Kit Shakedown: Adam's Go Bag

This guide covers the basic setup and use of the Sierra Madre Emergency Sleeping Bag and Pure Water Straw, presented by The Gun Dungeon. The video demonstrates how to deploy the sleeping bag and test the water straw, highlighting their compact nature and suitability for emergency kits. It emphasizes their utility for quick access in a road kit or bug-out bag.

This guide, presented by an experienced prepper from SensiblePrepper, focuses on improvising survival solutions using common household items. It details the multi-functional uses of items like zip ties, contractor bags, various tapes, and batteries, emphasizing preparedness for diverse scenarios from natural disasters to civil unrest. The instruction highlights the importance of redundancy in fire-starting methods and sensible stockpiling.

Mike Glover, CEO of FieldCraft Survival, details his Disaster Bag loadout, emphasizing organization and specific gear for long-term survival and family protection. The guide covers essential items for first aid, survival, communication, sustenance, and security, including a Sig Sauer LT Spear rifle and a Yaesu ham radio. Glover's expertise, drawn from his Special Forces background, provides practical insights into building a comprehensive emergency preparedness kit.

This comprehensive guide details the essential components of a 72-hour emergency kit, drawing on expert advice from SensiblePrepper. It covers critical areas including water, shelter, fire, medical supplies, communication, food, and tools, emphasizing preparedness for various scenarios. The instruction highlights the 'Rule of Threes' survival principle and recommends specific, reliable gear for each category.

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major, details the essential components of his 'go bag' for emergency preparedness, particularly for scenarios like civil unrest or highway blockages. His selection emphasizes pragmatic, real-world application, including a Mystery Ranch backpack for accessibility, a gas mask for immediate protection, non-lethal deterrents like Enola Gaye smoke grenades and Counter Assault bear spray, and Tactical Gear restraints for securing individuals. McPhee stresses the importance of quality gear and preparedness for increasingly common situations.

This guide, presented by former CIA Officer Jason Hanson, details how to assemble a 'blackout bag' for power outages. It emphasizes including essential lighting and communication tools such as multiple flashlights (SPYTAC X-6), a reliable lantern, a multi-powered emergency radio (Solar Crank TY9900), and glow sticks. The bag itself should be durable, with a 3V Gear sling bag recommended.

This guide, presented by Adam from Spiritus Systems, details essential techniques and gear for sleeping in a non-permissive environment (NPE). It covers site selection, shelter construction using tools like E-tools and ALICE packs, thermal protection with specialized garments and sleep pads, and tactical considerations for maintaining security and readiness. The instruction emphasizes practical application derived from extensive field experience, including references to Ranger School and operations in Afghanistan.

This video, featuring Fred from Spiritus Systems, delves into the philosophy behind Everyday Carry (EDC) items. It emphasizes understanding the purpose of each tool, prioritizing reliability, and considering de-escalation tactics before resorting to force. The discussion covers lighters for diffusing tension, flashlights as defensive tools, the legal implications of drawing a firearm, and a strong preference for fixed-blade knives over mechanical folders.

A Force Recon Marine details the setup of his M27 IAR rifle for VBSS missions. Key components include a Knights Armament suppressor for hearing protection in confined spaces, an AN/PEQ-16 laser/light module, and an Aimpoint T-2 red dot sight. He specifically advises hard-pointing a Magpul sling for security during high-risk ship-to-ship or ship-to-helicopter transitions.

This guide details the setup of a Spiritus Systems LV119 plate carrier as demonstrated by Garand Thumb, a recognized expert with extensive military experience. It covers plate carrier selection, placard configuration, comms and navigation integration, and primary weapon system details, emphasizing practical application for general purpose and urban environments. The setup prioritizes modularity and mission-specific needs.