I would take out about 90% of that and only keep what you need to sustain life, you wont need the lysol or 4 packages of wipes and so on. Dont pack for "I could use this if", pack for "I MUST have this to survive". If you cant carry the pack, it's almost worthless to even have. Water, water, water, then fire, shelter, food, tools, etc all the extras just weigh you down and will never be used. Getting prepared for what's coming will be vital, but we also need to keep it realistic and feasible to use.
I was quite sure an animal was going to pop up - maybe a kangaroo? I think it's good to have plenty of room. Pockets are heavy though. Like you I suppose, I want something that I can actually carry, but I can't resist the gear. I watched a homeless guy this week go over what he carries. Hobo Road I think. It was quite interesting and made a lot of sense to me. What someone else said - get outside and practice with your gear.
Great emergency bag!!! My mom is in her 60s, and her emergency bag is a small rolling carry-on suitcase. I didn't want her carrying a heavy backpack, and this way, she can carry an extra bag if she wants/needs to. Plus, it is waterproof.
@cruiser122s.d.8 great idea. I think a rolling bag is the way to go. I probably can't do small (i am an over- packer for sure) but i need to look into a rolling bag (especially waterproof) since I will never be able to carry this backpack. ( I do keep a folding wagon in my car) Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it. 😀
Such an awesome video gotta stay prepared many don’t think of these things until it’s too late great video. Put plastic wrap around Vaseline before putting into your ziplock bags that might work a bit better😊did you have a small candle and lighter in there as well, we all need to make an emergency on the go bag.
@carolp251 thanks for the idea on the Vaseline. I put it in a new zip lock & still had not used plastic wrap so thanks much! I do have some extra tea light candles & a Mason jar dollar tree candle & matches so all good there. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate the advice. 😁
Good ideas. It's always good to be prepared for natural disasters because we have so many these days. I keep myself prepared in case of an emergency. I'm turning 75 so I added a little folding hand truck to my setup because the days of me carrying that bag on my back are probably gone by now.
@James-ke5sx Same. There is no way I can carry it. I do have a folding wagon that I keep in my car too. It always comes in handy. I am loving the advice on ways to improve. Thanks so much for your comments. Much appreciated! 😀
Good for you for wanting to be prepared! More people need to take initiative to try and do the same. I read some of the other comments and am aware that you’re an over packer. I do see some issues though in not only what you have packed but the thought process behind it. You seem to think of your go bag as a place to put extra stuff you don’t need or low quality cheaper items. In my experience it should be the opposite. In an emergency the kit you are living out of should be filled with gear you trust, have some level of practice or experience with and have the knowledge to use in a stressful time such as natural disaster. It shouldn’t weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of your body weight . Start with the things you need first. Then once you have your needs in the bag you can add a few comfort items. You have a tremendous amount of hygiene items like wipes, sanitizer, etc. there’s nothing wrong with having a hygiene kit but it should be developed around the idea of what you would take on a weekend trip. Redundancies aren’t a bad thing like having a few knives or flashlights is good, but don’t need 4 or 5 different ones. Adds too much weight. Also if you slim it down and organize in separate kits within the bag it makes it easier to see what you have and to find it if you really need it. When I started prepping my bag was filled to the brim, and much like yours contained too much filler stuff and not enough of the items I would need to survive a disaster. There may not be time to sort through your bag to decide which items you need and which you don’t in a critical emergency and you would be faced either with leaving the bag because it’s too heavy, or trying to lug around a bag that slows you down. My suggestion is to take at one of those large ziploc bags you have your stuff packed in and make simple kits first. Pack a few Bic lighters and whatever fire making items your comfortable with in one kit Make a hydration kit with a water filter or purifier, a small stainless steel container to boil water in, something that can carry water in it, some of your teas, hydration powder etc in another kit A knife and practical multi tool or Swiss Army knife (not the one you ordered by accident that probably won’t be much use) A good compass and map of your area along with a good whistle and signal mirror in another kit. Some snacks like granola or protein bars, emergency ration bars, or whatever else that’s high calorie that you can snack on. A small personal hygiene kit with the necessaries for short term A first aid kit with items you know how to use A bandana, good quality flashlight, a small sewing/repair kit with some duct tape Extra clothing, rain gear, batteries, cords, and a good quality battery charger needed to keep your devices running. A documents kit either in paper format or on a flash drive that contains copies of important information like insurances, identification, deeds etc. I’m not at all trying to criticize you but if you packed one bag as your go bag that had everything you needed to survive a disaster that you were able to carry on your back then you could have a second bag that lived in your car with all the overflow and back up stuff you could supplement your main bag with if needed. Like all the wipes, sanitizers, and most of the extra hygiene stuff etc. I’d rather be using cheaper stuff day to day and have good quality gear in my go bag I could count on than the other way around. I wish you best of luck and hope you continue to prep for what hopefully won’t come. Good job and take care!
@jasonwamboldt4034 wow, now this is what an absolutely great comment looks like. Really kind & helpful information/tips. I will definitely refer back to this when I repack. Thank you so much! I am truly grateful! Have a wonderful day. 😊
Hello! First off I hope you did not have to use this over the past few days with the storm! Just came across your channel via this video. I would like to offer a few suggestions : If you want to keep the zippo lighter as an option, replace the insert with a butane insert as regular fluid will leak/evaporate out. Any batteries needed for things like flashlights, keep the batteries in a storage container so they are ready when you need them. Consider placement of items. Your shovel should likely be more accessible than in a bag at the bottom of your bag. Not trying to nit pick you here, just a few observations. You are far more prepared than most by even having a bag to begin with. Take Care
Hello, made it through the storm ok, thanks, I appreciate that, and thanks so much for the great advice. I am grateful for your helpful suggestions. Have a great day 😀
Just came across your channel, thanks for the reminder! I've had an emergency bag since about 2015. Mine's a mid-sized EastPak, much smaller than your's. I just went through its contents again. I need to replace some stuff! I do have a pocket with notepad, pens/pencils, playing cards, the Gospel of John (Bible is too heavy), a map of the country, another of my area. A compass that I've used, first aid kit, very basic toiletries kit, ziplock with two changes of underwear, clean t-shirt, jeans, sweater, sneakers, wool blanket, a couple rain ponchos, headlamp, flashlights, UN biscuit rations, minishovel, flattened toilet roll w/o tube. I'm missing all my water gear, I guess I must have put it in with the camping stuff. I'm 67, female, I need to carry as little as possible if I have to hike. Hope we never have to use any of this stuff! Thanks again :)
Hi, some great ideas. Especially the notepad and a map. Thanks for the suggestions. I do have clothes & a blanket among a few other things in my car. You can never be too prepared. I appreciate you visiting and sharing. Have a great day.
Wow, that's a whole lot of stuff. Have you ever had to evacuate and go to a shelter due to a hurricane or are you planning on doing motels. I live in middle Ga, and the shelters for hurricane evacuees are either churches or the civic center. If that's the case I would get rid of a lot of stuff in your pack, add clothes and whatever personal hygiene stuff you would take on a trip/vacation.
@trisax62 hello, great question. No, I have never had to go to a shelter, thank God. I plan to make adjustments to my bag thanks to all the helpful suggestions I'm getting in the comments. Thank you for the advice. I am taking notes. 😀
@@TheGldnldy If you plan on living in your car and sleeping at rest stops or Walmart parking lots, I would add some Mountain House meals, water and a small backpacking stove.
Looks like your bag weighs about 30+lbs. When I started prepping in '05, my bag looked like that, I had one too many extras & some were in full size. At Amazon, you can order thick plastic pouches that comes in different color zippers, use that to organize your things like one pouch for fire/light, first-aid, toiletries, etc. On the outer pouch, put a tourniquet, surgical scissors, flashlight, marker for trauma. Ditch the multiple charger & invest on a solar charger or just pack one. You can always use your phone for music too. Organize your stuff by category, so that in case shtf...you're not wasting time looking for what you actually need. I'm Orlando...I have BOB in each room & cars. I have fire extinguishers, fire blanket & other survival stuff because we have the hurricane season. I use the FIFO system with my food & water stash, I use & replace. Check your emergency bags 2x a year. Also, use a solid color bag instead of camo, it's less appealing for the "opportunists" if you ever have to hike or evacuate. I'm happy that you are prepared, building emergency bags are work in-progress & it's fun putting things together. Happy Prepping!
@@rinaatienza2554 thank you so much for the advice. While going through the bag, I realized how many duplicates I had (like first aid kits) & how much I over packed. And like you suggested, too many full size products & HEAVY. I am a work in progress and I am loving all the advice & suggestions I am getting in the comments. I am taking notes & looking forward to improving my bag in the near future. Thanks again. Your feedback is so greatly valued and appreciated. 😁
@@venetiakelley good question. I haven’t weighed it but far too heavy for me to carry it. I hope it can stay in my car and I can grab items as needed. If I had to abandon my car & carry it, I would definitely have to decide what to unload. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that because I have a hard time scaling back. I am an over packer. 😩
@@venetiakelley Good point. I’m still a work in progress. I have to find a way to let go of some things to make room. I have at least 3 firsts aid kits. I need to condense & be more practical but I’m an over packer. I’ll get there eventually. Wish me luck. 😀
@@venetiakelley hi, yeah, I’m reading all the comments and taking notes on how to improve my bag. I hope it will get better over time. Thanks for your comment and suggestions. I truly appreciate it. Have a great day. 😀
Thanks for your comment. There was a temporary shelter/tent & blanket in there. I do have a fire starter/matches & lighter and a container to hold water. There was also NOT ONE cosmetic in there because I don't wear cosmetics, unless you consider Vaseline & lip balm cosmetics. I did have an eyebrow kit even though I don't use that either (it is new & unused) it's more for the little tools like a razor & tweezers. But if I did wear cosmetics, yes, I would probably have that in there too, if it would fit. I am hoping to improve on the contents of my emergency bag so I appreciate all the helpful advice I am getting in the comments. Thank you for your "advice"?? Noted. Have a great day. 👍
I would take out about 90% of that and only keep what you need to sustain life, you wont need the lysol or 4 packages of wipes and so on. Dont pack for "I could use this if", pack for "I MUST have this to survive". If you cant carry the pack, it's almost worthless to even have. Water, water, water, then fire, shelter, food, tools, etc all the extras just weigh you down and will never be used. Getting prepared for what's coming will be vital, but we also need to keep it realistic and feasible to use.
@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 thank you so much. That is some very good advice. I am taking notes. 😀
That backpack reminds me of Mary Poppin’s purse/bag: she keeps pulling stuff out of it.
@@venetiakelley 😂😂😂
@@venetiakelley IKR. I can’t help myself 😂
I was quite sure an animal was going to pop up - maybe a kangaroo? I think it's good to have plenty of room. Pockets are heavy though. Like you I suppose, I want something that I can actually carry, but I can't resist the gear. I watched a homeless guy this week go over what he carries. Hobo Road I think. It was quite interesting and made a lot of sense to me. What someone else said - get outside and practice with your gear.
you should be testing and pract. with your gear , because when the time comes its to late to see if everything works and you know what to do
@@patriotordinance9695 hi, good point. Thanks for the advice. Well received. 😀
Great emergency bag!!! My mom is in her 60s, and her emergency bag is a small rolling carry-on suitcase. I didn't want her carrying a heavy backpack, and this way, she can carry an extra bag if she wants/needs to. Plus, it is waterproof.
@cruiser122s.d.8 great idea. I think a rolling bag is the way to go. I probably can't do small (i am an over- packer for sure) but i need to look into a rolling bag (especially waterproof) since I will never be able to carry this backpack. ( I do keep a folding wagon in my car) Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it. 😀
You can attach that compass to the outside.
Such an awesome video gotta stay prepared many don’t think of these things until it’s too late great video. Put plastic wrap around Vaseline before putting into your ziplock bags that might work a bit better😊did you have a small candle and lighter in there as well, we all need to make an emergency on the go bag.
@carolp251 thanks for the idea on the Vaseline. I put it in a new zip lock & still had not used plastic wrap so thanks much! I do have some extra tea light candles & a Mason jar dollar tree candle & matches so all good there. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate the advice. 😁
Good ideas. It's always good to be prepared for natural disasters because we have so many these days. I keep myself prepared in case of an emergency. I'm turning 75 so I added a little folding hand truck to my setup because the days of me carrying that bag on my back are probably gone by now.
@James-ke5sx Same. There is no way I can carry it. I do have a folding wagon that I keep in my car too. It always comes in handy. I am loving the advice on ways to improve. Thanks so much for your comments. Much appreciated! 😀
Good for you for wanting to be prepared! More people need to take initiative to try and do the same.
I read some of the other comments and am aware that you’re an over packer. I do see some issues though in not only what you have packed but the thought process behind it.
You seem to think of your go bag as a place to put extra stuff you don’t need or low quality cheaper items. In my experience it should be the opposite. In an emergency the kit you are living out of should be filled with gear you trust, have some level of practice or experience with and have the knowledge to use in a stressful time such as natural disaster. It shouldn’t weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of your body weight . Start with the things you need first. Then once you have your needs in the bag you can add a few comfort items. You have a tremendous amount of hygiene items like wipes, sanitizer, etc. there’s nothing wrong with having a hygiene kit but it should be developed around the idea of what you would take on a weekend trip. Redundancies aren’t a bad thing like having a few knives or flashlights is good, but don’t need 4 or 5 different ones. Adds too much weight. Also if you slim it down and organize in separate kits within the bag it makes it easier to see what you have and to find it if you really need it. When I started prepping my bag was filled to the brim, and much like yours contained too much filler stuff and not enough of the items I would need to survive a disaster. There may not be time to sort through your bag to decide which items you need and which you don’t in a critical emergency and you would be faced either with leaving the bag because it’s too heavy, or trying to lug around a bag that slows you down.
My suggestion is to take at one of those large ziploc bags you have your stuff packed in and make simple kits first.
Pack a few Bic lighters and whatever fire making items your comfortable with in one kit
Make a hydration kit with a water filter or purifier, a small stainless steel container to boil water in, something that can carry water in it, some of your teas, hydration powder etc in another kit
A knife and practical multi tool or Swiss Army knife (not the one you ordered by accident that probably won’t be much use)
A good compass and map of your area along with a good whistle and signal mirror in another kit.
Some snacks like granola or protein bars, emergency ration bars, or whatever else that’s high calorie that you can snack on.
A small personal hygiene kit with the necessaries for short term
A first aid kit with items you know how to use
A bandana, good quality flashlight, a small sewing/repair kit with some duct tape
Extra clothing, rain gear, batteries, cords, and a good quality battery charger needed to keep your devices running.
A documents kit either in paper format or on a flash drive that contains copies of important information like insurances, identification, deeds etc.
I’m not at all trying to criticize you but if you packed one bag as your go bag that had everything you needed to survive a disaster that you were able to carry on your back then you could have a second bag that lived in your car with all the overflow and back up stuff you could supplement your main bag with if needed. Like all the wipes, sanitizers, and most of the extra hygiene stuff etc.
I’d rather be using cheaper stuff day to day and have good quality gear in my go bag I could count on than the other way around. I wish you best of luck and hope you continue to prep for what hopefully won’t come. Good job and take care!
@jasonwamboldt4034 wow, now this is what an absolutely great comment looks like. Really kind & helpful information/tips. I will definitely refer back to this when I repack. Thank you so much! I am truly grateful! Have a wonderful day. 😊
Hello! First off I hope you did not have to use this over the past few days with the storm!
Just came across your channel via this video. I would like to offer a few suggestions : If you want to keep the zippo lighter as an option, replace the insert with a butane insert as regular fluid will leak/evaporate out. Any batteries needed for things like flashlights, keep the batteries in a storage container so they are ready when you need them. Consider placement of items. Your shovel should likely be more accessible than in a bag at the bottom of your bag. Not trying to nit pick you here, just a few observations. You are far more prepared than most by even having a bag to begin with. Take Care
Hello, made it through the storm ok, thanks, I appreciate that, and thanks so much for the great advice. I am grateful for your helpful suggestions. Have a great day 😀
Just came across your channel, thanks for the reminder! I've had an emergency bag since about 2015. Mine's a mid-sized EastPak, much smaller than your's. I just went through its contents again. I need to replace some stuff! I do have a pocket with notepad, pens/pencils, playing cards, the Gospel of John (Bible is too heavy), a map of the country, another of my area. A compass that I've used, first aid kit, very basic toiletries kit, ziplock with two changes of underwear, clean t-shirt, jeans, sweater, sneakers, wool blanket, a couple rain ponchos, headlamp, flashlights, UN biscuit rations, minishovel, flattened toilet roll w/o tube. I'm missing all my water gear, I guess I must have put it in with the camping stuff. I'm 67, female, I need to carry as little as possible if I have to hike. Hope we never have to use any of this stuff! Thanks again :)
Hi, some great ideas. Especially the notepad and a map. Thanks for the suggestions. I do have clothes & a blanket among a few other things in my car. You can never be too prepared. I appreciate you visiting and sharing. Have a great day.
Only water purifier I would use in Florida is the first need water filter
Wow, that's a whole lot of stuff. Have you ever had to evacuate and go to a shelter due to a hurricane or are you planning on doing motels. I live in middle Ga, and the shelters for hurricane evacuees are either churches or the civic center. If that's the case I would get rid of a lot of stuff in your pack, add clothes and whatever personal hygiene stuff you would take on a trip/vacation.
@trisax62 hello, great question. No, I have never had to go to a shelter, thank God. I plan to make adjustments to my bag thanks to all the helpful suggestions I'm getting in the comments. Thank you for the advice. I am taking notes. 😀
@@TheGldnldy If you plan on living in your car and sleeping at rest stops or Walmart parking lots, I would add some Mountain House meals, water and a small backpacking stove.
Looks like your bag weighs about 30+lbs. When I started prepping in '05, my bag looked like that, I had one too many extras & some were in full size. At Amazon, you can order thick plastic pouches that comes in different color zippers, use that to organize your things like one pouch for fire/light, first-aid, toiletries, etc. On the outer pouch, put a tourniquet, surgical scissors, flashlight, marker for trauma. Ditch the multiple charger & invest on a solar charger or just pack one. You can always use your phone for music too. Organize your stuff by category, so that in case shtf...you're not wasting time looking for what you actually need. I'm Orlando...I have BOB in each room & cars. I have fire extinguishers, fire blanket & other survival stuff because we have the hurricane season. I use the FIFO system with my food & water stash, I use & replace. Check your emergency bags 2x a year. Also, use a solid color bag instead of camo, it's less appealing for the "opportunists" if you ever have to hike or evacuate. I'm happy that you are prepared, building emergency bags are work in-progress & it's fun putting things together. Happy Prepping!
@@rinaatienza2554 thank you so much for the advice. While going through the bag, I realized how many duplicates I had (like first aid kits) & how much I over packed. And like you suggested, too many full size products & HEAVY. I am a work in progress and I am loving all the advice & suggestions I am getting in the comments. I am taking notes & looking forward to improving my bag in the near future. Thanks again. Your feedback is so greatly valued and appreciated. 😁
How much does your bag and ingredients weigh?
@@venetiakelley good question. I haven’t weighed it but far too heavy for me to carry it. I hope it can stay in my car and I can grab items as needed. If I had to abandon my car & carry it, I would definitely have to decide what to unload. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that because I have a hard time scaling back. I am an over packer. 😩
@@TheGldnldy You’re going to have to learn; and, it’s a good idea, to practice, walking and hiking with your pack.
That’s a lot of stuff for a go bag; that’s going to be way heavy.
@@venetiakelley It’s definitely too heavy. My hope is that it will just be in my car. If I have to abandon my car, I’m in trouble. 😏
What about food?
@@venetiakelley Good point. I’m still a work in progress. I have to find a way to let go of some things to make room. I have at least 3 firsts aid kits. I need to condense & be more practical but I’m an over packer. I’ll get there eventually. Wish me luck. 😀
@@TheGldnldy You should look at some actual emergency lists; I think, that might help you. Godspeed
@@venetiakelley hi, yeah, I’m reading all the comments and taking notes on how to improve my bag. I hope it will get better over time. Thanks for your comment and suggestions. I truly appreciate it. Have a great day. 😀
Way to much weight and items you do not need. You planing on having a moonlight dinner with that candle. LOL I crack myself up
@SurvivalSavvvy yeah, you crack me up too! 🤣
With that bag....you are not going make it! No fire,no water,no shelter....good luck! Cosmetics aren't going save you
Thanks for your comment. There was a temporary shelter/tent & blanket in there. I do have a fire starter/matches & lighter and a container to hold water. There was also NOT ONE cosmetic in there because I don't wear cosmetics, unless you consider Vaseline & lip balm cosmetics. I did have an eyebrow kit even though I don't use that either (it is new & unused) it's more for the little tools like a razor & tweezers. But if I did wear cosmetics, yes, I would probably have that in there too, if it would fit. I am hoping to improve on the contents of my emergency bag so I appreciate all the helpful advice I am getting in the comments. Thank you for your "advice"?? Noted. Have a great day. 👍