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One of my favorite ways to practice getting home is to have my brother drop me off anywhere in a 25 mile proximity of my home, blindfolding me in the car. I rely on my maps to get me home. He's even dropped me off outside of NYC once and I had to travel 50 miles. It was an experience all right.
Got stuck in the snow the other day. I was afraid I was going to be stuck for hours but I got lucky and people helped me out. This is a must do. You never know when you will need this stuff.
Feel like this is one of the most honest Get Home Bag videos without all the fancy gear. 4 things i like a bout this video compared to others: 1. Normal EDC items you should already carry. 2. Backpack that most people already own. 3. Codes to easy access your items based on situation. 4. Toilet Paper.
One thing I'd consider is to put your condition yellow things in a small fanny pack. So if you have to leave your truck. First thing you do is put the small fanny pack with your essential items. And then keep your other items I the back pack. So that way if you have to ditch the bag or get separated from it you always have your essentials on you. For example. You find a camp site. Set your bag down. Leave to go to a water source. And then for some reason can't get back to your bag. You'll still have your fanny pack and not lose everything.
I set up a sling pack, added a hip belt and included a chest pack popular for fishing. With the chest pack is where I keep the best folding knife, lighter, a light, multi tool, compass, gloves, small container of "Vicks which is good for small cuts/scrapes/bug repellent/fire starter", space blanket, a few zip ties, all weather note pad and a little more.
Thanks for sharing all of your research! You've made our evolution into preparedness much less painful and definitely less expensive. I ended up with an Osprey raptor 14. I'm able to maintain it and it follows me in and out of my vehicle daily.
***** I'm surprised people don't carry another form of transportation. Hiking boots are great but honestly if you trying to get home the roads are probably the best way to go. A skateboard, scooter, or inline skates would cut the travel time in less than half and conserve a lot of energy. I always have a skateboard in my truck because I skate but I always thought that it would be a great tool for many situations. Like if I ran out of gas, I'd rather skate to the gas station than walk lol. A cheap scooter would probably be the best alternative for you older folk, but if you are taking this stuff serious I would highly recommend it.
Okay, think about it. If you're on roads and you find yourself without your vehicle you can just call for help. Therefore there is no need for transportation. Perhaps he did't explain this well but you are at least 3 hours from home. I think what he meant to say is that you are at least 3 hours from civilization. If you're on a road, it's most likely a dirt road in which case a skateboard wouldn't do you any good and even if it did, you'd find yourself carrying it at some point and that gets heavy. Remember you are 3 hours from civilization. You'll end up having to ditch it. A scooter just isn't feasible to carry with you everywhere you go. Especially if you are not on any type of road, rather back country, woods, hills etc, rocky terrain.
If you run out of gas and no one can come get you most people walk. I'm just saying keeping my board in the car gives me another option in that situation. Obviously if you are off road it wouldn't help smart ass.
Love the advice man, I've been trying to figure out how to organize my bag....this is what I needed. Love the fact that you are including the word of God in your bag, I do the same. Never mind those who hate on it.... if it "hits the fan" they will be the ones in need of inspiration in such a hard time. God Bless America
I appreciate all that you have to say. I like your closing remarks. You are a good man and I am glad to have come into contact with you. I live in Hendersonville NC . You are welcome here. Rob.
Really helpful, not just in contents, but organisation. Thanks. Re the bible, for ME as an atheist - a waste of space, for YOU - if it makes you more cheerful and confident you will live longer. Sounds sensible to me.
I'm an atheist and I will say it's ignorant and just plain rude to say what some other have said. If your bible gets you through a tough time whatever, more power to you. I pack a pocket constitution and small joke book to lift me up.
Fishing with Pea Ridge You know, I’m not an atheist myself, but I appreciate a guy like Tristen trying to be respectful towards others he doesn’t agree with. That’s an attribute that’s in damn short supply now days; including among some supposedly “saved” self-proclaimed Christians.
I was a ARMY N.G. Heavy Construction Equipment Operator and civilian operator for 10 years. The economy now has me working towards my Masters in Physician Assistant.Work and Grad. School will be bringing me that way. I love the outdoors, hunting and PREPPING. I really appreciate what you and your Buddies are putting out there. I am looking for a country hills lifestyle while near Charlotte, NC.
Hey. I'm only 14 but I am very interested in prepping. But one problem is I can't get my mom to partake in prepping activities. Such as make a kit. I'm not extreme preparing for the apocalypse. Just like storms and stuff. Please comment if you can help.
Stuff like this takes time to build. I suggest...1) create a list of things you think you need. 2) SLOWLY add items to the list (ask for a few items for Christmas or your Birthday, etc.). 3) start with easier/less expensive stuff first (bandanas are much cheaper than a backpack).
Oh, I forgot...start with your EDC (every day carry) first. Simple stuff in your pockets or on you (watch, wallet, pocket knife if your mother approves).
Thank you Sir! This was a great reminder that I needed to pare down my get home bag that was certainly too bulky to be comfortable at a long distance. I have now changed mine up to just get me home. So much better! Thanks again from the Great White North!
Perhaps it's just a fortunate accident that at 1:58 in the video there's a road sign reading, "End State Maintenance." Of course the sign was simply referring to the governmental entity responsible for the road's upkeep. But that's a pretty good statement for the preparedness mindset. End the notion that the Nanny State can, should, or will, maintain people.
This was the video I used as reference to put together my GHB many years ago. I am a field service technician and travel throughout GA, Alabama, and Tennessee. I inspect it and revise the contents, and make changes 2 times a year. Need to replace expired items and the clothing layers. The most important thing to do is wear the bag on occasions. Take on a hike, and remember to keep the bag as light as possible.
No, You are wrong my friend. As I get older the more I know of God's existence. Im not perfect as I still sin but, as my days fly by, the more eyes become open.. Im thankful for that. its tough trying to live a christian life. its really interesting-understanding the bible and its prophecies. Prophecies that are coming to fruition today. If one puts their mind to it, one just cannot help but to believe.. Ill be more than happy to explain to you sometime, if you like... C-ya
Loved the video. Great advice. I think you packed just the right amount. I have tended to over pack items but now I try to consider the stages as you suggest. Thanks for the great advice.
glad to see an osprey pack. lightweight and durable are not mutually exclusive. the backpacking companies know this better than any of the tactical outfits. way too many dudes carrying those super thick canvas packs. they'll be the first to go.
thank you for a very informed video.one thing I like to point out also is get a wind up radio to where you don't need batteries all your suggestions is good to know.thanks again..
That last item in your condition red system gives me confirmation that I have been on the right track by following your channel and watching your vids. You not only have given me great ideas (and cost me a bit of money), but I have great comfort in knowing this inspiration comes from a fellow Christian. Thanks Sootch!
This is the most sensible get home bag video I have seen. The video of the traffic incident is Gwinnett county Georgia where I live. My bag is similar but I added a hennessy expedition hammock. The reason I did this because I am a field service rep and can be up to 50 miles from home.
In the process of building my own Get Home Bag although mine will be customized to longer distances/time as I work out of state weekly. Excellent video; thank you.
I want to rename the rule: Rule of Twos. Most people cannot hold their breath 2 minutes. Most can't go 2 days without water. I can hold my breath 3.5 minutes. I fast regularly (without water) and I can do two days without water, but it's rough. Most people I know would pass out before 3 min and would have severe physical pain with no water for two days. Most people would be useless after 2 days. IDK if I could go 2 weeks with no food and still be worth a damn. Never tried and don't want to. My point is, 2 would fit most people and it's unrealistic to expect a person to be be capable of anything much beyond 2 minutes, days, or weeks. Also, 3 hours in adverse conditions is nonsense. If you're soaking wet in below freezing temps, you don't have 3 hours... especially not 3 useful ones. I can last a lot longer than 3 hours in freezing cold temps if I'm dry - just keep moving. Sleep is when you need the layers for heat.
3 weeks is how long it takes your brain to eat your body. It's not about whether or not you yourself can do it, you will have no choice in the matter. Within a week, you will go feral. In less than two weeks, you will have serious damage to your body, possibly irreparable. After two weeks, your brain can't get the necessary nutrients to sustain itself anymore, and it too will start to break down (brain damage). So don't test yourself beyond a few days, it's just not worth it.
Wow! Learning about this subject as fast and as much is possible for me. A lot of info! Thanks! Love the "leaving the truck" line at the end of the video! You and I both!! 😆
The 5th Pixel oh you are a millennial. The rest of us don’t depend on other people and tech. We are old school and rely on ourselves. I know it’s a joke. But people actually think like that.
+Damian Winchester You aren't kidding. I had business in Phoenix a couple of summers ago. I'm from the Great Lakes region so imagine my surprise when the plane landed on the outskirts of Hell. 115F!! Why and how did people settle in that area?!?
You know Sootch00, I keep coming back to this one for one reason - you've got a well thought out "plan" for this bag and it has all the real essentials. The videos you've done since on this topic feel much more gear-centric than plan-centric. Just wanted to make that observation. Love these kind of videos from you.
Sutures.... no one mentions sutures. Depending on the hour of the day (coming home at sunset), you may have to hop over some barbed wire to walk through old macdonald's farm or could fall on something sharp. At least some wound closure bandages or closure glue. Are all the dudes afraid of needles and stitches? At least some duct tape.... every prepper and survival expo I've been to has some free suturing class and suture sets are $2. It wouldn't help having all this stuff if you bleed out from a piece of glass gashing your stomach.
+AJ Usog Good points AJ....even in a yellow situation.....clotting agent, raw or in a bandage set up....if not sutures, then butterfly bandage and a small roll of gauze. I like the self adhering stuff that is out today....an ace bandage type material....I have rolls of it in camo....
+Keith Rayeski Absolutely, most survivalists giving videos have purrell, bandaids, and duct tape for a med kit. Youre ahead of the curve as far as covering a deep wound with a good syban or ace bandage. I only say that wound closure would be a high likelihood and yet most forgotten supply set & skill because more than likely a get home bag would be used in late afternoon or early evening during rush hour with a 10-30 mile hike home in the middle of the night (3 miles/hour normal walking pace equals 10 hours if continuously walking with no break). So while the need for light discipline is high at night b/c you may not know if a looter is waiting in the treelines, the likelihood of being cut from a trip, fall, or while climbing an obstacle (barbed wire, broken bottle, etc) is even higher. Long story short, a wrap like yours is perfect for covering up deep cuts or even wrapping a splint for ankle or knee twists.
44 years old. Eagle Scout. Backpacker. Never needed anything like this before in my life. Save yourself the hundreds of dollars you're going to spend on all this gear and just keep some snacks in your car to tide you over while you call a friend or family member to come pick you up.
Sounds like you have it all figured out. I'll take your snacks and eat them if SHTF. The whole point of this type of bag is for an event that doesn't happen often. If you lived your life in the US, you have probably experienced the most safe and secure time in human history. Your life experience is the exception, not the rule.
Actually I think the whole point of gear like this is to make a lot of money for the manufacturers, who prey on people's fears of really awful things happening. Don't get me wrong; the gear is really cool and all. But something much simpler and much less expensive will do the job just as well.
Morgan Broadhead when I'm on my way home in a storm, and I need to make a shelter, I'll make sure to use a Cliff bar wrapper. When I'm being attacked by bandits when SHTF and the government can't help, I'll throw some beef jerky at them. If I get shot, stabbed, step in or on something bad, or eat something not so healthy, I will not forget to just eat a handful of trail mix, and things will heal right up. Wow, you really got this figured out. No kits needed. No self protection. Just food. Thank you!
@@wilcoxtactical3716 Your not making any sense ?? Your saying it will never take place makes NO sense and is stupid there are plenty of times there has been NO phone service like Hurricanes, forest fire, 9/11, power cuts and others it's not just EMP's to think of.
When i was about 11 years old we had to evacuate my town due to a propane truck accident. I was young and caught off guard. Since That day I've never been unprepared to grab and go. Always be prepared, always be ready.
4spida2fingaz0 Lol, Jesus wants us to be nice to others, including turning the other cheek. :-) Also, if I were freezing and needed to start a fire, I'd burn a couple pages to make a fire. TP might be questionable.
Smaller bills are good too. If you bust out a roll of 20's in front of a stranger you just make yourself into a target. Color choice of backback and items were good too. Don't wanna walk with super bright colors or military camouflage. I know this is just a get home bag but if it hits the fan odds are you aren't the only one trying to get home. Great video!
Great video as usual. For me, a get home bag is more essential than a b.o.b. During the week, 99% of the time, I'm a minimum of 30 miles from home. More often than not, I'm about 60 miles from home. My GHB is similar with the exception of food. Knowing how I function, keeping a few days worth of food is very important.
Am I the only one who was reminded of the coach on Waterboy when he put the floppy hat on??? BTW, I watch these vids every once in awhile for a good giggle....
Mole skin is a protective layer to put around blisters. Cut to size and place on the area around the blister. Used it alot in military training rucking in El paso. Also, some people call it seal skin.
Finally - a good SENSIBLE video on get home bags! I've watched a lot of them, and most want to load you down as if you were going to live the rest of your life out of the bag. Women - don't forget to add a few hygiene essentials.You recommended an EDC first aid kit, but please think about putting together a video on the essential items for making your own first aid kits (EDC/yellow/orange/red). I've found most pre-packaged first aid kits have a lot of junk in them and lack some of the essentials.
I just posted my first get home bag. I think I confused get home with bug out, I'll have to work on it. I am a bit of a gear junkie but keeping to the basics and staying mobile is very important. Thanks for the video.
This is the best presentation! I have ever seen of an EDC, most ppl ramble on and waste so so much time taking things in and out. Great shot review of color code items. I have been thinking of having one with me, but the challanges of carying one around "every day" have stopped me from carrying it. You have trully inspired me, i shall get to work asap to put together my ECD. Thanks! again.
I might consider adding several large spring steel 'binder clips' you can get at an office supply store. They're small, cheap and versatile. They can be used to clasp something around you if needed, or to help hang plastic sheeting, etc. for an improvised shelter. And how about a small wrapped up length of duct tape for one the go repairs to a poncho, your pack, etc.
Very well done. Just a quick tip. When you keep money folded as you have in the pouch, keep the big bills on the inside and the small bills on the outside. Maybe you just had it that way for affect, but a single probably isn't going to tempt anybody into doing something stupid. A twenty on the outside might be worth stealing. Small bills on the outside; nobody knows how much you have. Thanks for sharing.
I just thought of an idea while your were holding your socks. maybe add some sort of clips to your bag, the kind that will allow you to hang wet socks off your pack to dry as your walking.
Something you should mention about the radio. While you're correct that you don't need a license to listen, nor do you need a license to transmit during an emergency. However, the chances of you actually knowing how to work the radio without a license is slim to none for most people. Even licensed persons have a hard time using their radios outside of the programmed memories they have. So I always encourage people to get their Technician license if they're thinking about keeping a radio for emergency use.
Sootch, this is one of the best videos that you have done! Thanks for the effort. I continue to appreciate your fine videos and valuable input! I am constantly reworking and rethinking my gear but you often help me clear my head when it comes to sensible survival.
I like the concept of having a smaller bag. I've been keeping my BOB in my truck for my 30+ mile daily commute. The smaller bag would be much lighter and more mobile for summer use. Come winter time though, I'll need the bigger bag.
Let me tell you something, I have carried that bag in more countries than I care to mention and it is great. My only gripe is that the zipper tend to jam on the rain flap on the main compartment. I take it with me every place I go. It is very low profile and you can pack a ton of kit in that small bag. Thanks for the recommendations.
Great vid, well presented and planned out. I also find that the Get Home Bag is great for what I like to call "everyday emergencies" too; things like if you happen to run out of fuel, have a fender-bender on the way home or come across an accident - all the tools and equipment you need to make things that little bit more bearable.
Working on my family GHB's today... If money is tight, one doesn't have to have a $100 hydration backpack for a GHB, especially since the bladder will most likely be empty. Many of the cheap, foreign backpacks, if you evaluate them closely, are pretty decent bags (good zippers, tough Cordura, water resistant). Remember the intended purpose! 1 to 3 days get home bag... These cheap bags will last 1-3 days. This way you don't have an expensive "high end" bag that may only get used for tests and ONE USE when you need it. Put the $$$ saved into quality stuff inside it... YMMV!
mosquito net (small one, over your head) is very small and light but it will make sure that you have good sleep. Good sleep is so important. Maybe earplugs too
Excellent video. Great presentation, inspiring people to adopt the right mind-set and approach to preparedness. Keep up the awesome work that you are doing. We need this type of inspiration here in Europe. God Bless.
Good setup. Only change for me is to have the spare mag in code yellow. Also an add'l 20 or so rounds in a sealed baggie wouldn't take up much space. Keep some bottled water (2-4 12 or 16 oz) in the truck and rotate it out every 2 months. Throw it in the bag if you have to get moving. No filtering, quick n easy. Gatorade mix is a lifesaver. A couple of packets in a baggie equals a lot of electrolytes and whether you're in a hot or cold environment, you're gonna sweat them out.
I just bought a Osprey for use as a GHB. One thing I don't like is the reflective material. I would like to see a video about ways to cover that stuff up or somehow making it not reflective anymore.
I'm putting one of these together for my girlfriend who will be starting a driving job soon. Sootch nailed the fundamentals very well, one thing I'll add is for you to consider what climate region you live in. For example you may want warmer gloves over the lighter ones in the video if you have colder conditions. Consider where you spend most of your time, and what items would be most appropriate for those conditions. Another example, a higher crime area may require more ammunition
sootch will those packets of water burst if they are frozen? I like to leave my bag in my truck and am wondering if those packets of water will freeze and burst open.
And another gread vid - thanks. I also have two bottled waters in mine since it is so important. If and when you have to use your bug home bag, drink 1/2 of a bottle just after you put your boots on and the other half no longer than an hour of starting your walking...this will help your body and you will piss off the extra weight quickly. Just love your vids - always loaded with sound information. Please keep them coming, as I and I am sure others have learned a lot. Semper Fi
Probably the most thought out and well organized video I've seen on GHB's.I am a Mechanic and looking at your keys, I think your ignition switch is in trouble. To Much Weight. Hope that helps, Thanks for all your videos!
I would suggest either some thermals or a set of base wicking layers with the wool socks in a dry bag or waterproof bag nothing more important than dry cloths in a survival situation. I carry an extra set in a waterproof vacuum bag only adds about 12 oz. for a guaranteed dry set of cloths. I live in the south east I think of a tornado as being as issue in having to leave a vehicle and that's unusually accompanied by lots of rain and flooding. Great videos love this channel!
