Cooking Module | Urban Bug Out Bag | Version 3.0

[@CanadianPrepper]

Thanks for the shout TUP I'M GLAD you like the stove, takes a bit of getting used to but i really like the idea of not needing to carry fuel. In sure you seen their campfire xl version it's a giant that can double as a mini fire pit or heat source. Never tried the windscreen I wonder if there's any other use for it asides just wind? Nice mess kit!

[@kan-zee]

4:37 We use the travel size ,mouthwash bottles (recycled) for our liquid fuel container. Never leaks and the flat bottle shape is a great space saver, and is only 1$.

[@PREPFORIT]

I appreciate you testing every component and Not just relying on what the manufacturer says.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+PREPFORIT Thanks. I enjoy testing products before showing them on videos.

[@mpierce58alange59]

Great video & very informative. The choice of the Solo Stove Pot & Stove system is perfect. It can pretty much burn any bio type fuel plus it has the alcohol burner & windscreen option as well for wet & windy conditions, etc. It's not dependent on expensive, non renewable, heavy canister type fuels either, which could be difficult to obtain in an emergency situation. Very good system & well thought out. Thank you for sharing.

[@75Prelives]

How does this channel NOT have a million subscribers. There's a lot of good similar channels on YT but this is one of the best!

[@d-c-g6525]

Excellent cooking module! It's very well thought out down to the food prep. I especially like the fire cord you used as a draw string

[@johnlord8337]

Looks like great kit. You have the folding wind screen unit. My option is a JetBoil and double mylar bubble insulate film for the hammock/tent mattress pad, as the campfire heat reflector/wind screen (2x6 ft). One less item. Very inexpensive, cut to size at hardware store. Rolls up very small for outside no-weight sleep module ruck carry. Roll ends around sticks (/walking sticks) and stick into ground. Further sticks shape more angles to the film. Can highly focus reflector heat/light into tent/hammock/tarp-shelter. You get multipurpose, extreme tall and long wind screen. Hides fire light, reflects heat, and disperses smoke for stealth/grayman ops. Then when needed, you have a (technically) semi-warm mattress pad to crawl onto the fire heated air bubbles. No body heat loss to warm up the pad when put into/under the sleeping bag. Double tough mylar is also your big mirror, wilderness sunbathing, survival flashing mirror, again wilderness morning campfire (dawn sun light/heat) warming up reflector to cold bodies/tent/hammock, ... (campfire or solar) snow melt water film, cathole semi-rain catchment pouch system, semi-water carry pouch system, cathole water cistern, super sized cathole solar oven, use with Dakota or H fire pit systems;.... With big lumen light (even flashing light system) can make film into huge parabolic shape and have super lighthouse beam night light (surveillance or blinding a human/animal intruder/predator).

[@texasdirtdart6432]

Best choice for stove type IMO. Those bio-fuel stoves are great, best choice for sustainable cooking/boiling water capability. I own a Kelly Kettle myself and with the advent of their hobo stove I feel like I have the best option for emergency preparedness/camping. But no pot cozy?! NOOOOOOOOO...lol....RIP pot cozy. I just rewatched your how-to-make a pot cozy video the other day, That was a good strategy for you last setup for sure. Keep the videos coming!

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

Great video, it's got all the features you want, nesting configuration and modularity in the add ons you talked about.

[@n2jmb]

Very cool video! I also have an alcohol stove in my BOB. I've been using the small bottles from 5 hour energy drinks. They are 2oz and I've never had a problem with leaking. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@gundog4314]

I'd toss in some alcohol wipes in there to help the clean up or to clean your hands and face. They also serve as a fire starter. Cheers

[@drained1177]

Put 10 packs of regular tissues for when you need it 😏😏😏 No, not that, i meant pooping, wtf did you think?

[@DogWalksMe]

Cough medicine bottles work well for denatured alcohol. I've had one in my buyout bag for years with no leaks. It also keeps kids out.

[@5ghostshadow]

+DogWalksMe Love this.

[@grouch314]

That's a good idea. I'm currently using pill bottles with the childproof cap because they're airtight

[@johncampbell335]

MSR makes fuel bottles out of metal [aluminum, I believe] in several sizes. The caps have a carabiner loop built in. Mine's served me well, and gives me peace of mind knowing it will never leak or rupture.

[@brainslug1765]

The solo stove works fantastically

[@BarnesArcade]

I went with the TOAKS titanium spork from Amazon. Plastic breaks. & the 'Light my Fire' spork thing has an edge on the fork to act as a knife which lead me to wonder if it would cut the corners of my mouth. I carry a SAK and dedicate the larger blade to food only. So TOAKS it is and it's been a great addition so far.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Another great video, Cliff. To add to the alcohol carrier suggestions below, you might also consider something you already have, the Loksak. You mentioned how tough they are and amply demonstrated it in an earlier video. Makes it easy to see how much fuel you have, stores flat and there's no cap to lose!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Whoozerdaddy I'll look into that. Good thinking!

[@BudgetBugout]

I LOVE Solo Stove! Great job having that in this kit! Keep up the good work! I sent you an email by the way!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+BudgetBugout Thanks for watching. Yes, I got your email. Working on it this week. :)

[@warlockcommandcenter]

The wife and I started traveling more so while in Florida we picked up the lexan knife fork spoon at Walmart. They don't weight much and pack small most hotels have a microwave oven or a hot water pot so oatmeal is a cheap breakfast. Plates are my next suitcase kitchen item I have two old melmac ones but they can be heavy. A cutting board is a good idea, so I may add one. I can pickup salt sugar and pepper at McDonald. As for the oatmeal we hit enough hotels that have free breakfast so it's just a matter of grabbing a few extras. I spent 6 weeks in a hotel in Yuma Az. Had to go to work at 4 am so I had to grab oatmeal on my days off.

[@vaprepper8116]

Great video! I use a couple small airplane liquor bottles with the caps sealed in wax to store alcohol in my kit. They might be a tad heavier than plastic, but won't leak and are really hard to break.

[@masterkeep]

Very good video! The solo stove is a nice gasification stove so is very efficient with little ash. Yankee self sufficiency has a video on how to cheaply make a slightly larger version of the solo that is for a larger pot such as a family bug out (over 1 liter pot). Also a good choice for a back up stove (as you said many plans to build them as well). Thanks for the video.

[@alittleolder]

Thanks for the idea's. I just have a nesbit cooker and am contemplating which woodburner to buy.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

There are a lot of great options out there. I do like this Solo Stove setup.

[@alittleolder]

I found a nice woodburning oven made in Germany that has also an alcohol option. US Stuff is often so expensive here. Although Most stuff is US I bought for prepping so far.

[@sheepdogsurvival5466]

really like your module series. hey did i miss the video of the mountain house recipe winners. didnt catch that yet. thought it was a good gaw.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Sheepdog Survival Thanks! Nope, you didn't miss it. I'm still going through all of the entries. It's taking me longer than I originally anticipated. I'm hoping to announce the winners this week.

[@safepethaven]

Excellent reviews as always; estimated costs are also appreciated along with your product descriptions. As a retired research chemist, the Nalgene brand has been very dependable for storing common solvents without leaks.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Cliff, another great and informative video. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Mate.

[@rjstewart]

Great video! I personally would plan for using the alcohol burner as the primary fuel first and then fall back to wood burning. My thought is, why bother to carry fuel if you aren't going to use it. Also, if you are mobile, the longer you go the less you have to carry as you burn the fuel. If you are lucky you either resupply or the emergency is over before you run out. Alternatively you could put both fuel sources at the same level and make a decision based on the scenario. For example, if sheltering in an abandoned building after dark, you may decide to use the alcohol instead of wandering around in the dark looking for fuel, plus the alcohol will burn cleaner reducing the danger of CO gas. Then the next day you could find some nice dry wood and a more open area and use wood to cook, switching back to alcohol after dark. Anyway, I love the flexibility in this system and it matches what I've got going except I built a tin-can rocket stove.

[@Jamesltricker]

Hey, massive fan of your video series. Made a few constructive comments over the last year or so. Did a 4 day hike in Scotland (am based in the UK) back in April and used a few of the gear recommendations. Merry Christmas, and have a good 2016.

[@Jamesltricker]

Quick follow up question - what's the brand of 'ziplock' type bags you use? They look pretty solid quality.

[@d.kennedy7627]

Love this video series! Gathering a lot of new information.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Debra Kennedy Great! I'm glad you've been enjoying this series, Debra!

[@christianstiltner1104]

Great video, brother.

[@survivalamateur1806]

As storage for the alcahol fuel. Have you tried a small insulated waterbottle. Perhaps a vacuum insulated stainless steel bottle? It should be good for maintaining the temperature and so coping with expansion and contraction of the fuel. (Assuming that is the cause of the leaking?). Great videos! Please keep them coming. I love your organisation and your forethought.

[@sweimar58]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. As always great stuff Cliff. I went with the firebox nano instead of solo stove. Same premise though. I have alcohol stove as a back up too. Maybe think about including a couple esbit tabs too. Rule of three right!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+sweimar58 Nice! We seem to be thinking alike on this subject.

[@OhioPrepperOne]

Cooking is a tough call, if the philosophy of use is a 72 hr bag to get you to your bugout location, then a jet boil type stove is ideal, most compact, even storing a fuel can inside itself, no wood smell when cooking and boils water in 2-3 minutes. If someone doesn't have an actual bugout location, and it's more of a several day, several week bugout bag, which really is not what you want to do, than the renewable fuel solo is ideal for sure, tough call indeed. I'm running a jet boil with a backup military palm size folding stove that uses the military fuel tabs. In a family size group I can see the advantage of one person carrying the jet boil, one carrying a solo and one carrying the mess kit, family of three. Great Video...

[@Leonidas656565]

"Cleans a little bit burner" 😂😂

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Oops! :)

[@sylvrleef]

Did you ever determine long term storage for the fuel?

[@RobertFireLionBlueHawkWinkler]

I carry denatured alcohol in a 200 ml empty bourbon bottle. I tape around the lid with a bit of electrical tape to prevent any leaks. The flat shape of the bottle allows it to pack easily.

[@nightowl7052]

Cliff have you done any reviews on the Biolite stove? I was thinking for a bug out bag stove that one would work good because it says it can charge your phone ( or any USB item) while it uses sticks for fuel and has a built in fan to help with the fire burning.

[@arizonawhirlwind]

Trangia makes an awesome fuel bottle. you should check it out.

[@JamieEnglish]

For the storage of the Denatured Alcohol, you could use a hip flask.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks for the recommendation, Jamie!

[@outdoorsfoodie558]

Very nice cooking module. You can definitely do some top chef food with that setup. Add some sugar and spices to that little plastic bag and your are golden :)

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

you should check out the MSR,Primus or Optimis fuel bottles for long term storage of your fuel my friend....good video as always ATB Boreal

[@Eowyn77]

Here in Germany decalcifier bottles are quite popular for denaturated alcohol, especially since they're child-proof.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Éowyn Great tip!

[@gjhoward]

Not sure if this is mentioned in the comments, but could you use HEET as a fuel in your backup stove?

[@27twang]

do you have a bug out bag for your son? I would like to see that video

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Aqua Thunder Gamer Yes. I'll be showing it after this video series is completed.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Very nice video I really like this Module atb John

[@twiggs24]

hi Cliff. is there anyway you could share an amazon list of your bug out bag stuff or add individual amazon links in the description?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+twiggs24 The individual links are all shared in the PDF. I can look into the Amazon Wish List method.

[@twiggs24]

TheUrbanPrepper thanks. A wish list would be amazing. Since I have to use my phone I can't do the PDF thing on it. Also I really like how organized you are. You are inspiring me to do better

[@glendapolich7549]

Wow! Thanks for the video...awesome. 🌝⚘💥

[@lordmcted]

hdpe is good stuff, i've used it to store various chemicals for my machinist hobby- pro tip though, isoprop alcohol is cheap and good for things like this, however DE-natured alcohol isn't bad in terms of something that burns, but it has additives to make it undrinkable, hence the de-natured part, if they've added something suitably toxic to make it undrinkable i would hazard a guess that it isn't great to be inhaling the burnt fumes of either.

[@02NIKO74]

Can you show us Mrs preppers BoB bag

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+niko1275gt Yes. I will be showing it after this video series is complete.

[@beemo9]

I'd like to find a square-shaped system. Round pots, water bottles, etc .aren't as space-efficient as square.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+bmo That would be cool to see! I wonder if it distributes the heat awkwardly though?

[@beemo9]

+TheUrbanPrepper Probably awkward to clean too. But in a survival situation, it could work. By the way, if anyone's looking for rectangular water bottles, google "1 Liter Backpacker Canteen". i got 4 for my BOB and they fit together great! Lighter than Nalgene and virtually as strong.

[@timlipinski2571]

Great video ! Is your Cooking Module/Fire Kit missing the hot Pencil Sharpener for making tinder ? Use the PS on large twigs or the Fat Wood. My Go-To stove is still the Snow Peak gas stove. And the back-up multi full stove is the Emberlit Titanium UL stove (Made in USA) (Reviewed by "Nutnfancy") that stores in a small footprint and makes a nice windbreak for the gas stove. The smaller Emberlit stove fits the alcohol stove ! My Swedish Fire Steel is attached to the big yellow plastic C.H. Hanson Pencil Sharpener from Home Depot. Spent three days in Seattle before I saw the famous volcano back in pre- Mt. St. Helens... Thank you for the great video ! tjl

[@timlipinski2571]

+Tim Lipinski The Emberlit Titanium UL multi-fuel stove weights less than six (6) oz. and stores flat next to the REI plastic cutting board. The Pencil Sharpener can be used on the Fatwood or twigs to make tinder. Also the Pencil Sharpener can be used by young kids (or tired, cold adults) that are too young to use a knife safely. Must add the bowl to the Kitchen Module. Thank you for the video ! tjl

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Tim Lipinski I saw your pencil sharpener comment in the Fire Module video and immediately added one. It will make its appearance in the final BOB video. Thanks for the tip!

[@justalurkr]

I love my solo stove. They have a tripod, too, for hanging a steel bottle over it.

[@kcjoe82]

I use esbit myself but I've heard of alcohol users adding a bit of food coloring for safety.

[@legoman6124]

Hello! I had a question regarding the weight of my BOB. I'm not a particularly large person or anything but at the moment it weighs exactly 31 lbs excluding my 2 main knives (kabar 1211 and Becker bk3) as well as the potential to carrying a gallon of water. If I add all these items it can be just about 40 pounds. I'm sure if I ditch my bolt cutters ax channel locks pry bar metal tent steaks and shovel it'll drop it by well over a half dozen pounds. I would like to hear your opinion and perhaps some suggestions in regards to the weight. Thanks!

[@MrDerekmartens]

+Lego Man The advice I've heard from people to get the weight down in your bag is to start cutting weight one item at a time. For example, switch from metal tent stakes to plastic or a lighter metal. That will lose a little weight. Then try to find smaller bolt cutters, etc. Analyze each piece of equipment and see if the material or size is crucial to what you need it to do. After a few items you'll find you've cut down your weight considerably. Hopefully this gear is not for extended use, so you don't have to have the gear that is the most durable or the strongest that exists. Go for the gear that will do the job without breaking, but weighs a little less.

[@MrDerekmartens]

+Derek Martens Check out light weight/ultralight backpacking videos on youtube for tips on how to lose weight in your pack.

[@watereddowncantalope7157]

They have just a axe blade in a hoop type shape that you just attach to some handle with paracord it comes with

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

you should check out the Firebox nano stove it has way more fuel alternatives and you can build your own system that stores within itself just as you have with the Solo stove but the Nano as i said has way way more options as far as fuel options, I'm talking Wood, Alcohol, solid fuels, and also Gas options are also available. Just a big fan of their products and yes I use them so I can attest to their durability. watch some of their videos and you'll see they have lots of cooking options for anyone.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Jay bird2963 I'll look into it. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lonesapper]

I use a flask to store my fuel, so far so good and flasks are made to store alcohol anyway

[@dreamingflurry2729]

Wow, with the dented pot this kit looks like left over from WW2 :D (I might be the exception here, but I try not to damage my stuff...I want it to last!) ;) - as for "the best stove"? My pick would be the - more expensive - Firepot 120 (or 140)...it's basically a Solo Stove on steroids, especially since you can take it apart for cleaning, but while in use it's fully enclosed, so you can make a fire in areas that don't allow open fires!

[@Saiarts_yt]

its been 4 and half years when japan hit the massive earthquake and tsunami now my question is that if your area hit the massive earthquake and your phone gave warning that tsunami might hit soon what would you do if you don't have any access to your bug out bag or get home bag but your edc bag, what would you do? Also you're in the urban area as well.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Makoto “Nagashima” Sekai I am actually working on a video on this subject. I am trying to schedule video recording time at a local pool for the video. Hopefully by January I'll be ready.

[@Saiarts_yt]

that's great!!! I would be waiting for that! and I could share your knowledge to my outdoor community in japan! definitely!

[@Briantan1911]

I would probably include a titanium or other metal spoon that won't melt for just in case.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Brian T I have one that will probably make the cut in the final BOB video. Any particular brand/model that you prefer?

[@Briantan1911]

+TheUrbanPrepper I like the lightmyfire titanium spork because it has a legit spoon and legit fork, and decent cutting tool. But you may want something longer to have better reach into the mountain house bags.

[@27twang]

I'm nearly finished my b.o.b I need just a couple more things than I'm done

[@dutchcourage7312]

TUP you forgot to mention the 3rd cooking stove (you may still have) in your H2go-Go bag. A small asbit stove with a few cubes to go along with it, and I would consider the steel bottle and cup to be part of the entire 'set' too. So 3 stoves (2 fuel sources, though maybe 3 if you were to use that fatwood for fuel in a pinch), 3 stainless pots, and ample fire starting methods. Looks pretty solid to me ... ... weakest link is probably the alcohol stove, while I can understand the reusability of that option, wouldn't a back-up burn gel cup (of some sort) suffice for a back-up? (I know it's a choice here, and now you already got the alcohol option, so mainly posted the burngel-tin option for anyone reading this comment ;) ... again, solid choices, nothing more to add (for a change :P :D )

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Dutch Courage Yep. The folding stove in the H2GO Bag is my third backup. I should have mentioned that. Thanks for reminding me!

[@JusuMade]

"It cleans a little bit burner..." HEHE that was good.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+JusuMade Haha. I had a brain fart.

[@AlexandreLollini]

I would include a small square of something to scrub clean the container, that would be a shame to ruin the bandana for that. As long as cleaning with sand it is not always available nor clean.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Alexandre Lollini Good tip! I'll include on for the final version.

[@heatherjasper97]

Add a pot holder. Don't want to burn your hand on the hot metal when the pot is cooking food.

[@WalterWorldVlog]

4:13 About fire starting tools & techniques, Living Survival has a video[1] in which he shows, among other things, a wax-coated wick wrapped around his BIC lighter. The wick seems to be pretty practical, since it can be bent and maintain its shape in a way that can make lighting some fires easier and safer. [1] kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zXeHibbrmskKsm27s

[@Vivaldi111]

I'm not sure why you would want to aggravate your life during an emergency, where time may be of the essence, by fiddling around with such a slow and medieval cooking implement. I speak of your alcohol/wood stove of course. A gas stove is ideal in my opinion since you can use it mostly anywhere, is maintenance free, burns clean and gets the job done quick (important when you haven't eaten all day). However I currently use the Primus omnilite ti with silencer as it can burn mostly any fuel I come across, works flawlessly at high altitude and cold & harsh environments where alcohol/gas canister stoves struggle or don't work at all. If oil comes to sticks then I'd just build a small fire and use two rocks as a pot stand. I like your videos BTW nothing personal. You don't wanna be the guy collecting sticks in an emergency while everyone cooks in their shiny stoves...you're the urbanprepper !

[@TikkerLoS]

hearing den-a-tured over and over thru me for a loop

[@vinhlepro5487]

cant buy in another countries or cities sometimes! Let's DIY

[@Wordsmyth8]

Nice job, Urban Prepper. Can't help kidding you, though, about your pronunciation of denatured alcohol. It's pronounced dee-natured (just like nature with a d on the end). I work with words for a living ... hope you don't mind. :-)

[@dutchwoggie1055]

Anyone knows any backpack like rush12 but aproximatelly 13-15" height? For edc urban...thx. Nice videos @TheUrbanPrepper !

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Dutch Wo I like the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II.

[@xaxabat1]

Solo stove is made in China and is a flagrant copy of the Bush Buddy Stove which is genuine work of art and is make in north America.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+xaxabat1 Hmm... I need to look into that. Are they still selling the Bush Buddy Stove? Do you have a link that you recommend?

[@OutdoorSurvivalTips]

qAwesomw vid keep it up cliff

[@baranduyn]

alcohol based hand sanitizer burns well, has it's own container.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Baranduyn NoIdea Nice tip!

[@bombusakakoka]

Ты бы еще показал видос об использовании унитаза в экстремально городских условиях.

[@spoonbruh741]

alright guys. here's my bug out bag 🍜🍜🍲🍩🍫🍪🍰🎂

[@surf71]

Make is easier for us and just sell the modules individually. That way people don't have to drop a shit ton of cash right off the bat, you make some money and get a better discount on items. Just start out with literally like 5 or 10 of the first 3 modules and see how quickly they go.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+surf71 Haha. I'm not sure where I would store all of the products. It might be something I should look into more to help finance my emergency preparedness measures.

[@surf71]

I bet they would sell quicker than you think and as long as you don't tie a whole bunch of money up you should be fine. Probably try and work a deal with Mountain House as far as being a retailer for them. You wouldn't keep anything in stock, just have the shipment go direct from Mountain House to the customer with each order. With the number of subscribers you have there should be more than a few companies that would want to help you get their product out.

[@Auchioane]

Have you ever considered those Flameless heater bags like Mealspec for heating food? www.gizmag.com/mealspec-flameless-cooker-boil-water/32061/

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+Auchioane I have, but I can look into them again. You'd recommend them over a stove?

[@Auchioane]

+TheUrbanPrepper I have not tried them and was wondering if you had. As I live in rural Australia there is usually a lot of bans on open flame stoves so need to look for alternative heating methods. I was temped to try them based on a few other youtubers.

[@KY-fd3is]

I love your KZbin channel! Have you ever used CampMaid Dutch oven tools? I just received it as a gift and I'm wondering how the food turns out when you flip the grill and use it as a smoker? Can you do some cooking demos showing different meals with the various uses of the CampMaid tools? This is the demo video I saw kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIDboKiJhtKEkKs

[@NeoB-Lac]

are you mexican bro?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+aceleenieto Puerto Rican. Why?

[@NeoB-Lac]

Just wondering brotha :) right on, keep up the amazing videos, sir

[@pixaleena]

Lmao. I'm officially a stalker. I've watched the videos. Buying the gear. Smh.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

+rachel sinclair LOL! Thanks for stalking me. :)

[@cardiacbob]

De-Natured... not denatured. lol.

[@TheFlyingotto]

great vid but dirty!...ala black fingers! ;)