Those who follow Survivalist Prepper on YouTube know I recently updated my bug-out bag from a Yukon Outfitters 45-liter bag to an AMP 72 bag by 5.11 Tactical. In this article, I will go through why I chose the AMP72 and the ins and outs of the backpack. This article is not necessarily a review because the bag was brand new at the time this video was recorded, and I have yet to … [Read more...] about 5.11 AMP 72 Bug Out Bag, Backpack Breakdown & Review
Bug Out Bags
SPP350: Survival Tips That Will Keep You Alive
Do you have a secondary bug-out vehicle ready, just in case? Do you have your boots together with your bug-out bag at all times? In this podcast, I go over some prepping tips to help you survive and navigate different survival situations. Navigating through any disaster or SHTF event will be complicated, to say the least. Not only will there be differences depending on … [Read more...] about SPP350: Survival Tips That Will Keep You Alive
SPP345: My Bug Out Bag Loadout Fixed Blade Knives
In todays podcast, I will be going over what I decided to put in my new 5.11 AMP72 bug-out bag. I’ve done a couple of videos in the past (videos below) about my plans, and I finally have my bug-out bag version 1 set and ready to test. I’ll also be going over what makes a good survival knife, and why the most expensive doesn't always mean the best. Links From the … [Read more...] about SPP345: My Bug Out Bag Loadout Fixed Blade Knives
Bug Out Bags & EMPs With the Angry American Chris Weatherman
While there are many good prepper fiction authors, a few stand head and shoulders above the rest, and Chis Weatherman is one of them. His Going Home book series is one of the most popular apocalyptic fiction series available. Chris is the real deal. He doesn't just write about preppers, he is one. This interview was a show we did with Chris about 3 years ago that goes … [Read more...] about Bug Out Bags & EMPs With the Angry American Chris Weatherman
Those Crazy Preppers & Bug Out Bags
Bug Out Bag Myths I recently came across an article from SeasonedCitizenPrepper that brings up some good points about what you should have in your bug out bag, and some lies that get regurgitated in the preparedness community. The truth is, there isn’t a “one size fits all” when it comes to bug out bags, get home bags, or everyday carry kits. Each person is different, … [Read more...] about Those Crazy Preppers & Bug Out Bags
Urban Bug Out Bag & Survival Kit Considerations
When you're researching bug out bags or just trying to get new ideas, there is no shortage of information available. Most of these lists include typical prepping gear like a fishing kit and a Life Straw. The problem is, these supplies may not be as important in an urban bug out bag or survival kit. This is because most of us "prepping experts" with websites tend to live in … [Read more...] about Urban Bug Out Bag & Survival Kit Considerations
Bug Out Bag Checklist & Prepper Gear
Having a bug out bag is important for everyone because we don't get to choose when disaster strikes. This bug out bag checklist will help you build the perfect go bag with the prepper gear that fits your needs. How to choose a bug out bag, and what to put in it could be one of the most popular subjects in the preparedness community. It can be a bit confusing at first, … [Read more...] about Bug Out Bag Checklist & Prepper Gear
Bug Out Bags For Beginners: The Essentials
In this second post and podcast in our beginning prepping series, and today we are going to go over bug out bags for beginners, and the essential bug out bag supplies. The first podcast was about prepping in general, The next post in this series will be about get home bags and everyday carry items. One of the first things you should do when you start prepping is work … [Read more...] about Bug Out Bags For Beginners: The Essentials