Unboxing a Bug-Out Bag (Also: What's a Bug-Out Bag?)
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It's important to be properly prepared for your one-way trip to Bug Mars. That's where the "bug out bag" comes into play! Be sure to pack plenty of durians and a study guide for your Bug Mars citizenship test.
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Reference Material
Wilderness Survival Rules of 3
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Washington State Department of Health on water purification and disaster preparedness
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Better than Bleach: Use Calcium Hypochlorite to Disinfect Water
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Clorox on Disaster Preparedness and Purifying Water
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US Army biomedical technical report on Chlo-Floc (PDF)
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The Modern Rogue most of those water purification tabs are solid iodine. Best to replace those with portable water straws like the aqua blue or Sawyer's life filters that are hollow tube technology that filter down to the hardest parasite to prevent cryptosporidium which kills in 36-80hrs.
Mitchell Lubline I forgot to add the Lifestraw to my comments... Thanks for the reminder! They're great, but don't work great in all situations... So a way to boil water would be smart...
Immediate thought that comes to mind would be some sort of books, writing utensils (maybe even chalk), paper, and hand wipes....oh! And that purification drinking straw that lets you drink out of anything.
I'd also consider bottled water, as bottles would become a serious commodity. Maybe not the full size ones but a couple of the half-sizes for kids.
The Modern Rogue it would be nice to meet yall i dont live to far from austin. Maybe i could take yall to my cousins Academy called AKATX #austinkickboxingacademy
IMVADER2 look into a product called Wizzy Wipes, put water on them and they become toilet paper, put rubbing alcohol on them and they become disinfectant wipes...
My step mom always told me to keep playing cards on you when you're walking in the woods. If you get lost, sit down and start playing solitaire and someone will come along and tell you what move you just missed.
Emily Leighty Got an actual laugh out of me. Good job!
This is what i learned in the boy scouts as a kid too.
Will distract your mind and keep you from being afraid.
Just don't wait till dark to find shelter.
1. Shelter.
2. Small campfire for warmth and signaling and very good for morale.
3. Cards for sanity and fear prevention
Morale is just as big a killer as lack of water. If you can't stay positive and think clearly, you can't function.
You can also use playing cards as bread crumbs as you hike, so you can always find your way back.
Or use it for short notes like leaving the rules of the game card at where u left from and what u look like
They would work a tinder in a pinch too
pulls out masks "that's a dark thing to think about" little did they know
I was looking for this comment. This needs to be up top now
Woah it's been 4 months?
@@daelinblack6681 its been 85 years
@@fuzzlemacfuzz if only there were calendars left to celebrate the new year
r/beatmetoit
me coming back to this video in 2020: How did the people who made the bug-out bag know about the sacred item???
hahhaha.... well played.
ooo you got a reply from the rogues
You beat me too it you ass I was about to say "creators of bug out bag can apparently see into the future to know to put te holly grail in there"
It was from China they knew it was coming
@@mr.mysteryoof2892 lmao i guess i was a bit faster. I'm sorry boss
I like to imagine Brian sitting on a log next to a makeshift tent while staring at the ground and gruffly saying something like “It’s been 18 days since the asteroid hit...” and then Jason is just 10 yards away dancing to a Spanish radio station while blowing a whistle and waving a mirror around in front of a flashlight so it acts like a disco ball.
reminds me of madagascar 1 with marty and alex
What about a video where you each get x amount of dollars to go to the store and buy equipment for an overnight camp somewhere? Allow yourselves a few basic items like a knife, bag and tarp then buy the rest?
C PMc I love this idea.
GENIUS
Yes! Yes! So much yes!
Rogues, please do this.
This would be AWESOME!!!
"Day 75. Still alive. Not sure how happy I am about that."
oop I wanna like but its 69 ill do it anyways
2020, too trueeee!!!
Way to relatable at the moment
A bag of face masks and toilet paper is a pretty sensitive topic right now but that bug out bag maker really been prepared.
And a bigger beat stick to procure said masks and toilet paper with.
how is it sensitive
@@flolorm2349 There was a point a year ago where toilet paper just didn't exist, you couldn't buy it.
mylar blankets and hand warmers too
@@Pinkooru My brother and I had to fight off a woman who tried to steal our tp after we bought it
Urban survival aesthetic is just guys in hoodies with cargo pants sitting in lawn chairs around a bonfire on top of a skyscraper. At least in my mind.
You two are living proof that if you are willing to put out quality content on youtube you can become successful
Meme Thief And they are a sellout too!! 👍
Yup. Unabashedly so. We wouldn't be able to exist without sponsors. Glad to have them.
Jason Murphy as I'm rather fond of saying, when someone calls someone a sell out on RUclips,
"a RUclipsr's gotta eat!"
im sure the fact that Brian was well know before they started didnt have anything to do with it :")
What are you, twelve? Of course they're getting sponsored. This is their JOB. No matter how much they love doing it, they still need income.
In the immortal words of Bill Burr "It doesn't matter how much zuchinni you can grow, if you don't have a gun you're just making food for the toughest guy on the block."
onafixedincome Having to go into melee range to fight looters or raiders doesn't sound like an expedient way to live a long life even in a best case scenario...
Or You can throw zucchinis
Some dood On the internet yeah just whip them motherfuckers like a German handgeranade !!!😂😂😂
Or you could wake the fuck up and realize none of this shit is going to happen....
Maui Randall I mean specialization to varying extents is about as old as mankind, just saying its hundreds of years is hilariously understating it
Mar 22 2020: toilet paper is the most necessary of all items
day 82, the cats looking pretty thicc ngl
@Professor Weaboo 😶😶😶 #nokinkshaming
Leaves
“Aaaaw it smells so gross!”
*takes bite*
“Mehhh it’s not so bad”
Garlic be like
Having been in a catastrophe, I can tell you that 72 hours is NOT long enough. After a hurricane, we were without power for 14 days. Food deliveries to local stores took 7 days. Roads were blocked for 5 days. During that time, two neighbors pulled knives on each other over a case of coke left out that actually had been given to me. One guy attempted to burn an others house because he felt the mans girlfriend had stolen money from him. I pulled a gun on a guy who was looking into my sister-in-laws windows holding a large butcher knife.
Most of the pre-made bug out bags are full of the cheapest crap they can find that sort of meets the basics for surviving. Make your own bug out bag.
The 'tent' looked thin enough a small twig would put a hole in it. Get some tarps. They are thicker and will hold up in a good wind. Duct tape is your friend. Carry some cash. Credit cards do not work in a power outage. Some soups come in boxes and can be eaten without heating up. Dynamo crank flashlights are great, no batteries. Storm radios that use batteries, crank, or solar can be had for about $45, and thy will also charge a phone. A cheap lighter can be had for $1. Protein bars are everywhere and last a long time. Toilet paper can have the cardboard tube removed and the roll flattened to save space. Dollar store is a great place for poncho's, small bottles of pain killer. Plastic cards are good if you can find them so water will not destroy them. Store it all in a laptop carrying backpack. All the pockets come in handy.
this is all really good stuff. thanks for posting this.
replying for later
Joe Meatballs and a small bottle of their glue . It will hold damn near anything .
and also a decent sized knife. i like the Glock 81. you can use it to baton wood for a fire and as a spear to hunt animals. it also looks kinda big and black and scary so people will think twice about coming after you. if you can build one, an AR type pistol would be the best kind of gun because it has the range and maneuverability advantages of a rifle but is considered a handgun by the ATF and you can conceal it easier.
PCShogun this is the most educational comment i have EVER seen
It's funny, because that song on the radio was saying "i'm already becoming desperate" in spanish
Things I feel that could be added: fire starter/flint/lighter etc/matches
Something to sanitize- like hydrogen peroxide.
A physical map of your area.
A big sharpie marker.
Dental tools.
A cold weather/knit hat
Bandannas - or other small fabric squares.
Dental floss. (Useful for so many things)
Shoe laces.
A serrated wire saw.
Fishing line. (If room- a fishing net, hooks, etc)
Gorilla Glue (takes up less room than duct tape- though duct tape is honestly more useful).
Murphy’s idea of the hatchet is good- though a large knife works well too, and isn’t as heavy.
Sunscreen / bug spray
Also- not In the bag, but good to have- durable pants, heavy duty hiking boots, and thick socks.
Gorilla glue is not a bad idea, it can be used also to close wounds. Bug spray is great idea. Maybe I would add a wire. You know, just basic steel half millimeter wire, it doesn't weight too much and can be used for tens of purposes (mostly fixing things).
Instead of peroxide, honey
No expiring date, good to put on wounds, hydroscopic
I'm kinda bummed there were no follow up episode with Brian spending the night in the woods or something
I wanted to see him spending the night in the post apocalyptic city 🙁
I would definitely include a copy of "Pocket Reference". I found this gem for $10 at harbor freight. It has everything ..period. But worth note are knot tying, sewing, basic construction, electrical, chemistry. It's like a pocket wikipedia of only practical information.
Oh, GREAT one!! Thanks!
Are you referring to "Pocket Ref" written by Thomas J. Glover? That's the most legitimate looking one that shows up on Amazon when I search "pocket reference." I'd like to get a copy but I don't want to end up with some knockoff that has me applying generous portions of Windex to open wounds.
@@NickC_222 Yes, that one. I believe 4th edition is the most current. Have a copy at my desk.
I feel this one is similar to the Survival Guide that was in the bag, you can sum this up to "collected knowledge" as there is nothing more useful than being able to learn a new trade in a pinch... and when you don't have access to the Internet (or other people who know) it will be so much more valuable. Pocket Ref definitely sounds interesting though, might buy myself a copy for emergencies.
Good call!
those "scissors" appear to be safety shears, they'll go through a seat belt, and the weird thing on the end is so that you can safely slide them along a person without cutting them, great for removing a piece of clothing if necessary to clean a wound, actually cutting through a seat belt, etc. It seems pretty important for an urban survival bag.
Yep, was going to say the same thing. You see them in lots of first aid kits, (and even hospitals/EMT's use them) because they're so handy for cutting clothes away from wounds.
Playing cards can, in a pinch, also serve as some kind of kindling for a fire. Also, I imagine you can use them somehow to find your way back from some base camp?
meh dont think so cuz wind and shit but kindling would work
i suppose if you stuck the cards halfway in the ground then those could be good breadcrumbs... although maybe an alternate way to find your camp would be better if you're hiding from people
At 16:40 they rationed the toilet paper. We all thought it was joke b it now it’s real. They knew before we all did.
Yep! Wonder what PokerMan is thinking now.
A picture of a loved one is important for moral support in stressful situations which can serve to calm down and make more effective short and long term plans and it takes almost no space. Things like this can greatly improve your chance of survival instead of giving up.
Ohhhhhh, good one!! Really good one!!
Get a picture of Brian and Jason for morale support would be nice amirite
KogasaGaSagasa yeah they will keep me going 😂
But what if they died in whatever you're buggin out from?
Michael Saaranen best comment so far
You guys should do some actual woods survival, would be a cool series to watch.
I really, really like this image.
They would probably only last 20-30 mins
Nice profile pic
*I really really really like that image*
they should do it with the Bug Out Bag
Yes
I think an episode where you guys are actually dropped into survival situations with bug out bags and then measure your performance against eachother would be cool.
Day 75 of the Apocalypse: I've been crying for 2 days over what I did for a Klondike Bar. Thank God they didn't have flour or seeds.
what would you dooooo for a Klondike bar
@@mustangthekitten7765 man that brings me back
@@arloc357 Back to when? Since thats literally still their slogan and the commercials are on all the time
Day 76: It's been 3 days since The Tragedy. Laura's sobbing in her tent again, and Mark still hasn't said a word. Nobody's the same anymore. I've built an empire, but at what cost? How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? Every nightmare and waking moment alike screams in regret over the atrocities I have committed, yet I can find no peace. I'm ashamed, no, horrified. I never knew I had the potential, the capacity, to do what I did.
And yet, I have. I have sinned.
Dear lord, have I sinned.
What have I done?
What have I done for this Klondike Bar?
@@anxietyprimev6983 I've got to admit it, you're a better writer than I am.
The real cool thing for this episode is the realization that Brian has had the same iphone background for years.
I encountered that art piece in the wild in Oakland, CA, and it really spoke to me. I kept waiting for someone to “discover” me, and seeing that piece is what directly led to us taking over production of scam school and starting the modern rogue. It might be the most profound artistic experience I’ve ever had.
www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=jnWQWpm4JIa0tQXYgozABA&q=if+you+want+to+achieve+greatness+stop+asking+for+permission&oq=if+you+want+to+achieve+greatness+stop+asking+for+permission&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.12..0l3j0i30j0i24.7290.11122..13636...0....90.1145.16..........1..mobile-gws-wiz-img.......35i39j30i10j0i7i30j0i13.zCoBh6KrS%2Bg%3D
Not trying to kiss ass here, but that's actually been my phone wallpaper the last two year or so intermittently. along with my other favorite:www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffnyf0jh.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Ffirstworldanarchists%2Fcomments%2F1ji0xu%2Fwas_told_this_would_fit_here_banksy_inspired%2F&docid=TlFQNmWKF6FtTM&tbnid=7GLosi7GL00EWM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwj3wfWJycrZAhUX_mMKHcrBACoQMwg-KAAwAA..i&w=720&h=720&bih=985&biw=1920&q=eat%20your%20lunch%20and%20make%20some%20trouble%20phone%20wallpaper&ved=0ahUKEwj3wfWJycrZAhUX_mMKHcrBACoQMwg-KAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8
Road flares. Can start fire with wet wood, or be used for emergency signaling. Also a close quarters weapon in a pinch. I also would throw in a jar of peanut butter. Protein and fat in a dense package. You can also make candles, waterproof seams, and eat it even if you lose the ability to chew. Also great for restoring black plastic trim on your car (trust me, you'll like it). I'd put in way more water purification equipment, and a hydration bladder. It's cheap and light and water is a priority. Get at least 3 good knives (1 clipped on your pocket, 1 on your belt and 1 in the bag.) Think a great big sturdy knife in the bag, useful for prying, digging and hacking. It should be sharp but doesn't have to be surgically sharp. That's what the little one in your pocket is for. Very fine edged and keep it razor sharp. (Don't go cheap on the knives, spend a little money, like your life depends on it, but you don't need 500 dollar Benchmade everything) I'd also upgrade the first aid kit, a couple disposable scalpels, sutures (vet supply store) and some occlusive dressings. Also consider buying a really good tourniquet. If you or someone you love is bleeding out, you don't have time to remember how to make one out of a bandage and stick and a commercial TQ is far better. Also consider a survival chainsaw (makes far less noise than chopping, very light and compact) and a really really good firestarter. Disposable lighter (or 3) and matches. SOCKS! SO MANY SOCKS!
Oh, good call!
Good info! totally agree, get a good tourniquet, I recommend the CAT. We use it in our EMS system and they are easy to use and fast when you need it.
Iunio makes a nice condensable shovel (don’t use your knife for digging it will dull so fast a dull knife is dangerous)
Don't forget a lighter that uses liquid fuel as butane lighters stop working at a certain tempatuture I think like -40f
I always keep a pair of shorts, a t shirt and a pair of socks in my class bag on campus just incase I crash my bike in the rain
“Man the apocalypse sounds kinda like a drag”
People in 2020: yeah we know😕
Ha ha
Fr
This isnt even close to the apocalypse just be glade we still can by gas
Part of being an adult is being able to fend for yourself, even if it's just long enough for help to arrive.
Any bug-out bag needs to contain the 5 Cs of survival (as coined by Dave Canterbury):
Cutting - a *decent* cutting implement. People argue over what this should look like (or if you need more than one), but it is essential.
Combustion - Fire is a ridiculously important thing for survival. As such, you need a way to start a fire. Most people would say carry a lighter and back it up with a ferrocerium rod.
Cordage - You do not realise how useful cordage is until you don't have any. From lacing a shoe to hanging a tarp, there are a myriad uses for cordage. Many people like paracord, as they can take the inner strands out for extra use.
Container - A lot of people forget this one, but without a metal container, you're going to struggle to boil water - or even carry it.
Cover - The first form of cover you have is your clothing, but a weather-proof shelter will dramatically improve your survival chances, especially when in extreme conditions.
If your bug-out does not contain at least one of each of these, then you've got an issue.
Lēoht Steren I would argue that your basic clothes are not sufficient cover. However, things like jackets, extra trousers, gloves, and things like that are essential. If you can't travel in your clothes in a situation, you're more than screwed. Sleep-wise, protection from the elements is more important than heat. A tarp and poles is what I would take if I didn't have a small tent.
Don't forget Condoms.
In a post-apocalyptic situation no one wants an extra mouth to feed.
Just kidding of course.
Also a good decent torch (over a combined torch+other device)
Jeff Wang I'd feed my meat to mouths
You would be right to argue that, Matt S-J, depending on environment. But I was keeping to the absolute basics with this.
If people are wanting to reduce weight, rather than a tent or tarp, I might suggest a poncho that can be used as a tarp. (I have one of these in my EDC.)
Sherratt Pemberton, a good quality torch is certainly desirable, but being able to make fire does give the potential for illumination. Not ideal, but doable. Another option is to consider that most mobile phones today have a torch option and that carrying a power bank will allow you to charge your phone several times. Personally, I favour a head torch.
If I were to add one thing, it would be basic spices. Nothing helps your sanity like adding a pinch of salt, black pepper, paprika, etc. to your food in a stressful situation. In addition, they take up whatever amount of room you feel you need, and can be used to trade.
Really good call! Well done.
When they talked about useless money i thought whiskey cigs and gold for trade
theres nothing you can do to fix those blocks of "food" from the bug out bag
I liked sea rations. Theyre like extra dry cookies lol
Don't forget, if you have a few things like that and a good cooking kit, imagine what you could get for cooking someone up a hot tasty meal in that situation. Go a long way, even if it's just combining the food out of a few people's packs and you're just ingratiating yourself to the group.
I know this is an old video and there is not much chance you will see this, but taking Jason's idea further, I think it would be an awesome episode to see you guys on a survival challenge type trip.
That was the best bug out bag video I have ever seen! Thank you both for making me laugh out loud as well as admire you both for the friendship you both have.
My bug out bag has two good knives; one folding, one fixed blade, a folding saw, and a hammock, a tarp, an inflatable sleeping pad, also multiple forms of fire making, titanium cooking pot, titanium spork, water filter, protein bars, bag of rice with beans, 2 extra water bottles for water storage. For all the people out there the best advice is make your own bug out bag with higher quality materials, if you can trust your life on something no amount of money matters if the equipment fails on you in a life threatening situation.
Things it's missing:
A single edged, fixed blade knife, with a whetstone That toy multitool might get you by on cutting twine and picking splinters, but good luck doing any real work with a 2" butterknife. Don't forget your whetstone, that shit won't stay sharp forever.
Definitely a handgun. This is only for 72 hours, you don't need to pack an entire armory. Bring something compact that you can hunt with if need be, but hard hitting enough to stop a person. .32 to 9mm is a decent sweet spot unless you're expecting bear.
Maybe I missed it, but have a few sources of fire. Have about 3 Cheap butane lighters as your primary fire source in most calm conditions. Then have a small cache of waterproof storm matches in dire situations. Lastly, have an unfuckable source of fire. You can't ruin a Ferro rod or fire piston by just dumping it in a lake.
A Walking Stick. It won't fit in the bag, but having a sturdy pole that's about 4'-5' long is worth its weight in water. Have something to lean on while hiking, swat away small animals, swat away bothersome humans, tie your knife to the end and spear shit with it. Go ham.
A fucking Steel Mess Kit. Your typical stacking pot, plate, and utensil set. Cook food you forage, boil water you find, stop using your work knife for eating. Pack a small bit of salt/pepper, packets of ketchup, whatever shit you like to make things taste better with. Maybe a small bar of chocolate. Little luxuries to keep you human innawoods.
This one's pushing it for a 3 day bag, but a folding trench shovel. Dig a shithole, dig through snow, dig through stony hardpack clay, jump off a building and Market Garden your friends.
In the end, this is a 3 day bag to keep you alive until shit goes back to normal. You're not prepping up to one man army an entire zombie apocalypse or build a cabin in the woods. It doesn't need a whole bunch of shit like a grappling hook, a pry bar, sledge hammer, bolt cutters, TIG welder, even a full handled axe or a rifle is overkill.
Kyubii Meos certain trench shovels can be used to cut branches off of trees if you need to
Kyubii Meos your comment needs to be top comment 👌👌👌👌 what you said is underrated everyone needs to see this
Kyubii Meos Tf2 is leaking
Have multiple knives if you’re planning on tying a knife to your walking stick.
You’ll feel much better knowing that you aren’t putting your only knife at risk.
It’ll also be great because since you have a back up you can find a stronger way to put the knife on the stick
TL:DR
Have a back up knife
Don’t forget your pack mule to carry your fuck tonne of shit.
The bag needs 15,000 Nuka Cola bottle-caps.
id do solar panels
r/woosh
Enters cheat box
*rosebud*
Lol
Player.advlevel
Those "gardening gloves" are a lot more resilient than you give them credit for. I get about a week and a half out of pair of them, doing welding, torching, and general ironworking. For something like building a shelter they'll last you quite a while.
I love how they didn't put on the masks right, oh precovid
Texas lifted the mask mandate, doesn't matter now
@@punklover99 fun fact! not everywhere is texas!
@@vodam6970 sadly
@@punklover99 *thankfully
you guys sometimes sound insane
@@vodam6970 I'm not from TX, and places without masks are seeing the same if not better numbers with places that have mandates
Two MR vids in a week, we are in the best timeline
If enough people patreon.com/modernrogue, this can be every week!
The Modern Rogue three times a week? :D
Some points I wrote down while watching:
First of all, you should really consider building a bug out bag from scratch. That way, you always know exactly what's in it, and you have complete control of the contents.
Food: I can see why a pre-built BOB manufacturer would go for these (cheap, last a long time, etc) but they're not that tasty and I could see it being bad for morale having to eat that all the time. You could consider some military (-style?) MREs instead. Also, you could feasibly rotate those.
Water: WHY IN THE HELL would you ever NOT put your water in a metal bottle. Just replace the water every few months or so, you'll be fine. Also, metal is WAY more durable than whatever packaging material that is, and you can reuse the bottle, instead of leaving trash/tracks of where you've been.
The radio flashlight thing: That just seems bulky and gimmicky. A small standalone solar/crank transistor radio and headlamp would be better IMO.
That is a laughably small amount of duct tape.
Paracord is nice, if it's the real deal.
Whistle/compass/mirror: I guess it's fine, but see my criticism on the radio flashlight. Bulky gimmick. Signal mirror is good tho.
Can opener: just carry a swiss army knife.
Lightsticks are okay, I personally never used them but meh.
Good points on the gloves.
TP: flatten it.
Face masks: take 2, crush up some charcoal, put it in between your two facemasks, tape together and hey presto, you have makeshift toxin protection. Pretty good, but 1 is none.
Hygiene is fine.
Catalog is just a cruel joke :-)
Mylar bags (blankets? I didn't see) are great, as is the poncho. Emergency tube tent could be okay, though not as versatile as a regular tarp. Hand warmers are great.
I've personally never been a fan of water purification tablets/powder of any kind, though I see the appeal. I carry a Sawyer Mini water filter, which has done everything I'd need out of a water purification system. Tablets are more compact though.
I don't know what's in the first aid kit, so no comment. Advice on top of this comment still stands, put your first aid kit together yourself. That way you make all the choices.
ALSO, FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE.
Followup would be great!
That can opener is almost weightless and super compact, I think it would be worth bringing along just because of the near-zero cost
A lightstick can be strung on the paracord and used as a signal. Twirl that sucker around and you can be seen for miles on a clearing.
i guess the idea is that you would actually go through the bag after buying to accustom yourself with the contents, and throw out the catalog :D
I have one of the compass things and the reason it’s so bulky is because the inside is an air tight compartment for things like kindling or small maps
Not being "tasty" isn't really a thing... My BOB gets me HOME... I did build my own, with have to trek 50 miles in mind. 3 days food, water, firearm and ammo, better clothes... etc. COFFEE.... many and lots of COFFEE
I remember at some point in the early 2000s my dad bought one of those radio torches and it was actually solid. Waterproof, good audio, extendible antenna, solar, dynamo and wall rechargeable, you could switch out the batteries if you needed to, and it was as bright as anything. Been trying to track another good one down since that one is long gone by now, but I do agree most of them are terrible haha.
If it matters to anybody, I'm pretty sure it was from Dick Smith, cause he worked there at the time. Might still be some online. I gotta check.
You ever end up finding it?
@@kidsavvy660 Sadly no, I think we had it with some camping gear at some point but after asking around nobody knows where it is. Likely either left at a campsite, at an extended family members house, donated to charity or it's still somewhere in a shed in a really old sleeping bag or something.
After looking around it seems there is a similar one at thegearshop/.com/.au under the name "Solar Dynamo Torch Radio Phone Charger" but it looks slightly squarer than I remember, and I have no idea if it carries the same internals since its probably been a few decades since it was on sale.
The dials do seem like they are the same as the ones i remember though so I might give it a purchase. Not quite sure though as it's $60 for what could be low quality electronically.
Snare wire, a real knife, swap the “Swiss army knife” for a gerber or leatherman multitool, Hatchet, fishing line and hooks, Note pad, ice pick, and compact hammock.
A proper knife (or two) is definitely missing here.
One thing i think is really important is alcohol or cigarettes, both for yourself but most importantly for trading if you cant get to a store there wil be dozens of people who will “need” these things and will pay alot for them
Not to mention that if absolutely necessary. Most of your higher proof liquers can be used to sterilize or work as a weapon/ potential fire builder
Or they'll just steal them from you? I could understand if you take hard liquers with you for the reason stated before me, but there is not much reason to take with you cigarettes or any sort of drug if you just want to trade.
Perhaps learning how to make alcoholic beverages in a setting like this to trade for goods and passage? Mead seems to be a good one. Any fruit alcohol is another option. Beer? Alcohol is also good for sterilizing wounds if you make it strong enough. And make fking penicillin!
GryphonSong But that really gets into long term apocalypse survival/ rebuilding more than this tbh
@@simon8242 That is why a gun is important
Survival saw is better than the hatchet (aside from sef-defence). You burn less calories to cut for fire wood or building materials and you get more uniform cuts. You also get the sawdust to act as a very good fire starter. I'd recommend having both packed. Edit: It may be alittle more expensive to build your own bag, however, you can pack better for your area and your knowledge. You will also be able to buy better quality equipment, as you don't wan't cheap things that with break, function poorly, or not at all.
VERY good point.
In my experience axes/hatchets are much more durable than survival saws. Ideally I'd have both, preferably a chain style saw, not a wire one. But in the choice between two I'll take the more reliable axe
@ Emil : I agree, thats why I mentioned packing both. The saw dust is a huge boon in my area over the chips, as we have heavy rains and it's quicker to dry out. @ Techfly I was referring to saws such a Silky saws. I too am not very fond of the wire saws. My Silky saw has served my well for 3 yrs now. I havent even needed to replace the blade yet.
Also the "axe" in your video is a roofing hatchet for cutting cedar shingles, if you tried to cut down a tree with it you would spent at least 3-4 hours just on cutting it down.
the currency should be bottle caps.
Boy Scout handbook, some form of melee weapon, and a sleeping roll. You could throw in a wool blanket that's sized by you.
Jason-We're taking you to an unknown location
Me-Trevor's bar?
OlympicFilms exactly what I thought
Isn't that "undisclosed" location though?
I was actually thinking the Wizard's Castle
I give it 10min before he tries to trade bug out supplies for drinks.
Justin Williams... If it's Brian, I don't think he'll need to.. Have you seen Scam School?
Also 1. Towel cuz has hitchhikers guide to the galaxy taught you nothing? 2. A rag/bandana is a really strong multiple use thing that is really useful.
Enjoy your thumbs-up.
For the radio/flashlight/charger - I recommend the Eton Scorpion 2. I have 2 of them (bought in a 2-pack), and love them. It also has solar input for internal battery charging.
Ok so I saw the EDC videos and in the back of my mind I was like, “I need to plan this for a disaster.” And I legitimately put a bunch of stuff I most likely will need in that scenario in an old Pokemon satchel and it [Radio Noise]ing scares me when Jason said “I’m gonna use a Pokemon bag.”!!!
Signaling mirrors are incredibly valuable in survival situations, but most people don't know how to aim it. A good method is to make a 'v' with your fingers and out stretch your arm. While holding the mirror in your other hand, place the 'v' on your target and flash the light across your hand. That ensures that the reflected light actually hits your target
Kewl! Thanks!
If you dont have one...really any piece of mirror is doable...they are all over the place...every car comes with at least 3...and a piece of glass works and also the bottom of a coke can...or even the inside of a coke can...
Some points that are a good supplement to the topics discussed in the video:
1. It is likely that the use of a "sports bag" backpack for this kit was intentional. An important aspect of creating BOB and survival kits in general is that you DO NOT want to bring attention to yourself. If people; especially those that did not prepare for disaster, suspect that you have supplies, they will attempt to take advantage of you. A conventional bag brings less attention then one specifically indicating it contains survival equipment and/or medical supplies. Also, openly carrying gear, whether it's expensive assault rifles or military-style gear/bags/equipment, indicates to people that you may be a possible threat and will attract unwanted violence.
2. The playing card are more important than they seem. Your psychological health is one of the first things impacted in a SHTF scenario. Anything that can distract, calm you down, and prevent you from becoming bored and/or hopeless are invaluable.
3. Carry valuable amenities. Money is an obvious choice, but that only goes so far before it begins to lose value. Amenities, objects that make life easier for people, will soon become the currency. Cigarettes, toilet paper, can openers, matches/lighters, batteries, maps, confections, water purification methods, etc. will all become extremely valuable as they become harder to come by.
4. The survival bars and purified water are supplements, not replacements. They are meant to keep you going until you can locate sustainable food sources. That's why they are high in fat and sugar, it will keep you energized until you locate more nutritious food sources.
5. It's a good idea to also carry a large cutting tool, such as a hatchet, large knife, or folding saw. They have numerous uses, most importantly to build shelter.
6. Carry spare clothing, including clothing meant to protect against regional weather. A change of underwear, t-shirts and pants, coats and jackets, sun-protecting hats. Whatever your region calls for.
This is just a small list of things to consider when constructing a BOB. It should get you (novice viewers) to further consider what goes into survival kits, and hopefully look up more information.
Kurt Yarish 1. I do believe you also want it water proof... Water proofing the bag doesn't have to add attraction, but will help in keeping your stuff in peak condition during a rainy day or fall in a lake. The main thing to swotch is the zipper... A good waterproof zipper is discrete and useful.
2.I'd rather have something else... Depending on the person, getting agravated at solitaire or journaling wouldn't help. Perhaps a crosswords book or something... Although I agree mental strain is something to avoid. Also keeping track of the days can motivate some to keep going... "I survived 32 days... It's tough, but I know I can survive another 32."
Underrated items - Fruit and vegetable seeds. Trying to survive in a disaster, the ability to grow your own food is something that will be extremely impactful in your survival. All you need is soil, water and sunlight. If you can hang out in a safe area for a day, you could just use that time to grow, eat and replant your vegetables and fruit.
Can you guys do more vids like this? I really enjoy these survival skills/utilities videos. Keep up the good work!
A representative from FEMA said you realistically need supplies for seven days before they can even begin to move into a disaster area. Sucks that the 72 hour thing has become so ingrained.
This is for a urban survival situation, and if lots of people are in danger they would have to move in within 72 hours
This is also for gtfo-ing a bad situation, not digging in in a disaster zone waiting for help. 72 hours is enough supply to get you on your way to safety web your home area is compromised and you need to move
The issue with a week of supplies is that you're going to have to carry it all. Like the guys said, your best bet is to make caches of these bags rather than carry everything altogether. If you are legitimately trapped in your environment then having one of these in your home, car and work will give you six days of supply at least... plus if its urban, there's nothing stopping you from looting if you have to.
SoCalFreelance Truth is anything is better than nothing. Problem is a little bag like that even for only 2 people is very limited, that's why it's survival. I have a large family that brings with it large problems.
Mikey Well most countries have basic civil laws against looting and many people take offence to being robbed.
The rest of that could be... worked with, in a pinch. That first aid kit is ENTIRELY inadequate.
The number one problem you need your first aid kit to be able to handle in an emergency situation is significant bleeding. Everything else is secondary; if your patient bleeds out, nothing else you do for them matters.
NO off-the-shelf first aid kit I've ever seen has enough of the right kind of supplies for that. You need tourniquets, pressure dressings, STERILE gauze bandages, medical tape, LOTS of gloves (if your kit is meant for a vehicle, just throw an entire box of nitrile gloves in it; no latex, some people are allergic), a chest seal, and a couple of those so-called "Israeli bandage" ETDs.
What about tampons? 2 birds with one stone kinda thing
@@moviemanz6547 no those are meant for plugging leaks down low not it your shoulder it would apply no pressure and you would bleed out stick with the gauze
@@fleeingglory4352 Not entirely true. I've heard emergency services in the past recommend using tampons if there is nothing else... obviously gauze is designed for this purpose, but tampons are a good improvised device for it.
Improvised tools are always invaluable in a survival scenario as purpose-built tools should be prioritised for when the improv wouldn't work well enough... plus someone is more likely to steal medical supplies over feminine hygiene products.
@@cyqry The tampons would make the situation worse. Stop telling people this. Not only is it wrong, it's dangerous and wrong. Packing gauze is extremely cheap, just put it in your kit.
No, emergency services don't do this.
No, the military doesn't teach this.
There are so many reasons this doesn't work.
@@richardcox4096 .
This myth perpetuates because so many (mostly men) use the words "tampon" and "pad" interchangeably without thinking about the differences.
Tampons get inserted and are basically compressed sponges. They expand when wet, a lot more than you'd expect if you haven't seen it firsthand. Pack a wound with a tampon and you will get a MUCH bigger wound. Yes, this includes nosebleeds. You can kill yourself sticking a tampon up a bleeding nostril.
But pads lay on top of the skin and some brands are indistinguishable from layered absorbent cotton. So they make an acceptable improvised bandage. These are what the guys mention briefly in the video. Actual medical supplies would be miles better, but if your forced to make do they'd serve. Bonus: many come in individual plastic wrapping. So they are a lot more likely to be sterile than your average torn strip of t-shirt.
"Indicating how long your marathon was" is probably my favorite quote ever 😂
14:07~ Brian pulling off a magic trick oh so easily.
20:23 knowledge without experience = disaster. Don't wait until you need the book to read it. Take the book out and practice what it says so under stress it will be easier.
Very good point.
Agreed!
You can get pdfs of US military field manuals online for free too, SERE, land nav, radio communications, etc
Hey Brian, I'm a Continuity Coordinator for the federal government and I wanted to give you a kudos for this one. Almost makes up for telling people to improvise tanks and smoke bombs (almost). Everything you said was spot on, especially about having a plan and adjusting to your personal conditions. Our plan is a 4-24 hour drive to a pre-selected location, so our bags reflect that. Yours would need to be adjusted to fit in your plan. The official recommendations we provide to our executives include:
PRINTED relocation plan for yourself and your family with emergency phone numbers and PRINTED local maps
Extra clothes appropriate to the location and season
Phone with extra cables (note that normal communications may be down but SMS is very reliable)
Essential records
Extra prescription medication and glasses
Extra fuel for vehicle (stored at home or in the garage)
Extra money in small bills (if you need a bottle of water and all you have is a $20 bill, that bottle is now $20).
Bags should be reviewed semi-annually (in part to change out the clothing and update documents).
We do not recommend our execs carry firearms, but our situation is a little different.
Test the plan at least annually, even if it's as little as calling those phone numbers and making sure they work.
I'll be reviewing the list this summer and taking the ghost detector into consideration.
Fantastic!! So glad we got this one right. Thanks for the kind words and fantastic suggestions!
Most underrated comment ever " I'll be reviewing the list this summer and taking the ghost detector into consideration." had me instantly thinking of some higher up getting this list and being like "What the fuck do i need a ghost detector for?"
Fuck off glow in the dark
yes, agree with everything you said, no guns especially
Just randomly re-watched it. It would be fun to see you both do an over night and see how different your set up will be. Also an add on for urban survival kit is one of those public water keys for like the water spouts on the outside of businesses that don't have the turn keys on them access to water there
To be fair if you buy a pre packed bug out bag you should still open it and inspect that you got everything and that everything is in date and so you can know where everything is. So seeing a catalog is fine as you may have just grabbed the bag at a big box store and want something else to add to it or for a second situation.
As an urban bag I would also put a battery pack that has a good initial charge. I have an Anker 9600mAh battery that I charged months ago and still is more than half charged, and I would also put a solar powered recharger so you don't have to spend energy winding a flashlight to charge a phone but having both would still be good. Dont forget to put any medication you have to take in there (rotate that as well) and some multi vitamins as you may not be able to source things that have all of the vitamins you need. Also if the bag you get has room for it get a hydration bladder like a Geigerrig. Water takes up a lot of room but you can never have too much and even bringing an empty one that you can fill later is a good thing. A good knife, a good small axe, and a map of at least your local area.
I am sure there are many other things I can come up with but that is all I got for now. It seems to be a rather solid kit.
My bug-out bag is full of earwigs and spiders.
haha
As long as there's no moths, you're safe!
John Ratko protein
Sounds like a bug-in-bag to me
Train them to help you. Or eat them; insects are a great source of protein.
Always keep a back up USB of important scanned documents like: Birth Certificate's, SSN cards, Deeds, family photo's, CV/Resume, Financial paperwork, Insurance Paperwork. You'll never know the disaster, and if you lose everything to a wildfire or anything you'll have a good leg up if you need to relocate.
Really good suggestion.
Wow... That's thinking ahead. Although I have a copy of everything in a family member's safe who lives accross the country. That way if the flash drive fades, or electricity plants crashes, I have a hard copy.
Those whistles usually have a spark striker on them, use the watertight area inside for firestarters and char cloth.
When it comes to heating there’s also 24, 42, and 72 hour heat packs typically used in shipping live animals that can come in handy. These DO get quite hot so it’s wise to have something between you can the heat pack but as it cools you can put it closer to your skin
Big omission from this kit. Bug spray. Assuming something bad happens insects are gonna be a major nuisance that will make everything harder. Plus if you have to go into the woods you don't want to get Lyme disease from ticks or anything.
Oh man. You're not kidding. Mosquitoes LOVE me.
Hey it’s a bugOUT bag
I know, I know. ... 100% DEET is the absolute best thing imo, you can also shove a military bug net in there and use that for bugs and have a impromptu fishing net..
stylesisdaman dude yes
Plus, if the situation was caused by something like a super virus outbreak, or biological warfare, insects can turn from a nuance into a death sentance.
3 seconds to become calm
3 minutes without oxygen
3 hours in a harsh environment
3 days without water
3 weeks without food
3 months without human contact
Bullshit, I've gone 24 years without human contact and I'm doing just fine.
IceDragon978 human contact doesn't need to be physical contact. Videos and talking via text and video have proved to be enough.
IceDragon978 if you can connect through Internet and been able to message people. Then you just failed the criteria.
I don't understand the calm one?
ThatRobotMac OS-X i assume something along the lines of takes 3 seconds to calm yourself after a stressful situation. Never heard it myself so idk
I added forged arrow broadheads with tangs and 3 bow strings so I can make a hunting or fishing bow whilst in the forest.
(Takes half a day to make, with practice, and means you can not appear armed until you need it. I'm in England so guns, knives, lighting fires, camping in the wild and hunting are all illegal 🤦♂️)
Also, a fishing and snaring kit wouldn't hurt.
Many books on edible plants and fungi are available in very small sizes too.
Better to be able to source as much on-site, as possible.
Also, a map of the route and location you're bugging to wouldn't hurt either.
Little extras like salt, pepper (grab handfuls from a fast food restaurant) sachets of 3-in-1 coffee, a daily pill dispenser with some spices in and 2 canteens and metal water bottles.
You're allowed knives in the UK as long as you're over 18. You can't carry one in public without a good reason though. But I'd suggest a survival situation is a good reason. Wild camping is permissive - as long as you have permission you're fine.
Binoculars definitely, also feathers you can use them to make arrows, darts, fish hooks, fashion, all sorts of things
Don't forget the Life Straw.
Portable water filter, right?
Matthew Traver right
Not realy u cant hold water with a straw better off getting a like filter bottle
some straw filters can screw onto a bottle for carrying liquid as well as coming with a flat bottle
and the body condom.
I know I'm late- but I feel a lot is missing and a lot can be upgraded!
Pair of jeans or lightweight canvas pants. Two pairs of long socks- Multi purpose for hand warmth, swapping socks out to prevent foot rot, tourniquet, etc.
Sturdy, higher end bush knife (big enough to chop small trees and for self defense) and small whet stone to replace the 'multi tool' (they dont usually last long).
Replace the light/radio with something more durable. Usually recharging flash light tools/tool combos are made of cheap plastic and break easily when handled roughly. And that one looks like it could be dropped twice on concrete before something breaks.
A lightweight and small pot/metal thermos/metal cup/etc. - Its hard to boil water in a zip lock bag and zip lock bags easily rip and tear. Have something aluminium/stainless steel to cook and boil water with.
Bug spray and/or sunscreen- It can make your survival MUCH more comfortable depending on the areas you will be living/traveling outdoors.
A few lightweight/weather resistant maps.
A small booklet on local flora (edible and non edible).
Consider a small booklet on primitive traps for land and water wildlife if applicable (this should have a page on knots if you do not already know them but check first. Never trust your life to a square knot and it can give you something to do).
Consider keeping a sheet with phone numbers. Maybe you have the CDCs number there. Maybe you saved your parents numbers in your cell as "Mom" and "Dad" and do not actually know their numbers.
Lightweight tarp if space/weight allowance.
If space/weight allows I like to advise to keep about 250 feet paracord (from a reputable company) supporting up to double your weight (slings, hammocks, climbing) and 50-100 feet of 10-20 lbs paracord (shelter building, lashing, traps, etc).
10 lbs mono fishing line (Be aware the knots are NOT the same for rope). A small spool does the trick, its not for fishing but it can have MANY purposes but is also nearly invisible unless someone is looking for it. If you're around water you can throw a hook in there but a lot of times fishing is unsuccessful in survival situations and time can be spent better in other ways to get food.
Water proof matches/wind proof lighter. Bonus points to bring both! For my area I usually keep a small bag of dry tinder items as well as its super light weight and I dont know if everything will be wet or not.
Consider a long gun and some ammo (dont over pack yourself! A gun does not help if you're only making 10 miles a day and have 250 miles to go!)
9mm Is a common item but everyone should consider a number of different revolvers due to ease of use and reliability. Also consider not having a gun.
If you want to go all out keep a few various sizes of ziplock bags (they are super light) and swap out those ziplock bags for pull cord canvas ones that will last and be able to hold some sticks or something you want to take with you.
Swap out the TP for paper towels. Its still light but more durable.... more swipes per wipe.
This is passed getting long for a youtube comment but two more points-
First, consider NOT having a gun. If you don't know how to use it, don't put 100 rounds down range a month and/or dont know how to strip it/clear jams it can be deadly to yourself as well as others. It can escalate situations- try walking it through a national guard checkpoint during a crisis. It can also make you a target for someone that does not have one- either when youre sleeping or when youre guard is down.
Second, and I post this with every bug out bag discussion, KEEP A CHANGE OF PROPER CLOTHES AND SHOES WITH YOUR BOB!!!! These are not to carry with you but to swap out at your first realistic chance. No one wants to wait 4 days or walk for 5 in a suit/dress and a pair of dress shoes/heels! Keep a pair of clothes (or two for warm/cold) and a pair of shoes with any bug out bag to change into at first chance and ditch the clothes you had on.
Wow, reading over that it was a lot. In summery, if you go to prepare a bug out bag DO YOURE RESEARCH. You will probably NEVER need your bag or even be able to get to it but if youre going to build one anyway make sure its legit. 15-35 lbs for the casual/15-85 lbs for paranoid preppers. Some folks say 85 lbs is too much but if youre prepping you may be caring 85 lbs of rock in a bag to train for the day yellowstone explodes or zombies come out.
I read it all. Thanks, ya' never know.
I would recommend avoiding denim, as it takes longer to dry than most other fabrics, which may heighten one's risk of hypothermia. Other than that, great list!
God, I'm a Yellowstone paranoid nut. Not a lot freaks me out, but that is one, for sure. The thing is that the ash in air and absurd reach it will have seems like it would mean the only way to prep is having an underground bunker with oxygen tanks, since the outside air would be tainted, and a TON of time of sustenance, given how long that stuff lingers, not to mention something for serious warmth, considering the sun will be blocked for a good chunk of time.
@@SureBuddy good news, though, we all have masks that can filter the worst of the ash. Not that it will help with tons of stuff, but it will help with some.
Watching this again during quarantine make a lot of sense, specially toilet paper and N95 masks
I used to have a hatchet with a knife held in the handle with a magnet, thus sparing a lot of space. Very useful. I lost it a while ago, but I keep thinking I should see if I can get another one.
Not just a handgun, but a holster and proper training as well. If you encounter a life-or-death threat a gun is useless if you can't get to it in seconds.
Ian ammo
Mini solar panel.
Gaming laptop.
Cyanide tablets for when it breaks.
You win. This is *my* preferred kit.
All you need right here.
Spend the fallout playing Fallout.
You forgot the wifi hotspot....
A big knife/machete is something I keep in my bag, think firewood or branches for structures. Also a life straw is a must have! You can use it to drink water straight from a stream. A big thing thats missing in this bag is ways to make fire, those mylar blankets only do so much if your clothes are wet and you want to stay dry
Totally thought it twas an eyebrow brush! But, toothbrush, just as well. Great video. Lotta fun.
3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, 3 months without human contact
You forgot 3 seconds without sex
*3 decades
3 months with out human contact? Maybe my gf Spalding wont mind
3 minutes without oxygen? Maybe if you arent in a vacuum, but if you get stranded in space you gonna 'splode
Joshua Sudholt
Space kills you because it’s a vacuum, not for lack of oxygen
For other missing items: medications. Obviously, if you have any particular medical condition you want whatever it is that helps you manage that, but also general pain killer tablets (tylenol, aspirin, etc). There should probably be a basic first aid kit (bandages, meds, disinfectant) in there. Maybe a minimal change of clothes in case you get wet & need to change to dry out.
antibacterial and bacterials
for disease and replenishing your stomach bacteria
I would put in a flint and steel or even better: One of those mini torches that you can use in the kitchen to make creme brulee. Just as small and cheap as a lighter but producing a much better flame
I have that exact same whistle/compass and when you unscrew it, it has wind proof matches inside and striker.
I would add extra clothing, especially wool or wool blend socks, because cotton socks would suck...
I would add a slingshot, because not everything needs the loudness of a gun, and if you can shoot a golf ball low to the ground, it can sound like a person running, which could send people looking in the other direction, if you're trying to avoid being found!
I would include three ways to create fire... Cheap lighter, matches, one of the plasma lighters you sell on ScamStuff.com, charge it with that flashlight radio you've got, because it's wind proof... phosphorus rods are great too because they don't need to be kept dry... Kindling to get a fire going...
I would also include an empty water bottle, because the pouched water is great, but what if you don't want to drink a whole one? But the bottle doesn't have to stay empty, it can be used as a great way to keep certain items dry... Even a small all metal water bottle would be good for boiling water in... Keep a Lifestraw inside your water bottle to keep it from getting cracked... Don't buy the aluminum ones, they are useless if banged up or dented...
I would add small sample sized bottles of alcohol in plastic bottles, not just for drinking and moral, but for disinfectant, and they're great for trade...
I would include a bandana, because it could be used as a sling for an arm, a way to cover your face from smoke, a way to cover an bandaged wound, it could as a pre-stage filter for filling your water bottle, it could be used around your neck to keep you cool/warm...
I'm sure I could think of a few more things, but that's just off of the top of my head...
Great additions!
The slingshot is a SUPER clever addition
The Modern Rogue thanks Brian! (sorry I've not been around for commenting lately, been working six days a week, so I'm pooped!)
I read "banana" instead of "bandana", was kinda confused there for a second.
I agree with all of these.
When they refer to "dont have your bag look like a bugout bag" most are referring to military style bag will MOLLE webbing and such. kind of on the nose. When on deployments where we would be able to go off post and out into loval towns, they advise a simple backpack or one of those simple drawstring sacks.
That yoda impression is everything I ever wanted, caused flashbacks.
With regard to the Swiss army knife: the corkscrew was chosen for the military design for sound strategic reason: at the time war with France was pending and officers were issued with a pocket knife that would allow them to boast their own morale while undermining the French - by drinking any French wine they captured...
Where is your vodka and whisky shot bottles? Wound cleaning, sterilize knives, alcohol lamps, stress reduction, barter trade, etc.
Has to be 60% or more to sanitize or burn.
That's good to know. Everclear 95%/190proof. Bacardi 151 75.5% /151proof. Absinthe 74%/148proof. Plus I've learned to make my own shine. ;-)
Overproofed rum would do the trick.
Navy grade or goslings black seal.
Dont forget the pineapple juice to go with your 151 rum
Don't forget the gold, either alongside or instead of cash. Also maybe hat/sunglasses/helmet? Shovel too probably. More useful than an axe, and just as deadly
All great suggestions.
Yeah, a military style entrenchment tool would work especially well as it can function as a shovel, a weapon, a crude saw with the serrated edge, some have a sharpened edge, and it's all collapsible.
Gold would be good, but it's pretty heavy. I'd put that for more specific situations, or just keep it separate.
I would think gold would just be pretty, but can't see it being a useful item... I'd rather have my weight in ammo than gold...
I wouldn't trade for gold if the government went down. Bullets, food, water, and medicine will be the currency.
super simple one is fishing line. can be used for
A) makeshift fishing rod
B)used to sew be it not very good(possibly close a wound)
C)can be used as rope for light tie offs/relatively easy to make rope with. anything you would need twine for
I've used it for weaving, making rope( just spin it and use a lighter ti melt ends together), crude sewing, & of coarse fishing...
I actually have the same little compass whistle thingy and can confirm that the compartment is waterproof for matches and the little black bar on the side is actually flint
For anyone thinking of building a bugout bag, or even just for normal home use, I would *highly* recommend you pick up a pair of USB power bank-flashlight combos. Incredibly useful for a number of obvious reasons, and if you pair them with a decent solar USB charger you're good to go for quite some time.
Also, if you want to see how much power that puts into your device, download Ampere from the play store. Really useful app.
oh, wow! I didn't know about that app. That's a good tip.
The Modern Rogue It's one of a handful of apps I first install on all of my devices, along side Pulsar, a logcat reader, and the ASUS file manager - All are incredibly useful and well designed.
Aluminum foil? Cooking utensil, reflector, storage, solar stove, etc.
all good ideas.
You guys should look into the 10 C’s by David Canterbury. It’s basically about building your own bug out bag and the 10 types of items you’ll guaranteed need to survive for 3 days to a week or more. He mostly focuses on woodland areas but a lot of it can transfer over to urban prepping too.
The one thing I'd say is missing is a pair of "diagonal cutting pliers" (basically beefy wirecutters).
Reasonably light, and can let you just slice through padlocks without much effort.
Lockpicking tools are good to have if you know how to use them, but cutting pliers are also great for cutting through a lot of stuff.
I go a step overboard and have a pair of folding bolt cutters packed, but I'm thinking of taking the step back down based on weight.
Rather then the purification set I would do the life straw it's better
Also yes you put waterproof matches in the orange whistle
if you're talking about anything more than a 3-day survival situation, starting off with the purest water and trickling down to a less pure source will probably increase your chances of survival...
life straws do not filter out toxins or bacteria
7 life straws
Jimmy O. They do filter out bacteria and parasites now, but don't filter out viruses and toxins. Then again, nothing in that purification kit, not even boiling, will do much for toxins.
instead of a life straw i'd just use my gravity filter. It filters a liter of water per minute, packs up compactly, and will make any water pretty close to safe to drink
Honestly, I'd swap out the water with a canteen, filter and a steel container to boil. I've had those packets burst when throwing my pack across a stream
Zach Fudge
They look like an accident waiting to happen, to me.
@@peterknutsen3070 I've seen cans of water from a Canadian Rail company - just a standard 355ml soda can filled with water.
I would add all of the following, a pair of standard scissors(the EMT shears are nice but not suitable for all uses), an extra first aid kit that could be attached to your belt for when foraging(allow the larger one in the bag to be used as a home base kit), a Storm proof lighter, storm proof matches(Which could be stored with their striker in the whistle), a fire steel and some dried birch bark. I would probably replace the folding knife with a folding saw and a knife with a static blade that had a tang that runs at least half of the handle.
Add a proper knife to the kit (not a folding/leatherman type, actual full tang with a robust blade). Super useful in both wilderness and urban - both to process firewood, build shelter, and opening cans when you lose that micro can-opener.
Don't underestimate cigarettes as post-apocalyptic currency my dudes.
I thought we had accepted caps as the standard?
Atomsk0192 Caps only work in a mid-20th century scenario. The modern prevalence of plastic bottles has oversaturated and devauled caps.
Lol I work in a restaurant that serves beer so I save bottle caps. It started as a joke because I love Fallout, but then became a hobby. I go out and buy drinks specifically because they have cool caps...
Or porn. Not many people think about porn but its a huge commodity. Even if just the internet went out for a significant period it could quickly become a commodity. I keep a years worth of magazines and wanna put a laptop with several hardrives full in a faraday cage.
Richard Powell I'll admit I hadn't thought of that. You could even use a deck of pornographic playing cards and kill two birds with one stone.
TRASH BAGS!! I always keep 5-10 large heavy duty trash bags in my bug out bag. They can be used to make tents, ponchos, blow them up and fix them to a stick frame for a impromptu raft/boat, sleeping bags, waterproofing your supplies, etc.
Good point.
Also help with camouflage especially if they're black very useful
Shoelaces. Absolutely a must have for survival situations. I want you to imagine everything goes to shit and all of a sudden one of your laces snap.