im still laughing. just the other day my kid asked why i had tp and alcohol wipes as they wont freeze solid. just then she spilt her juice. had it in a container. i also carry a few cheap rags.
I always get made fun of for having tp, but you need a small wipe so often its incredible... Runny nose, checking your oil wiping a coffee splash away ect. Tp is a constant must have... And a bottle of 90+% Alkohol with a spray tip for frozen in parts and getting a thick ice layer of your windows in a hurry
It’s so kind of Cody to not only share with us things we don’t know, but remind us of things we have forgotten. Being the first winter with my diesel, I’ve been reminded to get a heavier set of jumper cables. Proud to be part of the wranglerstar family.
One ultimate tool that needs to be in any survival kit is a pair of needle-nose vice grips they're fantastic for pinching off brake lines or grabbing large and small bolts absolutely one of my favorite tools. So super useful.
Fiberfix can be used as casting material if you need to splint a fractured bone. Also, the emergency "puck" light you showed works best when you are able to elevate it a couple feet off the ground. We use them on our fire department and set them on pylon cones. Thanks for sharing your emergency kit with us. Great information!
I’ve never used a puck emergency light. But I can’t imagine they are anywhere near the brightness of a flare. Also, nothing says “emergency” like a flare. I could easily see morons not paying attention to a puck light.
True. My daily driver is a 79 f150 with a straight 6. Lots of room under the hood for kit. My seat cover IS a wool blanket on purpose. My son and I will drive around in winter and I show him how to pull people out here in Idaho. It's fun.
One addition, a roll of silicone tape. It will seal and fuse together to fix leaking hoses. I had the bypass hose from the thermostat housing to the water pump rupture. This sealed the house so I could get to town and fix it.
I would like to add something small to this list. "drygas" or gas line anti freeze, the red bottle is mostly Isopropyl Alcohol, it can also be used in conjunction with the fire starter to easily start a fire.
Would you ever do a video on the cheapest generator on Amazon? I think it would be fairly interesting to see the quality of it and how it stands up to a big name brand generator.
@@matth4069 I've run the inverter one next to a Honda and couldn't really tell them apart. The old school briggs and stratton type ones are super loud though.
Cody thank you for updating us on some lighter weight items to carry in our vehicles for our families safety and being a good samaritan to our fellow travelers 👍
You know what I really appreciate, that you don't cut out coffs or when you miss speak, its like I'm watching a real person, rather than jump cutting everything :) so thanks for that
I chose this years ago as my topic for finals during ABIC. (Army Basic Instructor Course) I’ve always had at least a diddy bag with the seasonal necessities for taking trips. Even if it’s just going over the state line to visit my sister for the day. It’s amazing how many people will trust in a vehicle then be completely screwed when they break down. I heard class comments like “oh it’s a short trip,” or “I never break down.” Once it sinks in that this kit isn’t necessarily for you and that you may very well be saving someone else’s life then it makes a little more sense. Don’t run out and buy the prefab kits either. A bad situation on the road is stressful enough without trying to be Johnny on the spot with new gear you’re not familiar with. I use what I have or become familiar with items long before they have to be tested on the road for real. Great vid Cody, this is real life saving stuff here.
Those action packers are some of the best made plastic boxes on the planet. My mom bought me one for boy scout camp 30 years ago. Still got it, holding camping gear for me and my son.
Just got to use my jumper cables the other day to get a guy moving again. He was dead in the intersection, and 3 minutes later he was back on his way. Love being able to help other folks out! Always be prepared!! :-)
@@sawyerlang599 Back in the days preceding P.C. one could make ethnic jokes. This old one implied Mexicans had junk cars in need of jumper cables. I.E. What is Chicano Power? “Three Mexica’s pushing an old Chev trying to get it started”! As tole to me by a mexican buddy.
Preach it Cody! Seriously... when you got to winter/summer tires it was like me teaching/lecturing my children! Get a set of ice & snow tires and mount them on stamped steel trims (no need to look nice when your dealing w/ snow & ice). The steel trims are less likely to leave you stranded if you hit something & seasonally swapping tires is much less hassle (especially since you use your spare tire tools from the car 2x a year so nothing is missing & everything works). Sorry Cody... but I really heard myself in that section... A fan from Iowa... a No-coaster
Flashlight. For any light that is going to be stored like that... Put a plastic disk in the end, between the battery end, and the spring. Lithium will only last as long as it takes to drain it down with a tiny drain through the flashlight itself.
I had one of them slime kits crack and the metal went through my hand, I definitely recommend spending the 15-20 on amazon for a metal handle plug kit on amazon, i dont remember what brand mine is but the handles have a red coating on them that I liked, and i spend a little extra for the red, i think like $23, but definitely upgrad to metal handles
20:51 I agree. Im a state licenced fire extinguisher inspector and I see those cheep ones everywhere. so many get recalled and we tell people to trash them and get the good brands. Im partial to the Ansul brand but I like Amerex as well and recommend either of those to customers. Another tip that needs addressed is never use zip ties,string, wire or any thing else hard to remove to hold the pin in, buy and use tamper seals to secure the pin. time is of the essence.
Buy a "resQme" those things are tiny and they go on your key ring so its accessible if you go under water or something like that. I did not know that about "not using the tow ball with the tow rope"....good to know! Like always...great video!
I would replace the traditional flashlight with a headlamp. That way both hands are free when you need to work on instead of having to find a spot for the flashlight
Yet another great video. Brings back some memories, and triggers a suggestion. My Dad had a repair shop on Long Island (New York). Hot and muggy in summer, freezing cold in winter. I worked there, as many hours as I could, from high school, through college. It was the best time of my life back then. I remember Dad always using rags (which we always had in ample supply on the wrecker), to put on the ground to kneel on, when we had to drag someone in. (No automatic towing then, you had to get on the ground with hooks and chains, and use a 4x4 to put between the chains and the bumper.) Anyway, to your gear I would add a set of tile layer's kneepads. If you're doing retrieval in extremely cold / wet weather, I think you would benefit by having these aboard. (And let me tell you, when you get older, you *NEED* these!) Thanks again!
Everything Knipex makes is absolute gold standard. I wonder if Cody has tried the 8 and 10" mini bolt-cutters?
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Yes, we have a mandatory period of using winter tires. That is good because you change tires twice a year and every time you do it you check groove depths, spikes losses and tire pressures without any extra work. They remind us of that period on radio here in FInland.
Really liked the video. I have a few other suggestions. 1. 9-1 rescue flash light, I bought three for my wife and daughters on Amazon for $24.00 each. 2. Heavy duty wire ties 3. Adjustable bungee cord. 4. Headlamp 5. Triangle reflective road markers6. Good leather man multi tool.
I love the fact that your educational on volunteer actions and consequences we deal with when someone gets mad because of a little damage they deal with when we save there butts. As a volunteer fireman myself I can’t tell you the amount of house fires we have arrived at and 30 minutes in if the fire was big from the get go or just well fueled by what was in the house, I hear everyone blaming everything on the dept because “we didn’t show up fast enough.” People just don’t understand that just because there’s a volunteer fire dept in your town doesn’t mean people are always at the dept or sleeping their waiting for the scanners to go off. As volunteers we put our lives on the line and “forget” our families to help theirs and all most average citizens care about is there costly objects. Thank you sir and I understand this is an old video but I hope you get to see this comment and that you understand you guys aren’t the only ones who get the short end of the stick after risking your neck and going out on a limb for everyone else
@@stevemclaughlin1812 currently you're the only representation of Florida we have. And gotta say, you've pretty well confirmed everything that's been said about you "great folks in florida".
Gunner Schenck I too am a Florida man, the majority of us are normal I swear, it’s just that the nutcases stick out and that’s what everyone hears about...
When I was younger I was always taught from both my Dad and Boy Scouts to "Be prepared". Most anyone that knows me knows that I am the go to guy for tools or basically most things you would need when out in the field or in a pinch. I really wish more people had the same attitude. If you are capable person to assist someone in need, there is no better feeling than being able to help someone out if the need should arise. I love having all the tools and gadgets to get the job done and be able to be that go to guy. Also as you mentioned, more importantly look our for your family and go the extra mile. Great video thanks for sharing!
Mike Pears It’s so reassuring to know there are still great men in the world. I started watching this channel when visiting my sister and brother in-law. I was an earlier riser than my sister so would sit with my brother in-law while he caught up on his vids. I got hooked on this one and subscribed myself. I love to learn the survival skills, man skills,and other thought provoking chats he gives on living rightly. I remember growing up in the south and there were more men with similar character. I may just not be in the right area but I thought they didn’t exist any longer. I’m so thrilled and inspired by these videos and their lovely family. Reading your message strengthens that realization that I’ve just been observing the wrong entertainment so to speak. I appreciate your post. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏
@@karenmacphee9186 Thank you so much for the kind words. I can honestly thank my parents for who I am today. They are very similar to Mr W, and always tole me "We gave you the tools to be a good person, it is up to you to use them". I really honestly believe that we need more content in the world such as the videos that the Wranglestar channel provides. I learning something new and useful in almost every video. Blessings to you and your family as well.
I use an old Army storage chest and it's strapped down to the OEM cargo loops with a generic ratchet strap. It doesn't have to be fancy. It just needs to work.
There is always something around the house, the shed, or the garage that will work. Fancy is over-rated and often way too expensive. Much better to simply make do and be content.
I have 2 old acro totes in the back (suv) I got from work because they were throwing them away. They are ugly looking, but if you need to flip them upside down they work as a chair or you can stand on them. Better than a $5 plastic tote from Walmart any day. I also like to use 2 instead of 1 giant one, so I can move them around easily. Many don't know the actual name, so here is a picture: images.globalindustrial.com/images/pd/30016139.jpg
As far as booster cables nothing beats getting 00 welding cables and making your own. Iv been meaning to make some. My buddy boosted a semi with stone dead wouldn't even turn the dash lights on batteries for an hour and the cables were still cool to the touch.
I’ve got a harbor freight lithium ion jump pack in my vehicle. It’s been used 3 times so far, and it’s worked every time. I check it once a month, holds a charge no problem
I’m impressed... living in Northern Minnesota, a winter kit is an absolute must. You have an awesome set up.. you have ideas and items I didn’t know about that will be so much better than what I already have. Thanks so much for all the info. There’s always room for improvement. 👍🏼😁
Hey Cody just a thought about the military compressed space blanket. When I was in Iraq I had to unravel it and it took a lot of effort and if you were in a very cold environment your dexterity may decline it may be quite difficult to open. (I keep a green Army wool blanket it my car)
You covered a lot of excellent things . I have that same box in back of the truck . You are right also about fastening things down . A couple simple ratchet straps . The long toe rope with loops can also be used too rescue someone over a embankment or from water beside road . A good claw crowbar for prying door open etc / seatbelt cutter also very good too have for rescue . ABC fire extinguisher is best 👍
Tow rope, jumper cables, lithium ion jump starter booster pack thingy (that’s a technical term), wool blanket, basic tool kit, decent first aid kit, 12’x12’ blue tarp, and my version of the $10 survival kit.
@@salazarpayne3784 Thank you. I also carry duct tape, a good selection of zip-ties, a shaker siphon, and some rope, always have to have some rope, it's not big rope more the kind of thing you tie stuff down with. There is also a folding Spyderco knife in the truck (illegal for me to carry on my person) and a collapsible metal baton thing, again in the truck, I have to stress that I do NOT carry these items around that would be illegal here. I also have good paper map books in the van and a couple of compasses, if the big one hits here and I have to walk home a good map will be worth a lot. I guess I'm a big of a sheepdog. Cheers!
@@salazarpayne3784 The Truckers hitch, yeah, I know that one! I've been strapping down motorcycles etc from back in the day when we did not have all these fancy ratcheting straps etc with hooks on them, yep truckers knot, I can tie it without looking LOL. Cheers!
Great video. Have most of these in my truck. Couple things I would change/add, change out the jumper cables and phone charger for the jumper pack/charger combos. I have the harbor freight (lol) ones I picked up for $20 each at a sale. Have never let me down, and I use them multiple times a year. Set a reminder on my phone to charge them once a year, and they keep their charge well. I would also add a crescent wrench, as well as change out the multiple screwdrivers for one with multiple tips.
My update for this years winter was ordering a high vis reflective yellow safety vest ($8 on Amazon) and a 4 pack of those LED safety lights. Tons of brands, mine ran me $25 for the set on sale. The fact that they are magnetic are amazing for safety! Goes well with all my recovery gear, chains and straps in my truck.
I have been using a large tool bag secured into the back of my SUV with paracord and climbing rated carabiners. Not as good as a hard mounted hard case, but it works well enough for me
Better than a rain coat, in my opinion, is a good quality poncho. They take up less room than rain coats of any significance and durability. The times I had to chain up, they were quick to toss on and gave me more coverage than a rain coat. In a pinch, they could be used for shelter. The ones I had came from REI and were waterproof.
I did a lot of research before the first full set of tires I ever bought. Ever since then I’ve been telling people that tire choice is THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DECISION you’ll ever make about your car/truck/suv after making sure it has seatbelts and airbags.
Personally prefer the jump starter packs especially the lithium ones that fit into a glove blox (High quality versions are dependable) as you cant always depend on someone else being around or stopping to help you IF you are the one that somehow needs a jump start. Also the small lithium ones means getting to jump batteries that are under seats or other harder to reach locations a bit more easier.
for the window glass if you want to break tempered glass hit it at the outer edge of the window. that is where the window is the weakest )because it's under tension.
Kristyanna Virgona that works great if the window is open, kind of hard to get to the outer edge of a closed window. Chances are if the windows already open it doesn't need breaking...
@@bobmarley-si2vy the principle still applies you'll have an easier time attacking a corner vs the center. The glass breaking tool usually bypasses that because of how efficient it is at breaking glass.
Hey nice video I’m sure a lot of people of already commented on it but the green slime would not recommend using that for tires that have auto sensor gauges built-in that slime will damage them and usually those sensors are about 150 to 200 bucks and having an installed is another couple hundred bucks so easily run a set of tires or a tire by adding slime if it has the auto air sensor built into your tire just a quick note all right love the videos keep them coming
Great informative video. I'd like to recommend a few more things to your kit which I think would be very helpful. They are: safety glasses/goggles, a gas mask/particulate filter mask, fixed knife, Allen key set, blue shop towels, food rations, emergency whistle, various grit sandpaper, and hothands hand warmers or some other kind of pocket-able hand warming product.
PRHO, great point about not having a hard-cased item in the passenger area. I had a large toolbox fly up after a rail road track and land on a friend's lap one time.
Custom Splice is s great company. The have been making synthetic winch ropes for a while and are, or at least were, very active in the offroad community. They also support public land access and Tread Lightly. Great company.
Five or ten feet of good ol fashioned bailing wire is a good idea too. I've even amazed myself at just how handy it's come in on several occasions.... for things you would never dream you could use a piece of wire for.
@@benbennett7436 nice every ben Bennett I run into from now on im buying him a beer and a burger till I find you ben "bubba" Bennett to thank you for making the world a truly better place
In Latvia First aid kit and fire extinguisher are required on car for it to be roadworthy. Also - Jump start cables shouldn't be too long, longer they get, more resistance they have. Like you said ~6m (20ft) should be ok in most situations. Cars with battery in the trunk or under the seat should have + terminal somewhere under the hood.
Always look forward to your inspiring/insightful videos! I'm a city boy myself but I hope to someday have a homestead of my own. I go up to the Poconos whenever I can and always look forward to time outside of the city. Visited Oregon/Washington a few summers ago and I immediately fell in love. Keep up the great work. Best wishes to you and the family 🙏🏽
If you decide to pack the military shovel, you can always use your lid as a snow shovel or even a floor mat, sometimes you have to use what’s available if you don’t have exactly what you need.
@@anthnylder8136 I wouldn't buy it because it has the same angled supports as Avalanches and Honda trucks. I like the tailgate ramp (probably a $30k add on) and the overall angular look is pretty cool to me. If it had a real engine and they cut off those repulsive supports, I'd buy it immediately.
Musk has been pumped up so much and so often by everyone calling him a genius, he's running away with his own mind making stupid nonsense. He needs to be called out on it.
It's double braided nylon. It actually relies on it's ability to snapback. The eye splices will never part because the tighter the rope stretches, the tighter the splice holds on itself. I've pulled a 5T truck from a ditch with my 1/2T truck with similar line. I literally backed up to the bumper and took off full gas until the line pulled tight enough to stop me, immediately set the brake and the truck "popped" up and out after using all the stored energy in the line and it's ability to take the shock and come back. Ditch the chains...chains break things including themselves. Get a bag of large zip ties. You can tie wrap them around your tires and they'll act as traction devices which then can simply be snipped off. They're great on ice!
So for the glass breaker if u don’t have one then pull the top of the headrest off and with the two metals points u should be able to break through the window
Good list especially for those who never think about it. That being said, Garmin Overlander > Gaia every day of the week. Turn by turn directions that Garmin excels at, but on fire roads and off-road tracks, could be a life-safer in an evac scenario.
basics in snow blown areas.. 1. chain saw and a hand saws 2. something rated for minus digit degrees in a sleeping bag 3. where you have a sunroof in the vehicle always consider something on the roof rack that adds enough head to be used as a escape area.. 4. food and water 5. fire (note : if using within a confined space such as motor vehicle you will need to consider some type of way to allow oxygen to enter in the vehicle as both heat and fire will consume the available oxygen.. 6. shoes rated for cold weather and consider snow shoes and ski's as a permanent fixture
I always have clothing for all who will travel with me so we can be parked for days without freezing and no heat, usually down for small storage. Can buy old used stuff.
My first aid kit sounds like crap but it actually gets the job done. I've had to use it a few times and it was enough to hold me (and my buddy one time) together until help arrived. It consists of 2 rolls of electrical tape, an unholy amount of gauze rolls and pads, alcohol prep pads, hydrogen peroxide, quick clot, and a bunch of popsicle sticks for making splints. Its always nice knowing that I have it waiting for me if it's needed and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to put together. Yeah there's a lot better out there but I'm pretty tight for money so it'll have to do
Awesome video Cody, I just wanted to put in my two cents. I have everything you mentioned in this list and then some. One day someone asked me if I had a hammer in my truck, I did not so now I have one and I have ended up using it quite a bit. So I go off of what is needed and then if something else pops up I try having it on hand and if I never use it I take it out. Another thing I just want to mention is if someone owns a truck they most certainly need tie down straps or rope and or both nothing worse than not being prepared to haul something. Also owning a truck I do have a 200+ piece mechanics tool set with added spark plug sockets which I use all of the time. Be it disassembling furniture to put in the bed or even working on chainsaws when you undoubtedly lose a scrench lol.
I am a highrise window cleaner and I use my old kernmantle ropes for towing people out of the ditches, I bet you would save a bunch to go buy it from a rope supply store and cut a peice you want. They charge by the foot and have different sizes to fit all your needs. You just dress the rope yourself and it's a way cheaper option. Great video. As a Canadian we appreciate a well prepared motorist.
I got a Raptor ✂️ medic tool a few weeks ago. I have a seat belt cutter, emergency space blanket, 🇩🇪 hockey puck, yellow light. 💡. I do security 👮🏻♂️ & also use my green/yellow Guardian Angel warning light. GAs are bright & comes in many versions; red, yellow, white, IR, green, blue.
I like to keep packets of Hot Hands around. And an electric blanket that plugs into the lighter. I like the tarp idea as it can be pretty tough laying on cold asphalt changing a clutch cable in winter. Usually travel with my coveralls so I am always toasty.
I recently had a dead battery and was proper screwed, so I thought it would be worth a try to jump off a Milwaukee M18 battery with an extension cord. It actually worked.
I live in a nice neighborhood and a work truck slid into a BMW suv last week. The lady in the BMW was could unlock the doors so I got to us my window breaker and seat belt cutter to get her out. I had that thing for 15 years in rural Alaska and never had to use it, move to the lower 48 and it's carnage everywhere.
So, for the cat litter, if you drive a rear wheel drive car, get one of the large 40 pound bags of it and throw it in the trunk, even if you don't need it for traction, the extra weight will help the wheels grip by pushing down on the tires.
The glass breaker should NOT be in the kit, it should be where you can reach it in an accident and where it is secure IE in the arm rest next to the driver. That's where mine are in all 4 if my vehicles.
@icewolf250 has it right, Cody said keep it inthe glovebox... though your remark is worthwhile, @Andrew Fidel, because it reinforces this point to others.
The international headquarters for Amerex is located in the town I grew up in. I actually interned there for a while as a manufacturing engineer. Super happy to hear you talking up the brand!
100% spot on about snow tires. Millions of dollars in damages,injury and lost lives would be saved if people used snow treads. At the minimum carry proper boots,warm coat and hat and gloves.
I also keep a pair of crampons just in case it is icy. A couple of extra blankets, gloves and hats can be invaluable in cold weather. I also have an extra pair of hiking shoes and socks just in case my shoes get wet while hiking or something and then I can put on something dry.
In college (which was less than 2 years ago) I drove my '81 Chevy k20 as my daily driver and somehow I ended up getting called anytime something needed fixed or especially if someone needed a car towed. Every winter for all 4 years inevitably some Californian would hit snow for the first time and spin out and I'd get the call and have to pull people out of the ditch. I pretended to be annoyed but it's always fun to be the one with the means to save the day
If I come across someone stuck in a ditch, or the like, I just take out my phone and get them on video releasing me from liability if any damage should occur. Then just save it to the cloud along with a picture of the vehicle's tag.
Quite sad in this day an age where you need to do this because people see dollar signs in their eyes and so lack moral character that they would seek to rob the very people who showed them kindness. It really makes you wonder what society has come to that the good Samaritan is punished and the POS is rewarded.
Thank You Cody , my wife and myself just recently moved too our camp in the snow belt country of the Adirondack Mountains . This information is very valuable . Somebody always needs help and it’s great to be prepared !
In terms of the gazetteer, it's still necessary in some places. In Maine every guy has the "Maine Atlas and Gazetteer" in their truck because it's got all the roads and trails Google left out
As far as for the best duct tape. Project Farm has what I think is the best review of many brands for anyone who is wanting to build this kit and want a way of choosing duct tape.
I live in Miami Florida and I'm probably one of the few in my high school of 3000 that actually knows how to change a tire and take care of basic car troubles while the rest of them call AAA I guess my pops raised me the right way
In mid USA they have a yankee rope you can get a lot of slack and stay into the throttle and use the kinetic force to jerk out a badly stuck vehicle. Check out Matt's Winder Towing. I've been pulled out with a similar strap but the rope is superior. I came across a guy who had slid down in a steep snowy ditch. He had a strap and I pulled his big Ford wheels and with one try with a tiny Nissan 4 wheel drive with larger and tires with big tread lug tires. I was amazed since it was my first use of that type of strap.
While Cody nailed it there's one thing he forgot. I never go anywhere without a roll of toilet paper in my van and some hand sanitizer.
im still laughing. just the other day my kid asked why i had tp and alcohol wipes as they wont freeze solid. just then she spilt her juice. had it in a container. i also carry a few cheap rags.
I always get made fun of for having tp, but you need a small wipe so often its incredible... Runny nose, checking your oil wiping a coffee splash away ect. Tp is a constant must have... And a bottle of 90+% Alkohol with a spray tip for frozen in parts and getting a thick ice layer of your windows in a hurry
Yup and baby wipes
Thank you.
I must say, this aged quite humorously
It’s so kind of Cody to not only share with us things we don’t know, but remind us of things we have forgotten. Being the first winter with my diesel, I’ve been reminded to get a heavier set of jumper cables. Proud to be part of the wranglerstar family.
One ultimate tool that needs to be in any survival kit is a pair of needle-nose vice grips they're fantastic for pinching off brake lines or grabbing large and small bolts absolutely one of my favorite tools. So super useful.
Laughing because I was going to say the same thing
Fiberfix can be used as casting material if you need to splint a fractured bone. Also, the emergency "puck" light you showed works best when you are able to elevate it a couple feet off the ground. We use them on our fire department and set them on pylon cones. Thanks for sharing your emergency kit with us. Great information!
I’ve never used a puck emergency light. But I can’t imagine they are anywhere near the brightness of a flare. Also, nothing says “emergency” like a flare. I could easily see morons not paying attention to a puck light.
True. My daily driver is a 79 f150 with a straight 6. Lots of room under the hood for kit. My seat cover IS a wool blanket on purpose.
My son and I will drive around in winter and I show him how to pull people out here in Idaho. It's fun.
One addition, a roll of silicone tape. It will seal and fuse together to fix leaking hoses. I had the bypass hose from the thermostat housing to the water pump rupture. This sealed the house so I could get to town and fix it.
I would like to add something small to this list. "drygas" or gas line anti freeze, the red bottle is mostly Isopropyl Alcohol, it can also be used in conjunction with the fire starter to easily start a fire.
JAG9100 YES!! I carry a few bottle myself
Would you ever do a video on the cheapest generator on Amazon? I think it would be fairly interesting to see the quality of it and how it stands up to a big name brand generator.
Even compared to the average used price of a quiet honda generator
Yes please, i want an eu2200i but can't spend the money right now. If nothing else I will just wait another 2-3 years
@@BreadAndGatorade The Predator ones from Hazard Fraught are pretty good.
@@motarded4214 good, just loud in my experience
@@matth4069 I've run the inverter one next to a Honda and couldn't really tell them apart. The old school briggs and stratton type ones are super loud though.
If you want to protect your road flare you can slide them into a PVC pipe, and cap both ends only gluing one end shut.
Cody thank you for updating us on some lighter weight items to carry in our vehicles for our families safety and being a good samaritan to our fellow travelers 👍
You know what I really appreciate, that you don't cut out coffs or when you miss speak, its like I'm watching a real person, rather than jump cutting everything :) so thanks for that
I chose this years ago as my topic for finals during ABIC. (Army Basic Instructor Course) I’ve always had at least a diddy bag with the seasonal necessities for taking trips. Even if it’s just going over the state line to visit my sister for the day. It’s amazing how many people will trust in a vehicle then be completely screwed when they break down. I heard class comments like “oh it’s a short trip,” or “I never break down.” Once it sinks in that this kit isn’t necessarily for you and that you may very well be saving someone else’s life then it makes a little more sense. Don’t run out and buy the prefab kits either. A bad situation on the road is stressful enough without trying to be Johnny on the spot with new gear you’re not familiar with. I use what I have or become familiar with items long before they have to be tested on the road for real. Great vid Cody, this is real life saving stuff here.
Those action packers are some of the best made plastic boxes on the planet. My mom bought me one for boy scout camp 30 years ago. Still got it, holding camping gear for me and my son.
same here 30 years old action packer purchased for Boy Scouts and still hasn't cracked!
Just got to use my jumper cables the other day to get a guy moving again. He was dead in the intersection, and 3 minutes later he was back on his way. Love being able to help other folks out! Always be prepared!! :-)
Dead in the intersection? Sounds like an alternator or fuel pump?
It is a blessing to be a blessing to another in their time of need. It's the way we are supposed to be.
@@mmm365 Q; How do you tell the Best Man at a Mexican wedding?
A: The one with the jumper cables!
lakewood steve I don’t get the joke, please explain it?
@@sawyerlang599 Back in the days preceding P.C. one could make ethnic jokes. This old one implied Mexicans had junk cars in need of jumper cables. I.E. What is Chicano Power? “Three Mexica’s pushing an old Chev trying to get it started”! As tole to me by a mexican buddy.
A few automotive fuses are nice to keep in older cars. Heavy rain shorted out my dashboard once. Cheap/tiny/light
Preach it Cody! Seriously... when you got to winter/summer tires it was like me teaching/lecturing my children! Get a set of ice & snow tires and mount them on stamped steel trims (no need to look nice when your dealing w/ snow & ice). The steel trims are less likely to leave you stranded if you hit something & seasonally swapping tires is much less hassle (especially since you use your spare tire tools from the car 2x a year so nothing is missing & everything works).
Sorry Cody... but I really heard myself in that section...
A fan from Iowa... a No-coaster
Flashlight. For any light that is going to be stored like that... Put a plastic disk in the end, between the battery end, and the spring. Lithium will only last as long as it takes to drain it down with a tiny drain through the flashlight itself.
I had one of them slime kits crack and the metal went through my hand, I definitely recommend spending the 15-20 on amazon for a metal handle plug kit on amazon, i dont remember what brand mine is but the handles have a red coating on them that I liked, and i spend a little extra for the red, i think like $23, but definitely upgrad to metal handles
20:51 I agree. Im a state licenced fire extinguisher inspector and I see those cheep ones everywhere. so many get recalled and we tell people to trash them and get the good brands. Im partial to the Ansul brand but I like Amerex as well and recommend either of those to customers. Another tip that needs addressed is never use zip ties,string, wire or any thing else hard to remove to hold the pin in, buy and use tamper seals to secure the pin. time is of the essence.
Take note of what kitty litter you get, some of it turns into a greasy mess when it gets wet. I go with oil dry.
Buy a "resQme" those things are tiny and they go on your key ring so its accessible if you go under water or something like that.
I did not know that about "not using the tow ball with the tow rope"....good to know!
Like always...great video!
I would replace the traditional flashlight with a headlamp. That way both hands are free when you need to work on instead of having to find a spot for the flashlight
Yet another great video. Brings back some memories, and triggers a suggestion.
My Dad had a repair shop on Long Island (New York). Hot and muggy in summer, freezing cold in winter. I worked there, as many hours as I could, from high school, through college. It was the best time of my life back then.
I remember Dad always using rags (which we always had in ample supply on the wrecker), to put on the ground to kneel on, when we had to drag someone in. (No automatic towing then, you had to get on the ground with hooks and chains, and use a 4x4 to put between the chains and the bumper.) Anyway, to your gear I would add a set of tile layer's kneepads. If you're doing retrieval in extremely cold / wet weather, I think you would benefit by having these aboard. (And let me tell you, when you get older, you *NEED* these!)
Thanks again!
Everything Knipex makes is absolute gold standard. I wonder if Cody has tried the 8 and 10" mini bolt-cutters?
Yes, we have a mandatory period of using winter tires. That is good because you change tires twice a year and every time you do it you check groove depths, spikes losses and tire pressures without any extra work. They remind us of that period on radio here in FInland.
South Dakota and Minnesota guy here, agree, it’s the close to freezing weather that is the hardest to navigate. Good tires 👌
Really liked the video. I have a few other suggestions. 1. 9-1 rescue flash light, I bought three for my wife and daughters on Amazon for $24.00 each. 2. Heavy duty wire ties 3. Adjustable bungee cord. 4. Headlamp 5. Triangle reflective road markers6. Good leather man multi tool.
I love the fact that your educational on volunteer actions and consequences we deal with when someone gets mad because of a little damage they deal with when we save there butts. As a volunteer fireman myself I can’t tell you the amount of house fires we have arrived at and 30 minutes in if the fire was big from the get go or just well fueled by what was in the house, I hear everyone blaming everything on the dept because “we didn’t show up fast enough.” People just don’t understand that just because there’s a volunteer fire dept in your town doesn’t mean people are always at the dept or sleeping their waiting for the scanners to go off. As volunteers we put our lives on the line and “forget” our families to help theirs and all most average citizens care about is there costly objects. Thank you sir and I understand this is an old video but I hope you get to see this comment and that you understand you guys aren’t the only ones who get the short end of the stick after risking your neck and going out on a limb for everyone else
All you can do is try to educate people. Starting in the schools. Thank u for your community service ♥️
I worked for AAA in Florida. That statement is 100000% spot on 🤣🤣🤣
F you from all us great folks in florida
@@stevemclaughlin1812 🤨
steve mclaughlin you just confirmed Kyle’s statement.
@@stevemclaughlin1812 currently you're the only representation of Florida we have. And gotta say, you've pretty well confirmed everything that's been said about you "great folks in florida".
Gunner Schenck I too am a Florida man, the majority of us are normal I swear, it’s just that the nutcases stick out and that’s what everyone hears about...
When I was younger I was always taught from both my Dad and Boy Scouts to "Be prepared". Most anyone that knows me knows that I am the go to guy for tools or basically most things you would need when out in the field or in a pinch. I really wish more people had the same attitude. If you are capable person to assist someone in need, there is no better feeling than being able to help someone out if the need should arise. I love having all the tools and gadgets to get the job done and be able to be that go to guy. Also as you mentioned, more importantly look our for your family and go the extra mile. Great video thanks for sharing!
Mike Pears It’s so reassuring to know there are still great men in the world. I started watching this channel when visiting my sister and brother in-law. I was an earlier riser than my sister so would sit with my brother in-law while he caught up on his vids. I got hooked on this one and subscribed myself. I love to learn the survival skills, man skills,and other thought provoking chats he gives on living rightly. I remember growing up in the south and there were more men with similar character. I may just not be in the right area but I thought they didn’t exist any longer. I’m so thrilled and inspired by these videos and their lovely family. Reading your message strengthens that realization that I’ve just been observing the wrong entertainment so to speak. I appreciate your post. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏
@@karenmacphee9186 Thank you so much for the kind words. I can honestly thank my parents for who I am today. They are very similar to Mr W, and always tole me "We gave you the tools to be a good person, it is up to you to use them". I really honestly believe that we need more content in the world such as the videos that the Wranglestar channel provides. I learning something new and useful in almost every video. Blessings to you and your family as well.
Mike Pears 😊🙏🏻
I use an old Army storage chest and it's strapped down to the OEM cargo loops with a generic ratchet strap.
It doesn't have to be fancy. It just needs to work.
There is always something around the house, the shed, or the garage that will work. Fancy is over-rated and often way too expensive. Much better to simply make do and be content.
I have 2 old acro totes in the back (suv) I got from work because they were throwing them away.
They are ugly looking, but if you need to flip them upside down they work as a chair or you can stand on them. Better than a $5 plastic tote from Walmart any day.
I also like to use 2 instead of 1 giant one, so I can move them around easily.
Many don't know the actual name, so here is a picture: images.globalindustrial.com/images/pd/30016139.jpg
@@bryku good sturdy/ reliable tote, not going to degrade & brake down from being in the vehicle like lightweight cheap ones
As far as booster cables nothing beats getting 00 welding cables and making your own. Iv been meaning to make some. My buddy boosted a semi with stone dead wouldn't even turn the dash lights on batteries for an hour and the cables were still cool to the touch.
I’ve got a harbor freight lithium ion jump pack in my vehicle. It’s been used 3 times so far, and it’s worked every time. I check it once a month, holds a charge no problem
I appreciate you taking 32 minutes to go over an extensive list of all the things a man needs in his car for the winter
I’m impressed... living in Northern Minnesota, a winter kit is an absolute must. You have an awesome set up.. you have ideas and items I didn’t know about that will be so much better than what I already have. Thanks so much for all the info. There’s always room for improvement. 👍🏼😁
Hey Cody just a thought about the military compressed space blanket. When I was in Iraq I had to unravel it and it took a lot of effort and if you were in a very cold environment your dexterity may decline it may be quite difficult to open. (I keep a green Army wool blanket it my car)
You covered a lot of excellent things . I have that same box in back of the truck . You are right also about fastening things down . A couple simple ratchet straps . The long toe rope with loops can also be used too rescue someone over a embankment or from water beside road . A good claw crowbar for prying door open etc / seatbelt cutter also very good too have for rescue . ABC fire extinguisher is best 👍
Here in the south, all of us Bubba's are pretty popular for getting things done, and being creative in our problem solving skills...
Bubba Cade yeah and if we have any snow (ice) we ride around looking for people to pull out.
Must be a florida thing and not a southern thing.
Appalachian American. I live in Georgia. What’s a “bubba”????
I dont appreciate his comments
If you're southern you should know that floridians are not southern lol
I might consider adding a rag or paper towels and of course tp. These would be useful to wipe hands or your whatever.
Thanks for the tips! I am one of those Subaru drivers and am always trying to improve my emergency kit. I will add a pin for my hitch now.
We don’t really get winter in Tokyo, but I still carry a lot of the non-snow stuff
Starter cable?
Tow rope, jumper cables, lithium ion jump starter booster pack thingy (that’s a technical term), wool blanket, basic tool kit, decent first aid kit, 12’x12’ blue tarp, and my version of the $10 survival kit.
@@salazarpayne3784 Thank you. I also carry duct tape, a good selection of zip-ties, a shaker siphon, and some rope, always have to have some rope, it's not big rope more the kind of thing you tie stuff down with. There is also a folding Spyderco knife in the truck (illegal for me to carry on my person) and a collapsible metal baton thing, again in the truck, I have to stress that I do NOT carry these items around that would be illegal here.
I also have good paper map books in the van and a couple of compasses, if the big one hits here and I have to walk home a good map will be worth a lot.
I guess I'm a big of a sheepdog.
Cheers!
@@salazarpayne3784 Well you see I can carry a knife in my tool kit in my van, but I cannot, by law, carry a knife on my person. No seriously...
@@salazarpayne3784 The Truckers hitch, yeah, I know that one! I've been strapping down motorcycles etc from back in the day when we did not have all these fancy ratcheting straps etc with hooks on them, yep truckers knot, I can tie it without looking LOL.
Cheers!
Great video. Have most of these in my truck. Couple things I would change/add, change out the jumper cables and phone charger for the jumper pack/charger combos. I have the harbor freight (lol) ones I picked up for $20 each at a sale. Have never let me down, and I use them multiple times a year. Set a reminder on my phone to charge them once a year, and they keep their charge well. I would also add a crescent wrench, as well as change out the multiple screwdrivers for one with multiple tips.
My update for this years winter was ordering a high vis reflective yellow safety vest ($8 on Amazon) and a 4 pack of those LED safety lights. Tons of brands, mine ran me $25 for the set on sale. The fact that they are magnetic are amazing for safety! Goes well with all my recovery gear, chains and straps in my truck.
It is a good idea to carry a diagram for a 3:1 with the rope
I have been using a large tool bag secured into the back of my SUV with paracord and climbing rated carabiners. Not as good as a hard mounted hard case, but it works well enough for me
I watch these every year and love seeing you constantly thinking and improving these things. Thanks again for sharing!
Better than a rain coat, in my opinion, is a good quality poncho. They take up less room than rain coats of any significance and durability. The times I had to chain up, they were quick to toss on and gave me more coverage than a rain coat. In a pinch, they could be used for shelter.
The ones I had came from REI and were waterproof.
I did a lot of research before the first full set of tires I ever bought. Ever since then I’ve been telling people that tire choice is THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DECISION you’ll ever make about your car/truck/suv after making sure it has seatbelts and airbags.
Personally prefer the jump starter packs especially the lithium ones that fit into a glove blox (High quality versions are dependable) as you cant always depend on someone else being around or stopping to help you IF you are the one that somehow needs a jump start. Also the small lithium ones means getting to jump batteries that are under seats or other harder to reach locations a bit more easier.
for the window glass if you want to break tempered glass hit it at the outer edge of the window. that is where the window is the weakest )because it's under tension.
Kristyanna Virgona that works great if the window is open, kind of hard to get to the outer edge of a closed window. Chances are if the windows already open it doesn't need breaking...
@@bobmarley-si2vy the principle still applies you'll have an easier time attacking a corner vs the center. The glass breaking tool usually bypasses that because of how efficient it is at breaking glass.
Hey nice video I’m sure a lot of people of already commented on it but the green slime would not recommend using that for tires that have auto sensor gauges built-in that slime will damage them and usually those sensors are about 150 to 200 bucks and having an installed is another couple hundred bucks so easily run a set of tires or a tire by adding slime if it has the auto air sensor built into your tire just a quick note all right love the videos keep them coming
Zip ties are great to add to your kit!!
If you live in an urban or suburban area where the roads are plowed and salted/sanded, good all season tires are fine
Great informative video. I'd like to recommend a few more things to your kit which I think would be very helpful. They are: safety glasses/goggles, a gas mask/particulate filter mask, fixed knife, Allen key set, blue shop towels, food rations, emergency whistle, various grit sandpaper, and hothands hand warmers or some other kind of pocket-able hand warming product.
Sandpaper?
PRHO, great point about not having a hard-cased item in the passenger area. I had a large toolbox fly up after a rail road track and land on a friend's lap one time.
Cody one thing that I would recommend is a Noco Jumpstarter GB40, then you won't need jumper cables or the extra phone charger battery
I have the GB70. Excellent product.
Custom Splice is s great company. The have been making synthetic winch ropes for a while and are, or at least were, very active in the offroad community. They also support public land access and Tread Lightly. Great company.
Five or ten feet of good ol fashioned bailing wire is a good idea too. I've even amazed myself at just how handy it's come in on several occasions.... for things you would never dream you could use a piece of wire for.
Got to live in farm country. Baling twine, barbed wire, and duck tape, fix most anything.
@@benbennett7436 you must be a bubba
@@andrewwashington3186 yep, once took a piece of nylon baling twine and fashioned a power steering belt
Worked good enough to get back to the barn
@@benbennett7436 nice every ben Bennett I run into from now on im buying him a beer and a burger till I find you ben "bubba" Bennett to thank you for making the world a truly better place
I live in Upper Michigan 3-4 feet of snow a night got to love it
One of my favorite things about these videos is that I can show my wife and say see babe I'm not crazy, just trying to be prepared.
In Latvia First aid kit and fire extinguisher are required on car for it to be roadworthy. Also - Jump start cables shouldn't be too long, longer they get, more resistance they have. Like you said ~6m (20ft) should be ok in most situations. Cars with battery in the trunk or under the seat should have + terminal somewhere under the hood.
Always look forward to your inspiring/insightful videos! I'm a city boy myself but I hope to someday have a homestead of my own. I go up to the Poconos whenever I can and always look forward to time outside of the city. Visited Oregon/Washington a few summers ago and I immediately fell in love. Keep up the great work. Best wishes to you and the family 🙏🏽
If you decide to pack the military shovel, you can always use your lid as a snow shovel or even a floor mat, sometimes you have to use what’s available if you don’t have exactly what you need.
“Glass is really tough”, That’s what Elon Musk thought!
that abomination of a "truck" disgusts me
Anthony Loder it’s something different
Anthony Loder I mean it kinda reminds me of all those ‘racing’ games that were popular in the early 2000s. Like flash game style lol
@@anthnylder8136 I wouldn't buy it because it has the same angled supports as Avalanches and Honda trucks. I like the tailgate ramp (probably a $30k add on) and the overall angular look is pretty cool to me.
If it had a real engine and they cut off those repulsive supports, I'd buy it immediately.
Musk has been pumped up so much and so often by everyone calling him a genius, he's running away with his own mind making stupid nonsense. He needs to be called out on it.
It's double braided nylon. It actually relies on it's ability to snapback. The eye splices will never part because the tighter the rope stretches, the tighter the splice holds on itself. I've pulled a 5T truck from a ditch with my 1/2T truck with similar line. I literally backed up to the bumper and took off full gas until the line pulled tight enough to stop me, immediately set the brake and the truck "popped" up and out after using all the stored energy in the line and it's ability to take the shock and come back. Ditch the chains...chains break things including themselves. Get a bag of large zip ties. You can tie wrap them around your tires and they'll act as traction devices which then can simply be snipped off. They're great on ice!
"Clothes don't fit me, maybe because all Americans are fat" I found that funny.
Donavan Happe bone stock truth 🤘
We really are tho lol
Tell that to a fat guy...
We are blessed with lots of food.
So for the glass breaker if u don’t have one then pull the top of the headrest off and with the two metals points u should be able to break through the window
Mini air compressor. Use the hatchet for breaking glass. Water. Snacks. Swiss army knife.
Stove and pot for making water too. Water bottles freeze solid here.
Solid list. I live in southwest Colorado where it dumps snow and you can be without cell service for hours. I carry a similar set up.
Good list especially for those who never think about it. That being said, Garmin Overlander > Gaia every day of the week. Turn by turn directions that Garmin excels at, but on fire roads and off-road tracks, could be a life-safer in an evac scenario.
basics in snow blown areas..
1. chain saw and a hand saws
2. something rated for minus digit degrees in a sleeping bag
3. where you have a sunroof in the vehicle always consider something on the roof rack that adds enough head to be used as a escape area..
4. food and water
5. fire (note : if using within a confined space such as motor vehicle you will need to consider some type of way to allow oxygen to enter in the vehicle as both heat and fire will consume the available oxygen..
6. shoes rated for cold weather and consider snow shoes and ski's as a permanent fixture
Hey Cody, i’m from Sweden and fjällräven too! But the F’s not silent... love your content!
Åfan en svensk
I always have clothing for all who will travel with me so we can be parked for days without freezing and no heat, usually down for small storage. Can buy old used stuff.
"And then a man will come out and fix it" wranglerstar 2020. Laughed for full 30 seconds!!
My first aid kit sounds like crap but it actually gets the job done. I've had to use it a few times and it was enough to hold me (and my buddy one time) together until help arrived. It consists of 2 rolls of electrical tape, an unholy amount of gauze rolls and pads, alcohol prep pads, hydrogen peroxide, quick clot, and a bunch of popsicle sticks for making splints. Its always nice knowing that I have it waiting for me if it's needed and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to put together. Yeah there's a lot better out there but I'm pretty tight for money so it'll have to do
Awesome video Cody, I just wanted to put in my two cents.
I have everything you mentioned in this list and then some. One day someone asked me if I had a hammer in my truck, I did not so now I have one and I have ended up using it quite a bit. So I go off of what is needed and then if something else pops up I try having it on hand and if I never use it I take it out.
Another thing I just want to mention is if someone owns a truck they most certainly need tie down straps or rope and or both nothing worse than not being prepared to haul something. Also owning a truck I do have a 200+ piece mechanics tool set with added spark plug sockets which I use all of the time. Be it disassembling furniture to put in the bed or even working on chainsaws when you undoubtedly lose a scrench lol.
I am a highrise window cleaner and I use my old kernmantle ropes for towing people out of the ditches, I bet you would save a bunch to go buy it from a rope supply store and cut a peice you want. They charge by the foot and have different sizes to fit all your needs. You just dress the rope yourself and it's a way cheaper option. Great video. As a Canadian we appreciate a well prepared motorist.
A Leatherman is also a nice tool to have in your vehicle.
That's more an edc item than a vehicle item. Meaning it is a given you already have your multi-tool on your belt or in your pocket.
I drive local now, used to roll lower 48.
I got a Raptor ✂️ medic tool a few weeks ago. I have a seat belt cutter, emergency space blanket, 🇩🇪 hockey puck, yellow light. 💡. I do security 👮🏻♂️ & also use my green/yellow Guardian Angel warning light. GAs are bright & comes in many versions; red, yellow, white, IR, green, blue.
I like to keep packets of Hot Hands around. And an electric blanket that plugs into the lighter. I like the tarp idea as it can be pretty tough laying on cold asphalt changing a clutch cable in winter. Usually travel with my coveralls so I am always toasty.
I recently had a dead battery and was proper screwed, so I thought it would be worth a try to jump off a Milwaukee M18 battery with an extension cord. It actually worked.
I live in a nice neighborhood and a work truck slid into a BMW suv last week. The lady in the BMW was could unlock the doors so I got to us my window breaker and seat belt cutter to get her out. I had that thing for 15 years in rural Alaska and never had to use it, move to the lower 48 and it's carnage everywhere.
Try driving in the quebec winter, it's illegal to run summer or 4 seasons tires between December 1st and march 15th. 300$ for the first fine.
Really? You get off easy. In BC it is Oct 1st until March 31st.
@@dorfus71 I guess the rockies don't help, i dont think it's much needed in vancouver, or the okanagan! Xd
@@charlesguay5701 Try getting out of the Okanagan without snow tires. I was pushing snow with my bumper on the freeway a few days ago.
So, for the cat litter, if you drive a rear wheel drive car, get one of the large 40 pound bags of it and throw it in the trunk, even if you don't need it for traction, the extra weight will help the wheels grip by pushing down on the tires.
The glass breaker should NOT be in the kit, it should be where you can reach it in an accident and where it is secure IE in the arm rest next to the driver. That's where mine are in all 4 if my vehicles.
Pretty sure he said keep it in the glovebox
I have mine rubber banded above the visor on the drivers side easily assessable from river or passengers side reach
@icewolf250 has it right, Cody said keep it inthe glovebox... though your remark is worthwhile, @Andrew Fidel, because it reinforces this point to others.
I have the type that has a quick release attachment to the rear view mirror.
@@andrecharlebois705 I don't think I'd want them attached to the seatbelt or rearview mirror, too much chance they become a missile in a crash.
Those led flashers saved me when my toad vehicle RV harness stopped working one night. May want to epoxy the magnets in properly.
Dis dude ready for a snow apocalypse. I respect it
The international headquarters for Amerex is located in the town I grew up in. I actually interned there for a while as a manufacturing engineer. Super happy to hear you talking up the brand!
100% spot on about snow tires. Millions of dollars in damages,injury and lost lives would be saved if people used snow treads. At the minimum carry proper boots,warm coat and hat and gloves.
I also keep a pair of crampons just in case it is icy. A couple of extra blankets, gloves and hats can be invaluable in cold weather. I also have an extra pair of hiking shoes and socks just in case my shoes get wet while hiking or something and then I can put on something dry.
Wrangler is a savage tonight. Ripping on Florida (totally agree) then ripping the Subaru crowd.
I rode in a 2019 Forrester 🚙. Honestly a great, well made SUV. ✔. No joke.
In college (which was less than 2 years ago) I drove my '81 Chevy k20 as my daily driver and somehow I ended up getting called anytime something needed fixed or especially if someone needed a car towed. Every winter for all 4 years inevitably some Californian would hit snow for the first time and spin out and I'd get the call and have to pull people out of the ditch. I pretended to be annoyed but it's always fun to be the one with the means to save the day
If I come across someone stuck in a ditch, or the like, I just take out my phone and get them on video releasing me from liability if any damage should occur. Then just save it to the cloud along with a picture of the vehicle's tag.
Quite sad in this day an age where you need to do this because people see dollar signs in their eyes and so lack moral character that they would seek to rob the very people who showed them kindness. It really makes you wonder what society has come to that the good Samaritan is punished and the POS is rewarded.
Thank You Cody , my wife and myself just recently moved too our camp in the snow belt country of the Adirondack Mountains . This information is very valuable . Somebody always needs help and it’s great to be prepared !
Up in Minnesota yea will definitely need a snow kit
proud patriot 678 yeah, just had a big storm
@@clubasquirrel496 yeah I hear duluth got 18 inches.
Best place to start? Like he said, TIRES. I run Nokian tires myself as I live in MN and have for 37 years.
Yep
Lake Benton MN here!
In terms of the gazetteer, it's still necessary in some places. In Maine every guy has the "Maine Atlas and Gazetteer" in their truck because it's got all the roads and trails Google left out
You should make a video of the differents in fighter extinguisher 🧯!
There are videos on YT for that and any Web search will give you more info than necessary. Your local fire dept is a great resource.
Those puck light we use them in our local volunteer fire department to show landing for air ambulances
You should do a video comparing the Chinese fire extinguishers and the Amerex ones.
As far as for the best duct tape. Project Farm has what I think is the best review of many brands for anyone who is wanting to build this kit and want a way of choosing duct tape.
I live in Miami Florida and I'm probably one of the few in my high school of 3000 that actually knows how to change a tire and take care of basic car troubles while the rest of them call AAA
I guess my pops raised me the right way
In mid USA they have a yankee rope you can get a lot of slack and stay into the throttle and use the kinetic force to jerk out a badly stuck vehicle.
Check out Matt's Winder Towing. I've been pulled out with a similar strap but the rope is superior. I came across a guy who had slid down in a steep snowy ditch. He had a strap and I pulled his big Ford wheels and with one try with a tiny Nissan 4 wheel drive with larger and tires with big tread lug tires. I was amazed since it was my first use of that type of strap.