Your biggest mistake is assuming that your car will be working and available to you so that you can drive TWO HOURS. Stupid.

jeans with no underwear, someone's going to be chafing bad! You're going to need that cream.

Every guy I know under 30, including myself dont carry knives. Its why im even on this video. Im trying to understand the thought process of someone who works at a desk job in a city who is 40+ and why they feel like they HAVE to carry a knive every single day. And the $100+ box opener? As if they utility blades dont exist, and as if they're going to run into random packages out on the town that they just have to open on the spot. Last i checked amazon packages go to your house. I have a fixed blade letter opener sitting by the door. Just food for thought. And after watching this guy Im feeling pretty confident guys who edc pocket knives and dont actually use them for work are no better than guys who get massive pickup trucks for groceries. Even if those guys open boxes all day at their jobs and carry a pocket knife instead of a utility blade are no better. I imagine theres probably some jobs where having a pocket knife is justified, but the majority of knife edc'ers are just insecure and feel 'manly' for carrying a knife.

For 1st level water filter I carry some of those compressed cotton towels, they are tiny before adding a drop of water then expand. The best knife, flashlight etc is the one you have with you when you need one.

Just add some paracord, man. You don't have to bushcraft, but you might break a shoelace or something.

Get some xylitol gum, mints or crystals for better health in general, not just an emergency... Xylitol has been used for decades, just not the US, to prevent cavities - it is a proven fact. Xylitol inhibits the growth of the strep mutans bacteria that causes plaque and cavities. FYI Saliva's purpose is to re-mineralized your mouth after every time you eat/drink. And xylitol helps stimulate an abundant flow of saliva that will flood the mouth with re-mineralizing spit. Don't get cavities in the Apocalypse... check out Dr. Ellie Phillips on the YT.

Very nice and simple bag!! its great that you actually don't just copy and paste and stay true to what your are confident using. If you don't mind i'd would suggest adding a Grayl for water purification as it kills virus and its very easy also fast to use and a small PET bottle because your cheap bottle can't be accidently dropped especially in cold weather. Lifestraw is small and good to keep in your first aid kit(but for cooking you would need to spit out the water). For food, personaly i keep instant noodles stock packets, its awesome for electrolytes! Electrolytes packets works too but you can't really use them for cooking. I think i saw an emergency blanket in your kit but you definately want 1 or more! I used those for insulating our sleeping area in a badly insulated cabin in -40degrees C! I used 4 of them and repacked them after use. For the gloves i would recomend a pair that can withstand heat, leather is usually pretty good at it. The knife is pretty nice despite its short blade since you have no axe but the main thing i would recomend is adding a safety so it does not fall off the sheat accidently if its on your belt. A multitool is packed with value! a sewing kit and a small amount of paracord 550 might save your untested pack(i bought a pack for 60$ went out with it once and ALL zipper broke. With a large needle you can use the inner part of paracord and use it as a solid fix. For me i never go out without my hatchet, but its the MOST dangerous tool especially small axes, because its very easy to lose the fear of the tool. If you add an axe make sure you watch a couple videos on axe safety! The most important would be emergency blankets and electrolytes. With no fire and no electricity, hypothermia can happens in 4 minutes. chicken/beef/vegetable stock brew + emergency shelter has tremendous life saving value. don't go for low salt because salt = electrolytes. water without electrolytes will not hydrate you by itself. if you have any questions feel free to reply to this comment and i'll do my best to explain more in dept my suggestions. Knowledge > items or kit!

This is the first bug out bag video that I have seen that isn't based on some post-apocalyptic walking dead fantasy that is focused on selling tactical knives and multi-tools through affiliate links. If SHTF I am sure everyone would trade their elaborate bug out purchases for a good pair of running shoes, a warm jacket, and 3 days of solid food! Love that you don't have 100 feet of paracord and a million knives... in an urban setting a bit of string is not going to be difficult commodity to come by and if you realistically are one of the few who could be bugging out to the bush you should have a tent and sleeping bag. Great job!!!

I carry a multitool with a one handed locking blade

agree 100% with the real people phrase

"Real people" lol

Seriously lacking in the tool department. You need a large multitool, a folding saw, a large folding knife, and a hatchet

have 35+ years in the outdoors hiking camping etc . i carry 1-3 meals i dont have to cook like packets of tuna or chicken . hygiene/first aid i've added tweezer Q tips foot powder . vaseline multi use chap lips burns fire starter etc . get some cordage 3-5 tent stakes for shelter folding saw extra water bottle compass topo maps . i carry small fishing kit snares other way to get small game in case its more than 72 hrs have other plans in case you cant make it to someones house or if you got to walk

Like solar panel

Spork to eat with ?

Trainers not shoes

what you missing... cordage and 5 stacks to use w tarp for shelter and compass/gps

Great realistic video!!! I always wondered about those Rangers running around with dirty underwear and no wipes to clean up! You really should add some 550cord. You can hang wet clothes, make a tourniquet, fix your backpack strap, you get the idea! Zip ties won’t fix a muffler, but you got ear plugs so you don’t have to lol! No kidding my buddies exhaust broke on his quad and we both searched our bags,….no ear plugs! Both of us ended up with headaches!!!!

Granted, you probably don't need 100 ft of paracord. But break a shoelace and you'll wish you hade something other than zip ties. Perhaps 25 FT of #36 bank line. Takes up a lot less room than paracord and can help in a pinch!

You shouldn't test out your farro rod on your carpet, like I did...

This is all great advice, and I thank you. I'm currently in a situation where my mom lives with me, age 87. As well as my 70-year-old husband, who has a variety of health problems, including diabetes and a pacemaker. I'm no spring chicken either. We need to prepare a go bag for us, but I don't hear anything about what older people need if they have to leave quickly or are stranded away from home. An accident with a train just happened two days ago, just a couple of blocks away. I heard the train hit the car. Immediately there was a fireball, and the car and the front of the train were engulfed. It was an Amtrack train, but I shudder to think of what would have happened to us and our neighbors had the train been carrying nasty chemicals. I feel so bad for that person, but he tried to beat the train. Folks, please don't do this.

If you want add peanut butter.

First, thanks. Very nice presentation. Second, you have to do you! There is no standard for what you must have in your go-bag. Whatever works for your situation and needs. Yes, you are right.....your bag is what a typical "Non-combatant" civilian would carry out on a one or two day family camping trip. But what you have put together would absolutely not suit my needs. My packs are configured for a the needs of a combatant. Urban, and wilderness fighting situations. They are also designed for an indefinite period of survival. You never know if and when things will return to "Normal."

I have much of that in mine. Along with a Glock 19 w/ 3 magazines.

Second viewing. I disagree on the knife. If there is a knife you love to use, then you know everything that it can do as well as what you can do with it. THAT is the knife to carry. That is the knife you buy a brand new one and put that in your BOB. If you own several knives, then you can certainly afford to have a double of your fav knife in your bag. I also keep a consumable box at home, it has extra of not only food items, but also things like salt tabs, toothpaste etc. You actually take the BOB on an over nighter and try some things without having to keep everything mint and unused. Keep the good stuff, toss out the chaff.

what would you take instead of food with sugar?

What if the knife guy saw this video and you hurt his feelings?

The one problem at least it will be a concern for me. There's too much for your bag making it too heavy if you have distance to go

Keeping the ferro rod and striker loose in a bag with all the kindling and other combustibles is probably not a great idea.

Yeah but lot of people have to make their own benefit a lot of people have no teeth I lost my teeth in my teenage years I think I lost him in 2007 I'm 33 now it just wanted some people's family and it's not bad the poor horologe in because I brush my teeth twice a day I did everything that Dennis said and I still I got gingivitis and stuff and I think having bad teeth gave me four stage soft tissue sarcoma a battle that's thank God that I survived

I'd include a boom boom stick and accompanying boom boom holders and boom boom makers if you catch my drift. And a blindingly bright flashlight. Mace. A tazer. You're more likely to need those in many circumstances than fire making and shelter unfortunately. Hopefully that's part of your EDC (every day carry). A good rain poncho and pair of binoculars or monocular could also be very helpful. A whistle too. Water protection / a dry bag for your electronics. Bank line. Scissors (an extra sturdy pair). Quick clot product. Sunglasses. Something you can put under your tires (and a suitable bag) to give you traction if you got stuck in the mud (obviously for being stored in your car, not your bag). I personally carry a lot more health / medical items, like herbal eye drops and sinus inflammation / congestion sprays. Electrolyte powders / salt. Pen and paper / notebook. Nails. A portable fan. A compass and map of the area. Etc.

This is more of an inconvenient-incident-happened bag than anything else. I'd suggest dedicating an actual bag or two with real survival items to keep separately somewhere else in your vehicle.

Great tip on the amoxicillin. It’s dumb that basic antibiotics are prescription only

Sooooo……. Paracord is one of my main necessities in my bag and I want to see this tarp shelter kinda seems like he has this stuff not having a lot of knowledge Not trying to downplay this guy just my opinion

Nicely done. I would recommend adding a coffee pot or cooking pot to boil larger quantities of water at one time, also some extra containers for storing fresh water. Having at least 4 liters of water you could grab and go would get you a head start while you try to find water suitable for consumption (filtered and purified). Having a game or two to play with your kids will help pass time and give them a sense of calm.

IMHO, I'll bet you haven't actually tried a realistic trial run with this gear. You didn't mention any EDC gear so I assume that other than wallet and keys that you're not carrying. You have a little stove but what are you going to use with it! If you going to use wood, then you should add at least a folding saw. You don't have enough water-carrying capacity, I only saw a small metal cup (I'm guessing 12 ounces, which if your water filter breaks or gets lost (shit happens) then you'll need to boil most water sources and you would have to boil that cup full of water 8 times just to get your minimum of three quarts daily! And that's not considering water for your children. Plus, that water filter while good doesn't allow you to take the water source with you! Your food seems okay, the only thing I would definitely add is a salt and pepper shaker, FD meals are bland at best. I don't think that you mentioned how long you expected to survive on this kit! If you're assuming that you'll be driving to safety, then what if you have a breakdown, or traffic logjams. I would suggest that you keep a dedicated vehicle bag so if you're not at home and your bag is you won't have to first go get it! The vehicle can carry a lot more supplies than you'll hopefully need (especially water), but isn't it better to have and not need than need and not have? Those cheap ponchos are crap, get the real deal. This seems to me to be a lot of 'comfort items like toothbrush, etc., your tooth won't rot out in three days and you can use your finger and a little water to clean your teeth (for a short time), and paper towels are much more versatile. Invest in a good knife or better two, one for the backpack and one for the waist belt, you don't want to be without a knife! I don't see any food resupply items like for hunting and fishing. If the bug out reason is minor you'll probably be alright, but if the SHTF, then I hope you're not going to depend on the kindness of strangers or worse the government! That lighter in the net bag will most likely be run out of fuel just from being moved around, a little tape around it will keep it usable. I would suggest that you add a regular flashlight as a backup and some candles, the best IMHO is the ones that come in their own tin so they don't make a mess; tape them shut! Lastly, what about self-defense, maybe you can't carry a firearm but maybe you can carry bear spray, a loud whistle, or at least a sturdy walking stick/staff for both you and your lady and very important get some real training on how to use them!

Finally a non fancy realistic bag for bugging out! lovely :)

Good call on the ear plugs. Big benefit by helping you sleep with minimal weight penalty.

If i may suggest something for your more urban BOB, get your self a dry bag for the clothes. A dry bag will add minimal weight, protect your clothes from water and other physical hazards like mud, smoke, and some punctures through your bob. Also, a dry bag has other advantages like using it as a water carrier/bucket, It can be used for foraging in both urban and wilderness areas alike, and you can use it as a pillow, by filling it with leaves, or even clothes.

Don’t you have a limit a month of transfers?

im going to sister,not told her yet tho

very good no bullshit easy carry g uk

So what were your long-term feelings about this stove

Some of the people in the comments obviously didn't listen to the video. For most people, they will be bugging out to a family member's house, a motel, etc. Not staying out in the woods. This is a pre - packed over night bag to get where you are going quickly.

I only carry a knife for defensive purposes. It’s just that simple.

Your bugout bag doesn't have to be dedicated to bugging out. You can use the same kit for camping, so using inferior stuff because you want it to not be taken out, really makes no sense. The point of a bugout bag is to keep you alive in an adverse situation. Now, I am cheap. I'm like crazy cheap. But being cheap doesn't mean I'd put my life and my families lives at risk using inferior stuff. Everything in my bugout bag is less expensive then other peoples kits. But, it's also solid gear that isn't going to fail me. you need to take a hard look at what you have. A really hard look.

If you think that emergency bivy won't snag or rip, your going to have a crappy time when you bug out. The life straw is one of the worst water filters out there. Look for a sawyer mini or a Hydro blu Versa flow.

Oh boy... You lost me as soon as you discussed your water section. Get something like a CNOC bladder and a sawyer squeeze along with a compatible drink bottle.