You dont need a lot of food. People overthink the food. Ive tested it, when i walked 31miles in 9hours... It was water i needed and some elektrolytes... No big meals or anything like that... Dont overdo it... First aid for your feet! Trauma kit but if you need that, your already fucked... Your ghb should be a edc bag type style thing... Poncho, warm clothes like a beenie or woolshirt can help a lot... Multitool, sak and a lamp, water a lot of water... I also carry other stuff... But only in a bag of 15L. Bin working on it for 7 years.... Started with 30L... After so many years of testing.... I have now the perfect bag for me. think realistic.
@bluefoothomestead9358Күн бұрын
@Raventommm well said and good advice. Also, I work nights outside, so wamth is covered pretty well.
@rosewood501714 күн бұрын
Universities are nothing but indoctrination programs. Better to go to trade schools and learn a skill. Taxing the wealthy won't do any good because they know all the loopholes. The bunkers are for 2030. They are preparing to go underground because the Phoenix is coming and they know it. All of this is to topple the United States and it is done by design. Get all of the old fart politicians out of government. In fact dis mantle the whole government. Not many people are doing anything because they live in fear and think the government will take care of them. Too many sheep.
@ginataylor629415 күн бұрын
I enjoyed this video. Thank you!
@bluefoothomestead935815 күн бұрын
@ginataylor6294 You're most welcome. Thanks for watching!
@darylthomas909518 күн бұрын
I like your calm positive demeanor
@RKG6418 күн бұрын
My first year using the Chapin. Ran mine through tilled soil and it worked flawlessly. Corn, peas, beets - easiest planting I've ever had. Hope you have better luck down the road.
@bluefoothomestead935818 күн бұрын
@@RKG64 ood to hear. I'm reworking the area for a possible fall planting.
@dvig3261Ай бұрын
65+ miles from home. I live in the desert, southwest. I calculate approx 24 hours plus rest time so 36 to 48 hours. Minimalism would be a requirement. Water will constitute more than half the weight i will carry.
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Yes, I've done my share of hiking in AZ. Never that far but 8 months out of the year, water is important. I've done 7 miles without water but in shaded trees. Camelback style packs are the way I went.lots of places to put stuff too.
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Correction, fish bowl was 1962 in the pacific
@adamsabo704Ай бұрын
I can understand your argument for less than maybe 5-7 miles. At 25° outside, even walking that distance could be extremely dangerous. Take away all the SHTF stuff and just hypothetically say I needed to walk home from work. I live 54 miles away from work and will need supplies for my walk home. Even if the environment is safe and non life threatening, I still need water, food, clothing, and shelter (assuming hypothetically that nobody would help me during that time).
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
I agree. My thought is to get back asap. Get a vehicle, help from someone with transportation, or my plan for search and rescue. Trying to make it for weeks would not work. For that planning to survive for weeks (how most BoBs are built) will not be necessary. Just my plan. It doesn't fit everyone.
@aliceduser6347Ай бұрын
Nice cat bro!
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Thought I replied, but it's not showing. Well, thanks. We got 2 cats to curb the mouse issue. When we moved here, they were common in the house. Traps worked well, but we needed barn cats on the job. It's worked well.
@aliceduser6347Ай бұрын
@@bluefoothomestead9358 Good commentary to mate.
@paulwhite9275Ай бұрын
Wow bro, my lower back is messed as well but my neck is way worse. Hopefully you get some relief
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
You too. Pain makes life harder. I hope you are able to get it taken care of.
@user-yt3rq2pw7tАй бұрын
Sorry you're in pain
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Much better now, at least. Thanks
@briansmyla8696Ай бұрын
18 gauge needle isn't huge. 10-14 are considered large bore. Believe it or not, the smaller ones hurt more than the larger ones. Former EMT-P, started my fair share of large bore IVs.
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Lol, yeah, no thanks on bigger. Small ones do have a special sting to them. Never thought about that.
@JohnAdams-rm7zmАй бұрын
I had 4 heart ablations from 2019-2021 to fix my heart from afib and flutter it saved my life.. I like you live with pain mine is from many shoulder surgeries on both shoulders. I had a missed diagnosed bone infection that ate my joint. I go once a month to a pain clinic for meds, but they don’t work anymore and I only sleep for 30min at a time because of pain in both shoulders. Since the war on pain meds the Dr is afraid to up my meds because he is afraid of going to jail and loosing his medical license. I feel for all the people suffering daily with debilitating pains. I wish you the best and we all most Keep on keeping on ✊
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
It's a shame how limited they are now because of the wrongdoing of others. After ER, I asked for some help and they almost laughed. I got No proxen
@Golgi-GygesАй бұрын
Not important for your story, but that type of ablation isn't the same as RF ablation...so that people know.
@thomasbrandon51112 ай бұрын
The minimalist idea has merit but each person needs to figure out if they need extra items. Thx for input
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
Very true
@snapdragon24412 ай бұрын
About 10 miles from home on a normal day. Water, snack, weather appropriate clothing, torch, high viz item so I don’t get killed on narrow lanes. I’ll have my usual EDC, phone, small power bank, cable. Basic first aid, wallet. Etc. travel light and fast. UK, bugging out is not an option, if I had to leave my home permanently, I’d plan on going by car, take my camping gear, at least as far as I could.
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
Hopefully bugging out, never has to be an option. That seems like a good light setup you have.
@taichung4652 ай бұрын
I totally get your minimalist approach which I believe is more focused on the urban to suburban get home situation. In this case the one thing I recommend you carry is whatever meds you need to take on a daily basis. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, serious allergies, or any chronic illness or condition, carry at least 2 days worth of meds. This is way more important than any other prepping gear. What use is a knife, gun, blanket, cordage, freeze-dried food etc when you're near passing out from low blood suger or high blood pressure, half suffocating from asthma/allergies or doubled over in pain from your herniated disk or that highschool football knee injury? And taking the "Chems" approach to prepping further, keeping some on you can not only be a great morale booster but can also be a source of barter or ice breaker. Where I'm from, a lot of people still smoke heavily so I keep a pack or 2 of cigarettes in my car. You won't believe how quickly a stranger will lower his guard and reply kindly to your questions if you offer them a smoke first. Now imagine a heavy smoker who'd been denied tobacco for days. He'd be willing to hand over a dozen bullets or other supplies just for a fresh pack of cigs. And cigarettes can keep a flame going as long as you puff, good for lighting fires. The same with alcohol and sugar. When times are the darkest, you can always count on a hip flask of whiskey and a handful of hard candies. They will give you the mental and physical boost to get you thru that long day and possibly night of trudging home.
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
You have some good points Alot of people smoke in Missouri. Most I know buy pack by pack. They will run out quick and is a great barter tool and/or things you mentioned.
@wilkolb72392 ай бұрын
A Mans job is never done, Stay Positive, tackle 1 job at a time, Mother Nature never stops throwing Monkey wrenches to our plans and projects. Good video Brother.🌞🍅🐣🐕
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
Thanks, coming from Phoenix, I've realized I have to work on a weather schedule. All seasons pose limitations.
@ICU4222 ай бұрын
Real video/ info. Thanks for your service. God bless
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Thanks you too.
@mikerobertson31032 ай бұрын
Best advice on KZread , I think food is the way they will try to break you
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
Food is a strong potential weapon. It's been used before.
@mikerobertson31032 ай бұрын
First video I've seen , not sugar coating reality is a good thing
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
100%. Thanks for checking out my channel
@kimberlylane41682 ай бұрын
I'm excited to see it planted ...holy moly it's big!💚🌱
@bluefoothomestead93582 ай бұрын
Yours looks great! Still muddy here from the storms
@Eurynomea3 ай бұрын
This isn’t meant to sound insulting, but most of your views here are naive at best, and very dangerous in the least.
@bluefoothomestead93583 ай бұрын
I understand a lot of my content is against the popular thought process. No insult taken. I realize, in a worst case senerio, all of us will have to make decisions we are not comfortable with. Do things we would never have thought. If we get EMP'ed, not only will positivity drop, but all rules will be out the window. I'm a kinda quiet person with Christian values. I wish no harm to anyone. In this very low probability, it's survive or don't survive. I'll keep my options open to be on the better half of that.
@darylthomas90953 ай бұрын
To each his own but nature don't work on human time as planned.
@miconn693 ай бұрын
I think you are asking a lot of a mylar emergency blanket to last three weeks getting home. I'm all for minimal gear, but my idea of minimal warmth and shelter is a poncho and Swagman Roll. I really don't want to go any more minimal than that.
@bluefoothomestead93583 ай бұрын
I agree. I would still think I need to do my best to get home in a couple days.
@williamburton3073 ай бұрын
I work 17 miles from home. Once a month, I will hike 15 miles to practice. Trust me, minimum weight carried is better! To go that far I need 3 liters of water, 4 ibuprofen, fresh socks, and some caffeine! I have seen videos of 50+ pound packs, I know those people won't be able to go many miles. No need to steal a car after an emp, they won't work, lol 😆
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
I think some will if not all. One reasoni dont pack a large bag im not that worried about an EMP. I am releasing a video soon on debunking EMP. I know most people in the field are worried, but I only have the concrete information that's been out. Who knows I may be off. Let me know.
@manlystranger49733 ай бұрын
You are on the right track with a minimalist approach. In my opinion, a Get Home Bag or any other prep bag should be designed to give you the maximum options for a minimum of three scenarios of varying likelihood, allowing you to ditch what you don't need at the time of the specific crisis. A Get Home Bag should be geared for your most likely use case, which for most people is to get home from work, typically a distance of 20 miles or less, but prepped for your least likely case, an EMP/Zombie Apocalypse. Even the US is a very dangerous place right now with people looting stores with no breakdown in civil authority and has been for several years. I agree you will most likely be able to find what you need on the way home, but even in the best of circumstances, make plans that you will not be able to do so. With these thoughts in mind and planning only for yourself, your Get Home Bag should have at a bare minimum 72 hours (9,000 calories being 3,000 per day times 3 days) and 3 bottles of water as even a 20 mile walk during civil unrest could take much longer than anticipated, especially if you are forced to start at night. Hopefully, you have more water in your vehicle and can super hydrate yourself prior to abandoning the vehicle. Water is essential to brain function and once you start to dehydrate, which you will on a 20 mile walk, your thought processes will be in jeopardy. Your brain is your number one survival tool. The food is for your body, which is your number two survival tool. The food plus water should comprise the majority of the weight of you will carry. Don't worry, this is self-correcting weight, meaning as you use it, your load will lighten quickly. A light, such as a headlamp or small flashlight is your number three survival tool, but this does mean you must also include at least one additional set of batteries. Your pockets are your best storage system, followed by a sturdy belt to which you can attach water bottles and other equipment as this keeps your stuff with you and on you at all times. Your bag should not be a bag, instead you should have a wool blanket in which you can roll the majority of your food and water, tie with decent cordage, and use a large neckerchief/scarf or similar item to use as straps. You can find videos showing how to do this. The wool blanket is your number four survival tool. Items which take up little bulk and weight which would also be useful to have prepped are socks and blister care. The fifth best tool for survival, especially in the event of a crisis which shuts down automotive traffic, such as an EMP/Zombie scenario, but which would also be extremely useful in the most likely crisis of walking home 20 miles, is a bicycle. Fold up bikes you can carry in your car are pretty cheap and would save untold hours in a get home scenario. If you can't carry a bike, maybe your first target in your walk home should be a Walmart to acquire a bike. We should note the plans above are designed to save yourself and yourself only. In the event of a civil breakdown or at anytime when you might be forced to abandon your vehicle, will others need your help and as a prepped individual and a good citizen, will you help others and do you need to prep supplies now to do so? One good prep plan might be to create a scaled down Get Home Bag consisting of a bottle of water and 3,000 calories, a survival blanket, a lighter, and a small flashlight in a fanny pack which you could either carry on your own waist, increasing your personal survival to a guaranteed 96 hours, or handing off to whoever joins you so they have 24 hours of survival potential. This allows you to build redundancy into your prepped vehicle supplies without the ridiculousness of carrying the typically useless extra weight unless the situation calls for it, giving you the most options at the exact time you need options. You could carry this a step further by creating another of the same 24 hour kit, but instead of being in a fanny pack this time, it is all in a pair of cargo pants, which you can wear yourself or give to a member of your party who is clothed inappropriately for the weather at hand, as is very common among females in our society. And/or the same 24 hour kit in a nylon rain jacket or in a fishing vest or countless other ways, allowing you to prep as much as you want and use as you see needed. Again, I think you are on the right track and I also agree thinking about prepping for these situations is fun, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts above even if you do not use them yourself.
@bluefoothomestead93583 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the in-depth response. I respect that, and it shows you think things out. First, i want to mention something important. I fully understand why people pack Preps for multiple possibilities. I wanted to make this video to highlight my situation. It's not normal being a state away compared to 20 miles. I should have put more emphasis on that. If you are subscribed, you know I don't plan my videos much. No story boards, no script, I just sit and let it out and normally quite tired too, haha. What you explained as your setup seems reasonable and thought out. I took a little stab at other preppers- videos because most preppers here on youtube have ridiculous amount of supplies in their bags. Comical, actually. Another thing I want to rehash is most of my prepping videos are to spark self thinking. Not to just do what people say is right. To look at a situation from a 30,000-foot view so-to-speak. My rare situation, that some others may share, is quite different. If you have a 30 day hike home, a gallon of water will not do me much good as a filter is much better. 72 hours of food will not really help. I have a much, much bigger problem that needs focus. For me those types of items may only cushion the issue by 5% - 7%. So I need to focus on the more impact of the 97% of the situation. This will most likely involve non-conventional means to achieve my goal. Those do not fit in a bag. Most people think conventionally. Fine in most cases. Not mine. So it's not so much about being minimalistic. It's more about what will really need to happen to get home. Again for me. All of us as preppers, have a common mindset. All of us are also individuals. To many people's disagreement, there is not one do all answer to any of it. Not one bug-out bag, food pantry, or bomb shelter fits everyone. Our individualistic critical thinking is our most important prep. Again, thanks for the comment. Peace, to you and your loved ones!
@bluefoothomestead93583 ай бұрын
I wanted to add an interesting side note. I have actually made a change in my career to make that distance half. A pay cut but worth it.
@trooperjinthewoods45383 ай бұрын
I would say you don't need the hand gun; a bat or walking stick will do for self defense, don't you think.
@bluefoothomestead9358Ай бұрын
Well most likely. A hand gun is small and compact yet effective. IF I end up having to walk, it's bad and a possibility of my life being in danger goes up. Yet still very low. To further your point something like a bat can be used as a deturent and a tool. The only drawback is the size and weight. For options, there should be many similar tools to be picked up on the way home. I believe a handgun maxes out capabilities in a small package, though.
@FishHuntFreedom4 ай бұрын
IMO, the reason we prep is for the unknown. Sure, we can assume we will only need a GHB for the 10mile trek from the office but what about the time you’re on a family trip and in the middle of nowhere. What about if you are caught between a natural disaster, wouldn’t you want a bag with items such as gas mask if you have to drive through a wildfire? My point is, it’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. You can always barter or dump the items you don’t need.
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
Thanks for the commebt. Single items I understand, so many people overkill backups. 10 ways to start a fire in Miami doesn't make sense. A family camping trip in a fire prone area, during the fire season, absolutely masks are a good idea. I just don't put it in the group of a staple item. More of a specific one. I am rethinking my plan, though. I'm going to different places now and I am going to build one accordingly. More items, btw. It should be a good video with important things no one talks about regarding the GHB plan.
@FishHuntFreedom4 ай бұрын
@@bluefoothomestead9358 looking forward to it. Be safe out there
@MichaelB-gi4lt4 ай бұрын
I sense that one the biggest problems is people are in silos. Depending on where you focus your attention, that will form your reality. I think the only way forward is staying curious, keeping informed and keeping close to family and friends.
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
That's a good plan! We all definitely seek the information we choose to hear. Its easy to do and reassuring to our own agendas. I do try to keep an open mind but, that can be a curse as well. Thanks for watching my video.
@tarinindell82174 ай бұрын
A bit late to the party with a minor nit to pick. What if you do get home, but it isnt home anymore? Let's say that, among other disasters, there was a house fire? You make it home those three hundred miles only to find out you need to get to an alternate location. A few durable items would indeed be helpful. Small things like a way to purify water and a poncho would go a long way to keep you alive long enough to find somewhere safe. It also depends on where you live. I live in a fairly urban area, and its not unheard of for a freeway to get shut down with no way off. Sometimes people do have to abandon their vehicles and walk home. If someone works in an office and then is faced with this situation, having a pair of boots and a jacket in their vehicle to complement such a kit seems like a good idea. Or, what if someone is travelling with their family? Having zero extra water or shelter might be reasonable for you, but not for toddlers. My point is this: you have clearly thought about what works for you, and that fine. But it does seem like you might be discounting some of the preparation others are doing because they find it necessary in their specific circumstances.
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
Never late an i will always reply. Sometimes coments are only seen in KZread studio, so i dont see them right away but, it will reply. That's correct. So I made the video based on two things. Why do others overkill single items. Like 5 ways to do one thing when you only have limited space. To me, that doesn't make sense, so I showed how you can be minimalistic and still get home. Sometimes less can be better. Also, the 2nd idea was specifically how I would do it. How I would pack a GHB different. If I was to make more of a general GHB video, to include everyones personal situation, it wouldn't involve my situation. I live 300 miles from a major city. 1 hour from a fairly small city. I do not have kids or family to worry about. There are lots of factors to consider on a personal level per situation. An elderly woman caring for grandkids will not have the same bag as a SEAL on home leave. If I get home and my house is on fire or I'm not able to access it. That is a different plan. My poke at some people that build these bags, and over kill these bags, I feel, is appropriate. They are fit fairly young, capable males that are only walking 10 miles. Yes, you don't need all that stuff. I have done it many times with nothing. Might some people need 7 knives, well maybe.
@sandrarice55754 ай бұрын
I am building a get home bag for my son. He works 77 miles or 135 miles, depending on what sight he's on that day. To me, that equates 4 or 10 plus days walking. Light weight ,minimalist yet useful bag is my goal.
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
Light and small has its benifits. It's good to do.
@AmericanPatriotIII4 ай бұрын
Bluefoot sounds perfect...
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
Thanks
@aliceduser63475 ай бұрын
Honestly man I think it is going to be dumb luck as to who survives it all and who doesn't. Perhaps doing a bit of prep will even the odds out in your favour, who knows :)
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
I do believe, it's a lot of "who knows." Prepping will better the odds imo. If you look at Ukrainians in war zones, families in the great depression, or anyone who has lived through shtf, it's a mental re-wire to survive. To further your point, so much is completely out of everyone's control.
@randomvideogameplayer5 ай бұрын
Things are not looking good and how many military age males from Asian decent coming across the border and when asked what they are doing here there mouth is shut. We are sitting ducks at this point and I pray nothing kicks off on April 8th with the solar eclipse. I had plenty of people looked at me like I was crazy that China is gonna invade. There was a video game called Homefront which had Chinese troops invading the US but China was in a uproar about it so they changed it to North Korea. Godspeed
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
Its totally possible now so many are hear and its not slowing down at the border. Even many others here... They have a saying "Once Chinese always Chinese." Citizenship doesnt change that. Yes, Kinda funny. When I was a teenager in the 90's me and my brother talked about it. "One day, China will invade with millions of people. They are the only ones who have enough man power to do it.". I used to laugh at the idea. Who would have know, here we are.
@lisanowakow36885 ай бұрын
So will Russia.
@aliceduser63475 ай бұрын
Maybe, but the hope is to sue for peace rather than war.
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
Absolutly peace is best. We have been blessed with almost 80 years of peace and prosperity. Just always enjoy the little things that are common to us and the dreams of others.
@chrisleon97695 ай бұрын
Our walmart parking lot is packed day and night. The rowdy carliving homeless live at Walmart, which are easy to spot. I just don't shop there out of safety. I only mention because your Walmart parking lot looks so shocking to me. No cars or people everywhere like it is here. But this video still related to anywhere you shop at. I always have to look all around anywhere else I shop at. It's super common people just rush up to you asking for money or trying to sell something. As a female, we have to just say, GET BACK. Because you can get stabbed with a needle and drugged. I just quickly dash from vehicle into stores. Fast foods is pretty safe, I don't ever have to worry about that at food restaurants, It's just grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores.....anywhere you shop at is bad in my area.
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
I moved from a big city and had similar situations. Lot cops everywhere (which do nothing) but very high crime. Head on a swivel. It seems like you keep alert!
@chrisleon97695 ай бұрын
@@bluefoothomestead9358 Yes I try.
@Sellers7075 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. Have a wonderful day
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
Absolutely, you as well.
@lisanowakow36885 ай бұрын
I think that is a well thought out response to the insanity of the present, however I think it is may be simpler than that. I believe he wants the votes of the new “ grateful people” to keep him in office. He has not been above pushing his agendas into being without the public being aware. I believe he wants to fast track a legalized state, not necessarily using the present system.
@bluefoothomestead93585 ай бұрын
I can't disagree. It seems there is a new push to make DC a state as well. That will further the lefts power.
@Gumardee_coins_and_banknotes6 ай бұрын
I understand, My cat is lazy af. Being fat and all. What a princess.
@bluefoothomestead93586 ай бұрын
Haha
@chrisleon97696 ай бұрын
I wish I didn't just learn what avocado means. lol Avocados are a very cheap in price here in the valley like 3 for $1.00 or a bag for $2.99 I love them on lots of foods. Good video, unfortunately I can't afford the must have prep. But great advice.
@bluefoothomestead93586 ай бұрын
Haha, yeah, I had to share that. I laughed when I learned this! This prep might be the hardest one to put back in most people's plans. I've been at it for a couple of years. If I don't buy much for food Preps one week, I'll pull out the difference in cash and set it aside. Little by little.
@chrisleon97696 ай бұрын
@@bluefoothomestead9358 That's smart.
@jomei64726 ай бұрын
I like the bare minimum approach, also I'm missing some essentials: first aid/trauma kit (you've got something to make holes in bodies so you should have something to fix those), taking care of blisters or better: prevent them (moleskin), water purification tablets as Sawyer filters only bacteria and not viruses, flashlight or better headlamp with low/medium/high mode and spare battery (depending on runtime vs. time it takes you to get home), Hot Hands/Feet (transportable warmth), FFP3 mask with a valve (3 minutes without air...), rain protection (umbrella, poncho, DWR coat), insulated seating pad that protects your b*tt from cold & wet, knife and/or multi-tool (e.g. cut through fence wire), worker gloves (you may need to move stuff, handle glass, etc.), a bag/rucksack/collapsible tote to carry stuff (you've purchased), paper map of the area you have to cross to get home - ideally something that shows walking/bicycle ways and small roads plus should have topographical information, a compass.
@bluefoothomestead93586 ай бұрын
I do have all of those things and may be taking a certain level of chance by not having them. As of now, I don't run a BOB. If I decide to make a couple for us, it will include all the good, important supplies.
@kimberlylane41687 ай бұрын
Sounds good 👍
@chrisleon97697 ай бұрын
Wow this is an awesome pantry. I'm slowly working on mine as best as I can. Trying to add a little each week.
@bluefoothomestead93587 ай бұрын
That's the way to do it! It's hard with prices lately, but I'm confident it will pay off.
@chrisleon97697 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄Great to see your channel growing.
@bluefoothomestead93587 ай бұрын
Thank you, and a warm Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.
@TheSurvivalBuzz7 ай бұрын
Just sub’d. small prepper channel here, just ran across your video. Traveling light is definitely a good idea. Location has everything to do with choosing the right items though. Blessings..
@bluefoothomestead93584 ай бұрын
Light and using resources along the way is a good long-term get home plan. Since this video, I have changed routes. I'll be updating, but still the same mindset
@trentonvet7 ай бұрын
Do you ever travel with another person or persons in your vehicle? Can they make it those 30 miles like you can?
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You dont need a lot of food. People overthink the food. Ive tested it, when i walked 31miles in 9hours... It was water i needed and some elektrolytes... No big meals or anything like that... Dont overdo it... First aid for your feet! Trauma kit but if you need that, your already fucked... Your ghb should be a edc bag type style thing... Poncho, warm clothes like a beenie or woolshirt can help a lot... Multitool, sak and a lamp, water a lot of water... I also carry other stuff... But only in a bag of 15L. Bin working on it for 7 years.... Started with 30L... After so many years of testing.... I have now the perfect bag for me. think realistic.
@Raventommm well said and good advice. Also, I work nights outside, so wamth is covered pretty well.
Universities are nothing but indoctrination programs. Better to go to trade schools and learn a skill. Taxing the wealthy won't do any good because they know all the loopholes. The bunkers are for 2030. They are preparing to go underground because the Phoenix is coming and they know it. All of this is to topple the United States and it is done by design. Get all of the old fart politicians out of government. In fact dis mantle the whole government. Not many people are doing anything because they live in fear and think the government will take care of them. Too many sheep.
I enjoyed this video. Thank you!
@ginataylor6294 You're most welcome. Thanks for watching!
I like your calm positive demeanor
My first year using the Chapin. Ran mine through tilled soil and it worked flawlessly. Corn, peas, beets - easiest planting I've ever had. Hope you have better luck down the road.
@@RKG64 ood to hear. I'm reworking the area for a possible fall planting.
65+ miles from home. I live in the desert, southwest. I calculate approx 24 hours plus rest time so 36 to 48 hours. Minimalism would be a requirement. Water will constitute more than half the weight i will carry.
Yes, I've done my share of hiking in AZ. Never that far but 8 months out of the year, water is important. I've done 7 miles without water but in shaded trees. Camelback style packs are the way I went.lots of places to put stuff too.
Correction, fish bowl was 1962 in the pacific
I can understand your argument for less than maybe 5-7 miles. At 25° outside, even walking that distance could be extremely dangerous. Take away all the SHTF stuff and just hypothetically say I needed to walk home from work. I live 54 miles away from work and will need supplies for my walk home. Even if the environment is safe and non life threatening, I still need water, food, clothing, and shelter (assuming hypothetically that nobody would help me during that time).
I agree. My thought is to get back asap. Get a vehicle, help from someone with transportation, or my plan for search and rescue. Trying to make it for weeks would not work. For that planning to survive for weeks (how most BoBs are built) will not be necessary. Just my plan. It doesn't fit everyone.
Nice cat bro!
Thought I replied, but it's not showing. Well, thanks. We got 2 cats to curb the mouse issue. When we moved here, they were common in the house. Traps worked well, but we needed barn cats on the job. It's worked well.
@@bluefoothomestead9358 Good commentary to mate.
Wow bro, my lower back is messed as well but my neck is way worse. Hopefully you get some relief
You too. Pain makes life harder. I hope you are able to get it taken care of.
Sorry you're in pain
Much better now, at least. Thanks
18 gauge needle isn't huge. 10-14 are considered large bore. Believe it or not, the smaller ones hurt more than the larger ones. Former EMT-P, started my fair share of large bore IVs.
Lol, yeah, no thanks on bigger. Small ones do have a special sting to them. Never thought about that.
I had 4 heart ablations from 2019-2021 to fix my heart from afib and flutter it saved my life.. I like you live with pain mine is from many shoulder surgeries on both shoulders. I had a missed diagnosed bone infection that ate my joint. I go once a month to a pain clinic for meds, but they don’t work anymore and I only sleep for 30min at a time because of pain in both shoulders. Since the war on pain meds the Dr is afraid to up my meds because he is afraid of going to jail and loosing his medical license. I feel for all the people suffering daily with debilitating pains. I wish you the best and we all most Keep on keeping on ✊
It's a shame how limited they are now because of the wrongdoing of others. After ER, I asked for some help and they almost laughed. I got No proxen
Not important for your story, but that type of ablation isn't the same as RF ablation...so that people know.
The minimalist idea has merit but each person needs to figure out if they need extra items. Thx for input
Very true
About 10 miles from home on a normal day. Water, snack, weather appropriate clothing, torch, high viz item so I don’t get killed on narrow lanes. I’ll have my usual EDC, phone, small power bank, cable. Basic first aid, wallet. Etc. travel light and fast. UK, bugging out is not an option, if I had to leave my home permanently, I’d plan on going by car, take my camping gear, at least as far as I could.
Hopefully bugging out, never has to be an option. That seems like a good light setup you have.
I totally get your minimalist approach which I believe is more focused on the urban to suburban get home situation. In this case the one thing I recommend you carry is whatever meds you need to take on a daily basis. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, serious allergies, or any chronic illness or condition, carry at least 2 days worth of meds. This is way more important than any other prepping gear. What use is a knife, gun, blanket, cordage, freeze-dried food etc when you're near passing out from low blood suger or high blood pressure, half suffocating from asthma/allergies or doubled over in pain from your herniated disk or that highschool football knee injury? And taking the "Chems" approach to prepping further, keeping some on you can not only be a great morale booster but can also be a source of barter or ice breaker. Where I'm from, a lot of people still smoke heavily so I keep a pack or 2 of cigarettes in my car. You won't believe how quickly a stranger will lower his guard and reply kindly to your questions if you offer them a smoke first. Now imagine a heavy smoker who'd been denied tobacco for days. He'd be willing to hand over a dozen bullets or other supplies just for a fresh pack of cigs. And cigarettes can keep a flame going as long as you puff, good for lighting fires. The same with alcohol and sugar. When times are the darkest, you can always count on a hip flask of whiskey and a handful of hard candies. They will give you the mental and physical boost to get you thru that long day and possibly night of trudging home.
You have some good points Alot of people smoke in Missouri. Most I know buy pack by pack. They will run out quick and is a great barter tool and/or things you mentioned.
A Mans job is never done, Stay Positive, tackle 1 job at a time, Mother Nature never stops throwing Monkey wrenches to our plans and projects. Good video Brother.🌞🍅🐣🐕
Thanks, coming from Phoenix, I've realized I have to work on a weather schedule. All seasons pose limitations.
Real video/ info. Thanks for your service. God bless
Thanks you too.
Best advice on KZread , I think food is the way they will try to break you
Food is a strong potential weapon. It's been used before.
First video I've seen , not sugar coating reality is a good thing
100%. Thanks for checking out my channel
I'm excited to see it planted ...holy moly it's big!💚🌱
Yours looks great! Still muddy here from the storms
This isn’t meant to sound insulting, but most of your views here are naive at best, and very dangerous in the least.
I understand a lot of my content is against the popular thought process. No insult taken. I realize, in a worst case senerio, all of us will have to make decisions we are not comfortable with. Do things we would never have thought. If we get EMP'ed, not only will positivity drop, but all rules will be out the window. I'm a kinda quiet person with Christian values. I wish no harm to anyone. In this very low probability, it's survive or don't survive. I'll keep my options open to be on the better half of that.
To each his own but nature don't work on human time as planned.
I think you are asking a lot of a mylar emergency blanket to last three weeks getting home. I'm all for minimal gear, but my idea of minimal warmth and shelter is a poncho and Swagman Roll. I really don't want to go any more minimal than that.
I agree. I would still think I need to do my best to get home in a couple days.
I work 17 miles from home. Once a month, I will hike 15 miles to practice. Trust me, minimum weight carried is better! To go that far I need 3 liters of water, 4 ibuprofen, fresh socks, and some caffeine! I have seen videos of 50+ pound packs, I know those people won't be able to go many miles. No need to steal a car after an emp, they won't work, lol 😆
I think some will if not all. One reasoni dont pack a large bag im not that worried about an EMP. I am releasing a video soon on debunking EMP. I know most people in the field are worried, but I only have the concrete information that's been out. Who knows I may be off. Let me know.
You are on the right track with a minimalist approach. In my opinion, a Get Home Bag or any other prep bag should be designed to give you the maximum options for a minimum of three scenarios of varying likelihood, allowing you to ditch what you don't need at the time of the specific crisis. A Get Home Bag should be geared for your most likely use case, which for most people is to get home from work, typically a distance of 20 miles or less, but prepped for your least likely case, an EMP/Zombie Apocalypse. Even the US is a very dangerous place right now with people looting stores with no breakdown in civil authority and has been for several years. I agree you will most likely be able to find what you need on the way home, but even in the best of circumstances, make plans that you will not be able to do so. With these thoughts in mind and planning only for yourself, your Get Home Bag should have at a bare minimum 72 hours (9,000 calories being 3,000 per day times 3 days) and 3 bottles of water as even a 20 mile walk during civil unrest could take much longer than anticipated, especially if you are forced to start at night. Hopefully, you have more water in your vehicle and can super hydrate yourself prior to abandoning the vehicle. Water is essential to brain function and once you start to dehydrate, which you will on a 20 mile walk, your thought processes will be in jeopardy. Your brain is your number one survival tool. The food is for your body, which is your number two survival tool. The food plus water should comprise the majority of the weight of you will carry. Don't worry, this is self-correcting weight, meaning as you use it, your load will lighten quickly. A light, such as a headlamp or small flashlight is your number three survival tool, but this does mean you must also include at least one additional set of batteries. Your pockets are your best storage system, followed by a sturdy belt to which you can attach water bottles and other equipment as this keeps your stuff with you and on you at all times. Your bag should not be a bag, instead you should have a wool blanket in which you can roll the majority of your food and water, tie with decent cordage, and use a large neckerchief/scarf or similar item to use as straps. You can find videos showing how to do this. The wool blanket is your number four survival tool. Items which take up little bulk and weight which would also be useful to have prepped are socks and blister care. The fifth best tool for survival, especially in the event of a crisis which shuts down automotive traffic, such as an EMP/Zombie scenario, but which would also be extremely useful in the most likely crisis of walking home 20 miles, is a bicycle. Fold up bikes you can carry in your car are pretty cheap and would save untold hours in a get home scenario. If you can't carry a bike, maybe your first target in your walk home should be a Walmart to acquire a bike. We should note the plans above are designed to save yourself and yourself only. In the event of a civil breakdown or at anytime when you might be forced to abandon your vehicle, will others need your help and as a prepped individual and a good citizen, will you help others and do you need to prep supplies now to do so? One good prep plan might be to create a scaled down Get Home Bag consisting of a bottle of water and 3,000 calories, a survival blanket, a lighter, and a small flashlight in a fanny pack which you could either carry on your own waist, increasing your personal survival to a guaranteed 96 hours, or handing off to whoever joins you so they have 24 hours of survival potential. This allows you to build redundancy into your prepped vehicle supplies without the ridiculousness of carrying the typically useless extra weight unless the situation calls for it, giving you the most options at the exact time you need options. You could carry this a step further by creating another of the same 24 hour kit, but instead of being in a fanny pack this time, it is all in a pair of cargo pants, which you can wear yourself or give to a member of your party who is clothed inappropriately for the weather at hand, as is very common among females in our society. And/or the same 24 hour kit in a nylon rain jacket or in a fishing vest or countless other ways, allowing you to prep as much as you want and use as you see needed. Again, I think you are on the right track and I also agree thinking about prepping for these situations is fun, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts above even if you do not use them yourself.
Thank you very much for the in-depth response. I respect that, and it shows you think things out. First, i want to mention something important. I fully understand why people pack Preps for multiple possibilities. I wanted to make this video to highlight my situation. It's not normal being a state away compared to 20 miles. I should have put more emphasis on that. If you are subscribed, you know I don't plan my videos much. No story boards, no script, I just sit and let it out and normally quite tired too, haha. What you explained as your setup seems reasonable and thought out. I took a little stab at other preppers- videos because most preppers here on youtube have ridiculous amount of supplies in their bags. Comical, actually. Another thing I want to rehash is most of my prepping videos are to spark self thinking. Not to just do what people say is right. To look at a situation from a 30,000-foot view so-to-speak. My rare situation, that some others may share, is quite different. If you have a 30 day hike home, a gallon of water will not do me much good as a filter is much better. 72 hours of food will not really help. I have a much, much bigger problem that needs focus. For me those types of items may only cushion the issue by 5% - 7%. So I need to focus on the more impact of the 97% of the situation. This will most likely involve non-conventional means to achieve my goal. Those do not fit in a bag. Most people think conventionally. Fine in most cases. Not mine. So it's not so much about being minimalistic. It's more about what will really need to happen to get home. Again for me. All of us as preppers, have a common mindset. All of us are also individuals. To many people's disagreement, there is not one do all answer to any of it. Not one bug-out bag, food pantry, or bomb shelter fits everyone. Our individualistic critical thinking is our most important prep. Again, thanks for the comment. Peace, to you and your loved ones!
I wanted to add an interesting side note. I have actually made a change in my career to make that distance half. A pay cut but worth it.
I would say you don't need the hand gun; a bat or walking stick will do for self defense, don't you think.
Well most likely. A hand gun is small and compact yet effective. IF I end up having to walk, it's bad and a possibility of my life being in danger goes up. Yet still very low. To further your point something like a bat can be used as a deturent and a tool. The only drawback is the size and weight. For options, there should be many similar tools to be picked up on the way home. I believe a handgun maxes out capabilities in a small package, though.
IMO, the reason we prep is for the unknown. Sure, we can assume we will only need a GHB for the 10mile trek from the office but what about the time you’re on a family trip and in the middle of nowhere. What about if you are caught between a natural disaster, wouldn’t you want a bag with items such as gas mask if you have to drive through a wildfire? My point is, it’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. You can always barter or dump the items you don’t need.
Thanks for the commebt. Single items I understand, so many people overkill backups. 10 ways to start a fire in Miami doesn't make sense. A family camping trip in a fire prone area, during the fire season, absolutely masks are a good idea. I just don't put it in the group of a staple item. More of a specific one. I am rethinking my plan, though. I'm going to different places now and I am going to build one accordingly. More items, btw. It should be a good video with important things no one talks about regarding the GHB plan.
@@bluefoothomestead9358 looking forward to it. Be safe out there
I sense that one the biggest problems is people are in silos. Depending on where you focus your attention, that will form your reality. I think the only way forward is staying curious, keeping informed and keeping close to family and friends.
That's a good plan! We all definitely seek the information we choose to hear. Its easy to do and reassuring to our own agendas. I do try to keep an open mind but, that can be a curse as well. Thanks for watching my video.
A bit late to the party with a minor nit to pick. What if you do get home, but it isnt home anymore? Let's say that, among other disasters, there was a house fire? You make it home those three hundred miles only to find out you need to get to an alternate location. A few durable items would indeed be helpful. Small things like a way to purify water and a poncho would go a long way to keep you alive long enough to find somewhere safe. It also depends on where you live. I live in a fairly urban area, and its not unheard of for a freeway to get shut down with no way off. Sometimes people do have to abandon their vehicles and walk home. If someone works in an office and then is faced with this situation, having a pair of boots and a jacket in their vehicle to complement such a kit seems like a good idea. Or, what if someone is travelling with their family? Having zero extra water or shelter might be reasonable for you, but not for toddlers. My point is this: you have clearly thought about what works for you, and that fine. But it does seem like you might be discounting some of the preparation others are doing because they find it necessary in their specific circumstances.
Never late an i will always reply. Sometimes coments are only seen in KZread studio, so i dont see them right away but, it will reply. That's correct. So I made the video based on two things. Why do others overkill single items. Like 5 ways to do one thing when you only have limited space. To me, that doesn't make sense, so I showed how you can be minimalistic and still get home. Sometimes less can be better. Also, the 2nd idea was specifically how I would do it. How I would pack a GHB different. If I was to make more of a general GHB video, to include everyones personal situation, it wouldn't involve my situation. I live 300 miles from a major city. 1 hour from a fairly small city. I do not have kids or family to worry about. There are lots of factors to consider on a personal level per situation. An elderly woman caring for grandkids will not have the same bag as a SEAL on home leave. If I get home and my house is on fire or I'm not able to access it. That is a different plan. My poke at some people that build these bags, and over kill these bags, I feel, is appropriate. They are fit fairly young, capable males that are only walking 10 miles. Yes, you don't need all that stuff. I have done it many times with nothing. Might some people need 7 knives, well maybe.
I am building a get home bag for my son. He works 77 miles or 135 miles, depending on what sight he's on that day. To me, that equates 4 or 10 plus days walking. Light weight ,minimalist yet useful bag is my goal.
Light and small has its benifits. It's good to do.
Bluefoot sounds perfect...
Thanks
Honestly man I think it is going to be dumb luck as to who survives it all and who doesn't. Perhaps doing a bit of prep will even the odds out in your favour, who knows :)
I do believe, it's a lot of "who knows." Prepping will better the odds imo. If you look at Ukrainians in war zones, families in the great depression, or anyone who has lived through shtf, it's a mental re-wire to survive. To further your point, so much is completely out of everyone's control.
Things are not looking good and how many military age males from Asian decent coming across the border and when asked what they are doing here there mouth is shut. We are sitting ducks at this point and I pray nothing kicks off on April 8th with the solar eclipse. I had plenty of people looked at me like I was crazy that China is gonna invade. There was a video game called Homefront which had Chinese troops invading the US but China was in a uproar about it so they changed it to North Korea. Godspeed
Its totally possible now so many are hear and its not slowing down at the border. Even many others here... They have a saying "Once Chinese always Chinese." Citizenship doesnt change that. Yes, Kinda funny. When I was a teenager in the 90's me and my brother talked about it. "One day, China will invade with millions of people. They are the only ones who have enough man power to do it.". I used to laugh at the idea. Who would have know, here we are.
So will Russia.
Maybe, but the hope is to sue for peace rather than war.
Absolutly peace is best. We have been blessed with almost 80 years of peace and prosperity. Just always enjoy the little things that are common to us and the dreams of others.
Our walmart parking lot is packed day and night. The rowdy carliving homeless live at Walmart, which are easy to spot. I just don't shop there out of safety. I only mention because your Walmart parking lot looks so shocking to me. No cars or people everywhere like it is here. But this video still related to anywhere you shop at. I always have to look all around anywhere else I shop at. It's super common people just rush up to you asking for money or trying to sell something. As a female, we have to just say, GET BACK. Because you can get stabbed with a needle and drugged. I just quickly dash from vehicle into stores. Fast foods is pretty safe, I don't ever have to worry about that at food restaurants, It's just grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores.....anywhere you shop at is bad in my area.
I moved from a big city and had similar situations. Lot cops everywhere (which do nothing) but very high crime. Head on a swivel. It seems like you keep alert!
@@bluefoothomestead9358 Yes I try.
Thanks for sharing this video. Have a wonderful day
Absolutely, you as well.
I think that is a well thought out response to the insanity of the present, however I think it is may be simpler than that. I believe he wants the votes of the new “ grateful people” to keep him in office. He has not been above pushing his agendas into being without the public being aware. I believe he wants to fast track a legalized state, not necessarily using the present system.
I can't disagree. It seems there is a new push to make DC a state as well. That will further the lefts power.
I understand, My cat is lazy af. Being fat and all. What a princess.
Haha
I wish I didn't just learn what avocado means. lol Avocados are a very cheap in price here in the valley like 3 for $1.00 or a bag for $2.99 I love them on lots of foods. Good video, unfortunately I can't afford the must have prep. But great advice.
Haha, yeah, I had to share that. I laughed when I learned this! This prep might be the hardest one to put back in most people's plans. I've been at it for a couple of years. If I don't buy much for food Preps one week, I'll pull out the difference in cash and set it aside. Little by little.
@@bluefoothomestead9358 That's smart.
I like the bare minimum approach, also I'm missing some essentials: first aid/trauma kit (you've got something to make holes in bodies so you should have something to fix those), taking care of blisters or better: prevent them (moleskin), water purification tablets as Sawyer filters only bacteria and not viruses, flashlight or better headlamp with low/medium/high mode and spare battery (depending on runtime vs. time it takes you to get home), Hot Hands/Feet (transportable warmth), FFP3 mask with a valve (3 minutes without air...), rain protection (umbrella, poncho, DWR coat), insulated seating pad that protects your b*tt from cold & wet, knife and/or multi-tool (e.g. cut through fence wire), worker gloves (you may need to move stuff, handle glass, etc.), a bag/rucksack/collapsible tote to carry stuff (you've purchased), paper map of the area you have to cross to get home - ideally something that shows walking/bicycle ways and small roads plus should have topographical information, a compass.
I do have all of those things and may be taking a certain level of chance by not having them. As of now, I don't run a BOB. If I decide to make a couple for us, it will include all the good, important supplies.
Sounds good 👍
Wow this is an awesome pantry. I'm slowly working on mine as best as I can. Trying to add a little each week.
That's the way to do it! It's hard with prices lately, but I'm confident it will pay off.
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄Great to see your channel growing.
Thank you, and a warm Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.
Just sub’d. small prepper channel here, just ran across your video. Traveling light is definitely a good idea. Location has everything to do with choosing the right items though. Blessings..
Light and using resources along the way is a good long-term get home plan. Since this video, I have changed routes. I'll be updating, but still the same mindset
Do you ever travel with another person or persons in your vehicle? Can they make it those 30 miles like you can?