Can YOU survive for 2 Days with just a Bugout Bag? | Day 1

ReUpload! Sorry - KZbin messed up the original video and made it stop halfway through! Here's the full video!
I challenged myself to live for two days with just my Everyday Carry Bag to see if my kit is up to par. I'm hiking for hours, camping in the woods, and making my way to my location.
Part 2 is out!

[@apastorsprogress]

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your support and advice on Survival and Bugout Bags. I'm serious about being prepared! Please comment on this comment what I should add to the bag and I'll do an updated challenge!

[@viewsandreviews180]

I’m glad to see you’re doing this. I would make a few suggestions; learn the 10 Cs of survival and equip accordingly, this would include a container to boil in, a container to drink from, a container to carry water, 3 55gallon drum liners, a 10’ X 10’ tarp, a woolen blanket (at least), a good folding knife (I use a Victoranox Ranger Grip 79), a folding saw (I use a Fiskars pruning saw), a machete (really good for scrub in the southeast), learn about wild foraging and finally a good baseplate or lensatic compass. The other items you showed were good ideas and I especially liked the space blankets. Other sources of information I would suggest the SAS Survival Manual, David Canterbury and Mors Kochanski (I don’t care much for Bear Gillis). Kochanski developed a shelter he called a super shelter that was great at trapping heat. I hope this helps you and is suggested with humility because even though I’ve been at this for awhile I always listen and learn. God bless you and yours and keep up the good work.

[@jacobmackey4142]

Start fasting that will help you to learn to stay off those hungry feels.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

The Bear Grylls knife is a decent practice blade but I would honestly get something more reliable for the bug out bag. I currently have the Gerber Strongarm (better steel than the BG and it's full tang) with an Exotac ferro rod mounted to the sheath in my bug out bag but that's a backup to the Primitive Bear Knives Hunter's EDC with Exotac ferro rod that is always on my belt as an EDC

[@davidcarothers3311]

!!!! Try Not to use the cutting edge of your knife to strike the ferro rod. This will dull your blade! The BG knife has a 90-degree edge on the spine. This is the surface you use for the ferro rod! In colder weather the ultra-thin layer of the space blanket would not be Nearly enough to keep you warm from beneath! A one-inch layer of insulation would be Much Better! Thanks For The Video!!

[@arctodussimus6198]

You have a good start. And using your kit is the only way to know how well it works. 👍🏼👍🏼 I would add a military poncho. It will last longer than the space blanket as a shelter, provide better protection and serve more than one purpose. Replace the space blanket with an SOL Emergency Blanket. They aren’t too expensive and will last much longer than a regular space blanket. Especially if you’re on the move and have to use it more than once. A pair of gloves and a mosquito head net are worth their weight in gold in the bush.

[@ajherring92]

I'm hoping you'll tell us about your additions to the bag later on, but I already noticed a few things I would add. Many people in the comments already mentioned the 10 C's. Look at Dave Canterbury's packing list for the Pathfinder Basic course and that's a pretty solid list for a get home bag. My whole set up fits in my old college backpack. Three channels I would recommend following are Corporal's Corner, Ranger Survival and Field Craft and Gray Bearded Green Beret. They'll help you out in your journey.

[@swagmanandy]

A 50 gallon drum liner sack is always good to use as a mattress filled with leaves or grass or ferns to use on wet ground to raise yourself off the ground.

[@mickeycrawford121]

just a few suggestions. never use the edge of your knife on the ferro rod, use the spine of the knife. with each strike, you're destroying the edge. those e blankets are not very durable. a poncho would be better, and can be used like a tarp. or maybe a Grabber blanket/tarp. a 6mil drum liner can be used as cover and fill it with leaves makes a great bed. do you have a water filter? i suggest a Sawyer mini. oh and i would clear a good size spot for the fire. looked like a lot of leaves on the ground. great idea to take your gear out and give it a test. now you know what to keep and what to add.

[@cripplers8]

I noticed that too. Always use the spine of the knife to save the blade.

[@davidcarothers3311]

That BG knife has a small section on the spine that's sharp enough to strike the ferro rod....😊😊

[@khamen723]

Tree looks like an Indian marker tree. I’ve found two that I believe authentic. Giant oaks laying sideways, just like that

[@apastorsprogress]

You think? It is right next to the creek. I really need to get down in there and look for arrowheads!

[@spookiedookie69]

@@apastorsprogress that's what I was thinking. Marking tree for sure

[@andycalcutt2177]

​@@apastorsprogressI was going to tell you, but it looks like a couple of you have already figured it out. Those trees were made by Indians to mark steady water sources, usually pointing in the direction of the water. They would bend and train the tree as a young sapling to point in the direction of the water or other important things, like mineral sources or major travel routes. I've always wanted to camp on my property and try to live off the land for a week, but have never gotten around to it. I purchased the land (23 acres) when I was 27 and now am 60, (Man time flies). I had half of it cut over around 15 years after I purchased it and saved the other half to mature into around 50 year old timber. It has some pretty open spots to camp in the mature pine areas. Anyway you kinda of took me back to my younger days and made me smile. Thanks for sharing your excursion, God bless you.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

Always flip one battery upside down, so that it won't power your flashlight accidently, its a great way to conserve battery life.

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Dead batteries is why as a scout I was taught to carry te torch and batteries seperately! ;-) Good video - certainly something everyone should try. No point having a bag if it doesn'twork!

[@apastorsprogress]

What a great tip! Thanks!

[@MrSandman12566]

Glad to see you’re actually getting out there with the bag and seeing the strengths and weaknesses. One suggestion…… DO NOT carry or use that snake bite kit!!!! From a medical professional’s standpoint, 9 times out of 10 when used they do much more harm than good and end up compounding the problem and damage

[@contentofcharacter]

Awesome video. I still default to some form of the 10 C’s made famous by Dave Canterbury & his students. Those cover all the bases you need for “inconvenient camping.” Add a little convenience food and you’ll be good to go. Also, I’d try to use the spine of my knife to scrape the ferro rod or bring a Swiss Army knife with a saw, or a dedicated striker so you can preserve the blade of your knife.

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Great video and lots of interesting suggestions in the comments. Mine are 1. knife : get a smaller bushcraft style one with a high carbon steel blade for stronger sparks from Ferro Rod - and use the spine to strike not the blade. 2. Ferro Rod : I don't know what that Gerber (or whoever actually makes it) one is like but they are not all made equal. My favourite is the Light My Fire brand but I don't know if they are available in the States. But stick a couple of cheap lighters in the bag as well and maybe even some waterproof matches. 3. Clothing : Ditch that water absorbing hoody and stash a 100% pure wool bushcraft shirt in your bag - it will keep you warm even wet (ask any sheep). And get a military poncho that keep you and your pack dry in heavy rain and can be used as a tarp shelter. 4. Other stuff : Can't remember if you mentioned a flashlight. How about a small folding saw - Laplander or smallest Silky? Oh, and maybe you should think about some gloves - lol. Anyway keep the (nice and honest) videos coming and God bless, Andy

[@michaelpurdy1116]

Depending on where you live, that narley tree looks like a native water tree. The natives would bend smaller trees and tie them down “ pointing “ in the direction a water source. And as the grew, they would obviously stay bent over.

[@bayouflats5054]

Beautiful piece of land. Thanks for the share. For battery powered devices that may sit for periods of time, I put a sliver of plastic between battery and contact. Some items come that way. I keep the piece and stow under the batteries. Man, one of the very 1st things “ I” do is find at least a five foot, solid stick. Self explanatory. The woods are beautiful, but not necessarily safe. 🙏💪

[@brad6054]

It's good practice to clear things away from where you're going to have a fire

[@dualsportoutdoors]

Fun video. Don't scrape your fire steel with your blade though. Use the spine of the knife. The Bear Grylls knife you have even has a notch. Also. I suggest working on the fire prep. Use the ferro rod notch to scrape fluffy tinder particles off of a dry piece of wood, then make a big feather stick. Then you want pencil lead, pencil, and thumb thickness sticks to continue kindling and fueling the fire

[@elund408]

I would put everything into kits, fire food etc. put it in zip lock freezer bags, makes finding everything easier.

[@coreopolis]

Always appreciate a real tryout video, thanks

[@MrDkgio]

Sawyer mini water filter, makes life way easier. A lighter always carry one, cotton balls. Definitely more space blankets get the coated stronger ones, (better option is a US gi poncho, it’s the only truly breathable rain gear and a tarp plus many other uses) SOL escape bivvy, drum liner to make a debri mattress. Thermal long johns and long sleeve thermal shirt are minimal weight, wool beanie hat and socks too. Number 36 bank line instead of paracord.

[@bendover4496]

Thank you for giving it a go! I really enjoyed your video. It certainly reminds my of why I hike & enjoy the outdoors. Don’t let all the keyboard warriors to get you down. There’s no substitute for actual dirt time. Besides, you’ll learn more as you go. Take care & may God Bless you & your channel!

[@MrSandman12566]

Sorry to add another comment. On that specific knife, on the back spine of the the blade there is a spot made to strike the firesteel, using the blade itself will dull a knife quick. In a actual get home or bug out situation could be a issue.

[@mrmicro22]

You should survive for 2 days on what is in your pockets. Hunker down, shelter, fire, passive signal, and conserve energy.

[@spookiedookie69]

Great video man. Just some quick suggestions also. I'd have few ways to make fire other than the flint and steel options. Also I'd use the spine of the knife instead of the blade to strike. MRE meals are also pretty light and can store for a long time in your backpack. You should do a video on bugging out front home to your property also. Maybe build some kind of small shelter on the property and make that into a video also.

[@apastorsprogress]

Great thoughts! I really need to practice the flint more!

[@spookiedookie69]

@@apastorsprogress practice makes perfect! Also keep in mind if you can't find any dry tinder to start up with the flint and steel some pocket lint from inside your pants pockets will start right up!

[@BambiEwing-lt8kr]

Such a good video. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Yeah, I freaked out when I saw him use the blade to hit the ferro rod too.

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Actually, one of my 'pet hates' is people calling a Ferrocerium Rod 'flint and steel', it's not. 'Flint and Steel' is a Steel Striker, a lump of flint and some char-cloth. Just saying!

[@rxpusher131]

I appreciate your willingness to try your gear and practice. I like the budget approach. My opinion is have a spare set of clothes in you vehicle that aren’t cotton. I like your thought have having 2 survival blankets, I subscribe the idea of something to sleep under on and in. Good video. Thank you for your willingness to share. Keep up the good work!

[@tomcatt998]

i used to sleep on the bare ground many moons ago,,, but now that I'm 67 a good ensolite pad is going with me,, and preferably a really good space blanket and a drum liner. DON'T GET OLD 😕

[@michaelallen9571]

Keep it up brother! Very good practice. The gear will continue to evolve which is the fun part of this. The few times ive visited Tennessee I love it but ive never got to enjoy its beauty to this extent.

[@emailnunoalmeida]

You are scraping the ferrocerium with the knife blade, you should do it with back (16:45)

[@elisebrown5157]

Kudos on you for testing out your bugout bag! I haven't watched part 2 yet, but I have some feedback for part 1 if you don't mind. First, try not to build your fire directly on forest letter for safety reasons especially if it's dry. Dig a small hole, or at least clear the litter down to bare earth. If you have stones, you can build on those or make a fire pit. Second, try to collect your kindling from standing deadwood or dead lower branches on trees. It will be much drier than what you can find on the ground, even if it hasn't rained in a while. And don't strike your ferro rod with the blade of your knife. Either use the spine (if it's angled correctly to throw a spark) or get a striker. You don't want to dull your knife blade! I'd also recommend you have a compass and maps of the area. I know you're on land you know right now, but in a real situation, you'll probably need to overland across unfamiliar terrain. And I'd have drunk the water in that bottle when you reached the creek and then refilled it, giving those purification tabs time to work. (Although, with the size of those 2 bottles of purifier tabs, you could have taken a sawyer water filter, which seems far easier.) OK, off to watch part 2!

[@ricksilk485]

Good work Pastor , keep it simple

[@constantineverros212]

Nice video and kit two things I would add is a 5x7 or 7x9 tarp for shelter and 2 55 gl trash bags to make mattresses with the leaves.

[@olimpiu-suciu]

I gave up when he took out the sun cream 😂

[@bigmac5753]

im bouta go on a little adventure myself

[@SurvivingtheDaily]

What a fun experiment. Awesome videos sir. Thank you for sharing

[@richwallace4632]

Be sure to use the back of your knife to strike your ferro rod. Plus a sawyer mini for water.

[@frontiersurvival-1]

New to your channel. I will be watching more. Great video and information. Awesome test. Loved watching it all play out.

[@brianwofford3831]

Nice video, I especially liked the ending. Thanks so much for doing this and all the videos.

[@OzMan9989]

Nice video. A couple,of things You don’t want to use your blade edge to strike your fire steel. Also, you need something to sleep under, on, and in.

[@EricElliott-h1m]

You should put a pare of gloves in your bag

[@DryBonesOutdoors]

Plus I love this scripture at the end..,that scripture comes to me every time that I am in the wilderness..,who am I that you are mindful of me!!!

[@harlkimble8951]

I would put in an extra socks. You want to take care of your feet. Also I would add a walking stick or cane to use as protection and to aid in walking.

[@DryBonesOutdoors]

He is good to us for sure..,nice video and new subscriber here. Have you ever heard of a Silky saw. They are really lightweight and amazing for processing wood. Do you ever do any backpacking? I’m in western KY if you ever want to link up on a backcountry adventurer I’m always open to get on trail with new friends.

[@larrynorotsky8815]

Add a lighter with some duct tape wrapped around it. Dual purpose. Make a very small tinder kit. Like cotton balls dipped in wax or petroleum jelly. Add some tea, instant coffee, or bullion cubes for warming up and a few calories. Add some electrolyte powders. If you bumped up your pack weight 1.5 to 2 pounds and your life would be much better. A couple tea candles would provide light and help with wet fuel.

[@gwpattrick]

That's why we practice this stuff, the gear will evolve over time.

[@cml44spec1]

Enjoy the learning experience

[@Timeren2010]

Bought a headlamp some years ago, it always ran out of batteries between uses, no buttons were pressed, just being stored for the next use. It taught me two things, always check your batteries, and always store it in a way where the batteries arent connected. Put a piece of cardboard inbetween terminals, open it up and have the headband cross the terminals, or whatever it takes. Havnt had an issue with any headlamp since..

[@apastorsprogress]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@michaelpurdy1116]

Oh… don’t use the sharp edge of the blade, you will dull the heck out of it. Use the spine of the blade.

[@willames363]

Really cool, thank you. Subscribing

[@vegasvato55]

The leason with the gloves is that your go bag needs to be complete on its own... Everything you're going to need should be married to that bag exclussively...

[@redpillnibbler4423]

With get home bags plan for longer than expected.What if you twist an ankle or something? At least carry extra food 👍

[@SongsOfMyYouth]

Peaceful[ video.

[@bernardbarr2354]

Was that a snake bite kit? They are useless medically. Enjoyed the video.

[@dvig3261]

Short answer: yes. I have done it for longer than 2 days.

[@apastorsprogress]

That's awesome!

[@skullure]

What knife is that? I want one

[@apastorsprogress]

Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Knife - I've had it for 10 years now and still works great!

[@apastorsprogress]

@@JordanMac79 Hey man, to each their own!

[@maritimespook]

10cs Bro , Check out The Pathfinder School and my friend Dave Canterbury, Ive seen it alot in the Comments but youll see why especially having a Metal Container and a Bivvy Bag or Better Tarp ...But the main thing is your out there and that is awesome ! God Bless !

[@justjonoutdoors]

psycho dog (or dude) - that is why I carry a little something extra - not just in the woods…

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Yep, something beginning with G - if I lived in the States

[@revichan9313]

Never use the blade of your knife to strike a ferro rod Il will damage the heat treatment of the bevel

[@308dad8]

This time of year in West TN you need to be wearing blaze orange lest a trespasser mistake you for that elusive deer they miss every year.

[@308dad8]

Use the spine of the knife blade for striking your rod. Using the edge will leave you with a full knife. I don’t recall your critique on the million other BOB videos.

[@AclockworkPurple]

Yes.

[@roberthardesty6515]

There was a thing on tv with someone being left in the woods for a month, so I asked my wife "could you do that?". She replied "Will I have my knife?" Speaking of the one I made her for her birthday.

[@michaelhernandez410]

Your knife could use an upgrade. The Bear Grylls knives use what has been called 'Mystery Steel', which rolls and chips. Gerber makes better knives; the Strongarm and Prodigy, for example. Schrade makes the Reckon, a stainless version of the old SCHF9, and Cold Steel makes several good fixed blades. The accessories like a whistle, Ferro rod, sharpener etcetera can be carried in a pistol magazine pouch, which can be attached to the sheath. I have them on my SCHF9, Gerber prodigy SCHF2SM, and Kabar Warthog's Kydex sheath. ( It's the old Warthog, with the steel pommel and cross guard). All these knives are either 1095 , 1070, or 420HC steel. All were affordable. I have abused all of them, and they have endured well. I don't know about the Bear Grylls. 8:17

[@andreasnitsch8119]

gerber makes gyrlls knifes

[@AquaTech225]

@@andreasnitsch8119that knife still probably not of a quality

[@maxpinson5002]

If the situation is indeed "bugging out " , fleeing a bad location/bad people, you sure don't want a fire. No bushcrafty camping or projects or hunting or fishing or any of that. Everything should be geared toward stealthy E&E Surviving an unplanned emergency, and pleasure camping and "bugging out " are all different things

[@MarkelBeverley]

He just seems like a super cool dude lol.

[@apastorsprogress]

Ha! Thanks friend!

[@MarkelBeverley]

@@apastorsprogress Sure thing, pal. Subscribed 🤘🏽

[@jonathanrogers9961]

Great stuff. I am personally working towards this. I have a route planned that is easy to follow, has water, and wooded areas near by. Only catch is its about 15 miles. Most I hike on a regular bases is maybe 3-4 mile. Need to actually attempt it one day and see how it goes.

[@Pineconepicker1]

Your bug out bag would be useless in the Arctic. Groups of use would go out to hunt for entire community of 500. Most of what we carried on our komatics (sleds) was fuel for snow machines, plenty of tea and sugar a few tools and sleeping bags. And a single stove and fuel . We slept in snow houses, and ate what we hunted. Everything from caribou to ptarmigan to seal and walrus. We didn't survive we thrived. After 2 weeks we head home with enough food for all for 2 months only to do all again for another month before the dark season started.

[@DryBonesOutdoors]

What a life!!! Amazing!!!

[@AquaTech225]

I got a hunch it’s probably because well he’s not in the Arctic

[@bjornegan6421]

Please do a bit of research into suction snake bite kits as they are said to not work and even be worse than nothing by people such as Timothy Erickson, MD, Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology - Department of Emergency Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School - a source from a youtube video titled "Wilderness Medicine: Snake Bite Treatment" from medwild.

[@edwinklaver]

Practice, will show you what you have forgotten. Learning that in a controlled manner in a good thing.

[@gijr2003]

No fire ring?

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Dont use your blade for fire strikers/ferro rods save the sharp blade, I always wanted one of those Bear Grylls knifes i know alot is gimmicks but loved that show big fan of his and many Gerber products. Also self defense, if your not a gun guy get some spray for your kit 8) god bless

[@cml44spec1]

Coffee would be a good addition

[@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd]

Depends where and when

[@irfanahmed9112]

U did great job to purchase property my frnd.v good

[@erikhuisman6726]

Tip: Next time when you make a fire show the fire making process instead of your face. It makes for a more professional/interesting video imo.

[@matllebpmac3405]

YES!!!

[@silvercommander]

Part 2?

[@apastorsprogress]

It'll be out this Sunday! Stay tuned!

[@silvercommander]

Today is Sunday 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheOnlyCAVEMAN]

Hey buddy,my 5 step sons happen to be Hubbards,lol..they would love one of those caps...is there any way that I can purchase 5 from you?...Rev.K.Kirkland,south Alabama

[@angeliqueharlan3531]

Justin where did you get the knife? Danté would love it. Also, I didn’t know you were soo funny.

[@apastorsprogress]

Thanks Angelique! I got it from Amazon. They also have them at Bass Pro!

[@lewisvillalta2492]

9 of 10 are promoting gear to sell and most don't know if really worth your money for thank you very

[@apastorsprogress]

Thanks for commenting. As a small channel, everything that I used was purchased by me :) Trying to keep it real!

[@caseyweber4503]

big difference in a bug out bag and a get home bag,and your on your own property and lol 40 degrees gunna be cold, try winter camping, wake up -1 snow falling on your face then you can talk

[@AquaTech225]

Easy to say if your from the area. An started out that way. But we’re watching a video of someone that has t in any temperature. So your not big a bad comparing yourself to a complete novice that’s never had. I’m sure ya feeling very special huh

[@edwinklaver]

Do you have a follow up video on this?

[@apastorsprogress]

Coming out tomorrow! 🔥🔥

[@edwinklaver]

Good I was just being curious, thanks@@apastorsprogress

[@MaximusArurealius]

CLEAR OUT YOUR FIRE AREA!!!

[@matllebpmac3405]

Even just using your foot and scraping the debris away from your fire area, or into your area, so it burns up.

[@moorshound3243]

If you can't survive for 72hours with your bugout bag then it's crap or you are crap or both.

[@sld2155]

I fail to understand why anyone would carry Ramen noodles. They have zero nutritional value. You would be better served by ANYTHING else.

[@JoeSmoe-uy8oh]

Yea i was going to say the same thing its eather a direction of travil or something with in that area have it checked out by looking up fou someone who knows about how native americans bent for information to others

[@03kaii51]

I think these 2-3 day survival challenges are really dumb no hate tho just because you can survive that long without it it’s not a good test up it to 2 weeks then that’s a good video and good test for the bag you put together

[@apastorsprogress]

Fair point I suppose. I think my main thing is that people haven't even TRIED to survive out of their bugout bag! Maybe next time I'll do one longer!

[@matllebpmac3405]

put the camera on the fire next time, rather look at that than your shoulder.

[@FlippyHambone]

Great video. I would recommend watching one of Dave Canterbury's '10 Cs of Survival' videos; they really helped me, a lot. God bless!

[@scottjohndonlan]

Our family priest said it's not a swear if you're not using the Lord's name in vain.

[@308dad8]

You call yourself pastor. Do you preach that we are still subject to the law as Jesus said “I came not to abolish the law but fulfill it” or that we have grace so none of the law is in play?

[@hagarderwikinger5365]

Yes i can survive 48 hours

[@ExcuseMePhoney]

You MADE A FIRE ON LEAF LITTER??!!? 🙁😕😣😖😤😡🤬🤬😳🤯😱 I get that the premise of this video was to LEARN from your MISTAKES, but anyone should know you NEVER set a fire on leaves of forest litter, you ALWAYS clear at least ten feet around your fire to prevent sparks from causing a forest fire. * A forest fire will tremendously reduce your odds of surviving

[@mikelgeren149]

Pastor that was halfass .

[@apastorsprogress]

This video has received a lot of attention! Maybe next time I do like a 5 day survival video?

[@lhurst9550]

We call that camping, we do it for recreation and relaxation.

[@YuriMakarov-h3p]

Your vehicle breaking down and being stranded and having to hike 3 days to get home is not a normal day of camping with Yogi the Bear.

[@apastorsprogress]

Yep! Just trying to get some real experience! @@YuriMakarov-h3p

[@h.nicolejorgensen2077]

Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate your music and filming Good to see others testing their bags and gear. I work in a city and I don’t see many people doing videos on hoofing it through urban/suburban settings. I’m trying to put a get home kit together for myself. But where can I get myself a n invisibility cloak because the thought of trying to get home as a lone lady is scary. 🫣 Thinking about self defense classes and investing in a collapsing scooter with motor. Anyone have suggestions for an urban kit? Thanks 😊

[@CollinTheGreat00]

if i can survive 2 days married then i can survive 2 days in the woods without a bug out bag🎒🪵

[@edwardzamorski3711]

You got that right