Emergency Equipment for your Car | Survival Gear | Tactical Rifleman
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This week’s video I wanted to touch a bit on Survival systems. I get asked a lot to do more videos on survival subjects. They all want to know what I keep in my EDC, my bags, and in my vehicles. I preach that your best weapon & tool will always be the knowledge that you have up in your “brain housing box.” That said, it does help to have certain items, to make bad situations more bearable.
So, this week’s video will cover what I recommend you keep (at a minimum) in all the vehicles that your family has. To show that I “practice what I preach,” I am showing the bag that is kept in the trunk of my daughter’s car. Below you’ll find Amazon links to most of the items, to save you time hunting.
Old Book Bag (I used last year’s school bag)
Life Hammer- (Window Punch and seatbelt cutter) Buy these direct from Joe "The Knife Guy" 215-947-0200 or email him at jtraurig@verizon.net and don't forget to mention I sent you.
SPARE FUEL (Prototype: Seriously, this stuff was designed in the 1980s, but never took off. They are currently looking for new investors. If you have money and are interested in investing, please reach out to Jim, at Jhoch@koakonsulting.com)
First Aid- (Basic Small Kit, that I then plus up from my own First Aid supplies)
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I then stuff that plastic box into a good IFAK (I like RED, for ease to finding), along with all the good trauma gear that I covered in our IFAK video (found in video archive)
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Battery Jump Starter (Don’t skimp… Get a good set)-amzn.to/2n1Fnp9
Tire Inflator-amzn.to/2NX9Jo0
Tire plug kit- (I then put this into the tire inflator case)
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Emergency food rations- (Get the Coast Guard approved versions)
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Space Blanket (Big Heavy-weight version)
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Glock E-Tool- (I love this thing)
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550 Cord (Need I say more?)-
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Hand warmers
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Leatherman Wave
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Toilet Paper Travel Roll (or 3)
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Water Purification
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Ponchos (Trash Bags work better for me, but not the girls)
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Hand Sanitizer
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Old Sneakers (Buy new Hiking Shoes and put current ones in Bag, while they still fit)
That about covers it. I know there a tons more items to have in case of an emergency. Hell, my Jeep only gets 12.7 miles to the gallon of fuel, because of all the emergency gear I have inside. However, my daughter doesn’t need a high-lift jack or a CB radio. Her number one tool will still always be using her head and the knowledge that we have taught her. That, and having her father on Speed Dial.
Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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just a simple but overlooked hack but if you are in a situation where the vehicle is stuck your floor mats can be used for tire traction.
I keep a few old towels. Plus if there's a spill, hey a towel!!!
Reuse old bottles and fill with sand or kitty litter.
Heat in a car kills batteries...jump start thingy...
I bet you never test that out. Nope doesn't work.
Tried this in the snow, doenst work
I'm a 17 year old girl and just got my first car. This video was extremely useful thank you
Now u r 21
Do u still have thoes in you'r car?
Lightweight reflective vest so you don’t get run over when you’re outside of the vehicle, especially at night.
acquired by law in Europe to be within arms reach so the driver don't have have to exit the vehicle without one.
I know i'm late, but you can also buy reflective tape in most outdoor stores for pretty cheap that can be applied to the average poncho/raingear/clothes in the bag.
They're like $3 each on Amazon no excuses not to have them in your car.
Yes. And takes up no room at all.
I'd go with LED road flares - much brighter, you can put multiples on the ground or on your vehicle, and you can change the light patterns to make them more attention grabbing, because we all know how many people concentrate more on their phones than on the road.
Wow. Someone who understands that people still need trunk space. Awesome, thank you
Yeah, if you were really serious about being ready for every single scenario you wouldn't have any space at all. You just need essentials to help get you through the night or emergency.
Might be a good idea to keep like $100 in the bag as well.
Keep some money in small bills
Keep some money in small bills
Note to my self: It is good to remember where you put it to. Just found 150 under my foam cup holder.
Keep commodies like alcohol.
Great idea!
THANK YOU for being a father/husband who puts his family first. Its nice to see a person who lives in the real world and doesn't expect everyone to be trained as x-military may be.
If the bag is for a family member, I could also recommend a piece of paper in the bag that would have some information on it. For example, phone numbers, basic instructions on how to use some of the kit, and instructions on how to fix minor issues with the vehicle. That way if something happens and they don't know what to do that can refer to that piece of paper, or have someone to call that can help. Of course you would hope that already knows this basic information, but if it's a stressful situation then it may come in handy.
Lol ppl often forget about instructions. Often times that is the key thing ppl will need if they don't have experience
A paper map to my brother's home in the sticks in Indiana in case the GPS doesn't work.
JohnBoyGamer1 having personal information on a piece of paper is dangerous due to someone steeling your vehicle now they got my social and wife’s number 😂😂😂
And a fire estiguser
Blood type would be nice too. Can really save your life. I would keep it in my wallet though.
I loaded my daughter's car with similar items but anytime her car doesn't start or her tire is flat or low she just gets on her phone and calls dad...I'm not always gonna be there but until then, I am the number one emergency tool she has.
Informed citizen you’re a great dad (:
Quit enabling her. Let her use the tools you gave her.
Cheap spare cellphone then. No good reason to not have one.
Lucky are those who have a dad 💝
Did you train her on how to use the items? If not you need to go through it with her and make her do it so she knows how. It's not enough to just show them and tell them what to do. They need to get their hands dirty. Experience matters.
Old cell phone with a car charger. Even disconnected it will let you dial 911.
Good call. I forget that sometimes
I have an old one, disconnected. I didn't know it would dial 911.
I am also a huge proponent of the "Half a tank is an empty tank" line of thinking when it comes to gas. I try to be very careful about making sure i have atleast 1/2 tank at all times. Just a few months ago i got caught in a huge traffic jam with like 1/8th of a tank. Ended up running out of gas right outside the gas station parking lot. Luckily i had enough momentum to just put it in neutral and coast my dead car right up to the pump lol
Ranger T not even that, but some ppl be driving with nothing in their tank and wonder y their car has problems
@@wastedbear1891 what kind of problems?
yes i feel you on this. whenever I have half a tank I go right to the gas station. you never know when something may pop up
Ha! And I'm the complete opposite, every week you never know what's gonna happen because I have to travel 60 miles to work and back and some days we forget to fill up and just as we park outside of work at 3 am we just noticed that the gas light is on 😂
Definitely subscribing. As a young girl who travels a lot by herself, I found this video very helpful. Thank you 😊
It is better to have and not need, than to need and not have.
The wife thought I was crazy for doing this until she needed it. Don’t forget to pack for your pets as well.
Amen. Always remember the Puppies!!! Thanks for watching, TR
Pack what for the pets?
@@ek07305 well maybe carry a dish to put water of food in for them, and a small container of food, a few treats or a toy to help calm them in a stressful situation or environment, an extra gallon of water, and maybe some pet first aid supplies. it kinda depends on the pet.
Nicholas Walker my families said the same lol.
@@Ilikepie18855 You have to get your families on board for preparedness. Hope for the best, Prepare for the worst! I use the philosophy right throughout my life...
Work gloves... using tools in the cold without gloves sucks and gets impossible after a while. And 20 other reasons... love your gloves protect your hands👍
Simple Bic lighter, flashlight.
a lighter and flashlight are part of our EDC (yes, my family does that). Also, all key chains have ferro rods on them.
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First, old school Ranger trick for the 550 cord, do the donut thing as it prevents 550 cord from getting tangled, also on the longer Bic lighter, you can tape several feet of 100 mph tape as a handy small dispenser. Picked that up from the Brits, can't take credit for it.
Also, small packs of Baby wipes, not the hard cases, the soft type w/ 20 to 40 wipes each. Keep it sealed and it has an exceedingly long pack life. Also, any of the Mainstay/Lifeboat Ration Bars in foil, the foil is thin and punctures easily, simply by rubbing against other items in the kit. Put them inside the heavy duty Ziplok freezer bags, and they are both protected and you have an impromptu canteen !! You guys rock!!
Headlamps better than a flashlight, it frees your hands and most weigh less than the flashlight you already have
I keep spare outfits in my vehicles lol
Can't tell you how many times they've actually come in handy
Same. Plus an extra pair of sneakers, rain coat, and snow boots.
2XL set of surgical scrubs. Unisex. Cinch waist fits most. Thin, light, takes up little space.
An extra sweater is ALWAYS handy, my mom used to give me crap to always have a bunch of crap in my car, but im a single woman who oftens travels alone, i need random stuff!
The practical* rifleman
I prefer "Casual Rifleman."
The “Savvy Rifleman”
The fatherly rifleman
Add a "moving blanket". I use it to protect the trunk floor liner. Good for ground cover when changing a tire. Ground pad or insulation inside (not as good as wool but cheaper) if stuck. It can also be used to protect something in the trunk during a move. Multi use!
Also good to cover items you don't want nosey folks to see when you have the trunk open at the store or where ever.
Love this idea! I always kept old towels in my trunk, but I've got a moving blanket I never use. Gonna throw that in my trunk!
Keep a few along with a tarp ot 2 in the trunk. They can be had for little to nothing frim Harbor Freight.
I keep a closed cell blue foam sleep pad in the trunk that will do all of that and is water proof too...works for me.
I keep a moving blanket for the same purpose too.
Awesome idea
A really LOUD emergency whistle
Josh Lawson like an AR?
Like a Fox40 whistle
Dog trainer whistle. You can get one in blaze orange, too!😁
I am a mechanic for over 25yrs and the second my daughter started driving I thought her all the things she needs to know no man needed
my dad is a mechanic too, and i BEG him to teach me those things. Every time theres an issue with my car that he has to fix i ask to do it with him so i can learn for when i'll need to do it myself. He tells me he will show me but he shows up the next day telling me he already fixed it for me. I know he thinks he's doing me a favor and he doesn't want me to get my hands dirty, but that's precious knowledge that could save me thousands of dollars in the futur.
She's a lucky daughter! God bless you both
I was really thankful to see you talk about getting quality gear for your loved ones. In so many of the videos I've seen online some guy buys top of the line gear for himself and the spouse/family gets what's left over or something that is garbage if anything at all. As you said, we won't always be there. Set them up for success not failure.
THIS IS GREAT! I've tried to get family to listen to the simple message of preparation for years, I am the crazy man until a few family members got into a situation. Now I'm the "smart" one and this stuff in this video is really great. Thank you.
Same here buddy, I magically went from the nut to the Swiss Army knife overnight lol
How do they feel now?
No matter how big something is he insists it takes up no space. I love this guy, though.
Add a small flashlight with xtra batteries, a poncho, a pair of socks, *a small piece of tarp 3x3 to kneel on when changing a tire, *small roll of Gorilla tape, *a pair of mechanix gloves, *several zip ties, *a package of wet grit hand wipes, a multi tool that has a blade included, several packets of individual hydration powder, a couple of sanitary pads for females.
* items could be included in a small car repair kit.
Carl, I enjoy your your method of presentation. No B.S. with humor on top. Rare gift...rock on...!!!
Thanks
One thing I would add even though you’re using last years shoes they may be worn out on the sole so adding Dr. Scholl’s pads to the inside of the shoe would help with the 5 mile walk
Moleskin!
In Russia the first ever survival item people pack into cars is a set of warm clothes. A 15$ Decathlon's insulated jacket "for mountain hiking" is way better then those space blankets and hand warmers. Heavy but really warm and compressable. And that showel is not very useful. From my experience if a showel has bended edges it looks cool but obstructs getting snow from under the car's bottom. Straight "soviet combat engineer showel", like a garden showel with short handle, is the best thing ever for digging snow or mud, very light and convenient :)
Agreed. I keep a "backpack snow shovel" in my car.
Excellent! But is the shovel made by Glock?
If I may add, I keep a couple of 16oz or 32oz fire extinguishers rated for gas/grease fires and highway/detailed street map of every state I travel through.
Thanks for sharing, and I completely agree. I have both in my Jeep. However, I can't fill the kids' cars with every item under the sun... They wouldn't carry them. They'd be moved to the garage or attic, while I wasn't looking, saying that they needed the trunk space for whatever.
My pleasure, I love your videos. I'm going through the same thing. Kids won't even pack an extra cellphone charger.
As to the fire extinguisher... When I worked the road I carried one of the HUGE extinguishers rated for chem/gas and I might as well have spit on any car fire I'd ever tried to put out with it. I used 10-12 of them during my time. Only once was it worth anything because we caught it soon enough. Those small ones really won't do much other than put out a small camp fire. Once that flame hits any fuel source there's no stopping it with the engine heat and burning oil of an engine compartment, only a full firetruck will stop the burn.
That's a good point. My first car was an older model Ford coupe and somehow the insulation under the hood caught fire. Extinguisher came in handy that day but I agree, a full on fuel fire is a different monster.
This guy here got lucky watch?v=x-P7DyBLzKA
I used my fire extinguisher last 4th of July. About 50 people at my bonfire and some jackass thought it would be a good Idea to set off a mortar under 1 of my trees. So I ran to my car and put out most of the fire then my brother finished it off with the hose. The funny thing is I had one in my garage that I ran right past.
I always keep a list of phone numbers of family members or emergency resources in a lil notebook from the dollar store. I've been in a situation where my phone died and I couldn't remember anyone's phone number off the top of my head except 911 but wasn't necessarily an emergency.
Solid Plan
This is an outstanding idea that hadn’t crossed my mind. I already have a pretty complete kit in many of our cars… but this idea is gold and I need to implement it.
You forgot to keep a firefighter in the car. I always have a Fire Fighter in my car. and a spare police man, just in case.
Forgot the paramedic
Extinguisher and sidearm
Get a tactical trunk monkey.
First video I've watched from your channel. Your love for your family is obvious and it made me subscribe, because I understand you think the same way I do. Thank you for the video! Very good information!
Thanks for watching. We put out a new video every Friday. TR
I have just started watching your videos, and OMG you need to do a Christopher Walken survival video! Your voice is like 4/5 of the way there. I can't be the only one who hears it.
Lug nuts are put on with air wrenches so even big strong warriors have a hard time removing them. Everyone needs to carry a small length of pipe to put over the lug wrench to give enough leverage to remove wheel lug nuts.
Lug nuts can be hard to loosen. However, if your tire guy is tightening your lugs all the way down with and air wrench instead of a torque wrench your rotors could get warped.
that's the truth lugs can't be turned !! I even asked the man to not put them on so tight of course he still did grrrr.
As always Karl, great stuff here. Some I never thought of while others I never even heard of. These type of videos are a very enjoyable break from the firearm stuff.
Thanks for watching, TR
LOVE this video. Realistic, practical, actually usable by someone untrained. I see a lot of really unrealistic Rambo type videos - most people aren't going to know what end of an axe to hold, like, let's be real for a minute.
I'd add a phone - not a smartphone, a durable feature phone. Smartphones break REALLY easily. Keep it in the middle of the pack along with a note with some phone numbers (emergency services and loved ones).
Ok, so first off! Fantastic wee bag! Few things I can see it desperately needs: Socks! Warm ones, use them as socks or as hand warmers or a scarf or a mini bag. I've used socks for sooo many things. Secondly, if there is a female in a 10 mile radius of that car it NEEDS 2 tampons and 2 maxi pads, stick them under the tourniquet and TELL whoever is driving that car, male or female that they are there. Tampons can be used for a multitude of things, plugging a nose bleed, or ripping apart for Tinder. Maxi pads are also an essential! They can be used as blister covers in your shoes, soak them in water and stick them on the neck of someone with heatstroke, soak in water and put over a burn, they don't stick to wounds. Also make sure to add a right in the rain notebook with all the emergency contacts for your family, and any medical issues or allergies for your family. Can be the difference between life or death and essential for EMTs! A tiny bottle of SPF 50, again, if your family member is walking to get help, it can mean the difference between a bit of discomfort or 2nd degree sun burns. Also emergency ice packs, they are tiny and can relieve a multitude of things, including a sprained wrist. If you are any good with a sewing machine, adding a patch on the top of the bag with a red cross is fantastic for little ones and big ones alike to know what to find quickly if asked. Am happy to make you one If needed. Hard long life lollipops, preferably glucose, or just straight up glucose tablets, can be used for diabetics, for people with heatstroke/hypothermia, for someone who has drunk too much, for sooo many things, it's instant energy and they are also tiny! A tiny little notebook in the glove compartment with all your details that you can rip out and give to anyone if they are in a crash, and then on the next page a list of info they need to get for themselves! When people have an accident, shock is a hell of a drug and can cause even the most conscientious to forget the most basic things. A few cotton buds, they can prove useful for an insane amount of things and are negligible in weight and size. A beight headlamp, preferably a rechargeable one with a beacon and so's function, again useful for sooo many things, stick to the top of your car for signalling help, use in the dark for everything. A laminated tiny piece of paper with what to do if the car overheats/or the battery dies/or they run out of fuel, and how to know that! Again shock is a hell of a drug, bullet points they can check off and diagnose something that they have the ability to fix and get to a safe place is essential.
Oh! Also! Do Not underestimate the use of a tiny paragraph about how much you love them and trust them and know they are capable signed by both parents, either in the notebook in the bag or in the one in the glove box, right at the top! It has been proven that those couple of sentences, read over and over can cure mild shock and fear in both children and adults. If it's your car, get your kids to write it for you!
Thanks for sharing, TR
You are a good man, I appreciate all your info, thank you for your efforts
Thanks for the kind words. I hope this video helps families prepare before they need it. TR
Easily one of the most informative channels on youtube. Also learning something new.
Thanks for watching, TR
That emergency fuel is ingenious. Thanks for the info. I will definitely be looking into it.
Great video. I just love that your kids know how to use all this stuff, a lot of kids these days would struggle to even know where the jack is or how to hook up jumper cables let alone the rest, my niece and nephews think the only thing you need to know in an emergency is Mum or dads phone number. Knowledge will always be your best weapon. So so true
Son is 22 and still learning slowly. Daughter hates Dad trying to make every situation a "Class." Still, you have to keep pushing them. Even if they don't know how to use it; if they have the gear, you can talk them through it over the phone. Thanks for watching, TR
Anything thats not in the Boot Bag (window punch etc) I’d recommend securing properly to the chassis.
Recently I was involved in a car accident. An Artic clipped the back of our car, we hit the hard-shoulder barriers and spun.
Everything inside the car went everywhere. My phone, that was in the door, was found 100yrds away in the road.
*If* I had needed the window breaker etc, it would have been long gone.
I now keep a ‘grab bag’ in the boot for emergencies. But, anything to get myself out (Window breaker, torch) are clamped within arms reach.
A couple of other bits I *always* carry in the car;
- Slip Lead. Numerous times I’ve seen dogs running loose, so I always keep a slip-lead in the glove box
- A Shemagh. Its a hat, scarf, a tourniquet, a sling. It has a dozen uses and takes up no room.
- A small sewing kit. Just for tears and buttons
- Gorilla Tape. What can’t be fixed with enough.
- Vinegar. Those little sachets you get in cafes. It’s great for neutralising nettle/wasp stings (do NOT use on Bee stings, Bee’s are acidic so vinegar makes it worse)
- Finally, Tobasco Sauce. The gorrilla tape of the food world. It will make most meals edible.
Twice19 Torch. What do you want to burn. Lol.
Spare phone with preloaded minutes. Spare socks. Flashlight. Fire starting equipment. Tarp
A jumper-starter is a MUST, I've run into many situations at home and at work where cars have been stalled in locations where it would be impossible to jump them without moving the car (ie a parking garage). You CANNOT go wrong getting one of these, even in situations where you can jump a car normally these are so much easier. Just strap them on and start her up, if you're worried about price, you can get a $50 one at harbor freight (say what you want about it, neither of my HF jumpers have failed and both have been used multiple times).
As to things that might've been missed, how about flares or other active signaling devices? That orange blanket won't be much good for signaling at night.
Personally, I also keep a basic toolkit, OBD reader, and a voltmeter in my car, but that's more for basic mechanic work than anything else. Not so much day-to-day emergency situations.
Thank you! Finally someone talks about the essentials for the actual car breaking down.
Probably my favorite you tube channel. Tons of solid and practical info
Good video Karl. My vehicles are set up close to the same. All have stainless steel water bottles, just in case we need to boil water. I would add a couple of reflective vests and road flairs or triangles.
Those battery packs are game changers, I bought one a few years ago and haven't used jumper cables since. I now have one in all the vehicles and my boat.
Keep up the great work.
Subbed will be going thru the archives. Thank you for the videos, and everything you do.
Old tennis shoes suggestion is amazing! From experience, there's little worse than having to change a blowout, at night, in 5 inch heels. THANK YOU!!
Wow, Great info - thanks for all of the thought and work put into making and sharing.
Regional differences need to be part of the considerations on what to pack. My Florida kit was very different than my Wyoming kit. Umbrellas are a necessity in Florida (for repelling rain, snakes, feral dogs and pigs), but die an ugly death in a Wyoming storm (winds that take down fences). Also, towns and people are a lot closer in urban areas, whereas in Wyoming & rural areas you could hours from the nearest people. Always let someone know where you're going and when you're gonna get there, and then call them to let them know you arrived.
When I moved to Wyoming, some co-workers warned me to keep a winter emergency kit in my vehicle year round - they had to postponed their 4th of July fireworks show for 3 weeks due to almost 3 inches of snow.
My kit up there had a coffee can of cat litter and a scoop (for traction on ice and snow; a can with homemade 3 wick candle with plastic snap on lid; 2 cans of sterno; strike anywhere kitchen matches (because Bic lighters don't work well in freezing temps); enamel cups; and some food (cup a soup, ramen, and chocolate bars). Blankets were bungeed over seats as seat covers, TP/kleenex & 8 trash bags (raincoat/windbreaker or groundcloth/sleeping bag were under one seat, color/activity books & crayons were under another seat, as well as several pairs of men's wool tube socks (for keeping feet warm after removing wet shoes).. Safety pins were hooked onto zipper tabs of armrest covers, scissors along with reflective & duct tape were kept in door pockets. Also, each member of our family had a backpack to keep their daily stuff contained and with them wherever they went. We usually had some sorts of snacks, container of water, flashlight, knife and jacket inside, along with whatever else we each needed. All of this besides my normal auto repair tools and car care gear, cause a single mom has to be able to handle lots of different events.
Check your vehicle for little tuck spots inside, cause sometimes you can't get out to retrieve your emergency gear, especially if you have small kids (they tend to panic if you get out of their sight in scary situations).
Anyway, good luck in your travels and remember "failure to plan is planning to fail". Stuff happens and you usually don't get a memo forewarning that its gonna happen.
Thanks for sharing. TR
Extra oil, coolant, break fluid, and etc.
Along with a flashlight or headlamp.
Fire extinguisher, PT belts or reflective vests, those LED "Road Flare" discs.
Thank you for the info I'm making emergency kits for each family member. It's really for my father. His truck overturned and flew into the water. He was stuck inside. Thank God some passer byers saw him and pulled him out of the winter waters. It's really for him but I'm going to do everyone a emergency kit so he doesn't feel targeted. Thank you sir and Happy Holidays to you and your family...❤️🥰
That is awesome! Thanks for watching, TR
Shoes are a genius idea! I never would have thought of that! Thanks for another awesome video! Switched from an 870 pump to an ar pistol because of your house protection video! You guys are awesome!
Gotta take care of family thanks brother God bless
Bug spray, energy and probiotic powder packets, flash light, lighter, Tylenol, if it's for woman stuff for cramps and tampons it's always getting used
That's perfect; you covered all the big bases there.
I love this guy's approach. Straight forward info.
I keep most of that stuff in my girlfriend's car except that spare fuel, I've never heard of it. Will be getting her some soon.
I would add an old sweat shirt or jacket, the blanket is great if you are staying still, but if you have be moving warm clothes are much better.
I love using my empty pre-workout containers to stuff full of items. Small, waterproof, and can hold water
Hi karl great presentation and i am glad that i have the moajority of the stuff you mention. I would add 1. spare tire (many cars do not have one) with a jack. 2. flashlight, 2 flares, sponge to clean the windshield, a bottle of water for cleaning the windshield or to add in the fridge, a bennie hat and a pair of gloves, a powerband for charging the cell phone (ok you have the other battery for the car), ducked tape (saves lives) and finally reflective vests one for each passenger. they do not take much space and are very handful.
Blanket! Theres been so many times Ive been at sport games or waiting in the car and been so grateful that I keep two small blankets in the trunk
I have or have had almost identical kits in my vehicles and used everything including the shoes. Good video, gotta show it to my wife to prove other people are as crazy as I am.
Yeah, we are all a little crazy until they need us. Thanks for watching, TR
Thanks for this video...I am in the process of putting together a kit for my daughter's first car. This was a big help to get some additional perspective.
Glad to help. Lighter and headlamp go inside the car.
Karl good stuff per usual . A couple of things I have added to my car kit. First, I purchased flashlights with USB chargers. They hold a long charge when not in use,and in most newer cars today, you can easily plug and store one practically anywhere,and the ones I bought have a 4x zoom as needed. Secondly , I bought toilet paper tablets . They store in a roll and are easy to store anywhere. Let me tell you both came in real handy on my last vacation, when traveling at night through Kansas when an unfortunate bout of Montezuma's revenge hit the family. Finally , the channel says Tactical , but I'm pretty sure Ninja applies as well. Rock on soldier, keep on helping the people who really want this knowledge.
Thanks for watching, TR
550 cord why? BECAUSE ITS 550 CORD THATS WHY!!
Amazing vid man! I always struggle with gear on the car (small one) I'll copy you in some stuff that I'm missing.. Greetings from Argentina
Lighter,good headlamp or pocket lantern...(but honestly--your list covers it way better than most) I think people still forget this is NOT a "survival" kit or bug-out bag.....It's for family car emergency's.I think you nailed it brother...Good common sense stuff.I swear I would have NEVER thought of the sneakers....great advice.Thank you for all you guy's do for us.
Great video. I also added some road flares, whistle, and a head lamp for those 3am break downs in my kit.
If you or your loved ones don't know how to use a tire patch kit:
A) Learn, and;
B) Carry a can of Fix-A-Flat. Make sure it's TPMS safe, and tell the tire shop you used it when you take the car in to have the tire properly repaired.
If you do know how to use the tire patch kit, carry Fix-A-Flat anyway.
Dry socks, water, clean chonies, warm hands, shoes, gun
The problem with water is that during the summer it will go bad due to the heat inside the vehicle. Also plastic bottles, and even metal ones have a micro plastic lining, will release chems in the water that are known to cause cancer over extended use. The purification tabs are a much better option.
@@sebastienbolduc5654 I mean yeah, but a chance of cancer x years from now or possibly death by dehydration during an emergency. Trade-offs
@@SteveVi0lencetrue! Good point.
@@sebastienbolduc5654 you made a good point too. I like old school stainless steel thermos and I'm not 100% sure but idk if bpa free bottles would help
@@SteveVi0lence I wonder if there are any emergency water packages on the market that are safe to store in high temperature areas? I carry a Sawyer Mini in my hiking kit but can't leave it in my car due to it being sensitive to heat. The heat can affect the membrane of the filter; thus, reducing its lifespan. A filter is way better option than purification pills. The truth about the pills, iodine, is that it's gonna make the water test like sh#t! It's not easy drinking that stuff.
Not sure about the BPA being the end all be all. I'm sure there are other chems within plastic that can be harmful over time but we are not aware of them, yet. I'm not all paranoid about the cancer risk thing but it does get hot as heck in a car! But ya, most definitely keep a BPA one if you do. A thermos is actually a freak'n great idea!!! Never thought about that one before. Now that you mentioned it, I may get one for that very purpose. Smart!
Winter: add kitty litter for traction if you get stuck in snow or pack boards. Large Emergency candle with 3 wicks for heat, You can make your own using that can of nuts you got for Christmas and canning wax. Also you can use it with a canteen cup to melt snow for water. GI wool blanket, cheap and warmer than emergency blanket, just line the trunk with it.
Don't leave your car if you don't have to.
Your rear view mirror makes a great signal mirror, just tear it off.
Teach kids to open the windows a crack if staying in place with motor running.
Not a mall Ninja, a former resident of North Dakota
Steve, all sound advice. Thanks for sharing with our viewers. TR
I just came across your channel and I would like to say.....THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT INFORMATION.
Something a friend once told me is "when you're in the middle of nowhere and nature calls hard, a roll of toilet paper is worth it's weight in gold"
What about socks
this, and underwear, unless you adopted those kids, you laugh too hard....
Good idea, Lt. Dan.
Shit paper? As we say in South Africa
@@user-jr2ue9nu6y Shit Tickets, as we say in Australia. Haha!
Excellent. Always enjoy your videos. Very thoughtful. Good core list of items for the car. Many thanks.
Great video guys. Made my kids and wife watch it as well. Now Dad is not the only one saying it. Great gear as well added a few things to the cars.
make sure your tools are secured and won't smash you in the head in a rollover accident.
gotta train em up on the window basher/seat belt cutter. gotta have presence of mind to remember it's there and how to use.
I agree but people that don’t enjoy this stuff get annoyed by it.my gfs would like that I would make emergency kits for them and I would explain the stuff but I never insist they train.i enjoy planning but I’m aware girls don’t care lol hell even myself I like to plan and prepare but I don’t obsess over it and take it extreme.with most girls what he done is perfect,even down to the bag he picked.a girl wouldn’t want to open her trunk and her friends see a multicam tactical ruck sack haha the key is to prepare for them without being intrusive.
A very well rounded video. One of your best, thought wise.
Karl. Once again great video and info. I agree with you about not being cheap on equipment for loved ones vehicle. My wife and daughter are my life and I would hate that a piece of gear broke or didn’t work properly. Keep up the great work. Strength and honor.
Thanks for watching,TR
Who makes the jumpstarter piece. That is amazing. Thanks for the info and motivation my friend
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Holy shit! I thought he broke the back drivers side window of his Mercedes!
Funny Stuff, right?
@@TacticalRifleman absolutely! Keep it up man. This is really useful stuff!
as always, excellent video. great info to share with people, thank you Karl!
i have been searching all over youtube for good car survival kits and yours is the closest to what im looking for. thank you! I'm a cali girl but love to camp and go outdoors and i wish i had some of this stuff when i went. also been stuck on sides of the road where the next exit isn't for 3miles. and ran out of gas or battery died. definitely going to make some mods but majority of it i have needed in the past. so i want to be ready for the future.
a signal flare or two would be nice. i really like that etool and will be finding one or 3. i have a swiss etool from the 70's and it is about 10 pounds too heavy to carry. fine for in my car but not for walking.
Yeah, I first bought the GLOCK E-Tool to save weight humping mountains in Afghanistan. Good enough for my sniper team, then good enough for my family. Thanks for watching, TR.
I recommend that you add the tactical kitchen sink to complete your system.....
Really appreciated this video, was looking for a good list of things to keep in the car after my dad and I had to change the tires twice on the way back from a long road trip. We had the cheap stuff in the car, tire plugs, tire inflators etc, and I can say never again
Nice take on a car emergency/light get home bag. I have had one in my car for atleast 10 to 12 years now. Ihad to use it once, late autumn 2014 my car broke down late in the evening, i was driving home from work, and since i live in the countryside no cell phone coverage. It was the steelbands that held the gasolinetank who had rusted. But i had 550 cord in my pack so i took it around the car and it held the tank up and i got home.
Maybe a small flask of Jack Daniels because if any of these emergency's happen....I'm gonna need a drink. Lol
Love the video, I’ve pretty much set up my parents bags the same way, but being here in Texas and it being so hot, I’ve made a couple changes. That brings me to my question, I work for a Police Department at my University, and I have a pretty good get home bag with my rifle and gear. If shtf, it would take me about 12 hours to walk home if I had to walk, would it be a good idea to walk at night or start in the morning and take breaks along the way? This has been a talking point with my family and friends, and I figured you may have a better answer than I would.
First, thank you for your service. The Blue do not get the support that they deserve. You guys are always taking care of my family while I was overseas taking care of business. So, thanks again and tell your brothers that I said thanks sincerely. As for walking... Situation will dictate. What is the threat? What is the terrain? What equipment do you have? Are you alone? Again, situation will dictate. Plan 20 miles per day. Seriously. Where ever I go, the wife knows to measure the distance on a map and divide the miles by 20. That's how many days she needs to hold the fort, minimum, before she should expect to see me. Some days you may make more; others less. Pick a weekend vacation, plan a similar route in a larger state part, and get out and walk it. I guarantee that you will change your load and your outlook on life. THis is one of the best training exercises that I have ever done with students.
Tactical Rifleman thank you for the advice, that helps a lot. I’ll definitely measure the distance out and start looking at it like that. And also Thank you for everything you have done for this country. Y’all still don’t get enough thanks for everything y’all went through and the sacrifice that so many have paid. While my brothers and sisters were here keeping the home front safe, you and your brothers were overseas keeping my family and this amazing country safe from those who meant to do harm against us. Seriously, thank you for your service.
Tactical Rifleman I known situation will dictate as you said. My question is generally speaking if you have to walk home, & there is any kind of regional/ widespread looting & rioting wouldn't it be better to travel at night & stay off the roads as much as possible in order to not be seen ?
Shawn Thomas well, you’d have to look at what’s going on in your area. People that loot and steal things from stores will usually do it at night since there are usually no workers there. However, if all hell broke loose, you may have groups that will loot and be violent during the day and at night. Again, it all depends on your area and that’s at least what I’d noticed when Hurricane Harvey hit here in Texas.
In that situation; of course. However, you should be well on your way by that time... don't wait that long to get moving. TR
$50-$100 in small bills ($5’s maybe) in the event a credit card doesn’t work or you need to buy gas from a farmer in the middle of nowhere. Carry at least enough to fill the gas tank from empty and put it where it won’t be raided. Also, pro tip if your family travels interstates: If you get a flat, call the police so that they can park a car with the lights flashing so you or your family doesn’t get hit by a jackass doing 80mph that ignores your flares. My daughter had a flat in the middle of nowhere and AAA could not find a tow company to tow her to safety. After the AAA failure and 3 hours of stressing, she called the cops and an officer protected her while she changed the tire. The cop wasn’t allowed to help her beyond holding a flashlight for her. But thankfully she was adept at changing a tire. Oh yeh, 30 minute flares can be a lifesaver. Carry at least 6 of them
Loved the rationale for no containers, so true!
I can't figure out for the life of me what their saying over those walkie talkies in the intro.
An old winter coat, hat, gloves and socks. Flashlight and a couple of extra batteries.
instead of or in combination with the purification tabs I run a water filter straw as well. I also place some road flares in my kits. But in general, I pretty much run the same type of gear within my vehicle emergency kits/bags. Thank you for taking your time to create this and all of your other videos.
Great video and all great suggestions here. Slightly different is traveling by plane. Obviously there are things you can't take while flying but I always carry small trash bags and assorted zip lock bags and zip ties with me. They take up no room. I recently flew across the country with a friend on vacation. When we got our bags the airline had broken off one of the locks on my friends suitcase. It was stuffed full and she was concerned that it might break open on the various flights back. After she packed I got out an assortment of sizes of my zip ties and found one that fit perfectly on what was left of the lock. I tightened it down as hard as I could and cut the excess off with my knife (that went in my suitcase). The bag made it all the way home fine with 3 plane transfers. Zip tie still secure. So don't forgot when you fly you need emergency items with you, too. Plus, she thought I was a genius! 😂
Jar of Skippy with Big Box of crackers and Honey. Rubber Bands and Maxxi Pads the Overnight ones. First Aid Cheat sheet. Most importantly your Picture pointing at the camera caption "Do Like I told you"!!! #1 Internet Ninja Out!!!
Nice!!!
Tactical Rifleman Thank you Sir means a lot.
I went with a diva cup for the wife and daughter. Reusable, and every girl should have a couple tampons in her purse already.
Opinions on a candle for emergency heat source?
Excellent for Bugout Bags but, again, this is just basic emergency gear for a girl going off to college. If we added every little item that would be nice to have, it would fill the trunk and be left in the garage. You have to have that balance. Thanks for watching, TR
As a truck driver, in the winter I always have a candle for temp heat source. Worth it when you're waiting 5 hours for the tow truck to show up in a snowstorm and its 10 below outside.
big mofo72
yes sir!, living in North Dakota a big candle can with 3 wicks. Especially when 10 below is the days high temperature!!🤠
Great video. Much of which I wouldn’t have considered packing in my wife’s vehicle. Well done 👍🏻
One thing that many people take for granted is extra windshield wiper fluid and how much can be used on a slushy, muddy drive home. My cousin got caught in a snowstorm on his way home from college. Eventhough the windshielf fluid level was pretty full, it still ran out half way. He didn't carry any extra in the trunk. The mud and slush was so thick that just using the wipers were no help. He said he had to drive the rest of the way home peering through muddy streaks and occassionally sticking his head out of the window.