5 years ago we had torrential summer rain. I convinced my friend to make 2 of these bags to keep inside her car. Her & her husband were stranded on the highway for 3 days - due to flooding. They were able eat & drink for 48 hours - including heating water to heat a baby bottle. On the last day they moved into an emergency service site to get a proper meal. Many others were parents with nothing for their kids - not even a tarp & a few space blankets with TOILET PAPER will be more than most ever have on them.
I’m glad their ok, some are not so lucky. My step father was a diabetic and during a blizzard became stranded, authorities initially saying they would not be able to reach him for another 24 hours. Thankfully they made a path to him in time but he had no food or water. For a diabetic that is a deadly situation. Thanks for sharing!
@@madcow3417 Well that was in the tropics of Down Under & it was fortunate that she had changed cars from a Geo Metro Size car to a 4WD. I had made a few rocket stoves using metal utensils drainers & given her for 1 for picnics / lunches.
I carry a tow strap and recovery hitch with my SUV. I have pulled other vehicles out of ditches and snow banks, and a passing motorist was even able to use my strap to pull me out of some deep snow when I got stuck. This is essential gear especially in northern climates.
I did this at my first duty station (Misawa,Japan), carried a used ratchet strap we used on munitions, (collapsible) shovel and cat litter. It was a good way to make money as an E2 or get out of work to go get some stuck squadron person.
As a woman and setting up my car kit. I got a good heafty box the size of yours. I went tool heavy and specific to fix my vehicle. This from experience from my guy so many times having to deal with some pretty hard stuff on his own car, where he keeps his set of tools. Muffler clamps to fuses and other goodies. I have electrical tape and gorilla tape and exhaust system high heat tape and a tube each of JB Weld, Silocone sealant and WD 40 and super glue. Things we've used along the way. Work gloves and nitral gloves. A good hammer/axe and silky saw. A proper pry bar included in with 'tools'. Next is my battery start/power bank and they do work brilliant and tire comprssor. Cables of course. Light...I have a few compact magnetic base waterproof emergency laturns we have used quite a few times to mark the car for other travelers and to see in general to repair. Or just use camping ☆ Also a headlamp ☆-and this is part of my EDC bag. A fire blanket and small extinguisher. Ratchet straps neatly rolled up. Bungie cords. 2- 10x10 tarps. One for ground, one for cover. Cord. 2x's Wool blankets. A rain jacket, rain pants and poncho/tarp. In a Sea to Summit dry bag I have..Extra wool sox with liner sox. An all ultra lite change of packable more geared towards sports type clothes, so easy wash, easy dry, water resistant and moisture wicking, always, good quality hiking pants, long sleeve hooded UV shirt, a puffer jacket, and to include a warm base layer, top, bottoms and under garmets, and warm hat and gloves, neck gaiter and waterproof hiking gaiters. Obviously I always bring a warm coat and a fleece 3 seasons, the fleece 4. Hand and toe warmers. Hiking boots. It is for sure an all weather layering and comfortable sleep system. For water...Aqua pure tabs, Be Free filters pairing with Hydropack Seeker 1L bladder. I have the 2L for water storage in my pack and the 4 L for more storage for car and makes a brilliant wash up station as these can be hung in a tree or wherever, I bought the head attachment. All pair with the Be Free. These are ultra light ways to carry water. I have the bottle bidet which also creates a great way to wash up everything, even dogs. I have a 5.3 gal. collapsible water container with spigot by Water Storage Cube. This is our main water container at camp. Slips right in my emergency car box. Fire... like with my woodstove at home I pack a long bic lighter, a pocket bellows, and a brick of fire starters I use at home. I bought all the expensive gimmicky stuff and in an emergency I don't want to mess around. I usually have a few charcoal brickets as well, great for cooking. Instead of pots and pans I bring a titatium camp kettle and a toaster oven sized grill plate. Great for cooking fish, to eggs, vegetables, foraged things, mushrooms. The kettle is great to cook anything in and has a bail. Easy to strain pasta. Two things we use the most camping regardless. I pack a Firebox stove and two titatium plates, one small stainless, folding spatula and ... in my small EDC bag I have a 750ml Toaks with bail and a small canister of gas with BRS stove. I have the folding Toaks utensils, a Victorinox folding kitchen knife which truly rocks, and one long polished bowl titatium spork. This is more then enough. Food: we pack good dehydrated meals and mostly healthy soup mixes. Heavy on lentils and vegetables, etc... Packets of: tuna in olive oil, chicken, beef, to add in....almond, Hazelnut and peanut butter. Nuts get rancid quickly. Vaccum sealed raisons and other dried fruit. Oatmeal and spices, like cinnamon. ginger, clove. Mushroom powders to include Chaga. Herbs to include Garlic powder and oregano oil. I buy capsules. Butter flakes. Beefy jerky. Weight lifters protein bars and powdered mix for a quick fix. Electrolytes and herbal teas. A small travel sized MCT oil or packets of olive oil. I've packet Italian salad dressing and if you know how to forage you will thank me later. Oil is important to 'keep things regular' so to speak. The spices are obviously medicinal. Veggies and fruits, mushroom are vitamins. Protein is king. Avoid all junk ICE. Fire: cont... For small kits, my bags I pack Live Fire Tins and ten hour tea lite tins, also cotton and Vaseline and hand sanitizer which can also be used for medical and hygene. Small kits require multi purpose items to save space. Like using the tea light set up in your cooking pot and under a military rain poncho to keep warm. Works well. Additional stuff: Baking soda has so many uses. Toss a box in all your preps and learn about it, replaces so much, medicalto hygene. Look at Leuko Tape for a one and done medicinal tape, especially for blisters. Maps. So important. Rags. Soap sheets. Dime sized add water towels. Small camp micro fiber 'suade feel' towels. If you get the longer, thinner ones you can use as a scarf, head covering etc... instead of a Smaug. Much more robust material. Hopefully people invest in coms....HAM, GMRS, or Garmin Mini, Satellite app at the least. All weather alert radio if it's not included. Back up battery and yes solar pannels, compatible. We have Jackary and Anker. Jackary home, vehicle. Anker for backpack. Trauma kit. Full car kit and mini EDC. Watch Urben Prepper for the best mini medical kits with thin, lite medical grade supplies that really make a difference. And Skinny Medic for the basic items for- basic trauma. 3 key items everyone must have and can use and a few extra secondary should haves. A proper pocket medical guide, waterproof with spiral bound flip easy pages, tabbed clearly is best. Oh....Forgot Manuka honey, under food,...comes in travel packs, look it up. Sweetener, enegery, but especially important in medicinal to medical wound care medical, look it up. Especially if you have dogs.
That silicone gasket sealer saved my butt. My car overheated in the middle of NV. My thermostat was bad so I just pulled it out. When I got back on the road, my water neck started leaking like crazy. I was ready to thumb a ride to the nearest town when I remembered I had an old tube of Permatex Gasket at the bottom of my tool box. Yes!!! It was still there. Sealed up the water neck perfectly and made it back to CA without a hitch!
I carry camping gear and first aid kit. Water filtration and weapons. Tools for my truck and tow straps. Tie downs are also a good idea. I keep most of it in the back of my seats utilizing molle seat covers. Keeps everything organized and out of the way. Frees up the floor for big stuff.
A couple ideas: fire extinguisher, 1st Aid kit, flashlight and work gloves in the front door pocket or at least somewhere within driver's reach in an emergency. Digging around in a box in the back may not be an option if an accident has crumpled doors shut or broken limbs prevent climbing over seats. Jumper/battery backup is a must - most used emergency item. A waterproof ground tarp for crawling under the car to put snow chains on (among other uses like shade). Emergency hi-viz vest. A pack of hand warmers. A couple down blankets in addition to a couple wool blankets. MRI's vs camp stove food (less work, hassle, no fire risk). Extra flashlight batteries. Change of clothes (work and/or leisure).
Hi Justin, glad to see you're back. One item that City Prepper mentioned awhile back was to have spare key fob batteries in your glove box. I never gave it a thought until he mentioned that. He said he learned that the hard way.
@@TheMysteryDriverreal key doesn't always work. Many newer cars with push the start don't actually have a key ignition, the physical key will only open and lock the doors
I have a go bag I carry with me, but I pack cans of tuna and a can of potato. I can cut the potato in slices and eat raw. I don’t mind raw potato’s but of course, only in an emergency. I’ve eaten them before, and other canned foods..got all the other stuff. But these items are changed every few months due to the four seasons I live with. It can be a real pain, but then I think “what if?” and change it all out. Gives me confidence. Let’s hope my car never gets broken into
Spare eyeglasses in a hard case. If you're in an accident and your prescription glasses become damaged or lost, having an older set of prescription glasses can really come through in a pinch. 3 days of prescription meds, dog food, and dog water bowl, spare leash and harness. Waterproof boots or trash bags to tie over your dress shoes in inclement weather. I had wire cutters and an old wire clothes hanger, which i used to wrap the muffler and exhaust back onto the car. A mount had rusted through. The hanger saved me from losing the pipe and catalyst, giving me time to drive to a repair shop.
I bought my isuzu 4x4 as an upgrade on a possible necessity to bug out. I also keep basically the same on it. Loads of fun on rough land sand and mud rocks etc and if needed it's there. Greetings from Lisbon Portugal. Always ready!
I've been caught several times where highways closed in the middle of nowhere. As a result of this I have added a small butane lamp/heater seriously greatful for that external heat as I rationed gas and the winds tried to turn my rig into an ice box.
Have a few common fuses for your car. Furthermore spare bulps. Check your car for the tools you might need! Those are needed, not a multi overpacked tool set. Cable ties! And not only plastic, check out metal straps. In case your exhaust breaks, nothing will fix it better. Or a small roll of wire ;-)
I had not considered a pelican case. I have access to a few used ones, and I love the bags-on-lid thing. I may have to re-arrange my whole setup. My get-home bag started as a date-went-well bag. It was a change of clothes and toiletries. I tossed in some food, a water filter, and a few other doodads and now it's what I need to stay alive for 24 hours. I highly recommend a Bond LH015 Mini D Handle Shovel. It's ok for snow, but it's way better for dirt or ice or zombies than any collapsible shovel.
@@PracticalPreparednessBTW Harbor Freight has a line of Pelican knockoffs that are much cheaper. I got a mini one to carry my jumpstarter. I use a real Pelican for camera equipment though.
Haha 😂 love it, a date went well kit. I can remember doing the walk of shame a few times on a Sunday morning. Glad to hear you're preparing for life's real emergencies now 👍🤓
Im blue collar in Maine so a wool blanket is my go thing. One good knife, a block of cheese and faith will be enough. Ive not much more than that now. I did research some primitive bush craft, though. 🌲🕯
Hi there! Good to see you again. Good topic. I started w a get home bag in my trunk. Been slowly adding things as they come to mind. Thanks for all these great suggestions. 👋
I love seeing videos like this bringing up the awareness of preparing. I like you have many items I carry because rather have snd not need than need and not have. I have a medium ruck sack with items for 3-4 days. I have a tent in my pick up; just in case. Thanks for sharing.
Great selection generally. I would note that both the lifestraw and the sawyer mini will be ineffective if frozen (gets cold here) so you might want to,pack some tablets and, IMHO a collapsible silicone funnel (helps with prefiltering.
I use Seychelles filters...the manufacturer explained to me that as long as the filter has not been used (dry, in original packaging), freezing temps are not an issue...until they get wet.
nice organization. It's good to have it that way so you know exactly WHAT you have and Where its located. All you have to do is make sure its there and you know you have everything.
Nice! 2 things....no biggie. Instead of duct tape, try strapping tape. Has nylon threads running through it; length and width wise, you can not tear it by hand. Very Very Very strong. The other is to have the box with wheels (too late! Lol) or get a granny dolly. You've probably seen them at the store when granny is loading her groceries in it to walk home with. (Just dated myself) or a small dolly to carry your gear with you. Very good all around. Thank you very much for NOT being a gear snob. Start with what you can afford.....THEN upgrade as you can afford to. Keep the older too or help someone else get started on their kit.
Jumper cables are old technology, get a jumper starter, can hold it in your hand, doesn’t require a second car and starts mine way faster . You can also,charge up phones and such with them, mine also has a light
Great kit, but you should consider having some road flares and safety reflective vests. Even a flare gun comes in handy if your stuck in a secluded place as well as a whistle.
Greetings from Germany. Nice Box. Good idears - but... 1. the fire indisquischer have to be in the car. In a Holding device. If you need it, time ist the thing. 2. medic kit and reflektiin west also belong in the car. First item to grab. In Germany there is a law about the car medic kit and a reflektion warning device. It have to be in the car, or you get a fine. 3. roadflarrs - very cool! But, there LED ones(looking like a hokey puck. Less fire hazard. 4. man, why so much fishing kit's? One ist none? 5. as a old Army guy, I was expressed from youre velkroed poches - use them! Why you have so many places for food? A bag for food, medic, tools, heat (fire, hand warmers...), more and clear structure. If you are in a Stress Situation, stuckture help you to focus on important thinks. 6. I use a trolly bag, for all my prepps. But some things Like tools, medic bag, warning epuipment stay in the car. My EDC is a part from the GHB and the BOB. You don't need 5 knifes. A vakuum bag, with spare cloths and a pair of boots are better. Only my 5cents. Prepp on!
Keep in mind that some things cannot be stored in your car due to extreme weather conditions. The Texas heat in the summer and the Minnesota cold in the winter.
i have a different kind of kit for civil unrest, bushcraft, tools, get home. it’s a larger craftsman tool box but similar to a pelican box. i was rear-ended last week and wasn’t able to get my box out through the back seat. be aware when building your kit and how accessible your kit is to your wants and needs
I carry a manual operated foot pump as well as a 12V pump for my tyres and 5 litres (please forgive the English spelling) of motor oil, a large bottle of radiator fluid and a basic tool kit including a socket set. But otherwise more or less agree with your kit.
Mentioned this is a comment reply but I have found a lot of good car emergency supplies at Harbor Freight. Not everything is premium quality. But a good option for things you might need “just in case”.
That food is unlikely to survive summer in a car. Most of this stuff still has the new wrappers on them. How is the battery charger filled up if you’ve not taken it out of the package? If fix a flat is bad, why not use better stuff such as Tireject? You do have some good stuff. NOAA radio?
The starter I kept the wrapper on it. The trickle charger was new and the sawyer as well. Fix A Flat I wouldn’t use since I have the tire compressor with me. The radio is in the GO bag. Thanks for watching.
Shoot I forgot ot mention my medical kit is velcro’d next to me up in the front seat. Will have to do another vid on the car setup. thanks for adding this
@PracticalPreparedness Yeah... That's cool and all, but you mentioned being able to grab this kit and transfer it to another vehicle and you're good to go. So that defeats your kit in the front of said vehicle if you're taking another one. Just saying that if you are injured, someone else might not think to dig under all the stuff to potentially find a miracle med kit. However, if it were on top as soon as you open the kit! problem solved. Every second could mean life or death in a medical situation. Just my opinion, I'm not the authority on said matters. 😉
Redundancy is key, more like a care package while your GO bag is portable and should never leave your side. Just my take on it. Plus it has items you won’t be lugging around in the GO bag
Don't get a Silky saw for that kit, the Banco Laplander or Corona Razortooth saw would be much better. They are way tougher and cut just as good (referring to the Razortooth) as a Silky, also that Schrade hatchet is plenty adequate for that kit. You will probably never use it anyway, and they are tough. Why put more money into it just because? So you can show off a better brand name? Perhaps test that Schrade and see if it will work, I know it will because I have the other version and have used it with no issues. 🤷
Great advice! So many preppers buy cool, gimmicky stuff then put it in a closet and call it good. If you haven’t trained with it-and continue to maintain proficiency-you may be at a disadvantage when the items need to be deployed.
I have a NEPHEW in the suburbs of CHICAGO that has to travel to the city to work. Starting in 2025 ( NEXT YEAR) He will be required to work ALL days in the office! What would You recommend that He and the WIFE carry in case of weather conditions that might CATCH them on the interstates etc? PLS ADVISE?? BTW? What might be the $ total be for all the gear? MANY THANKS
I have a tendency to get things stuck in tires that aren’t meant to be there lol. I’ve also traveled very long distances across the US. Thanks for watching
Used to have something like this in the back of my car , untill it got broken in to and stollen, lost aproximatly 300€ worth of gear and medical supplies ( they even stole the food), it was all in a big bag, probably just took it without knowing what was inside, i don't realy trust leaving thinghs in my car anymore
Wife is medical and we had to warn traffic about an accident on a rural highway way after a wedding reception Wife went to care for a little boy who needed air lifted while I tried to warn oncoming speeding truckers by waving my cell phone We had to rent a vehicle out of state so I didn’t have my usual gear and it sucked Police eventually got there but there were several minutes where we had close calls w speeding semis while my wife and BIL we knew deep in a water filled ditch in gator country
Carry a $50 or $20 dollar bill in your wallet, you never know when you might need it. Or need gas in the middle of BFE and their debit card system went down. Yes I have had this happen several times in CA, AZ, NV and NM.
I'd love to see an emergency vehicle kit video for people who actually live the city or suburbs. Most of these videos are for scenarios that I will more than likely never be in during my lifetime. I'll never be in the middle of the woods in my car. I mean I guess if I ever anticipated being there I would get all the stuff prepared. And I'm not saying your video is bad. Just maybe giving you an idea for something different that nobody else is really kind of doing
LOL this made me laugh. Agreed, going to remove the small gooloo one since I now have the big one. Thinking of taking out the tireflat too. Thanks for watching
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5 years ago we had torrential summer rain. I convinced my friend to make 2 of these bags to keep inside her car. Her & her husband were stranded on the highway for 3 days - due to flooding. They were able eat & drink for 48 hours - including heating water to heat a baby bottle. On the last day they moved into an emergency service site to get a proper meal. Many others were parents with nothing for their kids - not even a tarp & a few space blankets with TOILET PAPER will be more than most ever have on them.
I’m glad their ok, some are not so lucky. My step father was a diabetic and during a blizzard became stranded, authorities initially saying they would not be able to reach him for another 24 hours. Thankfully they made a path to him in time but he had no food or water. For a diabetic that is a deadly situation. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this. I really like hearing about the times preps actually helped, what was sufficient, and was insufficient for a real situation.
@@madcow3417 Well that was in the tropics of Down Under & it was fortunate that she had changed cars from a Geo Metro Size car to a 4WD. I had made a few rocket stoves using metal utensils drainers & given her for 1 for picnics / lunches.
I carry a tow strap and recovery hitch with my SUV. I have pulled other vehicles out of ditches and snow banks, and a passing motorist was even able to use my strap to pull me out of some deep snow when I got stuck. This is essential gear especially in northern climates.
I didn’t show my recovery kit, will add in another video!
I did this at my first duty station (Misawa,Japan), carried a used ratchet strap we used on munitions, (collapsible) shovel and cat litter. It was a good way to make money as an E2 or get out of work to go get some stuck squadron person.
Yes, me to, from Rhino U.S.A..
2" clevece reciever, plus the long jumper cables, soft and hard shackles, come along, hand saws, axes, hackets, tow ropes.
As a woman and setting up my car kit. I got a good heafty box the size of yours.
I went tool heavy and specific to fix my vehicle. This from experience from my guy so many times having to deal with some pretty hard stuff on his own car, where he keeps his set of tools. Muffler clamps to fuses and other goodies.
I have electrical tape and gorilla tape and exhaust system high heat tape and a tube each of JB Weld, Silocone sealant and WD 40 and super glue. Things we've used along the way. Work gloves and nitral gloves. A good hammer/axe and silky saw. A proper pry bar included in with 'tools'.
Next is my battery start/power bank and they do work brilliant and tire comprssor. Cables of course.
Light...I have a few compact magnetic base waterproof emergency laturns we have used quite a few times to mark the car for other travelers and to see in general to repair. Or just use camping
☆ Also a headlamp ☆-and this is part of my EDC bag.
A fire blanket and small extinguisher.
Ratchet straps neatly rolled up. Bungie cords. 2- 10x10 tarps. One for ground, one for cover. Cord. 2x's Wool blankets. A rain jacket, rain pants and poncho/tarp. In a Sea to Summit dry bag I have..Extra wool sox with liner sox. An all ultra lite change of packable more geared towards sports type clothes, so easy wash, easy dry, water resistant and moisture wicking, always, good quality hiking pants, long sleeve hooded UV shirt, a puffer jacket, and to include a warm base layer, top, bottoms and under garmets, and warm hat and gloves, neck gaiter and waterproof hiking gaiters. Obviously I always bring a warm coat and a fleece 3 seasons, the fleece 4. Hand and toe warmers. Hiking boots. It is for sure an all weather layering and comfortable sleep system.
For water...Aqua pure tabs, Be Free filters pairing with Hydropack Seeker 1L bladder. I have the 2L for water storage in my pack and the 4 L for more storage for car and makes a brilliant wash up station as these can be hung in a tree or wherever, I bought the head attachment. All pair with the Be Free. These are ultra light ways to carry water. I have the bottle bidet which also creates a great way to wash up everything, even dogs.
I have a 5.3 gal. collapsible water container with spigot by Water Storage Cube. This is our main water container at camp. Slips right in my emergency car box.
Fire... like with my woodstove at home I pack a long bic lighter, a pocket bellows, and a brick of fire starters I use at home. I bought all the expensive gimmicky stuff and in an emergency I don't want to mess around. I usually have a few charcoal brickets as well, great for cooking. Instead of pots and pans I bring a titatium camp kettle and a toaster oven sized grill plate. Great for cooking fish, to eggs, vegetables, foraged things, mushrooms. The kettle is great to cook anything in and has a bail. Easy to strain pasta. Two things we use the most camping regardless. I pack a Firebox stove and two titatium plates, one small stainless, folding spatula and ...
in my small EDC bag I have a 750ml Toaks with bail and a small canister of gas with BRS stove. I have the folding Toaks utensils, a Victorinox folding kitchen knife which truly rocks, and one long polished bowl titatium spork. This is more then enough.
Food: we pack good dehydrated meals and mostly healthy soup mixes. Heavy on lentils and vegetables, etc... Packets of: tuna in olive oil, chicken, beef, to add in....almond, Hazelnut and peanut butter. Nuts get rancid quickly.
Vaccum sealed raisons and other dried fruit. Oatmeal and spices, like cinnamon. ginger, clove. Mushroom powders to include Chaga. Herbs to include Garlic powder and oregano oil. I buy capsules. Butter flakes. Beefy jerky. Weight lifters protein bars and powdered mix for a quick fix. Electrolytes and herbal teas. A small travel sized MCT oil or packets of olive oil. I've packet Italian salad dressing and if you know how to forage you will thank me later. Oil is important to 'keep things regular' so to speak. The spices are obviously medicinal. Veggies and fruits, mushroom are vitamins.
Protein is king. Avoid all junk ICE.
Fire: cont... For small kits, my bags I pack Live Fire Tins and ten hour tea lite tins, also cotton and Vaseline and hand sanitizer which can also be used for medical and hygene. Small kits require multi purpose items to save space. Like using the tea light set up in your cooking pot and under a military rain poncho to keep warm. Works well.
Additional stuff:
Baking soda has so many uses. Toss a box in all your preps and learn about it, replaces so much, medicalto hygene. Look at Leuko Tape for a one and done medicinal tape, especially for blisters.
Maps. So important.
Rags.
Soap sheets.
Dime sized add water towels. Small camp micro fiber 'suade feel' towels. If you get the longer, thinner ones you can use as a scarf, head covering etc... instead of a Smaug. Much more robust material.
Hopefully people invest in coms....HAM, GMRS, or Garmin Mini, Satellite app at the least. All weather alert radio if it's not included. Back up battery and yes solar pannels, compatible. We have Jackary and Anker. Jackary home, vehicle. Anker for backpack.
Trauma kit. Full car kit and mini EDC. Watch Urben Prepper for the best mini medical kits with thin, lite medical grade supplies that really make a difference. And Skinny Medic for the basic items for- basic trauma. 3 key items everyone must have and can use and a few extra secondary should haves.
A proper pocket medical guide, waterproof with spiral bound flip easy pages, tabbed clearly is best.
Oh....Forgot Manuka honey, under food,...comes in travel packs, look it up. Sweetener, enegery, but especially important in medicinal to medical wound care medical, look it up. Especially if you have dogs.
Very nice!
That silicone gasket sealer saved my butt. My car overheated in the middle of NV. My thermostat was bad so I just pulled it out. When I got back on the road, my water neck started leaking like crazy. I was ready to thumb a ride to the nearest town when I remembered I had an old tube of Permatex Gasket at the bottom of my tool box. Yes!!! It was still there. Sealed up the water neck perfectly and made it back to CA without a hitch!
I carry camping gear and first aid kit. Water filtration and weapons. Tools for my truck and tow straps. Tie downs are also a good idea. I keep most of it in the back of my seats utilizing molle seat covers. Keeps everything organized and out of the way. Frees up the floor for big stuff.
A couple ideas: fire extinguisher, 1st Aid kit, flashlight and work gloves in the front door pocket or at least somewhere within driver's reach in an emergency. Digging around in a box in the back may not be an option if an accident has crumpled doors shut or broken limbs prevent climbing over seats. Jumper/battery backup is a must - most used emergency item. A waterproof ground tarp for crawling under the car to put snow chains on (among other uses like shade). Emergency hi-viz vest. A pack of hand warmers. A couple down blankets in addition to a couple wool blankets. MRI's vs camp stove food (less work, hassle, no fire risk). Extra flashlight batteries. Change of clothes (work and/or leisure).
Hi Justin, glad to see you're back. One item that City Prepper mentioned awhile back was to have spare key fob batteries in your glove box. I never gave it a thought until he mentioned that. He said he learned that the hard way.
That is such a smart idea.
Set a reminder on your phone to replace it every year. Also there shouldn't be a hard way as there's a real key in them you can take out
This is a good add! Will be a problem with newer vehicles for sure
@@TheMysteryDriverreal key doesn't always work. Many newer cars with push the start don't actually have a key ignition, the physical key will only open and lock the doors
@@litrick5471 that uses RFID and doesn't need a battery.
I have a go bag I carry with me, but I pack cans of tuna and a can of potato. I can cut the potato in slices and eat raw. I don’t mind raw potato’s but of course, only in an emergency. I’ve eaten them before, and other canned foods..got all the other stuff. But these items are changed every few months due to the four seasons I live with. It can be a real pain, but then I think “what if?” and change it all out. Gives me confidence. Let’s hope my car never gets broken into
Yes make sure to conceal your stuff, missed this point in the vid. Thanks for the add
Spare eyeglasses in a hard case. If you're in an accident and your prescription glasses become damaged or lost, having an older set of prescription glasses can really come through in a pinch. 3 days of prescription meds, dog food, and dog water bowl, spare leash and harness. Waterproof boots or trash bags to tie over your dress shoes in inclement weather. I had wire cutters and an old wire clothes hanger, which i used to wrap the muffler and exhaust back onto the car. A mount had rusted through. The hanger saved me from losing the pipe and catalyst, giving me time to drive to a repair shop.
I bought my isuzu 4x4 as an upgrade on a possible necessity to bug out. I also keep basically the same on it. Loads of fun on rough land sand and mud rocks etc and if needed it's there. Greetings from Lisbon Portugal. Always ready!
Nice 👍
I've been caught several times where highways closed in the middle of nowhere. As a result of this I have added a small butane lamp/heater seriously greatful for that external heat as I rationed gas and the winds tried to turn my rig into an ice box.
Smart thinking!
Have a few common fuses for your car. Furthermore spare bulps. Check your car for the tools you might need! Those are needed, not a multi overpacked tool set. Cable ties! And not only plastic, check out metal straps. In case your exhaust breaks, nothing will fix it better. Or a small roll of wire ;-)
Thanks for the tips!
That is how you do a car kit!
Great job brother
Thanks 👍
Another practical video! Good to again see you Justin.
Glad you liked it!
I had not considered a pelican case. I have access to a few used ones, and I love the bags-on-lid thing. I may have to re-arrange my whole setup.
My get-home bag started as a date-went-well bag. It was a change of clothes and toiletries. I tossed in some food, a water filter, and a few other doodads and now it's what I need to stay alive for 24 hours.
I highly recommend a Bond LH015 Mini D Handle Shovel. It's ok for snow, but it's way better for dirt or ice or zombies than any collapsible shovel.
love it, thanks madcow. Nothing wrong with another container, especially since the pelican is so expensive. My bag started in a similar fashion lol
@@PracticalPreparednessBTW Harbor Freight has a line of Pelican knockoffs that are much cheaper. I got a mini one to carry my jumpstarter. I use a real Pelican for camera equipment though.
Haha 😂 love it, a date went well kit. I can remember doing the walk of shame a few times on a Sunday morning.
Glad to hear you're preparing for life's real emergencies now 👍🤓
Im blue collar in Maine so a wool blanket is my go thing. One good knife, a block of cheese and faith will be enough. Ive not much more than that now. I did research some primitive bush craft, though. 🌲🕯
Those skills are critical
@PracticalPreparedness Indeed. They should be taught in school.
Water
Hi there! Good to see you again. Good topic. I started w a get home bag in my trunk. Been slowly adding things as they come to mind. Thanks for all these great suggestions. 👋
Exactly where i started too!
I really appreciate your videos, keep 'em coming. Thank you!
Thanks, will do!
I prefer the battery powered ones since the small 12V pumps overheat like crazy.
I love seeing videos like this bringing up the awareness of preparing. I like you have many items I carry because rather have snd not need than need and not have.
I have a medium ruck sack with items for 3-4 days. I have a tent in my pick up; just in case. Thanks for sharing.
Great selection generally. I would note that both the lifestraw and the sawyer mini will be ineffective if frozen (gets cold here) so you might want to,pack some tablets and, IMHO a collapsible silicone funnel (helps with prefiltering.
I use Seychelles filters...the manufacturer explained to me that as long as the filter has not been used (dry, in original packaging), freezing temps are not an issue...until they get wet.
Great add and reminder
nice organization. It's good to have it that way so you know exactly WHAT you have and Where its located. All you have to do is make sure its there and you know you have everything.
Right on
Nice! 2 things....no biggie. Instead of duct tape, try strapping tape. Has nylon threads running through it; length and width wise, you can not tear it by hand. Very Very Very strong. The other is to have the box with wheels (too late! Lol) or get a granny dolly. You've probably seen them at the store when granny is loading her groceries in it to walk home with. (Just dated myself) or a small dolly to carry your gear with you. Very good all around. Thank you very much for NOT being a gear snob. Start with what you can afford.....THEN upgrade as you can afford to. Keep the older too or help someone else get started on their kit.
I love these car or truck kits! First time and subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you!
THANK YOU and greetings from Britain! ✝️
Hello there! Thanks for watching
Fuel siphon hose.....Hand cuff key......candles...Glock.....
Lol candles
Love each one of these
Good job
Great kit!👍
Thanks 👍
Jumper cables are old technology, get a jumper starter, can hold it in your hand, doesn’t require a second car and starts mine way faster . You can also,charge up phones and such with them, mine also has a light
Much better, I still have the cable too tho
Waterproof Duffel bags are really helpful!
Yes they are!
I just use a Home Depot Tote box. Works for me. Basically a seven day camping trip. Enjoy.
Way more price conscious, thank you!
Dollar tree has great refried beans, cooked rice of different flavors in foil packs. They pack really well.
Thanks for adding this
Where do you get a portable backpack like yours in the pouch?
Great kit, but you should consider having some road flares and safety reflective vests. Even a flare gun comes in handy if your stuck in a secluded place as well as a whistle.
I had both, you must have missed them. Thanks for watching
Great box! Did you have a saw? I may have missed it. Used mine a couple of times to get through downed branches in the road.
Hello, I do have a save integrated in the Schrade Ax I showed. I want to throw in a dedicated saw tho
Greetings from Germany.
Nice Box. Good idears - but...
1. the fire indisquischer have to be in the car. In a Holding device. If you need it, time ist the thing.
2. medic kit and reflektiin west also belong in the car. First item to grab. In Germany there is a law about the car medic kit and a reflektion warning device. It have to be in the car, or you get a fine.
3. roadflarrs - very cool! But, there LED ones(looking like a hokey puck. Less fire hazard.
4. man, why so much fishing kit's? One ist none?
5. as a old Army guy, I was expressed from youre velkroed poches - use them! Why you have so many places for food? A bag for food, medic, tools, heat (fire, hand warmers...), more and clear structure. If you are in a Stress Situation, stuckture help you to focus on important thinks.
6. I use a trolly bag, for all my prepps. But some things Like tools, medic bag, warning epuipment stay in the car. My EDC is a part from the GHB and the BOB. You don't need 5 knifes.
A vakuum bag, with spare cloths and a pair of boots are better.
Only my 5cents. Prepp on!
Good video like you better to have it and not need it
Amen cayuse
Keep in mind that some things cannot be stored in your car due to extreme weather conditions. The Texas heat in the summer and the Minnesota cold in the winter.
Great point!
How do the root packs hold up to freezing
i have a different kind of kit for civil unrest, bushcraft, tools, get home. it’s a larger craftsman tool box but similar to a pelican box. i was rear-ended last week and wasn’t able to get my box out through the back seat. be aware when building your kit and how accessible your kit is to your wants and needs
I carry a manual operated foot pump as well as a 12V pump for my tyres and 5 litres (please forgive the English spelling) of motor oil, a large bottle of radiator fluid and a basic tool kit including a socket set. But otherwise more or less agree with your kit.
Anyone know what brand model the black backpack was in the beginning? Thanks
Nvm, think it’s the VERTX GAMUT 2.0 BACKPACK
Mentioned this is a comment reply but I have found a lot of good car emergency supplies at Harbor Freight. Not everything is premium quality. But a good option for things you might need “just in case”.
Nice thank you!
That food is unlikely to survive summer in a car. Most of this stuff still has the new wrappers on them. How is the battery charger filled up if you’ve not taken it out of the package? If fix a flat is bad, why not use better stuff such as Tireject? You do have some good stuff. NOAA radio?
The starter I kept the wrapper on it. The trickle charger was new and the sawyer as well. Fix A Flat I wouldn’t use since I have the tire compressor with me. The radio is in the GO bag. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the reply. Consider a video of -I’m leaving my car, what do I pack extra from my car kit to my backpack?
Chem lights and a silcock key.
Great ideas
Link to those water bottles please?
Added to the description too! amzn.to/3ZhOFAc
Looks good. I definitely wouldn't bury the medical gear at the bottom of the bag... Other than that 👍
Shoot I forgot ot mention my medical kit is velcro’d next to me up in the front seat. Will have to do another vid on the car setup. thanks for adding this
@PracticalPreparedness Yeah... That's cool and all, but you mentioned being able to grab this kit and transfer it to another vehicle and you're good to go. So that defeats your kit in the front of said vehicle if you're taking another one. Just saying that if you are injured, someone else might not think to dig under all the stuff to potentially find a miracle med kit. However, if it were on top as soon as you open the kit! problem solved. Every second could mean life or death in a medical situation. Just my opinion, I'm not the authority on said matters. 😉
Seems like a lot of this is redundancy of your bug out/get home bag. Why double up? Glad to have you back!
Because the pack Goes With you, even traveling with friends, whereas the other goes into your car and Stays there.
Redundancy is key, more like a care package while your GO bag is portable and should never leave your side. Just my take on it. Plus it has items you won’t be lugging around in the GO bag
Two is One and One is None. Always have a Plan B
Don't get a Silky saw for that kit, the Banco Laplander or Corona Razortooth saw would be much better. They are way tougher and cut just as good (referring to the Razortooth) as a Silky, also that Schrade hatchet is plenty adequate for that kit. You will probably never use it anyway, and they are tough. Why put more money into it just because? So you can show off a better brand name? Perhaps test that Schrade and see if it will work, I know it will because I have the other version and have used it with no issues. 🤷
I’m used to the multi-purpose tools not living up to their name. Will give the model a try. Great points
Please test everything to check it works. You have brand new products that have never been used. You don’t know if they work.
Great advice! So many preppers buy cool, gimmicky stuff then put it in a closet and call it good. If you haven’t trained with it-and continue to maintain proficiency-you may be at a disadvantage when the items need to be deployed.
Great point, Only new item in there would be the trickle charger, and can test that out soon.
You can put electro scooter, smth like mi 4 ultra 🙃
I like!
Who else missed bro ?😁
I have a NEPHEW in the suburbs of CHICAGO that has to travel to the city to work. Starting in 2025 ( NEXT YEAR) He will be required to work ALL days in the office! What would You recommend that He and the WIFE carry in case of weather conditions that might CATCH them on the interstates etc? PLS ADVISE?? BTW? What might be the $ total be for all the gear? MANY THANKS
In Canada we use CAA.
Thank you for the tips ❤
Jesus is God ❤
Good vid. However, surprised to hear you have been stuck many, many times.
I have a tendency to get things stuck in tires that aren’t meant to be there lol. I’ve also traveled very long distances across the US. Thanks for watching
Possible affiliate links below….list is a mile long. 🤔
haha I said possible links for everything but that would be an even longer list. Thanks for watching
👀🍟🍟 cool
Thanks for watching!
@PracticalPreparedness I always do. Love the channel and videos keep up the good work.
That case would be even better with wheels
Pelican Case = Smash and grab. At least cover it up with a blanket.
I do cover it, but great callout to mention!
how much do you think its going to cost today?
Just be sure to secure anything you carry inside the vehicle. Way too many people have been injured and killed by flying items during a crash.
Great idea, I’ll cover how I strap it down in another video. thank you
Used to have something like this in the back of my car , untill it got broken in to and stollen, lost aproximatly 300€ worth of gear and medical supplies ( they even stole the food), it was all in a big bag, probably just took it without knowing what was inside, i don't realy trust leaving thinghs in my car anymore
Definitely is a risk, sorry this happened
do you really think you will go fishing? I would take a can of tuna instead.. 😊
Probably not, I should say hopefully not! Thing with fishing, it takes up such little space. Thanks for watching
Give a man a fish you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish he feeds himself for life
Wife is medical and we had to warn traffic about an accident on a rural highway way after a wedding reception
Wife went to care for a little boy who needed air lifted while I tried to warn oncoming speeding truckers by waving my cell phone
We had to rent a vehicle out of state so I didn’t have my usual gear and it sucked
Police eventually got there but there were several minutes where we had close calls w speeding semis while my wife and BIL we knew deep in a water filled ditch in gator country
Carry a $50 or $20 dollar bill in your wallet, you never know when you might need it. Or need gas in the middle of BFE and their debit card system went down. Yes I have had this happen several times in CA, AZ, NV and NM.
I carry a tire inflator that’s the size of your jump starter…
I'd love to see an emergency vehicle kit video for people who actually live the city or suburbs. Most of these videos are for scenarios that I will more than likely never be in during my lifetime. I'll never be in the middle of the woods in my car. I mean I guess if I ever anticipated being there I would get all the stuff prepared.
And I'm not saying your video is bad. Just maybe giving you an idea for something different that nobody else is really kind of doing
Things get frozen. That's bad
To many air compressors
LOL this made me laugh. Agreed, going to remove the small gooloo one since I now have the big one. Thinking of taking out the tireflat too. Thanks for watching
Very nice. Probably a $950 kit made up of all brand gear. Anyone could do this if they have a fat wallet.
Get out of here with this crap.