This is a long one folks (see shortcuts in the description + downloadable checklist) - but I get asked all the time, *_"What exactly should I pack inside my bugout bag?"_* Most preppers are packing WAY too much! These are the bugout bag essentials for an ultralight approach based on my experience. Yours may be different so leave a comment. Enjoy!
@timbaka14803 жыл бұрын
Yes, sir, many people confuse living through the next 72 hours with "In Case I Never Come Home". Like a complete change of clothes. If you use the bridge instead of wading across the stream, you stay a bit dryer. In Helmand Province, you go where you gotta go. In the US, unless you live in a major metro area, your first step should be to get in your car and head inland BEFORE the SHTF (in my area, it's hurricanes and nor'easters) face it, if a Category 2 and up Hurricane is heading your way, call in to take a couple days off, load the dogs and kids . . . okay, the wife too, in the car 48 hours ahead of arrival and get the heck out of Dodge. If you have your bags and a couple tents in the trunk, you can be 300 miles inland checking into a KOA campground to wait it out. If that Cat 2 turns into Katrina, well, you can keep going. The truth about 2005 is that they had over a week's notice about that storm, and if somebody drove north for half a day, they might be knocking on Uncle Ernie's door, or looking for a motel six, but they wouldn't have been crammed into the Superdome. Sorry to ramble on, but I reckon if you don't watch a video and think things through, you might as well be watching cartoons. Be well, be safe, and keep your weapons clean and loaded! Cheers, my friend.
@itzybitzyspyder3 жыл бұрын
Preppers make INCH bags, not BOBs.
@ozdavemcgee20793 жыл бұрын
Stove, Hexi. I see logic of that. We used them yrs ago in the army. Gas meh yeah no at times. My go to these days is a Trangia. Metho is easily sourced. Trangia rather than titanium ones..simple Trangia is cheap and seal unused fuel foe next time.
@BOOSTEDLASER3 жыл бұрын
TY FOR SERVING Semper FI Gunny
@davidjacobs8283 жыл бұрын
Great video. Subbed. Thanks.
@hooXpoo3 жыл бұрын
Try 96 gal trash bags. You will never look back ;) There uses are endless. Emergency shelter big enough to set inside, tarp, ground cloth, and Thay make the best Ponchos To, cut hole for head and arms smaller than you think you need push head and arms through and it will make a seal.
@bigdsson3 жыл бұрын
I love these things, keep them in my BOB
@ambilaevus76073 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the middle of no where and trash bags were in the emergency pack or under the truck bench for this reason. Bread bags can also keep feet dry
@kaizen50233 жыл бұрын
Is that like a contractor garbage bag he showed? Those things are crazy heavy. I carry no more than one in my backpack.
@terib.71393 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for including feminine hygiene needs. This is so often overlooked but women are preppers too! This is so minuscule but doesn’t weigh anything and uses are endless soI’d also add in some hair ties. 1) hair in your face could be dangerous in a bug out scenario 2) can help keep you cool 3) can be used to secure lots of items or in setting up a shelter.
@northwoodsmama49733 жыл бұрын
You're suggestion about the diva cup put this video into the cream of the crop category. Thoughtful, and forward thinking.
@calvinking16633 жыл бұрын
Best video hands down. The most logical and realistic kit I've seen in years. This isn't about comfort its about staying alive long enough to get from A to B
@jarrodscapin72943 жыл бұрын
I would suggest adding clear eye protection to the list regardless of whether or not you wear glasses. While moving through the brush, catching a branch or thorn in the eye could be catastrophic.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a definite add Jarrod. I include this in the "Clothing" section of the book coming out and the plan is to include this in the follow-up video to this one about clothing. My recommendation is sport glasses (like for basketball) that have the strap around the head to keep them on your face. These are also designed to avoid fogging up and in the book I talk about how, in combat, my military-issue "catch me, f*ck me" glasses kept fogging up so bad I had to keep wiping them off. (Bad news with bullets flying around!) Thanks for adding this in!
@kaizen50233 жыл бұрын
Good idea, I may add this to my backpacking kit, because when thrashing through the forest off-trail in a hurry the stick in the eye becomes a very real concern, and you can't wear your shades because you need all the light.
@Jonahch2v92 жыл бұрын
My first SAR tasking, I took my safety glasses off for a break, turned my head and a branch went right into my eye and flicked my contact out. I now carry at least two pairs. Lesson learned.
@thomgizziz5 ай бұрын
With this logic we are going to be carrying 80lbs because of random things that could happen... how many times have you got hit in the eye and it was a catastrophe? Oh, never... yeah lets all start packing for every possible what if. smh
@robertpatter55094 ай бұрын
Don't underestimate polarized goggles. The sun and snow blindness can harm your eyes.
@skylongskylong19823 жыл бұрын
When it comes to emergency rations , I remember my father a WW2 vet telling me a horrific story when they liberated one of the Nazi Concentration Camps. They immediately issued British army rations to the survivors, and even several days later they were still dying. Then they found if the survivors were given beef extract drink( brand names, brovil, marmite, vegemite ) they could slowly be brought back to some health, so they could eat solid food. When in the Armed Forces Reserve, I always carried a jar of brovil, in my webbing.
@cindychurch9252 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is really good to know. Thank you s.for your service!
@thomgizziz5 ай бұрын
That you never used... smh
@celiasea3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for mentioning the DivaCup and other feminine concerns. Very refreshing to hear a "manly man" mention such things. Natural bodily functions aren't anything to be embarrassed about and videos like yours normalize that thinking. I assure you the ladies in your audience appreciate it!
@TheWhistlingNomad3 жыл бұрын
I felt this whole comment and was nodding in agreement to every word. I was planning to say similar but thought I’d check to see if someone else had already said it. So here’s me showing my support to your comment and giving an enthusiastic second to your point. Also, appreciation shout out to this awesome human again for including a feminine hygiene necessity. Made my day! Subscribed!
@thomgizziz5 ай бұрын
It seems like you are the prejudiced one... you make weird assumptions and expect men to hold to them. You are talking about manly men not talking about things and implying that men are embarrassed... that all seems to be biases you hold in your head making you the bigot here and not men like you are trying to paint them.
@lorkainenkingg84973 жыл бұрын
I may have missed it, but I highly recommend having a sharpening tool/stone to restore the edge on any cutting tools you carry.
@danielhickey99033 жыл бұрын
yer i noticed that was missing too
@dbchillin77473 жыл бұрын
It's a bug out bag unless you plan on long-term camping you don't need that
@lorkainenkingg84973 жыл бұрын
@@dbchillin7747 a 2-ounce Arkansas stone is not going to take up much space in your pack: I am pretty sure most folks would rather have the insurance that they can keep their cutting tools sharp--even during a short trip. I, for one, have a sharpening tool in every one of my kits and pack load-outs. Of course, if you have sufficient skills to use stones you find in the field...
@dbchillin77473 жыл бұрын
@@lorkainenkingg8497 fair enough
@markmathers68223 жыл бұрын
Tools should be sharp going into the field. As this is a 3 day bag, I'd leave the sharpener elsewhere, or maybe just carry the smallest one.
@sirhuffnpuff15323 жыл бұрын
I like having a saw with me. I think the name of the game is calorie consumption, and cutting wood with a saw burns fewer than a knife. Yes it adds a little more weight, but I've found it a fair trade for the time/effort in the woods. Silky makes some good ones.
@kaizen50233 жыл бұрын
Just got a Silky saw, it is amazing!
@freethinker52253 жыл бұрын
Silky saws are pretty light weigh and packable
@freethinker52253 жыл бұрын
@@kaizen5023 which one...I got the ultra accel 240
@kaizen50233 жыл бұрын
@@freethinker5225 ZUBAT 330mm, large teeth. The rubber handle is a bit heavy for backpacking long distances. Otherwise, epic.
@freethinker52253 жыл бұрын
@@kaizen5023 yeah True it is a bit heavier but for the trees I'm going to want to use to build a cabin that extra length and comfort is going to help and although it's a folding saw I know it'll handle it if I bring a wedge and take my time...I uses to be a landscaper I live in maine so I won't need to drive far before I'm in the middle of nowhere
@BandGeek22103 жыл бұрын
I’m a 55 year old former 11Bravo...was in a light infantry unit in Korea 1985-1986...happily surprised that l packed my bag almost the same as yours lol! We packed a wool blanket a poncho and poncho liner...for the Korean winter..which was sub zero many times....travel light freeze at night!
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh.... nights on the DMZ! :-)
@LeeEngle3 жыл бұрын
still have my Woobie and use it all the time - best piece of gear ever issued
@laylahalgharib31503 жыл бұрын
US Army veteran here. I'll take 16 pounds over 80 pounds any day! WYSI wipes on Amazon to take care of the toilet paper issue. New subscriber.
@cindychurch9252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! Great ideas
@Rick_B52 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the most well planned "we need to leave now" kit I have ever seen. I definitely appreciate not just the detail but the full situation break down for your items. Being prepared for a crisis is so overlooked and when something bad happens you'll always overlook important things (and often small things) that will make all the difference in your ability to stay safe or in some cases, alive. So thank you for a great video.
@thomgizziz5 ай бұрын
so you havent seen many...
@TheSGWright2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff for a great video. I served in the Canadian Army and what you've shown here jives with my experience. The one thing I would mention is that water or any liquid becomes a real problem in the winter. Leaving it in a vehicle results in ice, not liquid, and that often happens in a pack too. I have a number of stoves and containers, depending on how we're travelling and although they do add some weight, they're critical in a more northerly climate. I have two bags, a lightweight in my vehicle (the older I get, the lighter it gets!), and a full pack for longer bugouts in the house. If I'm on a road trip, I'll throw the bigger bag in just in case I can't get home. My primary goal is to get home if I can, then saddle up our horses and go from there. They don't need fuel (grass works), they can go more places than any vehicle and they can carry the extra weight of additional supplies. At my age, walking is not my first choice.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Really great points SRO Tactical! But keeping water in your vehicle in northern climates does need consideration. If the bottles are glass or any type of hard material, they can burst. Plastic water bottles or Water Bricks are a better option. But again.... they could still be frozen, right? I like your idea of having the stoves handy. In 10th Mtn we'd have to sleep with our canteens in our sleeping bags to keep them from freezing. One of the things I really like are the "clickit" gel warmers that give instant heat with the click of a tiny metal disk that can be used when needed to wrap some bottles in to thaw them. I first bought these at a Self-Reliance Expo and love them... but the problem is, they're single use and then you have to boil them to make them liquid again and ready for re-use. A better option is a rechargeable hand warmer combined with a small solar charger. Combined with a mylar bivy, it can be thrown into a bag with the water and let the warmth stay contained to melt the bottles if needed. I'd love to hear any other ways you've found useful in these northern climates as well. Thanks again for sharing!
@notmyname388310 ай бұрын
"Jibes." You're welcome.
@mikeshoults41553 жыл бұрын
HANDS! Your hands are everything. Cut proof, heat resistant gloves with good grip. Item #1 Also. Some medical nitrate gloves and MASK! Doesn't weigh anything and you sure will be sorry if you don't have one. Also EYES! Hands and eyes, Safety sunglasses. You need to see things from far away, FEET! Good boots. Step on nails, glass, hot surfaces....
@sethhoward20603 жыл бұрын
Usmc infantry here. Thank you for this great video. I do carry one of those sport type water bottles (because that little nozzle lets you control the water to some degree) for cooking, washing your hands but mostly for the inevitable dust or (my personal favorite) gnat that gets in your freaking eye somehow! Also socks, tp (cause I don’t want to end up wearing a t shirt dickie) gloves and chapstick
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the adds Seth!
@benjaminpendleton77973 жыл бұрын
Yes, from another Marine infantryman, extra socks.
@cindychurch9252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi
@TheLapierre3 жыл бұрын
Good points! I live in Sweden and it can get pretty cold, windy and wet. My focus would be on keeping warm, would probably add more ways of processing wood for fire, like a silky saw and a spliiting axe.
@rogerpeterson75813 жыл бұрын
Over the last dozen years I've changed my get home bad many, many times. After being through just about every kind of food imaginable. I now pack the lifeboat bars as my main food source. I live in the desert so having food that doesn't require water is the best. Yes I know their not all that flavorful, but in a shtf situation, I just want to get home. I have some protein bars, jerky, and instant coffee packs also. Great video.
@footsoldierpatriot86973 жыл бұрын
@ Warriors Life... One thing that I've used and has been a very versatile piece of kit is what the old plumbers use to use called or was called the plumbers candle. This candle put out very good heat, as well as a useful lighting device. I came across this candle a few years ago and have made it a permanent piece of gear in my bag. Great way to stay warm in a pinch and it burns longer and slower then regular candles as well as generating more heat in a survival situation. Plumbers used it to place under pipes back in the day to unthaw pipes.👍
@rachavya3 жыл бұрын
I would add that a beeswax candle beats a plain white one because the fumes burning beeswax emits won't hurt you.
@cindychurch9252 жыл бұрын
Cool
@amyfeigt67153 жыл бұрын
Your's is the first video I've seen that recommends something that I always carry! A Bic lighter wrapped with a couple of yards of duct tape! It has served me well over the years. From quick repairs, to a piece of duct tape inside the back of a shoe to prevent blisters, to improvised first aid.
@liligal23903 жыл бұрын
Very useful vid - and finally one with common sense and not loaded with testosterone in bags/knives etc So big thank you!! I'd add: 1. Tiny home made roll of black duct tape fit temp repairs or sealing tent / bag etc 2. Lady 'super thin, high flow pant liner pads - great for: intended use over long distance but also as: - 1x big bandage to soak up bleeding. - Inner boot protection if blisters; - Cut into strips for small cuts/wounds/sores. - Also good for males and females if don't want to risk showing yourself for pee, do in pants and carry on. Clean up with wet wipes in safe zone. - Wear every day - makes underwear last longer as discard and use new one every morning. - Aldo good if got 'the runs' and get seepage with wind' I know grids but it happens! 3. Tiny size book or area guide to help de-stress and relax quietly with in evening. Doubles as toilet paper when done with. 4. Test high Calor bars now - some taste really skanky. Find one you like. Likewise jerky as lightweight high protein. Thanks Jeff - good no-nonsense info. Much appreciated I'm a Dr (MD) in UK so I'd also recommend practicing dealing with a wound with only what you have around you - what I'd the most useful items - like can you pop back a dislocated shoulder? Seconds painful, long term relief. Splints from twigs and gaffer tape or dental floss - just TRY doing a couple of these so it's not unfamiliar territory when out. Finally, ditch half of what's in most survival pack medical kits. Your panty liner(s) will cover much of it. Then consider what you really really might need after. No plastic scissors please!!!
@brio98142 жыл бұрын
Great video from someone with actual experience. Appreciate that! No need to apologize to men about the "ick factor" of a period. It's just a fact of life. Men can just get over it if they have a problem. Thank you for including that very important sanitary product that us women will need. Most videos don't include it.
@donfrost94573 жыл бұрын
What a great combination of ultralight and ultra-practical. Certain things really stuck out with me, like the poncho based shelter and the 4-way silcock key, show me you've played with your gear and have adapted as necessary. Two things that I do just a little different are both related to water are the inclusion of one or two 1qt gi canteens, one of which has the nested, stainless steel cup and nested stove. I like the canteen stove because I can still use esbit fuel tabs (hexamine or trioxane, too) but can throw twigs in the stove which is not easy in the esbit style folding stove. I also like the pedialite powder because they are not as harsh as some of the electrolyte replacement powders. (Another good reason to have a 1qt canteen to mix the powders in) Tea bags are another light weight addition to help hide the taste of filtered or treated water. Thank you for a great video, some good tips that I am going to implement in my preps.
@chrisb54063 жыл бұрын
Even if the video is several months old, thank you very much for that good video. The setup is pretty good and shows a lot of experience - thank for sharing. Some things I have within my backpack at the following: - sewing kit (from hotels), or just a needle with dental floss - protective gloves - blister relieve (when walking long distances) - playing dices / playing cards -> if you are evacuated to a official shelter boredom might become an issue - water purification tablets (weight almost nothing) - waterproof pen and paper Regarding the pictures of the family, they also keep the morale up in desperate situations. Maybe that helps someone. Let’s hope we never need it :-) Best regards from Germany.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris B! Yeah... I always snag those "complimentary" sewing kits from the hotels! So nice of them, don't ya think? :-) Appreciate the input on what you're packing!
@fredphilibert64113 жыл бұрын
Include an inventory with uses for each item, handy when you periodically check bag contents and in case someone else needs to use your bag. Bonus, add a space pen so you can use the back for notes. Weighs nothing.
@timbaka14803 жыл бұрын
Good catch, Fred, each BOB I put together gets a master roadmap in the top pouch, in a ziplock bag. I do this for all my pouches, as well -- especially ones with a lot of stuff crammed in, like First Aid Kits. And you can use that space pen to check stuff off when you use it, so that you can replenish it when you get home.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Damn good tip Fred! I hadn't thought of an inventory list (and Tim's add builds on this well)! If you could just put that in over at warriorlifetips.com, I think I'd like to include that in a future video and give you credit - as well as one of the thank you gifts we send out for things we pass on to our viewers. Nice job man!
@avalancheknit70583 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior I’ve got my inventory in a spreadsheet, with expiration dates if applicable so I can pull and replace items. Especially useful in med bag.
@mjolnirswrath233 жыл бұрын
@@avalancheknit7058 unfortunately...none of that will matter, medication's don't Chemically expire the Expiration date is a Legality...long as your medication is hermetically sealed...it will practically last forever same with body armor, or Most Foods especially survivalist foods although highly overpriced and marketed garbage, also be time to travel IS at night especially using Stealth less people to encounter, more capabilities to avoid detection. Set up perimeter during day traps and warning systems , mousetrap with thumb tack pipe and shotgun shell will do wonder's to intruders...and give plenty of Warning and preparation.., but again Body armour, Medication hermetically sealed food ONLY expires legally not physically..
@avalancheknit70583 жыл бұрын
@@mjolnirswrath23 thanks for the tips. Relatively new to this compared with most you all.
@baird3293 жыл бұрын
You also probably saw what happens when someone either forgot or lost some essential piece of gear and how hard life can be without it. I've seen what happens when someone forgets their socks. Once his feet were more mole skin than skin and we knew we had to cover down. I've always liked the AM/FM/SW1&2 radio it is more useful when standard stations might not be available.. The more info you can get the better your chances of suffering less. I also like at least a cheap pair of mechanics gloves you can save the neosporin for later if a glove prevented a cut or scrape. Just a couple of ideas.
@josephgeorgeejr70392 жыл бұрын
Yes glives for any kind of work are essential, a blisster is a infection factory
@annercoli18643 жыл бұрын
Change to a titanium cup the titanium ultralight folding stove for solid fuel tabs. Will save weight.
@mrdark99163 жыл бұрын
So happy to see someone else recognize the multi use of dental floss... Hygene, it threads through a needle for sewing/repairs, threads through a hook for fishing, it's plenty strong for snaring small animals(I've caught several rabbits, squirrels ect using dental floss snares) it's strong enough also for small shelter tasks such as securing cross pieces On shelter frames ect, and a tiny tiny roll is like 100 yards... And it's the size of a damn button compass...I carry 2 of the spools that are like 110yds each... And that 220yds of multi use cordage is smaller and lighter than a damn AAA battery... Such a no brainier to me. It's a big deal actually, just how versatile dental floss is....
@TinyGoHomes Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 I live in the north up in Canada so my only suggestion would be a fireproof wool blanket because of the climate. I also carry an actual -10 sleeping bag with my sleep system and extra pairs of wool socks. One of my tricks is to use my clean extra wool socks over items that could make noise in travel. I also carry a rain cover for the bag, you don’t want your sleep system getting wet. While its raining you can put your bag face down on something away from water and still move freely with your poncho on. Helps keep you and your stuff dry. I use mine ice fishing, camping and at the cottage. It can go from 22-55 pounds depending on the situation. I was living out of a backpack for 10 years after the judge took my license. I got none intentional back pack game 😂 I keep mine in my hummer set at 22lbs and 33 lbs worth of stuff in a container underneath. I also have a tent in there for two. If I want to get real crazy which some call me… whatever. I attach my bug out trailer behind the hummer in a few minutes and I got 2 years worth of food in there, bunk beds, wood stove, solar generation, the roof collects rain water and filters it before it goes into my tanks. I also have the trailer filled with the rest of my camping and survival gear. Work in progress still but this year I can almost finish it up. It’s my mobile command Center. 🫡🇨🇦
@justicegeorgopoulos71953 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend having a old phone in there, just a cheap flip phone, because they can call emergency with no sim, and if your phone is flat or broken or whatever you can put your sim in it to contact loved ones etc
@bradlafferty3 жыл бұрын
Thorough presentation. And FINALLY, someone talks about nutrition options and electrolyte balance! Had to chuckle over the “yuck factor” but as well, thorough! Lastly, the machete-wielding mannequin was a brilliant stroke for pepping up the brief towards the end! Well done, and thanks!
@j.bean86722 жыл бұрын
This came up as recommended & I’m glad it did! I bought a new vehicle & was looking to update my survival bag in my vehicle. I would just add 1 thing that is the MOST important, that is KNOWLEDGE! Know your equipment & test it & go through it to remind yourself. Cell service could be down & if you don’t know something maybe carry a small survival book with you.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks J. Bean867! And your dead-on... knowledge trumps gear every time. Even knowledge OF and AROUND your gear is important. What good is a water filter if you don't know how to find "wild water" (even urban)? What good is a firearm if you don't know how to shoot - or even hide it out of view so you don't get targeted? I could go on and on... but my point is, you're absolutely right. Thanks for your comment. (Don't forget to subscribe. wink wink :-) We haven't had a video in a few weeks because we're really close to launching a new community but we have some really cool stuff coming up for our KZfaq subscribers. Thanks again!
@AlanKidd4life3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info and tips. Great information and very thorough. You did include the wipes, so good on you. I don’t see a lot of people put TP or wipes in their bags. I carry both TP and wipes. TP is inexpensive and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Can use as a snot rag. And wipes to finish the dirtiest job. After a hot, sweaty day on the trail, those wipes are great to use right before bed so your skin can breath and get a better, cooler night sleep.
@blainoakes2 жыл бұрын
For the nesting cup, I’ve always recommended the Olicamp titanium cup for a couple reasons. 1, it’s titanium so it’s light, sturdy, it provides all the services of any other metal cup. 2, they’re made specifically to fit around a 32 oz nalgene. The nalgene, if empty, can store all those same food items, so it doesn’t take up virtually any more space, but you add 32 oz of potential water storage or water tight storage for other items. Or, if you get the small-mouthed bottle, the sawer filter can be threaded onto it.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks SuperGinger! I'd have to check out the size. The biggest problems I've had in the past in my hunting is making sure that the cup, stove, and some food can all fit inside of one 8" pouch on my bugout bag. I'm thinking about designing our pouches to be just a little big bigger because a lot of the cups and stoves people want to use are super tight if you also want to stack some food in there. Thanks for the recommendation!
@garry-garaidhbryant-obriai67003 жыл бұрын
Add a handkerchief for filtering out debris from water going into water bag so filter won’t get clogged, also can be used for first aid,etc. Excellent advice Mylar bags, didn’t know about the moisture barrier, thanks. At theatrical lighting stores one can get free film colored gels in a packet that can be cut for flashlight and taped over lens, I.e. red gels. Thanks for service!
@redoak38093 жыл бұрын
A backlit Kindle or tablet with survival guides, medical guides, etc stored on it that can be charged with solar power would be a nice addition. A crank/rechargeable radio with a light would be nice. I would choose a multi-tool with pliers, small saw and and awl and can opener. Personal info on a thumb drive can also be backed up on the kindle. Some waterproof sacks are invaluable, too. Some other thoughts on essentials... Bandanas (multitude of uses from bandages, to cleaning), Gorilla Tape, Stainless/titanium cup/pot for boiling water, etc. One-handed Trekker Swiss knife (especially if you get injured). Needle that would work with dental floss to repair things, wool cap and extra socks and work gloves (I know, you didn't discuss clothes), extra zip lock bags for a variety of things, wipes, whistle, cordage: bankline/paracord.
@John-od8dq3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming everything that I've learned in both my time in school and the military... After seeing all the fancy stuff people are prepping with out there, you've reminded me of the basics: keeping it simple, and keeping it real.
@markmathers68223 жыл бұрын
Also like the OODA Loop (orient, observe, decide, act, repeat) that you alluded to but did not mention by name: Continually re-evaluate your gear for changing needs (weather, seasons, your size and ability to carry load, tastes), expiration dates, newer multi-function, lighter gear. Good reason to keep an inventory list of each bag with date inventoried, expiration dates.
@dougspizman67513 жыл бұрын
A good down sleeping bag or quilt weighs 1.5lbs n very small. N will make u legitimately warm n comfortable. Can stuff into bottom of bag.
@kaizen50233 жыл бұрын
Yup, my Marmot 800-fill power down bag weighs 1lb and I bought it 10 years ago -- sure it was was like $300 at the time but it is still a top piece of gear that gets used on every backpacking trip. It packs up super small. That mylar bag is going to be trashed within a week, so, I see those as emergency only like if someone doesn't have a bag or needs a quick rescue from hypothermia.
@canadafree20873 жыл бұрын
Gruntproof got me into using Mass Gain powder, I prefer it with milk and all we use at home is powder milk which is easy to carry too. I paired my Lifestraw with a Amazon case that holds two Whirl-Pak water bags to form a complete unit (there is space for water tabs too). I also like the Canadian Forces waffle scarf which you can wrap around your torso as an extra layer or use as a towel.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Nice adds James! Thanks for sharing!
@marko99123 жыл бұрын
Pausing at the part about water filters. I recommend the Grayl Geopress purifier. It's one of the best if not the best on the market, no tubes or attaching filters to flimsy bags, parts which can break, tear or get lost, just one sturdy purification system that you can rely on long term. If your main source of water such as the bladder is kept inside your pack with the hose running out the top as they do, what happens if you have to ditch the pack or lose it? I keep my Grayl Geopress in a Pathfinder bottle pouch which has molly to attach to the main pack, or you can wear it separately at the same time. If you have to run and drop the big bag, you still have your most important survival tool with you, plus whatever else you've added to it. Corporal's Corner has a review, fits the whole 10 C's into the Pathfinder pouch. Just that instead of a metal canteen, I choose the Grayl. I'd rather filter water quickly and keep moving than have to light fires and boil. Could still fit a stainless cup in there with the Grayl inside, plenty of options. Those two items are a great combo for starters.
@gnarly30003 жыл бұрын
Keep a 1-3 oz bottle with regular unscented bleach (or powder to make your own) and an eye dropper. Just make sure you're not allergic. 7-8 drops (or double that in cold, dirtier water) will disinfect a gallon of water in 30 minutes. A 1-3 oz container can disinfect a LOT of water. Best to let it air and the chlorine to gas out. A MUCH healthier* option is to use chlorine dioxide. Just mix the drops from a kit (sodium chlorite solution and HCL or citric acid solution, mix drops 1 to 1). Strain water through a cloth first as a pre-filter. If you carry (2) liter bottles you can strain and let them disinfect on the go. Some tops / screw on lids can also be used that allow you to attach your water line and drink from your pouch.
@barryjustice6552 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for stressing the importance of ELECTROLYTES in staying hydrated! They are a must in get home bags, especially in the summer months.
@benjaminpendleton77973 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Thanks. Extra socks. Hot chocolate packets, a personal favorite. The Afghan mujahideen carried dried mulberries and walnuts, a great combination.
@ianrsigel3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. But, like so many others, I will add my 2 cents worth. 1-I highly encourage the use of freeze dried...NOT dehydrated. Freeze drying retains, on average, eighty percent nutritional value whereas the dehydration process generally causes the LOSS of eighty percent of nutritional value. 2-Owning a small hammerless revolver is rarely considered by gun enthusiasts but is my recommended covert firearm. And while firing from within a pocket may not be recommended due to the loss of accuracy as well as the tendency to set the fabric of your clothing on fire...the need arise to do so, you will be better served with a hammerless revolver. No hammer to snag/pinch fabric which would interfere with striking the firing pin and no jamming from ejection port blockage.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on all counts @ianrsigel! Thanks for adding! (BTW... from your comment, I think you're going to REALLY like my next video!!!! Should be released tomorrow! :-)
@archangel200312 жыл бұрын
Water, I have a couple life straws for when you are on the run and the convenience, a Sawyer mini bulk filter with five 2 liter bags that can be used for either clean or dirty water intended for when we can safely stop and collect water and I carry a water bladder/bottle in the back pack to keep water in reserve for when you can't stop to collect, or can't find water. Nothing is worse than ending the day thirsty/dehydrated and with no resupply leaving you to desperately hunt for water at first light!
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
So true archangel20031. For me, time and protecting my mental state is always of the essence and scrounging for water isn't the best use of my time during a crisis. It looks like you have lots of ways for carrying water and have the mindset to be aware of possible sources along the way. A good topo map or gazatteer map is a welcome addition to spot potential sources that are close by routes also. Thanks for adding!
@jimssurvival49943 жыл бұрын
Recommendation for non lethal that I carry in my pack and in my vehicles is Sabre pepper gel. It's small and weighs practically nothing. Just one of the things I added. Stay safe
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Yup! 100% agree Jim! (Also, like the addition of the gun cleaning kit from your video channel. Good stuff brother!)
@jimssurvival49943 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior thanks
@76hotdog3 жыл бұрын
It should be on the outside of your bag, not inside. " oh wait a minute before attacking me, I have pepper spray somewhere in my bag, to defend myself with". Having it inside, does not make sense.
@jimssurvival49943 жыл бұрын
@@76hotdog yes it should and mine is, I should have clarified that sorry.
@76hotdog3 жыл бұрын
@@jimssurvival4994 I am glad of that. It is all to common of a mistake. People who carry guns in pockets, purses, Backpacks instead of in a holster in an accessible place. The same with pepper spray and other weapons. If they are not handy when you need them, they are next to useless. We just need people to wake up, understand that and step up.
@DoomOfConviction3 жыл бұрын
If you want to store a Big or other lighter safe use a zip tie underneath the gas button to prevent bumping the gas button and wasting lighter gas. It’s specially useful with backup lighters.
@MtRevDr2 жыл бұрын
Store a lighter in cling foil/wrap near survival knife. Fire making often work with situation that requires knife. You may even have a fire rod with your knife.
@KirstenBayes3 жыл бұрын
After a little training, a simple baseplate compass, which typically have a built in protractor, is worth the 30 bucks / 2 oz (50g). The ability to set a bearing and calculate distance without thinking too much is really helpful under stress.
@gordonlawrence14482 жыл бұрын
That's expensive. I got mine for £8 from army surplus. I also have a sighting compass (same source).
@MtRevDr2 жыл бұрын
So important to get a map and be able to use it. Important to have street map and know your immediate surroundings.
@algoneby3 жыл бұрын
Considering, you are "out there", I would say, leaving a note as to where you are going to be, or planning to be, for someone you trust that would come looking for you if you didn't return, or weren't able to carry out whatever plan you had. Might save you.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Rally points are important @algoneby - especially if time is of the essence and you're trying to unite your family or team that could be in different locations at "go time". These should all be pre-planned ahead of time and coded out in a format that's easily understood by only those who you'd want to be with you. (No, "blue whale" code names. Well... unless you're meeting near a blue whale?). Good addition. Thanks.
@kurtbaier61222 жыл бұрын
A lot of great tips. Would recommend safety glasses for chopping and walking around at night. For urban and woods I switched out my machete for the Cold steel shovel. Here’s why. First it’s legal and not viewed as lethal. With the kydex sheath it becomes a baton. Without the sheath a machete. I shortened the handle so I could have just enough room with one hand around metal neck and one hand before the bulbous end. Better for self digging shallow holes, chopping, self defense like a tomahawk and easier to carry. I bring extra screws to use multi tool to attach the spade to a long branch handle for a lot of digging. I also dulled one edge of the spade so I can but my hand on it for help in digging and moving dirt. Depending on using it right or left handed the spade will have a natural curve for striking so dull the top edge. The kydex sheath has a belt loop on the back. This I tapered and put gorilla tape around it for comfort when I put my hand through and grab it as you would a shield. With or without the spade in the sheath it is a great shield against weapons and thrown objects. I also take a poncho liner and a SOL Mylar double size heat sheet which is stronger and a lot quieter than the cheap stuff and some packaging tape and large safety pins and mate it together in the corners and center. Trim excess Mylar. Multiple uses. Shade, blind, tarp, quilt. And with 24” zipper I can use it as an extra warming layer like a poncho with out a hood or I can mate the liner with military poncho to allow my head to go through it into the poncho hood it becomes an an extra warming layer and impromptu mobile survival shelter that doesn’t require stakes and cordage. I carry one canteen and a Rothco GI cup with lid because it is thin metal which improves heat transfer for tabs, waxed cardboard fire starter cubes or alcohol fuel and natik GI stove. I cut 2 pairs of very small triangular cuts to put some thin stakes across the top to allow for the flames to go up around the sides of the cup for tabs and alcohol. I also flipped it upside down and did the same shallow cuts to stop metal stakes from moving to use with fire staters and dry kindling as well. I use a foil windshield sun reflector trimmed to fit the length or height of my pack as a ground Matt and two contractor bags. And a small inflatable Matt for sleeping on the floor and a ring inflatable pillow. So I carry one GI canteen system and knife fork and spoon. I also carry another canteen that has the top 3rd cut off as a cup and trim it to slide onto the bottom of another intact canteen. I carry one plastic water bottle and bladder to screw onto a sawyer water filter. Liked your vid
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt! Some real MacGyver sh*t in there! hahahaha. If you're up for it, we feature tips from our audience that get submitted through WarriorLifeTips.com - especially the video submissions and send out "thank you gifts". I like your run through of how you set up your stove and drinking system but I'm trying to visualize it better. A quick vid over at the tips site might be a good candidate for featuring your idea here. No pressure. Oh, and we're about to film a lot more machete videos for the channel because... well, it's my thing :-) I think I'll make a believer out of you yet! hahahaha Thanks again for the comments!
@SoloRenegade2 жыл бұрын
A handkerchief is versatile and a great pre-filter to protect your primary water filter and make it last longer without clogging.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Really good point 428 Renegade! I don't think I talked about that, and even with a line-in filter, the more crud you can keep out of the hose, the better. Thanks for bringing that up!
@hildolfrdraugadrottin72793 жыл бұрын
I keep multivitamins/multiminerals in my bug out and inch bags. Equate makes some that are reasonably priced. We probably won't be able to secure good nutritional food and vitamins will help with that. I use a twenty watt Xdragon solar panel and a magnetic Olight battery charger to keep my phone and flashlights working. It's a little bulky but it doesn't weigh much and you can hang it from your pack. It works really well and is a lot faster than the smaller ones. Who knows you might be able to barter charging up other people's batteries for a little food or something else you might need.
@vonsprague79133 жыл бұрын
I've just found your channel and firstly thank you, great presentation style which is very calm and no nonsense. You had me at a large pack because you will be foraging for food and gear and they tend to be more comfortable with better harness systems and can be synced down for smaller loads. I live in the UK so my first point would be to pack your gear load out for your environment. Mine is very wet so finding water is easy but staying dry is a priority. A poncho is essential but for my environment so is a Gore-tex bivvy bag in camouflage material, being covert at night is the best way to stay safe and it can be used over your pack with air in it for river crossings. My packs are all single colour earth tones so I don't look overtly military but I can stash my gear for a recce and expect it to still be there. A compass will keep you moving in the right direction until you can spot familiar land marks and stop you walking in circles. I found the Grayl water filter despite being stupidly expensive is a great system for quick and easy water filtration on the move and can easily be transferred to other containers. Water sources can be quite exposed so speed is a priority. Purification tablets because one is none right? An easy to light fire extender such as cotton balls soaked in vasaline or fire dragon fuel tablets to get a fire going in very wet weather and for use with a ferro rod. A gas lighter yes but windproof like a jet flame. In my area a Gore-tex jacket being wind and waterproof is a must. I work 120 miles away from home so weight a comfort of my pack is a priority as are good boots, my kit is more of a "get home bag" but is my general use survival kit. Finally the lightest tool you'll carry KNOWLEDGE! Know your kit, use it to camp with, you'll change it around once you start using it. I'm a veteran too, British Airborne '85 - '04 🇬🇧
@lukedorrington74553 жыл бұрын
I've upgraded the cotton ball and vaseline to round cotton pad and soak it in candle wax, break it open the fibres take a spark and with the wax it burns for a long time and also waterproof
@vonsprague79133 жыл бұрын
@@lukedorrington7455 whatever suits you my friend. I can carry 24 cotton balls which take me half an hour to make, cost virtually nothing, light with a ferro rod or lighter and are a good fire extender including using multiples on wet tinder. It's each to their own, kit is individual but the ethos is shared.
@rachavya3 жыл бұрын
Hands down, this video is the BEST, most informed, most practical one I've heard yet. Too many "pundits" would have you carry enough gear to bug out for life. No, you're bugging out for a *short* while, must be resigned to enduring some discomfort, and can declare victory if you come out alive. A bug out is not a planned camping trip. At the risk of repeating something that's already been mentioned in a comment ... - Besides your prescription glasses, some kind of backup, such as some el-cheapo reading glasses. You absolutely must see things that are close to you. - When performing minor surgeries such as splinter removal, besides the tweezers, you may need an eye loupe. Inexpensive, light weight. - The smallest, lightest LED light (as you might attach to a keyring) is useful in itself, but tied to a 3-foot length of dental gloss, it can be spun in circles above your head and thus serve as a great nighttime signaling device (if you've already spent your one and only flare). - For daytime signalling, a proper, glass mil-spec signaling mirror will also serve to see yourself, if that becomes a medical necessity. The mil-spec ones can be aimed with precision. Avoid toys. - Besides carrying quality duct tape, people should be aware of gaffer tape (less sticy, not as strong, but re-usable) and self-fusing silicone tape. Again, no one should be carrying full rolls of any one of these three types. - If you think there's a chance you may need to ward off pesky insects during the night, a good mesh to be worn over the head. - A "fisher" cap with high SPF has an extra flap you can deploy to protect your neck from sun. I'd be sure it sheds rain. To its brim you can clip the light recommended by the video's author. - There are packs that are modified dry bags. If your bag is not waterproof, incorporate ZipLock bags as necessary to protect items you'd not want to see soaked. - If you embark on your bug out wearing wool socks, you're fine. If you fear you might forget that detail, store proper wool hiking socks within the bag. - Some will think to bring chapstick if they feel weather conditions might require it. A small tube of petroleum jelly would be more versatile. - By all means, carry that Bic lighter. However, the one backup I recommend to that is a small ferrocerium rod and either a magnesium rod or some magnesium shavings. If the tinder you've found is wet, the intense heat of burning Mg can dry out the less-than-optimal tinder. Very light strikers can also make shavings. Failing that, be sure some portion of the spine of that machete has been ground to a sharp right angle. One last thing: Take a physically fit body along to carry your 16 pounds of survival gear! Here in the US, I look about me and see a bunch of overweight, out-of-condition victims, not survivors.
@rachavya3 жыл бұрын
Just thought of a few more items ... = Flagging tape is very light and can tip off the rescue team that you have passed this way - An AM/FM radio will entertain you and keep you informed (for example, that rescue teams are looking for you), but it should also have weather band. Vondior is one of several manufacturers selling very small tr-band radios for less than $20. If you store its batteries inside, make sure you insert some plastic to break contact between the batteries and the radio, since some radios drain a tiny amount even when off. - Being able to take a "bath" in a stream is a moral booster. Carry all or a section of a microfiber bath towel. Takes up minimal space and is very absorbent (for its mass). - If you take the advice of the video, make sure your solar panel can keep up with the capacity of the battery to which it’s attached. Otherwise, you need a bigger panel. - On your pack make sure rescuers (who find you alive but in bad shape) can read some health-related info about you. After all, you may not be coherent enough to respond to questions. Your name, your known allergies, blood type, and any significant health conditions. The more they know, they faster they can safely administer assistance.
@outdoorslifesurvivecraft50783 жыл бұрын
Great video! Don't get me wrong, I have a solar charger myself, but it has let me down from time to time. I do recommend having a good one, I also recommend having a hand crank charger of some kind. All of my stuff is usb chargeable and I keep rechargeable batteries in them. It allows me a backup for powering everything. Most are multi tools being that they not only charge things, but they can also have a solar charger themselves, they also have am/fm/wb radio and a flashlight. I have downloaded a lot of things on to sim cards from maps, bushcraft/survival videos and even some of my favorite movies. It's better to me than maps and books. I have put myself in high pressure situations to see how I would do in a survival situation and as many times I've made them, one time for the life of me, I couldn't remember how to cut a simple figure 4 trap. That agitation grew in to other issues and was almost the death of me. So I now keep necessities on cards. But all this is just my preference. I've had some that think I'm nuts for carrying some of the things I do.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
hahahaha... welcome to the "nut club" OS! :-). Yeah, those "mini" solar chargers haven't worked well for me. I've found I need at least a 4-panel setup to get the amount of juice needed. Thanks for the additions in your comments!
@quercus47302 жыл бұрын
First person I have heard mentioning walking around in the dark, Good video, Thank You.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think it's really just a mental block people have that they think they need a flashlight for everything. I love flashlights for everyday carry... but it's best to get used to doing things without them for "nighttime ops". You learn a lot about the natural blindspot in the eye and how to overcome it... how to pack a bag so you're now fishing around for things... etc. Thanks for commenting quercus!
@Solarpunk872 жыл бұрын
I happen to like MREs. But your right not everyone likes them so I really like your suggestions I guess it's just what you like to eat that would give you a moral boost
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
Good luck trying to sleep in that bivvi bag. You’ll sweat your ass off, then freeze, even with that layer. I’m surprised you’re giving that advice if you’re an ex infantryman with real life experience. Travel light is always a compromise.
@devinlindberg2532 жыл бұрын
@My Email I’m a combat medic in 10th Mountain currently. I use the Snugpak SF bivi and either level 1 or level 2 bag. I never use both because it’s super warm. Pro tip sleep with the most minimal amount of clothing possible and keep your next days clothes in the bottom of your sleeping bag.
@benfranklin36383 жыл бұрын
@36:40 - suggestion, also keep digital photos, on your phone, camera, thumb drive, and SD card of...(drumroll)...your drivers license AND CCW/concealed carry permit if you got one. I know, most states require you to keep the CCW on you, but if it gets lost or stolen you can always claim you had the digital copy...may not stop you from getting arrested...but will probably be enough for a judge to let you off with a warning. If you have NFA items keep a copy of the paperwork, hardcopy and digital with you too. I would also suggest a photo of your credit cards and a blank check...but only keep on an encrypted device....or an unencrypted device in a locked container (e.g. SD card in locked gun travel case).
@robertsherwood63782 жыл бұрын
Check out the thru hikers that hike 1000 miles plus living 6 mos. plus outside - add a pack that is ultra lite and capable to carry ammunition. Hydrated meals add supplements ( vitamins, krill oil, minerals) some breaching tools. A lot of my military survival depended on frequent support. (Every five days on average) with thru hiker kit you can survive around a year and move light and fast if you can replenish food. Yes it takes some $ but if you plan on surviving thru hiking ultra lite kit will really work. Thousands do it every year.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Really good insights Robert! Resupply was a built-in issue for my ops as Forward Observer and LRRPs since you're out there pretty much on your own. You really get to see the value in rationing and the luxury of resupply, and it also highlights our dependence on our supply chain as a society. Scary really. But no one really gets that unless you've been there, eh? The thru hiking sounds interesting and I'm sure there are a ton of great tricks learned in that experience. Thanks for commenting!
@marthajane49312 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff , my husband and I really enjoyed your video , Thank you for serving our country , you are greatly appreciated !! I carry a survival keychain , has several different types of useful things on it . It's light weight , can be carried on a key chain and they cost around 20 dollars on e-bay or Amazon . I also carry a mini Bible , you can get them at any christian store or on line . I also carry a p3 on me at all times . And waterproof matches , and my son works for a charcoal factory , so we carry a brick of charcoal , it only takes a little piece to light up and cook right on top of it or starting a fire to stay warm . A mini stove with a cooking cup is light weight also for cooking . And their is collapsible light that is solar and is very thin , and weighs nearly nothing , like a few sheets of paper weighs . My husband and I are in our mid 50's and have been prepping for about 8 months now , we are getting our children and our young grandchildren to learn things also . How do we find a like minded community of preppers ?? May God Bless You and Your Family and May God Bless Us All 🙏🕊️💌
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martha Jane! Sounds like you have a great start on customizing your own gear plan. I love your creativity and it sounds like you're enjoying the journey! As for a like-minded community, you gotta be careful with looking out for in-person groups. There are ways to do it, but there are quite a few factors to consider. There are some good online groups to get support, but I find a lot of "fantasy preppers" in the mix and I find a lot of really bad information getting spread around. We just launched our own online community last week and it's on hold right now. We're getting ready to open it back up in a bit and also offering a free version in a few weeks I think, so if you're not on our list for getting those notifications, you can sign up at our site at WarriorLife.com. Keep up the great work!
@clo52633 жыл бұрын
Your key chain taser rec works awesome! I got one ($20 on amazon) and is making a nice addition to my bag. I made some helpful modifications to it like making a handle and lanyard out of 550 cord and gorilla tape so that there's a better grip. Yet still able to easily conceal. 10 mil volts for a little key chain taser is, in a good way, over kill and pretty scary to those who aren't ready to get tased. To everyone else, Get you one!
@seanstewart23442 жыл бұрын
Which one did you get? Got a link?
@TheHuscarl1013 жыл бұрын
Listen to this guy. Good vid Bruh. 11B for ever. #1 build your bag for what YOU need. Other than that you get one piece of snivel gear! #2 medical should always be easily accessible. #3 glad it wasn’t a nerf ruck, and glad you didn’t throw in a bunch of KZfaq popular bushcraft stuff. #4 camo woobie poncho and liner, bivvy is great. #5 start with water then look for water, don’t start out looking for water. #6 machete for sure. Still carry my spring steel bolo machete from ranger joes in Columbus (1984 era). #7 ID photos in print. #8 build your bag for what you need. It’s redundant to keep saying the things you said right in this video. Thx.
@connied85076 ай бұрын
I'm 68 so I'll add cross country ski poles to my vehicle. With a sharp metal tip they make excellent walking sticks.
@Rideout110003 жыл бұрын
I like your gear selections for the most part. One thing I'm now focusing on is organizing my bag into modules. And yes, even following some color coding suggestions from another KZfaq prepper. I like the idea and once I get it all put together (fairly soon), I will see how practical it proves in the field.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Rex! Would love to hear your experience and what you've found worked for you. I also organize my gear based on utility and weight distribution. I think I go over this in more detail in another video we published here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNWWo9JlrMW-kpc.html
@hzwanepol69472 жыл бұрын
Great video. The shoe goo will make a good addition. Add peanut butter or other high protein food to the menu. Protein helps rebuild tired muscle strained by exertion. Taken before settling in, it keeps you warmer at night as it slowly gives off heat during metabolism.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Thanks H Zwanepol! Protein is certainly a helpful addition to survival food planning. I don't worry "as much" about it for short-duration bugout scenarios because it takes muscle tissue about 7 days to fully rebuild, but you're absolutely right that it takes longer and more energy to metabolize than carbohydrates. I agree with your recommendation for adding a nut butter because it also has healthy fats in it, which will provide more calories and stored energy because of the higher fat content along with the protein. It's a good addition to something like a noodle soup with an additional protein like tuna and gives it a Thai flavor. Great recommendations! Thanks for commenting!
@davidgreen857811 ай бұрын
Also, a heavy duty 50+ gallon trash bag or two. It can be used to waterproof all your gear, turned into a Pancho, transport water, make tinajas, etc.
@GAUROCH22 жыл бұрын
I live in a place with a temp range from about freezing up to 120 far... A litlle extra / trick I use is to wrap a wool neck-warmer around my waist...it makes you more confortable, like a weightlifter belt, warming your kidney atea and protecting you back against chaffing!
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Interesting tip GAUROCH2! Are you talking about a full circle "gator" style neck warmer? Do you have a brand suggestion so we can get a better look? Maybe submit it as a tip at WarriorLifeTips.com so we can consider featuring your idea on the channel?
@bepolite69612 жыл бұрын
First video I have seen where the correct way to carry a load is explained. Probably the most vital tip of all.
@bruceclark56273 жыл бұрын
Just subbed and don't know how i missed you so far into my search in how to keep my loved ones alive!
@scotthansel57643 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your recommendations I am also a combat vet and you are very informative. Army 1976-1978
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Scott! And thank you for your service brother!
@charlesquinlin2573 жыл бұрын
One thing I recommend is a boy scout merit badge book for first aid and survival. They are packed full of info, small, and very useful.
@amfearliathmor97473 жыл бұрын
For shelter i pack an Exped Down Mat 9 mattress, a PHDesign Minum 400 Sleeping Bag, Karrimor Elite 900 Down Jacket and a Lightwave Zr0 Cylq tent. (about 10-11 lbs in total) Pack light, freeze at night then die from cold weather injury. As a 45 Commando once said to me '10th Mountain Division don't do Mountains'
@os2soliz3 жыл бұрын
Waxed Dental floss can also help with clothing repair. Eye pro definitely don't need something in your eye if you're moving at night, ear if you can for firearm use if you're able to carry firearm. Just like keeping water near your bag keep 1/2 a tank of gas in your vehicle at all times. If you're sucking fumes when the gaspumps don't work... (electricity out from storm as example) Laminate the photos if you print them out because water.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Good tips there os2soliz! And having a "fuel plan" is a must! One of the most overlooked areas of preparing. Good call man! Thanks for commenting!
@justingregory84363 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that my bag doesn't differ much from an experienced military vet. Thanks for taking the time to share your insight.
@davem.21912 жыл бұрын
Dissolving mini paper foaming soap sheets. They're disposable and weigh practically nothing. Or maybe a couple of alcohol wipes or a small travel size bottle of "hand sanitizer" - (can also be used as fire starter.)
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with the paper foaming soap Dave. Sounds interesting. I have something similar for laundry. Where do you find these?
@gewamser3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen. Congrats.
@mueford Жыл бұрын
YES , = NO ONE in hundreds of videos has mentioned the correct ( Large ) quantity of drinking water needed . THANK YOU !!!
@briancuprisin45713 жыл бұрын
The shoe goo idea is fantastic.
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they have other "goos" that come in handy also. A plumbing one and an all-purpose. They used to have the small sample tubes in one pack and I have these, but I wasn't able to find a link online to share it with you. Good to have in a kit for things like poncho repairs, improvised weapons, all around "liquid duct tape" is the idea.
@AndrewSmith-rp6ee Жыл бұрын
A reflective tyvek bivy is much more comfortable than mylar, breathable and keeps you dry. I really like the 2GoSystems Velar bivy, also has a bug net and suitable for taller people. Great video, thanks
@larrytanner73403 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid, the best I’ve seen on the subject (maybe because we think alike on just about everything; then again, it might be because of our military training). When I travel I like to carry a coin purse shaped like a sap. When there are coins in it it can be quite effective for self defence. I also bring a door stopper/alarm combo.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry! Yeah... door stopper alarm is a go-to device for urban survival scenarios. Great in addition to the pull alarm. Like the sap idea. Go ahead and throw it into our form at warriorlifetips.com with some more detail and maybe we can make a video with it.
@DebbyDonnelly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning requirements for women - so many male preppers miss this!
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... me thinks there might be a good video coming up on this topic Debborah. :-). Any suggestions for what should be included (me being "not a woman and all). hahaha I do actually have some other items covered in my book, but I always find it fascinating what us guys don't "get" about what women "do" or "need". We had "family game night" a few months back and played a "guys vs. gals" game. When shown a bunch of makeup brushes and we couldn't identify the name of a single one of them, the women all looked at us like we were single-cell organisms. Not that women are reduced only to topics of "makeup"... but it's just an insight into how little we know of the nuances women have to consider... so I'm curious of any input you think would be helpful for survival considerations for women?
@DebbyDonnelly2 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior Love to discuss - will send you an email.
@DebbyDonnelly2 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior Sent you an email.
@eddiedaves94573 жыл бұрын
People need to know there's a difference between survival and just hiking..
@jimyocum95563 жыл бұрын
True but you also need to know that just hiking can turn into survival..
@cs-rj8ru3 жыл бұрын
That's right. Survival may lead to Hiking, but Hiking doesn't always lead to Survival!
@robertsherwood63782 жыл бұрын
By being in the military (during Vietnam era) my money will be invested in “thru hiker kit” those thousands of people that spend 6 mos. plus hike thousands of miles a year in the wilderness. Add ammunition and proper side arm and light weight rifle.
@josephgeorgeejr70392 жыл бұрын
Just to elaborate on the water filters, always filter out as much sediment , dirt ,debris from water your filtering, use a shirt a coffee filter anything, because debris will clog the filter, and most filtrrs have be back flushed in reverse with clean water, and also don't let any those water filters freeze, it will ruin the filter
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Really good point Jge79 Erde19! That initial filtering is one of the reasons we switched over to a new water bladder with a better filler top (screw on) rather than a completely open-end bag - much easier to put either a coffee filter around it, a sock, pantyhose or whatever is available. Glad you brought these up. Thanks.
@maryspeight28403 жыл бұрын
Thanks . Pretty much agree with your ideas, and actually came up with a different opinion with some of the junk that I've been hauling around in my pack. Cheers . Guy Speight
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Just made my day!
@pauledmonds73162 жыл бұрын
Thank you; this has to be one of the most informative and practial videos I've seen on bugout survival gear, and I really like your minimalist attitude and I particularly liked your suggested sleep gear. I am just a little smug that a lot of my gear is similar to the gear that you recommend :)
@Warrior2 жыл бұрын
hahahaha... smug away Paul! :-) Thanks for the feedback!
@Training20058 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the Great Information! I came up with some great ideas for Securing my perimeter for Bugging in with the Personal Alarm and Bear Bells. Again Thank you so much! As I am a New Prepper and researching for any information I can get. Times are getting crazy and scary.
@markmathers68223 жыл бұрын
I use Canterbury's 5/10 C's of Survival when evaluating any kit that I might consider putting together. You've covered Cut, Cord, Cover (I'd recommend the breathable bivvy sack though), Combustion (I'd add char cloth and a lens; maybe you covered this elsewhere. I carry 2 methods of making flame (Bic & WP matches) and 2 methods of making sparks (lens & ferro rod), Container (water/cooking); Candling Device (red headlamp), and Cotton Bandana well. I like your additions for food, security, personal items, & papers. So many kit descriptions miss these items. For Compass (you only added maps. Need to add compass & pace beads, notebook & pencil), Canvas Needle (missing--for repairs, a tapestry needle can use paracord or bank line strands; magnetize for use as improvised compass), Cargo Tape (you added some duct tape to lighter, but you can easily carry 12-15' on a used gift card/old credit card. I also cut a waist in these type cards to spool bank line or waxed jute twine (doubles as tinder). P.S. The backpacks Jeff offers are of excellent quality, design, and construction. They are tactical without looking tactical. Pricy, but highly recommended. Comes with water bladder and filter, modular bags that attach to outside.
@jeffreycarroll1632 Жыл бұрын
Items in my bug out bag that I consider crucial are: Multiple Bic lighters, foil emergency blankets which can be put inside your light sleeping bag to increase heat retention at night and can also be used as a signal in an emergency situation. Nylon twine which is much stronger than dental floss and can be used to lash together branches that will withstand storms and will not rot like regular twine does. Also I have a high quality 12" Bowie blade instead of a machete which I consider to be too heavy and bulky. It's made by cold steel company and is made out of 1095 high carbon steel so it will last under hard use. Thanks for the idea about energy gel packets used by competitive bicyclists! If you run out of energy you are just dead in the water so I think that is a great idea!
@MrHappy48703 жыл бұрын
Where's your SURVIAL KIT? I keep a pair of small MOLLE pouches on my bug out pack's waist strap. The left pouch is my medical kit, which is simply an upgraded boo boo kit with some medications and not a true IFAK. The right pouch is a survival kit with a Mylar sleeping bag, ferro rod, Swiss Army knife, Sawyer Mini, 550 cord and various other small items. Both pouches can be put onto my belt on the move or can be stuffed into my cargo pockets so that they are ALWAYS on my person. The kits also provide redundancy, with the Sawyer Mini serving as a back up to my pack's MSR filter system for example. The United States military does issue survival kits (last I heard) to frontline Pilots, Soldiers and Marines with a similar two-module system in case main equipment is lost or abandoned. Something to think about.
@kevinpratt77663 жыл бұрын
Great video! It's rare to find a prepper who is realistic and knowledgeable. Thanks for the tips.
@eddiedaves94573 жыл бұрын
Brother it's ok to say being a combat vet is everything when it comes to survival... Knowledge is power
@Hoonozit3 жыл бұрын
The video presentation is well done, maybe a little wordy but the information is worth the time. Good stuff here. Thumbed up. Subbed.
@jeffhower8151 Жыл бұрын
I use string poppers with Spider fishing line for perimeter alarms. Spider is also very strong and has many uses. I have also carried a cheap kurki with me on my mortorcycle trips through South America Mexico, Africa, and it has never been questioned.
@arctodussimus61983 жыл бұрын
• I like to put a couple of fish hooks (taped together) inside the dental floss box. It becomes a makeshift fishing kit. • I don’t drink coffee, but I always carry it into the field. It makes a great barter item when you meet some poor slob who ran out yesterday and is still two days from the trailhead. 😉 • I’m always thinking long term, so I will carry a flint and steel kit. Even if it’s just the striker. • The non-lethal defense “zapper” is an excellent idea when hiking in bear country. The sound alone will turn most animals around. Except for moose during the rut. Don’t ask how I know. lol
@Youtubuer8573 жыл бұрын
I would recommend replacing the dental floss with an 80lb( or higher) kevlar line. Use it to saw, to hang bottle over fire, to floss, etc, very versatile.
@Warrior3 жыл бұрын
I've never seen kevlar line so small you could floss with it. It definitely is stronger. Where are you finding it this thin?
@gnarly30003 жыл бұрын
Work or tactical gloves, extra socks and underwear, extra shoe laces. Sewing needle and thread (unless you want to use paracord or floss). Whistle. Compass. Good pair of scissors (probably already in your medical bag). Mosquito net. Mirror. Ductape. Sunglasses. Hair fine mist spray bottle and USB rechargeable fan. Cold rag. Those last few make a HUGE difference in the scorching heat, particularly the fan if the humidity is high like here in the South.
@danleasure35173 жыл бұрын
I will always go with ultralight backpacking gear .if possible not going to be bringing my ultralight kit in my truck every day I have had my truck stolen with at least 1500 in gear in my driveway I have has several cars broken into and took bags of gear . So my personal ultralight is kinda extremely expensive but being a grunt in the Marine corps let's you know really fast every ounce counts. So my bag is a dyneema zpack arc blast with extras lumbar belt mod for a front strap pouch works great, , I went kinda extreme with tent and sleeping system because a bug free sleep and being warm is so helpful. Tent is a Terra nova laser ultra tent 18 ounces poles stakes and in the bag . Mattress I was using a xlight neo air but changed to a static V wider quilt better comfort , ok I'm just going to say it I want to be warm so zpack quilt 10 degree extra wide reg let's me wiggle around open if I get hot feet in or out ect. . Water 3 ltr platypus with shut off valve and hose SAWYER squeeze, but i also have MSR MICRO pure as well as Cloraflock packs makes it taste better.
@Sagivisrael3 жыл бұрын
I use braided fishing line instead of floss. It’s stronger then bankline for the same size and weight as floss
@jeffhower8151 Жыл бұрын
Shoe Goo. Great tip. I use it at home. I was on a motorcycle trip through Canada and the sole of my military boot started peeling off. I glued it back on with gel superglue. Didn't have time to wait for shoe goo to cure. Great info from you.