Let’s Be Honest — 6 Bug Out Bag Items We All Pack (But Probably Shouldn’t)

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnRrb03uQoE 👉Here's my Bug Out Roll that I keep in my car: https://www.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 https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourriEscapes