This was an awesome video bro and very helpful. I'm still working on building my bug out bag, only have a few more items left, and it will be complete!

Nice video. I would change one thing. I would recommend a metal water bottle as you can freeze it or boil water in it. I live in northern Alaska and plastic is not great especially when super cold. Plus if you drop the bottle it can leak and create a bad situation. It happened to me and I made the switch to metal bottles after

A couple years ago I did the same type of video. I was amazed at the cost breakdown and what it ended up costing. If I remember correctly it was about $ 1,100. Which in today’s money would probably be $1,500. You did a great job putting together a kit for that amount of money! I don’t think most people understand the importance of having a premade bag made up. It serves multiple purposes. 1. All necessary gear in one place and ready. 2. Having one doesn’t mean you only use if you have to go. You can use your gear for everyday emergencies (power outages etc. 3. Building a bob is truly the first step in mentally preparing yourself for any emergency. It gets your mind thinking and analyzing your particular needs. And not just for shtf, but also for home bug in. 4. I like how you show you using your equipment… often overlooked but that is probably the number one criteria for a well set up bag.USE your equipment people!! I cannot emphasize that enough! It does not matter what you have if it doesn’t work correctly or fill the need you intend! I know you don’t need an analysis of your video and gear, my comment here is for others!! Great video😊

Ferro rod, light fishing basics, a pistol, and gallon size ziplock bags. Hot water in ziplock bags is what the ski patrol used to thaw me out and wake me up one time when I was a kid.

I shouldn’t watch this. I’m going to windup spending money.

You should bring a book. If you survive whatever buggin from and you’re laying low you will get extremely bored.. a bible perhaps. Or the small book of psalms. And possibly Dune.

Holy crap, a map😂.... i was just commenting on another video ho you rarely see one in these kinds of videos... props on atleast a road map. I would recommend a topo map also. Knowing how to read and locate terrain around you can help you find resources like water.... maybe you dont have streams nearby, but there are valleys.... thats a good chance for water. You can download and print them free at nat geo.... its a good page to bookmark.

I would include copies of drivers license or another form of ID like passport. I have a thumb drive with important documents. I would also include writing impotent numbers on the note pad. Nice kid. Some excellent ideas there

I suggest people look at what they have at home before spending big $$$. I would suggest all those hotel goodies we souvenired as a great source - the mini soaps, the free coffees, teas & pens. From there you can add to your hygiene kit or more. Adding a few cotton ear buds can also be used as fire lighters.

Cracking video. Just what I needed today when deciding to build a new bugout bag. Thank you.

I put that same pack on a old alice pack frame .a lot more room for exct and very comfortable with all the pack hacks thats out there .just what works hope it helps someone .stay safe.

Excellent bag, similar to mine. It's nice to finally see someone do a video on a bugout bag not a glamping bag.

@19:13 a suggestion, instead of an MRE, I keep a pouch of SOS Emergency Food Ration by SOS Food Labs. It weighs a bit more, but takes up less volume inside the pack and can be eaten on the move without having to stop to prep/cook an MRE. If you're "bugging out", my philosophy is that I will want to keep moving to the destination I have pre-planned. Also that 24 hour ration you have, while being a good price, only has 2200 calories where an SOS pack has 3600. Just some food for thought.

Lol so i was trying to remember where your intro tune came from, was thinking red dawn? Sure enough yes lol

Other than the obvious hardware, your kit looks good. 👍

Thank you for sharing your kit.

I use the same pack for my fishing bag. It still has some survival gear in it, and a gun of course

Mossy Oak makes a decent multi tool. A pocket knife rescue type, is a compliment as well.

Good video my friend!

Excellent video

Some great ideas.

Very fun.

Great video without a lot of unnecessary talking. To the point. Thanks

First guy I've seen that put cash in their bugout bag, that's how I save money, when I have smaller bills I just stuff em in my bag. Also keep a few zero balance credit cards in a zip lock baggie. Great video!

Good topic. As long as the BOB is small or medium sized, plain, lightweight, and stocked with only necessities, it’s good.

You didn’t mention a weapon but if you are carrying a weapon(handgun,rifle,shotgun) you will also need a cleaning kit and lubricant. Good video and much needed these days,thanks!

Nice job, I liked how you demonstrated uses with the items you show. I did overlook cash too.

I really like the HDR as the food source. Great and easy to eat 2000 calories. Food brings mental comfort as well as feeding the belly! Great bag! Thanks for sharing

Great vid thanks for all the ideas and keep 'em coming..

I have an inexpensive, but effective BOB to use in the beginning of SHTF. If it is removed from me and I survive, I have backups of better quality and durability cached. The first bag you put together is not wasted, so don't get rid of it when you upgrade. Have a decoy. If I lose it to someone who doesn't have gear, I won't cry over it as if it were really expensive stuff, and I know that person will benefit from it. I'll go to my next backup.

good video brother thanx

This is a good starter kit with a lot of good gear, I always learn something from your channel. I've been doing this for a long time my bob doubles kind of as my day hiking / overnight bag, so I've prioritized weight savings and comfort. That's really what you get when you spend more money on this type of gear, weight and bulk savings.

Honey. The only thing I'd add to this. Great work man. Awesome video. Definitely smart with the duct tape. Took mine on a ruck and found I had too much stuff. Don't need a heavy full roll of tape. Thanks bro! 🤙🏼🇺🇸

Add 2 commercial grade 55 gallon trash bags. Water proof your blanket and can be a ground clothe. You can fill with leaves or grass for sleep pad. Weighs nothing and multi use. Can also use as a poncho and catch store water.

Thank you!

Ive made atleastv10 bobs overvthe last 7-8 years for family members. I got better with each one. I read all the comments and gotta say, each person needs to build your bag to your needs. These are just ideas that work for joe. Mine are similar but diffrent. Each of the bags i made for my kids was built for college. My wife is different from theres. Mine is different from all of them. I scrounge as much from around the house as i can. Food, water, first aid. Fire. My priorities. Everything else is catered tobeach individual. Build one, then go throughbit 3 months. Youll change stuff.

Very well thought out pack.

I have the exact same bag.

Great video with lots of ideas, thanks. I just found out about the Morakniv. Everyone seems to love them. I purchased the Companion in stainless it should arrive tonight. $13

Great Vid, some good ideas to think about ! Also diggin that pack!

Great video, I also have a powerbank 4 phone,ect,a small crow bar,hand crank radio.

Pretty decent load out, deserves a sub and a like for sure

Excellent! I adapted a few ideas to mine.... For your system...I would suggest a emergency whistle and mirror... Small and actually saved my ass once

They have some great sales at tractor supply And Walmart has a ton of stuff half price still after Xmas and winter stuff they consider. Fire starters , fuel cells stainless bottles

Great video there buddy

Good tutorial, thanks for sharing n' God bless

I'd suggest swapping out the regular sharpy for a mini sharpie to cut back on weight. Also, when building a go bag make sure you think about how your EDC would function in conjunction with your go bag. For example if you already EDC a multi-tool and/or a fixed blade knife then you probably don't need to have a multi-tool or a fixed blade knife in your go bag since if you ever have to bug out you're more than likely going to have your multi-tool and/or your fixed blade knife on you. Not to mention it actually cuts down on weight in your pack which makes the thing easier and more comfortable to carry.

Can i suggest a pencil/pencil sharpener. If you have a write in the rain pad, sharpie pen just rubs off if wet. Pencil doesn't Also a sharpener can be used for tinder making by sharpening twigs. Good video, enjoyed it

Some great advice there, and you really don’t need to be pending thousands on a bug out bag

Tip for first aid. Instead of bandaids, use guaze pads and sports/medical tap. You can wrap tap to apply/maintain pressure to a wound. Plus it's way more durable.

Take a look at the Thrunite TN12 Pro's. Theyre USB=C rechargeable with a removable 18650 battery. It just has a really simple UI and theyre just tough

its good to include bullion cubes to make hot drinks and to make forraged food better tasting

Interesting :-) I have seen many videos of packs like Yours - Everybody rmember a compas, but nobody consider, that a map packed in a ziplock bag could be a great idea... Thank you for sharing.

Those MREs I really like. Very cheap. Thanks for the link. I carry five packets of the single serving mountain house.

yo great video , the only thing i would add is , you could probably get a higher quality 100% wool blanket for about the same price (maybe a little cheaper) off of any military surplus site. I picked up one last year for i think $12ish , I don't know the exact size but its large enough for me and my girl to huddle together comfortably in it when we go camping.

Those gloves are awesome actually, not warm, but when working the cut rating on them is the real deal. I seem to be cut prone when doing stuff and the form fitting gloves don’t snag on anything, you can literally pull a box-cutter against your glove and you’re fine, transfer that resistance to wherever task or issue that arises…

Saw on a vid the cowboy bed its made out of waxed canvas it would also be a great sleep system.

Currently re-configuring a get home bag with additional "tools" I work at the southern edge of a large city, but live about 50 miles north. Most direct route is the freeway. Its a long route, and could be a very precarious journey. Appreciate the thoughts and rational in this video.

Thanks for the videos. I suggest changing the plastic bottle for a steel thermal bottle, at low temperatures the plastic bottle can freeze and the steel bottle can also be put on fire. I would add some light sticks and a headlamp to give you freedom. I reviewed my bob with yours ideas. Success.

I live in PA, so I got the problem of having to essentially double pack for either a hot summer or cold winter. The cold weather items are really taking up the bulk of the weight

Had my Nalgene water bottle full and froze solid did not crack and break thawed out and refilled. Still works great

Morakniv at Idaho falls army surplus is $11+

Just was thinking about your channel great video keep them coming suggestion how about doing a bug out scenario maybe with your family or by yourself or a fictional character? It would be very interesting.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴😎🌴

Great Video man. Thanks! Always refreshing to have some ones take on this and see the follow on discussion. One thing I am trying to do with mine is find a small, thin, wool or fleece blanket that I can pair up with an emergency bivy or the poncho to be something like a ranger-roll (poncho & poncho liner). Have you tried a sleeping bag liner with the emergency bivy?

Everybody LOLs when they realize that all 4 of my "fallout kits" as i call em' have a light weight supply of seasoned salt in them. 😂😂even my altoids tin pocket kit has a little bit. I might have to eat my buddy and I demand flavor 😋

Guess I missed it, but what was the total weight of that pack with everything in it? After 10 miles of hiking...is it gonna suck?

Would like to add garlic and clove oil or clove to your lists along with some little cotton balls in case of a mouth infection, tooth cavity, tooth fracture, etc... And some honey for treatment infections under skin by applying over it and can be used for open wounds to heal. Of course it will fight with the infections when you eat it. Simple but best treatments for the price... And thanks for the video, good list... Last thing, baby aspirins and if you have a budget an e-pen.

Good info. Thanks from SW Idaho.

Great video!! Just found your channel and sub’d. Hopefully relocating to ID in the next couple years. I have bags set up but love your approach and it’s reasonable. You just can’t put together a reliable bag for $100.

That tourniquet straps was really thin. The problem with thin straps is that you can cause tissue damage if used. And another question for that is do the straps really hold for the amount of “pressure” you need to put on it when you tighten it?

I've watched a few of these types of videos, not sure why but I did. The 1 thing none said to pack are hand warmers. They last around 8 hrs, very light and thin. If for some reason you had to bug out when it's been raining for the last week and it's fairly cold outside, chances of starting a fire are going to be slim because all the wood is going to be soaked and those little fire starters aren't going to cut it.

I see people carry similar first aid kits. I have antibiotic ointment. But like six small tubes of the quick clot powder.

You can really see that this b.o.b. is focused around wilderness survival. Very good to see that you've thought of communication, something many forget. To pull the bag a bit towards wilderness and urban, I would suggest a small crowbar, a camping-ax and one of those multi-keys for unlocking watertaps and so on. It will be some 2 or 3 pounds extra, but worth to consider. An extra suggestion: when picking your electronics like radio or lights, try to look for chargeability. Where or when there's no power, a medium small solar panel could be a lifesaver in more ways than one. Looking forward to your next inspiring video.

Where did you get the little metalic zip-pouches?

Liked your bag. You might want to add a spoon and power bank.

so i noticed you upgraded the antennae can you elaborate? and what kind of range do you get wit it?

Laughs at Olight being high end.

For a BOB I prefer the MRE type meals. There is less prep, and no water needed to cook it.

I’m building tactical bug out bag all I really need is rations and good compass. How’s that ration you have, any good?

get home bag makes more sense than a bug out bag. It can double as both. A good pack bord and chest strap should be made if not already in place to allow for less stress on your back by transferring the weight of the gear from the spine to the chest and the shoulders. Can be done with chord, clips and any piece of plexglass cut to size layered with any soft material you have on hand. A college book bag won't look the part of a get home bag and could be dismissed by roaming eyes as nothing when it can mean everything to you.

For the money, why not get a 3-5 pound bag of rice and beans? Lasts a lonnngg time. Maybe have a small amount in MRE though.

I have a bug out bag I can make it into a full bug out bag or I can make it a light bug out bag but I bought mine to blackie Thomas and he's got some of the top rated bug out bags and camping gear

I got tired and out of my paranoid phase a long time ago😂😂😂

Are them radios rechargeable? Or they take AAs you might have said it

I live in Brazil and I can certainly say that I can barely afford a relatively high-quality backpack to store my equipment for R$485.00. Unfortunate. Excellent video. Congratulations.

Those gloves with the Silicone/vinyl palms can be made even better by spraying the back of the glove (the knit part) with a waterproofing spray like Scotchgard or Kiwi camp dry (hell, spray the backpack also)! I do that with my yard gloves, and it really helps! I include $200 in each of my BOBs b/c you won't always be bugging out through the woods! well, esp. where I live. The kit has to be tuned to your area, right!? I like the fact that you have some quickly eaten snacks, and something substantial to give you some fats and proteins to keep your long-term energy up. And I would not suggest burying your trauma kit too deep in the backpack. Odds are you won't need it, but if you do, you don't wanna go digging for it, and you want someone else to find it easily if you're injured and can't communicate. One thing I carry (and have always carried) is a small bottle of hand sanitizer, for hygiene as well as a fire starter. Thanks for the video.

Do we not have American comm units??

What's the best cigarettes to smoke while bugging out.

Question. Where is the BaoFeng manufactured? If in the PRC I have reservations using this device since I'm unsure about the integrity of the chips in it (not necessarily about the quality either - though that may or may not be an issue as well).

I would add a pair of Shamogh

No link to that stove. Which one is that?

What antenna is that on your walkie? Didn’t see it in your list of amazon items.

I've used the fuel tabs quite a few times. I found a better alternative. Called quicksurvive. They burn ten minutes. The flame can reach a foot tall. Plus the burn very hot and are non toxic food grade. They are like 2 inches and flat as a credit card and super light.

i fall into this category of i always buy the best shit so i A) know if im doing something wrong its MY fault and B) i know its reliable. Buy once cry once as they say.

I guess I missed the caffeine pills. Essential to any BOB or GHB. I am continually amazed at how many of these types of videos leave out that one single component.

Lots of good advice here but the biggest flaws I see are the flashlight and radio that rely on recharging and only one source of fire. If shit gets so bad you need half this stuff in a bugout bag, you're going to be in a dire situation when that rechargeable flashlight and/or radio are dead straight out of the bag or if that lighter somehow gets busted/lost/wet/etc. Batteries, especially rechargeable batteries, deplete over time whether you use them or not. Get something that uses AA or AAA alkaline batteries, which last much longer when stored properly because let's face it, most of us aren't going to remove those devices from the bag every month (or whenever) and top them off with power. That re-chargeable flashlight...only good a few hours on one charge, assuming it kept a charge at all. An alkaline battery powered flashlight, good for as many batteries you got on hand. Also add a second and/or a third fire source. Something like flint and steel and some variable types of matches. Regular, windproof and waterproof. Very light weight - very cheap - might save your life. I can't stress enough how important this is in a survival situation. An emergency happens when you least expect it, at the most inconvenient time. Be prepared. Just don't buy your gear and store it away. Test everything, over and over until you're confident it is reliable. I test mine repeated when I acquire it and then again every 3 to 6 months. A new pack of batteries goes in the bag every 6 months. The older batteries get rotated out and used on household items. No waste at all.

Hey Joe, I've had that same bag for a few years now. I don't think it holds enough, personally. What happened to that boot review you were going to do a week or so ago?

Can't have never enough of batteries and enough room for water bottles then next in line is food items !!!? . Them will be on top the rest will be from middle to the bottom !!!? .... Clothes and cooking stuff then shelltters tarps and tents and sleeping bags and pads !!! .

If you need reader glasses - have an extra pair & a magnifying glass - or good luck reading your map!

FYI the radio should never be mounted on the pack for a couple reasons. Two simple ones are if it's behind you and somehow ever became dislodged you'd never know it until it's long gone. Second in this video it's winter, the radio should not be left exposed as the cold will drain it's battery life SIGNIFICANTLY! Mount that inside a jacket pocket especially when not in use.