Top Ten Bug Out Bag MISTAKES!

[@jimc7022]

#11?- inadequate foot care items. Enough high quality hiking socks, anti fungal sprays and powders as well as blister ointments and dressings. Movement is life and your feet will be your vehicle. You could be walking distances you are not accustomed to and may be in situations where you are sleeping in ur boots. Foot degeneration due to trauma, exposer, fungi, and constant moisture can cripple you terrifyingly quickly. Also educate yourself on proper foot care in the field. I know it sounds silly to some but it's way more important than many people think

[@Well_possibly]

You made some excellent points. I have Dr. Scholl's shoe liners. If you have a blister on your foot, you can cut out a donut shape and secure it over the blister with a band aid. That will protect it from friction.

[@timothyguay]

Would make it #1 having done a lot of 1 week hikes in the bush.

[@cthulhu6697]

That's why my I.NC.H. and B.O.Bs have a bottle of Gold Bond mixed with talcum powder. He also doesn't go into weapons, ammo, mags, etc...... You can say "be the gray man, blend in' all you want, but I keep it on the swivel, aware of my surroundings at all times, and should a societal collapse thing happen, I will be the blood stained, mud stained guy in tac gear with a Glock 21, AKM, KA-BAR, bayonet, .12 gauge pump shotgun, concealed.40 caliber, tac vest, BDUs, combat boots, and send the don't fuck with me vibe. His "mistakes" (because he's a tier 1 operative, I guess) leave much to be desired and some are just stupid

[@undefeated2012]

Cthulhu 669 what if I.NC.H.?

[@2secondslater]

@@cthulhu6697 I like your praxis, first thought I had was 'how you gonna carry all that?

[@pinkmagicali]

I feel like a big mistake would be not catering to your climate. Most vids are North American in places it gets cold. Which is fine except I live in Australia where the first thing I want with me is a hat and sunscreen, then bug repellant. I'm also urban rather than rural so again, different needs. Cater to where you are and where you're headed.

[@werlost]

Definitely. I see a lot of prepping videos, sites focused on rural areas. I live in the suburbs so that type of stuff is useless for me.

[@affordablefishing2675]

true story, im in america in georgia, it does get cold but its more wet than anything which can be just as dangerous. i almost never hear people talking about the climate they are in or the circmcumstances they are prepping for. they just have a bug out bag for a bit of everything which doesnt really work for me. just my opinion though i think each bag should be specific for each situation.

[@jessicathompson236]

UNIDEN2211 , our power was out for weeks during that bit

[@jessicathompson236]

Pink Magic Ali , you should plan for what might happen there.

[@timothyplumley36]

Hi

[@mistermanji]

Kinda late to the party here, but in line with your whole "stomach first-aid" bit: try eating the food you have in your BoB to make sure it doesn't destroy your stomach.

[@Puppyplay1]

mistermanji Good point!!

[@grantbaugh2773]

Even later to the party, but also make sure it's something that you can prepare and handle eating during an emergency. I made some hardtack recently with the thought of putting it in my bag, but that stuff ends up being so hard that unless I have a means to soften it (by soaking it in broth or something) then it's going to be more pain than help during a survival situation.

[@doubtingthomas6146]

May I recommend a waterproof and sealable sleeve for your important documents.

[@llama762xd5]

Best advice on this crappy comments section. Yes you may

[@mchabean5688]

Id highly reccommend foot care items. Mole skin, shoelace, and hell, some small packable shoes if its super soggy where you commonly are. Imagine trying to survive without feet.

[@cansmashR]

Yup, cause when shtf 'papers' are going to be needed.

[@cansmashR]

@Hugh Jarce what if you dont have papers to begin with? What now, know-it-all?

[@jessicathompson236]

Hugh Jarce , the things you listed would be useless in such a situation

[@GruntProof]

"Too Tactical...." that's true for most people in anything these days :) The first thing bad guys will think is that you're military or paramilitary - not good.

[@BillFinger27]

This is actually my 1st mistake. I thought it was awesome because I feel cool about it. But then, people labelled me as the soldier guy (I am not). I failed at being a Grayman.

[@WoogieKamikaze]

Jokes on everybody, When you live in the middle of nowhere on almost limitless land without any of these supplies you learn to survive with just a knife, hatchet, and fire starter.

[@kika1422]

10. I would also recommend throwing in a bottle of activated charcoal pills, and a small bottle of apple cider vinegar for immediate first aid for stomach flu/virus. Yes, those two in combination, will fight off a severe case of illness related to stomach issues, especially food poisoning.

[@wilsongulick4608]

One suggestion related to your info packet: You can do this at home or at UPS Store/Kinkos etc. Take all the smaller stuff you might need like a car title, driver's license, SS card etc and use a scanner and/or copier to put an image of all of them on a single sheet of paper (if possible, if not, use two) double side that paper if needed. Shrink things down as needed to get as much as you can on that paper but make sure you can still read it without a jeweler's eye piece. Now, if you don't have a machine to do this pay the $2 it costs at a UPS/Kinkos and laminate that sheet of paper. Once that's done even if you drop your bag in a river or a lake you won't lose any of that valuable information.

[@williamramsay346]

"Kinko's".

[@grantbaugh2773]

@Bill Randall In a TEOWAWKI scenario, I'd agree with you, but if it's a localized disaster then these documents are going to be vital.

[@Jimbo_Conn]

What did you do with the originals ?

[@wilsongulick4608]

@@Jimbo_Conn For me, personally, I like to break things up to have options that cover as many issues as possible. The originals are in a safety deposit box and I have full sized copies in a fireproof safe in my house too. (Obviously doesn't apply to things like a driver's license or passport, I keep those at the house). As Grant points out, some situations you won't care about any of this, in many you will. I like to separate things to cover as much ground as possible. If my house burns down when I'm not here I still have copies in the box. I figure that where I live. statistically, a tornado or a house fire is more likely so I have those things covered. If everything went totally crazy then you might not care about having a copy right away but if you end up displaced, having to cross an international border or trying to reclaim property after-the-fact having a copy of those documents will go a long way towards making your life easier.

[@MikeMusto]

Great list. You had me laughing at "fishin' or strangling opossums" 😂

[@MikeMusto]

***** agreed, just pictured someone putting a opossum in a sleeper hold when you said that. Didn't mean for it to sound rude or anything like that.

[@BobbyG-mt1sv]

Thank you. I appreciate your time in compiling a list like this and weighing reasons and/or options. I live where Colorado's Sawatch Range crosses the Sangre de Cristos and the valley floor is 7500' above sea level. The entire area is comprised of many peaks over 14,000', more at 13K, 12K and tons of lesser summits. The point is that bugging out here is a formidable option with an hour's drive through one two-lane highway accessing east and west . . . suffice it to say, I could go on. At 72 years of age I could play rear-guard for a while to give those I love a start but I will certainly discuss preps and forward this to each of them for discussion. Thanks again. Good insights.

[@Zestence]

If I ever need to bug out, I need to travel about 500 miles before I can reach any safe location that belongs to my family. I think I need a bug out wheelbarrow.

[@kan-zee]

heheh..or a Travel Luggage with big Wheels, works pretty good, with a back pack..lol

[@rlburton]

bug out bike

[@jhosk]

Look at a game cart hunters use.

[@kan-zee]

Jason Hoskins Game Cart hunters use ?? I have never seen this...but 200 and more years ago ,, natives used Tavois pulled by dogs and horses..is this similiar ?

[@ThalamusMinimus]

Rodney Burton I keep a 25lb folding bike in back of my vehicle. It also serves as my "pack animal" if I need to carry >25lbs of supplies in my bag, in addition to a way to get injured people out of the bush, get places faster if my vehicle breaks (or if gas is hard to find if SHTF), save energy & my leg muscles going down hills, etc. Oh, and in WW2, bikes were oft used to outflank an enemy without the NOISE of an automobile.

[@explorer8125]

You don’t see hardly anyone carry money, personal info or meds. So you have a lot of good points. Thanks for sharing!

[@wanderingwade8877]

Loved the opening shot of the what looked like an old man strong man contestant carrying his kitchen from home on his back.

[@david78212]

And a chair... Hilarious.

[@rodneyhelms1987]

alot of people dosent take in account the stress and physical needs of bugging out and the mental toll it takes on the body and brain. excellent video

[@ryanweiss1721]

Great video! My favorite part was about fitness. I always preach this but no one wants to listen. I'm active duty military and there is a reason we have fitness tests. I love watching videos of 300+lbs people explaining how they are gonna take on the world with their AR15. There is a reason the game company Treyarch hasn't made "Call of Duty: Fat Ops."

[@johnpaulfarwell1140]

THANK YOU! All these videos of these bug out bags with 5 magezines in them, like, c'mon. I had to change "bug out bag" to "72 hour emergency kit" because they were too bushcraft/living in the wild or had way too many weapons. That's some valuable space they're taking

[@powerhitter]

Id say being in shape is the most paramount. What's a car without an engine? Or a car with a blown head gasket? You'll go a short way very inefficiently. If you expect to perform in emergency conditions, you must be similar to a well oiled machine that's passed all of its maintenance checks. Then you can put a "load" on the motor & run smoother. All while having your peace of mind. A lot of these prepper guys should consider their health before building their bug out bag, otherwise, their bug out bag will outlast them.. Great video by the way.

[@sha370z]

+Ethan walk 10 to 15 miles 9:50 i don't think so pick a spot on the freeway and drive for 15 miles can walk that hell NO

[@sha370z]

+Ethan i do see about 5 cars break down each day driving 18 miles

[@bradevans1362]

+Ethan 100%. The problem is it's cooler to buy tacticool gear than spend 5 days a week in the gym and eating well. The majority of people are in for one hell of a shock if shit actually were to hit the fan no matter how fancy their BOBs are.

[@hobolaredo3860]

this is one of the best bugout bag vids ive seen thus far. so many of these "prepper" guys are just overgrown kids playing pretend. they like to collect all the techy gear and show it off... then they have the nerve to say that they "tested it in the field for 3 months", when really they just gear up and go play pretend in their local woods for a weekend or whenever their wives allow them to. If you are actually serious about this stuff, try living out of your pack. Go hop freight trains for a month or two with your so-called "BOB" and then tell me how practical and essential it and it's contents are. this video is awesome. im subscribing right now.

[@viirusone]

Listen to this guy he makes a lot of great points. I live 45 min. north outside of a major city which puts me pretty much in the "woods". That being said I don't want to blend in with the "urban" landscape. I'm a veteran with a lot of prior service gear that I use for my BOB. It works and has gotten me through a lot of life threaten situations. I keep my kit as low key as possible. I don't go full Rambo not to stand out as much. Use what works for you and your surrounding areas.

[@gregsummers7350]

Hi great video and wise comments. The messenger bag single shoulder strap format is ‘in’ at the moment but it is unsuitable for long distance carry of heavy weight loads. My BOV is low visibility older ‘family’ vehicle. I planned our Bug-out route from SE to NW Wisconsin with 3 parallel routes with cross links; avoiding all major roads and cities. I used Google Maps to research each of my routes. I documented and screen shot of every road junction, bridge over river, on-route town, road side stop, City Hall, Police & Fire Station, medical facility, defiles and lateral obstacle. Each route segment is documented in a plastic sleeve binder hardcopy and USB thumb drive back-up. A family weekend trip to our bug-out location was used to truth-check and update along route information. Our rural country road speed was moderate with a total trip time of four hours. My worst case is three days, using known off-route night hides. Our BOBs are stored on the roof rack above the vehicle exit door. We have food / utensils / water / fuel / tools / vehicle spares in the trunk for the bug-out journey. Additionally a canvas tarp roll with sleep mats and sleeping bags is positioned at the back of the roof rack for easy no-mess access. Yes, this is back-up duplication and a lot of what-if planning (long military career). We have documentation for our Bug-Out County so we can prove we are ‘on our way home.’ Each family member has an in-vehicle function Driver-Cook / Commander-Navigator / left side observation-Security / right side observation-Communication. Our Bug-out food is food we prepare because keeping things normal helps our emotional stability in times of great stress. We travel our bug-out route a number of times each year and practice our responsibilities so that we will all know our planned countermeasure will been well rehearsed, so no stress in the real thing.

[@gregsummers7350]

+Anthony Slusser I totally agree with you. You must be constantly vigilant for the weather and social signs that compel to you leave your home and have a personal / family plan of action to bug-out. You need 20+ houses, unified and well stocked to have an effective bug-in plan for that to be an effective long-term self-protection plan. [Consider 6 hours ON and Six Hours OFF security shifts for six weeks duration - THAT is a lot of co-ordination and co-operation.] In my home state wild fires are a huge rural threat. The liberals / Greens will not permit fire load management so wild fires are very intense, fast moving (up to 150 mph with hot winds) and smoke obscures roads causing fatal pile-ups of 5+ LATE fleeing vehicles. My Bug-Out plan is to leave early, before the government introduces emergency control measures and before local vigilante groups man organised road blocks. By day +7 there will be refugees and marauder bands robbing, murdering and car-jacking. By day +7 the government, overwhelmed by events will declare Martial Law zones, imposed curfews and authorize 'shoot to kill' orders. There is a great 1960,s movie on You Tube 'Panic in The Year Zero'. All the best my friend, kind regards from Greg

[@arghargh6839]

Muscle rub is also a must for the first aid kit. When you strain a muscle or get a kink, it can and is sometimes the difference between being able to continue to move and being unable to. The stuff is cheap, doesn't take much room, is light, and is like magic, especially under stressful conditions where you're moving more and with more weight than you normally do.

[@Tscharlieh]

Add "not too much, not too heavy" to your list and I am fully with you...

[@justwayne4785]

Having a very heavy bag isn't a mistake if you are fit enough to carry it, look at the sherpas that guide the climbers on Everest, these guys carry 3 times their body weight, up steep narrow paths. As long as you're fit enough carry as much as you can load.

[@mikeanshit158]

sherpas? we re not climbing everest.

[@justwayne4785]

+MikeAnshit LOL, Learn some history, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first people to make the summit.

[@mikeanshit158]

i know that. but the bags he's referring to are not meant to be 3x your wait. and jk i did not know they were the first peeps to climb a useless mountain lol

[@justwayne4785]

+MikeAnshit So if you knew that, why did you say Sherpas don't climb then? My point is, carry as much as you can carry, even if you have to ditch some along the way, if you can handle 125lbs carry an extra 25lbs of food, you'll be glad of the extra calories and your pack will be getting lighter by the day.

[@Mike70005]

very good advice. I suspect many people forget to pack a map marking the route to the bugout location, especially maps that show alternate routes as your primary may not be available.

[@benbraceletspurple9108]

Good thoughtful video. I do think that water already purified is good to take, and that however, you should have cooked perishable food. This is what youare used to eating, and it will last on or two days unrefrigerated, this avoids stomach problems completely, but assumes a lot of weight and space. TP is very important. Rubbing alcohol is extremely important. I think everyone has things they need to improve, and most people have significant problems that are from year long issues that's difficult to change. I don't have a car. Some people (okay, many people) are obese. Some people are alcoholics. Imagine you are alcoholic, you'd lose your mind not having any more drinks. Most smokers have no extra cigarettes, you can think of other habits. Instantly having to change these will add to the stress enough to slow you down.

[@trentonvet6909]

I bought my bag first and am glad I did. It was on sale and I saved some money. I have been working on my kit for many years and keep adding and changing things out. If I didn't buy the bag first, if something happened I would have to carry my gear in a pillow case or trash bag. Having a tactical bag and gear where I live will be no problem, that's what will blend in. Thanks for the video and good luck.

[@CapitanoGUC-gf6el]

Mistake nr. One : forgeting about the toilet paper :)

[@ddobrien1]

True! Prob won't happen now, post covid-19 "shelter in place" orders. I'll never forget my wipe.

[@ChiefMason]

DD O'Brien lol

[@shawnamison2485]

Just found your channel, subscribed. I saw your Scott Walker sticker on your bench and just had to comment. He's the best thing to happen to WI! Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@wonpelao]

Great video! The MOST reasonable preparedness video I have ever seen on the web! :) Thanks for being so clear and honest about your points of view. Here in Norway, anyway, bushcraft is one of the most important skills when it comes to any bug out situation. EVERYTHING is surrounded by either forest, mountains, rivers, snow, fjords or all together, hehe :) thanks again for sharing such ggood video :)

[@lorknozzel11]

just my thought, but what I see as a top ten mistake is a lack of water. most people do not start out carrying enough water to get them going, and then also lack a way to replenish their water along the way. water goes along with food, and lots of people pack dehydrated meals, and again they forgot to account for water. and as mentioned in the video, having water is needed if you have digestive tract issues. you need a way to make water safe to drink, and a way to carry it with you while on the move. lots of great options out there for doing that.

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

I bought the bag first (5.11 rush 72) and filled up my Amazon cart with items. I'm going to buy a new couple few items each week.

[@gregsummers7350]

+AnimalMotherV2 Hi, great bag, my SF unit issued it. I installed a cut down short grip on my M4 (like the USAF Colt M608 Survival Rifle grip); to store it in the pack's side pockets. Get a dark blue (original Ninja tactical colour) waterproof pack cover for urban move and wear urban clothes.

[@sajeeorrison6138]

This is the most helpful "Bug Out Bag" I have ever come across! Thank you very much.

[@ALoonwolf]

When your "bug out bag" burns in the fire, you will wish you had the bushcraft knowledge instead. Or when your location turns out to have been occupied by bandits, and you now have no place to go, KNOWLEDGE will save you, will feed you, keep you warm and safe and healthy, not with supplies that quickly run out but with sustainable things the Earth commonly provides. I have a bag of stuff ready to take away, but it doesn't contain a first aid kit. I actually own one, but there was nothing in there worthwhile I didn't already have. But even if I lose it all, and have no place to go, I know exactly what to do to survive.

[@eNosArmory]

ALoonwolf "too bushcraft" does not mean "no bushcraft"... I always have and continue to advocate bushcraft skills. However, having a firm grasp of bushcraft does not excuse one from packing essentials in their BOB with the excuse they have just live off the bounty of the land. Redundancy is a 2 way street... just as bushcraft can back up the possible failures of a BOB... A good BOB can back up the possible failures of Bushcraft.

[@CBGMaker]

+eNosArmory AAHCHEWW! Sorry, I'm allergic to bull crap. Lets be real here. First off, WHY 3 days or 72 hour bag? In my opinion, if you need to bug out, chances are, it's going to be longer than 3 days. Hey might be 3 months. There is no such thing as too bushcrafty, or too survival-ly. The more knowledge you have the less you need to take. Screw a 72 hour bag. You need a rest of your life bag. And the knowledge to use it. You say avoid contact, then you say "there's probably going to be people with you". Fact is you don't know what the heck is going to happen, or what you might need at any given time. With the 10 C's and a gun, 3 days aint nothing. Especially if I'm in a city around all them resources. Or I catch you on the outskirts of town trying to sleep with 4 or 5 hundred on you. For real, don't you get it? It will be hell, with people doing all kinds of bad stuff to survive. You gotta use your head. If I had 3 days to travel thru a hostile area, then all I need is a 2 liter bottle of water, a knife, and a bag of trail mix in my pocket. Don't need all that other stuff because I won't be making camp, building a fire, cooking, or sleeping. I would stay awake, walk the entire time, and keep a look out. That would cut my time out there down to maybe 2 days because I'm not taking time to F off.

[@babyhedred]

+ALoonwolf Totally agree! 100%! Right now, my obsession is learning my plants. The earth is already made to keep us alive, fed, and healthy. But if you have no knowledge of how, your screwed.

[@CBGMaker]

Lisa Doesburg That is correct bro. Keep learning. Don't listen to those that say that's to much. Because it's just to much for them, to understand.

[@LivingLifeFull]

1 thing I can't grasp is prepper spend thousands on all this shit and the world's gunna just be fine, 99.9% you will never ever need 2 use any of that equipment so it's a waste of money and time

[@donm2067]

Very good video. I am an avid outdoorsman (literally endurance camped for 4 months straight in 2017), I thoroughly enjoyed the information.

[@ArnoldsIOS]

Thank you for mistake number 5!!!!!! So many people making BOB videos and go bags and zombie apocalypse bags have the fattest hands! Indicating that they are so out of shape! How the hell do you expect to survive a natural disaster/zombie apocalypse/etc etc being fat as hell!? I think that should be mistake number one. Not only will you slow down your group/family but put them in danger. You can have all the supplies you want but if you can't walk a mile with that gear without stopping because your second chin is sweaty than there is a problem.

[@dracobushcraft3523]

You did hit the one point I always stress. Often I look at a persons BOB and I know from experience they have never spent a single night in the woods living out of that thing let alone 72 hours.

[@eNosArmory]

Just did one of our winter overniters last night... hiked right out our front door, overland for a few hours to connect to the Ice Age Trail... then on till dark. Hiked back today got in about an hour ago. Had to do it last nite as it was the only nite last week or this coming week that will be double digit temps with positive windchill (12 degrees, little wind). You learn A TON about camping and yourself with winter camping... more gear, more clothes, harder to move, harder to walk, more weight and never comfortable... it will teach you lessons pretty quick. Tonight is a low of -7 with -30's Windchill... I'll be in my warm bed.

[@TheStripcell]

forgot a good set of vice grips:D I don't go anywhere without that tool.

[@LIFTHUNTREALESTATE]

Great point about the stomach! I have GI issues and need to "beef up" that part of my bag.

[@Steve_Farwalker]

THIS is the best 'bug out' video I've ever seen. It was well presented and well researched. I've seen dozens of similar videos and I've learned more from this one than any other. Thanks!

[@eNosArmory]

Thanks for the watching!

[@faithrada]

eNosArmory Agreeing with Steve here. Very practicle, well done. I'm going to get my "paperwork / records' together and keep it dry! Thanks for lighting a fire under my butt. LOL

[@williamcody851]

Thank you for attention you have seen in what is necessary. Important information you provide to us.

[@k956upg]

Gosh an American that doesn't just pack 7 guns & 15 knives.....wow he really speaks sense I'm impressed & have to think twice before insulting all Americans because this one is on the ball & living on this planet not too bushcraft not too tactical really sorted balanced we can all learn from him. There is so much emphasis on zombies (which are biologically not possible) & being Rambo it's a fantasy escape from the lives & rules we have but we should pack for reality not fantasy so this guy packs for reality although I don't agree with all he says & lots of us especially in the UK don't have bug out locations our country isn't big enough to have much wilderness especially if you live in London.i can drive hours & not get an area of quiet land to build a bug out & land in the countryside is priced like city space in most countries.so we all alter our kit & always change it but the tips from this guys vids are well above average.

[@jmbent77]

Good tip about blending in. Using a hiking back pack, and not advertising "I have a gun" will keep creepers from trying to boost your stuff. "Fatigue makes cowards of us all" Good reason to keep you kit lightweight. The heavier the bag, the more calories to carry it, the more water you sweat out, the more tired you will get.

[@crittercreekranch5190]

Good job. I have ben R&D get home bags for almost 30yr. You points Are well though out . When i speak at seminars , i make some of the same points. Hears what i tell people not to do [ my pack] The Ultimate Getting Home Bag , specialized. Hears an taste of my talk C.E.R.T. Disaster Preparedness Motivational Speaker Keep up the good work

[@eNosArmory]

Good links, I enjoyed them a lot! Happy to sub and look forward to more of your videos! Thanks for watching

[@cougargw]

great video, very well thought out. Especially the first aid part and looking like a Green Beret ninja with all the high speed low drag gear.

[@broeysgaming2221]

everyone needs a grenade in there bug out bag (next to the k-bar)

[@Psycosmurf43]

Yeah I saw that.

[@JOELCONLEY]

no no that's a potatoe masher :). at least that's what the Germans called Em.

[@mattsaucer9992]

+joseph hunter more bang for your money

[@nic-hol-assgrain6574]

Duuuuude I love The big lez show, that pick made me lose it lol

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

Broey's Gaming The German "potato masher" it was called that because 1 the Germans battalion cooks would actually used for that. 2 it looks so.

[@jang6591]

The reasons you give for having a stomach first aid kit were very helpful to me. I am increasing the amounts I have at home and on the go.

[@20dollarbanditgear]

This is all great advice!

[@undergroundblu]

This would be my first recommendation among many other clips to explain a realistic bug-out plan to someone that has no knowledge in the matter. Thank you for sharing your knowledge champ! Much appreciated.

[@robertgaughan237]

Thank you for your insights. Being 71, out of shape, medically dependent, makes my decision easier... last stand at home.

[@jamesh9986]

Yay I made it 8 minutes in before falling asleep!

[@jacobmartinez6928]

FUCK YOU.

[@jamesh9986]

+Jacob Martinez 😂

[@1kings1918]

Just watched this a second time and took notes. Good info and thanks for posting it. Mostly I never see a situation where I would bug out, but rather a "get home" bag is more likely, and nearly all the information here can be appropriate for that as well.

[@eNosArmory]

Thanks for watching

[@lancelotxavier9084]

House becoming unlivable is not a reason to bug out. One goes to the nearest motel until the contractor makes the repairs. Bug out circumstances require safety from other people or wide spread disaster. If one only needs to be safe for a few days, then simply go to the nearest motel. Bug out circumstances is likely going to be more than a few days and unknown when it will be safe again. The current popular concept of bugging out is purely romantic. Imagine living in Africa and the Bokoharem is invading one's village. That is a bug out scenario.

[@robduncan599]

Lancelot Xavier I think your advice goes over most peoples heads . If you have to escape your house / town in an emergency you take food, water ,shelter, money, not loads of guns big knives and other crap

[@ravenblakk8403]

I don't think you get the point.

[@survivortechharold6575]

If your home is too unsafe to be at I doubt the motel a few blocks away are any different.

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

I can't afford to pay for a room now.... more less a bob senerio... lol

[@erichammond7530]

Really loved your video. I found out through this that there are "2 mistakes" that I'm making and need to fix.. #5 -not in shape #9 -No BOB repair kit. Thank you.

[@TechMan-sl5gf]

This video was interesting. However I do disagree with you on certain points. A bug out situation is dependent on why you are leaving and so is the plan. If it is a natural disaster then am bugging in unless the house is gone or to stay is life threatening. That plan is already set. If society and government has completely broken down and it's no longer safe to stay at home. Then that a completely different situation and a totally different set of plans. We have seen how government has assumed control where it doesn't have the rights to it in the first place in the past seven years. In that situation is what am planning for as I know it's coming but I will stay put as long as I can. Those plans are still being worked on. Being ex-military am no stranger to tactical. So, having prepped for tactical and need to work on bushcraft as it's very rusty; this is all doable. The only thing I will have going against me is age. You get older, things don't work as well as they did when you were young; so you have to consider those factors. So, I don't see myself lugging around 125lbs like I did when I was young on 20 mile hikes. But when your life depends on it; you will do what you must. So, going slow and cautiously may end up as an advantage as I will avoid everything I can. Fight when you must but avoid when possible. I do thank you for item 10 on fiber. Your right, I have completely forgot about that.

[@cchgn]

+TechMan1219 I too am an advocate of BI as long as possible. We grow our own food, have 2 well heads and are self sufficient, so there's no reason to leave that. Even if our house burnt down,. we will live in a tent until we can build another house. IMO even in a govt breakdown, Staying put has ALOT more advantage. Like Eno said, if you leave, YOU are a refugee. I don;t want to be a refugee. I went to NOLA after Katrina( to help rebuild) and ALOT oif folks stayed at their place even tho their house was destroyed. They lived in a tent until they got a FEMA trailer. ALot of people don't know this, but if you chose to stay at your place and rebuild , the govt would put a FEMA trailer there.

[@TheInfiniterider]

+TechMan1219 I think that the important thing is to HAVE a plan. I completely agree that all plans have to be flexible, but many people don't have ANY plan at all. Those are the people who are going to be stuck in over-crowded shelters, with no food, clothes, etc.

[@cchgn]

TheInfiniterider Well that was the lesson learned at NOLA at Katrina. I learned a LONG time ago, "If you fail to plan, failure surely has one for you"....lol Those who failed to plan died in their attics or ended up in the Super Dome. That was the 1% . 80% evacuated( like the govt told them to) . Btw I'm a Florida native, we KNOW hurricanes. they are NO joke. When one is bearing down on you, time to bail. Which means, you drive to a hotel at points up North, until it's over, then you go home and rebuild. Another 10% tried to stay home( that was the older gen, who'd been thru hurricanes).

[@gregsummers7350]

+TechMan1219 Excellent observation. We each need many different preparedness plans that are tailor-made to OUR specific needs and our geographic location. A single / alone person's considerations are very different to a young family or a retired couple. When our young daughter was born, the bug-out to the hospital 50 miles away at mid-night Plan kick-in, 72 hr hospital-stay bags were prepared. So far 4 emergency activations; rolling within 10 minutes of wake-up; a shed-load of worry about my little girl's condition; but NO panic or rash actions. No You Tube presenter has all the answers (that is our own task to determine these) but they show us options. This video is 18 minutes long and if I learn or relearn something forgotten it is well worth while. Negative comments, that are not related to a Dangerous Practice, are not helpful and a most often made by trolls and cowards. 43 years of eating preseravtive-laden MREs requires lot of stomach medication, add external stressors and foraging (wild harvest) requires its own back-up plan. We who watch these preparedness videos are a very small group in society. Kind regards to you all, Greg

[@gregsummers7350]

+cchgn Nice thinking. You have considered your needs, have a supply of consumables and a workable plan. I guess you live above the flood plain, have good supportive neighbors and the life skills to sustain you through adversity. Well done and all the best to you both. So many out there have only one plan - FEMA will rescue and sustain me, so I need not worry or prepare. Kind regards, Greg

[@jay-rus4437]

Appreciate your time in sharing this. While some response comments were negative, although you are obviously used to it, this is good solid information that is helpful in the most likely emergencies and situations we will find ourselves in. Its always interesting to me that there is this group within the emergency preparedness mindset that have used "possible", but not probable, scenarios as the basis for justification in carrying mass amounts of weapons and self defense mentalities. While there IS a basis for this line of thinking...it certainly isnt the norm. And before those with such a mentality may read and comment, please let me say first, do as you like, i have no issue with it. Secondly, i have been a firearms instructor, and am a current concealed carry license holder. Third, my profession has held me responsible for the oversight of large facility emergency preparedness planning, sight logistical analysis, as well as final implementation. With that, there are obviously two primary schools of thought. But I want to point out for those that have commented about the proposed "dangers" of having personal documents as part of such an emergency kit....it is FAR more likely to find yourself in a situation that these same documents, money, and basic emergency items will have a greater positive impact than the minimal dangers that are to be considered. To each their own....and thanks again.

[@Actias1974]

One of the most pragmatic and useful bug out bag videos I've seen. You also get extra survival points for using the phrase "strangling possums"

[@worstlolplayer8889]

Why not learn how to make a Crystal radio so that u will have access to what is going on out side in the world it uses am frequency no battery's easy to make and light weight

[@wallflowerrxx]

Otaku forever. Nice. Lol

[@LandseerNorth]

One of the most level-headed, practical GOOD/BOB videos I've seen on KZbin. Thanks

[@kenpofemme1]

Great vid! If you want a good repair strategy for bag . Keep extra fishing line and tapestry sewing needles in the kit. Not a bad idea to reinforce the seems of your bag ahead of time with fishing line.

[@Wayfarer45]

You see this is why I love this kinda thing this video is years old but I still found like 1 good point that I never thought of, stomach meds, you don't wanna get the shits out in the woods with a limited supply of toilet paper.

[@porkcow55]

You are the first person I have seen that falls in line with how I feel about bug out/ get home bags.

[@eNosArmory]

+porkcow55 Great minds think alike

[@maxgroetsch9733]

How about a roll of duct tape that will fix anything

[@eNosArmory]

Not a big fan of duct tape... overrated IMHO. The only thing I like duct tape for is a temporary repair to a tent or tarp. I prefer gaffer tape and electrical tape for everyday stuff.

[@DevunGames]

Max Groetsch Duct tape is amazing, you can fix shit, insulate shit and jerry rig shit in a pinch and serves as emergency tinder. But something more permanent like epoxy or contact cement is better.

[@masterchief04lb63]

get a role of duct tape put some electrical tape in the center and there

[@sutikareoluwagbenga1272]

You don't need the entire roll, but it's some very versatile stuff! It can do anything gaffer or electrical tape can do with a much more stronger adhesive quality.

[@krakent8791]

Indeed, it literally can fix everthing. In fact, I successfully fixed my marriage with a duct tape.

[@oPROXYo]

I so agree with being in shape! very important,,thats why i added a TRX on my bag,,i used it in the daily basis is perfect to keep in shape during a bug out situation,,in my opinion, it packs quite small..it docent weight much neither!

[@sudilos1172]

Good coverage of topics I'd like to cover. Bags to leave home with = Bug out bag. Bags in your car = Bug to bag. A destination and none electronic means to plot a path there are extremely important. I imagine many people with bags don't have a destination in mind. In which case, getting home is good. Ensuring you can get away from a disaster or situation. Would be the goal if you plan to hit it.

[@SirThunderPants]

I agree with everything you had to say except for a comment that you made during the "lone wolf" portion. When you said "Don't plan on being alone". I think being alone is the worst case scenario, and that's what you need to be prepared for.

[@antleroutdoors8504]

One of the best perspectives I've heard! I think the points you raised were well backed up and all valid, however I think that the whole "72 hour bag" will find you more unprepared than anything.

[@Ldotvidz]

I'm with some of this,and totally against some too....but that's prepping for you! EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT NEEDS !!!

[@pocketchange1871]

i was thinking that a bunch of people forget toilet paper :)

[@robduncan599]

Yes toilet paper if you got food most bags have little or no food . my point is you can get by without toilet paper , food not so much .

[@fproszek]

michael swanson. t.p. is the most common personal item found on k.i.a.'s. of all wars throughout history.

[@deltadaze6836]

Oak leaves make great toilet paper :). I'm sure there are other plants (no poison oak or sumac type green toilet paper please) who would not mind giving their lives for such an important cause...

[@typieathletics4485]

Your right! Don't forget Mountain money!

[@Red_Beard.]

michael swanson I keep those little Kleenex travel packs in my bag for shit tickets!

[@smfranklin007]

Great, very practical, useful, information, so unlike much of the hogwash we find on this subject (BOBs). You've created a fan. keep up the good work!

[@eNosArmory]

Thank you for watching!

[@jskip69r]

I agree, very practical info a lot of over looked common sense stuff. I myself am guilty of the stomach stuff. Definitely need more meds there. Also the not enough food thing.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Wow man, fantastic points. I don't recall anyone ever making these great points.

[@domenic753]

Ummmm....... Did Anyone Else Notice The German Grenade In The Top Left Corner Or Is It Me

[@eNosArmory]

+The Gamer Kid I noticed that too!

[@williamramsay346]

Es ist ein stielhandgranate

[@williamramsay346]

Also, dislike for capitals.

[@11alliLo]

Thank you for the info on having copies of important documents and the money part aswell. Our family is still working on making a bag so we've been watching a ton of videos on what to put in it. A friend had recommended the copies of important paperwork and money so we did add that, but when we were watching the videos no one ever mentiones anything about it in their videos ...

[@eNosArmory]

+11alliLo Thanks for watching! Be prepared to prove who your are, what your own, and who you are related too...a t a minimum.

[@Alloyaha]

Sorry, but carrying all that sensitive information with you- it's just plain stupid. Have it *at* your bug out location, or better yet, multiple copies in multiple *secure* locations. Until things get back to normal, those documents are just going to get damaged, lost, or stolen- they're a liability, plain and simple. Once more, they can be used against you. If you run into some crazies and they get pictures of your family, that could cause real problems for you. Sure, they could help identify lost family members, but you need to weigh the risk vs. reward. A BOB should be just the essentials, plus a little bit more. Relying on supplies/resources at your bug out location, and/or a series of supply caches is ideal. Be fast, light, but well prepared. I compare it to backpacking, except you're not going as far (usually), it's not going to last as long (hours to days, not days to weeks- typically), except you're placing more emphasis on handling periurban environments and their unpredictability- namely environmental conditions (terrain/climate) and mild-to-severe societal instability (confusion/violence). You have some good tips, but you need to provide more detail, context, and the trade-offs of those decisions.

[@eNosArmory]

The risks are far outweighed by the benefits. I encourage you to do some research, you will find that mine is a view held be most preparedness professionals.

[@Alloyaha]

+Dynamic Prepper Huh, that's funny, since I am one. But ok.

[@eNosArmory]

Alloyaha if I had a dime for every time I heard that one....

[@Alloyaha]

+Dynamic Prepper Well no worries, I'm confident that if something big ever does happen, all the bad advice out there will thin the herd. In the end, it will only improve the odds of survival for my clients.

[@eNosArmory]

Alloyaha Saw that reply coming a mile away.... must be in the handbook for bullshitters. Everything is doom and gloom for you keyboard warriors.

[@benconnelly646]

"strangling opossums along the way" HAHAHA, hilarious.... anyways, everyone has their own thoughts on bug out but I think you made some very points, great food for thought, thanks!

[@AndreyBacher]

You Made some good points, I learned a thing or two. But I gotta agree a bit more with the bushcraft guys. Personally I would rather relay on mother nature who's been around for a handful of years then man made "stuff". Don't get me wrong. I love my flint and knife lol! I guess the real challenge is like u stated "moderation". Finding and utilizing the best of both worlds...

[@whatever5818]

One thing I'm glad u mentioned was the part about info and keeping pics of ur family.I totally didn't think of that. Great video 👍

[@thepowerbill1]

Great info and I completely agree. Seems like all people care about in these bags are guns, ammo and quick clot. Ridiculous! My bug out bag is basically my backpacking backpack. I leave it always ready to go and just need to add a smaller pouch that always has my critical info and cash in it.

[@stambo2001]

Pretty good vid, but I think you underestimate the value of bushcraft. Maybe more relevant to urban settings than rural settings.

[@eNosArmory]

Stan Sambey I have no problem with bushcraft, but you don't what that to be the focus of your BOB. The important point there is to pack what you need to get you to your Bug Out Location. But you are very right, a rural BOB will require more than an urban BOB. Thanks for watching!

[@silvermediastudio]

I love the douche-knockers who have a 20, 30 or 40+ pound pack and claim they're going to hump 20+ miles but look like they have a pack of hotdogs on their neck. Total fucksticks. If you or your pack can't handle a GoRuck Heavy they it ain't ready for anything beyond an afternoon at Disney.

[@stambo2001]

Okay, say you get to your bug-out location and discovered it has been completely looted/destroyed. The advantage of bushcraft and primitive skills starts to be seen.

[@stambo2001]

800lb Gorilla I made a video on that kinda thing over a year ago.

[@eNosArmory]

Stan Sambey Then you go to plan B... bushcraft in the woods is like plan G.

[@TanoMac73]

Great advise, big slap in the face with first suggestion and, to my frame of mind, completely sane. Keep up the good job.

[@s0nnyburnett]

Like the information packet. Usually not even mentioned most of the time.

[@jaredlangley6924]

Number 3 sounds right at home to me. My brother is in the military so he has an extremely good idea of what needs to go in one, and we got my total gear weight to about 30-35 pounds. We got ours set up to sustain us for as long as possible as long as you are able to hunt for more food. I know someone on the other hand that wants to carry 10 pounds of gear and pack like a mountain man. I can see our first back packing trip going horribly :)

[@danmuscarella5892]

Well, you have some good points and IF your plan is to go from your house to a spot you have picked out to wait out whatever the heck is going on then some of this makes sense. But there are many other reasons to have a BOB. Natural disasters may force you to have to go to a government shelter.or if the shit really did hit and you have to get you very well have to hit the woods and set up camp for a bit. I think everyone has to set up there bag as best they can and be realistic about it.

[@PalmettoParatrooper]

Great video. Solid points all the way through. The only issue I have with this video is that it might encourage gear queers to keep buying stuff instead of removing the need to have it by adding skills to your kit. For instance, you don't need a tent if you can get by comfortably with a tarp. That cuts a lot of weight in gear. There are many examples of the same concept.

[@pockEclipse]

great vid with some great realistic points. I think self defense and carrying a defensive weapon is important and all, but I wonder how many people get so caught up with 'what if' syndrome that they totally overlook a lot of important points, such as those you covered here.

[@shawnpayne5676]

It's good to look at things from multiple angles when working on a solid vision.. I agree with most of that besides the personal information if someone gets the jump on me I wouldn't want all my eggs in one basket... It's good to include this type of mentality in your over all plan, good stuff thanks for the video

[@drdreddmanofmystery9482]

Very informative, thanks!

[@eNosArmory]

+Howard Mayo Thanks for watching!

[@icecreamgecko]

Mistake No. 1 might be one of the best to mention. Many people seem to buy huge backpacks and then feel the need to fill it up to the brim. It is seen way too often around here on KZbin.

[@ReinhardvonHolst]

Sir, that was brilliant. We learnt so much. Peace from the UK.

[@eNosArmory]

Thank you sir!

[@MagicPrepper]

Thanks for the ideas. Definitely have me rethinking some of my kit.

[@ponyrang]

Wow... !!! My best friend, Great... We liked and enjoyed to the end. Awesome... Full watched. Thanks Have a happy day!

[@thatdude381]

On your information packet, I would keep sensitive info on an encrypted USB drive that is waterproof. The reason being if you do keep a bag in your car, this will help you if your bag happens to get stolen. Usually it isn't the best of idea's to keep you and your entire families identities sitting in an envelope. No one wants to think about it but until a SHTF situation happens, your stuff is still just sitting there weather in your car, house, office, ect... The USB lets you keep multiple copies in a very small packet. I would still keep photos in the envelope as those are more for a collapse or major disaster situaiton. But the vast majority of the time, your get home bag/bug out bag wont ever get used to its fullest, and hopefully it never will.

[@eNosArmory]

This is a common fear of people in regards to the Info packet. And its an understandable knee jerk reaction to the packet. However, after embracing the packet at the hest of many prepping sources including fema, the red cross and just about every credible prepper website out there... I concurred this fear. And I encourage you to also. The benefits far outweigh the slim negatives. Of course, one should point out that this refers to a bug out bag only.... not an EDC bag. For EDC I recommend carrying a modified and drastically toned down info packet.

[@chrisdenney4182]

Good video! It's nice to see a rational prepper. I especially like when you said that too many people focus on bush craft.

[@davidlouis1068]

YA DER EH ! thank you for the video brother, ive been following you for years. you always have good advice. plus you actually know wtf you are talking about which, needless to say is a big one for me. lol keep em' coming brother!

[@daniellemack5648]

I see where your going with the "too bushcraft" thing, however there are things to consider, like location and plan. If a person is living in the Pacific Northwest where its always raining or states in and around Michigan full of lakes everywhere you look picking up water along the way is a strong possibility, and a feasible option provided one knows where the closest water sources are, especially along the way to their bug out location. Another thing to consider is location. If a person is smack in the middle of a mega city like LA, New York, of San Francisco, they will need a LOT of food stuff to survive the hike through miles of urban environment. However, the closer to your bug out location you are or the closer to the "wilderness"around you that you are can make the whole "too bushcraft" thing actually a wiser option as your carrying less weight and focusing on necessities. Of course, attention to things like plentiful water for plentiful game for plentiful food sources should be a part of any bug out plan. Know where the game and fish are most plentiful year round in and around your bug out location and on the way there. The more you know about these things the better you can plan for them.

[@davidgonyeau1825]

Great video, very informative. I hope you keep these coming. I find I'm having to rethink everything, now that I'm 60y.o. I'll take all the instruction I can find, and apply it to my old knowledge. thanks again.

[@knifespirits]

Great info. thanks for the rethinking my view on the subject. I have educating myself about this for a long time and must say that information provided in this video is VITAL for everybody to learn and understand. Thanks.

[@eNosArmory]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed... happy shoot'n!

[@johncool3y]

I don't know who you are or what experience you have. This is the first video of yours that I have seen. IT WAS AWESOME!! I have subbed and will dive into your other videos shortly. Thanx for the great tips.

[@billiewilson5197]

Wow Thank You for your input, it was one of the best all night ! Now I am going to bed on that note 📝 Good night 👏🏾🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🙋🏽😴

[@HollyOak]

One of the best information videos on this topic I've seen.

[@mcsjsanders]

I agree with everything except the info. Most people would probably keep this bag a car so it's ready to go. If someone breaks in and steals the bag they have everything to thoroughly steal your identity. I think a much better idea is to have the info at the bug out location AND on a micro sd card that is hidden in some way in the bag. You will know where it is but a thief wouldn't find it so easy.

[@jbbtwo1]

Very good list & video. I didn't completely agree with all of the things you said, but regardless, it made me think about/re-evaluate my own kit. Which can never be a bad thing! Thanks for posting. Cheers Mate!