50 Items For Your Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag 

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Don’t laugh. My husband and I got these amazing back packs and then I loaded them up with all our prepper stuff. Turned around and backed up to the table so i could slide the straps onto my shoulders and then walk away.....except they were so heavy with IMPORTANT stuff that two steps forward and i fell backwards from the weight! I could not even make it 2 steps away from my table let alone try to get to the front door!!!! (We are 70).....(but we think like we are 30!😳🤣) Imagine an episode out of I Love Lucy!!!! It’s all important stuff!!!!!

One tip you can thank me for later: pack up everything and get out and use it for a weekend (a shakedown). You'll quickly find out if you have what you need, if your pack is too heavy, doesn't fit, clothes are proper for survival, etc. Also, don't pick a "nice weather" weekend. Anyone can survive a weekend in nice weather. Try it when it's cold, wet, etc.

Here's a tip from a Soldier: - Get a backpack that looks cheap, civilian, and unassuming, best in black or another neutral color. - Wear none of the gear strapped to the outside of the pack. - Don't wear any military-looking items visible to others. Wear them under your clothes, hidden from sight The goal is to blend in and appear nonthreatening and not worth the hassle/not worth robbing. If you're seen with that kit from the video people will try and take it.

Excellent video. As an ER physician, I would have something different from Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is great for ear and throat infections, but not much else. Instead, I would carry Clindamycin (great for soft tissue/skin infections) plus dental infections (ever had a bad dental infection? It sucks). I would also carry Ciprofloxacin for traveler's diarrhea (E. Coli, Salmonella, Shigella). Triple antibiotic ointment (not spray) and Betadine wipes are also great. Agree with the Imodium for diarrhea, as well. Spare clean socks are key--take care of your feet.

Canadian Prepper's pack ain't a bugout bag... it's a mini portable wilderness store.

i would definately throw in some foot spray or powder .i remember when i was in the uk forces the number one problems were bad feet related , athletes up to trench foot ,feet are one of your main priorities in bug out or any situation ,, you can be the fittest guy on your team and be floored with bad feet ..god bless ... Lee

This is a sweet load out FOR HIM! Fact is that’s a lot of weight for the average Joe. Obviously he is younger, stronger and very physically fit. Making me realize I need to personally do better. Which brings me to the point. YOU are the most important piece of equipment. You have to get as physically fit as you can. No matter your age, you can improve which will allow you to have more comfort items without the added fatigue.

Excellent bag for a strong man! Small (hotel size) bar of soap in ziloc bag replaces wet wipes to reduce weight. Protein bars = quick, no waste packaging, rich calories will keep you ahead of the horde. Eye protection for dense forest avoids branch injuries. Twisted ankles need athletic tape, common injury on rough terrain. Knowledge weighs nothing, never stop learning and practicing.Thank you for teaching others!

"Has a bit of an after taste, but hey it's better than dying " 🤣🤣🤣

Just a tip: instead of/in addition to the outdoor post it notes, consider reflective tree tacks. If you have to hike out or retrace you steps in the night you can shine a light and see where you've been.

I really appreciated the video. One thing I do even in a non-BOB situation is when I travel I have a fisherman's or photographer's type vest that has lots of pockets and all my essentials go in it (no purse, not in pockets) so I can take it off for scanning in one move. BUT my point is, the same could work to carry a LOT of essential gear you wouldn't want to do without and it can be hidden under a light (or even heavy) jacket. If someone is determined to take your BOB you still want to be able to survive with what you have on you.

Don’t stress about drawing too much attention with your high end equipment. 4 weeks into a SHTF scenario and anyone out and about is a target for the starving masses.

When I was in the Military, I had a training with the Belgian Paracommandos (green beret) and they taught us something useful. You don't necessarily need a tent or a tarp if you have a poncho. Take one or several pine cones, stuff them in the hole where your head goes when you put on the poncho. Tie the whole thing with a wire and you can basically create a small shelter in case of rain. The other thing is, always make sure you can survive 48 hours without your bag. Our backpacks had a special lever you could pull on to run away without the bag if need be (yes don't get into a fight when you are bugging out, run away from it if you can, that sometimes requires you to drop your kit). And you had to always carry what you needed to survive for 48 hours by yourself (a cereal bar, some water (condoms are great way to carry water, we even had them in our MRE rations), etc)

Fantastic kit. One thing I always add is a few thick large garbage bags/trash bags. They really can come in handy for a lot of different uses and they weigh nothing. Ex: rain coats, tinder storage you can quickly collect and keep it dry. Floatation, fit's your whole pack keeps it dry and makes it float easily. Water proofing over bandages so on. Solar bag for collecting water from foliage. They cost almost nothing and weigh nothing but they are super useful to have. 👍 Oh also salt and some sugar or something sweet, if you have a shit day a packet of gum or some lollies can really boost your mood. Just to have something sweet.

This is by far the most comprehensive, thorough, well thought out but also compact bug out bag I’ve ever seen…

Do the same video - for a 105 lb woman going on her own. My only advice is if you make a bag of this type, hike with it beforehand and see if you can carry it and try/practice with everything in your pack beforehand.

I am getting old for bugging out. However I think a couple of changes of sock, some foot powder and possible some blister tape would be appropriate. It is a great setup you have there.

Had to watch this after your “rant” lol I admit I didn’t watch it before but I am watching it now.

I'd prefer activated charcoal over Imodium or carry both as activated charcoal (the most known medical brand here is Norit) is also useful when you ingested something toxic. It binds many toxins.

I’m ten years old, and I’ve been getting into survival stuff lately. And I’ve spent so much money on my survival bag. Yours is SO COOL and I really wish I could have it. My parents always ask me why I’m into survival stuff and i always say because its fun, and they say that we don’t need to worry about that stuff. I would do anything for your big out bag. This might sound silly but if you could I would love too have it.

Just a tip, stay away from gelcaps when it comes to storing meds, I've had a bottle melt together in the warmer weather rendering it all useless.

One thing that I keep in my bug out bag that I don't see often in other lists is a deck of cards. Regardless of the situation, eventually you might need to just pass the time.

This is by far the most descriptive, detailed, recorded and well thought out video like this I have seen.

A little backpacking trick I use is instead of spray antibiotic ointment I typically bring the gel type. The gel can act similar to petroleum jelly (good for cracked lips, minor chafing) but also works great as a fire starter with cotton balls. The spray can be more hygienic, but for me the get has multiple functions. Appreciate the vid!

*PREPPER PRO-TIP: POCKET LITTER* *Consider consolidating all those "just-in-case-I-have-to-abandon-my-pack" items into one compartment or attached bag that you would immediately empty into your pockets when about to take off, because if you ever get pressured into ditching your pack the odds are you won't have more than a few seconds to make that decision, so it may save your life to already have your pockets full of bare survival essentials such as a lighter, pocket knife, paracord, 55gal plastic drum liners/contractor bags for container/covering, etc.*

Hello ... I just watched your video concerning the comments made by viewers concerning your 50-item bug-out bag. I was impressed by what you packed, which was fantastic! As an older backpacker, with many extended backcountry hikes and camping experiences ( three trips above the Artic Circle), I have a solid basic knowledge of what can happen when you are unprepared in these types of environments Every item you showed, and more, could and would be used. So, keep up the great videos, looking forward to more. Big AL ... Va. Beach, VA.

I'm. Extremely impressed with ur BOB AND the variety of. .,. gear u have in it. But the set up of the BOB is truly the KEY to weather one makes it to the destination or extract .And how u explain each of the functions of items..very clear and persice..best BOB video on utub so far... I have been building bug out bags over 35 years NOW. So I know a little.great video keep them coming

Something I was taught as a cadet people might want to consider - get a fanny pack. Bare basics (fire starter, cord, fishing line and hooks, UNLUBED condoms for water carry, etc) inside and and knife hanging from it. Slightly less comfortable, but you aren't completely poked if you lose/ditch your pack without time for item retrieval.

Something I always found useful camping was some duct tape - not taking a whole roll - but taking some tape and wrapping around a Nalgene bottle or around another item in the pack - just have some in a pinch.

I have 2 bags prepped and ready to go. The 30L bag is a 3 day, get home solo bag. My SHTF bugout for myself and family is a 70L, 7day (food) for 4-6 people and has all the tools to expand beyond 7days.

Were going camping and this video is awesome stuff everything we need is in the video

So I've been a trapper for 20 years and a hunter for more than that, Trust me when I say I know a lot about survival, And I can honestly say this guy's pack is the best I've ever seen, The only thing I would remove is the big saw on the side pouch, The little survival kit with the Orange whistle, And I would replace the space blanket With a space bivy, I would add a handful of bic lighters and a breakdown model 22 rifle and esee knife and Sharpening stone, perfect!

One thing I didn't see (but it was a long video and I was cooking lunch so I may have missed it) was a sewing kit. Needles, threads, some safety pins, and a button or two. Even the best of packs sometimes fail and cloths do as well.

In urban situations or if you can't carry heavy stuff, you could use a hard shell rolling case as well instead of the backpack. The disadvantage is, you only have one hand free. But the advantage is, you don't have to carry heavy stuff. I think, most people in densely populated areas are not going into the woods to bug out. They will rather go to the homes of friends and family to get shelter.

Hi Canadian Prepper, I follow all your vids and learn a lot of them. It looks to me that the APO 1S knife is a typical scandi grind blade (simple tapered grind), like most MORA or Fallkniven blades. Your items presentation is great, and Happy New Year to You and all preppers!

If you use the pack outside for extended time, I would recommend having a cover for the blanket to keep it dry and bugs out of it... wool may insulate when wet but it's also heavy.

You have some very well thought out choices. I have a few recommendations , my experience being 18yrs in scouting where I received the rank of Eagle Scout. The very first thing I thought of before you mentioned it was you might be carrying too much weight. And even if you are not, it needs to be said that guidelines exist to determine how much you should carry so that viewers do not replicate this guide and injury themselves. I understand you are physically active, I am too. That being said, for hiking most medical professionals are going to say that 15% of your body weight is all the average human should be hiking with. Some say 20-25% but its Important to know that figure is for experienced hikers in peak condition that are hiking short distances. For anyone reading this at home wondering if they are an experienced hiker, ask yourself have you hiked thousands of miles in all different climates, trail conditions., and weather conditions? If you have not I would recommend sticking to the 15% rule until you’ve had some more experience working those back muscles. This is hard truth for active people to swallow, believe me I used to be guilty of carrying too much myself. It’s not about your fatigue point, it’s about natural wear and tear on your body as well as metabolism. The more weight you carry, the more energy you burn, the more food and water you need to survive.

Pretty good bug out kit. In my case I always bring my 9mm in the bush against bears, cougars etc in BC, Yukon and Alberta. I prefer to be judged by 12 than carry by six. 🙏

Thanks I'm trying to lighten up my bag ( I'm 75 ) All this gear has gotten heavy over the years. But I still wish to have a good bag. So thanks for the review . Keep up the great work.

CP. Something neat about mountain house meals? I boiled water in one. Took a empty bag filled it with water set it on my grill. I only tried it once. It did work. Purify water in a pinch. Big bubbles no troubles.

Some good ideas I hadn't thought of, A lot of the stuff shown in your bug out bag I wouldn't have a use for here in Australia. But every bug out bag will be different. I was always taught never to eat any food unless you have water to help you digest the food, otherwise using body fluids to break down the food will cause dehydration and shorten ones chances of survival massively.

Thank you so much for this. I used this video more so than any other while building my own bag. Love your content. Stay safe, brother

You're a beast mate, you have a level of physical fitness which is unrealistic by normal standards. Carrying a 45 litre pack which weighs 40-50lbs is insane. I have a fully packed 100 litre survival bag based on my experiences in the British army which is only 33lb without food and water. And even that takes a lot of physical training to operate with effectively.

You know the one thing I seldom see in bugout bags is hygiene (soap,rag,toothbrush etc) and buttwipe

I am more of a hiker than bushcrafter. Even though it will retain it's insulating properties when wet I would recommend a waterproof cover/dry sack for your wool blanket. I also love the Sawyer squeeze water filter.

My army experience says not enough water proofing in your set up . .. cold and wet is dangerous to surviving .

Greetings from Missouri been watching your channel for a hot minute. Thank you for everything you do and a couple of things I added to my pack is 12 24 hour glow sticks. I also have a radiation giger counter and a mini shovel and a bible. Now reminder this is only a few things in my bad not my whole bad lol but thank you for everything you do brother

Thank you tribe.

I spent a lot of money on my pack but have no regrets about it. It’s HEAVY but I walk my dog (him with his own backpack on) multiple times per week up and down hilly roads with mine on. Also walk through woods with our packs on. My dog has a pack from RuffWear. Highly recommend. Besides this great channel, I highly recommend channels such as Dave Canterbury, Corporals Corner, and The Gray Bearded Green Beret for info about what to put in your pack. You got it spot on. It’s not just a bug-out bag. It’s a camping, survival, bug-out, outdoors, hiking pack. Use the damn thing! This video makes great points.

Excited for this one

I carry a few zip ties, they are light ,small and come in handy.

Good old amorphous solar! That is awesome. I need to get one! Cheers.

Great video. Lots of good ideas. Somethings I've added: Spiggot wrench (for city and suburb areas with industrial buildings), a change of underwear, hat, sun screen, walking stick (which I find helps with the weight, and also can be used as a crutch, defense). Also remember that some of this can be shared if you have someone else to share the load (wife, husband, children). Even 5lbs of reduced load means a lot.

Took me a couple of weeks to watch this video. Whatever effort you put into making this is much appreciated. I’ll be heading over to your store now. Never regret making these videos.

Tarp and real wool blanket… good knife, good fire starter, and a hatchet with one side as a hammer… Always in my truck and on my adventure bike. Snacks and water / plus filter help too.

Survival garden wagon. Survival Deer Cart. Survival hand truck. Survival bicycle cart. Survival Grocery Cart. Mormon Pull Cart.

One thing no one ever mentions is spare room in your backpack, extra room to stash something important you might find/need depending on the situation. Also, another backpack/fanny pack etc. that you can part ways, lend to your friend or someone you meet down the road. I'm loving the overload shelf on the new Mystery Ranch backpacks that quickly doubles the amount of stuff you can haul and even awkward bulky items without losing room from your backpack.

I just bought a crap ton of bug out supplies, what great timing.

right on brother thank you take care

I love my sewer filters and water bladder reservoir set up. But hey I get it, different strokes for different folks. Great video!

Some advice (all the gear has been tested in the field) -Look into getting a Carinthia bivy bag, preferably an XP 2 Hooped bivy (for max comfort v weight ratio) or Combat bivy (lightest option). Ditch the emergency one. These are as good as they get, the US army one is too heavy and bulky also less breathable. The most compact one is the Combat bivy. Nothing beats Carinthia, used by special forces worldwide, will last a lifetime. -German army foldable sleeping mat (it fits inside of your backpack and acts as a backplate). -Also, ditch your emergency blanket for a "Thermartex Heat Reflective blanket" (made in the UK), these are next gen blankets and they will outlast everything else on the market, they work great + almost noiseless, feels like actual fabric. It comes in green.

Friends. You might wanna have most of the live saving stuff on your body and not on your bag. Look up tactical belts. You can have a lot of your tools there

Thanks, some useful tips there. I use all my gear I carry on wilderness canoe trips.

My bug out bag is maybe 25lb sling style pack. Black. Only thing I carry on the outside is a small flashlight and something that resembles the local bus pass.

Being age 53 and in decent shape (Active Scoutmaster with backpacking trips once a month) the most I've ever carried in a backpack is 30 lbs of gear. At an average of 10 miles a day that'll wear you out with a quickness. One mans essentials are definitely not anothers. Also depends on the situation if if you know where you will be headed.

I’ve watched a lot of bug out bag and videos and I found this one to be by far the most thorough and professional.

I have gone full Apache Indian and studied the art of smoke signaling. My wife can be all the way across town and I can send a grocery list. Simple, yet extremely effective. I almost burned myself to a crisp while studying, but it was worth the pain. I had first and second degree burns, but no scarring. Also, I trained in Russia on how to bear wrestle. I had the top of my head gnawed off but my friend in the field while I was training was able to stitch me up with a piece of my stainless steel Nalgene bottle that he cut away with a metal tool. So, I have a serious wound atop my head and a bald spot but on the bright side, I need no bear gun, flares, or sprays. My gear is lighter because of my skill. Keep prepping. Love y'all

Thank you for going through the list fo a bug out bag.

Don’t forget to pack dog food and water for the pups

I would love to see a video on the small lightweight shelter systems

I highly recommend the life straw, light, relatively small and is VERY useful. Possibly look into it.!

Sweet kit I'm actually looking into the micro mattress as that's something my kids would like to use perhaps, we have a variety of micro hamics and I would recommend that you look at the verity as you can get all in one hamic sleeping bag and enclosed for no bugs but we always use bug repellent on the cords aswell and you can put one over sand covered embers also....

Tent stakes. Made from aluminum, weigh almost nothing and are gonna save you so much trouble when you put up your shelter. Sure you can fabricate your own, but thats gonna cost time and calories, and chances are they are not as good as the machine made ones. Otherwise great loadout!

loving the wool blanket roll, the more time i spend outdoors working on my skill sets, the more i lean toward bedrolls over down sleeping bags and quilts.

For saws you can also use a hacksaw. It's way lighter and the blades are replaced easily. Might take longer to make cuts tho. For a jungle machete for a forest tree saw definitely depends on your environment. I only carry a small knife and a utility blade. Thought about a mora or other fixed blade. Remember leather gloves! You can use them to dig and manipulate fire and hot objects. I'm a hobo and less of a survivalist. Some essential oil is a really good idea. Tea tree or oregano are good choices for infections and septicemia.

Thank you for sharing all this helpful information!

Bug out bags to me are not just short term but “need to flee forever”. I’m not willing to risk not being prepared at all times.

Hey Nate, those bolt cutters could save your dog's life if he gets caught in a snare trap.

Jello! Ha! Yes... Jello! I grew up on military bases but never severed in the forces myself, wish I had of but always tried to learn and retain knowledge as tho I would have to some day utilize. Understanding from a young age that history repeats itself always! I had an instructor from Halifax Search And Rescue mention a beautiful tip during a wilderness 1st aid training course that has always stuck in my head... Pack a few packs of jello, cold or hot it makes a wonderful easy beverage with lots of energy packed into a small package, so I always bring some.

Thank You Sir!

I been watching your videos for years and I enjoy them and are informative!! I am a disabled vet, lost my left leg last year and I get ideas from your videos and others!! This past year we had two Hurricanes, ice storm and 100 year flooding, and now facing another Hurricane! Yes I live in Southwest Louisiana, town called Sulphur next to Lake Charles!!

How about electrolytes? Eg. Salt

This is great info on building my bug out bug its pretty close to what I have written down to go in mine.

I’m in to mountain biking, some stuff already I have, but it’s a good start and I’m glad that I cross this video on youtube, good reminder 👍🏻 , we as people we forget stuff like this, thank you

Maybe I missed it but I didn't see any sewing needles (for splinters and sewing) superglue (wounds) gorilla tape, tealight candles, insect repellant, Sting Eze, chapstick (for zippers and fire), aluminum foil, seasonings etc. I have all that and a ton of other stuff in a 28 oz watertight container.

Great video and awesome content. Thank you. One critique as an emergency physician. I would choose a different antibiotic. Amoxicillin is not adequate coverage for what you would encounter such as wound infections and or pneumonia etc. I would keep ciprofloxacin instead. Maybe doxycycline too. Can even be used for children although with care. Doxy not for pregnant women. But great content.

Great video and with the way the world is I'm making my bug out bag now

For beginers i would recomend using a base plate compas. They are easy to use, and are very light and they are solid.

I tried to follow the basic principles in setting up my bags--food, shelter, fire, water, etc. On that, I have a tent on the side, but can build a basic shelter easily enough. I have camo tarps specific for shelter needs, as well as a thermal sided blanket. The rest is pretty generic for bags. Hatchet, knife, a couple fire kits, compass, basic boo boo med kit, trauma kit, etc.

Finally. I saw someone posted a bag for 72 hours and I was almost shedding tears laughing so hard. Apart from a campfire, the only thing you need to last 72 hours is a common water bottle. You don't even need a bag.

it is complete enough.. thanks for your video

Remember that if it is too heavy, you can ditch gear that you don't feel you need to drop weight. The situation may dictate different needs than you planned for. Better to have too much than too little.

The bag is designed for extended period with no change of clothing? 1st line of defense is what you wear, having no alternative could leave you short. Great video, thanks for the time and ideas.

awesome, one of the best things about this bug out pack is the CCFR patch

Tip:: buy a strong bag. Put the smaller but strong and reliable option of all the things you can carry and you needed across a timeline initially 1 month, then across 2 then 3 so on to year. Keep on swapping with multifunctional and stronger and reliable options. Jot down those that you feel you might need but may not have needed in urban setting ( say potassium permanganate,sodium hypochlorite as water purifier and initial wound dressing,+ glycerine+sugar and you have fire, h2o2 etc) Gradually you'll find that you do have a functional weight moving along with you as your big out bag

Great show thanks!

I love your bug-out bag and the way you organized everything.Thank you for sharing🙂

I’m fortunate to already live in my BOL but I still need a go bag to either help get myself home or bug out in the event of a forest fire or zombie hoard overrunning our homestead.

Love the channel!! Going to be backpacking the UK and Europe next month and your videos have been awesome! Much love bro 😁👍