Survival and prepping gear that your life depends on, is it any good?

[@MoeElliot]

your touch of humor in these video is always on point. those cut ins of you cranking away are hilarious!

[@DeepintheBunker]

Excellent, sensible advice! Thanks for sharing common sense in a crazy world.

[@NewHampshireJack]

Dude, you nailed it and had me in stitches with your commentary. I took a very early retirement in the Republic of the Philippine Islands. We make time to practice survival skills, test new ideas that may work for us in our tropical environment and enjoy many related activities together as a family. Compared to the vast majority of premade kits, most folks would be better off packing gear selected for use in their area of operation in a large tin can, hopefully with a tightly fitted plastic or metal lid. Tape around the lid to prevent water infiltration and perhaps some homemade ranger bands to keep it all together. A bit of snare wire could be used as a bail handle and added when needed. Alternately, drill two holes at home base and cover with tape. Now, the intrepid survivalists would have a container to collect and boil water and possibly cook. My family hunts the equivalent of dollar stores, the local Daiso of Japan shop and online sources for stainless steel bento boxes, mess tins and other items such as stainless steel cups. We put together customised kits built for our operating environment. We include a few water treatment tablets and a small dropper bottles of chlorine bleach in case a fire is not possible. We have multiple means of fire starting. Some of our mosquitoes carry nasty things like malaria and dengue fever so bug nets and repellant are in every kit. I could ramble on but the point is, we pack what is needed to survive in a tropical jungle environment.

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Thanks for Sharing

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great Video Leigh. I’ve made my own bug out bag based on exMilitary deployment bag. (Rucksack) just need a water filtration system, to back up milbank bag. In the boot of car. Dutch Army poncho and liner. Plus loads of other gear. Still think windup radio might have use.

[@888johnmac]

honestly , most people who buy a pre-made survival bag / pack would struggle to start a fire with a flint & striker .... and yeah , a small radio that runs on AA batteries will run for weeks

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

The wind up radio is still a good idea for back up just in case

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for that, I totally agree however the wind up torch is pretty good at keeping children amused and maybe out of trouble. Stay safe. ATB.

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

My wind up toarch is also still going but never been very bright love it for emergency

[@mikepotts9382]

Most every thing you said in this video I agree with, until you hit a nerve with the Rambo knife, I have that exact same knife, now although it's not the #1 go to knife it is handy. Also it works very well as a can opener if for some reason you misplace your can opener. All in all very good video.

[@blazingmytrail1962]

You are so right on all points imo 👍🏻

[@silvafox8371]

Another good video sir. And some very good advice. Thank you

[@jelkel25]

I like the wind up torches, not the big gimmicky things, just a couple of small things from Decathlon. You have a guaranteed light to get you to the trip switches at 3am and the like. It's also a guaranteed light if there's a big emergency happen when you are at home. My batteries are removed from my decent head torches at home and the rechargeables, you occasionally forget to recharge don't you. The wind ups don't go walking or camping with me, they are heavy for what they are and as you said, there's better options for that.

[@colinfalcon-original]

Another highly informative video Leigh, and personally Amazon is the last place I'd buy any 'survival' kit from as 99.99% of the stuff on there is over priced tat. As you said build your own kit relevant to where it'll be used, you won't need a tent/hammock if you're 'bugging in' and buy the best items your budget will allow at the time, I'm a firm believer in buy once, buy right. I've built my own kit over the last two years to fit my own circumstances, and bought mostly military surplus before the prices went sky high. Once you've bought your kit test it, and make sure you know how to use it. I do have a wind up AM/FM radio (it's just a radio nothing more), purely as a backup to my battery operated one. As for IFAk's again put one together that's relevant to your individual requirements, avoid the pre made ones. Oh, congrats on hitting 9K subs! 😁

[@lewis9888]

Even though my team are planning on bugging in, I still buy a new tent and sleeping bag each year. If my team never needs them, we can barter them for things we need. We have a plan b and a plan c if needed.

[@pauledmonds7316]

The best torch I've found is the PowerPlus Salamander. It is solar charged (and it will even charge from an open flame) and the battery lasts a Very long time. It can also be charged from a USB lead and works as a 5v powerbank. However, there is no hand crank dynamo. These torches cost around £20 on ebay. I have two of these torches. There are also some very good solar charged radios on the market and, again, will cost you around £20. Most of these radios can also be Hand-crank and USB charged as well as double as a powerbank.

[@fester73666]

Great video Leigh, you winding your torch reminded me of something else 😆 very amusing, all the best 👍👍

[@snakebite4891]

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[@kittenkiller10]

Good video & info. As well as the obvious stuff, a decent shatterproof mirror is a must if you’re alone. It gives you half a chance if you’ve got any damage/trauma to your face!

[@ericwitt4586]

My wife bought one it’s full of ok stuff bear grills kit and such but I’ve made my own kit it’s all US military surplus mainly a large back pack with frame and food and water mres and a few cans of tuna and spam a mess kit and canteen with metal cups shelter Ann’s Mylar sleeping bags and other items that are to be needed

[@joexplores8086]

Great advise there mate 🤙

[@ziggarillo]

I advise you listen to advice😂

[@Handles_AreStupid]

The main thing I'd say about not using pre-made kits is that you would lack the familiarity you would need in such a situation. If you need to stop and read an instruction manual or to make heads or tails of the labeling systems, you aren't going to have a great time. You shouldn't be willing to rely on something if you would be stuck staring at it like it's the first time you've seen it...

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

great video as always mate keep up the great work

[@larx4074]

Good on yer Leigh........

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I agree with you , there is a lot of rubbish out there, mostly not fit for purpose. Just be wise what you spend your cash on. As most kf this will let you down when you need it.

[@Donnadoesphotography]

The piece of kit I’m looking to swap out because of its weight is my axe. I’d like to get a sturdy sheath type knife.

[@TheBugOutShop]

A good knife and a folding saw will do most wood processing jobs

[@SaintsofAvalon]

Had my wind up torch over 15 year's but it's a capacitor disscharge unit not tiny cheap batteries so can stand for year's and still give over 10 mins of light from a 5 min crank . Maybe modern ones are now made cheaper and crapier than they used to be . And having lots of the polythene poncho's is a good idea , they make a cheaper alternative to dissposable suits , add a bin bag taped to each leg with the poncho on coming down around them and you can pull them off before entering iff you had to go outside and any contamination is around . Having a nice NBC suit is better but it's the decontaminating thats a problem for the masses when water would be like gold .

[@nevjones6529]

Man you made my evening ,a funny video but with a lot of common sense,tnx👍🙋🏻‍♂️🤪🤣

[@robertmann1423]

I think the key ring is a bottle holder mate. For on your belt

[@TheBugOutShop]

Yes it is and still useless

[@robertmann1423]

@@TheBugOutShop 😂 lol

[@rhyssimms591]

A you do a video of you making your own survival tin, with that tin in the video?👍🏼

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

Agree with all the other things you said for sure

[@CGS1]

What is the most popular firearm for Preppers in the UK?

[@TheBugOutShop]

For those with a firearm or shotgun certificate it would depend on the reason for the firearm. For hunting it would be a rifle and pest control and sport a shotgun. If you belong to a rifle club you can shoot higher calibre for target shooting also. It all comes down to what use you have for the firearm

[@KellyS_77]

I don't understand why someone would use the foil blankets in their own home. Do they not have normal blankets? I admit I have bought a couple first aid kits over the years. Mostly because I like the case that came with it. I would always add, remove, or upgrade the things in it to suit what I think is likely to happen and also what I actually know how to use.

[@TheBugOutShop]

First aid kits are always a good thing to buy and yes you can always add or upgrade to suit your needs.

[@butchie2752]

Agree completely. Subbed

[@pakleader4]

When you stated that never buy a bug out bag. People today have no inclination of what to do. They could be city folk never been to the woods a day in their lives and need some sort of hope!!! Most disaster bags are better because they contain the essential they have in their homes 🏠. Yes you need to tell them to replace certain items but not everyone is capable of playing TARZAN in the woods. Fear and panic set in. Not all people can afford a really good set up. It takes time to build a proper emergency bag (NOT SURVIVAL BAG) so the user can understand how to implement the gear necessary for the scenario??? So premade disaster bags are good. It provides some comfort for those with no skills what-so-ever. You’re correct about needless things. But remember power banks require recharging and the solar panel is a good idea. But it also requires proper sunlight to operate??. A knife is a knife, a knife. If it’s all you have then you have to make use with it. Not every person an afford bushcrap knives. They may have to take their kitchen knives to help. You forgot candles 🕯️ when some may be more comfortable using those types of items. THERE IS NO “ONE BAG DO IT ALL” BUG OUT SYSTEM. Build the needs to the players skill set. You should have told them to purchase a survival kit to get the gist of what they need and then replace the components with a better product. This way they may find something in their homes or order new better replacement components. I agree on the stupidity of those small kits, but you have to understand your dealing with the average Joe not TARZAN SEMPER FI

[@TheBugOutShop]

Thanks for watching

[@stevewales-uk]

Nice one Leigh my sentiments exactly

[@TheBugOutShop]

Cheers Steve

[@iananderson1231]

And why is the "Government" giving guidelines into preparedness and "prepping" which 10 and certainly 20 years ago was considered "out there" and vilified by people in general if they knew what "prepping" was? Is there something in the near future, that they won't officially acknowledge or confirm, that is going to happen, I wonder?

[@jojox5136]

Think maybe the key chain thing was a bottle holder

[@TheBugOutShop]

You could be right, another essential piece of kit!

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

Alot of people buy stuff and never use or test and dont have a clue but your channel and business is true and you also use kit maybe do some more videos using kit that you like

[@wolfenstein6676]

Have you ever done a review on these power-banks, Lee? They seem like a good idea to me, but I'm clueless in regards to which ones are the best.

[@Donnadoesphotography]

Morrisons do a fairly decent power bank, can do 4 charges (according to the blurb) it’s not too heavy and is built well. £17

[@wolfenstein6676]

@@Donnadoesphotography Thanks, mate. I've been doing my research and the most popular seems to be the "BigBlue" 28 watt solar panel when used in conjunction with a small powerbank called the, "VEEKtomx 10000mAh". That powerbank fits perfectly inside the "USB" adapter pouch of the "BigBlue". The solar panel has 3 "USB" ports but only using 2 of them at a time is everyone's advice for much faster charging speeds. The panel is small, lightweight, (11" inches by 6" inches and 24oz in weight) and it's waterproof, but not for absolutely torrential rain.

[@antonius3233]

Recently when though my parents BOB. Had to throw out so much gimmicky junk. Dads trying to defend everything saying “but its good for an emergency” and i just say “in an emergency do you really want your life to rely on this junk or something reliable and proven?”

[@stephen4600]

Good video Liegh ,i must admit their is a ton of gimmick gear out there ,buy once buy good .Cheers mate 👍👍

[@spatialinterpretations449]

Ready made kits are usefully, not everyone is a survival expert with outdoor skills. Most have never made a fire. As a so called survival expert, with very exoensive gear, easy to criticise others. Most wibd up touches can be charged with a power cable, and do hold a charge, the dynamo is only a backup, that can be used to charge your phone in an emergency.

[@wiccanways]

Great stuff Leigh. Gutted just lost my little key chain olight tourch but have a bigger one in my bug out bag. 😊😊😊😊

[@lewis9888]

I've been Prepping for many decades, retired now and my team members will be here on the farm when SHTF. Yes, we have a few holes in our preps. Mostly feminine hygiene. I don't know why women will not stock up some pads when they know they will not be able to get them after SHTF in the USA. Keep Prepping my friends.

[@bazzadebear8012]

Yes Leigh. Most of that Chinese made crap is useless. Most important is LEARNING how to survive and having good gear.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

It’s easy to say Chinese make crap. But for example my iPhone is made in China My titanium pots are chinky. Yep some of the really naff cheaper stuff can be dubious. But sadly not all Chinese is shite.

[@dave1secondago]

them wind up torches are a joke 😂

[@ELUSIVEDARTMOOR]

Disagree use a radio without batteries but rechargeable batteries that you xan charge up by power bank

[@Jimimac73]

You're a wind up merchant what you on about 😂

[@ziggarillo]

Not particularly useful advice

[@TheBugOutShop]

Thanks for watching 🤣