Bug Out Bag 2023 

My stepfather was an Air Force SERE instructor in the 70s, and so I was lucky enough to acquire a little of his knowledge over the years, while I enjoy these videos I do see many mistakes, one is guy's simply carry way too much stuff, there is a gear to weight ratio people do not think about, remember you have to not only carry it long distances, you may have to run with it, hide with it, and possibly fight with it, it is hard to be stealthy with a 60 pound pack on your back. Remember bugging out is simply changing locations you are not homesteading, people hike the Appalachian trail for hundreds of miles carrying far, far less than people carry in their bobs. Also a lot of videos show guy's with packs full of brand new gear, much of it untested by them in the field, and many guy's carry items they have no idea how to even use, the most common one being snare wire, as unappetizing as it may sound one of the easiest ways to get food in a survival situation is a simple mouse trap, mice are everywhere, and yes it will probably come down to that, if you don't think you could eat a mouse to survive you should probably stay where you are, learning the edible plants in your area is a good idea also. I don't even know what to say about the fishing pole or the garden in a bag, so I will simply say a small fishing kit would do, also in my opinion a good knife could replace that large hatchet and folding saw. Survival skill is far more important than just about any item you can carry, I would rather be unarmed and skilled than armed and unskilled I would carry a tiny fraction of what's in this bag.

Socks...extra socks are an absolute must have. Bandana, something to sharpen your blades with. Toilet paper, foot powder, and a Poncho. Nice video.

You have a good and solid bag going. You asked for some ideas, A jar of powdered peanut butter would be smaller and lighter to carry. Here are a few things you might want to add? A Bible. A nail in your kit for poking holes in cans, tapping trees, and for hanging stuff and getting stubborn knots untangled. Screws for fixing stuff, multitool, fabric glue sticks or double sided fabric tape. Heavy waxed thread, heavy duty sewing needles, extra buttons, leather needle, Add some salt and spices, a couple of bandannas for filtering water or you could use two military cavats, at least 3 compressed towels ( you cand find them at the dollar tree they will be in the makeup or kids section ) orange tape for marking locations, vicks vapor rub which is good for chapped lips, chaffed skin and monkey butt ( has a nice cooling effect ) and can be used for fire making. Zip ties, duct tape, sharpening stone, some floral wire ( snares, swedish fire torch and for hanging your metal bottle ). Cough drops, vitamin C, Acetaminophen, Caffine pills, Hard candy ( peppermints are good for indigestion ) clove oil and ambosol ( for bad teeth ) dental floss, fingernail clippers or a small swiss army knife with scissors. Toliet paper, and or a bottle bidet ( attaches to regular water bottle ) Heavy duty pencil sharpener for making fine shavings, extra wool socks ( you can pre-treat them with foot powder ) small airplane bottle of booze for disenfecting wounds, eye glass repair kit, mole skin ( for blisters ) eye drops, fire blanket, flint and steel kit and small metal tin for making charcloth ( matches and lighters will run out ) headlamp, rechargeable batteries ( enloop ) blue olight charging cables, iodine, carving knives ( for making spoons and cups ) wool base layers, wool beanie hat, wool gloves ( cashmere/ merino wool sweaters, and wool wrap for your torso ) coveralls? Good boots? Motion lights. A metal spear head that attaches to a to a limb. Painters drop cloth, tea light candles, church key. A few things that you might be intetested in adding.

I can tell everything I need to know about a man by how he keeps his paracord. If the end ends are cut and frayed and and its all tangled up and sloppy, that tells me something. If the ends are melted clean and the rope is in a proper hank and organized, that tells me a lot as well.

have 20 + years hiking/camping . i dont carry a fishing pole . do have fishing kit . cut a stick 5-6 ft tie string hook to it . have caught many fish this way . never had use for a drill . have same water filter system but also a filter straw for quick drink on the move . get a solar battery pack all our flashlight head lamps radio comms gps etc are rechargeable . i dont carry solar panels or power bank less weight more room for like food topo maps. i dont carry a heavy rifle carry a 9mm pistol then have a target 22 hunting in bag . i carry 2 spools bank cord . get raw honey store bought might be 20% honey and the rest additives like corn syrup . get 3-5 topo maps better than a atlas/county map . they show all roads ponds little streams terrain . have a little stove that takes fuel tabs or sticks carry extra for fire starter if wood being stubburn change of clothes dont know your skill level you gear looks new take my family out 3-5 times a year and teach/work on outdoor skills

I’ve been getting a bag ready. This is one of the best videos I’ve seen.

Nice! Just remember here in the mid west it gets cold AF, if the grael freezes it will be useless. Keep the sawyer in your clothing to keep warm and your bags gets lost or you have to ditch it, you have water at least!

Really nice bug out bag greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🤘🏼

Great video, the set up is great

Great video. You gave me several great ideas for my go bag.

Bugging out is worth thinking about. Because probably 99.999% of homes are not designed to withstand persistent gunfire. So even if you've improvised some kind of protection eventually things like 2x4's or even concrete blocks in the load bearing walls will be severed. The rafters and joists can also be taken out that way. Eventually the home will become unsafe to stay in. And houses suck for defending as field fortifications. No clear fields of fire etc. etc. etc. You may hold the position for a while, but, its unlikely you'll be able to hold it forever. I like what Mike Helton said, that you should be prepared to defend your home, but, you should also have a bail out plan and a location(s) to escape to WHEN the home becomes unsafe to stay in. This is where your BOB and caches come into play.

that's a sawyer squeeze, not the mini. That wire saw isn't cutting metal, especially not a dead bolt.

Red light travels as far as regular light, it just doesn't affect your natural night vision. The lumens are often lower ( 3 lumens) which would limit its range but humans can still spot a candle light a few miles away at night time

As you’re headed to a bugout location I’d keep supplies there and lighten my bag so as to move quickly. If you are taking time to set snares and fish you aren’t moving fast. With all your equipment and heavy items it would appear you have a bag intended to live out of.

Duplicates are never unnecessary. Two is one and one is none.

Great job, very thought out. Every item and tool in your bag has a purpose. I also just bought a lightweight solar panel allowing me to recharge my headlamps, rechargeable batteries, and my Baofeng radio with the USB cable. Your video had great ideas, thanks sharing the knowledge.

Great bag, I keep a barometer for weather forecasting some watches have an inbuilt. It was a mainstay for older generations.

Your bag is tailored to what you need. Good job.

Great B.O.B. you got alot of scenerios covered. Antibiotics are a must. Infections are def going to happen. I put allergy pills and vaseline for burns many uses. And also multivitamin in my med kit. Folding solar panel is super important. For shelter I went with a millitary bivy sack you can stay dry in it and a mil poncho for many of It"s uses. Baofeng is great too, since it has AM/FM to hear news. Do you have any way to cross deep water thats above your head?...I put in a dry bag to use as a bouy/floatation to cross deep water. I would assume in a bugout you would have to cross some rivers/lakes to get to safer location. For food I added bouliion cubes and hard candy. You can add cigarettes to your bag even if you don't smoke. It could be best bargaining chip and weighs nothing.

I live next to empty wilderness. My bugout load is a mountain bike with full bags, small dog trailer, backpack on me. Small town I'm out of town on dirt rd in one mile. Main point is load is on wheels, even if I'm mostly just pushing. Load is set for 1 month survival while establishing hunt/gather/farm. Along wilderness creek. Mild, no snow climate

Nice load out. Believe it or not, I don't have a BOB. I'm 59 yo with a bad back, shoulder and my knees are shot. Plus my wife is on a cane and not mobile enough with her health issues to be able to bug out. But anything short of an EMP, we have my truck we can use to get out with. However, I do have the same bag, but I use it for my get home bag. I use this bag because my job might have me as far as 200 miles from home on any given day. With my health, that's going to take me a little while. For the most part, it's set up pretty good. Shelter, sleep system, food/water, medical and defense. Of course, I have the necessary things like a compass, big/small knife, cordage, saw, solar charger and all that. My EDC is a .40 cal. so in my pack I keep a .40 cal. Gen2 KelTec. That way I can keep a rifle with me and no one will know. I also keep a .177 Hatsan mod25 break barrel pistol for small game/food. I've tried my pack out on a couple multiday hikes and I think it will hold up better than I will.

Bad ass, I’ve been eying this pack . After watching your 30 miler and seeing you still liked it. Yunno it’s funny man, you are one of the very few people that mentions some of the most important things #1 when walking having a bladder to access the water so you don’t have to stop or at least a shoulder strap holder! I’m putting a bladder in mine #2 SHOES!!!! I’m going to have a designated pair of Nikes or Hokas always with the pack. #3 binoculars!!! Not all the way through the vid yet but I’m sure there’s more. Good looking out!

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A pitch counter 🫡 awesome

Please: Look into military speedhook fishing traps. Add a reflective tarp for shelter system. Add a poncho liner or some form of durable insulation. Look into bankline for cordage number 36 is ideal sub for 550 paracord. Aquaquest makes a OD Green Bivvy Bag that packs down small because you might not be in a area that has trees and the bivvy system packs up fast. Can you talk about clothing and footwear? I use the USGI ECWCS system.

I think its important to have an eco-system built around "bugging". Whether that's "in" or "out". I feel like a Bug Out Bag would be necessary to keep at home, and use in some kind of natural disaster emergency where you need to grab what you need to survive, get in your vehicle, and move out as quickly as possible. Or, even staying put if possible. To add to the B.O.B., keeping a "get home bag" in your car can, and will, compliment your "bug out bag" since your car will be your temporary shelter and mobility to carry your things. If you also keep a GHB in your car, you will have more resources at your disposal. The get home bag should be a 16-24 hour bag and set up for your circumstances based on geographical location needs. I understand this probably wont work for everybody, but this is how I set my things up.

Great bad, kinda resemble my setup

Great job man! Very informative. You have some great ideas on a lot of the items you shown

Sweet set up man 👍

Your baseball counter is better than Pace Beeds. Counting days if you're stranded somewhere

Love those telescopic fishing rods. Fam and I use those all the time. Also dig your leather belt loop for the hatchet. Again, fam and I all have one of those we wear on our belts. I bought my wife and daughter council tool flying fox hatchets and they love them. Hobby lobby has leather sometimes they have leather thats very thick and can be used to make a few of those tool/hatchet belt loops as well as leather sheaths. They also have leather needles for 99 cents. Very strong needles and will work great for repairs and last long not like dollar store needles. Good to see you have a Grail AND Sawyer. 2 is one. You talking about lawlessness reminds me of my talks with my wife. I try to explain this very thing.

Top 5 best B.O.B I’ve seen on RU-vid! Nice channel definitely subscribed. -LongIsland NY

You're missing skittles. Get the little packs of skittles. Like the Halloween hand out size packs. Keep 1-2 packs in each pocket to have some quick calories on you. Especially useful for after combat or evasion and you have a crash after your adrenaline rush is done.

Dont know if I missed it but a silcock for any handle-less faucets you may come across. I like the Sawyer mini filters. You can screw them to a discarded water bottle you come across and drink right from that.

I watched your 2 get home videos & thoroughly enjoyed them. I gotta do something like that. I liked your selection of food because it was simple. I think that I would tape or paint the handle of your hatchet an olive drab color so that it would blend better with your bag. Great bag btw.. I have something similar but a little smaller so that I'm forced not to carry too much stuff. Great presentation.

When it comes to bug out bags weight is very important. A 50-70 lb bag gets real annoying after mile 6 and straight up miserable by mile 10 and thats if your in the physical condition to do that. Id keep the bag under 15lbs and prioritize speed, endurance and maneuverability. Then hone in on your survival skills and knowledge. Great video.

I have a 7 inch blade folding saw that I MOLLE to the side of my pack in a surplus Marine Corps pop up flare pouch. I also run a surplus double M$ mag pouch that I keep my pruning shears, a Bushcraft Settlers tool, and even six, 7 inch long aluminum tent spikes. I also MOLLE on a soft E-Tool pouch with an E-Tool. I chose the soft pouch because I can roll up a pair of deer skin gloves in the pouch to use with the saw and E-Tool. That leaves the inside of my pack for the soft stuff to not get ripped up.

Thank you

Chest rig would give you really quick access to them mags and maybe a few other little things a really cheap one is probably better than nothing

P-38 can opener has been on my keychain for 20+ years. Used it a handful of times since.

Quite equipped, but I didn't see if you have a sleeping bag or similar, a spare set of clothes, a hygiene kit. I don't know what kind of environment you live in, but if a severe winter comes, waterproof warm clothes accordingly. Stay ready, hard times ahead greetings 😉

Good setup, got a lot of bases covered. Your wise owl electronics bag reminds me of some Faraday bags I've seen online before. Not sure if you said it was or not, but if the wise owl bag isn't rated as such, may want to consider getting a Faraday bag for your most important electronics to protect them in case of emp, nuclear assault, or solar flares.

Lots of good info and well presented…I have to call that an INCH bag though. You’ve got almost everything in there lol. One of your viewer comments had some good additions too👍🏻. Still working on my own multiple different use packs so any recommendations are always appreciated. Keep it up and maybe throw out some tutorial kinda vids

Good channel! New sub. Glad some Midwest guys are out here

Future marauder identified

That power bank is what’s up. I have a smaller one , I think it’s the size you showed earlier, I think mines is Tough Tested, forgot the amps.

with the grayl you want to push down for about 17-20 seconds so the water can filter through properly

Nice set up. FYI the little wire saw isn't too reliable. They break pretty easily.

I'm calling them Poppins bags, after Mary Poppins. I can and I will.

One of the better BOB videos I've seen and you've obviously put a lot of thought into it. I do have some genuine questions though. 1) If you've filled your two water bottles with nuts and powder, how are you carrying your water? To me, water is more important and will be needed much sooner than either of those. 2. What do you use for sleeping? Unless I missed it, you don't appear to have anything to sleep in or on. I'm not hating/trolling, just genuinely interested. I see a lot of BOB videos that don't appear to have much in the way of shelter and sleep kit. About half of my BOB revolves around this, I could be overthinking or just completely different climates. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun

I always carry a zippo lighter. Even if you don't have zippo fluid you can use alcohol, or any other flammable liquid in a pinch.

Not bad for a starter kit, in a shtf situation it’s almost never ever man for himself sure maybe government gets cut out but local law will take over. Be the guy that has what is needed to help others in need, and be a value to your community and you don’t have to deal with hardship alone. Just toss the wire saw you broke it at 11:15 anyway, they are a gimmick and not something I’d stake my life on.

One of those little Pen rods would take up less space, and they’re surprisingly strong for their small size. If you’re catching fish to survive, you’ll happily take very small fish to cook up. Small fish, small rod, less weight, and you can zip it up inside that side pocket 👍

I like the banana chip idea it’s all around good you can suck on them a few at a time and it will give you that the much needed potassium that you will need to help from cramping. So I would recommend not going for them first and definitely not gobble them up. A few things I have in my pack one being a waterproof cover for the pack case you had across the river just heavy rain for days. Good idea to keep your gear dry a Poncho would work but how well will it hold up and a good pair of tactical waterproof pants a few pair of clean socks the last thing you want is your sweaty stinky socks on for days causing bacteria, athletes foot or blisters to get infected. Also a small container of body powder or cornstarch just something to help with chafing. Just something to think about.

Awesome Stuff my friend..I'm friendly ❤

Bugging out, if you're in a semi rural/rural area isn't a always good idea. If you're in an urban/built up area, it's a better idea. However you do need to be familiar with what's edible, and what isn't.

Clothes/ toothpaste and toothbrush wipes/ balaclava, or neck gator schmuck? Would be my suggestions

Great set up bro!! I always love a good bugout bag!! That solar panel is absolutely awesome, blew my mind with that! Never ever thought about a foldable panel… P38 is definitely a preferred can opener, but even those are slightly difficult the first few times you use it. I’m looking into a GeoPress now for mine! Love the notebook & pitch counter for a SALUTE report! Keep the videos coming bro!! LFG!! Midwest Survival has become my favorite channel, obviously! Can’t wait for a merch drop!!

Get DeLorme maps, entrenching tool with pick

All these bugout bags for solo bugout. Are there any examples of family bugout? I think a cart of some type would help that scenario.

Good info and good stuff

To attach an axe, drop it into a big loop at the bottom of your bag. Pivot the axe handle up. This should tighten up the lower loop. Fix the handle with an upper loop. A leather axe head cover will protect things from the dangerous edge. If you are bringing seeds you need a digging tool.

your the guy im going to be hunting for the guy with the shiny new pack with all the new gear, you people will stick out like a dogs nuts.

Daisy chain that paracord man! Good video

WTH? Mine doesn't have that velcro pocket! What a gyp.

I would use that outward most compartment on the front of the bag to store first aid supplies since you need to access your first aid supplies when the need arises as quickly as possible. Also if you are right-handed then when you go to put the stock of the are into your right shoulder I think you'll find that that Camelback tube is going to get in the way. Just something to think about.

SOLID BAG SOLID👍🏽

😂😂😂keep thinking that wire saw will cut a dead bolt😂😂😂

Where is the description for the wire rope

What were the containers he used for holding the nuts and the protein powder

You have some good ideas but I would focus your energy on building local relationships or a community and have a few butout locations designated and start visiting those destinations and get to inow the area, local people and resources. That way you have somewhere to bug out to in a few different directions. Maybe go camp in a few spots outside your city in a small rural town next to a lake or river. Get to know some locals. If you have a spot where you can at least bug out to and set up a camp site, at the very least, then you can regroup and resupply while you figure out a longer term plan or your next move. This will give you more confidence in the short term and you may not feel like you have to take some much gear with you that will only slow you down in a survival situation or just make you a target for a larger stronger group. It seems more like your setting yourself up to be a target more than anything. If a larger group knows you have antibiotics for example good luck keeping thise for yourself. They will lielly see that their need trumps your ownership of the needed resource and take it from you by force if necessary. You best bet is that travel light and try to look more like you have very little to offer. Just pack the basic survivak needs to get you to your bugout location. Just my two cents. You have some good ideas but I think you jeed to have a more well thought through game plan overall.

I ditched the axe. My coldsteel shovel can donthe same and i also have a bacho saw. Niw my bag is lighter.

I do like the tarp and hammock set up u use but for most people it won't work.. u r one of the first I have seen have a sleep syatem

If you own a large property, you don't need BoB. Just build a fortress in your land..

What brand is the battery bank with the solar panels?

get a good multi tool some come w a can opener

If you're not completely familiar with your area i would recommend a book on edible/medicinal plants and a book on poisonous/dangerous animals in your area.

I see bug out videos everywhere, but where are you going? WPS brought up a good point, it is better to bug in, more food and water until you're forced out. Hopefully, you're not forced out of your home on foot, and you have a vehicle that can take you part way depending on your situation. What is the final goal? be a lone wonder until the end of days? why are you alone? a small group that is prepared is better than alone wanderer.

disagree a little about having same things as other people . get separated from group for some reason or a item gets lost/broken ... you still have one

A good video, but the weight of your pack is way too heavy for most civilian people. Why not use heavy duty baggies (like you did with your dehydrated bananas) to store nuts, etc. Those nalgene bottles are unnecessary extra weight. That map is ridiculous. I suggest maps just for your county or region. Plus, buy Topo maps that are waterproof. You are a good guy. You are organized and thorough. Get rid of the background music. It's distracting. Or turn it way down. Your med kit is set to perform surgery! Can you cut it down in size? Also, accessibility to your IFAK Tournaquets, needs to be easier to get to quickly. STOP THE BLEED is critical, very quickly. Overall, a great video. Just work on consolidation of items, such as that huge fishing pole and other largebitems. That collapsible antenna could be switched for an antenna that you can string up and toss in to a tree to reach out there. Out in the woods, a limb works well as a fishing pole, as, long as you have monofilmant line and hooks, etc. Or you could improvise all of those items, making your own hooks out of bones, briars, thorns, etc.

this looks all and well.....if im on the lame

Hate to tell you that the grail system will fail on you in a bug out situation. You need to find another alternative to filter water. Grails cannot handle colored water. Check your directions again. Canterbury gots people thinking that’s a really good filter. Water has to be pretty clear to filter. SEMPER FI

Good video in general so thanks. I think you need to change your title page from Bug Out Bag 2023 to TEOTWAWKI BAG, or INCH BAG 2023. For new people that is “the end of the world as we know it, or I’m not coming home”. Bug out bags in theory are for 72 hours to get you to another safe area like your bunker. There will be a lot of new people watching this video and will be packing WAY TO MUCH GEAR for a bug out bag. Don’t get me wrong, I have lots of the same good gear for my bags, just not for my BUG OUT BAG.

All the geat is brand new. Just sayin'...

Simple question, why do people not include sleep systems in there Bob? Most people sleep 6 to 8 hrs a day. Good luck with that in a shtf situation. Just saying..

it's so cute you think you will be alone and you think you can set traps for food or fish, 100 million americans with no supplies and no destination , just running from the cities will be dying of thirst and starving.. you won't be alone. you won't make it a mile before having your pack and possibly your life taken,, desperate people will do anything to survive . so you and your cute bag keep up the good work lol

The channel 'Brass Facts' has a great video titled 'Bugging Out To Nowhere: A SHTF Fantasy' about the absolute bullshit ethos that is 'bugging out', highlighting that even the most highly trained ex-military guys will still need to sneak into town every couple of weeks to get more food...

VEGETABLE SEEDS? THAT IS RAMBO MOVIE. WILL YOU BE 12 MONTHS AWAY?

Bugging out did not inspire Lewis and Clark to explore and map out trails through the entire western half of the country .

Into the wild was basically what happens when an idiot thinks let me burn all my money so I cant even pay for gas when I hitchhike and then just die in the woods. Psa to all... dont do that...

Setting up multiple snares could give your presence/position away.

Can you load that same bag and sell me one please

Nice bag setup but with a few flaws. Please burn the ends of your paracord. You must have more actual water on you fill those water bottles with water put your snacks in ziplock bags. The Covid masks don’t do a thing against actual viruses they are used for dirt/dust/blood. Definitely get a smaller and topo map save on weight and space with good details for your area study. Finally I’m not sure of your mags are loaded it looked like only one was loaded but please load them a empty mag is useless.

Take a little backpack and go WHERE for how LONG ? This is ridiculous.

Empty spare mags in your bag bro you are literally a walking loot drop 😂

What are you doing for your HUGIENE?

My god if you need a key to get water you know your already in the shit. Your still waiting on a press. No filter. Boil. Drink. Its easy.

Auger, not drill.

When you were sharing your acts of lawlessness, I stopped watching because I said, he’s too violent. 🤣🤣🤣

You should really try living out of that for 72-96 hours. You may find yourself over thinking a whole bunch of this. I understand that you feel you have to be gear heavy. That is mostly your inexperience causing anxiety.