These are great! Something I would suggest, as a former army soldier, is to roll up the clothing and place them into either a ziplock and/or a dry bag. Same with the blankets. Nothing worse than changing out of cold, wet clothes and putting on cold, wet clothes. Plus, the ziplocks can be used to separate cold wet clothes from ruining your other items, like your matches, paper and cards etc. TBH, I would likely put everything into ziplock bags to keep them dry.
Add a multi-tool that has a can opener 'blade' and a knife. Maybe just for Mommy and Daddy bags? Matching hats in a bright color (why? it's easy to find each other if everyone has on a bright hat in a crowded shelter or whatever)
For those that feel that a " BUG OUT BAG", is not needed in your area, please rethink, you my not have DISASTEROUS AREA, in which you live. It could be used for anything..I wish I had known about such a thing in June 2001 when my rental home caught fire..( electrical)..It would have helped with the children, ( clothes, toys, their lil special things).. especially...Never say , " Never", " What for".. Just keep all your, Birth Certificates, Social Security cards, Homeowners/ Rental/ Car, Insurance papers, Insurance ( health) cards, Banking, any important papers together in a water proof ( freezers bags are ideal), any Pet information too, List of all family medications, keep all prescription meds in one area( my sister always kept hers in plastic shoe box on her kitchen counter, twice she lived in Hurricane areas)."CASH TOO".. together , to grab n go.. Bless all in this upside down world..Be Prepared no matter what!!.. Thanks Brooke..❤🌹
I don’t think this will make the news all parts of the US but the East Coast of Canada has been devastated by Hurricane Fiona. A town in Newfoundland had multiple homes swept out to sea. I don’t normally ask for prayers on a public forum but this particular part of Canada has the most lovely people. I know Canadians have a reputation for being friendly and helpful but the Maritimes and Newfoundland in particular take it to a level that is unknown in most parts of the world. If I could ask for prayers for them I would appreciate it. 🇨🇦🙏🏻🦞
Few things to add. 1. Black sharpie for each family member. Write your contact number n name on each of you in case you get lost injured or worse. 2. List of contact names and addresses in each bag. 3. Mosquito repellent 4. Whistle for help 5. Warm thick socks and beanie. Also younger kids day meals should be spread out in the other bags.
I had a friend that wrote her cell phone number on her kids’ bellies when they were at Disney. I wish I had thought of that when we lost our 6 year old for 30 minutes. He had our info in his pocket but forgot about it. Sharpies are great!
I have a small weather radio that can charged by solar, hand crank, or USB. Emergency broadcasts from city, county, state, and federal as well as current weather conditions can be monitored. Got mine for $25.00 on Amazon. Great video as always.
Something I put in my bug out bag is a little glasses repair kit from the Dollar Tree. I’d be blind as a bat if my glasses broke and I had no contacts!
Yes, put clothes in a ziplock bag and add smaller empty bags to that. You can put used underwear or wet socks in the small bags later for cleanliness. Put any item that can leak into its own zip bag in a bigger zip bag. I would put individual meals together in their own bags, after eating you can use it for holding trash or even use it to hold water if necessary. Shared hygiene items are perfect. I would include a small stiff brush, you can use it to brush off outside of clothes for mud, grass seeds, etc. Include an oversized raincoat for each to try and keep people wearing bags dry, or to use as ground cloth if necessary. Small useful knives for any who can be trusted with them. Whistles, for finding each other. If you can find a small bag/pouch to hang off each bag to put several wipes in for bathroom use so they dont have to dig through a bag to find the big package and possibly lose something in the process. Important papers and pictures can be scanned and put on USB storage, one copy for each parent. (ID's, SSnumbers, Mortgage/rental agreement, car/tag information, Medical/Doctor information, etc) Make a USB storage for each kid with important information about family/friends contacts, medical issues, food issues, any personal likes, dislikes, etc. (and SSnumber if you are comfortable doing that) Also a sharpie to write any information on an arm for name, parents names, phone numbers, food/medical issues. Make sure to have a family phrase or word to show if someone unknown can be trusted if yall get separated. Discuss with your kids what yall will do if you have to grab a bag and go. Teach them anything you may need them to do. Collecting different sized wood for fires and how to pick a safe spot to start a fire. How to safely choose any water that may need to go in the filter container. How to make a tent or cover with materials you have. Packing and keeping their bag items together. Anything you can think of that will make your journey smoother.
Brooke, A $2 sewing kit could be invaluable also, toss in a few garbage bags just in case, transport muddy clothing, cover Go Bags in bad weather.. They can also be used to protect you in pouring rain.
My favorite mama . Love u girl. Always thinks of the best meals cheap.u did miss one category and that’s medicines sweetie. I always think if it cause I am old and need it. 😊 thx for all the others. Your a gift sent to help us. Instead of scaring us you are giving us practical advise anyone can follow to help us god bless.
i have binder with all paper docs..take pics of family &pets in case you get separated. We are older couple are bags on wheels these bags 10 + years now i go thur them spring &fall change food.clothes . always keep shoes under beds . enjoy watching you &family meal preps.👍
Great video! I love seeing what everyone puts in their bags for emergencies. One of the most recent things I stuck in ours was leather work gloves. They're just cheapies from walmart that I paid about $3 a pair for, but they would be useful during cleanup for down tree limbs or broken glass after a tornado. Also have instant coffee sticks (I can't live without coffee!) in our food kits, as well as a multi-tool with a good knife on it, small denominations of cash for gas or anything we may need along the way, and pepper spray for protection. I also stuck reflective tape on everyone's pack for visibility.
I think it's a great idea to have a go bag for so many reasons. Let's say you get a call that a loved one had an accident and you need to get in your car and go to them ASAP. It's not to have a change of clothes, some ready to eat (road) food, contact numbers, phone charger, ect... put in in your trunk and leave it. Why stop there? Have in your trunk a first aid kit, water and blanket in case you see an accident. It never hurts to be like a boy scout and be prepared. In all likelihood you won't need these things but better to have and not need than to need and not have.
Great idea ! After an emergency visit to the hospital a few years back I packed a hospital go bag. It did come in handy about a year later. You just never know!
Maybe its because I'm both Epileptic & Diabetic w/ high blood pressure, but my immediate thought was making sure you have a last a week's worth of medications & medical supplies that each family member needed..
Brooke, what I do with my kids is pack a decent pair of shoes in their bags (because you just never know what they might have on their feet if we have to evacuate quickly. My husband and I have an old pair of sneakers in our bags). Whenever I replenish our bags, I get them shoes in the next size up, and have packed thick socks to wear with them. When they grow to that size, they get to have them, and I replace them with the next size up. It saves precious time scrambling for footwear in an emergency situation.
Awesome idea! Feminine pads can be used for wound care, or to wrap a blistered foot, arm, etc. We have livestock and use them on our horses to control bleeding or in place of gauze before bandaging. Baby diapers work the same way. Crank flashlights come in handy so you're not dependent on batteries, and a solar powered phone charger is a must, as are waterproof matches. 🙂
Hi Brooke! Thanks for this video! I really, really need to do this for hubby and myself. What I thought about was maybe something like those little crystal light packets that you can add to water (or if something sugary is needed....I find myself sometimes needing something on the sweet side to drink...sunny d, sweet, tea, lemonade). I was thinking the same thing...I would need my jammies, too. Thanks for sharing!
We have go bags for both vehicles. They include 72 hr food kits for each, clothing, survival gear in case we are separated when we have to leave. We even have bags for our 2 dogs that include food, water, snacks, collars and leashes and their coats. We have tarps, rope, wire, multi tools, knives, folding saw, fire starters, survival blankets, maps, multi use cooking equipment along with our clothes. There are other things but these are our top items. Hope this helps someone starting out.
Ok lady I just watched this video and it's awesome! You posted it more than 6 months ago so it's time to go through them and update them for the weather and to check the food to make sure that nothing is going to expire soon. This would be a great video for you all to take your bags out into the woods and spend the night or 72 hours and see how everything holds up. Also see how well you can carry your bags for a while, they get heavy fast especially for us mamas who try to carry everything. ❤ It's good to see how well the bags hold up. The first time I did this with my kids one of the straps broke on one of the bags so carrying it was a pain I now have a sewing kit in all of the bags. 🎒❤
Brooke, I love love your videos!! You are a great mom and it shows in your boys! Thank you for all you do for us!!! May God bless you and your family!! 👵🙏🤗
We added 5 dice, bandanas, tiny New Testament, ponytail holders. You covered things well and love how you did the food. We have Life Straws but I am going to look into Seychelle bottles. Thanks for covering this important topic.🌺
I just thought (not sure if it's been commented already) that if you have your spare tire in the trunk area of your car, it would be perfect to store a few fun items for the yall....like crosswords, sudoku, search and find, maybe a coloring book? Paperbacks. Then those things are in your car if you have an er trip or a flat tire on the side of the road or something that is going to take a while and you need a little something something to do!
I suggest adding thin rain ponchos (big enough to cover the person and their backpack) and some Mylar emergency blankets. They won’t take up much space or add weight. I have purchased emergency sleeping bags for my family that roll up very small, like the size of a soda can. All these can be found on Amazon.
Great video, Brooke! The only things I've added are sugarless gum, drink powders (the ones you add to 16.9 oz water bottles), a good knife, can/bottle opener or Swiss army knife, washcloths, towels (roll clothes into each for space saving), and bandanas. I'm in Florida so we may be using our GO packs soon. Love y'all 🤗
I also think that practice runs are important when you have kids. Maybe plan one before your food expires so they will really get an idea of what needs to be done. That would help take the anxiety away if something really happened. I'm speaking as an old school grandma who lives in the country. Now, if I lived in an Urban area all I would know to do is go to the woods unless I could shelter in place. Thanks Brook for the "What if" video. It causes us to think ahead and out of the box.
I also recommend some cash in each bag. Small bills just in case. Plus current photos of family in case you get separated. Also if anyone likes them, word searches. My oldest and I love them, plus it helps build reading! Love the video it is always good to be prepared, for any situation
I love going back through your videos and watching them again and again! Glad I found your channel and did my pantry stock up, my furnace went out the other night, it started getting very cold in here, thank goodness we had plenty of food and plenty of blankets, it cost me $527 to get it fixed, so now I have to use my stock pile of food cause I can't go shopping! Why does this always happen at the worst times??!!! I love you and your family and your videos! 🐢🐢💚💚💞💞
Seychelle, pronounced Say-shell. Easy-peasy. Looked them over, and it is an awesome product at reasonable price! I live in Texas where water is "iffy", so will be a great addition to a survival pack. Great informative video.
My husband got on board with this project before I did also. I'm grateful he did and grateful he persevered through all my procrastinating. We brought our adult kids on board and now they do this also. Your bags gave me tons of new ideas. Thank you!!
Great list! Ours is very similar ☺️If you had a small medicine bottle, you can put your matches in there, cut the striker off the box and put it in the bottle. We do this to keep from things getting wet. We also keep a wind-up radio to know if the storm is coming where we headed to, and walkie talkies if we get separated. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is such an important subject!😃 Bless you
I our vehicle there is always a change of clothing and a blanket for everyone in our family (4).. I bought vacuum bags at the dollar tree. All I needed to do is pack them and zip them shut. Then roll out the air. As far as food goes, we have always lived in a hurricane area, we have totes that have 2 weeks plus groceries that are shelf stable all the time. Also in the tote is a cheap cooking pan and portable stove plus dog food Of every anytime we have to pick up and leave then the tote is picked up. We keep a large tarp plus 4 smaller tarps, rope, and a baggie full of dryer lent (for fire starter).
I have been binge watching your channel and I’m so glad I found it! I like that you put together an easy “go bag” as many examples I’ve seen are more apocalypse style “go bags”. Like you said, emergencies happen all the time. We’re in N. California and we have severe summer fires. Normally wildfires but several years ago a wildfire jumped a 6 lane freeway in my husband’s hometown and burned entire neighborhoods down in the city. So this video is a great help to me!
We had a fire and lost everything in a day. The things I would add are a hoodie, a belt, a cell phone and/or a laptop charger and a pen and paper for the parents. A hoodie is self explanatory and the belt is because it's hard to find good fitting pants in a hurry. When something happens you have a million things to think about and you can't run to different stores to find good fitting clothes if you need them. A belt was essential with the walmart pants I found...and of course I didn't think about one at the store..lol. The pen and paper are to make lists with. If you lose everything you will need to replace everything. Lists can organize your thoughts and you will need to write contact info for your insurance agent and your new home search. If you have an insurance that pays for a hotel make sure it is a nice one that serves breakfasts...especially if you have kids. It's a great morale booster. I think the most important thing is to have good renters or homeowners insurance and take a picture of everything you would want replaced and leave it on a storage device (flash drive) in your car so you can be reimbursed for it. Oh! Scan your family photos and leave an electronic copy in you car too. That takes time to do but it is well worth it. That's all I can think of...thanks for posting Brooke 😊
I bought Life Straws during last year’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s the only way I could afford those expensive things but I knew I wanted them in our bug out bag.
I live in NH, so these bags would be perfect for our blizzards and snow storms, I’m gonna ha e to start saving money to make them for my family of 4, thanks for the great video and great ideas
What about a small zip lock of lint as fire starter/ maybe stick a few crayons in there too? Light weight & works well. Just a thought. Love your approach to taking care of your family & helping others do the same.
Loved this👍 In the North East of England, we are unlikely to face huge disasters, weather is relatively mild. However, when covid hit, I decided that I would always have at least, seven days food supply.
I like to vacuum seal items in our bags: matches to keep them dry, to pack small amounts of medicine like Advil and allergy meds, to pack and keep feminine products sanitary, to pack homemade trail mix (which is calorie dense), to compact items so they take less room like toilet paper and blankets, etc. Instant coffee packets are a must for our family. When the kids were younger I put hot cocoa packets in their bags.
I live in Florida, so being prepared is a natural thing for me. however you can never be over prepared.. everything needs to be in zip locks to prevent water from making it a mess. great video
My sister lives in Florida also...Apopka. During hurricain season they don't keep their freezer foods overstocked as sometimes they are without power for up to 2 weeks. They have a generater but she said when they lose power sometimes they have fuel shortages and it is impossible to find ice. She said all the neighbor hood grills up there meats and stuff and they all kinda feed each other. It also becomes impossible to get water so they keep gallons on hand and when they don't have power they have no water. They are used to the prepping as she has been there for 35 years. They always make it through thank God. They have a built in pizza oven that doesn't use power so they can even bake breads and stuff outside. It takes a lot of planning but like I said...they've been through it a lot.
Wal-Mart also hauls in truckloads of water and things to areas that have natural disasters. They always get a bad rap but they really do good things for communities. Sometimes they even send employees to areas to help out.
The dollar tree tarps come apart very easily, I bough some this year and they fell apart that is one thing you might want to upgrade to heavier duty ones from walmart cause they will not last, and socks are the most important part of the bag I would have more than one pair in there I have a sleeping bag with mine too
Brooke PLEASE include a RECENT FAMILY photo in each one of your bags! Dusty is Military so he can absolutely attest to this. In the event of an emergency there is usually boards set up where the public hangs pictures or notes looking for family members. In an emergency in the chaos there is always a chance that someone is separated (Lord I pray that never happens) but having a picture, note pad and sharpie in each bag will allow your kids to show the picture to emergency personnel that is responding to the situation along with leaving a note. Consider a silcock key for Dusty's bag. I'm in Las Vegas NV and all it took was ONE news interview of a new mother after hurricane Katrina to kick my butt into gear and ensure I am NEVER putting my fate or the fate of my children in the hands of others. We feel California's earthquakes and we are effected by wildfires as well. There has also been a factory explosion that caused havoc here so regardless where anyone lives it only makes sense to have a bag ready to head out in a moments notice if needed!
I was going to say this! Laminate the photo with identifying information on the back. Height, weight, age, hair color, eye color. It's hard to remember details when under extreme stress.
@@luisasfiat I don't want to advertise another youtube channel on Brooke's channel but do a search for Silcock key in SHTF or something to that effect and I'm sure you'll get a video that will explain it better than I as this is where I learned about it. After seeing the video I purchased one from Homedepot and then actually decided to LOOK for buildings where it could be used with my teenage son on his path home from his work. Amazing just how many places within a couple blocks we were able to identify where the silcock key would be useful. (it's to access water but honestly look it up as other channels actually SHOW you how to use it. $15 when I purchased for a 2 pack it was well worth it ESPECIALLY if you're in a city environment as I am)
Lots of great ideas Brooke!! Those bags that items come in from Amazon that have the zipper tops are great to use for different things. Probably don't seal as well as Ziploc bags but still very useful. Love ya girl❤
I would recommend life straws, dominoes or pick up sticks. Rain ponchos and emergency blankets are also good items. Instead of matches I recommend the click stick lighters.
Great ideas, Brooke! It's a good idea to have small bills cash on hand. If ATMs and computers are down, people won't have change for 20s or larger. Maybe add a contractor trash bag to each bag. They can be used for so much! The acronym for bug-out-bag is BOB. Maybe just call them your BOB bags 😁
We keep bags. Because live in hurricane area. Raining poncho. Also all clothes and blankets need to be in a bag so to stay dry. Your pj good idea they can be second layer if gets cold. I got for 10 at Wal-Mart in camping area a light kit.for each person. It has head ban light a pencil light (very bright) a medium size flash light. And a small solor lamp. And batteries. I thought great price. I found in dollar tree best price. It looks like a light switch. It runs on battery very bright. It can be nailed up or hug up and magnetic. Have one in every room and bag. Bag your matches. Also some ones and little change in each bag. On small kids especially inside the bag write with permanent marker basic information even blood type and allergy too anything. If something happens and you can't talk they need bacics and who to contact. Try get a clicker we call it. It's help you literally fires. Matches can get wet. Maybe in dad or oldest child bag a portable ax or shovel. Great video.
We bought whistles for ours. Our main threat here is tornadoes. We're lucky to have a basement, but thought it'd be a great idea to have a whistle to help rescuers find us. We got ours at Walmart in the sports/outdoor section for $2.97 each.
Years ago my cousin and his family had to evacuate fast because the Allegany river flooded. They lived in Bloomsburg Pa. And my cousin was at work on midnights and she was at home with 5 kids and no car. Planning like this would have been a great help to them as she was unable to throw much together in the short time it took him to get home. Saddly, they lost everything they had, but they made it out safely.
No bugging out for me. Snowed in? Guaranteed! I do plan on an extended stay "shelter" (insulated & fully amended area in a weather tight out building). I heat a large house with wood & want a 2nd smaller option if something happens.
Very good choices on everything. Especially the little bottle of water and then the Seychelle filter. Good choice on the headlamps instead of the little flashlight. Those little flashlights do not seem to hold up at all… And the headlamps always seem to work even if they’re inexpensive. The good thing about having the pajamas is another layer of clothing that you could wear under your regular clothes If need be. I would add a couple of paperback books for everyone from a thrift store. After the first day there will be enough food used that the packs will naturally be lighter. Might add some of those little fire starters also. Another thing… Those little silver emergency blankets would definitely help hold heat in as well as well as a couple big plastic garbage bags. I love your videos
One of the best fire starters we've ever seen and used is simply a ziploc baggie full of cotton balls saturated in Vaseline! They work everywhere, especially when you can't find good dry kindling for make a campfire!
My son who is now 28 suggested I do this. I recommend a crank radio ours also has USB ports, a flashlights, NOAA weather, I got it on Amazon for about $30. flashlights, battery operated candles which are very lightweight, ponchos, and Mylar thermal blankets. They’re lightweight and inexpensive.
A small flashlight with a pack of batteries is also VERY HELPFUL. Also in your own kit a box of tampons. Stress can throw off your monthly. Also a whisle or metal bell. Used by hikers when your separated.
I don't like the term bug out bags either. I do think I will make some bags up for my family being in Tennessee we are also in areas that flood. The area of Kentucky that flooded is not that far from us. And it's always good to be prepared I have stocked us in food to get us through hard times most people keep an emergency fund of money just in case the banks go down. I am a firm believer in being prepared for a natural disaster. Great video Brooke!
I am going to do this for my family. Something I always tried to keep in my vehicle is a bag for my kids. I had canned food, water, diapers, wipes, extra clothes, blankets, etc. and I’d always keep it in the car! Especially in this weather in Texas incase you get stuck on the road which is highly likely if you travel! Be careful guys ! 💖
I would pack for extreme weather in a winter bug out bag. Wool blanket, even if I had to buy it by fabric pieces and sew it together and put a trim on it or go to a thrift store and find wool clothing like skirts. Ok! , sleeping bag, tarp, bungee cords, safety pins, clothes pin, first aid kit, sewing kit, layering clothing, cookware, fire starter, flint, compass, whistle, knife get one in kitchen ware that have a sleeve on the blade, vegetable powders to add to edible plants to make soups vacuum sealed, egg powder, peanut butter, dried fruits, oatmeal etc. All vacuum sealed to be light weight. If you have a animal skin or thick plastic or use a tarp to roll up like a bed roll and cords if you are on a budget strap to you. You can also strap a piece of fabric around you like a baby carrier. Think about how your ancestors did it! Buy one thing at a time. I personally wouldn't buy certain things from dollar tree. Such as tarps, rope, duct tape or anything that will be used outside that has to endure weather conditions that will put it to the test. So make a list and buy as you can. Use what you have already. Make your own oatmeal packs, soup packs, grits, or whatever. Go to library get some books on wild edibles start drying them and making dry soup mixes. Oyster crackers dip in eggs cheese whatever then put in oven make your own fish crackers. I'm stop right here because I will keep going and going. Come on people you can do it. One day at a time! Stop saying what you don't have and work with what you got. That's why y'all love this channel right?! Don't forget to back a book on survival.
if I can make 2 suggestions, one is to add a whistle, and two (as someone who has seen more hurricanes and floods than they care to) add inflatable inner tubes. Treading water is exhausting. Having inflatables barely adds weight or bulk but can save lives.
More ziplocked things and at least a rain poncho. They are fairly small, weigh nothing but will protect you as well as your bag if it is large enough. Even large garden plastic bags can work in a pinch. It has come in handy on days of hiking when the heavens opened up. Otherwise that is a great 72 hour bag.
I had my husband watch your video this weekend. We went out to the dollar store bought snacks a backpack etc so just in case he gets stuck he will have a emergency bag. Lol...
whoaaaa I wrote a book!! this 1/2hr vdo took me over an hr to watch and comment.. lol.. I have several bags set up with stuff I may need when away from the house but I also have 2 go bags with clothes etc for unexpected trips like when my mom passed. I live in Florida so both of my vehicles have a storm box with food and cooking supplies along with tarps ropes etc.. Dollar Tree USED to be a good spot but 1.25 tree not so much, at least when it comes to food.. Markers dry out, I would suggest pencils or crayons, both double as fire starters.. A butane stove is about $20, fuel canisters around $5.. a large bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol is $3 @ walmart and you can make a stove out of a can of sand.. literally dump the soup in pot, punch some holes around the top for air, fill to about 1" below the holes with sand, fill with alcohol, light and cook... I am always doing vdos on alcohol stoves and heaters ... thrift stores for back packs or large purses.. those large baggies double as water containers (get water purifier tabs or a filter pitcher) I like the small snack packs of tuna or chicken, they arent a meal for me but a nice hold me over and the cans are perfect for an alcohol stove... I dont like the crackers in the kit but I do prefer those DT crackers to the buttry name brand which always seem stale to me.. lol I also use the beanie weenie can along with a small juice can as a stove.. I do like the completes but as a side or I need 2 and in an emergency with no power they are difficult to heat. I guess you could mix it all in one pot like a soup/stew.. each of those hand sanitizers will double as fuel in a can stove, you should be able to heat 2 cups of water and a can of soup on half a bottle (I would suggest trying it out before you need it, the same with a candle stove) I have an emergency lighting lantern that uses an empty baby food jar and dollar tree tealights and wire, a larger babyfood jar will hold several tea candles "micro mini candle lantern" in the description of
I love those filter bottles. One of the things I do is keep some of these things in my car. If we bug out we will most likely be by car. It might just decrease the pounds you have to carry
I'm not sure if your soup cans are pop top, but you may need some type of can opener or Gerber knife. Also, instead of Pj's, a pair of sweat pants and sweat shirts can be used for day and nighttime use.
I would just a charged power bank so you can recharge phones and their cords. Back clothes rolled up and in a ziploc bag to keep dry. Love the thought you but in to what you backed. I would rather be in pjs instead of jeans too
One think that MANY people stranded here in KY could have used was those phone chargers that are in a portable power-bank. Several people were stranded up in the hills where they had sought higher ground, and could not keep calling for help when their phones ran out of charge. This resulted in multi days of delay in being rescued, and some tragedies. If your plan is to go to a shelter, then they most likely will have charging outlets if you already have your daily chargers.
Some have built in solar on the power bank. They take forever to charge just off the sun but it will extend how long you can keep a phone charged off one
What a great video. Very sensible thinking about what went into and how much you actually need instead of shoveling stuff that would never be used. Also love Ryder’s backpack 😊
Challenging my self to pull ingredients forward in my pantry that I've been avoiding. Want to use these items up and refuse to waste. The challenge can actually be FUN!
This is such a great idea! 🎉🎉🎉🎉You thought of so many useful items! I would probably add some sort of cell phone charger. If you can get away with just one or two I think that would be helpful, especially if you can find a battery operated one that doesn’t need to be plugged in.
These are great! Something I would suggest, as a former army soldier, is to roll up the clothing and place them into either a ziplock and/or a dry bag. Same with the blankets. Nothing worse than changing out of cold, wet clothes and putting on cold, wet clothes. Plus, the ziplocks can be used to separate cold wet clothes from ruining your other items, like your matches, paper and cards etc. TBH, I would likely put everything into ziplock bags to keep them dry.
I did vac sealed clothes for scout camp... but that requires that you carry scissors
@@lilbie8180 they make some that only require rolling tightly or a small plastic suction pump with Ziploc type seals, for future trips. 😊
@@laurela.235 Thanks
I'm putting every category into its own ziplock bag. Thanks for the tip.
That's what we do for Boy Scouts. Ziplock bag everything
Add a multi-tool that has a can opener 'blade' and a knife. Maybe just for Mommy and Daddy bags? Matching hats in a bright color (why? it's easy to find each other if everyone has on a bright hat in a crowded shelter or whatever)
For those that feel that a " BUG OUT BAG", is not needed in your area, please rethink, you my not have DISASTEROUS
AREA, in which you live.
It could be used for anything..I wish I had known about such a thing in June 2001 when my rental home caught fire..( electrical)..It would have helped with the children, ( clothes, toys, their lil special things).. especially...Never say ,
" Never", " What for"..
Just keep all your,
Birth Certificates, Social Security cards,
Homeowners/ Rental/
Car,
Insurance papers,
Insurance ( health)
cards, Banking, any important papers together in a water proof ( freezers bags are ideal), any Pet information too,
List of all family medications, keep all prescription meds in one area( my sister always kept hers in plastic shoe box on her kitchen counter, twice she lived in Hurricane areas)."CASH TOO".. together , to grab n go..
Bless all in this upside down world..Be Prepared no matter what!!..
Thanks Brooke..❤🌹
I don’t think this will make the news all parts of the US but the East Coast of Canada has been devastated by Hurricane Fiona. A town in Newfoundland had multiple homes swept out to sea. I don’t normally ask for prayers on a public forum but this particular part of Canada has the most lovely people. I know Canadians have a reputation for being friendly and helpful but the Maritimes and Newfoundland in particular take it to a level that is unknown in most parts of the world. If I could ask for prayers for them I would appreciate it. 🇨🇦🙏🏻🦞
Thank you for spreading the word I hadn't heard. 🙏
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Few things to add.
1. Black sharpie for each family member. Write your contact number n name on each of you in case you get lost injured or worse.
2. List of contact names and addresses in each bag.
3. Mosquito repellent
4. Whistle for help
5. Warm thick socks and beanie.
Also younger kids day meals should be spread out in the other bags.
I had a friend that wrote her cell phone number on her kids’ bellies when they were at Disney. I wish I had thought of that when we lost our 6 year old for 30 minutes. He had our info in his pocket but forgot about it. Sharpies are great!
We have bug out bags. My husband is prior military and went through what he was taught. Do not forget water.
I have a small weather radio that can charged by solar, hand crank, or USB. Emergency broadcasts from city, county, state, and federal as well as current weather conditions can be monitored. Got mine for $25.00 on Amazon. Great video as always.
Something I put in my bug out bag is a little glasses repair kit from the Dollar Tree. I’d be blind as a bat if my glasses broke and I had no contacts!
Me, too!
Good idea!
I also keep a pair of glasses in mine. Just keep the old ones when you get a new pair.
I didn't think of a repair kits, that's a good idea. I also packed an extra pair of glasses because I am extra blind!
Yes, those old glasses would be better than having nothing at all.🤓
Yes, put clothes in a ziplock bag and add smaller empty bags to that. You can put used underwear or wet socks in the small bags later for cleanliness. Put any item that can leak into its own zip bag in a bigger zip bag. I would put individual meals together in their own bags, after eating you can use it for holding trash or even use it to hold water if necessary. Shared hygiene items are perfect. I would include a small stiff brush, you can use it to brush off outside of clothes for mud, grass seeds, etc. Include an oversized raincoat for each to try and keep people wearing bags dry, or to use as ground cloth if necessary. Small useful knives for any who can be trusted with them. Whistles, for finding each other. If you can find a small bag/pouch to hang off each bag to put several wipes in for bathroom use so they dont have to dig through a bag to find the big package and possibly lose something in the process. Important papers and pictures can be scanned and put on USB storage, one copy for each parent. (ID's, SSnumbers, Mortgage/rental agreement, car/tag information, Medical/Doctor information, etc) Make a USB storage for each kid with important information about family/friends contacts, medical issues, food issues, any personal likes, dislikes, etc. (and SSnumber if you are comfortable doing that) Also a sharpie to write any information on an arm for name, parents names, phone numbers, food/medical issues. Make sure to have a family phrase or word to show if someone unknown can be trusted if yall get separated. Discuss with your kids what yall will do if you have to grab a bag and go. Teach them anything you may need them to do. Collecting different sized wood for fires and how to pick a safe spot to start a fire. How to safely choose any water that may need to go in the filter container. How to make a tent or cover with materials you have. Packing and keeping their bag items together. Anything you can think of that will make your journey smoother.
Brooke, A $2 sewing kit could be invaluable also, toss in a few garbage bags just in case, transport muddy clothing, cover Go Bags in bad weather.. They can also be used to protect you in pouring rain.
My favorite mama . Love u girl. Always thinks of the best meals cheap.u did miss one category and that’s medicines sweetie. I always think if it cause I am old and need it. 😊 thx for all the others. Your a gift sent to help us. Instead of scaring us you are giving us practical advise anyone can follow to help us god bless.
i have binder with all paper docs..take pics of family &pets in case you get separated. We are older couple are bags on wheels these bags 10 + years now i go thur them spring &fall change food.clothes . always keep shoes under beds . enjoy watching you &family meal preps.👍
Great video! I love seeing what everyone puts in their bags for emergencies. One of the most recent things I stuck in ours was leather work gloves. They're just cheapies from walmart that I paid about $3 a pair for, but they would be useful during cleanup for down tree limbs or broken glass after a tornado. Also have instant coffee sticks (I can't live without coffee!) in our food kits, as well as a multi-tool with a good knife on it, small denominations of cash for gas or anything we may need along the way, and pepper spray for protection. I also stuck reflective tape on everyone's pack for visibility.
I think it's a great idea to have a go bag for so many reasons. Let's say you get a call that a loved one had an accident and you need to get in your car and go to them ASAP. It's not to have a change of clothes, some ready to eat (road) food, contact numbers, phone charger, ect... put in in your trunk and leave it. Why stop there? Have in your trunk a first aid kit, water and blanket in case you see an accident. It never hurts to be like a boy scout and be prepared. In all likelihood you won't need these things but better to have and not need than to need and not have.
Great idea ! After an emergency visit to the hospital a few years back I packed a hospital go bag. It did come in handy about a year later. You just never know!
Maybe its because I'm both Epileptic & Diabetic w/ high blood pressure, but my immediate thought was making sure you have a last a week's worth of medications & medical supplies that each family member needed..
This was 👍😃. Love the earrings in this one. The boys were so well behaved. Keep posting on this topic... it's a good one 👍
Brooke, what I do with my kids is pack a decent pair of shoes in their bags (because you just never know what they might have on their feet if we have to evacuate quickly. My husband and I have an old pair of sneakers in our bags). Whenever I replenish our bags, I get them shoes in the next size up, and have packed thick socks to wear with them. When they grow to that size, they get to have them, and I replace them with the next size up. It saves precious time scrambling for footwear in an emergency situation.
Also, old Reader's Digest magazines are good for filling in the time, and are very lightweight and compact.
Awesome idea! Feminine pads can be used for wound care, or to wrap a blistered foot, arm, etc. We have livestock and use them on our horses to control bleeding or in place of gauze before bandaging. Baby diapers work the same way. Crank flashlights come in handy so you're not dependent on batteries, and a solar powered phone charger is a must, as are waterproof matches. 🙂
Hi Brooke! Thanks for this video! I really, really need to do this for hubby and myself. What I thought about was maybe something like those little crystal light packets that you can add to water (or if something sugary is needed....I find myself sometimes needing something on the sweet side to drink...sunny d, sweet, tea, lemonade). I was thinking the same thing...I would need my jammies, too. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing with us your tips! Where did you get the waffle cookies? Thank you!
We have go bags for both vehicles. They include 72 hr food kits for each, clothing, survival gear in case we are separated when we have to leave. We even have bags for our 2 dogs that include food, water, snacks, collars and leashes and their coats. We have tarps, rope, wire, multi tools, knives, folding saw, fire starters, survival blankets, maps, multi use cooking equipment along with our clothes. There are other things but these are our top items. Hope this helps someone starting out.
In my mind PJs can function as an under layer in cold weather. Especially the fitted ones. Like long johns.
Ok lady I just watched this video and it's awesome! You posted it more than 6 months ago so it's time to go through them and update them for the weather and to check the food to make sure that nothing is going to expire soon. This would be a great video for you all to take your bags out into the woods and spend the night or 72 hours and see how everything holds up. Also see how well you can carry your bags for a while, they get heavy fast especially for us mamas who try to carry everything. ❤ It's good to see how well the bags hold up. The first time I did this with my kids one of the straps broke on one of the bags so carrying it was a pain I now have a sewing kit in all of the bags. 🎒❤
Brooke, I love love your videos!! You are a great mom and it shows in your boys! Thank you for all you do for us!!! May God bless you and your family!! 👵🙏🤗
We added 5 dice, bandanas, tiny New Testament, ponytail holders. You covered things well and love how you did the food. We have Life Straws but I am going to look into Seychelle bottles. Thanks for covering this important topic.🌺
You really got your moneys worth. You have great budgeting skills. Love and respect always ❤❤❤❤❤
I think a general duffle bag in the vehicle is a good idea, on case you can't get to the house.
I just thought (not sure if it's been commented already) that if you have your spare tire in the trunk area of your car, it would be perfect to store a few fun items for the yall....like crosswords, sudoku, search and find, maybe a coloring book? Paperbacks. Then those things are in your car if you have an er trip or a flat tire on the side of the road or something that is going to take a while and you need a little something something to do!
I suggest adding thin rain ponchos (big enough to cover the person and their backpack) and some Mylar emergency blankets. They won’t take up much space or add weight. I have purchased emergency sleeping bags for my family that roll up very small, like the size of a soda can. All these can be found on Amazon.
Great video, Brooke! The only things I've added are sugarless gum, drink powders (the ones you add to 16.9 oz water bottles), a good knife, can/bottle opener or Swiss army knife, washcloths, towels (roll clothes into each for space saving), and bandanas.
I'm in Florida so we may be using our GO packs soon. Love y'all 🤗
I also think that practice runs are important when you have kids. Maybe plan one before your food expires so they will really get an idea of what needs to be done. That would help take the anxiety away if something really happened. I'm speaking as an old school grandma who lives in the country. Now, if I lived in an Urban area all I would know to do is go to the woods unless I could shelter in place. Thanks Brook for the "What if" video. It causes us to think ahead and out of the box.
I also recommend some cash in each bag. Small bills just in case. Plus current photos of family in case you get separated. Also if anyone likes them, word searches. My oldest and I love them, plus it helps build reading! Love the video it is always good to be prepared, for any situation
toilet paper! 🤭🤭🤭
other than that, great ideas! loving your channel!
I love going back through your videos and watching them again and again! Glad I found your channel and did my pantry stock up, my furnace went out the other night, it started getting very cold in here, thank goodness we had plenty of food and plenty of blankets, it cost me $527 to get it fixed, so now I have to use my stock pile of food cause I can't go shopping! Why does this always happen at the worst times??!!! I love you and your family and your videos! 🐢🐢💚💚💞💞
Seychelle, pronounced Say-shell. Easy-peasy. Looked them over, and it is an awesome product at reasonable price! I live in Texas where water is "iffy", so will be a great addition to a survival pack. Great informative video.
My husband got on board with this project before I did also. I'm grateful he did and grateful he persevered through all my procrastinating. We brought our adult kids on board and now they do this also. Your bags gave me tons of new ideas. Thank you!!
Great list! Ours is very similar ☺️If you had a small medicine bottle, you can put your matches in there, cut the striker off the box and put it in the bottle. We do this to keep from things getting wet.
We also keep a wind-up radio to know if the storm is coming where we headed to, and walkie talkies if we get separated.
Thank you for sharing this with us. It is such an important subject!😃 Bless you
I our vehicle there is always a change of clothing and a blanket for everyone in our family (4).. I bought vacuum bags at the dollar tree. All I needed to do is pack them and zip them shut. Then roll out the air.
As far as food goes, we have always lived in a hurricane area, we have totes that have 2 weeks plus groceries that are shelf stable all the time. Also in the tote is a cheap cooking pan and portable stove plus dog food Of every anytime we have to pick up and leave then the tote is picked up.
We keep a large tarp plus 4 smaller tarps, rope, and a baggie full of dryer lent (for fire starter).
I love the Complete meals. I could keep a weeks worth in my locker at work
I have been binge watching your channel and I’m so glad I found it! I like that you put together an easy “go bag” as many examples I’ve seen are more apocalypse style “go bags”. Like you said, emergencies happen all the time. We’re in N. California and we have severe summer fires. Normally wildfires but several years ago a wildfire jumped a 6 lane freeway in my husband’s hometown and burned entire neighborhoods down in the city. So this video is a great help to me!
We had a fire and lost everything in a day. The things I would add are a hoodie, a belt, a cell phone and/or a laptop charger and a pen and paper for the parents.
A hoodie is self explanatory and the belt is because it's hard to find good fitting pants in a hurry. When something happens you have a million things to think about and you can't run to different stores to find good fitting clothes if you need them. A belt was essential with the walmart pants I found...and of course I didn't think about one at the store..lol.
The pen and paper are to make lists with. If you lose everything you will need to replace everything. Lists can organize your thoughts and you will need to write contact info for your insurance agent and your new home search.
If you have an insurance that pays for a hotel make sure it is a nice one that serves breakfasts...especially if you have kids. It's a great morale booster.
I think the most important thing is to have good renters or homeowners insurance and take a picture of everything you would want replaced and leave it on a storage device (flash drive) in your car so you can be reimbursed for it. Oh! Scan your family photos and leave an electronic copy in you car too. That takes time to do but it is well worth it.
That's all I can think of...thanks for posting Brooke 😊
I bought Life Straws during last year’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s the only way I could afford those expensive things but I knew I wanted them in our bug out bag.
Rain poncho and don’t forget the pets if you have them! Great video as always.
I was thinking same. Gotta take care of the fur babie🐕🐕🐕🐈🐈
Ryder is allergic to cats and dogs. We don’t have any. (Bummer) Just the chickens. Good thinking on the ponchos!
@@SouthernFrugalMomma You can usually get them at DT.
Enjoyed your video very much ! Thank you for sharing. Great idea for any disaster. Or for a quick getaway. 😬👍😎👍❤️. Good for a California quake. 👍🙏🙏
I live in NH, so these bags would be perfect for our blizzards and snow storms, I’m gonna ha e to start saving money to make them for my family of 4, thanks for the great video and great ideas
Save your bread bags, too! Can put over socks on your feet inside shoes or boots to help keep feet dry!
What about a small zip lock of lint as fire starter/ maybe stick a few crayons in there too? Light weight & works well. Just a thought. Love your approach to taking care of your family & helping others do the same.
I keep lint in used toilet paper rolls to use as fire starters.
Loved this👍
In the North East of England, we are unlikely to face huge disasters, weather is relatively mild.
However, when covid hit, I decided that I would always have at least, seven days food supply.
I like to vacuum seal items in our bags: matches to keep them dry, to pack small amounts of medicine like Advil and allergy meds, to pack and keep feminine products sanitary, to pack homemade trail mix (which is calorie dense), to compact items so they take less room like toilet paper and blankets, etc. Instant coffee packets are a must for our family. When the kids were younger I put hot cocoa packets in their bags.
My son also likes to get mres sometimes, I know there expensive, but also good for emergencies
Emergency blankets are great too
I live in Florida, so being prepared is a natural thing for me. however you can never be over prepared.. everything needs to be in zip locks to prevent water from making it a mess. great video
My sister lives in Florida also...Apopka. During hurricain season they don't keep their freezer foods overstocked as sometimes they are without power for up to 2 weeks. They have a generater but she said when they lose power sometimes they have fuel shortages and it is impossible to find ice. She said all the neighbor hood grills up there meats and stuff and they all kinda feed each other. It also becomes impossible to get water so they keep gallons on hand and when they don't have power they have no water. They are used to the prepping as she has been there for 35 years. They always make it through thank God. They have a built in pizza oven that doesn't use power so they can even bake breads and stuff outside. It takes a lot of planning but like I said...they've been through it a lot.
@@floralbouquets my sister also lives in Apopka, I'm in Tampa.
Wal-Mart also hauls in truckloads of water and things to areas that have natural disasters. They always get a bad rap but they really do good things for communities. Sometimes they even send employees to areas to help out.
The dollar tree tarps come apart very easily, I bough some this year and they fell apart that is one thing you might want to upgrade to heavier duty ones from walmart cause they will not last, and socks are the most important part of the bag I would have more than one pair in there I have a sleeping bag with mine too
Brooke PLEASE include a RECENT FAMILY photo in each one of your bags! Dusty is Military so he can absolutely attest to this. In the event of an emergency there is usually boards set up where the public hangs pictures or notes looking for family members. In an emergency in the chaos there is always a chance that someone is separated (Lord I pray that never happens) but having a picture, note pad and sharpie in each bag will allow your kids to show the picture to emergency personnel that is responding to the situation along with leaving a note. Consider a silcock key for Dusty's bag.
I'm in Las Vegas NV and all it took was ONE news interview of a new mother after hurricane Katrina to kick my butt into gear and ensure I am NEVER putting my fate or the fate of my children in the hands of others.
We feel California's earthquakes and we are effected by wildfires as well. There has also been a factory explosion that caused havoc here so regardless where anyone lives it only makes sense to have a bag ready to head out in a moments notice if needed!
I was going to say this! Laminate the photo with identifying information on the back. Height, weight, age, hair color, eye color. It's hard to remember details when under extreme stress.
What is a silcock key?
@@luisasfiat I don't want to advertise another youtube channel on Brooke's channel but do a search for Silcock key in SHTF or something to that effect and I'm sure you'll get a video that will explain it better than I as this is where I learned about it. After seeing the video I purchased one from Homedepot and then actually decided to LOOK for buildings where it could be used with my teenage son on his path home from his work. Amazing just how many places within a couple blocks we were able to identify where the silcock key would be useful. (it's to access water but honestly look it up as other channels actually SHOW you how to use it. $15 when I purchased for a 2 pack it was well worth it ESPECIALLY if you're in a city environment as I am)
@@lizcarter6938 thank you
Lots of great ideas Brooke!! Those bags that items come in from Amazon that have the zipper tops are great to use for different things. Probably don't seal as well as Ziploc bags but still very useful. Love ya girl❤
I would recommend life straws, dominoes or pick up sticks. Rain ponchos and emergency blankets are also good items. Instead of matches I recommend the click stick lighters.
Great ideas, Brooke! It's a good idea to have small bills cash on hand. If ATMs and computers are down, people won't have change for 20s or larger. Maybe add a contractor trash bag to each bag. They can be used for so much! The acronym for bug-out-bag is BOB. Maybe just call them your BOB bags 😁
I bought some of that paper soap for us when we went to MS earlier in the year and it came in handy. I also put some in my son’s bag for school.
We keep bags. Because live in hurricane area. Raining poncho. Also all clothes and blankets need to be in a bag so to stay dry. Your pj good idea they can be second layer if gets cold. I got for 10 at Wal-Mart in camping area a light kit.for each person. It has head ban light a pencil light (very bright) a medium size flash light. And a small solor lamp. And batteries. I thought great price. I found in dollar tree best price. It looks like a light switch. It runs on battery very bright. It can be nailed up or hug up and magnetic. Have one in every room and bag. Bag your matches. Also some ones and little change in each bag. On small kids especially inside the bag write with permanent marker basic information even blood type and allergy too anything. If something happens and you can't talk they need bacics and who to contact. Try get a clicker we call it. It's help you literally fires. Matches can get wet. Maybe in dad or oldest child bag a portable ax or shovel. Great video.
Go to Harbor freight and get some batteries. They have them on sale all the time.
We bought whistles for ours. Our main threat here is tornadoes. We're lucky to have a basement, but thought it'd be a great idea to have a whistle to help rescuers find us. We got ours at Walmart in the sports/outdoor section for $2.97 each.
Years ago my cousin and his family had to evacuate fast because the Allegany river flooded. They lived in Bloomsburg Pa. And my cousin was at work on midnights and she was at home with 5 kids and no car. Planning like this would have been a great help to them as she was unable to throw much together in the short time it took him to get home. Saddly, they lost everything they had, but they made it out safely.
It was absolutely great that company sent you guys the water filter bottles got to appreciate free things
you might need a few tools, scissors, toothbrushes/paste, nail clipper, emery board, etc.
Oh my goodness! Your Dollar Tree is 10 times nicer than the one here. Perfect bug-out bags. GREAT JOB!
No bugging out for me. Snowed in? Guaranteed! I do plan on an extended stay "shelter" (insulated & fully amended area in a weather tight out building). I heat a large house with wood & want a 2nd smaller option if something happens.
That's a good idea.
Very good choices on everything. Especially the little bottle of water and then the Seychelle filter. Good choice on the headlamps instead of the little flashlight. Those little flashlights do not seem to hold up at all… And the headlamps always seem to work even if they’re inexpensive. The good thing about having the pajamas is another layer of clothing that you could wear under your regular clothes If need be. I would add a couple of paperback books for everyone from a thrift store. After the first day there will be enough food used that the packs will naturally be lighter. Might add some of those little fire starters also. Another thing… Those little silver emergency blankets would definitely help hold heat in as well as well as a couple big plastic garbage bags. I love your videos
One of the best fire starters we've ever seen and used is simply a ziploc baggie full of cotton balls saturated in Vaseline! They work everywhere, especially when you can't find good dry kindling for make a campfire!
Excellent idea Brooke! Girl you rock!stay blessed...❤
You're amazing! Love your realistic approach to things. This was a great video!!! Thank you so very much
My son who is now 28 suggested I do this. I recommend a crank radio ours also has USB ports, a flashlights, NOAA weather, I got it on Amazon for about $30. flashlights, battery operated candles which are very lightweight, ponchos, and Mylar thermal blankets. They’re lightweight and inexpensive.
A small flashlight with a pack of batteries is also VERY HELPFUL.
Also in your own kit a box of tampons. Stress can throw off your monthly.
Also a whisle or metal bell.
Used by hikers when your separated.
Madlibs are a great activity to keep you guys busy.
Was just thinking that!!
Sun screen, sharpie extra ziplock bags
Please rethink the soap. A small trial size could be invaluable.....Been there, done that 😊
I don't like the term bug out bags either. I do think I will make some bags up for my family being in Tennessee we are also in areas that flood. The area of Kentucky that flooded is not that far from us. And it's always good to be prepared I have stocked us in food to get us through hard times most people keep an emergency fund of money just in case the banks go down. I am a firm believer in being prepared for a natural disaster. Great video Brooke!
I am going to do this for my family. Something I always tried to keep in my vehicle is a bag for my kids. I had canned food, water, diapers, wipes, extra clothes, blankets, etc. and I’d always keep it in the car! Especially in this weather in Texas incase you get stuck on the road which is highly likely if you travel! Be careful guys ! 💖
Rain ponchos, and never forget orajel,, Beanies
I'm new your channel I actually thought of space bags for clothes and towels makes lighter
I would pack for extreme weather in a winter bug out bag. Wool blanket, even if I had to buy it by fabric pieces and sew it together and put a trim on it or go to a thrift store and find wool clothing like skirts. Ok! , sleeping bag, tarp, bungee cords, safety pins, clothes pin, first aid kit, sewing kit, layering clothing, cookware, fire starter, flint, compass, whistle, knife get one in kitchen ware that have a sleeve on the blade, vegetable powders to add to edible plants to make soups vacuum sealed, egg powder, peanut butter, dried fruits, oatmeal etc. All vacuum sealed to be light weight. If you have a animal skin or thick plastic or use a tarp to roll up like a bed roll and cords if you are on a budget strap to you. You can also strap a piece of fabric around you like a baby carrier. Think about how your ancestors did it! Buy one thing at a time. I personally wouldn't buy certain things from dollar tree. Such as tarps, rope, duct tape or anything that will be used outside that has to endure weather conditions that will put it to the test. So make a list and buy as you can. Use what you have already. Make your own oatmeal packs, soup packs, grits, or whatever. Go to library get some books on wild edibles start drying them and making dry soup mixes. Oyster crackers dip in eggs cheese whatever then put in oven make your own fish crackers. I'm stop right here because I will keep going and going. Come on people you can do it. One day at a time! Stop saying what you don't have and work with what you got. That's why y'all love this channel right?! Don't forget to back a book on survival.
if I can make 2 suggestions, one is to add a whistle, and two (as someone who has seen more hurricanes and floods than they care to) add inflatable inner tubes. Treading water is exhausting. Having inflatables barely adds weight or bulk but can save lives.
More ziplocked things and at least a rain poncho. They are fairly small, weigh nothing but will protect you as well as your bag if it is large enough. Even large garden plastic bags can work in a pinch. It has come in handy on days of hiking when the heavens opened up. Otherwise that is a great 72 hour bag.
I showed my husband this video and told him what a good idea this is. Thank You for the ideas.
Remember to eat and replace the food before it expires, since hopefully you will never have to use them.
Dip your matches in wax to keep them waterproof
I had my husband watch your video this weekend. We went out to the dollar store bought snacks a backpack etc so just in case he gets stuck he will have a emergency bag. Lol...
It's pronounced say shell it is also the name of the Seychelles islands off the coast of Africa in the India ocean. Homeschooling lesson right there.
whoaaaa I wrote a book!! this 1/2hr vdo took me over an hr to watch and comment.. lol.. I have several bags set up with stuff I may need when away from the house but I also have 2 go bags with clothes etc for unexpected trips like when my mom passed. I live in Florida so both of my vehicles have a storm box with food and cooking supplies along with tarps ropes etc.. Dollar Tree USED to be a good spot but 1.25 tree not so much, at least when it comes to food.. Markers dry out, I would suggest pencils or crayons, both double as fire starters.. A butane stove is about $20, fuel canisters around $5.. a large bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol is $3 @ walmart and you can make a stove out of a can of sand.. literally dump the soup in pot, punch some holes around the top for air, fill to about 1" below the holes with sand, fill with alcohol, light and cook... I am always doing vdos on alcohol stoves and heaters ... thrift stores for back packs or large purses.. those large baggies double as water containers (get water purifier tabs or a filter pitcher) I like the small snack packs of tuna or chicken, they arent a meal for me but a nice hold me over and the cans are perfect for an alcohol stove... I dont like the crackers in the kit but I do prefer those DT crackers to the buttry name brand which always seem stale to me.. lol I also use the beanie weenie can along with a small juice can as a stove.. I do like the completes but as a side or I need 2 and in an emergency with no power they are difficult to heat. I guess you could mix it all in one pot like a soup/stew.. each of those hand sanitizers will double as fuel in a can stove, you should be able to heat 2 cups of water and a can of soup on half a bottle (I would suggest trying it out before you need it, the same with a candle stove) I have an emergency lighting lantern that uses an empty baby food jar and dollar tree tealights and wire, a larger babyfood jar will hold several tea candles "micro mini candle lantern" in the description of
Each kid should have a list of emergency contacts of safe family adults and their phone numbers and addresses in case you get separated.
I would also recommend dipping your matches in wax in case you are in a wet situation
I love those filter bottles. One of the things I do is keep some of these things in my car. If we bug out we will most likely be by car. It might just decrease the pounds you have to carry
I'm not sure if your soup cans are pop top, but you may need some type of can opener or Gerber knife. Also, instead of Pj's, a pair of sweat pants and sweat shirts can be used for day and nighttime use.
I would just a charged power bank so you can recharge phones and their cords. Back clothes rolled up and in a ziploc bag to keep dry. Love the thought you but in to what you backed. I would rather be in pjs instead of jeans too
I like to see a video on what electric tape can be used for! Duct tape too💕
One think that MANY people stranded here in KY could have used was those phone chargers that are in a portable power-bank. Several people were stranded up in the hills where they had sought higher ground, and could not keep calling for help when their phones ran out of charge. This resulted in multi days of delay in being rescued, and some tragedies. If your plan is to go to a shelter, then they most likely will have charging outlets if you already have your daily chargers.
Some have built in solar on the power bank. They take forever to charge just off the sun but it will extend how long you can keep a phone charged off one
What a great video. Very sensible thinking about what went into and how much you actually need instead of shoveling stuff that would never be used. Also love Ryder’s backpack 😊
Challenging my self to pull ingredients forward in my pantry that I've been avoiding. Want to use these items up and refuse to waste. The challenge can actually be FUN!
I was at Walmart and saw a container of emergency food for 25bucks... this is a sign of what's to come, I have never seen that before
Zip ties! I can't function without zip ties lol
This is such a great idea! 🎉🎉🎉🎉You thought of so many useful items! I would probably add some sort of cell phone charger. If you can get away with just one or two I think that would be helpful, especially if you can find a battery operated one that doesn’t need to be plugged in.
Maybe insecticide and pocket knife.