50 Items For Your Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag

Summary

In this video, the Canadian Prepper gives a detailed breakdown of the essential gear in his bug-out bag. He emphasizes the importance of personalizing your kit based on individual needs and circumstances. The bag features high-quality, durable items like a Vanquest backpack, a Nalgene stainless steel bottle, and versatile survival tools including saws, radios, first aid kits, and shelter gear. The prepper discusses the value of lightweight and functional items, while also showcasing optional additions like a flare gun and an innovative pressurized water bladder. A blend of practical advice and gear recommendations makes this video a useful resource for survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The bug-out bag (BOB) is not one-size-fits-all; gear should be tailored to your personal needs, environment, and skill level.
• 😀 The Vanquest Marcor 45 backpack is durable, highly functional, and offers MOLLE webbing for external attachments.
• 😀 Keep weight management in mind when packing a BOB; redundancy should be avoided to ensure efficiency.
• 😀 A stainless steel Nalgene bottle serves as the primary cooking pot, useful for boiling water and multi-purpose tasks.
• 😀 Silky Zubat and Pocket Boy saws are key tools for woodcutting, with the Zubat favored for long-term use due to its ergonomic design.
• 😀 Essential survival items include a bear flare, multi-purpose knife, flashlight, Baofeng radio, and quick-sharpening tool.
• 😀 A wool blanket (90% wool) is invaluable for warmth, even when wet, and can be used in various survival scenarios.
• 😀 First aid essentials in the pack include a tourniquet, antibiotics, painkillers, and bandages, emphasizing the importance of medical preparedness.
• 😀 Shelter items include a bivvy bag, inflatable sleeping mat, mosquito net, and waterproof tarp for various weather conditions.
• 😀 Freeze-dried food and MREs are practical for long-term survival, offering easy preparation and a high-calorie count for energy.
• 😀 Water purification is crucial; aqua tabs and a Geigerrig pressurized water bladder are included to ensure safe drinking water in emergencies.
• 😀 Urban survival tools like mini bolt cutters, a flare gun, and a compact survival kit are helpful for overcoming obstacles in urban settings.
• 😀 Always carry a reliable compass, signaling devices (like a signal mirror), and a shortwave radio for navigation and communication during emergencies.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of the bug-out bag described in the script?

The bag is intended for getting home during emergencies, wilderness use, and general survival situations. It is not meant to be kept strictly in storage; it is used and adapted frequently.

Why does the creator emphasize that viewers should not copy his bag exactly?

He notes that every person’s needs, environment, and skill set are different, so the contents should be tailored rather than copied verbatim.

What are the advantages of the Vanquest Marcor 45 backpack?

It is highly durable, offers excellent stitching and hardware, allows extensive external modular attachment, and is comfortable even at heavy weights due to its thick straps and lumbar support.

Why does he carry a stainless steel Nalgene bottle instead of a regular one?

Because a single-wall stainless steel bottle can be placed directly over a fire, making it multifunctional for boiling water and cooking.

What is the purpose of carrying two different Silky saws?

The Silky Zubat offers superior ergonomics and long-duration usability, while the smaller Silky PocketBoy Outback provides a durable, compact backup capable of processing small firewood.

Why does the bag include a bear flare and a flare gun?

The bear flare is for deterrence and signaling, while the flare gun provides long-range signaling capability and can potentially start fires in emergencies. Both are lightweight, multi-use items.

How is first aid prioritized in this bug-out setup?

First aid gear is stored in exterior quick-access pouches. The kit includes a tourniquet, chest seal, bandages, painkillers, antibiotics, wound spray, caffeine pills, and Imodium to handle both injuries and illnesses common in survival situations.

Why is a monocular included in the bag?

A monocular allows long-distance observation for route planning, saving the user from walking long distances unnecessarily and conserving energy.

What types of shelter components are included in the kit?

He carries a wool blanket, an emergency blanket, an emergency poncho, an emergency bivvy, a bug net, an inflatable sleeping mat, and a silnylon tarp. These combine to create a versatile and lightweight shelter system.

Why is freeze-dried food preferred, and why include an MRE as well?

Freeze-dried meals are lightweight, packable, and easy to prepare with hot water. An MRE is added for variety and because it requires no water to heat up, offering a reliable option when water access is limited.

What role does the pressurized Geigerrig water bladder play?

It allows easy water collection from creeks, filters water for safe drinking, and provides pressurized flow for sharing water, irrigating wounds, or washing without contaminating the drinking nozzle.

Why are ‘extreme’ sticky notes included?

These weather-resistant notes can function like flagging tape for navigation, helping the user mark routes or avoid getting turned around in dense wilderness.