Bug Out Bag Field Test

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[@Griff287]

this video made me feel so warm inside. I don't really know why. if I had to guess, I would say it's because I haven't been camping in months.

[@dchampn]

Rumor has it if you don't have background music it helps the tree grow its bark back

[@photoion1]

pretty sure that tree is now dead. or its gonna be really unhealthy untill it does die

[@ThirstysURL]

Rumor has it the tree fell on 16 people in the future

[@tomcatt998]

Proven scientific fact 🐒

[@runningman1156]

😂😂😂

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Because I REALLY like these real life test videos, I came back, and I did my best to tune out the music. You really did a great job in terms of trying things out. You learned soo much, and I really appreciated that you were willing to share a review, in detail what worked and what didn't. Here are a few suggestions: Hammock - really consider how much the combo of hammock, underquilt, overquilt weight compares to a lightweight tent. I think hammocks are a real fad, and some will stick with it, but it has some drawbacks including weight with EVERYthing you need to make it work, and the price of all those pieces... Water filter - School of Self Reliance sells a great water bottle, plus fishmouth spreader that will work for hanging over fire. In addition, very light sawyer filter or mini filter - they both are really light, and that way you'll be able to boil AND filter, probably for similar weight of that katadyn filter bottle. Try playing around with clothes hangers for other pieces of cookware. Firestarter - seriously, it may stink but lint really does work, and lights very easily with a spark - so do cotton balls.. but you probably already know that.. they're cheap and the WORK. Kudos for the Mora - good knife. Again, thanks for sharing. I really hope you do a follow up (without music)!

[@OngoingFreedom]

Wow, 5 years ago and no reactions to this comment. Most specifically by the OP. That makes me want to not continue this video nor consider anything else by the OP.

[@davidtiner4094]

Please do away with the music or at least turn it way down. I like the idea that you shared with us what worked and what didn't. Most guys just tough it out as if nothing went wrong. Thanks for sharing.

[@vegasvato55]

i would have enjoyed the video a lot more if i did not have to listen to that frick'n, music over voice

[@mattrecker5763]

you should include a folding shovel because it doesn't take much space and it is very useful

[@Jordan-ml2lr]

why is everyone complaining about the music? I thought it was a really cool video that I enjoyed watching a lot and the music complimented it well; you're never going to get music that suits everybody. Awesome video man, enjoyed it a lot.

[@Buzzcronym]

Excellent video, but the background music drowned-out your voice, especially when you were far from the camera or turned your head away from the camera. I'd like to see a follow-up on good hammocks 'cause I'm looking for a good sleep system myself.

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

cut the music, when you are talking

[@kevinreeeder82]

"I left my 550 cord out there!" every survivalist worst nightmare

[@cprxprt150]

Btw why not use 3 aluminium tent stakes around your fire to set your pot on. That is what I've used. Cheap, light and versatile! 😊

[@ArmoredGamingZ]

I see a lot of KZbinrs that makes videos showing the items in their B.O.B's, PSK, GHB etc. but not a lot them show the field part of it, and I think they should. I really like this! Nicely done!

[@bugoutbrothers]

+ArmoredGaming Thanks man, yea I would like to see people test there gear more to. Everything is just theoretical until you actually go out and use it.

[@TheAussiePirate]

I think it's great that you actually *tested* your gear. Not many reviewers do that. Kudos man. Loved the review at the end, that was really instructive and intuitive.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

I think my choice of trees to have around in a survival situation would be the birch tree. The bark is highly flammable. The wood is hard so it will burn a long time and it will burn hot. Also the bark can be used to make usable items, ie containers, cups. Also during spring time you can tap the tree for its sap and get a drinkable water with sugars in it.

[@danielramirez783]

MD Outdoors any fire burns hot

[@horstschlemmer2042]

Daniel Ramirez are you a troll or stupid?

[@jdtexas5281]

I can't hear you with the music, please cut the music out

[@WVBUCK1]

Great video! I would suggest you cut out the guitar at the end as it's competing with your debrief. Your videos are helpful.

[@michaelbrigman3516]

You don't need background music

[@gregvinberg111]

I agree

[@desertsane]

I think it complimented it nicely.

[@MrGruntsworthy]

My only issue was the volume; some segments had the BG music overpower the spoken words. Work on that balance and your videos will improve in watchability

[@desertsane]

Ja, sehr wahr.

[@montanahiker7616]

If you don't like it don't watch it it's that easy

[@davidmckay5788]

be carefull in a pine forest digging a fire hole. if u dont clear the roots out properly u can cause them to light and smolder underground for a long time even after you leave. there have been instances where someone has made a fire and didnt do it properly and caused a forest fire several days later because the roots were smoldering underground.

[@JaCkFrQsT]

Good to know

[@almclucas]

Really liked this video, very informative. Like that you talked about what worked and what didn't. Definitely going to test my bag when I've finished putting it together.

[@rayprice3367]

I use a Progresso soup can that I drilled 2 holes in and ran some wire through the holes. and it works great to hang over the fire.

[@Countryprepper]

Glad to see somebody else do a video like this. I was beginning to think I was the only prepper on KZbin that actually goes out and tests their gear. I'm hoping to go out for 72 hours sometime in the next couple months. A little tip that might help; don't set your pot on the wood, just use hot coals and you won't get sap on it. Watch a few bushcraft cooking vids, they do it all the time. Oh and get some Reflectix from pretty much any home improvement store to line your hammock with and you'll stay nice and toasty warm. Look up winter hammock camping and you'll see what I mean.

[@stambo2001]

+Country Prepper I just subbed ya too, lol. I've got quite a few vids up myself testing stuff out.

[@Prepared_Suburbanite]

Thanks for being brave and honest. Really appreciated your thoughts on the ENO hammock, helps me decide which way to go with my money.

[@bugoutbrothers]

+Prepared Suburbanite Thanks man. Yea the ENO hammocks are not bad, but they also are not all that great ether.

[@michaelcanning2815]

Excellent video. always nice to not only see what others are using but HOW they use it.

[@pdoutdoors7272]

Great video. (I thought the music was fine. Irish Spring!)

[@TheRos4211]

I like this candid review AFTER it was tested in the real world. Great video.

[@joshuacaviness9402]

loved the video. First one I have seen to fully test their bags. How about a three day in the future? simulate a 72 hr? survival

[@jhkleinberg2]

That would be ideal.

[@darthblade2016]

Great review and test of your bug out bag!! I have seen very few youtube channels that film themselves going out to test their bags after making them. Slowly building mine and once i finish, its a great idea to test it out! Would love to see an update video if you have made the changes you talked about. Keep it up!!

[@michaelray3108]

Great video! No bug out test is complete with out forgetting something :).

[@JEanes]

I really appreciate the honesty in this video. Well done sir. You've inspired me to make a video of my own. Keep up the good work.

[@mimiseeyou]

He said, "I really don't even know who's property I'm on." I can't stop laughing. This should be an awesome vid thanks. Shared this channel with a large group of outdoorsman. Maybe get ya some new traffic.

[@bugoutbrothers]

+Sally Salamander Thanks Sally!

[@Rocky1765]

+Dr. Sally Salamander I am guessing that was for dramatic effect. I hope our military is smarter than that, video taping themself trespassing and admitting to it. =)

[@heatherjasper97]

Can you imagine the vlog of one of the soldiers who took down Bin Laden?

[@ehsoule]

Excellent video, I once did a 3 day survival/ bugout scenario with a buddy of mine. We were in the Bankhead national forest in Alabama and hiked a total of 15 miles in, was only supposed to be 10 miles but took a wrong turn. Even after lightening up our load the night before we still had a lot of weight. It doesn't take much at all and the bags get heavy quick. We set out some snares m, traps and trot lines but didn't catch a damn thing. Thank god for MRE and mountain house! He had a hammock and froze his butt off, it got down to the 50's. I had a simple tarp with a ridge line cord and slept on ground with a foam roll and MSS patrol bag and was barely staying warm. I got diarrhea the last night real bad and it lasted a whole week the worst I ever had, not sure what caused it I was filtering my water and using tablet purification. It's amazing how much you learn actually going out!

[@jhkleinberg2]

I bet you now added pepto to your bag.

[@intotheforge3954]

a couple of simple suggestions first open your mre and field strip it to cut bulk and weight second do you really need a cooking pot that large, I use a USGI canteen cup and finally with your tarp/rainfly you may want it a little lower to you hammock to protect from wind and rain, but otherwise its a good start

[@berlinetta350]

First time viewer and I really enjoyed the video. Subscribed!! One thing I think would improve the video is less music during the talking parts

[@VloggingPaynes]

Wow man this was a pretty good video. Kept my attention the whole time and the music was a good editing touch. What I would like to see (and I'm not saying you should do it, I'm just saying it'd be cool) is a similar video where we see you do more with your camp and experiment with different survival techniques. You obviously know your stuff, but I'd like to see more of a log that you capture of the psychological side of surviving b/c that's a third, if not, half of the battle. Again not reccomending or saying you should do this. Just a cool idea in my opinion. Keep up the excellent work good sir!

[@TiredOfApathy]

Did not make a good perimeter for the fire and there was A LOT of dry fuel (debris) that could have ignited.

[@GUERRILLACOMM]

Nice that you're going out with your gear that shows whats viable. Check out some through hikers gear lists. lots of weight saving tips and gear you actually need.

[@relikvija]

Hellooo radio friend I have very little radio skills but it's really fun watching your videos. guys, check it out

[@calebbranson7616]

I just feel like a small portable shovel would be good to carry but saying that it was very good thinking to use a stick like that!! also I really like how you actually get out and use your bug out bag and learn from it!! respect man, keep up the good work!!

[@johnlindsay9062]

The tree will not get sick if you leave it open, sap will naturally cover the opening. As you said in the beginning, that it is good to put pine sap on wounds

[@dinoperez5573]

Tent stake are a good way to hold pots and canteens over a fire.

[@ericblair3009]

I like your Irish music / songs.. glad you are out testing it...... stealth is a great thing to practice!!!

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

It was obviously cold out there. You are warmer on the ground than up in the air. Remember, bridges and overpasses freeze first is the winter. Hammocks are only good in the summer unless you pack in a down under quilt. Look into actual backpacking gear also. You don't need big bulky camping gear to hike it into the woods. Your cook pots are Way too big for an overnighter in the woods. One small pot is all you need. It is great that you actually went out to try the stuff for yourself. Many people on KZbin talk about their survival bugout gear but it is all brand new stuff still in the package never used or even tested for days is the woods.

[@majesticsloth1643]

I'd add a light weight shovel and mechanics gloves

[@tomcatt998]

i always carry 1/2 dozen Walmart plastic bags,, takes up no room & adds no weight, good for sooty pots & carrying out trash & improvised boot liners etc 👍

[@jaimereyes3831]

Regarding the MRE, you can break down your MRIs into smaller packages and only put what you’re going to use in the Ziploc bags that worked well for a lot of things this way the packages in Las Vegas that one in your hand. So yes break them down into smaller packages and only take what you want.

[@walterlee4077]

the guitar at 3:01 kinda sounded like Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day

[@carlbernsen1290]

Well done for testing your gear. I'd suggest a decent, lightweight wet weather layer, if it rains and your clothes get wet you''ll struggle to keep warm. A 'thicker hammock' won't keep you warm. Insulation is just trapped air in tiny pockets, there's a reason why long distance, ultralight hikers use foam mats which don't squash flat, even a thin one makes a big difference. Hard to use in a hammock, so you'd need an underquilt. Ideally your food should be edible without any cooking, fire might be unwise if you want to stay hidden. Walking all day you'll use about 3000 calories a day. Heavy to carry. If your bug out plan is to hike to your parents place, why not bury a cache of food halfway? Also, hike the distance and get to know your route. Ultralight hiking gear is probably the best way to minimise your load.

[@bryanr8897]

Billy Pot for cooking, eno hammock works fine, just bring a sleeping pad and it will insulate. Also, field strip your MRE before you take it. Vaseline cotton balls in a ziploc bag works for fire.

[@jonyee3130]

It's cool that you went out to test your gear. Great vid. What was the total weight of your pack? I didn't catch that in the video. For the tree part, mud, tar, etc. apparently doesn't help the tree to heal. If you have removed too much bark there are methods to graft bark from one part of the tree to another, but big rule of thumb is try to damage less then a quarter of the tree bark around, greater then that makes it harder for the tree to heal / survive.

[@Jalandarah]

about the mre, they kind of go in cycles, meaning every mre of a certain type (vegie lasagna) will have the same contents. If those contents are changed, every one of that type will change. Field strip the mre before packing it, 1) so you know exactly what you've got. and 2) so it takes up less space and 3) makes less trash. (There are much more palatable mre's than vegie lasagna) mre's aren't a bad choice for a BoB because they keep a long time. Also because they do not require cooking, the heater is a comfort item incase you want a hot meal, but the mre itself is pre-cooked. Likewise, since they don't require cooking, and usually have lots of "sides" (snacks, candy, w/e) you can eat them on the go if you don't have time to stop. I'm not saying they're the best choice, but they certainly aren't bad. (speaking from experience)

[@scottz.5941]

Music drowns you out a bit brother. Just a heads up. Appreciate your vids. Always great info. Keep up the good work!

[@joshuakelekovich8091]

The bush pot by three dog stove. It is a great pot with a bail handle and butterfly handles, a pour spout and it is a 2 quart pot.

[@ronstryker]

Others have suggested keeping some metal tent poles, but they can be too short, I suggest some metal rods or a folding wire rack if you need to keep a large pot with you. I personally use a canteen cup with a cover and canteen cup stove from the Canteenshop.com, but another way to keep the sap off of your pot is to have a sheet of heavy foil to take the brunt of the sap. If you are only cooking for yourself then a canteen cup should be enough to cook a meal but if you are bugging out as a family then a pot is recommended. For food you can go with Mountain House freeze dried meals or for more cost saving you can get some flavored rice and a package of summer sausage (if you are not vegetarian). I based the contents of my BOB around my experiences from Boy Scouts and the issues I had from camping. One thing I do recommend is some soap and cleaning sponge to clean your cookware to get the old food off otherwise you can get sick.

[@smirkingdevil]

Bravo for actually testing your gear.

[@bryanhensley4148]

My favorite part is the review and the fails... best info... liked it quite a bit

[@practicalguy973]

Nice testing, you get to learn a lot about your gear when it comes time to using it :). As for your pine sapped pot, you can try to look for hard woods that have fallen and might be easy to drag back and harvest for fire wood. Start the fire with pine and then use the hard wood. Hard wood burns cleaner and longer, but if you have to cut it well its twice as hard as the soft woods like pine. You could try one of those wood gas stoves, I have the Silver Fire Scout and it works well. The secondary burn probably burns about 70% of the smoke vapor sap and other things in the smoke The problem is it does not solve all the black ash and soot getting on the pot. But it definitely lessens that problem. The other issue is the weight. For camping close by its great, but a 5km hike or more I don't want it in my kit as it is quiet heavy. Another thing would be to learn how to dig a Dakota fire hole into the ground. If you do this right, once the fire is going you can insert small pieces of wood into the hot coals far below the ground level when cooking and the drafting effect will burn most of the smoke. You can also create a rocket stove the same way in the ground and that will eliminate all smoke and dirty pots if done correctly but its harder to get the proportions right to achieve rocket stove optimal effect. Just be careful not to dig it into dry ground. Moist ground is safest and easier to shape the hole.

[@sandyblackford8999]

Hello, might I suggest a roll of wire tucked into one of your side pockets, can be used for many different things and i am sure you could manage to rig up something to hang up a pot over the fire if you need to. Just a thought. I am not a survivalist but I do carry a bag of useful "junk" when I travel.great vid.

[@hbritt100]

Just an idea but those are yupon holly if you harvest the leaves while you walk then roast them when you get to camp, you can make a tea that is about 10 times as potent as coffee. Also keep your eye out for sap runs on the pines collect it while you walk as well makes a great fire starter.

[@hbritt100]

also the dead standing wood is the right idea, unless you find a big downed pine that is rotting on the ground. In which case if you hack off the rotten wood you will get to the hard fat wood or lighter pine on the inside. You can burn this lighter pine in pouring rain and it makes excellent fire starter or use it like a starter log you would use in your fire place.

[@Bscumaci]

love the video, limit the music

[@patricelacroix8049]

Hey says the Canadian ! you should not hurt trees to prove a point , i watch some of your video and i ham pretty sure of your utmost capability and wisdom, you are so prepared, could broth your self a tea bag. but all in all it was good your set up is quick, but big heavy to much for one night, a bit of sound issue. tank you for sharing nature.

[@johnlord8337]

1 x 1 ft tyvek fabric hemmed/seamed/grommeted. Water filter down to 0.5-1.0 micron (99.999% filtration). Can hang tyvek with paracord from tree limb and have a 1+ gallon gravity-fed water filter system. Catchment under. Weight ~ 1/4 ounce. Made the proper way (with a 3" O ring) can use and make a camp seat tripod or quadpod (upright poles pointed, put into grommets). Weight O ring 1+ ounce.

[@basecamper3907]

dryer lent works great for a fire started and apparently crayons too they are supposed too burn for like 30 min but haven't tried it yet.

[@kenredington4988]

Wondering if a reflective blanket inside the hanging bed would help retain heat and they do not take up much space. Also MRE's are good if you have a limited water supply . If you have plenty of water freeze dried meals work and are lighter and less paper waste. Also pack a small cheap pencil sharpener. it cam be used to make tinder with small branches, sharpen pencils and the like.

[@theapotheosisofgdot2294]

gotta use felled dry Pine "knots" super useful in any fire application.... where a limb meets the body of the tree or larger limb...

[@user-fx5ho8sz4r]

Excellent video in terms of usefulness, but please do something with the sound quality... Greetings from Russia)

[@d1rtyr3d18]

4 extra tent stakes and some wire mesh makes great makeshift grill to keep your pot or steel bottle above the fire

[@zeebraeend]

My complements. Most (inexperienced) people take information for granted and go out in the bush without testing and change their equipement. Keep an open mind and I'll keep my eyes open for the net video.

[@Hayyothhakodesh]

buy a pathfinder cook pot perfect for hanging with a lid, pour spout and handle for hanging. its a big pot and awesome. its for bushcrafting or camping or survival.

[@scottz.5941]

I'd like to know if I could fit Sally into my Go Bag. Please let me know.

[@ralexfelton2]

Peeing on the fire...smokey would be proud

[@johnboy26769]

First of all, thank you for this very informative video! It's great education. I am a part time musician and I really love the music you have in here. any chance you could share the sources of the opening song during setup and the incidental guitar music during your talk? Thanks much!

[@johnboy26769]

+Charles Clark Well, I think I figured it out based on The Irish Spring at 18:22. It's David Rovics? 100th Anniversary of the Easter Uprising was a dead giveaway! :-)

[@alcmantyrtaeus]

A bunch of people seem to be recommending a shovel. A smaller, lighter idea is a small trowel for cat holes.

[@macwhirterj]

Careful with loamy, light soil. Fire can start underground in it. Ideally it's much better to find a location with clay soil, or have your fire in a container of some kind (handmade coffee can stove or store bought).

[@jaimereyes3831]

Yes I have tried the fire started myself and it sucks, Try wet fire it works extraordinary well, also zombie fire starter excellent. Try those two I think you will never go back to anything else.

[@wildernessman2022]

if you're trying to do more of a stealth camp. plus the idea of helping you to stay warm naturally. you would be better off. if you would put your tarp in your hammock closer to the ground. it has a much lower profile. so that your not noticed as easily and the natural bushes and undergrowth pep to hide you. plus being lower to the ground lowers convection. and if you do make a small fire. it is easier for that residual Heat. tTo make its way under your hammock. to help keep you warm as well.

[@byronrussell5457]

The mud on bark deal works. Well I used clay from a creek when I was a kid and it worked anyways...👍

[@rowdypatriot8926]

you should make a vid on 10 uses of pine trees

[@Zombiesurvivalist97]

What's the name of this song, I can't get it out of my head and I wana hear the whole thing

[@67johnfrag]

For the hammock insulation, I just use a $6 exercise mat. It works just fine.

[@luisgarnica178]

To hang the pot or off the fire you get four tent stakes and some wire mesh poke the steaks in the Ground about half way then put the mesh on the steaks and then put your pot on top.

[@brianwild3698]

having a fire (rain or shine) is definitely a morale booster for me.

[@Hayyothhakodesh]

yes an exposed tree will get sick and possibly die. its not good at all to cut bark away unless you really need to. patching it up does help. my uncle is a tree scientist an arborist. take care of those trees be nice to them their sensitive. and the music is just fine brother!

[@NaeMuckle]

Get a Dutch Oven, stick the bottom of your bag in it and strap it on. They served the Hudson Bay company for years when they were blazing across Canada.

[@youngwolf20]

Maybe you should get one of them folding stoves. That way you have a fire pit and a place to set your pot off the fire wile still getting it on the heat. Loved the Irish music, maybe just turn it down just a bit wile talking so it is easier to hear you speak.

[@therealness1798]

Hey Survival Know How, I really enjoyed the video but I had a couple of things to help you improve the quality. #1 Sound, it would be a lot better if you had an off camera recorder like you appeared to have on your gopro. A cheap lapel mic works great with a smart phone. #2 lighting, you can get cheap led lights that work on your dslr that would help us see a little better when it starts getting dark. Lastly #3 most videos and movies are shot in 24 fps, it makes the video a little smother and it takes less time to upload. Again really good video. I love the content and the music. It kind of reminds me of wranglerstar.

[@okanagan.outdoors]

For your filter water bottle you can get a metal bottle and pair it with a lifestraw! :)

[@MrAlfaman55]

Hey i just had a question, would you think about carrying a folding shovel instead of making the digging stick? just an idea and if it's silly just say so :) good video, thanks for the hard work.

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

+MrAlfaman55 You can get awesome metal digging rods with a handle for a dollar at the dollar store. Light and narrow and inexpensive and have many uses. Far better than wasting time with a wood stick.

[@MrAlfaman55]

ok thanks :)

[@RJM1011]

Nice video thank you take a look at a Billy can it has a handle so you can put it over a fire for water and cooking.

[@derrickgullage4403]

You don't necessarily need to hang your pot over a fire. I have a light weight grill that can go over the fire. It's Andi compact enough that it doesn't take up much room in my pack.

[@alex.4753]

You should check out the survival rifle and Hickok 45 has a great review it makes a great addition to your bag and is worth taking a look at

[@TriggerTimeTV]

Great video, I am going to test my Bob, and find out what works, thanks!

[@chrisbrown2276]

if you want to go with a canteen and cup instead of the water bottle get you s sawyer mini and a metal canteen.. me personally i got a pathfinder canteen, cup, stove and lid and a sawyer water filter and as additional cook kit i have both the stanley pot and the stanley cup for cooking... and if its nice weather and dont need a fire i use a tangia alcohol stove... no sap on the containers...

[@GretSeat]

I've seen wayyy smaller hammock packages. damn that took up most of your bag... and that pot is huge man

[@matthewsopinion7208]

It's cool see some one testing a bug out bag

[@timbaka1480]

appreciate the attempt to make a clear space by digging out the peat and roots -- still poses a fire hazard. Can't be stealthy and have a fire that's warm you through the night, so why not just put a small stove in your bag? Whether a pressure-fuel, or trangia style, or esbit folder, or emberlit/firebox type -- you can boil water for sterilizing or food prep and not have to worry about a fire-pit, tinder, kindling, fire wood and all the rest? Also, I may have missed it - sleeping bag?

[@milangoat]

Great vid man! I once saw 3 or 4 well placed steel tent pegs driven directly into the fire can offer a platform / stand for a cooking pot with no hanger! I always carry a few tent pegs in my BOB. Hope this helps !!

[@rhino5419]

I was looking for field test vids so was happy to find this. Then i saw a Gerber BG knife in the intro. Pity. I´ll just have to keep looking.

[@ghostpoems8847]

Is this you performing this music? Sounds very John Denver-ry... Very 70s folk.

[@zepplyledson9622]

Another plus side to pines is they cut down on bugs around them. Bugs avoid them because of the sap.

[@rickd248]

Couple suggestions. Very small LED lantern takes AA battery will burn for many hours. Add rechargeable batteries and a photo charger. Great for night and reading. You can switch to high power and have lots of light. You didn't mention anything about firearms. I've never seen your other videos so I don't know if you carry or now. I do so I usually "assume" everyone else does. Reason being, if you're bugging out you're not leaving because you want to but because you have to. If someone wants your gear they will take it if you can't stop them. My carry gun saved my wife and I one time. I mean it was for real seven of them and 2 of us and it got real serious. I you want to hear about it send me a KZbin mail and I'll answer if not no biggie. Good video. Old wire coat hangers are a good source of hangers.

[@bugoutbrothers]

+rickd248 couldn't figure out how to send you a message but you peaked my interest. Where were you that you had to pull your gun out?

[@rickd248]

+Survival Know How Sharon and I were 17 miles out of Flagstaff, Arizona on a Forest Service road. Seven idiots in a truck and Jeep followed us when we turned onto Forest Service Road 237 from Highway 89A. Find Oak Creek Vista at the top of Oak Creek Canyon. Just beyond that is 237. We had not been across this road for several years so did not know if if was blocked. When I realized these guys were following us I decided caution was best so I kicked the Cherokee in the butt and ran ahead of them. When out of sight I did a 180 and headed back to 89A. They caught up quicker than expected. Sharon found a road on a topo that would have shorter. After less then a mile it was washed out and blocked. We were completely cut off. I parked the Cherokee 90 across the road, gave Sharon the shotgun and her Glock and put her behind the engine. I went to the back and got out the AR and made sure they saw my load and charge it. I strapped on my weapon, stuck an extra mag in my belt.

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+rickd248 Took aim at the one who seemed to be in charge and waited. The were parked side by side about 100 feet from us. I was a police officer at the time. I made sure they saw me aiming at one person. I wanted them to know if it hit the fan he was going to be the first to go. We watched each other like that for several minutes. Finally they decided it was going to cost them a whole lot to cross that 100 feet. They saddled up and left, calling us names and so on. No shots were fired. I hate to think what would have happened if we were not armed. I have several Jeep Guns that go every time the Jeep leaves the driveway. I am out of police work now for almost 30 years. Ask anything if you wish.