Toss in a pencil sharpener. Yes, the little square plastic ones. You can use this to make tinder for your striker by simply "sharpening" any dry stick of the approximate diameter. Nice and thin and lights in a jiff. Plus the sharpener is small and basically weightless.

When striking a ferro rod with your knife, always use the spine. If you have a round spine grind it flat with a file. No reason to destroy your cutting tool to start a fire

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.

On a video ive seen these are the best fire starters ever: Get plastic straws and cut them to about an inch and a half length. Soak cotton balls in vascilene (old trick) wind up and thread that cotton into the straw, heat the ends slightly with a lighter and crimp them shut with pliers. To light cut one end and pull some cotton out and light it with whatever you have. Burns for quite awhile, and they are fully waterproof. You can put a dozen of them in something the size of a tic tac box.

I will say, I’ve owned a similar bag with the one shoulder sling. Used it to go on an over night hiking/camping trip and I got rid of the thing as soon as I got back. I didn’t have but maybe 25-30lbs of stuff in it, and after I had gotten far enough way from the vehicle to not be able to just go back, the thing started killing my shoulder. I stopped and spent about 30 mins adjusting it trying to get it comfortable but it never worked. I’ll never have another single strap back like that

This is pretty good, and I appreciate that you included a REAL physical map! Only one major criticism - you really need a water filter in there. Water is the most important thing! A Sawyer Micro Squeeze takes up virtually no space, can connect to just about any common plastic water bottle (like Smart Water, or even the disposable ones) and can filter at least 100,000 gallons when maintained (back-flushed with filtered water). The Sawyer Micro Squeeze is $32, but I'd rather have it than half the other stuff in there. Anyway, good video. I appreciate you making these types of videos and helping keep people safe.

Very glad you mentioned natural disasters early on. Many people seem to think my preparedness stems from paranoia and distrust of other people (maybe a bit haha) But also, shit just happens sometimes. People get stuck in wilderness they didnt plan on, cars get stranded in bad weather, etc. Survival is survival, even if defense or violence isnt part of the scenario.

Shout out to that Reapr blade on the side of the bag. Never seen anybody else have one, 70% of the stuff in this video was either stuff you already had laying around or youd never think of throwing in there. Stealing that duct tape idea , just the knowledge of 19ft needed to cover a whole door is what stands out about your perspective on your approach. New channel to binge !

Only things that jump out as missing Common meds for like allergies, headaches etc. with a small first aid kit And some sort of portable battery. You can get ones with built in cords, plugs, and a battery that will charge most phones twice pretty cheaply.

This was a wonderfully comprehensive video, sir. I've seen many of your videos over the years, and I always learn something helpful from them. As a long-haul truck driver for many-many years, I've always had at least one bug out bag or whatever name that folks choose to call these helpful bags today. For me, it's just a thinking mans bag that has something in it for anything that I could need if I'm out of the tractor and in the elements outside. Over the years, I've tried my best to find the best made items that I can afford and have applied that (buy once, cry once) mentally to the item/tool that I have chosen to put into my Maxpidition bag of choice. I've forced myself to really become comfortable with all of my tools in order to not have a learning curve when I would actually have to use the many different items in my bags. I very much understand that knowledge is the very best tool that a person can acquire in life in general, and if I were to look at the tool that has been with me (that I have used the most...over the years), I guess it would be my Leatherman Surge in my Deadskin Leather Sheath. It is now so very-very used (the Leatherman and the sheath) that I can't imagine even one time not carrying this much loved tool. Both the tool and the sheath have a wonderful, one of a kind patina at this point, and although I have several Leatherman tools that I've put into many of my different bags, I still seem to carry the same old Surge every single day... and at this point, it is just a part of my everyday attire. At any rate, I see that I've gone down the rabbit hole 🕳 and I apologize for this, sir. Thank you again for posting yet another very informative video, and I thank you for your service to this country. May you and your family always be well. Take care. 🤔

My get home bag is a 60L dry bag with gear and supplies to last two people for seven days. With 2L of water it weighs 50lbs (with a second smaller pack so we can split the weight or collect more water/food if necessary. I keep it packed in one pack so that if I’m alone I don’t have to repack before setting out.) The nearest large city we visit is a 6 day walk with two major river crossings (always assume bridges are out/blocked/impassable and take the long way around population centers). We keep a second duffle with a total change of clothes/boots so we aren’t stuck wearing street clothes if we have to hike it, we can change before abandoning the truck (if we absolutely have to, the truck will keep us alive for a couple of weeks). We have years of experience through hiking and back country hunting, so we know the weight is manageable, Of course 50lbs doesn’t include extra mags for handguns or the rifle, it would definitely be a slog, but it’s a worst-possible-scenario. Leave the toys at home.

Good one for the budget. I generally don't carry a rod and striker, but I carry two bic lighters and Usually one in my pocket, as well, always for different tasks, even as a non smoker its handy. I replaced duct tape with gaffer tape, and I wrap it around my lighters. Great for repairs, and a little strip of it is a good fire starter. There's also a 550 cord, I can't remember the name, that has snare wire, fishing line and fire starter incorporated in it. I just carry a poncho, and poncho liner, and socks, instead of the emergency blankets, tents and stuff, old infantry habit. A basic IFAK, and maybe a little boo boo kit. Good call on the multitool, I have one in my pocket, and one in the bag. Indispensable. (Survival Cord, 620 lb, and Gaffer Power tape is the best )

Thnx for posting this bro, as a black man you’re the first black man I’ve seen post about stuff liked this (being prepared and survival in case of emergencies). Although we may never need these things it’s good to see another black man that share the same concerns.

The problem i found with the bag is that it keeps all the weight on one shoulder. Anybody that has humped long distances knows that will become an issue. I finally went back to my $30 walmart mossy oak pack. Wayyyy more comfortable as it distributes the weight over both shoulders.

100 items in under 100 minutes most KZfaqrs make the video soooo long thanks man

Wrap anything you can with paracord That Sulka tube, wrecking bar handle,water bottle, the grip strap on the bag itself . I've got over 100 to 200ft of different colr paracord wrapped around stuff that's already sitting there. Same with lighters, Wrap them in duct tape along with the credit card hack. I'm in Florida so my ghb so all that cold weather oriented I'm mostly concerned with hydration My ghb is a camelback type back pack with MOLLE webbing for two modular add on packs It's holds about 2 liters of water I keep two bottles of unopened smart water next to the pack to fill the bladder when needed I also have a 16oz stainless water bottle in the truck that I use daily, that can be clipped to something so I have a container for heating if needed

The L50 flashlight is a beast . I carried that flashlight on patrol ...critically underrated .. I now have 5 of them all over truck , bedroom, plate carrier. EDC

Even outside of medical scenarios, scissors are a better choice than a knife for a ton of cutting situations and don't have the nearly the same amount of legal carry restrictions that a knife may have. I carry a pair of electrical snips in my EDC bag for some of these reasons, I also work in AV so being able to cut wires and zip ties easily is a plus too.

Your timing is perfect! On my list is updating to fall/winter on our bags. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights into this as it really is an important part of anyone’s EDC. y’all really need to take this seriously 🤍🤍🤍🥰

That bandana is great for improvising an arm sling. If it’s not big enough it can be extended with 550 cord. If it’s possible a broken arm, toss 2 sticks parallel to the arm and that should isolate the movement. Edit: (Personal opinion, add at least 2 tourniquets.)

Did a couple of get homes back in my long distance cycling days. Of course it was a different situation so different kit (more multi tool heavy). There was one change I made after the first time which made a world of difference. Replaced the tarp as shelter with an army poncho and had a lightweight tarp for on the ground. You don't want to hang around unless you are too tired to do anything else. You can set up the poncho like a tent if it's raining and you have to sleep or just wear it for additional warmth if it isn't. If you aren't 100% comfortable with the area you are in you are wearing your cover if disturbed, grab your ruck and you are on your way with all your kit in seconds. A brew kit is great too, hot coffee is great for morale, you get the boost and if you are lost it is an excuse to stop and reassess before you make another decision. The last one I don't have to tell an ex Marine, feet, it's hard on the feet, you need a fresh pair of socks and try to wash your feet regularly and take care of them.

Great time to update my bag! Thanks for dropping this!

Have the same bag, love it. Use it for my EDC bag because I have gone way past what my pockets can hold. Have a full backpack for my get home bag that lives in my truck.

Nice channel man! Glad you popped up. Perfect timing, I’ll be checking more of your videos out for sure

Great timing. We just got our first snowfall yesterday, and I've been switching gear over.

Really great recommendations but also, just a really nice video. Great lighting and clear crisp pictures, you talk about all the different things in the bag with detail and everything is clearly shown and also clearly listed on your KZfaq post. Great job! I’m going to look for future reviews from you.

Love the bag! Only critique is for the EMR Shears, adding a small velcro style strip to run through a MOLLE tab and the shear handle so they don't bounce or fall out. Otherwise AWESOME!

My brother I love these videos. Thank you for always keeping it a buck and then some! Salute

I understand very well about wanting to build a go bag but being on a budget. But there are certain things that you don't cheap out on when building your go bag. Also, don't strike your Ferro rod with the edge of your knife! Youll ruin the cutting edge! Just use the spine. Oh and try to avoid strapping stuff to the outside of your pack.

Putting a bag together is a very personal thing. This bag covers a good amount of possibilities. I believe this bag and contents makes for a well rounded kit that gives enough to be useful for anyone and be functional with quality gear.

Really appreciate the budget bag. Many folks cannot swing $500 plus for a low probable event/use.

Very nice Kit and very well thought out!!

Grayll water purification bottle or Sawyer mini are both worth considering. To insulate a single walled drink bottle wrap it in a bandana or similar.

Thank you for actually making it easy for us by giving us an actual list!

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I spent a good chunk of change on my main bugout bag, but I can't carry that everywhere I go, so figured I needed some back-up ones for different cars, locations, & immediate family members. This will come in handy for these back-up bags. The only thing I didn't like about it, is that it's a sling bag because I found that if you have a bad neck it tends to irritate or put undue pressure on my neck. That might not be an issue for other people but something to keep in mind. Semper Fi.

Excellent video and well presented! I learned a few new ideas and will implement them on my Get Home bags today. I look forward to watching other videos from you 👍

7:53 A length of electrical conduit that’s 5/8” inside diameter and as long as your pack will accommodate can pair nicely with a carpenters chisel that’s got a rat tang (typically in a resin handle) I wrapped my conduit with black sports tape. This can offer significant leverage-pry for B&E (if necessary and obviously only in life critical situations) or any number of other pry tasks. The conduit solo is an excellent strike weapon that’s extremely light and can deliver self defense blows almost as debilitating as an Asp. If one puts on their imagination cap there’s a lot that a 12-18” piece of lightweight, strong conduit can do: blow poke, water sourcing, improvised tourniquet windlass. The conduit weighs less than a couple AA batteries.

Got 1 of those cheap 60 dollar packs on Amazon. Pretty cool... Now I want a real big boy bag! Gonna invest in food buckets and a med pack as well. Generator hookup for the home etc... After my father died and I'm in charge of the home it's all about security! My mom's been working on a bug out bag for herself. She's 78! I get her stuff from time to time. I want a bag with stuff that lasts! 😊 That AR looks nice to😂😂😂

Mornin, brother! Thats funny i actually went through my survival stuff yesterday morning and put together 3 emergency bugout bags. Everything is organized now 😊

Thanks, most excellent presentation with tons of great advice, was never bored

This popped up in my recommendations and I definitely subscribed 2 minutes in👌 great content and definitely a good teacher love the content.

"make sure the stitching is top tier for your bag" agree...that seam on your Esee bag has seen better days

The only thing is 1 rain storm, and your stuff is ruined and / or wet and heavy. Either a trash bag or dry bags will fix that. One more thing... steady pressure on the ferro rod, and use the back of the knife so you don't ruin your blade.

Thanks for this! Great overview!

good to have friends looking out for each other, dont forget the booboo/owe kit including common OTC meds and short sup of Rx meds

Some good info for additions to my current bag !!!!

New here. Excellent presentation, thank you. In time for our neighborhood prep meeting! 👍🏼

For my car/get home bag, I started with a very small, very inexpensive survival kit/bag off Amazon, added on to it extensively. I also made a separate first aid/trauma bag, and added a small Molle pouch with a GMRS radio, (you need GMRS FCC license) with radio frequency booklet. I also recommend a firearm, locked in a secure safe in your car also, and vacuum pack 50 rounds of ammo, (YOU MUST TRAIN in firearm tactics) I also figure if I had to add a 3rd person in to my mix, I could give them this bag as their own survival kit to not rely on my supplies, because they failed to be prepared!

love this. expensive gear just makes you a bigger target.

Love your videos! Very informative!

That reaper tool is handy for sure. I had a junkie with a crowbar break into my house a few years ago and I went out and bought a "Tekton 12 inch angled end pry bar" from Amazon straight away after seeing how easily it compromised my back door. They don't call it "the key to every door in town" for nothing. I melted the plastic handle off mine with a torch to shorten it up and make it thinner, then wrapped my own handle with paracord. Best $18 investment.

Great information; thank you! I have just recently been workin on putting a bag together for my husband and me. Crazy times.....

Why is it that the survival kit makers think that every time i get myself in a desperate, do or die situation, that i am suddenly going to get the irresistible urge to stop and go fishing? In a life boat kit yes. In a get home kit, no.

Man, I always learn something from and enjoy your videos.

Great video X!

Enjoyed you video . My first time watching one of your videos. You give a lot of good information. Thank you .Mike.

Thank you. Me being budget conscience (too) right now there are some good items in this bag.

I’ve got a pretty decent kit built over the years but I like your additions. Glad to see I’m not the only one with a MacGyver kit in the bag. I’ve also got electrical tape, a few nails, and some other odds and ends that could be useful in a few ways.

Aw a fellow peasant haha I have a bag that I use to carry when I worked in EMS from 5.11 and you have given me some things to add that I did not consider!

Good job. I'll keep watching.😊

First time watching. Like your logic when picking items

Another tip with ferro rods. Keep the knife stable, move the ferro back towards you while letting the spine of the knife create sparks. Nothing worse than seeing people hack away at a ferro rod (i’m talking to you Survivor tv show fans)

Great video ! Great setup!!!

Thanks for some different ideas.

🗣️”YO! Pitchfork Man! Dontchu be coming for my torch!”

I really like the way you chose to edit this. Its not a standard PIP but it adds so much to it for the educational value of it! I could see the whole bag in the PIP and the close up on screen, so I could choose what I needed to see to understand your setup. Nice going!

Hi, I am not saying that you doing something wrong, but I personally see things differently and there are points to be mentioned: 1. Choosed bag has a lot of possibilities to carry thing outside, but almost has no free space inside, why do you limit owner that way? If truck is stuck and way home should be continued by feet, isnt there something usefull in truck in addition to that bag? Free space weights nothing you know. (in addition I would say, that when bag stored, everything should kept be inside bag - cleaner and safer, but its kind of my internal point) 2. Are the mask filters made with active carbon? If yes, they should be stored sealed othervise they would be spoiled before usege. 3. I saw eyes protection from the sun, but in my experience it is more important to have transparent eyes protection in that type of bag. And most probably there is already sunglases on the person if its shiny day. 4. These shiny, never used, brand new VSSL tubes are nice and jingly when used on top of the table, but in uncomfortable conditions pouches work the best. Its waste of time to sort through cans in the tube, when they could be put into dump zip pouch to make any of items available straight away. Let me know if you consider any of my statements.

I would definitely add a tourniquet . Unless the soka kit comes with one. Great video keep up the good work!

Excellent work and thoughtful approach to bad juju.

And the peasants rejoiced. I feel like depending on who the kit is for, I feel like a small survival book that has knots and some general tips about survival and first aid would be great and not that much extra. Also, I feel like a Life Straw-style water system would be a nice cheap addition. But be aware that most don't filter viruses, so not all water sources are viable, or get one that does. Also, I think I know another alternative that can save a few extra bucks. There's an even cheaper knife that is very good for its cost I think. It goes on sale for like 35 bucks and tough little guy. It's called Condor Terrasaur Fixed 4.15. Stopping because the comment can go on forever. Great video!

First time seeing your channel. Good review of what's in the bag. Looking forward to going back through previous posts. New sub, thanks!

Love the content. Just found your channel. Im from Texas as well!! You have a new subscription! Looking forward to going back and researching your content.

This was great. - First time viewer and new subscriber.

Excellent information brother. Thanks for sharing this! It reminded me to swap out gear for colder weather coming up quickly here in the North

Excellent video:),nice work!!

id add a small solar blanket that packs up flat and a usb C chord to charge a phone and the lights. Also maybe an emergency hand crank radio too if there was room. some are able to charge things as well and work as a spare light so you have 3-4 lights as redundencys.

Great review. I have the Roaring Fire Slingshot Tactical Sling Bag, Concealed Carry Sling Pack and love it. Yea, all their stuff has long names but hey, I just call it the RF Sling Bag. Lol Learned about the Sling Bag on Sensible Prepper and like the way you packed the full blown Tactical Backpack.

Not just “get home”. It should be “get home as fast as possible”. Thinking of adding a folding bicycle to the vehicle. Around here we have hills. One could coast down at great speed and get a good ways up the next hill from the momentum. Huge increase in speed vs. walking.

I've actually decked out an old Alice pack and it has served me well so far. Cheers from a little island of the coast of Texas and Semper Fi

Regarding headlamps, there are ones that come with a rechargeable battery pack that are also compatible with 3 AAA batteries. You can keep both the rechargeable and additional AAAs in the bag for longer run time.

Thanks Man! A thoughtful get home bag presentation. I 'll be back for more info, and some support for you. Peace

Great informational vid. Thanks

Behold! The anti-bugout bag.

first time seeing or hearing about Datrex rations and water, thanks for the share

Awesome video! I love the shirt…….. awesome skipping school movie!!

good video, I don't have any type of pry bar in my kit and seeing this video reminded me how useful those mutli purpose bars can be..

Hey brother just came across the channel getting ideas from different dudes on bugout bags and definitely enjoyed the video. Got yourself a new subscriber! Skål! 🍻

First time seeing your channel. Im now a fan

You can knit the parachute cord together so it looks like a pot holder so that it is easy to manage and loosens easily.

Not a bad kit brother! My own little flavor to add is a couple rubber door stops. Great for evasion if you wanted to jam it under a door to make anyone following you have a hard time. Buys yourself extra seconds, could also use it to more throughly secure an area in case you needed to take a pause.

Awesome pack build! I carry a 5.11 "Urban" bag myself, but it still feels bulky, even with minimal get home supplies in it.

Let’s see you strike that ferro rod again lol 😂

Always appreciate these type of videos. Aside from the use of the knife blade, I personally would not be able to carry 60 lbs with a sling bag. I subscribe to Dave Canterbury’a 5 C’s of survival as a foundation and would recommend a Single Wall Stainless Steel or Titanium Water Bottle with the added benefit of boiling the water you collect. Will be sharing one of my bobs. Thanks for the video and inspiring others to stay prepared. All the best.

That save Ferris shirt is hilarious !!!!!!! 🔥

I bought a survival kit for 40 bucks it has 250 things and it's smaller than a football. It's perfect for throwing into a bug-out bag imo.

Good video all and all. Some really nice gear in their and I like how you orientated the bag. The one thing I did catch though was when you were reviewing the vssl bottle, that one cup you said to keep dry stuff in you had said shoes lol. IDK how you would put shoes in that but we all knew what you meant.

A great fire starting option is a small mason jar, filled with isopropyl alcohol and few corks.

Pesent level survival dude. Me: here ✋🏼

Nice video, keep up the good work.

Nice video sir can’t believe I haven’t came across your channel sooner