Compact Go Bag Set Up and Maintenance.

[@Synthgunner]

I use an assortment of bags, I have too many bags Because I watch videos like this all the time

[@williamjohnston4039]

I'd throw in one of those small rain ponchos. It's not much, but better than being soaked. Maybe a space blanket.

[@samueladams4571]

You can turn the headlamp inside out, wrap it around a gallon jug filled with water and it really expands the light to fill the room.

[@SuperUncleRyan]

I just use a diaper bag and always look like I'm looking for my kids. Total gray-man. It's like having an all access pass, and people don't ask questions. LOL

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

That's an Excellent idea Cajun!!! Tons of pockets and room for everything.

[@MI_Prepper]

Put a poopy diaper in it to really blend in and keep people away!

[@melodyclark4347]

Brilliant

[@SuperUncleRyan]

@Rob Hunter Looking for MY kids, sorry for the confusion.

[@nmr6988]

Pretty smart.

[@timmyg2548]

Now more than ever we need sound advice on being prepared. I enjoy your advice and humor. Thank you for your guidance!

[@Ordinary-drummer]

I’ve used the same Satchel for two years now still looks like the day I bough it. Great quality can’t beat it.

[@nmr6988]

I also have some safety glasses and a mask in my bag, a small bottle of water tucked into one outside pouch and a few pair of latex gloves stuffed into the other side patch. It's also a very lovely aquamarine color, just right for a girly bag that no one would think had any self-defense items in it. Gosh, I can't believe everything I have gotten into this really small sling bag.

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

You are spot on about the safety glasses. A tree limb can cause a major eye injury if your having to move quickly through the woods. Heck even slowly, especially at night.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

My max oak big boy fell out of my Jeep and went unnoticed. It got hooked on my rear bumper and got dragged through about 11 miles of Jeep trails in the San Bernardino mountains in SO Calif. not a single tear . That was over 10 years ago and that bag still serves me daily. Great stuff for sure.

[@johnnymnemonic6671]

I just got my new Eberlestock Warhammer, I absolutely LOVE it! I also ordered 5 Maxpedition bags, 2 Jumbo Versipacks, 2 Fatboy GTG Versipacks and 1 Mongo Versipack. I've loaded up on alot of stuff within the last 3 weeks, I also went out today and purchased 45 gallons of gas and filled my gas tank up. Also went to Sportsman Warehouse and purchased 25 Jetboil fuel cans. Also been loading up on multiple Snugpak tents, Snugpak sleeping bags, Sea to Summit sleeping mats, Teton camp pillows, Snugpak camp blankets & Eno Proflys & Flexfly. Also purchased multiple new Garmin GPSMAP 66ST, 66SR, Rino 755t & Foretrex 601. Also multiple Motorola T801 radio units. And I have more stuff in route to me now, hope everyone is loading up. Get it while you can!

[@theeastcoastprepper8737]

You’re a liar

[@smokinjoe2539]

I have been meaning to set up a small bag such as this. I've got the bag, just need to get off my duff. Thanks for the tips (and the inspiration!) One tip I have learned is that any time you have batteries (especially AA or AAA batteries) in a flashlight or other equipment that may not be accessed very often, or are subject to temperature swings, avoid using the NiMh batteries, as they have a tendency to leak chemicals and ruin electronics. The newer lithium ion batteries (I have been switching mine out to Energizer Ultimate lithium) don't seem to have this problem. The last thing you want is to be in a situation where your emergency equipment is needed, only to find that it is unusable.

[@SgtBooker44]

Don, have you ever tried cotton balls soaked in neosporin? It’s petroleum based and will take a spark. Serves two roles, first aid and fire.

[@alpaciello90]

Good content Don.. I would also suggest to add "Over the counter" meds. You don't need much space for Advil, Tylenol and Ammonium (I also keeps Tums in my bag as well)

[@kingdavid7571]

Do you mean Imodium?

[@battycowboy]

I put mine in a ziploc bag with what it is and the date of expiration.

[@nmr6988]

@Sensible Prepper, this is a great comprehensive video. I use my more compact sling bag which I call my grab and go bag way more often than my larger backpack that I keep in the cargo area of my kia. It doesn't have to have everything in it, is lighter, and I really can grab it and go, yet have my fire kit, a "get off me" device, pepper spray, a bag of organic turkey jerky from Trader Joe's, a Thru Nite fabulous flashlight courtesy of the Sootch00 Patreon channel, emergency cash, some miniaturized ID documents, a flash drive with information on it and a blank flash drive, and a fat package of bath wipes for staying clean, an extra pair of reading glasses, a compass and a multi-tool, a boo-boo kit, and a little notebook and pen. All of that fits in a sling pack that's smaller in area than a dinner plate. And you just reminded me about a headlamp. There's room for that and for some extra batteries. Now all I need is a tourniquet.

[@machendachen]

Man I remember the older video you made over 8 years ago! That's one of the main ones that got me into prepping for edc and other things too! I've invested alot of money since then into different sized bags & packs, knives, flashlights, firearms and all sorts of other stuff too! I'm super glad I ran into channels like yours when I did and bought everything I need because its almost impossible to get a good firearm of your liking even less ammo nowadays with everything going on! Thanks for all the work you do Sootch!! May God bless you and your family!! 👍🙏

[@3leon306]

I have to say I’ve been watching your vids for years, learned a lot and in crazy world the videos are a source of familiarity and stability. thanks and howdy from Kansas!

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Don, Great Video. Just a suggestion. I am sure you have heard the statment "Like Dissolves Like" Your Vasoline (a petrolem product) soaked cotton balls were sealed in a small Ziplock. The plastic Ziplock baggie is also a petrolem product. When you least expect it, maybe not right away, you will eventually have a gooey mess in your bag when the Vasoline eats its way through the Ziplock baggie, If I may suggest using a small / tiny aluminum pill container or tiny pico container from County Comm for your petrolem soaked cotton balls.

[@FrethKindheart]

I've owned one of these for years. It's one of my favorite bags.

[@EastTennesseePrepper]

Over the years I've always mused that if there were support groups for having a ton of flashlights and chap stick that someone needed to do an intervention for you LOL. God Bless.

[@TNPFan]

Sootch, have you considered offering these and your other packs fully equipped for sale? Good way to help find your channel.

[@TheMcpvideo]

Yep I've seen lots of bug out bag set-up I'd like to have

[@ffaandchevrolet8294]

I’m thinking about buying a new bug out bag backpack what backpack should I buy

[@vault-tec3751]

I’d definitely buy a set up bag from him

[@uselesseater5249]

@@ffaandchevrolet8294 Kelty packs are great. 👍🏼

[@stacijohnson3114]

I would. Mostly. Buy. A bug out. Bag from him.

[@GBall_Vision]

The Savior bag is my way to go, the 28” i believe. Good storage and big enough to stow a gun or bigger items.

[@_cal_techie]

Awesome go pack, Sootch! Amazing amount of emergency supplies in an incredibly small pack. Thanks!

[@phl_knives]

I carry very similar as my EDC on body and bag. The Phlster PEW and Flatpack TQ carrier with SOFTT-W, Rite in the rain, M2R Warrior, Leatherman Rebar, mini fixed blade, Bic and zippo are on body along with firearm and mag. In my bag is very similar setup which has a larger Trauma Kit with Gen 7 CATs, chest seals, pressure dressing, spare gloves and eye pro, fire steel, bic, and other basics like Nalgene bottle, OLight H2R headlamp and small Black Diamond Spot 325. I like some small Storacell cases in a ziplock for my AAAs, and Other batteries. This allows my headlamp to double runtime to finish a repair or setup a basic camp. Typically I do not carry any ammo or mags in bags for risk of forgetting larger cap mags or JHP ammo and accidentally traveling into NJ with them. This could result in a felony for 1 mag over 10. No one I know is carrying spare mags or ammo in a GHB or car kit for this reason. But that stuff is with the go bag, throw and go. No trouble in NJ either. I believe the tiered approach to everything, I have my EDC bag for urban area I'm in 90+% of the time, a GHB in my trunk with spare water and food for 2 people along with warm clothes, sleep gear. GHB and multiple person trauma kit, reflective vests, flares/triangles, fire extinguisher all stay in the truck. If I have to leave that behind I will grab the trauma kit parts and other basic to layer on the GHB. Then a larger kit at home. Having a background in medical, trauma etc. Is why my medical preps are much heavier than most people's, I also have a boo-boo kit for scratches, bumps bruises and blisters. OTC meds. But one thing highly overlooked with any terrain you may travel thats heavily wooded or if you end up with heavy debris in the air is dust dam eye pro. This can help you keep your vision. Reduces dust, some smoke and even branches from hitting your eye in the event you are moving in a hurry through wooded areas. One injury that could reduce your effectiveness to move, same with Mechanix gloves help with gravel sliding,climbing, or even moving through sticker brushes and 20 other work around debri. I keep s pair or 2 in my truck and my go bag. These are a lifesaver in the cold when the sun sets and temps drop Great break down on everything,I would only add a back up batter pack. I but Silcox wrench is something I keep forgetting to add to my kit especially in an urban area. Thanks!,

[@816Souljah]

Ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain. Ditch some of the extra redundancies and any extra pouches inside of the pack if you can. Add some water and quick food for the go. You won't make it far on foot without either on hand. Remember a bag like this is meant to get home or to base camp, bit for stopping to make a camp fire and spend the night. Its meant to keep going as far and fast as possible with short breaks in between.

[@chuck553]

It more of an emergency bag rather than a get home bag. Get home bag would be larger.

[@parrishinvestigations952]

It's not meant for a BOB or a get home bag, he said that in the beginning. This is an EDC bag, meant to carry daily essentials that will make life easier. If you have been on this channel for any amount of time, Sooch has a bag or a pack for every occasion! He's my absolute favorite preparedness guy!!!

[@auntkaz422]

@@parrishinvestigations952 then he needs to change the title if the video. He is not calling it an EDC and he is talking about using it at a protest, which is not an "every day" event.

[@tiberiumnp8030]

Just found your channel. I've never thought about medic cross taking down the threat level, but your reasoning makes a lot of sense. Subscribed.

[@Keith80027]

Lot of good points. He has a number of things I don't but I have a lot of things he doesn't. It depends on your needs.

[@tiendaforense]

two is one, one is none, lol, you are absolutely right! , great video

[@g.h.3049]

I use either a 5.11 Moab 10 or lately a Rush 12 back pack

[@Chris.Mc83]

Never hurts to periodically check your gear to make sure it's all good to go.

[@ERprepper]

Papi Maximus until you don’t replace it and now you don’t have it, like he did with his pen in this video...

[@TUKByV1]

I check bags just before hurricane season, and just after, at minimum.

[@x-aim1337]

Allways have at least 100 ways to start a fire with you! You never know!

[@s2ac]

"you can never have to many knives." Logen Nine Fingers

[@billgreen58]

My favorite character...The Bloody Nine

[@kingdavid7571]

I don't know if you thought of that, but I love it.

[@brockpryor2087]

Love your pack videos so informative

[@paulboudreau5394]

I carry a similar bag every day. The only real difference on mine is, one side has a pouch for a water bottle on mine. I love this bag. I call it my all purpose bag. The main compartment changes contents depending on the day.

[@1980Baldeagle]

I got the same bag. I think it was on sale for 20$ or something. I had my doubts it being a charlie wong bag but it's held up!! I love it.

[@exprokicker-x7646]

I would add a large trash bag for cover or instant poncho and maybe a head mosquito net in case of infestation. Lot of great ideas!!

[@rossg4788]

Good job. I would drop the nail clipper and second tac light. The headlamp is your 2nd light.

[@Marc-cu3yw]

Hey great bag! I'd suggest adding a small triple aaa radio and a monocular 👊

[@brandrunway]

Nice bag. I also have a minimalist set. I would add red light and some energy - a bar or energy shot and some cash.

[@fatbeard8072]

I have myself a B.O.B. as well as my get home bag for my vehicle. How ever going to work or walking around, used a messenger bag, so my pockets and looks gray man style. I add the stuff I can add without making it heavy as well.

[@sevenstepsurvival]

I’m just getting started on my gear but i definitely just found myself some gems to add! 😎

[@deebsmcsqueebs5589]

Putting a vertx edc go bag together now.

[@AnnieGill7]

Great load out, thanks for sharing!

[@Jenn9lamb6088]

I appreciate all your videos& been watching over a year , i have learned so much& passing along to my daughter&son! Im in South Carolina also.

[@malelpn37]

Spare batteries in a small pill bottle with the top sealed so they do not get wet. As well as a couple 9 V batteries and an adapter to charge your phone

[@thelostboyscout1489]

Hmmm, in this day and age? I'm thinking flash bangs vs fire starters.

[@thedakotaprepper3309]

no klidding. haha...extra ammo, check....flashbangs....check....big lighter....smokey has one...check...

[@gubceacnicolae5431]

I am a little crazy with the flashlights too :) .

[@thomaswayneward]

One problem with the bag, you must use your right hand to open the zipper and then use your right hand again to reach for your firearm. Maxpedition makes bags so that a right hander can use their left hand to open the zipper and at the same time your right hand is ready to remove your firearm. The zipper is reversed from the bag in the video. Also I have always found the bag in the video to be a little small for CC; it is just a little too tight on the hand. Another bad thing about the Maxpedition bags is they are well made and neat looking; people notice them.

[@HuntingMissouri]

Fire tender. I use dryer lint. Works great.

[@gringosolo]

Woow Sootch that little pouch is like a magic hat, things just keep coming out of if. Beautiful. Blessings from C.R

[@Derpymech]

Thinking of getting this or the mobious v2

[@PODSMPSG1]

I'm working on my get home bag, I almost have everything. I have: . Knife . Flashlight . light sticks . Trauma pak . Bear Spray . Paracord (550, 100 feet) . Bandanas . Hand warmers . Hand sanitizer . Water Bottles . Food (protein bars) . 5 Hour Energy . Bic lighters . Storm proof matches . Pry Bar . Ponchos . Hat . Masks

[@tehfirstjonowano]

Great little bag, only served me three years, but that was heavy use traveling internationally a lot.

[@negolfman]

Adding a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.

[@ffaandchevrolet8294]

I’m thinking about buying a new bug out bag backpack what backpack should I buy

[@timtom8363]

You make great points as always, a couple I would add is to have some extra cash of some sort. I have dug into mine several times..and remember to not over-pack because it makes it hard to get your pow-pow out should you need it in a hurry. maybe practice getting your pow-pow out at the range or somewhere safe. G.J. Sooch!

[@BamaShockz]

outstanding video. love this small bag approach. got a ton of useful bugout things in a compact style always at the ready!!

[@stevemag1212]

consider an external battery for your phone

[@gooseneckposse240]

How about showing us how the bags, satchels, etc., fit on your body, how comfortable they are etc

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

If it rains my buddy freaks out and grabs his bag and throws it in the truck. If something were to actually happen within an hour he will be in the woods standing under a tree with his bag lol. Im like dude how stupid you have a double brick home thats built like fort and an amazing storm cellar and your going to run into the woods and leave everything behind. You stocked up prepper pantry. Your farming and majority of your hunting and fishing gear behind and his responce is ya but I will be prepared. Prepared for what when you have a can of tuna some matches a knife and a sleeping bag. The guy is crazy lmao. Well at least I will know where to go to get left behind supplys lol.

[@CollumCamping]

Great set up

[@Yankee1469]

Can’t forget pads n tampons,never know when it’s shark week.🤣

[@mfde14gw]

I’ve seen them used to pack a bullet wound- no bs

[@ThatGuy-fg1gv]

@@mfde14gw worst idea anybody ever had.

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

And some porn mags. Bugging out in the woods can get stressful lol.

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

@@ThatGuy-fg1gv not at all. It can be used for many things.

[@ThatGuy-fg1gv]

@@critterfestsanctuary2446 I guess all of the medical training I have received and continue to receive from doctors, PAs, and paramedics is wrong then?

[@jannah4288]

Wow, so much stuff in that small bag. But I could have all those things and the bag and not be able to fit it all in so well, lol. I can not afford such brands, but I found a tech gadgets bag at my local Goodwill store that works just like that Maxpedition one, but for like $1. Love watching your videos Sooch!

[@aleksyblack]

Dude you had 3 of everything in this bag.. nothing like you described the bag when the video started 😂

[@Keith80027]

Thanks for the details. I will add both bandaids and cottonballs.

[@simeonmihaylov6123]

5:50 I am a simple man... I hear this and I put like instantly.

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Great video bag Lady. I mean dude. I’ll be back to revisit this one great set up

[@45ACP_9mm]

A year and a half ago I bought the Jumbo Versipack and I was using it as my EDC bag. Just yesterday I was updating it because I'm about to start carrying it again.

[@paulhughes3961]

I use a Vanquest Javelin for my daily carry abd I have pretty much everything you have but with a few extras. Everyone should have some type of self protection and medical.

[@nmr6988]

I forgot to mention the tube of Carmex. Carmex beats any other chapstick product in the entire universe.

[@titanpreparedness]

Good looking bag and very nice set up.

[@MrBizfit]

I use the Maxpedition Wolfspur. It’s a murse and I love it.

[@garym51124]

I cant seem to find that small blast match you showed. I have the normals

[@carlcandiano1517]

Great video

[@JudgeD-hc9vw]

Thanks as always Sootch.

[@jasonjordan9145]

You can hold a flashlight to a bic lighter to tell how much fluid is in it.

[@KMx108]

That purse looks just like Indiana Jones' purse. 😆 Good ideas. Thanks for the video!

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Keep up the good work brother

[@ucitymetalhead]

I always have a bag of aome kind usually a rush 12 or 24 depending on how much back pain i want and while i try to keep redundancies to a minimum i always have the essentials except for a full sized knife which i can't risk carrying on a college campus.

[@kentonhammond8938]

I would add a pair of Wells Lemont leather gloves In there. They don't take up much space, but are tough as hell.

[@BugoutChannel]

Awesome video! Love the channel brother

[@richkestrel7416]

*Sootch/Sensible* , I like the bag set-up - I have a 5.11 Push Pack - and I certainly don't pretend to be more of an expert than you, but I'd have to question why you have 3 flashlights and 4 ways to start a fire in this very compact bag. I get the whole "2 is 1 and 1 is none" thing, but it seems like you could get rid of a few of those (admittedly small) redundant items and add other "stuff". Not sure what... maybe a whistle? More medical (burn cream, bug bite/sting gel, alcohol wipes)? Tube with some extra cash? Even perhaps a pocket charger with iPhone (or Android) cable? Anyway... good stuff as always!

[@cmorr72]

Good review. Be ready instead of getting ready.

[@DamionJR4923]

Do you ever feel ready? I always feel I need more training and supplies.

[@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge]

Are you going to this year's VCDL rally?

[@montanaplease]

Nothing screams I’m carrying a firearm and knife like Maxbedition . Check out the small Osprey bags.

[@flashpointgodlevelbatman0688]

Nothing wrong with screaming I’m carrying a firearm and knife... jk I know what you mean😆

[@22leggedsasquatch]

I have this bag since 3 years and it's fantastic. You can add a pouch on the strap for a cell phone. Tasmanian Tiger offer one.

[@johnmercer947]

I live in Canada we can not carry firearms. What I do carry is a knife and a good one. I'm OK with it. I like your ideas for things to carry. Thank you for your video. One thing I like to carry is an extra pair of boot laces.

[@aeptacon]

I'm having trouble finalizing what stuff and bag because so many things can happen or not happen. And if I need to evacuate in 5 seconds realistically I won't feel inclined to take a full backpack ... and it all depends on if I will get to return to the house. Like look at Paradise fire. They couldn't return.

[@PRiver-sv2mc]

Welcome back, SP!

[@SamuelSamurai2074]

This bag can be my salmon fishing bag up here in Alaska.

[@arctodussimus6198]

Nice load-out. I just put a kit together in a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. Your kit has more admin supplies than mine, and that got me thinking maybe I should add some things. I ordinarily don’t like the sling packs (I prefer regular backpack style), but I wanted something to compliment my edc gear, and a backpack was just a little too much space.

[@bombsaway6340]

Great video.

[@Ej-ue1vu]

Could you go over all the guns you have ?!?

[@enriqueecheverria8592]

Will you be getting the vacine?

[@nmr6988]

I know you weren't asking the general public, but I personally will not be getting it.

[@monsterboardr]

97% survivability...

[@absolute99proof]

Thanks for sharing. This is very helpful and informative.

[@eugenejensen576]

That’s a nice set up

[@MrBizfit]

It’s a “murse” and it’s ok!

[@nmr6988]

Not a murse when I carry it!

[@ericgreathouse5701]

No.

[@diannemc4840]

How about a solar power charger.

[@lorettapresswood1135]

I have a pencil sharpner in mine

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

We Women think alike!! Good job. Rite in the Rain makes a great mechanical pencil as well.

[@anotherboredgenius283]

pencil sharpeners are great for making quick fire tinder from pencil-sized twigs, too!

[@mfde14gw]

I would include a cheap poncho or two, and maybe a space /thermal blanket

[@marcusalancate1782]

How did you smash your thumb?

[@prepperoverwatch7965]

I have to pick up a new bag, my small EDC bag has a little ripping by the carry handle/shoulder strap. Very similar setup though, my blow-out kit is a separate pouch on the side of my bag, and I carry my TX22 with 50 extra CCI Mini Mags. Good video!

[@ccsmith2937]

Good stuff. 👍