Two things....1) I think it was a brave move on Sparky's part to allow you to film it and share, not knowing how it would turn out, and 2) He chose the right person to do it. :-) Another fine training video tool for the rest of us. Billy

When you called him "sparky" I had to laugh out loud!!!!

Two is One, One is None and Thirty or more is . . . .Pyromancy???

"What are ya... an arsonist??" Priceless! Hahaha :) Seriously... excellent concept for a video brother... and extremely well done as usual. Thumbs up buddy! ATB -John

Who doesn't love a good rummage through someone else's bag? Thanks for sharing man. Be safe and be lucky Wol.

"'what are you, an arsonist ?"'.... Dave, that one really got me ...

what he needs is the "dirt time" to use his gear. focus on what's in that pack for an overnight trip. Track the usage of the consumables, make a wishlist of missing items and then afterward, determine the function of this bag. tracking the consumables will help plan toward the quantities needed for the expected duration of the use of this bag.

Comic relief was fantastic... You are going to need the burn cream with all these matches.

here in the frozen north ... carrying paper along with the pens is a requirement to mark your vehicle with when you left your shelter and what direction you are walking in. marking your cell phone number on the note is a bonus requirement if you have a phone with a good battery. A battery pack for your phone is a plus also. If you leave your vehicle (shelter) during a storm the police fire department want to know where to look for your corpse-sicle . If they can call your phone and check to see if you are alive it saves a great deal of ground pounding plus they can GPS search for you if you got run over by a snow plow and are buried under several tons of snow in the roadside ditch. Stay with your car.

"What are you? An arsonist?" I laughed so hard I cried! lol

The one thing most people forget to pack that is "VERY" important is if you wear glasses is to go to your dollar store and get a couple of cheap reading glasses and throw them in your bag because if you loose or brake your glasses then you will have something to fall back on. At my dollar store they are under $3.00 each. You can't do anything if you can't see what your doing. And they can also be used to start a fire like a magnifying glass. Yes, he definitely needs a pot, a container to carry water, salt, more knifes, something for chopping or sawing wood, a fishing kit and a few snares and maybe even a couple of rat traps which would be good to catch small game like squirrels ect. Just make sure you tie it down so the animal don't run off with it. Also a couple of big industrial very heavy duty garbage bags would be good for multiple uses. Use as a poncho, cover your BOB to keep it dry, fill with leaves to make a mattress, cut open to make a water proof roof for your lean to if you are using only branches to make it, use to line a hole you dug so you can fill it with water to wash your things or wash yourself, catch rain water, fill it with air to help you cross a river or lake, etc.. many uses.... Take away at least half or your fire starter kit to add a small jar of peanut butter instead. You can eat it if you're starving and you can use it to bait your traps.

I realize this is an old video but I loved this video enough to let you know. As for Sparky (lol), this was not horrible for a first attempt at creating a BOB, but definitely needed some adjustments. Your evaluation was polite and encouraging instead of discouraging and degrading like a couple of the comments below. 2 is 1 and 1 is none makes for a good mantra, but in reality - the best tool is the one you have. I like that you try to never discourage a person striving to be prepared.

He should have bags or pouches for seperating gear, ie: fire kit, cook kit, food bag, med kit, misc pouch. He is kinda goin' overkill on fire starters and flashlights. Canned food is heavy, I suggest dehydrated meals plus a 1 litre pot. Perhaps add a sturdy folding knife or SAK. All in all, a pretty good kit. Needs a ss water botle. That was a good review.

"This here says, "Matches, lamp wicks and fire starters"... What ARE you? AN ARSONIST?!?!?"... ... OMG! I haven't laughed so hard in weeks!!! =D. 😂 Love your videos! . He's definitely the team man if someone needs a fire!

Very nice of you to evaluate that guys bag. Besides watching 100s of videos on bags having a buddy to get critiques/ideas from is the best way to get a bag together. I like to lay mine out & constantly evaluate the contents & find ways to refine/add/take away items. Great video as always. Thanks Dave.

I guess when in doubt just start a crap ton of fires, burn a forest down and someone will rescue you

Hi Dave, I'm just wondering what the combined weight of those little "doesn't way much" bits actually is. A few years ago I decided to weigh all of my own "doesn't weight anything, might as well carry it" items, and found that they came to a whopping 4.2kg (around 9lbs). With all those extra lighters, so many flashlights etc... I can see the overall weight of his little extra bits meeting or exceeding the weight of the essentials. Great video as always, catch you in the next one :)

Wow, where to start with you arson friend's bag. :) David, I think you are being very kind to your friend. Yes, they could survive for a decent while with those contents; certainly wouldn't freeze to death. But they are not optimizing their space and, like you said, are missing some key items. Since I don't know who your friend is, I'll call them "Sam", because it works for males or females. However, I think that I gathered that it is a male. Dear Sam: You made a good start but made some decisions that will cost you in the long run. I believe in giving constructive feedback when requested. I think you knew that David's viewers would be happy to put in their two cents. Here is my three: I really do think David was being too kind to you, but I think that's his nature. He's not wrong, just not being blunt enough. So, please read my words (if you read this) and know that I am only trying to help and not be some arrogant internet jerk. I too have sooo much to learn. I think the point system needs some modification, or at least there should be a ceiling to the maximum points for each category. And I think organization/optimization of space should be a big factor. David, your assessment is pretty thorough and more than fair. So, repeating most of what you say won't be very constructive. I am no expert by any means, and I am not stating my points as absolute facts. Again, there are real positives to Sam's choices, but I'll stick to the issues: Sam, half the stuff in your bag will get ruined by moisture, friction, or a puncture from that loose knife. A loose knife in a bag should be at least -50 points. Being able to find what you need when you need it and not cut your hand in the process is a huge plus. I have to say those loose packets of sugar scratched their fingernails across the chalkboard in my brain. Ziplock ziplock ziplock. However... ...too much sugar. Too many empty calories. For space and weight, Sam needs more proteins and fats. Dehydrated foods are great. Lose the Kool-aid packets. If you want a sugary drink, make sure it has vitamins and minerals like the sport mixes. Those are a good choice. Sugar is a quick fuel, but will not carry you and can play havoc on your metabolism. For one bag, I would would have a max of three sources of fire(or one in each pocket): Ferrocerium rod, a butane lighter, and a liquid fuel lighter like a Zippo. I would never carry a lighter that uses an electric spark. With a flint wheel lighter, you can use the flint wheel once the fuel is gone to start a fire or as a light source. And yes, I have. My dumb butt got caught on a ridge at sunset after high school. I ended up turning my flannel into a torch. When it burned out, I used the flint wheel as a strobing light. It worked. I used up all the flint, and made my thumb raw. BUT it worked. You really can't do that with an electric lighter. If you want more of a back up, then put another fire source in a clothing pocket. The same goes for the tinder. You don't needs 2 year's worth of dryer lint. Keep two or three smaller bags. Compress it too. It's easy enough to fluff, plus you'll fit more in each bag. Personally, I only have one pill fob packed with a cotton-ball-vaseline-tea-tree-oil combo tinder connected to my sheath(with the Ferro rod) for the knife dedicated to fire making. That's around my waist. Another is in my back pack. That's my basic hiking setup. If I was bugging out, I'd have another stashed somewhere else. I'm going to have to disagree with David on one point..the seeds. For me, if this is a short term bug-out bag, your seeds would go into the no-pile. As much as I appreciate your forward thinking, you should be thinking of more immediate and available food before harvesting crops months from now.. Sam, you'll need a basic change of clothes. Two sets of clothes is the minimum for what's needed to survive comfortably. Yes, you can survive with one pair, but what are you going to do when you have to clean the clothes you are wearing? And you have to clean them. If you don't they degrade; losing effective insulating/cooling ability, AND increases your risk of infection or skin irritation. Also, you'll want to get out of sweaty clothes. Your comfort is important. Comfort equals boosted morale which increases your survivability. Plus, even more importantly, sweaty clothes are a hypothermia hazard The containers you have are not optimized for space. Don't carry the whole bottle of pain killer. Get a travel sized bottle and fill it up. The same goes for the cans of fish. David has a good point when he says you can use the can for other things. So, fine, carry one....but not three. Again, the most cringe worthy aspect of this bag is the organization and optimization. I can not imagine just throwing stuff in the bag without everything having a safe dry place OR SHEATH and feeling like "yeah, this is good". Sam, I would give you a 50 out of 100. 50 points for being able to start a fire everyday for the next ten years and having items that will certainly keep you alive, but like David said, you are missing some crucial parts, like a saw or chopping tool, a vessel to carry water, and a real vessel for heating water or food. A good bag should be accessible in the absolute dark with minimal to no fumbling (or injury from that damn knife)and in relative silence. It should provide you with basics or at least the tools to acquire such basics. And it's contents should be protected against the elements, particularly water/humidity. Thanks for giving your bag to David for assessment. Even though you are anonymous, it takes some humility to do that. And David, thanks for sharing the video of you doing it.

Enjoy the video Dave ! One of the things that was apparent after watching this video was the importance of organizing your gear. If you're in a survival mode and you have to waste time trying to find the item that you need, that's time and energy that you may not be able to recoup. Plus keep those sugary type items in a ziplock so if they spill, they are not leaving a little sugar trail for those ants. Liked the seeds... if you are out longer than expected they can come in handy. All in all a great video. Hey Nick, glad to see you behind the camera again!

Well done David and Nick. Good info, positive feedback and great little gear commentary. Looking forward to the next one.

Lock and a sock is a very potent weapon.

Great video Dave & Nick. I watch a lot of you-tube bug out bag videos for ideas and such. I never criticize anyone for what they have in their bags, as I am not a pro-prepper either. One suggestion from my Army days, suggest to your friend to get a P-38 or P-51 can opener, it small, light weight and will definitely open cans. Peace.

I've watched this video many times , this is the best bug-out/pyrotechnics bag on KZfaq . Used your rating system on my kit a couple of years ago and scored pretty good . I have made improvements since then , will re-rate the bag someday. I'm shooting for the top . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

excellent vid guys, have a day pack loaded and i'm gonna take a look at it, I've already seen a few things I need to add. also thanks for your response on my question about Buck knives a while back. And I think Dave Canterbury is one heck of a knowledgeable guy. you two guys are my favorites and I hope you both keepon making vids.

My personal rating system requires certain things in bulk and penalizes for over use.. For example.. Imop.. You need 3 ways to start a fire, 3 ways to purify water, three ways to carry water, 3 ways to cut things, 3 different ways to create light (solar, battery, flame) etc.. Over 5 ways to start a fire is overkill, over 3 ways to purify water is overkill, over 4 ways to cut things (not counting multi tool) is overkill. Real food unless light weight such as frees dried food is penalized. Food should be mostly snake foods as a small bob doesn't need food at all TBH. You'll die of dehydration or infection way before you starve to death. This type of setup will help reduce too abundant items, keep you light weight, and give you not only 2 is one certification but different ways to do things so you can pick the right tool for each situation..

Another great video. I would give this novice 30 points for making the effort to put together a BOB. As for the bag; I would give it a hell no...What were you thinking? Ok, maybe 20 points because it’s not completely useless. A BOB is used to get to a BOL. It should not be considered for long term use. An INCH rig should be used if someone doesn’t have a specific BOL. Seeds should be at the BOL or INCH rig along with a basic set of good quality garden tools. I don’t have that many matches in my INCH rig. My GHB has one waterproof container of UCO Stormproof matches, one Jetflame torch/lighter, one large firesteel, one carpenters pencil sharpener (for tinder making), one Fresnel lens, and one Spark-Lite kit. Overall I would say that the pack has enough nutritional value for one or two meals in normal sedentary conditions. The sugar and candy are just empty calories and should be left out. My suggestion would be to add two millennium bars for each can of tuna. A tuna pouch is a good idea but it contains less tuna than a can of tuna. A small jar of peanut butter should make up for that. Instead of the candy, I would put in couple pouches of survival tabs. Coffee, Tea, hot cocoa, and bullion are optional and would be the only things that would need any type of cooking (boiling water). This would be the absolute minimum I would bring for a four day bug-out. A bug-out would burn from 500-700 calories per hour (Mayo Clinic data). I would use a P-38 or P-51 to open the tuna cans or any other cans I may come across. I would replace the cup with something like the Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set 24oz Stainless Steel. A canteen (preferably stainless steel) is a must have item. A metal Spork should be the only eating utensil needed. I would replace the game book with “Edible Wild Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species (Pocket Naturalist Guide Series)”. All their guides are waterproof. My minimum sleep setup is a hammock, a bivy bag with insect mesh opening, and a hooded space blanket. The space blanket also works real well as a poncho. In cooler weather I will add a sleeping bag and an inflatable foam pad for more insulation. The first aid and toiletries kits were ok. I would add some multivitamins (not the whole bottle) to the toiletries kit. A folding saw or pocket chainsaw and a good quality fixed blade knife need to be added. My current favorite knife is the BK-9 & 13 combo. I would keep the headlamp, add a hand crank or solar power lantern and get rid of the rest. A small AM/FM/NOAA radio should also be included. In a bug-out situation it is absolutely essential to stay informed. This person will need a good pair of walking shoes if they normally wear shoes that are unsuitable for a long trek. I normally wear combat boots but I do carry a lightweight pair of beach shoes in my GHB. The rest of the gear was mostly ok.

You know, it finally dawned on me today. Out of the many survival, prepping, or Buggin Out videos I have watched, there is one item that I don't remember hearing anyone mention. "Bandanas"... Oh, and please do not let this individual loose, in the woods. There will be no more woods, if he should ever start a fire. :)

Thank your friend for letting you share his bag with us. Thank you for taking time to help him with his kit. Thumbs up for that, my friend. Agree 100% on his container. Not enough! He needs one 32 oz to use with his water purification tablets/drops. A Gatorade bottle would be fine for this. Seeds are a NO for a 2-3 day bag. Use the space for something else, like a bandanna, for example. Imperative that he waterproof the contents of his pack. Line larger compartments with trash compactor bags and/or put everything that must be kept dry in zippered plastic bags (prefer Hefty brand). He can use the extra's that he's stored in his bag for a vehicle get-home bag or perhaps one for a family member. An alternative is to set up a re-supply box that's kept in a closet or similar place. Extra fire starters, first aid items, drink mixes, spoons & forks, etc. Restock his bag, as needed from his box. On another note, he needs a second tarp or some other ground cloth to protect himself from wet ground. He's not setup to create raised beds or use a hammock. Don't know if his tarp is large enough to protect from above & below. A painters drop cloth, hd 55 gal trash bags or even a $ store shower curtain liner would give needed protection. Just a few tips. Again thanks to both of you.

Now even i can make a small pack to have in a handy spot. Thanks so much for this video. Very learningful. Greetings from Ww2HH

This was the first time I watched your video. I was skeptical at first but I really enjoyed watching you go through and rate the bag. Very cool

Great video Dave and Nick. You guys made a lot of really great observations.

Man ive not laughed so hard on youtube before! Looks like a good starter kit with some better organisation but when you kept puling out matches and then a bag for more lighters and matches i was laughing so hard! Then nick asking if the hygiene kit had matches and you pointing out its a good idea for this guy to carry burn ointment, well that was it. I had to take a break i was laughing so hard! So thanks for the smiles and keep the great content coming! From Sweden, thanks again, Dean

This video was so entertaining, funny and practicle at the same time. Brill job mate

Great review. I always love to hear “two is one and one is none.” That is why you don’t travel alone and everyone carry’s one so the team is ok. Weight is the enemy of mobility. Your bug out bag should be to get you to your long term destination. That is why you need to plan the destination as much as the journey.

Very funny video ,David. Boy,your friend must be real scared of getting cold. Great video.

Excellent perspective! Yours is definitely my favorite KZfaq channel. Keep up the excellent work!

This was really awesome to watch and see some feedback on the pack. TFS C.R.

He can get rid of some of the many multiple duplicates, like the many flashlights and maybe put in two and save the batteries and save space and weight. Invest in better quality flashlights than those cheapo ones and you won't need so many.

It's nice you and Nick also have a good sense of humor while sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you both,and again Have a good new year!

Hats off to your mate who gave you the bag and asked you to go thru it on camera with no prep time on the contents, Dave. Excellent video again as usual. Well done gents! :)

Great vid as always Dave. Your buddy has the right idea and a good start but just needs to tweak it some. I agree with you on overkill of fire start. Should be about 1/3 of the amount he has. Fix him up Dave. Thanks

Hey, Bud: Great vid. Good to see (actually hear) Nick back too. Sparky's bag seems to be missing a lot of items, but in a pinch, I think it might work. Ya should strt a series where people send ya a list of what they carry in their BOBs and ya make suggestions as to the 'yes', 'no', and 'maybe'. I noticed that one of my biggest probs with my bag (I have 2 actually, one that I keep in my truck that contains the 'bigger items) and I think a lot of other people have the same problem, is the weight and poss the size. My 'mobile' bag has the essentials (shelter, fire, water/food/cooking,,cutting, communication and some tools, while my truck bag carries the extra 'maybe' items. I wish someone could figure out how to keep it light and carry everything one would need in a small kit but as we know...that is almost impossible. I guess it is up to the individual on what they feel is important. Anyway, keep up the great vids, and as that guy on you-yube says, (ya may know him or seen his vids) 'see ya in the next one', LOL! ~ Vinny

Great Video. I would add some organization as well as your recommendations.

Love your videos, very in-depth, informative, and often humorous. As good as any survival, bug-out, SHTF, camping videos on KZfaq. Thank you!

Pretty good bugout bag. You're friend had the right ideas but he just needs to cutback on some of the excessive redundancies like the fire starters. He also needs to get organized, too many loose items floating around in the pack. Do you have any idea what that structure was at one time? Liked the video Dave, thanks! Also good to hear Nick again.

That guy is going to be a diabetic arsonist. I am cracking up at his packing skills

Thanks for another great video...Kinda old but hey, I'm playing catch up on your older vids. As for the following items...Just my 2 cents worth. Many will jump on my case for putting this in here, but I believe that ANYONE who says that they know everything... well that is the person that I do not want around when and if you are ever in a "tight" situation... We all can learn... I learn every single day. So, Here goes. (1).That can opener can be extremely handy, Maybe not in a short term bag such as the one on display here, but long term it may be quite helpful. I have, on occasion, used tin cans as a chimney for an indoor shelter stove or fireplace...Long term bag...Yep I'd call that a necessity. (2) Just a personal preference, but as for lighters, Spend the extra few cents and get a Bic, Those cheaper lighters generally run out of flint long before they run out of fuel. A bic will last a good month with 2 to 3 times a day use... That cheapo will last half the time. The cheapo's also have a tendency to "melt" where the thumb roller is when you have them lit for more than a few seconds...then you are left trying to find the parts when the roller, spring and flint shoot of into the brush. The lighter shown,(orange one) at least looks like a Scripto, those would be my second choice. (3). That Oragel, also useful in temporarily relieving pain on burns and those pesky puncture wounds. (4). Tea lights are great, Not only for lighting purposes, but if you light the candle and dip a stick,(tip) into the melted wax, it can be used as a long matchstick. The wax will make the tip burn for much longer than a typical match, just in case you are lighting slightly damp tinder. (5).That solar light is nice, though I would one of the larger ones that use AAA rechargeable batteries...It can always be used for recharging your flashlight batteries...slow but effective. Regular alkaline batteries can be recharged this way several times...they lose a bit of capacity with each charge, but will perform fairly well in those LED flashlights which are low drain to start with. (6). Not there...But I wish it was, Weather radio...depending on location and time of year, a weather radio is a useful tool Not only the forecasting capabilities, but believe it or not, after a while...even the computer generated voice of the forecaster is a welcoming and calming thing. I was surprised to see that there was no defense weaponry...No hunting/trapping weaponry, No snaring materials(mentioned), and no fishing supplies,(also mentioned). All in all, an enjoyable and informative video. Thanks again...and sorry for the unasked for input if it offended anyone...(OK.."sorry" is a bit strong of a word), but when it comes to surviving...not only physically but also mentally, there is no such thing as too much preparation.

This was very interesting to say the least. A LOT of matches!! I do like matches, but I keep them with my flint and steel. Vids like this really make me think about how I should change something. I think that's what it's all about. Thank you for the great job! Learn something new everyday! I would probably barter away like 50 of those matchboxes..lol. ZIP blocks are awesome too, but if you try to heat your little cup with them, they will turn it totally black. Great show, thanks!!

I think there is way too much redundancy of most everything. I'd replace at least half of that high sugar stuff with more complex carbs for longer lasting energy and no sugar spikes. Regular instant oatmeal packs well and is easy to prepare. There is also an obsession with fire (which you mentioned). A Lighter, Ferro rod, matches and maybe a fire glass should cover the fire department You can even make char punkwood with a fire glass. I'd also replace all that dryer lint with some good charcloth.

This was an interesting video to me because I'm just getting a bug out bag together so it was kinda interesting to see someone elses attempt at it. I felt a bit proud cause I spotted some of the short comings of this guys bag. Having said that he would survive for a few days and would be warm! Maybe he should try going just a little way into the bush and test it out.

Hey Nick. Welcome back. That is a lot of matches for sure. Organization here is primary. This bag is full. Need to put stuff together in bags. Wow. A lot of stuff. I agree with the water carry device.

Honestly this helps the more "mature" bug out baggers too - it prompted me to go back through my bag and clean it out a bit.

That seems to be a pretty typical BOB. It is an attempt which is good but I like You question lack of cooking pans or larger pot.and lack of clothing as well as soap and wood cutting implements. In addition I have learned to set up a short term bag in a small bag which will fit into a larger bag with additional items for longer term outings this mid sized bag just drops into my long term bag which is for permanent situations if needed. yes the bags fit into each other so I also don't need. 3 mess kits or 3 canteens etc. I think more people would benefit from a plan like this than getting multiple bags and trying to equip them all. also it eases packing and trying to figure out which one to grab, I have also come across where people planning to bug out have more stuff packed it will not fit in to their vehicle

Your scoring system might work out better if you employ "two is one, one is none" in it. So the first occurrence of an item gets zero points.

Another great educational and fun video Dave, thanks! I learned a few things here. But I will avoid going into a Laundromat, with matches falling from my pockets, while digging feverishly in the dryer lint traps, and mumbling incoherently...LOL!

One of your most informative, not to mention entertaining, videos yet I'm all for being prepared with how to make fire but goodness, your friend was prepared to set the world on fire, LITERALLY! LOL! Thanks for the info brother.

hahah I bet the guy is really new to bushcrafting lol

In my pockets everyday I carry 5 ways to cut, 2 small flash lights, three ways to make fire, a tiny fishing kit, a micro multi tool, large nail clippers, a p38, a p51, magnesium, fat wood, cotton and vaseline. Tylenol and extra meds. triple anti biotic ointment on cotton, a compass, I think that is most of it. My get home bag stays in the truck.

Have to give the guy at least some props for having SOMETHING, I hope this encourages EVERYONE to reevaluate their own kits. Im 100 % sure all our kits could use a little tweaking. Great video for the novice guys out there.

Dave.... This makes me realize it is time to look over my BOB that I packed a year ago. This video is a good reminder to check it one a year

Good video. But I'm seriously thinking this person is a pyromaniack! LOL

Find the Gospel while there is still time 1 Cor 15:1-4. - God Bless

if you take a small can of WD40 and some cotton ball's.spray for about 5 seconds then use a ferro rod.that baby wilk light in any rain storm.i guarantee it mate

Yet another great video. Straight and simple for simple mind like i am. i really enjoy your one hour video. it replace a movie conveniently and above all it is USEFUL. Keep up the good work . Greatings from France

too much crap. make a pile of need to survive items, nice to have items.

Good one David, everything fine to have. Many congrats on reaching the 70k Subscriber marked. Best to you, Sepp

All that fire starting might be space for an extra shirt. I live this idea.

Very good video as always bud, your vids are always good to watch!!

Wow!! What a great job. It was funny, it was informative and extremely well done. Ah, don't forget the key to the lock. Good advice. Thanks for sharing...

Hi Dave, it's been years since I've watched this the first time, but still giggled over all the fire starting stuff lol. I'd love it if you checked out my bag, I'm sure it would score high on your rating system, but I'd feel naked without my emergency bag/gear, so that's not going to happen. Rock On!

Loved watched mg your show and tell! It was like watching you opening a Christmas stocking! But some useful kit in there for sure . :-) best wishes Vee

Hello my son... Mama GG here... Once again another awesome video and lots of fun to watch. I am of the opinion that everyone should have 2 bags. One is a 3 Days emergency bag which really doesn't need food in it but would need water and therefore a container and then a bag what is more long-term which this bag was. I think people's preoccupation with food could be their undoing if they feel they have to eat everyday. So what I really love about what you said in your video is that knowledge is very important. And knowledge about how to psychologically prepare yourself to go without something for a greater amount of time than what you're used to is primary importance. What this person was supposed to have was 10 C's. As you said another she would be communication. But I also believe the 12th C would be cunning.. Knowledge about how to take care of yourself if you had absolutely nothing. So everybody that watches your videos are already ahead of the game with some knowledge so I'm proud of you son.

I think this is the first video of this kind that I have ever watched and really enjoyed it! Excellent, brother and thanks for sharing)) I think the biggest problem your friend has, apart from his fire kit lol, is organisation. Good seeing you again, brother))

Hahahahaha.....Had to watch this twice because of your hilarity. I was hoping you had a video about this.You know this person had all that cough medicine for Being exposed to all that smoke, missing some goggles so they could get through the smoke i recon. Thank you guys. Hoping to see more soon. Lorie

I absolutely love your videos. Don't ever stop. Keep 'em coming

I think two major things this person should do. Organize everything for easy access and they should spend a weekend out in the woods with just what is in the bag. If you could go a long to mentor and help them cope through the frustration periods because they don't have the item they need. By the way that building has some good bones to rebuild. I like it.

Sparky loves fires! 😄 Loved this video. Thanks for another great video guyz

Great way to figure out what you're forgetting! Gotta get ready and go have fun practicing in the woods! Thanks Dave & Nick!

It was a fun video that reminded me of my early Prepper days when I made my first BOB. Good stuff buddy. Thanks.

Heyyyy Dave.... When you pulled out the socks first thing came to mind was where is the dog to go with the dog toy??? LOL

Thank you for taking the time to get back to your fans as well. I have a question, out of all of your adventures , have you ever hurt yourself to where you needed a first aide kit. And if you did what do/did you carry?

Very nice video of your friends stuff. It was very interesting for sure. I think he has got all the matches from the Georgia area in that back pack. he-he.

That was fun! I went through my bag at the end while you scored his, mine has a lot to be desired but I did have a lot of the necessary C's and still some other purchases to make still! After his bag I was lacking in the fire department, lol and still haven't got the chopping tool. Thanks for this, as always, entertaining guys!! You take care now! ;b

Fascinating. Loved it! It's great to see what people worry about.

Hey! A great video and I learned a lot from this. Condensing your gear to your needs is very important and there's things that I saw that I didn't think of putting in my bug out bag , back pack. Finding your gear is important in a time of need and when I can find a small pouches I build on the size that's available to keep the weight down and to bring more important equipment. A small radio is helpful and some batteries can be stored up to 10 years. You need to put together a book on building a backpack or bug out bag with several options that individuals could use.

great! Just wanted to tell you, I worked for a restaurant years ago, and they never soaked their beans. Just threw them in the pot of water. Great video! You were cracking me up!

Thank you and mr. firebug for sharing. It's great that your coworker wants to be prepared. I hope you were able to help him round out his bag better. God bless and stay safe.

I thought I carried too many odd things until now. Thanks David for another great video. It's always nice to get an idea or two from other people and what they carry. Now...I'm going through my bag again to make sure I don't have that many matches:-)

Haven't laughed this much in ages; how many fires is your colleague going to light in 72 hours!? Brilliant. Thank you.

Allright! Welcome back! Great to see you again! Ok, I'll watch the video now...lol.

Good video very informative. I did notice a couple of things you put in the Yes pile that in a previous video you said were not necessary. In one of your survival vacation videos I believe it was, you said don't take toilet paper and bug repellent. I remember you saying the toilet paper would run out and the bug spray would run out and the bugs would have a feast off you. I'm thankful that most of the things found in his bug out bag are also in mine. Thanks.

Good video Dave.Good idea your friend had to let you rate his bag. Yeah organization is needed but he's learning and has a decent start. When he does an upgrade to it love to see it. atb Opal

Happy to see you have made a new video! Where you been? Keep um coming! Love watching you

That is a wicked looking building, i could make that a home, with a couple tarps lol. I had one Fero rod on the ALONE Show , altho i made sure it was always put in my pocket and tied to my beltloop. lol I liked your thoughts on what would work and what is not needed. Good choices man, thanks for sharing , dude. I love my fire as well, tho he was well prepared for combustion. lol Well done ATB man.

Brother, I don’t know about you but that’s the best “packed” bag I’ve ever seen! He used every inch of that bag I believe. Haha. I mean I can’t believe you kept pulling things out of that bag! To be honest, I’m very impressed about it! I could do more when I pack a bag! Lol

I know it's been 5 years and I did watch it all those years ago but decided to re-check it out. The one thing that was missing was..... wait for it..... COFFEE!!! Maybe he was a tea man but even I, as a woman, can't function without my morning COFFEE!!!

I like seeing what other people pack and carry as well..gives me new ideas.. I agree on the addition of a pot to cook and possibly boil water in.. I would recommend an MSR stowaway pot I have three diff sizes in my kit/collection and they are bulletproof.. You can also pack things inside them to save space, and use the lids for a plate to eat off of..I don't have pots with bails on them, so I use an old rack out of an old stove/oven that I cut down to fit in my pack...It's flat and takes up almost no room..And two of my pots fit on it with room to spare..He did have several ziplock bags to carry water in a pinch but that's pretty sketchy..He needs a canteen, or a Nalgene bottle ect.. I have Nalgene bottles witch are ok.. but I'd like to eventually switch to all stainless containers for double duty use..Like you mentioned too he needs to have a little better organization of his kit as well..He'd have to empty the whole thing out to find anything.. It might also save him some space to allow for the pot that he is missing as well as a few other necessary items..

Love the video thanks Dave and Nick, my only nit pick would be the seeds. If this pack is a few day pack, I can't see the use of the seeds . But all in all another great video thank you for taking the time and sharing your knowledge.

You have an organized mind. I got a 511 Molly panel and strapped smaller pouches on it. That's how I'm starting to organize my bigger bag.

I laughed so hard several times during this video. Loved it!