It’s a life or death decision… and most people are choosing death!
Look, I’m as much of a “gear junkie” as anyone…
But you have to be smart about your gear – and being smart with your gear begins with being smart about your bag!
Most “preppers” out there (even those who would call themselves “experts”) don’t consider how their bag serves their gear and their survival plan…
… and that goes DOUBLE for what many call the “get home bag”.
The bags that support your survival plan aren’t fashion accessories… they’re tools... and like any other tool you need to take a lot of care in choosing the right one.
And unfortunately… way too many people are relying upon regurgitated talking points and received wisdom that’s totally wrong… and can get you killed!
The TRUTH About “Get Home Bags” In Your Survival Plan
Here’s What You’ll Discover In This Week’s Episode:
- What’s all wrong about the “get home bag” frame!
- The ONLY place you should keep your bugout bag!
- The one big problem that makes most backpacks more of a death trap than a “get home bag!”
- The “craziest” tactical gunfight feature you should expect from ANY bag that can save your life!
- And much, MUCH more!
Thank you Jeff for the eye opening session regarding bug out bagsand how simple you make it with common sense approach. I’ve been thinking this all wrong and now I’m going to re-evaluate my Bob’s. I also like your modular Bob’s including, the sling bag. I will definitely be looking at making the purchase . Thank you Jeff!
So informational . Things I had not thought of. I really like the covert areas for the gun a Is it possible to get these bags and other goodies?
Great as usual! Now how about what you actually carry. And how about a REPEAT of what you carry in the Bug out Bag…
Thanks for your information Jeff. I had ordered 3 of your bags for myself, wife and sister. Now I have to load them and get them in our vehicles
Just got in the 5 five bags I purchased from you. Beautiful! I’ve carried a bag in the car for over 20 years. These new modular bags are totally exciting. Can’t wait to pack them up!
In Hawaiian the word Holoholo means “going for walk, car ride or even sailing.” I created a Holoholo Bag for when my wife & I go to the Swap Meet or the park & even to the beach. The contents helps us to deal with weather, temperature changes & other inconveniences . We’ll keep things like small binoculars, multi-tool & a small first aid kit. It suits our needs. However, I’ve purchased a large enough (“Goldilocks size”) Sling that carries most of my EDC items & together they complete my needs. Your idea of ditching the Get-Home Bag & replacing it the Go Bag is a great idea & something that I’ve also thought about. That’s the “gear junkie” that’s in all of us. Btw, I purchased 3 of the bug out bags that you sold. It was a good investment.
Were your bags navy blue or dull black ❓
I’m an avid backpacker. When on backpacking trips, my backpack full weighs far less than the vast majority of preppers’ bugout or get-home bags. Plus, I am typically better equipped for cold temperatures. However, I typically spend more money on gear for better warmth-to-weight ratios, and weather protection to weight ratios.
Most peppers have bags that they never even used fully once. Every pepper needs to go on a few backpacking trips with their BOB and get home bags.
Most peppers are in insufficient shape to cover much distance on foot with their bag. Every prepper needs to train.
i just got a nam fanny pack,filtration bottle, a few other things. poncho, high quality hiking boots, etc.. Only got 18 mi. from work to home. when traveling, i add some other stuff. plus a map, compass, etc.. i`ll get by.
Agreed. Nice job. Keep up good works.
I have your bag! It holds a lot. Including 15 days of food, precut wood for small fire stand for small pot. Collapsible bowls and sporks.
Where can I purchase the EDC bag you show in this video? I have your BOB and would like to incorporate the EDC. Thanks!
OK, cool! I got the email to purchase the STRAC EDC bag – thank you! Can we also get the FAK bag that goes along with the XBOB? I really love this system and am grateful you have made these available!
I fly to many places with work and vacation. I use one of your bags as a get home bag for a long distance. It has it’s own suitcase. I anticipate that it may take me 30 days to get home in a grid down situation. I always keep the family BOB’s in the EMP proof car. Ready to go, and supplies that cannot be left in car near the garage but in A/C. This would be food, medicines, and last minute items to then put into the car. My EDC bag is under my desk at work and then taken to my everyday use car. It is a mini Get Home bag since I might have to walk an hour or more to get home. After watching your video, now I know why there are extra female connections on your bag to add other smaller bags to the main BOB bag.
Hi. Thank you for yet another helpful video / podcast / article.
I’ve purchased three X-Bob systems earlier and I’m interested in the EDC. I understand all you explained in this video and on other content.
However I still find it pretty overwhelming at times. Also, I have a young child (2+ yo) and a wife who isn’t really up to it. She is supportive enough but it doesn’t fit her mindset or whatever. I’m not from the US so excuse my English / wording / et cetera.
Not being from the US is also a factor in getting prepared. The good gear, like yours, isn’t sold here. Also some gear and such aren’t available here, at least not legally. And I’m not looking to get in trouble with the law. (Yes, survival is more important but you get it – I guess and hope).
Having a young child, a pet (cat) and a wife is a factor. I listen to many podcasts, read many articles and watch tons of videos from all kind of content creators and experts like yourself. I’ve asked for advise and tips on how to bug-in and / or bug-out in in the family dynamic I just explained. Never have I seen, heard or read anything on the matter.
Could you or anyone on this forum please direct me to some links or such? Or maybe tell me your thoughts and pieces of advise and such. As a broader (international) community, at least I hope we are, that would seem like something I could ask for. 🙂
I appreciate all that you do, kind regards. Rick.
I carry a quart bag of pre cut wood for a mini fire metal folds out 4 sides weighs a few ounces but will hold a a quart metal water pot.