How to Build Bug Out Bags for a Family 2023 (Plus Critical Items To Take)

[@CityPrepping]

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[@castlecrew6587]

What r the sizes of ur Roam container

[@stephen8279]

How do you use the 55 gallon water drums

[@jennifer5689]

I feel very uneducated for what I'm about to ask. Please be nice. How do you know if your compass is accurate?

[@joedoe7041]

@@jennifer5689 honestly it's a good question and one a lot of people don't ask about it. basically people tend to think that compass are infallible but they can break down over time this will be from ether the pivot or bearing jamming up or becoming stiff, or the needle becomes demagnetized. so how do you check, so take it out somewhere and hold it horizontally. Does the needle swing freely on its bearing? Turn it around a bit. Does the needle swing so that it is pointing the same way, however you turn the compass? If the answer to both is yes then the compass is working and accurate. oh and remember that a compass needle will point to magnetic north, not true north. This is good enough for most purposes, but it can be troublesome for navigation over long distances with no landmarks to check by.

[@ostrobogulous1]

@@jennifer5689 Joe doe gave a great response. When navigating using a map with your compass consider declination (it's what Joe Doe was refering to at the end of his comment). There are You Tube videos explaining that. You may never need this information, but it's always better to be informed just in case.

[@richardcolsen4739]

As a 23year Army Retiree and native to Minnesota, recommend always carry cold weather gear! Temperature swings can be very large even in the desert! Cold weather gear came a lot in Irag, plus if you get wet an additional layer will be difference between hypothermia and survival

[@ArchieInRealLife]

As a Canadian, I approve this message! 😁👍🏼

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Agreed.

[@wallyllama2926]

Mylar wraps are great, compact ways to stay warm.

[@janetstarr9554]

Weekend Hiker agrees too! I keep a bag ready for overnights to care for parents too. And no heat in spare room at 40° so I am camping indoors with need for base layers, midlayer torso, beanie hat, buff, gloves and extra wool socks. I also keep a UV fishing shirt, hat, bug net and gortex rainjacket, umbrella to combat bugs, rain and sun! I learned from serving local homeless to always keep a couple extra contractor grade jumbo trash bags. I learned from Cororals Corner to keep those two trashbags along with 4 stakes, tarp and rapid deploy cordage. (Need practice though!) I learned from thru hikers to keep a small hiker canister stove, pot/mug, freezer ziplocks, smart water (or life water) and sawyer water filter. You can boil water for safer drinking! You can grab (add hot water) meals and beverages almost any doloar store or grocery. Minute rice (or Ramen) and meat pack meals are easy and scalable. Oatmeal and Breakfast Essentials. Trail Mix and Beef Jerky. Electrolyte Mix Packets. Voila!!!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Living in northern Minnesota and 30 miles from town…..my car is loaded up !

[@johnjacobs3160]

"Red Dawn" scenario is always the fun one to plan for when in reality, a bugout with a fire is more in line with grabbing personal effects, medication, change of clothes, and hitting the hotel or shelter. For our kids, we have what we call wellness bags. It has games, snacks, drinks, a favorite item, a flashlight, a band-aid kit, a blanket, a pillow, and a jacket. It will help them feel comfortable in a bug out and light enough to carry on their own. The bag also has their "family assignment," some simple task they can focus on instead.

[@silviamonz2062]

Very clever and childoriented👏👏👏

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Love it. Hurricane season is coming up, it feels like it starts earlier abs earlier.

[@TUKByV1]

@@That.Lady.withtheYarn I think about hurricane season 12 months a year.

[@moonrayne27]

I plan for the red dawn scenario, but hopefully will only need it in case of a wildfire. We had to evacuate the whole town a few summers ago. Before I had all my gear ready and in the back of my jeep like I do now. It was a nightmare. Which is why I keep it ready to go at all times. I also have a couple tablets, a portable DVD player and other things to occupy the kids like coloring books and books to read. I'm a mom so I always have snacks, pillows and blankets stacked in my vehicle 😂

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

@@TUKByV1 true. But I'm not watching the tropics in january ;) Jokes aside. You always hot to think about your areas natural disasters

[@lorriewatson7423]

I live in an area where tornados can and do happen. I keep my bug out bag in the central hall way, my safe place, hanging on a coat rack. Next to it is a companion bag with a flat bar, silky saw, hatchet, and helmet. A tornado came this past summer, my Bob and companion bag were easy to grab and enabled me to escape, tend to minor wounds, and survive. Important note I learned: if you live in a flood prone area, do not go into the basement. My dog refused to go there, and I'm very glad he did. The tornado was rain wrapped and dropped an extra-ordinary amount of water, instantly filling my basement. Had I been down there, I would have drowned before I could escape.

[@Ptamom]

So glad you listed to your dog. We too, are in tornado area. I have many of the items listed but like the one with equipment. Thx for the idea.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

I really love the helmet idea. That’s something you don’t usually hear people talk about.

[@MrStatic101]

Wow thanks for the tip. My area has been getting tornadoes over the last couple years. Weather is changing and I would have never imagined that could happen. The helmet is such a great idea too. Thanks

[@SelenaJane35]

Something similar happened in Kentucky decades ago with a small school. Everyone evacuated to the basement for a tornado but some drowned due to flash flood that came along with it.

[@kerchunk5458]

@@msgottaneedtoknow don’t forget body armor ro go with your helmet. Seriously.

[@livingtx]

For your "nice to have" box: hair ties for your wife and daughter, sewing kit for minor clothing repairs, moleskin to use for blisters/chafing, hot hands (winter time), small fishing kit, snares for small game, fire starting aids

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Hair tie are needed. Can't have lose hair getting caught on branches and anything else

[@gailntag]

Thank heavens for mole skin and med powder.

[@TUKByV1]

Southern Snares sells a cool little emergency snare kit. I have one but I'm going back to add to to it with a few larger snares and more small ones.

[@snapdragon2441]

As a female prepper, I always have a hair band around my wrist, extra in my bag, extra in my bug out kit, in my car, at work , yep I have hair bands everywhere. Lots of uses for hair bands, not just for hair.

[@VegaChastain]

@@snapdragon2441 yaasssss I use them in my go bag to bind my fork/spoon in a cloth, to keep my tampoons neat and tidy, and to keep my stack of money together. Many other uses, agreed!!

[@soctnights]

1. Use the 3 or 4 mil contractor trash bags. You can line your entire back pack with one. Carry a couple extra, many uses. 2. ALL, do not allow your Sawyer filter to freeze. It will damage the filter element and will allow the nasties to pass. Keep it in your sleeping bag if necessary. 3. Have a bug-out test run and don’t tell anyone. You will have the vehicle loaded and others will be looking for that one item they can’t leave without. You may get the silent treatment for a few days.

[@jdlflagstone6980]

6 mil or nothing

[@TUKByV1]

@@jdlflagstone6980 which brands are 6 mil?

[@farris4521]

@@jdlflagstone6980 yeah I’d love to know

[@jdlflagstone6980]

Any brand. That would depend on where you live

[@TUKByV1]

@@jdlflagstone6980 what brand do you use?

[@wilbo3376]

Dang man you are ORGANIZED! Dont know how you manage all of this! Heres a few additions from an old Jarhead... wet wipes, 2-3 contractor bags, gummie bears or something high in sugar (quick energy and morale boost) instant coffee, more socks, a few airplane bottles of booze, small pair of binos, small E-tool (S-mans Guide has them) and multi tool. I may have missed your first aid kit but an IFAK

[@pikayla5749]

With all the craziness in the world and the airline/flight problems lately a carry on needs extra thought. I am in the habit of bringing a couple packs of freeze dried oatmeal like mountain house, small kind bars, mints, a little chocolate, a Sawyer water filtering straw with a collapsible bottle, battery packs, flashlight, and a small first aid kit that includes emergency blankets among other things (a book and a deck of cards are awesome just in case you need a distraction) in my carry on. If I get stuck, I'm able to have food, purify water, take care of any small injuries or pain and keep warm. It takes up about half of my "never let go of it" bag but that's ok because the change of clothes I bring are compact like tanks tops for layering, underwear, socks and yoga pants. I layer my flight outfit to include a cardigan of some sort, a jacket and a scarf all which can be used in combination with the change of clothes I bring. Works great and it all fits in the backpack that can go under the seat. For additional space I have used a waist pack in place of my purse. If I'm wearing it, it doesn't count as a bag and I have everything I need in flight without having to rummage through my carry on.

[@_evilqueen]

I thought I was the only crazy one with the super duper carry-on! Also consider a packable down jacket and wool hat in winter (stuck outside once while they cleared an unattended bag) a tactical pen, and a 6ft indoor extension cord. The kind with mult plugs. It becomes an outlet multiplier in a long delay situation where they will be in short supply. And you won't have to sit on the floor. Happy travels.

[@pikayla5749]

@@_evilqueen lol I have a tactical pen and a tactical flashlight. We always bring extra chargers, adapters etc. We generally go south in the spring and fall so generally my layering and scarf work and I do bring a cap but the hat sounds like a good idea. It's small and I have sensitive ears! Thanks!

[@renajohnson4845]

Carabiner clip, or square knot your boots together by pair....It helps.

[@dsmith004]

Vacuum bags are good for socks, t-shirts, and other stuff. A file for sharpening the ax. A sharpening stone for the knife. Grate for use for cooking over a fire.

[@justnana2256]

One thing a keep in my bug out bag is a container of multivitamins and one of berry flavored super greens. Extra health in 2 containers no matter what I'm eating or not. Thanks for mentioning gloves. I'll add those.

[@billydodd8457]

as far as water filters go sawyer is a great brand. did you know? every time you buy a sayer product, 90% of the profits go to give away sawyer water filters and food grade buckets to people who have no clean water. they also give classes on how to use the filters. good product and a great way to help people!

[@OnyxRoseReiki]

Exactly! The fire was insane!!!!!I know people who lost everything!!!!

[@kimcissell1905]

Fire extinguishers. After. 6,5 earthquake, I learned to have water and fire extinguisher.

[@Jeo_Momma]

Having a bug out backpack in your 40s is cool. Not so much in your 70s & 80s. 95% of what we own is in storage while we build. But, we could do a credible bug out in our minivan. We can't carry more than 20-25 lbs for a short distance so use handcarts to move anything heavier since it's a ways from our condo to the parking lot. We could be gone in 15 minutes. However, I doubt my elderly husband would leave his cats so we'll shelter in place... With lots of firepower!

[@Ptamom]

We too are older; not as old as you but old enough where your body hurts. I have a his and her backpack. I would think about what you consider necessary and pack that. Make it as light as possible to carry. If this still isn’t feasible, then have fun with the ammo

[@Jeo_Momma]

@@Ptamom I checked with my husband. He won't leave his cats! However, the population density where we live is 15.7 people per square mile. We're 70 miles from a city so 🤷🏼

[@whatnext715]

My knees don’t like to let me forget that I’m getting older. After some trial and error I have a 15lb backpack, including 2l water. In an absolute worst case that is what I’d take if I had to be on foot and moving (somewhat) fast. It’s not a 72hr kit but has essentials that can help me to get from one place to another. I also have a rolling suitcase that I could use if walking for shorter distances on easy terrain. A cooler full of food, jugs of water, solar battery etc are packed and ready to be loaded into car. If I have time to pack it all, it gives me supplies for about 2 weeks.

[@gs4811]

This is a major concern with my parents. I have a farm on the opposite side of the state. If anything happened, they'd need to get here, or I'd have to go get them.

[@qusmc4058]

Everyone needs to practice all hazard emergency preparedness. Never know what will happen.

[@agilbo100]

I have a ziploc bag that contains a tiny vaseline jar, cotton balls & pieces of firestarter in case theres no dry tinder around. Being on a tight budget, I was able to build my bag from places like Dollar Tree & thrift stores for the simple items. Thanks for the check list and detailed video.

[@sincityprepping]

Thanks for the video! I know how hard this one is to make! I was surprised when I practiced loading my gear. 5 minutes is just enough time to grab bags, kiddos and fur babies. That’s it. No extras. The trash bags work ok but may want to consider some dry bags. They’re relatively inexpensive, are more likely to keep your gear dry and can be used as carrying pouches for water or other items when not needed to keep things dry. I know you mention paperwork. We keep titles, ssn, birth and marriage certificate, health info, pictures, drivers licenses, and insurance copies too. There’s a couple things I don’t “need” but keep in my bag as well. A deck of cards. Plus, If I’m bugging out I want my coffee! You have some great gear! Thanks again.

[@TUKByV1]

I just bought a pack of waterproof playing cards.

[@sincityprepping]

@@TUKByV1I’ll have to look into those!

[@TUKByV1]

@@sincityprepping Got mine at a bookstore, but I had them in my cart on a couple of sites. They're not expensive at all.

[@loucash305]

Thanks for the video! One thing I frequently see omitted that I would NEED in my environment is mosquito nets. I'm talking large sizes that would fit over a large opening or over a full size bed as a canopy. It can be folded up and is definitely light. I have both ones for use over beds and military surplus ones. Bonus "green" items would also include green mosquito coils.

[@TUKByV1]

I was homeless for a year. I had a minivan. No ability to use a tent. I bought mosquito nets meant to cover individual cots. I slept with windows, side doors, and rear hatch open. I covered them with the netting. Held them in place with handfuls of magnets from Harbor Freight.

[@loucash305]

@@TUKByV1 They are a real life life saver.

[@TUKByV1]

@@loucash305 they meant the difference between getting some sleep and no sleep.

[@HyggeHomestead]

Sitting here cutting hearts out of red paint chips (free from hardware store) to give to the elementary school to make 100 Valentines for the nursing home residents. While canning & dehydrating for my preps. The world is all connected.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

That's a cute abs awesome idea

[@chupacabra304]

We need more people like you 🙏🏽💯

[@neverlookback3382]

Heavier items to the top and close to your back is best! If heavy items are low, you have to lean forward more for balance! Heavy items near the top you don't have to lean forward as much to balance!

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Solid bugout bag! Like you said every ouch feels like a pound once you start humping cross-country. Take what you must and leave the rest to rust! Had muscle cramps due to dehydration one time in my life and all I can say is no thank you 😬. It took a lot of salt and water to soothe the cramps out that I was mobile again. It is no joke!

[@joedoe7041]

Magnesium tablets are also helpful for soothing dehydration cramps sooner as well. also it's good to keep some hydration tablets or Electrolyte Tablets on hand to fight dehydration, or well you'd use less water and salt trying to recover in the long run.

[@chupacabra304]

@@joedoe7041survival doctor on KZbin has a video where he explains how he made his own salt mix with various essential minerals and salts to keep you hydrated for longer , dude is a genius and he knows his stuff :)

[@MPGunther1]

This is an amazing amount of information. I'm going to have to sit down with my wife and watch probably several times. The good thing is, I feel better with how I'm actually prepared. The thing I'd like to add is I have 4 Five gallon gas cans that I have in the garage to grab

[@zaayyv6653]

Weirdly enough there’s a lot of thing’s mentioned here that I never thought of while putting together my own bug out bag. Good to gain some ideas and knowledge.

[@SpatchG]

Same, thanks CP

[@Mr.Brightside92]

I appreciate how you asked a related poll question earlier about our confidence in being prepared to leave within 5 minutes then followed up with a video helping to educate us based on the poll results. I feel overall relatively prepared for my life and financial situation, but am absolutely lacking the confidence to say I can grab the things I need and leave within 5 minutes. This opened my eyes to a serious gap in my preparations. I have a bug out bag, but it's setup for more wilderness survival and not simply evacuating my home without running to the hills. I will be updating my go bag to be more practical and universal for the needs of my family.

[@debrawhited3035]

I've been looking at videos and blogs about BoBs for many years, and almost always found them dominated by men who were into the most exotic and expensive gear, for extreme wilderness survival scenarios. It was clear it was more about having the latest, coolest, "stuff" for them. Given my age, physical and financial ability to prepare, I would be toast LONG before having to face the sort of extreme wilderness challenges most others focus on. This page is far more practical, and I appreciate that.

[@zorro70066]

Another great video Chris, we can always learn something new. I have carried a disaster back pack in my vehicles since 1987 including water and food. In the vehicle I carry a couple of mre's and 6 cans of Chef Boyardee (fully cooked with meat and pasta), long shelf life I seen them go 7 years stored in a vehicle, still good to eat, of course heavy to carry . At home I have a large pack with similar items as in the video , but I store my clothing, rain gear and winter clothes in a duffel bag with a shoulder strap. Any battery operated item, I remove and store the batteries in a thick zip lock bag, in case they leak. I would like to join a local prepper group with good honest people "safety in numbers"...

[@ArchieInRealLife]

I find that putting items into categories keeps my BOB focused. Shelter, water, sanitation, food, medical, hygiene, etc. A checklist of “what will I need or use first when I’m not at home?” I build out from there.

[@-motosync]

Great video! I'd suggest throwing one or two duralogs in the last box labeled 'green' in case you don't come across dry wood.

[@LightraiderSC]

Suggestion. If your water bottle is going to be empty then carry a GRAYL. Or keep water in tìhe one you have. You may not have time to grab all the extra stuff.

[@michaellucas8927]

The best video I've seen yet. I thought my items were lacking. After comparing to yours, not so much. Definitely like the way you organized everything. That, like communication, is key.👍👍

[@christinebenson4493]

For your kids, you can vacuum seal hard candies, and they will stay fine for years. It would be good for morale in a stressful situation. Also for the green box, utinsels for cooking like a large spoon and spatula along with a container to wash or mix things in. Great video, as always!

[@brendag2891]

Candies melt if kept in the car or garage

[@brendag2891]

@@i.b.640 Oh, yes! I get the candy thing now. You reminded me of family canoe and wilderness trips when I was a kid. Right on, the parents enticed us to make it through the portages over land, by telling us we earned a "power pellet" at the end, which was a bag of assorted hard candies. Butterscotch was the best!

[@brendag2891]

@@i.b.640 Yes, Power Pellets were a surprise treat, and a super great motivator for carrying a heavy Duluth pack down a mosquito ridden, thick bushwhack footpath, where there are no stores, and not even motorized boats allowed for hundreds of miles. We followed the fur trader's routes, with wilderness surrounding us.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

@@i.b.640 I’m curious, do you know what the candy is made of or how we could get ahold of it now? It sounds amazing!

[@duckman12569]

Nice and fundamental to what I conceptualize as a 'prepper' - the go bag. In my local scouting, one tool that I wouldn't use regularly, but would definitely be to hand in an emergency, one-handed bolt cutters. Definitely a necessity if you have to get off the main roads.

[@duckman12569]

Also I have a spare backpack cover that is itself a bag. I have my freeze-dried supplies in there, and if it's time to go I can throw my sock draw in there on the way out the door. Then I ride my pushbike into the distance. It'll be sick.

[@ResiliencePreparedness]

Great video, and yes, a great drinking game too! Being in a more urban area and suburb of dc, I took some hints from what I saw the evacuees in the beginning of the war in Kyiv. The inflatable hiking pad I added along with a beeswax candle. I have kits within the bag too, modular ones so I can grab the main hiking one and use it when I hike, then put it right back. It makes it easier to make sure the gear is fresh and you practice with what you have and pack. I love the color coding system too! Same thing with the cook and food set. I have too much of the food that needs to be cooked, I think you just convinced me to add some of the mre. As always, thank you!

[@kbaxter1996]

Great video, very thorough. I would add to the nice to have 2 wash pans, one for soapy water one for clean rinse water, a rag to wash the disses with, these pans could be used to wash clothes too. So you'd need soap for both, a clothesline, clothes pins too. I love your videos

[@sheila3936]

There’s lots of light weight collapsible versions of the tubs. Would be nice for a kiddo bath too or soak sore feet, provided water isn’t an issue.

[@TUKByV1]

@@sheila3936 I would shop carefully for collapsible tubs. I almost bought some until I read the reviews.

[@dianevinces805]

That's a great idea. We have a collapsible bucket which would be used for water or washing up dishes, or even clothes. Our bag has paracord which is certainly multipurpose and could be used for a wash line

[@candied_ginger6813]

We live in a 1000 sq ft condo and storage is challenging. I ended up creating "get home bags" that double as our bug out. They live in our cars and get checked every 3 months. This way at home or out and about we feel prepared and the few minutes to bug out from home mean we're grabbing items in the safe, the dogs and their bag and we're done.

[@melissaprice5356]

This is exactly the kind of video I asked you to do. Thank you so much! This is great!

[@felixdacat6572]

Nice breakdown Chris....Comprehensive and well organized...I would offer to consider adding some Kitty Litter or a bag with wood shavings to absorb body fluids and and poop...also a small Dry Chemical fire estinguisher.....Thanks for sharing your knowledge....Stay well.

[@michaeldrake5955]

I have found that pellet bedding works much better than kitty litter. Absorbs everything and absolutely NO ODOR, and dirt cheap - $6 for a 40 lb bag at Tractor Supply, and it lasts a good while. I use it for all my camping trips and still on the same bag I bought over a year ago.

[@felixdacat6572]

@@michaeldrake5955 Great 👍👍👍tip....Thanks.....That was way off my radar, but I will definitely be making a purchase of it shortly...Stay well.

[@OnyxRoseReiki]

I love the bug out bag preps so good!!

[@StoneHouseHomestead]

We just picked up 3 backpackso to build our own BoBs, your video is very timely. Thanks for sharing!

[@zenyeti3076]

Totally agree with that full tank on the vehicle . I m personally “ Out of gas “ @ 3/4 tank on the full side! Cargo sleds are good to carry, in case you need to walk those packs will feel a lot lighter dragging them! ☮️

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

100%…!!!

[@Tracysop1]

Nice to see how you’ve organized everything. I need to revisit our stuff a little. For “nice to have” we each have some morale boosting stuff: Tiny Bibles, memo pads, very small word search and crossword booklets, a deck of playing cards-basically just stuff to take our minds off of the situation. Not necessary at all, but if I had time and room, nice to have.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Bringing a pocket full of dice will give you never ending game possibilities.

[@chupacabra304]

Consider adding a little phone battery and solar panel to charge it, then have a little memory card to keep fun games , non-prepper books that you and the kiddos enjoy, even a couple movies that the family can watch together So long as the battery is charged, the sun shines and you have a nice bit of downtime together, a little screen time is definitely a “nice to have” feature

[@dragonflytoo]

Well done 👍. I learned a lesson to replenish my medical kit, especially the bandaids. I've had it for years but when I grabbed a bandaid out of it, it would not stick anymore.

[@aulii11]

Thanks for mentioning that, I had the same experience not long ago!

[@michaeldrake5955]

@@aulii11 me too!

[@lucieciepka1031]

Always have ladies hygiene pads and tampons, they are always sterile and can absorb a lot of blood and are so easy to carry. You can use a condom (also sterile) to put pressure on an opening or also very useful: if you find a dirty bottle you can put a condom inside and cover the neck of the bottle and use it, if you need a recepaient for water.

[@AeonsOfBlight]

Medical tape helps with that also

[@chupacabra304]

Iirc Glue degradation is hastened by temperature swings , but also oxidation can absolutely destroy the glue’s effectiveness 👍🏽 If they’re stored in a place with no environment regulation then maybe consider storing them in an area where the temperature is more stable 🤙🏽

[@mikegonsalves3450]

Great video! I have a dedicated pair of sunglasses for my bag as well… ones with interchangeable lenses (clear, grey, etc.). Depending on where your bugout is located and the path you might have to take to get there, the clear lenses at night could save your eyes from an errant branch or other object you might miss in reduced light.

[@melusine826]

Wise! Especially with prescription glasses/ spare contacts

[@zombiemom5088]

Thanks for that! And here I was thinking our bags were good to go

[@sjmullen9011]

Great idea!

[@TUKByV1]

I keep safety glasses (clear and tinted) in my car. The tinted ones can double as sunglasses if I have to drive into the sun.

[@JasonStPierre]

Eye protection is important also from walking the woods, nothing worse than a stick in the eye. I would add safty glasses for all, he did have some goggles though.

[@lauradanner4073]

Great video. Timely for me as I redo my bug out bags. I recommend adding 1 package of 80 count wet wipes, a pump bottle of hand soap and one of hand sanitizer. Would last easily for three days and really helps with sanitation. AND, your totes look like Mary Poppins' carpet bag! So much fits in there.

[@dianevinces805]

You can always shave down a soap bar and keep in a ziplock. Perfect for single use and less chance of a liquid explosion in your bag.

[@aulii11]

Great video, thanks! I may have missed it, but I didn't see you pull a tarp out of any of your containers. Although I've never set one up (I'm 75 and don't do much of that kind of thing any more) I've learned to appreciate their value after watching several KZbinrs' channels where they deploy various sizes in a variety of configurations as either their primary shelter or to supplement their primary shelter. It might make a good addition to your "work in progress" green container. I forgot to mention that although I have food, water, bowls, harness and leash, meds and treats for our dog ready to go, it never occurred to me that I might need her shot records - thanks for the reminder!!

[@FidoHouse]

Really enjoyed today's video. Wonderful review. Also, rather on point having just watched a disaster movie on another KZbin channel - where most of the civilians run around like chickens with their heads cut off!! As a fulltime RVer with a small "toad" (car towed behind), I've come up with a staged approach. Everything, red thru green categories, is in my RV. But I have packs ready to relocate to my Smart Car at a moment's notice for both myself and my dogs. This week I ordered a collapsible wagon much like your's should I have to move from RV to Smart to on foot. This will make taking water easier, and help with my small, older dog. I've made note of some things you've suggested that I haven't added yet - like zip-ties, a super-compact chair, and a drone for reconn/surveillance. Here are some ideas I'd like to share: • (Learned this one from one of Dave Canterbury's channels).... - attach a one-hand-operated tourniquet to the shoulder or chest strap of your backpack - then it's ready to grab and use to stop profound limb bleeding on a second's notice. • Store radios and other electronic equipment in faraday bags as well as in plastic...all sorts available on Amazon, as well as fabric and seam tape if you want to sew your own. • opt for "Gray Man", (i.e., "bland") colours in the clothing and tent/tarp you bring along in your pack. • particulate masks are available for pets as well - Amazon as usual - I've gotten a pack of 3 for my smaller dog, and the sizing for her is helping me determine correct size for my other small-medium dog. I should be ordering a pack of them soon. • if chafing (thighs, toes, or where shoulder straps rub, for examples), consider what is recommended by some folks walking El Camino de Santiago....a product called "Body Glide", which is applied to affected areas as you would stick deodorant. • pair of collapsible walking sticks can be a huge help and they can double as tent/tarp shelter poles in a pinch. Recently I've obtained a single collapsible pole with built-in stun gun - handy, I hope, in wilderness setting where wildlife (or wiley humans) may present...so 3 walking sticks in total - one of the "normal" ones as a spare. Looking forward to reading others' thoughts and comments as well. Cheers!

[@VegaChastain]

Just a tip for if you plan to bug out on foot, have your TP and a small digger / wipes available easily, not in the middle of your bag. When you have to go, it's very humbling to have to sit and empty out your bag in the middle of nowhere. 😆

[@Carepedoit]

Thanks for updating this concept. I need to review the latest plans, and it’s about time to go over my family’s bags anyway.

[@24carrotgold8]

Always wear the same clothes during the day and switch into clean ones at night. You don't want to soil all your clothes by wearing a new outfit everyday. 👍🤗🥳

[@skylerthomas7659]

First off, love the channel. Here is my advice for videos like this. More steak less sizzle. What I mean by that is show us what you have in your pack then go back and tell us why. Most people watching these videos are already preppers and we don’t need a breakdown of calories of your packed foods. I think it was almost 6min before you started really getting into it. I personally watch your videos to fill in holes I forgot in my preps but 35min is a commitment. Again love the channel and I hope you take this as constructive and don’t think it’s just an Internet troll trying to nitpick

[@mariafreire8475]

You might want to consider moving that metal cup to the essential box as I didn't notice that you had and to heat up water to add to the Mountain house food. Great video and I'm looking forward to reviewing the spreadsheet!

[@h2hcamey]

This is one of your best vids! Very practical concise information. Thank you for going the extra mile and including the handy spreadsheet. Most KZbinrs don’t do this … except Urban prepper! Be safe.

[@marianafuhrer489]

Is an excellent video , thank you, keep safe!

[@krishchauhan235]

This is the most detailed video, about bugout I’ve seen.

[@danielandrews7028]

I have a 10x12 wall tent and a kni co Alaskan wood stove. Always overbuy the stove for the size of the tent. End of the year sale I got both for 505.00

[@jeffcovington7994]

Thanks for the ideas. Our camp gear is boxed up and organized, yet loading up takes more time than I'd like to admit.

[@chrisgolden1770]

I did similarly to you when preparing to leave home. I’m going to leave with as much as possible and cache it or ditch what I don’t need if need be. I have a family tent as well. It’s to heavy to put in a bug out bag. I also bought a game cart and a wagon to help us carry things

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Have you considered a sled of some kind?

[@jabolbot9371]

Thank you! Great video. For us, tornados are hard to plan for a Bug out. So, bugging-in has been our focus

[@ronndapagan]

Great video going over basics to pack in a bug out bag. I like the fact that we need to up date and change out every six months. I agree with using the trash bags and ziplock bags to keep everything in the bag dry and clean. Thank you for providing this advice for us. Having been involved in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, we always kept our backpacks ready for camping and the only thing we would have to put in would be food and sleeping bags unless we tied them to the back pack beforehand. Our Girl Scout troop would camp out once a month from May to September and the Boy Scout troop would camp out from February to October once a month. So having a bug out bag to have at the ready is a great plan for families to be ready for whatever the weather or gas leaks, or any disaster happens.

[@charlenecausey105]

WOW! You look way younger now, than when this video was made!! Keep doing whatever you’re doing!😊My husband just subscribed, but I’ve been watching you for about 3 years. Thank you for all the helpful advice!

[@RVingwithG]

Good to have one!

[@MsGumflip]

Great demonstration. I’d would put my electronics in a faraday bag for extra protection. Thanks , I need the prompt to put mine together.

[@rog2ski]

Great video and update to your previous bug out bag. Really like how you show the different priority of the items.

[@lamesbond0077]

Hi, i really like your straightforward approach. The confidence felt from being able to go 'anywhere' anytime is liberating, kudos

[@misezbe]

The Ohio train derailment last Friday couldn't have put a finer point on how important it is to be ready to go at a moment's notice. I live in the country, at least one hour from any major urban area, and could never think of why I might need to bug out. Anything that might damage or destroy my home could also take the bug-out bags too. Then I realized that I live less than one mile from the railroad. I know that I have a lot of work to do.

[@FamilyofSeedsCee]

Yes! Thank you. I'm a family of 4 with a pet and have been struggling on what to pack for the kiddos!

[@davidhawkins847]

Regardless of their age, if they can walk they should have their own pack. Now what's in that may be nothing more then a few snacks and their favorite comfort item, or more as they get older and more capable.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

@@davidhawkins847 I couldn’t agree more. This will help give them a sense of being included and that they’re necessary to the group. Everyone should have a job, no matter how little.

[@chappy444]

This is a great video everyone should save and use it over and over again

[@carolleimbach6407]

This helps a lot so see the things and how they are stored and packed. So very organized. Thank you!

[@erez2111]

I bought a new bag and made an all season long term survival bag that weighs about 13 lbs.

[@mowilderness8505]

Would be interested to hear what you got in it

[@erez2111]

@@mowilderness8505 Bear necessities.

[@strayakat562]

Great video! And I thought I have a lot… You may want to reconsider a “small” pet cage - a friend had a huge dog carrier for 2 cats, which meant they could comfortably stay in there for a full day, including a cat toilet, during an Australian bush fire

[@TheJMBon]

True. Also depends on the amount of time you expect to be gone and what hardships you expect to encounter. If you're bugging out from a SHTF event, set the cats free. Keep the dogs for a while for protection but remember, that's another mouth to feed and another drain on your water and possible drain on medical supplies. Might be worth it though because if you're family is starving, fido is a food source.

[@robdavidson4945]

I always tried to keep it down to one backpack per person when I was younger but now that I'm older an extra box or two of comfort in my 3/4 ton 4X4 doesn't hurt. Thanks for the backpack break down.

[@davidhawkins847]

For me the "box" isn't so much for bugging out. I keep one setup for camping that has the equipment I need so I can just throw it in the truck and go. Easier then searching through the garage trying to find equipment each time I head out. Keep a couple boxes for organization: tools and recovery equipment, kitchen box, etc.

[@sheila3936]

With littles in tow, it’s nice to have extra comfort items for them. I’ve packed a couple card games and then small devices with pre-downloaded books, movies, music and drawing program along with earbuds. This can serve as comfort and entertainment as well as distraction if necessary. One child is very tactile so gets an extra soft blanket or stuffy of choice. The other’s luxury item of choice was a sheet face mask lol.

[@davidhawkins847]

I find it nice to download movies onto my tablet for offline viewing.

[@up2top]

Nice list and I agree with much of your thought process about priority. The one area that's completely different for me is cooking and stoves. There's just no reason to not have something light and compact like a JetBoil stove as part of the critical gear you carry in your bug out bag. There are few critical problems you can solve by simply being able to boil water. Coupled with the idea of carrying a backpackers stove is the ability to eliminate MREs from the food you have in your backpack. I have MREs as part of my bug out kit, but only in totes or duffle bags. Any food that I may need to potentially carry is going to be of the dehydrated variety. Lastly, get a waterproof compression sack for that sleeping bag instead of using a trash bag.

[@stephaniejarriel8938]

I've set up a 5 gallon bucket of freeze dried for for each person to grab in addition to their bob & bang sticks, if there is time I have a few large totes with camping gear and 7 gallon water containers ready to run with. I highly recommend the coin size toilet paper and packets of sanitizer gel packs for the lugable toilet .. I am a strong believer in having several bags ready at all times and keeping a few items in vehicles- including a small debit type stove and weeks worth of fuel tablets.

[@unforcedrhythmsforall]

So much great information, and thank you for listing the non-critical items as well.

[@bobm1625]

Thank you. This is not only a great reminder to update one’s resources/systems, as well as an opportunity to see if we should upgrade what we do.

[@nostalgicmusicbox]

The drinking game would be: -sip beer when you say "I got" -take shot when you turn around -finish beer when you end the video But in all seriousness. Thank you for the video. I was putting together my and my gf's BOB last weekend and the gear is all over my room because I had to go to work before I finished. This video will help me in my shake down to lighten the loads.

[@StephaneMTL]

Thank you for keeping us informed

[@markcocking3782]

Well I'm on disability after paying my rent I have $200 left and I've already bought a lot of stuff like backpack and everything but I follow your channel quite a bit you the man

[@chupacabra304]

Bless up, stay strong 💪🏽 i have found consistency is more important than anything for us paisanos 😅 I put like 25$ a week into my prep jar and after 6 years of doing that I have a delightful supply, of course it could be better, but I feel short of a TEOTWAWKI all-out nükleur exchange or something else out of a sci-fi movie my tribe will be able to thug it out for awhile 🙏🏽 …hopefully

[@sixgunmiller6198]

i would add a quick start battery jumper for the jeep, with 1500 ah of flooded cell in my van the quick start stays in my wifes car. The van i just flip a switch to feed the van starter battery. I keep 60 gallons of gas in my storage every 70 miles on the van i rotate 5 gallons all non ethanol when i'm home.

[@availpropertiesinc]

Great content as usual Kris. I forgot the Whistle in mine. I would add an aviation orange to shirt. It's uses are endless like clear contractor bags. I live in a cold climate so Bug repellent wipes and Sunscreen sticks are essential

[@wreckinball11]

Short of fire or volcanic eruption, neither that likely, I have been upgrading my rural house to "bug in". Solar, home batteries for 7 days of power, Starlink for communication, satellite TV for news and weather, well and septic, wood stove with 6 acres of trees for heat. The last and most expensive item is a security wall around the 1 acre home and yard footprint.

[@Trapperx89]

Personally I'd add a lot more chem lights to all the kits. I keep a few red and green lights in my car and edc gear in case i need to light up an accident and want some warning lights on the road. You could tape a few to all the containers. To make sure you have ample light without the need for battery powered flashlights. A green chemlight should light up the inside of a backpack or box for at least two days before it becomes useless.

[@dianevinces805]

Great video and organization! We have the same pack so I'm going to go through mine and rearrange. A few additional things we have: -dry bags as organizers. One for keeping clothes dry, electronics, fire starting gear and maps/paperwork. - sewing kits - fishing kits - everyone has a water filter straw + water tabs -uberleben compact fire box -multitool (mine has an axe on one end) + a few multi tool cards because their compact - deck of cards and mini Domino's game as we have 4 young kids

[@Holly-ys1me]

I have a few pairs of disposable underwear. I have a clear plastic pencil type bag with lotion, chapstick, toothpaste, toothbrush, nail kit with tweezers, band aids, my eye drops, 3-1 body wash and shampoo, washcloth, prescription medication for 90 days and dental floss. I also have a first aid kit in the truck. I have my pocket knife and utility knife in another pocket. I have a beverage insulation bag with my water bottle. I have my kitchen supplies in a drawstring bag that takes up little space. It has a pellet camping stove and mess kit with matches. I have a change of clothes with socks, leggings and Tshirt. I have face masks in a side pocket. I have assorted snacks and my favorite butter rum life savers. I have a dispenser with plastic baggies - think doggie waste or diaper waste bags as they are cheap. I can put those over my socks but under my shoes to keep them dry in the event of flooding. I have my wet wipes to freshen up. I have a solar power bank that is also my flashlight. I have my fishing gear. I have a hand cranking flashlight. I have my hat. And lastly my wallet as well as a sealed sturdy mailer with personal and emergency papers. I also have a food bin and a case of water to grab to go live in the truck. I can last 30 days or push it to a full 90 days if needed. Food bin has a generic kcup machine to boil water for different things that works in the truck or off my solar power bank. Boiled water for hot beverages and just add hot water meals.

[@rainsnowflake4664]

I stop having bug out bags because having a bag for 72 hours dont make any sense to me , after I saw a friend living out of a bag. The person live very simple basic stuff. Now don't get me wrong I dont have a bug out bag anymore as a first to grab and go. Every 1 home have bug out bags and all are different because everyone have different views and needs. I have a bug out bag but in case of a split second get out emergency I have a quick bag that I use as a pillow. If I have time I will grab my camping bag. And as a bonus can you survive on what you carry in your pockets? or some people will know it as EDC just something to think about. Plus I just want to say love the video every 1 has different views and needs and this will give everyone more information and guidance to how to set up for there needs please keep up the good work and videos be safe and prepare thank you

[@aspitofmud6257]

A back brace and or hand cart.

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Ground tarps, flares, full rain suit, waiters and hip boots, 1 gal gas can, fix a flat can, mace, bear spray, bullets to seal a bleed out, snares, fishing line and lures. Kris, these are the extra things in mine. Thanks so much.

[@waxpax7442]

Add an air horn as an upgrade to whistle...also add a laser pointer for getting attention if needed

[@kimcissell1905]

Good ideas

[@domsquaaa4323]

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[@smallztipsandtricks7646]

Id add a chain or a cable and a lock to secure your equipment if you have to leave it unattended for a bit

[@jenniferrastley7337]

We add some dice and a pack of cards. Cheap entertainment if your stuck somewhere. Mosquito head netting, possibly sunscren

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

Kris, one thing that I do to keep things dry and save space. Vacuum seal . Works really great for clothes etc. l really like your organization my only suggestion would be to use something bigger for your color scheme( if in case there is a lot of smoke). Maybe your tool set keep in the jeep? One less thing to grab. Also maybe use 7mil can liners for pack liners.. multiple uses , keep gear dry, browse beds etc.

[@davidhawkins847]

Chris, A second suggestion. You have the Mt. House bucket as RED, but then have that Roam box as green. You might consider reversing that as the box is/should be the easy grab-and-go since it contains all the essential items for vehicle travel. Additionally, whichever you do, you might consider throwing in a small camp stove and pot to one or the other box as they aren't expensive. I know you have the bigger one in the box but if you're on the move it can be easier to quickly heat some water for a meal and making sure you have one with the food vs. having to dig one out of a pack. Especially considering small kids don't wait to well. If you have the room, you might add a water kettle/ coffee pot for heating water. More efficient then a pot and easier to pour, but that is a bit of a luxury item.

[@smilingfellow]

Very thorough. Lots of common sense explanations. Well done!

[@leohurtt9088]

If you have small children that has a comfort item, or anyone in your group really, make sure that it's accessible at any time cuz we all have an item we're attached to, a favorite stuffed animal or blanket or heck even a hoodie from years ago. Everyone has something they go to to feel comfort in trying times. And if you have to bug out, things are gonna be stressful enough without panic/anxiety attacks because someone doesn't have their special comfort item. Just a thought

[@Ella_Vande]

I completely agree. Bonus points if you have a duplicate already in their bags. We’re currently trying to break our youngest from his pacifier, but I have no qualms about breaking it out in an emergency.

[@Bess_Karr]

Funnily enough I think mine is my wool blanket, works out good 👍.

[@JohnnyHildebrand1969]

I really like the idea of prioritizing the gear- red, yellow and green. Makes good sense. Thank you.

[@trinikern3543]

This is a great video! In the military we rolled all of the clothing and wrapped electrical tape around each piece to make it as small as possible in the ruck sack. That allowed me to add more and also help with balancing the weight.

[@TheOldGunsmith58]

i recently bought a 2002 f250 sd with a utility bed on it. have large bins infront of and behind the tires and two large fold down bins. 3 adults in the house so 3 adult backpacks. havent done a test set up yet but i know i can get at least one full alice pack in each front or rear bin with space left over. auto mechanics tools in fold down bin on passenger side .food, campting tools , etc can go in horizontal bin on drivers side. also makes a good shelf for camp stove etc when needed. above those bins is another bin the entire length of the bed that opens from the top .this can hold all my rifles pistols and ammo, and whatever other long gear i need to hide. it also has a pipe rack over the bed that i can cover to keep rain out and use for poles or pipe . bed could hold any other wanted gear in bins or sleep 2 people comfortably. its an extended cab so i can carry up to 5 people. need to replace the engine come income tax time but i think ive got about the ultimate bug out truck.

[@chriswilton9976]

You should build a "Bugout Trailer": A small trailer pre-loaded with all your bug items that is ready to be hitched up fast when it's time to scram.

[@FamilyofSeedsCee]

Such a good idea 💡

[@katesavoy2486]

That's what I'm working on as well a bug out bags

[@maddog2557]

I know some friends down south in hurricane prone areas do this exact thing. Hook up the trailer and head inland.

[@TUKByV1]

I would do this if I could. Please make sure your trailer is VERY well secured against theft and burglary. Yes, that means you'll need a few more seconds to unlock it before evacuating. It is remarkably easy to steal an unsecured trailer of any size.

[@customer5032]

I have actually checked these out online but they were very expensive. Does anyone know of an affordable, small-sized brand?

[@zanethulsie9702]

I like the pictures with the info incase someone needs that and can rendezvous at the same destination

[@boonedog1457]

Chris, You are awesome! I hope your family appreciates you and all of your efforts. I have sent this video and many of your others to so many people. Your lists are awesome. Your organizational skills are stellar. Thank you for all you do for the Prepardness Community. Appreciate you brother!

[@KuryakinIllya]

Good video. Here's a few suggestions. 1. Blow up pillows. They pack flat but, wrapped in a Tshirt they add a lot of comfort. 2. You live in a dry area so this may not be necessary. We're in Appalachia and having large cloth-covered antidessicants really helps with dampness. 3. Chlorine Dioxide water purification. Even with a Katadyn filter - excellent, it was my backpacking go-to for years - or a Sawyer unit, they don't filter out viruses. I like the Micropur tablets for light weight and easy storage, but the Aqua Mira drops will purify larger quantities more easily. I keep the Micropur tabs for our bugout bag along with our filtration unit. (I use the Aqua Mira drops for our home storage jugs, just an additional layer of protection.)