There's lots of these videos about budget gear but this is one of, if not the best video on GOOD HIGH QUALITY outdoor gear that is fiscally possible for most people to obtain!

I may not have a lot but I always buy quality. Very important

From personal experience I can vouch that a strong flashlight is an excellent defense tool, I had another man (30-40lbs heavier than me) charge at me, intending to cause me harm, one light whack with the end of the flashlight across his eyebrow and he went down with blood every where. I owe my life to surefire.

Love it! My only concern is carrying military style gear. It draws a lot of attention. I'm slowly switching out my gear for civilian to stay low profile.

I really appreciate the hard work you put into your videos.

I built up a FLC vest kit for each of my main battle guns and purchased everything either brand new or slightly used on eBay, all Military MOLLE for very cheap. I have one kit for my best AK, AR and 590A1. I'm always making changes to improve each kit and it's fun. The most expensive part of each kit is the 3 day assault pack which cost around $50.00 and the rest of the kit was less then $50 if that just for the Molle gear and there are tons of Molle gear on eBay

Love the military surplus gear. Started with a large Alice pack but switched to the MOLLE 2 with a gen 4 frame, I find it a lot more comfortable. Good video, thanks.

Great vid! Gotta love Military Surplus stores! I'm in there around once a week on average cuz the good stuff gets snatched up soon after it arrives! I love Maglites and those old military flashlights too! Thanks for sharing!

When you want to buy Ammo cans, go to a gun show and find a dealer with a LOT of them. Go the last day of the show and right before it ends, go offer the guy you'll take them off his hands at about $5-$10 off his asking price. If they're asking $15 each for a .50 can, I offer them $10 each and then say... "Hey Buddy, less for you to carry back to the car" and they always jump. I've got them as low as 2 for $15 when the rest of the Rubes were paying $15 each.

thumbs way up! greetings from Lithuania ;)

Hey I'm 14 and I got my dad into this we haven't been able to find things we need in decent quality. Thanks for the video and the tips. And like you always say God Bless America

AKM bayonet, Timberhawk backpack, US surplus canteen set and mess kit, along with several other US and foreign surplus gear, the stuff is amazing!

This is one of my favorite video's from you're channel! Watched it dozens of times. Thank you sir!

Thanks for doing these budget videos. Most of us are on a budget these days and after bills, kids, etc, there isn't alot left for prepping. I am glad you take the time to show us budget peppers some gear and gun options that aren't out of our price range. Keep up the great work.

Love the Mormon Cannery. Most people don't know how productive we are in making those kits.

I watch a lot of your videos Team Sootch! This is one of the best yet! Really got me thinking...

One item that I'm sure everyone who has been in the military has appreciated is a bivy sac. If I had to pick between a bivy sac or the sleeping bag it would definitely be a bivy sac. My suggestion if your putting together a go bag is to get a mil surplus bivy sac if you want to sleep dry.

If you like flashlights check our zebra flashlights. They have a light that will last you a year before having to recharge the battery!

Great as always, gotta tell you I love that you still include your outtakes! Thanks & keep up the good work...

Nice video, highlighted many great items and ideas. Yes, we all take numerous cuts for each video, funny when you look back at them ;)-

My budget survival kit: Roaring fire- $30 GAK 90026 Canteen kit with USGI ACU pouch- $21 Lifestraw Go-$22 Wowtac W1- $20 Mora Companion- $18 Marbles Camp Axe- $20

I dont know why, but seeing those chickens and chicken coop made me happy. :p

Good video! I really recommend going to flea markets and estate and weekly auctions to get good gear. Some people do well at yard sales but I do better at flea markets. Important to get there Early! Thrift shops too of course. I sell stuff on eBay for a living, been doing it for over 15 years and do very well ( sold 80k last year) so I go to flea markets, auctions and thrift store to get stuff to sell. Of course I get all my gear there too. I just don't understand why more people don't do the same.

I'm totally with you on the flashlight snobbery, lol! I have a pair of Streamlights-a 650 Lumen for the vehicle and an 1100 Lumen for security around our property.

Thank you for making a spot on video about how to find Prepper and survival items. I did the garage and estate sale search last summer in Seattle and found everything I needed for pocket money. Their is no way I could have afforded the items new. I found a Medium Woodland Alice pack for $2 and a Estwing hatchet for $3. I know people won't believe it but most of the tools and wool blankets were about the same as well. Lastly I too bought a old fashioned coffee pot. I can't tell you how important for morale a cup of coffee is to face the day.

Chuckling...I love how the chickens are standing their watching you....

I just want you to know that I appreciate your videos in your channels and your no nonsense approach to prepping. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Nice that someone who has or reviews the higher end stuff also bargain hunts. I have a lot of second hand stuff and with a toss through the washer or a little cleaning up to remove rust or built up dirt I have an old Hickory butcher knife, a couple of axes, backpacks, and a slew of flashlights, knives and lanterns. By bargain hunting and restoring gear, that which I also make or modify allows me to buy a few good quality items.

Preppers... hoarders with a purpose

For my pack, I personally use the Molle II patrol pack. It's small and you can attach maybe an M16 mag holder or a canteen to the side due to the Molle webbing. I prefer it because it's small and won't take up much space. It's also pretty light.

Bought an Alice pack of eBay and it’s been a trooper for whatever I throw at it. Also bought some vintage Corcorans from korea. Insane great boots. Surplus gear is generally quality gear !

Lately I've been jumping around a lot of your videos and I've loved every single one. Love the values you stand for. You have my subscription.

I still use gear that I used when I was in the military.It is still servicable.

Too bad the military surplus in my area charges up the bum for stuff. They charge like 80 dollars for a medium alice pack

I love the German flecktarn pattern

My source for the best bang for the buck is GOOD WILL in our area here there are 4 stores GOOD WILL STORES example 5.11 combat belt 6 dollars Alice pack 16 dollars brand new Goretex camo pants brand new 11 dollars cantine 3 dollars Goretex camo jackets down filled like new 22 dollars plus combat shovel 6 dollars . Just incredible what you can find there so every time we go out will drop by try to go just takes a few minutes to walk through .You have more dry runs but you just never know what you will find and the prices cannot be beat by any one . As for our local surplus most of the stuff is just out of sight on prices Alice pack 99 dollars just nuts .

Great advice! Our BOB is basically and earthquake shtf bag but it is budget friendly and diy.

Thank you, sir, for your efforts and time. I have greatly appreciated your videos. Keep on keeping on.

I have an medium Alice pack. I've found a lot of good deals on woodland camo surplus. They changed the camo patterns and many items went on sale. I have a USGI sleep system in woodland, Poncho and poncho liner, as well as the surplus folding shovel, and the glock field knife with sharpens up nicely.

love your channel. Glad you keep the screw up reel at the end. Another thing about starting is that you can always upgrade and figure out what gear suits you. Ive gotten others started with my gear hand me downs.

It always makes me smile when someone mentions the Mormon cannery.

For the price of a Maglite (at least in the UK) you can get a Solarforce L2T/P benefit of that is, you have a lot more lumens and it's customisable being a P60 host.. Granted it's not made in the US..

I use Dewalt tool cases for my FAL mags. I use nippers to remove the plastic internal dividers

I am the 1,911th viewer, lol!! I have found a lot of cool items at surplus stores: canteens, ammo cans, cleaning kits, pouches, etc. I've also have things that were given to me from friends in the military. Flea markets have some pretty good items like boots, magazines, tools, etc. Good video, Sootch!

oh and as far as flashlights go! i got an led 650 lumen flashlight at home depot, its their store brand i think its called "defiant" really powerful light for only 16.00$ and theyre pretty damn sturdy! i used mine to drive 3 inch nails !

Thanks for the overview and great ways toward successful budget conscious prepping!

I have an old Alice pack at home. Don't have a BOB put together but I could definitely use it. Thanks for the suggestions. Great video. Loved the bloopers!

Craigslist is also great if you're looking for local items like tools, and hunting gear

The concept is still relevant today....some seven years later

You rock Sootch. Telln' it like it is.

My closest surplus store is an hour away, not too bad though. I like Walmart and surplus stores. I don't have the money to spend $200 on a jacket and $150 on a knife. Good job sootch.

"This is a great…wet suit" hahahaha Don you crack me up, man.

Agree with you on all except boots. I will never buy boots second hand. I beat on them too hard to have second hand and want that time with them.

Gotta watch that pallet lumber... when burning it, I certainly wouldn't cook over an open flame - they soak those pallets w/ all kinds of chemicals to get them to withstand the elements. Other than that, I've actually built very nice furniture out of pallet lumber.

I agree with you,resale shops,A/N surplus a d I make alot of my own equipment if I can, helps cut cost

Good points. I've got some amazing deals at thrift stores. Even got a MagLite for $1. (3 D cell) In fact, most of my gear came from thrift stores.

I've been diving for years, never seen a camo wet suit Sootch! hahahahaahahha Just had to throw that in there. Great video. :)

those flight gloves are excellent for keeping dexterity.

I got a pair of used us army woodland bdus for $1 at a yard sale. No joke the person wanted everything gone or he was going to throw it away. The jacket is one size to big but the pants are my size since I looked at a size chart. You can find great gear at yard sales and just anywhere just keep your eyes open.

Great video and excellent advice ! I also love my lights and own/use Surefire, Streamlight (duty belt), Fenix, and 5.11 (EDC) daily. But I just found a great deal on Rayovac "Indestructable" LED lights at Home Depot for under $20 each, so added 2 to my kit. Dollar stores usually have a few good buys and yard sales are always a gold mine. Keep safe brothers.

glad to see your glock knife. They are near unbreakable. I use to throw mine for years.

I have been enjoying your videos for the last few days. (I sit with a sick parent.) I love how you include the bloopers at the end. I have to agree with another commenter on camo. Not a big fan even though I go hunting occasionally. I prefer ordinary clothes in forest colors. (looks good on me too! lol) I watched a group of men working on clearing a bayou and they didn't see me leaning on a tree at 10 feet until I moved. Their reaction was kind of funny. Keep the good vids comin.

Great video with lots of useful tips :) Me too at the yard sales! Love them! :) I have found lots of unique prepping items at local garage sales, estate sales, church bazaars, Craig's list etc. Alice packs, ghillie suits, camo wear and even guns :) Lots of camping gear too. Also try folks who are changing guns, they often sell of their old magazines and ammo dirt cheap. Love that shovel! :)

you make it look easy brother til the end.i love the endings.

I go to my local swap meet and I find several surplus sections and I buy clothes and gear. Also magazines for guns

Wow, you are so smart!! You have given me some ideas! Thanks Sootch!

I have a ruck a ACU for $65 it's clean and nice i love military gear/surplus. I wish you could of put up surplus guns in it.

I can buy the magpul mags for $10-15. the metal GI mags are atleast $16. plus I've learned any little ding can cause it to not feed/malfunction. you can shoot holes in a poly mag and it will keep going as long as it didn't hit the spring ll. but I suggest anyone using the GI mags to get magpul followers (anti tilt)

You’re going to be looking like a modern day art masterpiece lol. Well done. I will be visiting my nearest surplus store soon, thank you!

Very Good Suggestions! I like the gun case using a old tool case.

Ex vet here, and i don’t go far from military surplus, for prepping or bugging out

Long live the Republic!!

my favorite vest is the only

Sootch as always big fan! learned a lot keep it up

Great video. I live not far from Fort Knox and we are blessed to have a great Army surplus store, in fact I'm going tomorrow to get a ruck sack to build my new B.O.B. My daughter is on-board and wants her own bag! I've known about the dryer lint tinder since my Boy Scout days. Usefull tips here.

Surplus stores round here have slightly inflated prices but have still managed to find a few "decent" deals. Good tips...thx

I used to buy the desert storm/vibram sole desert boots they we're $70 but that was 12 or 15yrs ago when they had same style only.

My dad surved in the royal army. But he loves the us military gears so much that he only purchase us military gears after he retired.

Good video! Good advice! Be VIGILANT in our searches from Prep bargains... You never know what you will bump into and where...

great vid make a good point here also you can order from the LDS online if not near you in my case their more then 300mi away

Hi, that green pouch with the brown strips 5:20 are from the DDR - maybe you know. Thanks for showing. best regards, Thomas

Great tips there, esp in regards to buying army surplus. Here in the UK the army surplus stores are a goldmine for such gear ~Peace~

i have lost track of the amount of military items i have bought on e bay. alice packs have gotten to be expensive.i have an lc1 and lc2 pack. a lot of the people who sell on e bay don't know squat about the military stuff they sell so they sell it cheap for a quick sale. same for amazon.sometimes i only buy certain items i think will be scarce pretty soon. like L handle canteen cups. don't be afraid to buy ww2 or old vietnam stuff. they were made to last.

Sootch I'm really gonna miss you man , stay safe semper fidelis from Florida.

German qualitiy rules :D I never had a bad piece of used german equipment^^

Great ideas. Folks tend to forget, you don't have to go hog wild right out of the gate. Look around, do some research, and little by little, you'll build your prep stock. Of all you mentioned, eBay is the most dangerous to me. You've really got to question the seller on their stuff to make sure it's good quality, and in good shape. Most folks on there are stand-up sellers, but there are a few that don't get above a low crouch. LOL!!

Awesome! I didn't know about the Natl Guard MRE availability! Thank you so much!!

this man is prepared for anything, great video sootch

Crumb Stove: clean out an emptied catfood can and fill it with potato chip/ corn chip crumbs, no Doritos though...

The old Maglites er very heavy. The biggest is like 1,23 pounds. Compared to a Thrunite catapult mini 180 grams . Ok as a weapon I guess if its the only option

You should've set up your own army surplus online store.... I'll be the first customer. Fair dinkum mate, you're excellent! Thanks for the vid, it's very helpful indeed.

german surplus is awesome too!

Gone back in time for a moment here. You looked "different" here 😂. Merry Christmas y'all, be strong, be of good courage, God bless 2021.

i have the alice pack and a milatay sleeping bag handy when you travel on a motorcycle

great video im prepping on a budget and there a lot of bull crap items that are worthless. fortunately I know what I need and don't need shop smart people that's the key.

What websites do you visit for foreign military surplus? An extremely brilliant Soviet Nuclear Engineer once said "if you wanna turn 40 Rubles into 400 Rubles, take that 40 Rubles and put in the Tachka and take your ass to work" I'm extremely big on eBay, love it, best thing online

I put three 4lb bags of sugar in new metal ammo cans for safe storage.

I can't believe the quality of flashlights under $10 if you don't mind buying from China I got a 2000 lumen handheld tactical flashlight that can also go on your rifle with battery and charger for $7 delivered extremely bright and has been really reliable for a while now check out Ebay

Some of my best buys for gear have been in pawn shops.

Love the outtakes at the end. Thanks