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RECOILtv SHTF/OFFGRID (s01e03): How to Pack Your Bug-Out Bag

We hear the term “bug-out pack” used a lot. Ideally it should contain more than spare shoes and bottles of water. Implements for shelter, first aid, water, fire, clothing, food, communications, and lighting should all be a part of your load-out. But how do you fit all this stuff in one bag or backpack? Survival expert Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival Training shows us how to pack your bug-out bag with the contents that’ll help you sustain life in austere conditions that are portable and reliable enough to get the job done. RECOIL OFFGRID editor Patrick Vuong will show us how to arrange everything neatly into a Specialist 3-Day Backpack from First Tactical. Check it out and let RECOILtv know what your bug-out bag consists of.

As seen in the video:
Cannae Pro Gear Rig Fleece Tactical Pullover
Harbor Freight Tools All Purpose/Weather Resistant Tarp
Mayday Industries Large Mayday Solar Blankets
UCO Gear Stormproof Matches
Doan Machinery & Equipment Magnesium Firestarter
Mainstay Products Emergency Drinking Water Packets
Survive Outdoors Longer Traverse
Avex 25 oz. FreeFlow AUTOSEAL
Mainstay Products 3600 Emergency Food Rations
Meal Kit Supply 12-Pack 3 Course with Heaters
Leatherman Charge AL
Camillus Les Stroud Inuit 9-Inch Fixed Blade Knife
Streamlight 3AA Propolymer Dualie Laser
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Day Tripper
Midland Radio ER310
UST Brands StarFlash Micro Signal Mirror
First Tactical Specialist 3-Day Backpack

SHTF/OFFGRID is Presented to You By: Cannae Pro Gear


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