5 LB ULTRALIGHT Day Hiker's SURVIVAL Kit

[@YabbaDabbaDoTime]

You should include some water purification tablets and a water bag. They are super light, not very bulky and are a good back up for your filter. A fire isn't always an option. This is basically the same as my emergency kit except, I keep my Leatherman sidekick in the bag, a better knife, a silky pocketboy, a signal mirror, bear mace, a pocket fishing kit, wool hat, spare socks, warm clothes, sun screen, coffee and about 2 lbs of food (oatmeal, self-raising flour, salt, dried beans, instant mashed potatoes, bullion cubes, mix of freeze dried vegetables and freeze dried meat). Having been stranded in the woods on 2 occasions (injured once, lost once), food is important for morale and morale is the most important thing for survival. If you give up, nothing will save you.

[@CyFoxDen]

I agree with this. I've similar 'getting stuck' scenario

[@Icehandicehand]

Great kit. For shelter I hear of 3 things: Something over you (you have the poncho/tarp), in something (you have the emergency bivy) and have something under you. How about a heavy duty trash can liner? Could keep you dry and off wet ground, could be filled with leaves or grass to act as insulation and would take very little room in the pack.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks for checking it out. Yeah in a lot of my bags I carry one. It sort of depends on the season I'm out and about that I cycle stuff through.

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Solid kit. I would: - Add an 4'' israeli bandage - Add a SAK with a metal file (striking surface for matches) and a saw - Add a wool beanie if you had to actually stay the night in the bivy But: solid kit. Love the idea with the greyl attached on the outside!

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks for checking it out Michael. Much appreciated. Man I'm about as bald as you can get. My head freezes. I don't leave home without a beanie. It's usually on my head constantly from October through April.

[@jodyklocko6696]

Awesome kit, appreciate your help and time to helping out with simple, lightweight essentials!

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for checking it out.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, I like survival kit. You did a fine job. You have all the basics. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks, you too! Much appreciated my friend.

[@allstringron]

Nice kit. Thanks for the info

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for taking a few minutes to check it out.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good kit Ray! Good idea to have a vehicle kit too Of course, some essential items are carried on the person Yes, the 10-Cs are a great method for making sure that you have the essentials. But I teach the 10-Cs, I add 3 more Cs: Charging for electronics Care for first aid/bo-bo kits Calories for food, meals and snacks

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thank you sir. Hope you’re having a good one.

[@miken7629]

Have the same size pack but figured out how to position the pack sideways by placing on opposite shoulder, the way your pack is configured, turn upside down then place on opposite shoulder and pack ends up sideways across your lower back, left side. This frees up room to I can also carry a bedroll for shelter and hang the water bottle on the bedroll strap. Bag has First Aid, 2 days food, hygiene, poncho. Bedroll has torso size insulation, jacket, gloves, pillow rolled up in a top quilt, then a 6x8 tarp wraps around the outside. That's my Hobo setup.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I will have to try that hang. I’m intrigued now.

[@joelpostma8242]

added a few plastic grocery sacks for day hikes cause I always find trash to pick up

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah I hate seeing that stuff out in nature too. I usually shove it in my cargo pockets.

[@victornowlin9092]

Those bags can be used for a hood,socks and gloves.

[@greyscout01]

Nice bag set-up. I appreciate the video on it. Thanks

[@Hike-ALOT]

You bet. Thanks for checking it out.

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hike-ALOT]

Any time. Thanks for checking it out. It’s fun to out these together.

[@davididing3678]

sensible kit

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@branch_preparedness]

Simple yet effective. Great job.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think simple is the way to go any time it’s possible.

[@mikeburrell458]

Great video. Thanks for the ideas and encouragement. I need to get out there more.

[@Hike-ALOT]

You are quite welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. Get out there and enjoy it a bit.

[@jerryjerrylee]

Great job. Nice content.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks for the visit. I'm glad you liked it.

[@matthewmckinley3629]

Love the bags. FYI, a lot is two words.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you liked them. ALOT is an abbreviation for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. That’s why it’s all capitalized.

[@cathytighe652]

That's a great hiking kit. Thanks for sharing. I always have my bandanas, and a cat hole shovel and water and salt tablets. But I find I'm always foregoing the other gear to make room for my toys for playing in the woods. Like my boomerangs, slingshot, fishing magnet, camera gear, smoking pipe, sketchbook, and also need a lot of empty space for any sheds I find.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah I fight that battle as well. Thanks for checking it out. I’m glad you liked it.

[@MrFTP]

Might want to swap that blue bandana for a brighter color, for use for signaling or a trail marker (so you can find the trail again after going off trail for a "nature break") :-)

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah most of the time I have a red or orange in there but they get dirty and today what was clean was a blue one.

[@ColinNew-pf5ix]

Thanks for video. May i suggest you throw in a couple of packs of 10 hour chemical hand warmers to put in the bivi.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I’ve tried carrying those in the past and always end up throwing them away because they expire. That or my wife and kid use them all up. 😒

[@ChateauBeaufort]

SMART❣️😎

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you liked it. I enjoy giving options for set ups when I think it can make people better prepared to stay safe.

[@janwilliams3545]

Where did you get your sling bag??

[@Hike-ALOT]

This is it. amzn.to/3BrQjWy

[@scottnorvell2955]

Excellent!

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wayneandrews1278]

Great video ty

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@Two_Names]

Nice little kit. It's a good basis for folks new to just going out and walking to have in mind when building a tidy little bag for themselves or to throw in their car. I'm surprised at the lack of robust first aid though. A little Snakestaff Systems tq is a bit over an ounce and you've got plenty of room for it. A swatt tq wrapped around some gauze for pressure + packing isn't much either. All three would easily fit in your loadout, add a few ounces, and give a couple layers more of emergency care to help you get back out of the sticks.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Oh I EDC a CAT TQ on my person so I don’t consider it part of my hiking kit. It’s always either in a cargo pocket or on my belt. It gets lumped in with my wallet, keys, lighter, and pocket knife.

[@johnmbrown6627]

The bungee over the velcro? Great place for a folding sit pad

[@Hike-ALOT]

Hunger?

[@johnmbrown6627]

@@Hike-ALOT typo

[@brianwofford3831]

Nice kit, I have a knock off Rothco bag that looks just like that. Your video gives me thoughts on how to use it.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for taking time to check it out.

[@phillipmerritt1428]

I enjoyed you video. Your lest was well Thought out

[@Hike-ALOT]

Much appreciated sir. I try to make sure to cover all of my bases. Thanks for taking the time to check it out.

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

Good video 🎉 hitting home runs again !

[@Hike-ALOT]

Much appreciated sir.

[@hafensanger0821]

The moment you attach equipment on the outside of your bag, you need a larger bag. And I would always prefere a “normal” bag. In case you have to walk a long distance, a bag with two straps will be better. But in general a nice collection.

[@Hike-ALOT]

This one is light enough that I routinely day hike 10 to 12 miles with it without issue but do swap over to a traditional day pack when winter gets here and I add a little more weight and need more space.

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

I have a pack just like that and it will push my Mora right off the side if I set the pack on the ground.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah mine did that at first but what I did was add a small paracord loop to the D ring at the top and I clip the knife into it instead of the first webbing loop and then the tip through MOLLE. It lifted the entire knife up about an inch and now sits perfectly.

[@feartheoldblood]

Should pack extra pair of socks too

[@Hike-ALOT]

Good call.

[@wulfricten6894]

Thanks, it helps me a lot. Chow

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for checking it out.

[@wanderinggraybeard3985]

Great kit. Ordered the poncho.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks. I just see so many people out who carry nothing. It makes my eye twitch. Hope you enjoy the poncho my friend.

[@tonyjohnson3752]

that merit badge !!

[@Hike-ALOT]

It was a gift from my wife. I’m not sure what’s she’s trying to tell me.

[@Chase1297]

I really hate slings/cross body bags. I have that same pack and it just sits unfortunately. I like to use a small daypack BUT I do miss all the organization of something like a maxpedition pack

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah I think you either love them or hate them. If I have very much weight in one I don’t like them but if I can keep them nice and light like this set up I actually prefer them.

[@tdg0101]

Good stuff thanks

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for checking it out.

[@MikeBius]

Where can you get shock cord like that?

[@Hike-ALOT]

I order mine from Amazon in different colors and thicknesses at the below link. Then order the little tensioners separately. amzn.to/4dhokqD

[@vanniewhite4291]

Where did you buy the Berkpal zipper bags from?

[@Hike-ALOT]

I ordered them originally from Amazon but don’t see them being sold on there now. These are really close though. amzn.to/3U8NYFA

[@vanniewhite4291]

Thanks

[@enriquediaz7547]

Good stuff! Especially effective to reduce the friction of “just getting out there “. Especially since our Heath is The most important “C” (care? ) :)

[@Hike-ALOT]

Glad you liked it. I appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

[@allenwurl6245]

😂🤣 0:36 I was watching the introduction thinking ultra light hikers were going to see this and say their entire sleep system ways less than your bag and your first comment was “It’s not the lightest bag in the world” 🤣 I just had to comment because my inner monologue was accidentally in sync with your video. I actually clicked on the video because I wanted here your opinion on the bag plus what you managed to stuff in there 👍

[@Hike-ALOT]

Great minds think alike sir. 🤣

[@mtnbound2764]

im not a fan of sling packs, but im considering something small like a northface mini or similar.

[@Hike-ALOT]

Yeah they are love hate for sure. As long as I can keep it light I like them.

[@RRavencraft]

I wonder what the actual cost difference is between grabbing some quality lightweight, compact gear that could serve true EDC or long term use and actually used or preferred for say camping, traveling, like a decent pot, stove, and upgrading few more things I see in this that are actually in my giveaway box, lol, with a more complete shelter with a better bivvy at the very least vs more like Cheap China/Wal-Mart grade. It's probably way too late now with prices triplling for everything and sad for people, especially young people just starting out because like us 10, 15 years or more ago the junky stuff sits, will sit in drawrs and boxes, old bags as anyone interested in the topic will want to upgrade costing so much more now in the long run, overall with both levels of gear. Maybe finding gently used stuff people cant use anymore or leave behind and others sell maybe a good place to look now especially.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I think it always surprises some people how much can go into assembling a good reliable kit if you have much in it.

[@robertmiller9142]

I like the way that you set this up , and I have 4 of the tactical type sling bags that I think would be perfect for this. I am wondering if a first aid kit ( small one ) can be added to this along with some self defence items? And just incase something for game getting just in case? Please let me know or would the bag be to small for this? I would really love to know. Thank you

[@Hike-ALOT]

There is certainly room for a small IFAK. I daily carry along with a TQ in my pocket so I don't ever try adding those into my bag because they are on my person but there's definitely little bit of extra space but not a ton. If you want one with more check out the Maxpedition Versapack. I love those bags and am planning to do a video on one of those very soon.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Nice

[@Hike-ALOT]

Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

[@stevec5576]

Did you ever have to use it ?all show & not enough go !

[@Hike-ALOT]

I use at least portions of that bag’s gear all the time. I’m out almost every week whether I’m teaching or not, so I can assure you that most of my gear gets well used.

[@BUGOUT12]

What is the best pancho tarp?

[@Hike-ALOT]

Lately this has been my favorite one. It's not the lightest thing but I really like the length and options. PONCHO SHELTER PERFECTION! - OneTigris Tentsformer Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIile5qdpth5Z7s

[@m005kennedy]

What is 5 pound? It that the contents of this pack weighs? The pack looks like it would weigh a couple pounds by itself.

[@Hike-ALOT]

The entire set up with bag and contents weighs 5 pounds.

[@LeopoldElwes]

Actually a very well balanced pack. 🤔

[@Hike-ALOT]

Gracias

[@MichiganSilverBack]

What was "rhonda"?

[@Hike-ALOT]

I named my Spot Gen 4 Beacon after the old song Help Me Rhonda.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

@@Hike-ALOT ok. What is a spot gen 4??

[@Hike-ALOT]

REVIEW OF THE SPOT GEN 4 - After 2 Years Of Use kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaG8kKeIetimic0

[@yeeisme]

Good idea, though that Maxpedition Remora Gearslinger is pretty heavy at 2KG or almost 4.5LB. The Grayl BottleLock™ Hip Pack - 4.5L has a stated weight of 14 oz (397 g) and can hold up to 2 water bottles. For my setup I use the Made in America Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak as my UL Hiker kit, the bag is 17L and weighs only 1.27 lbs. I have been using the Grayl Titanium as a bottle / filter and then the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1L as my additional water container / filter. Also for your channel name you mean it to be, "Hike A Lot" or "Hike Allot"? Alot is not a word.

[@Hike-ALOT]

My remora is not that heavy. It’s dead on the 0.4 kg maxpedition lists on Amazon so its coming in under a pound. As for the name, it’s an acronym hence the all caps…..it stands for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, & Texas as that is where I do most of my hiking.

[@yeeisme]

@@Hike-ALOT AH that makes "ALOT" more sense :D I wonder why it is listed as 2KG as 0.4KG is definitely a UL base weight.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I see what you did there……nice!

[@stevenchurch8901]

Lots of fire starters, I'd suggest not having them all in one pouch. If misplaced... ouch

[@Hike-ALOT]

I always pocket carry a lighter and have a small ferro on my keychain so all wouldn’t be lost.

[@Alessandro-tf5xh]

I suggest you to keep the spot on body and not in the bag cause it's your most important survival tool

[@ike8236]

Incase you do get in the shit, put in the whistle and about 10ft of marking ribbon. You can mark your way to a water source and put some out around where you're hold-up making it easier for rescue to find.

[@Hike-ALOT]

I keep a whistle attached to every compass but typically only carry flagging ribbon in my SAR pack. I do however carry florescent duct tape on all of my trekking poles.

[@susanp.collins7834]

AND write on it!

[@susanp.collins7834]

They still won't carry it. People are so full of excuses...

[@Hike-ALOT]

Legit. Just makes me shake my head.

[@houndsman406]

Let nature take its course

[@personal.YouTube.channel]

Just a side note, esbit tablets are now illegal. ( Due to the fact they say they're too toxic for the environment )

[@Hike-ALOT]

Ah that’s good to know. I wonder if that’s made it to Texas yet. I hadn’t even heard about that but it makes sense. Thanks for the heads up.

[@welshrune7264]

Maxpedition are super cheap?.😂😂😂 Lol

[@Hike-ALOT]

I said “AREN”T super cheap”. Surely it was my SC drawl making it hard to hear. 🤣