Solo Overnight Testing The Most Complete Bug Out Bag On Amazon and Bison Beer Black Bean Chili

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[PRODIGALSON]

This is why we watch, Shawn... You call a piece of crap, a piece of crap. Then you waste your own money, to save us ours. Hell of a guy, I tell you. Keep 'em coming, brother.

[hippyg]

I'm a 63 year old grandma, but I bought a kit similar to this one just as a starter. I have been slowly adding to it as it is always in my car. Here in the northeast, the weather can change rapidly in hours. I ALWAYS have a blanket, an insulated hoodie, and a winter ear warmer headband. I researched and found some great hiking boots, and have added a few pairs of wool socks (for hands too). I do have a Swiss army knife, hatchet, and collapsible shovel. We had a camp when I was a child with no water or electricity so I know how to "make do, " and have always known fires and cooking techniques. I have learned that sometimes it's only you yourself to depend on, and a car breaking down on a back road in below freezing weather is NOT someplace you want to get stuck. Who needs zombies? ;)

[thedailyinanity]

You had me rolling with that whole, “Hey, $20 is $20 if it gets you down the road” line. That was just stealthy enough to get by most folks without thinking twice… but for those of us that got it, it was golden.

[DenverSurvival]

I really appreciate this review and thanks for testing some of the gear out, although I have to argue that this felt more like competitor bias than an actual review :(

I think you made some really good points regarding water and storage. I like how you look to use the straw, titanium pot, and cistern together, and I see what you mean when you say it would be difficult to boil large amounts of water and transfer between the different devices.

Adding cordage and a tourniquet is a must in the future. However, discarding an entire first aid kit because it didn't have one item? I think that's a little silly....
Adding more water containment is a must.

I'm seeing some comments that are saying that this bag is worth about $200, so I wanted to be totally transparent and list our costs from manufacturer + shipping to our warehouse for everything below:

Tactical backpack: $28
11 piece survival kit: $13.50
EDC knife: $11.50
Damascus Axe: $50
Freeze dried food : $21
Food bar and water packets: $9
Solar lantern: $5
Sleeping bag: $11
Automatic tent: $23
Water Cistern: $3
Stay dry bag: $8
Paracord boot laces: $4
Tent lamps: $2
Water straw: $7.50
First Aid Kit: $15
Walkie talkies: $17.50
Titanium cookware and steel stove: $29
Folding stove: $1.50
Emergency radio: $13
Shovel: $15


Cost $287.50
On top of that we include free shipping. Due to the weight and size, plus we fully insure every package, and require signature, shipping is generally around $45 to ship to customers within the contingent USA.

$287.50+ $45 = $332.50

$500 sales price x 15% Amazon fee = $425

$425 - $332.50 = $92.50 profit

This profit isn't counting the cost of advertising, salaries, and warehouse leases.

Our margins are EXTREMELY thin.

I say this because I want to be completely transparent, my goal when starting this company was to bring quality survival gear to the market at reasonable prices. We have many other bug out bags in the $175-$350 range.

I believe if you compare us to Stealth Angel, Sustain Supply, Everlit, you will see that we offer superior products. Better backpacks, better cookware, better first aid kits, better knives.

We have customers/ambassadors from Alaskan fly-in fishing retreats, to Canadian dog mushers, to survival school instructors and trainees, to city dwellers. When designing the preloaded bug out bags, we aren't only thinking about survivalists, but also people that are looking for emergency preparedness materials that currently don't have any. What may come off as gimmicky to a 45 year old survivalist, may come off as useful to a 35 year old woman.

Many of our customers are suburbanites that want a comprehensive emergency kit that they can use multiple ways. A dad may buy this for his family and use the backpack and knife as everyday commuter carries, keep the water packets, food bar, shovel, walkie talkies, in the car for emergencies, the family may use the sleeping bags, tent, tent lights, and cookware for weekend camping outings, and the rest may be kept at home. The paracord bracelet may seem silly to an older guy, but it's not to a 35 year old woman that doesn't like to carry a lot of stuff and wears it when she goes on a run in the mountains. Is that a bad thing for her to have a compass, cordage, whistle, and fire just in case an emergency happens?
We try to appease as large of an audience as possible. I wish that this perspective was shown a little more in your review.

We are all for people building their own bug out bags - you can buy most of our products individually, and many people do that.
We have no issue, for example, if someone wants to buy a backpack, some cookware, and then fill it up more with items down the road from other suppliers.

In 2021 we sold hundreds of bug out bags and only had 1 return - and that was because UPS wasn't able to deliver the package before Christmas. The average e-commerce company has a 5% return rate, and this is even higher in the outdoor industry due to the quick wear on the items. We have the lowest return rate out of any survival company, period. We have many repeat customers.

I really do appreciate the honest review, but I kind of wish that you picked a different bug out bag of ours, something with fewer items, more quality products, and a lower price point. I think you would have liked that more maybe. I'm going to work on designing a new bug out bag based off of your recommendations. I'd love for you to give us another shot down the road.

Thank you

Denver Survival

[viewsandreviews]

I believe you were fair with this kit review. I have not and will not buy a “complete survival kit”. The best way to determine what is needed for “survival” is to spend time camping locally and keep track of what you actually used and wished you had.

[normajeanhedlund]

I tend to a terminally ill blind husband so cant always watch day video is posted but I always find sometime. If we need to "bug out" thanks to you I will have knowledge on thigs to do to keep us safe, dry and fed. God bless

[johnl]

I firmly believe that the kit you assemble yourself is best because you'll pack what works, and avoid what doesn't.
I've always been curious to see what goes into these types of ready made bags.
Once again you've given us another Outstanding video.
Carry on Corporal!

[mollyfitch]

I'd love to see what kit you could put together for $500. CCs Christmas Special! It would be amazing I'm sure

[robertschmutzerphotography]

You should create your own "Ultimate Bug Out Bag". At least everyone would know that it is what you say it is because of your reputation. I'm sure it would be a real quality item.

[stephanelachance]

No tarp or rain poncho, no bic lighter, no headlamp, no extra batteries, no folding saw. I've been using Buckner folding saws for many years...10.00$ on special and they work great for me. I carry theses items daily with me on my homestead and I'm not even camping. I would not buy this kit even for 150.00$. Thanks Shawn for the video, take care.

[gordontyree]

“most complete, most advanced, most premium” Bug out bag? You could add...”most expensive, most filled with cheap junk and gimmicks, and most guilty of false advertising!” Cpl., your assessment was spot on and I thank you! In fairness, there were a few quality and useful components to this kit, but a solid, high quality kit could be put together for half what this company was asking! $500.00? No way! Keep up the good work! Really enjoy your channel! Thanks again!

[chuckrf]

Good video, glad to see it. Would be cool follow up for a Corporal Kelly bug out bag. I would bet that for $500 your kit would rock! Live like a king.

[ezracarson]

I dont know if you have already done this or if you would be interested in it . But you should put together a kit and offer it on you pages

[cristinasperandio]

You should create a kit. Hell I would buy it.

[geomac]

"twenty dollars is twenty dollars. Whatever gets you down the road..." Epic line, Corporal, I laughed my ass off!!! You rock my Keep it up. Thanks for evaluating and exposing garbage products like this. Most (if not all) of this is made in China and not worth whatever the cost.

[jesusmercado]

You should sell certified Corporal's Corner bug out bags. Do different bags for different environments like urban, woodland, desert etc... Semper Fi.

[tenno]

I am 16 yo from poland and doing bushcraft/survival/prepping for about 5 years now and of course it started with "survival kit" that someone gave me as a gift for birthday and then i was buying a lot of stuff. After about 2/3 years i was camping with less and less items and now i am using only must have things, my BOB is the best and the most caompleted BOB but for me.
Sorry for my english but i am still learning

[kevola]

We now need a comparison video where you assemble $250 of your own gear to stack up against the Denver Ultimate Suffering Kit. At least there was coffee.

[jeanniebuchholz]

It's a double feel good bag. The purchaser feels like they're prepared and the company feels good all the way to the bank. Good luck and God bless.