Minimalist Survival Waist Pack

Minimalist Survival Waist Pack : Helikon-Tex Possum Waist Pack
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Exotac FireRod
Tinder Tabs
Bandana
Compass
Whistle
Swiss Army Knife
Paracord 25 ft
Note Pad/pencil
Frontier Water Filter Straw
Collapsible Water Bag
Band-Aids
Petzel Headlamp
Signal Mirror
Space Blanket

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[oaksparoakspar]

Also, a fanny pack affords 100% protection from STIs.

[zenhobo]

I would add mosquito repellent, contractor bag, zip ties and munchies.

[Jennifer_Cruz]

I used a fanny pack on my missions trips with my church. It was great to have! I kept a small first aid kit, pen, notebook, cash, credit card, ID and passport. I took it everywhere. It was much easier than carrying a purse or backpack. I do keep it in the front because anyone can come up behind you and access the pockets.

[thomasrehbinder]

Nothing wrong with a "fanny-pack". I carry my extended first aid kit in one. If sitting in a vehicle or carrying a backpack, i just twist it so its on the front. Even works when i compliment my backpack with an old Swedish combat harness i added extra magazine pouches and a Blackhawk hatchet too.

[rjm]

Walmart sells a comparable pack made by "Outdoor Products" of decent quality and similar size for $6.97. They can be found in the camping section. I have used them for years for the same purpose and CCW, and they have held up well for the money.

[LîNkxUSMC]

If nothing else this reminded me to put one of my emergency blankets into my new pouch lol. As far as filters you should stick to the sawyer that bag goes with, 100, 000 gallons vs the 30 you said that frontier one does. Stay well friends.

[thedude]

The mylar space blanket can also be used to collect and funnel rainwater or morning dew.

[steffenpost]

I have to admit, I really love the outro "God bless America, long live the republic". Even it is not my country it is just nice to hear and you can tell you love your country. Greetings from Germany.

[srspower]

I don't know why people would have a problem with a 'fanny pack' we call them 'bum bags' here. I use mine for hunting all of the time it's the perfect way to carry stuff because a backpack means my shoulder is not clear for the stock of my rifle or shotgun.

[brunocastelhano]

You can also carry it 'messenger bag' style instead of around your waist, which I do since I bike around a lot. This is where you sling it over one shoulder and down across your body. The pack can be on your side, your back, or your front. But this way, those who are 'fanny pack' conscious and fear of not looking cool (even though there's nothing wrong with that and I do carry it like a fanny pack), can look cool.

[taz]

Thank you and another great video. I do agree about moving it around to your back instead of carrying it on the front but remember if you fall backwards you can injury your back. I understand that a backpack can do the same but that is smaller and in one small area.

[christopherkeillor]

In the fanny pack does make a good pillow. Pillows are hard to find in nature.

[rescueraver]

I have carried one for years. I keep mine well stocked. One thing I always do is put a cheap poncho with my Mylar blanket its an instant shelter.

[williamyoung]

My coworkers often carry a fannypack with their regular everyday items in it, i.e. wallet, keys, phone cable, etc. Just so they're not weighing down their pockets. They usually have it in a vehicle, not on them. More like a grab & go pouch. I'd add some BZK wound wipes for those bandaids, maybe a mask, hand sanitizer & a pair of latex gloves.

[ericsteel]

I have a very similar setup in a Maxpedition pouch. However, I also include a 1200 calorie Mainstay bar for some food. Instead of a few bandages, I put a Bratpacker Gear ultralite first aid kit, added a needle with some nylon thread and a fresnel lens. As much as anything the fresnel is redundancy for my eyeglasses, so I have some ability to read if my glasses are lost or broken. Otherwise, the whole pouch is covenient enough to go into a back pack or pants cargo pocket.

[corbenj]

The inclusion of the space blanket is top tier. A lot of kits, that you can buy, don’t include a shelter. The elements are the first, and most dangerous, concerns. Not everybody knows what a ferro rod is or how to use a compass (might not know where you need to go) but a 5 year old would know how to wrap themselves in a blanket. It’s the biggest difference maker when it comes to survival.

[canadafree]

I have a slim 2 pound fanny pack survival kit. Great for walking away from camp, leaving the main pack in the tent.

[billlaird]

I used a fanny pack for years while skiing. It did not interfere with the physical act of skiing, downhill or cross country. It carried my lunch, water bottle, and first aid kit.

[glenmo]

I have a survival kit in a fanny pack.. so easy to wear for walking in the woods I have a lot more packed in mine... Including expanded first aid kit with bleed stopper and larger bandages and gauze I could not believe the amount of supplies I could stuff into this little fanny pack I tried to keep everything at a minimum weight I do have one of those filter straws and Water purification tablets and a water bag..

[Katesharpandvoice]

I was putting a bag together for spring bike riding and now it's going to be a fanny pack instead. I'm going to add a patch kit to it and my mini bike pump to go with the cheap plastic rain poncho. Last year I got caught in at least three 50°F downpours/thunderstorms out of nowhere and nothing was open because of the pandemic. The water carrier is a great idea too, since I have rescued at least one other bicyclist who had no water, no container and a flat tire and no tools biking on a national trail! Poor guy.