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magnifying glass -- once you have a correctly made magnifying glass with a tight focus, it is the area of the lens that makes for better fire starting, not the magnification (or the focal length). a lot of cheap magnifying lenses do not have a good shape, so won't focus to a small dot like good ones do.
I am a female that has traveled overseas for missionary work. I have used baking soda for brushing teeth, deodorant, cleaning my long hair (dry), bathing with minimal water, washing cooking items, treating sunburn, soaking feet and washing out clothing. It works great in shoes to keep down foot odor.There is no soap residue. It replaces many items and fits in a very small container and it is cheap. It really lightened my backpack. I enjoy your channel very much.
Talcum powder is also good for freshening up hair. After you have used a quick dry towel, you can use it to freshen damp sweaty feet or anything else for that matter.
Thanks Corporal! Love your videos! Even these older ones which continue to be a great resource. Thanks, keep up the good work! God bless you. Here is a strong suggestion to add to contents: wool socks for walking. Fits the cover category of the 10 c's. Most novices don't realize it, but unless you have wool socks which wick away sweat from your feet as you walk, your feet will turn into mush. After a few miles out, you will begin to have blisters big time! I have heard almost no preppers talk about this, but every backpacker out there knows that wool socks are an absolute necessity when walking long distances. I now always pack a pair of wool socks like the ones backpackers use in all my vehicle get home bags. Thanks again!
First of all, I'm a gun dude. I own several and I train with them all. I just want to let you know just how much I APPRECIATE your comments about firearms. I know guys (even friends) who think all they need is a Glock 17 to get home in a SHTF situation. They couldn't be more wrong. I personally make the choice to carry a firearm in my get home bag, but I do that knowing that after any SHTF is over (and most would be a few days), you will still be held accountable for any of your actions when it's done. You're awesome and thank you for making your videos.
As with all of your video's this one is excellent, THANK YOU. You missed one item, I have assumed that the small brass capped item in the middle is in fact AA Batteries taped together for the headlamp, that would make perfect sense.
Just adding a thought. I would use dawn dish washing liquid instead of the hand soap. A little goes a long way and it cleans you better, especially with oil or grease. It’s probably not good to bath everyday with it because it will dry out your skin but for a few days it would be perfect!
@@recall5811 Just two or three more little pouches. There could be delays and or a situation where one would have to wait just outside the target destination while assessing the situation at or around it.
the knots part i agree with. next is land naviagtion. i wont tell you how many times i ask where something is and they give me street names that dont appear on a map or refrence "two streets down from mcdonalds" not counting two other streets in between and they just mean main roads.
Also physical fitness and strength, the ability to run. Wonder how many "preppers" have thousands of dollars worth of gear but never leave the comfortable fantasy world of RU-vid and can't get up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath.
@@hc3820 You are 100%! And of course there are many folks who are dealing with health issues that are above and beyond being a couch potato. There are many people (and I’m sure there are some in your family) who simply will not be able to walk very far, let alone ‘run.’
+1 on the socks... No, +100. As a salty Sargent told me when I was a boot, "Fresh pair of socks make you feel like a new man." And it`s the damn truth.
I change my socks when I work construction. When I feel run down or worn out, I take time to sit and change my socks. I feel 1000X better afterward. I totally agree.
Fresh pair of socks really raises morale. I have 2 pairs of socks (1 for warm weather 1 for cold weather) and some underwear and a thermal top and pants in my bag wadded up in a little bag within the bag.
Scary how relevant this seems now three years later 😮 Thank you for your hard work and dedication.... you don't know me at all, but you took the time to possibly give me a fighting chance 👍🇺🇸
Just a thought. If its an urban go bag, I would suggest a pry bar and a dust mask. Pry bars come in small sizes and offer an amazing amount of leverage, dont rule it out.
I don't understand why people give other guys like this flack for saying in his personal bag he keeps $100, if you wanna carry more than carry more. This is HIS pack and it works perfect for him, stop complaining guys! Keep up the great work man, great videos!
In my humble t opinion, Corporal, or anyone, should be able to carry as much, or as little, cash as he wishes. Its his business..noone elses. Personally, I trust his judgement completely and he has a good reason for what he said.
I'm a Canadian disabled Veteran who used to design and test NATO survival kitsch for Air Force, Navy strangely Submariners. I am in total agreement with both this kit and your channel philosophy. Far too many amateurs are listing kitsch that lack items and rely on technology in excess. Great job Shawn.
I always think about 'what if...'. So...what if all that tech went down, like due to an EMP. If we have an EMP, that dog's bollocks GPS becomes dog's dinner...now what? And nowadays, so many people rely on GPS, when you ask them about a map, they look at you barmy, like they think you're from another planet!
I've probably watched 2 or 3 hundred hours of "survival kit" videos etc. This is one of the best by far. Very sensible advice. No Thrills but got all the bases covered. Thanks mate, keep it up.
Even before 9/11 and I worked in the city, I kept with me in my daily bag a minimum of: a flashlight, a disposable dustmask, socks, and walking shoes. That way if I got stuck in the subway I could walk safely in the dark. I also was familiar with all the different routes I could take to get home. As my husband says - "Don't be the skeleton in the car."
@@toriwolf5978 the vehicle you’re in stops moving, you don’t. I think it means don’t sit and wait for help because help might not come, or you might be safe at home by the time it does. Rely on yourself and keep moving. I have no idea if this is the intended meaning, but that’s what I took it as.
@@toriwolf5978 if you ever see disaster/zombie movies they always (for effects) open a car door and out leans a skeleton. meaning they were traped or couldn't get out so died in there car and over time became a skeleton. (it takes a long time to become one once dead) (unless critters got them) so a lot of time as had to pass for a live person to see one. (i think it is for moviedum effects only)
If you carry cash, distribute the smaller bills in different locations. Some in your pack, some in your extra sock, some in your pocket, some in your wallet. If you get "jacked", you don't want to hand over your entire stash.
I love all of your videos. On a side note, I carry cash, but separate it on 3-4 places over my body, so if I pull it out no one will know how much I have.
I love the “get home” aspect of this kit. I’m not “bugging out”, I’m getting home, if I’m away. Once home, I’m staying there for 90 days minimum. After that, I’ll think about “bugging out” (to one of a couple pre-planned locations). Clove oil in hand.
Why would you carry clove oil in hand? Wouldnt you have a backpack you can put it in, or at least strap it onto??? It would be much more efficient to put it into your backpack, so you have 2 hands that you can manipulate your surroundings and support your body's physical stance/ stability more easily with. I put all my stuff in my bag so I can easily open doorknobs, grab keys, drive cars etc.
This happened to my dad when he was younger while living in London. Some sort of a riot happend when he was coming home from work and a 30 minute walk turned into a 2 hour long process of running and evading
Happened to me a couple of times, when the IRA were bombing, you wont be able to get a cab and hotels get full, I just went to a bicyle store and bought a bike, 30 miles on a bike much quicker than walking and you dont get stuck in traffic.
Dan Campbell as someone from Northern Ireland, sorry about that. If your in Northern Ireland, the leaders of the New IRA were just arrested so we’re good for a bit.
Cowboy on the plus side, with brexit you guys get to choose between a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, or one between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. I’m sure that will totally happen without any conflicts!
@@dancampbell9090These days you can get one of the "Boris bikes" from the urban cycling scheme, athough in popular locations they may go pretty quickly when SHTF.
A good maxim to follow. That's why it's important to carefully plan a EDC/bugout bag/emergency kit/etc. If you need to travel, carrying more stuff limits your mobility. It bridges the gap between being exposed in the open and being (relatively) safely bunkered up. That's when we need to gamble a little and decide what is worthwhile to carry, based on how much effort bringing it would require, the odds it'll be useful, and the severity of the penalties for needing it if you don't have it. Again, it's good to be as prepared as possible, but it's impossible to be prepared for everything.
I'm a road tech for my company. I'm sometimes 30 miles from home. All my coworkers make fun of me and call me crazy for my bag. I tell them well you're betting that you won't and I'm betting that I might. Your the crazy one.
Same here, but I've become accustomed to being made fun of. Most people don't understand the idea of being prepared for the unexpected, but they all buy vehicle and medical insurance. Go figure.
One of the signs of mental illness is when you think everyone else is crazy. There's a point where planning a survival kit goes from being sensible to paranoid. This crossed the line for me.
@@RylanStorm I'm not a huge proponent of full-on doomsday prepping and yet this doesn't strike me as paranoid. It's the type of stuff that is practical to have around in most situations... a few trash bags, some personal hygiene items, some extra warm and clean clothes in case you get dirty, and some tools in case you need them. Don't you keep a first aid kit in your car, along with the proper tools to change a tire, and some extra fluids like motor oil and water? Why not have a few things to keep your body running right too?
This was an extremely well thought out video. You have a sharp mind, and I’m sure you’ve received sound training over the years. It shows. One thing that really stood out was the basic tourist type map. No one knows their entire city except cops and cabbies. You gotta be ready for detours. The iodine is a good call, too. Thanks. Take care.
Absolutely one of the best, well thought out, kits that I have seen on youtube. Nothing over done. Not filled with 10 flashlights. Not filled with large ammo and mags. Not filled with tactical vests etc. Good job on a kit that would be of value to anyone in an emergency situation.
Devil Dog, this ancient former frogman thinks your kit and mindset are on target. One thing I ALWAYS carry multiples of are lubricants. Imagine that same 10-mile walk that became a 30 mile hump with a blister forming on your right heel, a chafe in your groin getting quite hot and maybe the straps on your pack chafing in your armpits. I carry a few small tubes of antibiotic ointment scattered in my gear and pockets, a bit of coconut oil softened beeswax and a few feet of riggers tape for blisters. For a get home bag I plan for the common injuries of travel on foot, especially if I'm out of practice walking and with a pack. A bloody chafe or blister will not kill you right away, but open sores in a very dirty environment are asking for trouble, not to mention I don't want to add to an already shit situation. Small injuries are more a drain on energy and concentration, which in themselves can get you killed in an emergency if your focus wains. Stop them before they start, stay lubed up. And LANYARDS, Devil Dog! You act like you weren't in the Navy! Everything must be drilled and have a lanyard or you WILL CERTAINLY lose the item. If it doesn't have a lanyard, you don't own it. Love to chat with you. I'm south of you in San Diego.
Hugh Jarce if you can, wear boots or shoes you have worn on multiple hikes so they are well broken in, and never wear cotton socks, wool socks, merino wool is the best, with a thin wool liner sock as my inner, and regular socks as my outer.
Wow, you are the first person to tell about that. I have never been in the Military, but all the survival vests that I have seen, everything in vest is secured by a lanyard into the pocket from which it came, to know where it goes and like you said, not to loose it should it fall out. Good catch, I enjoy watching his videos and adding what he has said to what I have learned to increase my knowledge of survival. Those who comment also help in adding to my knowledge as well, thank you Warrior Rises.
Yes!!! I carry the small tub of Vaseline in my pack. I know people don't want to hear this but if you start chaffing your thighs, or have diarreah and your butt is chaffed, blisters, dry hands or feet, cracked lips. it even starts fires really well when used with a piece of cloth or cotton ball. I boldly encourage everyone to carry one in their pack.
Never have to buy iodine again. Something I learned from Dr. Hood when he was still here. Resublimated usp iodine crystals. Couple grams in a glass bottle. You can fill with water and shake up for a solution. can use over and over forever. Great vid as always.
I realize you may already know this, but Im posting this for other viewers who may read your comment and think that resublimated iodine is the best solution to water purification. Iodine may be great for a get home bag, especially an urban get home bag, where you might only need to treat water once or twice before getting home and the only nasties one may encounter are bacteria and viruses, but Iodine is ineffective against Cryptosporidium and is only moderately to minimally effective against Giardia. The same holds true for bleach as with iodine, unless they are used in conjunction with filtration (pore size must be less than 1 micron to be effective against protozoa and .3microns to be effective against bacteria, most filters are .2 microns). In the bush or in the event of a longer disturbance where you will need continual water purification filtration followed by Chlorine Dioxide or UV is the best bet as they are effective against Giardia and moderately effective against Cryptosporidium. Of course a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes trumps all the other methods, but is very time consuming.
All of these recommendations were applicable to those of us in South Florida during a hurricane crisis. Gas was sparse, no electricity, stores were either closed or bare, and water wasn’t safe. Thanks for these videos!
I'm putting together a get home bag and your video answered a lot of questions. You have a no BS straight to the point approach which is great, I just subscribed . It's a long way from church to home and my wife and I are seniors but still strong and street savvy here in N.Y.C. . And we planning ahead just in case. God bless you keep em coming.
One of the most realistic viewpoints on getting home gear that I have seen. Two things many people don't take seriously enough are hand protection and foot care items. Walking long distance if you have not developed calluses over time from doing so, can very quickly become problematic. Even if you have conditioned feet, sweat, grime left on your feet will turn into real problems if the situation turns long term. If you can't walk, you reduce your chances by 90%. Likewise, if your hands are injured it becomes exceedingly hard to do basic things. Great video and thanks for your service.
I like the pair of socks. I even carry a set of underwear too. Nothing feels better if you can change. I miss some essential first aid stuff like bandaids, Neosporin, aspirin etc. overall a great kit to start with and modify to your own needs. 👍👍👍
Pain meds is a good idea. A woman on a moto channel I watch broke her wrist back in the woods, alot easier riding out with pain meds and a taped up wrist.
Tincture of iodine is both water purifier and wound treatment (ouch, tho!) Also plain soap and water are best for most wounds. He might not be tasty to mosquitoes like I am, so he doesn't need Avon Skin - So - Soft Bug Guard with picaradin. Personally I would take body wash, tho I'd most often clean pits, tits, and ass. And feet. Feet are very important. And Gorilla or duct tape in a pinch make good butterfly closures. Needle can remove splinters, and Leatherman pliers can remove ticks and quills and cactus needles. He's got a number of applicable tools for health.
Viewed this again Mr. Kelly. Still the best. None have ever compared to the logicality yet flexibility of this video. My example is that during storm Arwen here late last November in Scotland my bus was rerouted because of fallen trees though the route to my village was clear. Meaning at 7pm on a winters night, in a howling gale, our nice driver told anyone from my village they had to disembark. There was only one. Nobody was moving in the whole of the Grampian area - Police advice (rules). 12 miles in rain and wind. I was lucky I had waterproofs head to toe, extra clothing, I was winterised, extra grub and a large thermos of tea and I know all the back roads intimately. I 'phoned home to forbid any one to come and get me. If they tried and something happened no help would be available. Took me 5hours. Lesson learned, don't assume you will be looked after, the driver was "obeying orders" and the other passengers could care less, they just wanted home and I was expendable. The next Monday morning I travelled to work with a rather larger more efficient "Get Me Home" kit. Many thanks for embedding the mindset especially the hydrate before you move off. McIntyre Scotland
Survival Lilly Just a idea. But why not do a video together Mrs. Lily. Survival Lily with US Marines Corporal Corner. I know I would love to see that. You both are my favorite to watch
Survival Lilly Hey survival Lilly Good to see you about....I stopped on this one just because I liked the way he laid out his kit...and I just sent your Urban GHB to a girl who is going to NYC soon. All the Best Chick ! :>
Those bag liners are priceless indeed. I had to stay at work 5 days once and made a blanket by stuffing with leaves and melting the end shut with a lighter. My bed was grass under a bush.
I spent several months working outside of New Orleans a couple years after Katrina. The area was nowhere near recovery. Seeing it first hand was very sobering. I guess what I mean is that disaster can be all too real (as it was for the people there) and I've since been compelled to try to be prepared. Videos like this are immensely helpful. Thanks.
Corporal, I think there needs to be a whole lot more of this type of training video, As you say The Rules have changed, so have the demographics, i.e. many of us Baby Boomers are now in our 60's...plus, Most people that I know are city dwellers, not "woodsy outdoor camping enthusiasts" in fact I am a "Retired Senior Citizen " on a Fixed income. I love the outdoors and everything about "Prepping" and I total respect you as a Marine your ingenuity and knowledge is amazing, However most of us "city slickers" need advice for the city survival scenario. i.e. "Urban Survival " TIPS. Reference : Ragnar Benson's book, A Hard Times Guide to Staying Alive in the City? There's a whole neglected "new niche" for you Sir.. Shawn Thanks
Thanks for posting. I have been working on developing a plan ; incase my urban to suburban 14 mile commute ever doubles or triples during an emergency situation. Several years ago, during a small snow storm my commute turned into a nightmare. My normal 30/45 minute drive took 8.5 hours to get to work. My shift started at 4pm and I never arrived until after 10:30 pm. Since, I work in Law Enforcement I could not turn around I had to report . Many people were running out of gas and abandoning their cars in the roadway adding to the chaos. I was so unprepared for that day but luckier than most others. I work in Boston and live just northwest of city. I will never get caught with my butt hanging out like that ever again. Since, that incident I been carrying a get home bag and every year since then been revising my plans. Thanks to yourself and others of the prepared mindset. I learning something new everyday. Keep up the great work and I really enjoy your videos.
yep. 3 years ago, winter storm. 50 miles one way. they let us out 1/2 day - all 50,000 state employees + everyone else. my 1 hr commute turned into 5 hrs. 17 degrees, 8" snow and coming down hard. people were stuck everywhere. My Ford Expedition has a 28 gallon fuel tank and I almost ran out of gas. After that, I carry a bag in the truck, along with a sleeping bag. Unfortunately i am also in a car pool so sometimes I am at the mercy of the driver!
Excellent video sir!!! I'm a firm believer in a 4-way sillcock key. I was on an endurance bicycle ride in the hottest part of summer. I normally carry 2 sport bottles but had ejected one mid ride without knowing. Without a 4-way sillcock I could not have rehydrated and possibly suffered heat stroke. Again OUTSTANDING videos!!! Standing and saluting.
"Imagine walking thru ten miles in a (current) city" even now. That can get you attacked by a mob of merciless teenagers if you are the wrong race. There is no substitute for Martial arts skills and grey man invisibility. Mark hostile neighborhoods with red ink on your map.
I like all your videos but this one is one of the best - concise, well ordered. I noted that you don't mention pain / allergy / diarrhea tablets which I try to always have. And you don't include any paracord, but maybe the bank line suits your needs better. So glad you mentioned extra socks and gloves, which in my opinion are total necessities. Thanks again for your channel. God bless.
Brother, you have a great channel! I watch and learn all of the time. That was a very good list for a get home bag. My bag is very similar. Mine is setup for a 4 day trek home. I also carry a $15.00 life straw personal water filter. I pack 2 mags and a box of 50 rounds for the glock. Thank you for sharing your mindset. I would advise others to checkout your Amazon "Corporal's Corner" as there is a ton of great gear there. Thanks again!
Socks?! In a survival kit?! Who could possibly have concieved of such a thing! :) Well done! It's rare that I see someone toss a pair of socks into their bags. Seems to be a very overlooked item...
Yes its a must to have atleast a few sets of clean warm and dry socks, you can get trench foot from hiking for long distances without taking care of your feets, like the guy above said lots of gold bond and socks will help prevent foot injurys. And also baby wipes to clean your feets before you put on the gold bond
"no limit to what you can do with this" my inner brat instantly says "you cant eat it". I know this video is a couple years old, but if you happen to still check comments, thanks for these videos. I have a feeling these skills will be needed soon. It's amazing how a little prep gives a big piece of mind! Even having flashlights and candles when the power goes out for a few hours, I've been amazed at how many of my neighbors did not have even that small common prep last time we lost a power pole in my neighborhood.
Creek Stuart and adult the earned his eagle scout as a youth from weather channel demonstrated how a tea candle and squatting over the candle with a contractors trash bag over will help keep you warm
At 3:20, "burned out city?; 1994 North Ridge quake and the 1989 Loma Prieta quake. Not so much burned out, but, traffic was stopped by so much road damage and blockage. In some places, you couldn't drive. It wasn't a 10 mile walk home, it was a 10 mile obstacle course. August 2003, a power outage in the northeastern US and Canada. NYC mass transit commuters had a long hike, in office attire. They would need walking shoes, socks and seasonal appropriate clothing. Gloves, check. TP, check. Cash, check. No electricity = no ATMs = no POS registers = no cards. 1 more thing. A couple of plastic store bags. Mostly to collect dry paper, cardboard or other tinder. If I showed this to my non-prepper family members, they would look at me like my dog does. "Huuh". But, then, 6 weeks ago, you could buy toilet paper everywhere. Of course, this is an excellent video.
CPL. Kelly. First thank you for your service. This morning around 1AM was my first time coming across your channel. The time is now going on 4PM and I'm still going strong. Thank you so much for all that you do! Your explanation and demonstration is SUPERB!!! I feel that I'm right there with you during every expedition. You truly know how to capture your audience and for that...I'm truly appreciative. Looking forward to following you from this day forward. Thank you!!!
I've seen a lot of these types of video's with a lot of copy cat scenarios. But I can tell you know what your talking about and aren't one of those. I really enjoyed your video and information man. Great job 5*
I have physical disabilities and live at the top of the mountain, I know how long it will take me to climb the mountain it is getting to the base of it. with where I go in my city, for a normal person it would be no more than a 2 hour walk to my house but I know for me it would take several hours maybe overnight.
Greetings from Germany! Although our basic environments (juridical, environmental and background knowledge) could not more different I love your basic Urban survival kit. I love especially that you took into consideration the importance of soap and toothbrush for basic needs. It realy shows that you well thought out the basic needs and let me tell that your kit will be an inspiration for my own realistic (but lame) kit. Also I love your production of the cut always showing practical applications and realistich not “all in” approach - looking forward to browsing through your channel Your German fan
Former Army here, great vid, affirmative on the socks... huge morale booster. it's one of the first things I do when I get home everyday...change into a fresh pair, instant satisfaction
Or try to go 10 miles on foot in Texas right now after being stranded in your car during the 2021 ice storm. - Basic survival equipment may save your life!
That's what a lot of people who have commented on this thread have failed to comprehend... It doesn't have to be a "blizzard" in Texas. A hurricane, tornado, earthquake, civil disturbances, a hazardous materials incident, act of terrorism... And circumstances, conditions, situations can change in the course of a minute. Three hours can turn into a week...
I have this discussion with people all the time when they “question “ why I carry gear with me.Ive said it a thousand times,I may only live 25-30 km from my home but I live in Canada where rain,wind and lots of snow prevail.Hypothermia is a major threat here.If you get stuck out in the elements with nothing,you will die.If something bad happens and I need to trek home on foot I need to be ready,period.
The Hell with other people. I know exactly what 3 miles looks like from my house to a cross street where there is Super Walmart, Golden Coral and Giant Panda (Chinese food). Even by car you can't see everything clearly for the entire 3 miles and it takes about 15 minutes at an average 40 mph to drive it. We would hate to have to walk that stretch, particularly if things were chaotic. Even if you can camp in your vehicle you'd still need some gear and supplies. If only those who don't prepare would listen to us smart people :)
I wouldn’t tell anyone what you carry......they will attack you and take all of your stuff in desperation. Never underestimate a desperate human being.
This video became extremely relevant for me in 2020. Major rioting and legitimate violent civil unrest blocked normal means of travel to and from my job location to home. (35 mile commute) My commute drove through the city where this took place. Granted I was never on foot and always in my vehicle, creating contingencies for get home travel occurred and my edc, edc-bag and vehicle load out changed because of it. The use of open source radio allowed for early warning and preplanning different routes kept me out of any b.s. It can happen. Thanks for the solid information.
We were caught in a riot of a certain type...you tube will ban me if I say which..my elderly parents, my kids, caught in the car and they attacked our car. No cops. No help. It's amazing we got out, but we had to do the 90deg maneuver via car
For urban bug out bags I highly recommend 2 x n95 dust masks. When you look at what may make you leave a city quickly most of those disasters throw lots of dust and smoke in the air. +1 on the socks and gloves.
hey CK, i have watched this a dozen times, took notes and even have emulated your load, into my basic pack, and as basis for other bags, thanks for the link to survival resources, though a real quick place to send for a silcock key, i got mine in the plumbing section of my favorite big box store... What is super cool about survival resources is the other stuff they have.. AWESOME man.. Notti J
Good video brother. My buddy and I work in the oilfield in West Texas (which is 460 miles from my home) so for my bag I have it set up for the desert because it’s a more harsh environment than the route I would take home. Yes we have considered the fact of an EMP attack and it would take me 2 weeks to get home. We set up for 2 weeks of shelter, food (ready food and ways to catch food), and an over-kill amount of ways to make fire.
You ever thought of making caches along your route in case you need it? Water, freeze dried food, canned food, TP, extra fire making materials? Etc. Stuff that is cheap and replaceable that you wont miss but would help you in case you ever need it. Just a thought.
Corporal, I am a big fan and deeply appreciate all the help you give us. I've learned a lot from you. I like how the items in your get-home-bag are minimal, to keep down weight, but I can see it takes care of just about everything, with one exception. In all seriousness, do you carry a roll of toilet paper? What if it's not safe to stop in businesses/restaurants, or you must remain out in the countryside, unable to use a bathroom? Fortunately, a roll of TP is not not heavy. I appreciate any tips you may have.
Hi @Glenda Brown - I know your comment is a year old as of now, but just in case... the Corporal mentioned that the wet wipes could be used as TP in a pinch. And while that's true, I did something a little different for my wife's get home bag: I sealed several lengths of TP into boba straws. The result was extremely lightweight, compact, and waterproof containers holding just enough TP to use in emergencies. Hope this helps!
Good bit of kit but one of the things i suggest to everyone asumming this is in your car/locker at work. Is have a change of clothes and boots next to it. So if need you can start it in a fresh clean cloths because that the day you could have to leave xtremely dirty/wet/ or in a t-shirt and shorts with sandals. O and note: 1/2in sillcock keys are starting to be more common. So might want to ad a 1/2 extension for that.
Late to the party, but one thing I see a LOT of people overlook is eye pro...for guys like us, its second nature, but not everybody thinks that way. I would also suggest a small pry bar for urban survival. Also, replace the handsoap with Dawn...much better at cutting grease/soot and will also neutralize oils from things like poison oak/ivy/stinging nettles.
From a Corpsman thank you for the extra socks. Cash is a really good idea. I always have three to five dollars in change excluding pennies on hand. Never know when a vending machine might be your only available option. Thanks for sharing. New sub.
Catching up on some older videos to pump up your views and to continue learning, not sure how I missed this one before. I guess I wasn't aware hand sanitizer was flammable, and who would have thought three years ago that it would be so readily available in 2020...lol. Another thing you've touched on since this video is the bandanas can also be used to pre-filter dirty water to keep the floaties out before sanitizing it.
I carry Dawn dishsoap. It can wash hands or equipment. Also ant-fog put a drop on your sunglasses rub around with your finger and wipe clean do not rinse. There will be a film that helps prevent fogging left on any lense you clean that way.
I feel that in an urban settings bush setting one of the most underrated piece of kit is Knowledge, knowledge all day long and just improvise a lot of items from your surroundings. Plus I feel this is kind of a great kit for escape and evade ie your a serving soldier on deployment or a criminal on the run. Would need to be one hell of disaster to be using this in peace time on home turf. True saying " better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
The one thing I see missed in a lot of these videos are medications. Missing your cholesterol meds is no big deal. Missing your BP meds on the other hand can be. So having meds you rely on for health maintenance should not be overlooked. I keep a minimum of three days of essentials with me at all times. Just rotate them on a monthly basis so they don't expire.
Pre-thread the needle with some cotton. It is much easier in the daylight, with warm hands than on a cold, wet night. Also mark up your map with points of interest e.g. water sources, storm drains, medical facilities etc. You can't cover every eventuality but you can cover expected ones e.g. a hurricane will flood low lying areas first. An ounce of preparation is worth a pound on the day of an emergency.
