Bugout Bag? What’s Inside and Why?

Gear selection and reasons for my personal BUGOUT Bag
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[@aserioussalamander9475]

My dad left when I was 6 years old. I'm 13 now. Dave is like a father figure to me. I have a pack fully geared and a cooking kit at the ready at all times in case I need it

[@ered203]

Sorry about that, Kiddo. It sounds hard. Here is my best Dad/Man advice from raising 3 boys and about 15 of their friends... 1) No means NO! Don't be that guy. 2) If you are going to get with a girl, wrap up your thing...every time. 3) No pills. No powders. You can't know what somebody mixed that crap with. The rest is up to you. 4) No drinking and driving and Wear your Seatbelt. I've seen too many teenage car crash victims. It ain't pretty. 5) Be religious about checking the air pressure in your tires and the proper fluid levels in your car. You will be payed back many times over by having proper oil changes. 6) The best opening line to pick up a girl is this..."Hey, my name is ****. You seem pretty cool. What's your name?" - Cool! Not pretty or hot or anything like that. The word is cool. Works every time to break the ice. Just as simple as that. If you can glance around in a way that shows you think nobody else there is cool, but SHE is, it works even better. 7) If you ever have to hit somebody, keep your fist closed as tightly as possible and your wrist straight. 8) There is nothing unmanly about washing the dishes and getting them put up. Seriously! IF you want an easy life, make sure YOU are the one doing the dishes. It only takes 15 minutes tops. Your future women (and your mamma now) will absolutely fawn over you if you do that simple task. Seriously, Seriously. Your partner will cook, make you a plate, pick up after you, not complain when you want to go shoot pool with your boys, and completely make your life easier if you just wash a pot or two. Nothing excites women more than seeing a man doing the dishes. Trust me. That's pretty much all I've got. Best of luck.

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

It would be great if colleges offered a prepping course. One that would cover EVERYTHING from bushcraft, ham radio license, trauma medical training, canning, wilderness and urban survival, everything. Then when folks graduated they would have all the knowledge, licenses, and training available.

[@jeepnicc]

Dave, that nesting cup for the Grayl is probably the best news I've heard all year!

[@moorshound3243]

Well any news would be better than the news we have had to listen to for the past year or so.

[@jalcock6721]

Right?! Definitely picking one up.

[@floridaguy1133]

That's is awesome for sure

[@nelistheron83]

Agreed!!

[@thequietcamper5499]

Yea. I can’t wait to get my hand on one. My Grayl now seems naked.

[@sandraw4763]

Re: First Aid. Agree that minimum you need for most injury situations is a tourniquet, duct tape, pack of compressible gauze, and an Ace Bandage or Coban. However, illness will bring you down fast. As a minimum (which takes very little space if packed in labeled zip lock pill bags) you need painkiller ((Ibuprophen), anti diarrheal, anti-histamine, anti-nausea.

[@MrJjd77]

I carry those medicines in my bags. I find it easier to get them at the Dollar store. Sometimes I can find the single doses which is nice too

[@ejvaiese3193]

I typically don’t like when people talk on and on..but I could listen to Dave talk for hours. His knowledge, conveyance of information, tone, cadence, vocabulary, humor, story telling, engineering mindset combined with the eveydayman’s perspective. Man this is good stuff.

[@moorshound3243]

Possibly the best bugout bag video ever made. Hats off to you Sir. Very well put together kit. Thanks for posting.

[@dick-parker]

I just want to thank you for all the knowledge you’ve passed down over the years. I been watching your videos since I was 12 and I’m 24 now. I’ve learned so much from you one of my favorite videos is the shotgun and shell bag combo that you did, it was a classic🇺🇸

[@tonyyoung327]

The single shot 12g with the inserts is my choice for a long gun with a bug out bag. It’s so multi functional.

[@mendyviola]

My most likely scenario is bugging IN during hurricane season. I would love to see a video with your thoughts on what to have to shelter in place for long periods of time without power or potable water in hot weather, and possibly in a damaged house (e.g. roof leaks, etc).

[@MIgunnut]

Dave I love what you do I have been off line for the last 3 years I moved off grid and no internet I'm glad to see your well and I hope your family is well God bless

[@dash8465]

Great video. Few of us would be leaving home alone, its important that everyone have their own C’s instead of parsing them out across the bags, if one bag is lost then we’re all missing something. We each carry a Eno Jungle Nest with a built in bug net, poncho, and Snugpak Jungle Blanket - it never seems to get mentioned that a hammock *can* be laid out on the ground if need be. I add a 10x13 Aquaquest camo tarp that we all fit under. Wife has a Glock 35, I carry a G27 in a Hill People chest pack and a AR pistol, or a 590A1. A chest bag correctly suspended from your backpack straps cant be praised enough, its literally freeloading, every pound added to the chest counterbalances against the backpack, its almost like cheating, plus its always attached to you, always there, never lost or loose.

[@chrissurface2991]

Loved the video!! Been waiting on ur take of a proper bug out bag for a while. Thanks for all u do for the community!

[@maxlvledc]

One thing I've always admired about your process is how you think through the multiple applications of every item. That rope management system almost single handedly changed my experience in the outdoors.

[@joeman1379]

Much respect to you Dave for all you show us. Thank you

[@tonydevonshire8282]

Thanks for another great and informative video Dave! As always I appreciate the thought and work you always put into your content.

[@rc8770]

Thx for being part of a great weekend Dave. Had a lot of fun and enjoyed the info you shared. Hoping to back in June

[@MegaMastiffman]

Your the man Dave for all the years of doing what you do thank you

[@williambrewer2065]

Love this stuff man thanks for what you do for us on this channel we are gonna need it soon enough

[@rickyfargason8859]

Great advice on a bug out bag. I would have say the best one I've ever seen. Thank you, Dave.

[@MiClLC]

I love this topic, Dave was the the guy who got me into backpacks and gear!

[@1977jelliott]

Great vid, Dave. Aussie bushcrafter here, I don't have a ready made bug out bag as such, I have 2 large oiled canvas rectangular duffle bags with a flat zip top that I keep all my bushcraft and bugout gear in when I am home. I use two bags to make them light enough to move a short distance to my vehicle, this enables quick movement from the danger area with all of my gear if required or just ease of transport when doing a field trip. The contents are sectioned up and marked for identification using various pouches ie shelter, water system, sleep, rope management, cooking, food, firestarting, tools, so on and so forth. I keep an empty collapsible rolltop pack of 60 litre capacity right next to these two bags so I can easily load it with gear to suit the bug out situation, I do this as it unlikely a bugout situation would occur while I am home, so my priority would be to make it home, load (either the two main bags and pack into my vehicle or contents into my pack if on foot) and go. Because it is unlikely that a bugout situation would occur while I am at home, daily, I carry a bushcraft satchel with the 10 C's and few additions that would keep me for a couple of weeks in my bugout spot knowing I can gather and hunt food there. Anyway, just a few thoughts on doing things differently.

[@87JKM]

One of the best bug out bag videos on KZbin, nice work as always Dave

[@adamwilson6037]

Great video. Love how you and your team put this together. It keeps you think outside the box. Great cup for the grayl can't wait for them to come out.

[@outdoors-university]

Thank you for your energy and knowledge! Love, Health and positive energy to you and your Family my brother!

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Yes, please get licensed if you plan to use your radio in non-emergency situations. I was participating in a recent emergency training event and some idiots were using the repeater we were working on illegally. Super frustrating. Don't forget that getting licensed also puts you in touch with people who can work with you on how to properly operate your radio. You will get much more satisfaction out of your communication experience if you learn, participate, and respect the hobby.

[@scottsoriero9827]

Good stuff Dave. Good seeing you again man. I'm building my kit slowly but surely. Stay safe brother!

[@Skitzo1111]

This is by far the most thought through and complete bag i have seen on youtube.

[@primordialhumandwarf]

got to meet dave at the agricenter in memphis TN, missed his class but caught up with him afterwards at the pathfinder stand and he was kind enough to sign a copy of his book. glad to see he is still going at it and spreading the knowledge wherever and whenever possible, even if weve seent it 100x already. thanks dave!

[@southerncomfort7490]

Great stuff here. I am reminded of a conversation I had with a now dead British Major General. He was also an expert on the British Imperial Army. This was the army responsible for keeping the peace in the biggest empire the world has ever known. I asked him the secret of the army's success. I was expecting that he would answer something like: "Well it was the Lee Enfield my boy!" Far from it. He said that its success was down to three things: (1). Porridge (2). Foot powder (3). Carbolic Soap. (1) and (2) are obvious. (3) is oft forgotten. I spoke to another chap who worked as part of a UN Relief Unit. They get sent out to disasters - earthquakes, tornados, ....you name it - before anybody else. I asked him what was the first thing they need when they reach the disaster? Unsurprisingly he did not say "visiting politicians,.... we need lots of them to pay us a visit." No, his answer was carbolic soap. Not just to clean people but to clean surfaces and floors, operating tables etc. The truth is that nature is a far bigger enemy than fellows with guns and bombs and bacteria are nature's special forces. So I would strongly advise putting a small block of genuine carbolic soap in your kit. The stuff they make in Jamaica is the best there is. It is always the very first thing I put in my kit. Keep up the great work Mr. Canterbury.

[@devoncrooks226]

The dry bag in the water kit is a great idea. Blew my mind

[@jeepnicc]

Awesome. Best bugout bag video I've seen in a very, long time. Thanks for all you do, hope to see you at Blade Next month!

[@jwgbmp40]

Always love new DC content! Been watching about 11 yrs

[@harjupsingh1255]

This is an awesome overview. I’d love to see how you approach a winter setup, when layers become heavier and bulkier! Thanks!

[@ebony5766]

Loved this video Dave! Makes me reevaluate my bag. I have the set up up spoke about. Glock 17 and my Keltec sub2k. It folds up and fits in my bag. You always make me see things from a different perspective. Thanks.

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

Very helpful, thank you! I'm definitely using this as a primary reference when packing my own bags.

[@lorriewatson7423]

I really appreciate you doing this video! I have been working on putting together a bag, this has been a great help!

[@jamestaylor8860]

There’s a reason why you’re the best. Thank you for being a voice for all of us.

[@owenh727]

Love the concept of flexible water bladders. It allows you to grab your water quickly and leave your water source quickly. There are several different styles of filters (gravity, suction, etc) that allow for different applications.

[@michaelsimmons1303]

This is why I like David. “Explain and define and think.” I have a bug out bag bc you’re supposed to have one. I did not really know the real reason I had one. Now after this video I’ll have a better bug out bag and a second one for my other set of circumstances. Thanks again David for a great video.

[@TheDavewatts]

Great video as always, really good tried and tested phlosphy, The five C principal is mentioned around the world and it's a great simple way to explain the fundamentals of what you need to get by with in a survival situation. Great to see you never got to big for your boot's and never forgot your KZbin audience.🇬🇪😁👍

[@shadomane]

Great video Dave! It was interesting to see the items you would carry and have in your BOB/GHB is nearly identical to what I carry and have in my BOB/GHB. I'm looking forward to that cup to nest my Grayl in. Thanks for sharing.

[@sagewilson1056]

Gave me a lot to reconsider in my edc in general, and about the mindset behind the bug-out bag, presented in a concise and clear way unmatched by any other content creator I've seen. Thanks, Dave. The dry bag for carrying water is a great idea. I have one that my mom gave me and now I know where to put it to use. 30L = 63.4 LBS!!!

[@dickensrivers9862]

love your style of disseminating info: succinct, confident, practically zero extraneous content. well done.

[@murphyzlaw13]

Your videos are awesome!!! I am not gonna lie, I have not seen such good survival and bushcraft tips since the US Marines. You explain everything well, and that goes a long way. Thanks for the videos. Never heard of the Swagman roll...always used the old poncho liners, lol...keep em coming bud.

[@michaelmerrick5472]

Thank you for freely sharing your knowledge, experience and research.

[@WilderGoat]

Im so glad to see the Grayll cup prototype! I've been trying to find a cup that fits it tighter then the classic Nalgene. Awesome!

[@Norfolk440]

Thank you for the great information. It’s times like these that we appreciate the wisdom from the wise ones like yourself more than ever.

[@mltaylo]

Always excited to see a new release from you! Great info!

[@jamesadams8572]

Thank you Dave for all you do god bless u and yours

[@dochiphop1]

Great videos , thank you David . Knowledge is definitely the power to survival.

[@journeyfurthur6396]

Super awesome video, thank you so much. I really love the idea of dry bag for water carry, just need to get a filter and learn more about that. I have a lot more to learn and gear to buy, but something on my mind was to map out alternate routes out of the city and out of state. Also, I’ve been wanting to get a silcock key for access to water in the city. Great video, I’ll be watching more 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@Krisstonehaven]

I’ve been putting together a course/unit for my children. Love your videos very clear on why and how to put together great simple but through bags. I purchased the GRAYL and I think it worthwhile for sure, easy to use. Thanks for all you videos!

[@monlonlabe5016]

Almost everything is said and well said. Thanks for the video. My 2 cents if I may : Hammock : A DD hammock (english brand) could be used on the ground as well as with trees and it has a built in bug net . One model is with waterproof bottom in case for wet ground. It also have a double layer so you can fill it with leaves to make a cushion (mattress) and an insulation between you and the ground. I've testes this product for several years, rock solid. Headlamp : RightNow it exist AA batteries rechargeable with USB cable so if you use them with your headlamp you do not have to carry mor than one spare of batteries and you can charge them with the SolarFilm solar panel. If your headlamp use another type of rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA or 18650 or xxx) Olight is making a "universal" charging cable for most type of batteries. Cost 30USD and weight very little.

[@richardpancake1487]

That Grayl nesting cup is awesome!! Looking forward to seeing those available.

[@blackoracle69]

GREAT VIDEO SIR this is one of the best bug out bag videos i have ever seen well done and well presented

[@allenelam6135]

Dave, a lot of great information. Very well presented. If you haven't figured it out. This is the first of your videos I've seen. Had to subscribe after watching this one.

[@johntablazon]

I just watched this video and I do agree with you. Customize to fit your needs and environment. I carry about the same in my bag. The Kel Tec Sub 2000 is a lot of fun to shoot and amazingly accurate.

[@pobo6113]

This is the 1st time I have watched a video with information about guns. Thank you. I will look up more information on this topic.

[@smokeymountainbushcraft252]

Nice set-up Dave. I live in East Tennessee so I couldn't agree with you more about keeping your gear as lightweight as possible because for me bugging out means traversing steep terrain and crossing streams while dealing with thick brush. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother!

[@UrielsJunkDrawer]

I always appreciate your videos Dave, thanks.

[@funyunmaker3182]

Very good presentation and you are correct about having your bag setup for your situation. I have a hammock and an inflatable life vest in my bugout bag because one of my routes to my bugout location is by river and my others are heavily wooded. I have food for five days because two routes will take three days minimum if everything goes smoothly and you never plan for smooth.

[@Fightosaurus]

Best water kit I have seen. Cant wait for the nesting cup!

[@liketolookgood]

All stainless bottles and mugs are awesome! I own a couple.. but never broken one in years. One tip is the nesting set for the PF waterbottle leaves room on top. I use the tatonka 500ml folding cup.

[@yippiebippie]

I am in the process of planning/building my very first real bug out bag. This video could not have been published at a better time. Thank you, Mr. Canterbury.

[@anonymous_friend]

Hey Dave, Try using eneloop pro AAA batteries for your headlamp with a small battery charger for your power pack, and you can have near unlimited headlamp usage without restocking batteries.

[@billg7101]

More great useful information that may be needed to save lives. YAY for that!!!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍 P.S. time is now 23:23 and heavy rain/ storm conditions are present in my area. If it's raining...

[@joshuafrench1902]

Absolutely great video. I needed this info and had been looking for it for a while!

[@ChrisGenXer]

Great video! Pretty slick how you broached the firearm piece at the end. I like it.

[@spiffiestsquid481]

Dave great video as always!! I use a Clark Jungle Hammock in mine. It can be set up between trees, or also pitched on the ground. It has a built in bug net and a weather shield, a tarp and all the hardware. All self contained and slightly bigger than your swagman roll when packed down. I also carry a "woobie" for most occasions. Basically my all around camping gear. If you want to borrow it and do a video lmk, we aren't too far from eachother.

[@natc2191]

Dave, I really enjoyed and appreciate this video. Very informative, sir 👍

[@Fynn-]

Hey Dave. Subscriber from way back, your lookin healthy man good to see your doing well and pathfinder is still goin! 👌

[@maxlvledc]

I will be buying that cup as soon as it comes out!! Thank you for making that!

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Fantastic stuff. So much to learn. I so wish I had a place to practice all this bushcraft stuff...

[@BackCountryRunaway]

a note on sawyer filters as that's what i used to use before i switched to the grayl if you are traveling where there is gritty water like GA for example. keep the backflush plunger. it really helps keep that thing maintained

[@rancidcrawfish]

I opted to add in one of those $20-$30 camouflaged exterior emergency tents with the reflective interior. It isn't an ideal shelter for long term use but it could come in handy. It's extremely light and small when compressed.

[@mrhalfstep]

Dave, Bravo on a very insightful video! I would like to add one thing, if I may. The Grayl filter element ( I have the larger version, but I think this holds true with all of them ) has a finite lifespan, once you start using it, at least, that's the warning that the company uses in its advertising. So I would recommend that you pack a spare filter, particularly if you found that you couldn't resist "testing" the bottle ahead of time or if you use it routinely, outside of the bugout bag scenario, and aren't keeping track of the filter element's age. Popping on a fresh filter during SHTF would be the safest recourse, IMHO

[@tanneroverton1338]

That was a hell of a video. Great idea to do a big out bag mentality. See you in August for the scout class

[@garyrandolph5855]

Thank you for all your great ideals, your friend in the backwoods of Kentucky.

[@williamcollins2232]

I'm a hoarder so my bug out bag had to be a wheelbarrow. (Or something very much like one) Thank you David for sharing your lifetime of gathered knowledge. Your cordage and knot videos have helped me greatly by filling in gaps in my systems I've needed work on for decades. Thanks Teach!!

[@aprilshadows8212]

Keltech sub 2000 is exactly what I was thinking. Good video. definately geared towards warm climates and rural folks but good stuff to think about.

[@kevinlittle9483]

Dude!!! Thank you for this video! I have shit ready to go, but I'm lacking some. Keep the information coming brother!

[@pappnorbert7145]

Thank You! Seen many bugout bag setup videos but none of them mentioned the physical fitness issue in the first 5 minutes IF it is mentioned :D! Totally agree! Get out light, get out fast.

[@barbara-holley]

I knew this was going to be a perfect bug out bag. I love that it started off with a Silky! Call me crazy, but I am strapping my Silky Zubat to my leg because I just love that curvature of the blade and the length. The teeth just dig into the wood and makes processing trees a breeze. If I am carrying the weight at all, I might as well make it a chainsaw for my hands and make it as comfortable as possible. Also, a large hexagonal ferrocerium rod would throw the most sparks because, with it's flat sides, it would give more opportunity for the striker to touch the rod. Other from that, to me, this is literally the perfect bug-out bag. I love my Baofeng, I got one shortly prior to when Dave started his HAM series. It's such a nice piece of mind to have backpacking and I honestly use the weather function all the time. That Vietnam Era Jungle hammock is replacing $20 Amazon hammock though. It works with the waterproof tarp but, as you said, multi-functionality is key.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great video Dave, right to the point, and great advice, Thanks!

[@AlexWander]

Always helpful and instructional brother!

[@55Quirll]

A good review and break down on what to put in your B.O.B. , one thing I would do and is either not put in the batteries in yet or if they are in, don't have it so the appliance is accidentally turned do. Have the batteries upside down to save them till they are needed and prevent the appliance from being damaged from an old battery. That is what I do with the flashlights that I have, I turn them upside down so I won't accidentally turn it on and run the battery down. A great video again, thanks for all that you are doing. Take care and stay safe and well.

[@unfi6798]

The most ultra light BOB I've seen so far mate. Will up grade my pack now. Cheers matey. Greetings from Australia.

[@southernlandsolo7839]

Great vid. Thanks Dave. I will be getting my Get Home Bag out of my car and revamping it tomorrow.

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Thanks Dave! I missed your BOB class last weekend. This showed me what I’m lacking.

[@vivadivine250]

Thank you so much for all your informative videos. 🙏🏽

[@asmith7876]

Excellent presentation and advice. Love my Swagman roll but at 40F I'd be freezing my old ass off! LOL. (edit) I meant to comment about the stove. I'm recently smitten with alcohol stoves...slower yes but QUIET, literally no sound and very little light which is concealed by the required windscreen. Plus if you use Everclear it's drinkable and has first aid/sanitary uses as well. But alcohol stoves burn a variety of fuels, all readily available. Love the canister stoves but they're all very loud.

[@johncallahan2934]

Thank you so much for the information spot on for the simple folks

[@bobbythurman4456]

Loved the video Partner, great BLUF & “KISS” as always… keep up the good fight & God Bless

[@throbinhood6930]

Love it. Though i feel like its missing a little. Im a huge fan of basic med supplies. Things for headaches, ace wraps for sprains or even stabilizing minor breaks, mole skin for blisters so you can keep moving, ointments, pain relievers and fever reducers, anti poop meds, water purification and bla bla. It doesnt take much space if you place them in small bags just planned for your duration of bug out and it can be all stored in a small waterproof case. And a basic aid kit in another small water proof case. Other than that, im also a huge fan of the swags. You have great videos on those as well. Though i always carry mine on the exterior or as a sling system inside of a dry bag. I typically carry a tarp, wool blanket, sleeping bag, ground mat, bug net, bellow and minimalistic fire cooking steaks, hangars, grates and my hand saw. Essentially everything that i would use in a long halt or when im hunkering down for the night. It makes it quick and easy just to toss it out and crawl in like a ranger roll. Still convenient for very quickly setting up and packing up camp. All while leaving your bag for other supplies also leaving them more available to dig out in a pinch.

[@VJLasorsa]

Dave I think it is a crying shame, that we can't talk about Guns in a KZbin video because someone, somewhere, is ill informed about their 2ND amendment rights. George Orwell nailed it in Animal Farm. "Two Legs bad, four legs are good..." However, despite all this your CONTENT is OUTSTANDING

[@joshuaporras9532]

Finally a little common since when it comes to "security" I prefer the G26 / Sub2K combo. Only because the G19 can't fit the G26 mags with that being said the G26 can fit all double stack 9mm mags(Glock) I typically carry it with a Plus 2 mag extension and 1 in the pipe giving me a starter of 13. Then a back up G19 mag on body and in the bag I carry what you specified. Dave!! When you get some time I would definitely recommend looking into the MCARBO upgrades for the Sub2K. There are some failure points that are addressed with MCARBO. I personally did it myself and will say it runs better and more importantly more reliably than ever before. Thanks brother, God Bless

[@telescopicS627]

Very succinct! Most things in life are 9 parts common sense, but it is nice to see someone put so much common sense together in such a concise presentation...

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

Awesome video dave, great content as always 👌

[@hawkeye1376]

U Really need more videos like this Dave!!! Especially in now a days!!!

[@darrellh1840]

Thanks Dave! The cup for the Grayl will be great! Looking forward to that being available…

[@jeffhowell3310]

Great stuff Dave. I will have to check out that radio thing.