Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag XL
Interested in seeing my kit/loadout for the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag XL? Watch the video above where I break down my EDC Survival Kit for the Winter Season.
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My Favorite EDC Bag!
The Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag was my favorite piece of gear in 2022. I logged a lot of miles with that bag over my shoulder and it joined me on many fun adventures. In fact, it ended up becoming my preferred EDC Bag, when I couldn’t fit everything into my pockets or on my waistband.
Now, let’s fast-forward a bit:
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If you’re unfamiliar with the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag, here are a few of the main reasons why I love it…
- It is sized perfectly for a practical EDC bag (just remember to keep it lightweight).
- The strap is well suited for crossbody carry (which I prefer) or waist carry (or as I remember them from the 90’s – a “fanny pack” – teehee 🤭).
- The colors and design of the Bum Bag are unassuming and fit into everyday life very well. We (my wife and I) carry ours everywhere, every day.
- This bag is rugged and built to last. I beat on my original Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag all of last year, and it still looks new.
- At $40ish, you can not find a better bag on the market.
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag
The Loadout…
Everyone on Instagram has been wanting to see the full loadout of my Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag…And I’m getting there. I will, probably, do that content as a YouTube Video (which, I’ll be sure to include here when it goes live). Social Media isn’t too fond of the type of things that I carry in my bag, as you can see above.
*Update: I still haven’t created a video for the standard-size Blue Ridge Overaland Gear Bum Bag. However, I have my Bum Bag XL loadout video included at the beginning of this article.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what I generally carry in my standard-size Bum Bag…
Blade:
I like to have some sort of compact fixed-blade knife in this kit. This one happens to be from Offensive Industries and it’s called the “Fenir”. I have been carrying this knife for several months and just realized I haven’t shared it with you all. It is a fantastic little blade that does 99% of the tasks you need to do, even with its compact size.
I, often, either have the Offensive Industries Fenir on hand. Or a similar, yet even smaller blade called the Tchotchke from Corvus Knife & Tool. These types of blades are so convenient & handy to have with me in the field.
Firearm:
I recently picked up a little Ruger LCP II in 22LR. I wanted something lightweight and compact, yet still accurate for this kit. And the Ruger LCP II provides me with all of the firepower that I need when tramping through our family’s farmlands. See the theme yet? Compact, yet highly functional gear.
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*reference & obey all local laws before carrying a firearm and be responsible – this content does not endorse unlawful or negligent behavior.
Bandana:
The bandana in this kit is from my buddies at Wazoo Gear and it functions as a quick reference guide for animal tracks (in addition to the other 4,724 uses that a bandana has).
IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit):
As always, I have my trusted Helikon-Tex Micro Med Kit nearby. It is fully loaded with QuikClot, bandages, butterflies, and a few other necessities. (Not pictured for medical gear is my SOF Tourniquet)
Misc Gear:
Again, I’ll do a complete bag dump soon. But there are other little doodads in here that help me out in everyday life or during my adventures outdoors (some cordage, a small fishing kit, a mini fire kit, etc).
So there, we have it…
Some of my thoughts about the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bum Bag. As well as a bit of the gear that I’m currently carrying in mine. Stay tuned for more content like this. And hit me with a comment if you have any questions!
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