I've watched dozens of these "Get Home Bag" videos. What I've learned about building one is that half of the components are identical. That is a gun, knife, water filter, medical kit, shelter, etc. About another quarter of the bag is built around where you live and/or what time of year you're in. The last quarter pretty much seems to be optional, whatever makes you feel safe and you're personal style of survival. I have to admit, my bag is in a constant state of flux. I change things up based on the times of the year and where my travels may take me. Plus, I may add things or change things up based on people's ideas. Not only does all this keep me prepared, I just enjoy the hell out of it.

Thank you for sharing. I always appreciate and learn from your videos. Keep up the good work

Been watching these kind of videos since 2016 so I've seen it all. Well thought out kit 👌🏽 your mentality and approach is great too. Youll make it through.We should all be minutemen to a degree but you aren't larping with your kit either. A very refreshing vid, thanks for sharing. Peace and blessings

hello from FRANCE, i have the same bag, great videos, very complete and smart, good tips and advices, thank you, sincerely.👍👍

Without a doubt.. One of the best videos I've seen on the subject.. I watched this while I was downsizing mine.. "Im not trying to bushcraft my way home"

Wow. 1 hour 21 minute video. Better grab me a beer and get comfy on the sofa for this video

Especially having to walk that far to home, two things you may want to think about is trekking poles (can be used when making your poncho into a shelter) which are very light these days and usually foldable or retractable. The second would be moleskin to save your feet if blisters pop up. Great video.

Good Job, Great video good points

One addition that I started packing is a strip of Leukotape. It's for skin and sticks even when wet. I use it to prevent blisters on heels. You can also use it for abrasions. The stuff sticks until you remove it.

I am mostly a weekend car camper.. (and a bit of a prepper) Even though ive downsized my camping gear over the years.. Im having trouble downsizing my get home bag.. I have to keep reminding myself that its gear that I will probably never have to use but can potentially save my life if I do.. Ive just ordered an emergency bivvy to replace my sleeping bag in my get home bag..

Well thought out bag. You might want to look into a Grayl water purifier. A little pricey compared to the Sawyer but well worth it.

Thoughts on your headlamp, turn one of your batteries around so the light can’t accidentally come on.

Very good, informative video, one thing I do want to comment on and share, not being critical, but just some input from a long time Sawyer filter user that I hope might help. Dump the plastic container, it is hard to fill by submerging it, I also have had the tops burst when squeezing to fill a different container.. I carry two Smart Water bottles, they are tough and lightweight, I take them filled at first, and when empty you can fill like you said to do using the soft bladder only it is a lot easier, plus the filter screws right onto the water bottle if you are in a hurry. I usually fill one to drink straight from or use to transfer water to the other bottle, one filtered, one dirty water....mark your bottles to keep from mixing dirty with clean. The larger Smart Water bottles come with a pop lid cap for drinking without having to remove the lid, this serves another purpose if you use the bottle only for filtered water, the end of the nozzle will fit over the spout on the filter, so you can use the filtered bottle to flush your filter and leave the syringe behind. A second thing is, do not leave the filter in your pack in cold weather, water left in it can freeze and compromise the filter, I carry mine in a zip lock bag inside my jacket next to my body to keep it from freezing. Using the bandana is a great idea to keep out particulates, I have done that for years, even in containers like a cooking pot dipped from a water source to boil.

More water storage means less time looking for water and less time hanging out around water. The more you're around a water source, the more likely you'll run into other people. Not ideal in a SHTF scenario. Definitely get a quality water bladder and keep the Nalgene also. You can take the bladder out and quickly fill it and your Nalgene and get away from the water source incredibly fast. Your Sawyer mini works great on the tube inside the pack if needed. I carry a Sawyer mini and purification tabs. I have a 15 year old Camelbak that has never leaked a drop. I don't see a need for any food besides Cliff bars or whatever, and that poncho and an emergency bivy is plenty of shelter. Adding some liquid IV wouldn't be a bad idea along with some sunscreen. 😎 I 1,000% agree with trying not to stand out. Dig the videos and looking forward to seeing all y'all this spring.

A video worth watching. I have watched a lot of survival information videos. I have designed the perfect survival pack, which is actually 3 packs in a roll around backpack. I have built my own Quartermaster supply. Some people think I am obsessed because I don't really live on grid. Further and further out and it may be a psychological problem as I do not like the urban environment, so important items should be emphasized and binoculars are not mentioned often , it's a given , with what is shown , I kind of like the little Swiss army knife.

Good video man

good video. my brain is screaming about the mismatching bags on the outside, I know it makes no sense and may help identify whats in where.

There actually is a camouflage gang out there, but nobody ever sees them

I wonder how many people that recommend ponchos for shelters have actually slept in one in storm. Better than nothing but too small. In my opinion

pro tip: put that repel stick inside a zip lock bag. if / when that thing leaks it will ruin a lot of your gear. ask me how I know

I'll have to watch this in segments.

Great kit! These things are very personal and seem to be ever changing lol especially with those of us that enjoy gear 🤣, I also like the longer videos myself...perhaps my attention span is longer than others lol. At least your doing the correct thing and trying it all out and using it, those that just set it in a closet and never touch it will be in a sad state of affairs should they ever need to use it. The katadyn micropur 1 tabs and the grayl bottles both work on viruses which is a good option to have, there are rumblings of commie covers making a comeback so no telling what these fools are up to 🤣. Great job and keep up the good work! 👍

thanks for reminding why i quit carrying bandanas

Do not worry about the glock fm78 breaking at the tang connection to the handle- it will not.

I beg to differ on the “hiking 27 hours straight, nobody’s going to do that” comment. Look up 3 of 7 project. They have a rite of passage course that requires you to hike for 24 hours straight and you can’t even sit down. It will make you want to quit but I completed it with a lot of common people who had and uncommon will to succeed. Don’t set limitations on yourself. That being said. Probably a good idea to plan on sleeping and sitting😅

I work from home, I feel really left out with the whole get-home-bag thing… 😢

ya know how i can tell if you have stuff. its doesnt matter the color. just having a bag in shtf i know you got stuff.

lol @ 10:55 I respect a man’s need to bushcraft

Que the FanFair.. Ive just put my pygmy in the car.. It has replaced the repurposed fishing tackle box..

Good content. But I really suggest cutting the time down less than 1hr. Thanks for sharing the info

it is spelled Knipex. like it is written. Not Nipex 🙃 The k is spoken. They make the best pliers in the world.

My friend you ve got 50 things on this table and you are lecturing as if you have had 2000...

This does not allude to anything. It screams tactical loot jackpot.

Open carry has its place if u need people to know ur not a ez target

More water storage means less time looking for water and less time hanging out around water. The more you're around a water source, the more likely you'll run into other people. Not ideal in a SHTF scenario. Definitely get a quality water bladder and keep the Nalgene also. You can take the bladder out and quickly fill it and your Nalgene and get away from the water source incredibly fast. Your Sawyer mini works great on the tube inside the pack if needed. I carry a Sawyer mini and purification tabs. I don't see a need for any food besides Cliff bars or whatever and that poncho and an emergency bivi