Bug Out Emergency Grab Bag for Overlanders and Preppers
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- Опубликовано: 20 янв 2018
- This is my Bug Out Bag reverse-engineered so that you can see what's inside, and the purposes and thinking behind all its contents. It is designed for remote overland travel and also suitable for preppers wanting an emergency grab bag for those unexpected events that may result in the need for a sudden evacuation of home or town. It contains the tools necessary to ensure your survival for a minimum of 48 hours.
NOTE. Driving through the surf as displayed is a VERY bad idea. The corrosion that results is unavoidable. I recommend you don't do it. I was following someone else to a venue during an incoming tide. It was not wise at all, and I was not happy about it.
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Andrew, I have to say, the Aussie lifestyle sure does suit you over the UK. If fact, based upon your videos you seem a lot more satisfied with yourself because it shows, whether clever editing or not.
Nice Video Andrew, I learned a few things that I need to add/change in my bag, I'm sure I'll learn more from the comments. My biggest concern in a emergency situation is Injury. Primarily bleeding, since arterial bleeding can kill you in 4 minutes. A rapidly deployed tourniquet and some military compresses, which take very little space. For Broken bones, sprained ankle, some pain killers wold be helpful to enable mobility, also gauze and antiseptic for burns/cuts. One of the most likely ways to lose your vehicle is fire. Powerful batteries and wiring that get jostled (enough said), return from a short hike and find your vehicle in flames. A fire resistant outer bag/cover for the kit. Food bars are much better than tuna, you need quick carbs for energy and fats, protein last. I also have a couple of small bottles of water, so if the bag is all I save in a fire, I'll need some water to start. Lose your romance novel :-) replace it with SAS survival guide book. A fixed blade knife+1. Thanks again
I am your FC from Thailand.
I watch this article for more than 10 times and I also recommend people to watch.
Thks for every thing sir.
Bet that bag would have come in handy when adventuring with Johan Klopper. :D
Great info Andrew! Don't underestimate a space blanket! I carry one in my paragliding harness on XC trips. (yes that would be the paragliders equivalent of an overland trip) My blanket has the reflective side to keep heat in, and a bright orange side to draw attention to passing aircraft. In addition it has tons of survival info regarding survival, fire, shelter and drawing attention to search parties printed on the orange side. They also collect rain water, or condensation at night for hydration. Keep up the informative movies, really like them.
Ahh this must be why my patreons were asking me for a Grab Bag video. I must say your video is much better than mine. You have a lot of great gear in that bag. Very useful information for any traveler.
Hello from the U.S. I'm no overlander, but a b.o.b is somthing I have much experience in. Please consider adding 3 things. 1. A small trauma kit. Even if you don't have the training, someone you are with could have the necessary skills to save a life with it. 2. Something to subdue panic (survival can be scary and you need to keep your head straight). This can be different things for different people. A smoker might throw a pack of cigarettes in it, while a sample sized whiskey might be better for another. A mild painkiller never killed anyone either. The human brain is the greatest survival obstacle. 3. SUNGLASSES.
P.s. I love your battery trick, that's great thinking. Love your channel, learning alot about the lifestyle. Thanks
Also a 3hr candle, if your head lamp don't work or you need to dry wood for a fire, and it will help warm you up if needed.
Thanks Andrew, very much appreciated. I have just today setup my first Grab Bag based on the advice in your video, with a few adaptions. All of it except water filtration kit I already owned but never put together with this philosophy. My bag is for outback travel in Australia; Simpson Desert crossing in a few weeks. I added Aeroguard for insect protection, compass and a roll of Velcro strapping. I'm going to look into small solar phone charger and add a whistle too. Thanks again.
This is the best grab bag video I've seen. The USB formatting tip definitely shows your experience.
I love puzzle books. They kept us entertained during down time on deployments.
“Steam driven computer” 😂 That was BRILLIANT!!!
I really enjoy your videos Andrew! This one is no exception. Just two things: with this kind of firesteel(ferrocerium rod) you dont need a carbon blade. A sharp spine on a knife or a striker of any kind will do. You need carbon for the strike-a-light version which means striking a piece of high carbon steel against a piece of flint or quartzite. Also a space blanket doesn't do a very good job insulating but is awesome as a heat reflector. I recommend the book "Bushcraft" by Mors Kochanski and his Videos on "Karamat Wilderness Ways" here on RUclips. Love your work and take care!
Now this is The Ticket® Andrew! I just watched your shovel video, and was thinking we need a good survival video... here it is (English for voila)... gracious, mi amigo (Spanish for thank you me friend). Me Dad was a real survivor, knew how to do well in wilderness. He was the kind if you read of an airplane crash high in remote Andes Mountains, 6 months later, search finds him sitting by his fire in front of his quite comfortable little shed snacking on whatever wild critters he caught. Headlines read, "One lone survivor found, Mr. Taka Yama, Sr."
Honey gives calories, improves morale, heals cuts, sweetens tea/coffee, can be used for bait, and has very long shelf life. I carry honey in those plastic straws, sealed at both ends.
nice idea.
Andrew: As always, and even though I have a bug out bag, I quickly learned it was sadly lacking and learned a LOT! Thank you for your wisdom and passion to teach! I know I can never stop learning and consider you my favourite teacher!
Hopefully you still receive notifications from replies to old videos such as this one. Pleasantly surprised to see a video on this topic from you, Andrew. Some thoughts. 1) Why not carry a backpack as opposed to a handheld grab bag? Keep both hands free for other tasks. 2) Don't just load the bag and let it sit until you need it; go use it. Get proficient with each and every item so when the pressure is on you have confidence in their respective employ. Go test out your gear; even better do it for two or three days. 3) Carry some water. Yes its heavy but it is critical for your survival and makes at least the first few hours easier. Give yourself that headstart. 4) In general, consider each item's carrying values: can they be smaller and/or lighter and still perform to standard? Do any items serve multiple roles? Are they useful in any climate? Do they fulfill a priority role? 5) Find more efficient foodstuff to carry: less weight, less volume, ease of preparation in all climates and light conditions, more nutritional value, etc. 6) A hooded poncho may be better suited than a tarp. Typically lighter and can be used on the go. 7) A spare phone battery w/charging cable. Today's smartphones can hold a wealth of knowledge useful in stressful times, such as downloaded maps, contact information, survival info, etc etc. Oh and you can also have your book or books downloaded for reading as well :). 8) Consider what you wear and carry on your person every day to be a part of your 48 or 72 hour bag plan. Dress each day as if you won't be home for dinner that night, at least when away from home and/or where you might otherwise absolutely look and feel silly. 9) Wet wipes instead of tissue paper is my go-to. 10) Keep a running plan going in your head as to what would happen if you needed to exit your vehicle. Look every so often for noticable terrain landmarks, water features, manmade structures, road signs or other similar and useful features. Keep track of the distance you travel and keep yourself apprised of where you are. All of this can make your bail-out a little bit better. Andrew, I hope you don't find my rambling to be too tiring. I just felt the desire to share with you in return for benefitting from watching your production. Cheers! Kent Phillips
Thanks again Andrew,experience and wisdom can't be bought. You are a Diamond, love your vlogs ,always informative.
Excellent video. I live in Melbourne and have been traveling in remote locations for 40 years and have alway had an emergency bag. I learned a lot from yours, good advice as always.i use a back pack to make carrying it easier if I have to walk a distance.
Good information for those of us less experienced. Thank You
I would have thought of including an EPIRB with GPS included with 10 year battery life, would get an instant response globally. They’re small and quite inexpensive...Steve.
I quite agree as the amount of people being lost in a remotes areas is on the increase due to not having a EPIRB (PLB) with GPS tracking which will increase survival dramatically as you can guarantee help is on the way.
Sat phone he showed does all that and much more.
Great bag, I used to teach survival classes when I was younger. I'd only add, sunscreen, insect spray, paper maps and compass. I know you're staying put, but you may have to search for water sources. I'd also feel a little better with more trauma related first aid. For large mechanical damages. But seems you thought of everything. Again, nice bag.
You could also put in a few Tealights or/and candles and a hat suited for the environment.
I guess you could live for 2 days with out sunscreen or insect spray, but you can get little ones that shouldn't take too much room
I have to agree with the compass, but paper maps could be problematic, you would have to change them every trip and if you are going on a 20 day 4x4 overland that would be a lot of paper
I would suggest a usb solar panel to charge you phone (which can hold all the maps offline)
Wow. Two of my favourite RUclips subjects in one video - Overlanding and Bug Out Bags! Thank you! My new favourite video. Keep up the great work and awesome videos. I'm just a wee bit jealous!
Great video. Your bag is nicely designed for the purpose intended. Equally important, as you mentioned, is the placement so that the driver/passenger can grab it and go.
This brings me back to the series with Mac. I was able to answer almost all situations based on that series. Proof your videos really work in the real world.
Long sighted you say 😜😜
😱 wow I am “slightly” less prepared 😉
Thx for the Vid... I will look into my survival items/go bag 😊
this is something i had not really thought of until now thank you for the video
Great video! Thanks Andrew!
Outstanding! As always.
I wish I could like your videos more than one. Vary helpful, thanks.
crikey, with your great ideas and the others below I'll need to get a bigger truck to carry the grab bag, LOL. But seriously some kind of emergency kit should be a necessity on overland trips. great video yet again Andrew.
Great vid it's a really good idea when your camping with all the nice things I take to just play with the plastic to make water and play with the other things in your grab bag in different situations because playing is fun but when you really need them you have a greater idea plus your passing things onto the kids the lightest thing you can take is knowledge
Great video Andrew, shared this to five forums that I am on.
For writing, I'd recommend a sharpie permanent marker as well. Not affected by the weather, and will last fairly long as long as the cap is on tight. Many of the same items are in my "Get Home Bag" as well, but you've definitely inspired some improvements! Another great video, many thanks!
a CD is also a great signalling mirror - you can use the hole in the middle to gauge where the reflection is going. Consider an EPIRB - best way to get noticed and get emergency services scrambled.
rayred74 For Millenials, a “CD” is like a squashed 2 dimensional Spotify which only holds a dozen songs. #bringbackcassette
I guess the sat phone replaces EPIRB
FuNot FuMe I would not say so - as the EPIRB gives coordinates and can operate when you cant -
Are there parts of the world where EPIRB aren't effective? ie mozambique ?
No - it is effective globally
Excellent video Andrew! Honestly never seen one done besides this as not enough people think ahead to a potential emergency. There's just too many that are certain it'll never happen to them. Well never say never...words to live by imho.
Andrew,
A most anticipated video topic. Thank you for posting this! Please Consider...
There are a few amendments that I'd like to suggest which borrow from the Northern American and European ultra light alpine backpacking realm - where a bag of provisions and tools to survive a multitude of days or weeks of exposure in remote environments is an absolute necessity, rather than a contingency.
1. Stay Dry: Poncho or Goretex materials, including waterproof boots, gloves, wool socks and a complete set of dry merino base layers.
2. Stay Warm: Synthetic Down Sleeping Bag, safe down to freezing temperatures. A space blanket will not save your life in Northern climates, but a 2 pound sleeping bag will. Add a 1 pound inflatable sleeping pad for additional insulation.
3. Auxiliary Habitat: Lightweight free standing tent or ultralight silnylon tarp with poles, stakes & guy lines. A blue tarp will not be sufficient in a windy mountain storm. A proper tent and rain fly is essential. 1 - 4 pounds of weight.
4. Animal Protection: Hanging Bear Canister for Food storage, Whistle, Bear Mace, even a vehicle mounted 30 caliber bolt action or 12 gauge bear slugs. You don't have to venture very far into North America to take a step down on the food chain. Bear and Moose have the right of way on our backcountry trails and forests. Dangerous encounters occur every year.
Backpackers live comfortably for weeks in wilderness entirely inaccessible by 4x4, with a 30 pound pack weight and some common sense. I apply this philosophy to my overland vehicle prep, and net several additional days of survivability in a broader range of regional climates with minimal weight and space penalty.
Cheers!
Andrew, please add a small camera and 10w solar panel; If you ever are completely stranded think of the vlog potential ;)
another good video, keep it up. On a "lighter" note I have just swapped all expect one of my rated D shackles for soft shackles. The weight saving is huge in comparison. Regards Nick
2 additions that I keep-
1-a pack of durable cable ties/zip ties. It takes up almost no space and is extremely handy.
2-a plastic 2pc rain suit (depending on your location. ) It keeps you dry and safe from the elements and also doubles as an extra set of clothing if need be.
Not that you're suffering a shortage of content but you should consider recording "48 hours" only using your grab bag. It would be a great learning experience for us viewers and may help refine your kit. (If needed). Cheers, great video.
Quick, grab the beer!
Fantastic info, thank you.
Good advice thank you. I leave my flee-bag behind a door. I will move it closer to the front door now. 🏴👍
Most Excellent, and Thank You Immensely.
I'd also supplement the multi-tool with an old-style dive knife. One with a 6-8" blade, saw-teeth on one side, slicing/cutting edge on the opposite side, and a line cutter (and most come with a hard stainless hammer-cap at the end of the handle). These old dive knives can be had for $20-30 USD on eBay and are fantastic tools. I carry them in all my vehicles. Again, they're simply amazing tools.
I have actually used a mirror to signal a plane before and it works really well, and the space blanket work well in keeping you warm when its cold and keep you cooler when its hot
i love your show ,but in Australia i would take my personal epirb as part of my bag, sat phone works also ....🤠
exactly! HE missed that important one. I listed it above
Some great ideas. Though I agree usually staying with the vehicle is the best strategy, I still use a day pack so I have the option of attempting to walk out.
Nice emergency bag. Some good Ideas, I might make a few changes to my bag.
That's the point of this video. Modify ideas for your own circumstances
If you put some more large clear plastic bags in your BOB you can extract clean drinkable water from plants. Place the bags over the branches of plants that have preferable large green leafs or berry bushes and are exposed to the sun and wait for the plant to evaporate water vapor into the bag. Avoid known toxic plants and make sure the part of the bag where the water is supposed to collect hangs lower than the part where you tied the bag down on the branch. Google for more detailed instruction or check out your fellow Australian 'Jack Absalom's The Road To Survival' here on RUclips (starts at minute 16:00).
excellent video andrew, very comprehensive and detailed. just one addition to the usb stick and the formats: save docs as pdf with high compatibility (low versions) or common image format such as jpg.
Great idea - thanks Andrew
Your flash drive. I recommend getting an "Iron Key". It is password encripted and if someone steals your bag, they can't get into it. It is also waterproof, and if someone tries to open the cover, it will self incinerate the chip storing the data. Extremely secure. Another thing you could consider is the waterproof paper. If you write help signs, if it rains, it won't hold up.
I have a suggestion. I would love to see you talk us through your experiences with different car brands like Toyota or other brands. Nice video though 👌
Hi Andrew :) What bag is that and where did you get it? Cheers :)
No fixed blade knife? I’d also add a larger folding saw like a bahco Laplander.
koolaidnd I prefer Silky Saws myself but a saw is a must.
Great Video! I would add sunscreen and lip balm to the list for sun protection.
THANKS SHOWING GREAT IDEAL TO HAVE BUG OUT BAG IN YR TRANSPORT ALL TIMES
Andrew I would love to see an updated kit. I took some really helpful tips away from this one. As always thank you!
will do!
Great video thank you for doing this!! I’ve been wandering if anyone did this in there setups i havint seen anyone else make a video on this in the overlanding or off roading
Andrew you should pack some condoms, they can hold 8L of water each. (found this very amusing when I learned it in scouts, but its quite smart)
Have you seen Canadien Preppers Roll Up Kit ..... May be right up your alley ..... Regards !
I have a roll of marker tape on mine pretty much the same as the reflective/day glow orange strapping. Only tape is self adhesive and easier to attach to trees/bushes and other things.
Flagging tape is used in construction, you can write on it with a sharpie. No soggy cardboard :)
Andrew, heres my grab bag Troppy for my troopy.
Milbank or Brown bag, to filter out water particulates, a small fold up silky saw. handful of ziplock bags, would be a great supplement to this grab bag.
Good idea with the phone in the bag 👍
Andrew, great bag. Only one suggestion, would you consider a personal locator beacon in addition to the sat phone. Extra (and relatively cheap) insurance. Cheers, Scott
Putting a few reflectors on the top side of the bag will also help out,as well.
I think a decent compass is a good thing to have, even if you're staying put knowing your bearings can still be useful
Awesome video, great bag... but I would like to add something...
must be a 6B pencil (only a 6B pencil writes on anything and everything), and instead of a ballpoint pen I would take a marker.
Also it is missing essential first aid components. I included a tourniquet, and some more first aid kit.
Your Leatherman seems to be a Gerber, but who cares
Adding a whistle won't hurt, and I feel more comfortable with a real blade. Can be something cheap, but must be fixed
A small mace pepper spray depending on the country and then your set to go mate.
Your videos are a great inspiration
That beach is beautiful...
An idea for Australian conditions possibly would be some form of sun protection? Whether that be sunscreen or just a hat. Imagine if there was no shelter from the elements. An idea Andrew could be a reflective hat, instead of a sand flag for bright reflective items? Cheers mate, love your work (:
My book is SAS survival guide never leaves my car. That way i can starve off boredom and catch n eat a rabbit whilst munching on some edible plants.
good point!
TheWeedyapl good point. There’s plenty of food to be found in the bush. What you need is a book that tells you what you can eat & what will kill you.
Hi Andrew, can I suggest for Sandgroper's like us (or people travelling anywhere in Australia), Outback Survival by W.A.'s own Bob Cooper, is essential. I am sure you would know better than most, being prepared for the environment you are in changes with each journey let alone different region's, states or countries. Local knowledge is essential.
Great book thanks, started reading it. Bought the Kindle version but then noticed there's a 2nd edition (for paper back), not sure how out-of-date vs latest the Kindle version is vs the 2nd edition.
Hello Andrew, good day. What would you think of a clean sponge to collect dew/moisture for drinking? Doesn't weigh much either. They have them on life boat supplies for collecting rainwater or moisture.
Thanks for the video. I would add a Lifestraw or one of the new BFree water filter bottles from Kayadyn.
The space blanket is great for wrapping around someone to keep them warm , because of its slippery nature it is almost impossible to use as a ground sheet and is best used as a reflector tied ,behind you, on to your shelter to provide heat on your back from the fire in front . Space bags made from the same material ,however, are ideal emergency sleeping bags.
I guess that what is in your grab bag depends on where you are .
If you are in a remote area eg: Andes,New Zealand back country etc, and there is a major earthquake , if you survive, you better be prepared to walk out because communications will be down and roads and bridges will be out , maybe for years , and there will be helicopter /rescue priorities for larger groups of people
If you put your important documents on a flash drive consider one that has hardware based encryption incase you lose the flashdrive.
May I make another book suggestion, the small version of the SAS survival handbook, it is brilliant as it has all the information that you need. And chocolate (note sure how long that will survive before it got eaten, at least it won't go off :)). I have the SAS mini book in my emergency hiking kit (i.e. strapped around my waist/leg) in case I have to ditch my backpack (river crossing gone bad for example) and yes, that is a tip from the SAS book :). And for water, a Lifestraw is also a good option to put in there. I also carry a Kukri knife, which (in my opinion) a very good "survival knife" as they're great to chop through wooden branches etc. to make a shelter (works very well on NZ supplejacks).
I like your grab bag. A small amount of cash is always a good idea. You might find baby wipes more useful than tissue paper. If stranded, I am sure someone will come up and give you a Coke.
some great ideas you have. I think I'll upgrade my bag.
G’day Mate,
Great video and learnt something also have you heard of a Hutchie/Hoochie and Hutchie cord. our guys us these in Australia army they’re a tent or floor they have so many uses and they roll or fold up so small
You should have items that have a dual use where possible. A story book is joke. A Med book or survival guide possibly. No wonder your car weighs so much... I'm going to do a video on my grab bag soon.
Nice stuff. I would add a silky saw a fixed blade and a trauma kit. And I would also go with a backpack. Easier to carry and more capable. Otherwise great bag.
Great video! Any chance you could list/link what bag that is you keep this stuff in? Seems to fit well and stay tidy. Cheers.
Space blanket: heat reflection, either faint sun oder wood fire. Or additional tarp. Wind protection. Rainwater collection.
Water: life straw is much smaller. Tablets and filtering it somehow (with your clothes) would do the job normally.
I'd skip cooking for two days and take some packed food like musli bars.
Writing: fat waterproof marker.
I'd also take some bigger cable ties.
Wouldn't it be great to have this bag itself in a bright colour with reflective stripes, so it's easier to find in the night when everything is chaos? With an outside waterproofed roll bag for the phone?
How about a stronger handheld CB?
Anyhow: a really great topic and idea, never thought about it to the last consequences. But it is so convincing to have one.
Andrew, you think too much! lol Just kidding. Keep up the good work.
If you've never unwrapped a space-type blanket and tried to use it in an exposed windy situation, the first thing you should do tomorrow when you get out of bed, is do that. Otherwise, frankly, I would say you shouldn't be running around anywhere in the "wilderness". Depending on the space blanket, you may find that it shreds when you look at it and instantly becomes worse than useless (because you put your trust in it when you shouldn't have). Also, it goes against common sense that any sheet of plastic a thousandth of an inch thick or so will insulate anything. What a space blanket will do, of course, if you have a durable one, is reflect heat back at your body, block wind, and help keep you dry, at least until water starts to condense on the inside of it because it doesn't breath. Finally, a satphone may be handy, but as you said it may become wet and useless. A personal locater beacon (PLB) of any quality is just fine sitting in water and will get help to you when your satphone may not. In fact, I would say that in remote environments, I would almost take a PLB before anything else if the goal is to get rescued as soon as possible. Thx.
If you can see the sun behind the cloud, a signal mirror will still work.
The only thing I would add to the bag would be insect protection. It used to be a requirement in Canada that all aircraft flying in the north have mosquito head nets for passengers in case of a crash, and having travelled to the north, I understand why. I don't know how useful it would be in the tropics.
Where's the PLB? Work well in Australia.
exactly
Dental floss, USB solar panel with cables for charging communication devices, cameras (small gopro), insect mesh, sun protection, more clothing (I wouldn't survive one night without it, I am skinny), also your pot can be turned into a seawater distillation still over the campfire with a brass fitting in the lid to attach a few feet of flexible copper pipe + stainless steel water bottle to accept the steam. Works for coastal areas, you'll have unlimited water.
Andrew: This would actually be an excellent opportunity for you to review a Sawyer S3 water bottle. It's a fantastic piece of kit for a survival bag. I've been doing wilderness survival since the mid 1980's and I can attest to that water bottle being an invaluable item for emergencies.
Thanks for that. I'll check it out.
Since he's mostly planning on staying put with near his burnt out or disabled car, I think the water filter/purifier in a gravity feed would be best. Fill the S3, agitate the foam, then just flip it upside down and let gravity pull the clean water into the water Jerry can or a plastic bag etc.
4xoverland don’t use the sawyer water filter system. My son had one in the Army (air assault) and was told by his instructors not to use it lol. Check out the Berkey brand of water purifiers. They come in many sizes and actually “purify” the water down to 99.9999999% pure. Yes that’s 7 places to the right of the decimal. Here in America it’s the only system allowed to say that it purifies water. All others only filter water. It’s so good it even removes pharmaceuticals from water. They also make a extra large version for the home or large groups. I use mine when my friends and I go overland for 30-45 days at a stretch. Just thought you should know. Happy trails
Some of the Sawyer filters are purifiers, they meet the standards, remove viruses not just bacteria etc. The model I mentioned also removes some heavy metals and other contaminants. I've heard good things about the Berkey purifiers as well.
The survival blanket simply reflects heat back towards your body, Get XL size rugged ones. The cheap ones are too small and tear very easily.
Have a roll of 550 cord or similar for your tarp
The vid mention only staying for 2 days vs weeks then has a plastic bag for a solar still? You should have enough water in yoru grab bag for 72 hours anyway. The plastic sheet and zip loc bags are excellent as well though fro containers, stills, transpiration bags for longer term survival (beyond 72 hours).
The singular most important item in my mind is a PLB or EPIRB. With it you are almost certain (depending on weather/remoteness) to be recovered, or found by aircraft and dropped supplies within minutes or hours.
My list for a grab bag is:
1. It must be comfortable, water resistant and have straps. You cannot guarantee you can stay with the vehicle or that staying static is safe or viable.
*Note Not too big and no heavier than 25% of your body weight. Osprey make excellent reasonable priced packs. Look at about 26 - 36kg capacity. I am not saying you want 36kg of weight but in cold climates cold/wet weather clothing can be bulky...
It must be readily accessible and water proof (or the contents bagged to be waterproofed) to protect the contents and so it floats. There is no point having it out of reach in the back or a dead weight soaked if you need to grab it and bail in a flooded crossing for example.
2. Communications - PLB or EPIRB, Sat Phone if required, Heliograph (signal mirror), Whistle, Marker panel and Strobe (or headlamp with strobe function). Consider day/night flares.
*Note you must know how to use and the limitations of each device/method. For example you may only have a 2 minute window to signal a aircraft that is moving at speed with a signal mirror. There is a technique to it. A mirror in a bag is not ideal.
3. First Aid kit - covers basic ailments like infection, fever, pain relief, dehydration, allergy and abrasion and trauma like severe bleeding and fractures caused by rollovers, collisions and winching accidents for example..
*Note Knowledge is key. Do a First Aid course. A kit does not equal competence no matter how well stocked.
4. Shelter - First layer is clothing. A lightweight cold weather synthetic jacket and undershirt, rain jacket, gloves and a beanie. Even in the tropics it can get very cold at night, especially when wet. I have seen big fit men go down with hypothermia in the jungles of far north Queensland/NT and in Asia. Then a tarp or 'Fly'(with a mozzie net if in the tropics especially where mosquito born illnesses occur) and a blanket, emergency blanket or bivvy. I include a 25m hank of 550 para cord, sunscreen, a hat and spare sunglasses.
5. Food and Water - High carb/protein snacks are ideal. A lot of calories in small packages take up less weight and room for more benefit. Include salt/mineral replenishment powder like 'Shotz', 'Hydralite' or 'Endura'. A water filter is a must. I prefer Sawyer filter straws. They'll process
great kit it would be worth looking at bob cooper and having a copy of his book in your kit his survival is about the australian climate i believe he teaches in WA really knows what hes doing
make sure your usb is password protected if you are putting sensitive information on it
Are you sure about that? What risk are you trying to mitigate? ID theft whilst you are dying in the desert? Same thing with Cell Phone locks. In an emergency good infosec hygiene may not be your priority at the time...
G'day Andrew, Great video hope that it is OK but I am going to put a link to your channel on my site for this particular video. God Bless.PREP
Hi prep, watching this because of your video.
You’ve officially auditioned for ‘Doomsday Preppers’ Australia lol 😂
Thank you.
The Fisher space pen - an essential pen to have - works when wet, writes upside down etc. Also the Delorme In-reach (now a Garmin product) is arguably more useful than a Sat phone, as you can be tracked remotely, it leaves an electronic 'bread crumb' trail, so your last position will be known. For comms it sends texts, not voice, but that's all you need. The Delorme In-reach works on the Iridium Satellite network, so has true global coverage. You are liable to have the Delorme on your dash when travelling, so one of the small reasonably affordable cell phone sized 406 Mhz PLB (Personal Locator Beacons) - such as the McMurdo FastFind 220 - in the grab bag may be a good idea as an 'and', they are waterproof anyway.
I would put a good, loud storm whistle in that bag.
I'd thing of a second but bigger grab bag with similar stuff but with clothing and water. I'd hang it on the back door or if you are travelling alone on the passenger seat next to you. Maybe on your belt to carry goodies like a fixed blade knife, field bandage.