Ideas for Your Go Bag

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[@maryspeight2840]

"Hey man , 2 for you and 1 for me " = priceless 😁 G.Speight

[@rjg02005]

"I never want to relinquish an opportunity to be Batman." Dude, that quote is going to stick!

[@Mtlk77]

Agree. But at least Pat Mac has those skills. Not sure everyone is qualified to be Batman.

[@rjg02005]

@@Mtlk77 even young Bruce Wayne wasn't qualified. Just having the gear won't do anything if you don't take the time to learn the skills.

[@markrudolph9887]

Haaa! I agree.

[@nunzioification]

@@rjg02005 you guys don't get it, just BE batman

[@FISHUNTREECOUNTRY]

This Guy's Quotes are DOPE

[@dshepard05]

I’m nowhere close to the top tier of Warrior that this man is; but I always walk away knowing more about keeping my fellow American safe and myself.

[@LK-bz9sk]

With an approach like yours, one day in the future, peeps w look toward you for wisdom too.💯

[@MichaelSmith-ri1rb]

Never thought about extra long tourniquets for people suffering from over- nutrition. Great information!!!

[@dz_ca]

hahah over-nutrition

[@nunzioification]

It's a commitment but some of us are tactically hypercaloric

[@rogerjensen5277]

That tubular nylon or 550 cord will make a tourniquet for physically-overabundant people!

[@MalaklypsetheElder]

I also recommend that people think about carrying alternate tourniquets and they don't all have to be TCCC approved as Mountain Man Medical stated in the video not too long ago about tourniquets TCCC is a standardized rating for military-grade tourniquets and I'm assuming law enforcement as well throughout the great tourniquets that are not TCCC rated that civilians can use the work just fine. So for instance a CAT or SOFT-T (normal or wide) or some other TCCC certified tourniquet should be in everyone's kid probably in multiples, but there are a few others that are very worth having for instance to treat children or animals. The RATS is a quick one that can be used on most size people including children and it is easy to put on yourself possibly easier than a normal standard tourniquet, although that gross motor skills I'm not sure it's much easier than a normal tourniquet. Another one is the SWAT-T tourniquet that has about five different medical uses besides as a tourniquet and you can buy these folded into very small packages the size of a slim wallet. These are also I think ideal for pets unless you have a dog specific tourniquet (TacMed makes this for canines and they're specifically designed to taper correctly with the taper of a dog's leg) or you're falling back on a RATS system. SWAT-T is also idiot-proof and it is much wider than a standard tourniquet providing more pressure over a larger area for certainty with vascular compression and it is less painful however it is not a very secure tourniquet so I would not rely on one by itself and it's something that would probably need to be checked if an animal or a small person or even a normal adult size individual was being moved and repositioned with said tourniquet on because it could come loose.

[@8triagrammer]

The list: In the truck: Medical gear Fix a flat Small power station w/ compressor Jumper Cables Water Bug spray Sunscreen Bag: Hands off flashlight Signal kit (redundant) Fluorescent cloth Pen flare Signal mirror Hunters tacks Leather gloves Fleece jacket in vacuum plastic bag Med gear Tourniquet (xtra long) Gauze Steri strips Super Glue Rain jacket Emergency blanket Duct tapeWater for 2, one with a purifier Fire starter kit Flint stone Fuse Lighter Reading glasses Lickies and chewies (food sustenance) Flashlight (redundancy) Extra batteries Multi tool Tubular nylon Suspension cord Water proof notebook Pen? and pencils Mini vodka bottles x3 Chem lights Bug spray (DEET)

[@MrRufusjax]

"Bottoms up. Two for you and one for me.". When I make my pack with the mini bottles I will go by the philosophy that "four is one and two is none".

[@d_ruggs]

I never wanted to fall out of a deer stand before but the thought of Pat coming out of the woods with liquor for us to drink is rad

[@adoozy4960]

The hunters tacks are a great idea! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Grogg22]

Thanks for this one. A suggestion, keep an old bath towel or 2, or a couple of old hand towels, in your vehicle that can be added to the bag if the situation calls for it. Many uses, from wiping away dirt/blood, drying off, makeshift pillow, limb elevation, additional insulation, cover from the sun, etc. Hope this is helpful.

[@ronlangford4678]

I’m very impressed sir! One of the biggest reasons is that you aren’t selling anything!! You are helping us make a kit that is very well thought out, makes sense and I would bet used. Most of which can be found anywhere in the USA.

[@jamesshaw1602]

“Water some things you wanna think about having in there?” I see what you did there!👊🏼🤣

[@edwinfadabundii3793]

Invaluable information, and you’re providing it for free. Thank you sir!

[@bonjovi2757]

EMT Shears. Cuts clothing without risk, cuts metal if needed, Cheap but very useful.

[@RoninSerradaEscrimadore]

What I got out of this is that I'm glad we had some of the same teachers, and there are universal truths when it comes to certain things. I have one of these in every car for the family. They are all designed for my region. It gets cold and sometimes wet above 6,500 feet, so being able to conduct basic vehicle repairs, fix-a-flat, make fire, make shelter, make traps and snares for small game, fish, make a rudimentary weapon, provide self and buddy aid, filter or boil water, signal, gain bearing, have spare eye wear, and return to civilization alive are packed with my "go bags". The intent is to survive them crucial hours where help is not yet on the way, or still a ways out, but provides for longer periods if things go completely t*ts up. Thanks again for all your hard work in making these videos. I appreciate them.

[@wayneelliot2429]

Hands down best teacher on KZbin any subject matter. Straight to the F*cking point

[@schmidtythekidd]

Pat, you should be affiliate linking as much of the gear you present in these videos. Appreciate the video.

[@samuelharrison7629]

Two for you, one for me. Your the best!!. Thanks Pat.

[@shawninmon4420]

Hunters Tacks! AWESOME! I never even knew these were a thing. I've carried 100' of neon yellow paracord for marking routes - I can just cut off a section and tie to a tree - high visibility in the day, but never had the reflective capability I wanted for low light/no light. Monkeyed around with the idea of using reflective tape or reflective Velcro wristbands/ankle bands they sell for running and jogging, that I could just wrap around trees/selective landmarks, but that seemed a bit too costly for something that would more than likely just sit in my pack. Just bought two packages of 50 on Amazon for less than 7 bucks total after seeing this. Always learning something new. Keep it up Pat !!

[@llamabahama4654]

Yeah they are great for hunting as well. Marking the trail to your stand and back out is key since at least for midwest whitetail we go in dark and come out dark.

[@ffryan]

I based my go bag off Pat's "Sentinel" video from Panteao. Been refining it for years. It's about 3x the size though because I am in Canada and have different weather systems to deal with. Your kit needs to be customized to your environment. Definitely recommend this stuff. The mindset is the most important part.

[@donm2067]

It was 34° 2 weeks ago... This morning 2°... Got dang Canadian weather.

[@canadafree2087]

Yeah Canada!

[@tonytwonukes7272]

​@@canadafree2087god bless you guys, stay strong.

[@chrisscoleri2341]

You really are Batman! Your medical supply Kung-Fu is strong. I just got some ideas to enhance my bag. My wife calls it the "emergency backpack" and she used to goof on me a little about it... until we needed it. I'll add a little here with the idea that, like you said, the contents are tailored to personal needs and a bit to where you live. Some of this may bleed over to my truck's own kit too. I'll add a tire plug kit. Being an avid off road enthusiast, flats are part of the deal and a tire plug kit will fix things fix a flat can't. However, this requires a compressor or compressed air/Co2. My truck carries a small compressor because I air down/up on the trail. I also carry glow sticks, zip ties, Advil/Excedrin, a whistle and a silcock key to turn on a commercial water spigot. I live/work in the suburbs, so I keep boots and extra clothes at work in case I have to walk home. I'm also, as a teacher, a state disaster worker, so if there is an earthquake or other occurrence, I have a duty to stay at work for up to three days, so I am ready for that. I've mentioned it before, and it's not a back pack item, but I believe a set of bolt cutters in a vehicle is important in the case you have to cut a lock or a fence. Same thing with a good pry bar or better yet, a Halligan. Come across a wreck or a car on fire and the pry bar or Halligan may make the difference between life and death. You are such a badass, your energy and intentionality keeps me coming back for more! Thanks for the content.

[@rangerrecon]

Great video and bag. The video was direct and to-the-point. The bag doesn't contain a lot of extra stuff and seemed to balance well between my two golden rules: "Ounces are pounds, pounds are pain" (i.g. don't carry what you don't need) and "Two is one, one is none" (i.g. carry more than one of your critical items in case of failure, loss, etc.).

[@robdubyuh420]

Great examples with more than a few things I hadn't and wouldn't have thought of. Cheers Pat

[@rockspydre]

Batman! This is one of, if not THE best go-bag discussions I’ve ever seen. “Tailor it to your area.” “Work in it over time.” It’s not a one solution fits all… which is what everyone seems to want, and too many KZbin channels try to pander to. Saved for future reference, for basic go-bag philosophy.

[@mattschmitt9924]

Great pack. Gonna add some hunters tacks to mine. I always carry an extra pair of socks as well. Many uses.

[@jonnypescado1]

Pro Tip: signal mirrors only work if you make the "chkachkachka" sound while using.

[@jstep100]

Always interesting to see what other folks carry. It definitely helps remind me of things i didn’t think about.

[@christaylor4086]

I utilize the mini alcohol also, but on important thing is to choose something higher than 80 proof. I tend to go with cask strength whiskey. Better disinfectant and fire starter if you go over 120 proof

[@cadreops6067]

Absolutely! 🥃 My choice is bourbon, minimum of 50% alcohol. For drinking primarily, but could be multi use in a pinch.

[@berryreading4809]

Do they sell everclear minis or something similar that is nearly 90% (depending on state) cheap nasty grain alcohol? Would pack the most punch per volume, while also encouraging others from pillaging my go bag for day to day activities 😆 plus it's pretty much clear ethanol without any additives for using as sanitizer (even slightly watered down) But I don't recall seeing anything that cheap and awful being in a miniature form factor before... 🤔

[@christaylor4086]

@@berryreading4809 i am a whiskey drinker myself, so i haven’t looked for mini bottles of ever-clear. Although would be a great choice for non drinking uses. I actually reuse the mini bottles and pour cask strength whiskey that i enjoy, into them. You could easily do that with ever-clear. Over time and use buying a larger bottle and refilling into mini bottles will be cheaper per oz too. Hand sanitizer is typically 60-70%, not sure if 90% would irritate your skin

[@berryreading4809]

@@christaylor4086 I'm just thinking of maximizing volume and minimizing weight... I'm not sure that 90% could be watered down to 70% though because after all it is ethanol 🤷‍♂️ maybe if you kept it shaken while disinfecting? Not a huge issue for me anyway though as I have to drive atleast 45-60 minutes one way to legally buy it, but it's a nice little city with some other good day trip stop off spots/stores... Although the homemade version is quite easy to find without crossing state lines 🤣 *Not that I seek it out, I just frequently either see it or have it offered to me from the "house jar" by older folks or just friendly "trustees" LOL it's almost like a sign of people showing they respect you and your word because they still think it's the early 1900's and you won't tell the Revenue agents 😄 pretty wholesome tradition I guess, plus the people that still make it apparently treat it as more of an art than a business so they prioritize safety instead of profits, because really that's how they'd end up with the Law Enforcement at their shed.

[@brakel8r]

The only Dude on the planet that can make dorky(albeit important) stuff cool

[@cadreops6067]

👍👍 Great ideas, love the hunters tacks that's a really good item. Instead of the liquid stitches, I went ahead and ordered a wire suture kit and quickclot, it's a disposable skin stapler with 55 preloaded sutures. Click click go! Really digging these videos bro, keep em coming! 🇺🇸

[@maxander9010]

This pack is one of the best I’ve seen . Great content! Period ! Thank you Mac Batman Sir !

[@outdooradventuretrainingsy6009]

So much knowledge in less than 10 minutes.........and for free! Thank you Pat!

[@nomadicpugilist3480]

Pat I learn from every video. Even if its just ideas to entertain myself. Thank you for what you do and the content you provide

[@neilreid2298]

Great stuff. Agreed it takes a long time to evolve the day go-bag or 72 hour kits. Always learning from the pro's. Don't forget to recheck your bag every six months to adjust for seasons, change batts, replace meds. Thank you Pat for the leadership and living by example.

[@Doc_Valeri]

"I never wanna to relinquish an opportunity to be Batman" You are a lagend 🤘

[@smal1393]

Flexcufs, because you never know when someone might need to be restrained. ASP Tri-Folds are small, light & strong. Great videos, thank you.

[@llamabahama4654]

Would zip ties suffice? They seem like a multi use item that would make sense to have a variety pack of.

[@smal1393]

@@llamabahama4654 I agree zip ties are useful and would be a great addition to a go bag. Search 'how to escape zip ties' and you may discover why I have ASP Tri-Folds.

[@markrudolph9887]

Great advice, once again. I’m glad I’m not the only one that constantly reevaluating my vehicle bag/bug-out bag/etc.

[@adamthompson4979]

Thank you sir. I truly enjoy your videos. I am starting a small business as a basic firearms/ church security instructor and I look to you, and among others of your talent, as efficient ways to teach.

[@nicolamontoro]

Love the channel. Always great info!!!

[@tattoochef]

Awesome stuff, thanks mac!

[@timalexander7758]

Great stuff! Thank you for what you do!!!!

[@TheronJames]

Love your content! So helpful! Thanks!

[@anthonyharvey6608]

One of my favorite things for a fire kit is the super small thing of WD-40. Learned that from my uncle. Always have one in hunting pack and go bag

[@randypennington4968]

Batman , try Captain America ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience ! Thanks for your service and sacrifice for our country ! God Bless you and yours ! Keep it COMING .

[@terrytolbert1437]

Great video. Great ideas! Thanks, Pat

[@ryanrichardson9915]

The more I watch you , the more I realize you are just a Badass American with a huge heart. More Pat Mac's please. I am the same way, I wouldn't mess with me, LOL! Kidding.

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Thank you for taking the time to provide such priceless information!

[@johnbannon2812]

Great Advice !! Thanks Pat

[@luispacheco697]

Love the fact that you have emergency equipment for the fellow man, thank you and God bless. if I ever get myself in a pinch, I would pray a fellow man such as your self would come to the rescue. Pay it forward!!!!

[@freethinker5225]

Love the energy...one thing I would say is bring a cold steel spetsnaz shovel...you can take down trees, dig holes, or self defense. It's a great light weight, indestructible, and multifunctional tool

[@fractalart8352]

Good man Pat is. We salute you!

[@xjetpilot]

Good tips, thanks Pat.

[@armisteadlucascolemanii7256]

Great video!!! Thanks!

[@Ferrari_M5]

Appreciate your time putting this together and sharing it with us!!

[@911life5]

I would love to see a video for preparedness for first responders. I’m a paramedic and would like to see your thoughts on a setup for what to take with you to support yourself when responding to a mass casualty, terrorist attach, invasion type incident!! When things go bad we will be headed into the disaster instead of running fir the hills

[@kandiblick3822]

Thank you...great content

[@rayc.8555]

Great stuff! Thank you.

[@ericbradbury7743]

Thanks, Pat

[@seektruth365]

Excellent planning. Rad video

[@Mksin42]

Thanks Pat that really helped.

[@GOBRAGH2]

Lots of great stuff in that pack. The waterproof notebook is something I'm going to add to mine.

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@mikebsbd]

Awesome stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@formatr6]

One hell of a pack thanks for sharing!

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

outstanding, thank you for sharing!!

[@taylorroth2258]

Thank You ☘️

[@darryl8806]

Thank u for this,Sir

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Always love these videos. You're never too smart, that you can't learn from someone else!

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Very helpful, thanks

[@Dubyatrader]

You’re awesome. Thanks for the info.

[@probationbird9786]

Great content P Mac! A well stocked bag!

[@laurendestito6808]

Very good, rolled up on a couple of bad situations, have to be prepared , we are here to help each other like we would want to be helped if in need. Thank you will be starting a bag.

[@KY_REDDYNESS]

Cool! I like those ideas. I have a go bag but def needs to be updated!

[@3Pillers]

👍excellent thanks for posting

[@gizmojeff]

2 for you 1 for me - I love it!

[@corysides6491]

Fantastic as always! It's the little things people always skip over.

[@martinpena4207]

I really like the mini bottles idea, definitely multipurpose. 👍🏼 In my bag I have much of the same gear, minus the hunter tacs and mini bottles. Good work brother, keep it up.

[@heidi22209]

Pat ( dad I never had) you would be proud. I can hear the urgency in your voice. Thank you Sir. Lil mini o.c. spray. I always Cary high proof booze mini bottles, 2 for me one for you. This is perfect. Like you said, extra backpack. Load it up. We have all this stuff. 2 is 1...

[@savagenez9584]

Thank you very much sir!

[@cjv512vasquez]

Appreciate you sharing this brotha. "2 for you 1 for me bottoms up" 😂

[@bgbemakin]

Thank you Bruce.

[@Darkdog65]

Been watching your vids for a while now. Thank you for being entertaining and informative at the same time. I very much appreciate your efforts and some of your videos are off the hook impressive. Kind regards and best wishes.

[@MarshallIgnas]

So much of the med stuff you can “tactically acquire” in the service when you take a Combat Lifesaver class. I just gave my father in law a couple of TQs and Israeli dressings for his truck. Excellent video and I love how you say to build it over time and tailor it to meet our needs. Truly professional. Thanks!

[@mascasa7502]

For those unable to attend CLS or don't have access to medics, talk to aviation unit aircrew flight equipment folks - they have to replace the survival vest med/survival packs from time to time. These have many of the smaller items Pat mentions.

[@ericcurrence8477]

I'd add a fixed blade knife and a couple more redundancies for fire making. Aside from that, I think it's a good load out.

[@gunterm2009]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely some Items I never thought to use.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts behind the bag.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

I saw some stuff in there I have in the past overlooked. Thanks for the video.

[@MrSharpsh00ter]

Great video man. Thank you for showing all this. It is very helpful.

[@moregaming49]

Thank you sir

[@LK-bz9sk]

Such a well thought out bag and keeping in mind this is foundational and we need to think of what else we want because no two situations or people are alike. The flashlight redundancy is excellent. I want a compass too. Thanks Pat.

[@robertcrianza6882]

Yeah man! Nice video! We all have be prepared!

[@bghvid]

Bro, two for you, one for me! I literally laughed out load on that.

[@MichaelB2L]

Great stuff Pat. Not too much gear but a lot of bases covered. I’m slowly building a go bag and it start with what I already had at home. It amazing what you already have that would be useful especially if you are an EDC or prepping kinda person.

[@armisteadlucascolemanii7256]

I like those reflective tags for trees! Cool!

[@randypennington4968]

You are Batman !! AWESOME as always !!!!

[@timothysalinas37]

I'm sure he has one on him, but an additional knife/med sheers. Also heavy mil trash bag is one of the most useful pieces of edc/survival one can have. Great vid!

[@lesmontgomery7]

Just subscribed. Thanks Pat Mac

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very good discussion

[@339Ryan]

Great video! Love the thought put into it and the multi-functional design. My favorite part "Bottoms up, 2 for you and 1 for me" 😂

[@rhythmsaint73]

excellent pat

[@pisom4314]

2 for you 1 for me!!! LOL best quote yet!!! THANK YOU for sharing with us!! i noticed that you put more into medical then most guys!!! i think you have a greater chance of using medical then you do of anything else!!!