I have made the commute between Elkin And Lexington for almost 2 decades. And I have always carried a get home bag for just in case. I just happened to stumble across this video and rather enjoyed getting a few new ideas for my bag. Keep up the awesome videos.
Tip for aqua tabs.. get drink packs to add to your water. Kool aid.. welches.. foodlion brand.. lots of options and flavor varieties to make yuck water tasty.😊
Protect, provide and prepare. I like that motto. I am also in a rural area and “going to town” is 45 minutes away. I also carry the SOS rations and New Millennium bars. They taste pretty good. I subbed because we have the same mindset. You don’t need all the fancy and flashy things. Just get home to your loved ones. 🇺🇸
well timed and excellent vid. I am moving from near CLT to near another big city in NC. Good time to research get home plans and refresh the bag. THank you so much.
I hear you on the Shemagh. I have the same one as you do and I have been looking at it for the same reasons. Still in my bag for now…thanks for the video.
This is extremely relevant to me. I work 56 miles from home. I spend 40 hours a month just driving to and from work. As such, my GHB is prepped for 72 hours.
I've been working on the same thing. One thing, I went with the titanium stakes (found some on sale. They are very light and can be used in fire to support a container. They can, I think, withstand higher temperature. I carry more water containers, too. I can fill them if needed from my "cargo". I also like the pack with the ballistic panel, though it lacks side pockets, etc. I, too, look at this as a collection of self-care items to keep me going so I can get home as fast as possible. Mole skin is good to add. I am seriously thinking of a bicycle for a huge improvement in travel time, if I can figure out how to fit it in the van. Thanks for a good video!
The thing about a bike, for me is that there are a lot of hills around. Fun to go down but not to go up, ha. Now, in an urban environment, I'd be all about it. Flat city sidewalks, ect. Where I'm at, I'd end up ditching it. I love riding bikes but, I tend to exert myself way more when peddling, as opposed to walking. A lot of online preppers and survivalist are getting e-bikes, now. I think that good for around your land or neighborhood but, I wouldn't keep one in a vehicle. Too big. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy hearing other people's ideas. Also, the titanium stakes are a great idea.
@@Pineboxperspective we have some hills here in Appalachian Ohio, but I figured if I could coast down fast that would take me partway up the other side. Then walk it to the top and do it again. Still a lot faster. Haven’t done it yet, but if I can make room I may. Thanks for the response!
@@patriotpreacher43 If you consider the bike to be part of your get home kit, just remember that get home equipment isn't the same as bug out equipment, it's OK if you need to take a few minutes to prepare or re-assemble it. Don't exclude your roof on the van and/or even leaving the bike in parts as much as makes sense given your storage space. Remember to leave tools and maybe a small sheet of paper with whatever noted you think make sense.
Id take a good look at your medkit tbh. I'd add gauze, bandages, a sam splint and steri strips. I'd also keep the TQ on my person rather than in a backpack especially when carrying a gun.
Like your video, appreciate your perspective and thus why you carry certain items. Wanted to share with the rest of the class the match containers you showed they have small ferro rods on the bottom of them. And I'd like to suggest a replacement for the stakes. Harbor Freight carries the nail peg style stakes that could be poked through the grommets first as you mentioned, and they are less likely to bend. My first memories of camping are half the setup for a tent time was spent trying to use a hammer and rock to unbend several tent stakes because over half of them bent when trying to setup. Have a great weekend!
Great video. I live in Kannapolis and commute 45 minutes to 1 hour to Charlotte. It would be quite the adventure to get home by foot. For me something to carry in my get home bag is extra ammo. The more the better. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with what is coming brother.
Great video Brother, I admire everything about your very comprehensive video. Also subscribed to your channel due to your edc. My ghb consists of a cheap shang ri la maxpedition clone of the mongo versipak. Everyone should have ghb and I also utilize mine as a day hiking bag. Also I highly recommend a grayl water filter bottle and use a pre filter like a minimum coffee filter or even a sawyer one that connects to the collapsible container like I use. I know a lot about water treatment and the grayl by far is the best option for the money! Thank you again for your informative video and contrary to perception, being from Northern California we have a ton in common 🇺🇸
Fine video. Highly detailed yet at same time concise. Length of video not noticeable due to good presentation. Good anecdotes without a lot of meaningless commentary.
Enjoy your videos, mate. Problems we have here in South Wales ( next door to that there, England ) are no guns, no crossbows, no knives unless under a 3-inch blade that doesn't lock. Ah well, we'll see if IT happens. Hwyl! Taffy Nige, Du Cymru-South Wales.
Thankfully my commute is only 15 miles, straight down I-49...and if it comes down to it I can shelter in place for a lil bit at my office since im the only one who works out of it. But being prepared is an massive essential in life. A good set up you have here, and well done on fighting through being sick so the show could go on.
Great Video ! Include bus and train times and you may get home sooner ! Also if you look "homeless" the bus driver may not let you on the bus ! The outdoor water connections to water the lawn and trees at the Albuquerque VA is "gray water" (do not drink) ! I keep one or two gallons of water in the car for the refrigerator or fill the Canteen for the Day Pack to Go... tjl
I just thought of this,I havent even done it yet. For those of us who wear prescription glasses, have a couple of eyeglass repair kits and glasses cleaner in your kit. Using a tshirt or some such scratches the lenses, and if its shtf, theres gonna be dust in the air, so avoid screwing up your glasses at all costs. Thought Id throw that out there.
I don't wear glasses but, my wife just told me the other day that a shirt will scratch them. I couldn't believe it. The repair kit is a great idea. I'm gonna put one in hers. Thanks!
Nice - Hi from Savannah GA. Consider adding a small battery powered AM / FM radio to the kit. Also, I am a BIG fan of the Maxpedition Hard Use Gear. - Nothing stronger.
What's up, Georgia!!! I have a couple hams. I usually take one. I just wanted to hit on the basics for this one. Ha, I didn't even include a cell phone. Just a pad for making and leaving notes. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Great Get Home Bag! Recommend you have emergency cash hidden and distributed among your set up. It would also help to include a pack of powdered “Emergen-C” to boost vitamin C & eletrolytes during strenuous outdoor activities.
An exercise I like to do with my kit is separate my items into two piles. First pile is everything that will still function a week later. I then look at the pile that is left and see what if any of those items can be changed into items that will last longer than a week. When you believe you have swapped out everything you can then look at your week two pile and identify what is missing… I realize that the standard is 72hrs but that doesn’t mean people haven’t found themselves in a longer term situation. My takeaway from this exercise was it’s easy to fill a bag full of limited use items that could be replaced with a couple of more durable items… Example bug spray was replaced with long sleeves and a head bug net. My fire tinder kit and my first aid kit are combined (chapstick, alcohol, cotton, Duct tape) I increased these items by the mass of my deleted tinder kit… I always have some form of fishing kit regardless of what the professionals say 🎣👍
That's a pretty good way to go about assessing equipment. My method for setting up a bag is starting off by figuring out what I would need on a standard back packing trip for the same amount of time I'm expecting to travel and then minimalizing my gear down from comforts to bare essentials. Keep in mind that my style of camping/ packing is typically different from others. Then I add on potential threats and circumstances. Glad you brought this up because I'm actually planning a video on this soon.
My normal drive is 27 miles 25 min to drive... I have a partner from work who is overweight and diabetic..... We are both ove 55 yrs old and not as fast as weusedto be... We will takes the roads untill it is obvious due to people and stranded cars. Then its off road till we pass the issue.. we figure we can do 10 plus miles a day... personally i could do this trip much faster alone but we are safer together... We do pack shelter full cooking/ heating options.. shelter is a small.tarp... We also live in Minnesota and need to take into account that it can get down to -25 degrees f. So yes we need shelter and a way to get warm when needed... We change oit our gear for summer and winter... but no we will most likely take 3 days to get home... You are no faster than your owest person... I use a USMC ILBE pack. Holds everything I for up to 5 days in case things go sour...my summer pack weighs about 45 lbs summer 50 in winter when I add the cold weather sleeping bag.... I do like how he thinks but ... his pack would get you dead in our winters.. Thanks for the good video... 👍
If you can, take your get home bag with you on a hike that is about the same distance as your trip from work to home. You don't need to go full out, but at least do an overnighter and do at least one hard day of walking. You'll find out that you need and what you don't. I'd recommend not opening the SOS package. Get one to just test out and another for the real deal. You need a pew pew, water, first aid, shelter, and food. In that order. It's easy to go hog wild and over pack...that's why you should hump your gear for a solid day. Don't forget about your feet. Moleskin, foot powder and high quality socks. You'll thank me after that full day of walking with your overstuffed pack.
Palestinian supporters are good people trying to help women and children in Gaza. We are not violent people. You do not need to be afraid of us.😮 Thank you for the video. I have some candies and electrolytes in my Get Home Bag for energy.
I'm working on my bag. I'm gonna try to keep it less than 15 lbs. I keep protein bars in my bag, I don't have to cook them, which means I don't have to carry a stove. I can also eat them with one hand and eat them on the move. I keep about 6 in the bag.
Brother take that shemag to your local fabric store, pick you up some kick ass cotton flannel and ask them to cut it to the shemag size.. also, if youre not up to it, ask them where you can get it hemmed so it doesnt unravel
The shemagh is perfectly fine. Just choose color and pattern accordingly. No white/black, no red/white, no black/dark grey. Go with browns, greens, etc, or solid instead of the traditional checkerboard. There are lots of other patterns available as well now that they have become popular for bushcraft, camping and hiking.
A bit late to the party. I carry a bright orange or yellow banana in my med kit. Can be used as a signal device. More importantly, if it's used as a bandage, blood is easier to see. I really enjoyed your video.
I’ve always used the medium to smaller ziploc bags especially the freezer bags as there thicker plastic to keep bandaids etc together and contained !!😎🇺🇸🤙🏼
I thought this was a very informative video. I liked how you went over each piece of gear and called out its name. I have already ordered a few parts and pieces. I liked how you set the gear up. :oolong forward too moire content.
Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it. Couple of thoughts. I think you got off track with the objective requirements. 24 to 48 hr get home on foot. 1 or worst case 2 nights away from home. Why carry a whole roll of duck tape, several refills of batteries, two lights, 9 ways to start fire etc but you don’t have a decent shelter system? If you get soaked and it’s even 50 or 40 degrees you’re in trouble with nothing but a trash bag and a tarp. I’d say pair back on all the Nick nack items and focus on the things you KNOW you will have to deal with. Shelter, water, foot care, food.
You have an excellent point. My gear evolves about every 3 to 6 months. That's due to weather, where I'll be, whether or not I'm working or just traveling... for a go bag, I don't put too much worry in the shelter aspect, especially if in mild temperatures because I can just put on a ponch and sit down under a tree or better yet, find a shed or bridge or something. Id love to have my hamock set up with me but, it takes up too much space, too much weight, ect. I always have 2 lights. Head lamp for close work with hands and a more powerful hand held for looking around, night navigation, and just all-around situational awareness. The Duct tape; well, it takes up hardly any room and has many uses. There probably are somethings that I could do away with but I look at it as a get home bag with some everyday essentials. I need to leave some room for addi g pick up items or maybe extra clothing. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback.
Great video! Just sub’d your channel 👍🏼👍🏼 Dye your shemaugh a solid color. Or just get a sniper veil. …just a thought. 😎 Plus, a military poncho is essential in any kit or pack imho. I never go anywhere without one.
If you want to scrap the shemagh, look into a cotton "lungi", or maybe just a different style of shemagh that is solid color or doesn’t have the checkered design pattern. I can't think of the name or company right now, but there are large cotton "shemaghs" made that don't have any look to them at all.
🎉🎉 Great video. Looking for a Budget .. $25 to $35 backpack. Also Maxpedition is high quality but waaaay toooo expensive for just a small organizer... Any suggestions for Budget generic small organizers.... like $5 each Thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Check out CVlife for a budget pack. They make military style packs starting around $30. As far as organizers go, I'd just go with either surplus gear or you can find non pink make up pouches that just look like a zipper pouches. Also klein makes canvas zipper bags that are pretty tough. Lowes carries them. Not sure about finding real cheap pouches with compartments, though. I'm sure temu offers something but, I urge against that company for obvious reasons. I agree that the maxpedition organizers are way too pricey for what they are. That's why I wait for their buy one get one deals.
Everyone leaves out a pen when doing edc. I don't know if they just don't mention it or don't want to be able to write something down every once in a while.
Take a look at folding bikes. They've come a long way in durability and usefulness. Cut down on the travel time to get home. I typically have a Zizzo Forte or a Flatbike Change 612 in the back seat of my club cab truck. I often stop and ride the Greenway on the way home. My get home bag is organized with essentials to stay on me and non-essential items in bike packing bags. Check out companies like Zizzo, Montague,and Flatbike in addition to more typical folding bikes like Tern and Brompton. If all the cars have stopped you can get away with using freeways that are normally restricted access. Get home before everything goes bottom up at the 3 day mark instead of still walking...
Attention span here. The length of the video is perfect. The videos that are too long are the ones that are 45min but only have 10min worth of info in them. Yours has at least 35min worth of info. 10min of chit chat on a 45min video is ok.
Thank you. I really appreciate honest feedback. Good or bad. I try to put out content that I would watch myself. Sometimes I bore myself though, haha. Thank you.
Great well thiught out kit. Nice video as well, sure it ran a little long but it was very informative so who cares? Lol. Nice Sootch shout out. He's got a great channel, I've learned a lot from him.
Im at your med kit so far, few things: 1: while food is typically a low priority, 1200 calories/day is really gonna suck when you add in the exposure and exertion of being on foot. 2: bandanas are good, i like the ones with skill type reminders on them.. especially for times of duress or stresd. 3: extremely important, time of your commute is not nearly as important as the miles covered!!. It may be 1hr away, but if thats 60 miles, then the avg joe is looking at 4-5 days of travel. Yes its an emergency, but rushing yourself into rabdo is a death sentence. Water: you might get more uses out of a small vial of 8% bleach solution. 2 drops will do 32oz in 30min and itll still taste just as bad😂. A lighter tinted bottle would be more help if you had to disinfect via solar, and you could still have stickers on one side, but back them with aluminum foil shiney side in. EDC: i have no argument for or against the fire arm, but it highlights a problem with what you consider EDC. If you can garuntee vehicle access then maybe, but logically speaking, anything thats going to happen is going to happen where you spend most of your active time (ie: the worst place youd want to be, at, or enroute to or from work). A better planning consideration is to do a "pocket dump" during you on duty time and on your off duty time. The items found on your body (pockets) in both places are your EDC... and build from there. Add some lipromide to your med kit. Throwing your body into a high stress situation will wreck most peoples stomachs during a time you really dont need it too... help save that TP.
Not bad... id also add foot powder and mole skin to your medkit.... walkin them miles will bite you. I hadnt thought about the thing with the shemag, but mine has gotten me out of more than a few jams here and abroad.... so its gonna stay (combat juju item). And lastly, please dont tie your knife to the stick "for a spear" just sharpen the stick. It may be a throw away item, but it wont be when you lose it or break it doing something not operationally sound.
@@Pineboxperspective i hope it didnt come over overly critical, that wasnt the intent😅, but ive been living out of these kinds of bags and dialing mine in for 18 years now. The bandana that lives in my pocket is for tying knots, im so used to tying a clove hitch on a bite, i had to pull it out the other day to remember how to go from scratch. I keep a red one in my pack similar to you, but since its intended as a signal or way point marker, it has things like morse, flag code, and ASL with a few other things on it too....
@jeremymoses7401 Not at all, my man. I appreciate the feedback. I started this channel for 3 reasons. To share my ideas, to learn from others, and to have an outlet for my preparedness obsession because I'm sure the people around me grow tired of the subject. 😀.
Yes, but you have to get the correct tabs. They offer different products, and I noticed that not all of them claim to do so. I'd check out their website and see which one works best for you. Also, pay attention to the duration times as they vary on how long you have to wait before drinking. Some take 4 hours. Others take 30 minutes, I believe.
i too carry a shemag a black on black one and a black od green one butz as you too i hesitate having them seen , nowadays gotta be carefull, gonna get me a snipers veil too just in case
Regarding the Shemagh: the “Pro-Palestinian” or “Anti-Israel” only wear the white with black spots, it is called a Keffiyeh. The difference between a Shemagh and a Keffiyeh: “While both the Keffiyeh and Shemagh share similarities, the key difference lies in their patterns. The Keffiyeh typically showcases a checkered pattern, while the Shemagh often features a larger, more intricate design.”
You know, I recently noticed that they do, typically wear white and black. So I decided to keep it in the bag because of its many uses. Plus, I could possibly use it to blend in and pass through a crowd.
But ….. what are you doing only with a come home bag … when you then see that your home house is collapsed or town burning or destroyed… or your home is suddenly a NO ENTRY Zone… ? …this is the problem with the „only come home bag „ … in reality … you always need a Inch bag … a winter never come home bag… if your home is suddenly broken… 🍀🍀🍀✌️😜👍🔥🔥🔥🌎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I know the rats aren't the best option but, they do fit in the pocket of my jeans, comfortably. You are correct about having it on person. I'm going to look into the etq you mentioned. I was not aware of those. Thanks for the input.
I feel like you really need a compression bandage in your med kit. Cutting off the blood supply should be a very very last resort. First should be pressure. And a compression bandage can be used in other ways, like for splints or packing a puncture wound and it weighs nothing and is sterile. I always keep two in my purse, along with a sutures kit, sterile gloves, and a regular tourniquet.
