Very nice bag. Love it.good video too. Keep making some.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I really appreciate it !!!!

Awesome first video Ghost! Love your bob setup! Subbed and will mos def look forward to more of your content!

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie !!! I really appreciate it !!!

Great set up. Look forward to checking out your other videos. Thanks

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! appreciate it !!!!

Please, put the IFAK on the outside! Maybe on the hip belt. The last thing you want when you need a tourniquet is to remove your backpack and dig through its contents. Other than that, nice bag. Maybe too many organizer pouches for my liking, but thats just personal preference

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Your absolutely correct I have to keep that on the outside , theres alot of things I dont like about the bag , I have to do alot of changes so its more practical , Thank you for pointing that out !

First vid ? Good job! You have made some good gear choices. I would work that knife kit to the inside of the bag against your back.

Very nice BOB! You have a good overall kit and was entertaining to see what you would pull out next. I love my Trident 21! Keep up the excellent work, brother! Subscribed as well. 👊🔥

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, Trident is an awesome bag! you can tell by the materials used it will hold up well over time, Thanks for subscribing! I subscribed to your channel as well!

I’d love to see ur electronics kit, I’m sure you’ve got some cool gadgets in there.

You definitely have quality gear, just seems to be a lot of packed into it. Love the BK9/esee 3 combo (I’ve got them both & they’re great knives) med kit looks pretty bulky (but that’s just how that goes). I’d love to see a review of all of ur pouches, just to have a better idea of what all you plan on lugging around because like you said I’m sure there are a few ways to shave off a little weight. Maybe think about replacing ur fork knife spoon tool with just a long titanium spork (found that worked well do me). I HATE to say it…. but maybe take ur Bark river knife and set it up in a different pack/ other kit. I had to wind up using my tarp in a different kit & found a large poncho that I could use as cover while static & also worked well when on the move. I LOVE pouches, I love them! But they are bulky & tend to eat up a shit ton of Real estate in a pack. That being said, The organizational aspect that they provide is great. I found that making use of the existing couches on the pack I was using serve me better and allowed me to save space and wait. Your fife kit looks very extensive. For me that was one of the first ways I addressed my BOB. A couple of lighters (one in my pants pocket & another in the pack) along with a good ferro rod & lots of small homemade tinder was the key for me. I like your cook kit setup, it’s direct and to the point. I found a set of hollow food grade stainless steel chopsticks that I added to my kit that really helped with cooking & eating on eBay for a $1.15! Maybe throw a large square of heavy grade aluminum foil in there as well. At the end of the day, it’s your bag & you have to love it, not anyone else. That ting is busting at the seams! From the looks of it you’d be hard pressed to fill ur water bladder (Lol). I put my first BOB together in 2010 after having my first child & it/they have have grown & changed many times over the years. The only real advice I can give you is to take it camping, (primitive camping) hike out about 5+ miles and set ur self up with what you’ve got & see how it works for you. Do it two or three times & you’ll definitely know what ur just not using. You’ll know exactly what you can use & what you may need to add. That’s how I was able to to really get my system in order. I loved ur vid & thanks so much for taking the time to put it up. Keep them coming!

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

You are 1,000 % correct, you really know your stuff! The bag is busting out from the seams! when I pick it up it feels like a workout! lol, you made me laugh, when you said I would be hard pressed to fill the bladder, and I always thought to myself, how in the world would I fill this thing lol, thank you so much I'm going to do exactly what you said to do, take it out camping or hiking and take it from there, that makes so much sense! I really appreciate your advice! Im uploading my med kit video in a few minutes I would love to know what you think about it !

Once you get that knife kit inside the bag you can put the molle pouches where the knife was. They are bulky and you have to have a big bag to put them inside.

You need to actually use your gear istead of storing new gear in your pack and checking it once a year. Skills and experience are number one.

Nice truck

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! I appreciate you taking time out to watch the video !!!!

Seems you have most things covered, although it all looks brand new and unused, now go and test you gear, assess and refine your setup, get familiar with it, small things like having the FAK easily accessible, subtle changes to what you really need and rely on.

That is a lot of knives! Maybe some of them could be deleted and perhaps a more streamlined fire kit? Not sure how far you are going but a change of socks could be a Godsend!

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

I can't get rid of my knives I love them too much ! lol jk , your right I need to change up my fire kit , and socks ! How did I forget about that! Thanks for pointing that out, I also need a better sleep system, what do you recommend for a fire kit ?

@turtlewolfpack6061

2 жыл бұрын

@@theghost7083 your firekit can be as basic as a tube of vaseline or vicks cotton balls, a couple of lighters and a ferro rod. Wrap some ranger bands around the tube and keep some of the magnesium just because. I love complex fire kits when I am bush camping but a bug out type kit needs to be simple and fast. I don't know how cold it gets in your AO so I can't really recommend a sleep system but I live the SOL bivy coupled with a nice packable sleeping bag. I get the knife thing! I have a fixed blade 9" khukuri, two folders and a multitool on me every day, most days anyway. Sometimes it is a different fixed blade. A small folding wood stove like the Firebox Nano and a Trangia burner go a long way in any kit as well if you are planning on extended trips being neccessary in your scenario. There are less expensive little folding multifuel wood stoves as well, both my oldest children have one in their bags and I even have one in my work ruck. Even at 0 degrees you can sleep pretty decent with a +15 Celcius sleeping bag, an SOL bivy, a body heater like Hot Hands and proper clothing. It isn't perfect comfort and I sleep hot, even in my mid 40s, so your experience may vary.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

@@turtlewolfpack6061 Your right I think Vaseline with cotton balls are best type of Firestarter, I've been testing a lot of different ones from companies, and nothing compares to Vaseline and cotton or a wax-based cotton, definitely need a folding stove like you mentioned just when I think I have everything there's something I'm missing, I'm grateful for platforms like this to help each other grow, and I'm open to learning new things, I appreciate your help !

Hi Ghost.! Got yourself a new sub mate. Perhaps it is best if you compartmentalized items instead of them loose inside the pack. By the way you put the BR knife incorrectly back into the sheath. Try do a try run with the pack, do a little bit of hiking & overnight camping, using all the cutting tools & fire starting product. Perform some repairing routine on clothes, tents & packs etc. Learn how to use the Swiss Army multitool, it's an excellent compact tool kit considering that your edc pouch is basically empty. You may need a solar power charging bank for all your electronic items. That's a heavy duty fire kit matey. As some areas has "four season in one day" you might want to look closely at your shelter & sleeping item. Something to sleep under, something to sleep on. something to sleep in. How heavy is the pack? Could you hike for an hour with it on your back & how far will you get before drinking all your water supply? You do have great items but do try to minimalize. That will take experience, I'm sure as you go eventually you will learn. "The more you know, the less you carry". Stay safe mate & prosperous 2022. Greetings from Australia.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

First off Thank you for subscribing!!!! You have alot of good valid points I never thought about , I definitely need to revamp the whole bag , it is way to heavy , I would like to get a bigger bag but also carry less stuff in it , I would also like to change that bag for a hiking back pack ,I really need to work on my sleep system it sucks lol , have a happy 2022!!!!

@unfi6798

2 жыл бұрын

@@theghost7083 Hi matey, may i suggest you keep the same bag. that is a god backpack. you almost have everything for a BOB. Being a minimalist also mean you also minimalize your expenses. It will take time and you will get there. Trust yourself mate.

I didn’t see a water filter in there, maybe toss in a Swayer mini at the very least.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

hey Chris I have it in my fire kit I just uploaded a few minutes ago odd place I know lol

Wow you got a lot of stuff. Pouches and bags and packaging that you don't need. Take all that new gear out of its packaging and right there you'll save space and weight. You'll also have a better idea how it works. Water purification? Get a filter and tabs as a back up. Relying on boiling could be a potential problem. You can probably combine all the electronics in different areas into one pouch saving space and weight. I didn't see any insulation like a poncho liner or sleeping bag. You gotta pear that down and only carry what you need and the only way you'll figure that out is by humping down a trail and staying overnight, like Christopher Urban said.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Your right ,too much weight in this bag , I have too many luxury items , when you think about it and the end of the day all that luxury items will be gone and all I'm left would be skill, I do have to get back to some trails I haven't done in a while and test out how far I can go with that bag , but one things for sure I have to make that bag lighter before I do so , Thanks for taking the time out for watching and the advice I really appreciate it !!!

Put the loose things like lighters, plugs and cables in a waterproof bag. Excellent kit 👍🏼

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! that's a great idea! every time I think I have something covered someone points out something I missed, your right those items should be in a waterproof bag! Thanks for pointing that out!

Great first video. Two is one and one is none when it comes to gear.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thats true ! especially when it comes to water filtration and fire making and having a few knives i believe those 3 things are your lifeline

You need an air mattress or ground pad to go with that tarp and bivysac or you will freeze IF it is cold or you cant get a fire because of heavy rain etc...

Great video

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I really appreciate it !!!

If you are going to stay with a pack that small you need to stick a wool blanket or small sleeping bag in or on the bottom of that bag in a waterproof compression sack or drybag. These little bug out bags never have a good sleep system. But still you are doing great!

Nice kit, who made the knife sheath? The double one.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

GRIZZLY OUTDOORS should come up on google

@Giantmidgetmotochannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@theghost7083 ah yeah I know of them. I used to make similar sheaths too.

SO FAR I'VE SEEN ONE WATER CONTAINER FULL OF CANDY BARS. WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON DRINKING? AFTER 20 MILES OF WALKING, YOU'LL DUMP MOST OF THAT STUFF. IT'S A GREAT PACK IF YOU'RE TRAVELING IN YOUR TRUCK. GOOD LUCK

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Your right it's a lot of gear I need to get rid of, as far as water I can only take so much of it, I would collect water and disinfect it as I go

Simple why to cut alot of weight off. Use a lighter weight pouches for everything you got i was very surprised on the weight saves in that

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! each pouch is popping out of the seams which contributes to the mass of weight I do have to downsize by alot !

@MrWilliewonka69

2 жыл бұрын

I use to have all my stuff in maxpedition pouchs then i changed to osprey sacks for most of it and i saved soo much weight. Other companies make something similar

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrWilliewonka69 I have another bag i also made a few years back using a Kelty 80 bag its made for hiking but your right those are the most efficient bags to use , I might get to to the storage and pull it out and make a video on it

Horses for courses really, you have to keep the little sum in your head that the heavier amount of stuff you're carrying the more calories you burn and the more worn out you are the tougher it becomes to overcome difficulties Vs have you got enough stuff to do what you need to do and deal with XYZ problem? I'm a fair bit older than you so I have to be realistic, the long distance light weight hikers type stuff is going to be more viable for me than the mil spec type stuff in many (not all) instances. I've had to do a couple of long distance get homes when I did long distance cycling. The thing I valued most was hot coffee. It boosts your morale and gives you a break to regain your focus. That was me though, don't know if you're a caffeine person or not.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

yes I love my coffee ! , I do have to lighten that bag up a little its not realistic I think its way to heavy , I mean think about it the more stuff you have is really for comfort and more like a luxury , skill is really what's important , at the end of the day those heavy items will run out and get depleted and I will be left with nothing but skill , , what type of coffee do you use while hiking ? is it instant ?

@jelkel25

2 жыл бұрын

@@theghost7083 Yes, you're absolutely right about skills or even the ability to improvise being the most important thing. I used to do a little mental exercise, take almost any object and think through all the possible uses that one object could have. It becomes automatic after a while. Doesn't cost you a penny and could save your life in the future. I use instant coffee at present, it's quick and doesn't take up much room, you could be burning daylight (or moonlight if things are really bad) and the smell is comparatively little.

The cou Tayside is taken folks. It is safer to stay where you are at. People that actually live in the country won't take kindly to a bunch of citidiots thinking they are going to invade their area.

I bet that multitool cost a pretty penny. I was looking at them on Amazon, not cheap, very nice though

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Yes multitools can get up there in price , I have a Leatherman in my other pack , I usually put more money towards the things that are important to me , that's how I designed the bag if that makes sense

The heavier a BOB is the more fantasy went into the making of it. 40 lbs is the maximum and it takes several attempts to get there.

Looks like you need a portable solar panel and a sleeping pad and blanket

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

yes I do have to work on my sleep system big time , I have a little mini solar panel with a battery bank

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Save extra weight by taking stuff out of packages like the gorilla tape and if they need to stay in a package like the ear plugs just trim the excess cardboard or put them in a small ziplock bag

Great medkit. Your bag is too small for the medkit to be inside. I would move that to the side on the outside.

Brother, I don't think you have a lot of gear! Need a fishing kit and maybe a bigger bag for some more food and some clothes! How much does it weight? How do you charge with a solar panel? Best regards!

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

I think your right! I feel like the bag is too heavy, but I also think it missing important gear like you mentioned, maybe just need a bigger bag, I have no clue how much its ways, but I will weigh it to find out, the solar panel charges the internal battery of the unit then you can plug your cell phone or rechargeable batterie's with it

Here is an imroved configuration for your pouches on that small bag. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmqJx8FtaNu4e7w.html

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link I will check out !

Like the way you have your kit organized in smaller sub kits... The biggest problem I've seen is I didn't see much in water purification/ filtration. You may have it in a sub kit and didn't go into it. Overall once you update your kit you should be set, equipment wise.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, your absolutely right I need more but as soon as go through everything I will update it , I want to get a larger bag but also take out a lot of stuff that is unnecessary , Thank you for pointing that out

You seem to have a bag full of unused brand name stuff, I would concentrate on skills versus bling.

@theghost7083

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny , Thanks for the comment ! I'm always practicing but Im always open to learning new techniques from others, my bugout bag items stay unused because that bag was made for bugout situation, hopefully they will never get used