Lose the sauce take cubes or even honey. Hobey is very high calories and shelf life last so long everyone should have honey don't think any one ever thinks about honey u can use it in tea food rice everything
@SendARope A glass jar!? Seriously? Just kidding. But I'd personally pack stock/buillon cubes instead of sauce. You could get 40-50 cubes in the same space as that jar and for a fraction of the weight. Also I'd add a good fixed-blade knife as well for too many reasons to mention.
SendARope- Thanks for posting this video. It has also greatly influenced me in my preparedness plans. I have most of the equipment that you've outlined, a little that you didn't, and am slowly but surely preparing myself for bad times if and when they come. I appreciate it.........
@ReileyLovesSparkles I'd recommend starting with a Vehicle Emergency Bag. Change of clothes for every family member. Hand Warmers, Snacks, Ammo for your every day carry gun(or a gun if you don't every day carry) and a few odds and ends from the camping aisle. Flashlight, water pure tablets, matches, etc. This would get you started and save your life if you got stranded in your vehicle.
I would definitely take that rice outta that can and put it in some kind of bag. Bags can be molded to fit around other stuff in your pack. Can cant lol.
man just get a LifeStraw water filter, its only $20, weighs 2 or 3 ounces - soooo much lighter and cheaper. greenbeetlegear online is only US retailer i can find. only downside is that it doesnt filter viruses, so you cant drink water contaminated with other people poo, but gets rid of bacteria and protazoa to EPA standards.
They make hand-crank/solar/rechargable radios that have a USB port to charge a cell phone. I live in a big city and towers are all over the roads, so it's good to have just in case the cell network is up. Also, because modern phones have things like GPS and the ability to store thousands of books (survival, reading, etc).
I'm a critic when it comes to these videos but this video is one of the best. It's right to the point and shows some of the best things you need. Not only that but it has some new stuff that people don't normally have. But you should post links to where you bought some of the stuff.
@WeaponSamurai Thanks. I got most of it online or just 'here and there" almost all of it you can find at Walmart or Target. The more specialized stoves and stuff you can find online or some communities have great outdoor hiking stores.
odd stuff in my pack,but helps..cards, or dice even, gum,,good sugar rush when needed, smokes..good for trade as well as coffee. a conainer pill bottle of gun powder, for fires, emergency small candles, cammo paint. E tool. hunters orange cause you might need to be found. guitar strings for snares, snike bite kit, as well as first aid kit. bug spray. sun screan, many other stuff. contact me if ya want to know more. of course ratrions too.
Great video. But i disagree with the gun. Better to carry extra supplies to share among evacuees than to use a weapon i think. and if someone has a Bigger gun, then what? Fight to the death? The purpose of the emergency kit is to Survive the ordeal. :)
@conrad13579 Well when the raving mobs like those in Great Britain club you over the head you'll wish you had a gun. As if we are all going to be joining hands and singing songs around the camp fire. How do you survive the ordeal when anyone with even a knife can take your stuff. How many people do you think will even be prepared enough to have half of what I suggested in this video?
@SendARope Your comment about being clubbed over the head reminds me of the commercial with 2 cavemen. He just clubs the other and takes the fire back anyway. So much for bartering! LOL
@conrad13579 most of the time in shtf people are not ready and some dont have guns , but in the event of shtf u wouldnot see any one probably in rural area
I might have missed these items on your list. Rope/cord, knife, flashlights and spare batteries, fishing kit that fits in a medicine bottle, trashbags, mag. fire starter, bug spray,sun bock, sanitary kit, I could go on and on. I guess it all depends on how dark the picture is in my head when comes the day I have to grab my B.O.B. God Bless you, at least you have your gun so that you can take from others what you forgot in your bag. ;) CHEERS!
@lonewolfTKD I agree, the only food that weighs much of anything in my bag is those individual little packs of peanut butter, 200 calories per heaping table spoon is hard to ignore.
Just an idea.. A flash drive with fiancial info and family photos. Just a good back up. Never know when you may be getting back to normal and its good to have that stuff on you.
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The heaviest weight isn't supposed to be at the bottom, the heaviest weight is supposed to be closest to the center of your back and recede outward in all directions from there.
If you're already packing rice, you may as well get rid of the canned "protein" and pack half of your rice container with quinoa. MUCH better source of protein and it doesn't taste like...that.
As for open carry...the most effective weapon is the one you never have to use. The second most effective is the one no one knows you have.
@SendARope i have, actually! i found it absolutely vile beyond my ability to tolerate even thinking of actually eating it ;) To each his own...but i just can't imagine eating it for any reason other than imminent starvation ;)
why buy a gas can for water just buy a water can. lolol i bought one of those machete's at walmart they don't cut shit. Now i have a good one.i have pot roast, chili ect ect in a can for protein, and for rice i like to add a can of peas to it mmmmm. I wear a concealed 45acp i don't believe in open carry, you give you advantage away.
It's important for people to remember that if you *need* a regular prescription medicine to have that on hand in a grab and go bag. In an actual emergency it can take days or weeks before you can refill a critical prescription, so make sure you pack some (if possible). It's also extremely useful to have cash tucked away too since ATM's may not be available and/or working. Start with $100 and add more if you can afford it.
Oh and Kurt thanks you did have some good ideas. My husband and I were glad to see that you are planning for your family all the stuff that we have seen have been a one man thing. Good luck to you and your family and God bless.
Just a few ideas ror anyone who is on a budget.... Matches(paint the tips with fingernail polish to waterproof them), also layer dryer lint and wax in an Altoid container (or some sort of metal tin) works like a candle (ie heat source for cooking) cotton balls covered in vasaline (sorry don't know if I spelled that right) work good for fire starters. If anyone has any other low budget bob ideas please let me know.
I really enjoy your survival videos and the way you teach, Hey if you could do me a favor like maybe mention my website in a video and add the link in the description? I have created a site all about survival and want it to be educational for everyone, but so far I have no gotten alot of hits because I'm under the radar..... check it out and maybe tell me what you think? Thanks ! ~ Zach zachjensen.weebly.com
The only thing I would add to my list of things is to get a pair of nice quality gloves, whether there stanley leather work gloves, or 15 dollar mechanix wear originals. Then again I'm just OCD about my hands
In a grab and go situation a person should keep his pack light especially if you have to abandon your truck and live on foot. My suggestion is replace your food and food heating system with civilian MREs and trioxine heating tablets instead of sterno. And a German foldable stove is small and lightweight. And don't forget hygene products. Other than that I think you're on the right track. Good for you for thinking ahead to protect your family. Let those who laugh starve!
I'd add a pocket size book on identifying herbs for medicinal purposes. & neosporin with bandages. Raw Honey and raw apple cider vinegar- honey for cuts and flavoring. Cider vinegar kills cold, flu, and strep germs also helps kill parasites if you have to drink stream water etc.
I'm not depending on heating food. I going to carry dried food ready to eat. Banana's apples, jerky, etc. maybe some cans of sardines.Trying to limit weight. A gun 22's are cheap. Whistles, mirrors, thermomiters, a hatchet is better then a machete. I use canteen belts with at least two canteens each with water tablets. Cold wheather hats and gloves, sun glasses.Venna sauceages Little hot dogs in a can ready to eat. I'm currently working on 5 bug out bags. Don't depend on this government help!
Also, those little packets of Honey and other little things from KFC and other restaurants are great..you could get energy off something so small and free..
just came across ur vid , nice setup. I will agree rice will get boring after a few days need flavoring.Ive been looking at seasonings , and sauces that could be added to a pack that would last a while
Some people like to throw in a pair of bolt cutters but I went ahead and got a lock pic set and practice on a variety of locks, families homes kids bike locks padlocks that sort of thing just to get the feel. Its pretty easy once you figure it out... none lubricated condoms, can use as water bladder or bober on fishing line amoiung other things...I didnt see anyone mention sausage like thick smoked stuff, kalbasa, italian smokes.. a flint stick and mulitple lighters in each bag...
You NEED salt. You have to replenish your electolytes especially in an emergency situation. Also batteries; if you carry extra ammunition, you should carry extra batteries. Cigarettes; even if you don't smoke, they are like(sometimes better than) cash. Drinking alchohol: you can use it to start fires, disinfect your water/wounds, and drink it. Matches, always waterpoof. Compass and binoculars. Straight knife and sharpener. Soap. Flares. Asprin and Antihistamine. Otherwise very nice!
Just a thought (haven't read all replies so forgive me if covered) instead of the jar of sauce, instant dyhrated soups work well with rice for adding flavour weight next to nothing and can carry a variation.
Some Good Ideas & some more research. Get kids to carry small packs with snacks/flashlights/water etc,..of their own if possible. Sardines canned are high in salt but good in noodles, Vienna Sausages, Spam, Spam turkey, Mountain House Dried Pkgs, Bags of carrots, trail mix, Ramen Noodles, MRE's, jerky, even baby formula for kids milk splmnt. I carry baby formula too as adult-additional vitamins & iron-add water/shake! Packs of jellies & jams from IHOP pre-tubed peanut butter with crackers!
If you're out for a long time you will need a better machete. Depends on the environment like you say but I'm more of a small axe type of guy, I'd recommend one just for the firewood chores though. A nice folding saw would be handy for thicker branches too. Magnesium firestarter. Paracord is a must. Something to sharpen blades on. Flavour is important, I'd carry as many salt, pepper and sugar sachets as I could.
Get a book on edible and medicinal plants for your area and pack it with you. Raw food is way more nutritious than cooked, with almost no exceptions. Pack as much hemp seed as you can keep with you. It's thee most nutritious single food source. Avoid anything soy. It's GMO in all likelihood. Get 100% hemp clothing. More durable than cotton, and synthetics are oil industry by-products and therefor part of the problem, so use them as a last resort.
It's laughable gay Americans like Kurt here who give serious "survivalists" a bad rep!
This guy and his family aren't going to last 5 minutes in a PSHTF environment! Imagine Kurt and his family in a "The Road" type scenario! holy fark, like oh my gawd!!
I have 125 acres in the hills of Santa Barbara California surrounded by BLM land....Would anybody be willing to help create a safe place to live, grow food, shelter, I have much knowledge but can't do it alone....Any suggestions from people out there? Any body in LA or San Fransisco with no where to go if the SHTF? We could even go underground.
in boy scouts we always packed our clothes in the big/large ziplock bags, to keep them dry in case of rain or fall when crossing a creek or padlling in a canoe. Then you can also use them for other things afterwards, like trash or storing wet clothes.
Also stay away from cotton-holds moisture. And leave jeans at home-too heavy/ bulky/restrictive, unless you maybe wear them on you when you leave. cargo pants & camos are lighter, fit looser & dry much faster if wet
So you have a BOB, where is the target destination? Is the thought you have only 1 hour notice then you are gone? My thoughs would be to have Plan B as being with relatives in another state. Plan C would be another country. My thought is to have the BOB in the car as that is where you will be most of the time near your car. But good basic video thanks for the info.
As far as rain gear goes, not sure how tactical you want to look or go. But old army surplus rain gear or e.c.w.s is outstanding. I have been issued the latest gear which is all in ACU camo and really doesnt blend in with anything other than old english castle walls.. Lol thanks Uncle Sam!
i would also add a large ziplock bag of dryer lint to use as kindling. aslo something to start a fire with if you cant use a couple sticks. There are also some cheap solar lanterns you can get on amazon called D. light kiran solar lanterns. They have a click switch to turn it on or off. and two of them will light up your tent or the way to the bathroom.
plastic gas can, nooooooo they make food grade containers for water! Or hell just pick up a couple 2.5 gallon water if your gonna bring that much water. Berkey makes water bottles with filters in them. They will filter 600 fills. that and some iodine crystals is a lot easier to carry then all that water!
I'd definitely never take a glass jar of spaghetti sauce or ramen noodles in a cup. Getting ramen noodles that are packaged in just plastic in brick form is much more compact and more dense.
@RustyDaleShackleford Yeah, The cups go bad rather quickly. They get rancid. Then when you want to use them they are no good. Learned this thankfully when I went to test them.
I would add leather gloves, casting net, a hat, and a police/weather scanner, gun cleaning stuff, and I pack rat traps instead of snare materials. Otherwise you got it.
Hi there, where did you get the pots & pans set? I ordered my preliminary disaster kit and i have several other things i want to add. The pots & pans would be a great addition.
I personaly dont like that machete. i have one and i feel like the blade is going to snap every time i use it. it isnt very sharp (I need to sharpen mine) and it just feels weak. but other then that good vid. might want to put some water purification tablets in with the packs too. and an alternate way to start fires.
Thanks man this gave me tons of great ideas for my bag. Im 14 and my mom said I was waisting my time and money then she found out all the stuff thats happening in the government and relized its a great idea! The only bad thing is if you do have one somebodys gonna try and steal it!
0:36 -- you like to put weight low on your back. Men's shoulders support weight best, whereas for women, it's the waist. Something I learned from working in an outdoors store. Try doing rucksack runs. As for me, though, when the situation comes that the world is ending and I must resort to a bug-out-bag, I'd rather have a picknick basket and blanket, some good buddies, and enjoy the final days! :D
Those Wal-Mart machetes are crap; they bend and dull very easily. Go get a better one at a sporting-goods store; you still won't pay more than $30 and its better than finding out it’s a crap blade when it could kill you. Also, camp with your gear and test it in imitation survival scenarios so you won’t be caught with your pants down when you are at your most vulnerable
Ditch the glass jar of sauce and pick up some dehydrated sauce packets instead. Mix em up with some of that water you're filtering from the stream. Seriously, the weight savings will allow you to carry the four-man tent all the time, instead of just the two man. Oh, and tarps are heavy too. Ditch the tarps, unless you really need the extra shelter. If that's the case, then go with sil-nylon. It's worth the cost.
Super job my friend. On my next show I am going to have my viewers visit your site. I am here in the gulf and am basically a quiet mind-my-own business guy but I felt compelled to start a show with a sole focus on whether or not we have to evacuate. It is called ENN (Emergency News Now) other tags: martial law, FEMA Camps, NWO... Your show was so very important. Thanks. DAVID
cans of already cooked chicken to go with that rice they are $1 a can for the small and just under $3 for large one they are only about 3in x 1in 5 cans stacked up is just a little bigger than a pop can you get 5 meals $5 dollars and very little space taken up. also survivalist food bars mainstay or datrex 3600 calorie bars
Thanks for the video. I think it is going to be important in the coming years! The only criticism would be the rice and Ramen. You have to have clean water to prepare them and if you DON'T have a water filter, you're in big trouble. Thanks again!
Does nobody realise how good peanut butter could be in a situation like this? You could survive on peanut butter, beef jerkey and ramen noodles for months if you had enough.
You are wrong with US$ not being usable in a bug out situation; it shows that you do not understand bugging out. If you have to bug out of your area money will still be useful in another area uneffected by the disaster. Paper money also works when store debit machines don't work.
You are wrong with US$ not being usable in a bug out situation; it shows that you do not understand bugging out. If you have to bug out of your area money will still be useful in another area uneffected by the disaster. Paper money also works when store debit machines don't work.
You are wrong with US$ not being usable in a bug out situation; it shows that you do not understand bugging out. If you have to bug out of your area money will still be useful in another area uneffected by the disaster. Paper money also works when store debit machines don't work.
You are wrong with US$ not being usable in a bug out situation; it shows that you do not understand bugging out. If you have to bug out of your area money will still be useful in another area uneffected by the disaster. Paper money also works when store debit machines don't work.
in a bugout situation Federal Reserve Notes (cash) has no value...tangible items like ammo, and silver, gold cant be broken down easily for small amounts, but bring some anyway.
@Unobtainium69 The SAS survival handbook says use soap for to clean wounds and not for body etc. Because the cleaner you are the more ceceptaible you are to bacteria. But camping I keep clean for sure. But in a Bug out/in an indefinite survival period its a no no.
This guy has no idea what he's talking about... right from the start with jeans. Are frickin kidding me, jeans are the worst possible garment to take, whether its hiking surviving, backpacking NO COTTON! We can beat that cheap machete when the blade breaks off the handle...get a good knife. this is the most nonsense B.O.B. video ever.
@jaigooroo He says he does NOT recommend jeans. He says he recommends CARGO PANTS! If you're going to criticize someone at least have the intelligence to have the facts!
Fire: The more ways/tools you have to make fire in your BOB, the better. Magnifying glass (also useful for examining wounds, food and repairs to equipment), Fritos (not just emergency calories, these things burn like a candle!), Steel-Wool (combine with a small battery or a spark for awesome tinder), Lighter Fluid (A small can goes a long way). Sorry to flood your comments section, I'll stop now and post these suggestions and see what you think. Good luck and God bless.
Survival Guides: I suggest having a different one (i.e.; US Army Survival Field Guide, US Air Force Para-Jumper Survival Guide, The Boy Scout Handbook, etc.) in each BOB. The more strategies you have to survive, the better your chances are. I would also strongly suggest a compact copy of whatever scriptural writings your family or your culture hold sacred, or (if atheist, secular-humanist, etc.) philosophical works you best identify with.
Practice, it's not just how often you do it: Practice with silhouette or picture style targets (I'm partial to the UBL poster targets myself), NOT bulls-eye style targets. Most people have a sub-conscious block against shooting another human being. This is why the US Armed Forces long ago changed to silhouettes from bulls-eyes & why DARPA funded the first FPS video games, and it works. Don't believe me? Research it yourself. :-D
Auto vs Revolver: Once upon a time, revolvers were significantly more reliable than automatic pistols. So long as you stick to companies with a known track record (Colt, S&W, GLOCK, and many, many more) of reliability, & you keep your weapon reasonably clean, those days are over. I know there are many people who will disagree with me on this, & they are welcome to do so, but that's my story & I'm stickin' to it!
Caliber: If alone, I recommend using the largest caliber you can comfortably shoot. Your gun does you no good if you only anger your target or if it leaps from your hand & cracks you in the forehead, falling to the ground after the first shot, so again, be honest with yourself here. If in a group, I recommend using the largest caliber EVERYBODY in your group that is armed can comfortably shoot. Uniformity of ammunition in a survival situation is a beautiful thing.
Rifle vs Pistol: This is your BOB, not your BOV or your Rally Point. Weight & bulk are critical. If your are going to have a fire-arm with your BOB, I strongly suggest going with a pistol. You can keep a long-gun (rifle/shotgun) in your BOV &/or at your Rally Point, and if your BOV is disabled, you can collect your long-gun & continue or make do with your pistol until you get to your Rally Point.
@notafoolforu I have a Henry AR-7 for my rifle. It is light, compact, and is easily carried on the outside of my BoB. It is also NOT my primary weapon of choice for food supply, simply something for in case of need situations.
My entire BoB is only a bag that will buy me time, most items anyone can possibly carry are not long-term. Everything breaks down sooner or later. The more you know, the less you need.
If you get any gun, take a gun safety class; You will never forgive yourself if you accidentally shoot a loved-one. Take a marksmanship/shooting class; a miss is not only a wasted shot, it can potentially hit an unintended target down-range. PRACTICE! Marksmanship is a perishable skill, it is NOT like riding a bike! Get a good gun-lock & USE it when your gun is not on your person; You will never forgive yourself if a child shoots themselves or someone else with your gun.
Guns: Before deciding caliber, auto vs revolver, rifle vs pistol, or anything else, you need to be completely honest with yourself about your willingness to kill another human being. Lie to me, lie to your wife, lie to your kids, but don't lie to yourself about this, & decide it for sure beyond any doubt. If you are not truly willing to kill another human being, don't get the gun. You will be better off without it at all, than drawing it & not using it in a life or death situation.
Wide brimmed floppy hats! They take up little to no space in your BOB. They help protect from falling parasites like tics (Lyme disease sucks in survival situations), sun exposure/stroke, & precipitation, as well as helping retain heat in cold environs & if soaked in water & worn, they help cool you as the water evaporates in hot climates. Additionally, they help break up your silhouette without appearing overtly militaristic if they aren't cammo.
Clothes: Instead of cammo, I suggest 1 set be OD Green & the other Khaki, & both be baggy. This avoids looking overtly military (compared to camouflage BDUs anyway) while using colors naturally found virtually everywhere in North America (adjust these for your continent of residence) below the tree-line & south of the arctic, & the baggy-ness helps break up your outline which is an important factor in going un-noticed by potentially hostile eyes.
"Bug Out!" You only "Bug Out" if your current location is no longer tenable & you have to go RIGHT NOW with no time to pack, & are therefore either on your way to your "Bug Out Vehicle" (where you have additional supplies pre-positioned) or your are on foot because your BOV is disabled (EMP, vandals, stolen, etc), so your BOB needs to find a balance between containing everything you need to survive & being as light as possible.
Kurt, kudos on your video. By even thinking of making a "Bug Out Bag" you increase your statistical chance of survival in a Bug Out situation significantly, & by making any kind of "BOB" at all (even a so-called "bad" or incomplete one) you up the odds of survival again, so try to take the less polite "suggestions" & comments on your video with a grain of salt, &/or as "constructive criticism" where possible & outright ignore the worst of them. That said, a few suggestions if I may?...
If you're looking to avoid being noticed in a woodlands setting.....big blue tarp on your shelter won't help, but I guess black won't hurt. So what happens when the propane runs out? Need FIRESTEEL or MAGNESIUM! Food products aren't exactly ideal....unless you really KNOW that the survival situation will only last 72 hours. My kids will just deal with MREs or food bars. Lol! I applaud your efforts though bro, a plan is better than no plan. I just don't think this pack is taking full advantage.
I don't think 1-2 weeks worth of stuff is enough. Can anyone tell me how long distilled water last before it grows slimy green stuff? 1 year, 2 years?
@pidner I almost forgot about sardines,another food source that takes up little space,plus as far as water goes carry a small bottle,maybe a pint of bleach,make sure to mark it clearly BLEACH,and I think you use a teaspoon to the gallon of water,but you can check here on the net.
If you're only going to be in the thick of it for a couple days, peanut butter and crackers will do. Those packaged snack type goodies are nice, because they usually have salt added, nice and compact, and don't need to be heated at all. Candy is a waste of space, and usually is dense or heavy, weighing a pack down. There are ways to pack an MRE that make it very compact, and there are block 'cookie' type rations that can handle diet needs. Glass jar is irresponsible. Find plastic or leave it.
Bear Grylls always carries a 1quart water bottle, knife and firesteel on his survival documentaries, but I would swap the bottle to a larger capacity in warmer climates, and preferably to a stainless steel bottle like a 38oz Guyot Designs bottle which has a wide opening, and can be sterilized by fire, boil water for warmth and purification by fire, and even cook in it(awkwardly though). And if you can maintain just shelter(including fire) and fluids for 3 weeks you'll live at least 3 weeks
A Bahco Laplander folding saw or a Pocket Chainsaw could be handy if you want to remain unheard while cutting timber for fires, as the machete or an axe could be heard a long distance away. The military carry both a field pack, and a 'webbing' too, which means if they need to move fast or run in an emergency, then can drop their pack and run for safety, and when they get to safety they still have very basic survival gear on them, so a 'fannypack' and or mini backpack across chest could be handy
@torabona totally agree with a multi fuel stove,check out traildesigns stoves,they have sheet titanium stoves which can use either wood, meth's(alcohol) or hexi blocks,but the stove is made to only fit one specific pot due to the way the stove works,so you need to either give them the name and specs of your pot,or buy a pot and stove from them together,check you tube for videos on them,they get very good reviews,and so light,I love mine.Use meths,and then wood when you run out of meths:)
I don't necessarily agree with the Ramen Noodles. They are SUPER high in sodium so they soak up any water in your system making dehydration far more likely. One thing that you left out from the nutrition aspect of a B.O.B is peanut butter. The body needs 3 things to sustain energy throughout the day: fat, sugar, and protein. Peanut butter has ample amouts of all of these things. Just something to keep in mind, thanks for the vid I appreciate any new outlooks I can get on disaster preparedness.
@mikeaye totally agree with the peanut butter,fat and the 8 essential amino acids(protein) are more important than just carbs,but the sodium is hugely important too,when you sweat you lose electrolytes through your skin and urine,primarily sodium,I got heat exhaustion which quickly turned into heat stroke once when hiking and I had drunk a whole liter of plain water within the hour and half that I entered heat exhaustion,and the symptoms+panic didn't end until I got some sodium down my throat
@mikeaye Check ingredients a'sport drink',and you'll find they have the water:sugar:sodium:potassium to the exact balance they should be in the blood,this way you don't develop acute deficiency of the electrolytes,and the sugar speeds the absorption of the fluid into the blood.Don't just guzzle heaps of fluid randomly either,Powerade suggest to drink 250ml per 15mins since the digestive system>blood can only absorb so much fluid at a time and anymore just goes straight to the bladder and wasted
Glock 20 with double tap hot loads with it 200 rounds Is what's in my pack but if I can take my 4x4 I'll take my ar15 my ak, and Remington 870 with a couple thousand rounds in tubes
I think this is so helpful! Ive just started making my disaster kit. Anything you can forsee happening? Or anything we should be cautious/aware of?
Thanks from Canada!
mudandguts33 3 weeks ago
Lose the sauce take cubes or even honey. Hobey is very high calories and shelf life last so long everyone should have honey don't think any one ever thinks about honey u can use it in tea food rice everything
lionman2869 3 weeks ago
@SendARope A glass jar!? Seriously? Just kidding. But I'd personally pack stock/buillon cubes instead of sauce. You could get 40-50 cubes in the same space as that jar and for a fraction of the weight. Also I'd add a good fixed-blade knife as well for too many reasons to mention.
I have a vid about oral hygiene you might like.
Great vid though, thanks for sharing. Atb TPD
thepracticaldad 1 month ago
SendARope- Thanks for posting this video. It has also greatly influenced me in my preparedness plans. I have most of the equipment that you've outlined, a little that you didn't, and am slowly but surely preparing myself for bad times if and when they come. I appreciate it.........
blackandgold978 1 month ago
@ReileyLovesSparkles I'd recommend starting with a Vehicle Emergency Bag. Change of clothes for every family member. Hand Warmers, Snacks, Ammo for your every day carry gun(or a gun if you don't every day carry) and a few odds and ends from the camping aisle. Flashlight, water pure tablets, matches, etc. This would get you started and save your life if you got stranded in your vehicle.
SendARope 1 month ago
I would definitely take that rice outta that can and put it in some kind of bag. Bags can be molded to fit around other stuff in your pack. Can cant lol.
gatorrr83 3 months ago
man just get a LifeStraw water filter, its only $20, weighs 2 or 3 ounces - soooo much lighter and cheaper. greenbeetlegear online is only US retailer i can find. only downside is that it doesnt filter viruses, so you cant drink water contaminated with other people poo, but gets rid of bacteria and protazoa to EPA standards.
TurdFerguson2727 4 months ago
Yoders sells hot dogs in a can. Long term food supply houses sell them like Camping Survival and others.
mainesloneranger 4 months ago
They make hand-crank/solar/rechargable radios that have a USB port to charge a cell phone. I live in a big city and towers are all over the roads, so it's good to have just in case the cell network is up. Also, because modern phones have things like GPS and the ability to store thousands of books (survival, reading, etc).
tsilb 4 months ago
I'm a critic when it comes to these videos but this video is one of the best. It's right to the point and shows some of the best things you need. Not only that but it has some new stuff that people don't normally have. But you should post links to where you bought some of the stuff.
WeaponSamurai 5 months ago
@WeaponSamurai Thanks. I got most of it online or just 'here and there" almost all of it you can find at Walmart or Target. The more specialized stoves and stuff you can find online or some communities have great outdoor hiking stores.
SendARope 5 months ago
good job
2012icon 5 months ago
odd stuff in my pack,but helps..cards, or dice even, gum,,good sugar rush when needed, smokes..good for trade as well as coffee. a conainer pill bottle of gun powder, for fires, emergency small candles, cammo paint. E tool. hunters orange cause you might need to be found. guitar strings for snares, snike bite kit, as well as first aid kit. bug spray. sun screan, many other stuff. contact me if ya want to know more. of course ratrions too.
threehvacguys 5 months ago
Great video. But i disagree with the gun. Better to carry extra supplies to share among evacuees than to use a weapon i think. and if someone has a Bigger gun, then what? Fight to the death? The purpose of the emergency kit is to Survive the ordeal. :)
conrad13579 6 months ago
@conrad13579 Well when the raving mobs like those in Great Britain club you over the head you'll wish you had a gun. As if we are all going to be joining hands and singing songs around the camp fire. How do you survive the ordeal when anyone with even a knife can take your stuff. How many people do you think will even be prepared enough to have half of what I suggested in this video?
SendARope 6 months ago 13
@SendARope Your comment about being clubbed over the head reminds me of the commercial with 2 cavemen. He just clubs the other and takes the fire back anyway. So much for bartering! LOL
ipaycloseattention 1 week ago
@conrad13579 NO weapon = someone will take your supplies/bug out bag, get real.
MandyPigtails 6 months ago
@conrad13579 most of the time in shtf people are not ready and some dont have guns , but in the event of shtf u wouldnot see any one probably in rural area
sep211997 6 months ago
Waterproof matches, flint steel, knife, solar powered/crank flashlights and radios, hygiene products.
godzillaoverkill 7 months ago
I might have missed these items on your list. Rope/cord, knife, flashlights and spare batteries, fishing kit that fits in a medicine bottle, trashbags, mag. fire starter, bug spray,sun bock, sanitary kit, I could go on and on. I guess it all depends on how dark the picture is in my head when comes the day I have to grab my B.O.B. God Bless you, at least you have your gun so that you can take from others what you forgot in your bag. ;) CHEERS!
miamimasseur 7 months ago
Instead of packing two pairs of pants why don’t you just get some get some that zip off? You might get made fun of a little lol but there still great
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
@lonewolfTKD And why would you ever carry canned food in you BOB?
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
@lonewolfTKD I agree, the only food that weighs much of anything in my bag is those individual little packs of peanut butter, 200 calories per heaping table spoon is hard to ignore.
miamimasseur 7 months ago
@miamimasseur True peanut butter is the one thing I will carry a can of when I backpack. Snickers are good too if you’re looking for high calories
lonewolfTKD 7 months ago
Just an idea.. A flash drive with fiancial info and family photos. Just a good back up. Never know when you may be getting back to normal and its good to have that stuff on you.
ncprepper1 7 months ago
Fix blade knife at lest 3 ways to make fire gps (more skills)
patiot101 7 months ago
put some para-cord, fire starting things, trash bags/Ziploc
smither109 8 months ago
THe stoves are a waste of space...just use flint and stell or some lighters and make a fire
NunexxShadowZ 8 months ago
Where you gonna run, where you gonna hide!
aceshigh8881 8 months ago
type in "ski crashes" in the youtube search and click the video with stars in the title to be shocked!
glanspantyzwart 9 months ago 168
small clear siphon hose.
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SuperSwanDive 9 months ago
Don't trust 6 $ machetes from Walmart... christ man
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
You only need to cook meat. Anything else you're losing nutrients, leave the rice sit in water for an hour or so and its done.
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
The heaviest weight isn't supposed to be at the bottom, the heaviest weight is supposed to be closest to the center of your back and recede outward in all directions from there.
Fadsmashers 9 months ago
Lol 5:19, Jungle...pine trees, car! thought it was ironic haha
DanerC07 9 months ago
Thanks, I'm just getting started on my own preparedness so this is helpful.
myhealthytribe 10 months ago
If you're already packing rice, you may as well get rid of the canned "protein" and pack half of your rice container with quinoa. MUCH better source of protein and it doesn't taste like...that.
As for open carry...the most effective weapon is the one you never have to use. The second most effective is the one no one knows you have.
joliebonbon 10 months ago
@joliebonbon have you ever had the canned stuff. It's tasty. I'm very picky and I love it.
SendARope 10 months ago
@SendARope i have, actually! i found it absolutely vile beyond my ability to tolerate even thinking of actually eating it ;) To each his own...but i just can't imagine eating it for any reason other than imminent starvation ;)
joliebonbon 9 months ago
i would buy a lot of lighters for the pack or get those giant lighters
thewishywashysound 10 months ago
i would remove the ramen noodles and add something that has some nutrition or protein in it.
bigjohn8705 10 months ago
** Martial Law **
TrueBlueJMS 10 months ago
You need a litter or maches
brockster003 10 months ago
why buy a gas can for water just buy a water can. lolol i bought one of those machete's at walmart they don't cut shit. Now i have a good one.i have pot roast, chili ect ect in a can for protein, and for rice i like to add a can of peas to it mmmmm. I wear a concealed 45acp i don't believe in open carry, you give you advantage away.
TinSoIdier 10 months ago
It's important for people to remember that if you *need* a regular prescription medicine to have that on hand in a grab and go bag. In an actual emergency it can take days or weeks before you can refill a critical prescription, so make sure you pack some (if possible). It's also extremely useful to have cash tucked away too since ATM's may not be available and/or working. Start with $100 and add more if you can afford it.
nefermedic 10 months ago
YOU DO NOT WANT COTTON, WHY IS THAT SO DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE TO GRASP?
GOLDSILVERDUDE 11 months ago
Oh and Kurt thanks you did have some good ideas. My husband and I were glad to see that you are planning for your family all the stuff that we have seen have been a one man thing. Good luck to you and your family and God bless.
Amandakesecker 11 months ago
Just a few ideas ror anyone who is on a budget.... Matches(paint the tips with fingernail polish to waterproof them), also layer dryer lint and wax in an Altoid container (or some sort of metal tin) works like a candle (ie heat source for cooking) cotton balls covered in vasaline (sorry don't know if I spelled that right) work good for fire starters. If anyone has any other low budget bob ideas please let me know.
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888zachary 11 months ago
I think you need the next size up shirt there boss
GOLDSILVERDUDE 11 months ago
The only thing I would add to my list of things is to get a pair of nice quality gloves, whether there stanley leather work gloves, or 15 dollar mechanix wear originals. Then again I'm just OCD about my hands
Sudz1911 1 year ago
im in a open woods area so i have a 5k blazer 4x4 and its loaded with guns fuel
food a tent a old army 1 1/2 Ton Trailer that i can hook up to my truck its just me so
i can keep food water and fuel can 10 steel gas cans they hold 5gal per can
and a army m9 knife and 2k in 22.ammo a ruger10/22 and i have no fear thanks to
being ready for anything
ZBOY123B 1 year ago
tacticalpodcast- from a dude that has beer gut hahaha
IntertubeTr0ll 1 year ago
In a grab and go situation a person should keep his pack light especially if you have to abandon your truck and live on foot. My suggestion is replace your food and food heating system with civilian MREs and trioxine heating tablets instead of sterno. And a German foldable stove is small and lightweight. And don't forget hygene products. Other than that I think you're on the right track. Good for you for thinking ahead to protect your family. Let those who laugh starve!
behindeverybush1 1 year ago
You can get hot dogs in a can lol. Cool vid.
Alloutdoor1 1 year ago
I'd add a pocket size book on identifying herbs for medicinal purposes. & neosporin with bandages. Raw Honey and raw apple cider vinegar- honey for cuts and flavoring. Cider vinegar kills cold, flu, and strep germs also helps kill parasites if you have to drink stream water etc.
1111rhn 1 year ago
They do have canned meat called SPAM. Great pack. Well prepared. TY PEACE!!
finaltom5 1 year ago
I'm not depending on heating food. I going to carry dried food ready to eat. Banana's apples, jerky, etc. maybe some cans of sardines.Trying to limit weight. A gun 22's are cheap. Whistles, mirrors, thermomiters, a hatchet is better then a machete. I use canteen belts with at least two canteens each with water tablets. Cold wheather hats and gloves, sun glasses.Venna sauceages Little hot dogs in a can ready to eat. I'm currently working on 5 bug out bags. Don't depend on this government help!
troybrownrigg 1 year ago
the edge on that mechete is rounded i bought one for 19 dollars on the internet you can get a gerber gater machete that has a saw on the back
graffiticandy 1 year ago
Also, those little packets of Honey and other little things from KFC and other restaurants are great..you could get energy off something so small and free..
618Bdown 1 year ago
You should go into detail on your arms, ammo, storage ect ect...
618Bdown 1 year ago
just came across ur vid , nice setup. I will agree rice will get boring after a few days need flavoring.Ive been looking at seasonings , and sauces that could be added to a pack that would last a while
gunterm2009 1 year ago
How about a bike?
voodazz 1 year ago
I don't even trust the govermentk, because I read a few books on hurricans, ect they had other people help them they are L.A.Z.Y.
TheDoopies2009 1 year ago
Some people like to throw in a pair of bolt cutters but I went ahead and got a lock pic set and practice on a variety of locks, families homes kids bike locks padlocks that sort of thing just to get the feel. Its pretty easy once you figure it out... none lubricated condoms, can use as water bladder or bober on fishing line amoiung other things...I didnt see anyone mention sausage like thick smoked stuff, kalbasa, italian smokes.. a flint stick and mulitple lighters in each bag...
good video...
bennywes 1 year ago
You NEED salt. You have to replenish your electolytes especially in an emergency situation. Also batteries; if you carry extra ammunition, you should carry extra batteries. Cigarettes; even if you don't smoke, they are like(sometimes better than) cash. Drinking alchohol: you can use it to start fires, disinfect your water/wounds, and drink it. Matches, always waterpoof. Compass and binoculars. Straight knife and sharpener. Soap. Flares. Asprin and Antihistamine. Otherwise very nice!
megadethmonk 1 year ago
you can get hot dogs in cans from europe you can probably order them online
dutch24guy 1 year ago
What about maps.?
wtf0804 1 year ago
Have a look by Googling "Uncle Bobs Go Bags"
UncleBobsGoBags 1 year ago
consider buying another machete. the walmart machete will do you no good. i had one.
unphazed123 1 year ago
Just a thought (haven't read all replies so forgive me if covered) instead of the jar of sauce, instant dyhrated soups work well with rice for adding flavour weight next to nothing and can carry a variation.
BlackthornBushcraft 1 year ago
you will need a better knife that a swiss army knife
gralo5 1 year ago
Some Good Ideas & some more research. Get kids to carry small packs with snacks/flashlights/water etc,..of their own if possible. Sardines canned are high in salt but good in noodles, Vienna Sausages, Spam, Spam turkey, Mountain House Dried Pkgs, Bags of carrots, trail mix, Ramen Noodles, MRE's, jerky, even baby formula for kids milk splmnt. I carry baby formula too as adult-additional vitamins & iron-add water/shake! Packs of jellies & jams from IHOP pre-tubed peanut butter with crackers!
KorumEmrys 1 year ago
Awesome video, best ive seen so far. I pretty much have a good BOB/SHTF but just fine tuning it! Thanks for sharing!
zk360 1 year ago
Vienna Sausages = hotdogs in a can... But the soy fake dogs probably taste better. lol
ShockAndOdd 1 year ago
If you're out for a long time you will need a better machete. Depends on the environment like you say but I'm more of a small axe type of guy, I'd recommend one just for the firewood chores though. A nice folding saw would be handy for thicker branches too. Magnesium firestarter. Paracord is a must. Something to sharpen blades on. Flavour is important, I'd carry as many salt, pepper and sugar sachets as I could.
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Arandomsingularity 1 year ago
DO NOT BUY WALMART MACHETE
survivalistjason 1 year ago
I don't like this at all. There is so much you could toss. Good job though on at least preparing in some way.
TheSingingDemon 1 year ago
good vid
haloreachisepic 1 year ago
that machetti sucks
graffiticandy 1 year ago
Great stuff...include your pets if you have any.....
EmergencyManagment 1 year ago
Get a book on edible and medicinal plants for your area and pack it with you. Raw food is way more nutritious than cooked, with almost no exceptions. Pack as much hemp seed as you can keep with you. It's thee most nutritious single food source. Avoid anything soy. It's GMO in all likelihood. Get 100% hemp clothing. More durable than cotton, and synthetics are oil industry by-products and therefor part of the problem, so use them as a last resort.
PoterPrinciple 1 year ago
It's laughable gay Americans like Kurt here who give serious "survivalists" a bad rep!
This guy and his family aren't going to last 5 minutes in a PSHTF environment! Imagine Kurt and his family in a "The Road" type scenario! holy fark, like oh my gawd!!
GLEN1061 1 year ago
has anyone said "fire" yet?
porthuronbeerguy 1 year ago
I have 125 acres in the hills of Santa Barbara California surrounded by BLM land....Would anybody be willing to help create a safe place to live, grow food, shelter, I have much knowledge but can't do it alone....Any suggestions from people out there? Any body in LA or San Fransisco with no where to go if the SHTF? We could even go underground.
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vtownvmax 1 year ago
Why not dehydrated flavor packets? That jar of sauce is heavy. Will be convenient once it's empty though.
QuiksiIver 1 year ago
in boy scouts we always packed our clothes in the big/large ziplock bags, to keep them dry in case of rain or fall when crossing a creek or padlling in a canoe. Then you can also use them for other things afterwards, like trash or storing wet clothes.
Also stay away from cotton-holds moisture. And leave jeans at home-too heavy/ bulky/restrictive, unless you maybe wear them on you when you leave. cargo pants & camos are lighter, fit looser & dry much faster if wet
smile0245 1 year ago
vienna sausage dude!!
Edzherenow99 1 year ago
So you have a BOB, where is the target destination? Is the thought you have only 1 hour notice then you are gone? My thoughs would be to have Plan B as being with relatives in another state. Plan C would be another country. My thought is to have the BOB in the car as that is where you will be most of the time near your car. But good basic video thanks for the info.
marthale7 1 year ago
If you buy a $6 machete, you're going to get exactly what you pay for. basically all you're doing is paying $6 for extra dead weight.
WoWMenace 1 year ago
definitely add shit loads of batteries and hennesy hammocks
13farseer13 1 year ago
is that t shirt is tactically tight
PunisherXD40 1 year ago
As far as rain gear goes, not sure how tactical you want to look or go. But old army surplus rain gear or e.c.w.s is outstanding. I have been issued the latest gear which is all in ACU camo and really doesnt blend in with anything other than old english castle walls.. Lol thanks Uncle Sam!
Spelunker0211 1 year ago
i would also add a large ziplock bag of dryer lint to use as kindling. aslo something to start a fire with if you cant use a couple sticks. There are also some cheap solar lanterns you can get on amazon called D. light kiran solar lanterns. They have a click switch to turn it on or off. and two of them will light up your tent or the way to the bathroom.
wheelori814 1 year ago
plastic gas can, nooooooo they make food grade containers for water! Or hell just pick up a couple 2.5 gallon water if your gonna bring that much water. Berkey makes water bottles with filters in them. They will filter 600 fills. that and some iodine crystals is a lot easier to carry then all that water!
wheelori814 1 year ago 3
a small cleaning kit for the firearms you carry
adhd13 1 year ago
I'd definitely never take a glass jar of spaghetti sauce or ramen noodles in a cup. Getting ramen noodles that are packaged in just plastic in brick form is much more compact and more dense.
RustyDaleShackleford 1 year ago 5
@RustyDaleShackleford Yeah, The cups go bad rather quickly. They get rancid. Then when you want to use them they are no good. Learned this thankfully when I went to test them.
SendARope 1 year ago
I would add leather gloves, casting net, a hat, and a police/weather scanner, gun cleaning stuff, and I pack rat traps instead of snare materials. Otherwise you got it.
grayking2012 1 year ago
Great vid, thanks for sharing.
aussiesurvivalist 1 year ago
Hi there, where did you get the pots & pans set? I ordered my preliminary disaster kit and i have several other things i want to add. The pots & pans would be a great addition.
cherrybrown1030 1 year ago
@cherrybrown1030 Picked those up at the local sporting goods store.
SendARope 1 year ago
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Firearms4Canada 1 year ago
FINNALLY someone realizes the need for a good tarp
chevygearhead454 1 year ago
Fire making tools ,matches.Very important,By the way Great job.
mosaicmaster1 1 year ago
I personaly dont like that machete. i have one and i feel like the blade is going to snap every time i use it. it isnt very sharp (I need to sharpen mine) and it just feels weak. but other then that good vid. might want to put some water purification tablets in with the packs too. and an alternate way to start fires.
majgenpain 1 year ago
Thanks man this gave me tons of great ideas for my bag. Im 14 and my mom said I was waisting my time and money then she found out all the stuff thats happening in the government and relized its a great idea! The only bad thing is if you do have one somebodys gonna try and steal it!
wittethan 1 year ago
0:36 -- you like to put weight low on your back. Men's shoulders support weight best, whereas for women, it's the waist. Something I learned from working in an outdoors store. Try doing rucksack runs. As for me, though, when the situation comes that the world is ending and I must resort to a bug-out-bag, I'd rather have a picknick basket and blanket, some good buddies, and enjoy the final days! :D
DDTea 1 year ago
Those Wal-Mart machetes are crap; they bend and dull very easily. Go get a better one at a sporting-goods store; you still won't pay more than $30 and its better than finding out it’s a crap blade when it could kill you. Also, camp with your gear and test it in imitation survival scenarios so you won’t be caught with your pants down when you are at your most vulnerable
Snipe4261 1 year ago
Ditch the glass jar of sauce and pick up some dehydrated sauce packets instead. Mix em up with some of that water you're filtering from the stream. Seriously, the weight savings will allow you to carry the four-man tent all the time, instead of just the two man. Oh, and tarps are heavy too. Ditch the tarps, unless you really need the extra shelter. If that's the case, then go with sil-nylon. It's worth the cost.
cochiez 1 year ago
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babyboomerstat 1 year ago
cans of already cooked chicken to go with that rice they are $1 a can for the small and just under $3 for large one they are only about 3in x 1in 5 cans stacked up is just a little bigger than a pop can you get 5 meals $5 dollars and very little space taken up. also survivalist food bars mainstay or datrex 3600 calorie bars
MrFREEDOMFIGHTER7 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. I think it is going to be important in the coming years! The only criticism would be the rice and Ramen. You have to have clean water to prepare them and if you DON'T have a water filter, you're in big trouble. Thanks again!
kaydee37 1 year ago
Does nobody realise how good peanut butter could be in a situation like this? You could survive on peanut butter, beef jerkey and ramen noodles for months if you had enough.
aZOMBIEpanda 1 year ago
Very good. I would also pack some canned tuna. Vienna sausages. And some beef jerky. It's high in protien and satisfying
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Yoshin9 1 year ago
You are wrong with US$ not being usable in a bug out situation; it shows that you do not understand bugging out. If you have to bug out of your area money will still be useful in another area uneffected by the disaster. Paper money also works when store debit machines don't work.
Yoshin9 1 year ago
WHY IS HE IN THE WOODS OHH A CAR
CHEEZWIRE 1 year ago
in a bugout situation Federal Reserve Notes (cash) has no value...tangible items like ammo, and silver, gold cant be broken down easily for small amounts, but bring some anyway.
0122358 1 year ago
no one packs soap!!!! in all the bob vids, nobody takes soap.
you need to maintain some form of hygine or else you will get sick.
Unobtainium69 1 year ago
@Unobtainium69 The SAS survival handbook says use soap for to clean wounds and not for body etc. Because the cleaner you are the more ceceptaible you are to bacteria. But camping I keep clean for sure. But in a Bug out/in an indefinite survival period its a no no.
chairmcnasty 1 year ago
true that virginia has a big forest area
gunnut3345 1 year ago
This guy has no idea what he's talking about... right from the start with jeans. Are frickin kidding me, jeans are the worst possible garment to take, whether its hiking surviving, backpacking NO COTTON! We can beat that cheap machete when the blade breaks off the handle...get a good knife. this is the most nonsense B.O.B. video ever.
jaigooroo 1 year ago
@jaigooroo He says he does NOT recommend jeans. He says he recommends CARGO PANTS! If you're going to criticize someone at least have the intelligence to have the facts!
kaydee37 1 year ago
in ireland we have meat hotdogs in cans, and my fave, mac and cheese. how did the walmart machette fair since you made this video?
jhynesyahoo 1 year ago
Fire: The more ways/tools you have to make fire in your BOB, the better. Magnifying glass (also useful for examining wounds, food and repairs to equipment), Fritos (not just emergency calories, these things burn like a candle!), Steel-Wool (combine with a small battery or a spark for awesome tinder), Lighter Fluid (A small can goes a long way). Sorry to flood your comments section, I'll stop now and post these suggestions and see what you think. Good luck and God bless.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Survival Guides: I suggest having a different one (i.e.; US Army Survival Field Guide, US Air Force Para-Jumper Survival Guide, The Boy Scout Handbook, etc.) in each BOB. The more strategies you have to survive, the better your chances are. I would also strongly suggest a compact copy of whatever scriptural writings your family or your culture hold sacred, or (if atheist, secular-humanist, etc.) philosophical works you best identify with.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Practice, it's not just how often you do it: Practice with silhouette or picture style targets (I'm partial to the UBL poster targets myself), NOT bulls-eye style targets. Most people have a sub-conscious block against shooting another human being. This is why the US Armed Forces long ago changed to silhouettes from bulls-eyes & why DARPA funded the first FPS video games, and it works. Don't believe me? Research it yourself. :-D
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Auto vs Revolver: Once upon a time, revolvers were significantly more reliable than automatic pistols. So long as you stick to companies with a known track record (Colt, S&W, GLOCK, and many, many more) of reliability, & you keep your weapon reasonably clean, those days are over. I know there are many people who will disagree with me on this, & they are welcome to do so, but that's my story & I'm stickin' to it!
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Caliber: If alone, I recommend using the largest caliber you can comfortably shoot. Your gun does you no good if you only anger your target or if it leaps from your hand & cracks you in the forehead, falling to the ground after the first shot, so again, be honest with yourself here. If in a group, I recommend using the largest caliber EVERYBODY in your group that is armed can comfortably shoot. Uniformity of ammunition in a survival situation is a beautiful thing.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Rifle vs Pistol: This is your BOB, not your BOV or your Rally Point. Weight & bulk are critical. If your are going to have a fire-arm with your BOB, I strongly suggest going with a pistol. You can keep a long-gun (rifle/shotgun) in your BOV &/or at your Rally Point, and if your BOV is disabled, you can collect your long-gun & continue or make do with your pistol until you get to your Rally Point.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
@notafoolforu I have a Henry AR-7 for my rifle. It is light, compact, and is easily carried on the outside of my BoB. It is also NOT my primary weapon of choice for food supply, simply something for in case of need situations.
My entire BoB is only a bag that will buy me time, most items anyone can possibly carry are not long-term. Everything breaks down sooner or later. The more you know, the less you need.
GRIM2594 1 year ago
If you get any gun, take a gun safety class; You will never forgive yourself if you accidentally shoot a loved-one. Take a marksmanship/shooting class; a miss is not only a wasted shot, it can potentially hit an unintended target down-range. PRACTICE! Marksmanship is a perishable skill, it is NOT like riding a bike! Get a good gun-lock & USE it when your gun is not on your person; You will never forgive yourself if a child shoots themselves or someone else with your gun.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Guns: Before deciding caliber, auto vs revolver, rifle vs pistol, or anything else, you need to be completely honest with yourself about your willingness to kill another human being. Lie to me, lie to your wife, lie to your kids, but don't lie to yourself about this, & decide it for sure beyond any doubt. If you are not truly willing to kill another human being, don't get the gun. You will be better off without it at all, than drawing it & not using it in a life or death situation.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Wide brimmed floppy hats! They take up little to no space in your BOB. They help protect from falling parasites like tics (Lyme disease sucks in survival situations), sun exposure/stroke, & precipitation, as well as helping retain heat in cold environs & if soaked in water & worn, they help cool you as the water evaporates in hot climates. Additionally, they help break up your silhouette without appearing overtly militaristic if they aren't cammo.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Clothes: Instead of cammo, I suggest 1 set be OD Green & the other Khaki, & both be baggy. This avoids looking overtly military (compared to camouflage BDUs anyway) while using colors naturally found virtually everywhere in North America (adjust these for your continent of residence) below the tree-line & south of the arctic, & the baggy-ness helps break up your outline which is an important factor in going un-noticed by potentially hostile eyes.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
"Bug Out!" You only "Bug Out" if your current location is no longer tenable & you have to go RIGHT NOW with no time to pack, & are therefore either on your way to your "Bug Out Vehicle" (where you have additional supplies pre-positioned) or your are on foot because your BOV is disabled (EMP, vandals, stolen, etc), so your BOB needs to find a balance between containing everything you need to survive & being as light as possible.
notafoolforu 1 year ago
Kurt, kudos on your video. By even thinking of making a "Bug Out Bag" you increase your statistical chance of survival in a Bug Out situation significantly, & by making any kind of "BOB" at all (even a so-called "bad" or incomplete one) you up the odds of survival again, so try to take the less polite "suggestions" & comments on your video with a grain of salt, &/or as "constructive criticism" where possible & outright ignore the worst of them. That said, a few suggestions if I may?...
notafoolforu 1 year ago
If you're looking to avoid being noticed in a woodlands setting.....big blue tarp on your shelter won't help, but I guess black won't hurt. So what happens when the propane runs out? Need FIRESTEEL or MAGNESIUM! Food products aren't exactly ideal....unless you really KNOW that the survival situation will only last 72 hours. My kids will just deal with MREs or food bars. Lol! I applaud your efforts though bro, a plan is better than no plan. I just don't think this pack is taking full advantage.
TheAlaskanStorm 1 year ago
I don't think 1-2 weeks worth of stuff is enough. Can anyone tell me how long distilled water last before it grows slimy green stuff? 1 year, 2 years?
Winter077 1 year ago
They do make vienne sausages in a can as well as potted meat,there nice because the come in single serving size and take up little room.
pidner 1 year ago
@pidner I almost forgot about sardines,another food source that takes up little space,plus as far as water goes carry a small bottle,maybe a pint of bleach,make sure to mark it clearly BLEACH,and I think you use a teaspoon to the gallon of water,but you can check here on the net.
pidner 1 year ago
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Thanks for the great video
Actually i it appropriate to include a coil of hiking rope too?
superwarren 1 year ago
Thanks for the great video
Actually i it appropriate to include a coil of hiking rope too?
superwarren 1 year ago
Crush your duct tape to save space
imanoob71 1 year ago
Add a multitool, work gloves and a fire starting kit;)
Luccian22 1 year ago
I'd also bring a knife sharpener.
lulu2dani 1 year ago
If you're only going to be in the thick of it for a couple days, peanut butter and crackers will do. Those packaged snack type goodies are nice, because they usually have salt added, nice and compact, and don't need to be heated at all. Candy is a waste of space, and usually is dense or heavy, weighing a pack down. There are ways to pack an MRE that make it very compact, and there are block 'cookie' type rations that can handle diet needs. Glass jar is irresponsible. Find plastic or leave it.
ChrisC30 1 year ago
So far you will need batteries, sterno fuel, and lots more food...
It occurs to me that your BOB is gonna be really heavy dude.
Perhaps you should rethink your survival strategy...
BUT--I applaude you for at least doing some forward thinking survival planning...
alaskaFranke 1 year ago
Bear Grylls always carries a 1quart water bottle, knife and firesteel on his survival documentaries, but I would swap the bottle to a larger capacity in warmer climates, and preferably to a stainless steel bottle like a 38oz Guyot Designs bottle which has a wide opening, and can be sterilized by fire, boil water for warmth and purification by fire, and even cook in it(awkwardly though). And if you can maintain just shelter(including fire) and fluids for 3 weeks you'll live at least 3 weeks
mlndstream 1 year ago
A Bahco Laplander folding saw or a Pocket Chainsaw could be handy if you want to remain unheard while cutting timber for fires, as the machete or an axe could be heard a long distance away. The military carry both a field pack, and a 'webbing' too, which means if they need to move fast or run in an emergency, then can drop their pack and run for safety, and when they get to safety they still have very basic survival gear on them, so a 'fannypack' and or mini backpack across chest could be handy
mlndstream 1 year ago
I don't think Ramen noodles have any protein or carbs, and they require water and cooking. Peanut Butter and crackers instead.
yocanbanconit 1 year ago
Good info buddy.
Love the idea about the gun, people can be so shit face when it comes to carrying a gun.
BadassCeino 1 year ago
nice vid But since you asked how about a portable geiger counter
and how about upgrading your stove to a multi fuel burning stove
try ebay for an s-9 stove this will allow use of gassoline,kerosene ,butane
propane ,alcohol in case butane runs out....let me know what you think
but other than that you seem to have it covered ;)
torabona 1 year ago
@torabona totally agree with a multi fuel stove,check out traildesigns stoves,they have sheet titanium stoves which can use either wood, meth's(alcohol) or hexi blocks,but the stove is made to only fit one specific pot due to the way the stove works,so you need to either give them the name and specs of your pot,or buy a pot and stove from them together,check you tube for videos on them,they get very good reviews,and so light,I love mine.Use meths,and then wood when you run out of meths:)
mlndstream 1 year ago
Very good Info.
SECRETBOL 1 year ago
sterno doesnt cook things the flame isnt hot enough
2BOYSvsWILD 1 year ago
I don't necessarily agree with the Ramen Noodles. They are SUPER high in sodium so they soak up any water in your system making dehydration far more likely. One thing that you left out from the nutrition aspect of a B.O.B is peanut butter. The body needs 3 things to sustain energy throughout the day: fat, sugar, and protein. Peanut butter has ample amouts of all of these things. Just something to keep in mind, thanks for the vid I appreciate any new outlooks I can get on disaster preparedness.
mikeaye 1 year ago
@mikeaye totally agree with the peanut butter,fat and the 8 essential amino acids(protein) are more important than just carbs,but the sodium is hugely important too,when you sweat you lose electrolytes through your skin and urine,primarily sodium,I got heat exhaustion which quickly turned into heat stroke once when hiking and I had drunk a whole liter of plain water within the hour and half that I entered heat exhaustion,and the symptoms+panic didn't end until I got some sodium down my throat
mlndstream 1 year ago
@mikeaye Check ingredients a'sport drink',and you'll find they have the water:sugar:sodium:potassium to the exact balance they should be in the blood,this way you don't develop acute deficiency of the electrolytes,and the sugar speeds the absorption of the fluid into the blood.Don't just guzzle heaps of fluid randomly either,Powerade suggest to drink 250ml per 15mins since the digestive system>blood can only absorb so much fluid at a time and anymore just goes straight to the bladder and wasted
mlndstream 1 year ago
you should of also brought a tighter t-shirt just kidding good video
2bidfilmsguy 1 year ago
Great video.
envirosponsible 1 year ago
Glock 20 with double tap hot loads with it 200 rounds Is what's in my pack but if I can take my 4x4 I'll take my ar15 my ak, and Remington 870 with a couple thousand rounds in tubes
TheKentuckykid9513 1 year ago