Great bag but really impressed with the contents and the way you organized it. Very well thought out. Awesome.
@CanadianPrepper
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thorough review. I'm liking the daisy chain webbing and laser cut MOLLE system, pretty slick, nice compartmentalization and paracord handle. Its nothing revolutionary but certainly on the cutting edge of backpack technology and design.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Canadian Prepper yeah, some good features for sure.
@cthulhu6697
4 жыл бұрын
+Canadian Prepper What is the large, green, ILBE looking ruck I see in the icons of many of your videos?
@urielmartinez2161
3 жыл бұрын
The Direct Action Ghost is also a great pack, it has a suspender system, a detachable bag, and some sweet organization.
@HollidayProductions1
9 жыл бұрын
Just some tips for improving your items you carry. You have 5 primary survival needs. Health, personal protection, sustenance, signaling and travel. Most of the toiletries are just extra weight. I would ditch everything that doesn't have multiple uses. Camp soap tooth brush (cut in half to save weight) and toothpaste(optional) is about all you need. Foot powder is also optional but maintaining proper foot care will prevent most injuries just make sure u have moleskin in med pack. Chap stick is good because it can also be used for fire. A simple pack of baby wipes can replace the rest of your toiletries. Life straw is ok but there is no way to procure water to fill up your canteens. Add some iodine tabs or bleach dropper bottle for secondary and something like a squeeze filter for your primary. Also some platypus water containers take up little space but if you come across a water source you can fill up. You never know when you will get a chance to fill up again. Add some line kits. Cut para cord into individual lines. Cut 15 4-5ft short lines and 15 15-20ft long lines, burn ends. Then just daisy chain them up and store in bottom of pack. A headlamp will benefit you more than just a pocket flashlight. When your walking around at night you need both hands. Most everything in your front pocket is good. Radio, signal mirror, compass, and write in rain all good. Look into adding a map of your area and protecting it with a map pouch or laminate it, 1:50,000 or smaller(mark any catches you might have buried so you dont forget and if something happens to you others can find them). For food its good to have some already packaged. Look for things with high carb value to weight ratio. No less than 100 cals per ounce of weight. Add things like snare wire and fishing line to procure food if you find yourself bugging out for longer than expected. Under personal protection you have Clothing, Shelter and Fire. Extra pairs of wool socks are best. Wool is good for all seasons. Gortex or some rain protection is also a must. (poncho is good multi use but limits some mobility when worn). Think about adding something like frogtoggs or gortex jacket and pants, it will do a better job keeping you dry. For shelter all you need is a kelty tarp or something similar. I have made plenty of shelters in Air force survival school out of them and standard issue ponchos. We typically carry two ponchos and our keltys but we have bigger packs. A hammock is a small creature comfort that can be used to get you off the ground. Also your line kits are probably the most important part of your shelter kit. We carry 30 of each long and short but you can get by with 15 each. For fire, matches and lighter of course, but we mostly rely on our firesteel. Tinders are probably the most important. Some alternatives are cottonballs and vaseline (my personal favorite b/c its cheap), shoegoo, firepaste, and wetfire. Think about adding some ziplock bags or some sort of dry stuff sacks to use for gathering natural tinders, water(vegetation bags) and things like that. Going back to sustenance really fast you dont necessarilly need a stove if you can make fire. Having something like a stainless steel canteen cup or kleen canteen bottle will benefit you more and allow you to boil water. Hope this information helps, from one prepper to another. These are just some things ive learned throughout my training in the Airforce.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+kurt holliday wow, thanks for the tips and comment.
@HollidayProductions1
9 жыл бұрын
No problem let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help fellow preppers and thinking about starting my own channel here soon.
@MrMmafan111
9 жыл бұрын
Just noticed while watching for a second time that you missed something. As i said great review and im not trying to be a sh*t but this may be of interest to some people thinking 💭 of buying one of these. There's Sleeping 😴 Bag attachments at the bottom of the bag for attaching any large(ish) object or a Sleeping Bag.Therefore it keep's the Sleeping Bag out of the Dragon 🐉 Egg leaving more space for other item's.I have a large Ray Mears 'Golden Eagle' Bag that does me down to about -25 with a Tarp, Bivvy and Mat yet this still fits (Just).So for an overnight out of ur house this Pack does the job with a Full sleeping 😴 system.Just thought I'd mention it incase it was relevant to someone Keep up the good work mate!😊...
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+John Taylor thanks for the input.
@trentmcmullen4133
6 жыл бұрын
Great bag, great review! My only concern is the Paracord handle... Once I use the cordage, have I lost the grab handle?
@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749
8 жыл бұрын
That is a sweet pack thanks for sharing!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Chasteen thx Jason.
@opalprestonshirley1700
9 жыл бұрын
Good review. I went to their web site and really liked what I saw. They have a couple of camo types I've never seen before puts in mind of scales. I'm going to give more thought to this your review sure helped. atb Opal
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Opal Preston Shirley thanks, yeah great product.
@beahaven
9 жыл бұрын
Are you going to add shock cord to the front of the pack?
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
beahaven that's a good idea.
@gamingrapidly1922
8 жыл бұрын
Do you think you will do the MK II?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
maybe, not many changes though. still super happy with my original.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
The best bugout bag I have reviewed. Check it out!
@tylerfrost4171
9 жыл бұрын
The free shipping code doesn't work
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Tyler Frost Add a shipping option first, and then apply the code. The free shipping option will then appear.
@dominiquecoy7899
9 жыл бұрын
Living Survival or instead of using your trash bags to cover the pack just put a backpack rain cover on it, that way you save the bags for collecting water which is far more useful.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Dominique Coy Yeah, either or.
@dominiquecoy7899
9 жыл бұрын
Living Survival id rather use both, but i have question. I've been trying to find a bag that has lots of customization but in a 20-30 liter size that had a padded waist belt. Its really hard to find bags that fit that description, because a bag that has a waist belt usually is too big for what want in size, if you have any suggestions thatd be great. Oh and the only reason i don't want the vanquest trident 20 because all the padding that's used in the bag cuts down the actual room of the interior.
@friarrodneyburnap4336
6 жыл бұрын
Everyone looking to put a bag like this together would do good to study what Ultralight backpackers carry...a base weight of 8 to 10 lbs is the way to go....some Thru hikers carry a base weight of 6 lbs and walk 2000 miles+ at a time and resupply for food every 5 days and filter water as they go, throughout the day.
@livingsurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Just because they can doesn’t mean you should. Thru-hikers walk l, they don’t survive.
@crypto_pinto2660
5 жыл бұрын
When you have a family and you're trying to survive and you don't have the luxury of resupplying, 6 to 10 lbs is not realistic and then you have to consider if you're carrying a rifle with a munition a bigger first aid kit more food if you have it more clothes more medications or medical equipment if necessary. Plus you don't need to carry it on your back there are plenty of other ways of transporting a heavy load
@benrujo
8 жыл бұрын
I'll never need this shit but damn if it isn't satisfying to watch
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Ben
@c1arkj
3 жыл бұрын
Last couple years has me thinking we may need this shit.
@derptothemaxclearly
9 жыл бұрын
That is what I am talkin' about! They have a proper page that shows all color options too! Very nice man, thx for the info.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Jaysun Duran Yeah, their page is nice too!
@skyblue9991
9 жыл бұрын
I've always used Maxpedition but wow, this bag seems far superior. I may be picking one of these up in the very near future!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
James Velazquez the best I have found.
@greenrampage
4 жыл бұрын
Did u every pick one up
@skyblue9991
4 жыл бұрын
@@greenrampage My Maxpedition Falcon 2 is still rocking strong. I've taken it through the jungles of Costa Rica, countless camping trips, through all the elements on both land and sea and not one issue. I've been waiting for it to die before I purchased another pack but its damn near invincible. Lol.
@greenrampage
4 жыл бұрын
@@skyblue9991 Wow thats good to hear I might pick one up here soon
@skyblue9991
4 жыл бұрын
@@greenrampage Yeah, man. It's a beast. I definitely do not doubt the pack in this video though. I say just pick the pack that has the look and design you like the most. They'll all hold up pretty well.
@bigg490
3 жыл бұрын
Skip to 7 minute mark to actually see loadout. This video is really a bag review.
@TravisToler
9 жыл бұрын
I just recieved this pack from amazon and it is every bit as awesome as I expected. This pack gives you a lot of different load out and configuration options. I can see myself using this for a hunting pack, a day pack, small hiking pack, overnighter, bushcraft pack, and I love the idea of Get Home Bag as well as a Bug Out Bag. I am going to start carrying this thing everywhere with me, it is light and sleek and not cumbersome, or bulky. Overall very impressed.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+Travis Toler yep...awesome for sure.
@MaZEEZaM
5 жыл бұрын
Great overview but that high pitch noise in the background is really horrible.
@keithhutchison5198
8 жыл бұрын
You did nit really show the bottom. Drain holes or straps? Or webbing?
@PpAirO5
3 күн бұрын
Polish woodland camo.
@anselmoalliegro460
9 жыл бұрын
No one ever considers the weight of these backpacks. The ALICE backpack is much durable and weighs less than most commercial packs.
@tavosotto471
8 жыл бұрын
uhh what? medium ALICE pack weighs 6.5 pounds empty. that's around 3 times this packs weight
@anselmoalliegro460
8 жыл бұрын
+tavo sotto It may be because I got used to it in the service, don't like zippers or too may pockets. It looks good, however, and if you are willing to spend $145 that is all that matters.
@gabelewnand7038
8 жыл бұрын
+Anselmo Alliegro Never been in the service but my medium ALICE pack and frame has been serving my rough needs for over 7 years now and still going strong. Getting used to a little extra weight (evenly distributed) is more than worth the offered durability and versatility.
@AppalachianFreedom
9 жыл бұрын
Great looking Pack!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Appalachian Freedom Outdoors thanks for checking it out.
@galaxytraveler5779
3 жыл бұрын
Been searching for a good pack for days now and just saw this and ordered. Stand out among the rest and is reasonably priced. Great video, thanks.
@TheBeardedBurton
9 жыл бұрын
Oh man I like this one... Thanks for sending me their way lol
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
The Bearded Burton no worries, great packs.
@theguteboys
9 жыл бұрын
Great review! I just ordered this bag in the coyote colour! can't wait to get it now! cheers
@orichter
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered this (MkII) as my EDC. Do you think that a 15´6" laptop will fit? All I can see is that up to 15" will fit.. but as far as I know 15´6" is the standard..
@orichter
4 жыл бұрын
@Spikey Scenes sorry for late reply. The 15'6" laptop barely fits. Just 1mm larger and it wouldn't fit. It can be difficult to close the zipper with the laptop.
@orichter
4 жыл бұрын
@Spikey Scenes otherwise very happy with the bag. Very good quality and actually fits more than you think by just looking at it as it expands as an egg :P
@Iron16head
7 жыл бұрын
Best bag I'd say is 5.11 rush 72. Their rush series is really nice. Used the 24 and 72 but not the 12.
@livingsurvival
7 жыл бұрын
5.11 don't fit me well.
@ShopTalkWithJason
7 жыл бұрын
Iron16head Hypothetically speaking, if shit hits the fan and I am unprepared, I will do two things very rapidly: 1 obtain a firearm 2 immediately target anybody carrying a military style pack. The unprepared among us will assume that a military pack contains nothing but the best equipment. If you're going into survival mode, who do you want to go with: The casual day or weekend hiker, or the Military guy? "Snivilians" assume that anybody with any military experience is an absolute expert at survival. Those of us who have served know that everything is made by the lowest bidder and most of it is therefore junk. But yes, a military pack would be the ideal pack. It only has one weakness: It becomes a bullseye on your back. I have also heard guys talk about using a guitar case as a bob. Well, I've been playing guitar for 12 1/2 years and I have yet to see a case or gig bag that would be suitable. When everybody is running for their lives and I see somebody carrying a musical instrument case, I'm gonna shoot them in the leg for the fuck of it and because I just wouldn't trust the guy. People are fleeing and terrified for their lives. The prepared have grabbed their gear. Then there's this guy, carrying... A fucking guitar case? Shoot first, ask questions later, bro! This guy is out of his goddamn mind!
@timberwolf7384
5 жыл бұрын
I just bought the dragon egg pack for shork over night hikes, for my bob, was just searching to see what others had to say about the pack and found this video. I really like how you organized your items in the pack, it gave me some tips for my pack. I like how you explained the pack in this video and made me more excited about my pack. It says you uploaded this video in 2015. I am curious to k ow how the bag is holding up now. Thanks for sharing the video. 🤙🏼
@MichaelTravis12c27
9 жыл бұрын
That's a great looking pack!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors thanks brother.
@RobFarrell17
9 жыл бұрын
Great review. What's the price?
@RobFarrell17
9 жыл бұрын
Nevermind.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Rob Farrell :)
@hero3551
8 жыл бұрын
Nice, you use Polish camo pattern wz 93!
@penelopehunt2371
5 жыл бұрын
Rhodesian camo was the best
@TheTranq
8 жыл бұрын
Hey did you mention what brand the canteen and case was? I must've missed it. Awesome video
@jelkel25
9 жыл бұрын
This seems to address every issue I have with my 25 to 40 litre packs. Those shoulder straps look very practical and like they will be comfortable under a good weight, great stuff!!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+jelkel25 thanks for watching.
@Bluesidian
6 жыл бұрын
200 BUCKS?!!! forget that crap.................i'll go to Walmart and call it the day! When you do a Video for the "average person" who has a family and doesn't have 200 bucks to spend on a back pack let me know!! lol SMDH
@cthulhu6697
4 жыл бұрын
Really, you want military surplus for a good ruck that won't fall apart on you when you need it. Novelty "tactical" bags like this may be neat for things like damping and similar activities, but surplus is superior in every way for lots cheaper, and they will probably last longer than you if there is a societal collapse. I use a U.S.M.C. ILBE with the assault pack for my "carry a ton of stuff" ruck. They are both covered in MOLLE webbing and the APB03 Assault Pack makes a good 72 hour ruck if you know what and how to pack a ruck and make full, wise use of the MOLLE ( which you should do on every MOLLE ruck ) on both of them. This is handy if you have a base camp in a secure, relatively safe location and want to scout good "lootable" places to replenish your supplies if things are "Mad Max" crazy ( in which case you are going to need lots of serious meds, weapons, ammo, etc....... ). For less than the cost of the Dragon Egg, you can get many fine surplus rucks, such as the Army's MOLLE 2 Large Rucksack. The Dutch military Alpine Saracen, made by ARWY, the British Military Bergen ( those huge, English military rucks ) the Marine FILBE and the Belgian M 97 ruck are in the same range. The ILBE has a 90 liter main ruck, plus it has the assault pack and the American rucks all have plenty of MOLLE and assault packs that clip onto them( the Saracen is the only "Euro ruck" I mentioned that has MOLLE, but all of the big rucks have large, multi-pocket lids). The Euro rucks have zip-on 10-15 liter side pouches that zip onto 1 100 liter main rucks and can be zipped together, attached to the included straps and made into assault packs. The MOLLE 2 Large Ruck and the FILBE have 5000 cubic inches or more of main ruck with assault packs and lid pockets. In the 3-6 day range, the Dutch military Alpine Sting ( also a product of ARWY and with 10-15 liter side pouches that can zip together ), the U.S. G.I. MOLLE 2 Medium Rucksack ( which has a decent amount of MOLLE on the front and sides ), the old Large ALICE Pack, the German military Kamprucksack, plus many more fill the bill nicely. For a smaller " hit and run" mission pack, assault pack, "bring the essentials and complete a hit and run mission", the U.S. medium ALICE Pack, the German Mountain ruck, Norwegian military "Heroes of Telemark" ruck ( a bargain at $44 ), U.S. SDS 2 Assault Pack, Swedish Military Rucksack , British recon ruck, British Military Radio Operator's ruck, Austrian military "Austrian Alice Pack" ( a steal at $20 ), Polish Military Combat Backpack, Turkish Military Combat Backpack ( $35 ), Vintage Italian Military Alpini Backpack,Czech Military M85 Backpack ( water resistant, rubberized material, 35 liters, and $12, so everyone can have a surplus ruck. Heck, I picked up a canvas "mini ALICE Pack, made in India the other day for $4 and it's at least 30 liters ). Even some chest rigs ( such as the Russian Spetsnaz Tactical Vest EMP, which is fully adjustable, it carries 18 30 round magazines : pouches to carry 8 on the front and 4 at the shoulder blades and more [if things get crazy, do what you want, use the pouches for what you want] for the AK-47/AKM and has 2 "decent"- size knapsacks in the midle of the back and, 2 mid-size pouches on the back, about kidney area, [ probably 30 liters right there in those utility pouches ], 4 grenade pouches on the side. I use a couple as extra double mag pouches for my main pistol and a couple to carry things like gauze, sulfa powder, and so-on], a pouch on each side of the front zipper [ I use 1 for meds and 1 for a few emergency trauma supplies like a roll of surgical tape, Quick Clot, wound dressings, and so-on. I use one of the kidney pouches for my larger bags of medicines and trauma kit]. It has very large "hidden" pockets behind the main AK magazine pouches on the upper chest. I use one to carry a larger meds bag and larger trauma kit. The one on the left hand side I use for carrying additional magazines for AK. They are very large, cavernous pockets that extend the entire length of the area behind the magazine pouches. The South African Defense Force Type 83 Battle Jacket is similarly designed to carry a lot of whatever you want. Paired with the chest rig type 83 to go with it makes you well equipped for anything, providing I have what I want to fill it with. And these are just some of the great things on the surplus market. I see that I wrote you a long-winded book to say something I could have summed up by saying that surplus is the way to shop and get superior stuff for a better, more budget-friendly option. Good video,, my friend, I always enjoy them ;)
@dannycurtis2591
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, GREAT product!!! Fills the gap between my 24 hr bag and my too big for a 72 hrs bag, but too small for a never coming back bag!! You should get a commission, because I've got to get and stock FOUR of them!!! you mentioned your NCB bag. Do you mind telling what you use? Do you have a video on it? I like how you stock your bag, too. No nonsense, practical items, with just enough room left for some comfort items, ie, books, manuals, deck of cards, etc... I think i'd add another canteen on the other side, if for nothing else but symmetry and balance(sorry. OCD)!!! LOL!!!
@ROB33GTR
Жыл бұрын
Considering this pack as my day to day work bag. It looks like it could be perfect but maybe very slightly small. I have already tried the 5.11 rush 24 which was a little too big and too rigid/stiff but a solid and great quality bag. Have you tried the rush 24? How does it compare?
@kostiavl
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from 2021! I'm now in Vietnam, where these backpacks are made. I chose one of several others, but after watching this video, I made my choice! All things are very competently packed in this backpack in the video - and I will buy this one! :)
@Wingman115
9 жыл бұрын
Neat looking rig I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
***** I've reviewed a LOT of packs and this one stood out.
@danielschless4871
8 жыл бұрын
Good Video. If I may offer one note of feedback - you say over the course of the video "I just have" repeatedly. If your pack is FULL you don't "*just* have" X. If you had one item in the pack, then you would "just have X". I hope you don't mind my mentioning this. But overall a thorough review that I found most helpful, thank you.
@legoman6124
8 жыл бұрын
Hello! I had a question regarding the weight of my BOB. I'm not a particularly large person or anything but at the moment it weighs exactly 31 lbs excluding my 2 main knives (kabar 1211 and Becker bk3) as well as the potential to carrying a gallon of water. If I add all these items it can be just about 40 pounds. I'm sure if I ditch my bolt cutters ax channel locks pry bar metal tent steaks and shovel it'll drop it by well over a half dozen pounds. I would like to hear your opinion and perhaps some suggestions in regards to the weight. Thanks!
@MrMmafan111
9 жыл бұрын
Well done mate, nice Vid.This is what people need to save them alot of time and money when considering purchasing a high end item .I have just bought a Dragon 🐉 Egg in Kryptek Mandrake and ur totally correct in everything you say.This is the pack to get for a 1-2 day Pk.Great Review, will have a look at the rest of ur vids now that i know you have good judgment. Again well done on a great review!....
@edwo6648
6 жыл бұрын
Nice school bag. Fun fact, if you look them up on Amazon Direct Action lists almost all of their bags as "Made in USA or Imported", funny part about that is NONE of their backpacks are made in the US. Direct Action is an importer.
@adjusterrob
6 жыл бұрын
Big thumbs up brother! I'm looking for advise on building a great b.o.b but there are so many videos and everything always depends on so many different characteristics.... What would you not leave home without?
@CedricAda
9 жыл бұрын
What a grest looking pack. The material looks really high quality.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Yeah, very high quality all over the place.
@lilsazon8105
7 жыл бұрын
Can't forget about the ultimate bug out weapon the Guy Fieri haircut.. guaranteed to deflect zombies and women...
@digitaldisciple13
7 жыл бұрын
I just checked their website out and they only offer a one-year guarantee on their bags. Unlike Spec Ops that offer a lifetime unconditional guarantee. Its sad I won't ever buy any other products because of their shitty warrantee.
@chadswaney2048
2 жыл бұрын
TFW you realize that “direct action” means something WAY different to rightists
@ArneHenrik
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video! I got the MKll and I couldn’t be more happy!👌🏻
@AR9ify
3 жыл бұрын
Great bag but you cannot rely on bags with zippersfor main compartment. Only viable option is top load main
@55Quirll
6 жыл бұрын
A nice video and review, but there is one thing that I have learned about battery operated things. To save the batteries and maybe the device, either take the batteries out or invert them so the batteries aren't in contact and drawing power or a piece of cardboard between the battery and the contact.. Or you could keep the batteries stored in their packages until needed. If there is an EMP or CME this should save your radio, gps, phone what ever else you have that runs on batteries.
@chrisjohnson9542
7 жыл бұрын
do these packs come fully loaded? i want to buy one thats already loaded with mummy bag and cooking fishing hunting gear medical pack machette etc etc
@primalqpsurvivor3238
7 жыл бұрын
To tactical bro nice tho atay clean with pure bakeing soda 99 cent store snake venom exstractor and aome zip ties.
@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL
9 жыл бұрын
Ben, brother love it! Just a awesome pack for sure!!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL thanks for checking it out.
@zackolechnowicz4920
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review! Got mine ordered on amazon, and i'm looking forward to it. Direct Action does make larger and smaller packs, but the Dragon Egg looked to be a nice medium size. If you ever get around to the larger bag, (35 liters I think) a review would be awesome.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Zack somebody I've reviewed it (the ghost) side by side to the dragon egg.
@samwatson3588
8 жыл бұрын
that pack is just brilliant!
@mrse7en622
8 жыл бұрын
Check out the 5.11 ignitor. Awesome hiking style tactical bag
@stevestampone191
6 жыл бұрын
Great review - I don't see that color on Direct Action's website, what is Itzel?
@r.mercado9737
9 жыл бұрын
nice presentation. however, slow down a bit. Semper Fi
@ritesideofthefence5857
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben , doesn’t your snugpak poncho cover you back pack in the rain ?
@maguillarama
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!I´m still trying to decide between this one or a Maxpedition (Condor II or Kodiak) what do you think in terms of resistance? Stitches and straps mainly, which one would be more resistant? Thx !
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Ramiro Ponce You are right it is more the stitching than the material. I would say both are safe bets. I can tell you that I too this pack to blade show and had it jam packed stuffed and the zips and stitching held up beautifully.
@aeromech8563
5 жыл бұрын
Nice ruc man bit like the 5:11 rush 24 I have good stuff.
@BillyBOB-sm3rl
8 жыл бұрын
You didn't say anything about the straps on the bottom. I think that is why I may get one.
@Rangersly
9 жыл бұрын
One of the best bag I've seen reviewed for sure. I like the neat organization, makes everything easier to find. I also like that it is not too big. Good job!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+Rangersly thanks, those were my goals.
@jimssurvival4994
4 жыл бұрын
Nice bag and set up...thanks for sharing Stay Safe
@davebward
9 жыл бұрын
nice pack. course any modern pack works just as well as any other for this scenario. course, the contents and individual skill sets and knowledge of the tools carried are the only thing that truly matters. that's the point that many viewers tend to miss. 50 lbs is alot of weight if you need to move quickly and efficiently for extended mileage.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
David Ward i disagree on the packs. i have tested (and not shown) many packs which have zipper failures, fabric failures, and strap/buckle malfunctions with minimal weight. i'd prefer to have a tougher pack when running or in a natural disaster situation and know my items aren't going to fall out.
@davebward
9 жыл бұрын
+Living Survival you definetly don't want failure, but I've owned and still do many packs from gregory, osprey, and kelty as well as lesser known brands and have had rare failures during long section and back country hikes over the years. certainly nothing that duct tape can't take care of. most reputable packs have heavy duty zippers these days. compartments are great for backpacking though not that necessary for BOB's. the one I keep in my car is nothing more than a waterproof 30L roll top drybag. i keep a drop leg holster next to it if i feel i will be in a situation that may require it's use. my compartments are just smaller individual 1 gallon freezer bags that house my fire, cook, cutting, tool maintenance and other essential kits. not much redundancy so I can keep my load at about 20lbs. I'm a huge advocate of the more with less and encourage people to practice firemaking and shelter skills in inclimate conditions. good product review and well put together though. no arguments there from me.
@davebward
9 жыл бұрын
+David Ward the dry bag is from Skorch and has padded shoulder straps as well.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
David Ward Agreed, I thought you meant really cheapo packs.
@chaiwootsawasdinark5493
8 жыл бұрын
After I watching your video. I Buy one DIRECT ACTION Dragon Egg.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
nice. enjoy.
@survivingdenmark2516
9 жыл бұрын
love this bag, sadly way out of my budget, but would love having one
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Surviving Denmark thanks for watching.
@defiantgoon4061
4 жыл бұрын
Idogear has the knock off version
@OntheTrailwithDale
8 жыл бұрын
Well, my only complaint here is, now I'm gonna have to part with some money. I gotta have one of these!! Great review man, I'm sold!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+On the Trail with Dale won't regret it.
@jason9334
8 жыл бұрын
With the Zips having no covers, does it allow water to seep in if it rains?
@lukasangland1942
8 жыл бұрын
what do you ever do with all the gear you have. do you ever sell any of it?
@tylerfrost4171
9 жыл бұрын
So out of all the bags you have reviewed this is the best bag?
@todzilla10
9 жыл бұрын
That thing is sweet! You are definitely becoming one of my favorite reviewers. Great info. Thanks.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Darth C. thanks man, means a lot.
@donaldstotmeister3838
4 жыл бұрын
he talks too much about nothing, ugh!!! gear is nice though
@dannycurtis2591
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, GREAT product!!! Fills the gap between my 24 hr bag and my too big for a 72 hrs bag, but too small for a never coming back bag!! You should get a commission, because I've got to get and stock FOUR of them!!! you mentioned your NCB bag. Do you mind telling what you use? Do you have a video on it? I like how you stock your bag, too. No nonsense, practical items, with just enough room left for some comfort items, ie, books, manuals, deck of cards, etc... I think i'd add another canteen on the other side, if for nothing else but symmetry and balance(sorry. OCD)!!! LOL!!!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comment, haven't completed my NCB bag...alwys a work in progress like everything else.
@readyforencore
9 жыл бұрын
Hi, love your video, good review. I am looking to buy a new 3 day carry. How would you compare the Dragon Egg to the Maxpedition Vulture 2 or even the new Zafar. So far I find the 1000-denier material on maxpedition bags a major plus. But I like the dragon egg for its compact design because I am not tall at 5'6. Does the vulture 2 feel big and clumsy compared to the dragon egg? As for the zafar, it is kinda out of my price range, but i'd rather pay premium for premium gear that I like. The internal alu frame on the zafar looks really comfy. How would you compare on dragon egg vs vulture 2? And thoughts on zafar / xantha?
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
readyforencore i prefer the dragon egg over both of those. maxpedition is great stuff but too rigid for daily use.
@Damen0530
9 жыл бұрын
great bag...i bought it due to you review. Price was $135.00 directly from the website..including shipping.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+Damen0530 awesome, you will love it.
@aaronbloomfield1887
2 жыл бұрын
Option for a small tent/tarp to clip underneath?
@hobolaredo3860
8 жыл бұрын
$159??????? that's it????? that's the most gorgeous pack I've ever seen! I can already see a few things I'd mod on it, but DAMN is that near perfect! Gonna go check them out right now!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
yeah, man its fantastic.
@Survived4Real
8 жыл бұрын
Ben- Excellent review & Excellent all purpose pack IMHO. Have one comment or question; you mention the hip belt and the "it's not really necessary in a pack this size as well as the hip belt it comes with is sufficient". In my opinion I think a well thought out quality hip belt provides anyone a tremendous amount of options or nothing at all. The next size up pack by direct action has a bigger more robust hip belt that I prefer. By that, I mean, that hip belt on this Dragon Egg Pack. Mother hip belt, especially well thought and well designed ones, allow for handgun carry or holster or CCW. It also allows for the carry of Quick Access Pouches and organizers allowing you immediate and easy access to a lot of gear you may not want to drop your pack and open it up to get a specific item? By no means am I being critical, but rather wanting your opinion & input on this thought? I'd also like to hear what other people think on the slightly bigger, more padded, comfortable and well designed hip belts?...especially on a Excellent Pack like the Dragon Egg that Ben is reviewing here? I know the one it comes with will work OK, but in a "Survival Bag or BOB Bag, I'd prefer to have those additional options and comfort available to me. I'd appreciate your thoughts on that subject Ben, as well as "if you can order the bigger hip belt separately for use on the Dragon Egg or can you use another manufacturers hip belt with it?" Thanks much in advance. William ~
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Wm. Sturman on a pack this size the hip belt is IMO for securing the load when running for example. With the weight i use a load bearing hip belt is not necessary until I get up into the larger packs.
@rustyneedles3743
5 жыл бұрын
"1:36 . it actually came from a fan of mine" sounds very much like your "fan" is good "company" to have around, you know, kinda like your *fan is a company ! and, not *fan" ... funnily enough, the same scenario, with the fan that is, just finished playinggggggggggg out in another video of yours I just finished watching, I guess you have most folk fooled with your little advertising gimmick, buuuut not all
@livingsurvival
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe you need a hearing aid to hear that I said it was a fan request that I review it. 99% of the gear I review is provided by the companies I work with per my request. What you don’t see is all the products I get for free that are low quality which won’t show up as a review.
@TurtleBushcraft
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice bug out bag atb John
@overlandvoyager2780
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a better choise than a Ghost pack.
@TedBronson1918
8 жыл бұрын
Good video. I enjoyed it and really like the bag also. I have one circumstance that I do not see you covering, but which would be a life and death matter for myself and probably tns of thousands of others. I'm a disabled veteran and in addition to those things you show here, the necessities for relatively comfortable survival for a few days, I also have to take into consideration the necessity of carrying a substantial amount of medications (including opiates that I would prefer concealed), and a number of small medical devices. So far my choices have been to have a totally separate medical bag or a large pack such as an Alice pack. I try to minimalize my supplies in order to accomodate medical stuff. Another consideration is injected medicine that comes in disposable syringes that must be kept at a medium temperature- not too hot or cold. I understand about keeping the load to a minimum, but the items are necessary. I can skip bring a battery operated blood pressure machine and go old school with a sphegmometer and stethoscope but other small devices must be kept. The fact is I do not dare just take a three day supply or even a 2 week of medication. I need to take it all- just in case there is no returning and refills aren't available. You get the picture. Also to be taken into consideration for the sake of saving space- should my pre-measured dose syringes of medication be removed from their individual wrapping and placed in a waterproof bag/baggie for the sake of saving space? These may sound like cut and dry decisions- and it might be if my life didn't depend on those items as much as avoiding the X disaster that drove me from my home. I accept the fact that any bug out bag of mine will either be a large one or possibly 2 smaller ones. So far I own backpacks, satchel bags, duffels, ALICE pack, an LBE etc... but i can't seem to find a workable combination. maybe I can even narrow it down further (my question, that is). What would you recommend to a disabled person who cannot walk more than a block anymore ? A moped pulling a small cart of supplies and equipment? I'm sorry if this question is too tedious and involved, but you see what I and others must face to be able to bug out if necessary, when we don't own a car. I'm open to suggestions. I'll leave the question here or I'll just start repeating myself. Suggestions WILL be appreciated. Thanks for your time LS .
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
definitely have to make adjustments to certain disabilities, situation or environment. i would suggest plan on what you would do if you went on a 2 week vacation and start there.
@jamesritchie6899
9 жыл бұрын
I honestly can't think of a worst candidate for a bugout bag. Bugout means you aren't coming home. The bag should be as large as possible, which doesn't mean you have to fill it, and it damned well better have a solid internal frame, and it better have a wide, solid hip belt.Unless you're not bugging out any farther away than five miles, that pack has exactly NOTHING good about it. It's so bad that it's hard to believe you're serious. That's not even a good overnight in the woods pack, let alone a bugout pack. Do you even know what bugout means? If you aren't carrying at least twenty pounds of steel, you should stay home. I take back all I've said IF you have a bugout cabin that's fully stocked, and that's no more than ten miles away. Otherwise, that's the dumbest, silliest excuse for a bugout bag I've ever seen anyone seriously suggest.Even the shape is completely wrong. A pack that's small on top than it is on the bottom is a joke. It looks cool, but it's stupid, and defeats the entire purpose of a good pack.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
+James Ritchie bug out bags can be of all sizes. there are many different schools of thought but I guess you are too single minded to understand that. what you are talking about would be an INCH bag. to each their own, as long as you are prepared in some way it's better than most but your attitude won't get you very far.
@thomasnugent7602
4 жыл бұрын
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
@desertking11xray
9 жыл бұрын
Nicely made video. I have been leaning very strongly toward picking up a Dragon Egg. Would you please tell me how well/secure a standard 32oz Nalgene bottle will fit in the side pockets? Thanks! Keep putting out great content!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
desertking11xray very well, very secure. they have a zip system that opens or closes, works well. I even put my tripod in there and strap it up top.
@ellerosario9900
6 жыл бұрын
Great pack! What is the name of your radio?
@Beaverjon05
9 жыл бұрын
Great looking pack! Might have to replace my Falcon II with one. What is the bottom of the pack made of? Does it have strap options for the bottom of the pack? Great review! Just subscribed.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Jonathon Meikle They have a larger one called the Ghost that has a hip belt.
@thattscguy
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent review on a great looking bag. Glad I saw the link to this in the comment section of the latest video from The Urban Prepper. I'm primarily looking for a laptop/go to work bag, not a bug out. Have you taken a look at the Dust from Direct Action? I would be interested to hear if you thought if it would be a better fit for what I'm looking for. Have a great day!
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Kevin Smith just a little smaller, very similar.
@matthewblackwood4704
6 жыл бұрын
What pack do you use for tour extended bag?
@onpoint1977
9 жыл бұрын
Great job brother thanks for sharing Ben!
@metaltrooper62
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! That's a very nice pack.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
metaltrooper62 thanks man. have a nice rest of your week.
@centermass3454
9 жыл бұрын
Seems like a very nice well organized pack. However, in a major urban city I think it it too attention drawing. I would like to see a Grey Man Urban version of this pack with no molle or paracord visible in Black. That would be a winner. I would buy one in black.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Center Mass They have them in several different colors. The woodland actually doesn't stick out too much with everyone having camo these days.
@chYnaRIP
7 жыл бұрын
nobody ever has gold bond powder in their bugout bags. i just binged about 15 pack videos, and yours was the first one with some sort of talcum powder. i learned in scouts when i was like 12 to keep that stuff handy. i keep spare gold bond everywhere (work locker, car. etc), it's a must have.
@livingsurvival
7 жыл бұрын
agreed. that, floss and eyedrops.
@pappy451
9 жыл бұрын
i have been using an old french F2 rucksack,basically a bucket pack.holds an enormous amount of gear.i guess its what alot call a long term b.o.b.,.i have a smaller 3 day pack but i am looking to upgrade both.like this one and plan to check the web site out.very informative video,first one of yours i've seen. would prolly check out more.
@livingsurvival
9 жыл бұрын
Pappy thanks and appreciate the watch :)
9 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome... Thank you.
@tavosotto471
9 жыл бұрын
what radio is that? seems like a very useful item.
@ohiovetoutdoors
6 жыл бұрын
I still find hip belts necessary with the lower capacity bags. Even when weight carry isnt an issue, its important to remember how it keeps bag close to body and not bouncing around while running, moving quickly, hopping over logs etc...
@livingsurvival
6 жыл бұрын
For sure when doing that. Also when riding a bicycle or motorcycle
@gavindufford9956
8 жыл бұрын
As a boyscout from troop 168 bridging out from rolling meadows Illinois, I seriously advise you to have more firestarting kit. Ya never know when you will have a match case crack or a failure in a firestarting method. Pack something like a ust firestarting magnesium bar with a ferrocium rod attached. And a couple of lighters, some vasoline cotton balls some charr cloth some cotton balls some lighter fluid and pretty much every other thing used to start fires!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+gavin dufford i always have lots of fire on me. thanks for the input.
@oliverwall4060
8 жыл бұрын
I don't like this pack so I would adjust it
@blulight1170
5 жыл бұрын
I just found this vid and it is interesting. You might want to "vacuum pack" your commo, food and maybe your IFAK.
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