Good kit and totally agree about having only what is necessary. I rethought my stuff when I realized that I no longer go more then 20 miles from home 99% of the time now that I'm retired.
@raphmaster23
2 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness I only live 6 miles from work, and I'm far enough in the boonies to bug in once I get home.
@CreativeRedundancy
3 жыл бұрын
Hello . Useful items in your get home bag and fairly manageable too. Also doubles as supplies just in case something at work(shelter in place). I totally agree on the scissors especially with burnt clothing. Yeah a bike would be an effective use of energy especially with a tail wind, and cut one's time by a third. Good call on having a radio not for something to listen to, but another way to get some intel/information. All the best to you and the family from CR.
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input and support!
@theprophetez1357
3 жыл бұрын
Grey is a good color for the bag. It doesn't look tactical, and it blends in when in the woods.
@bobketterer9119
3 жыл бұрын
Since I’m in south Florida I have everything in zip lock bags and I got one of those “cheap” pack covers. You would be surprised how much added weight a wet pack is.
@h.nicolejorgensen2077
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bag. I am working on mine. You gave some great ideas. I will look into the folding bike. Great job. 👍😄
@sams568
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the powder they used in WWII was sulfur powder to prevent infection. Two things to add.1) Headphones for the radio. No need to give away position. use only one ear bud. 2) Sillcock key. Use it on commercial buildings to get fresh drinking water.
@bowdezaufa2609
3 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one to carry a crushed plastic bottle 🤣
@theprophetez1357
3 жыл бұрын
You are right about not trusting cheap button compasses. The one on my paracord bracelet is off by about 25 degrees. That is a nice get home bag setup.
@wmluna381
Жыл бұрын
They sell those waterproof lightweight nylon backpack covers for less than $10 on Amz. A little more for the extra large ones. If someone's already made an investment in an expensive and functional bag, that's one way to dress it down. They come in many colors and some have a reflective band. They also sell 2-packs where you can get, say, 1 in black and another one in safety green or orange (in case the need arises).
@redpillnibbler4423
3 жыл бұрын
That is a very well thought out get home bag 👍 One thing I’d add is a waterproof bivi bag and a light weight 7x5 tarp or a poncho and an ultralight inflatable pillow in case you need to spend the night out - you could fill the trash bag with leaves to use as a mattress. One other thing (unless I missed it) is a cheap spare phone kept fully charged to let your loved ones know your situation.
@nomad211d
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Well thought out. I've made some notes for my bag. Thank you. Wish you well.
@OzMan9989
3 жыл бұрын
One thing I consider for my bag is if I can’t get home but should shelter down at work for the night. In that case, I’m looking at sleeping on a floor or couch (if I’m lucky), so a bivy bag is nice.
@59chevt
3 жыл бұрын
Jeff, nice job thanks. I keep a collapsed lucy light on the dash of my 4 runner it is always fully charged from the sun.
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
I keep my Lucy light between the liner lid and my sunroof of my 4runner, sometimes I forget it’s there and I push back the liner to open the sunroof and it hits me in the head lol
@Klcarroll
2 жыл бұрын
Also, dogtags make excellent bushcraft I.D.
@andrewaustin6369
2 жыл бұрын
Don't put off actually trying your route walk it at least once a year, have A,B,C routes planned so if one isn't practical\passable you have options and are prepared for it. Something I've never seen anyone talk about in these type of video's is a stop point a place outside the immediate area where you can stop and get your head straight and trust me if circumstances become that bad your Walking home it will have a psychological impact so have a place where you can stop take 10 or 15 minutes I plan a cup of coffee (also a morale boost). Plan for the worst circumstances in your area know the area's that might collapse (earthquake), area's that would be sealed off quickly (civil unrest) and just any threat or other impediments that may affect your route home and they are easier to identify on foot hence walk your routes.
@wmluna381
Жыл бұрын
People can also easily 'pre-scout' and 'pre-walk' alternate routes in a desk or laptop by using the street and satellite view functions with the major online map/direction programs. You can also activate contour layering for elevation and trails in your area. I'm surprised no one has done a focused tutorial on this considering all the related facets involved with bugging out and getting home. Especially good to do at any time while the grid is up to mark out your existing maps or prepare for a more functional recon effort. Even just for when you're vacationing or traveling on business to a new place.
@warlantactical
3 жыл бұрын
In regards to your phone vs compass remember there are off line apps that provide maps
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent point!
@alexarcano
3 жыл бұрын
I use an app called maps.me and downloaded the maps for the country. My watch is a standalone Android phone too(kospet prime if you're interested) so I've downloaded it to that too, which gives an element of redundancy to.
@jdam568
3 жыл бұрын
Nice set up. Well thought out!
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@Stevie6636
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Everyone should have a get home bag. You’d be a mug not too.
@judydove2431
3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss an extra pair or 2 of socks and a pair of work gloves? If it starts to rain or for sweat you may need to change your socks and if there’s unrest there may be junk in the streets you need to move.
@mr.morris2907
3 жыл бұрын
Just ran across your channel. ...Excellent vid. May I suggest using clear packing tape to laminate your maps etc. It takes a bit of patience but it's a solid method I've been using for decades. Plus it's the easiest to refold without damaging the paper. Also, if you use it, make sure to press all the way down to get all the bubbles out and leave one side longer than the other to fold over instead of cut.
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
good point! I have since vacuum sealed the maps until I need them, but the tape is a good idea as well.
@wmluna381
Жыл бұрын
Good tip, thank you.
@alexarcano
3 жыл бұрын
My pack is close in concept but with a few differences in contents due to needs and environment. It's an EDC/get home/24 hour/car bag mashup kind of thing, it's a similar weight at about 8kg or around 18 pounds, but has a few extras and a few less items. I have water purification tablets, a metal water bottle plus water bladder, a couple extra tools, spare batteries for my head lamp/flashlight, a backup battery power pack, a baofeng gt3-tp with local frequencies programmed in, a small sewing kit, a poncho which can cover me and my bag and a high visibility vest, my idea being that, probability wise, between the type of envisioned emergency and my environment, I reckon I'm more likely to get knocked down than mugged or shoot. I can always leave it in the bag. I don't have much in the way of trauma items, there's a very low chance of needing it here, besides if you do get shot or stabbed or impaled in the middle of nowhere or during civil unrest there's no competent emergency help coming so you're probably already dead. I always wear a hat when I'm out because I'm thinning on top these days and that stops me burning or freezing. No physical maps, I'm relying on offline maps on my phone and watch, memory and an old compass I have. I don't carry a fixed blade knife due to legal issues here (you can have a fixed blade, but you have to have a valid reason for having it and as it's an EDC bag it's more trouble than it's worth. No firearms either. The funny thing is I could bring my take down bow with me, that can stop a deer, quite legally. I don't, but I could. That's the most obvious difference, there's more small differences liked food items, fire making etc, but mostly just preferences. I've got a few things in my car I can supplement it with if needed and it's available (it's a rather small car, not even big enough for a folding bike with the back seats up), like a military bivvy (in a completely inappropriate desert camo pattern), extra water, a bigger first aid pack, blanket, more cordage etc. Using that I can probably make it into a light 72 hour pack. Not a comfortable one, but survivable.
@couchcamperTM
3 жыл бұрын
some good ideas in your kit, this is not the first time you think about it ;-)
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Not really;) but it was a fun exercise and I got a lot of great input from all of you:)
@dumbgunsllc5451
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man
@alexwbanks70
3 жыл бұрын
Yep without a head the the headlamp will not work. lol... Oh hey when you say bits and bobbits you should use an English accent.
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Beets and baubeets!
@inthego
3 жыл бұрын
solid kit
@AdventureGuy369
11 ай бұрын
Can you share the amazon link for the maps?
@podsmpsg1
3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@ThomasJackMoore
3 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@seanlawrence972
3 жыл бұрын
Add a flash light, no reason not to have it with so much spare room. Ditch a ball point pen
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
I should have a headlamp in there but may have forgotten to show it
@kcb5336
Жыл бұрын
Could you drop that little five hour energy and just keep a couple of vitamin pills B12 shot?
@EatCarbs
3 жыл бұрын
Nice brother Did you see the VR I shot? I've been thinking about a follow up video. Thanks for the video
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did and I like that it was simple and realistic
@seanwhitman4365
2 жыл бұрын
Still too much stuff in my opinion. My concern is getting home to my family asap. More weight means I’m going slower. Edc gun knife and flashlight along with a few bottles of water and a few granola bars will get me home the fastest. I can jog with only that stuff on me. 19 miles I can do in a day no problem.
@paulakempe3670
2 жыл бұрын
Safety Pins
@ohmyjees9779
2 жыл бұрын
And green
@alexwbanks70
3 жыл бұрын
Could you imagine the chaff after walking 18 miles in Jeans? Cold or hot.
@commonsensecamper
3 жыл бұрын
Massive chaffing! Lol
@theprophetez1357
3 жыл бұрын
Rather not imagine that.
@madsfriis5933
2 жыл бұрын
Set to 1.25.
@bigg490
2 жыл бұрын
Skip ahead 5 minutes = he's still waffling on and showing nothing.
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