Folks that NEED glasses should keep a spare set with their bag , also if you expect to go through woods, get the safety side shields for your glasses. I also keep a brand new set of insoles for my shoes.
I'd like to add a couple things to this great video: 1. Setup two dates (fall and spring) to review the contents of the kit and make sure that everything is still good to go. Things do go wrong and I've seen batteries leak, seals fail, etc. 2. Verify expiration dates and ensure that everything has at least two years left. I was out with a friend and had a headache and they dug through the first aid kit they kept in the car for some aspirin...that had expired five years earlier. 3. Just like the tag on the cape warns, "Possession of cape does not convey the ability to fly", so to, possession of all these items does not confer the ability to use them or even understand how they are supposed to be used. At the very least, seek a good trauma medicine course and if you can, a basic bushcraft course that will teach how to live outside in an emergency.
I was in the U.S. Army. We had a very devout Atheist in my platoon. Even he appreciated when we prayed. Sometimes he would even show up with his head bowed before we left for our assigned duties. Maybe in reality there are no Atheist in foxholes.
Cash. If the power and/or communications are down you won't be able to use plastic for gas, food/water, repair items, hotel, etc. Always a good idea to have some cash with you.
I agree. Just make sure that you keep the cash in lower denominations such as quarters, one dollar bills, five dollar bills, 10 and $20 bills. I wouldn’t go above $20 bills because it’s going to be very hard to break them in certain situations and also people are going to be eyeing you up because they think you’ve got lots of cash if your carry-on around something bigger than a $20 bill. It’s not just common sense it’s also OPSEC
Here is a Katrina tip for home !!!! For light, almost everyone had solar sidewalk lights and they are cheap put out in the day bring them in at night, put back out in they day, pet and kid friendly, they can also recharge rechargeable batteries if you have enough AA Great video !! as always !!
I have seen solar stake lights at Dollar Tree and the garden supply section at Target, I don't know how good the Dollar Tree ones are but I have thought about buying some in addition to having flashlights
I’ll go one further to turn that light into a low power spotlight. A perfect example is the old railway inspection lanterns. They had a bowl shape behind with a reflector and a shroud around the lantern glass that would reflect the light back out in one direction. You can make an improvise directional lantern by taking your solar light or lamp and putting a plastic or disposable bowl lined with Something reflective like foil and put it behind the light and fasten it with tape, para cord etc. to make a directional light or lamp.
I'd like to recommend a red filter for a flashlight. In a military-type situation, you might not want to reveal your position. It also preserves your dark adaptation at night. I think this is a major oversight in prepper/survival kits.
You can have a small cheap flashlight dedicated to this purpose you can buy them for a couple of dollars at places like Walmart or even the dollar store. Just take a red permanent marker and you can actually color the lens yourself. I’ve done it. If you’re just smart and you’re on a tight budget you can come up with all kinds of ideas.
This is something that I have seen a thousand times and will never understand, why would you use a RED lens to avoid detection by other people when RED is one of the colors that is most easily seen by the human eye?? There is a reason that red is used for brake lights on vehicles and blinky lights on emergency vehicles, you can spot a red light from space!
I would add antibacterial hand gel. The knife is cool but would recommend more of a bushcraft style like an ESEE. Some type of eye protection. A good local or state map of area and a compass. Superglue is handy and would have it with my med kit. Good video!
I live in a small apartment which doesn't have much room for storing a lot of emergency items. This video has given me a great alternative to use in a small living space, thank you.
Yo have you made one yet? I want to make one but I just dont know what to put in one even though I watched multiple videos. I thought about buying one but they seem real expensive and stuff that I wouldn't need
@@Monztuh yes it took me some time I keep adding things here and there it's really up to you and what you think your going to need I've watch lots of vids and take a little from here and there.
Today in Houston we had a massive explosion caused by an industrial accident, hundreds of home become instantly unlivable and this just highlights the importance of being prepared.
@Jeff Jeff porn magazines would be a prime material to trade with other people, or for your own entertainment, but with that you need a lot of tissues.
Great video! I keep female large max maternity pads in my kits. Good for large wounds, cuts, or if you have females with you that may need them. Good multi purpose item.
Good video. Where I live we lose power frequently. I would recommend having a Kerosene heater and Mr Heater propane heater. Also a butane stove would be handy for brewing coffee - I love coffee. :-)
As an army medic I’m so happy to see you cover the poncho liner or most known as the woobie. Although you should edit and add that the woobie isn’t completely waterproof. It is slightly water resistant for a short amount of time but not water proof
Great video and primer on 72-hour preparedness! A few things I would like to add to this: Duct tape/Gorilla tape can be used as a fire starter. Adding an iso-prop canister and burner will let you boil water quickly for dehydrated meals/coffee/tea. Add a multi-tool on top of the fixed blade for scissors, pliers, and similar. Add gas mask/surgical mask/face masks to keep safe in adverse conditions. Compass and maps of your local area in case you need to leave your immediate area. Store your important documents in a waterproof bag like a locsac. That's just a few things I'd add to this kit to ensure I have the right tools for an emergency.
As always, another great video! Congrats from a Brazilian fan! This notion of preparedness is just beginning to catch on down here. Your videos on the matter really makes a difference. Thank you Sir!
I've recently added plastic bags in a zip lock with a couple 6 mil bags in a bigger zip lock bag. Grab a few (6) brand new walmart bags next time you self checkout and fold em tight into a smaller than sandwich sized ziplock.
I'd also recommend a copy of your social security card and driver's license, along with cash and a credit/debit card. Also copies of family photos or other momentos. There's a chance that if there's an emergency situation you might never get to go back to your home, or it might be destroyed, so you'll be glad to have those things!
I've given up on using large plastic containers for storing water. Eventually, they all crack and leak water. I use 3 gallon-sized glass carboys for water storage. Sure, they'll crack if you drop them on a cement floor. If they are kept in a safe storage place, where they won't fall on the floor, they won't deteriorate over time and leak.
I think the lifeboat rations are often underrated. The ability to eat them little and often, quietly and with no smell maybe on a bus or train. Having to cook your meals i.e mountain house is a pain in my view
Sootch, I have been watching your vids for years, and never get tired of hearing your spin on so many subjects. You always find a way of enlightening me on doing something different or reassessing my gear. My sincere thanks for your high quality work.
Home protection maybe more important that bugout... Bugin provisions. Surge Protector to go alone with the extension cord. During emergencies, power will fluctuate... Brown outs, on/off which will damage electronics. SP can protect those items. Keep an extra Propane tank for the grill, swap it out, refill and have on hand. Scraps of cloth and sail needle. Etc. Peace of mind, what you don't have you will need.
I remember 30 years ago when the "prepper" philosophy was becoming better known. Several vendors began to market 72-hour kits. It's a good idea to have such a kit.
Those dehydrated meals in the bag, you can pour your hot water into the bag, stir, sit for a few minutes (directions on package) and eat out of the pack. Works great 👍🏼
Absolutely. You can even rehydrate those with room-temperature water, if you don't want to make fire/use up more resources. Just soak for 40 minutes instead of the usual 20, and you're set.
I wear everyday a Paracord bracelet. It's only 3 feet but the bracelet also has a compass and safety whistle. Useful if building collapsed or I was trapped or great if signalling.
I included some medications like allergy meds, aspirin, tylenol and even caffeine tablets to keep you going and alert if you need energy. I want to keep everything in one bag and one location. One bag means I can just grab it if I have to leave or if I have to stay put I can just go to it instead of hunting around. I've already been through three disasters and no kit. At least I survived and it's a miracle I did.
Contractor bags excellent is that a cover for the Bic lighter never seen that before Once watched a homeless person pouring down rain 40 degrees he wrapped up in a blanket pulled a contractor bag over the blanket up to his chest leaned up against a store and was happy as could be I bought him a large coffee but I never go anywhere without the bags.
Redundancy and tools that have more than one use and multiple uses, not just one and done. Good quality equipment. Another great video brother keep up the good work.
backpack with all his gear, now weighs 800 pounds...JK. Also, the mountain house meals you don't need a pot. But you do need hot water. Just add the hot water to the pouch the food is in (it's made for this) wait a few, and eat right out of the pouch. The pouches have Ziploc closures for convenience too.
Flares must have flares in your emergency kit used for signaling for Help At Night or starting a fire in a blizzard or in really damp or pouring down rain! Flares are a must-have item!
Just found your channel. Getting my families bug out bag ready. This is what we are going to do today for fun to be prepared just in case. This is great knowledge to know. Thanks.
I keep a 72 hour bag in my truck, along with a locked tote full of extra gear and tools. Never know when you could get stuck in a blizzard, have a car accident in the middle of nowhere etc.
That roll pack looks very similar to Canadian Prepper 1’s Survival roll but on a smaller scale... His is different in that you can purchase items to use in his or just buy it empty and add your own items...
A lot of people such as yourself and myself carry a dedicated multi-tool for EDC, but many don't. I would suggest to those folks to include a multi-tool in their bug out bag, so at least they have one on the day.
Jeff Slaven let me tell you. I bought a super cheap multi tool from Walmart closeout three years ago. It has held up incredibly well. No Leatherman, obviously, but I put one in every kit I make for myself and others. Great for bugging on a budget.
Peanut butter if you are not allergic to it. One 12oz plastic jar if properly rationed can keep one person from becoming hypoglycemic for a month or longer.
Every time I go to Dollar Tree, I buy packs of their emergency candles to add to my stockpile . They're only $1 for a box of 6, each candle lasts 5 to 7 hours. I keep a box of them in each vehicle. People don't realize how much heat 1 candle puts out. Around here in winter you never know if you'll get stuck someplace in your vehicle. Of course, I also put matches/lighter and small clean empty tuna can in the baggie with the candles. AND I know if I ever have to employ them to keep my window slightly open
After seeing the damage from hurricane Katrina, Ike, tornadoes and devastating freeze of 2021, not to mention the frequent floods we have here in Texas, I strongly suggest you double your Emergency Kit.
I love that all these cool and totally essential things are in the bag. And then I go to find how much they cost and it's like $500! Sometimes I think survival is for the rich.
My apartment power kept on going out last Christmas and I had to have a maintenance person go down in the locked basement electrical room to flip the breaker back on (since resolved with new parts). So about then I realized that I had no way to keep my food cold. So off to the hardware store to get a long extension cord to run out into the hallway while I was gone to work and then out of town. Luckily I have all my camping and hunting stuff for lights and staying warm but I did end up buying an extra headlamp, a space heater, and a battery powered lamp. Another thing you could add to a kit would be a propane cylinder powered Mr. Buddy type heater for cold weather areas. Get one with a carbon monoxide detector built in so you don't die. Would like to see a video of the survival stuff in your vehicle and how you store it all. In Wisconsin many people have cold weather gear for wintertime driving and getting unstuck from snow.
Currently putting together a bob/ghb together for myself and my gf. Never know when shtf is going to happen, and I'd rather have us be prepared than not. Doing @ least 3 days woth of shirts, a pair of pants and a pair of shorts in my bag, and a good amount of socks.
just want to tell you guys, i live in denmark , and i have been prpping for many years and stayed prpared , , n and been laugth of , by as they say hoard food and item for use to emergency , i want to tell you i have the greates respect for you , and have been learning from , as we now are closed down, i feel safe and so happy i have been prepared to deal with a crises like that , even for my pets i have gatheret food suplies for we can survieve for 6 month , be blessed and stay safe ,
I don't drive so I have my get home bag on me when I go out. I keep note pads and pens, city maps and compass, goggles and n95 masks. I wear durable winter shoes or boots in colder months because I do not have toom in my pack for extra shoes
Something to mention about the Backpacker's Pantry or Mountain House food. You don't need heat with them. You can put cold water in, and they will rehydrate, but it takes longer.
Completely awesome video so much thanks for taking the time. survivalists are awesome!!! Because of where we are located we don't have to worry so much about the cold temperatures is not good to get cold but we're not going to freeze to death one of the things that I'm adding seeds if I have to bug out I'm going to take that I think one of the things about survival is acknowledging our strong points and our weaknesses and so that's what I'm trying to do a tool that I can and who's on our team obviously and what their strong points or weaknesses are. :)
I even made a flood emergency kit including two x 2 person rafts (big sale on Amazon, couldn't resist) SOS flashing light coast guard approved, insulated PFD etc. I even got a PDF for the cat, ha! Canadian winters can be boring and Amazon is opened on the next tab and I figured a good tsunami kit in the middle of the continent might come in handy.
i triredd space blankets they dont workk but if coupled with shower curtain ro trashbag or polyester fleeced item help also hot helps 50 percent of body heat
I split my kit in three places and have multiple items in my outbuildings as well as my home. Reason. what if the house collapses? I'm stuffed? This also includes multiple sleepling bags and vacuum sealed packs of clothing
Superb video, my only issue is 3 weeks without food is unrealistic. Try going 1 day without food and see how good you feel, I personally couldn't go 2 days without food, I really think I need to eat at least 1 big meal a day. Otherwise, this video is really good, thanks.
Calahan Knapp I think he is saying you would probably die within 3 weeks or less and you will be in an extremely weakened condition when this happens 🤔
I keep a candle in my fire kit. In the case of wet tinder or wet lumber Light the candle with a lighter then use the candle to light a camp fire. Easy way to conserve lighter fuel.
You can boil water in anything that will not actually burn. I think if you’re going to have something with you it should be either a stainless steel or good grade aluminum water bottle that you can remove the top from such as a wide mouth water bottle. You can actually boil water inside that. It’s also good to have Gloves with a heat resistant palm or a fish mouth spreader or in a pinch I really flexible green sticker twig that you can turn into a makeshift device to stick down in the mouth of the bottle to pull it out of a fire. I agree though. It’s always good to have a way to boil and purify water even if you have a water filter.
Rat Traps ( Not Mouse ) and a Little peanutbutter will Keep your Pot Full of Squirrels as well as other Small Game. Great thing is They Work while you do other things.
Wanted to say the same thing, but you beat me to it. And I'm sure you'll be forgiven if you use it as a last resort isolation or tinder. Though if you plan right it should not come to that.
We had over $25,000 worth of storm damage to our n-ew home, we were not even unpacked yet and had zero idea at where anything was at ( what tote? basement which was under water? garage? crap shed that came with property? or the new shed we put up? and was it behind what pile of new totes for the items that were unpacked that had to be shoved in those totes and piled where ever they could be because of the volume of water continually coming in the enormous hole in our roof. What we could find with ease was the emergency totes and emergency vehicle bags of which all 5 got raided (we always have a "visitor emergency bag packed") as well as the EVAC tote and the pups emergency bags. With contractors, new issue after new issue found ~ nothing got put back. The "office" is currently overrun with everything from every bag, bin and tote so they can all be put back together along with the new purchase items for things we have not yet been able to locate since they were taken out of the bags, bins and totes. I cannot tell you what a relief it was to know exactly where tarps, cordage, contractor bags, dog food, spare medication and extra socks were as well as multi-tools, knives, -flashlights, and duct tape. That storm damage was 7-19-19 and we are not yet finished with storm damage repairs, we are not unpacked yet and until I finish our emergency bags and EVAC tote are still just a dream. My husband is the one most likely to remove items (for hunting rather than check what I have packed in his hunting bag) than I am BUT after this there are STRICT RULES..... NOTHING IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE EMERGENCY BAGS..... UNLESS I AM THE ONE TO DO SO EVERY 5-6 MONTHS TO EXCHANGE ITEMS FOR THOSE READY TO EXPIRE. * *********had we had another storm roll through worse than the first one we would have had our asses handed to us because we in no way had enough in anything to sustain us
Instead of a ham radio, how about a CB radio. Before the turn of the century they were in everyone's cars and even hand held. Wouldn't they be a better option than a ham radio?
People underestimate the need for food for survival because yeah it can take 3 weeks to starve compared to how quickly you can die of thirst. But if you have gone a couple of days without food you have no energy, you can't do anything. I remember going hunting on the first day i felt well after a 3 day nil by mouth fever. I ate well before i went out but I could still barely even shoulder the rifle much less hold it steady. With no food? I wouldn't have had the energy to even drive there.
