We gave our grandkids everyday carry bags for their cars. Had everything for short term survival. Who knew that a few months later my granddaughter and boyfriend would hit a deer miles from a town and have to wait several hours for a tow truck-in the cold. They had snacks and water in their bags-along with flashlights, the ability to make fire, build a shelter, purify water, cook with an Esbit stove, and each had their emergency blankets. If they had to wait even longer, they would have been fine.
You can stuff a couple of trash bags full of leaves/pine needles and make a mattress to insulate yourself from the ground. I learned that from Corporal’s Corner TH-cam channel.
Bob & Brian- Did you guys know you can make your own waterproof matches & fire starters for a fraction of the cost of buying the prefabricated versions? Everything you need can be gotten at the Dollar Tree, Walmart, or pretty much anywhere. For waterproof matches, you need matches, a cheap piece of flower arrangement foam, & a candle (or cheap fingernail polish, as one prefers). Melt the candle's wax in a warm water bath then dip the match head end about a third of the way down into the wax (if you're using nail polish, paint it on using the accompanying brush). Stick the bottom/handle part into the flower foam & let it dry (at least an hour but preferably over night). You can put them in an air tight jar, vacuum seal them, or just store them in an empty pill bottle (after all, they ARE waterproof at this point : D ). For the fire starter, you need a jar of petroleum jelly & some cotton balls. Dip the cotton balls into the petroleum jelly- getting a somewhat generous amount on the cotton ball- & place in a container. If one WANTED to dip the cotton balls in candle wax also, I can't see the harm. Just be careful if/when you go to use them as they will flare up quickly! One can even filter their water using charcoal from their fire (charcoal MUST be ground FINE), sand, & small pebbles (in that order) to filter their water before boiling it in an emergency situation. The rule of 3s- 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food- has dual meaning in the prepper community. When prepping for emergencies always remember: two is one & one is none (meaning always have a backup for your backup, i.e. 3 of everything). I hope you all & the community find this information helpful! Thank you all very much for your time & attention, & thank you SO much for all you do! You are most appreciated!!
It's really good to see you covering preparedness. It's not "crazy survivalists stuff"...it's common sense preparing to take care of yourself. We've had friends laugh at us because we carry extra items in our ATV when we go out in the desert for day trips. We never go trail riding with less than 3 days worth of the minimum we'd need to survive. But we like the security of knowing that we've done all that seems practical for us to survive in a tough environment.
Combustion hack for minimal pack- alcohol prep wipes or electronic wipes in the tiny individual packets. They will light right up👍🏻 and a recycled birthday candle rolled in a recycled napkin - 😊
Hi Bob and Brian. I’ve broken down in cities and in nowhere land. I’ve found the people in nowhere land help and are more kind than the uptight honkers in the cities!
Just wanted to add that with the stainless steel container for water, it should be single walled like the one you showed, and not double walled if you're putting it directly in the fire so it doesn't rupture with the heat.
For a cheap fire starter I keep jelly balls in a sandwich or freezer baggie. Jelly balls are simply cotton balls slathered in petroleum jelly, like Vaseline or other brands. When I want to start a fire using a jelly ball I pull out a tuft of dry cotton from the center of the ball and ignite it. The petroleum jelly helps to keep the cotton ball burning longer, so it usually burns long enough to get my kindling burning well.
Same. My kids roll their eyes@my safety equip. I prioritized vehicle safety & my sleep system. I learned way too late that planning & prepping is Important. *was Never getting married & absolutely No Kids. Didn’t plan/prep. Two hubs in the rear view mirror & 6 kids*
This is a great video for everyone everywhere, nomad or not. I have a go-bag in car and has supplies and clothing. In cargo carrier on top, emergency supplies for medical, food, cooking, sanitation, blankets, coats, etc. In bin in car, hatchet, shovel, saw, T-Rex tape, tarps, emergency blankets, filter straws, water bottles in every conceivable nook and cranny. If that isn't enough, que sera, sera.
In my case I was already accumulating disaster preparedness items and some camping gear. Little did I know I was going to go thru a divorce and lost most everything but I did keep all that kind if gear because Id found out about nomad life and felt I could live that way. So had alot already so as Im working on my ambo I pick up an item or two each month more for emergency in the ambo. can Fiter water a myriad of ways, cook many diff ways, and start a fire many diff ways. knives, machete, hatchet... Saw... Etc. fishing gear. First aid kits.Probably Over kill but Id rather have more than less. Plus if you need to help someone else you can without harming yourself.
I always include a small notebook and a couple of pens/pencils. Since we make have a lot of spare time, a small book to read- you know the paperback you always wanted to read but haven’t. They are very inexpensive in used book stores.
As a hiker, I would not be without my Trangia spirit burner and a small pot of denatured alcohol, I have two little bars that go across the burner to make a pot stand a Nalgene water bottle and a small camping cook pot. I can boil water just about anywhere with this and cook some ramen noodles or add hot water to a freeze-dried meal as well as make hot drinks. It's a really inexpensive cook set that packs down small and can be taken with you. You also need a spork for eating with. I go with the Trangia and Nalgene products instead of the knock-offs as I think you should reward companies for having original ideas, they should reap the rewards for what they create.
Satellite phone or Garmin Mini gps/texting device! You'll probably cover that in part 2. Thanks for doing this Bob and Brian. It's a great refresher! I especially like the folding saw. I think it is super helpful. Hatchet too.
I was a survival instructor in the Air Force, plus I am an outdoor enthusiast with 63 years of backpacking experience around the world. It is essential to teach people who are van lifers, nomads, whatever they want to be called to have training in survival and have working knowledge in first aid. Having the basic essentials that you are showing is a great start. My van is a rolling survival vehicle with the essentials to survive several weeks should my van ever become disabled. Great job, Bob.
In addition to what y’all talked about I also carry a compass, and a paper local map, a pair of sunglasses, extra socks, a hand towel, wet wipes, A flashlight/taser, and a small compact pair of binoculars.
First, be responsible and check the weather, know your travel routes, and let someone know where you’re going. Secondly, a flashlight(travel at night), water filter bottle with access to water(stay hydrated), a jacket(stay warm and dry), and your phone(contact help or use gps/maps) with a battery bank perhaps, will solve 99% of your problems. Been there, done that.
There’s nothing wrong with being prepared. My days of living in hurricane country taught me to have an emergency bag prepared for me and my dog. At least hurricanes give you a warning; tornadoes don’t.
Another combustion hack, an inch square of inner tube! Carry an inch wide strip a foot long and cut off a piece. It's kind of smelly, but burns hot and lights easily with a bic. (seen on Survival Russia)
I'm amazed that I already have all of that except the heavy duty garbage bags (I have regular ones) and a folding saw (I have a machete and cutting wire). Maybe it's because I'm an army veteran or because I'm scared of everything, but my mind always goes to what if so I prepare accordingly. Even in a mid-size SUV, I have several knives, a machete, a wire thing to cut small branches, and a hatchet to break my tinted windows if my vehicle is ever submerged in water and I'm inside. I have several lighters for my camp stove, a tarp to use as an outdoor rug, and a space blanket came in my emergency kit. I have 2 Grayl bottles with extra filters, 2 regular steel water bottles, and I carry two 3 gallon jugs of water. I also have paracord and carabineers for anything that may come up. This wasn't mentioned but I also have a collapsible sewing cart. I bought it to carry my Jackery E1500 into coffee shops or libraries to charge but it will also come in handy if I ever have to walk out of somewhere. Being a solo woman in crappy shape, I need all the help I can get carrying emergency supplies.
GREAT video, Bob! Love the overview; looking forward to the in-depth videos. Thanks for links you provided in the description below the video. Keep 'em coming! Thank you, and have a great weekend!
I had to use one of the small cheap space blankets once when I could not find a motel and was stuck in my van at a truck stop for the night near Williams AZ in the winter. I bundled up in it and it was wonderful. It saved me from a perilous situation I did not expect. Even the cheap shelters are worth having in an emergency.
Only thing I see missing is a whistle. You scream for help and nobody can hear you and makes you thirsty. Use a whistle and the sound carries. Use the paracord to make a bracelet so you have paracord on your body.
You are right about not going out and buying that stuff all at once, everything is very expensive. One thing I would recommend that is not on your list and I think is an absolute must is a Garmin Mini or a Garmin Inreach, they use Satelite technology so you can use them where ever you are. I think it is one of the best things to have in your van and I know of several that do have them for safety. You can be way out in the middle of nowhere and get help.
I live in earthquake country, and on the 2nd floor. So I keep all of my non-heat-sensitive camping gear in 2 metal milk crates in the back of my van. It makes packing for camping much easier: add tent and sleeping bags, plus food, fresh water and clothes. And I’m always ready for emergencies whether I’m home or away. Has worked great for 10 years, and luckily haven’t been faced with earthquakes or wildfires requiring it yet.
I keep some stuff in my car that is heat sensitive ( but not likely to melt or go bad quickly) like canned food or bottled liquids but I keep them covered with a heavy comforter or sleeping bag to protect from both the heat and the cold.
It looks like you have an in-reach on the table that you never mentioned in either video. Next to water it might be the most important. Satellite, G.P.S., maps, texts, weather, S.O.S. Spendy but well worth it.
I like to bikepack, so my pack has everything that you talked about. The one thing I have in my first aid kits, that everyone should have is an army compression bandage. They are great for wounds they require compression and maybe a tourniquet. I have the Israel pocket army emergency bandage. They sell them on Amazon. My husband and I are working on converting a skoolie to become nomads in our retirement in a couple of years. I love your videos. Thanks for all that you do for the nomad community.
Great video, Bob. I have been following Dave Canterbury and Self-Reliance Outfitters and the 10 C's for a while as a fulltimer. Just a reminder that the stainless steel water bottle that goes in the fire must be "single walled". Looking forward to part 2!
These are wonderful videos, a true humanitarian service for nomads or just for people like me who currently only have to drive to nearby cities. Still, walking 15 miles is probably beyond my current physical state. So my car is my go bag, and I have three different sizes of backpacks and sling bags so that I can choose the size I really need.
Great video bob Dave Canterbury is my go-to guy for survival gear and knowledge also got a lot of fantastic ideas from ultralight Backpackers and through hiking is a wealth of knowledge I prefer multi-purpose light and portable
Combustion hack for minimal pack- alcohol prep wipes or electronic wipes in the tiny individual packets. They will light right up👍🏻 and a recycled birthday candle rolled in a recycled napkin - 😊
Firewood. Usually you only need a good shoe, just break some fallen branches etc, try it. Also, if you are in an emergency situation and you have scattered trees/bushes like where this vid is shot - light one up, don't hesitate, it's and emergency situation. Be mindful of wind direction to your camper etc, but it will also help with people finding you - do it, it's not a pine forest.
3 fires in a triangle (maybe 50 ft apart) is an emergency HELP signal. Don't light them until you hear small aircraft in the area. And NO, don't waste them on large passenger planes flying at 30,000 feet (5 miles high).
Good stuff Bob and friend. Being caught without a thing when I need it is how I normally figure out I need it. Nomads should have contact information for recovery companies. Like off road recovery companies. There are a few on youtube.
small medical kit with ibu,, band aids, pepto tabs, tweezers, ace bandage, Leukotape, wipes etc edc-electrolytes drink, snacks, hat and sunglasses, pen and small notebook, gloves extra pair socks, compass, trail tape
For the bug out bag, I'm still building..I recently added tooth pliers..cuz nothing worse than a painful tooth.Think Cast Away with the ice skates.lol I didn't think much of it until it happened to me..😬 got single use sutures as well..
One of the most important things that people can do is something called "situational awareness" Be AWARE of the news, what is happening in the areas of weather, social unrest, the pandemic's status, etc. Most people were caught flat-footed by the pandemic. By paying attention to the news, I could tell it was going to be serious. I had my first delivery of N95 masks on February 4, 2020. (I was already well-prepared because I have had a prepper "head" since I was a child. My parents caught me carrying blankets and canned food to our basement during the Cuban Missile Crisis because it seemed none of the adults were taking it seriously..I was 10 at at time.) Regardless - staying aware of the world around you is the first step to being prepared. Knowing what is happening not only locally, but nationally and internationally as well, is critical. It may be a bit depressing - but being blindsided is even worse.
Waterproof lighter, compass, emerfency blanket, pocket knife, folding solar panel, pocket charger, paracord, tarp, solar kettle, first aid kit (bandages, tape, band-aids, tube of antiseptic, scissors, ace bandage, aspirin, antihistamine for bee stings and allergic reactions),loud whistle. I'm just getting started but realize a sense of urgency and preparedness is simply common sense.
We just wonder in our bus when the spirit moves us. We do carry most of the items you have mentioned. But not all. Lucky for us, most of the missing items can be found in our garage and will be loaded on the bus before we leave our property next time. The one thing we don't have, the life straw will be ordered today. The one very important thing to carry but not mentioned is any and all MEDICATIONS. We keep two of the 7-day pill packs. When first one empty we refill so always have at least 7-day supply ready to grab and go. Hand and foot warmers also easy to carry and will prevent frostbite.
What I do is wrap my cordage around my hiking stick, along with duct tape (it will stick on itself) , and even a dime (makes a great screw driver), and I wrapped fishing line around it as well. Hello from Canada
Something I carry on my motorcycle is an old fashioned Zippo lighter and a can of lighterfluid. Why a Zippo instead of a Bic? A Zippo lighter will light in a rainstorm where a Bic lighter will not, the wind will blow the flame out. Whether the extended reach lighter will work in a windstorm I don't know but the Zippo will and I carry a couple of extra flints in the bottom on the insert. You also have lighter fluid with you in case you need to light wet wood. Just don't let your friends use the lighter fluid they might use it all. Please don't ask how I know this. Keep the good stuff coming Bob & what's his name (I'll learn it eventually)
Very practical advice for even those of us living in large metropolitan areas: having a bug out bag, emergency go bag! The weather is changing rapidly these days, and even locally we could be stranded as we are seeing with the storms hitting Buffalo NY this winter. 😳
Well this gave me so many new ideas. I live where there are hurricanes every summer. And sometimes you come back to your place and it’s so destroyed. I’m gonna look at my Bag and make sure I have things that I would need power Supply. We need clean water to drink but without it being boiled but we can’t used gas. So I’m gonna look around what I need to start preparing by adding/taking away to upgrade my bag thanks Bob
You both talk about signaling, but neither of you talked about traveling with a safety whistle. It takes more breath to shout if you need help and it’s harder to hear. I travel with a safety whistle on a retractable keychain, both as a loud deterrent and as a safety signal. Again, super light. Doesn’t take up space, and if you’re injured can help rescue teams locate you.
I have a bug out bag that’s been in my car since I had my old car and just transferred it from car to car. It’s so heavy, I can’t even pick it up. At least if I got stranded in the woods, I might survive.
Research the Mors Kochanski super shelter. It's made from a heavy clear plastic drop cloth, duct tape, a thin space blanket and rope or cord. Combined with a contractor bag stuffed with leaves or brush as a bed and a long exterior fire, it can be a life saver and is very cheap and lightweight. Also check out the Palmer Furnace which uses a blanket and candles to treat/ prevent hypothermia.Candles are a good addition as they provide not only light but a small amount of heat.
I've been worried that the RV lifestyle was not compatible with my prepping lifestyle. I have 2 locations where I store food but the one in the mountains has not been worked on for 5 years so food up there is out of the question. However my woodstove, big tent ect are there. I have a similar set up (sans woodstove) in my car.
I’m not going to use something that would just make something mad enough to gut me with one swipe or that has to get close enough like within arms distance before I can use it. It’s too late by then. Granddads twelve gage double barrel shot gun will do me just fine Thankyou. Bears, cougars or big foots are not going to get close enough for me to piss them off with anything else. Thank you anyway guys. I understand those things might work for spiders and stray animals that are more afraid of you than you are if it, but for anything else … well like I said. I do like the sling shot and marble thing though but that takes practice to hit anything. There are times you may not get a second shot.
Oh my word! Now you're joining Dave Canterbury prepping! This is too cute for words! I love it! I need to widdle down some of my stuff into a get home bag. I also need to have a sturdy poncho that doesn't fall apart. This is awesome, guys!
" in the bank is more important than this stuff" Good statement, if your smart, you'll go you're whole life without needing to start a fire, but you'll need money one day no matter what.
See how much of these things you can find at garage sales, thrift stores, from friends, and bartering. Any single wall stainless steel water will stand in for the Nalgene. The Silky is a great saw if you learn how to use it before the need is critical and you break it not knowing how to properly use it but for the truck a bow saw is a great substitute and probably cheaper. The Bahco folding saw is cheaper and if you don't learn how to use a Silky less susceptible to damage. One of those small plastic Fresnel lenses can start a fire, help extract a sliver, and help reading small print. If you don't have a signal mirror, try using an old CD.
Great video as well as the Part 2 video. To save money as you suggested, I get items one at a time & have been putting together & modifying my go pack over time. I'm a big fan of multipurpose, repurpose, recycling, & resale shops. It's amazing how many new items I've found at resale shops for pennies on the dollar. I really like having the comparison of each of your items & the reasoning behind those items. Everyone is going down a different path in life & has different needs. Thank you for sharing all the great videos & I look forward to the day our paths cross & I meet both of you in person.
Great video! I personally do not go anywhere without my emergency bags, I have different ones for different situations. I believe it's very important for everyone to consider an emergency bag. I also love Dave and Corporals Corner youtube channels. Thanks for all your insight. Big hugs! 🤗
I made snow in minus 70° conditions with a rainsuit for outter shell. I use it in adverse conditions and it still allows me to be mobile and do activities. The SS water bottle is a SINGLE WALL construction! Magnetic compass. And a UV5R hand held (walkie talkie) Although it's a ham radio- primarily!- they do offer GMRS, and even now with CB AM. The point or info is that in an EMERGENCY, LIFE OR PROPERTY, anyone can use it . I can radio any State, Fed, county, city , or millions of ham radio operators IF I have recorded the frequencies they operate on. If I fail to properly be a good Boy Scout and Be Prepared for SELF RESCUE, I have that fall back tool. A UV5R can be bought for 25 bucks. I enjoy this series much!! And it's being responsible to our community! We'll Done! Thanks!
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We gave our grandkids everyday carry bags for their cars. Had everything for short term survival. Who knew that a few months later my granddaughter and boyfriend would hit a deer miles from a town and have to wait several hours for a tow truck-in the cold. They had snacks and water in their bags-along with flashlights, the ability to make fire, build a shelter, purify water, cook with an Esbit stove, and each had their emergency blankets. If they had to wait even longer, they would have been fine.
You can stuff a couple of trash bags full of leaves/pine needles and make a mattress to insulate yourself from the ground. I learned that from Corporal’s Corner TH-cam channel.
Bob & Brian-
Did you guys know you can make your own waterproof matches & fire starters for a fraction of the cost of buying the prefabricated versions? Everything you need can be gotten at the Dollar Tree, Walmart, or pretty much anywhere.
For waterproof matches, you need matches, a cheap piece of flower arrangement foam, & a candle (or cheap fingernail polish, as one prefers). Melt the candle's wax in a warm water bath then dip the match head end about a third of the way down into the wax (if you're using nail polish, paint it on using the accompanying brush). Stick the bottom/handle part into the flower foam & let it dry (at least an hour but preferably over night). You can put them in an air tight jar, vacuum seal them, or just store them in an empty pill bottle (after all, they ARE waterproof at this point : D ).
For the fire starter, you need a jar of petroleum jelly & some cotton balls. Dip the cotton balls into the petroleum jelly- getting a somewhat generous amount on the cotton ball- & place in a container. If one WANTED to dip the cotton balls in candle wax also, I can't see the harm. Just be careful if/when you go to use them as they will flare up quickly!
One can even filter their water using charcoal from their fire (charcoal MUST be ground FINE), sand, & small pebbles (in that order) to filter their water before boiling it in an emergency situation.
The rule of 3s- 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food- has dual meaning in the prepper community. When prepping for emergencies always remember: two is one & one is none (meaning always have a backup for your backup, i.e. 3 of everything).
I hope you all & the community find this information helpful!
Thank you all very much for your time & attention, & thank you SO much for all you do! You are most appreciated!!
It's really good to see you covering preparedness. It's not "crazy survivalists stuff"...it's common sense preparing to take care of yourself.
We've had friends laugh at us because we carry extra items in our ATV when we go out in the desert for day trips. We never go trail riding with less than 3 days worth of the minimum we'd need to survive. But we like the security of knowing that we've done all that seems practical for us to survive in a tough environment.
One gentleman told me he always takes 3 spare tires & 2 batteries anytime he is out in the desert along with adequate food & water.
I follow the ELEVEN "C" program whenever I go on a day hike. It's the same as the 10 c program, but it includes bringing along Canterbury himself.
Man, that must be expensive.
... I personally used the twelve 'C' rule, (yes, Canterbury, when he's available,🤣), but lastly 'Colt'.🤔🤠
Combustion hack for minimal pack- alcohol prep wipes or electronic wipes in the tiny individual packets. They will light right up👍🏻 and a recycled birthday candle rolled in a recycled napkin - 😊
Cotton balls soaked in Vaseline-virtually no weight at all.
Its very quick, goes out in a flash. So have more tinder, twigs, larger fuel ready to go on the fire. Prepare your fuel so you don't donkey around.
Hi Bob and Brian. I’ve broken down in cities and in nowhere land. I’ve found the people in nowhere land help and are more kind than the uptight honkers in the cities!
Probably because the "I just broke down/ ran out of gas" story is frequently used as a scam in the cities.
Just wanted to add that with the stainless steel container for water, it should be single walled like the one you showed, and not double walled if you're putting it directly in the fire so it doesn't rupture with the heat.
For a cheap fire starter I keep jelly balls in a sandwich or freezer baggie.
Jelly balls are simply cotton balls slathered in petroleum jelly, like Vaseline or other brands. When I want to start a fire using a jelly ball I pull out a tuft of dry cotton from the center of the ball and ignite it. The petroleum jelly helps to keep the cotton ball burning longer, so it usually burns long enough to get my kindling burning well.
Thank you!💚
My goodie’s bag has lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar, Cinnamon, crackers, pickled garlic, ramen noodles, pickled vegetables, picante sauce, ketchup, mustard, pepper, salt, basically foods to curb the appetite.
Emergency radio, small sowing kit, tape, small glass piece, lighter, candle, Clorox, Clay, tee shirts, compass 🧭
Thank you for doing this series. I take prepping fairly seriously and thought I was alone in the fulltime vanlife/RV community
Same. My kids roll their eyes@my safety equip. I prioritized vehicle safety & my sleep system. I learned way too late that planning & prepping is Important. *was Never getting married & absolutely No Kids. Didn’t plan/prep. Two hubs in the rear view mirror & 6 kids*
This is a great video for everyone everywhere, nomad or not. I have a go-bag in car and has supplies and clothing. In cargo carrier on top, emergency supplies for medical, food, cooking, sanitation, blankets, coats, etc. In bin in car, hatchet, shovel, saw, T-Rex tape, tarps, emergency blankets, filter straws, water bottles in every conceivable nook and cranny. If that isn't enough, que sera, sera.
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In my case I was already accumulating disaster preparedness items and some camping gear. Little did I know I was going to go thru a divorce and lost most everything but I did keep all that kind if gear because Id found out about nomad life and felt I could live that way. So had alot already so as Im working on my ambo I pick up an item or two each month more for emergency in the ambo. can Fiter water a myriad of ways, cook many diff ways, and start a fire many diff ways. knives, machete, hatchet... Saw... Etc. fishing gear. First aid kits.Probably Over kill but Id rather have more than less. Plus if you need to help someone else you can without harming yourself.
I always include a small notebook and a couple of pens/pencils. Since we make have a lot of spare time, a small book to read- you know the paperback you always wanted to read but haven’t. They are very inexpensive in used book stores.
As a hiker, I would not be without my Trangia spirit burner and a small pot of denatured alcohol, I have two little bars that go across the burner to make a pot stand a Nalgene water bottle and a small camping cook pot. I can boil water just about anywhere with this and cook some ramen noodles or add hot water to a freeze-dried meal as well as make hot drinks. It's a really inexpensive cook set that packs down small and can be taken with you.
You also need a spork for eating with.
I go with the Trangia and Nalgene products instead of the knock-offs as I think you should reward companies for having original ideas, they should reap the rewards for what they create.
I'm a trangia advocate too 😊 they are amazing
Satellite phone or Garmin Mini gps/texting device! You'll probably cover that in part 2. Thanks for doing this Bob and Brian. It's a great refresher! I especially like the folding saw. I think it is super helpful. Hatchet too.
I was a survival instructor in the Air Force, plus I am an outdoor enthusiast with 63 years of backpacking experience around the world. It is essential to teach people who are van lifers, nomads, whatever they want to be called to have training in survival and have working knowledge in first aid. Having the basic essentials that you are showing is a great start. My van is a rolling survival vehicle with the essentials to survive several weeks should my van ever become disabled. Great job, Bob.
In addition to what y’all talked about I also carry a compass, and a paper local map, a pair of sunglasses, extra socks, a hand towel, wet wipes, A flashlight/taser, and a small compact pair of binoculars.
First, be responsible and check the weather, know your travel routes, and let someone know where you’re going. Secondly, a flashlight(travel at night), water filter bottle with access to water(stay hydrated), a jacket(stay warm and dry), and your phone(contact help or use gps/maps) with a battery bank perhaps, will solve 99% of your problems. Been there, done that.
There’s nothing wrong with being prepared. My days of living in hurricane country taught me to have an emergency bag prepared for me and my dog. At least hurricanes give you a warning; tornadoes don’t.
I've been thinking my van is my bug out bag. 😮 I need to reconsider.
Tootsie Pops, Bob. Ya forgot the Tootsie Pops. Excellent survival tool. 🍭
The heavy duty garbGe bags ,you can actually make a sleeping system off the ground....
Bob, I really appreciate your videos. I really wish Canada had someone like you. Be safe 😃👍
Another combustion hack, an inch square of inner tube! Carry an inch wide strip a foot long and cut off a piece. It's kind of smelly, but burns hot and lights easily with a bic. (seen on Survival Russia)
I'm amazed that I already have all of that except the heavy duty garbage bags (I have regular ones) and a folding saw (I have a machete and cutting wire). Maybe it's because I'm an army veteran or because I'm scared of everything, but my mind always goes to what if so I prepare accordingly. Even in a mid-size SUV, I have several knives, a machete, a wire thing to cut small branches, and a hatchet to break my tinted windows if my vehicle is ever submerged in water and I'm inside. I have several lighters for my camp stove, a tarp to use as an outdoor rug, and a space blanket came in my emergency kit. I have 2 Grayl bottles with extra filters, 2 regular steel water bottles, and I carry two 3 gallon jugs of water. I also have paracord and carabineers for anything that may come up. This wasn't mentioned but I also have a collapsible sewing cart. I bought it to carry my Jackery E1500 into coffee shops or libraries to charge but it will also come in handy if I ever have to walk out of somewhere. Being a solo woman in crappy shape, I need all the help I can get carrying emergency supplies.
GREAT video, Bob! Love the overview; looking forward to the in-depth videos. Thanks for links you provided in the description below the video. Keep 'em coming! Thank you, and have a great weekend!
Love it......I carry a headlamp and extra batteries for it in my little pack.....darkness can bring on anxiety if you're in a stressful situation.
I had to use one of the small cheap space blankets once when I could not find a motel and was stuck in my van at a truck stop for the night near Williams AZ in the winter. I bundled up in it and it was wonderful. It saved me from a perilous situation I did not expect. Even the cheap shelters are worth having in an emergency.
Only thing I see missing is a whistle. You scream for help and nobody can hear you and makes you thirsty. Use a whistle and the sound carries. Use the paracord to make a bracelet so you have paracord on your body.
Bob thank You for all your videos, not only do I enjoy them, but I learn a lot ❤️
You are right about not going out and buying that stuff all at once, everything is very expensive. One thing I would recommend that is not on your list and I think is an absolute must is a Garmin Mini or a Garmin Inreach, they use Satelite technology so you can use them where ever you are. I think it is one of the best things to have in your van and I know of several that do have them for safety. You can be way out in the middle of nowhere and get help.
great info, looking forward to the rest of the series
I live in earthquake country, and on the 2nd floor. So I keep all of my non-heat-sensitive camping gear in 2 metal milk crates in the back of my van. It makes packing for camping much easier: add tent and sleeping bags, plus food, fresh water and clothes. And I’m always ready for emergencies whether I’m home or away. Has worked great for 10 years, and luckily haven’t been faced with earthquakes or wildfires requiring it yet.
I keep some stuff in my car that is heat sensitive ( but not likely to melt or go bad quickly) like canned food or bottled liquids but I keep them covered with a heavy comforter or sleeping bag to protect from both the heat and the cold.
It looks like you have an in-reach on the table that you never mentioned in either video. Next to water it might be the most important. Satellite, G.P.S., maps, texts, weather, S.O.S. Spendy but well worth it.
I like to bikepack, so my pack has everything that you talked about. The one thing I have in my first aid kits, that everyone should have is an army compression bandage. They are great for wounds they require compression and maybe a tourniquet. I have the Israel pocket army emergency bandage. They sell them on Amazon. My husband and I are working on converting a skoolie to become nomads in our retirement in a couple of years. I love your videos. Thanks for all that you do for the nomad community.
Bob's 11th C, Cody! 🤎🐶
Great video, Bob.
I have been following Dave Canterbury and Self-Reliance Outfitters and the 10 C's for a while as a fulltimer.
Just a reminder that the stainless steel water bottle that goes in the fire must be "single walled".
Looking forward to part 2!
These are wonderful videos, a true humanitarian service for nomads or just for people like me who currently only have to drive to nearby cities. Still, walking 15 miles is probably beyond my current physical state. So my car is my go bag, and I have three different sizes of backpacks and sling bags so that I can choose the size I really need.
Great video bob Dave Canterbury is my go-to guy for survival gear and knowledge also got a lot of fantastic ideas from ultralight Backpackers and through hiking is a wealth of knowledge I prefer multi-purpose light and portable
Thank you for this! I have been looking into knives lately especially and this really helps!
Combustion hack for minimal pack- alcohol prep wipes or electronic wipes in the tiny individual packets. They will light right up👍🏻 and a recycled birthday candle rolled in a recycled napkin - 😊
Firewood. Usually you only need a good shoe, just break some fallen branches etc, try it. Also, if you are in an emergency situation and you have scattered trees/bushes like where this vid is shot - light one up, don't hesitate, it's and emergency situation. Be mindful of wind direction to your camper etc, but it will also help with people finding you - do it, it's not a pine forest.
3 fires in a triangle (maybe 50 ft apart) is an emergency HELP signal. Don't light them until you hear small aircraft in the area. And NO, don't waste them on large passenger planes flying at 30,000 feet (5 miles high).
Good stuff Bob and friend. Being caught without a thing when I need it is how I normally figure out I need it. Nomads should have contact information for recovery companies. Like off road recovery companies. There are a few on youtube.
"The weather is getting crazy." It's getting crazy, Bob, because of anthropogenic climate change.
Everyone should be prepared for emergencies. Thank you for this series.
Avoid stagnate water if you can't filter it.
Have everything, but forgot my knife. Thanks for survival kits ideas.
Brian and Bob are a great team. Thanks for this valuable information.
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With my hiking and gardening background, I have all that stuff. Important to be prepared.
Boss stands for bug out supplement supplies they have a fire kit a fishing kit a navigation kit a signal kit and a shelter kit
small medical kit with ibu,, band aids, pepto tabs, tweezers, ace bandage, Leukotape, wipes etc
edc-electrolytes drink, snacks, hat and sunglasses, pen and small notebook, gloves
extra pair socks, compass, trail tape
Very helpful, thanks guys.
Thank You Robert , you're the greatest informer .We all love you !
For the bug out bag, I'm still building..I recently added tooth pliers..cuz nothing worse than a painful tooth.Think Cast Away with the ice skates.lol I didn't think much of it until it happened to me..😬 got single use sutures as well..
Thanks guys , great info. I bring more first aide stuff.
One of the most important things that people can do is something called "situational awareness" Be AWARE of the news, what is happening in the areas of weather, social unrest, the pandemic's status, etc. Most people were caught flat-footed by the pandemic. By paying attention to the news, I could tell it was going to be serious. I had my first delivery of N95 masks on February 4, 2020. (I was already well-prepared because I have had a prepper "head" since I was a child. My parents caught me carrying blankets and canned food to our basement during the Cuban Missile Crisis because it seemed none of the adults were taking it seriously..I was 10 at at time.) Regardless - staying aware of the world around you is the first step to being prepared. Knowing what is happening not only locally, but nationally and internationally as well, is critical. It may be a bit depressing - but being blindsided is even worse.
Waterproof lighter, compass, emerfency blanket, pocket knife, folding solar panel, pocket charger, paracord, tarp, solar kettle, first aid kit (bandages, tape, band-aids, tube of antiseptic, scissors, ace bandage, aspirin, antihistamine for bee stings and allergic reactions),loud whistle. I'm just getting started but realize a sense of urgency and preparedness is simply common sense.
We just wonder in our bus when the spirit moves us. We do carry most of the items you have mentioned. But not all. Lucky for us, most of the missing items can be found in our garage and will be loaded on the bus before we leave our property next time. The one thing we don't have, the life straw will be ordered today. The one very important thing to carry but not mentioned is any and all MEDICATIONS. We keep two of the 7-day pill packs. When first one empty we refill so always have at least 7-day supply ready to grab and go. Hand and foot warmers also easy to carry and will prevent frostbite.
What I do is wrap my cordage around my hiking stick, along with duct tape (it will stick on itself) , and even a dime (makes a great screw driver), and I wrapped fishing line around it as well. Hello from Canada
Something I carry on my motorcycle is an old fashioned Zippo lighter and a can of lighterfluid. Why a Zippo instead of a Bic? A Zippo lighter will light in a rainstorm where a Bic lighter will not, the wind will blow the flame out. Whether the extended reach lighter will work in a windstorm I don't know but the Zippo will and I carry a couple of extra flints in the bottom on the insert. You also have lighter fluid with you in case you need to light wet wood. Just don't let your friends use the lighter fluid they might use it all. Please don't ask how I know this. Keep the good stuff coming Bob & what's his name (I'll learn it eventually)
Very practical advice for even those of us living in large metropolitan areas: having a bug out bag, emergency go bag! The weather is changing rapidly these days, and even locally we could be stranded as we are seeing with the storms hitting Buffalo NY this winter. 😳
I hope you do a walk thru of Brian's mini 10-C bag
Well this gave me so many new ideas. I live where there are hurricanes every summer. And sometimes you come back to your place and it’s so destroyed. I’m gonna look at my Bag and make sure I have things that I would need power Supply. We need clean water to drink but without it being boiled but we can’t used gas. So I’m gonna look around what I need to start preparing by adding/taking away to upgrade my bag thanks Bob
You both talk about signaling, but neither of you talked about traveling with a safety whistle. It takes more breath to shout if you need help and it’s harder to hear.
I travel with a safety whistle on a retractable keychain, both as a loud deterrent and as a safety signal.
Again, super light. Doesn’t take up space, and if you’re injured can help rescue teams locate you.
I painted SOS on one side of a tarp...figured it might be seen by a fly-over rescue team if I'm ever lost (and want to be found).
I have a bug out bag that’s been in my car since I had my old car and just transferred it from car to car. It’s so heavy, I can’t even pick it up. At least if I got stranded in the woods, I might survive.
Research the Mors Kochanski super shelter. It's made from a heavy clear plastic drop cloth, duct tape, a thin space blanket and rope or cord. Combined with a contractor bag stuffed with leaves or brush as a bed and a long exterior fire, it can be a life saver and is very cheap and lightweight. Also check out the Palmer Furnace which uses a blanket and candles to treat/ prevent hypothermia.Candles are a good addition as they provide not only light but a small amount of heat.
I have most of this already,as I got ready for nomadic life. Thanks to you Bob 🙏
I've been worried that the RV lifestyle was not compatible with my prepping lifestyle. I have 2 locations where I store food but the one in the mountains has not been worked on for 5 years so food up there is out of the question. However my woodstove, big tent ect are there. I have a similar set up (sans woodstove) in my car.
I’m not going to use something that would just make something mad enough to gut me with one swipe or that has to get close enough like within arms distance before I can use it. It’s too late by then. Granddads twelve gage double barrel shot gun will do me just fine Thankyou. Bears, cougars or big foots are not going to get close enough for me to piss them off with anything else. Thank you anyway guys. I understand those things might work for spiders and stray animals that are more afraid of you than you are if it, but for anything else … well like I said. I do like the sling shot and marble thing though but that takes practice to hit anything. There are times you may not get a second shot.
You mentioned importance of fire…fire is one thing that separates humans from the animal kingdom.
I would love a complete list so I can give to my daughter and her husband to ketep in their cars please!
Stay prepared check eBay for used knives and other items
Where you keep your supply bag is important .... if it is buried under alot of stuff and there is an emergency, you may not be able to get to it!
Oh my word! Now you're joining Dave Canterbury prepping! This is too cute for words! I love it!
I need to widdle down some of my stuff into a get home bag. I also need to have a sturdy poncho that doesn't fall apart. This is awesome, guys!
Is the stainless steel
container double walled? Putting directly in a fire to heat water?
" in the bank is more important than this stuff" Good statement, if your smart, you'll go you're whole life without needing to start a fire, but you'll need money one day no matter what.
I really enjoyed Dual Survival with Dave.
I need to get the bag. It looks big and could store lots of stuff. Great video.
See how much of these things you can find at garage sales, thrift stores, from friends, and bartering. Any single wall stainless steel water will stand in for the Nalgene. The Silky is a great saw if you learn how to use it before the need is critical and you break it not knowing how to properly use it but for the truck a bow saw is a great substitute and probably cheaper. The Bahco folding saw is cheaper and if you don't learn how to use a Silky less susceptible to damage. One of those small plastic Fresnel lenses can start a fire, help extract a sliver, and help reading small print. If you don't have a signal mirror, try using an old CD.
I see a couple things I need to add. Thanks!
Your water syatem is great Bob, a definite must have for me
Great series. One that all people can use, nomad or not.
Frito corn chips it's a good fire starter seen it on series called survivor he says he takes it with him all the time start fires
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I have many of those but not garbage bags. Yet!
I carry a lease a week of my prescription meds with me all the time
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Forgot matches and para cord! I also carry hard candy in my car.
I always have lots of doggy poop bags. He throws off a lot of heat too.
I like this series. Good stuff.
Clothes pins
Great video as well as the Part 2 video. To save money as you suggested, I get items one at a time & have been putting together & modifying my go pack over time. I'm a big fan of multipurpose, repurpose, recycling, & resale shops. It's amazing how many new items I've found at resale shops for pennies on the dollar. I really like having the comparison of each of your items & the reasoning behind those items. Everyone is going down a different path in life & has different needs. Thank you for sharing all the great videos & I look forward to the day our paths cross & I meet both of you in person.
Nice Beginners video
Great video! I personally do not go anywhere without my emergency bags, I have different ones for different situations. I believe it's very important for everyone to consider an emergency bag. I also love Dave and Corporals Corner youtube channels. Thanks for all your insight. Big hugs! 🤗
Small hammock
First aid kit
Some really valid ideas..Thank you so much!
I made snow in minus 70° conditions with a rainsuit for outter shell. I use it in adverse conditions and it still allows me to be mobile and do activities.
The SS water bottle is a SINGLE WALL construction!
Magnetic compass.
And a UV5R hand held (walkie talkie)
Although it's a ham radio- primarily!- they do offer GMRS, and even now with CB AM. The point or info is that in an EMERGENCY, LIFE OR PROPERTY, anyone can use it .
I can radio any State, Fed, county, city , or millions of ham radio operators IF I have recorded the frequencies they operate on.
If I fail to properly be a good Boy Scout and Be Prepared for SELF RESCUE, I have that fall back tool.
A UV5R can be bought for 25 bucks.
I enjoy this series much!! And it's being responsible to our community! We'll Done! Thanks!
Excellent list so far, looking forward to watching part 2!