GHB: Get Home Bag

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thank you to everyone who’s made suggestions or given helpful tips. I’ve updated the description and added the ones I received already and I will continue to do so for anything that has not been mentioned. For any new viewers or if you’re developing your own bag, you may want to take a look and consider them for your bag. Thanks again!

[@acbigal]

I would say the compass and a topographical map are a must in case you have to leave the roads due to human threats with civil unrest or riots etc. Looks very similar to my kit. Nice set up!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

A map is a great suggestion to be paired with the compass. Takes up little space and may be the difference in getting home if in that situation. I like that, I’m actually working on an emergency kit based off of the FEMA recommendations and a local map is included on that list. Thank you!

[@marko9912]

You've got the essentials covered there to get home, so just some minor suggestions. Leatherman multitool. Spare pair of socks. Maybe an N95 mask and eye protection, for weather or SHTF debris in the air type events. Also a hat for the above reasons. Snacks. I prefer to have immediate water purification on hand to save time. If you're in a hurry you don't want to be boiling water and waiting for it to cool. You have tablets and also the swimming pool taste that come with them. I highly recommend the Grayl Geopress instead of the steel water bottle. You can get the more expensive and new titanium one, or the plastic one and then include a nesting cup, for which there's also a new Grayl one specially made for the purifier. When you find a water source, you're refilled and away in 30s. Compact umbrella. Extra cover, protection from wind or sun more than rain, since you have a poncho.

[@godofthunder808]

Nice kit. I like how you said that there are things in the pack that could be used daily like the headlamp & the knife among other things. Lots of people don't touch their packs because I guess they're saving them for a rainy day. It's okay to use your pack but continue to maintain it. Keep your knife sharp & keep your headlamp batteries fresh just to name a few things that you can do. Nice presentation.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

You’re totally right, it’s east to set it and forget it. I know I’m guilty of that, and that’s why I started adding some things that would force me to go into the bag at least weekly. This way, I don’t forget to go over the supplies and do a quality check for maintenance as you’ve suggested. Thank you!

[@phild8095]

If you are storing batteries and water purification chemicals in a hot car they will not last. The lithium ion battery bank may cause a fire if overheated. Always read the instructions.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

That’s a good point. I’ve not had any problems with the battery so far. Although, I don’t keep it anywhere that it’s exposed to sunlight. I’ll have to look into that. Thank you!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@richm-3803 I did some reading and it seems very rare for EV’s to have a fire, but there’s still reports of them happening so it is a possibility; However, there’s a lot of variables to consider when it comes to what causes them to occur.

[@maxpinson5002]

Depends on the scenario IMO If this is intended for fleeing a dangerous area/situation and heading for your retreat/base/safe place, all the camping items need to get culled and a supply of known pure water and high energy food that can be eaten while moving toward your goal is what you want. Some kind of bivy bag or a USGI poncho and liner to roll up in if you're too far away to walk it in one go. Spare socks for walking and your everyday pocket carry. Pair of leather palm work gloves. Some stout rope. The goal is to reach safety alive and with no extra holes in your hide. Pretty much the same for a bugout. No stopping for anything unless you're busy hiding and concealing from hostile forces. Just my opinion

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thanks for taking the time to give some pointers. From my understanding a get home bag is intended for emergency situations where one is forced to get home without having access to a vehicle or other modern day conveniences. It could very well be a dangerous or hostile scenario. I agree that some of the items I have here are redundant or not as high of a priority, and I will be removing and rebuilding my bag to be better equipped. I like the idea of having some snacks, a bivy bag, and extra socks. Thanks again for your suggestions.

[@frontiersurvival-1]

New friend here as your channel has been recommended to me. Nice kit indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thank you friend 😁

[@bucurenciusebastian1609]

A survival foil would be useful, it's light, it doesn't take up much space, and it can make a difference!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

I do have one and it’s light enough and compact to not make a much of a difference in weight or space. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this most informative video. I just came across your channel and I enjoyed the content. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@phild8095]

I'm an old man who rucks daily while walking the dog. The daily load out is between 15 and 27 pounds just for exercise and to have water for the dog and I. We have over a thousand miles in the past 365 days. When I was young I often solo backpacked in New England and often walked 6 miles just to visit friends. I have done 24 miles in one straight shot of sidewalk, railroad and well laid out trail without a bag. Here's my suggestions. Get home bag, or bug out bag, most important thing is the person carrying it. 1) Do your roadwork. a) 5 miles, get to the point where it is less than an hour with no pack. Run until you are short of breath, walk to catch your breath then run again. b) do a 24 mile walk in one day, 12 out, 12 back. No pack, buy water and snacks along the way. This will kill a Saturday unless you are used to doing a lot of walking. c) with the pack, start at 7 AM, walk until noon, turn around walk home. Drink and eat from the pack. 2) How many miles with the pack? Wow, that much of a reduction in miles?That says a lot, doesn't it. 3) What are the lessons? a) The lessons are probably that the pack reduced your miles by 30-70% b) Good footwear is needed. Those old beater sneakers, steel toe boots and dress shoes won't cut it. c) Unless you are in better shape the goals I set are unreasonable. d) Sternum and belly straps make a pack much more comfortable e) more water might be worth it. 4) followup suggestions a) figure out what you need in the pack b) more roadwork is needed. c) have good footwear and socks ready with that pack d) the pack should be routinely checked for i) appropriate weather clothing ii) that the snacks are intact iii) that the gear is intact and in top condition iv) all the straps and closures are in top condition v) the water is fresh I am not suggesting anything that I have not personally done many times in one way or another. If you are in any way trying to be prepared; know that after a disaster it will be hard days. The way to be ready for hard days is to practice. Gear, food, even meds mean little if you are not practicing for hard days. This is not a comfortable thing, it means regularly spending time being uncomfortable. 3.1 miles today, some in pasture, a soccer field, but most on sidewalk.19 miles for this week. Also planted some berry bushes, another fruit tree and did some rototilling.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

That’s impressive! I agree with you, the most important thing is the person. The gear is supplementary. Fortunately, my regular commute is no more than 15 miles from home and I do exercise and walk frequently with my family. We also go on hikes/trails when we can. I am going to take heed of your advice and start carrying my gear to actually get a feel for it as well. I’ve also made some additions to my pack, such as an extra pair of socks and snacks. I’ll have to find a good pair of footwear I can place in my vehicle because it certainly would be rough walking home in my steel toe boots. It’s easy for many of us to talk the talk, but we also need to walk the walk. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and suggestions. I hope others read your comment and take your advice.

[@phild8095]

@@LearnLivePrepare I5 miles in reasonable weather in an emergency is 3 hours, two stops for water and a candy bar. No pack needed. Train man, train. Oh, what are you planting this spring? Teach the kids to pull weeds!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@phild8095 Thank you for the encouragement my friend. We live in Florida right now, so we can grow most of the year. We’ve focused more on edible perennial plants and fruit trees so that we don’t have to rely mostly on crops. But for crops the three sisters does well and sweet potatoes are very easy to grow here also. Summer time is probably the hardest time to grow due to extreme heat and vast numbers of insects. Yessir, we need to get back to the basics of living and make sure our future(kids) know what it takes to live and be free, before it’s forgotten.

[@phild8095]

@@LearnLivePrepare We are in Iowa, 1,500 square feet of vegetables, plus apple, plum and mulberry trees, aronia, blueberry and blackberry bushes and a concord grape vine. All on a half acre.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@phild8095 That’s an excellent set up. It’s amazing how much you can pack into small area if done right. I’ve never been to Iowa, but it looks like a nice place to garden and homestead. 😁

[@tacticalsquirrel8194]

Good video, but I think you need to set the stage a little better for the real world purpose of your GHB. How far do you need to travel with your bag? For example; I work 20 miles from home so I just have some snacks, water and a change of socks. It’ll be a long day but I can make the hike. You have 5 ways to make fire, but state hurricane was the primary reason for the bag; I’ve been through a few hurricanes and you’re not starting a fire in the middle of one. A compass is especially useful when walking, even if you know where you’re going. On foot you are no longer constrained by the road networks and the compass will keep you from loosing your baring if you want/need to take a shortcut or find a route blocked. Cellphones are great for this, but not always available. You have a mile of cord, saw and sharpener. How many days are you planning on being out? I’d add some food something if it’s more than one. You touched on CCW, an extra mag or 2 may be good if you expect a contested route home. I’m not digging at you, just trying to help rethink a few things and maybe lighten the load. The things I do like are the separate IFAK from the little boo-boo kit, mosquito net and a sling for your water bottle. Good luck with your channel, hope to see some updates as you update your bag and I’d like to check your EDC as well.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thank you for your input, you’ve made valid points. I should have specified more in the intro, but I was reluctant to get too much into details as it might make the video drawn out. Hurricanes will likely be the most common emergency in my region, but with the current state of the world it’s uncertain what tomorrow will bring. There’s many speculations, an EMP attack seems to be a very popular concern. This bag is a combination of emergency preparedness as well as some useful tools for outdoor activities. I agree there’s a bit of redundancy, as well as some question of necessity for some items selected. It’s certainly a work in progress and I will definitely rethink a few things. I’ll be working on a EDC video next, hopefully I’ll have that up this weekend sometime. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and sharing your advice. Take care!

[@jamespool4751]

Well said.

[@josephkelly2015]

Was going to assume he's easily in walking distance of home with no interruptions. Adding a few heavy mil trash bags, a wool blanket, and a tarp would add little weight but tons of versatility. and ditch the whole USGI and just buy a liter of water. Add a life straw if you're that worried. That stuff all has a place but not in a get home bag. Once you're home you can equip longer term bags

[@tacticalsquirrel8194]

If he was easy walking distance from home, he wouldn’t need anything. @@josephkelly2015

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel.

[@tsquared334]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@marko9912]

Correction for you on the knife. The Skarma is the Terava machete, what you have there is the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110. I have the longer TJ 140. Fantastic and affordable knife even with the cheap shipping costs from Finland to the USA. Probably the best review on this one is found on the Dutch Bushcraft Knives channel, where I discovered it.

[@morgan10152]

Will you be traveling in a urban or rural area? If it is more urban I would include a Silcock key, and cash in small denominations. Maybe some back up batteries, and a small amount of food; nuts or energy bars. Thanks for sharing.

[@apepex1464]

I would add heavy duty trash bags, it doesn’t weigh much but so much uses. Instead of pouches use heavy duty ziplocks for the smaller gears. Always carry a whistle, preferably on you on a carabiner or necklace. I’ve watch videos of people being saved but lost their voice due to screaming. Carry cotton rope or cotton items will give you extra fuel materials.

[@arctodussimus6198]

I live 14 miles from my work office. If I was to walk home, cross country, it is only about 9 miles. I have contacted almost all the land owners whose property I would cross and obtained their permission to walk across. In an emergency situation, I don’t want to have to explain why I’m trespassing. It’s just something to think about.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

That’s a good suggestion, thanks for sharing. That would certainly make for the fastest way home. Point A to B. Not only that but I think it’s good to get to know your neighbors and build a community that works together. I think this will work for those who are in the rural areas, but the densely populated urban areas may be more difficult.

[@Timeren2010]

The knife is a Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140(or 110?). The Skrama is the chopper, also from Terävä, that compliments your knife, both 240 and 200 versions are absolute beasts. I own the Jääkäripuukko 110, and the Skrama 200, the 110 is hard to beat for toughness and lightweight for such a sturdy blade, and the Skrama is just awesome :)

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Ahhh yea! Thank you for making the clarification. I also have the skrama, the largest version and this knife is the shorter version of the jaakaripuuko. I agree with you, they are beasts and hard to beat the price. I use the skrama often for clearing invasive brush and it makes light work of it. Thanks again friend. 😁

[@rtek777]

Put either an MRE or a pack of SOS Emergency Ration bars into that pack. Or make your own MRE with snacks and anything that lasts a long time. Depending on how far you have to go on foot to get home, you're going to get hungry. Ready to eat rice packs and ready to eat tuna/salmon are great to mix up in a pinch and dont take up a lot of room. Don't forget to pack some gummy bears too. Also, if you're trying to get home, you'll want to get home as fast as possible, so you ideally won't have time to stop to boil water to drink. Take a filter with you like a Sawyer mini. If you're in urban areas, pack a Sillcock Key to access faucets on commercial buildings. Another small item to have is a monocular. Light weight, doesn't take up a lot of space and will come in handy if you need to see a distance before proceeding.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Those are great ideas. Although I’m rarely no more than 15-20 miles from home, I do agree those items would be very useful to have. I will be adding some food, mostly for energy, and the water filtration would be a nice addition. I also really like the sillcock key and monocular. Good tips, thank you for sharing!

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

Definitely want at least a couple of protein bars. And you're definitely going to want more water than that small container will carry. If you have to get out in heat, you're going to go through water fast, and burn a lot of carbs so you're going to want something to eat.

[@poncho12335]

Some food spice would be good!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Yea, sometimes those packaged foods are a little bland 😁

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

Get your GMRS license, and add a good GMRS radio to your GHB. Not one of the cheap bubble pack radios from walmart, but an actual GMRS radio that you can program and use repeaters. Even if you don't use it to transmit, it's a great idea to be able to monitor others, on what's going on in your area.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

That’s a great tip. I agree that having information and the ability to communicate is crucial in an emergency. We do have a Baofeng radio, but do not yet have a license. That’s something that we considered, and want to acquire. Thank you for your suggestion 😁

[@michaelw2288]

Mosquito net and hat. Insect repellant Paper maps Whistle Spare socks Ductape Needle and thread. Some food.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thank you for the suggestions, those are all very useful and I’m going to take these into consideration for rebuilding my GHB.

[@WillieMakeit]

Good kit. What solar battery bank are you running? I have one but it doesn't look that thick.

[@kdidikkdijgh]

What backpack is this?

[@LearnLivePrepare]

This is the SOG Ninja Daypack. Here’s a link to Amazon for more a.co/d/ixfE2v9

[@scott1lori282]

A Get Home Bag would have a change of clothes. Atleast socks! I'd also have toothpaste & a brush.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Those are good suggestions, I’ve made some additions to my bag. Spare change of clothes is one of them. Thank you! 🙂

[@southfloridadcl]

@Learn Live Prepare do you plan on an update on yur GHB?

[@Rooster1964]

Try your gear out to make sure it works for your needs and that you know how to use it. Everything looks new.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Thanks for the suggestion. I agree it’s important to test your gear for its intended purposes.

[@venetiakelley]

How come you don’t have any water or an energy bar or something?

[@LearnLivePrepare]

I do have water, it’s inside of the black pouch, and I’m going to add some snacks. An energy bar is a great idea. Thank you!

[@allengruetter08]

What bag is that?

[@LearnLivePrepare]

This is the SOG ninja daypack. Here’s a link to Amazon for more. a.co/d/bTmIbST

[@lynnbosuego497]

What is the name or brand of the backpack

[@allanpeterson2364]

Possibly take 1 battery in radio and put in backwards so it doesn't turn on by mistake. Or take them out till needed. JMHO

[@cmbart1]

What is your cordage spool?

[@LearnLivePrepare]

It’s called “Atwood rope MFG ready rope” Here is a link to Amazon, where you can check it out. a.co/d/hU7C6E5

[@cmbart1]

@@LearnLivePrepare thanks...wish it came just by itself because I've got paracord out the wazoo already

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@cmbart1 Fortunately, they do sell it without cord. Here’s a separate link, for only the raw version. a.co/d/brPZlTd

[@cmbart1]

@@LearnLivePrepare AHA thanks!

[@SDT816]

Good video my friend we should collaborate

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Hey, thank you friend 😁 Collaborations sound fun, but right now I’m not able to make any new videos. It may be a few months before I can continue.

[@SDT816]

@@LearnLivePrepare IAmFolukeSurvival

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@SDT816 Cool, I will check out your channel, thanks for the suggestion friend.

[@relaxation-connection]

Food?

[@dantousignant5374]

Solar battery bank charging in car until you need it

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Yup, good idea to keep it fully charged and ready. Just be careful it doesn’t get to hot, of course this depends on your location/climate.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Need your pow pow

[@LearnLivePrepare]

Indeed, that’s included in my EDC, I have a separate video for that 😁

[@jamespool4751]

Everything looks new. From the first to last item. Nothing looks tested, I'll make an exception for the knife (I saw a few marks on it). You're advertising an Unproven BOB.

[@LearnLivePrepare]

This is not an instructional video or a guide. The condition of the items is irrelevant. The video is intended for audiences that are developing their own get home bag, not a bug out bag. Thanks for your comment.

[@ozarkscarguy540]

Socks!!!!

[@LearnLivePrepare]

You’re absolutely right, it’s funny because I had an extra pair of clothes in there but it took up so much space. I’ll definitely replace the socks though. Nothing worse than wet feet and walking.

[@brandonmorrison7231]

Neatly fold flat and vacuum seal the clothes. Takes up almost no space for full extra clothes set

[@LearnLivePrepare]

@@brandonmorrison7231 that’s a good idea, thank you 🙂