Some forget to realize, the more stuff you have, the less likely you will survive. We have been spoiled to think we need things we do not need. You need food and water to survive. If there is a violent uprising of citizens, you may need a gun or stay hidden. Either way everything in your video can be found in the outside world and used when needed instead of carrying around and weighing you down. If I ever bug out, It will be me and a back pack, all other items I will aquire as needed. PEACE
One more comment and I'm done. I vacuumed packed everything in our packs, including guns and ammo, in Food Saver bags. Makes it all waterproof if we get wet and takes up less space. It even allowed me to pack 2 medium bath towels. Sucks them down to the size of a folded pillow case. They can be used as blankets. Mountain House just introduces the "Pro Pak". Its the same 1 or 2 person meals, vacuum packed to save space. Vacumm packing will double available space in your bag.
OOOPS...weight on mine is 54 pounds...her's is 37. Pack just the basics for 7 days...if you can't set up camp, protects and recreate, don't leave house.
Me and wifes kit is Condor BP with 7 days FD food, MREs, ration bars, canned water (used cans for cooking), canteens, Katadyn filter, virus tabs, 45 packs Chlor-Floc, small bells, folding pocket stove w/ fuel tabs, FP matches, bics, bathroom basics, first aid cream, assorted bandages, gun/ammo each, modular AR Mags, knife, paracord, metal blankets and pocket tent, hard candy, instant coffee packets, copies of vital papers, cash, silver. We'll carry AR15 & 30.06. I'll get us to base camp.
A large pack is there if u need it does,nt mean u have to fill it. Worry about tools and snare wire. When U get to a place u feel safe and R going to stay.Then aquire the little comforts. From what I saw there was alot u dont need,U have to decide what u cant live without.
I dont have one as yet but u need a steri pen and I will have one first chance I get.That will save u a lot of weight being able to purify water on the run that way U can carry more food.Poncho as large as u can find with liner this will be your rain and winter warmth.U could make liner out of down to save weight and warmth.Large size because it will cover your pack and U no mater what U are wearing. Very light weight tent and sleeping gear great depending on what your climate
basicaly every layer is just more elaborate - giving yourself MORE of the basic stuff and more sanitary stuff - soap - first aid kit, mabye pocket fisherman - 4th layer - a duffle bag stuffed with more mre's couple water bottles or jugs, clothes. this would be the bag to take in car and have as long as the car could get you - live off this stuff first and repleish the smaller layers as needed - shed more as situation calls 4. obviously im leaving a ton of stuff out. dont 4get to pack for pets
so here goes- layer 1 - tactical belt - this will carry the most basic of basic survival stuff. the absolutle last thing i would leave behind. small pistol, multi tool, canteen with metal cup, fire starter, maybe a prontien bar. enough for a day or 2. 2nd layer - tactical vest - primary weapon - ammo. another knife.basic sanitary stuff, maybe another day or 2 of basic food and water. layer 3 - 3 day pack - full mre's more water , change of clothes and socks, tarp shelter, maybe a pan
i havent started to buy anything yet, so your way ahead of me. ive just been trying to plan things out in my head, to get stuff that makes the most sense, and then pack it up sensibly also. so anyway my plan is build layers.. this way i can pack what i want, and be able to shed layers down to what i actually need if the situation calls for it. im planning on 4 layers(or levels) of gear for myself, and a pack also for my pets. i'd be able to leave in a car, and then strip down to travel on foot.
A bug out bag can never be complete, just do the essentials:FOOD, WATER, FIRE & SHELTER... after that if you have room in your BOB you can add luxury items
I am having the same problem with a bug out bag. After I pack it I think about whats in it and unload and repack again. I think do I have enough food I could use some advice also.
@paracordjunky Hey bud, Shane here. If you wanted to discuss your concerns feel free. My BOB is actually my camp pack but has 3 days minimum calories in it and all the tools I need to thrive. At 27 pounds it is better equipped and a lot more practical than many BOBs.
A gallon of water is 8, 9 lbs. I'd go bare essentials. Good sleeping bag and a good bivy, a good knife, a side arm (not tons of ammo), good hot fire striker and FOOD.. lots of food. twice as much as you think youll need. Every damned bullion cube or scoop of bannok is a frog leg dinner you dont have to procure. The rest...pack to suit. I realize this video is a year old but..wth you get my 2cent 8)
in reguards to the firstaid kit, what you should do, is buy BOTTLES of medications, toss those easily damaged single use packages. loose at least one of those knives. pack seasonally-change your gear out every now and then. no sense packin for winter when its mid spring
It is a good idea to get multi purpose items and clothes that are versatile like trousers that zip off to shorts and stuff like that. There is no point equiping for every possible weather condition, you just need a layering system. All you need is a base layer to wick sweat, an insulating middle layer (such as a fleece or down jacket) and an outer layer to keep out rain and wind. As for food, aim to have a 3 day supply.
some kind of firearm. Im sure you already have one, but just forgot to put it in the video. but if you dont any kind handgun would work good. get a 9mm if you can, because the 9mm round is more comon then the .40 or .45.
U can go a step further and have a smaller pack in ur car. A get home bag ( the very important stuff ). Then ur bug out bag in ur home. A larger bag with items making living easier. If needs demand it u can dump ur bigger pack but still have smaller more mobile pack with u. Also I would add a water filter to smaller pack. If u want to talk more about it PM me. Thanks guys.
I would also add a hatchet on ur waist and a 22 Rifle in ur Pack. I would look into a AR7 I think. As for food and clothes. Repackage the food and place in bag. In colder time ( all but two weeks up there.) place food the a larger seabag along with heaver clothes. Keep some food in ur backpack. High protein high carbs. Low weight.
Great vid. I say the first thing u need is a plan. Do u have a spot? If the shtf happens this is where I'm going. If u do and u have the ability bury caches. Ryanjcus has a good vid on them. Second. Cover basic 5 - 10 c's. Cutting tool ( I know u have that ). Combustion ( at least three and one of them sure)
Container ( guyot or Kleen metal and able to cook in. )
Instead of taking what you need, know how to find it. Have a meal but have book on wild edibles. Ditch sleeping bag & learn how to make a sleeping den. Ditch glow sticks, flash lights, extra knives.
My bag is a slim pack. Knife, hatchet, some food, stainless water bottle & milkshake cup (great for cooking), sharpening stone, matches, flint & native striker (bag around neck), SAS survival book & herb/tree book, bandanna, NorthFace gloves, head mask, union suit, deer skin boot moccasins, bible.
It appears to me that you are trying to make an I.N.C.H. Bag. I'm never cumming home BAG. Yes that's what I see. Although redundancy is great I see you need to tweak the bac down and lighten the load. I would have an external frame or internal frame if my load basically was over 40lbs. I would try to have the total weight less than 80lbs. so that you can be more mobile. You can always cache other equipment for support. Your main concern should be defense (weapon), Shelter, Water, food
Well for one, you have MOLLE webbing on that pack. Get yourself some pouches to attach and that will help out a lot with inside space. In mine, I have a pouch on one side (along with a large one on the front) that I use to organize gear...lights, firestarting gear, my spare batteries, fishing kit. On the opposite side I have another pouch containing my first aid stuff.
wow man thats a lot of gear there. I wasn't hauling that much back in Europe even when I was out in canyons for 5 days...
What I carry is: one good sharp and one smaller backup knife, cooking set what means one small stove + one cup that will serve me for cooking + consuming whatever I cook. Something against rain, very small first aid kit, some dry 'to cook' food, 10ft of rope and one bottle of water.
Keep it all!! I would personally get rid of the gloves, thats more room for extra food. If this is a bug out bag, if your cahoona's can carry it, carry it!! If its a bag for having fun in the woods bushcrafting, i suggest bring it all, and put a sticker on everything you use, when you get back home, if it aint been tagged, put it in your BOB instead.
@TheBackyardBushman Hey guys. Sorry for the lagtime, I had to visit my favorite place on earth.... the dentist. TWICE. I'm back at about 75% so I'll put some videos together and show some progress. Thanks a lot for all the comments, you all are very helpful and I appreciate the input. See you soon. Steve TBB channel
Man that's alot of nice gear and everyone has different views on a bugout bag. One option is to split the pack into several to be carried by other family members. The other is to gut it and get rid of items that may be duplicated. Many items can be made in the field, like a hobo stobe, a large saw, maybe just carry the saw blade, etc.
i carry a lot of extra stuff because one you never know and two you can always toss it or trade it but if you dont have it to start with your out of luck
i bag geared for urban survival will be much different than one geared for the woods. its very easy to start to pack stuff that you will never use. go with must have items first. food/water, fire, shelter, protection all the rest is optional but nice to have items like toilet paper, finger nail clippers, flashlight, compass, radio, gloves not really needed but sure is nice to have.
it really depends on where you live and what pack is for. i live in texas where hurricanes hit, so i have 2 giant bags packed with food/water for 4 people 2 weeks plus clothes personal hygiene items. these would be tossed in back of truck. then i have my bug out bag that is geared towards surviving in woods.
i use to live in LA during the latest riots so i also have my zombie load out. after seeing what can happen in only a few hours it is a must have.
Wow, plenty of feedback. I have to get Steve situated with whether I am going to make this a joined account and such but he'll be by to post in no time I am sure. Thanks for the comments guys.
I've tried to categorize the items in priorites of must have, and luxuries. Then just as important as a good pack, I have BDU pants and I a ripstop cargo vest (Eddie Bauer). All the "must have" stuff sits in a stuff sack at the top of my pack, and the first thing I do is load this on my person. Take it all on a three day hike and scrutinize the stuff you never touch.
it is easy to start packing a lot of stuff when you have a huge pack a had a large alice and soon found it full not good. i then switched to med alice. i started with just food and water for 3-4 days then went from there. food and water should make up a good deal of total weight but it well be used up as you go. unless you get mil spec MREs id just make your own. most commercial ones dont pack that many cal. in them. after food id move to protection (firearm/ammo).
bottle of water until you can reach a good water supply (even if it's only 1litre),can opener, one torch with spare batteries, leatherman, and some common sense.
couple MRE's, compact first aid kit,a good trusty knife you can trust,Bic lighter/ferro rod, cooking kit (something to boil water in), zip ties, sewing kit with strong thread( any longer than 4 weeks on the road/bush you will likely need needle and thread) things tear and wear out, para 50-100 foot, appropriate clothing for your local environnment, small tarp or hoochie,
3) MRE's, very bulky, not even all that great. Put your MRE's with your home rations, and keep canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, crackers, etc.. in a smaller pack, and every year or 2 years just replace them. you dont need to have something with a 10 year shelf life for your bob. In a run and go situation a can that you can pop open will be more effective than an MRE.
Some forget to realize, the more stuff you have, the less likely you will survive. We have been spoiled to think we need things we do not need. You need food and water to survive. If there is a violent uprising of citizens, you may need a gun or stay hidden. Either way everything in your video can be found in the outside world and used when needed instead of carrying around and weighing you down. If I ever bug out, It will be me and a back pack, all other items I will aquire as needed. PEACE
thalogic2012 2 months ago
One more comment and I'm done. I vacuumed packed everything in our packs, including guns and ammo, in Food Saver bags. Makes it all waterproof if we get wet and takes up less space. It even allowed me to pack 2 medium bath towels. Sucks them down to the size of a folded pillow case. They can be used as blankets. Mountain House just introduces the "Pro Pak". Its the same 1 or 2 person meals, vacuum packed to save space. Vacumm packing will double available space in your bag.
jammin2marley 2 months ago
OOOPS...weight on mine is 54 pounds...her's is 37. Pack just the basics for 7 days...if you can't set up camp, protects and recreate, don't leave house.
jammin2marley 2 months ago
Me and wifes kit is Condor BP with 7 days FD food, MREs, ration bars, canned water (used cans for cooking), canteens, Katadyn filter, virus tabs, 45 packs Chlor-Floc, small bells, folding pocket stove w/ fuel tabs, FP matches, bics, bathroom basics, first aid cream, assorted bandages, gun/ammo each, modular AR Mags, knife, paracord, metal blankets and pocket tent, hard candy, instant coffee packets, copies of vital papers, cash, silver. We'll carry AR15 & 30.06. I'll get us to base camp.
jammin2marley 2 months ago
A large pack is there if u need it does,nt mean u have to fill it. Worry about tools and snare wire. When U get to a place u feel safe and R going to stay.Then aquire the little comforts. From what I saw there was alot u dont need,U have to decide what u cant live without.
mrouterrim 2 months ago
I dont have one as yet but u need a steri pen and I will have one first chance I get.That will save u a lot of weight being able to purify water on the run that way U can carry more food.Poncho as large as u can find with liner this will be your rain and winter warmth.U could make liner out of down to save weight and warmth.Large size because it will cover your pack and U no mater what U are wearing. Very light weight tent and sleeping gear great depending on what your climate
mrouterrim 2 months ago
basicaly every layer is just more elaborate - giving yourself MORE of the basic stuff and more sanitary stuff - soap - first aid kit, mabye pocket fisherman - 4th layer - a duffle bag stuffed with more mre's couple water bottles or jugs, clothes. this would be the bag to take in car and have as long as the car could get you - live off this stuff first and repleish the smaller layers as needed - shed more as situation calls 4. obviously im leaving a ton of stuff out. dont 4get to pack for pets
kctyphoon 2 months ago
so here goes- layer 1 - tactical belt - this will carry the most basic of basic survival stuff. the absolutle last thing i would leave behind. small pistol, multi tool, canteen with metal cup, fire starter, maybe a prontien bar. enough for a day or 2. 2nd layer - tactical vest - primary weapon - ammo. another knife.basic sanitary stuff, maybe another day or 2 of basic food and water. layer 3 - 3 day pack - full mre's more water , change of clothes and socks, tarp shelter, maybe a pan
kctyphoon 2 months ago
i havent started to buy anything yet, so your way ahead of me. ive just been trying to plan things out in my head, to get stuff that makes the most sense, and then pack it up sensibly also. so anyway my plan is build layers.. this way i can pack what i want, and be able to shed layers down to what i actually need if the situation calls for it. im planning on 4 layers(or levels) of gear for myself, and a pack also for my pets. i'd be able to leave in a car, and then strip down to travel on foot.
kctyphoon 2 months ago
keep everything you have laid out in the video. just use two bags. cool stuff.
gobluemusic 4 months ago
dont need that much food
DesertRattler619 7 months ago
A bug out bag can never be complete, just do the essentials:FOOD, WATER, FIRE & SHELTER... after that if you have room in your BOB you can add luxury items
Biggs0529 7 months ago
I am having the same problem with a bug out bag. After I pack it I think about whats in it and unload and repack again. I think do I have enough food I could use some advice also.
paracordjunky 11 months ago
@paracordjunky Hey bud, Shane here. If you wanted to discuss your concerns feel free. My BOB is actually my camp pack but has 3 days minimum calories in it and all the tools I need to thrive. At 27 pounds it is better equipped and a lot more practical than many BOBs.
TheBackyardBushman 11 months ago
A gallon of water is 8, 9 lbs. I'd go bare essentials. Good sleeping bag and a good bivy, a good knife, a side arm (not tons of ammo), good hot fire striker and FOOD.. lots of food. twice as much as you think youll need. Every damned bullion cube or scoop of bannok is a frog leg dinner you dont have to procure. The rest...pack to suit. I realize this video is a year old but..wth you get my 2cent 8)
xUbastardx 11 months ago
in reguards to the firstaid kit, what you should do, is buy BOTTLES of medications, toss those easily damaged single use packages. loose at least one of those knives. pack seasonally-change your gear out every now and then. no sense packin for winter when its mid spring
themythic5th 1 year ago
It is a good idea to get multi purpose items and clothes that are versatile like trousers that zip off to shorts and stuff like that. There is no point equiping for every possible weather condition, you just need a layering system. All you need is a base layer to wick sweat, an insulating middle layer (such as a fleece or down jacket) and an outer layer to keep out rain and wind. As for food, aim to have a 3 day supply.
I look forward to seeing your end result.
MrMiniseb 1 year ago
pack all of it plus get a fire arm its best to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
GTO656 1 year ago
some kind of firearm. Im sure you already have one, but just forgot to put it in the video. but if you dont any kind handgun would work good. get a 9mm if you can, because the 9mm round is more comon then the .40 or .45.
Michael117american 1 year ago
U can go a step further and have a smaller pack in ur car. A get home bag ( the very important stuff ). Then ur bug out bag in ur home. A larger bag with items making living easier. If needs demand it u can dump ur bigger pack but still have smaller more mobile pack with u. Also I would add a water filter to smaller pack. If u want to talk more about it PM me. Thanks guys.
midnightsurvival 1 year ago
I would also add a hatchet on ur waist and a 22 Rifle in ur Pack. I would look into a AR7 I think. As for food and clothes. Repackage the food and place in bag. In colder time ( all but two weeks up there.) place food the a larger seabag along with heaver clothes. Keep some food in ur backpack. High protein high carbs. Low weight.
midnightsurvival 1 year ago
Cordage ( 550 paracord, tared bank line, wire, zip ties,
Compass ( or gps) showing waypoints and caches.
Also add a combo tool ( leatherman ,
candle ( good flashlight)
And other stuff. Light but fully capable of doing what needed to do.
midnightsurvival 1 year ago
Great vid. I say the first thing u need is a plan. Do u have a spot? If the shtf happens this is where I'm going. If u do and u have the ability bury caches. Ryanjcus has a good vid on them. Second. Cover basic 5 - 10 c's. Cutting tool ( I know u have that ). Combustion ( at least three and one of them sure)
Container ( guyot or Kleen metal and able to cook in. )
midnightsurvival 1 year ago
Have some sort of fire arm, extra ammunition, and some sort of hand crank radio. Overall great video!
MrPaka25 1 year ago
maybe keep the honkin first aid in ur truck
kirbyg25 1 year ago
Instead of taking what you need, know how to find it. Have a meal but have book on wild edibles. Ditch sleeping bag & learn how to make a sleeping den. Ditch glow sticks, flash lights, extra knives.
My bag is a slim pack. Knife, hatchet, some food, stainless water bottle & milkshake cup (great for cooking), sharpening stone, matches, flint & native striker (bag around neck), SAS survival book & herb/tree book, bandanna, NorthFace gloves, head mask, union suit, deer skin boot moccasins, bible.
QuietBuck 1 year ago
hey i noticed all the 5 hour energy being totaly juiced in a survival situation is most likely not a good thing
banamanam 1 year ago
It appears to me that you are trying to make an I.N.C.H. Bag. I'm never cumming home BAG. Yes that's what I see. Although redundancy is great I see you need to tweak the bac down and lighten the load. I would have an external frame or internal frame if my load basically was over 40lbs. I would try to have the total weight less than 80lbs. so that you can be more mobile. You can always cache other equipment for support. Your main concern should be defense (weapon), Shelter, Water, food
TheStealthCamper 1 year ago
.22lr ammo. LOTS of it.
chopinbloc 1 year ago
Let me know what you are trying to do? 1# 72hour BOB? 2# I.N.C.H. BOB?? I can help.
TheStealthCamper 1 year ago
Well for one, you have MOLLE webbing on that pack. Get yourself some pouches to attach and that will help out a lot with inside space. In mine, I have a pouch on one side (along with a large one on the front) that I use to organize gear...lights, firestarting gear, my spare batteries, fishing kit. On the opposite side I have another pouch containing my first aid stuff.
StormRider308 1 year ago
wow man thats a lot of gear there. I wasn't hauling that much back in Europe even when I was out in canyons for 5 days...
What I carry is: one good sharp and one smaller backup knife, cooking set what means one small stove + one cup that will serve me for cooking + consuming whatever I cook. Something against rain, very small first aid kit, some dry 'to cook' food, 10ft of rope and one bottle of water.
nedeljkomostar 1 year ago
Keep it all!! I would personally get rid of the gloves, thats more room for extra food. If this is a bug out bag, if your cahoona's can carry it, carry it!! If its a bag for having fun in the woods bushcrafting, i suggest bring it all, and put a sticker on everything you use, when you get back home, if it aint been tagged, put it in your BOB instead.
shane0858 1 year ago
Wow guys, thanks again for the feedback. Steve was crook today, I hope to see him responding tomorrow.
TheBackyardBushman 1 year ago
@TheBackyardBushman Hey guys. Sorry for the lagtime, I had to visit my favorite place on earth.... the dentist. TWICE. I'm back at about 75% so I'll put some videos together and show some progress. Thanks a lot for all the comments, you all are very helpful and I appreciate the input. See you soon. Steve TBB channel
NOQUARTERNEANDERTHAL 1 year ago
Man that's alot of nice gear and everyone has different views on a bugout bag. One option is to split the pack into several to be carried by other family members. The other is to gut it and get rid of items that may be duplicated. Many items can be made in the field, like a hobo stobe, a large saw, maybe just carry the saw blade, etc.
Just my humple oppinion. MONTERO BUSHCRAFT
EDINBURGSTAR 1 year ago
i carry a lot of extra stuff because one you never know and two you can always toss it or trade it but if you dont have it to start with your out of luck
cbr6864 1 year ago
i bag geared for urban survival will be much different than one geared for the woods. its very easy to start to pack stuff that you will never use. go with must have items first. food/water, fire, shelter, protection all the rest is optional but nice to have items like toilet paper, finger nail clippers, flashlight, compass, radio, gloves not really needed but sure is nice to have.
cbr6864 1 year ago
it really depends on where you live and what pack is for. i live in texas where hurricanes hit, so i have 2 giant bags packed with food/water for 4 people 2 weeks plus clothes personal hygiene items. these would be tossed in back of truck. then i have my bug out bag that is geared towards surviving in woods.
i use to live in LA during the latest riots so i also have my zombie load out. after seeing what can happen in only a few hours it is a must have.
cbr6864 1 year ago
Wow, plenty of feedback. I have to get Steve situated with whether I am going to make this a joined account and such but he'll be by to post in no time I am sure. Thanks for the comments guys.
TheBackyardBushman 1 year ago
I've tried to categorize the items in priorites of must have, and luxuries. Then just as important as a good pack, I have BDU pants and I a ripstop cargo vest (Eddie Bauer). All the "must have" stuff sits in a stuff sack at the top of my pack, and the first thing I do is load this on my person. Take it all on a three day hike and scrutinize the stuff you never touch.
Gorntz 1 year ago
it is easy to start packing a lot of stuff when you have a huge pack a had a large alice and soon found it full not good. i then switched to med alice. i started with just food and water for 3-4 days then went from there. food and water should make up a good deal of total weight but it well be used up as you go. unless you get mil spec MREs id just make your own. most commercial ones dont pack that many cal. in them. after food id move to protection (firearm/ammo).
cbr6864 1 year ago
bottle of water until you can reach a good water supply (even if it's only 1litre),can opener, one torch with spare batteries, leatherman, and some common sense.
faranglaw 1 year ago
couple MRE's, compact first aid kit,a good trusty knife you can trust,Bic lighter/ferro rod, cooking kit (something to boil water in), zip ties, sewing kit with strong thread( any longer than 4 weeks on the road/bush you will likely need needle and thread) things tear and wear out, para 50-100 foot, appropriate clothing for your local environnment, small tarp or hoochie,
faranglaw 1 year ago
4)After you are done with your pack, take it for a hike atleast 3-5 miles. This will quickly motivate you to downsize! =]
Good luck!
catch1024 1 year ago 2
3) MRE's, very bulky, not even all that great. Put your MRE's with your home rations, and keep canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, crackers, etc.. in a smaller pack, and every year or 2 years just replace them. you dont need to have something with a 10 year shelf life for your bob. In a run and go situation a can that you can pop open will be more effective than an MRE.
catch1024 1 year ago
2)Put aside all the bulky and weighted items to the side and get creative on how you can size down or replace them with lighter alternative
The key is to have multiple uses for each item.
catch1024 1 year ago
1)Take one of each thing that you have extra of and make another pack
catch1024 1 year ago