The Most ORGANISED Survival Kit I have Ever Seen
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Date: 2026-04-12
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TestSpaceMonkey
Agree it's an impressive kit despite the considerable markup. If you figure the time it takes to research and assemble all those bits and someone just wants to throw money at the prep. you could do worse. There's no substitute for practice but this looks like a good start with room to customize. Top things to improve on though:
- As a 2-person kit, the biggest miss is not having a pair of 2-way radios. preferably using batteries interchangeable with the crank/charger and flashlights.
- That combo crank radio/charger is neat idea but they lack in execution. The solar panel on there could take weeks of equatorial sunshine to charge an 18650 battery. Better to have a medium-size solar panel in a clear bag near the top so it can start recharging right as you get on the move. It could also take hours of cranking, assuming the crank even survives heavy use (worth testing.
- If it's a 2 person kit, there should be 2 lights (besides the combo radio, preferably headlamps, using the same cells as the radio charges so you can swap them all around. I think AA cells are the most common world-wide too so that might also be best. Lighting is so fundamental to doing anything after dark, it needs to be prioritized.
Edit: It's hard to get an intuitive sense of the energy in a battery, but imagine the effort of doing 150-200 standing squats, but you're using the muscles in your arm to turn the crank. so over 500 curls with a 20kg dumbell
The math: 2500mAh 18650 battery has 32. 4kJ of energy (2. 5A x 3. 6V x 3600 seconds/hour. An average adult male doing a squat applies 205J of energy (lifting 70kg upper body over. 3m. 32. 4kJ/205J =158. and that's assuming 100% charge efficiency.
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Agree it's an impressive kit despite the considerable markup. If you figure the time it takes to research and assemble all those bits and someone just wants to throw money at the prep. you could do worse. There's no substitute for practice but this looks like a good start with room to customize. Top things to improve on though:
- As a 2-person kit, the biggest miss is not having a pair of 2-way radios. preferably using batteries interchangeable with the crank/charger and flashlights.
- That combo crank radio/charger is neat idea but they lack in execution. The solar panel on there could take weeks of equatorial sunshine to charge an 18650 battery. Better to have a medium-size solar panel in a clear bag near the top so it can start recharging right as you get on the move. It could also take hours of cranking, assuming the crank even survives heavy use (worth testing.
- If it's a 2 person kit, there should be 2 lights (besides the combo radio, preferably headlamps, using the same cells as the radio charges so you can swap them all around. I think AA cells are the most common world-wide too so that might also be best. Lighting is so fundamental to doing anything after dark, it needs to be prioritized.
Edit: It's hard to get an intuitive sense of the energy in a battery, but imagine the effort of doing 150-200 standing squats, but you're using the muscles in your arm to turn the crank. so over 500 curls with a 20kg dumbell
The math: 2500mAh 18650 battery has 32. 4kJ of energy (2. 5A x 3. 6V x 3600 seconds/hour. An average adult male doing a squat applies 205J of energy (lifting 70kg upper body over. 3m. 32. 4kJ/205J =158. and that's assuming 100% charge efficiency.
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kbezier7484
Lots of comments here from people who are not the intended market for this bag and never would be.
Sure I can build my own much better 72 hour bug-out bag for less than $600. And have. But that's because I have been doing disaster prep (for earthquakes and wildfires) for five decades. Been through a bunch of big earthquakes. Saw a couple of wildfires way too close. Much scarier than earthquakes. Never had to evacuate. Yet. But keep doing prep. Because you have to.
Would I buy this bag Maybe. Would be a good backup get home bag in certain situations. Or a great grab and go bag when in wildfire country. Would I recommend this bag to people who dont know much about prep and want at least all the basics covered. Absolutely. Considering the very low quality of most sub $200 bags and even most $300 bags are not great. For what you actually need as a 72 hour evacuation bag in a natural disaster.
So for $600 this two person bag this is about as good as it gets. The one person bag looks pretty good too. The items that are missing from this bag are mostly the stuff that FEMA / CalOES etc already recommend as part of disaster prep and that can be readily found in most peoples homes. Like bottled waters and personal hygiene products etc.
Great review. Very practical and thorough. Nice bag.
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Lots of comments here from people who are not the intended market for this bag and never would be.
Sure I can build my own much better 72 hour bug-out bag for less than $600. And have. But that's because I have been doing disaster prep (for earthquakes and wildfires) for five decades. Been through a bunch of big earthquakes. Saw a couple of wildfires way too close. Much scarier than earthquakes. Never had to evacuate. Yet. But keep doing prep. Because you have to.
Would I buy this bag Maybe. Would be a good backup get home bag in certain situations. Or a great grab and go bag when in wildfire country. Would I recommend this bag to people who dont know much about prep and want at least all the basics covered. Absolutely. Considering the very low quality of most sub $200 bags and even most $300 bags are not great. For what you actually need as a 72 hour evacuation bag in a natural disaster.
So for $600 this two person bag this is about as good as it gets. The one person bag looks pretty good too. The items that are missing from this bag are mostly the stuff that FEMA / CalOES etc already recommend as part of disaster prep and that can be readily found in most peoples homes. Like bottled waters and personal hygiene products etc.
Great review. Very practical and thorough. Nice bag.
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marcomcdowell8861
Living in a disaster-prone region, a comprehensive first aid kit, portable shelter (man pack, vehicleborne, a power bank or power supply, fire making materials, water purification and a sleep system is important. I scoffed at the prices for these items, especially if they sat unused. Lesson learned after a major earthquake. I purchased these items and have had to use them during subsequent quakes, blizzards and typhoons. The price point hurts, but it's appreciated when you have no power, heat, need to cook a meal, clean water, or sleep outside because you're not sure if the house is sound enough to stay in. And of course, I use the tent, cook set and sleep system to camp, so it's not all sitting idle.
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Living in a disaster-prone region, a comprehensive first aid kit, portable shelter (man pack, vehicleborne, a power bank or power supply, fire making materials, water purification and a sleep system is important. I scoffed at the prices for these items, especially if they sat unused. Lesson learned after a major earthquake. I purchased these items and have had to use them during subsequent quakes, blizzards and typhoons. The price point hurts, but it's appreciated when you have no power, heat, need to cook a meal, clean water, or sleep outside because you're not sure if the house is sound enough to stay in. And of course, I use the tent, cook set and sleep system to camp, so it's not all sitting idle.
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MrMan-f9c
Looks like a really big waste of space, take everything out of the inner bag and put it in the first bag. I bet only half of the bag is full compared to the initial state. Stainless steel flack when you can carry several collapsible plastic or silicone ones in the same space and believe me carrying more water in anything is better than a litre in one. Luckily it has a sharpening stone it's probably sharper than the knife lol. I think the whole thing was made by someone googling away in their bedroom rather than actually having experience of the outside. one beanie and socks is better than a spare beany unless you have two heads but I suppose it could be used as a bag but not for me thanks
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Looks like a really big waste of space, take everything out of the inner bag and put it in the first bag. I bet only half of the bag is full compared to the initial state. Stainless steel flack when you can carry several collapsible plastic or silicone ones in the same space and believe me carrying more water in anything is better than a litre in one. Luckily it has a sharpening stone it's probably sharper than the knife lol. I think the whole thing was made by someone googling away in their bedroom rather than actually having experience of the outside. one beanie and socks is better than a spare beany unless you have two heads but I suppose it could be used as a bag but not for me thanks
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lorknozzel11
not a bad kit, really. but do the folks that make these forget about needing to go poop during an emergency or, since i have never been in a disaster or survival situation, does the need to poop magically disappear seriously, adding a half dozen or more MRE style toilet paper packs and maybe a thing of wet wipes would not add much to the cost or weight, but would go a long way to making an already bad situation so much more bearable if you need to use this kit. pooping outdoors is an art many never learned.
i think i would replace the tube tent thing with a good little tarp. or add the tarp if there was room. and definitely add some water purification tabs.
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not a bad kit, really. but do the folks that make these forget about needing to go poop during an emergency or, since i have never been in a disaster or survival situation, does the need to poop magically disappear seriously, adding a half dozen or more MRE style toilet paper packs and maybe a thing of wet wipes would not add much to the cost or weight, but would go a long way to making an already bad situation so much more bearable if you need to use this kit. pooping outdoors is an art many never learned.
i think i would replace the tube tent thing with a good little tarp. or add the tarp if there was room. and definitely add some water purification tabs.
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FrankTheTank17pdr
Literally a 'My First Survival Kit' with the labels on everything. Great idea and well thought out layout. For two people and that amount of $ though should you not also expect a compass, sewing kit, purification tablets, more water bags, better fire steel/ striker and a basic survival instructions booklet to go with the first aid guide Maybe the pack wouldn't then float, but I don't think those items would take up that much more space and weight.
Having watched a few of these now, I'd be interested to see what your own survival kit would contain. Perhaps an essentials kit vs your ultimate survival kit. Thanks for all the videos
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Literally a 'My First Survival Kit' with the labels on everything. Great idea and well thought out layout. For two people and that amount of $ though should you not also expect a compass, sewing kit, purification tablets, more water bags, better fire steel/ striker and a basic survival instructions booklet to go with the first aid guide Maybe the pack wouldn't then float, but I don't think those items would take up that much more space and weight.
Having watched a few of these now, I'd be interested to see what your own survival kit would contain. Perhaps an essentials kit vs your ultimate survival kit. Thanks for all the videos
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snakeeye814
We were issued a similar shovel in the US Army. It was a bit larger and lacked the pick. Went into a green rubbery plastic sheath. We called them entrenching tools.
I only remember the blisters after digging out a foxhole with one the first time. South Carolina sand in 1999, just kept falling back into what I was digging.
Got my hole dug, my buddy and I passed out against a tree. Sleep deprived, we were awoken to an artillery simulator detonating in our now fully collapsed foxhole.
The Drill Sgt was not pleased with the state he found us in. The only thing he said as he walked away, on down the perimeter was; Dig.
Good times.
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We were issued a similar shovel in the US Army. It was a bit larger and lacked the pick. Went into a green rubbery plastic sheath. We called them entrenching tools.
I only remember the blisters after digging out a foxhole with one the first time. South Carolina sand in 1999, just kept falling back into what I was digging.
Got my hole dug, my buddy and I passed out against a tree. Sleep deprived, we were awoken to an artillery simulator detonating in our now fully collapsed foxhole.
The Drill Sgt was not pleased with the state he found us in. The only thing he said as he walked away, on down the perimeter was; Dig.
Good times.
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johnmilik9909
Someone has asked if it's possible to build your own pack in the comments below for the same price. I was going to ask if you could price up the individual parts and work out the cost to see what the value was. For instance the knife, multi tool and spade are definitely no name and I would have thought that branded versions would make the pack price extortionate (based on the esse pack you did recently. However there are always sales on for these items or military surplus for proxy. Would be interested to see what you could put together compared to the most expensive pack.
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Someone has asked if it's possible to build your own pack in the comments below for the same price. I was going to ask if you could price up the individual parts and work out the cost to see what the value was. For instance the knife, multi tool and spade are definitely no name and I would have thought that branded versions would make the pack price extortionate (based on the esse pack you did recently. However there are always sales on for these items or military surplus for proxy. Would be interested to see what you could put together compared to the most expensive pack.
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alanmumford8806
It's clearly missing a few vital components.
Version 2 should include: 2 cans of strong beer, 2 packets of crisps (chips for our US friends, 2 small towels, a flap, which is seen when you first open the pack up, showing in large red letters Don't panic! and a small book.
More seriously, that's a very impressive kit and I'm seriously tempted to buy one. I particularly like the way they've doubled up on many items so that it still works for two people. That matters a lot!
I hope your back gets better quickly. Be nice to yourself!
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It's clearly missing a few vital components.
Version 2 should include: 2 cans of strong beer, 2 packets of crisps (chips for our US friends, 2 small towels, a flap, which is seen when you first open the pack up, showing in large red letters Don't panic! and a small book.
More seriously, that's a very impressive kit and I'm seriously tempted to buy one. I particularly like the way they've doubled up on many items so that it still works for two people. That matters a lot!
I hope your back gets better quickly. Be nice to yourself!
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thomasmcintyre7913
One word sums it up. EXPENSIVE! might look good but it don't float my boat especially the cost of shipping this to the UK and not to mention the added Customs Duty and potentially extra courier costs. The First-Aid kit in the pack i seen this several years ago from an Australian Company who provide the First-Aid pack filled or unfilled. The Backpack on its own from the website is around $200. 00 would be good if similar was sold in the UK especially with all the wet weather we have had over the winter.
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One word sums it up. EXPENSIVE! might look good but it don't float my boat especially the cost of shipping this to the UK and not to mention the added Customs Duty and potentially extra courier costs. The First-Aid kit in the pack i seen this several years ago from an Australian Company who provide the First-Aid pack filled or unfilled. The Backpack on its own from the website is around $200. 00 would be good if similar was sold in the UK especially with all the wet weather we have had over the winter.
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TheSaneHatter
Overall, I would say this is quite promising, especially that first aid kit! The concept of a well-organized, unambiguously-labeled kit offering just the basics at a good level of quality seems to be taking root as a (very welcome) trend lately, since I'm reminded of the similarly well-organized first aid kits from Adventure Medical. Ultimately, despite the expense, this seems to be well-designed for sensibly-minded beginners, and would be easily made even better with the right upgrades over time.
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Overall, I would say this is quite promising, especially that first aid kit! The concept of a well-organized, unambiguously-labeled kit offering just the basics at a good level of quality seems to be taking root as a (very welcome) trend lately, since I'm reminded of the similarly well-organized first aid kits from Adventure Medical. Ultimately, despite the expense, this seems to be well-designed for sensibly-minded beginners, and would be easily made even better with the right upgrades over time.
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user-mc7yy7yq2t
I see these things as even more useless than underground bunkers. Tell me a situation where you would actually use this kit. War Just stay in your house or your friends house and use the tools you already have. And before you say it I KNOW FOR A FACT that anyone considering buying this already has a shed full of tools tell me I’m wrong. Famine Stay in your house. Zombie apocalypse Go to bed you’ve fallen asleep during a horror movie.
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I see these things as even more useless than underground bunkers. Tell me a situation where you would actually use this kit. War Just stay in your house or your friends house and use the tools you already have. And before you say it I KNOW FOR A FACT that anyone considering buying this already has a shed full of tools tell me I’m wrong. Famine Stay in your house. Zombie apocalypse Go to bed you’ve fallen asleep during a horror movie.
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richardallis663
Yeah I will disagree on that labeled First Aid Kit. If you need anything in it, just get them to bring the whole thing. If I sent my wife for a bleed control. I'm scared to think what she would bring back!
Nice kit! That bag is awesome being able to turn into a floatation device. One add might be one of those vacuum bags the inside of the air bag contents could be stored in for water crossing.
Good video!
Carry on Camper!
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Yeah I will disagree on that labeled First Aid Kit. If you need anything in it, just get them to bring the whole thing. If I sent my wife for a bleed control. I'm scared to think what she would bring back!
Nice kit! That bag is awesome being able to turn into a floatation device. One add might be one of those vacuum bags the inside of the air bag contents could be stored in for water crossing.
Good video!
Carry on Camper!
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GeckoHiker
It is interesting to see modern survival kits in use. I'm still using a hand assembled kit that has taken me on lengthy backpacking trips for fifty years. Sometimes I change it up with new tech that makes sense. Titanium pots and the LifeStraw are recent upgrades. I still use a Katadyn water filter but carry the LifeStraw on my survival necklace. Layering survival items is important in case you are separated from your base pack.
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It is interesting to see modern survival kits in use. I'm still using a hand assembled kit that has taken me on lengthy backpacking trips for fifty years. Sometimes I change it up with new tech that makes sense. Titanium pots and the LifeStraw are recent upgrades. I still use a Katadyn water filter but carry the LifeStraw on my survival necklace. Layering survival items is important in case you are separated from your base pack.
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Gadgeteer22
If you liked this kit, check out the one made by Rino Ready now called Rhino RDY. It has bigger pouches that are removable. The cost for the kit is cheaper than the one in this video and has some things that this one does not and vice versa. Regardless, it was fun watching this video. Really liking this series with different survival kits, but the best ones in my opinion are the overnighters testing the kits out.
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If you liked this kit, check out the one made by Rino Ready now called Rhino RDY. It has bigger pouches that are removable. The cost for the kit is cheaper than the one in this video and has some things that this one does not and vice versa. Regardless, it was fun watching this video. Really liking this series with different survival kits, but the best ones in my opinion are the overnighters testing the kits out.
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someguyanonymous
I must say. its ok. I don't exactly understand why some items are for two people and others are not. Also the med kit. while its decent and extensive for a normal person. Id expect it to be more extensive - I'm TCCC 3 -. so an army medic and I would want proper splints, heavy wound bandages, a tournquet and decompression needle in a real first aid kit. All of that stuff is for superficial damage only
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I must say. its ok. I don't exactly understand why some items are for two people and others are not. Also the med kit. while its decent and extensive for a normal person. Id expect it to be more extensive - I'm TCCC 3 -. so an army medic and I would want proper splints, heavy wound bandages, a tournquet and decompression needle in a real first aid kit. All of that stuff is for superficial damage only
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robertr4193
About the only things lacking from the looks of it is a way to either fish or trap food for an extended survival situation. But those few Items to correct that would be easy to add some fishing kit and snare wire. In a pinch I am guessing some of the paracord could be used either full or upbraided for smaller strands possible. But hooks and or lours and line would help round the kit out.
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About the only things lacking from the looks of it is a way to either fish or trap food for an extended survival situation. But those few Items to correct that would be easy to add some fishing kit and snare wire. In a pinch I am guessing some of the paracord could be used either full or upbraided for smaller strands possible. But hooks and or lours and line would help round the kit out.
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SeaWasp
12: 19: Gloves in the construction industry are often of thinner material, even. U-Line is a pretty universal supplier on our construction sites in Canada. The gloves are there just to protect your hands from cuts, scrapes, and slivers, and to pad a little bit against pinch points if you find yourself a little complacent. Source: Me - I work in safety in Canada
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12: 19: Gloves in the construction industry are often of thinner material, even. U-Line is a pretty universal supplier on our construction sites in Canada. The gloves are there just to protect your hands from cuts, scrapes, and slivers, and to pad a little bit against pinch points if you find yourself a little complacent. Source: Me - I work in safety in Canada
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skapunker21
At 11: 45 when you said that you lose a lot of body heat through your head, that is false. That myth is based on a US army cold weather experiment from many decades ago where the participants weren't wearing any head covering at all but were clothed. Skin is skin, and all areas of your skin will lose statically the same amount of body heat at the same rate.
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At 11: 45 when you said that you lose a lot of body heat through your head, that is false. That myth is based on a US army cold weather experiment from many decades ago where the participants weren't wearing any head covering at all but were clothed. Skin is skin, and all areas of your skin will lose statically the same amount of body heat at the same rate.
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r0kkusu128
Are you supposed to carry that kit like that sure it is organized and labelled but it isn't really quick to get to things. I personally would rather just dump most of the stuff into the big pouch (besides frequently used stuff like the knife and water bottle etc, and when I need something quickly in an emergency I just empty the whole bag onto the ground.
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Are you supposed to carry that kit like that sure it is organized and labelled but it isn't really quick to get to things. I personally would rather just dump most of the stuff into the big pouch (besides frequently used stuff like the knife and water bottle etc, and when I need something quickly in an emergency I just empty the whole bag onto the ground.
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