Ideas for Your Go Bag

[@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

[@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.

[@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.💯

[@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

[@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.

[@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".

[@mikedinslc]

True story....a couple of years ago I was the first responder on a car wreck. We were in my wife's new car and I failed to transfer the med kit I usually keep in there. Long story short, I needed to tourniquet the leg of a lady and ended up using a rusty wrench and part of a tie down strap. She was morbidly obese and on blood thinners. She lived.

[@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)

[@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.

[@BelloBudo007]

Thank you Sir. And YES!!!! I definitely did get something out of this. Just last week I went to a stage play in Coffs Harbour NSW Australia by the name of Limboland. It was about natural disasters (fire and flood) and they were handing out Go to bags. Since then I've been thinking and asking myself what to put in the bag for that emergency that I hope never comes along. Thanks again for some good ideas. Regards from Oz.

[@Ronin____5000]

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.

[@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!

[@TonyTwoNukes]

​@@canadafree2087god bless you guys, stay strong.

[@seektruth365]

Excellent planning. Rad video

[@edwinfadabundii3793]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@CadreOps]

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.

[@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 .

[@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.

[@bonjovi2757]

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

[@MrSharpsh00ter]

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

[@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.).

[@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.

[@mattschmitt9924]

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

[@samuelharrison7629]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@CadreOps]

👍👍 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! 🇺🇸

[@outdooradventuretrainingsy6009]

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

[@drums2go615]

So one of your videos,you mentioned a flouresant shirt (like road workers wear) but I don't recall WHY please refresh my memory ,thanks Pat !!

[@schmidtythekidd]

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

[@bullmeatt]

i also bring a capsule with a prime time cigar and couple sugar packs, and bear spray for bears moose or people

[@Dadlife911]

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

[@robdubyuh420]

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

[@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.

[@randypennington4968]

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

[@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.

[@springbloom5940]

I have a standard overnight bag that goes everywhere on my person and a 72hr supplement to it that resides in my vehicle. I have a 'go bag' equipped for a 2 week sustainment that sits by my door. If you cant get more of what you need in 2 weeks, you're in a variety if trouble a bag of any kind probably cant get you out of.

[@jstep100]

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

[@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.

[@maxander9010]

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

[@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

[@KCnoSurrender]

“Two for you, one for me!” Classic! I love it! 🤘🏻

[@markrudolph9887]

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

[@danielmarshall4587]

The "signal kit" regards marking the back sides of trees as you walk in so these can be seen on the way out. That alone MANY THANKS .....obvious once you pointed it out to me, again great vid cheers.

[@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.

[@mdcampbell7360]

I recently assembled five identical get home bags to put in each of the family's vehicles. They're very similar in moat respects to yours but you did give me a few ideas for things that I overlooked.

[@lucasholthuis5871]

You are good Man. Gonna apply this to me and Girlfriend and her kids. They both 21 and not up to speed on this. Pat, ive been following you fer a couple of years now and i daresay You a good human being. I know one when i see one. Metal!

[@GOBRAGH2]

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

[@dukecleve4008]

Bro Two for you....one for me ...your the best Mac... God Bless 🙏🇺🇲

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts behind the bag.

[@RetUSNdude]

Good stuff. I set a phone calendar reminder to check mine about every 6 months or you could do it when the seasons change.

[@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.

[@brianrobinson9602]

Hey Pat, great vid, I may have missed it, but couple pair of latex or rubber gloves for handling bloody wounds. Be safe and thanks for all you did and continue to do!!

[@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

[@bigbigbigbigbird]

So enjoyed your video, few seconds in you could tell you care. Thanks for sharing and keep up the videos.

[@GreenArrows0705]

Reflective tacks! Why didn't I think of that? Seems so obvious now. Great tip, thanks man! 💥👊🏼

[@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

[@wayneelliot2429]

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

[@pappamike6231]

You are the man PatMac. Only humble suggestion I would make is one of your doubled up waters would be in a metal container that you could use in a fire to boil water even though you have a filter on one.

[@mikekoetsier7952]

I have a get home bag that is very similar. Started out as an overnight bag that I carried while ATVing by myself in the middle of nowhere. Added some stuff as I thought of it. It’s always in my truck because nobody knows when the SHTF.

[@probationbird9786]

Great content P Mac! A well stocked bag!

[@brakel8r]

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

[@MegadethTillDeth]

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

[@temujinching1613]

Going to work on my go back this weekend, thanks Mac

[@Medictrent]

Recommendation for medical get a Sam Splint fold it to the size of the bottom of the bag it's out of the way and always there.

[@ZeLogicnator5k]

SAM splints are so underrated.

[@jasonbailey9302]

Looks like an old concussion grenade container. Remember those, before the flash bangs? We carried them in Just Cause and Desert Storm.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great video.. I'm going to build two packs.. One for the car and one for the house.. The latter being a 3 or 4 day pack.. Thanks Pat.. Very cool.. Tim

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@rogerjensen5277]

Pretty good! I would add a tarp and replace the jacket with a wool blanket (looks like it rains there), I can't do without a good knife and saw for wood processing and finally a map and compass!

[@rogerjensen5277]

Also, two candles for his fire kit and a small tent and extra water (in a lunch-box cooler) in the truck! And of course, some high-speed self-defense gear!

[@brianvannorman1465]

At the hunter's tacks, the video was worth watching. Good information.

[@Ferrari_M5]

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

[@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...

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

One of the best flashlights I ever had was a Coleman LED that ran off 3AAA. It was small enough to to easily fit in a pocket or hand, bright enough to do pretty much anything I needed, and light enough that it wouldn't fatigue you to carry it for a long time. Too bad I lost it and I've never been able to find that same model.

[@formatr6]

One hell of a pack thanks for sharing!

[@troymanning3150]

Thanks for the video! Good stuff….never thought of the little booze bottles.

[@jonnypescado1]

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

[@Graydog-sx6le]

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

[@ZeLogicnator5k]

Awesome breakdown Pat, going to pick up some tacks. I also carry locking climbing rated biners, spare med shears, SAM splint, whistle, a road flare, spare compass, topo map, . I also opt for a single wall SS water container. For the tubular nylon, all are not created equal. break strength ranges from 800 - 4000lbs. Be aware when acquiring.

[@mikebsbd]

Awesome stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@xSP3CTREx]

Another piece I learned to carry, couple of Paint Can Openers. You can remove failure to eject brass and other situations where a small metal pry would be needed. Weighs nothing and costs .20cents. Paracord it to your PC, Backpack, MOLLE web for quick deploy and toss to the side in a firefight.

[@jasong7678]

Thats a great idea. Thanks for the tip. Will be adding a few

[@ffryan]

Great idea. And those things are strong AF too! And if you paracord attach it, you've got more paracord if you need it!

[@cjv512vasquez]

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

[@EstherCervantes-hk4pz]

"bro i've gotta set that thing, 2 for you 1 for me" ... That was my big laugh at humor for the day, thank you-

[@johnbannon2812]

Great Advice !! Thanks Pat

[@donallen890]

Hey, great video. I'm always looking to improve. Your ideas for a extra large tourniquet and a couple whiskey shots. Priceless. I'm going to pass this on. I'm a part of a mountain search and rescue team in Montana. You definitely have the, out of the box ideas. Keep coming with great content .

[@emanonemanon2103]

My go bag is always changing with the seasons. I take out the bug spray during the winter, so I can pack more warming items like emergency blankets poncho liners. I have been carrying and refining my for four years now but far from finished.

[@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" 😂

[@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.

[@bgbemakin]

Thank you Bruce.

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

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

[@Doc_Valeri]

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

[@wilsongulick4608]

"Bottoms up! Two for you, one for me!" "Are you a doctor?" "No, but I did just drink a shot".

[@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.

[@joeotten1784]

This is probably the essential video when it comes to a Get Home Bag. I love the fact you put this in a time frame of hours and not days. You give great everyday occurrences that when things happen. They go sideways quickly. Damn good Pat!! Thank you🤙

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very good discussion

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

Redundancy with light is definitely more than ok. We come across nasty car wrecks on occasion out here and due to how rural the area is and we are usually the first ones on scene. I keep enough lights to pass out to other responsible citizens to direct traffic while the Mrs. And I deal with the problem at hand.

[@gunterm2009]

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