang liberals.) I carry a cold steel spartan with me for years but I also added a mini machete to deal with multiple opponents, and for the vicious pit bulls in my neighborhood that the homeless drug addicts/dealers would use. If you can swing it, carry a water bottle and a thermos, because you can cook stuff like instant meals, top ramen etc in the thermos using hot water (don't heat the thermos itself, because it will go boom.)
Be aware of your surroundings, don't go down the main drags of a city during civil unrest, use the side streets and residential areas to get around. Dress for the environment that you are in. You might as well paint a big red bullseye on your back if you're rolling through the hood, dressed to the nines. I could go on, but you get the point. BLUF use common sense.
Yea, right on. I forgot about the Pitbulls that all the drug dealers keep, they always to have two plus all their security cameras; pepper spray is generally the best antidote for the Pits and a good "walking stick" helps a lot too to keep them at bay until you can draw your pepper spray or pistol.
Lock picks are a liberal issue? WTF? Lol 😂
Best thing about urban carry is not carrying tactical looking anything. Especially bags
True story!
I agree 100% That bag would stick out in my city as being too tactical looking. A messgner bag would be a better idea, business casual seems to be the dres code in alot of the state workers. I am not sure of the gun laws where I am. Also having the bolt cutters, prybar, lockpicks and some of your knives would make you stand out to the authorities.
I've not heard one report of anyone being attacked during Katrina (or any other disaster) because of the style of bag they were carrying.... anyone got any data to back up the claim that there's a real-world, documented difference between tactical vs. civilian/grayman carry?
steve lucero he is not talking about ever time something goes wrong. If the government state and city was to go down with no end in sight police may not help. And have you looked up what happened at the super dome? Kids got raped in the restrooms. Now in New York a man went a round cutting people and stabbing them the last victim was cut and stabbed he had to fight for his life in a subway car with other people in the car when two New York police officers was on the other side of a door watching it they took the attacker to jail after the victim stopped him. One man ( if you want to call him one) helped him by giving him a tissue for the bleeding. The victim tried to sue the New York police but he did find out their is no law that force the police to help you in any state or city in the USA. Now let that sink in for a minute. Now and a tolled shtf play out with no end in sight is the police going to be on your side or their families you may have stuff they need or just someone else like your stuff.
@@stevelucero9047 Considering the many thumbs up on the subject, it seems that I and others thought the same thing. It looks like ' "I'm not a fleeing office worker with my lunch in my bag. I'm a prepper with cool stuff you may want." I use the smaller mountainSmith and Gregory bags they blend in and they are designed for comfort and load disbursement while bags like this are not.
I feel having minimalist gear and/or modular gear is way more beneficial. If you have bolt cutters to cut fence there’s way smaller pliers designed for it. I’d go heavier on food, mountain house food for example, weighs nothing and sustains energy to get out and put miles under you. Avoid the habit of throwing crap in that realistically you’ll never use. That Kbar knife is tacticool but why have 2 heavy pry bars? If you have the pry bar to get in somewhere get a light morakniv to off set the weight. Nutnfancy says it best wit the “Size And Weight Constraint” get a system and get it light. Redundancy is key unless everything is heavy as shit and you end up ditching half of it.
Go with a simple cloth dust mask. Won't crush but just as light and compact as paper. Plus, you can clean them off and reuse them.
I really appreciate your knowledge about prepping and survival. Thank you for helping me help my family become more aware about planning.
You definitely need a headlamp too! Imagine you have to carry an injured person with someone else and you need both hands for this and then you have to escape through a pitch-dark tunnel because the power has failed. You can't get a flashlight in your mouth because you also have to communicate. So: headlamp! I also recommend a foldable solar panel and the normal flashlight, as well as the headlamp should have USB ports so that you can charge the two lamps! (A good headlamp with USB connection would be one from PEZL and a normal one from THRUNITE).
He showed a headlamp, second light he showed
@@bobcole3852 I didn't say he didn't show one. I just wanted to point out that a headlamp is essential.
The heavy tools, you could keep in your vehicle. And that second small pouch is miss a P38. Yes you have 2 leatherman but 2 is one. Maybe sunscreen and bug repellant for summer and hand and toe warmers for the winter. And foot powder if it's not too much.
Redundancy is good also for barter with allies and friendlies. A folding utility knife with replaceable industrial razor blades is also handy for multiple tasks.
Try Barnes and noble for maps, I’ve found a couple of interstate and local maps that are laminated. It’s a start.
Very interesting! Especially right now with the rioting going on in major cities all over the USA! Prophetic. And super helpful. May you all stay safe and healthy!
I really like your kit. You've really thought it out. My only thing to add to the discussion is possibly choosing a more grey man style pack like all the Starbuck Twendies use to carry their Mac Book Airs in. Possibly even considering buying a cheap light weight as possible tennis racket to strap to the back of your pack to blend in even better.
Knipex makes a bolt cutter that is smaller and light weight it works great about $60 if I remember right but well worth it great video thanks!
Thanks for the reminder to update our bags, especially the tools.
No matter how many of these I watch, I always learn something. Thanks, brother! God bless
😎👍💯
*_HEY SOOTCH_* .... *You forgot to put the LINK in for the BACKPACK ??!!*
I have a similiar pack ...molly covered maxpedition pack V2 3day pack...
Went out about town, to test the reactions ....people were looking at me ...some asked about my service...
Next day, threw on an old dirty back pack rain cover on it...and only a couple people noticed me., no one asked me anything, but one old fella...saying " laundry day?" lol.
Great bag Sootch, my only add on would be 4 more fully loaded pistol mags with a 50 round box to reload. Security through strength.
Depending on the person you are either and most likely be trying to get home, and some will be bugging out. The tools and majority of this kit would fit into any vehicle. You must be in some tip top physical shape and great cardio to haul that beast, I still feel the get home bag you did with the osprey is still the best option. That bag was discreet, light, and had all the elements of a bag to KEEP MOVING.
Your pack needs a pouch for rat traps. Bolt cutters are a great idea. A big bike lock would be helpful.
Talks about blending in...literally picks the most tactical looking bag possible and stuffs if to overflowing.
Sorry, the key to urban carry is being the Gray Man. That bag sticks out like a sore thumb. A brief case or a gym bag would do much better.
it doe's not matter what you wear and or carry. people will target you if they think they will get something.hell people get shot for their shoes
@@spook283 actually it does matter what you wear and carry. Read up on shtf survivors in Sarajevo during the 90s civil war
@@spook283 you can read a book written by "Selco" on PDF about his experiences in the war and what he saw and had to do to survive.
the bk3 and the sog multi tool, love those
Sootch brother I love your videos however in my opinion this one is way off the mark. I’m a police officer in Chicago and I can guarantee you in a full riot or civil unrest situation your cell phone will NOT work. I worked the 2016 WS involving the Cubs and no ones cell phones worked in that area. There was way too many people and too much stress on the cellular towers. Another thing fire starters of any kind are not necessary and can be removed from your pack to make room for more important gear. In a riot or civil unrest situation I can also guarantee you there will be fires everywhere. The biggest concern for anyone that finds themselves in this kind of situation is having the necessary gear to get as far away from the chaos as possible. Also local law enforcement isn’t going to be enforcing laws especially on people that are trying to get away. The length of your knife or the pistol your carrying isn’t even going to be a blip on the radar especially if your not engaging in the civil disobedience. A good pair of shoes, flashlight, bolt cutters\prybar, gloves and a good knife are all excellent ideas.
I'm thinking a fire in your situation would be a big no no. It would draw attention. But a couple of kemlights would be a good idea.
Billy BOB
Yes that’s a great idea or even glow sticks are practical for that situation.
My point about the fire is there is no real reason to actually start one the objective is to get the hell away from the chaos. And being in an urban or city setting eventually there will be a store or gas station within walking distance so there will always be some sort of shelter or place to hold up in
Porter4213. This is a very helpful comment. Thank you. I'm an older guy who can't run anymore... What would you say is the best way to deter young people from coming after me in a chaotic situation like you describe in a city? I live in a big city too, but I am not from the big city.
Greg M
Buy a .357 lol if the shine from the flames off the gun doesn’t scare them the firepower should. Seriously I’m in the most fucked up city in America when it comes to crime. Unfortunately when ur dealing with idiots the only thing they understand is violence. Since your older it would be reasonable to bunker down and wait for the nonsense to pass. As long as you can protect yourself you should have the advantage. Let’s just hope it doesn’t get that bad.
In a kit like this everything is disposable. So if he needed to ditch the fire kit he could at any time.
One other thing I just thought about was getting a Garmin GPS like an eTrex. When cell towers go out and your phone nav no longer works, having a garmin etrex (designed does hiking) will all the maps for you local area loaded into it will be crucial. A map and compass is good too, but the eTrex can be very useful because it will have a lot of the foot paths and walking trails loaded into it... so you can hopefully stay off streets. You can also make your own waypoints and paths using them as well.
And the garmin has a graphic map screen whereas some of the other gps devices just show bearing and long/lat numbers and you need to know the long/lat of where you want to go for the gps nav to work... with the garmin it’s all visual looking at maps on the screen.
I commute to New York City from the suburbs. During September 11 cell service went out. I had to walk from downtown Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal to catch my commuter train. In a place like New York City it is better to have less gear than more gear. You need to stay mobile. To much gear will weigh you down.
When the cell service died on September 11 there was no way of finding out what happened. I recommend having a small am/fm radio to listen to the news. A power bank, cables and cell phone charger would be useful for normal day to day situations. If you want to be more prepared you can carry a few n95 masks, a bandanna, and a Mylar blanket. All of these items fits in to my a Laptop Messenger bag, with my work laptop.
New York City, Manhattan in particular, is constructed with concrete and steel. There is no flammable material. A fire kit would not be of use. It is dead weight in your bag.
@Michael Powell have you ever been in Manhattan or New York City? In Manhattan were I work, the buildings are constructed of brick, concrete, glass and steel. That is approximately 22.83 square miles of brick, concrete, glass and steel. People are jammed into Manhattan like Sardines in a Sardine Can.
In Manhattan the only accessible flammable material are in the Parks or a trash can. The NYPD frowns upon starting a fire. Starting a fire in the City is a good way to get yourself arrested.
It is foolish for a person not to consider their environment and adapt to that environment. For my situation a fire kit is impractical. It is extra weight. I lived through September 11th. You had this mass of people trying to leave Manhattan. It was faster to walk to Grand Central Terminal than to take a Bus. I still believe it is best to take a minimalistic approach to what you carry with you. It is better to remain mobile that carry a lot of unnecessary stuff.
My main concern are lone wolf terrorist attacks. Manhattan is a major attractive target for terrorist. I want to stay very mobile and to quickly move away from a bad situation.
Excellent job as always. Two things I might add: with your toiletries throw in a toothbrush, find a collapsible one, and a small travel size tube of toothpaste. Cash in small bills. Power may be out and ATM's will be dicey. Great job. Thanks for all your hard work.
Good place to get maps are book stores or BLM building for local nature maps it will for land claims and hiker
Pōtable. Rhymes with boat-able. (And, while I'm at it, there is no "u" in crenellated.) 😉 Love your videos!
Thanks again Sootch for another great video. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
I have an older Smith & Wesson M&P in .40 Caliber. LOVE that Pistol-its been a tack driver for me! I have it n a holster which also holds a Spare Magazine. I also have a Belt pouch that hold two more. So, if a situation occurs where I HAVE to carry due to an emergency, I'll have 56 Rounds on my Person.
I have a modular approach. I have small carry over shoulder EDC for a small first aid kit, pistol, extra mag, phone, pocket knife, wallet, small paracord, sharpie, regular pen a glass marker for windshield, emergency poncho, and phone charger. In my vehicle, I have bag with a tool kit in it (multi tool, bigger blade, lifestraw, etc) , one with other items in in it, and a I also have larger bag with boots, pants (I wear shorts almost all year round), gloves, base layers, socks hat, etc. I have enough room in the large clothing bag to put the other two bags if needed and a couple of other items.
I bought some of that lifeboat food brick stuff at a gunshow and had it for about ten years before thinking I should try it and see if it was still good. It sucked every bit of moisture out of my mouth in about one second! I spit it out and couldn’t drink enough water to re-hydrate my mouth go about ten minutes. My advice? Toss it after five years if you haven’t eaten it yet. It is great when relatively fresh, but I didn’t think my mouth would survive the tiny bite I took after 10 years.
Cem lights would be a good fit. Or some of that safety orange tape
No, you don't want to draw attention, at least not while you're still in the city. Maybe when you get out and need help.
A good walking stick like the cold steel or a shillelagh is inconspicuous and can change someone’s attitude if needed. There are also some options that can conceal weapons or can be added to them. Keep up the good work brother.
The cold steel tin shin is a great walking stick, and you have cover with the cops, because its a cane. I used to take mine to the VA all of the time, just in case one of the knuckleheads wanted to start something.
Great video! 2 suggestions a very large flat head screwdriver painted black with a paracord lanyard Gorilla Tape to the handle, & The Breachpen is a BREAKTHROUGH one-time use cutting tool used by the military, law enforcement, and fire departments as a gear common to all multi-purpose breaching tool. The Breachpen is explosive resistant, will not activate by standard fire devices, burns underwater, and can cut through metal with electrical current.
Please do even more on urban survival. Thanks.
Great video. Dont ask why, but I noticed you had my neck of the woods up on the gps on your phone. Glad you covered this topic for some of us behind enemy lines.
Just an FYI-wire cutters on Leatherman work well in cutting chain-link fence and other metal type fences.
Sootch you have got my attention once again, Your vide reminds me, of Mister Weatherman having Morgan reflecting on the guys in the Groups bitching that any pack weighing more then 35Lbs is stupid. But yours make sense as for water containers I like to pack them dry and pack bottles of water in your car trunk to fill up the containers if you have extra, it will pack or carry it in you pockets. As for a firearm the Los Angeles published a photo books from the early years it showed the truck of a reporters car sitting in plain view was a 6” 38 revolver I think it was an S&W.
Your load out is very similar to mine. Mine is more tool-heavy and has more first aid. And rather than water purification, I carry water because I live in a semi-arid place. I should add a filter. As someone said, binoculars would be a good addition. I have them in my other packs and in my truck, but might add a small pair to my GHB.
My 4-wheel Drive SUV just may be my safest way to travel.
Have a plan and knowledge to access gasoline from another vehicle.
Easiest way I know is puncturing the gas tank with a screwdriver, catching fuel in a clean container or double lined 2.5 gallon Zip-loc Bags and plugging the gas tank hole while filling your gas tank. Go to a junk yard and ask if you can practice it. New cars have anti-siphon valves to prevent what we all did “in the old days”!
I love the Tactical Gear but never want to “stand out”. Try to look like a commuter or a student. Lastly, consider carrying a cane and know how to use it. Great defense, allowed EVERYWHERE and helpful in carrying extras via the “Hobo Carry” (wrapped up gear hung from a cane over your shoulder).
A pack liner or dry bags would be good to use.
Agreed as well as a dirty old Rain cover for the pack. 😎👍💯
Good load out Sootch and some useful info too thanks for sharing ATB and God bless you ..
Great video, thanks for the info, I live in Honolulu, Hawaii so any urban info is greatly appreciated 👍, BTW, I usually attach my cap to my backpack at the top carry strap with a paracord bracelet or a carabineer 🤙
That is well thought out and yes I do believe that
1 is none and 2 is 1 so yes like how you stress the redundancy thanks for sharing
Your local AAA Office has maps of your area. They are free for members, and available for sale at a reasonable cost to non-members.
Bruce, good idea on AAA paper maps. Members can order up to 6 maps free at a time online & they will mail them to you (we got city, region, state and group of states).
Mapsco sells city maps. You can also print google maps and laminate them.
SOS food bard AKA Barf Bars? I tried some and it smelled like discarded chemicals.
The batteries in those Paper maps last forever!
Menards had HUGE bolt cutters that the handles fold up.
I recently found out that my Butane Blowtorch lighters do not like to light in extremely cold weather!
The great thing about the G19 is you can upsize the mag. I do the 15+1 rd in the gun, single 17 rd on person for fast reload and dual 33 rd in the bag for slower but doable concealed behind something reload. The thinking behind that is the 15 is flush, and if I have to fast reload, might as well do the 17 and have a few more rounds in there. The intent is to not get into shooting battles. If I have to fast reload once, probably means it's a losing battle and the chances of coming out on top diminishes after that first 16 rds already in the gun and the 17 rds fast reload. I'm not Rambo after all.
You can get masks with a charcoal filter layer inside. They dont cost much more than regular masks.
A small candle for light, especially at night. This is para cord, it is cordage . Lol
You can go to real estate offices and get new city or county maps of your area for free and keep them updated pretty good.
I never see anyone talking about having suppressors on their pistols for urban survival. Because if you’re in an urban survival situation you’re going to want to be as quiet as possible when you’re getting out of the area back home or to your bol
You are correct, but remember that you can't have them in many urban environments.
Prairie Patriot Correct, mostly due to city laws and what not
There are places like NY and MD that actually have restrictions on anything that could be considered a weapon, like that flashlight w/crenulations... Also, DC doesn't allow pepper spray, so that's not an option in some places either.
I have mad respect for you sir love ur videos you have mad skills
Back to the basics! Thumbs up
I have that same k-bar. one of my first "nice knives" i got.
in Illinois you can carry any sized knife and it can be an automatic IF you have a FOID Card. You break the law when you threaten someone else. Makes a lot more sense than our gun laws.
This is such a great video!
Love how he talks about Obeying the law nobody’s going to obey the law in this situation!
Jason Grant Thing is, when you went to work everything was normal. Including abiding by current law. You get pulled over in good times with depicted prybar, channel locks, heavy lock cutter your going to end up in the back of the squad, with a second squad rolling up, being legally QUESTIONED for an hour. Just saying.
I always have a variety of tools with me for repairs or to help someone out. I doubt that anyone would question a couple toolboxes and totes in my truck.
I thought sootch was gonna lace us up a bit on map and compass work which was why I clicked the thumbnail
That’s crazy if you wear trying to survive I would be stoping to use all those tools, water and protection all I think you would use
Many states will mail you a free copy of their road maps which are excellent. If not free then a marginal cost; I have my state and each surrounding state.
Always interesting! Thanks!
Love the channel , great details. Question; what does all that weigh minute edc pocket stuff and boots?
Scooch, what kind of shoes are those? I like them! Looking for something like that now.
Great stuff. I like that BK3
overkill. That gear would stay in the trunk of my car
The quality of the bandana is important. 22 inch polyester craft store bandanas aren;t very useful. A cotton 27 inch scarf has a lot of use.
Have tryed buging out on foot or bike it take a week just get out the city limits just did it in saltlake I had a bike path 48 miles long out town and no one one the path I'm running light under 50
Pounds the cold and snow is killing my movement some days I move just 2 miles in summer I would have cleared 50 mile a day
Not trying to nick pic but what you called channel lock pliers are really called vise grips
Guys, check out the SPAX by Ontario knife company. Kinda cool and can save weight. Also, I keep my fire starting in different spots, just in case I would lose my pack. Love ya, sootch!👍🇺🇸💪
Hi what is this kit weight? Do you carry it on your person? If not where is it stored and how do you plan to retrieve it?
Grid is down and my damn debit card won’t work. I might pack a little currency in the bag to make some trades before everyone goes all savage. SHTF/grid down will not be pretty. I hope it never happens...
Casey-Outdoors Or even just 1/10 oz of gold. One little coin in your pocket might be a good enough bribe for a ride.
Cash is useless when the economy goes under. What folks trade during the shtf are 2 things: food and women
In a SHTF situation, why do I care what laws are
in place, like gun control laws?
Because at some time you may encounter law enforcement who will.
Because you don't know when the S will HTF, you will be carrying that stuff when there is still rule of law. If you think things are bad in an urban area during civil unrest, wait until you see what the county lockup is like...Cook County Jail (Chicago) or LA County Jail are very bad places and you don't want to be in either one any more than unarmed during civil unrest.
@@prairiepatriot2162 Agreed. I am a retired LEO, so I know first hand. I won't be going to any of those jails or detention facilities.
What happened to your Direct Action Dust pack?? I thought you liked that thing....I actually bought one cuz of your review. Its a great pack.
Will y'all be updating the podcast?
How about some OTC medicine recommendation? I know walmart got really affordable Aspirin , Ibuprofen and such for less than $1 aftermarket brand. Thanks Sootch for always keeping me prepped!
Sillcock key for water
What and where did you get the map in your thumbnail video picture?
Anyone catch the name or brand of that self filtering canteen? Sootch, hook Us Up with some links my Brother.
Hreat video.Very precise.
What battery bank are you using? Need to pick up one for my go bag.
What was the filter in the water bottle? Tried to search for in and found nothing even close.
@sootch Don brother throw a TQ in that EDC on body!
Absolutely...
I'm a minimalist. I don't buy shit I will never need.
Need links bud.
That pack company makes a nice black pack that doesn’t stand out in urban settings like green, camo, or desert tan does.
I love your channel, but this kit seems WAY over the top. I live in a large city and if I'm in an urban SHTF situation where I need a silcock tool, things have truly gone to he!!. In which case I'm not going to be wandering around. That kit adds a huge amount of weight, which to me seems unnecessary. Unless we're in a MadMax environment, I just need to get to emergency services. But I appreciate all your vids!!! 👍
Where to get the knife from?
Can anyone please tell me what timberland boots those are? I really like them
Fire will keep predators away in the bush BUT fire will attract them in a grid down urban environment. Be careful how you carry your "burglar tools" in grid down situation the police are going to assume you are a looter. Not saying don't carry then, just be careful.
Could anyone tell me the name of the water filter?
Ndur - but I have not seen those around lately, last time I checked Amazon they were "currently unavailable".
looks like a burglar's EDC.... lol
The only thing missing is a portable blowtorch
In an shtf situation i would say all those politician made laws go out the window. Its about sticking to the natural laws.
Good video, but wrong color for blending into an urban environment, it makes you look too military/gun guy/police...basically the enemy to the people that will be causing a WROL scenario; should be gray or black ideally something that just looks benign, not worth noticing...and don't mix black with blue, red, or yellow depending on where you are those could be rival gang colors and make you an instant target. Wearing the hat of a local sports team may also be good depending on what colors those are and what city. Also, I think you meant to say that 82% of people live in urban/suburban areas, not urban. It might not be a bad idea to keep cardboard paper that could be made into a sign so that you could make a sign that would allow you to blend in with a hostile protesting crowd.
It's worth adding that they way you carry yourself will make a difference between being targeted and left alone; walk around like you've got somewhere to be, a chip on your shoulder, and nobody better get in your way on there way there, but don't start stuff with people...that's just what you do in rough areas. Don't look lost or afraid, bad people pray on weaknesses.
what type of Max petition bag is that
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Your hat resists moisture retention not retain it...