BUGOUT STEALTH CAMPING | Learn From a PRO

[@ONThree]

Most people vastly overestimate their physical abilities. I’ve been guilty of it myself from time to time. Great job JJ!

[@christopherstudley9374]

....especially when faced with the addition of a ruck !

[@FueltheFires]

You’re right about that brother- thanks!

[@FueltheFires]

@@christopherstudley9374..Amen 🙏🏻

[@aelfwealld]

@@christopherstudley9374 When I packed my first bob I had probably 3 of everything. It sat like that for awhile. Thank god I never needed to hurry out the door with it. The first time I actually tried rucking with it I didn’t make it very far lol. Back to the basics. No need for 10 different knives etc haha.

[@youareindenial4413]

I've been guilty of that too. Best thing that ever happened to me. The wake up motivated me to get fit.

[@BjornBear21]

Due to PTSD I’m not very good at being around crowds or people but the upside is that it has made me hyper aware of everything and surroundings so its made me very good at staying hidden and away from everyone. 😂

[@MichaelBrown-sh8yh]

Me too. I stay on the river in California. Been here for a year & no one knows. It's peaceful...

[@ScoreGuru123]

Wow, is that in case the aliens find you?

[@BjornBear21]

@@ScoreGuru123 they won’t find me in my lead lined bunker 60 ft under ground and my tin foil line hats. If they do I have a hallway that’s the only way in and it’s filled will flame throwers and .50 cal’s and a 18” steel door at the end.

[@MichaelBrown-sh8yh]

@@BjornBear21 That's right! Yo

[@MRSOMEBODYRC]

We are amongst the few. Defense mechanism turned into covert tools, amazing how the mind works. Stay aware, to survive.

[@superdave8248]

On a side note, if you see a threat, they are already close enough to hear you. Evacuation might be more of a threat to your life than just trying to stay silent and concealed under cover. As he prepped to evacuate his stealth camp, the only thing I was thinking was he was making too much noise. If it is night out, you might be better off staying still. Something else to consider. Going to sleep leaning against a tree. Too many people snore in their sleep. Less likely to happen when you are upright than sleeping on your back or side. And sleeping inside an improvised sleeping bag ... it is going to draw critters to your bed for warmth and shelter. And if it is fall or winter you are going to need shelter as will they. And yes, you will wake up stiff as hell. Do some stretches, and give it about an hour of walking. You will work those kinks out. Something else to note on a forced hike. If you are sweating and wear tight underwear, you probably want to toss those. Those whitey tighteys (briefs) will collect sweat around the elastic bands. This turns them into sandpaper. Your inner thigh is going to be rubbed raw. To the point they might even be bleeding. Ladies the same goes for you. And yes, you may be better off without the bras. Same problem. The bands will collect sweat and possibly cut into your breasts or underneath them. You have a choice. Breast upper support or chaffing.

[@BonesyTucson]

Good words and thoughts, thanks. I found microfibre boxer briefs, on the tighter side, a huge advance in chafe protection when long distance hiking.. especially while heavily sweating. Kind of like bike shorts but without the chamois/padding. If your clothing doesn't fit right or use the right materials, no amount of vaseline'ing your crotch is going to stop blisters. Yeah, it looks kinda goofy and no-one wants to see you smuggling prunes on the trails, but it's functional.. got the idea from those "ranger panties" the army has, but I couldn't find any so just used what I thought the closest equivalent from the local workwear store. Bonus they pack real small and dry real quick, so if you pack 3 pairs you can always have one washed and dried and ready to go. Also goretex socks. I swear goretex socks that go over your regular socks almost make hiking feel like cheating when it comes to foot care, but I'm a wet eastern forest/great lakes guy.

[@superdave8248]

@@BonesyTucson People learn real quick if they are in the wrong foot wear on a prolonged hike/walk. Something everybody should have in their traveling first aid kit is moleskin. What is moleskin? It is a footwear product. It helps with blistering on your feet. If you have a foot blister, you pop the blister to drain the fluid, you slap a piece of moleskin over it and you won't feel the blister no more and keeps it from becoming worse. The adhesive they use on moleskin is tough. It is designed to take a beating. And it will stay on even when wet. The best way to remove it though is to soak it. This will loosen it up just enough to make peeling it off possible. But yes, everybody should have multiple socks and undergarments. I prefer wool boot socks myself. They are thicker for more comfort and being of natural fibers are easier to clean. But to each their own.

[@concernedcitizen2898]

No bras is definitely something a lot of guys would support. Women should consider comfortable high activity clothing in their get home bags.

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

@@concernedcitizen2898 Only coomers wanna see women wear less clothing

[@ak-488]

@@BonesyTucson Somebody is now gonna make a mint advertising " Escape the chaos and wear Bug Out undies".

[@barrybrum]

Regarding "abandoned" houses, you can NEVER be completely sure a house is abandoned unless you can see into every room from a distance outside. Post shtf people will not necessarily answer a knock on their doors or answer to anyone calling out to see if they are home. Most folks will remain quiet hoping you will just go away... well, until you try breaking and entering to scavenge, then they will likely respond with deadly, or at the least, crippling force to protect themselves or loved ones. Or the owners may simply be away hunting or gathering firewood and will walk up on you while you are involved in taking their property. Which is a scenario that, as you said, can get you shot. My advice is stay clear of other people's properties, before the collapse and afterward. Good video, useful info. Thanks for creating and posting it for us.

[@PatrickThreewit]

Why not just stay home?

[@darrylgordon5170]

​, somtimes staying put simply is not an option. Or, perhaps you are away when it happens and you are attempting to get home. It's all quite situational isn't it. However, the true purpose of training is to become familiar with your gear and to test your skills. One of my "sayings" is, "if you wait until you need it to acquire a skill or test a piece of your gear, you have already lost. Because the learning curve is too steep."

[@quitelarry8233]

I really enjoyed your video. Im in western ny state. So no stranger to the cold. Ive found in below freezing survival, the number one rule is conditioning. The body will quickly learn the difference between uncomfortable, and in danger. When your body drops into a danger level, dont go back to sleep.

[@FueltheFires]

You are absolutely right about that 👍🏻

[@dabbbles]

In such an ultimate situation why not just move to a warmer climate?

[@darrylgordon5170]

​@@dabbblessounds so easy doesn't it.

[@xwarmangle]

@@darrylgordon5170 I almost died snow caving. going too light with your gear can be fatal.

[@sociallyintrovertedasmr8923]

When I was in the Army, I was an Infantry grunt. And we stayed out in the field for 2-3 weeks at a time. That was 30 years ago. I can't even fathom doing that right now!

[@tundranomad]

Yep, been there myself. In talking to the recruiter, little did I know that "light infantry" meant everything you need to stay warm and survive in the field for weeks is on your back.

[@redrustyhill2]

And you also had a logistics system that kept you fed and supplied

[@redrustyhill2]

@lostinthedesert-hp4bw your entire purpose for being there was to "accomplish difficult missions". civilians training are also "doing hard missions" To say they are just "playing hide and seek" shows you dont really kniw much about how the world works.

[@Jeremy-iu3iv]

I'm 50 now. I hear you.

[@DamianBloodstone]

Best advice ever, "knowing you will be uncomfortable." I've enjoyed and learned from all the vids on this channel. Those out there seem to forget NV and thermal gear are out there and both the hunters and the prey may have them. This is why in most modern societies it is so difficult to hide. Drones, aircraft, satellites and other eyes are going to be watching and hunting you. It would only come down to old school tracking if a major CME hits all the earth. The enemy will be civilization spots but also be the only places out there to get lost by appearing homeless or displaced and so blending into the mix of people not as well off. Standing out won't be as important as you might believe, since aid workers and others will be noticing those constantly in food lines and reporting back. (Sorry, I think outside the box.) I haven't practiced enough and know I'm done if a situation happens under harsh times being disabled too. It won't stop me from learning though to have a ghost of a chance.

[@dabbbles]

Great attitude for an unpredictable development.

[@Wheeling88]

One thing ive learned ,watch your tracks, even if its as simple as putting socks over your boots. Great info JJ👍👍👍👍👊♨️👊

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! I thought it might be a little “too much” for this video but it does work! Thanks for posting that here in the comments- great advice 🔥

[@springfieldkakaruk2346]

Take Walmart bags and fill with leaves or pine needles then place boot in and tie. Great way to sneak up on game if you can't find pillow cases

[@doubleduty1703]

Another consideration is if you come upon a hunting set up there could be trail camera’s on deer trails . Thanks for the refresher . Man MRes have come a long way since the early 90 s when I was in.

[@FueltheFires]

Yes! I demonstrated that in another adventure video when I was in the Cohutta Wilderness.. Best to keep your head on a swivel.. Thanks for posting that and yes, MRE’s have come a longggg way 😂

[@autotek7930]

I had beef taco meat for lunch today lol.

[@dib0018]

A small alcohol stove with a poncho could produce warmth in an emergency. No noise that may carry like a canister stove and no smell from burnt wood.

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! Perfect choice- my actual stove is a solo stove.. The gas canisters are just too loud.. Another hack is the humble candle as well.. Thanks for posting that!

[@dib0018]

@FueltheFires Yes, I personally use a candle lantern great companion with the alcohol stove and better in some ways. Thanks.

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

I lived in the wilderness 20 years living off the land without power. In those 20 years saw few people, where we where you couldn't live there so the feds where always looking for anyone living there. So I was always hiding, never walked out in the open. Always in the trees. I had a camp on every mountain around and was always on the move. Winter I liked being up high where I got more sunlight, summer I was around the rivers because of the summer heat.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you for the testimony and for taking the time to comment.. Your experience is key here 👍🏻

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

Thank you. Your video is right on. I know from living it. @@FueltheFires

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

@@seedy-waney-bonnie4906 You won't have to avoid just the feds, you will also have to avoid raiders during SHTF. The wilderness won't be as safe anymore unfortunately.

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

You think I don't know that? How funny youtube people are...@@AlexanderTheFarmer

[@505fastlife6]

Did you forget to take your meds today?

[@kensmith8832]

This is a very good training. The one thing to remember is the predators in your area. I have to deal with bear and coyote that will stalk you during the day and bobcat at night. As a kid, I tried to solo camp in a remote field on our land. The evening was great, but the starlight brought out a bobcat that walked around my camp screaming and watching me. A cat will look at you, then look away, so you feel safe then not the safe. Bear give you a horror movie feeling when they watch you. Coyote will rarely break their stare. It is also good to be aware of how your body responds to life and death stress. The light sleeper, means resting for 2 hours at a time, rather than all night. When walking, if you learn to place your feet flat on the ground with each step, you will move faster without noise. Heel walking is very loud. Pay attention to wildlife as they will give up your position. I use a turkey call to cover my movement through loud areas. A cover sound allows you to walk up on deer. Know how to mimic a fox, as this makes great cover sounds while hunting. I have found you don't need camo to hunt deer when you use cover sounds correctly. I take teenagers out during youth hunts and I tell them to not be quiet. I then bring out a laughing red fox sound, while the teen is laughing, a buck will step out within 100 feet. These are mature hunting skills that take years to learn, so practice.

[@FueltheFires]

Right on 👊🏻

[@PatrickThreewit]

if times get rough, I'm staying home. People can talk about living off the land in the wilderness, but they sure as hell aren't talking about the mountain West. Wile edible game doesn't like wolves so they stay near people. I might be able to make it a week or two in the summer, but forget the other seasons.

[@kensmith8832]

@@PatrickThreewit When I was a kid, I thought about living in the wild. It was a romantic dream with no reality. Now I am too old to think of such a life. We have too many idiots that think they can live off the land. It is better to stay at home and ride out the trouble.

[@georgecarousos6735]

In a true stealth situation, getting up multiple times a night is a giant "here I am" signal plus you lose so much heat getting out of your Ranger roll. In off road racing drivers and co drivers use a condom catheter they wear so they can pee without stopping. This is a super lightweight device that takes up nearly no room. If you wear this at night and the pee goes into urine collection bag, it help give back some heat too. It can be drained without getting completely out of your Ranger roll and used over and over again. Just a thought to avoid getting up multiple times a night.

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! In this case I was specifically running a kit from the military surplus challenge. I also had to exit to get my blood pumping due to the shortcomings of the kit. Great advice though and I certainly have done this when outfitted properly. Thanks for posting!

[@BackcountryShooter]

Totally, when I have winter camped in my bivy bag I take a pee bottle with me and get it done without having to get out... though more about not wanting to freeze my **** off, than for stealth.

[@markwilliams2799]

Honestly 99% of people are going to be grossed out by that and 50% of the people who aren’t aren’t going to use it so for the half of a percent that this might be useful for knock yourself out the rest of us will just pee in a bottle 😂 Useful tip just not practical

[@bethanmiles5126]

What about us ladies, especially us older girls who have to get up to pee many times a night..?! 🤭🤔 Maybe an adult diaper/nappy/Inco-pad...?

[@garryfrayne2993]

@@bethanmiles5126 I think there is a device for ladies that is cup like with a drain tube, which you could use to pee into a bottle. Not as easy as a male, but would be better than getting cold.

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Great exercise, JJ. I stealth camped at a Virginia state park; not wanting to pay $30 a night and listen to parties of rowdy people drinking, kids running around the campgrounds, etc. I hiked into the park well away from the main entrance and popular trailheads. My pack was a minimalist one with my military poncho, woobie, winter apparel like gloves, watch cap or beanie, shemagh, a liter of water, a couple of Clif energy bars. I wore wool layers of long underwear, long sleeves, wool socks and a fleece pullover under a Goretex jacket. The outer wear was all subdued Army green. I camped in an elevated area overlooking a small stream but the sleeping area was in a slight depression. If anyone came up the hill I could easily hear footsteps. I could easily and quickly egress towards the stream on a rock ledge minimizing my movement sounds. I did this throughout the spring and fall. It was too warm in the summer months and flying pests made it miserable.

[@FueltheFires]

That’s awesome! Good to hear you’re out there doing the things- good job 👏🏻

[@dabbbles]

Again (and unexplained): WHAT was your 'purpose'? THAT revalues all the other considerations. eg. If a bunch of gung-ho armed coppers are beating the bushes for you flying insects become a non-issue. I really am interested in hearing people's REASONS/purpose for living like that.

[@Mystic_Light]

​@@dabbblesperhaps folks are practicing for when SHTF... have you not heard the warnings about AI? It's already evolved enough to think humans are a parasitic scourge that needs to be wiped out. The next world war will be fought with stix and stones, as in what's left of humanity will revert to a primitive state if we want to survive. AI will have the ability to make decisions about war.... I think many people underestimate or are too blind to see the danger we are in.

[@darrylgordon5170]

​@@dabbblesif you are being hunted by the US military, you are in a precarious position. And, if you are not highly skilled in E&E your time is limited. WHY would anyone do any of this? As play no less. If you can't come up with an answer to that on your own, I suspect that nothing I can say will aswage that. It's like asking a biker why he rides? If I have to explain it, you could never understand. Hell, I don't know, to test myself I suppose. To reconnect with the suck. To see if I'm the same Marine I was 30 years ago. Because I find it fun. Quit asking stupid questions.

[@petertyson4036]

I'm 66 and love in BC Canada .I try and practice all the time .live on 13 acres surrounded by crown land .so it's a perfect place .But you have so many great tips .Thanks mate🇨🇦👍🇨🇦

[@FueltheFires]

Beautiful country up there! Good for you and glad to hear you’re out there doing the things- thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@PatrickThreewit]

I stay home unless I camp for fun. I live on 11 acres with a creek and lots of trees and I border on 400 acres and am only 20 air miles from the largest wilderness area in the U.S. outside of Alaska. But I don't venture into the back country except in summer and I'm 79. Having done that when younger, I found it was not to be done alone, which I always did, or in the spring or winter. I couldn't live off the land in the winter so I'll stay home. I have electricity at home and lots of firewood which I have been splitting the past 2 weeks. So in B.C. do you live north or south of Prince George? Near the Columbia River? Or on the coast like on Vancouver Island? Mild climate there. I lived for 25 years in the American San Juan Islands, 15 miles from Victoria.

[@RichardChandler-v8i]

You are the first prepping channel that thinks the same way as i do as retired UK Airborne..... well said every one should learn these lesions..... I have just subbed......

[@unfi6798]

Hello Mr. Morris.! We three have limits in all categories (as you've said) knowing that limitation is important. Different situation have certain applications, whether we're at home on our land, interstate or international. We're no Mrs. Universe but we are pretty fit, great stamina & quick thinking. All this is thanks to mum. She pushes us since we were eleven years old, think she could see the future & its happening now. Little sister got a great idea for you, actually think she learned it from dad. Have a water bladder for one particular use only & that is for peeing so you don't really have to get up to relieve yourself. Seal it tight so it won't leak, it will keep you warm through the night. Your own hot water bottle.! Love these chat show, also watched Mr. Slayer's as well. Lots to say but will save it for the next...Fuel the Fires.! Cheers from Australia.

[@FueltheFires]

I love it when you comment.. You always have good stuff to say and I appreciate that very much.. Thank you so much for your continued support 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@danielgrubb9668]

Great video. You can shave time off breaking camp by wearing the poncho and poncho liner, lean back against a tree, and stick your feet into your ruck. You will also be warmer.

[@renegadearms]

This situation is perfect for example of having a baseline fitness, and having your stuff Preppped.

[@michaelashman6035]

If anyone likes to use a collapsible shovel or a small trowel for digging, think about replacing it with a construction flat bar. It's smaller and lighter than the shovel. it's also one hell of a pry tool and wood splitter.

[@FueltheFires]

Cool- something to think about.. I “dig” it 🔥

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

I Googled it, it’s a pry bar. I wouldn’t never guessed that. Ooooh well, I’m little bit wiser.

[@honestabe1940]

Great idea!

[@corneliusadventurers5821]

This is a great idea !

[@springfieldkakaruk2346]

Yes, carry one everywhere. A good point.

[@robertphillips93]

Great tips, JJ! Prior to my interest in such tactical subjects recently, I was in a condition that prompted me to assess my actual training and skills. The real skills were rusty, having been replaced by seemingly more enjoyable training -- sitting in front of a screen or even the pages of an actual book, occasional home improvement tasks, and snacking every couple hours of the day to keep hunger at bay. After sensing that something wasn't right about occasional hypoglycemic "nerves" and more subtle mental glitches, I decided to find out what the problem was and fix it. For me, the new training regimen had the aim of recovering superior blood sugar metabolism. That was six or so years ago and today I eat for only 6-8 hours a day -- and it doesn't take me any longer to eat a steak and eggs breakfast than anybody else. When I'm not eating, a lot of my energy is coming from fats rather than sugar. Because my EDC includes a decent supply of just that energy source -- and because my training has improved optimisation of that supply, I am never hungry. So no snacking required, though I do have an occasional treat -- but calibrated to not upset my enjoyable "meta-librium". One other thing about this training is that it takes less water to process the foods I eat, so I don't need to drink as much -- or get rid of as much. At the age of 73, that's a countertrend phenomenon at night, let me tell ya. So, for a SHTF hike in the woods lasting more than a couple days I'm going to want some dried or canned meats, with a bacon grease chaser! Maybe a good whey protein drink for dessert . . .

[@FueltheFires]

I commend you for taking the time to write this post and also for taking action in your life and achieving results! Not many do this and it provides inspiration.. Thank you!

[@ssnowmann3572]

You are eating in a keto (ketogenic) manner. People think that’s crazy, but it is actually the most healthy. Well done!

[@tyclark8162]

Robert93, Wise words n skills take myself to the Bob Marshall Mountain training n Pineland. I am pushing 70 n not where I want to physically speaking. 😢 As tough as you may be I'd suggest if you already live somewhere remote in between. I'd elect to bug in vs on the run per se. I have 15 gkids with 8 close by n live in the woods. Most of my gkids know how to load magazines n shoot 22lr. They spend most days in the woods. They can hunt n track with gpappy n recognize the dangers of guns n you eat what you kill. Last fall they killed 2 fox squirrels n a rabbit n cook them on sticks over a fire with salt n pepper. Anyhow, I try to share my experiences n skill sets, yet many I've lost due to TBI. Regardless, I'd still say you would live better in place of your home if rural environment. Due to spinal injuries I recognize my capabilities n often remind myself I am getting a nip ole paradog myself. I generally watch Canadian Prepper with Nate. Like his humor n logical assessments. Good luck brother, if n when things go south. Just a matter of time before someone escalates their hand. Yet their intentions are to overwhelm the United States resources n bring our nation to its knees imho.

[@dananorth895]

You will need plenty of water to process those proteins, no way around it.

[@dananorth895]

Although it's said the SR-71 pilots ate steak and egg high protein low residue meals for those long extended flights.

[@LSD209]

@15:16 The black valves are open if the narrow ends are pointing in the direction that the water would flow.

[@duanerogers1166]

I plan on having a body warmer packet for each night that way it helps your body to stay warm even having toe warmers will help so your always ready in case you have to pack up and move at a moment's notice also knowing how much blankets for the time of year where your at to stay safely warm enough to preserve life is important

[@dananorth895]

Hot water bottles and rocks as well.

[@MaxSand-i4n]

Until you run out, learn skills not gear

[@robkoons1891]

Amazing video. Most of these things the average unaware person would fall into are pointed out here very well.

[@ritahassing2533]

This should be taught in high school~Survival tips in the Wilderness❤

[@dabbbles]

@@ritahassing2533 Nah. While they're all running around in the bushes playing silly-buggers I'll be in threir abandoned houses enjoying all th mod-cons! Perhaps including their wives!

[@catalhuyuk7]

This was such amazing info! I’m obsessed with this- stealth camping, tracking, etc.

[@a.patriot3980]

What's up, JJ? Love the scenario-based survival challenges. Keep them coming and keep up the good work, sir. Bravo. 🎉 Ideas: Survival with pets, survival while on vacation in another state, survival far from home during winter, survival while in a foreign country.

[@FueltheFires]

What’s up?!?! Thank you! I really enjoy scenario based training as it gives me perspective while filming.. Thanks for the suggestions as we’re always looking for situations and scenarios that apply to y’all.. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@jeffrey4547]

u also have to think about others having heat scopes and night vision like we do and we live in the woods deep in the woods have solar power everything we need to start a war even have hidden cameras that are set up to my laptop watching the woods so good luck in my woods

[@chefdave6596]

I've been searching for a great survival channel. Guess I just found it! Great content sir. Excellent info. Thank you

[@FueltheFires]

Welcome to the Tribe 🔥🔥🔥

[@eduRMil]

I am watching your videos from Brazil. Adapting based on my life , but i would say , your videos are amazing . Thks for your knowleged

[@FueltheFires]

Wow! Thanks for watching! Glad you understand it’s all about the principles here and applying them to where you are.. Appreciate the kind words 🔥

[@jeffharris7777]

Hello from USA 👋

[@thebrizzy]

Recovery is the one area skipped over a lot but it's crucial. Thanks for sharing! I watched it all.

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely!!! Excellent point and I appreciate you watching and posting that 👊🏻

[@b_johan]

Great info to apply to a get home situation as well

[@mickeycrawford121]

loved the video. you brought up some points. some i hadn't thought about. thank you

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome! My goal is just to get people thinking like that- thanks for the positive response! 🔥

[@jadedwolf306]

Thank you!! Amazing video!! Today I have diving down this kind of rabbit hole of videos and realized just how different I really am from almost everyone lmao!! I knew most of what you and the other videos where talking about!! Been sharing all the videos I find about this and other things so others can learn!! Again thank you!!

[@FueltheFires]

Rock on 🤘🏻.. It’s always good when you can relate to what someone is pointing out and understand why- HUGE confidence builder… Thanks for watching and for the kind words.. Glad the video “spoke” to you!

[@coronavirusjones321]

If I was gonna cook or boil water I would use an alcohol stove just a blue flame no smoke.

[@FueltheFires]

Perfect! Gas stoves are very loud.. I use a Solo Stove in my real kit.. Gonna do a video on it very soon 👍🏻

[@luckybassturd7260]

Try a Wax hobo stove, the fuel is more stable for long term & hot car storage. You Can use crayons ( but to much crayons will clog cardboard) A small pellet tin with lid is my favorite but almost any can will work. ✌️🤟🤙

[@jonathanblack1416]

The double wall smokeless Cooke stove is pretty decent once it’s hot enough after starting it up. Thats what I have as fuel is all around you and you cant run out. Also I have a titanium folding stove that can go in my back pocket that works great. Just need to keep loading it up often to use for heating purposes I do understand but if your in bug out conditions you could be that way for months or years potentially and you can’t just get alcohol when you need it. Same with MRE’s. We Al should be talking wild food foraging and things like that where we don’t need a store to replenish anything. This way here is for very short term survival. Then what?

[@brethowell2311]

You mention many great points to consider.

[@user-McGiver]

Hey, there Mr. Morris 😉 I've spent lots of time trying and testing set-ups to end up with 2 options [ warm and cold weather ] both a single person use no frame and all you need is a branch above you to tie a single vertical line [pyramidoid shape] and you can carry each one in one of your side pockets of cargo pants... no more than a min to put it back to the pack together with the sleeping bag inside, maybe a little more if the weather asks for a tarp overhead... but for a cold night I like to carry a set of 5 heating pads spread around in my sleeping bag held in place with a safety pin and a very useful to carry a power bank to power it and what else I need, this way a lightweight sleeping bag can go a long way, I don't need to carry bulkier, heavier stuff... ( that's what I do ) I really enjoyed you showing your tracking skills, ( I hope you went back the next day to hunt some deer now that you scouted the place... ) you really fit the woods like an old tree... and you made it just fine considering that you didn't have your gear of your choice with you... good thinking to bring your favored dino with you...

[@FueltheFires]

As always, great advice posted from the voice of experience- I especially like the safety pin idea 💡..I did ask the owner of the property about hunting and he was hesitant at first, but open to the idea after we talked… That place is covered up and my Dino was itching to come out lol.. Love your responses brother- keep ‘em coming! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@hermanogrande3758]

My acoustic bike... lol. Love this. Stealth camping + preps. Great content.

[@chrislukasak8530]

Good idea testing how long pulling up camp would take. Now try in the dark.

[@FueltheFires]

Definitely! We used to practice just like that.. I could stand to keep that skill up!

[@unfi6798]

Great call mate.!

[@zerobow9413]

I like the idea of putting electronic sensors on the main paths nearby to give you the heads up, can use trip wires with noise makers as well

[@BarrieCopeland-je6lh]

Yeah, you're on it, fella. It's a definite skill set. Every aware person needs them.

[@guyfreegard1157]

Really interesting vid. Makes one seriously think about potential scenarios and threats. Many thanks.

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

One of the reasons I always make time to watch your videos, is that it mirrors what I myself do. Having said that, I always learn something new, it might be the same thing that I do, just a bit different. But you provide insight that maybe I hadn’t considered or have done. I enjoy watching and listening because I just don’t film and communicate as well as you do. Kudos! Keep up the great work, there are many, many people who may never do this, but may remember something if they ever do. Again great job!

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome comment! Thank you so much- YOU are appreciated 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@LSD209]

@9:17 Another tip, relative to spider webs is, they tell you if anything has moved through the area.

[@22leggedsasquatch]

Nice video, really good points, some which I've not heard before. Here are a few points I put together whilst watching.. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 😀 Subscribed. 1. Stop, listen, look 2. Don't talk to yourself 3. Ideal scenario to have a jetboil and lessen needing to light a fire.. 4. Eat when you are honestly hungry and not because it's that time of day, by habit or you get a little pang of hunger. 5. Regarding trash, remember to also have respect for the outdoors. 6. You can save time on getting out of the sleep system by having a large dry-bag ready to go next to you. Once rolled up, you can stuff it whilst moving. 7. Binoculars as a good force multiplier? 8. Electronic shooting headphones turned up to max volume: gives super human hearing?

[@claytoncampbell7541]

I find these survival tutorial videos to make for some of my most relaxing evenings, and this one was great. Thanks for making it. 🍻

[@christopherpike3073]

Great video You didn’t rush the info and everything was clear and descriptive Thank you

[@FueltheFires]

I really appreciate the positive feedback- thank you! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@daughteroftheking6402]

I love that you said to do things that make you uncomfortable and get use to it. My brother is a marine, and he’s been teaching me all of this. I learned a lot with this video, especially the bug part, and staying away from the spider webs. I’m hoping to get a set of gators, but I know if I can’t, I can still make it with the whole bug aspect of it. I don’t mind if your videos are long. I learn either way, so if you need to post a long video, I don’t mind it. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and wisdom. Much needed and appreciated.

[@FueltheFires]

I really appreciate that! Your feedback is greatly appreciated… I try to mix in short and long videos as well.. Keep on training!

[@dabbbles]

LOng experience suggest to me that you've got it arse-about, Toots. EVERYTHING your brother can teach you has already been taught to countless others. The best that can happen is that you get trampled to death by the stampeding mobs. THE key is to learn to THINK for yourself, suited to skills YOU are comfortable with. Mother Nature offers ALL the hints we need: hints which carried our ancestors through billions of years of trials and tribulations. Learn to assess EVERY circumstance and then rely on those inherited instincts; and ACT immediately; without even thinking about risks and possibilities. Fight or Flee, as Ma has instilled. And if you NEED an 'advisor', get friendly with cockroaches! THEY have been on earth for 100 million years longer than the dinosaurs, and will still be here when homosapiens has been flushed down the sewers of history! And NOT A SINGLE MARINE AMONGST THEM! There's a lesson to be learned there! 🙃

[@280zjammer]

Lately I've begun to question what is the goal of bugging out? Where would I be going. Am I running away? Am I hiding? What are the reasons and when do I decide it's time? Don't misunderstand, I have the training, physical capability and excessive amounts of proper equipment. I've made countless iterations of systems and plans to travel, navigate, survive, hide and thrive and the eventual goal is always the same. You seek to provide yourself with shelter, security and sustenance. Your seeking home. So I ask these questions because a failure to plan is a plan to fail. What would compel you to leave home only to seek home? There are potentially good answers to that question. NBC contamination is one. Hostile siege is another. What protections do you have to make egress safer? Do you have the skills to implement something like an NBC suit and mask? If you're under the pursuit of a force capable of infiltrating the US, do you know what you'll have to do to effectively evade them? Can you remain invisible to a drone with IR imaging? Can you remain invisible while moving? Do you have enough experience in your support system to fight? Can you shoot, move and communicate effectively enough to undermine an invading stronghold? What are you going to do if there's an enemy trying to mortar your position? These a questions I ask myself. I know I can either handle or play a strong role in a team. I know I can supply a team with enough gear to remain functional. But are you asking yourself anything like this or you planning on fishing?

[@papimaximus95]

Exactly! Bugging out makes you a refugee. If you MUST leave, then only go so far as to the next rally point. You can map these out in advance. Friends houses, relatives, local hotels, police/fire stations, etc. If the entire state/country/world is compromised, then you better get to that rally point and start to gather numbers. There is strength/safety in numbers.

[@Simple_But_Expensive]

A good way to think about it is to assess the hazards in your area, both locally and regionally. For instance, I live in the San Joachin Valley just north of LA. Just south of LA is a nuclear power plant and a Marine base. Further south is many military bases. All of them are potential targets. If something were to happen, I would have 10 million screaming people heading north (east is hundreds of miles of desert). The same problem if LA suffers a major quake (say a richter scale 8). This is a regional threat. A more local threat is a major earthquake where I live (24 miles from the San Andreas). Even more local is an oilfield that produces hydrogen sulfide. Even more local than that, I live one block from a highway that has regular shipments of LNG tank trucks. For each hazard I have a plan ranging from shelter in place to run run run. For shelter in place I have two options: sealed room or four season backyard tent. For run run run, I have a reciprocal agreement with a friend well out of the area. If I need to run, I run to his place. If he needs to run, he runs to my place. Transportation heiirarchy is truck, bicycle, lpc. My ruck is custom made (my sister has a sewing machine that can sew sail canvas). Each section is zippered on and can be abandoned as necessary. It starts out at 50 pounds and has all the bells, whistles, and snivel gear. If that is too much, I can unzip a pocket and abandon it. The final pocket weighs 10 pounds and only has basic survival gear. My food (10 day supply) is dehydrated (made it myself). I can use a stove, but if necessary, I cold soak it and then heat it up with an MRE heater pack (found them on Amazon). All food, itensils, and trash is in a bearproof container that I store way over there when I camp. I also cook (if using a stove) and eat way over there. My stove is a Trangia with the “winterization” pie pan and burner. With the gas fuel attachment, I can fuel it with twigs, alcohol, white gas, gel, solid fuel tabs, butane, or propane. Because of the design, it will emit light only if using twigs for fuel, and I include some aluminum foil to shield that. If I am abandoning equipment, I keep the alcohol burner and one pot and I also carry a Trangia triangle which weighs less than an ounce. I carry a squeeze bag type water purifier (pro tip: if it may freeze, keep it next to your skin under your shirt except when using). If I am down to that last pouch of my backpack, it contains a knife, a bic lighter, the water purifier, the bearproof container of food, fishhooks and line, snare wire, a poncho, and a space blanket. As far as I am concerned, anything less and I am not surviving, I am only staving off dying. I have learned what plants are edible between my house and my friend’s house. I have learned how to find them in all four seasons. Since he lives 800 miles away I really, really hope I don’t need to bug out in winter, and if I do, I can get clear enough to go offroad in my truck. I keep the necessary gas on hand, just load the ruck, the mountain bike, the gas and go. I have driven the dirt roads several times and know the way without GPS or maps.

[@Synistercrayon]

It would certainly be the very last resort. There may come a time when it gets too hot with roving gangs. There may come a time when they haul you off to the gulag. Sure, leaving your home base is a very last resort. We will not even have to be at our worst point before folks start coming thru your windows. How long can you hold them off?

[@sandymilne224]

@@Synistercrayon : All homes will be searched for supplies and weapons. It’s best to leave little and expect that as ‘sectors’ are searched and cleared of you and your neighbors, you’ll likely be able to return. An invading or marauding force will likely not be large enough to secure every residence, including yours. You will need to clear either yours or if occupied, a neighbors place for you to return to. Identify the straggling force securing your neighborhood and plan to either avoid it or eliminate it. You simply can not live in the bushes for an extended period of time. You Lack TP, medicines, tools and other essentials that modern man needs to survive. Leave, but plan to reconnoiter and return.

[@Synistercrayon]

@@sandymilne224 yup. They tried that in Afghanistan. Tried it in Iraq. They FAILED at both. So explain what resources they will use as they fight multiple wars in multiple areas.. And no.....the police will run like little girls if it were to go down hard. Do you believe that as the searches start, everyone else will standby and wait their turn? What will happen is a loss of control. That is when chaos ensues. These clowns have control of NOTHING.

[@russellking2221]

Great video. Shawn fid good referring it. You have a simplistic look at things and an Awesome awareness of your surroundings.Keep up the good fight

[@Harley-cowboy]

Nothing snyde to say brother. Learned some and remembered some. Thank you

[@FueltheFires]

👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@markgordon8146]

Great video..real time skills..very alert...mre.good idea..hot food.no fire. Thanks.🇺🇸

[@1surebet]

Well thought out video crazy informative

[@FattMann007]

I have not watched the video yet. I just liked your montage at the start of the video. It looked like you put a lot of effort into it and it was dope.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Enjoyed the video, or should I say the lesson and the insight associated with stealth camping. Definitely worth watching thank you. 👍

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you for the positive feedback! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@ljaysperspective1775]

@FueltheFires I appreciate the valuable info and the insight, obviously your speaking from experience. I'm a civilian. I've never served in the military but hats off to the men and women who lay it down for the Red, White, and the Blue! 🇺🇸 🙏👍

[@shirleylake7738]

Enjoyed your video.y.father was a boy.scoit leader on the 70's and has past. My brotjernwas an Eagle.scoitnon Dad's troop and passed as well. I miss them and tou.nrought fond memories of their scouting adventures.😊

[@jelkel25]

Had to laugh, on long hikes where you're wild camping i fantasise about a hot shower just appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the woods after a couple of days. I've done the get home and never slept longer than 2 hours, it always was rough when I woke up. Glucosamine and coffee got me up and moving. Yes a brew kit is a luxury but the warming effect and caffeine boost is worth the space in your kit and it forces you to take time to think (or rethink) through the day ahead.

[@FueltheFires]

Couldn’t help myself either- not something you see every day lol.. Yes, the small things like the boost from coffee is a BIG deal 👍🏻

[@forwarddrive4066]

Thank You for all the useful information.

[@themomista7175]

Great info! Thank you so much!

[@FueltheFires]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@robkoons1891]

I think going out and expeeriencing this is extremelly helpful and fun. Its easy to take a weekend and eith your family go out and travel from point a to point b practicing all the skills necessary to effectively bug out and stealth camp. Importsnt tools you should teach your son and your daughters. I failed at this but trying now to get them the knowlege as they are young adults.

[@mynameissleeo1]

Lots of "Bug-Out" and evasion Vids these days.....Great job with this one...Thumbs-Up.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you- I really wanted to do a critical thinking exercise and I appreciate you “got it” 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@youareindenial4413]

I practice EE often. Great lesso s. Tha k you.

[@BourneOutside]

Love listening and getting your ideas, Mr. M 😉👍🏼

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome! I appreciate that 👊🏻

[@Snowburnt]

Great content. I would definitely use this on a "Get home sinerio". Thank you sire.

[@allenmullen9108]

Hay guys. A suggestion, if you have room in your vehicle you can carry more supplies than you would ever pack out with. You can carry the minimum is a loose pack and fill in the rest of the gear to suit the situation you might be in. More is better. It gives you flexibility in choices. I can promise you , that what ever happens won't be exactly what you train for. You can practice at home a list of things you might need for different scenarios. Leave what you don't need or you might have a passenger who needs gear or even for a quick barter. An old boy scouts thoughts. Keep a sharp knife, thanks Allen

[@SandCrabNews]

Study the AT and PCT thru hikers for ultralight, minimalist ideas, food and water consumption. Plan on 2Liters per 5 miles.

[@BackcountryShooter]

Totally, amazing how light you can go and not compromise calories, water, or warmth.

[@cdigman]

Maybe stitch some fastex buckles to your sleep system, so if you need to make a fast exit, roll it, snap the buckles keeping it in a bundle, then attaching it to your pack, rather than packing it inside.

[@FueltheFires]

Good advice- this isn’t my normal gear.. It’s part of a challenge I chose to do.. Training with some other stuff to get some practice in 👍🏻

[@G-and-J-Chapel-Artworks]

I'm rolling up my bedroll much like you did. But, I'm stuffing it into the bag just enough to close the bag enough to temporarily hold it. I'm then picking up the bag, getting out of dodge and when I feel I'm safely away or at least bought myself some time I'll finish securing my bedroll and bag. So, in this exercise, with your equipment, one strap and I'm gone. I'm not taking the time to secure all of the straps right now. I'm confident that my bedroll is secure enough to gain some ground and therefore more time. If I can detect a threat, I'm moving ASAP and worrying about packing later. Maybe even just carrying my.bedroll while I evacuate the area.

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Great stuff, definitely have to be in good shape most of the stuff you've talked about it's pretty normal stuff to hunters! Great video though!

[@FueltheFires]

All hunters know this stuff and I wanted to point it out for those that don’t.. The information is relative to the task- as you know! Thanks for watching 🔥

[@Johndoe-xj2pf]

This video was awsome and real. Best ive seen in a while

[@carlflippin9994]

The MM peanuts could have been a warming snack. Or any other chocolate. I keep dark chocolate in my pocket when sleeping out in cold weather. Or a snicker bar.

[@Simple_But_Expensive]

You obviously don’t live in bear country. Contrary to popular opinion, bears wake from hibernation several times a season, and they can smell food from miles away. Having experienced bear encounters while backpacking, I want no part of a hungry bear rifling my pockets looking for food. I always prepare, consume, and store food way over there. About 20 years ago there was an incident of a boy scout being mauled to death for the candy bar he had in his sleeping bag. It has always stuck in my head, because it was in a campsite I had used one week before. I wouldn’t take the chance.

[@dananorth895]

Same goes for clothes you cooked in or cleaned game/fish! Might as well just rub yourself with bacon grease and ring a dinner bell!

[@ritahassing2533]

Thanks for the tip about packing it up real fast when in danger. Most videos forget that and have elaborate tents. Thanks.

[@Damacles9]

Once you have your courses mapped out, overlay cache locations which may lighten your bugout load or supplement key supplies, whatever (or in conjunction with) your ultimate bugout mode(s) of transportation.

[@FueltheFires]

Excellent advice and I appreciate you posting this 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@distaff2935]

Done a few long hikes, and austere stealthy camps. Yes, it is exhausting, and you get run down fast. Most people won't get that until they do it. Great video! Much enjoyed. Thanks.

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Tempted to invest in additional gear you use (with very limited resources) , only my scenario is a 50 mile hike from town if the SHTF while I am after supplies. Granted this is over a 5,000 mountain range ,but I am thinking there won't be many folks out there yet and the situation would still be evolving yet. More into a low profile hide fire situation and keeping it compony until I have enough light to travel again. Looking to take extra precautions once I get back to approaching the farm and going into dark mode. Thanks for the video.

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

You want to be invisible, silent and fast as hell during SHTF. The only way you survive is for the others to not know your location.

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

@@AlexanderTheFarmer Thanks for your reply I will have to consider your suggestions. I agree that all attributes of survival will have to be used. I decided to invest after studying "Survival in a Combat Environment (Becoming Deadly In The Mountains)" by Garand Thumb

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

@@sojournsojourntraveler1203 That guy is amazing, I have to take notes from him. Btw, you can build your own crossbows if you have the tools and you can make the arrows from wood only so you have infinite ammo if you are in a forest. You don't need a gun at all, either way the ammo will run out eventually and your gun will be useless unless you can find more ammo for it.

[@dadhacks3084]

Hey brother I wanted to thank you for this type of video. Enjoyed it. Really appreciate the education on how to think in this situation. That alone changes every decision I would make. Keep it up. Thanks again

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome! I really appreciate you letting me know that 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@melissab2407]

Thank you. This was great.

[@348MP]

One of the best, informative and educational videos I have seen in a long time. I would follow you.

[@UnitedTowerclimber]

I love the prepping community. Hopefully we all can come together when SHTF

[@FueltheFires]

Community is SO IMPORTANT!!!

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

In reality the preppers will turn on each other when SHTF. Murder and r4p3 will be happening every second, if you don't believe me, look what happened in the days of Noah.

[@Spaceopticsguy2010]

Good video. I totally agree with traveling light and fast. One other thing is to build up your skillset to the degree that you can cut down on gear. There is a very old book called Wildwood Wisdom By Jeager Ellsworth, its widely available, and one of the great things it does is tell you how to make pretty much anything with what you find in the wild. The more of that knowledge you carry in your head, the less you have to carry in your pack.

[@derekbanks7377]

Love the content JJ! What advice do you have for southerners? We have fire ants that are ferocious in the summer and late spring.

[@FueltheFires]

I too am a Southerner (Ga).. I totally get that- I hate bugs!!! I will definitely do a video like this for summer in the future 👍🏻

[@derekbanks7377]

@@FueltheFires Thanks Bud!!

[@Leif1963]

I didn't hear you mention that if you HAVE to start a fire- back off of it and find a place of concealment where you can watch it from. You can move back in briefly to tend but you really reduce the chance of being caught flat footed. A fire can also be used to mislead or even trap trackers. I really like your SERE style though of avoiding EVERYONE at nearly all cost.

[@kebrun4484]

After speaking with you on the subject that we discussed. I need to step up my game. Great video sir. Very informative. 28:28 I would rather eat the leaves instead of the bread but you are a far better man than I. Happy Trails

[@FueltheFires]

Haha.. I don’t look at it like I’m eating for pleasure.. I look at it like medicine- I need the short term and long term energy from the carbs.. I eat leaves too though 😂

[@Tommy-g5b]

I appreciate your instructions and thoroughness , teaching and coaching is so important . Thank you .

[@gephrygeph6480]

Great content! So many good points and tips.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you so much for the positive support!

[@christinamoore3826]

I always had so many questions and as someone who is not prepared at all, this covers a lot. I don't plan on being prepared because I know my skill level, I would be useless anyway. But for someone who has that dedication, this video really gives detail and encourages you to think logically. I don't plan on preparing but I really enjoyed this.

[@amfearliathmor9747]

My BOB shelter and sleep system consists of; DD Hammocks A Frame Tent Outer, Savotta Sleeping Mat, Multimat Adventure 38 Mat, Trekology Aluft Ultra Pillow, British Army Goretex Bivi bag, Alpkit 200 Half Sleeping bag, Karrimor K2 Down Jacket and a OneTigris Down Camping Blanket 2 Person. Freezing one's butt off in a Ranger Burrito isn't for me.

[@springfieldkakaruk2346]

Nice, but, can you pack and carry that all in ,30 seconds and hide? Nope, nope nope! Snooze and get jacked😊

[@PeterGoodman-uv2jh]

This is good stuff for the viewers man! The great outdoors has alot of ways to keep us on edge anyway even when out there for recreational activities. Those can also become survival if not prepared for being lost or injured

[@angelasalyer5631]

I loved this video! It was very insightful and let me know I have more "homework" to do. A lot of the decisions you made would have been very counter intuitive for me. My plan is to bug in, but I know there are real reasons I might have to evacuate. I'd love to see more content for this topic, as well as hear if you have any specific considerations or recommendations for women.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you! I saw your post on the poll and I am contacting my female friends for advice on the subject. Hopefully I can come up with a video here in the future. I’m glad the video caused the critical thinking to come into play. This is something that is very important. Just so you know, “bugging out” doesn’t necessarily mean leaving home. Bugging out simply means leaving a place that is compromised for a place of safety. In this video, I was on a journey to get back home after an emergency. My next video is going to address this and perhaps it will help answer some questions for you. Thanks for watching and especially for posting questions that can help others!

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Well done a lot of good info thanks for sharing. Good enough to subscribe.

[@dannydenham8141]

For an older person, getting chilled at night will probably result in a head cold, and a cough, hot hands warmers, cough drops or a bottle of DayQuil may be a good thing to pack.

[@FueltheFires]

It definitely was a rough night and any suggestions like that are greatly appreciated 👍🏻

[@gabrial3377]

Don't forget the musinex. When I have a runny nose I take NyQuil to dry up nose so all the snot doesn't get stuck inside lungs. Daytime I use musinex to get the mucus out of my lungs before it gets dried up and infected. Also, utis will take you to your knees. Get a extra scrip for urine track infections. It is on top of my list that I have on hand. That and maybe a couple of sea sick pills. For gut upsets and help you sleep. Allergy pills are mandatory. I'm surprised no one has thought how fast sneezing will give away a human location!! I'm allergic to every grass and tree in the forest. Have to have allergy pills.

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

Now that was very interesting, I’ve collected cedar bark for birds nest but I didn’t collect it like you showed. But I will definitely remember that. You collected a nice birds nest in seconds. 🔪⛺️🔥

[@TheIrishman79]

First off, I would like to say excellent video. Excellent information thank you JJ. I personally have a vast variety of prepper bug out gear. I have from time to time taken the time to practice using the gear. But my question is for you if you are able to or willing to aid gentleman and ladies like myself that are over the road truck drivers if the shit hits the fan? How should we handle it? For an example I live in Arizona but last week I just delivered a load all the way in Quebec Canada. Keep in mind certain items are not allowed in certain vehicles in certain countries. It is a bit different for one to hike 50 miles or less from where they are currently location, to get to their home or preferred destination when shit hits the fan. I could be in Florida and I preferred to be home in Arizona. How shall one prepare and get home safe if possible? Once again, thank you for all your information experience and videos.

[@michaelserna6673]

Good video, a worthy experiment we should all be doing on a routine basis.

[@gewamser]

Yea, just about a perfect video, with totally correct advice.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you.. It’s hard to put a three day class into a video like this.. I appreciate you being positive 🔥

[@croakingtoad4472]

The only critique I have, as a retired infantryman whose spent more than a few nights in makeshift hooch, is the rapid evac drill; and this is just one grunts point of view. I I had to do a rapid evac, I might not take the time to deploy all the pack straps around my rolled up makeshift hooch. I'd probably roll, grab and go and worry stuffing the bed roll into the pack and attaching the pack straps after I put myself into a more secured situation. Otherwise, a great tutorial. Well done!

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you and you’re absolutely right about grabbing and going rather than stowing.. I forgot to add that in the edit for some reason.. Just missed it lol.. Thanks for posting 👊🏻

[@croakingtoad4472]

@@FueltheFires No worries and you're welcome. It's sort the same thing as confronting someone breaking into your house while you're in bed; do you really worry about putting your pants on as you're grabbing the bang stick, or does the intruder get the shock and awe of seeing you in your skivvies? LOL.

[@jessicathompson236]

Roll out of the sleep system with hands on "instrument of doom", listen and survey area, grab and put on pack, grab compression stuff sack and stuff the sleep system into it while on the run if necessary. Yes being up and gone can be done in under 30 seconds if done right.

[@thefalcon9536]

A lot of good info. I like your approach to escape in a moment. You're better off putting your backpack on slipping your poncho on and get going as well, it's camouflage

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

I have a Get Home Bag in my truck. I don't drive more than a few hours away from home, and that is not often. I carry an emergency mylar tent for 2, mylar blankets, a single hammock with a bug net, and a tarp with several yards of bankline. That's my defense against nature. It all packs in a small stuff sake and is attached to the outside of my Get Home Bag. I have used this system for YEARS. Granted, I couldn't pack it up in 30 seconds, but if a threat is near, I use the hunker down method and hope I'm invisible enough for the danger to pass but and if not I do carry a firearm for protection as well as BearSpray. I believe everyone concerned about safety and preparation should have a Get Home Bag in their vehicle for emergencies and unexpected breakdowns.

[@richardrogers8254]

Emergency candles burn for hours. One inside you mylar shelter raise heat level to seventies.

[@dananorth895]

Never underestimate lightweight camo netting. I carry two way olive/brown but plan to touch up with a little camo colors spray. Throw it over a bag or on the ground with leaves and sticks/branches and you disappear!

[@sherrykendrick5491]

Thanks so much for all the tips. I sure hope we never need to bugout but with all the crazy in the world it is definitely good to learn how, buy and prepare bugout bags and who knows I may practice but at 63 I am not sure I will do more than pretend to sleep outside overnight. The walking and staying focused part would be great! Keep the help coming. Love it!! Really appreciate you!

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@buzz5969]

If Im seriously “BUGGING OUT” (Cant think of ANY reason Id have to), but guaranteed if I do, then Im taking advantage of every resource presenting itself to better my survival chances, beggars cannot be chosers esp in a dire situation. Eyes and Ears open, Stop, Look, Listen then proceed without trying to be detected, never staying in the same area for too long. Not everyones been through SERE, but for those that have, they have a leg up over those that havent.🇺🇸✌🏻🍻

[@FueltheFires]

👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@ericblair3009]

great video!! one of the most real discussion on this topic!!