Exceptional video! no fancy marketing, or unnecessary bells and whistles. Just good old fashion straight to the point common sense.

Thank you sir. I can't tell you how many people think they will grab their " bug out bag" and think they will be Bear Grylls in the woods. Thank you for giving a accurate definition of what a b.o.b. is actually supposed to be.

Great video. I've seen a few "bug out bag" videos that cram 80 pounds of gear, batteries, chargers, food and tools into the latest super-tactical bombproof ruck with ZERO mention of the importance of moving fast, avoiding detection and staying dry/warm. This is probably the best explanation of what (and how) to pack. Thanks Jacob! ✌🏼

Ex - armoured soldier here ; I agree with you for the most part. My plan is to bug in ( or get home and stay home for as long as possible ). If caught out , first locate and sharpen a 6 or 7' walking, digging,self defense stick or staff. Grab the bag filled with what a hiker would carry it's that simple. Carry good hiker gear or soldier gear-water kit, - fire kit -poncho - tarp - ramen noodles - cup -a- soup - metal cup or bottle - kfs kit ( knife, fork, spoon) - spare socks ! - wool hat - gloves - long underwear -fleece layer - cordage - good shoes, boots -jungle bag with hot water bottle - dry bags 2 or more - garbage bags - flash light and spare batteries - I carried a metal candy tin with tea light candles, for some heat, light, warm up water. Ect. - small stove ( jetboil ) - folding shovel is a must have. - z-lite folding ground pad - cold climate I carried a folding saw it's priceless *Dress appropriately for colder weather in layers before you start your journey, don't sweat- regulate, maybe start a little cold. - you need some food, yes this fella is correct but you will soon wish you were dead without some food- so take food. * Most important thing is get FIT ! Physical fitness #1 - a scarf would do a lot towards improving your comfort level ( I'm Canadian it's -18 degrees celsius with 37km wind gusts and heavy blowing snow right now ) - travel at night like he said sleep rough during the day , protected from the elements and adjust your eating; eat before you sleep and go pee first - you will be warmer or it will seem that way. Stay hydrated as he said it helps a lot, be cautious around water holes preditors,prey and your enemies will be near. Walk softly and carry a big stick or a bang stick if you can. Cheers.

By the way: I think a multi tool is a must have. Maybe it’s just my overactive imagination, but if you’re bugging out, you may need to scavenge for things, so at least a can opener would be helpful, pliers and awl for repairs or maintenance, etc.

This was probably one of the most important and practical bug out videos I’ve ever watched. Not trying to be a hero but being realistic 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤

After getting completely soaked in a rainstorm on a late fall canoe trip in northern MN (yes, with rain gear), I learned that dry clothes inside a dry sleeping bag inside a dry tent trumps a fire when you're shivering cold. We line our packs with heavy duty trash bags, and all clothing, shelter, and sleep gear gets packed in roll top dry sacks. Also, maybe not a problem for everyone, but I've had long hikes turn into miserable torture due to chafing. A stick of body glide is worth its weight in gold.

Good video Jacob I actually use my "B-O-B" for short-term (2-3 day) camping trips all the time. It proves to me that the gear that I have is needed and whether or not any adjustments need to be made.

Cold War Era Army Vet here. I just want to reiterate that the Gortex Bivvy works well! A few years ago, I was doing some training with my “Tribe”. It was December in Missouri. I had never used an MSS before (we had Extreme Cold Sleeping Bags when I served). I slept with the zipper facing up, and it rained all night. By morning, I was sleeping in a canoe full of water. Literally FULL of water. It didn’t leak a drop out of the bivy! LOL. Anyway, it’s good to see someone who knows what he’s talking about doing some of these videos. Sua Sponte!

Love watching these kind of videos. I'm homeless and live on blm in Central Oregon. I have several different scout pits I frequent. The lifestyle dictates needs vs wants. I only carry a tiny day pack anymore. Most things are on my bike or in its trailer. All my scout puts are well stocked like caches. My edc looks very different. Thanks for the video!

Well done. Maybe one of the best I’ve seen on this topic and I’ve seen hundreds. Stay light, stay dry and stay hydrated. Oh, stay protected.

the old Jansports , 90's era, were bombproof. I still have at least one of them. its so sad how far they fel.

Im not a vet but i am a person that been living in the sticks all my life and spend most of my time in the wilderness in the Appalachians. I my self have no need to bug out i have no place to bug out to im been here. I understand your point keeping things light if you are just going from point a to be in the shortest amount of time. I agree be light as possible. Be as dry as you can. But if you have to spend the night in the woods you got to get yourself off the ground. If you just got a tarp or thin pad your laying on the ground is gonna suck the heat right out of you. I suggested a light weight hammock or just tie some logs together so they dont shift but keep off the ground. And im glad you mentioned cleaning for your firearm nobody mentions that at all. A thing to note is people are not the only things you have to worry about if you gonna go into the woods. Depending on your area you might have to deal with dangerous game like wolves, bears,mountain lions,bobcats. Its all on you and your area and what your comfortable with but i would not use a micro gun if all your going to have is a hand gun and i probably put a 9 at the very bottom of what i would pick.

Ok here is my experience. 4 years stationed in Alaska in the infantry. Here is what I would do differently. Pair my poncho with a poncho liner. use GI canteen with metal canteen cup, water purification tabs from walmart. have a few pairs of dry socks and a extra t shirt sealed up in ziplock bags. have a lighter and waterproof matches. 3 days of food whether it be canned food or broken down mres gloves with glove liners and a bacalava and a boonie hat. insect repelent. green 550 cord. good hunting knife, compass, headlamp plus keep a good keychain flashlight, washcloth, camostick, can opener. What I tell my friends and family members is if your going to take a long trip somewhere in a car bring clothing you would wear in case the car broke down and you would need it to stay warm. Warm clothing paired with the items I mentioned above and some knowledge will keep you alive. I feel the training I received in the 6th infantry was good training considering we were in the field in alaska during the coldest months of the year and hardly anybody in our battalion ever got cold weather injuries.

This is one of the best no BS videos on this subject I've seen yet. There are ONLY 4 requirements for Physiological survival for humans. For the human body to SURVIVE, these have been called the "4 absolutes for human survival" and it's funny how they also jive with the "Rules of 3". These 4 rules as follows in the correct order, 1- AIR, 2- ABILITY TO REGULATE CORE BODY TEMPERATURE, 3- WATER and 4- FOOD... if you have these 4 things you WILL survive, lol your comfort milage may vary though 😉. I really believe your video hit this point... spot on. Another area you hit home on is SKILLS, I'm not a pro outdoorsman but have taken a few TCCC medical classes, hunted and bushcrafted for decades and even have a few certs from the BUSHCLASS at BCUSA so I think I may be a bit more experienced than most in the woods or even EMERGENCY situations as I'm also a practitioner of PREPAREDNESS. Hell, I don't even call it a B.O.B., I just say it's my EMERGENCY BAG. The only other items "I" carry that differ from yours is I have a small (hiker or camper model) SAK KNIFE (with a saw), SHEMAUGH (sniper vail will also do), SPARK-A-LIGHT kit, HEADLAMP and a 3DAY SOS LIFE BOAT RATION BAR. With these MINIMAL items and some SKILLS I think I'd be "FAIRLY" comfy for a dew days JMHO. Great video and I subscribed, can't wait to see more, and thank you for your service sir!

A small minimal first Aid kit is a must. 2 bandages, pills, silicone gloves, wounds purifier, iodine. Good points there thanks

Let's see what we can learn!

Id add in a sleeping pad. The foam folding type. Having something to insulate you from the ground, especially when things are damp, can make all the difference. Also, there is windblocking type flecee available. Right now my focus is on a get home bag. Then i will need to locate family abd get them home.

Awesome video! You have some really good info on the sleeping gear. I have a USGI poncho liner (the kind that zips, with apex climashield) and the USGI MSS bivvy in my kit. (I also have a mylar sleeping bag with hand warmers for an emergencies in a food saver pouch). I really like your kit and look forward the upcoming videos!

It's crazy.... you can do 1 or 2 of these videos and it's blatantly obvious, at leas to me..... you are significantly better than the people who's channel "solely" revolve around this particular subject. The other day, I was watching your video on free float vs non free float it was one of IF NOT the best videos I had seen in regards to philosophy of use and and explaining the why etc.

Clearly explaining the differences between the BOB, GHB and INCH options at the beginning was a superb way to start the video. I hope you are able to dive into all of them soon!

FOOD! AND MORE FOOD!😂

Ive been doing this for years. Watched the video and agree with everything you said. What blows my mind is you pack a small weapons cleaning kit. I always have weapons with me and have never had any small kit for maintenence. Sir it blows my mind ive never packed a simple weapons cleaning kit. I have to change that.

I really like this video down to earth common sense great job from someone that is experienced. 👍

Great bag! So many thoughts on this subject and so important to have something and practice with it.

Interesting presentation. Everyone gets caught with buying the latest gear & sometimes going overboard with redundancy. That's probably why I have a large enough pack but you've helped me to realize that I can do without certain items. Ain't no spring chicken either.

I walked away from my laptop for a sec and I thought Jordan Peterson made a bug out bag lol

I really enjoyed that video. Thank you. I just now found your KZfaq channel so you now have a follower. I’m up here in Northern Maine

I would add a pair of smart wool hiking socks. And where's your headlamp with red light, an ultralight titanium folding solid fuel stove with fuel can save your life if you need to boil water, a small packet of electrolytes will help you if you're dehydrated, sunglasses and a pair of gloves too. A Leatherman or a Victorinox with a Wood Saw will give you the tools you didn't want to add to save on weight.

Excellent video. Long overdue. 🤣 👍

I will ewentualy add breaching Axe, like half breed lba -01. You could cut tree, tear padlock, go thru closed doors, od even wall. It’s heavy, but imo worth it.

Wow, awesome video! I just randomly found your channel and subscribed. We live in southern GA at the moment with plans to move to middle Tennessee in the next few months and would love to learn more esp with your experience and would love check out your classes. Take care

This was great. I have been preaching the same for years - its point a to point b evolution on a compressed timeline. Waltermittyitis is a central theme in Bugout content typically - this was excellent thanks for sharing !

I would add an elastic bandage and some duct tape. The elastic can help compression for punctures or if there is too much mud/water/blood for something to stick. The tape can help has a wound cover also and for waterproof repairs of your gear. And you can just wrap something you already have with tape like water bottles.

Come to MN when it's -20 and blizzard conditions with that pack. If you aren't in excellent shape (most people aren't) and wearing the appropriate clothing, it's gonna be tough. If your bugout is a couple days away on foot, you're not using that pack. For a 3 season (mostly) kit, it's good. I use the MSS bivy as well, great piece of kit. Don't leave home without it.

I’m a foot/ ankle surgeon. Will add a first aid kit with essential medications. You need energy to keep moving so I will add energy/ food bars. Great video.

7:25 respectfully what you’re demonstrating is designed for well trained veterans or civilians with bush experience. Almost more of an assault pack (minus the ammo & weapon’s accoutrements.) For everyday people with very limited training their primary needs are staying dry, staying warm, self defense, light, easy calories, hydration & navigational gear. This idea of “roughing it” is only embraced by ex-military and hardcore civvies. Most freaked out mc’mericans need a solid quality coat, hiking boots, headlamp, poncho, Glock and a ditty bag of Snickers, Cliff Bars & 5 Hour Energy shots….and a few airplane shots for staying chill. Maybe a quality tarp & emergency bivy sack. Nonetheless great video and happy new year 👍🏼

Good info, but I prefer a waist belt on my backpack. I really prefer the weight on my hips and not my back.

I appreciate the no nonsense perspective. I agree with most of what you said. Two things I would add is a few electrolyte pills and something to treat/prevent blisters. These two are a big deal if you’re logging some serious miles.

Well done Sir thanks for the information. Very important! Time to applybwhat I’ve learned

Interesting and well done. I see a lot of overlap and yet some important differences between a "bugout" versus "day hike/survival" and "hunting" packs. I have the last two I mentioned always ready to go except for some food (granola bars, etc) , water and binocs, which get added when needed.

Great video soldier, thanks for all the great info.

I keep trash bags in my light pack. The industrial trash bag is large enough for a ground cover. Extra batteries. People don't practice survival learning skills, and think with a bunch of gear they will survive whatever SHTF thing. The instant Ramboism or Grills Bear idea of survival. Survival is only part instntive the rest is learned applicable skills.

Informative and beneficial video!

I cycle toured for 3 months in Scandinavia, camping every night. Not a bugout but an extended outdoor experience. I would add Navigation: paper maps and compass. Information: radio Signalling: mirror, whistle, orange bandana, headlamp. Spare socks, neck buff, bandana. Extra clothing for local conditions inc windshirt. Nail clippers/ scissors . Pocket multitool SAK or Leatherman, on lanyards. Spare glasses , eye protection + tiny screwdriver. If exiting a city without motorized transport, I would prefer bicycle to foot and would leave at the d of dawn when the gangs are sleeping.

Terrific stuff 🔥

Outstanding video.

Good video I like so.e things you focus on thick straps are important I'd say I can carry probably 45 pounds at most thats me going very slowly on a high calorie in take with lots of rest my pack I'm most comfortable with is less then 25 pounds I think it's less than 20 right now but 25 happens water, axe big knife; small knife or machete and small knife or small knife multitool lots of different things play in season Is a big factor weight of clothes

Best BOB Video on KZfaq by a margin!

I would have a map and compass in there. You may know your area pretty well, but what if the road you planned for was closed and you had to take a different route and maybe take to foot earlier than you thought.

Awesome information! 🤘🏼

The tropitarn has me wondering about good clothing. Should I go camo? Full or just pants/just top? Shoe recommendations? Any experience with alpaca vs wool? As always, fantastic video Jacob. Edit: "I'm not bringing a big chopper with me." *the workhorse has entered the chat, & he ain't happy... Super edit: A compact Bible would be a great morale booster.

This is going to be good.

Dude!! I've been subscribed to your channel for quite a while (with the bell thingy) and I haven't been seeing ANY of your videos pop up in my feed!!! (KZfaq shows I'm still subscribed)

I've also heard it called a GOOD bag (Get Out Of Dodge).

Good video

Of all the people talking about carrying tourniquets, and there are many, YOU are the ONLY ONE that has said, study it and learn how to use it. You know as well as I do there a lot of stupid people in this world and a lot of them will end up missing digits and limbs from those tourniquets. 😊 On the other hand, maybe that's why others don't mention training. They want to eliminate some of the competition...

Excellent… smart phone and or a radio to support some form of communication??? But his could also work against you and give away your position….

Great video, Jacob! Looking forward to more in this series. Which Wilderness innovation poncho are you using and with which options? HD, Long back, sleeve extensions, etc? Thanks!

I like the concept but not the execution. BLUF: familiarize yourself with how ultralight thru hikers pack then add a multitool, CCW, & ifak. Lastly would be any items specific to you (epiPen, insulin, inhaler, etc) & you’re done. Also for extra credit don’t forget to pack some extra space for the items you need last minute. Stealth camping also offers a lot of insight.

Great review!!! Jacob. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

Nice overview of a practical and yet very useful bob. Nice watch. Who makes that?

WAY too sparse of a kit for me middle of winter of NEPA Appalachia but great points and video, regardless. I don't have much more than shown here but always have my 5lb ESS Recon 5 sleeping bag with me (-4° F, I'm a cold sleeper and have temperature regulation issues due to autoimmune disease).

That pic of afgan looks like Musa Qala at the tower. I am British and was at that location for 6 months

No links - new to BOB.

Very interesting thoughts. I myself only have a survival kit based on the 5 C's of survivability to get me through a night or two if I get lost while hiking. With a backpack, I need a hip belt to take the weight off my shoulders. I have a good waterproof backpack for that. I will think about a bug out bag. Thanks for the video.

Great video! Random question: what happened to your goats?

Great video. Do you have any thoughts/experience on Helikon-Tex's military style ponchos?

Even Florida gets cold brother lol

Bug out bag is stupid, where are you going to? Especially with wife and children. Roads clogged, gas not available .Shelter in place . Water, food , ammo. Most important. Come on in,get some.

Good video, realistically though all the videos on Bobs seem so far out of the realm of reality that reality is your vehicle breaks down and you choose to walk out. This evade and hide mentality is realistically less than .005 percent day to day.

I get what you're saying, but,, my problem with this is if we don't know what is going to happen we can't say dogmatically that it will be temporary. Or that we'll have a home to go back to. If all you're doing is preparing for natural disasters, fine, what you're saying is 100% correct. But, we are planning for things to go sideways, right? Why should we assume our plan is going to work, let alone work perfectly? If the last 4 years have taught me anything its that reality is far far far more unpredictable and chaotic than most people want to believe. Because if someone told me 10 years ago this would happen this way, I wouldn't have believed them. We'd have a president with serious dementia? That's silly isn't it.....Oh shit. So how do you know its going to be temporary and what if its not? Its an assumption I don't think we can say is safe anymore. I do agree most INCH bags are ludicrously over-packed. But, that does not mean that the concept isn't worthy of some study. Look at the world situation. NATO seems hell bent for leather to get us into a WWIII, possibly nuclear. Our economy is spiraling into hyperinflation. We have US politicians calling for people who don't vote like they do to be put in reeducation camps. And it looks like there might be a real pandemic on the horizon. Possibly from a lab. So which one is going to get us first? And how is any one of these things going to effect your plan. And what if you have to deal with multiple disasters at once? 2019, riots and lock-downs at the same time. See what I'm trying to get at? I'd suggest a very very lean INCH bag might be more appropriate than a bag that doesn't cover all your bases at least somewhat. And you might consider multiple plans to cover different scenarios. Because where you're escaping to on foot may not be there when you arrive. Bottom line, there are no guarantees. Its entirely within the realm of possibility that nowhere will be a safe haven and no plan will work. Which means you'd better be ready to improvise. Be a good idea to have a FEW basic tools for that just in case. That's my point. Peace.

Star scope

most people would die with that kit. my 12 year old, 74lb, daughter carries more on a day hike. example your hands and feet, a pair of machanixs gloves, foot powder, 2 pair of wool socks and some mole skin. an emergency bivy bag. a map and compass. head lamp beats a flash light. everything I added does not come out to more than 1.5 lbs and for an extra 1,6 lbs you can add SOS bars.

One or two pair of socks and a couple packs of hand warmers?

Yes, A dehydration migraine headache will stop you in your tracks...you will not be doing anything except holding your head in your hands. ibuprofen will be needed., make sure you have plenty in your B.O.B.

What is the name of the pouch you are using for cash it was right after your gun oil pouch.

What watch you wearing?

My Get home bag weighs 60 pounds and my wife’s bag weighs 40 pounds. People say that is a lot of weight, well buy junk equipment and you will fail, quality equipment weighs more, if we need to survive, then I want equipment that will not fail us. The choice is yours, it’s your life !!!

BugOut Bag, now please assume scenario you are family, wife, two small kids - how your BugOut Bag will look?

"sleeping in a body bag with a cheap chinese poncho"... right. What happened to your US-made issued gear?

Why do you need a tourniquet?

Bug out bag is only for 72h, a very sturdy made bag made of Cordura is not needed. Food will be useful. Better to look at what ultra light hikers take for thru hikes for continentally divide trails. OPSEC is not a big concern in a civilian environment, street gangs will not be chasing you into the wilderness, neither do they have the skills to do so.

Hold on, so if you say there is a plethora of misinformation out there, what is it that makes you qualified to correct all of these misinterpretations?

He's like an angry military Jordan Peterson.

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The so called bug out bags are too get home bag's. The only other way is an assault pack. That is my opinion on this matter Otherwise people should already have M.A.G.S in place. All other equipment etc etc would be able to load up in your rigs to travel to a safer, (supposedly) place. If that is not too be for you, then your home us your castle.

Surprised no lube. Rookie mistake

Didn’t see any bug repellent.

I’ve got to say, your knife sux. Something like that would be my last option.

All I hear is "Freezing this, freezing that"...then you claim this set up will keep you alive. If the word "Freezing" is in any way, shape or for, part of your kit, you dont know what you are doing.....I dont care how much military "experience" you have. Your training comes from the "Lowest Bidder". You can do more with some warm wool layers, a canteen, and a 'milspec plus' rain poncho than any kit that includes the word "Freezing"