Ultimate Small Get Home Bug Out Bag

[@AbuGrabIt]

Great bag and Stanley cup. Years ago, I lightened my BOB and turned it into an EDC bag. I ditched the redundancies and decided that mini emergencies happen way more often than zombie outbreaks. I now carry a lighter, knife, emergency cash, 2 small but good flashlights, mini charging options (wall/USB/lighter)for my cell, gum, telescopic pen, gum, etc. You reminded me that I need to refill my snacks pouch. Now I have extra room. Thanks for vid.

[@Louicanthrope]

I expected a redundant video with nothing interesting in such a small bag, but you actually managed to nail it. Well played sir

[@lifeprepoutdoors3966]

That is a seriously stocked, compact little survival bag. I am truly impressed with how much you fit into that bag.

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Six cutting tools, six fire starters, six tinders, six compasses... I think in a kit that small you'd be better off replacing a lot of those redundant items with new items that give you additional capabilities.

[@ncprepper100]

You know what? I completely agree with you! I always try to follow the "two is one, and one is none" mantra, but substituting some items makes complete sense. I am ALWAYS looking for new or different gear and am always open to suggestions! I would love to hear any suggestions you have. That is what makes all of our kits better!! Thank you for your comment!

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

I have the Maxpedition version of that pack (which I have a video on), which is very similar to yours. I put a pair of gloves in there, a plastic drop cloth for cover, and variations of pretty much all the other stuff you have in yours. I don't carry it, it's more of a mini bugout bag.

[@ncprepper100]

Roger Flatley Thanks for the suggestions! I just watched your video on your bag and I really like what I saw. Keep up the good work!!

[@MysterPynk]

I gotta agree. More redundancy than u need for such a small bag, but u did a nice job on it over all.

[@ncprepper100]

MysterPynk I appreciate your input! This is how we all make our kits better. Thanks for watching!!

[@FrankAdkins_nccfrank]

A very nice vid. Since this is a get home bag, I would suggest a couple of pair of good quality socks if you are going to be doing a lot of walking. You need to take care of your dogs and you gotta change your socks 2 or 3 times a day when walking alot.

[@spiritsuit7846]

Best wire saw explanation; I learned something new.

[@13danielkools]

lol same

[@mhofkp]

That UTG pack really redefined my whole set-up. I love it, and I have enough in it to last more than 3 days. Great vid, brother.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the kind words and for sharing my video! Do you have a video of your UTG bag?

[@Daynaleo1]

Department of Redundancy Department APPROVED! You are on point! That is probably the closest GHB I have seen to my ideal GHB. Excellent!

[@saltypoon6667]

Nice setup, I myself prefer the metal tent stakes because you can lay them across two logs with your fire underneath and create a grill top.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the comment! Normally, I would agree with the metal tent pegs, but in this case... I felt that with this bag and the situations that I put it together for... I wanted to get home as quickly as possible and not spend an extra time grilling. In my full size Get Home - Bug Out Bag, I have metal stakes in it. That is going to be the next video that I put up, which will be very soon!

[@frankthefisherman1299]

I live in Well populated country in europe and most of the times we go out with my 2 kids. A lot of youvids contain stuf for one person and these bangs are hughe.You have a excellent nice small bag with a lot of stuff including xtra food.looking forward to see more vids from you nc prepper.

[@prospero6337]

Really complete job and impressive in such a small bag....nice kit.

[@jonathancleve6094]

I'm from NC too! Eastern NC. Nice to see other like minded folks from NC!

[@maryann2600]

Wonder if people could learn how to leave a comment to add to videos, in such a way, that they didn’t sound like total know-it-all jerks that I hope to never run into in this real world. I would like to say that if there was a emergency situation, this guy would defiantly be glad that he added several of the same things so that he could share. I would defiantly want all of my three children who might be traveling with me to have a whistle, mini knife and compass without packing several kits, that they would probably loose or forget at home anyway. Thanks for the video.

[@triplethreatoutdoors6523]

Nice kit, I use to live in NC and I think your bag suits the weather there.

[@scotx1307]

That's a lot of really good stuff in a pretty small bag. I like that set up: compact but still has all the basics that you need for short term survival. I'm in Georgia, so it's nice to see someone else in the southeast to compare items with. Very nice, take care!

[@ncprepper100]

+scotx1307 Thanks for watching!! if you liked this bag, let me know what you think of my latest video and my large get home bag! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpvZeqShrsmDY9k

[@visamedic]

The SOL products are awesome too. Very light, and compact. The credit card knives are good to keep in the wallet as well.

[@ncprepper100]

visamedic Thanks for the great ideas!

[@jnyt81]

I love this!!! Like the other person, I looked at the length of film and wasn't sure so I had it on in the background. Very quickly though, I was paying attention. What a great set up, goes to show that you don't need to carry a huge pack. Couldn't agree more, it's a bag to get you home.

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you for taking the time to write me, My family and I love to read comments like these! It makes it all the more special to hear that someone found this video helpful and will inspire more people to be become more prepared for themselves and their families. When you look, from the smallest of storms to the largest of disasters, most of the time you will have to rely on what you know and what you have with you. You can get by with a smaller bag with the skills that you know as knowledge weights nothing!! Thanks again!!

[@jannah4288]

Wow, you got a lot of items in that small bag. I've got to learn how to pack things well.

[@MrM2hb]

Alot of capabilities in a small bag. Good job.

[@ncprepper100]

johnny wadd Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@Jalandarah]

You might want to think about compartmentalizing. Things like food items, placed in just a regular ziploc bag. Same with fire starting items (any similar items that you could group together). That cuts down on the clutter so you don't have to search through your bag to get a particular item. Also keep those altoids tins near the top, so if you find yourself in such a situation that you need to grab your GHB and hike back to the house, you toss those in a pocket. incase you get separated from your bag, you still have your survival and fire kit on your person. All that redundancy doesn't do any good if you lose it all at once cause you got separated from your bag.

[@ncprepper100]

A Lot of great ideas! Thank you!! I should have mentioned in the video. I do usually keep a lot of the stuff in their own bags, but I am not the best at making videos yet and had done a lot of retakes, so I left a lot of the stuff out of the bags to make the video making less stressful. Thank you again for all of your suggestions, this is how we all learn and make our preps better.

[@jaybar33]

@@ncprepper100 nice video

[@mikel9567]

Iodine Prep Pads are intended to use directly on skin. They are not intended to be used on open wounds. They are for disinfecting prior to breaking the skin (i.e. prior to an IV start or surgical procedure). Use the proper tool for the job.

[@ncprepper100]

+Mike L Thanks for the info!

[@sabrabeli9816]

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[@gtiming7490]

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[@keithhutchison5198]

so much for your advertisement o another fear mongering which did not come to pass. Said Obama would not fill out his term- oops!

[@stephenpost7575]

sabra beli wtf? seriously?

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

My dad used to carry a can of peanuts in his glove box. We lived in Houston, and his commute was easily 90 minutes, so having a snack made sense. He was also a Scout leader, so being prepared for "just in case" was his standard operating procedure.

[@ncprepper100]

+AnnBearForFreedom Your Dad sounds like a rally smart man! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Great video with lots of ideas! A couple of quick suggestions...make a list of items in the bag...points out duplicate items which will give you added room... I might suggest some form of water filter/water containers/sill cock/etc. depending upon where you live (city/urban/etc.), plus a few drink items (coffee/tea/flavored water pkts...), snacks (i.e.; nuts, protein bars, rice/pasta mixes, etc.), plus a container for cooking and a small stove of some type (esbit, firebox, etc.) just in case... A good compass and map to get home in case earthquake, natural disaster prevents you from taking your normal route... Thanks sooo much for sharing and your video gave me several great ideas! Safe and prosperous life to you and yours!

[@seanwhitman4365]

Finally a video with an actual get home bag thats small and light enough to move quickly with and rarely stop. Could lighten it up but most of that stuff isnt that heavy. Still trying to figure out why people need pens and pencils trying to get home.

[@AndyYungChow]

great video ... lots of useful stuff... I would add about 3 waist size of cordage with 3 key rings for the trash bags and heat sheet ready to go for quick deploying in rain/ colder areas. Wrap around ones waist to trap air inside your core and use the other 2 for arms(bags). For the heat sheet tie over the shoulders and around the waist.( cover the head if needed). You have instant space to put extra insulation you find or use the orange sham for that.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the great idea!!

[@suprola7961]

I was reluctant to watch this because of the length, but I'm glad I did! Man, you really got a lot of stuff in that little bag! Nice job. Thanks for posting.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks Chris! I was reluctant to post it because of the length of the video. But, then I thought that I had watched videos that long from similar people here as well. I am really proud of the bag and I am really glad that you liked it!! Thank you for the kind words, and I look forward to seeing if you build one also!! I will watch the video, no matter how long it is! Thanks again!!

[@josefmayor1312]

NC Prepper you are officially my favorite KZbin prepper, your reviews are incredible. I'm 13 and I was hoping you could give me an idea for a good backpack that wouldn't be to expensive. I know you have a lot of experience. Keep up the good work and post more videos.

[@ncprepper100]

Josef Mayor Thank you, Josef. I really appreciate your kind words. As far as a backpack, you could look into something like this to get you started. www.amazon.com/dp/B00KM4D84Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ZJ3406KY6KAO&coliid=I2G579BTAP7WBX

[@josefmayor1312]

NC Prepper wow I think I'm going to get this, great recommendation, do you need me to do anything in return, maybe advertising, or research on products

[@ncprepper100]

No, I don't really need anything in return. I am really appreciate it though! If you have any other questions, please let me know! Also, let me know if you end up getting that or some other bag and what you end up putting in it, as I am always interested in what other gear people put into their bags. Thanks again, and as always let your friends and family know about my channel. I would love to see it continue to grow.

[@nmr6988]

At last, a bag I could actually carry. Loved this video.

[@seeker1028]

Pretty well thought out kit, someone already mentioned the having over redundancies but overall very well thought out

[@DavidPopeOfficial]

I dig the bag. Im more into minimalist edc/get home bags too. I do have larger bags for SAR or "bug out bags" which I refer to as comfort bags. But good setup man.

[@csh6220]

Terrific bag. Amazing how much it will carry, yet is compact. You have it nicely laid out. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@marodriguezsr]

Great little bag, great little kit & great video.

[@twoshots242]

Well thought out. I myself do not like sling bags, for a two day scenario I am OK with it.

[@robertmill7755]

I like the idea of the Cliff Bars and more portable foods. I had been putting in the larger meal type bags. Also like the idea of the tent stakes. Good tips and adaptable to the NW USA where I live. Thanks.

[@byronspade1633]

That's a really nice kit. One item I was amazed by was the cuff key. Pretty smart choice. You never know. I'd take about half the fire kits and a few knives out. That would free up some space for maybe a small radio or another food item. But overall a very nice, well thought out bag.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I was born in North Carolina and have been to North Augusta, South Carolina, West Virginia and lived in Virginia several times. I have experienced those climates and now I am in Florida which is not that much different particularly in the central most parts away from the shore and beaches. Only thing is lots of rain at times, humidity almost all year and bugs when it's really hot. It's almost like northern woods or depending on weather and location, it can turn more tropical like Puerto Rico or the Keys. The one thing I would say to anyone, is to grab more water and food on the go and the ability to shelter seems excessive, but if I couldn't get home, I'd want something to keep me dry and a mosquito net. Nobody has mentioned it yet, but a change of clothes would be nice. And I would try to have one chopping blade, short or long machete, or even an axe to do what your belt knife isn't heavy enough to do. Even if you're just laying low for a night it would be a more comfortable and potentially less stressful night.

[@ometec]

Mine's about half as packed as yours and I find it very troublesome to get at things in a rapid manner and put them back if I add more. Added a drop leg pouch and that made a big difference getting some of the bulk out of the UTG

[@dennisjpoleyjr8713]

Good stuff, inexpensive with great coverage of several possible emergencies. What is the name/ model of that Stanley stainless bottle/cup ?

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Great video ! thanks for sharing. really like the coffee filters and the sail needle and the way you've taped it to the more sheath.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for commenting!!

[@tectardedprepper8954]

Cool video redundancy is great , love the fact you include a map . Most of the prepping videos IV seen focus on compasses but I rarely see maps . I myself live in North Carolina and I would only change your shelter system a bit adding a waterproof tarp and a hammock , light weight and portable maybe an additional charger for your electronics . Or a small communication system . Like a pair of walkie talkies to help keep up with your children . Great video 👍 TY for sharing

[@angryagain68]

Have the same bag in black. I made a get home bag for the wife's car with it a couple of years ago. Kind of funny how her bag has many of the exact same items.

[@ncprepper100]

angryagain68 Thanks for watching my video!!

[@theextexianlibertarian3332]

Looks to be a great set up, my get home pack needs to be updated for sure! Thanks for shareing

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the comment!! I hope that you found some useful information!!

[@Reviews4fun1]

Nice job fitting that much stuff in such a small bag! I may put together a video of my own soon. I will agree that there is probably too much redundancy here though. Your packing skills are great.

[@spatrick4721]

Great video on your bag. I will say will say that you could lighten your load alot by getting rid of you your redundancies. I counted 3 whistles 3 lighters 3 compasses and so on You gave me some great ideas

[@kiraburr8539]

SC prepped here

[@joevautour5079]

A great kit and good ideas in the comments too. l agree though there is too much redundancy in a few areas and think if you cut back a bit on that you could carry a few of the suggested items (whichever ones suit your situation) without increasing weight and still fit them in the same space. My suggestions to stream line it would be, first try to keep like items together rather than scattered through the kit (eg a fire section, a first aid section etc), second, label things like your tins so theres no guessing at contents involved if you need to find something quick or worse yet if you're injured and someone else has to find something (also a good reason for keeping things together) and third make sure you can use everything in it before you actually have to depend on it. A nice little kit that l am happy to get some new ideas from, well done. l enjoyed it.

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you for your comments! Since making the video some time back, I actually have made several of the recommended changes to my bag, and I am always to hear about more/ This is how we can all learn together. Thanks again!

[@dutchcourage7312]

8/10 - One of the most simple, comprehensive, no nonsense EDC/GHB bags i have seen so far (and i've seen a lot). I like how you stuck to a minimum, and still have a lot of redundancy in the important areas (mainly water, compass, knife). (if some of the redundancies are to share with people you may be with then the amount isn't over the top either). What I felt somewhat weak about the bag is the low level of organisation and compartmentalisation. Perhaps some small bags/cases, like pen-bags or a camera cases can help you keep things neat and organized. Some other thoughts I had: - If you plan on being with somebody, perhaps one of those foldup backpacks might come in handy to make sure a kid has the ability to carry the things needed. - I think you may be somewhat light on food, even for an 24h ordeal, if you walk and stay outdoors you will build up a healthy appetite, 4 cliffbars and a bag of nuts will feel like a meagre lunch esp. after 10miles or so. Really, imo. for a get home bag no.0 is knowing where to go; water and food are no.1; ability to make a fire no.2 (this includes processing wood); and no.3 is some way to spend the night; no.4 is a way to deal with the discomforts of walking long distance, and small/medium injuries. You covered all of these, with redundancy, apart from the organization and food, an 8/10 bag for sure.

[@ncprepper100]

First, I would like to thank you for your wonderful review of my Get Home Bag. I really appreciate the time that you took to watch the video, and write a very thoughtful review. Secondly, I agree with everything you said. As far as bagging up some items, I actually have some of the items in the bag in separate bags, but had taken all of the stuff out because I had to stop and start several times during the making of the video. To address the food portion of the bag, I have different amounts and types of food at different times. I also eat the food to keep it rotated ;-) I also carry more food in the car I drive everyday to supplement what I carry in the bag. In the near future, I plan to make a video of the EDC that I carry in my car at all times. The thinking behind this bag is something that I could take in my car or if I were traveling in some other mode of transportation. I actually have a larger Get Home Bag (that I plan on making a video of also) that is larger than this one, and would support me of a longer period of time. To sum it all up, this is exactly what I love about this community. We can all learn from each other and bring up things that we didn't think of and need to incorporate into our systems, then we all become more successful. Thanks again for your time!!

[@dutchcourage7312]

NP, good luck on your preps, and tnx for the time taken to clarify on some of the raised concerns :)

[@Rangersly]

So much stuff for such a little bag! Good job!

[@ncprepper100]

+Rangersly Thanks for watching and commenting!! I am glad that you liked the video!

[@fnafandtrains8738]

Great video and thank you for your time putting this together. A lot of good items, you're well prepared!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Nice kit, but I think I'd swap out some redundant items with a tube of Oragel, ( good for sanitizing and killing pain on cuts and scrapes) a small plastic bottle of castor oil, ( good for removing particles from eyes. Very soothing. We were issued small bottles of it when working on aircraft) and a snake bite kit. No telling where you will have to walk to get to safety.

[@keithhutch1782]

A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge snake bite kits are worthless. No emergency room doctor or paramedic would ever recommend

[@onsquare3rd537]

I like it brother, a good kit, Looks like your ready for anything. Regards Cliff.

[@ncprepper100]

steelfanatic 65 Thanks!! I really glad that you like my bag.

[@onocavinta8898]

didnt see if you had one, but you should add a small knife sharpener. I think the smiths pocket pal 2x, or whatever it is called, is a great small sharpener as it has ceramic and carbide, and a rod for serrations, also it has a whistle, ferro rod, a small light, and a removable compass. Also it is relatively inexpensive for what you get.

[@ncprepper100]

A lot of great ideas. Thanks!!

[@peterboyd2613]

I noticed a few commets on grouping similar items eg fire sources 2gether heres my thougnt in doing so ya run the chance of say losing items ya would lose all and have no means making fire so spread it round

[@sbailey101]

Great video NC Prepper! Gave me a lot of good ideas for my own bag. Well done!

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks Steve!! We need to get one built for you!!

[@Joe19225]

This is truly the ultimate get home bag

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks!!

[@suannedorman621]

That's alot of stuff in that small bag, I like it! Very informative.

[@brianfolley6840]

dryer lint rubbed with vasoline can be put in a larger bag and will keep for years. try it out.

[@daviddansereau1793]

Nice setup. A lot of stuff in a small kit. My impression is that some of the kit is over redundant. Not to say that redundancy is bad. One is none. I would say that this kit could be tweaked a little though.

[@ncprepper100]

david dansereau Thanks! It is always a work in progress.

[@toddinfl]

If there is an EMP and you have to walk home you may walk thru urban areas. I carry a lighted screwdriver, bits, needle nose pliers and a small wrench for the bits that interchange with the screwdriver. It does add weight but if you need them in an urban area they're invaluable. I carry small binoculars, telescopic lighted magnetic retriever, Tylenol, cough drops, all types of allergy pills, Visine, handheld CB, Yaesu VX8dr, pocket radio, fold up solar charger and many batteries. Also, cigars.

[@ncprepper100]

You bring up a lot of great ideas!! The thinking behind this bag is that it is something that is small that I can carry with me if I am not driving my car (which would be vastly more supplied) or some other mode of transportation that I could not control. Something lightweight, but still supplied enough to get me though a short period of time. I actually have another backpack that I carry things like a solar panel, gps, binoculars, tools, a change of clothes, and a few other items that I think would help me. Look for that video soon! Thank you for taking time to watch my video, and the great ideas for items to add to my bag. This sort of support helps us all learn!!

[@vanjonesen]

NIce to have a like minded person in NC - Keep up the vids great and fun information

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you for your kind words!! I plan to do more videos soon.

[@wjf213]

Really nice set up you have there. I used to carry a small bottle of bleach too, but I traded that in for one of those chlorine pool tablets. The bottled stuff will not last for long, but that tablet will last forever. I scrape some of the tablet off and mix it with water in the small bottle and then add a few drops until I can smell a hint of bleach in the water I want to treat. It's not an exact science, but in an emergency, I know I have a real way to treat A LOT of water in a very small package. If you get the number off of the pool tablets and call them, and tell them you're going on a missions trip and you were needing a compact way to treat large amounts of water, they are VERY helpful in steering you in the right direction. Just make sure you can name a church or missions group if they start asking a couple questions. You don't want to look like a jerk and not know the answers. They're not prying, they're just making conversation while helping you out. Keep up the great work.

[@ncprepper100]

I am glad that you liked the video and thanks for the useful information! I agree about the bottle of bleach. I have got some of the Katadyn tablets in another bag that I also carry with me. I also found some cool little filters that I am going to make a video of and put up pretty soon to hopefully take out the chlorine taste out of the water.

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[@kevinjcg8162]

Thanks for the video I will make me a bag tonight

[@ncprepper100]

Kevin Jcg I am glad that you like it and thanks for watching!! I would love to see what you end up coming up with.

[@kevinjcg8162]

I will have to post a vid

[@ncprepper100]

Kevin Jcg Definitely let know when you get it posted!

[@visamedic]

Loved the video. Similar to the mini kit I keep in my pickup, and in my bag when I'm on duty. Gave me a few ideas on a few things, but I have to say, if you ever do a video where you get lost, I will laugh my ass off, given the number of compasses you have. :-D

[@ncprepper100]

visamedic I think that I do need to go back through the bag and lighten it up a bit!!

[@garyschoonmaker1486]

@@ncprepper100 Naaaaaaaaaaaa just fine, it's your bag and can have anything you want in it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Very nice kit. I enjoyed the video also. For what it's worth, those water packets are good to carry for the reasons that you stated and also for cleaning wounds or flushing something out of your eye because it's sterilized water. Peace.

[@ncprepper100]

I am thrilled that you enjoyed my video! Those are great suggestions about the water pouches. Thank you!!

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[@eleazarperez5080]

A BIG like!!! greetings from Veracruz, México.

[@nmr6988]

I like the little spike things you have in the side pocket but what are those called? I have no idea and wouldn't even be able to properly describe them to the hardware guy. Otherwise, your video was very helpful.

[@minzcabreros]

thank you for the informative video..hope i can make a bug out bag like yours as what we do in our scouts day,, always be prepared...

[@ncprepper100]

+hermi cabreros Thank you for watching and I hope that you bag build goes well!

[@figmojustfigmo3820]

OMG! What is that, some kind of Harry Potter magical bag or something? I watched your entire video. 39 minutes of you pulling about 100 items out of this little bag that looks not much bigger than a lunch box. I was waiting for you to pull out a DVD player and TV next. LOL Good job, brother! A VERY WELL PUT TOGETHER BAG!

[@ncprepper100]

+Figmo JustFigmo Thank you for you hilarious comments!! The DVD and TV are in my larger bag!!

[@MrSqueak999]

Great video man 100% tru about the mora fantastic knifes. Looking forward for more videos from you channel.

[@smith951]

nice bag. my favoret is the bottle. i just uploaded a vide of my edc

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the comment! I will go out check out your video. I always like to see what other people have in their bags. I think sharing gives us the best opportunity to get your bag the best it can be!

[@freddobbs9435]

great video, can i stick my 8.5 inch fire hd8 tablet in the main pouch?? thank you

[@timbaka1480]

One thing that weighs virtually nothing - a nylon dry bag. I line the main pouch of each of my kits with a dry bag - sized to match the circumference and hanging out several inches to roll up. In this case, maybe a 5 liter bag. Keeps all your gear dry if you take a fall crossing a creek, and gives you a secondary carry pouch if you need to collect tinder or something. Never trust ANY bag to be waterproof, or even water resistant. The most foolish posts on Amazon are people complaining that they went backpacking and the gear in their lightweight pack got wet in the rain! All for the lack of a 4 oz, $9 dry bag.

[@wmluna381]

I apply 2 layers of waterproofing spray to every other / emergency kit bag I have. Point taken on the inner liner bag though. One of my bags has 2 drainage (?) holes on the bottom that I only just noticed the other day. If I set it down on wet ground or trip into a wet/waterlogged ditch, it's game over on that count. Luckily I have the smaller 2.5 mil trash compactor bags on hand that I will be lining it with.

[@carlosmorales4191]

this is perhaps the best and most comprehensive video ive seen theres only a few things i would add like pepper spray ( great for self defense and as a repelent for wild animals) and some ligth sticks or flares thank you and i hope you make more videos like this one

[@ncprepper100]

Those are great additions that I should add to the bag. Thanks!!

[@mattkbr]

One of the better bags I have seen. Some really good ideas. As well as many of the comments. You have a lot of redundancy, in some cases, maybe to much. I think you are missing some "Comfort" type items. Maybe some instant coffee packages, tea bags, and believe it or not, get a box of chicken bouillon packets (great on a cold day). Look into Eagle Creek pouches, they are great for organizing. A small folding stove, and a smaller steel cup. You would not want to have to boil a quart of water, to make a cup of coffee. Your missing a communications/electronics pouch. You have no way to charge your communications device. I would suggest a spare battery charger, as well an extra cable, wall plug, and car plug, to be able to charge your phone. Your missing a good Multi-tool, something I would mount to the molle on the outside. You may not carry a firearm, but you have no form of defense. I would suggest at a minimum, a quick access mace holster that you can attach to your molle straps. Definitely a good pair of wool socks. You may want to consider a 1/2 pint of 100 proof vodka. Great for antiseptic, as well as comfort. And could use in a barter situation. But the most important thing I can recommend, is a anti-diarrhea medicine. Everything else in the world will not matter, if you cant get anywhere because you are crippled with the runs. In addition to all of the other great suggestions others have had.

[@ncprepper100]

I am really glad that you like the bag. Thank you for the great ideas for additions to my kit!!

[@mattkbr]

By any chance, did you investigate the Maxpedition Jumbo. It appears to be almost the same bag, with the exception, that Maxpedition has a carry handle, waste band, and the material. But it is also twice the price. I am having a hard time justifying paying the price. But at the same time, I really do like some of the color combinations. (I know, Snobbish)

[@ncprepper100]

Matt-KBR Andras I have not had a chance to see the Maxpedition Jumbo bag. That is the go to bag for a lot of people, but I can't really justify the price either. I have really liked the Condor bag, and really have a lot of good things to say about it. I have absolutely nothing against Maxpedition bags and would definitely like to get one at some point to review and compare against the bags that I currently have. A lot of people will say that the bags are really made to last and are very rugged. I will admit I am jealous when I see one!! Thanks again!!

[@mattkbr]

I was watching a review on a bag. it happened to be the Maxpedition. But for no other reason then this, it caught my attention. Maxpedition makes a left side carry. Now I am right handed, so one would think that right side carry bag would be the way to go. But if we ever are allowed CCW here in New Jermany, I would want to carry my firearm on my right side. Which is where the left side bag now makes sense.

[@ncprepper100]

Matt-KBR Andras There again, I really kinda find it hard to justify spending the money when I really do think that the build quality would be very hard to beat especially for the price of these UTG bags. I have thoroughly enjoyed this bag and it has held up very well so far! Thanks again!

[@raisingconsciousness777]

Wow, I counted about 10 knives/blades. Question: since you have so much stuff, would you know exactly where to find a specific item if you were in a hurry?

[@davidgonyeau1825]

Good video. I would add a pair of binoculars. It's always good to be able to look farther than you can normally, particularly if everyone isn't behaving themselves. This becomes particularly important if you have one or more children to keep safe, and you don't carry a gun.

[@ncprepper100]

That is a great idea!! I actually have another backpack that I carry with me all of the time that has binoculars and some other goodies as well. I hope to do a video on it in the near future.

[@benzuumo811]

Very nice video. Im sure you will see your channel getting bigger soon as you have good videos.

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I really appreciate. It is people like you and your comments that will help my channel grow. Thanks again!!

[@chaddaustin6539]

The bag is very nice, water canteen very very nice, like the AA flashlight, nice Mora knife, some cordage, sawyer water filter, little bit of first aid, little bit of food for a day or two, keep the compass...I would ditch just about everything else and find you a good military poncho to pack in. Even though I think you are carting around way too much junk, I did enjoy your video. Just my two cents.

[@genevabrown450]

As long as there's room for a 9 with mags and a100rds, looks good.

[@stephenwright3501]

What does all this weigh? It looks really heavy. I'll bet if you dropped the duplication you could reduce the weight by 25%. Great detailed vid. Thanks.

[@ncprepper100]

Stephen Wright With the water bottle full, the bag weighs 12.2 lbs. You are probably right about some of the items. I still do make changes to the bag according to where I think I will be or will be going.

[@marko11kram]

I would check on that Stanley bottle, as far as using it over a flame goes. It may be double-walled, in which case you should not use it over a flame

[@H2oRiz]

Everyone, and for every situation, have their own optimized tool set. You'll learn what that is by practice.

[@keithhutchison5198]

You had instructions for the straw on the Sawyer mini backwards. Use the straw instead of bottle. The cap keeps dirt of mouthpiece.

[@ncprepper100]

Thanks for the info!

[@ram1brn]

cliff bars are good

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Nice bag. It's good to have something that's for sure. You kept saying you are not camping and have minimum shelter/sleep items but you have a lot of fire starting materials? I'm sure this bag has changed by now though. Nice job!

[@ncprepper100]

cyclist01222 Thanks for watching my video. I have changed the contents some to even out some of the items and I hope to make a video of the new bag soon.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Due to the proximity of my job and my home, my 'get home' bag (IF for some unforeseen circumstances where all 3 roads to my home can't be traveled on with my truck and I have to walk) will consist of a bottle of water, gun, extra mag. I won't be stalking game, building a fire, sleeping. OK, maybe a snack food bar. My truck always has extra clothes in it for different weather patterns. I've walked from where I work to my home and it takes me 1 hour. IF we get a lot of snow, I'll add 45 minutes. A lot of snow has not stopped me from driving home in the past.

[@usarmyprepper]

As a former us army Infantryman that got out in 2014 I've never seen the military energy before

[@carolinamischief9344]

I’m from NC to, really cool I just discovered your channel!

[@boatersteve]

I found this video very informative what would really help is for a written list of all the items you discussed to be added, that way I can watch without furiously taking notes, but thanks again for your effort.

[@sidetrakmac]

love that bag great size

[@uncleboogie69]

great bag..smart items

[@doriwhale70]

Great video, maybe a list of the items you use in your pack could help. Other wise thanks for your great ideas and information.

[@ncprepper100]

+Dori Whale I will work on adding that to the description box below the video

[@1st1shot]

Have you ever seen the ozark trails knock off Mora at Walmart for $3.00? You can’t beat it.

[@ncprepper100]

I have not seen that yet. I will have to keep an eye out for one. Thanks!

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

Great kit but some items are redundant, like the whistles, cordage, magnifiers, cutting tools and compass.You can add gloves and face mask.

[@outlanderbushcraft3100]

Hello mate , very good video very informative , a lot of good kit in a small bag ,well thought out great stuff .atb Martin

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you. I am really glad that you liked the video and the Get Home Bag!

[@K1NGK0NG404]

braided waxed jute twine is amazing

[@ncprepper100]

Great idea!!

[@0scartheCat]

Good video, have you thought about doing a REAL ULTIMATE GHB, without duplicating anything ? on the Basis that 1 is enough and 2 is too many, eg 1 knife, 1 compass,1 lighter, 1 days food, 1 day back home. then weigh both. . .

[@ncprepper100]

I actually have though about that, have been slowly working towards a new bag and setup and hope to have a video about it in the near future.

[@adamdrelich6037]

How does the bag fit? Is it comfortable for actual 48 hour use? It looks like the perfect size for what I’m looking for. Also, what is the name of the Stanley “bottle” you showed? I can’t seem to find it.

[@jasongriffin58]

Funny, I mention building a get-home bag and you post a video. :)

[@ncprepper100]

I thought I had mentioned the other day I was going to post a video of my bag. I started filming the big bag and my battery died on my camcorder. I will re-shoot the video and post it soon.

[@jasongriffin58]

NC Prepper You may have, I just didn't remember. I'm building 2 duplicate bags, 1 for each vehicle. I need to teach the wife some basic skills to use the items in the bag though.

[@ncprepper100]

Jason Griffin I love this saying. "The easiest to make your bag lighter is to learn more skills... Knowledge weighs nothing!"

[@beahaven]

You explain things well. I would like to see how you use the moleskin. Can't figue out how to apply it.

[@ncprepper100]

I am glad that you found my video informative! You would use moleskin when you first start to notice a blister starting to form, and not after the blister has formed. You would take a sheet of moleskin, and cut a piece larger than the area where the blister is and it like a band-aid or a sticker. You peel of the paper back, and stick it to your skin over the blister, Then, the moleskin will get the friction instead of your skin.

[@beahaven]

NC Prepper Thanks. Now I get it.

[@ncprepper100]

beahaven You are welcome

[@UrbanSurvivalcraft]

Great set up! I run a similar set up. Thanks for sharing. Great insights here.

[@ncprepper100]

Thank you for the kind words. I am really glad that you liked the video. You should put up a video of your bag as well!!

[@UrbanSurvivalcraft]

It's in the works. I have quite a few video's planned out for the coming weeks.