Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
We all have gear in our bug out bags that we pack by default — because we’re told we should. But does it actually make sense? In this video, I break down 6 common items Preppers carry… that might not belong.
After over a decade of realistic prepping, I’ve built and rebuilt more kits than I can count. I love making them. But I’ve also learned the hard way what actually gets used — and what ends up being dead weight.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
• The truth about fire-starting kits (and the Fresnel lens)
• Why fishing kits rarely make sense in a 72-hour bag
• Why “Prepper macrame” might need to go
• And a few more pieces of gear that sound smart... but fall short
💬 What’s something you used to pack but no longer carry? Or do you totally disagree with one of mine? Let’s talk in the comments.
🔔 Subscribe for more no-nonsense prepping, kit builds, pantry prep, and common-sense survival content — all without the tinfoil hat.
#bugoutbag #preppingmistakes #realisticprepping #preppergear #commonSensePrepping #emergencypreparedness
👉 Looking for a lightweight alternative to the backpack? Check out my video where I build a full bug out kit into a photographer’s vest: youtube.com/watch?v=bnRrb03uQoE
👉Here's my Bug Out Roll that I keep in my car: youtube.com/watch?v=mvLfkxgRpbI
00:00 - Intro: Are We Packing the Wrong Stuff?
01:50 - The “Classic Tool” That’s Now Dead Weight
03:30 - The Fishing Fantasy That Doesn’t Add Up
04:49 - Do You Really Need That Big Blade?
06:30 - Prepper Macrame and Fire-Starting Fails
09:05 - The Fire Kit That’s Doing Too Much
10:49 - Bonus: The Survival Tool That Belongs in a Junk Drawer
✅Check out my You Tube travel channel youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourriEscapes
We all have gear in our bug out bags that we pack by default — because we’re told we should. But does it actually make sense? In this video, I break down 6 common items Preppers carry… that might not belong.
After over a decade of realistic prepping, I’ve built and rebuilt more kits than I can count. I love making them. But I’ve also learned the hard way what actually gets used — and what ends up being dead weight.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
• The truth about fire-starting kits (and the Fresnel lens)
• Why fishing kits rarely make sense in a 72-hour bag
• Why “Prepper macrame” might need to go
• And a few more pieces of gear that sound smart... but fall short
💬 What’s something you used to pack but no longer carry? Or do you totally disagree with one of mine? Let’s talk in the comments.
🔔 Subscribe for more no-nonsense prepping, kit builds, pantry prep, and common-sense survival content — all without the tinfoil hat.
#bugoutbag #preppingmistakes #realisticprepping #preppergear #commonSensePrepping #emergencypreparedness
👉 Looking for a lightweight alternative to the backpack? Check out my video where I build a full bug out kit into a photographer’s vest: youtube.com/watch?v=bnRrb03uQoE
👉Here's my Bug Out Roll that I keep in my car: youtube.com/watch?v=mvLfkxgRpbI
00:00 - Intro: Are We Packing the Wrong Stuff?
01:50 - The “Classic Tool” That’s Now Dead Weight
03:30 - The Fishing Fantasy That Doesn’t Add Up
04:49 - Do You Really Need That Big Blade?
06:30 - Prepper Macrame and Fire-Starting Fails
09:05 - The Fire Kit That’s Doing Too Much
10:49 - Bonus: The Survival Tool That Belongs in a Junk Drawer
✅Check out my You Tube travel channel youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourriEscapes
