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This video takes you through my bail out back, not to be confused with a bug out bag. A friend of mine on KZbin, Sootch00 would likely call this a Get Home' Bag. Whatever you'd like to call it, this bail out bag lives in my car and it is a quck grab that allows me to disappear into the wilderness for days on end and survive.
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[@jinenjuce]

"All men, deep down in our hearts is a burning desire to play with road flares." This is truth.

[@ChipperClipper1]

I never realized it before but the moment he said it I knew it to be true.

[@spasmonaut10]

I guess we're all in this together.

[@grumpygeorgeb5468]

ZORG Also handy for thawing fire hydrants in the dead of winter. Pull the side cap, push lighted flare through to other cap, withdraw halfway and let it burn its way to the bottom. Just a tip from your friendly neighborhood fireman.

[@wesleyarnold6018]

Hey I have to admit I love some flares!!! Road flares, favorite are Aerial Flares. Just something about the freakin things

[@megatron3210]

facts

[@Army888]

As a police officer I like to throw down flares even when I don’t need them. “Oh this a simple fender bender? Guess I’ll throw out 12 flares just Incase “.

[@gmaster45612374]

A traffic light went out at 3am on a tuesday with zero traffic. But just to be safe I put out 18 flares. I had the street looking like an airport runway.

[@JR-pr1xh]

Thanks for wasting tax payer's money so you can amuse yourself at work. That joke was easy to make.

[@gmaster45612374]

they were actually personally purchased just like most of the items I used serving the public. but you're welcome

[@JR-pr1xh]

@@gmaster45612374 Hey, buddy, mind your own business! That comment was meant for Army888. Also, I was joking.

[@JR-pr1xh]

@@gmaster45612374 All jokes aside, did you buy your patrol vehicle, the gas that powers it, all of the electronics inside, your duty weapon, all of the ammo you train with, your uniform(s), your ballistic vest, or your radio? I'd say the items I listed would be the most expensive and involve the most frequent or vital use when it comes to policing, however I am not a cop, so... yah. What say you?

[@tdoom2421]

Would love to see a 24-48hr test run of the bag. Park your car somewhere and film the entire journey back home, could even be a 3 or 4 part video.

[@lauriestlyon8773]

This is a great idea. I think half the people stuffing their bags with kit would rethink if they actually used them. I started with all kinds of ideas then tried to break it down into sections (still too much crap) so I stepped back and went "what is this bag designed to do and for how long?" For me it's getting home and at most two nights out. Really skinned it down to water food and shelter. Also made it so it's part of my everyday carry. The bag is almost superfluous as most of the items get put in my pockets if I use it. Water and shelter in the bag. No fish kit, no huge amounts of anything. My BOB rig is different. If I have to use THAT then I am in a whole world of pain!! Remember: "Pain is your friend. It says 'you are still alive!' Learn to live with it!"

[@johnwayne3491]

Yeah I'd like to see it too

[@kanyeeast1340]

Just call an Uber or hitch hike. BAM. Your home

[@robmillle]

The guy with the Last Line of Defense channel did a vid like that.

[@0waverunner0]

mike from LLOD has done that.

[@EnligUlv]

With the “the more skill you have; the less gear you need” mantra, my bail out modus operandi would include an RV.

[@peggynulsen1365]

Truck camper fully stocked and ready to go.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Hello, my name is John, and I...uh....like to play with road flares. [hiiiii John]

[@konicu]

same, july 4th is a very tough time.

[@desbennett9839]

I have not played with road flares for 16 months now.......it's tough....

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

We are stronger together

[@bryanw4582]

Hi John, thanks for sharing. My name is Bryan, and uh, I haven’t shot a steel target in over 2 hours....

[@owensc1982]

I haven't bought a gun all year. I feel less of a man 🙁

[@stealthsniper96]

"I probably shouldn't do that on my stuff" Proceeds to do it on his other stuff

[@bosshogg1410]

I'm surprised he was able to see that camouflaged bandana ;)

[@Jack-zc9el]

Cant believe he sparked on his bag smh...lol

[@gtolex86]

He was just testing out the durability of his gear

[@jklop7841]

@@gtolex86 😂😂

[@raceshop5416]

Lol

[@jacobeshack9241]

“This is a hammock, I like hammocks, so I have one” -John

[@SeekingSeventh]

We should right a book of the shit he sayd, this one make me giggle.

[@Evanator117]

It sounds very Ron Swanson XD

[@jacobeshack9241]

Mr. Peerrot 💯 does didn’t even think of that 😂

[@craighauk3745]

"Why? Because i like to party!" Best response to anything ever. Period.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Almost as versatile as 550 chord and duct tape,,, electrical tape, I like tape, tape and zip ties, because I also like to party. :)

[@SUDSY0]

My name is Wayne and I also like to party.

[@josephsenecal2519]

6:02 - "Toilet paper... because hey, let's be practical, alright?" Me in March 2020 - BUT HOW DID HE KNOW!?

[@LGF79]

31MAR... Eerie...

[@MrTicTac321]

nailed it

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

Buying a warehouse worth of TP and no food is not practical

[@toeboykid]

Right?!!! Crazy!

[@ryanroberts6362]

I am really enjoying the sportsman's guide plugs. There was way more stuff in that bag than I expected

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks! We’re having fun with them

[@The_John_Galt]

Seriously! The best advertising I have seen! Still like the "Dream" the best.

[@SebT00]

Warrior Poet Society No shit😂

[@almoody7155]

@@SebT00 son-in-law... 3/7 No shit- No Shit 3/7... Afghanistan 2010

[@lwstruyk]

I know...I enjoy them too...re watch quite a few, but just the intro...ha! I can see why Evan is Johns good friend. He is a character for sure!

[@Jethro3898]

One of the items I rarely (if ever) see in a bug out bag that I’ve always considered useful is an small, inexpensive monocular. 8x, 10x, 12x, whatever. Just something for some assessment capability from distance.

[@meat-hook]

I got some 10x binos at a garage sale for $1. Good Bushnells with lenses caps.

[@clintoncampbell236]

Yes!!!! I Cary a 10x30x21 monocular in the sunglasses pouch of my bag .

[@obviousgreyman]

That’s a great thought

[@GreenleafOTTS]

Vortex Solo 👌

[@jamesbrown146]

John I only have one recommendation that is a must as you know when in a situation when you may have to bail out and trek a good bit, your feet are like precious gems. protect them by allowing yourself an extra pair of socks. It sounds stupid but come on you know I’m right

[@GainesMediaInc]

Don't kid yourself John...you're very rapable. And EVERY real man loves playing with road flares... 💪💪💪

[@LegendOfBread]

John isn't too bad on the eyes I gotta say. Haha.

[@michaelhallman511]

John sounds like GainesMediaInc just called dips 🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@nathan-ls8yw]

There’s is just this thing about playing with road flares 😂😌

[@JeffMartinez648]

GainesMediaInc hahaha, I wanted to say the same thing to bust his balls but you never know how civilians will take it! 😂

[@scarlett92584]

This is funny. No homo.

[@jasonprice800]

I once had a road flare im my possession and wasn't able to ignite it due to rules at my work. The experience haunts me to this day.

[@blulight1170]

"WPS": Being a retired LEO, when I was on the "street" and when any traffic accident was dispatched, I would always respond and set out a "flare pattern", even if it was not required. I still buy "road flares" by the case, so I know what problems you are having....continue to march G.I.

[@williams.1130]

Johns headstone should read "John Lovell -He liked to party" and gotta love his explanation. I have lighter because, fire. I have jacket because, cold. I have tape... I like tape. lol Love ya brother.

[@henryarias9607]

Where:s the Love button? I friggin love that.

[@andrewallason4530]

I have rape whistle because...

[@MichaelWeist1]

The @sportsmansguide ad at the beginning alone was worth the thumbs up. The content was worth its own thumbs up!🙌

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks Mike!! It was fun to make

[@Larry-gs8gb]

I would add a good multitool.very useful for the small amount of weight that it adds.

[@rocirish76]

Agreed. My primary issue, in fact my only issue with this bail out bag is a glaring lack of tools. Granted, with a sturdy fixed blade knife you can get away with not having a hatchet... but at the very least every bug out, bail out, get home, or INCH bag should have a multi tool and a blade that one can process firewood with.

[@ssu7653]

@@rocirish76 Why would those bags need any blade? Its supposed to supplement your EDC (that you by definision carry every day anyway), if you have a knife there you dont need more stored in your bag. This is just like he have ammo but no gun in the bag...

[@rocirish76]

@@ssu7653 primarily, because redundancy is never a bad thing when it comes to emergency preparations. A multitool and a fixed blade should be in every bag. A multitool and a folding blade should be a part of edc. The multitool on your person could get lost in a scuffle, accident, or evasion... the back up is in the bag, secure. And the folder is handy to have on your person at all times, but if you need to go to the bag for a blade, you may have bigger fish to fry than a folder can(or should) handle. I carry a karambit, but I'm going to use a fixed blade if I need to process wood for some reason, or need to cut my way through something.

[@kickinrocks6055]

Leatherman micro. Light weight, good scissors. We poets cant let our beards get scraggly.

[@spasmonaut10]

I'll cast my vote for a multi tool as well. That was one of the main items I saw missing.

[@jtcool8162]

Good stuff. Nice kit. One recommendation i suggest is having other food in addition to freeze dried. (Even just a couple protein bars). The reason for that being if u are short on water sources u will have to save the water u have for drinking. Leaving u with no food. I live in a desert environment so that issue is a likely problem for me. So i pack both freeze dried and ready to go food that requires no water. Something i think is worth considering.

[@masterchief8726]

"You can't have too much until you have too much." --John Lovell, 2019

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

You guys are way too kind to keep following in light of these Einstein statements of mine 😆

[@Josiah04]

The whistle will come in handy if you ever go to san francisco lol

[@decap112]

Makes me sleep nice and cozy at night. While hes making a video because he couldnt sleep that night

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Haha, okay, a little ironic. Well played

[@jacobbrown4062]

This comment!!!!! 👌🏼🙌🏼

[@problemsolver3138]

No worries bud (John).....it just shows you how closely people listen to what you have to say, because you're such a wealth of valuable knowledge and if they're picking up on all the little things that are trivial, they're also absorbing all the important things that could possibly one day save their life, or at the very least prepare them for a situation that many of us think " that could never happen to me" until it does!!!!! Well done Sir......I'm a big fan and I truly appreciate you and all the knowledge you share to help the rest of us better ourselves in area's we need to work on..... Thanks for your service and for creating WPS, it's helped me out tremendously......👍👍

[@matthewbeaver5026]

I thought the exact same thing lol

[@MikeTatman]

Your the man John!!! Love the channel. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge and experience with us.

[@dazzthepatriot8389]

You had me at "Oh do I have guns"! Lol

[@chasemer6]

I always like to suggest wool clothing when possible due to the warm while wet and natural antibacterial properties of the material. On that note, I always thought having a nice pair of wool socks, and if space allows, hiking boots, or sneakers that you can comfortably put many miles in, is smart in any kit, particularly a get home bag. Because many people work in a professional setting and don’t always wear optimal footwear for walking. And on that note, Karl from a Tactical Rifleman made a good comment that close toed shoes are a must for all the women loved ones in our lives; because they especially are likely to be caught in distress wearing the most inclement shoes, heels, Sandler, or whatever form over function footwear.

[@Jacob-ft3oz]

"Cotton kills". When he pulled his warrior poet shirt I was alittle upset just based on the above rule. Great comment on shoes. Might have to incorporate that!

[@snek9353]

FWIW lately I've become a big fan of the bamboo stuff, in particular socks.

[@darrellbaxley9315]

@@Jacob-ft3oz That does not apply if you live in the southern parts of the country. Cotton can be quite versatile and comfortable, most of the year. ETA: Good wool socks do rock, year round, though.

[@Jacob-ft3oz]

@@darrellbaxley9315 I have lived in the south my entire life. During the winters it rains constantly. If your cotton shirt, pants, or socks get wet they will NOT dry out without a fire. Cotton is hydrosorbic(I think that's the right word) so the fibers absorb the water and they actually pull more heat away from your body than they keep in. You are better off being naked than having wet cotton on. If there is even a slight chance you could get wet you do not need to carry cotton clothing. Some kind of synthetic or wool is all we ever carry when we go backpacking. Your feet are the first thing to get wet normally so we always carry wool socks and an extra pair so one pair can dry by the fire at night.

[@dankdark974]

Yeah if you live anywhere above 35 north you need wool. I love that stuff

[@go9ro367]

“Less is more; unless you need more.” - Brilliant! I’ll be stealing this. 🤣

[@normalmi2296]

Thanks John, I just got you on my feed. I am glad to have found your channel. Be safe and stay warm. Michigan is cold.

[@andrewnash6121]

I went backpacking this last summer and almost fell over because I had so much gear on my back. My next backpacking trip I will definitely pack less. I watched this while drinking some decaf tea. Thanks for this movie. It was entertaining and informative. Backpacking is fun. It is an endless thing of packing some stuff and then trying it out and repeating. Oh, and there is a lot of gear maintenance in there too. Have fun everyone and protect the environment.

[@castolum]

Your tactical humor is priceless!! Subscribed

[@motivation4u]

"The more skills you have, the less gear you need." -John Lovell

[@johnivanp]

I have the same backpack my SP5k fits in it perfectly. The bag is very hard wearing, and as John demonstrates it’s amazing how much they can carry.

[@livewiretennis]

Thanks John, your video inspired me to go through my gear in vehicle today! In addition to my Bail Out Bag in vehicle I have a dry sack with extra clothes: Wool t-shirt, wool pull over, waterproof shell, pants, wool socks, puffy coat, wool hat and always have spare boots. I keep a case of blue water (in cans with 50 year shelf life) to fill up containers before leaving vehicle to make my trek home if needed.

[@drjones762]

“All men, deep in our hears is a burning desire to play with road flares” John....you are truly my brother.....

[@jeffreyscherman312]

One thing I keep in my bags is a Ziploc with dryer lint... Makes for good quick kindling

[@meat-hook]

It goes up in a flash unless you pack it tight. I use some 1" shipping tube that I cut and tape one end. Pack the lint in until it's firm, and tape the other end.

[@obviousgreyman]

Throw some Vaseline in there too (and cotton balls) they work in just about every condition and they are pretty slow burners.

[@mrdark9916]

Or.. You could toss the lint and use cotton balls... which are better..

[@joelgaines]

I've carried the Sawyer squeeze for several years. Love that thing!

[@dixy2k]

You are so right about playing with road flares. Especially when I strap around my chest and walk into the local mall. Everybody seems to have a lot of fun at that time seeing me. Cheering and everything.

[@calvinmcnair1191]

Hey John. A friend of mine who was a Sgt. in the French Foreign Legion told me “It doesn’t matter how many guns you own. What matters is how much ammunition you’ve got and the ability to deploy what you have”. Keep on keeping on!

[@ethanstang9941]

No such thing as too much ammo

[@bigd7861]

@@ethanstang9941 Until you have to carry it!

[@ethanstang9941]

@@bigd7861 not all at once. You can go back to get more.

[@ericwalker801]

John, long time fan of yours. I watch daily. I am surprised you do not have a multi tool. God speed. I really appreciate your all around approach to developing inner strength

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Yes, it’s a mistake to not have one in there. I’m adding it. Good call, and thanks Eric!

[@matthewhartnett8383]

There is a few things I didn’t think about nor see anyone else have. Great idea!!! Thanks.

[@justicewithers8902]

So cool, I think these are best run down of more to most important things to have in bug out situation

[@billlemon6887]

I remember when I first saw battery powered “road flares” in the store. I said to myself “must be a communist plot.” I turned it over and sure enough “Made in China.”

[@troydavidson8698]

Great video as usual brother I might add if I may Sir the trash bag can be used as a floaty especially if your traveling with a young one The black zip ties sometimes get old and become brittle and break its better to spray pant the white ones they hold up a lot better , sounds over the top but zip ties are a life saver for various reasons Thank you and keep fighting the good fight

[@danchandler4412]

I’m glad I watched this!! I’ve been looking for affordable survival food, I just ordered a whole bunch of those mountain house meals!! Thanks John!

[@atosales]

I love your sense of humor John, keep up the great informative Videos!

[@lydiajohnson9141]

The ad cracked me up, big time! Wow, that is something I never thought I’d say...

[@natepack3185]

I try to keep hand warmers in mine even though I live in Texas. you never know and they don't take up much space

[@andrewallason4530]

Roll on to the winter of 2021, are you glad you had them?

[@ScottSilverOG]

This was an awesome video and I look forward to gathering most of this stuff that I don't have over the next few months. Thanks for a great video with a list!

[@IdahoMthman]

Good morning man. Thank you for your advice

[@mcrawforth]

Party on! Keep rocking the videos and encouraging warrior poets!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks brother!!!

[@filipskotnica971]

I feel like "Yay for that" should be up there with "Viva la Revolution" / "Shall not be Infringed" / "At least I die Free" / "Hast la Vista, Baby".

[@nathanb1084]

and "you be the judge"

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Haha yes for sure

[@frankwebb9167]

"Because I like to party"

[@filipskotnica971]

@@frankwebb9167 That's a new slogan for the Tea Party

[@remfj40]

Love the dark humor. Great stuff. Thanks for your expertise.

[@rnmike1569]

You guys are such dorks...I love it!

[@Edmonson2]

Survival cigar case fishing VIDEO John!!!! Make it happen.

[@johndoe-pb4mv]

that plug was breath taking! haha

[@kennethjenkins2670]

You're awesome man. I appreciate your humor while shooting the video. Thanks for showing your bail out bag.

[@markrounds6302]

Some great ideas. Thanks John.

[@abortionIzmurder]

Take a look at RavPower solar chargers and batt supply gear.... reliable, light weight and can keep batts charged up ie. Cr123's, 18650's, aa/aaa ect... phones too Foldable portable solar is good to have in kit, ravpower worked really good post two hurricanes here in NC when power was out...

[@desertfoxcartoon]

@ B7662 461 ret Sounds like something that might be in his larger Bug Out Bag.

[@elijahsmith4760]

in my heart of hearts i want to play with road flares!

[@gearedmind]

I always enjoy your videos. Keep the knowledge and dad humor coming!

[@caspergibson699]

It's all so shiny and new!!!

[@johnl.8616]

Bourbon, c'mon John.... You have to have some bourbon with you. You know... for antiseptic reasons. I actually have the Gamut Plus and yes there is a flask of bourbon in my bag but that is in case I have to spend a night in a hotel because of a snow storm. I did it last year and I wished I had some bourbon with me.

[@melaniexoxo]

Your intro is literally the first time an ad has never bugged me. Thank you!

[@kevinarita2306]

Haha this channels great. Great information and good laughs. It's been tough not binging these videos. I have only seen great content so far. Thanks John!

[@spartan8185]

I use several large clear plastic seal-able bags for most if not all of the items in the bag. In addition to the moisture protection the bags allow me to organize the items and you can use the bags separately to hold additional water, tinder, wild berries or whatever I would come across. It also helps keep things water resistant during water crossings or rain storms. Just a thought. Thanks for the information, keep it coming!!

[@bryanw4582]

Who else saw the guy screaming and sprinting toward John and expected 2 to the chest one to the head....at about 30yds?

[@desertfoxcartoon]

@Bryan W Since this video is titled _"Bail Out Bag"_ I was thinking he would be screaming _"THEY FOUND US! GET YOUR ******, WE GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE!"_

[@peternorton5648]

desertkitsune I was thinking the same thing.

[@splashkid8410]

Funny

[@Nick-hm9rh]

you cant have enouth 550d cord, unless you have too much 550d cord, then you can have to much 550d cord

[@bryanw4582]

Just daisy chain it all, then too much looks like just right

[@jacquesstander898]

😆😆😆

[@meat-hook]

When I was in the army I started braiding some on radio watch. A kilometer of cord really doesn't take up much room.

[@AdamEhrheartSC]

“I really shouldn’t have said that.” Pure gold. Love you John.

[@thomasschoon8407]

Thank you again John, your stuff is always good advice👍😊👏✊

[@allenbagay]

I can't tell you how happy it made me that you used a shot if Nicholas Cage using flares from The Rock as you talked about flares ❤ it's the simple things that get me :)

[@blkstang4830]

I just have a cellphone in my bag. That way I can call my mom to come get me. “Mom!! Meatloaf!!! I’m hungry!!”

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Hahahahaha funeral crasher

[@saintrexhardt8950]

That was a really good Ad. I watched it a couple of times over.

[@josholah3545]

Great intro and great video John.

[@MichaelALoberg]

“...lots of guns... OH, do I have guns...”. That’s where I pause, thumbs up, and share...

[@OldPackMule]

LOL. Best commercial opening on KZbin.

[@aaronshedron2464]

When someone mentions a head lamp and zip ties its clear they're one of the most intelligent and thoughtful human beings on earth. Makes my heart flutter.

[@phalanxproductions89]

Ah, the video that inspired me to make my own bail out bag. Good to revisit to freshen up on things to add. Great video!

[@PhilosoraptorXJ]

I do a lot of overnight and section hiking, so that's where this advice comes from. I'm like -0.5% operator. I would personally ditch the Life bottle (and I like their products) and replace the Sawyer bag and the bottle with two Smart Water bottles. They're a lighter setup. Use one as a "dirty" bottle and the other as a "clean" bottle. You can drink from the dirty bottle using a Sawyer Mini if you're in a hurry and transfer clean water to the "clean" bottle if you're not. They're also significantly more durable than those Sawyer bags. Plus, once you dump dirty water into that Life bottle, you've essentially negated the purpose of your Sawyer setup, since you can't really clean out that bottle well enough to not get the Hershey squirts in the field. Just my .2 cents. I really appreciated your setup. Party on, my dude.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks for the rec!

[@AOMartialArts]

"You got that tired....." John can't even focus on the SG plug... Literally LOL🤣🤣 *EDIT* Another thing to remember about B.O.B. is climate/terrain. Some may need thermal blankets some may not. Living in the plains of the midwest, 550 might not be AS necessary but maybe a folding shovel.... if you're new to bug out just remember there's no ONE way. You've got to plan for you, your skills, your regional needs. Good luck!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

It was too funny!!!! 😆

[@BLUELEADER78]

It's farther than you think. lol

[@mrd7341]

the more you know ... the less you carry ;)

[@MacGyverGTP]

That opening was hilarious! Thanks for the laugh.

[@lowcountryweddingfilms]

Have the same bag and love it! Great work as always, sir.

[@bluefacedant8074]

Good set up. I have the same bag and it is rock solid. As requested here are a couple recommendations. 1: Thread all your zip ties onto one of the zip ties to make them more manageable and slim profile for one of your side pouches. 2: if you have a radio and compass etc. Bring a notebook and pen. 3: make a quick ready to go stake out set up so you can easily put your poncho over your hammock with a quick premade tie out kit. See Corporals Corner youtube vid for example. Other than that I've seen all the other vids of what you carry and you have a well layered kit system. Oh, and your personal skill set trumps most comments made about what you "should have". My suggestions are to make what you have more efficient. Your a good man John. Thanks for being an insightful and sometimes humorous part of this community. God bless you and your family.

[@snek9353]

1. I don't follow, how do you get them off?

[@foobar1735]

I believe what he's saying is to loop one ziptie back on itself and put the rest through the loop, which keeps them together

[@fuhq5121]

@@snek9353 if you take one zip tie and put others on it backwards they dont lock an you can pull them back off.

[@bluefacedant8074]

The KZbin channel: Nick Shabazz has a Quick Tip video, albeit a bit nasally. Its just an easy way to flat store and contain your same size zip ties

[@rubikdrummer1]

"You can never have too much 550 cord, unless you have too much and then, I guess you can have too much 550 cord" 😂

[@chainsawschopshop6607]

John; I rock that exact bag as my daily. Fantastic pack! In the shoulder straps of that bag are 2 little slits down where the leather parts are. There are small leather "flaps" that allow insertion of industrial zip ties into the shoulder straps...so if you need a new "tactical" belt because yours just broke (lol) you can slip them out and use them. I think it fits up to about 12 inchers. That backpack has all kinds of neat tricks!

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

I’ve always wanted to do the road flare pose that nick cage did in the rock. I liked this as soon as I saw that insert. Thank you Mr. Lovell

[@cameronoquinn94]

As a straight man who is secure with myself I'd like to point out the fact that you John, are a beautiful man. Godspeed. YEAH I SAID IT, FIGHT ME.

[@Joe.dirt7909]

I just make my wife carry all my gear in those high dollar COACH pocketbooks she keeps buying 😱lol

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Great set up...appreciate your content.

[@gregalee9652]

Great job love your humor

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Consider your location. In a desert city you need a sillcock / 4 way / water key, a 2-3L water container and a head + shoulder cover - since staying hydrated and combating the heat are 100% your #1 priorities. When it’s high noon in the summer in Phoenix the heat will KILL you before you get home. Might sound dramatic, but if you don’t live here you won’t understand - and we always prepare for the worst right?

[@fuhq5121]

Look I dont mean any disrespect but you obviously dont work outside. Tell that to a roofer in Texas or a man spreading asphalt in florida. Again no disrespect but most healthy people are alot tougher than you give them credit for. May not be fun though.

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Fuh Q Not any more I don’t. When is the last time it hit 120 degrees in Texas or Florida? And what is the relevance of wether or not people are tough? Dehydration doesn’t give a shit about how tough you are. You’re still human.

[@madmartigan8774]

@@johnwicksfoknpencil Some years back I did some work in the deserts of West Texas. It was regularly 110 F. Worked outside all day with fire retardant jump suit and gear. While it may suck, it's definitely doable. I have been to Phoenix numerous times and never seen it 120F. It was comparable to New Mexico and West Texas.

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Mad Martigan Great! How does this change what I’ve said that you need water to survive? Or did you do all of this without hydration too?

[@madmartigan8774]

@@johnwicksfoknpencil I agree you need what but full body covering is far better than just head and shoulders covering. When to much skin is exposed the dry air robs your body of moisture. If you are fully clothed, your clothes soak up sweat and cool the skin. It may not feel like it but long sleeves actually helps. I also think you exaggerated a bit with the 120F comment. Other than that, I agree that water is critical.

[@buliwyf3236]

John the one thing I would add is anti diarrhea tablets. Diarrhea will dehydrate you very quickly.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

They were in there!! Couldn’t agree more. Good call

[@Seagull780]

Don't forget Diarrhea has a function though. If you have access to enough clean drinking water you might want to just drink more.

[@pbourne87]

He mentioned it around 10:30 with his "boo-boo kit."

[@NNOutBurger_Gaming]

dutchsouthernrockfan if you have diarrhea you’re screwed and what do you mean by function? Diarrhea is bad it has no benefit maybe beside shitting out the bad food you ate or whatever is causing it

[@Seagull780]

@@NNOutBurger_Gaming Diarrhea is a reaction from your body to dangerous stuff in your digestive tract, like pathogenic bacteria. It's function is to flush those things out as soon as possible to limit the amount of damage they can do.

[@jonh8685]

I would definitely recommend the Eddie Bauer Voyage 1 and 2.0 models for edc/a get home bag. The front has a stuff sack, and there are lots of pouches and areas for specific gear that you want to access quickly.

[@johnsmithhannable9087]

Great stuff, thanks for caring enough to share.

[@BigJon94]

Funny, I was just watching a Joe Robinet video last night and as I was watching this I thought, "Hey this looks kinda like a bag Joe would use". And lo and behold, John used Joe's name in the tags. Weird stuff.

[@britneykilgore1844]

Ive always referred to mine as a jump bag just signed an 18X contract for the army so wont be able to have it till after SFAS

[@N8urecure]

the way you did that ad was actually fantastic.

[@aus10c38]

Just started watching your channel!! One of my favorite youtubers!

[@ijkledkrtmfgekr]

Needs more cowbell

[@bryanbeswick6149]

DEFINITELY needs more cowbell

[@fandango_buttlicks]

Aways need more cowbell

[@Patrick.Henry1776]

What is your suppressed .22 setup? Makes and models? Wish you had shown that and talked a little about it.

[@nateeller2683]

It's an SR-22 with a threaded barrel, don't know about the suppressor

[@prepordie3613]

The only KZbin ads that I actually watch you guys are awesome

[@curtiscannon2486]

A poncho liner is nice to have. Does a good job of keeping you warm and doesn't weigh much or take up much room.