25 Must Have Items for Your Car Emergency Kit pt2 

Great video Cody, the last bit struck a chord with me and got me thinking. I'm a 25 year old male in the UK. My father died before I was born so I've spent my whole life growing up with no male role model. I began following you 6 years ago now while searching for an axe to buy for camping. I've watched every video since then. I've learnt so much from you and your family and I can honestly say a lot of the skills I have in life now come down to your videos, I now have my own home which I refurbished myself and a woman who I do my very best to look out for. I guess in many ways you have been my role model... You've done a lot for me Cody and for that I thank you 👌😁

I like the reason for having two wire coat hangers. . . funny, but true.

AAA is a very useful emergency preperation. In a personal emergency, they can be quite convienient. If you use all the discounts, they are well worth it. I once had the tensioner blow off my engine while we were out of state on vacation. Not a fix one can handle on one's own. AAA saved me a lot of money with towing and hotel cost.

List for Part 2 1. First-aid kit 2. USB battery pack with cables 3. Compass 4. 50ft. paracord 5. Flashlight 6. 100ft climbing rope 7. 20ft. Tow rope 8. 2x d-ring shackles 9. Wire coat hangers 10. Shovel 11. 25ft. Jumper cables 12. Water

17 year old girl here, thanks for the tips! We have pretty brutal winters where I live, and this is the first year I’m going to be driving myself around and I’m GOING to be prepared!

It now hits me that not only are you thinking of yourself but you are preparing to help other stranded motorists too! Imagine if all of us had that kind of heart. God bless you!!

Love your humility at the end. My father never taught me anything so I’m figuring things out as I go so thank you for these videos. You’re a saint.

In addition to jumper cables, I keep a small 1200amp jump box in my truck. I’ve self jumped myself and others a dozen times with it.

The last 2 minutes of this video is 100% accurate and every man needs to listen and take note. I myself live by this.

You did a good job itemizing the needs of a good travel kit. Your attitude is refreshing. Helping others is at the root of all survival kits. Thank you for clearly articulating this point.

Here in my area (Eastern Canada) I have found for water storage if you are worried about the water freezing you're almost better off freezing it at home in the bottle and then putting it in your kit. This way the vessel is already frozen and wont be a risk of freezing and cracking in your kit. Also if it does happen to melt/freeze it will have room to expand. Chances are the water is going to freeze anyway so you will need to wait for it to melt to drink it.

I enjoyed your video and your monologue at the end. An ex girlfriend's mother had said something to me after I had changed her daughter's Tire with the tools in my trunk. "The prepared man is worth two". I took that statement as a huge compliment although things did not work out with her daughter I still remember her words fondly and continue to prepare and be prepared... On another note Fix-A-Flat wreaks havoc on tire pressure sensors, in addition it makes the tire guys life a little harder I've been carrying a small but quality 12 volt compressor and a tire patch kit unfortunately had to patch many of my own tires from nails and other debris in the road and friends tires as well. Way faster then changing a tire on the side of the road but probably not as fast as a can of Fix-A-Flat.

This is NOT overkill at all. If I am taking my family anywhere I am prepared. I am the man of my house and I need to be able to look after my family. I would love to see a more in-depth kit includeing your personal items. Fantastic video Cody. God bless your family.

13:20 I had a father until I was 18. I remember him going through the contents of his bug out bag with me, showing me maps and teaching me the importance of not being complacent with the media’s portrayal. I still carry it with me every day 10 years later, with some added kit from this decade. I agree that there is no excuse for ignorance with the resources we have for free (RU-vid) if nothing else be aware...

Spot on Cody! Not a word that wasn't necessary, well said and heart felt. Your right we as men must take care of our families. Out here in rural America, we will not get far with out theses kits. Thanks again. (Central Montana)

I think that was very sweet, that part at the end! And you are very correct in saying women might not always say so, but we do feel safer with a man who is able to care for us in not only daily life but especially in times of emergencies! And I feel sorry for some men like you said maybe wasn't raised in the best way with this kind of mind set, but your videos and open speech can help them a lot!!! Thank you for your videos !!!

Awsome kit brother, I agree with you on being a responisble man, husband and father.

Cody, I do appreciate you taking the time to be prepared to help others with having a good kit put together! My car wouldn't start just the night when I went shopping and I had a set of jumper cables inside my trunk and I had forgotten about them so I ask three people if they had any way to help me start my car. I decided to check my car and sure enough I had my cables and two guys helped me out with getting my car started and I got my food home without anything spoiling! But I was amazing that there wasn't anyone else who had cables with them! I am grateful for these tips for emergencies such as the one I had experienced just this week. 👍👍👍👍

If the women don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy.

I have a kit like this not only for myself, but also for random strangers. We all find ourselves in unfortunate situations and it’s nice to be able to help out my fellow human. It feels good not only for them, but for me as well. Many people don’t realize that being kind or helpful is good for your own soul. And hopefully it will be payed forward by others

I’m no mechanic, but I have the same mindset to be self sufficient. We’re getting close to our 10th wedding anniversary and still to this day my wife is impressed when I get out of a sticky situation by myself or help someone who isn’t prepared. What I think of common sense isn’t so common. See you at the party next weekend!

Thank you for your videos. I put together many kits too. I'm almost 60. Still learning tons of stuff. Your kits are AWESOME. Love your attitude about life. Thanks for all your work❤

Another great add-on would be a small air compressor that plugs into a cig lighter. Saved myself more than once while working in the forest and coming back to a flat.

I always keep a hi-vis vest in my glovebox. It's great in case you get a flat tire on the side of a busy road or need to get out your vehicle to help push someone to a gas station. I also think nonessential/comfort items are great. You're much more likely to find yourself in day to day situations where being able to give a dry change of clothes to someone who got caught in the rain, lend a jacket to someone who didn't bring proper clothing, or giving a teddy bear to a crying kid who was just involved in a car accident will make you a hero Edit: Something most men won't think of but is great to have is feminine hygiene products because even if you don't need them, someone else might

I have found that ammo cans work great as a container. My kits tend to sit on the bottoms of trunks etc, and stuff gets thrown on top. Plastic bins break eventually, but ammo cans hold up.

I have the same attitude about preparedness and self sufficiency. Another thing I always carry is bailing wire. It's way better than cable ties, has a thousand and one uses, and is reusable.

Cody, Thanks, the last minute of the video had the best message of all. I really appreciate you sharing, I have my own vehicle kit but after seeing yours there are some items I'm going to be adding.

I also keep a cheap burner phone as a back up to my regular phone. I’ve been broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and my everyday phone didn’t have service but my burner phone did. Add to that, people nowadays don’t stop to help or ask if you need help. The burner phone has saved me a few times.

Tools are a different subject as you say, and this is inclusion is expensive (but cost effective) I never travel without a Leatherman tool. $50 - 60 more but it really extends security and type of help one can offer. If budget allows they are well worth the space. My two cents. Thanks Cody.

About 10 years ago my father, brother, and I were up in canada headed 2 hrs from our camp to a lake and got a flat tire. The spare wouldn't drop from its mount as the safety mechanism to keep it from falling was caked with dust as my dad lives on a gravel road and wouldn't drop the tire. All three of us have plenty of skill, but everything at our disposal didn't work. Plenty of vehicles stopped to help but it took about 8 hrs before a person with a tire plug kit stopped and was able to fix plug the flat tire. My dad bought a tire plug kit the day we got back. I would definitely add a 12v tire pump and a tire plug kit, better than the fix a flat can and doesnt take up much space at all.

100% agree about what you said about capable men. Good for you!

I also have a roll of toilet paper in mine. 1) For if nature calls 2) Can use to start a fire.

Thank you so much for this video! As a mother, I appreciate men like you and my husband who make sure to be equipped to look out for others. ~Mrs. Hoyt

I would like to see the backpack. Maybe even Mrs. W's if she doesn't mind.

Considering Winter, use a windshield washer fluid that will not freeze in the washer or hoses.

I just shared in part one of this series about needing jumper cables for my car right after I had gone shopping late in the evening when there was less people to keep me out of long lines in the store,then my car wouldn't start up and I needed jumper cables to get my car started! I actually had them inside my trunk! Thank you for sharing these tips on how to help others get out situations some of us might not be as,prepared as First Responders!

Great video Cody! I have always had an emergency backpack with everything thing I would need to bug out with things like thermals for cold weather, sunscreen, a lifestraw, rope/carabiners, tarpolan, soap, a micro fiber towel, a trangia and fuel for cooking, a fire striker, and a few dehydrated food packs or jerky. It's handy to have when hiking too.

Awesome video.... Not trying to be a know-it-all, but jumper cables are for 'jump starting' a car, not to 'charge' another battery. The alternator in the other car will charge the dead battery once the engine is runing. As soon as the engine fires up, the cables should be removed.

Thank for so much Cody!! You are such a great model of what it means to be a man and an American. We need more like you and I hope to count myself among that crowd.

Great kit and I couldn’t agree more about the jumper cables. For a shovel I would recommend staying away from the plastic or lexan avalanche shovels. I’ve broken a few in cold weather. I’ve been carrying and using the same metal avalanche shovel for over 20 years now, and use it all the time. Last thing. If you get the 1/2 litter, or 16.9 oz for us Americans, bottles of water, they won’t break, even when frozen solid. We leave several cases of them at our cabin year round, and have never had one break. Thank you as always for the great videos, and I look forward to the next one.

Nice, I am from the UK after getting stuck in snow and digging the snow out the away by hand wasn't fun. sold the car and got a Suzuki 4x4 with American made bf Goodrich ko2 tyres and not got stuck. hit rocks on the road etc not had a blowout yet. my kit I carry is jump leads, jump starter power pack with USB, leather gloves, pocket chainsaw, good first aid kit with combat bandages and large ambulance dressings and cat tourniquet , sterile scissors, and nitrile gloves , cpr masks and simple booboo kit. filter straw, a cigarette socket powered pump, pocket chainsaw, small multi tool, military folding shovel, a 90's military flashlight, kool aid powder, drager fume escape hood, all metal canteen. planning on adding more

I am going to suggest a recovery strap in addition to the tow strap or possibly in place of one. Ideally both. The difference is that a recovery strap has some give to it like a rubber band. it will store kinetic energy and is a huge help in recovery situations. It minimizes shock to your vehicle and makes it possible for even lighter weight vehicles to help recover heavier ones. The only down side is that the kinetic energy can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. As a tow strap it is a lot friendlier to the newbie with no experience being flat towed. People seem to have a hard time grasping the concept of the towed vehicle keeping the tow strap taut. I tell everyone I tow that their job is to stop both of us at stop signs and driveways etc. If they see my brake lights then they should be stopping. I just put the brake on lightly enough to show the lights than I assist as necessary. Every single tow starts with an education process. When my sister was alive I'd take her any day to help with any flat tow. My dad taught both of us the how and why's of either either towing position.

Great video, and your kit looks much like my own. I did learn some things! One recommended change is to take that tow strap and throw it in the tractor where it belongs, and buy a good RECOVERY strap. Yes there is a difference, and it’s worth it to make the change! I would also keep the first aid kit and glass breaker right on top with the flashlight ready to go.

Add a power bank with a multi cord plug. They have all 4 major connectors. Type C, lightning, micro, mini etc. Pack of 2 for cheap

Nice kit setup, I have been doing the same thing for 40 years. Great thoughts at the end, good to live by.

I would like to suggest 2 additions. The first is some sort of air pump. If you need to fill a hole or seal a leak, you will need to add pressure. The second is a multi tool. If you need to use those coat hangers a multi tool will help a lot to un tangle and shape them.

Enjoyed the video, I really liked that you mentioned different needs for different conditions. I was raised to keep a kit in the car and have kept in that habit my whole life. Watching your list I may add a couple of shackels to the kit. The rest I already keep equivetents to.

I feel the same way I need my wife and children to know that I'm reliable. When the chips are down I have the knowledge to get us all through. I am a prepare freak, so thanks for the good ideas I will include them into my emergency kit.

Jumper cables aren't designed to charge the battery. The donor battery from the running car will give all the necessary power to start the dead one.

Let's see the other ones!! I love this kit I'm deff gonna make one. Thanks Cody

I don't own a car--don't drive, but I recently put together a get-home bag for when I' go out on my trike. looks like you got a great setup

Cody, I have the same rubbermaid tote in my vehicle but you have given me some more items to add to my kit. Thank you for sharing!

I'm a couple years late here, but thank you so much for this! I recently ran into an issue where my brother needed something and none of us had anything, so I'm started putting together a car kit. Love your opinions and views on family and masculinity.

I would definitely like to see more of these videos and your to go bags too! Definitely learn a lot from your videos! Thank you!

I find your videos not only amazingly informative but truly inspiring, particularly the anecdotes and closing statements. Truly appreciate your contribution to my life and preparedness.

Story time. Me and a friend we're going wood cutting in my 76 chevy and about two hours up a 4wd drive road, positive battery cable shorted out to the frames some how, melted the terminal and all the insulation. Popped open the tool box pulled out 2 new terminals and a roll of electrical tape, and went about our trip. Always be prepared, the best you can. Good video and advice

Great vehicle kit. Your kits are important for the masses to see and be motivated to build. I think they should be shown often, you do a great job at it !

You sound like my father. 😅 This was such a dad video and I appreciated every bit of it. After this Buffalo Blizzard (grateful I didn’t lose power and was prepared) I’m back to prepping. Thanks so much for this info! 🤗

Very useful and informative. I don't have any men in my life who taught me these things, nor any to rely on so I really appreciate the tips because I have to be prepared for myself. Thanks for sharing.

i don’t have a kit nearly as complete as yours cody... however one thing i do differently is that i like having multiple shallow boxes to hold my stuff. i find that digging through deep boxes looking for that one thing often leads to me dumping out everything. thanks video and the ideas!

Great video, gave me a few tips I hadn’t thought of. The talk at the end, top notch! God bless

Nice Kit. What i personally like to have in my car is some spare Oil, some premixed antifreeze for the Cooling System and for the Windshield wipers.

This was very helpful. My winter car kit has a lot of the same stuff, but I need a better container. Water is also a problem. We have been wracking our brains trying to figure that out. Thanks for your suggestions.

I like how you keep the snow shovel (probably the item most likely to be used) broken in half, at the very bottom.

I agree completely, thank you Cody

Thank you, love the last part where you explain the need and responsibility to build such a kit or yourself and your loved ones. We are exacly on the same page here, greets from holland

This and the diy videos are the type of videos that made me follow this channel. So I absolutely would like to see the other kits. Thank you for this great video.

Amen to that last part. No sugar coating it, tell it like it is 👏🏻👏🏻

I like to keep a sandwhich bag with 4 or 5 pairs of nitrile gloves its nice for engine repairs, or even checking the fluids.

Well done sir. Thanks for the reminders! God Bless, SemperFi!

i bought a deer park gallon bottle with the grip indentions. I looked one day saw that it was frozen. i took it out of my car and set it in my wood shed (all open) and forgot about it. it was there all winter and I saw if frozen at least three other times. then when the weather from hurricane Michael was heading our way I added it to our emergency water supply and now it is winter again and it has frozen at least one other time so far. great bottle from deer park

Show us the kits, you're enabling my addiction.

This is absolutely awesome. I’m a single mother of five and I do it all myself too- there were some things I hadn’t considered that you mentioned and I’ll be adding to my own kit. I really like the box- definitely better than the milk crate I use, this is nice and contained and rugged looking. Hoping I can find exact one. Is there a brand name on the side there? Doesn’t seem like it says Rubbermaid. Thanks again for sharing knowledge and ideas. to all the women out there, you can do this too. I’ve been doing it! It feels SO good to be self sufficient! And you’re right sir, I certainly do look down on a man that can’t take care of or provide or protect his family. You’re right on the nose with that.

Especially enjoyed the end section...now I must subscribe...refreshing!!

Sound advise, thank you

I firmly agree with you on the jumper cables!

Love those Rubbermaid Action Packer's, I've had the same two for over twenty years and they are still as good as the day I got them!

Spot on video, I carry all the same emergency gear in my rig plus more. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

Thank you for sharing.

great video, I absolutly agree with you, we need to be able to take care of our families!

Great survival videos (parts 1 and 2). I'm putting a kit together right away. Thanks!

Cell phones didn't make us lazy.. now we remember all those complex passwords

thin bailing wire doubled with a loop works great in newer vehicles to grab handles i suggest having a small roll for added security ive had to do it with my sisters car several times.

Awesome road kit brother. the first aid kit should be the very top most accessible piece, unless you have a dedicated first aid kit. And I keep a fire extinguisher in my truck as well, just in case.

My husband is a mans man but he appreciates when he doesn’t have to help me with everything or teach me . We are getting ready to move somewhere there is a colder climate I’m trying to educate myself on the differences from a mild climate. Thank you for the tips, being prepared help ease the anxiety of change.

Love the video. I have most of these items in my car at all times. You just reminded me to add a few things into it.

Love to see other kits. Thanks for all you do

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice.

If you use bottled water, store them upside down. Water freezes from the top down. So if it is not frozen solid you can right side it and drink the water. You can also put an old sock over the bottl eas a little insulation. Maybe a Koozie.

Great info...toilet paper hand sanitizer and handy wipes

Good video- the sum up at the end pretty much captured the required attitude.

I Love your Kits they are so well thought out cody

One of the best put together kits i have seen. Great video

Things that are important to me: Beside Regular Tools, i allways have a set of Torx Drivers in my car. Modern Cars more and more use Torx. Waterproof insolated gloves, not just leather. Wet leather in winter is pain. Additional cap and scarf - keep your head warm is important. Finally a set of two cargo straps with ratchet to recover yourself. So you dont need a 2nd car and its easy.

This is a fantastic kit. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if it would be a good idea to throw in a few packets of desiccant to keep things from rusting out

About the last three minutes gets a HUGE "Amen" from me. "Masculinity" is lost on younger generations. It's up to us "older folk" to keep teaching that fine art. Don't be reliant on your cel phone to get you out of a jam. Figure it out yourself. Problem solve! Be prepared for things you don't want to have to deal with. Have things ready to deal with unpleasant situations beforehand, so when (not "if") those situations happen, it's a minor issue.

You should wire up a cb for you truck, there good for communication where cell phones won’t work well

Well said Sir!

For the flashlights you will want to insulate the battery. Even if they are backwards if the switch is on the batteries will still slowly lose charge. A diode doesn't perfectly block current.

That was a great speech. Amen.