When your shoulders hurt, the waist strap is too loose. When your waist hurts, the shoulder straps are too loose. When everything hurts, the straps are juuuust right.

Have to respect a guy who rucks as much food for his dog as he does for himself and talks about sharing his if the dog runs out.

You were my first squad leader in 1st PLT, A Co 2-2 IN. Watching this was surreal. Especially remembering having to tie off all my shit and trash-bag everything else. No snivel-gear when moving and no wet-weather pants. I still enforce this in my platoons. Now I have a video to show them to explain my neurosis.

I spent 200 nights a year in a sleeping bag, Mexico/US/Canada for 5 years(work), including personal mountaineering trips. This guy's approach to EVERYTHING is spot on ....especially, trash bags, monkey butt, dog and short foam pad (I always use my pack for my lower body). Only thing missing are adjustable ski poles (for tarp poles, splints, and my knees). Always use tarp, never tent. His experience (days in the field) is obvious. Nice job.

I really appreciate everyone who puts out videos for people to learn, but I really like this one..super sensible and would fit my scenario. Thank you.

I really enjoy Kevin’s no bullshit approach. Also, after seeing Mikes interview with Shawn at V.E. I’m pretty sure Mike is the Dos Equis most interesting man alive.

“Pack like it’s pouring rain.” Lol. Ireland must be like fort benning and panama.

When is this chap going to sit down and do one of those interviews with Mike Drop or anyone else? Id say loads of people would love to hear his story.

I'd like to see yourself and Mike do a 24 hour trial bugout. Overnight, firewatch, the whole 9.

As a Military Working Dog handler, I’m very glad to see someone with a dog. They are such an asset. They do not have to be super trained but not just an unruly YardShitter. You’re scenario mentioned being in a city & working your way out. Just a single small tool for water: Sillcock valve wrench. Even with no water pressure due to city services out, each business/etc with those water faucets on the outside wall can give you a source of water. Keep up the good work. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤣👍🏻

Well trained dog is his best piece of survival equipment.......

Love seeing Kevin in more videos and hearing his expertise and opinion!! Minimalist but all the essentials. Great video!!

Dummy cords, cutting down the sleeping mat, carrying food for your dog and yourself, all great tidbits of advice that most average folks wouldn’t even consider. Great vid, looking forward to the next one guys!

I could listen to Kevin talk all day, such a stand up guy.

Helpful tip for the Baofeng ham radio; they make extended batteries that have a charge port on them and can be charged via the USB cable that comes with them. So they work with battery banks like your cell phone does.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="701">11:41</a> Did he sneak in a low-key "that's what she said"? Subbed.

I loved the two bugout podcasts that Mike and Kevin did recently, they were long but entertaining and informative. It was good to see some of what they spoke about in action.

The dummy cords gave me the chills-it brought be back to Ranger School.After that and to this day-I dummy cord my essential gear to me.

I might be wrong, but as far as I can remember this is the first video of this kind I've watched where at the beginning you actually define the scenario your gearing up for. Makes a lot more sense this way. I like it! Thank you!

As someone currently serving I'll listen to any veteran with ears open and mouth shut. These guys have forgotten more than what I'll learn in my lifetime. Problem with it is unfortunately, there's so much information out now that the more you watch videos the more paranoid you get that you're missing that kit or that tool. The best way to prep is get out there, and use what you have and add the items you NEED and not hear about. It's trial by error so that when shit does hit the fan, as it is now, you're prepped. That's pretty much prepping 101. If you're doing it now...it's far too late.

FINALLY, someone else who hates "waterproof" boots. When they get wet they stay wet. PLENTY OF real WOOL (darn Tough my favorite) very little cotton. Can't beat a good K9.

The most important part of your kit is Vinnie. He can see, hear and smell danger better than a human partner(s).

You know this gent is the real deal when he is from N.Ireland, you know he was SF and he pulls out the good ole' DPM... He must have stories to tell... And we'd love to hear them one day! Cheers for the realistic suggestions (unlike many other videos with "tacticool" shit that are more of unnecessary weight than useful tools), which would even for us in the UK (with the exception of gun/ammo unfortunately).

In your scenario, I live near Chattanooga. I chose to be on the OTHER side of the river, specifically so I am already across the bridge. It's like fighting. You want superior position from the get go.

Kevin seems like he's been around the block a time or two. My kinda dude. Great dog!

When I was a UH-1H crew chief during 1970-72 in Vietnam, I flew many missions into LZ's with marines and soldiers, to include South Vietnamese soldiers who would not get out upon drop off. I had a Get Home bag on every mission. The Basic, Food, Water, and shelter which is a knife or entrenching tool. I was shot down twice and had to use my bag for survivors and defend the crash site with my aircraft mounted M60 MG. Luck for us are marines who risked their lives going through enemy forces to reach us. Get home bags are essential in your vehicle. Bug out bags, well at my age of 68, I will bug in. My home Vietnam style defenses will take the energy out of them to reach my home. I will hear pain at night and do foot patrol in the morning and use that entrenching tool for shallow grave fill in.

Kevin.... Everything I’ve watched that you’ve involved in has always been chocked full of real world knowledge. You’re the real deal brother.

This was a great video. Simple, straight forward, and well thought out. I like how Kevin kinda took a ground up approach by starting with first line gear and then logically progressed through the loadout.

The long-john tip was awesome. Will test that next field exercise. We were issued a quilted pair of pants, to go between our long-johns and the field uniform, that was "male-stripper-cut" with buttons. Never occurred to me to do the same for long-johns. Thank you very much ;-)

You have a touch of Paul Harrel right there: that revolver that magically comes out of the jacket. Solid video, this is far above the usual videos on this subject matter.

Always helps to see other people's way of doing things - solid content that we can all take something from. Thanks!

Boy did your pups bark trigger mine. What a good boy! I'm absolutely in love with the podcast, really appreciate all you guys do. Thank you and stay safe!

Glad to see the dog and his accommodations

Concise quality presentation. Perhaps more than I’m able to carry, but can not go wrong listening to a fellow Irishman.

Thank you Sir! Great video. The way you care for your dog is the best part of the video. I find that important because some people forget to plan for their dogs when setting up their packs. GOD bless and Semper Fi!

Kevin, you are the man. Watched this one a few times already.

Thanks for this! Exceedingly useful, lots in there I didn't think of. It's also affirming to see someone with so much experience use the relatively "cheap and available" approach of garbage/ziploc bags, babywipes, etc. Maybe it's the Canadian military's similarity to our European cousin's, but I'm glad to hear a lack of the word 'tactical' with most of these items.

Great video it brings back a lot of memories. Don't forget the rattle test for the ruck and yourself. Shake & jump and silence any noise makers.

It is so good to see someone who is not branded by just one doctrine. I love to see the influence of different backgrounds and Kevin nails it. Just taking the stuff that works and not only the gucci gear. Thanks for the insight!

Thanks Kevin! 30 Years in the Forces and you taught me new shit, appreciate it brother.

When he called the dog over, I thought he was talking to me, and I started obeying commands.

When this guy talks, listen!! Absolute no bullshit! He’s done it all. He doesn’t have to exaggerate.

Excellent. Kudos to the cameraman for having a steady hand.

That Porsche damn, is that the aircooled 911 targa? I can't get enough of listening to Kevin talk about kit and strategy, dude is as real and as tough as they come. I've been taking my pack for rucks around the bike path in the city here for 5-8 KM, gets incredibly cold where I am in Canada and snow is gonna hit, going to be good cardio rucking through the snow sucks shit for a real bugout situation though, I sincerely wish I had a cabin up north with a wood burning stove.

Nice! Straight to the point and a very experience based packing list . good stuff and thank you!

Vinny looks like a good pup. I have a Lab. He'll probably get into my pack and eat all of my food by the first night. He's a great look-out though.

Thank you Fieldcraft!! Learnt some good stuff. Very realistic setup. Thank you Kevin, you just give off an experienced, no BS/no ego vibe. Good dog as well :)

As a former Eagle Scout, it's nice to hear someone preach the things I normally practice. This is much better info than 99% of the "survival" and backpacking guides I've seen. I would like to add that I like to keep my TP(cardboard removed, half roll flattened), a mini BIC lighter, trioxane tab, headlamp, and a pair of thick wool socks, and my "sleep" beanie(Polartec 100 very loose-fitting) in a 2-gallon ziplock bag at the very topmost most easily accessible point in my pack or top pouch. That way if your socks get soaked through by rain or sweat you can change quickly and attach your wet socks to the exterior of your pack to dry or if you take a spill in the drink on a creek or river crossing (hip and shoulder buckles undone for safety) you can warm yourself up more quickly and set to work drying out your clothes by a fire (TP for tinder, trioxane if wet out, dry mini BIC) socks and beanie for warmth (When you're drenched and it's below freezing not having to dig through your entire pack to find the essentials when you're having a hard time focusing and losing dexterity is pretty great). Next down I keep my rain fly for my tent or group cooking rainfly in case of a prolonged downpour as he suggests. Then next down another 2-gallon zip lock with a change of underwear and my sleep/undershirt, another pair of thick wool socks, and a spare pair of boxer briefs. His advice on the trash bag for your sleeping bag at the bottom has saved me from an unpleasant and/or dangerous situation multiple times. Even if you use a pack cover it won't keep your bag from getting drenched if you fall in a water crossing. It was refreshing to see someone cinch down and wrap under their straps for once. Getting caught up in branches and falling on your side or back is embarrassing. The non-aerosol small plastic bottle of deep woods off 99% DEET in a sandwich bag weighs like 1/4 of your aerosol can and is enough for a few weeks. I'm also 110% on board with the "wet" wipes. One last thing, I also take a ziplock sandwich bag in my shirt or pants pocket with talcum powder, baby powder, or Goldbond for my privates and/or to help stave off the Monkey Butt as you so eloquently put it.

I bought a vest for my German Shepherd. "Duke" packs his own food and bowls.

The duck tape is stylish yet effective. I’m gonna start duck taping my shoes now. Thanks Kevin!

Short and simple, I like it! Thanks Kevin.

Mr. Owens makes a great addition to the team...we are digging the content....thanks guys!

Great Vid! I just reconstructed my pack last week. Completely forgot to use ziplock bags to keep water out for important items. I’ll be sure to add cordage to pertinent items to lash to myself as well. Thank you for all the information💥🦅🇺🇸

Kuiu makes long johns that zip on and off, amazing stuff!

Hootchie! It amazes me how many people in the states don't know about bashas/hootchies. Combined with paracord or bungies they are amazing. Bonus points for setting it up ahead of time with jungle knots and a bit of string to collect rainwater into a bottle.

Love Kevin's advice. Much respect. A lovely dog too.

"This was Mikes bag...so I stole it..." 😂

This guy seems like my kinda dude. I don't like most people. Thanks for the content!

First bug out bag video I’ve seen in a long time with same actual useful and unique tips.

Kevin, love how you get straight to the point. Great video, great information

Baby wipes for the win! Never leave home without them.

Kevin, take a look at winter racing gloves used for quads, motocross,etc. They are thin and designed for cold environments. Great video, relevant content.

Kevin a true testament to testing the gear you carry. sometimes it's not as easy or simple, but know the operating area is key.. I love that you packed the dogs food, i would be doing the same, and very possibly packing the horses too.. so we would have to consider their needs as well. More than likely if you have a pack animal available ensure that you bring proper tack, can move and clear with them. They are 80% of my packing capabilities to move quick.. so with them i can travel many many miles without having to break myself. if i can't take them then yes 100% is on myself and my family to carry what we need.. if you backpack you know what you need as the overall load-out.. After that it's estimating food, and edc needs.. where you are going to lay your cache, and how to move if with small children.

As South African 🇿🇦 this content is like gold at the current moment!.. Thank you for the information 👍🏽🙏🏼.

What about a dog backpack for Vinny ? carry his own food around, but suspect you want him to be agile and ready to spring into action.

Your hound was just thinking he was making an untralight sleeping pad!

Thanks for sharing Kevin! Always informative, keep spreading the knowledge.

Time to start packing my first bag. Thank you, Mr. Owens!

I like the “pack for a hurricane” theory, but I’d have to admit that I wouldn’t bring as much as he is. It’s 50 miles. Max 50 hours of hiking just off the road or on the road depending on route and time of day. Should be able to do it in 3 days given you aren’t bugging out to a high altitude location. Just my .02 and completely understand he is adjusting to a basic load out applicable to the majority of circumstances here.

Awesome, good stuff. I’ve never seen the duct tape on the boots before but it makes good sense. Also glad to see the use of dummy cords, even from someone as experienced as yourself. I was too cool once upon a time to dummy cord some important gear and lost it, not a fun situation to say the least😁

I'm really excited for his E&E .02. Just from the first video, I recognized he knew what he was talking about.

Great video for people like me who live in the tropics battered by multiple typhoons a year. Thanks

Careful with stuff in your pocket. I was doing a live action fire arms training with simunitions and I was bounding from cover and I slid and my compass in my pocket stabbed into my leg and gave me a nasty cut

Any preference for making movements at night vs during daylight? Cooler temps might make it easier and let you get farther carrying less water and moving faster. Could be a good option for an urban bugout. Also can't recommend enough for folks to go backpacking. It's basically practice bugout and camping. Shakedown all your gear, get good with it, find out what you need/don't need. For example, my dog needs boots to hike more than around 5 miles or his pads get torn and he's limping for days. Good dog boots (and socks, seriously) and he could do 20 mi/day no problem.

Love Vinny and the shoot thru the pocket tip!

Watching these videos brings back memories of good light infantry training. That was back in the Stone Age when "elephant rubbers" were best for keeping certain smaller items dry and rain turned a 50 pound large Allice ruck into 100 pounds plus.

No nonsense, covers the bases. You can tell you have spent you share of time outdoors, living out of a bag. What do you think about a chest pack for nav gear and small easy access essentials?

Such a badass dog. I want one for myself heard there quite expensive to buy if fully trained, but I heard it’s totally worth it.

Thoroughly impressed you got all that to fit. Quality vid.

Straight to the point. Thank you.

Anyone that drives a black air cooled Porsche 911 Targa is alright by me!

I was trying to put a finger on you're accent and it makes sense when you said you're from Ireland.

Love that you prefaced the gear list with that excellent scenario...great information and video, cheers!

Huron makes some great gear! I love their carbon fiber alice pack frame too! I gotta have a good load bearing waistbelt aswell. Very nice setup man! My uncle is retired gulf war vet and alot of what he has showed me over the years is very similar to the way you do things too. I thought that was pretty cool. Thanks for the tips! Thanks for your service sir! Stay safe!

Haha, Mike's going to be pissed. Dude you jacked my gear. Great video. I'd add a fixed blade knife.

Love the content Guys! Got a question do y’all have videos on fire-starting, foraging or basic tramacare? I know you have more videos planned so was just wondering if these were in the plans?

One of the best bug out bag vids I've seen on yt. Cheers guy!

Thanks for sharing this, I run the same pack and it’s great! I use a hammock and wooby here in the desert.

He didn’t steal it-he “liberated it from oppression”.Any SF guy will know what I mean.Kevin-from one 5th GRP guy to another-De Oppresso Liber!

"...and you can get a job as a male stripper on the weekends." I imagine Vinny is a great wing-man to take with you on the male stripping circuit over the weekends. Mike too- of course.

Great video Kevin... This is really timely and pertinent content. Keep it coming!

One of the best bug out bags i have seen.

That air-cooled targa though..

I live in texas and if im buggin out during the summer the warmest thing im bringing is a tank top

Awesome. Thanks for the content guys!

Watched the bug out recon video this morning. Thanks for part II as a quick turn around guys. Great content.

I might resupply a friend with ammo bu I don't think I'll ever barter with it.

I'd throw a harness on the dog and have him carry his own food and a few items of yours that are non critical. When me and my dog hit the wilderness he carries his own gear lol.

Started liking him as soon as he said 'Gotham" Great content!

I found your choices and explanations very useful. Obvisously you have done this many times. Vinnie as a trained partner is equal or better than any other type of companion. Because of his training he is a great asset.