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Thank goodness someone made this video. Shoes, water, socks, a few snacks, concealed weapon, headlamp. Start walking. It's not hard.

When I was working it was only 12 miles but there was a major river to cross. If all the bridges were out I would have had to cross that river. I never did get a blow up kayak or wet suit which I would have needed .Get home bags are very subject to to area and circumstance. I agree with you on how people have so much gear to go 20 miles.

Im 58 disabled now. Mechanic,tree cutter, factory worker. I carry a full backpack in jeep. Neck back disabled. Im learning.from you

This is a very good video and points out the elephant in the room of GHB videos. I carry a bunch of stuff in my van in case I’m stranded somewhere and can’t walk out, like a blizzard closed highway. I’m good to go for 72 hours easily while department of transportation clears the road. My GHB is too much for one person to comfortably carry but my plan is to take only what I’ll need depending upon the circumstances and either leave the rest with my abandoned van or give my extras to someone who may not be walking my way. Also where I live is a piedmont region and creeks are everywhere so a water filter is probably the best option. My first four quarts of water is already packed in the bag and I always have several bottles of water in the van along with those tasty boat rations.

Finally, some greyman common sense. Cardio is everything. I love it!!!

Walking along train tracks is hard work. The spaces between sleepers are less than average stride.

What a person needs hiking is Food, Water(+filter), Insulation(jacket+gloves), Hygiene, First Aid, Rain Protection. Always keep knife, flashlight, cash, compass, whistle, fire starter in pocket. At night a person needs shelter + more insulation(ground+cover).

Thank you for this realistic down to earth take on a get home bag. I’m setting up a get home bag for me and a friend. It’s slightly extra but not over the top. I characterize it more so as a two-day rapid deployment move fast bag. I chose the Camelbak HAWG as my bag.

Finally, a realistic “get home bag” and more importantly a realistic “get home mentality”. Get and stay fit, socks, comfortable shoes and water for a roughly 7-10 hr journey. Everyone plz stop with the Johnny apple seed frontiersman bag with saws and 7 knives, 5 ways to start fires etc

Thanks for the perspective. Please send more knowledge out to the internet. I always wondered where the common sense get home bag video was, found it lol

From my perspective, the zombies are already here.

If I'm a bad guy... those huge bags and all that gear are zombie chow

This is the most practical get home bag video. People don't realize the weight cost of all that extra shit. Everything in this is spot on. I only have a recommendation, eye googles, and dust mask. When there's a major emergency, smoke/dust and debris are always present. Fantastic job my man.

So yeah, a get home/EDC bag is a great idea, and totally sensible. The BOB is a little to romanticised for me This is real life here. Im not leaving my house(the best shelter I have) unless its flooded, blown up, or on fire. If I am meant to die, I will die in my home, and not out in the woods playing the walking dead stuff. PLEASE!

Definitely have at least two ways to make fire and two sources of light. I'm gonna keep a flashlight and light sticks in my bag. I'll also have two bic lighters and storm proof matches. You should really try to gey home by dark, but there's no guarantee you will. You don't want the bag too big or too heavy and you don't want to draw a lot of attention. I keep a winter hat in my bag. I have been considering a head net and some leather work gloves. I put an extra pair of socks in my bag too.

You’re obviously an urban dweller, lol. We’re in the Ozarks and 10 miles here is NOT 10 miles in the city. My husband commutes 32 miles to work and leaves home before the sun comes up and leaves work just as it’s going down. He’s career Army and even humpin it, sans pack, that’s 15 hours with no break. That’s why GHBs are more complex than than you elude to. And a BoB is not the same as an INCH (I’m Never Coming Home bag).

Ok I think it’s a good idea. For people that commute to work… this is my take on this. Let’s just say you go to work and something happens etc. If the roads are bumper to bumper and it’s not possible to travel then you have to get out a walk because you need to get home to your family. Or your house. There is so many things you need. Just be ready you guys. I keep a bicycle in my vehicle I have survival gear. Lots of water. It’s a big rig with a fridge and a bed . But still be ready.

Not bad advice for an ideal situation, but you also have be prepared for the unexpected and for extenuating circumstances.

Couple things. 1: don't walk down the middle of the road. If possible, go thru the woods. Stay un-noticed. No tactical gear. 2: let's leave zombies where they belong, movies and TV. Don't assume you can just walk unhindered back home. Grid down scenario, society is going to collapse quick for some. You may need to camp, even if all you have to go is 20 miles. You may need to hunker down to avoid people, and you want to avoid people.

good info, thank you sir.

My day hike bag is a 24x32 military style canvas laundry bag, I stuff my gear inside and roll it up like a bedroll, used 1100 paracord to tie it up as Bushcraft zipties then attach shoulder strap so I can carry diagonal across my back, attach water bottle pouch + filter to lower end of shoulder strap, looks like old fashion Hobo Bedroll. Weighs 10 pounds including 28oz Gatorade bottle & includes torso size ground insulation. Ground insulation is important, my ground insulation is a 24inch x 10foot piece of reflectix, fold into thirds 24x40inches long torso pad, duct tape the sides to hold it in place then fold in in half to roll inside laundry bag, I use a 55gal contractors trash bag as a bivy sack which comes up to my shoulders, my poncho is my shelter cover.

This is awesome!!! I have been laughing at all the videos pretending they are in the Middle East trying to get home for years. All your comments are so accurate, I carry a small child size backpack for my water, extra socks, Luna bars, and some butt wipe. That’s it. And living in metro Detroit, I would never put a long gun in my truck, I’d have no windows in 5 minutes.

My commute varies. Typically, it's about 25 miles, beginning in a semi-urban environment to a very rural home environment. But one to a couple times a month, it's around 200 miles, transiting through very remote, high mountain terrain. Due to this variable, I carry two separate GHBs. One is fairly small, with just a few essentials of additional clothing, one MRE entree, a few snacks, water, a couple spare pistol mags, a headlamp, basic IFAK and a folder. As stated, my goal is to be back home in 8-10 hours. Weight - 5-7 lbs. The extended commute GHB is more akin to a 4-5 day backbacking setup. I used to do long-distance solo hiking on the Pac Crest Trail, so I already had a fair amount of high-quality, lightweight kit & food. Plus it includes the same essentials as the small bag. May also include a .556 SBR, as this route is on a fairly major highway which passes through a few sketchy towns. Weight - 20-25lbs Add a few more pounds of cold weather clothing/gear in the winter. Winter storms might make it impossible to get over the Cascade pass, so I may need to just find shelter and hunker. That would really suck!

Outstanding advice! Look forward to more, just subbed 👍🇬🇧

Morgan was his name and Thad and an outstanding series of books but also on audible

3L of waters weighs about 7# and will last you a whole day. Drink one before you start your hike. Drink the rest along the way. I hesitate to step on private property during "austere conditions".

I'm physically disabled and 100 miles from my home. I'm currently taking care of my father who fell and broke his hip. All my plans are now no good. I never planned for this situation. Any ideas anyone?

As a 79 year old and still working about 20 miles from home, I've given this topic a lot of thought. My first GHB was 30 lbs. I'm fit but I'm not that fit. My current GHB is about 10 lbs. I think your reasoning is dead on.

Don’t look too much like a zombie coming to steal your toilet paper…lmao. Awesome video.

I was camping by Mt St Helen's when it erupted when I finally made it back to Chehalis all the stores were empty, people panic fast

Comfortable boots, protection from the rain and protection, like pew pew. Most of us already carry adequate edc to handle various situations. But a water bottle would be nice and butt wipe is handy too.

Less than 10 miles work to home. Small bottle of water, good footwear, waterproof clothing, hi viz armband as walking country lanes, phone with power bank and cable, small torch, whistle on keys anyway, cash n cards etc, blister plasters. Food will be what ever is left of my lunch that day. Get home as quickly as possible.

AWSOME video! This is the first honest and realistic video I’ve ever seen. Too many people pack everything and the kitchen sink but get winded walking up a few stairs. Thank you for sharing.

Man, you just made more sense than a 100 other guys.I've seen all put together

Also think about a cane or walking stick. They will help you walk and can be used as a weapon.

FINALLY, someone with some common sense and logical thinking on this topic. Well done and thank you! Keep videos like this coming, more people need to watch them. There is way too much Fantasy Island BS about bags out there. The KISS principle reigns supreme, in my opinion.

This was the best video I've watched in a long time. I've been prepping for years and always considered my 72 hour bag to be my get home bag. You just squared me away on this. Much appreciated!

Thanks for a practical video. I really admire your polite responses to all of the comment section commandos.

I live in an area with the potential of a 7.0 earthquake or greater with a river between me and home. I keep a little extra in case I need to get across if bridges go down.

Only 20 miles? Since I carry a Change 612 in the back seat, I can cover that in a bit over an hour and a half without really exerting myself. Folding bicycles have come a long way in functionality and durability in the past few years.

Thanks for this! I am older with a very bad back, so these videos recommending 30 lb packs are unrealistic to say the least. I work 10 miles from home on flat terrain so I can make it with your suggestions. I even have a bag like the urban one you showed with the metal in the straps. I feel so relieved. Thank you!

My drive is 64kms twice a day-I figure at least a week trying to get home. If a nuke goes off and you travel your 20 miles right away your dead. You need more thought put into your plan.

Thank you for the wisdom I look at a lot of these videos yours is the most informative make more sense

3 miles an hour is 21 miles in 7 hours. So according to your statement 3 mph should be fine.

Gutes Video, ich denke auch mein go home bag soll leicht sein, wichtig sind die Füße: Socken, Wundpflaster, Einlegesohlen. Gruß aus Berlin 👍

304 Looking forward to the rest of your videos

Why do preppers think people are going to go crazy a day after the power goes out? It simply doesn't happen. There have been multiple power outages and there were no societal meltdowns. It will take more than the grid going down before chaos ensues. People won't become chaotic until they are desperate and power outage simply won't cause that until there is a lack of basic resources like food and water. Neither of which will become unavailable in the short term of a simple grid down scenario.

very important question for you. will the antena survive out of the faraday bag? I've wondered about it as mine wont fit in my bag...

Be prepared to spend the night in bad weather if you get stuck more than 20 miles away! A military style poncho in a neutral color with a puffy jacket may just save your life. Also a small hand gun with a couple speed loaders or magazines is always reassuring as well!😊

a foldup bike is top priority. Walking is for suckers. 👍 You can easily cover 20 miles in 2 hours and burn half the amount of calories.

You obviously do not live out in the country or a rural area. Camo and a rifle are musts out here. Also a first aid kit and I prepare in case there is severe weather.

my main road between home and work is a highway. I was thinking of the railroad tracks that lead directly to my home, but would you say that's worse than a highway during a bad situation? I have about 28 miles to cover. Im also interested in a folding bike to put in my trunk. Would the highway be conflict-less enough to travel on?

Thank you for the common sense approach. I see so many videos that are filled with fantasy BS. Thanks for perspective.

U make good sense,,, thanks

Thank you for sharing your Wisdom Mr.Blevins. It was a pleasure taking a class with you.

I liked the couch to 10 mile hike idea. Guilty of the 5.11 skiing bag. It's black though so it's a less noticeable 😂

New sub here. Great video!! Thanks for talking common sense. If you have time to cook, you have time to walk! Great advice

I wish it was 20 miles. hahahaah I am looking at 3 days min in nice weather. 30lbs pack - side arm Everyone wears camo in TN hahahaha and everyone carries a AR here at least in my area.

Try 70 miles one way! Lots of roads thru the woods here down south.

I do something similar. Im in a food desert, walk 3 to 5 miles one way to go shopping. And carry everything home rather than ride the bus. I can cover 20 miles shopping in a day taking breaks in my own apt, ( i make a loop on east side of town, go home unload my wagon and have lunch go to west side make another loop go home make dinner. )

Dont forget an extra magazine or 2 for yer concealed carry firearm that you should have on you anyways 😂😂😂

People need to put a silcock key in their bags. 5-10 dollars to maybe get you water if needed in a city.

Love the going home series

You make some good points but my truck is parked at work I'm always 60 miles from it and at least 40 miles to a 100 miles from home so a shelter is a must no guns in company vehicles so I'm working on getting them at a couple different secure location I carried my bag with me Monday it generally stays in my vehicle at the yard

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Excellent topics covered in the appropriate manner. Moving your body is key.

If you're gonna try to get water from somebody's water hose you might get shot or something

First aid and medication is a consideration. I use a small hydration backpack. Security is also a consideration.

really good video. well done sir a lot of common sense in your bag and preparation which isn’t so common anymore

This makes sense if you live between 20 and 30 miles away you work but this doesn’t make sense to me because I’m a over the road truck driver I could literally be hundreds to thousands of miles away from home so I will have to carry as much as possible

No ifak?

Informative and beneficial video, but also entertaining!

Making me rethink my bag, may be bringing a bit too much. 🧐

Anyway I can get a link to that radio and faraday bag

Your advice is very good. Please be aware your audio is very quiet in some parts of the video and this may limit your audience depending on how they are watching. Keep up the great work.

the division bag!

Great advice, excellent video. where did you get your solar power hat?

sounds good if your only 20 miles from home, some might be alot more, could take days to get home. What is a fully semi- automatic 🙄🤣

let’s go!

Awesome video

You do know there is no such thing as a fully-semiautomatic rifle? BTW, a Snickers Bar is the worst food to have in your bag.

I've never seen a 'fully semi automatic assault rifle'... please learn definitions and nomenclature.

Good video, I’m also late fifties and have spent a lifetime camping hunting, 10 years army etc., I live in a country where we don’t have CCW etc, so a cheap and cheerful mora knife is my cutting tool and my defence tool. So no need for the handgun rifle shotgun accessories how much ammo etc discussion. My get home bag is a small Tasmanian Tiger TT Essential pack L mk2 olive. Inside it has a camelback 3ltr, a ponch, a US GI canteen carrier, cup, cooker stand, lid, swapped the bottle for a newer Nalgene one on a green Molle carrier, this gives me the possibility to take it out of the pack, connect it to my belt or to the outside of my pack. The mora and a cheap and nasty led headlamp are on the outside zippered pocket, as is a spoon. Food, I have a pack of dextrose tablets and a couple of dried noodle soups, one of then Swedish folding cups, a couple of those 3 in one coffee sachets, TP 🧻 a stripper of them water purification tablets. Small boo-boo kit, A poncho, a towel, spare pair of socks 🧦. As to your own choice, I also have navigation in a compass and as the crap is in it’s early stage I have my iPhone, otherwise I would walk the same way I would drive apart from the freeways as the law enforcement officers won’t like that. A wind breaker and a woolly hat rounds it up. The water is the bulk of the weight, but dehydration is like exposure, a killer. As I learned as a young soldier, walk for 50 minutes, rest for ten minutes, in those ten minutes check your feet, etc, hydrate and snack, check position and progress. Evaluate and adjust your plans if needed. Then repack, leave nothing behind, and set off again. That’s my way, the kit takes up very little space in my car,, things I omitted were para chord and a few other things, but it’s a get home bag not an inch kit. If there was the possibility that I would have to spend a night out, a woobie blanket would be in that bag, hope we never need these bags.