Build The Perfect INCH Bag / Long Range Bug Out Bag

In this video, I break down myths surrounding the INCH bag concept and then talk common sense methods for building the perfect INCH Bag / Bug Out Bag.
From defining the mission to choosing the right tools for the job, the goal is to live in reality and prepare a strategy that actually works, not based in fantasy and the idea of living off the land for years on end.
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[@msgottaneedtoknow]

I can relate to what you’re saying. I have six kids and a granddaughter to worry about. So making an effective pack for myself and each family member is a giant task. To make things worse- I live in Northern Minnesota, so extra large, warm clothing and equipment is mandatory. Then there is medical gear, cooking equipment, hunting and defense necessities, etc.. I know that we will be much better off bugging in. That being said, I will still do what I can for the INCH bag, but it will really be difficult if it comes to that. We can only do with what we have and that includes knowledge. Plan for the worst hope for the best- right! 👍🏼😁

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

As long as you have a plan and you're working it out the details including gear, that's all that matters. I'd imagine that in that cold weather climate, living out in the woods would be your last resort lol

[@johnathanmandrake7240]

Do not let this man discourage anyone who is wanting to learn how to dissapear. To who ever is feeling like they need to, to who ever is thinking it is worthwhile to. Learn how, so that when you need to, you can, you wont just be trapt. Whether or not you end up coming home, or seeing anyone again. Sometimes dying in the forest alone, starving is better than being around these self aggrandizing assholes who claim to know everything about everything.

[@robertstephens6591]

Man you hit the nail on the head right there

[@chrishamberg8028]

I actually do know everything about everything, but that is because I am a mathematician. Not because it makes me feel good to say so.

[@meinungsfreiheit7004]

@@chrishamberg8028 than you probably know that you know nothing.

[@chrishamberg8028]

@@meinungsfreiheit7004 No. That convential "wisdom" is incorrect. Mathematics consists of a tremendous amount of knowledge, and is in fact the only thing our species knows.

[@meinungsfreiheit7004]

@@chrishamberg8028 you werent specifying about things our species know. Also it's impossible to know everything this is not just a random thing people say.

[@KamenDesantis]

Excellent video. Something I'd suggest for anyone looking into this, let alone truly wanting to attempt an INCH exercise, look into thru-hiking a long trail. If in the USA, theres 3 big ones (AT, PCT, CDT). They take several months to complete on foot with a backpack, so its an excellent chance to both live the dream and get the needed reality check. They have dedicated communities, some would say fanatical, that will welcome anyone with open arms and mountains of information and they LOVE to talk gear and loadouts. For food, when you are out there humping a loaded pack up and down mountains for 8+ hours a day your can burn over 6,000 calories per day. Few people know hunger like a distance hiker, and that is something those who have not experienced it firsthand cannot truly prepare for.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

This is 💯 on my list! First I’d like to complete the Florida Trail then move into the big leagues

[@squirreltamer2548]

Definitely will give you a good taste of what it would be like. It’s not easy. You don’t know hunger and tired really is until you do it, trust me.

[@rustyshackleford9017]

finally a sensible prepper 😏 you won't keep body armor on, you won't make it alone, or keep all your guns. you won't survive unless you network.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks Rusty! I like living in reality when it comes to preps and survivalist lifestyle

[@matthewharvey8755]

The book of Eli....

[@rustyshackleford9017]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost randomly here 2 yrs later. for real, a farm and community is the only way

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

I'm an x soldier, my plan is to remain in my castle an place cache 's all around my residence, move only at night primarily and hunt any and all small game and birds with an air rifle/pistol and hope for the best.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

My plan is to hunker down as well until that doesn't work anymore.

[@tomcatt1824]

Now that im retired i hv time 2 try out my INCH bag,,, QUICKLY found out it AIN'T a INCH bag,, but it was a fun test,,,,, now back 2 de drawing board, im in central Florida,,, sure glad im not in snow country.. BTW my INCH bag was good for 3 weeks...

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

K.johston small game is more like it a 22 is a must if your bugging inn other iron to protect yourself from badguys cheers

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Stay put til you can't. 👍

[@urbanjungle9600]

Great info and so good to hear someone who is living in the real world and not some zombie apocalypse fantasy.

[@tomcatt998]

i agree 100% ,, since i retired i have plenty of time to try out my INCH bag,, one month (barely) after that, im gonna be toast !!

[@painterbw]

@@tomcatt998 After the first two weeks, the Twinkies will all be dead. After that, you can rejoin the remnant of civilization.

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Pioneers actually found animals scarce on various trails and had to employ teams of dedicated Hunters to range out from the main party to gather food for the pot ... this was in the 1850's! Walking into the Bush ( In Australia ... or anywhere) and expecting that food is going to jump onto the end of your Arrow - Knife or Fork is a rude awakening right around your next corner. Living outdoors is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever do ... so hard in fact that 70% of most people won't be able to cut it ... at all. This is why humans gathered into groups ... it makes everything easier!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great points. I grew up in the country on a big property. We had a large garden and wood burning stove and there was alot of work involved just in keeping the wood stock and the garden going. And we were not even off the grid. Imagine going into the middle of nowhere, probably for the first time for any settler and surviving. Their death rate was super high and these people would have been much better suited for survival than the average 1st world citizen in 2020

[@CarsonRH]

Yeah it's fun to see these videos where they're based off of ungrounded speculation.

[@billyprice342]

Not mention the native americans had to protect themselves from other tribes. And so any group of people will also be attacked by other groups.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Yup excellent point Billy

[@cthulhu6697]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost In a true societal collapse, we will all become looters, bandits, and even murderers. You can be the most civilized person in everyday life, but we all will eventually be in a "me or him" situation. It's just a matter of time and circumstances before we have to and, the more you do it, the easier it gets and some of us evolve into apex predators

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

@@cthulhu6697 Yup good point...and those who don't adapt to the new "normal" get dead real quick

[@kevinneumann3845]

@Paul Taylor Yes. It's gr8. I never thought of people actually disappearing for years when Indians never really did.

[@dewayneearley7298]

@@kevinneumann3845 which convenience store did settlers stop at once past the Mississippi before any land was settled in the west? What stores did native Americans frequent? And those Pilgrims that set ashore on Plymouth Rock did they just drop by wawa's and Piggly wigglies? This Nation was settle by preppers maybe go back and learn how your ancestors survived. You might learn a little.

[@scarysoutdoors4637]

I’ve put a lot of thought into an inch bag but I really believe, like you said, that situations are so different for everyone. I’m married with 3 children that are 13, 5 and 1. Trying to live on the road and/ or wilderness is not a reality. Plus my wife has a bunch of pets and I’m not sure that she would leave them behind. My reality is unless everything is compromised and there is no chance in hell of making it I will bunker in. All my supplies, weapons, etc... are already in place. I know there could be situations where we might have to leave but for me bunkering in is the realistic choice. Love the video very realistic!!! Thanks for sharing

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Same for me, leaving my home is the absolute last resort. And then I hope I'll be able to at least make it to my fallback position which granted isn't as nice as a house but has running water and toilets lol. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@KAFKUBA]

I bought land years ago to balance my investments in case the economy collapsed or if I had to get out of my area...I never did anything with it. This was great video. I'm not interested in hiking the AT...I'm interested in foraging, fishing, hunting...living/ surviving primitive if I had to...I'll check out your other videos now that I found this

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

now is a great time to get started on your property. might be a good idea to store basic supplies there, food, water, clothes, etc so you at least have something if you ever have to escape and wind up with just your clothes on your back and not much else.

[@James-ke5sx]

35,000,000 people here in Canada and only one guy 'Canadian Prepper' is planning on bugging out into the snow. As for the rest of us we're going to get together and help one another in times of need like we always do, eh! I keep emergency gear not for wilderness survival but basic stuff like inflatable rafts in case of flooding, or search and rescue gear etc etc

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I’d be hunkered down as well. Much safer and familiar unless your primary location becomes comprised

[@sirroxalot]

That sounds ideal and all, but as an American, we REALLY don't trust our government(no matter whom is in office). The whole "hiding out in the woods" scenario is almost entirely to avoid police, military, etc.(if the need should ever arise).

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I just saw your video from 2 years ago and I see that your thought process has changed or evolved in the last couple of years so kudos to you

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks....can't survive if you can't evolve and adapt

[@crypto_pinto2660]

@@nikossurvival I would have to watch the video again to answer that question sometimes I just comment in the moment

[@panaricanprincess846]

I live in California and a single mother of two. I know how to get my own food and make a shelter etc and I’m teaching my boys the same in case things go to shit (the recent earthquakes make me think that thinking that way isn’t so crazy lol) and if something does happen, I want to be prepared to get my family out at all costs. Thanks for teaching me some things!❤️

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed it. Those earthquakes will wake you up, Just imagine what you would need if your house was damaged or destroyed? Stay safe

[@panaricanprincess846]

The Survival Outpost thank you! 😊

[@MarkelBeverley]

Your first step is get the hell out of Commeefornia

[@BuggyDClown-pc7sc]

I would like to live in a single mother of two too but i can barely afford living in cali

[@LRGeetv]

this video should be on the top page everyday.

[@crypto_pinto2660]

Good video. I've been complaining for two years every time I see a bug out video I keep commenting on how people are unrealistic with the amount of weight they would need to carry and how they carry it.

[@dewayneearley7298]

Ever heard of taking to tree branches and lashing them together to build a polk and pull your gear? Nowhere in the survival universe does it say you must always carry your pack on your back.

[@distaff2935]

Old video, but many good points. I expect most of us watching this video would start the bug-out in a vehicle. We won't know at the time if the exodus is permanent, or not. If we don't arrive at the geographical destination, we will be living out of that vehicle for as long as possible. I can cram many useful long term things into the car/trailer/pick-up. I will also leave most of it behind if I end up having to continue on foot. I keep a basic bare-bones bag of just the essentials that is still light enough for me to carry (and yes, I do regularly train with it fully loaded on hikes). I keep several supplemental bags for warm clothes, extra food, more comprehensive first-aid, tools, defense, etc. Good to have, but not absolutely necessary, and too much to physically carry. Best case scenario: I drive it all back home a few days later.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great perspective and common sense plan, thanks for that!

[@arctodussimus6198]

A good informative video here... Appreciate your dedication to the thought process. If you aren’t already hunting/gathering and living off the land, you will not survive post SHTF.... if that is your only strategy. It is smart to actually live your strategy before the SHTF.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Exactly right and like I stated the majority of us are not living a primitive lifestyle. A fallback position with caches and the ability to poach resources from the urban areas is everything

[@brandonm345]

Ive seen so many of these and i just have to comment why not have heirloom seed garden? Granted you have to have a stable grow environment but u can literally grow an entire garden from seed let 10% go to seed from harvest and repeat next season. 2nd bushcraft books and first aid survival books would greatly extend your chances of staying alive. Most people die because they dont have knowledge pack knowledge. Cheers love the vid

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great point I like the idea of heirloom seeds. I researched what grows well in my area here in the deep south and tossed a few packets in my gear. Optimally I would already have a chosen destination with all I need to get started on a proper garden

[@prototypep4]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost isn't that the point of I. N. C. H? You have a predetermined location to head for that you know is far enough removed to be safe? My bag is designed around indeterminate time away, in other words there's enough food to get to my location and get set up, have trapping and fishing available. But I definitely have crops in my pack and books on edible plants. Things like onions and potatos grow just about anywhere. So many people pack 20-40 meals worth of freeze dried and then plan to hunt the rest. A meat only diet gets old real quick and unless you eat a lot of the stuff you normally wouldn't have like organ meat you are going to be severely vitamin and mineral deficient.

[@joeyjones9041]

@@JohnDavis-im1oy if it truly is gonna be that bad, why would you even want to survive, to live in a world so shit. If you're coming into contact with people that frequently, then you're obviously not in the right place.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

6.22 lol, one of my instructors back in the 80s summed it up thusly to us keen greens, "Survival...the ancient and noble art of NOT. BLOODY. DYING..." 46 in a few months and I can still see his grim visage breaking into his warm chuckle as he said it. Reason I'm watching this though is because yeah, I'm done and I'm just refreshing and learning/relearning as much as I can before shit goes tits.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thankfully we have a bit more time to prepare, but not much. Your instructor was spot on right...just don't die! First step, next step, get the hell outta the dodge, find a location to remain overnight and regroup

[@bradleykillen6104]

Goodaye sir! From newbrunswick canada! Gotta tell ya surviving in the wilderness in the winter time isnt as bad as it sounds. The snow acts as a great insulator and a massive surplus of potable water. Your biggest " challenege" would be food.. and any skidoo goer will tell ya big game moves slow in deep snow.. added bonus, you're living in a refrigerator.. so keeping your kill fresh is way less labour intensive.. after all my years camping summer and winter.. I'll tell ya, it's easier to warm up than it is to cool down and I'd take a week in the woods in December over a week in August any day ❤❤❤ great video. One love

[@bradleykillen6104]

Ps. No insects in your ears at 3am keeping you awake. And no surprise river through your shelter from a surprise thundershower.. all blizzards do is add inches of insulation to your hooch XD *see inuits for igloo creation*

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great points. I guess as long as you stay warm you will be good to go. But like you said, good is an issue. But then again you have natural refrigerator. Pros and cons. Thanks for the tips

[@dougharrison7844]

So your'e saying I can't get of my couch, grab an almost machete survival knife and rule the post appocolyptic world. Huh, my dreams are shattered.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Sure give it a try...what can go wrong :D

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

One of the best INCH discussions ever. One thing people need to consider is ditching the common rucks and taking a close look at the traditional pack boards.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks TWP, pack boards could be used, but not knowing anything about them I'd have to test it to see how viable they would be

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost they are often still used in remote areas/bush areas much as the traditional pack basket is and when rucking firewood or large game quarters they are a life saver!!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

@@turtlewolfpack6061 Thanks, I'm off to Google for more info

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost look up the Trapper Nelson to start. The US and Canadian armies also utilized them up to at least the 1970s/1980s to good effect. It gives you the option of multiple loads depending on the mission without changing out your main pack. It is not suitable for most 72 hour scenarios however, in my opinion anyway, but Ild be hard pressed to leave mine behind.

[@bobmar9239]

But really. If you think I'm never coming home. Get yourself a farm or a ranch. And then live there. Become self-sufficient. Everybody else is just a poser

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Exactly!

[@yodaforgod1]

That may be out of people's price range

[@ryanpedersen5722]

Try and find that land that backs onto a forest would be even better, so you can have some hidden bunkers out there too

[@mauronicolascanseco1643]

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[@wildergrabrielmendoza5707]

This is glorious, I've been looking for "ultimate survival tips bug out bag" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great one off guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my neighbour got cool results with it.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

For those interested in a detailed gear review, here's my latest INCH bag build: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ewfXl8lLV6mtk

[@735Secure]

I finally got a chance to watch this video. Well done and I agree with everything! The most important factor is designing your INCH bag for your specific SHTF scenario and advanced planning! Well done and thank you sir.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Awesome glad you enjoyed it.

[@craigmooring2091]

Do you hear that noise? It's the sound of bubbles bursting across the land. Tough love, man.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Yup had to do it

[@bossgirlzoey486]

I absolutely loved your video it was very informative thank you and keep it up.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you liked it!

[@squirreltamer2548]

I have an INCH pack with a LOT of food gathering tools. Emmrod fishing rod, bow, takedown blowgun, snares, and a boomstick. The more ways you have to get food, the better your chances of eating go up. Tools to help make a super shelter. Like a shovel and an axe. Water procurement tools like a milbank bag, sawyer mini, katadyn water filter, and water purification tablets. Shelter, water, food, the three things you need to keep on top of at all times. Along with some sleep gear and other equipment my pack probably weighs 50-60 pounds. Not light by any means but not stupidly heavy either. I will also have other equipment in my clothes and on my belt as well as a small waist pack. I have at least 1 1/2 to 2 weeks of food in there as well. All tucked into a MOLLE 2 rifleman rucksack.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

That’s a good weight thanks for sharing your experience. What type of foods did you choose? Estimate calories per day?

[@squirreltamer2548]

2 pounds of salt 6 tubes of glucose tablets for diabetics (highly overlooked item) 5 different individual packs of ramen noodles. 10 packs of shelf stable chicken in different flavors. 5 packs of Spam. 7 Idahoan mashed potato packets in assorted flavors. One stick of summer sausage. 2 two pound sacks of rice. 2 Mainstay ration blocks. 5 Metrx bars. A little bit more than half of this will be in a large shoulder bag. And a few days of on board food stores if you know what I mean. And a bottle of multivitamins to supplement what I can’t get out of those items. Approximately 17000 total calories give or take a few hundred calories. In my opinion Mountain House is too expensive for what you get, also your options are limited. I mean if I was at work and the world went to hell in a breadbasket let’s just say I’d get a roll-around tote and get everything I could on my TEOTWAWKI grocery list ad quickly as I could drop a 200 dollar bill for the register if I get a chance and get the hell out of there before everyone gets violent.

[@Prodigalson0078]

I've recently started training, hiking with my inch bag. I'm learning real quick all the stuff that I really don't need. If it won't regulate my core temperature, aid me in food procurement and preparation or water procurement and purification, then I don't need it.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

thats a great way to look at it and indeed...the more you train, the less you carry.

[@Prodigalson0078]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost indeed. I forgot to mention security (self protection), that too. Thanks for the reply! Be well!

[@niesaforster9945]

Same here. My kids and I regularly go out for time with our bags to train with the weight and gear.

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

That was a good informational video. And I'm sure it gives a lot of people a lot to think about, because it sure did with me. Thanks.

[@freddiecruz2670]

Excellent video, thank you for your insight!

[@makeyourownadventure8639]

Best video I've seen in a long time. It's funny Im just seeing it 4 years later. Excellent job.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hiluxdefender6316]

This is the first clip i've ever watched about this subject that actually makes cense.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad it made sense!

[@CorsairTrainers]

thanks for brining some reality into the subject.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Gotta be honest

[@morgan10152]

Well planned. Very thorough. This is one of your best videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it. I had fun planning and producing it

[@nasanction]

Skills will get you a lot further than Gear. My INCH Bag is very basic, 45lbs in a 90L pack leaving room for gathered goods. I have the base needs covered, mostly tool that I can't make my self. I have been working on education more than anything. Thanks for keeping it real! ;)

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Sounds like you're squared away. Training and experience is much more valuable than gear.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

i hope u cant cast metal from iron ore ;)

[@nasanction]

@@NikosKatsikanis Why would you hope I can't? Saying things like that make me think you don't like me. Do we have a problem Nikos?

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@nasanction *can , no problem

[@TheKimjoh560]

At first I thought "Great, another youtuber giving 'expert' opinions on survival". But I'm glad I stayed tuned because everything you are saying makes alot of sense and you seem to approach this stuff with an equal amount if skepticism. The more you stay out and play with your stuff the more you learn and as you stay out longer ultimately realize that this kind of living is absolutely miserable because you cannot haul around the amount of equipment you would need to actually thrive.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I’m glad you liked it. My attitude is that we are all in this together and here to learn from each other. I’m definitely not an expert I’d rather say I’m experienced

[@arctodussimus6198]

At the time, I was living in the vicinity where he disappeared. Eric Rudolph was camped out about 200 feet away from the search headquarters for many of the years he was gone. A good strategy as they weren’t looking for him right in their back yard. He finally got tired of living wild and gave himself up.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Yep that was one of his camps, literally right under their nose. Talk about balls lol. I wonder if he regrets it now considering he’ll be in Supermax for life. Not much in the way of living space

[@googlearchipelago2825]

Came here off the link you put from another video. I agree with what you're saying. Great video.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

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[@warlantactical]

The Survival Outpost I recommend multi vitamins as a extra supplement you probly have in but a telescope lens and silcox tool . Awesome shelter work in the video . Inside that basha shelter with the foliage you added probably was real hot nice super shelter. For those of you that don’t train with your get home bag gear up have someone drop you off the same distance from home to work or at least 10 miles

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Good points Warlan. I had a nice east to west breeze coming through the sides. Build that shelter a few years back and left the lat/long with some friends. Hopefully they made good use of it. Good point about getting dropped off to train with the GHB

[@drmiles7546]

You know I have always ( i am 58yrs old now ) trained myself to live /hike /camp /survive in the Canadian North where temps range from 34 degrees to -34degress ...but to be perfectly honest ... you truly need to study the First nations people to understand what it truly means to survive in very tough conditions .... not to mention if you do not have a support contact ot local ...... the loneliness in the bush will eat you up ...... we are in fact social animals ...cheers from western canada

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I appreciate the comment and couldn't agree more...cheers right back at ya from the Deep American Southlands

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you and Happy New year.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Same to you J!

[@lttelwolfi3358]

I'm new to this, but if you're planning on never coming home I would try to get some first aid supplies because you can find and grow your food, but if you get sick or injured, you won't have access to a medical facility or the medical resources you'll need. And thinking of long time time survival I would have a couple of books with me on basic information like gardening, first aid, wild edibles... On the psychological side, try to have a couple of photos and a deck of cards or a notebook and a pen, they almost don't take up space but they will probably boost your morale. Just a few thoughts on my part, they are up to debate, as I said I'm new to all of this.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great input especially on the mental side. Thanks!

[@jhosk]

The inch bag concept is doable but get ready to be hungry and worn out 24hrs a day. One mistake I see people make is weight, they go with canvas and stainless steel, yeah these things are tough but you won't be able to hike more than 10 miles with all the gear. A cache system setup north, east, south and west of your home and maybe 50 or so miles from it may be a good option. Next, talk to ultralight backpackers and check out their gear, its expensive, made well and weighs nothing! But all in all a group makes more sense and everyone needs to have cross training. Personally I believe it would take something huge and shutdown the grid to be able to make it. Sounds crazy right? Well it is estimated that 90% of people would die in the first year. Can't do it if everyone is heading to the hills.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Most people will definitely be worn the F out and hungry with a quickness. It's vital to train with your gear. My current build weighs in at 51lbs and is a mix of typical survivalist/milspec gear mixed with the ultralight kit. I try to strike a balance since ultralight gear is pricey. A proper network makes a big diff but who knows who reliable it would be until its truly tested? Half of the people or more might fail out or die or just quit and you end up alone? I agree it would take a MAJOR disaster to force people outside of the urban zones in the forests. It can happen but probably not especially in the United States. Great comment Jason.

[@AmericanPrepper]

Had to check this out as I work on my bag,,,,got some good ideas thanks..

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Cool glad it was helpful

[@seniorchiefharris]

Great video! VERY informative and enlighting! THANKS!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

[@WTF-vv8ic]

Most of The people I see that they’re going to go live in the middle of nowhere if Something Happens. 99% of them would die from Suicide (lack of entertainment/boredom, depression) or go insane from paranoia and start hallucinating.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

considering how attached people are to their digital life, I totally agree. 5 minutes without Wifi is legit SHTF event in 2019 :)

[@GoogleAccount-ii9sj]

The Survival Outpost try a hammock Hennessy makes great lineups

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

Hence, zombie apocalypse 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@gijoker1150]

Well thought out, precise and REALISTIC! Great video, thank you! Subbed...

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad to have ya onboard

[@ronnienarvacan5897]

It's fun to think about to put in the BOB but in real shtf world it's different. I experienced this when a volcano erupt 22km away from my home. Although the govt declared 17km danger zone, we have to vacate our house because we really never know if 18km above is a safe zone.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Yup nothing like real life evac to shape your mindset and gear.

[@ehatley]

This is a great video, thanks for posting it.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks Joe

[@guycarrwuzright7189]

Great info. Thanks. Just subbed your channel.

[@ericletts4072]

Fantastic video, it sure gave me something to think about !

[@fanman8102]

I rarely comment on INCH bag videos. They’re so subjective to individual taste and geographic needs. The one thing I very rarely see is a change of clothing but everyone seems to agree that clothing is your first layer of protection. What happens when a cold front moves in, the temp drops nearly 30 degrees, there’s rain for three days and your only set of clothing is wet and muddy? And you didn’t bring any snivel gear? No medivac, no SAR, you’re screwed. Yeah, extra ounces add up to pounds but none of that matters if your dead. Edit - forgot to add that I believe this is an excellent video. People who truly believe they can go into the woods and survive long term with a 30 pound pack and no resupply are deceiving themselves.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Change of clothes is everything, 3 pairs of socks, underwear, thermals, etc. Like you said its about geographic needs. Here in Florida I don't need serious cold weather gear, but thats only relevant if I'm staying the south. Lots of variables. Your gear will actually be heavy, you better be ready to hump pack, its not that laid back camping trip. Glad you liked the video

[@fanman8102]

Bill Randall - a bicycle is a great idea, or a collapsible wagon bought @ Walmart/Sams or an old pull behind golf bag cart, or something, anything to use as a conveyance because 130 pounds is not unrealistic, IMO. You’ll need rope, tools and plenty of salt; the list goes on and on. This is why the long hunters and mountain men had two horses each minimum. This little tidbit seems to have dropped out of our knowledge base.

[@joeallen2354]

That's true except for the ones who have actually done it.

[@thefamily_ak1863]

Awesome , 2 find your channel much love n support from fellow Florida family , were now subscribed thx 4 sharing , peace Gby

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

glad to have ya, awesome to have some fellow Floridian on board.

[@tackleberry766]

I work some long distances from home. The INCH bag is my get home bag. My goal is to not go home, but to make it home alive.

[@lboneyardl]

You one of the few that make sense

[@_gold_eye_2656]

one of my favorite zombie games plays with the idea that support networks were crucial and one of the biggest was a sustainable source of food and water no crops = no life and that makes perfect sense in SHTF scenario foods the difference between human extinction and possible survival

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

makes sense for zombieland and any hardcore post SHTF situation. Food and water is vital

[@momolame4198]

Good point of view with "defining the mission" because there are too many people who think of only q shtf situation it's everything from nuclear plant meltdown for foreign military occupation. Obviously most people if trained will benefit from fire arms but if you're trying to hide in the wilderness a gunshot can be heard for a few miles, but a bow can be heard for only a short distance.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you liked it! The INCH category is so broad one must absolutely narrow down to a specific mission. If you're staying low profile and don't want attention, silent weapons such as bow or blow gun can be big assets!

[@gw833]

I do "Long hunting" basically what some pioneers did. An yeah, like this man said, you need a support group, and you need alot of gear for living off the land. Daniel Boone, Jimmy Crocket, Simon Kenton, all these people who lived off the land, lived in groups that had the same mind set when in the wilderness

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Support group, skills and gear. The almighty trifecta of survival

[@gw833]

@The Survival Outpost maybe you can try a pre-industrial load out? There is a reason why people have defaulted to that style of gear carry for so long

[@eabe484]

One of the greatest videos I have ever watched! Thank you!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

awesome!

[@TheMcpvideo]

Great information bro ✌️I definitely need to get a better bug-out bag before the next hurricane season,, Florida what a crazy place 😁

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Florida keeps ya on your toes haha

[@mowater1]

Common Sense at the Highest Level and very well communicated. Thank You for your time, sharing of knowledge and Experience !

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mowater1]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost Somehow it's like we are brothers from another Mother. Army Vet. 95B and 7 years civilian LE. Would love to me up. Randall- Missouri

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

@@mowater1 feels that way. USMC Vet here, 2311 ammo tech. Grew up near Moberly, MO :)

[@mowater1]

Ouch, Pardon the typo. Should say Meet Up ! Rock On Brother, always have to your 360

[@mowater1]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost Just south of Pleasant Hill, grew up in St. Joe. WOW! God works in an awesome way.

[@hiluxdefender6316]

Only channel I Will follow, in terms of Survival. You have a no bullshit Attitude, that I like. I'm a asurvival Instructor myself and and can agree with you on 85% of wath you say. The fight thing coming up makes it even better 😉😂

[@tomcatt998]

I'm retired now so i have time to use my BOB & get home bag & recon bag.. One thing i never leave without is a notebook,, i record what worked. what didn't & what i wish i had brought..

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

yes 100% I agree about the notepad and pencil

[@RJM1011]

I have a get home bag and plan on staying in when home. I am planning on some sort of extra shelter at home to put stuff away and to be a safe place from threats. Far too many think they can go into what ever forest and live with out looking into history or with any real plan. Thank you for your video.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I have basically the same plan and use my fallback position as the last resort. Always helps to have a Plan B, C and so on. Looking to purchase land next year for a cabin

[@ArdbergUniverse]

You are so right! Hope it works like a wake-up call for some people. Great video..

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks Henrik!

[@jamesreyes777]

Very very good video. Thank you very much very informative.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-jh9yw2rv5i]

Great video my friend and you said a lot of trueth.Im new in the preping and survivalismus keep on greating videos im learning alot.I would like to meet other people which thing the same.Any way thank yoy my friend.Wiorwos greece

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad you liked it. Hit up that link to the Tribe in the pinned post. We got people from all over including Europe

[@JayhooOutdoors]

As a Canadian with kids one bag is never going to happen. -40 nights we need good winter gear which takes up space. But the winter will help in preserving food with big game. For the warmer months traps and gill nets are a must. I have to agree it is vary likely one will not survive but it’s a last ditch effort.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

it is indeed a last ditch effort. having a system of caches built up and place to go is key.

[@melvinhowell5469]

Great video...a real wake up call for some, I am sure...

[@justalurkr]

Based on my research so far, long distance hikers rarely carry more than three to five days worth of food (and still moan about the weight.) For non-recreational missions involving more gear, I'm impressed that you get two weeks in there!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Got some good input from my parents. I grew up hiking long range with them, 3-7 days deep in the Ozarks or back when we lived in Alaska. Still took some time and lots of tweaking to squeeze out 1k calories a day.

[@FrontierPreppers]

People’s fantasies of living off the land, are just that fantasies. People now base survival on T.V shows instead of real-life experience and real experience that takes years to develop! Great video!!!!👍

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

So yep just cause you saw Alone doesn’t mean you know anything. Even if you go out hunting once a year you still don’t have the skills weeds to actually live off the land. Glad you liked the video. Are you located in Alaska? I used live in Sitka.

[@FrontierPreppers]

The Survival Outpost Yes we are near Fairbanks, originally from Clewiston Florida. Moved to Alaska because we believe Florida was no longer a good place for us to be during an SHTF.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Awesome...and here I am in Florida. But at least near the GA border. How y’all liking it so far?

[@FrontierPreppers]

The Survival Outpost We really like it, extremely abundant wildlife, fishing is awesome and the people are really nice! Really good place for a family!!

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Personally, I think its improbable but not impossible. But the key concept, is no resupply. Sure thats not black and white. Major problems I see are; 1. Clothing. It wears out. Especially sox and jox. Esp moving on foot sox wear out quick. 2. Food as in video 3. Water. Water bladders, nalgene plastic bottles. For longevity, you really need either heavy nalgens stainless bottles or milspec plastic bottles. Cheap stainless bottles dent peirce easily. 4. Fire. Very visible stuff. If youve built a permanent shelter, read up on Polish resistance WW2, and how they filtered smoke/chiminey through dirt. 5. Transport. Once in position, I think you leave nothing with your vechile. Relay it out. Carry a pack 2 miles go back for next and so on. Camp with major cache. Relay it on from there. My view, its better to hide it under a bush for a week than in a vechile, I know which is more likely to be seen and looted

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great points McGee. Apparel gets old fast from daily use. Knowing how to sew and repair your clothes is a good asset. About water, stainless or nothing! Fire can be concealed by using the Dakota Fire Hole And then transport, I like this method you described.

[@DamianBloodstone]

I agree with every point you made. You did an excellent video on this complex topic which makes a change in an inch or bug-out bag. I don't believe an inch bag can exist that you can carry. I bought a hunting cart with solid wheels with a base width of my largest pack. It will hold five packs. I pack mainly for weather events (Hurricanes) in my area. My get-home bag might be the closest I've come to outfitting an inch bag. Even then, I'm only a maximum of 13 miles from my home where I'll bug-in in most situations. Yes, I can carry 40 lbs. on my back. I won't be doing 15 minute miles either with it on. Thanks again for the great vid. Take Care and Stay Safe.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

thanks so much glad you liked it.

[@jmb2889]

Awesome video tutorial, realistic, logical, and not boring

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MASKTactical]

Phenomenal video bro!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks!

[@Valanor1]

Fill a boat up with baby chickens goats and rabbits and all your kit, then travel along the coast and up an estuary to isolated place. Include a years worth of freeze dried food until you set up your homestead. Use traps, guns, nets, bows etc, vege garden. It is possible.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Kinda like Noah

[@hfortenberry]

I totally agree about INCH! It bugs the crap out of me when I hear that "I'm never coming home". What about your loved ones??? Seriously??? You're just going to leave them behind??? It's so self-absorbed! Thank you for talking about this. I'm sure most of them don't actually mean but it's stupid to say something like that, especially if you don't mean it. Say what you mean and mean what you say.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

It is very "Me" focused and not based in reality, at least for 99% of the 1st world. Apart from the survival aspect, I don't think anyone considers being "Alone". We are constantly connected to others and the transition to zero human interaction, whether in real life or online would be a struggle.

[@jasonburkhalter6805]

Can you imagine trying to talk to this sprinkler in person 😂

[@sidhendragon]

Loved the vid. Much more realistic than most. I have evaluated my situation, My age, health and strength/stamina and that of my wife. I’ve come to the conclusion that I will continue to learn, prep and practice. My belief is I will defend my home and stay here. For my wife and myself, leaving is not practical and probably would not be long term in that I probably wouldn’t last long.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Good plan. Shelter in place should be your first point of preps. Then if you have the ability/$ find an acre or two land and put a small cabin on it or trailer. Land in the remote south goes for fairly cheap. Good luck, keep up the good work, be sure to focus on your water preps first then food. Here's a tip that helped me...get a kids inflatable swimming pool for water collection

[@FgtRtd]

My inch bag is geared around being ultralight, staying alive shelter wise and scavenging as I go.. food is light, easily packable and calorically dense so it takes as little space as possible and I have a large bore air pistol chambered in .50 cal for protection or hunting small game as needed .. after learning to survive being homeless for years and getting my life together I got into ultralight backpacking and in the 2000+ miles of the Appalachian trail I rarely had to leave the forest unless it was to get food once every two weeks (which could easily be done stealthily if needed) the real trick is to adopt a minimalist outlook to survival , you don’t need axes even to make shelter, you don’t need bulky mre’s or communication devices or half of the stuff most people think they do 😂 you pack your fears, so most people who haven’t had to actually survive on their own almost always tend to over analyze a situation 🤷🏻‍♂️ stay warm/dry and be able to find food/water and you’ll survive indefinitely. It’s just that you’ll be miserable unless you find ways to stay sane

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Scavenging is a big deal cause living on the land sounds super romantic but real life is probably not like the movies LOL

[@neilcastell6951]

excellent introduction, most bug out bags i see on youtube are based on fantasy, by people with little real world experience, often with equipment they haven't used or dont know how to use. Kudos for keeping it real.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks, appreciate that Neil

[@Ottawaemergencyphotography]

Love the video

[@hawaiiangunner]

My situation is totally different. Living in Hawaii we were raised very close to the land. Surviving off the land would be very easy and actually a much-welcomed change from the chaotic life of being a tourist destination. All you need is the knowledge. It's all around you most people just don't know it.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

seems like a good environment for survival....what are the average high and low temps? lots of water = seafood...is the climate humid and wet during the spring and summer?

[@hawaiiangunner]

Average temperature is probably 80. We don't really have seasons here. We do have a hurricane season but that's about it. My family still owns poi farms and we get most of our food from the ocean. Lots of wild pigs, GOAT sheep and deer. And as long as you don't live on the island of Oahu there are very few people.

[@exploringwithcaelan]

Hey what pack you recommend then for long term what are you using? 5 11”

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Definatly would recommend the pack in the video, the K2 3500 By ExoMtn Gear. Fair warning its pricey, but totally worth it. Probably the last full size pack I'll ever need. Here's the full review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ewfXl8lLV6mtk

[@_gold_eye_2656]

INCH bags are designed to essentially build a self sufficient outpost during shtf that’s what they’re meant for they’re not meant to solo you through the end of the world or emergencies that isn’t something that’s possible human beings require other human beings in order to survive our intelligence and organizational skills are what got us to the place we are now if we don’t have those things we’ll not be surviving anything simply put you’d need a group. Establish a bushcraft camp and setup a sustainable food supply. It’s essentially doing what frontiersman did during the American colonial period your building a settlement away from large scale governing bodies.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I agree with your suggestion of the INCH bag use, however your concept is only feasible for those well experienced in the forest. The average modern citizen cannot do anything self sufficent like our ancestors. For me I recognize my weak points and the INCH bag is simply designed to get me to my survival retreat or a location where I have caches. I do not have the capability to long term hunt/fish and build a survival camp and I doubt very many people can either. Look at the guys on Alone for an excellent example of living off the land....AKA starving to death. Even the best mountain men of the time period had points of resupply and would regularly return to to forts and towns to rest and recover and they didn't do it alone either.

[@_gold_eye_2656]

The Survival Outpost the statement that an inch bag can only be used for this purpose in a forest is false, the differences between urbanized and wilderness settlement building isn’t much urbanized outposts would have to be made by establishing a secure foothold in a building and planting seeds to produce a sustainable food source and scavenging neighboring areas for resources the best kind of place for this would be some sort of parking garage. Using the roof to grow food and gather rainwater/power and then constructing living areas in the lower floors. I also disagree with many perceptions that if SHTF most people would be untrustworthy afterwards, well maybe but only directly afterwards with peoples safety compromised they’d go into instinctual panic and rioting but afterwards the remaining people would have the same motivation they had previously for panic, safety, if their safety is secured they’d likely have no reason for violence. Meaning you could expand your social network as long as food is sustainable. If you set up a long term sustainable food supply you would likely live until the reestablishment of social order unless the SHTF is an apocalyptic extinction event. The idea is an organized self sustaining settlement as a means of securing your safety with the right setup of an INCH bag or two you could reasonably establish an entire nation within 10-20 years after the founding of the first settlement meaning, you would technically have established social order, the issues past that are the other established nation states however you could handle that with diplomatic action instead of violence. The likelihood that they understand the concept that war would benefit neither party and that compromise and negotiations would be better then senseless violence would be very high.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I think anyone who has to bug out should consider the possibility of setting up a camp because once you find what seems to be a safe area, it would be wise to stay there before just moving on and end up in a bad place with nowhere to retreat back to or take refuge. Like you talked about, even the pioneers and mountain men would build shelters and develop a homestead. Wandering like a nomad without a tribe and equipment and horses, camels, or carts would be a tough existence.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Gotta have a fallback position. And maybe even a secondary location if your primary retreat is comprised

[@miken7629]

Bismark (trail name for James T Hammes) lived on the Appalachian trail for 11 years after being charged embezzling $8.7 million. He would frequent small trail towns for supplies and plenty of company on the trail. All he needed was his backpack... and the money.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

First time hearing about this guy, thanks for sharing. Here's a link for anyone interested in reading more: apnews.com/e81ca5fa01a64f2db4f627223d3eaebf

[@NukaColaQuantum]

Thanks

[@magnum90vs]

Finally a reasonable outlook on the reality of a shtf situation.. great video

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

awesome glad you liked it!

[@johngrealey1894]

Great video .like a breath of fresh air .no bull shit just straight facts .

[@vikingmitch4049]

Blitz it's been a long road from the first bag to here mate..some good point's mentioned in the video.. Pro tip don't die is class..atb Mitch..🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍..

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Indeed it has Mitch...can’t believe we’ve been friends for this long feels like yesterday 😂

[@vikingmitch4049]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost it's been a good friendship learnt alot from each other..👍🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Yes indeed I’ve gained a lot from your experiences and knowledge. Proper 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧 friendship

[@BlesamaSoul]

Well done for telling people the truth, because many people are deluding themselves on the inch bag scenario. Have a look at the mono walker for carrying extra kit, it will do rough terrain and gives you the edge on carrying extra food and tools.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad you enjoyed it, I do like mono walkers, but haven't tried one yet.

[@jamesstraub4981]

New to the channel. Very interesting concept. Great food for thought.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Glad to have ya James!

[@inmyopinion6836]

Most all Indian nations had "Coming of Age " rituals for young men AND women that entailed going out Naked and Afraid . They weren't allowed back into the tribe until a task was accomplished . A story I read from Lewis and Clarks expedition told that .... "They could bring it for inspection , but if unaccepted , they were sent back into the wilds to properly finish it , all this while having to feed and shelter themselves . This could take months rubbing two stones together to shape the perfect axe ." At 13 or 14 , that is some skillset !

[@Thes564]

Great video thanks man,i currently have a U.S. MILITARY ISSUE MOLLE 2 backpack and i live in a cold northern state so clothing is a must but am having troubles packing just the basics and keeping down the weight.The pack is only packed with a basic loadout and one extra change of clothing plus extra sox,gloves,hat ect. my pack is weighing in at 40 lbs which is heavy for someone with a bad leg so any ideas you can help me out with to get the weight down and still add ammo ect. ?

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

A few thoughts. First find a different pack that weighs less. I dropped nearly 5lbs by switching packs from my military issue FILBE main pack. Secondly, any INCH bag or long term survival kit will probably be about 40-50lbs range. Its hard especially in a cold environment to keep the weight down. Sleeping bag, shelter, clothes, etc all adds up. However you can reduce weight by getting an ultralight sleeping bag, a lighter shelter or reducing unnecessary redundancy. IE you don't need an axe, saw and knife right out the gate you should be fine with a knife and small folding saw. Food has to be factored as well, check this blog post for lots of details and maybe some inspiration. Good luck! blog.thesurvivaloutpost.com/reality-based-inch-bag-long-term-survival-gear/

[@Thes564]

@@TheSurvivalOutpost Thank you,what packs would you recommend and ive got food down to a min.as i bought the 190 survival tabs as the only food i am packing in which should give me 15 days of food ?

[@cartsquads47]

That was a lot to take in lol. I think ill.just stay home! 😂😂

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

same here lol

[@banannadb2213]

Thru hikers do 4 month or longer trips across the entire country with 20lb or less packs. Their resupplies are food, so add hunting and foraging equipment to account for that. You don't need that much to survive, it's food/ water/ temperature control(shelter fire clothing). Thru hikers do this for fun, it's not impractical.

[@oddsavage]

Great vid! You're definitely helping me figure out my bug out bag. I'm glad you got hot sauce. It's a must! Also, an anti-disinfectant.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Thanks glad it was helpful!

[@skyclown1]

I'm a south Floridian. There's nowhere to go but up (north). And that's a long way up. Forget the Everglades. My only option is bugging in.

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

I hear ya bro, I used to live in the south fla. living here in Jax close to the GA border makes me feel a ton better