In this video, I break down my complete bug-out bag setup using the Vertx RLT 80L duffel.
We go through:
Why I chose the Vertx RLT 80L over traditional packs
How I organize a large-format duffel for rapid access
My tiered loadout philosophy (what matters vs. what’s extra)
Communications, sustainment, medical, and defensive considerations
Lessons learned from training, field use, and actual problem-solving
The RLT 80L fills a specific role—it’s not your get-home bag, and it’s not something you want on your back for 20 miles. But for vehicle-based movement, staging, or bridging from point A to a more sustainable position, it solves problems most bags don’t.
If you’re building out a bug out bag, emergency kit, or preparedness loadout, this should help you think more clearly about why you’re carrying what you carry.
