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I am in Asheville and my area got hit harder than most. A week after the storm we created a list of things we are glad we had/did and what we wish we had or did. So this is fresh and based on actual needs: Things we are glad we had / did: • Battery pack with solar panels and car charging • Managed to keep fridge on enough to keep things from spoiling with battery pack • Pro chainsaw with extra bar and chains and safety equipment. • Adequate fuel and bar oil • 200’ Parachute cord, 750’ string trimmer line as backup • Low power LED light strings • Filled up bathtub for flushing toilets • Filled up water bottles and jugs • Camping cook supplies, especially butane burner • Moved cars to safer place • Worked hard to prevent damage from water ingress • Live in community with other self-sufficient people • Had 2 out of 3 cars fueled • Gas can (should have been filled) • 4 charged walkie talkies • Kindles and books • More cash than usual • Solar powered exterior light we could repurpose in kitchen • Lots of Water Bottles • Dog food • Lots of empty bins • Friends’ houses with slightly better conditions • Contractor trash bags • Clothes were mostly clean • Mostly had stuff off the floor of basement • Knowledge of ropes and knots (everyone should know the bowline, butterfly, and a couple hitches) • Ladder for roof access • Work gloves • Plenty of non-parishable foods • Precharged all phones and battery packs and had extra regular batteries Things we should have had / wish we had done: • Extra butane for camp stoves • Fueled all vehicles • 3-5000W generator (run microwave, fridge, charge battery pack, wet dry vac). Bigger feels wasteful • Filled gas can • Minimum gallon of bar oil and 2 gallons pre-mix for saw • Filled igloo 5 gallon earlier • More initial checks on people earlier • Checked on all neighbors, not just those I know (opens communication for help later) • Cleaned house and garage before hand including washing clothes • Make sure all equipment was ready so we didn’t have to search • Had emergency stash of cash beyond what we carried • Baby wipes • Moved all cars • Had a phone that worked on different cell network Thankfully our first list was much longer than our later list. That definitely helped make this tough situation more bearable.
That's such a great list, thank you! I'm from the midwest, but we did have a flooding event 40 years ago, locally. Now, one big problem is always winter weather, ice will form on power lines, and break every pole for hundreds of miles. Also, forest fires where I am near to. I also live by an Air Force Base, so that has it's own list of what if's. My wife was hesitant at first, to spend any money on being a little prepared. She's starting to come around. We do what we can. Please, keep sharing your experience and thoughts. It really helps to hear from someone who lived it.
My family lives in Asheville so for Xmas my adult kids are getting kits like this .. I included was a Katadyn water filter because there was no shortage of water...just needed to make it potable... Also some good first aid kits ..camp stoves & fuel...fire extinguishers...
I live in California and luckily don’t have hurricanes and major flooding in my area but, have had a few major earthquakes, which made me more serious about being prepared and organized. It sounds as though you were mostly prepared more than a lot of other people who thought about it but, just never got around to it or just never made the time to actually do it. I am inspired by your lists and am going to start listing what I have and have not done. I’m sure that when I write it on paper, I will find a lot of holes in my preparedness. When I go to the store and forget my list at home, I find that I had forgotten important things that I really needed. Thanks again for your comment as it will help me be more prepared especially because another earthquake is just a matter of when and the level of protests and crime are climbing at an accelerated rate. My best wishes to you and your family. The 893
Protip: Freeze bottles of water and move them to the top of your fridge and freezers. This will give you a couple extra days without the food spoiling, will give you ice for your cooler, and it's cold water to drink when it melts. Never open the freezers, and only open the fridge to grab things in bulk to transfer to a cooler. Good luck up there from a Floridian!
I have 2 large black totes with yellow lids from Tractor Supply and Walmart. One is in my vehicle all yr round with energency supplies. The 2nd is added as a winter emergency kit. A third quality thick tote is packed with hats, gloves, mits, blankets, socks and is kept in my vehicle all yr round.
We all really need to think about emergency preparedness more than we do. Thanks for posting this. I would add a small sewing kit, duct tape, superglue, bar of soap, one microfiber cloth for each family member, brass alcohol stove, and a flask of Everclear 190. Keeping yourself clean is essential, hence the soap and microfiber cloth. I like having a Trianga/Esbit brass alcohol stove on hand. It has no moving parts to cause failure and is small and portable. Everclear not only fuels the stove but can be used as an aneseptic as well.
A deck of cards is small in size, yet so versatile. One player to six or more . Hundreds of games in one small box . My kit has two fixed blades one slicer one tough for chopping and heavy work .
The UCO 9hr candle with the mini collapsible lantern it stores in is an amazing reliable option for compact light and warmth is something I would include. Keep the videos coming!
Great explanation and item list. Glad to see you included binoculars. They aren’t lost among other kits and would seem to be essential for any number of situations. I would add a backpack if you needed to leave your vehicle so you don’t have to lug the box. First time I have seen a video in my feed. I subscribed to your channel because your pack list covered all the bases.
I was thinking the same thing. They make one (a bit longer with wheels for pulling) but at the top of the crate you have a lift/pull w/handles gun case and below you have 52L (20 more than the Decker) for survival gear, etc. the gun option or whatever you want to use it as is a great feature with keep everything together. It's a $130. I'm sure the Decker is built better, but BOTH hold I believe 75 lbs of gear. Anyway, another great option. I will admit, I do like the Decker and they appear to be WELL built.
@@brenthayes1671 It's a brand name. I have a bunch of them. They're great. the brand's full name is MTM Case-gard (spelled that way). I usually get the ACR8-72 and the ACR12. They stack.
Hey Aaron, great video as always, really appreciate the binoculars, I have them on my kits, but people seem to forget those usually, so great point. 🙂 I would personally add a map of your location (or the locations you are usually traveling) and a military compas. It doesn't take much space and in case of EMP where all your electronics dies, it would be crucial. Take care!
When it come s to food I'd add some comfort items like hot chocolate/tea/coffee with sugar and creamer packets (change out when expired of course). That way you get some energy and a mental health boost.
Great episode. I would suggest a couple of the big industrial sized chem lights and a small tarp that is signal panel orange on one side. The tarp has plenty of uses as a ground cloth or shelter but more importantly as a signal panel it and the chem lights make getting spotted, especially from the air, a little easier, for a medivac, etc. Cheers.
If you are stranded, do not leave vehicle. Make your vehicle easily observable. Orange flags, construction cones, flares, 6ft. Reflector poles to put in ground/snow around vehicle. Road reflectors. Build fire, strobes that are magnetic to stick all around your vehicle, bullhorn with siren. Spot lights. 1. Try to get back on road. 2. Make vehicle observable. 3. Hunker down. Have preps for all 3 scenarios.
When I go camping, I have a fire tote box that I keep handy. Also carry 100 foot of para cord, shitpaper in a quart size Ziploc bag, and a full size ax on the inside of the bed of my truck. I never leave home without my sat phone and my drone.
Thank you!!! After this last snow storm we were hunting around the house for many of the items you had in the kit. After seeing this video it won't happen to us again.
It's always good to be prepared for disasters or emergencies. I added a flare pen that comes in a waterproof case with a belt clip. I have some waterproof shock-resistant hand warmers that also act as power banks. So with a small portable solar cell. I can have endless heat in the winter if I'm stranded somewhere. Plus they can keep my water bottle from freezing if I put 2 on either side of the water bottle
In my emergency kits, since I think a lot about fire a lot in harsh conditions, I carry road flares for extreme fire starting. In my backpacks I carry Orion fit pit pros because they are small, last 10 minutes and are easy to pack. In a case like you are demonstrating I carry regular size flares in 15, 20, or 30 minute flares. I like to carry extreme tinders with me especially in the winter like Zip fire starters, Hells Fire fire clay, Will light fire starters, Pull strings fire starters and a medium container of white gas , along with the regular fire starters like Vaseline cotton balls, candles and fat-wood. Along with various lighters, and ferro rods I carry Prepared4x combo that has a 36” fire wick attached and the infamous Lightning Strike. I also carry an Orion flare gun with signal flares, bear bangers and 12 gauge blanks for signaling and deterrents. Also for signaling I’ve added an electronic whistle and a high powered green laser pointer. I always try to carry my cold steel shovels or a compact folding shovel. On all of the fire gear, a lot of it are either or items. I know that I sound like a nut but, I actually needed a fire quickly in an actual emergency situation. On that I was alone. I fell into an icy river over my head while steelhead fishing in the middle of winter. I’ve only had one incident like that happen but, it left a pretty big impression on me, luckily I was wearing a wader belt which stopped my waders from completely filling up. That’s when I realized when something like that happens you are shaking uncontrollably, teeth chattering and have almost zero manual dexterity, so especially in the winter I carry enough fire starters and fat wood to have an instant sustainable fire first and then look for more wood after warming up a little. The items that I mentioned are in addition to your items and are JMHO. Thanks for the video. The 893
Great video. Especially with the recent natural disasters happening. As far as communication goes, a hand help scanner is a great piece of kit. Having the ability to know what's going on with police and emergency services in real time is a huge advantage.
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Great set up, the items that jumped out at me is the addition to PPE- I carry heavy duty leather gloves, and will add safety glasses and ear pro in addition to this a safety vest and road flares.
Great video, as always, Aaron. I'm from the Black Hills area, so my weather is similar sometimes. Forest fires....or blizzards. Everything in between. I'd add electrolyte powder packets: LMNT, Liquid IV, GatorLyte...some of the good ones. It goes a long, long way in using that water more efficiently. For food, I'm adding lifeboat ration type blocks. Keep the jerky, it's easy to use frozen, won't melt in the summer. Freeze dried is good, great even, but when it's time and energy resources to get it ready, the block of food makes more sense. Also, just add some coffee steeping bags. Folgers makes some, they work great, and pack small. I am off to order Farkle....
Baby wipes are a top requested item from our troops in the field for good reason. I would definitely add more hygiene items then 2 wet wipes. Humans produce a lot of waste daily and not being able to deal with it and stay clean could quickly decrease moral and cause sanitation problems. Staying clean is crucial for physical and mental health. I have a small dedicated hygiene kit because I know how mentally down I'd be after just a day or 2 of my body feeling nasty especially if the circumstances were already stressful like a natural disaster. Infections and other medical issues can also quickly set in when conditions aren't sanitary. Good video, I added a couple of item to my vehicle box, the knipex and tool roll
You mentioned humans produce a lot of waste...so carry trash bags and red tape for that waste. You can mark the tape with the word biohazard on it to indicate what is inside. Also carry a sharpie marker
I always enjoy your videos! My suggestion is to add some kind of cordage. A big hank of paracord would certainly fit in this easily. Perhaps you might want to also include some simple tarp also. Both of these things have multi uses... thanks!
Great video. You should consider having a fire extinguisher, a whistle or other noise devise, flairs, rain gear and some blankets. Also, some water and a few tarps.
I personally wouldn't remember to keep putting my Zoleo into the kit. It lives in my daypack. Maybe something for emergencies that doesn't need charging, like the ACR ResQLink. It's very expensive now, but it lasts for 7 years. I've been through a lot of hurricanes growing up in NC, nothing as bad as Helene though. I would put more emphasis on personal hygiene and boredom than your kit. These are some ideas, obviously including all would be impractical. - portable shower - toothbrush kit - soap - camp towel - flat pop up bowl. This is versatile - for eating, hygiene, or dog bowl - trowel, I'm actually surprised you didn't have a small one in your kit - way more butt wipes or body wipes. I consider these essential for camping in the Southeast - deck of cards - LED string lights - solar charger - travel pint of whiskey
Aaron, your crushing it on content lately. I bought a Buck Alpha Hunter Elite in Mangacut because of your review was upset because it wasn't full tang it is skeletonized, but kept it. Glad I did, you helped me realize I can't make the perfect the enemy of the good. Turned out to be a really tough and great knife. Like this review as well, solid work man, what your doing is beneficial for those us into this kind of stuff.
Very well thought out and all good considerations. Thank you for always be relatable and realistic, Aaron! Some can go a little over board when discussing these sorts of topics.
The best thing(s) to add to that tool roll, are some stubby spanners of bigger sizes so that you can do some more major things on the truck, I have like a 17mm, 21mm and a few others. They take up no space but can drastically help if it hits the fan and you need to get that bigger bolt out. There is even this universal wrench that can open and close from like 8mm up to 21mm, give me that over nothing at all. But yeah pretty sweet loadout there. Big ups from the Caribbean.
Thanks Aaron, certainly given me something to think about, maybe something a little smaller like a soft case for under front passenger seat. One thought for the binos/mono, maybe one with a built-in compass and remembering for us in the southern hemisphere to check whether it is balanced for use south of the equator.
great comprehensive review....man we can go crazy (and broke) outfitting vehicles, home and self. I have tried to cut the costs somewhat by having a common carrier (fanny pack) to compliment my vehicle and home kits consisting of the high dollar items (tourniquets, leatherman, comms, etc)
There are 4 things that can get you stranded. Dead battery, flat tire, radiator or hose leak, snow storm. Have backups and more back ups and redundancies for all 4 issues to get you on the rd again.
Great video I acquired a free case it's smaller then what you show but I'm gonna build it out to keep in the suv or like you said under the bed .perhaps I may store it in my little cabin .
Decked boxes are well designed, but i wouldnt buy them unless i had a Decked system that they nest in. For that price you can buy Milwaukee Packout and gain lots more options and versatility, or you can humble yourself and buy Bauer for half that price. Heck, for like 20 bucks you can buy a couple of 7 gallon totes and spend 130 dollars filling them.
Been looking at doing something similar, im just stuck with the legacy drawers and old boxes. I've added a Solostove mesa xl to my drawers as cook source and heating source with the heat deflector. Great video. If you're interested in a diesel heater weather proofing build, I made one last year you can check out for ideas.
Thank you for the video Great information I would add two heavy duty, garbage bags and some kind of tape. Thank you for your video.Don and Donna from north idaho
Hey Aaron great video. I've enjoyed your channel for a few years now. Looks like a very complete kit. Maybe throw in a 6" or 8" Crescent wrench. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!
@@gideonstactical I ended up figuring it out by seeing the thumbnail in your previous video. But I appreciate the response. I am glad I found your channel on my mission to create my own car kit. You just earned a sub.
I appreciate the inclusion of an optic. Unless there is information that indicates a specific, more immediate need, the first two items to consider in all types of scenarios, even recreation, may be a knife followed by an optic.
Shelter. You may not be able or want to stay in your vehicle. For one or two people, a 10x10 tarp, cordage for a ridge line and/or tie downs, stakes (or you can make them) and a blanket of some type (even a cheap Walmart synthetic is better than nothing). Especially important up in the hills/ mountains when nights are so much colder than days.
I'm thinking how nice it is to live in a bug out location already. And that my entire lifestyle, my house, my hobbies, my tools and my supplies are a disaster emergency survival kit.
A kit like this makes me want to consolidate some of my main emergency tools in My Truck/ Get Home Bag into a Milwaukee Packout Case for relatively easy tavel 👍🏻
Great ideas, the only issue I have with zoleo, is the fact that is "tied" to your phone..... I prefer inreach for the simple fact that I can type out (yes it's frustrating 1 letter at a time, but it's still doable,) a message if I lose or break my phone, the inreach lives in my EDC/go bag, which is with me wherever I am..
💯 Fantastic video !!! Very informative for sure . . . Lot of the stuff u have in this video, well at least half of it, I have, or another variation Love seeing how u put this together Definitely a much smaller footprint , u should see what I keep my gear in or was, a med size duffle bag LOL I was wondering though if perhaps u could do a video, about carry systems. Meaning, what are some good options for bins, on both the premium end and more budget end Don't think ive ever seen u do a video on this subject. Reason I say that is because, well I'm a camper been camping for 30+ years and much as I don't wanna admit to it, I'm still trying to figure out what works best for carrying camp gear, some say Plano some say action packer, others say roam some say use whatever . . . Which I agree with, use what u got, but at the end of the day, I have found certain systems seem to afford a bit more ease of use, as well organization. . . Like I said my camp bin was a mess lol which is why i think it'd be awesome to hear your perspective and ideas, showing options u might pick and why :). Been watching ur vids for years, and ur content never seems to disappoint . . . Wishing you and ur family the very best this thanksgiving 🦃 Keep on keeping on and remember GOD loves you !!! May GOD bless
Another thing that I do since I have a HAM radio license is to mark the location of local repeaters and any regional, state or inter-state repeater networks in the area. For example the NCPRN network is a group of linked repeaters in North Carolina, that start in Newport NC and go all the way to Syliva. NC. I have stood on the beach in Atlantic Beach NC and talked to a person in the far western part of NC
I my self keep my good solid pair of extra eyes on my edc bag along with a saw and boo boo kit and etc my kids call it my man purse because it goes everywhere with me along with a couple few other bags in my truck and have go bags in my wife's suv and some at home I try to stay as ready as I can for my family hands down
Totally understand, as I stated, there are many ways of skinny cat. These are recommendations and many of them very budget friendly as an example, safety wear $20, leather gloves $15, pepper spray $15, pocket Farkle $8, frogg togs poncho $10, samurai saw $23, estwing axe $45, morakniv $20, sharpener $40, mini ratchets $20, nitecore $45 the tote and coms are the most expensive items in the hole.
@@gideonstactical I'm currently piloting a 2024 Kawasaki KLR650. I've been riding since I could walk. Almost became a pro motocross rider until a back and shoulder thrashing accident happened. Now I just ride my dual sport on camera and hope that one day it will turn into how I make my living
Too much stuff in their that'll freeze in the back of a truck (or even the front of the truck over time). Batteries and anything that uses batteries and the grayl will all freeze. I think the kit needs to be bigger. Sleeping bags, tent and/or tarps. More food. heavy duty winter boots. Wet wipes.
Man look at all that snow up in them Hills look at all them beautiful rocks I tell you what I miss Montana man was beautiful especially in the fall that's when it's the most beautiful but Montana over towards the western side when you get up higher in elevation the atmosphere gets drier there's not as much humidity like there is here in Florida oh it's so beautiful I miss it so much I hope one day I can go back I miss being up in the mountains just looking at the beautiful day with the snow and seeing the landscape and the terrain moving up and down the big old rocks that's just beautiful man I could get lost in them Hills where you're at and never worry about finding my way out
Great informative video, well thought out. By way of feedback, I’m guessing that a high percentage of your audience has received advanced first aid training. As such the “red ring” is incredibly distracting.
Farkle can be played as a one person shooting to get to 10,000 or in a group very easy to learn and lighter and more compact than a deck of cards. Plus, it’s waterproof.
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I am in Asheville and my area got hit harder than most. A week after the storm we created a list of things we are glad we had/did and what we wish we had or did. So this is fresh and based on actual needs:
Things we are glad we had / did:
• Battery pack with solar panels and car charging
• Managed to keep fridge on enough to keep things from spoiling with battery pack
• Pro chainsaw with extra bar and chains and safety equipment.
• Adequate fuel and bar oil
• 200’ Parachute cord, 750’ string trimmer line as backup
• Low power LED light strings
• Filled up bathtub for flushing toilets
• Filled up water bottles and jugs
• Camping cook supplies, especially butane burner
• Moved cars to safer place
• Worked hard to prevent damage from water ingress
• Live in community with other self-sufficient people
• Had 2 out of 3 cars fueled
• Gas can (should have been filled)
• 4 charged walkie talkies
• Kindles and books
• More cash than usual
• Solar powered exterior light we could repurpose in kitchen
• Lots of Water Bottles
• Dog food
• Lots of empty bins
• Friends’ houses with slightly better conditions
• Contractor trash bags
• Clothes were mostly clean
• Mostly had stuff off the floor of basement
• Knowledge of ropes and knots (everyone should know the bowline, butterfly, and a couple hitches)
• Ladder for roof access
• Work gloves
• Plenty of non-parishable foods
• Precharged all phones and battery packs and had extra regular batteries
Things we should have had / wish we had done:
• Extra butane for camp stoves
• Fueled all vehicles
• 3-5000W generator (run microwave, fridge, charge battery pack, wet dry vac). Bigger feels wasteful
• Filled gas can
• Minimum gallon of bar oil and 2 gallons pre-mix for saw
• Filled igloo 5 gallon earlier
• More initial checks on people earlier
• Checked on all neighbors, not just those I know (opens communication for help later)
• Cleaned house and garage before hand including washing clothes
• Make sure all equipment was ready so we didn’t have to search
• Had emergency stash of cash beyond what we carried
• Baby wipes
• Moved all cars
• Had a phone that worked on different cell network
Thankfully our first list was much longer than our later list. That definitely helped make this tough situation more bearable.
That's such a great list, thank you! I'm from the midwest, but we did have a flooding event 40 years ago, locally. Now, one big problem is always winter weather, ice will form on power lines, and break every pole for hundreds of miles. Also, forest fires where I am near to. I also live by an Air Force Base, so that has it's own list of what if's. My wife was hesitant at first, to spend any money on being a little prepared. She's starting to come around. We do what we can.
Please, keep sharing your experience and thoughts. It really helps to hear from someone who lived it.
My family lives in Asheville so for Xmas my adult kids are getting kits like this ..
I included was a Katadyn water filter because there was no shortage of water...just needed to make it potable...
Also some good first aid kits ..camp stoves & fuel...fire extinguishers...
I live in California and luckily don’t have hurricanes and major flooding in my area but, have had a few major earthquakes, which made me more serious about being prepared and organized. It sounds as though you were mostly prepared more than a lot of other people who thought about it but, just never got around to it or just never made the time to actually do it. I am inspired by your lists and am going to start listing what I have and have not done. I’m sure that when I write it on paper, I will find a lot of holes in my preparedness. When I go to the store and forget my list at home, I find that I had forgotten important things that I really needed. Thanks again for your comment as it will help me be more prepared especially because another earthquake is just a matter of when and the level of protests and crime are climbing at an accelerated rate. My best wishes to you and your family. The 893
Thanks for sharing
Protip: Freeze bottles of water and move them to the top of your fridge and freezers. This will give you a couple extra days without the food spoiling, will give you ice for your cooler, and it's cold water to drink when it melts. Never open the freezers, and only open the fridge to grab things in bulk to transfer to a cooler. Good luck up there from a Floridian!
Good kit. I'd add N95 mask, paper atlas, compass, readers (if you wear glasses), whistle and signal mirror.
I have 2 large black totes with yellow lids from Tractor Supply and Walmart. One is in my vehicle all yr round with energency supplies. The 2nd is added as a winter emergency kit. A third quality thick tote is packed with hats, gloves, mits, blankets, socks and is kept in my vehicle all yr round.
We all really need to think about emergency preparedness more than we do. Thanks for posting this. I would add a small sewing kit, duct tape, superglue, bar of soap, one microfiber cloth for each family member, brass alcohol stove, and a flask of Everclear 190. Keeping yourself clean is essential, hence the soap and microfiber cloth. I like having a Trianga/Esbit brass alcohol stove on hand. It has no moving parts to cause failure and is small and portable. Everclear not only fuels the stove but can be used as an aneseptic as well.
A deck of cards is small in size, yet so versatile. One player to six or more . Hundreds of games in one small box . My kit has two fixed blades one slicer one tough for chopping and heavy work .
And the deck of cards are fuel for a fire
The UCO 9hr candle with the mini collapsible lantern it stores in is an amazing reliable option for compact light and warmth is something I would include. Keep the videos coming!
Excellent video. Again. Thank you, Aaron!
You are very welcome!
Great explanation and item list. Glad to see you included binoculars. They aren’t lost among other kits and would seem to be essential for any number of situations. I would add a backpack if you needed to leave your vehicle so you don’t have to lug the box. First time I have seen a video in my feed. I subscribed to your channel because your pack list covered all the bases.
Love those Decked totes, but If you're buggin on a budget MTM makes some decent USA made totes at a lower price.
I was thinking the same thing. They make one (a bit longer with wheels for pulling) but at the top of the crate you have a lift/pull w/handles gun case and below you have 52L (20 more than the Decker) for survival gear, etc. the gun option or whatever you want to use it as is a great feature with keep everything together. It's a $130. I'm sure the Decker is built better, but BOTH hold I believe 75 lbs of gear. Anyway, another great option. I will admit, I do like the Decker and they appear to be WELL built.
Plano boxes are great
Exactly what I was gonna say.
Pardon me, but i'm not aware of what MTM stands for. So, if you could clue me in on that Please and thanks!
@@brenthayes1671 It's a brand name. I have a bunch of them. They're great. the brand's full name is MTM Case-gard (spelled that way). I usually get the ACR8-72 and the ACR12. They stack.
Hey Aaron, great video as always, really appreciate the binoculars, I have them on my kits, but people seem to forget those usually, so great point. 🙂 I would personally add a map of your location (or the locations you are usually traveling) and a military compas. It doesn't take much space and in case of EMP where all your electronics dies, it would be crucial. Take care!
When it come s to food I'd add some comfort items like hot chocolate/tea/coffee with sugar and creamer packets (change out when expired of course). That way you get some energy and a mental health boost.
Great episode. I would suggest a couple of the big industrial sized chem lights and a small tarp that is signal panel orange on one side. The tarp has plenty of uses as a ground cloth or shelter but more importantly as a signal panel it and the chem lights make getting spotted, especially from the air, a little easier, for a medivac, etc. Cheers.
I like the idea of having a signal tarp for sure!
If you are stranded, do not leave vehicle. Make your vehicle easily observable. Orange flags, construction cones, flares, 6ft. Reflector poles to put in ground/snow around vehicle. Road reflectors. Build fire, strobes that are magnetic to stick all around your vehicle, bullhorn with siren. Spot lights. 1. Try to get back on road. 2. Make vehicle observable. 3. Hunker down. Have preps for all 3 scenarios.
When I go camping, I have a fire tote box that I keep handy. Also carry 100 foot of para cord, shitpaper in a quart size Ziploc bag, and a full size ax on the inside of the bed of my truck. I never leave home without my sat phone and my drone.
Thank you!!! After this last snow storm we were hunting around the house for many of the items you had in the kit. After seeing this video it won't happen to us again.
I would add a good compass to your pack. That way you can navigate in case none of your electronics are working.
It's always good to be prepared for disasters or emergencies. I added a flare pen that comes in a waterproof case with a belt clip. I have some waterproof shock-resistant hand warmers that also act as power banks. So with a small portable solar cell. I can have endless heat in the winter if I'm stranded somewhere. Plus they can keep my water bottle from freezing if I put 2 on either side of the water bottle
In my emergency kits, since I think a lot about fire a lot in harsh conditions, I carry road flares for extreme fire starting. In my backpacks I carry Orion fit pit pros because they are small, last 10 minutes and are easy to pack. In a case like you are demonstrating I carry regular size flares in 15, 20, or 30 minute flares. I like to carry extreme tinders with me especially in the winter like Zip fire starters, Hells Fire fire clay, Will light fire starters, Pull strings fire starters and a medium container of white gas , along with the regular fire starters like Vaseline cotton balls, candles and fat-wood. Along with various lighters, and ferro rods I carry Prepared4x combo that has a 36” fire wick attached and the infamous Lightning Strike. I also carry an Orion flare gun with signal flares, bear bangers and 12 gauge blanks for signaling and deterrents. Also for signaling I’ve added an electronic whistle and a high powered green laser pointer. I always try to carry my cold steel shovels or a compact folding shovel. On all of the fire gear, a lot of it are either or items. I know that I sound like a nut but, I actually needed a fire quickly in an actual emergency situation. On that I was alone. I fell into an icy river over my head while steelhead fishing in the middle of winter. I’ve only had one incident like that happen but, it left a pretty big impression on me, luckily I was wearing a wader belt which stopped my waders from completely filling up. That’s when I realized when something like that happens you are shaking uncontrollably, teeth chattering and have almost zero manual dexterity, so especially in the winter I carry enough fire starters and fat wood to have an instant sustainable fire first and then look for more wood after warming up a little. The items that I mentioned are in addition to your items and are JMHO. Thanks for the video. The 893
Great video. Especially with the recent natural disasters happening. As far as communication goes, a hand help scanner is a great piece of kit. Having the ability to know what's going on with police and emergency services in real time is a huge advantage.
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Great set up, the items that jumped out at me is the addition to PPE- I carry heavy duty leather gloves, and will add safety glasses and ear pro in addition to this a safety vest and road flares.
Safety gear is super important for any situation!
Good kit, almost all of the things that I carry. I would suggest wool instead of fleece and a dedicated tarp.
I love wool! I tell my family & friends “Have you ever seen a cold sheep?”
Great video, as always, Aaron. I'm from the Black Hills area, so my weather is similar sometimes. Forest fires....or blizzards. Everything in between.
I'd add electrolyte powder packets: LMNT, Liquid IV, GatorLyte...some of the good ones. It goes a long, long way in using that water more efficiently. For food, I'm adding lifeboat ration type blocks. Keep the jerky, it's easy to use frozen, won't melt in the summer. Freeze dried is good, great even, but when it's time and energy resources to get it ready, the block of food makes more sense. Also, just add some coffee steeping bags. Folgers makes some, they work great, and pack small.
I am off to order Farkle....
Baby wipes are a top requested item from our troops in the field for good reason. I would definitely add more hygiene items then 2 wet wipes. Humans produce a lot of waste daily and not being able to deal with it and stay clean could quickly decrease moral and cause sanitation problems. Staying clean is crucial for physical and mental health. I have a small dedicated hygiene kit because I know how mentally down I'd be after just a day or 2 of my body feeling nasty especially if the circumstances were already stressful like a natural disaster. Infections and other medical issues can also quickly set in when conditions aren't sanitary. Good video, I added a couple of item to my vehicle box, the knipex and tool roll
You mentioned humans produce a lot of waste...so carry trash bags and red tape for that waste. You can mark the tape with the word biohazard on it to indicate what is inside. Also carry a sharpie marker
Emergency fishing gear, thin ss wire for setting traps, and a heavy duty sling shot and shot for it!
I always enjoy your videos! My suggestion is to add some kind of cordage. A big hank of paracord would certainly fit in this easily. Perhaps you might want to also include some simple tarp also. Both of these things have multi uses... thanks!
Great video. You should consider having a fire extinguisher, a whistle or other noise devise, flairs, rain gear and some blankets. Also, some water and a few tarps.
I personally wouldn't remember to keep putting my Zoleo into the kit. It lives in my daypack. Maybe something for emergencies that doesn't need charging, like the ACR ResQLink. It's very expensive now, but it lasts for 7 years.
I've been through a lot of hurricanes growing up in NC, nothing as bad as Helene though. I would put more emphasis on personal hygiene and boredom than your kit. These are some ideas, obviously including all would be impractical.
- portable shower
- toothbrush kit
- soap
- camp towel
- flat pop up bowl. This is versatile - for eating, hygiene, or dog bowl
- trowel, I'm actually surprised you didn't have a small one in your kit
- way more butt wipes or body wipes. I consider these essential for camping in the Southeast
- deck of cards
- LED string lights
- solar charger
- travel pint of whiskey
Aaron, your crushing it on content lately. I bought a Buck Alpha Hunter Elite in Mangacut because of your review was upset because it wasn't full tang it is skeletonized, but kept it. Glad I did, you helped me realize I can't make the perfect the enemy of the good. Turned out to be a really tough and great knife. Like this review as well, solid work man, what your doing is beneficial for those us into this kind of stuff.
Appreciate the feedback, the Buck is a great choice!
I love the hard case kits, such a great idea! I will definitely check out the case. Speaking of cases, the long case please😊.
Very well thought out and all good considerations. Thank you for always be relatable and realistic, Aaron! Some can go a little over board when discussing these sorts of topics.
The best thing(s) to add to that tool roll, are some stubby spanners of bigger sizes so that you can do some more major things on the truck, I have like a 17mm, 21mm and a few others. They take up no space but can drastically help if it hits the fan and you need to get that bigger bolt out. There is even this universal wrench that can open and close from like 8mm up to 21mm, give me that over nothing at all. But yeah pretty sweet loadout there. Big ups from the Caribbean.
Thanks Aaron, certainly given me something to think about, maybe something a little smaller like a soft case for under front passenger seat. One thought for the binos/mono, maybe one with a built-in compass and remembering for us in the southern hemisphere to check whether it is balanced for use south of the equator.
great comprehensive review....man we can go crazy (and broke) outfitting vehicles, home and self. I have tried to cut the costs somewhat by having a common carrier (fanny pack) to compliment my vehicle and home kits consisting of the high dollar items (tourniquets, leatherman, comms, etc)
Great kit! Every time I think I have a perfect kit I find something I missed. Thanks Aaron!
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How do you remove the filter from the titanium sleeve?
Grayl has great tutorials on their site
There are 4 things that can get you stranded. Dead battery, flat tire, radiator or hose leak, snow storm. Have backups and more back ups and redundancies for all 4 issues to get you on the rd again.
Great video I acquired a free case it's smaller then what you show but I'm gonna build it out to keep in the suv or like you said under the bed .perhaps I may store it in my little cabin .
Decked boxes are well designed, but i wouldnt buy them unless i had a Decked system that they nest in. For that price you can buy Milwaukee Packout and gain lots more options and versatility, or you can humble yourself and buy Bauer for half that price. Heck, for like 20 bucks you can buy a couple of 7 gallon totes and spend 130 dollars filling them.
Grt video. Liked the items mentioned. I don't leave the house without Schwarz LT5. Luv that knife
That is such a good blade
Totally agree on Estwing tools! Bombproof!! Also, same on ST300!
Been looking at doing something similar, im just stuck with the legacy drawers and old boxes. I've added a Solostove mesa xl to my drawers as cook source and heating source with the heat deflector. Great video. If you're interested in a diesel heater weather proofing build, I made one last year you can check out for ideas.
I have had a mini farkle game in my backpack for that exact reason! I keep a set of ear plugs in there to keep them from rattling around.
Thank you for the video Great information I would add two heavy duty, garbage bags and some kind of tape. Thank you for your video.Don and Donna from north idaho
Hey Aaron great video. I've enjoyed your channel for a few years now. Looks like a very complete kit. Maybe throw in a 6" or 8" Crescent wrench. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!
Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, I live by this in everyday life and as a firefighter
When you were showing the knife sharpener footage what knife was that?
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@@gideonstactical I ended up figuring it out by seeing the thumbnail in your previous video. But I appreciate the response. I am glad I found your channel on my mission to create my own car kit. You just earned a sub.
Should add a small solar panel
Great video Aaron! Love the content! Some really great ideas in this!
Appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it.
A pair of boots and some wool socks are the only things i would add. Good kit!
I appreciate the inclusion of an optic. Unless there is information that indicates a specific, more immediate need, the first two items to consider in all types of scenarios, even recreation, may be a knife followed by an optic.
Shelter. You may not be able or want to stay in your vehicle. For one or two people, a 10x10 tarp, cordage for a ridge line and/or tie downs, stakes (or you can make them) and a blanket of some type (even a cheap Walmart synthetic is better than nothing). Especially important up in the hills/ mountains when nights are so much colder than days.
I'm thinking how nice it is to live in a bug out location already. And that my entire lifestyle, my house, my hobbies, my tools and my supplies are a disaster emergency survival kit.
One handed opening is great in case you become injured. Thinking about how you can do things when not fully functioning is often over looked.
You're right, it's something we often take for granted.
random question but do you know any soft or hard cases to store rifles that aren’t as expensive as pelican cases?
These are the soft cases I use:
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For hard cases they are good made in the USA.
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Mains tester screwdriver - so you know if it's safe to touch wires or other machines that are broken - small and effective
A kit like this makes me want to consolidate some of my main emergency tools in My Truck/ Get Home Bag into a Milwaukee Packout Case for relatively easy tavel 👍🏻
I'm all about keeping things organized!
Excellent set up all round. Maybe something extra to the kit you could add would be an extra pair of socks and tooth brush and floss.
Full truck gear load out update video in the future?
Maybe 🤔
Great kit!
Just a question. Do you keep a small solar powered battery unit for recharging your electrical needs. If you do, what kind(s) do you prefer?
All good info! What is info on the Tool Roll up pouch please?
Glad you enjoyed it! The lockby tool kit is in my survival kit link to Amazon in the video description
Something to consider having is a radiation detection system of some kind
Best I have seen, good job...
Great ideas, the only issue I have with zoleo, is the fact that is "tied" to your phone..... I prefer inreach for the simple fact that I can type out (yes it's frustrating 1 letter at a time, but it's still doable,) a message if I lose or break my phone, the inreach lives in my EDC/go bag, which is with me wherever I am..
Enjoying the video, you should think about a camera stand.
Thanks! I am working on it!
💯 Fantastic video !!!
Very informative for sure . . . Lot of the stuff u have in this video, well at least half of it, I have, or another variation
Love seeing how u put this together
Definitely a much smaller footprint , u should see what I keep my gear in or was, a med size duffle bag LOL
I was wondering though if perhaps u could do a video, about carry systems. Meaning, what are some good options for bins, on both the premium end and more budget end
Don't think ive ever seen u do a video on this subject. Reason I say that is because, well I'm a camper been camping for 30+ years and much as I don't wanna admit to it, I'm still trying to figure out what works best for carrying camp gear, some say Plano some say action packer, others say roam some say use whatever . . . Which I agree with, use what u got, but at the end of the day, I have found certain systems seem to afford a bit more ease of use, as well organization. . . Like I said my camp bin was a mess lol which is why i think it'd be awesome to hear your perspective and ideas, showing options u might pick and why :). Been watching ur vids for years, and ur content never seems to disappoint . . . Wishing you and ur family the very best this thanksgiving 🦃
Keep on keeping on and remember GOD loves you !!!
May GOD bless
Couldn't agree more on the ST300
You're keeping a grayl in the bed of a truck in winter? 3 freezes and the filter is toast
No, as I stated, this is portable and normally stays inside, but could take it with me an emergency if we had to.
Maps and a Atlas & Gazeetter in every vehicle and at least one set in your home
Great suggestion!
Another thing that I do since I have a HAM radio license is to mark the location of local repeaters and any regional, state or inter-state repeater networks in the area. For example the NCPRN network is a group of linked repeaters in North Carolina, that start in Newport NC and go all the way to Syliva. NC. I have stood on the beach in Atlantic Beach NC and talked to a person in the far western part of NC
I really like your load out, great kit, and video. But that camera work was getting me sea sick!!
Appreciate it, and I will work on that for the next video!
Great video, buddy
Thanks for watching!
I already know 🤪 I need a disaster kit for disasters 👍🏻
I would be interested in your truck edc or survival kit
I did the optics you should do a vid on binos like 8x vs 10x eoof vs porro prism ext.😊
Would carry a physical map of my surrounding area , electronics are great but a foldable map is gold when power isn’t working .
Good idea, a physical map of the state you live in would be good
Would you recommend the Tekto A1 Alpha for edc
Duct tape or gorilla tape, electrical tape and zip ties and 550 cord type of folding hacksaw
I my self keep my good solid pair of extra eyes on my edc bag along with a saw and boo boo kit and etc my kids call it my man purse because it goes everywhere with me along with a couple few other bags in my truck and have go bags in my wife's suv and some at home I try to stay as ready as I can for my family hands down
Nothing wrong with a man purse.
I would put a full roll of good quality duct tape in there.
Two 55 gallon contractor bags. Comes in useful for all kinds of things.
Heavy duty Zip Ties as well.
I struggle keeping camp axes sharp. :(
RIDGED 2.0 Pro tool boxes are way more affordable and just as practical for storage
That is a great option as well!
Yeti go box vs Magellan vs decked
Hi how about the Bible for inspiration
Good suggestion!
The case and gear are very nice but way out of my budget and I’m sure many others!
Totally understand, as I stated, there are many ways of skinny cat. These are recommendations and many of them very budget friendly as an example, safety wear $20, leather gloves $15, pepper spray $15, pocket Farkle $8, frogg togs poncho $10, samurai saw $23, estwing axe $45, morakniv $20, sharpener $40, mini ratchets $20, nitecore $45 the tote and coms are the most expensive items in the hole.
Yes, starting with $150 just for the case. Definitely looking at MTM or Plano for an affordable case.
Now, to figure out how to do this for a family of 7 or 8?
Probably need to use the 80 L minute man then.
My bike's tailbag has a built in bug out system. I do need to build something for the car though
Very nice, make sure and stay safe. I had a 1978 KZ750 and a 1997 GSXR600.
@@gideonstactical I'm currently piloting a 2024 Kawasaki KLR650. I've been riding since I could walk. Almost became a pro motocross rider until a back and shoulder thrashing accident happened. Now I just ride my dual sport on camera and hope that one day it will turn into how I make my living
Too much stuff in their that'll freeze in the back of a truck (or even the front of the truck over time). Batteries and anything that uses batteries and the grayl will all freeze. I think the kit needs to be bigger. Sleeping bags, tent and/or tarps. More food. heavy duty winter boots. Wet wipes.
I LOVE FARKLE! Underrated item
Binoculars… YES!!!
day 999 of waiting for gideon to review an eafengrow knife in DC-53 (preferably EF-142)
Bear spray generally is pepper spray or one of the common blends. Same stuff 👍
wasp spray is effective
Lockerbie is the location where Pan Am Flight 103 was blown out of the sky in 1988 by the Lybian terrorists,
Great video...
Man look at all that snow up in them Hills look at all them beautiful rocks I tell you what I miss Montana man was beautiful especially in the fall that's when it's the most beautiful but Montana over towards the western side when you get up higher in elevation the atmosphere gets drier there's not as much humidity like there is here in Florida oh it's so beautiful I miss it so much I hope one day I can go back I miss being up in the mountains just looking at the beautiful day with the snow and seeing the landscape and the terrain moving up and down the big old rocks that's just beautiful man I could get lost in them Hills where you're at and never worry about finding my way out
Great informative video, well thought out. By way of feedback, I’m guessing that a high percentage of your audience has received advanced first aid training. As such the “red ring” is incredibly distracting.
Where you live, already snow?
paperback crossword puzzle, sudoka etc. to pass the time and as backup tinder. don't forget the wooden pencil aka John Wick fighting tool!
With your source of entertainment you chose farkle. Why not something like a waterproof deck of cards
Farkle can be played as a one person shooting to get to 10,000 or in a group very easy to learn and lighter and more compact than a deck of cards. Plus, it’s waterproof.