Ultra Lightweight Bug out Bag and Survival Kit

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5 жыл бұрын

A common sense yet detailed conversation about bug out bag planning and an item by item look at what's in this ultra-lightweight bug out bag and survival kit. This one weighs in at just under 14 lbs. with water!
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We'll discuss a couple key principles including how to keep your bug out bags light by having depth in your preparations. I'll also share the top ten categories of items you need to have covered including food, fire, water, shelter, first aid, communication, navigation, the ability to maintain your core temperature, self-defense, and knowledge. These ten categories need to be considered when building any survival kit.
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Poncho, Pair of Socks, Chem lights (large and small), First Aid kit
Baby Wipes, Roadside Flare, Sewing Kit, 550 Paracord, multi-tool, scissors, flashlight, spare batteries, 100mph tape, fingernail cutters, water filtration and purification system, whistle, compass, water purification tablets, waterproof matches, emergency blanket, Ferro rod, magnesium fire starting kit, super glue, beenie, cotton balls soaked in vaseline, trail mix, tourniquet, knife sharpener, write in the rain notepad, markers and pens, spool of tripwire.
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@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

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@brandyhouston2105 Жыл бұрын

Get out and use your gear People. Thanks for making the videos. I haven't found anything better than surplus military gear in good condition, for the price, designed for feild use too. Your right that knowledge is the key an practice makes knowing your own. Thanks again.

@Kd9bpy Жыл бұрын

The more knowledge you have the less gear you need.....priceless!!!

@ulbushcrafting6592 Жыл бұрын

Love your show! You make points I have been screaming about for a decade. Glad you are posting!

@Meatwaggon 5 жыл бұрын

A few suggestions: 1) wrap your paracord around a Spool Tool; it will make your life much easier. 2) Change your Kleen Kanteen to a wide-mouth version; it will be easier to clean and can be used as an emergency cooking pot. 3) unwrap that tourniquet now because you don't want to be doing it when you are actively bleeding to death. 4) change out the Sawyer Mini to a Sawyer Squeeze or Sawyer Micro; the flow rate on that Mini is pretty bad compared to the other two.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions all around. It’s always good to think “how many other ways can I use this item?” Thanks for sharing a few minutes with us, and for your thoughtful comments. Stoker

@jasonmcdaniel7878 4 жыл бұрын

Does the Squeeze and Micro have the same thread size as the Mini?

@Meatwaggon 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonmcdaniel7878 Yes, same thread pitch.

@eagerunner1 Жыл бұрын

Very well thought out kit. I like the KISS concept that you have with your bug bag.

@whatabouttheearth 4 жыл бұрын

This dude: "keep it to 25 lbs" US Marines: 😆 "pain is weakness leaving the body"

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

So true James. My knees and back remind me of that saying every day.

@Jonisco1 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, but soldiers needs a lot of gears today. Their marching speed is slow. I know because in my military service in finnish army our full gears weight about 40 kilograms. Assault rifle and three 30 round mags weight is about 6 kilograms. Speed is the thing in survival situation when must going to BOL.

@wernesgruder1 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough food or water for my liking. I have 3.5 litres of water in my bag. If I need to bug out then it’s because the environment i’m in is not safe. Could be fire, chemical spill, bad weather etc. Therefore I need enough water for 24 hours. In 24 hours I can easily be 20 miles away from whatever danger I’m in. Just by walking. I don’t need to worry about water, I don’t need to look for water and I don’t need to clean water for 24 hours. This takes a lot of pressure of you. Depending on your environment safe water is very hard to come by in my experience. Ditch the survival kits. You’ll very rarely use the bits and pieces and they are just dead weight. If you need to fish for food then you are in dire straits indeed. Food - take enough food and ready fuel to make 3 hot dinners and 3 hot drinks. You’ll go further on hot food than cold especially if the climate is against you. Small can of beans and sausages over a couple of esbit fuel tabs and you’ll have a hot meal in 5 minutes. Keep the tins to cook in or turn into twig burning stoves. You can have hot food cooked and eaten in 10 minutes and then u are on your way again. Your body is like a car, needs fuel and water or else it’s just a useless lump.

@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

Great contribution brother! Thanks for sharing!

@wernesgruder1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reading and replying. Too many people get bent out if shape and think you are criticising them. We can differ on opinions whilst respecting each other. Keep posting.

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago Жыл бұрын

I agree. I thought I was going to die of heat stroke yesterday hiking up a steep road on a Santa Clara mountain in California because the normal trail was closed for maintenance. I only had 4 miles to go on a 13 mile hike, but I was sipping the last of my water out of my 32 ounce plastic water bottle. I couldn't refill it at last water because I only had a life straw. Needless to say, I ordered a 40 ounce stainless steel bottle, and a mini Nature Nova water filter. I'll also be keeping Gatorade packets in my bag for electrolytes.

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago Жыл бұрын

@kevinhart46 I did after searching for gatorade packets and I discovered the electrolyte tablets.

@ulbushcrafting6592 Жыл бұрын

Awesome kit! I’m adding a flare , for sure , to my kit!

@zefsurvival7962 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks , great information.

@STOKERMATIC 2 жыл бұрын

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@margaretadler6162 2 жыл бұрын

Love video! Still carry a P38 that I got from a C rat box in 1970 ATB! Sam Adler from Vietnam

@STOKERMATIC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ericdee6802 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup you have, also the idea of having items that you can remove "as a whole" unit and transfer from one bag to another to fit the particular activity/ journey your about to embark on. Those shears you have will cut clean through almost effortlessly a solid copper penny without ruining the the edge of the scissors, I dig em. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us Stokerman Man 🇺🇸✌️

@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

😎

@jamesstratton4488 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@corleyoutdoors2887 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and beneficial video

@theprophetez1357 4 жыл бұрын

My Inch bag isn't camo but my rain cover is. That allows me to be more of a "grey man", but to be discreet when necessary.

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Well thought out!

@Traditz 4 жыл бұрын

Very minimalist pack. You have to consider what running or full sprint with the bag on will do to your endurance and perhaps stealth if you don't want to be seen, so a nice compact small pack will do. The only few additions I would include is a small handcrank radio to know what is happening to the outside world if your phone doesn't work. Also, long socks 2-3 pairs for rotation to keep feet snug and dry. I also personally put in a flask of whisky or drink of choice, because if SHTF I wanna calm my nerves a bit and wind down.

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And I agree about your thoughts regarding movement as well as a few assorted extras! And who can go wrong with a flask!

@germansestopal6167 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir!

@viz.on7 4 жыл бұрын

Wow man, I'm so glad that I found your channel. Thanks for sharing this with us, really the best down-to-earth video and explanations I've ever seen. I can't stand all those zombie apocalypse videos where they bring the whole house with them, grenades, m-16, landmines and so on... haha. Every product "must" be some fancy brand, and they bring some really weird stuff. I really like this sort of videos, real, simple. products that anyone can collect at home and make something nice for themselves for emergency situation. Thank you.

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it too! I try to approach my content with the 5th principle of patrolling (common sense). I’m sure there is a lot of room for improvement, but I do what I can.

@earlelzy7243 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I got into kit making a while back before I started watching KZfaq. I keep finding new ways to make them from all the bags and packs that I have and checking and changing things throughout the year and seeing what works best for me at the time. Switching out bags, switching out gear and just making sure I'm covering all the bases with each kit, from 72 to edc. Even in my cars because I live in the Bay Area. I'm also doing bushcraft style kits too. Even for each member of the family.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Earl, I think you bring up an excellent point of constantly reviewing what we have and making minor corrections based on new knowledge or experience. Stoker

@earlelzy7243 5 жыл бұрын

@@STOKERMATIC thanks for the reply. That means a lot, and I hope other ppl see this.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it too Earl, so I do my best to respond to each reply. Thanks again for sharing a few moments with me, hope to carry on the conversation! Stoker

@earlelzy7243 5 жыл бұрын

I think we will because some others seem to be a little bit too busy to answer right away. EE

@danleasure3517 5 жыл бұрын

Hello just found this video. Ultralight is the best way to go. Your idia get one thing at a time do your homework get the best lightest you can possibly find . My gear is mostly from ultralight backpacking gear. And I did just that spent a lot on backpack zpacks arc blast, sleeping system zpacks 10 deg 900 fill bag , static v mattress, or my thermarest Xlight, shelter i did go all out on Terra Nova laser ultra tent. With just these 5 things is a great start to being truly ultralight. Thanks for your videos I subscribe to your channel now. My experience is a lifetime scouts, 0311 usmc , and health problems making me change my mind about weight and just how important being ultralight truly is

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Dan, thanks for sharing your thoughts on gear and the importance of being light! I think our bodies have proven that going heavy takes a heavy toll! Knees, feet, neck, and back all pay the price. Oh, the rucks, lol. Semper Fi! Stoker

@danleasure3517 4 жыл бұрын

I was a GRUNT in the 80s but now it's just ultralight backpacking gear I still have my 782 gear. Hear is my basic set as light as it can get ,pack zpacks arc blast, sleeping system is mattress I change between my thermarest Xlight and the static v I like it because it's wider and good for sleeping sideways also quiet, sleeping bag is a zpacks 10 degree 900 filled extra wide 25 ounces in it's Cuban fiber stuff sack, my shelter is between 2 different ones depends upon if I feel the need for more room I use a Terra Nova solar competition 1 person tent with 3 groundhogs stakes added to the ones that come with it the entire thing is 32 ounces everything, if I want really small and ultralight I have my most expensive thing a Terra Nova laser ultra tent even though it's advertised as 22 ounces mine in the sack is 18 ounces but I still add extra mini groundhogs stakes so possibly 20 ounces, the backpack has several upgrades to it a lumbar pad different belt pockets but I have made one of them the bigger one into a pocket that is attached to my chest strap o man makes getting things so easy when hiking . With this setup I like to add comfort things like my Eno sub 7 ounces hammock with there Helos straps all so small together fitting the straps into the hammock pocket the hole thing can fit into my pocket this with a Walmart travel pillow a Cabela's extreme 10x10 cat cut tarp as well as a 4 x4 tyvac to stand on or lay out your gear and keeping it clean and dry or for my tent entryway. The hammock is great for a quick nap or break time wile hiking also a good seat to sit in wile cooking under the tarp in the rain or heavy wind setting the tarp to block the wind ect I like 1.5 mm rock climbing accessories cord strong and very light sea to Summit also makes some that I like a lot with reflector strands, my next thing very important use as my truck window sunshade many uses .

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Dan - looks like a great kit! Thanks for sharing for some food to chew on. Thanks for your service too-I’m sure we’ve chewed some of the same dirt.

@danleasure3517 4 жыл бұрын

O yes it definitely will Jack you up doing the things we had to do . I have had knee surgery a couple of times and half replaced . I had planned to do the AT trail when I retired but my body decided that's not going to happen. I had my gear set up for the AT trail. I will do smaller trips o something I have found making a big help wile hiking is the use of hiking poles it's like 4 wheel drive lol

@raulwillem1 Жыл бұрын

makes good sense....thanks

@baronedipiemonte3990 3 жыл бұрын

The only other items I would add would be 1) a decent (not 4 for a dollar) disposable razor. If you're like me I can go like 3 days without a shave. Longer than that I can't stand myself & I'm very uncomfortable, can't even sleep. My beard is like a bronze rifle bore brush... and a few little packets of skin moisturizer as shaving cream. 2) a few packets of anti - diarrhea pills, any number of things can give you the "runs", and left unchecked can cause dehydration 3) a few salt tablets (or electrolyte powder) 4) small toothpaste style dispenser of Glucose. 5) Small container of insect repellent.6) A few benadryl tabs for itching, or as a sleep aid. 7) caffeine pills. Self explanatory. These items are small and weigh nothing. Sure some of these are "comfort" items, but in a "bug out" situation, the more comfortable you are, the better you'll be able to deal with the stress of the "event". I was in the midst of, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and these few little items helped to keep me going.

@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

Great items to have with!!

@jasonmashburn1280 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video stoker. I love the knowledge you show in your videos. I started talking my med Alice pack that I did the molle upgrades on. I find it very comfortable, and reliable. I'm in the middle of changing trucking jobs so it is all I have with me on the truck. I brought, my Vietnam era poncho (I think these are bulletproof) a wool army blanket, three changes if clothing (just shorts and soffee shirts I had in the army) three pairs of socks, shemagh, shower stuff, phone with holder and GPS with holder. The great thing about the mods to the Alice is you can carry a little or if you need to you can carry allot. On your super glue topic, my wife and her family make pinon salve. 50/50 vasaline and melted pine sap from the pinon pine. If you get it into a clean wound it works 5x faster then Neosporin. Just my two cents.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! I appreciate your contributions! I loved my old medium Alice Pack. Have a large one somewhere...lol. My dad makes a similar salve as well - and it does work great! Thanks for your service too! Stoker

@jasonmashburn1280 5 жыл бұрын

@@STOKERMATIC same to you as well.

@danleasure3517 5 жыл бұрын

I used lots of surplus gear in my past and still have a lot. Just gave away my Alice pack with quick disconnect for the top straps as well as the shelf was added to the frame. I just today got the military sleeping system gortex bivy ect for my son's Bob bag in his apartment yes it's big but for the money hard to beat.

@thomasnugent3836 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding information !thank you very much

@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gregmabry3046 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video

@STOKERMATIC 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Greg!

@prospero6337 5 жыл бұрын

Always love your stuff.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I know this one ended up a little on the longer side....

@prospero6337 5 жыл бұрын

STOKERMATIC ...I would not worry about it so long as it is valuable thought...you have nice coverage... I also have a small pair of binoculars in every bag and a compact umbrellas because it makes instant shelter that can also cover your bag...keep you walking or map reading or phone using and you don’t need to get hot and sweat and loose electrolytes and get crazy irritated. Also i like a shirt underwear socks and some sort of towel. A small white towel helps also for a small ground covered hospital space for first aid kit and to work on an injury. :>

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff prospero thanks for sharing! I appreciate your kind words as always.

@thomasnugent7602 4 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas, Thank you very much

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

@tearfree1600 4 жыл бұрын

Wolverines!! That just made me subscribe

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@jsnnuf 4 жыл бұрын

Great kit

@carlbernsen1290 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Thumbs up 👍 for the blister kit and water filter. Nice compact kit but it lacks in the same area as most bug out bags. People tend to focus on what they’re going to do during the day, when they’re awake, but neglect the need for real shelter and warmth to sleep properly. A poncho, space blanket and fire is no good in real bad, wet, windy weather. Poor sleep increases the risk of poor decisions. In terms of self defence, Fire is also not a good option if you want to protect yourself from unwanted attention at night. A sleeping bag, mat and lightweight tent should be the core kit, along with water and food. A tourniquet makes sense in a military setting, where people are being shot, but fairly minor wounds to the hands can make it very difficult to tie knots and use tools. Ideally an emergency kit should work one-handed. Skin glue is better than regular superglue for wounds.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Great thoughts Carl! Thanks for sharing into the conversation. Your absolutely right about proper rest and understanding the impact of noise and light discipline can have. Stoker.

@Jonisco1 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I listed all my gears and i made my lightweight hiking/bug out bag. It weight about 10kg/22lbs without 3 days food. Water incluted in that weight. Wood weight about 0,8kg/1,7lbs/24 hours. And each day energy is about 3500kcal. I try find way how i can drop weight off from my pack. Maybe less food. If i buy lighter titanium gears and new back pack , then i can take of 1kg/2,2lbs. But it cost a lot of money. About 450 euros. That is a lot of money, so i don't spend that money for titanium gears right now. In winter time lightweight backpacking is suicide. When temperature dropping -40 celsius/-40 fahrenheits, then is frozen hell and bugging out is hard. With lighweight gears person is in big trouble. But in summer time it's a lot of easier.

@STOKERMATIC 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all of that! Good to see what you got.

@B0N3CA57L3 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and makes good sense. NCOs lead the way

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do Steven!

@robertsbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is a pretty solid kit.

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@tomcatt998 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime i downsize my bag it gets HEAVIER !!!!

@STOKERMATIC 2 жыл бұрын

Right!

@surviveanything4765 5 жыл бұрын

Great bag (I have one), I'd suggest putting the CAT within easy reach. If you need a tourniquet you need it now. Check out my EDC Get Home Bag video. You'll recognize the bag at least.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Good piece of advice Joe! Thanks for contributing to the conversation!!

@ulbushcrafting6592 Жыл бұрын

As an UL guy, you guys need to come to the future and get an UL backpack. You can save POUNDS this way. You guys are slowly learning, but your learning. It has takin a decade for you just to use the word “Lightweight “

@ulbushcrafting6592 Жыл бұрын

Another reason not to guy buy right- they always come out with something better. So think of that too if you don’t currently have to money. Maybe that will help to calm you, lol. For example, the Grahl Geopress. EVERY Buschcraft/ Survivalist touts them. I had the money, but no need for one at the time. But now I do and wouldn’t you know it, they have an Ultralight titanium version now. With a Father’s Day code 👍. I got one with a $50 discount. Currently they have a package discount, or a free titanium plate meal kit or something like that. GideonTactical mentioned the “game changer” when Dave made a stainless container to fit the Grahl. Glade I waited. The Titanium is better. But smaller.

@CovermanGER 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Just my know-it-al-2ct-wisdom-jmho: tourniquet is for EMERGENCY ... you will need it fast...so unwrap it... prepack it in the proper configuration.... if you will ever need it yourself... you will have no time to lose and it would suck to Unrap...prepack ... you get it. FLARE? Great piece of emergency equipment but I would rather not have it in a pack with all my valuable emergency stuff... in an old .50 cal ammo box in the car.... heell yeah... but I don’t want that thing to develop some kind of helping attitude and ignite in the confinement of my backpack... but as always some valuable info was provided... keep it up

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Great contribution to the conversation!

@brianmurphy6760 Жыл бұрын

I like to daisy chain large amounts of paracord for a no knots, and ease of use approach. It works flawlessly. zip ties are a must, I like that. I don't go anywhere without my MSS Gor-tex bivy just in case, I have to sleep in a real shithole at least I will be dry. It's a good kit, man. Pretty much what I would hike with, and close to what I keep in the truck, depending on the time of year. As far as the whole don't use camo argument. I have heard this so much. My opinion is that it doesn't matter. In a worse case scenario, would be marauders are going to try, and take your shit no matter what color or pattern it is. In a savage scenario that won't matter. Also, camo is so "trendy" now days it is very common to see it. People who have never been in the woods wear it. That bugs me a little, but that's another topic. Great video man. I think I might pick up one of those smaller klean canteens. I like the size of that for a day out..

@STOKERMATIC Жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@shadowscout9872 Жыл бұрын

Easy fix if your bag weights too much. Put on a few pounds, problem solved! Lol

@gamersquidtv5000 4 жыл бұрын

A solid color shemagh is a lot more stealthy

@ppspsd Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@arctodussimus6198 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking during most of the video “what’s he gonna do when that zippo dries up?” Good to see you’ve got it covered. 👍🏻 Fire redundancy is big with me, and I always carry a flint-and-steel striker because it will never run out or get used up. Any scenario can become a long term situation unexpectedly.

@STOKERMATIC 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you stuck through it! Grew up using flint and steel! Agree with ya on having redundancy! Stoker

@VanishingNomad 4 жыл бұрын

You only get blisters if your footware sucks

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Not untrue - though it may take 18 miles to figure out your boots, socks, or environment sucked. lol

@titanpreparedness 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad kit. Have you ever went out and did a test run with it?

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve messed around with it yes. I’ve been dealing with some injuries so I haven’t been able to do as much as I’d like this year. Looking forward to 2020!

@titanpreparedness 4 жыл бұрын

@@STOKERMATIC understand that man. Well ill be looking forward to seeing it. I wanna do one as well but i keep changing items in my bag and cant make my mind up. Good video

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@dumashange7558 4 жыл бұрын

Tooth brush and paste

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t forget basic hygiene!

@basp-ef7jx 4 жыл бұрын

Stop saying cashey. It's not cashey. It's cache. Pronounced like cash. You don't sound like you know what your talking about when you don't get basic nomenclature correct.

@STOKERMATIC 4 жыл бұрын

While I feel ya, I'm not overly concerned about being judged for mispronouncing a word. And if that's what does it for someone, odds are there are bigger issues involved. Hope you enjoyed the content and thanks for the feedback.