This was an awesome video bro and very helpful. I'm still working on building my bug out bag, only have a few more items left, and it will be complete!

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome brother, can’t wait to see it! Thanks for your support and thank you for watching and sharing!!

@davidlee9299

4 ай бұрын

I would add a ferrocerium rod ... the 6 inch ones are awesome.... and a knife with a sharp spine to scrape it with....

@ramoncontigo65

Ай бұрын

still working on mine

I shouldn’t watch this. I’m going to windup spending money.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

😆 Well it’s all medium budget stuff, so you should be ok! Thanks for watching!

@HarleyBob957

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree..

@reginaschmid2657

4 ай бұрын

😆

@Gundyadventures

4 ай бұрын

No joke!!!

@tearfree1600

4 ай бұрын

HA ha I was just thinking

Nice video. I would change one thing. I would recommend a metal water bottle as you can freeze it or boil water in it. I live in northern Alaska and plastic is not great especially when super cold. Plus if you drop the bottle it can leak and create a bad situation. It happened to me and I made the switch to metal bottles after

Ferro rod, light fishing basics, a pistol, and gallon size ziplock bags. Hot water in ziplock bags is what the ski patrol used to thaw me out and wake me up one time when I was a kid.

A couple years ago I did the same type of video. I was amazed at the cost breakdown and what it ended up costing. If I remember correctly it was about $ 1,100. Which in today’s money would probably be $1,500. You did a great job putting together a kit for that amount of money! I don’t think most people understand the importance of having a premade bag made up. It serves multiple purposes. 1. All necessary gear in one place and ready. 2. Having one doesn’t mean you only use if you have to go. You can use your gear for everyday emergencies (power outages etc. 3. Building a bob is truly the first step in mentally preparing yourself for any emergency. It gets your mind thinking and analyzing your particular needs. And not just for shtf, but also for home bug in. 4. I like how you show you using your equipment… often overlooked but that is probably the number one criteria for a well set up bag.USE your equipment people!! I cannot emphasize that enough! It does not matter what you have if it doesn’t work correctly or fill the need you intend! I know you don’t need an analysis of your video and gear, my comment here is for others!! Great video😊

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was shocked at how expensive it was! I thought when I started the video that I was going to be able to keep it under $200.. 😂 thanks for watching!

@jaeboogie2786

7 күн бұрын

👍🏽

You should bring a book. If you survive whatever buggin from and you’re laying low you will get extremely bored.. a bible perhaps. Or the small book of psalms. And possibly Dune.

Holy crap, a map😂.... i was just commenting on another video ho you rarely see one in these kinds of videos... props on atleast a road map. I would recommend a topo map also. Knowing how to read and locate terrain around you can help you find resources like water.... maybe you dont have streams nearby, but there are valleys.... thats a good chance for water. You can download and print them free at nat geo.... its a good page to bookmark.

I suggest people look at what they have at home before spending big $$$. I would suggest all those hotel goodies we souvenired as a great source - the mini soaps, the free coffees, teas & pens. From there you can add to your hygiene kit or more. Adding a few cotton ear buds can also be used as fire lighters.

@DrSchor

3 ай бұрын

what will you use as cotton buds if you burn them

@matthewbrown6163

3 ай бұрын

@@DrSchor Well you take more that 2 so I guess you might last more than a few days. Ear wax is also flammable I heard

@19:13 a suggestion, instead of an MRE, I keep a pouch of SOS Emergency Food Ration by SOS Food Labs. It weighs a bit more, but takes up less volume inside the pack and can be eaten on the move without having to stop to prep/cook an MRE. If you're "bugging out", my philosophy is that I will want to keep moving to the destination I have pre-planned. Also that 24 hour ration you have, while being a good price, only has 2200 calories where an SOS pack has 3600. Just some food for thought.

I put that same pack on a old alice pack frame .a lot more room for exct and very comfortable with all the pack hacks thats out there .just what works hope it helps someone .stay safe.

I would include copies of drivers license or another form of ID like passport. I have a thumb drive with important documents. I would also include writing impotent numbers on the note pad. Nice kid. Some excellent ideas there

Add 2 commercial grade 55 gallon trash bags. Water proof your blanket and can be a ground clothe. You can fill with leaves or grass for sleep pad. Weighs nothing and multi use. Can also use as a poncho and catch store water.

I have an inexpensive, but effective BOB to use in the beginning of SHTF. If it is removed from me and I survive, I have backups of better quality and durability cached. The first bag you put together is not wasted, so don't get rid of it when you upgrade. Have a decoy. If I lose it to someone who doesn't have gear, I won't cry over it as if it were really expensive stuff, and I know that person will benefit from it. I'll go to my next backup.

Cracking video. Just what I needed today when deciding to build a new bugout bag. Thank you.

Good topic. As long as the BOB is small or medium sized, plain, lightweight, and stocked with only necessities, it’s good.

Excellent bag, similar to mine. It's nice to finally see someone do a video on a bugout bag not a glamping bag.

You didn’t mention a weapon but if you are carrying a weapon(handgun,rifle,shotgun) you will also need a cleaning kit and lubricant. Good video and much needed these days,thanks!

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

I put mace in the pack.. but good advice! Thanks for watching!

@BUZZKILL59able

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper I saw that but I don’t consider mace a weapon,it’s something you use to give you time to get to your weapon,like a handgun is used to get to your rifle! It may be all you need in some circumstances but maybe not!

First guy I've seen that put cash in their bugout bag, that's how I save money, when I have smaller bills I just stuff em in my bag. Also keep a few zero balance credit cards in a zip lock baggie. Great video!

Mossy Oak makes a decent multi tool. A pocket knife rescue type, is a compliment as well.

I use the same pack for my fishing bag. It still has some survival gear in it, and a gun of course

Good video my friend!

Lol so i was trying to remember where your intro tune came from, was thinking red dawn? Sure enough yes lol

Other than the obvious hardware, your kit looks good. 👍

Ive made atleastv10 bobs overvthe last 7-8 years for family members. I got better with each one. I read all the comments and gotta say, each person needs to build your bag to your needs. These are just ideas that work for joe. Mine are similar but diffrent. Each of the bags i made for my kids was built for college. My wife is different from theres. Mine is different from all of them. I scrounge as much from around the house as i can. Food, water, first aid. Fire. My priorities. Everything else is catered tobeach individual. Build one, then go throughbit 3 months. Youll change stuff.

@rileycoppicus1128

4 ай бұрын

Agreed. Also depends heavily on the environment / and seasons your in. My winter bug out Yukon kit is different from a wet west coast BC. Bugout kit for sure

@user-bd5md5cm2j

4 ай бұрын

@@rileycoppicus1128 heck yes. I change them from time to time based on the weather. Great add

Thank you for sharing your kit.

This is a good starter kit with a lot of good gear, I always learn something from your channel. I've been doing this for a long time my bob doubles kind of as my day hiking / overnight bag, so I've prioritized weight savings and comfort. That's really what you get when you spend more money on this type of gear, weight and bulk savings.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Very true! Thank you very much for your compliments and support, I greatly appreciate it! And thank you for watching!

I really like the HDR as the food source. Great and easy to eat 2000 calories. Food brings mental comfort as well as feeding the belly! Great bag! Thanks for sharing

Honey. The only thing I'd add to this. Great work man. Awesome video. Definitely smart with the duct tape. Took mine on a ruck and found I had too much stuff. Don't need a heavy full roll of tape. Thanks bro! 🤙🏼🇺🇸

Great vid thanks for all the ideas and keep 'em coming..

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

thank you very much, I appreciate that! thanks for watching!

Nice job, I liked how you demonstrated uses with the items you show. I did overlook cash too.

Great video without a lot of unnecessary talking. To the point. Thanks

Excellent video

Great video with lots of ideas, thanks. I just found out about the Morakniv. Everyone seems to love them. I purchased the Companion in stainless it should arrive tonight. $13

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Yes they are great knives! thanks for watching!

Great Vid, some good ideas to think about ! Also diggin that pack!

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.. and thanks for watching!

Some great ideas.

Pretty decent load out, deserves a sub and a like for sure

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

good video brother thanx

Great video, I also have a powerbank 4 phone,ect,a small crow bar,hand crank radio.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Good tips! I should have put those in there.. there is always something you forget! thanks for watching!

I'd suggest swapping out the regular sharpy for a mini sharpie to cut back on weight. Also, when building a go bag make sure you think about how your EDC would function in conjunction with your go bag. For example if you already EDC a multi-tool and/or a fixed blade knife then you probably don't need to have a multi-tool or a fixed blade knife in your go bag since if you ever have to bug out you're more than likely going to have your multi-tool and/or your fixed blade knife on you. Not to mention it actually cuts down on weight in your pack which makes the thing easier and more comfortable to carry.

They have some great sales at tractor supply And Walmart has a ton of stuff half price still after Xmas and winter stuff they consider. Fire starters , fuel cells stainless bottles

Very fun.

Can i suggest a pencil/pencil sharpener. If you have a write in the rain pad, sharpie pen just rubs off if wet. Pencil doesn't Also a sharpener can be used for tinder making by sharpening twigs. Good video, enjoyed it

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! thanks for watching!

@batzpfsaddict2806

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper all the best, from Scotland

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

@@batzpfsaddict2806 thank you, and thank you for watching!

Very well thought out pack.

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching!

Excellent! I adapted a few ideas to mine.... For your system...I would suggest a emergency whistle and mirror... Small and actually saved my ass once

Everybody LOLs when they realize that all 4 of my "fallout kits" as i call em' have a light weight supply of seasoned salt in them. 😂😂even my altoids tin pocket kit has a little bit. I might have to eat my buddy and I demand flavor 😋

Great video there buddy

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your support, and thanks for watching!

Currently re-configuring a get home bag with additional "tools" I work at the southern edge of a large city, but live about 50 miles north. Most direct route is the freeway. Its a long route, and could be a very precarious journey. Appreciate the thoughts and rational in this video.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support and thank you for watching.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s good to hear that you’re aware of your surroundings and are making necessary preparations! Stay safe, and stay prepared!

Thank you!

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! thanks for watching!

Good tutorial, thanks for sharing n' God bless

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! God bless you too!

Tip for first aid. Instead of bandaids, use guaze pads and sports/medical tap. You can wrap tap to apply/maintain pressure to a wound. Plus it's way more durable.

Those gloves are awesome actually, not warm, but when working the cut rating on them is the real deal. I seem to be cut prone when doing stuff and the form fitting gloves don’t snag on anything, you can literally pull a box-cutter against your glove and you’re fine, transfer that resistance to wherever task or issue that arises…

Thanks for the videos. I suggest changing the plastic bottle for a steel thermal bottle, at low temperatures the plastic bottle can freeze and the steel bottle can also be put on fire. I would add some light sticks and a headlamp to give you freedom. I reviewed my bob with yours ideas. Success.

@scottlindholm5568

3 ай бұрын

I'd add a stainless steel cup to the bottle, takes up no room

I have the exact same bag.

yo great video , the only thing i would add is , you could probably get a higher quality 100% wool blanket for about the same price (maybe a little cheaper) off of any military surplus site. I picked up one last year for i think $12ish , I don't know the exact size but its large enough for me and my girl to huddle together comfortably in it when we go camping.

Take a look at the Thrunite TN12 Pro's. Theyre USB=C rechargeable with a removable 18650 battery. It just has a really simple UI and theyre just tough

Interesting :-) I have seen many videos of packs like Yours - Everybody rmember a compas, but nobody consider, that a map packed in a ziplock bag could be a great idea... Thank you for sharing.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Good point! thanks for watching!

Just was thinking about your channel great video keep them coming suggestion how about doing a bug out scenario maybe with your family or by yourself or a fictional character? It would be very interesting.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴😎🌴

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, I always appreciate your support! That does sound like a great video idea! I have thought about it.. I’m not sure I’m talented enough to do something like that though.. 😆 but I’ll probably give it a shot one of these days, because it seems like it would be really cool to watch! anyways thanks again for watching!

Those MREs I really like. Very cheap. Thanks for the link. I carry five packets of the single serving mountain house.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

yes.. i usually open mine up and add some better entrees and make them really good MRE's thanks for watching!

its good to include bullion cubes to make hot drinks and to make forraged food better tasting

Would like to add garlic and clove oil or clove to your lists along with some little cotton balls in case of a mouth infection, tooth cavity, tooth fracture, etc... And some honey for treatment infections under skin by applying over it and can be used for open wounds to heal. Of course it will fight with the infections when you eat it. Simple but best treatments for the price... And thanks for the video, good list... Last thing, baby aspirins and if you have a budget an e-pen.

Saw on a vid the cowboy bed its made out of waxed canvas it would also be a great sleep system.

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’ve seen those, they are really nice! Thanks for watching!

Some great advice there, and you really don’t need to be pending thousands on a bug out bag

I've watched a few of these types of videos, not sure why but I did. The 1 thing none said to pack are hand warmers. They last around 8 hrs, very light and thin. If for some reason you had to bug out when it's been raining for the last week and it's fairly cold outside, chances of starting a fire are going to be slim because all the wood is going to be soaked and those little fire starters aren't going to cut it.

@scottlindholm5568

3 ай бұрын

The wood is only wet on the outside split it and it will be dry on the inside

get home bag makes more sense than a bug out bag. It can double as both. A good pack bord and chest strap should be made if not already in place to allow for less stress on your back by transferring the weight of the gear from the spine to the chest and the shoulders. Can be done with chord, clips and any piece of plexglass cut to size layered with any soft material you have on hand. A college book bag won't look the part of a get home bag and could be dismissed by roaming eyes as nothing when it can mean everything to you.

I live in PA, so I got the problem of having to essentially double pack for either a hot summer or cold winter. The cold weather items are really taking up the bulk of the weight

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

I hear you on that! It’s a lot of gear preparing for drastic weather shifts like that! Thanks for watching!

Great video!! Just found your channel and sub’d. Hopefully relocating to ID in the next couple years. I have bags set up but love your approach and it’s reasonable. You just can’t put together a reliable bag for $100.

Great Video man. Thanks! Always refreshing to have some ones take on this and see the follow on discussion. One thing I am trying to do with mine is find a small, thin, wool or fleece blanket that I can pair up with an emergency bivy or the poncho to be something like a ranger-roll (poncho & poncho liner). Have you tried a sleeping bag liner with the emergency bivy?

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you friend, Im glad you enjoyed it.. No I have not.. but ill look into it! thanks for watching!

@ArmoredXJ

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper cool! Let me know when you do!

Had my Nalgene water bottle full and froze solid did not crack and break thawed out and refilled. Still works great

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

they're a great product! thanks for watching!

@blakegrunwell5442

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper good video god speed

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

@@blakegrunwell5442 you too, and thanks again for your support!

Morakniv at Idaho falls army surplus is $11+

I see people carry similar first aid kits. I have antibiotic ointment. But like six small tubes of the quick clot powder.

@ankebosing1968

2 ай бұрын

Please be very careful with that quick clot stuff, it can kill you!

Those gloves with the Silicone/vinyl palms can be made even better by spraying the back of the glove (the knit part) with a waterproofing spray like Scotchgard or Kiwi camp dry (hell, spray the backpack also)! I do that with my yard gloves, and it really helps! I include $200 in each of my BOBs b/c you won't always be bugging out through the woods! well, esp. where I live. The kit has to be tuned to your area, right!? I like the fact that you have some quickly eaten snacks, and something substantial to give you some fats and proteins to keep your long-term energy up. And I would not suggest burying your trauma kit too deep in the backpack. Odds are you won't need it, but if you do, you don't wanna go digging for it, and you want someone else to find it easily if you're injured and can't communicate. One thing I carry (and have always carried) is a small bottle of hand sanitizer, for hygiene as well as a fire starter. Thanks for the video.

You can really see that this b.o.b. is focused around wilderness survival. Very good to see that you've thought of communication, something many forget. To pull the bag a bit towards wilderness and urban, I would suggest a small crowbar, a camping-ax and one of those multi-keys for unlocking watertaps and so on. It will be some 2 or 3 pounds extra, but worth to consider. An extra suggestion: when picking your electronics like radio or lights, try to look for chargeability. Where or when there's no power, a medium small solar panel could be a lifesaver in more ways than one. Looking forward to your next inspiring video.

Good info. Thanks from SW Idaho.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

@user-bd5md5cm2j

4 ай бұрын

I'm in Parma.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

@@user-bd5md5cm2j awesome! Thanks for watching!

@user-bd5md5cm2j

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper your putting out great content. 👍

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

@@user-bd5md5cm2j thank you very much, I appreciate that!

For a BOB I prefer the MRE type meals. There is less prep, and no water needed to cook it.

That tourniquet straps was really thin. The problem with thin straps is that you can cause tissue damage if used. And another question for that is do the straps really hold for the amount of “pressure” you need to put on it when you tighten it?

I got tired and out of my paranoid phase a long time ago😂😂😂

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

Interesting.. I got tired of my cartoon phase a long time ago! 🤣🤣🤣

Laughs at Olight being high end.

Guess I missed it, but what was the total weight of that pack with everything in it? After 10 miles of hiking...is it gonna suck?

I live in Brazil and I can certainly say that I can barely afford a relatively high-quality backpack to store my equipment for R$485.00. Unfortunate. Excellent video. Congratulations.

@user-bd5md5cm2j

4 ай бұрын

Build a nap sack oit of what you have. Bob's don't need to be expensive. They need to be practical. First aid is the 1 thing. Collect it and organize it. Scrounge what you can.

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

That sucks, if you were here I’d just give you one of mine.. 😆 thanks for your support! And thanks for watching!

I have a bug out bag I can make it into a full bug out bag or I can make it a light bug out bag but I bought mine to blackie Thomas and he's got some of the top rated bug out bags and camping gear

Liked your bag. You might want to add a spoon and power bank.

FYI the radio should never be mounted on the pack for a couple reasons. Two simple ones are if it's behind you and somehow ever became dislodged you'd never know it until it's long gone. Second in this video it's winter, the radio should not be left exposed as the cold will drain it's battery life SIGNIFICANTLY! Mount that inside a jacket pocket especially when not in use.

For the money, why not get a 3-5 pound bag of rice and beans? Lasts a lonnngg time. Maybe have a small amount in MRE though.

so i noticed you upgraded the antennae can you elaborate? and what kind of range do you get wit it?

i fall into this category of i always buy the best shit so i A) know if im doing something wrong its MY fault and B) i know its reliable. Buy once cry once as they say.

Lots of good advice here but the biggest flaws I see are the flashlight and radio that rely on recharging and only one source of fire. If shit gets so bad you need half this stuff in a bugout bag, you're going to be in a dire situation when that rechargeable flashlight and/or radio are dead straight out of the bag or if that lighter somehow gets busted/lost/wet/etc. Batteries, especially rechargeable batteries, deplete over time whether you use them or not. Get something that uses AA or AAA alkaline batteries, which last much longer when stored properly because let's face it, most of us aren't going to remove those devices from the bag every month (or whenever) and top them off with power. That re-chargeable flashlight...only good a few hours on one charge, assuming it kept a charge at all. An alkaline battery powered flashlight, good for as many batteries you got on hand. Also add a second and/or a third fire source. Something like flint and steel and some variable types of matches. Regular, windproof and waterproof. Very light weight - very cheap - might save your life. I can't stress enough how important this is in a survival situation. An emergency happens when you least expect it, at the most inconvenient time. Be prepared. Just don't buy your gear and store it away. Test everything, over and over until you're confident it is reliable. I test mine repeated when I acquire it and then again every 3 to 6 months. A new pack of batteries goes in the bag every 6 months. The older batteries get rotated out and used on household items. No waste at all.

Can't have never enough of batteries and enough room for water bottles then next in line is food items !!!? . Them will be on top the rest will be from middle to the bottom !!!? .... Clothes and cooking stuff then shelltters tarps and tents and sleeping bags and pads !!! .

I guess I missed the caffeine pills. Essential to any BOB or GHB. I am continually amazed at how many of these types of videos leave out that one single component.

@bigbrother9531

3 ай бұрын

Does instant coffee count. I carry a couple in my bag.

@thatguy2408

3 ай бұрын

@@bigbrother9531 it really depends on the situation. Are you able to stop and build a fire? Do you mind doing something detectable? Do you need to keep moving, etc. If you drink it cold I guess. Might not have a chance to stop and build fire. But I would still choose caffeine pills. They are better. Can take them on the fly. Just a better delivery system. Can chew for a quicker effect as well.

I’m building tactical bug out bag all I really need is rations and good compass. How’s that ration you have, any good?

I've used the fuel tabs quite a few times. I found a better alternative. Called quicksurvive. They burn ten minutes. The flame can reach a foot tall. Plus the burn very hot and are non toxic food grade. They are like 2 inches and flat as a credit card and super light.

@user-bd5md5cm2j

4 ай бұрын

Cottonballs wiped in Vaseline

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

What are they called? Thanks for watching and sharing!

@shaynehawkins713

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper quicksurvive fire starters. Right on Amazon.

@shaynehawkins713

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper quicklight by quicksurvive.

Where did you get the little metalic zip-pouches?

Are them radios rechargeable? Or they take AAs you might have said it

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

They are rechargeable.. thank you for watching!

A cotton bandana in your pocket and shemagh in your pack. A shemagh can do everything a cotton rag can do, but the opposite isn't true.

I would add a pair of Shamogh

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

yeah.. that would have been cool, and I do keep them in my more high end bags, but for this video I was trying to create a bag, that consisted of affordable substitutes for gear.. Thank you for watching!

Question. Where is the BaoFeng manufactured? If in the PRC I have reservations using this device since I'm unsure about the integrity of the chips in it (not necessarily about the quality either - though that may or may not be an issue as well).

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

They are made in PRC .. the only handheld radio I know of that is made elsewhere is ICOM , they are made in Japan. I have heard that most of the internal parts on the Baofengs are made in Taiwan.. but that’s all I know.. hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

If you need reader glasses - have an extra pair & a magnifying glass - or good luck reading your map!

@idahoprepper

4 ай бұрын

good tips! thanks for watching!

@LokiandBjorn

4 ай бұрын

@@idahoprepper love your channel - great info on here - thanks tons 😊

What antenna is that on your walkie? Didn’t see it in your list of amazon items.

@AboveAverageMan97

4 ай бұрын

It looks like it might be a Nagoya NA24J antenna they are about 18 usd.

What's the best cigarettes to smoke while bugging out.

But where are you bugging out to? There are more and more preppers questioning bugging out. And I agree with that. Going to hunker down and defend. Nice pack though.

@idahoprepper

3 ай бұрын

Well the last time we were evacuated because of a wildfire in our area, and had to bug out, we went to McDonalds.. 😆 in all seriousness, I would never Bugout unless it was absolutely necessary.. so it depends on the situation.. my family and I do have a secondary location that is even further from a major city than where we live full time.. thanks for watching!

Do we not have American comm units??