Get a shovel and a tow rope. Also you mentioned going into Las Vegas alot. If your windows are tinted, get a blanket, or tarp, the same color as your carpet. Keep your stuff covered with it. I lived there 30 years ago, and I'm pretty sure the "opportunists" haven't gotten any fewer since then. A small pick might come in handy as well.
I recently used a can of Holt's tyre repair that's been stored in many vehicles I've owned over 30 years, I really didn't expect it to work but it did. I used it on my motorcycle, that uses inner tubes, road the bike around the block to see if it would actually work, parked bike in the garage, got a new tube to fit a week later and the tyre were still inflated.
I have the identical shotgun shell case. I also have two different dump pouches that I use to hold loose shot gun shells when my buddy and I go shoot 5 stand skeet. We just stared doing it thus spring, it is great fun and practice. I have a 92 cherokee with a couple of bigger plastic square ammo crates with supplies. Including a single burner butane stove, hammock, tarp, freeze dried food and cook set.
You can still use quarters for vending machines too and you can find them everywhere. I keep my center console full of nickels, dimes, and quarters for quick snacks and drinks. I very rarely stop at one but it makes me uneasy when I dont have any change for one. At least enough for one bottle of water and a bag of pretzels or something.
For a jump starter that is multi-use please check out the Halo Bolt. I have one and have had it for many years. It is excellent!!! It has a bright flashlight, a 3 prong plug outlet, 2 USB ports in addition to the jumper cables feature. It is very small but packs a wallopp when you need it to. Just a thought :)
I have a center punch and seatbelt cutter in my door slot, that center punch will open any car window in a snap. My go-Box has bottle water, first aid kit, towels, stop blood quag, $40 in quarters in a bag, flashlight, spare batteries. Everything gets changed the 1st of the month.
People make think it's a bit much to Carry in your vehicle but there's one thing for sure, If they were to need anything there, they will be sorry they didn't have it. I carry water, motor oil lol jumper cables, a few tools, a jacket and a blanket in the winter. But I've wanted to make me a bag. I will after seeing this. Not nearly as much but enough that I might need. You never know what might happen. I'd definitely sleep in my car if I had to though. A bit safer. One thing I thought would be good is a Ziploc bag with dryer lint for starting fires especially when you don't have anything else such as twigs. I use to have a sun type screen protector for my windshield. I don't have it anymore. Great video! I definitely need to work on this.
Check the foam on the nose piece on the n95 masks if they are old or in heat. I had some in FL and went to use them with the mandate and saw black flecks in the face area, 😳 then realized the foam was wearing off.
I’ve been making comprehensive “car kits” as gifts and school raffle items for years now.. I used to get a good bit of flak.. 🤪.. until lockdown happened.. and I HAD everything you couldn’t get anywhere.. the vindication was priceless 🤣 .. a good kit is a fantastic gift for the people you love, my BF is constantly rooting around in his “Oh Shhh Bag” and brags on how much crap I gave him 😜 when he’s got a safety pin to fix someone’s ripped pants, only because he doesn’t know how to use the sewing kit..
I'm so glad to see you keep multiple bags in your car! I also keep a change of clothes in a bag, along with jackets, gloves and hat. You don't know what you may run into. Great video Iridium, thanks! Stay safe and healthy!
Keep a couple nylon stockings n each vehicle use in case fan belt breaks tie tightly round pulleys the hose is tough n will get u to where u can get to new fan belt
HAVING QUARTERS IN YOUR VEHICKLE IS A GREAT IDEA, GREAT ITEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR VEHICLE JUST IN CASE YOU ARE STRANDED TRYING TO GET TO SAFETY.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
You are so thorough in your teaching. I'm learning a lot in your videos. I thought I kept a lot in my vehicle. You got me beat. The key is as you've said take only what you need. Thanks 😊
Really good ideas, I have a small first aid kit it's a good idea to have more than just that. I drive down from WA on 97/395 to CA or 95 and other roads to NV I tend to throw in a lot of stuff I never use but always good to have it and not need it especially in winter. I have a small heater in case I have car issues which has come in handy a number of times and also a tire air compressor the kind you plugs in to cigarette lighter which is nice to have.
Yet another thing to consider: a cheap, small and foldable electric scooter with enough range to go home (or go to the nearest town and come back with extra gears); should works very well if the emergency is only yours (eg, broken car).
Just a quick thought regarding the quarters/coins for payphone： Do you actually remember the number(s)？ A friend of mine a while ago found himself in such rough situation, but at the payphone he realised he does not remember the number. All his family/friend's numbers are in his cell phone, and his cell phone was dead...
Just Thinking This Laminate A List Of Numbers And Maybe E-Mails Addresses Maybe Maps With Step By Step Directions To Family Friends Office A Great Video Add Maybe A Pry Tool And Safety Glasses A Small Tool Set BUT You Did A Great Job Thank You For Posting
I recently completed a list of family members with phone, addresses and email addresses. I email the list to everyone, made several copies, laminated some and have them in several areas so they are available.
I used to carry quarters, but now I carry a power pack, which is about the same size and a little lighter. I'd still carry quarters, but I have not seen a payphone in years. I am told they have them at airports, but I don't use airports.
Another reason to store change and small bills. In emergencies it's not always wise to pay for smaller purchases with large bills. No need to advertise you have money worth stealing... just sayin'
I have similar items in my car so I’m pleased to see we agree 😎. What I’d like to see is a video or even a list of items in order of essentials. I’ve tried to decide if I could only grab one bag, what would that be? I’m a 67 year old single female so I’m not going to be hiking with a 75# pack. I have camping stuff, cooking stuff, packs, sleeping mats and bags, food, water, first aid etc. but it’s scattered over about 4 packs. I want it all 😳. I do drive a Subaru which has never left me stranded. Any suggestions??
I'm a 63y/o single female, and I won't be able to hike with a 75# pack, either. You will have to find what works best for you, obviously, but I had the same 'I need it ALL' mindset, and had to force myself to focus. I ended up with a type of a tiered system. I sat down with pen and paper, and made a list of everything that I could think of that MIGHT happen, then ranked it into what was most LIKELY to happen. For example, Martial Law COULD be declared because SjustHTF, but vehicle trouble / flat tires would be the most likely, when I'm in my vehicle. By the way, I had to go through the same process with my other bags -- I wouldn't have to worry about vehicle problems when it comes to my BOB, for example. Next, I prioritized what I needed for the different scenarios, and decided what was needed to get me through each one safely. For example: food, water and first aid are a given no matter WHAT situation I'm in. Shelter, if staying in the vehicle, is covered -- but what about if I have to leave it? Tools / items specific to my vehicle could be in a separate bag, simply because I wouldn't be taking them with me should I have to leave my vehicle. Fix-A-Flat or a jumper box are invaluable in my vehicle, but pretty much useless if I have to leave it. Since I may have to leave in a hurry (say the vehicle catches fire) I do NOT want to be trying to separate things out at that time, hence the multiple bags. Since I half live in my vehicle (drive time to and from work, etc), The food and drink issue is easily taken care of by a couple of bags with handles that permanently ride behind my passenger seat. Since I had a long period of time that I was watching some of my grandkids all night so one of my daughters-in-law could work the graveyard shift, I got in the habit of having a bag with a couple changes of work / leisure clothes, hygiene items, and a small (VERY basic) first aid kit in it. I continue to keep that in my vehicle, because it's come in handy even since. Now, on to what I would REMOVE from my vehicle, should I have to leave. For that, my list switched to what I would need to have to get home. For THAT one I was assuming the worst case scenario, because if I'm leaving my vehicle chances are that it IS something major. For that one, I went with a modified 10 C's from Dave Canterbury. I am assuming that I will want to be found and rescued, but I ALSO had to plan on the possibility that SjustDIDHTF, and I do NOT want to be seen or found. From the town I work in to where I live, it would take several days to walk -- especially if I'm having to remain out of sight. This means my Get Home Bag is, of necessity, quite different than any other bag in my vehicle. It's the one that took the most planning to keep it more lightweight, yet not leave out a critical component. That's where the 10 C's came in handy, to keep me focused. My bag is 'grey man', because if I have to abandon my vehicle when at work, I do NOT want to be standing out in the crowd. Believe me, I live far enough away from where I work, you'd better believe that I'll take my vehicle as far as possible -- but for THIS bag I have to assume the worst. I also have an EDC that fits in an Altoids tin, that I'm never without. Since it's in an Altoids tin, it doesn't raise eyebrows at work -- people just assume I never want to be without my Curiously Strong Mints. Since it's packed in a way that it doesn't rattle, that's not an issue, either. When deciding what to include in the kits, I had to be brutally honest with myself. Was it something I would actually USE, and just how important WAS it to the kit? Was there something else that could do the work of more than one item, and if so would it take up less space and be lighter in weight? Did I actually know HOW to make it work, to do what I needed it to do? If not, then it identified a skill set that I needed to acquire. Having all the gear and tools and coolest gadgets doesn't mean a thing if you don't know how to use them. One last thing, I have redundancies all over the place. For example, I have a decent F/A kit handy in my vehicle, my very basic one in my 'overnight' bag, and a MUCH.more comprehensive one in my GHB. I even have a couple of steri-strips and some moleskin in my EDC, along with duct tape that can be used as a bandage in an emergency and a tiny tube of super glue that can seal up a more major wound. I have lighters in every area, even though I don't smoke. In the preparedness world, One is None and Two is One. Hope this helps you out, some.
I understand why you would need emergency supplies in your vehicle in the US, you could be stuck a hundred miles from anywhere. Not so much use for it in the UK when you can breakdown anywhere, and at the most have a couple of hours walk for civilisation 😂
Hello Iridium :) cool useful items to have and give you more to work with just in case. Another reason why to check on gear from time to time to doing a video :) Like many kits always dynamic and changing over time and not per say static and such. Still room for normal day things and people :)
He just laughed about it, then told me all the upgrades he did to it that I didn't know about, so it was cool. Matter of fact he passed away last Thursday, so at least his truck and upgrades got to live on.. Cool older guy who gave me a few antennas over the years before I did TH-cam.
Ya good kit good move to get a booster pack a tow sling with clevisses a come-a-long 4000lbs with the snachbloc with it give you 8000lb I'm a axe guy so for me an oversized hatchet is a must with a 24inches bucksaw Ya my wife and son think I'm nuts because my service truck is loaded with this shit and my regular truck also but I got the room for it (dodge megacab dually)up here in northern Alberta is the cold you're gonna fight anything wet like canned food got to be pulled out now and replaced with dry like mre Take care be safe
I don’t even have a vehicle. I own a tech company and live in the city. I live within walking distance of everything lol. Maybe I should get something simple. I’ll never use it
Yeah and I totally forgot to show it, its in the second black bag, it was at the bottom and I missed it, thought about it after the video was done and had to look for it lol
Home Made Shelter With A Military Poncho th-cam.com/video/M5fvITGcSq4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Toilet paper.
Empty grocery bags.
Empty water bottles.
Solar fans.
Get a shovel and a tow rope. Also you mentioned going into Las Vegas alot. If your windows are tinted, get a blanket, or tarp, the same color as your carpet. Keep your stuff covered with it. I lived there 30 years ago, and I'm pretty sure the "opportunists" haven't gotten any fewer since then. A small pick might come in handy as well.
I recently used a can of Holt's tyre repair that's been stored in many vehicles I've owned over 30 years, I really didn't expect it to work but it did. I used it on my motorcycle, that uses inner tubes, road the bike around the block to see if it would actually work, parked bike in the garage, got a new tube to fit a week later and the tyre were still inflated.
I have the identical shotgun shell case.
I also have two different dump pouches that I use to hold loose shot gun shells when my buddy and I go shoot 5 stand skeet. We just stared doing it thus spring, it is great fun and practice.
I have a 92 cherokee with a couple of bigger plastic square ammo crates with supplies. Including a single burner butane stove, hammock, tarp, freeze dried food and cook set.
You can still use quarters for vending machines too and you can find them everywhere. I keep my center console full of nickels, dimes, and quarters for quick snacks and drinks. I very rarely stop at one but it makes me uneasy when I dont have any change for one. At least enough for one bottle of water and a bag of pretzels or something.
I keep a lot too. I have a hockey bag full in my Jeep. I like the bungee cord organization so everything doesn't roll all over. Love the Olight!
Honestly, quarters are a great thing to have on hand. I’ve even used 3 as makeshift tweezers.
Thank you for sharing; I did.
Be well and be safe.
Peace
I’m definitely rethinking my car gear. Thanks, brother!
A very informative video. I'll be incorporating some of this into my own vehicles. Thanks.
Great ideas!!! Thx!!!!
Wow ! The back of your vehicle is so clean.
lol I clean out my car often, kind of a neat freak when it comes to my vehicle and home :) lol
Great video brother thank you for the reminder and for what you do hello from Detroit Michigan 👋
For a jump starter that is multi-use please check out the Halo Bolt. I have one and have had it for many years. It is excellent!!! It has a bright flashlight, a 3 prong plug outlet, 2 USB ports in addition to the jumper cables feature. It is very small but packs a wallopp when you need it to. Just a thought :)
I have a center punch and seatbelt cutter in my door slot, that center punch will open any car window in a snap. My go-Box has bottle water, first aid kit, towels, stop blood quag, $40 in quarters in a bag, flashlight, spare batteries. Everything gets changed the 1st of the month.
People make think it's a bit much to Carry in your vehicle but there's one thing for sure, If they were to need anything there, they will be sorry they didn't have it. I carry water, motor oil lol jumper cables, a few tools, a jacket and a blanket in the winter. But I've wanted to make me a bag. I will after seeing this. Not nearly as much but enough that I might need. You never know what might happen. I'd definitely sleep in my car if I had to though. A bit safer. One thing I thought would be good is a Ziploc bag with dryer lint for starting fires especially when you don't have anything else such as twigs. I use to have a sun type screen protector for my windshield. I don't have it anymore.
Great video! I definitely need to work on this.
Check the foam on the nose piece on the n95 masks if they are old or in heat. I had some in FL and went to use them with the mandate and saw black flecks in the face area, 😳 then realized the foam was wearing off.
Thanks for the information
Thats a reasonable amount of stuff. One this i hate seeing is people who over load. 8 seats full out of a 9 seater suv
I’ve been making comprehensive “car kits” as gifts and school raffle items for years now.. I used to get a good bit of flak.. 🤪.. until lockdown happened.. and I HAD everything you couldn’t get anywhere..
the vindication was priceless 🤣
.. a good kit is a fantastic gift for the people you love, my BF is constantly rooting around in his “Oh Shhh Bag” and brags on how much crap I gave him 😜 when he’s got a safety pin to fix someone’s ripped pants, only because he doesn’t know how to use the sewing kit..
I recommend your videos to everyone
I'm so glad to see you keep multiple bags in your car! I also keep a change of clothes in a bag, along with jackets, gloves and hat. You don't know what you may run into. Great video Iridium, thanks! Stay safe and healthy!
Keep a couple nylon stockings n each vehicle use in case fan belt breaks tie tightly round pulleys the hose is tough n will get u to where u can get to new fan belt
HAVING QUARTERS IN YOUR VEHICKLE IS A GREAT IDEA, GREAT ITEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR VEHICLE JUST IN CASE YOU ARE STRANDED TRYING TO GET TO SAFETY.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
I'm the reason there is a coin shortage...lol My wife and I have many coffee cans full of change that comes from what we collect in our vehicles.
I want to keep that much gear in my vehicle. Next car will be a cargo van.
You are so thorough in your teaching. I'm learning a lot in your videos. I thought I kept a lot in my vehicle. You got me beat. The key is as you've said take only what you need. Thanks 😊
Really good ideas, I have a small first aid kit it's a good idea to have more than just that. I drive down from WA on 97/395 to CA or 95 and other roads to NV I tend to throw in a lot of stuff I never use but always good to have it and not need it especially in winter. I have a small heater in case I have car issues which has come in handy a number of times and also a tire air compressor the kind you plugs in to cigarette lighter which is nice to have.
Good video , tips and ideas , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Great! Thanks! Maybe some candles or candle lantern?
Yet another thing to consider: a cheap, small and foldable electric scooter with enough range to go home (or go to the nearest town and come back with extra gears); should works very well if the emergency is only yours (eg, broken car).
Faraday cage for the radio and a short piece of 2x4.
Excellent video. Really enjoyed it
Just a quick thought regarding the quarters/coins for payphone： Do you actually remember the number(s)？
A friend of mine a while ago found himself in such rough situation, but at the payphone he realised he does not remember the number.
All his family/friend's numbers are in his cell phone, and his cell phone was dead...
I keep a list of phone number's on a small card in my wallet.
Just Thinking This Laminate A List Of Numbers And Maybe E-Mails Addresses Maybe Maps With Step By Step Directions To Family Friends Office A Great Video Add Maybe A Pry Tool And Safety Glasses A Small Tool Set BUT You Did A Great Job Thank You For Posting
I recently completed a list of family members with phone, addresses and email addresses. I email the list to everyone, made several copies, laminated some and have them in several areas so they are available.
I used to carry quarters, but now I carry a power pack, which is about the same size and a little lighter. I'd still carry quarters, but I have not seen a payphone in years. I am told they have them at airports, but I don't use airports.
Another reason to store change and small bills. In emergencies it's not always wise to pay for smaller purchases with large bills. No need to advertise you have money worth stealing... just sayin'
THKS
Did the same thing for my vehicle first aid kit. I bought the large tool roll bag, and put my boo-boo stuff in it.
Thanks for the info 😀
I have similar items in my car so I’m pleased to see we agree 😎. What I’d like to see is a video or even a list of items in order of essentials. I’ve tried to decide if I could only grab one bag, what would that be? I’m a 67 year old single female so I’m not going to be hiking with a 75# pack. I have camping stuff, cooking stuff, packs, sleeping mats and bags, food, water, first aid etc. but it’s scattered over about 4 packs. I want it all 😳. I do drive a Subaru which has never left me stranded. Any suggestions??
I'm a 63y/o single female, and I won't be able to hike with a 75# pack, either.
You will have to find what works best for you, obviously, but I had the same 'I need it ALL' mindset, and had to force myself to focus. I ended up with a type of a tiered system. I sat down with pen and paper, and made a list of everything that I could think of that MIGHT happen, then ranked it into what was most LIKELY to happen. For example, Martial Law COULD be declared because SjustHTF, but vehicle trouble / flat tires would be the most likely, when I'm in my vehicle. By the way, I had to go through the same process with my other bags -- I wouldn't have to worry about vehicle problems when it comes to my BOB, for example.
Next, I prioritized what I needed for the different scenarios, and decided what was needed to get me through each one safely. For example: food, water and first aid are a given no matter WHAT situation I'm in. Shelter, if staying in the vehicle, is covered -- but what about if I have to leave it? Tools / items specific to my vehicle could be in a separate bag, simply because I wouldn't be taking them with me should I have to leave my vehicle. Fix-A-Flat or a jumper box are invaluable in my vehicle, but pretty much useless if I have to leave it. Since I may have to leave in a hurry (say the vehicle catches fire) I do NOT want to be trying to separate things out at that time, hence the multiple bags. Since I half live in my vehicle (drive time to and from work, etc), The food and drink issue is easily taken care of by a couple of bags with handles that permanently ride behind my passenger seat.
Since I had a long period of time that I was watching some of my grandkids all night so one of my daughters-in-law could work the graveyard shift, I got in the habit of having a bag with a couple changes of work / leisure clothes, hygiene items, and a small (VERY basic) first aid kit in it. I continue to keep that in my vehicle, because it's come in handy even since.
Now, on to what I would REMOVE from my vehicle, should I have to leave. For that, my list switched to what I would need to have to get home. For THAT one I was assuming the worst case scenario, because if I'm leaving my vehicle chances are that it IS something major. For that one, I went with a modified 10 C's from Dave Canterbury. I am assuming that I will want to be found and rescued, but I ALSO had to plan on the possibility that SjustDIDHTF, and I do NOT want to be seen or found. From the town I work in to where I live, it would take several days to walk -- especially if I'm having to remain out of sight. This means my Get Home Bag is, of necessity, quite different than any other bag in my vehicle. It's the one that took the most planning to keep it more lightweight, yet not leave out a critical component. That's where the 10 C's came in handy, to keep me focused. My bag is 'grey man', because if I have to abandon my vehicle when at work, I do NOT want to be standing out in the crowd. Believe me, I live far enough away from where I work, you'd better believe that I'll take my vehicle as far as possible -- but for THIS bag I have to assume the worst. I also have an EDC that fits in an Altoids tin, that I'm never without. Since it's in an Altoids tin, it doesn't raise eyebrows at work -- people just assume I never want to be without my Curiously Strong Mints. Since it's packed in a way that it doesn't rattle, that's not an issue, either.
When deciding what to include in the kits, I had to be brutally honest with myself. Was it something I would actually USE, and just how important WAS it to the kit? Was there something else that could do the work of more than one item, and if so would it take up less space and be lighter in weight? Did I actually know HOW to make it work, to do what I needed it to do? If not, then it identified a skill set that I needed to acquire. Having all the gear and tools and coolest gadgets doesn't mean a thing if you don't know how to use them.
One last thing, I have redundancies all over the place. For example, I have a decent F/A kit handy in my vehicle, my very basic one in my 'overnight' bag, and a MUCH.more comprehensive one in my GHB. I even have a couple of steri-strips and some moleskin in my EDC, along with duct tape that can be used as a bandage in an emergency and a tiny tube of super glue that can seal up a more major wound. I have lighters in every area, even though I don't smoke. In the preparedness world, One is None and Two is One.
Hope this helps you out, some.
Thanks 🍻👋
Nice load out
really enjoyed this video!
I would add a Survival Frog type emergency sleeping bag.
I understand why you would need emergency supplies in your vehicle in the US, you could be stuck a hundred miles from anywhere.
Not so much use for it in the UK when you can breakdown anywhere, and at the most have a couple of hours walk for civilisation 😂
Hello Iridium :) cool useful items to have and give you more to work with just in case. Another reason why to check on gear from time to time to doing a video :) Like many kits always dynamic and changing over time and not per say static and such. Still room for normal day things and people :)
I wish you had links to every item that you have in this video
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No potty? Will need that shovel.
Cool to see you still have the Liberty. What did your ham radio buddy say when you told him that you bought his old truck?
He just laughed about it, then told me all the upgrades he did to it that I didn't know about, so it was cool. Matter of fact he passed away last Thursday, so at least his truck and upgrades got to live on.. Cool older guy who gave me a few antennas over the years before I did TH-cam.
If people would be as prepared spiritually for an unknown hour in need it would also be a better world
It’ll get stolen in nyc!
That was my first thought. This is a great idea for everyone, but only works if you never visit areas frequented by sticky fingers.
Ya good kit good move to get a booster pack a tow sling with clevisses a come-a-long 4000lbs with the snachbloc with it give you 8000lb I'm a axe guy so for me an oversized hatchet is a must with a 24inches bucksaw
Ya my wife and son think I'm nuts because my service truck is loaded with this shit and my regular truck also but I got the room for it (dodge megacab dually)up here in northern Alberta is the cold you're gonna fight anything wet like canned food got to be pulled out now and replaced with dry like mre
Take care be safe
Quarters for vending machines
I don’t even have a vehicle. I own a tech company and live in the city. I live within walking distance of everything lol. Maybe I should get something simple. I’ll never use it
boots and socks
Hi Iridium, do you have a designated fire starting kit in your vehicle? Just curious 🤔 it
Yeah and I totally forgot to show it, its in the second black bag, it was at the bottom and I missed it, thought about it after the video was done and had to look for it lol
No worries, just thought man out in the dessert that would suck lol, I've been to your neck of the woods it was Awesome but a little worry some to lol
Oops, you forgot the tarp shelter link.
Its coming give me a sec lol just got home :)
ok its pinned on top in the comments
Didn’t you have that cool FJ all rigged out ?
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I would love the link for your homemade shelter. I know you said you were putting them here but I can't find the links.
I will post it
@@Iridium242 Thanks
I don't see the Military poncho setup are you going to post that is that what you're saying thanks
Very interested in the homemade shelter. Hope you post it. Went and looked around but don't see it on your channel.
@@tinahale1471 That is the one I was trying to find and couldn't find it on his site. Too many videos to go through.