I think this is a view that is often overlooked. Your home should be the Plan A. It should have the most supplies, you can plan security, and you are hopefully part of a community that can band together in an emergency. If you are just getting out of dodge, as most preppers are focused on, if you don't have a location already set up, you could possibly moving to a more disadvantageous position. Love the content and proud to be part of the Battalion!
I don’t think most are planning on leaving. They’re planning for the possibility. Also, it depends on what you think is going to happen. Economic collapse? Why leave? Cities bounce back pretty quickly if we look at history. EMP? Get the fuck out of the cities. Some sort of riots? Leave. The next Great Depression? More jobs and services are likely to be available in the cities/suburbs. And the most realistic natural disasters? Almost exclusively demand evacuation if you’re located closely enough to need any sort of real “prepping.” Fire/flood/hurricane/even volcano.
I'm not used to battalion talk. But I'm good with squadron and such. I do have a 4Patriots system with 100 w. Had to use it down here for Ida. Only problem was it didn't charge from the wall. But that's okay I couldn't charge anything else from the wall either LOL
@@thopkins2271 I disagree with you. If you watch a lot of the "survival" channels on here or the groups on FB, they are all about bugging out. I'm of the mindset that I'm going to stay at home. It's where I got the most supplies, it's the most secure shelter. I was ridiculed pretty hard in those groups because I prefered to stay home. But then again these are also the same people that buy the latest "tacti-cool" gadget but probably don't have the faintest idea how to build a fire or catch a fish. I think the real preppers are probably the ones who are thinking that bugging out is there last option.
@@mikel9567 Well that’s fair. I think the right balance is somewhere in between. Plan for hard times at home. But the reality is that lots of scenarios often including the most relevant and realistic ones, mean you’re leaving home. Not the kind of scenarios that require a permanent life on the road, but hurricanes, floods, and wildfires cause hundreds of thousands of Americans to leave home almost every single year. Staying at home during these events doesn’t require preparedness but stubbornness. It’s worth placing some manner of emphasis on a bag that is ready to grab and go and that contains the basics of survival and so forth. I do completely agree that lots of folks spend too much time considering some nomadic existence drifting through the wasteland, but placing importance on it doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive with developing some sort of sustainability in your home etc…. I also think that it helps compartmentalize some gear to think of preps as being mobile. If I have a tool roll that has everything I need to accomplish 80% of vehicle repairs, I don’t have to worry about storing or investing in a big home shop. If I have a hand saw in my jeep at all times, I’m going to have it for all the non emergency times that it might be handy.
I think that this video helps to show one of the main mistakes that preppers make when thinking of what to do when the lights go out. It's important to know that it's better to stay in your own home where you know where everything is and it's much safer in your own home than anywhere else. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I hope you and your family are doing well and If we keep up our hard work our Battalion will prevail!
Battalion. At my age, bugging in is just about the only option. Your in home bag does consolidate useful items into one spot, which makes perfect sense, even if you’re staying put. Another good video from you.
The Italians make great cars and food. Having emerency supplies in one central location that everyone knows is a good idea. Enough to find other items if needed. The importance of "bugging in" during an "emerency" can not be overstated. Home is where all your stuff is. Having a tent to deploy indoors to camp, tarp or plastic to place on the windows, placing towels under the door to keep heat in and cold out, little things keep the family busy and more comfortable. Good video.
You made a very valid point. Many survivalist or preppers tend to mainly focus on high tailing it if disaster strikes but in reality most of the things that happen will require or should be staying at home. Here in West Virginia, power outages r pretty common so I've stocked a ridiculous amount of lanterns/flashlights (with the batteries to match). Overall, fantastic content. Proud to be apart of the Battalion.
My wife rolls her eyes at my flashlight collection. LOL I also buy a ridiculous amount of those dollar store solar lights. Inside is a rechargeable AAA battery. I have a lot of AAA lights. My larger outdoor solar lights run off a 18650, and I have flashlights that use those also. Plus no need to have all of the lights on outside. Wind blows, and moves a flag or bush, lights come on. I keep two of the higher end ones in the tray in my truck, always getting sun. If you ever have to pull over, flip them over and 200 lumens of wide angle white light, plus my red road lights. For camping, carry a few of those dollar store solar lights on the outside of your pack, set them out at first arrival, and no dark paths to the potty.
@Marine-x I had to come back and comment.... after watching this the other day and with the weather being the way it is where I live, I decided to start putting together one of these kits. It's not finished, but I had a decent start to it. I got home tonight and was outside with the dogs, and then boom...... power out. A car hit a phone pole a few blocks away and killed the power to about 8000 residents in the area. So I'm writing this as I sit in my home with no power. Before, I would've been using my phone light to search around the house for flashlights and candles, but now I had plenty in one area that was easy to access and deploy for my wife and our "BATTALION" of 7 kids. I have more things that need added, but man am I glad I saw this video and took your advice to start building a kit!
We will definitely be bugging in so, yes, we are well prepared. In Texas, also, our house has gas so we were warm and could cook. We have 2 solar generators which are checked and topped off monthly. I have Luci lights, the same liquid candles and battery-operated lanterns. I keep baby wipes and dry shampoo for emergency personal hygiene. Good to have in a pinch. Everything we have has a backup. One is none and two is one.
Great idea and way more practical / likely to be used than most bug-out or get-home bags. Headlamp-style flashlights free up your hands, worthwhile adding a few to the bag…
Headlamps are also good for hanging in a lamp for when the power is out or wrapping around a gallon jug for ambient lighting if you turn them inside out.
I've never thought about having this. I usually gather up some supplies when there is a potential for a blackout but I like this idea. This will keep my BATTALLION and I safer.
Actually a few preppers do talk about bugging in many refer to as barricade or other types of words and while I haven't heard of bugging in used it basically the same thing.
I live in Texas. And yes, I recall what happened last February (2020).....who could forget, the state was caught off guard for sure. Great suggestions, I had many of the same items available on hand, and was I thankful we did! We were without power in our apartment for 5 days. It's crucial to be prepared! Battalion.
Great idea to have a dedicated bag that can be accessed quickly. I have almost all the gear but it is all over my house (kitchen drawer, nightstand, basement, etc). Excellent idea to keep the kiddos involved too. That pays off in multiple ways. I’m going to get everything organized into a blackout duffle kit for my BATTALION. Thanks for everything you did, and what you currently do for us, Marine-X.
Totally agree with you Devil Dog! I keep a flashlight mounted at the top of the staircase to go down to the basement and each family member knows exactly where the Blackout Bag is located in the basement. Happy to be newly subbed to the Battalion and following on Instagram. Keep Rockin'
I was baffled when Texas power grid failed last year. My Mother and Stepfather were so unprepared… she was always prepared in Houston due to Hurricane season, but not when she moved back to Midland… they are ready this year, but this Blackout bag video I will share with her… and hopefully this will inspire them to be better prepared, especially since they are getting older… (I am always prepared… but that’s my mindset)… and since I can’t be part of the battalion, ( I’m in Colorado) hopefully this creates a could starting point. Thank you for the video.
I have a gas powered generator to run fridge and freezer to keep food stocks from going bad. I run a 100 watt solar panel and Jackery 300 for keeping devices on the up and up. I have the small lanterns that you use and camp stoves and coffee kits. My natural gas fireplace also has battery backup so we can heat the main room of the house. The key is practice so all members of your battalion know what to do when a situation occurs. You might not all be home when disaster strikes so having the house ready and knowing that is the meet up spot is very important in any situation. Keep up the good work.
Enjoyed your bag. is a good idea and great execution. I lost my 19 3/4 yr old cat on sunday and have been feeling crappy, seeing this video made me happier. Thanks.
Excellent video. It's very refreshing to me to watch a video that's not AI generated showing photos and video snippets off the internet. The real thing right here. I have a similar kit at home with a few LUCI solar lights that will make a room functional. I also keep a cheap flashlight by each bed in the house. I appreciate the video and wish the best of luck to you and your family.
Excellent idea. I can see myself fumbling thru the junk drawer looking for candles and stuff. Really simple to make this kit. Thank you so much Batallion Marine-X.
I've built mini blackout bags for both of my kids to keep in their rooms. I've also got a bigger one in a centralized location. What I don't have in then is any type of entertainment that is an amazing idea and something that I need to change ASAP... Oh and BATTALION! Marine X your videos are awesome bud keep it up
I couldn't agree more, you need all kinds of kits, for home, bugout, motel, vehicle. I like the way you have set this up. My home kit lives by the back door in a 4 layer tool box stack. Although the stack does roll, it's meant to keep everything together in the house - I have other stuff for the car or to grab and go. Med kits! Yes!!! There is no such thing as too much first aid stuff!!! I like the separation of trauma kit and basic first aid, it makes it easier to grab what you need quickly. I keep on small flashlight on the outside of the kit, making it easier to find the other stuff inside. Remember that anything that holds water can be used to hold water, you don't need to buy special expensive containers (although those date=rex pouches do stack really easily into the smallest plastic ammo can to keep in the car). My sideboard has a line of organically coloured bottles filled with filtered tap water, I use those for regular drinking water then refill. That way, I always have about 20 liters of fresh water ready to hand. Oh, those popup Hickory Farms stores that appear in every mall in December selling gift baskets? Between Christmas and December 31, they put everyone in at half price to sell it before they close the store for another year. Having a couple of those on hand turns a blackout into a fun gourmet picnic with fancy treats! Yes, I have the normal MREs and Mountain House buckets as well, but those make it fun and kind of something to look forward to.
FINALLY... this is excellent content. Thank you. HOME is where prepping starts. The only thing that i have that's not mentioned here are rechargeable light bulbs. They look exactly like 60 watt lightbulbs, but are LEDs and just charge in a socket whenever the light is on. There is a button on the side so if power goes out, I press it and the bulb runs off the internal battery for 8-12 hrs.I got mine at Ikea but i've seen them elsewhere. Super handy in a blackout we had last month. (battalion)
@marine-x (battalion) during the ice apocalyps was bad... I was glad to have 4x4 and my that my work still had power/water... so I filled 1 gallon jugs and 5 gallons buckets...I too am I'm the dfw area we lost power and water for awhile... it showed me and my wife what we need to up our stay home kits...thanks for the great advice and ideas for gear...
As the world gets more and more strange every day, it's nice to see you putting out good info on how to keep your own BATTALION going. I've been getting my clients into archery, not only for sport but it might just be the most viable option of force. We're in Hawaii, so the standard logistics of battle go out the window. We're definitely in one of the best spots as far as temperatureand we have wild game to hunt, just in case. Anyway, I appreciate you, brother. Stay strong and stay safe out there. 🤙🏾
Just found your page. From one Marine to another, I’m glad to be part of this battalion. Haven’t felt the same since I got out but I’m glad to have something small like this to keep my head up
Smart to focus on the most likely types of emergencies we will face. Headlamps are a must for my kit, as are SOL sport utility blankets which are exceptionally good at reflecting heat back to the body & they’re very durable/ reusable. Would suggest adding some wool knit caps, warm gloves and thick socks for each family member to help in keeping warm at night during a blackout/ power loss where your heat is out. Battalion!
Great video as usual. It’s critical to have a dedicated duffle or plastic tub with a top to keep your supplies ready for an emergency. I always pack several headlamps with extra high quality batteries . I also carry extra lighters and waterproof matches. I keep roles of plastic sheets and duct tape in case I need to seal off windows for extra insulation or close off rooms to maintain heat in 1-2 rooms. Keep up the great job.
New to the channel, I really enjoyed this content. Living in a rural community we often have blackouts so we're pretty much stocked up. Might I suggest that you add some portable lights that you can put batteries in and hang. They have several available at different holidays. I have a grandson that has autism so he has several strands hanging in his room. Another good light I use is those portable lights that are solar. When the power went out I just went out to the sidewalk and brought them in, the next day I put them back outside to charge. Our Battalion gets frequent chances to put our skills to the test. With every storm we have power outages!
South Texas here too. I was prepared for the freeze we had last yr. Tip: Walmart has 6 gal water jugs in the camping section. Not expensive at all. I have 6 for emergencies and camping. Also have a Bluetti power station with 4 160watt deployable solar panels. We also keep 3 blue rhino propane tanks filled for these emergencies. Harvey hit, I had a way to cook, boil water, etc….
Battalion Chief here! Been a flash light finnatic since childhood! I have my large A.L.I.CE. Pack (indefinant bag) at the foot of my bed. With a rifle, in deep brush, i'm indef! I keep flashlights in every room at hands reach. I have 3 Bao Feng Hams so we can stay connected by com. My mylar/oxygen absorber preps are 4 months out and building. Put it like this, I have provisions and lots of beer, the key word is survival in the new frontier!😉 I like yer truck set-up too Brah! I need ah TRUCK!!! 4x4 baby boy!
This video earned my subscription because of your constant comments about WHY you have what you have. Great information! How to keep the battalion alive and thriving!
People always want to prep for the SHTF situations, but a multi day black out is way more likely and the most practical starting point. I'm glad you're talking to the Battalion about it and not just fear mongering the worst case scenarios.
Completely agree with the Shelter in place and family first philosophy of your prepping. My Blackout kit is more candle oriented, but I have no small children in the house. I'm going to take a look at that hygiene kit, though. That would be a great addition. Also, a new blade is always useful, so here is my Battalion entry, too! Good stuff, Sir!
Very easily overlooked kit, everyone knows they have the items for situations, but having everything in one spot readily available when the shit pops off is so much more convenient. BATTALION!
*BATTALION* I now keep big Durcell lanterns in my kit and smaller lightweight collapsible ones hanging under every sink in the house next to a first aid kit. Lesson learned from last time I had to use my *BLACKOUT KIT* . Ambient light was more useful than directional, and everything has rechargeable batteries now. *TWO* of my flashlights had corroded alkaline batteries in em, leaving 1 working directional flashlight and cellphone lights. 👍
Brilliant! Semper Fi, Marine! You are correct. We quickly forget the immediate in lieu of the bugout. Many have stated correctly aboot being worried at the home front prior to objectives b, c, d, etc. Thanks for the input. I am subscribed.
Got my husband to carry an every day carry to work with him. We located our backpacks from our hiking days and they are set up most the way for big out bags. I had not thought of a blackout bag. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I will collect most of those items from around the house and get them all into one place. Will see if I have any more bags available. We kinda eliminated all extra stuff when we moved from my home state 3 years ago. Great ideas and proud to join your battalion.
Have a Black out shelf, it has 4 of the lanterns you have, 4 candles, some chem lights, and a good deal of food in the same closet. I like the idea of the bag and will be updating soon. Thanks proud to be Battalion
Love the "down to earth" Battalion Blackout Bag. Its full of bare necessities and I have to admit never tough of having one "bag" to "stay in". Other than the obvious can of food or water to at least last one to two weeks, I have lots of items missing which now, thanks to you, will start putting together!
Just found your channel, yup agree blackout bag is a must . We have one already as my kiddos used to get scared over blackouts, now they get look forward to it. just some great ideas !
Great video! Very relevant for our times. I’ve also included a checklist for my battalion that’s in blackout kit. I want my family to be able to follow to do list just in case I’m away from home at the time of a black out or emergency. Keep the videos cu!
Great video! I will be picking up a few items from your links. We are in Central FL so I have an entire closet of items for power extended power outages. My favorite long term setup is a harbor freight solar kit running to two 6 volt golf kart batteries (wired to 12v) with a decent sized inverter to run our fridge. Its all setup in an old tuff box with wheels so I can move it easily. I try to make sure whatever battery powered items I get run on aa or aaa so I can use my rechargeable batteries. Thanks for the quality content!
Part of the Battalion. Dont have a black out bag but something similar. Living in Puerto Rico we have frequent black outs and hurricanes i keep all my flashlights in one spot in the house, aswell as chargers/ battery banks. And a gas inverter in the terrace. A gas stove with a spare propane tank.
Get a BATTERY 🔋BANK FOR YOUR BATTERY 🔋BANK 🤯!!! I don’t own a home yet but you definitely gave me another detail to consider when it’s time to move into a new home . Glad to join the BATTALION!
Great idea. Everyone here in SW Louisiana should have one of these bags. Our infrastructure is still strained after the 2 hurricanes and historic flood. Thanks for the great video for the Battalion.
This is my first Video with you. Very informative and I like your reasoning! I will be showing your video to my Soldiers. We have a very small Family readiness program within our Battalion and this is a great start to Family preparedness. Thanks!!!
We moved into this house over 30 years ago, one of the first things I did was make a power cut kit, my wife mocked me until we had a power cut a couple of months later. Much though that bag is awesome our emergency lighting lives in our circuit breaker cupboard - the first place you go when the lights go out. The first aid kits are in the medical cupboard an so on. I am trying to think of a use for that bag, but all our gear has its own place in our house/garage/shed.
We keep Hurricane/oil lamps with extra wicks. I learned a lot about being prepared from my grandparents. They all did well, even during the Depression. I was always told to be ready for a rainy day…or a zombie apocalypse. This is the second video of yours that I’ve watched and I have to say I’m impressed. You put some great information and I appreciate what you do. Semper Fi.
Pretty lucky where we are. Haven't lost power for more than a few hours here and there over the year's. But we did have the October Storm in 2011 no power for 4 days for us. Other's over a week. So be prepared! Glad to be part of the battalion!
Great video. Glad to see you are thinking about your family having games and lights that they can use to keep them feeling safe is great. Here in Detroit it’s just me and my wife. Kids are grown and on their own. When we have bad weather our power goes out all the time. We can’t afford a backup generator so I have plenty of emergency fire wood for the fire place, lots of flashlights statically all over the house and a blackout bag with food and lots of things you have as well. Always love your videos. Our Battalion consists of two of us. We are always ready to go or stay in place. Thanks again for all the great content.
Great video and solid advice. SO many people are worried about Bugging Out but as you said, far more important to be ready while bunkered in at home. You definitely sound like you have what's needed to protect you home and Battalion Family!
I have prepared a blackout kit for myself and my battalion friends. I don’t want a repeat of the Texas ice storm where we lost power for three days. I enjoyed your video thank you.
That’s AWSOME. Great advice! Gotta keep you “battalion “ entertained during hard times. Lol. Kids can go off script when the lights go off. Adults too for that matter. You may wanna include some headlamps in your bag. I did. I was lucky enough to find some in clearance some year’s ago. Keep up the good fight!
Excellent job, I love the concept of a blackout bag. Having a plan and preparation is something I was taught by my father. Back up heat was his thing. Battalion strong. Keep up the good work.
Well thought out kit! I especially liked that you took your lessons from last year to make it that much more useful. That is a principal that I would encourage you to highlight. For me, earthquakes are a likely scenario so boots and clothes ready to grab by the front door, work gloves, dust masks are all in the kit. A roll of plastic sheeting can be really helpful if there is something you are trying to keep out of the house or if you are limited in your ability to heat, you can cordon off a smaller area of the house. I think it is also a great idea to build relationships with your neighbors, when things go sideways it is nice to have a battalion of helpers.
It's always a good idea to have some kind of power outage supplies at hand. I keep some candles, flashlight, bottled water, freeze dried meals, cook pot, med kit, toilet paper and a small tool kit all together in an old rucksack. Keep up the good content. Good to see more people joining the Battalion. Take care.
I am new to the Battalion but really enjoy the content. I am just starting to gather items for these types of situations and find this info very helpful. Thank you
This is a good idea. More than once I have dragged my get home bag down into the storm shelter, and while it was sort of okay, it was not really for the purpose. Good idea, even for a whole Battalion.
Our home battalion is quite challenging with our oldest being a 6 year old. While we don’t have a blackout kit we have everything we need to bug in. What we need to work on is security/safety protocols during a blackout. Like Dos and Don’ts and to run drills with your kids.
I keep a few bags around. Camping , bug out, tool, edc, etc. One of the most useful believe it or not is a cleaning tote bag lol. As part of the battalion it has sprays, gloves, towels etc. Pull that bad boy out whenever I want to surprise the spouse with a clean kitchen.
Thanks for the tips man! My battalion needs a blackout bag in the house. I've got most of what I need, but organizing it in a bag like this is a great idea. 👍
The tub fill is very important for water storage, but I think your gallon count may be a bit off (400 gallon/700gallon) the weight alone 😄 of over 1.5 tons and 3 tons. Delete a '0' and you are much closer! Great video and many people need to know these things to be better prepared.
Excellent presentation! Battalion. I like the reserve power source and the battery lanterns. I have oil lamps, which are quite bright. I’ve never seen liquid candles before! I wasn’t font of gas for ranges, but you’ve convinced me.!
Great video, I just subscribed. Glad to see your in the D/FW area I live in Keller , I have many bags through out my house. Bug out bag, edc bag, etc. I remember those days exactly . I lost power for 3 days . I had to use my little gas stove to cook . I was in the army Company C 6 th Battalion 502nd INF.
I love flashlights and lanterns. I just a new one at Harbor Frieght. It has a fan, lantern, stand and hanging clip. I bought a tool bag to keep my stuff i bought there.
This is one of my favorite channels! I am not a lone wolf so I appreciate the info incorporating your family/young children for survival. Part of the BATTALION!
Battalion. Add the lock out tag out kit to that kit. That way you can shut off breakers in your house and avoid any damage when that power surges on. Also helpful to lock out specific items in your home if you are back feeding via a generator.
Zippo makes a handy duel battery bank and hand warmer. They're not cheap compared with a lot of banks, but I'm happy to support American manufacturing wherever I can. BATTALION!
Great video. In 2020 my family had to deal with a nearly city-wide power outage that lasted over a week. A kit like this would have been very useful. 1st Civ Div Recliner Battalion reporting for duty.
Good idea and good video! Straight to the point. I don't have a black out bag, per se, but I have some things set aside specifically for power outages to make life easier/safer, including a BATTALION of flashlights throughout the house. We try to keep each one in the same spot so we don't have to search for it when it's needed. Again, the bag is a great idea!
2nd Marine Battalion, Desert Storm, AmTrakker...Don't hate! Love the vids man. Went through all that blackout here in Houston as well. Gas fireplace, camping stove and the things anyone living in a hurricane area should have and we were fine. All the cold weather camping gear didn't hurt either...
I think this is a view that is often overlooked. Your home should be the Plan A. It should have the most supplies, you can plan security, and you are hopefully part of a community that can band together in an emergency. If you are just getting out of dodge, as most preppers are focused on, if you don't have a location already set up, you could possibly moving to a more disadvantageous position. Love the content and proud to be part of the Battalion!
I don’t think most are planning on leaving. They’re planning for the possibility. Also, it depends on what you think is going to happen. Economic collapse? Why leave? Cities bounce back pretty quickly if we look at history. EMP? Get the fuck out of the cities. Some sort of riots? Leave. The next Great Depression? More jobs and services are likely to be available in the cities/suburbs.
And the most realistic natural disasters? Almost exclusively demand evacuation if you’re located closely enough to need any sort of real “prepping.” Fire/flood/hurricane/even volcano.
I'm not used to battalion talk. But I'm good with squadron and such. I do have a 4Patriots system with 100 w. Had to use it down here for Ida. Only problem was it didn't charge from the wall. But that's okay I couldn't charge anything else from the wall either LOL
But it did get to help my church family and that was enough for the moment
@@thopkins2271 I disagree with you. If you watch a lot of the "survival" channels on here or the groups on FB, they are all about bugging out. I'm of the mindset that I'm going to stay at home. It's where I got the most supplies, it's the most secure shelter. I was ridiculed pretty hard in those groups because I prefered to stay home. But then again these are also the same people that buy the latest "tacti-cool" gadget but probably don't have the faintest idea how to build a fire or catch a fish. I think the real preppers are probably the ones who are thinking that bugging out is there last option.
@@mikel9567 Well that’s fair. I think the right balance is somewhere in between. Plan for hard times at home.
But the reality is that lots of scenarios often including the most relevant and realistic ones, mean you’re leaving home. Not the kind of scenarios that require a permanent life on the road, but hurricanes, floods, and wildfires cause hundreds of thousands of Americans to leave home almost every single year. Staying at home during these events doesn’t require preparedness but stubbornness.
It’s worth placing some manner of emphasis on a bag that is ready to grab and go and that contains the basics of survival and so forth.
I do completely agree that lots of folks spend too much time considering some nomadic existence drifting through the wasteland, but placing importance on it doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive with developing some sort of sustainability in your home etc….
I also think that it helps compartmentalize some gear to think of preps as being mobile. If I have a tool roll that has everything I need to accomplish 80% of vehicle repairs, I don’t have to worry about storing or investing in a big home shop. If I have a hand saw in my jeep at all times, I’m going to have it for all the non emergency times that it might be handy.
I think that this video helps to show one of the main mistakes that preppers make when thinking of what to do when the lights go out. It's important to know that it's better to stay in your own home where you know where everything is and it's much safer in your own home than anywhere else. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I hope you and your family are doing well and If we keep up our hard work our Battalion will prevail!
Battalion. At my age, bugging in is just about the only option. Your in home bag does consolidate useful items into one spot, which makes perfect sense, even if you’re staying put. Another good video from you.
The Italians make great cars and food. Having emerency supplies in one central location that everyone knows is a good idea. Enough to find other items if needed. The importance of "bugging in" during an "emerency" can not be overstated. Home is where all your stuff is. Having a tent to deploy indoors to camp, tarp or plastic to place on the windows, placing towels under the door to keep heat in and cold out, little things keep the family busy and more comfortable. Good video.
You made a very valid point. Many survivalist or preppers tend to mainly focus on high tailing it if disaster strikes but in reality most of the things that happen will require or should be staying at home. Here in West Virginia, power outages r pretty common so I've stocked a ridiculous amount of lanterns/flashlights (with the batteries to match). Overall, fantastic content. Proud to be apart of the Battalion.
My wife rolls her eyes at my flashlight collection. LOL I also buy a ridiculous amount of those dollar store solar lights. Inside is a rechargeable AAA battery. I have a lot of AAA lights. My larger outdoor solar lights run off a 18650, and I have flashlights that use those also. Plus no need to have all of the lights on outside. Wind blows, and moves a flag or bush, lights come on. I keep two of the higher end ones in the tray in my truck, always getting sun. If you ever have to pull over, flip them over and 200 lumens of wide angle white light, plus my red road lights. For camping, carry a few of those dollar store solar lights on the outside of your pack, set them out at first arrival, and no dark paths to the potty.
@Marine-x I had to come back and comment.... after watching this the other day and with the weather being the way it is where I live, I decided to start putting together one of these kits. It's not finished, but I had a decent start to it. I got home tonight and was outside with the dogs, and then boom...... power out. A car hit a phone pole a few blocks away and killed the power to about 8000 residents in the area. So I'm writing this as I sit in my home with no power. Before, I would've been using my phone light to search around the house for flashlights and candles, but now I had plenty in one area that was easy to access and deploy for my wife and our "BATTALION" of 7 kids. I have more things that need added, but man am I glad I saw this video and took your advice to start building a kit!
We will definitely be bugging in so, yes, we are well prepared. In Texas, also, our house has gas so we were warm and could cook. We have 2 solar generators which are checked and topped off monthly. I have Luci lights, the same liquid candles and battery-operated lanterns. I keep baby wipes and dry shampoo for emergency personal hygiene. Good to have in a pinch. Everything we have has a backup. One is none and two is one.
Our family is a prayer battalion and that is a cool looking knife. We have a blackout cabinet. Love from the Sunshine State.
Great idea and way more practical / likely to be used than most bug-out or get-home bags.
Headlamp-style flashlights free up your hands, worthwhile adding a few to the bag…
Headlamps are also good for hanging in a lamp for when the power is out or wrapping around a gallon jug for ambient lighting if you turn them inside out.
Bug out live like a refugee no thanks
Not many people think about an actual "Blackout" Bag for their Bug-in bag setup. Great info! Battalion strong!
Bug in Bag is a great idea . The black out bag is even better !
The battalion level of preparedness is terrific.
I've never thought about having this. I usually gather up some supplies when there is a potential for a blackout but I like this idea. This will keep my BATTALLION and I safer.
No one talks about bugging in even though it's probably the most likely/common scenario. Great points, very insightful. Keep the battalion safe!
Survival Lily has a nice setup for bugging in.
Actually a few preppers do talk about bugging in many refer to as barricade or other types of words and while I haven't heard of bugging in used it basically the same thing.
I live in Texas. And yes, I recall what happened last February (2020).....who could forget, the state was caught off guard for sure. Great suggestions, I had many of the same items available on hand, and was I thankful we did! We were without power in our apartment for 5 days. It's crucial to be prepared! Battalion.
Great idea to have a dedicated bag that can be accessed quickly. I have almost all the gear but it is all over my house (kitchen drawer, nightstand, basement, etc). Excellent idea to keep the kiddos involved too. That pays off in multiple ways. I’m going to get everything organized into a blackout duffle kit for my BATTALION. Thanks for everything you did, and what you currently do for us, Marine-X.
Being ready for a power outage is a must and also regularly overlooked. This is a handy video for anyone who is ready to join the Blackout Battalion.
I saw what you did there.
Totally agree with you Devil Dog! I keep a flashlight mounted at the top of the staircase to go down to the basement and each family member knows exactly where the Blackout Bag is located in the basement. Happy to be newly subbed to the Battalion and following on Instagram. Keep Rockin'
I was baffled when Texas power grid failed last year. My Mother and Stepfather were so unprepared… she was always prepared in Houston due to Hurricane season, but not when she moved back to Midland… they are ready this year, but this Blackout bag video I will share with her… and hopefully this will inspire them to be better prepared, especially since they are getting older… (I am always prepared… but that’s my mindset)… and since I can’t be part of the battalion, ( I’m in Colorado) hopefully this creates a could starting point. Thank you for the video.
I have a gas powered generator to run fridge and freezer to keep food stocks from going bad. I run a 100 watt solar panel and Jackery 300 for keeping devices on the up and up. I have the small lanterns that you use and camp stoves and coffee kits. My natural gas fireplace also has battery backup so we can heat the main room of the house. The key is practice so all members of your battalion know what to do when a situation occurs. You might not all be home when disaster strikes so having the house ready and knowing that is the meet up spot is very important in any situation. Keep up the good work.
Enjoyed your bag. is a good idea and great execution. I lost my 19 3/4 yr old cat on sunday and have been feeling crappy, seeing this video made me happier. Thanks.
Excellent video. It's very refreshing to me to watch a video that's not AI generated showing photos and video snippets off the internet. The real thing right here. I have a similar kit at home with a few LUCI solar lights that will make a room functional. I also keep a cheap flashlight by each bed in the house. I appreciate the video and wish the best of luck to you and your family.
As long as you are defensible your home is the best option. I like how he put thought into where his home is located, creek, gas... Cool bag idea...
Excellent idea. I can see myself fumbling thru the junk drawer looking for candles and stuff. Really simple to make this kit. Thank you so much Batallion Marine-X.
I've built mini blackout bags for both of my kids to keep in their rooms. I've also got a bigger one in a centralized location. What I don't have in then is any type of entertainment that is an amazing idea and something that I need to change ASAP... Oh and BATTALION! Marine X your videos are awesome bud keep it up
I couldn't agree more, you need all kinds of kits, for home, bugout, motel, vehicle. I like the way you have set this up. My home kit lives by the back door in a 4 layer tool box stack. Although the stack does roll, it's meant to keep everything together in the house - I have other stuff for the car or to grab and go. Med kits! Yes!!! There is no such thing as too much first aid stuff!!! I like the separation of trauma kit and basic first aid, it makes it easier to grab what you need quickly. I keep on small flashlight on the outside of the kit, making it easier to find the other stuff inside. Remember that anything that holds water can be used to hold water, you don't need to buy special expensive containers (although those date=rex pouches do stack really easily into the smallest plastic ammo can to keep in the car). My sideboard has a line of organically coloured bottles filled with filtered tap water, I use those for regular drinking water then refill. That way, I always have about 20 liters of fresh water ready to hand. Oh, those popup Hickory Farms stores that appear in every mall in December selling gift baskets? Between Christmas and December 31, they put everyone in at half price to sell it before they close the store for another year. Having a couple of those on hand turns a blackout into a fun gourmet picnic with fancy treats! Yes, I have the normal MREs and Mountain House buckets as well, but those make it fun and kind of something to look forward to.
FINALLY... this is excellent content. Thank you. HOME is where prepping starts.
The only thing that i have that's not mentioned here are rechargeable light bulbs. They look exactly like 60 watt lightbulbs, but are LEDs and just charge in a socket whenever the light is on. There is a button on the side so if power goes out, I press it and the bulb runs off the internal battery for 8-12 hrs.I got mine at Ikea but i've seen them elsewhere. Super handy in a blackout we had last month.
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I like how you look after your battalion. Especially your younger ones. Glad I found you!
@marine-x (battalion) during the ice apocalyps was bad... I was glad to have 4x4 and my that my work still had power/water... so I filled 1 gallon jugs and 5 gallons buckets...I too am I'm the dfw area we lost power and water for awhile... it showed me and my wife what we need to up our stay home kits...thanks for the great advice and ideas for gear...
As the world gets more and more strange every day, it's nice to see you putting out good info on how to keep your own BATTALION going. I've been getting my clients into archery, not only for sport but it might just be the most viable option of force. We're in Hawaii, so the standard logistics of battle go out the window. We're definitely in one of the best spots as far as temperatureand we have wild game to hunt, just in case.
Anyway, I appreciate you, brother. Stay strong and stay safe out there. 🤙🏾
Just found your page. From one Marine to another, I’m glad to be part of this battalion. Haven’t felt the same since I got out but I’m glad to have something small like this to keep my head up
I’m pretty sure we all felt the same brother. You can always reach out to anyone including myself.
I hope all is well
Thanks for supporting the brother
Smart to focus on the most likely types of emergencies we will face. Headlamps are a must for my kit, as are SOL sport utility blankets which are exceptionally good at reflecting heat back to the body & they’re very durable/ reusable. Would suggest adding some wool knit caps, warm gloves and thick socks for each family member to help in keeping warm at night during a blackout/ power loss where your heat is out. Battalion!
Great video as usual. It’s critical to have a dedicated duffle or plastic tub with a top to keep your supplies ready for an emergency. I always pack several headlamps with extra high quality batteries . I also carry extra lighters and waterproof matches. I keep roles of plastic sheets and duct tape in case I need to seal off windows for extra insulation or close off rooms to maintain heat in 1-2 rooms. Keep up the great job.
New to the channel, I really enjoyed this content. Living in a rural community we often have blackouts so we're pretty much stocked up. Might I suggest that you add some portable lights that you can put batteries in and hang. They have several available at different holidays. I have a grandson that has autism so he has several strands hanging in his room. Another good light I use is those portable lights that are solar. When the power went out I just went out to the sidewalk and brought them in, the next day I put them back outside to charge. Our Battalion gets frequent chances to put our skills to the test. With every storm we have power outages!
South Texas here too. I was prepared for the freeze we had last yr. Tip: Walmart has 6 gal water jugs in the camping section. Not expensive at all. I have 6 for emergencies and camping. Also have a Bluetti power station with 4 160watt deployable solar panels. We also keep 3 blue rhino propane tanks filled for these emergencies. Harvey hit, I had a way to cook, boil water, etc….
Battalion Chief here! Been a flash light finnatic since childhood! I have my large A.L.I.CE. Pack (indefinant bag) at the foot of my bed. With a rifle, in deep brush, i'm indef! I keep flashlights in every room at hands reach. I have 3 Bao Feng Hams so we can stay connected by com. My mylar/oxygen absorber preps are 4 months out and building. Put it like this, I have provisions and lots of beer, the key word is survival in the new frontier!😉 I like yer truck set-up too Brah! I need ah TRUCK!!! 4x4 baby boy!
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This video earned my subscription because of your constant comments about WHY you have what you have. Great information! How to keep the battalion alive and thriving!
I agree...being prepared to bug in is most important. This is good stuff. Battalion.
Good to be prepared.Glad you include everyone including children.God bless
Loving the snap chem light idea for the blackout bag! Going to add that to our next family Battalion prep outing list.
People always want to prep for the SHTF situations, but a multi day black out is way more likely and the most practical starting point. I'm glad you're talking to the Battalion about it and not just fear mongering the worst case scenarios.
I like this. Still living in NC after I retired from my battalion. Good to have here.
Great ideas to keep your little battalion comfortable when the lights go out!
I love your information it gives you the basic essentials. From there you build according to your needs.
Yes! Great idea. Shelter in place during an emergency or disaster is a great! I have similar bag but my bad is bright green.
Completely agree with the Shelter in place and family first philosophy of your prepping. My Blackout kit is more candle oriented, but I have no small children in the house.
I'm going to take a look at that hygiene kit, though. That would be a great addition. Also, a new blade is always useful, so here is my Battalion entry, too!
Good stuff, Sir!
Very easily overlooked kit, everyone knows they have the items for situations, but having everything in one spot readily available when the shit pops off is so much more convenient. BATTALION!
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I now keep big Durcell lanterns in my kit and smaller lightweight collapsible ones hanging under every sink in the house next to a first aid kit. Lesson learned from last time I had to use my *BLACKOUT KIT* . Ambient light was more useful than directional, and everything has rechargeable batteries now. *TWO* of my flashlights had corroded alkaline batteries in em, leaving 1 working directional flashlight and cellphone lights. 👍
Brilliant! Semper Fi, Marine! You are correct. We quickly forget the immediate in lieu of the bugout. Many have stated correctly aboot being worried at the home front prior to objectives b, c, d, etc. Thanks for the input. I am subscribed.
Got my husband to carry an every day carry to work with him. We located our backpacks from our hiking days and they are set up most the way for big out bags. I had not thought of a blackout bag. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I will collect most of those items from around the house and get them all into one place. Will see if I have any more bags available. We kinda eliminated all extra stuff when we moved from my home state 3 years ago. Great ideas and proud to join your battalion.
I just don't understand how you don't have more subscribers great content man keep it coming!!!
Have a Black out shelf, it has 4 of the lanterns you have, 4 candles, some chem lights, and a good deal of food in the same closet. I like the idea of the bag and will be updating soon. Thanks proud to be Battalion
Love the "down to earth" Battalion Blackout Bag. Its full of bare necessities and I have to admit never tough of having one "bag" to "stay in". Other than the obvious can of food or water to at least last one to two weeks, I have lots of items missing which now, thanks to you, will start putting together!
Just found your channel, yup agree blackout bag is a must . We have one already as my kiddos used to get scared over blackouts, now they get look forward to it. just some great ideas !
Great video! Very relevant for our times. I’ve also included a checklist for my battalion that’s in blackout kit. I want my family to be able to follow to do list just in case I’m away from home at the time of a black out or emergency. Keep the videos cu!
Great video! I will be picking up a few items from your links. We are in Central FL so I have an entire closet of items for power extended power outages. My favorite long term setup is a harbor freight solar kit running to two 6 volt golf kart batteries (wired to 12v) with a decent sized inverter to run our fridge. Its all setup in an old tuff box with wheels so I can move it easily. I try to make sure whatever battery powered items I get run on aa or aaa so I can use my rechargeable batteries. Thanks for the quality content!
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Just found you tonight and love your content.
Keep it coming, we seniors need all the help we can get....
Part of the Battalion. Dont have a black out bag but something similar. Living in Puerto Rico we have frequent black outs and hurricanes i keep all my flashlights in one spot in the house, aswell as chargers/ battery banks. And a gas inverter in the terrace. A gas stove with a spare propane tank.
Get a BATTERY 🔋BANK FOR YOUR BATTERY 🔋BANK 🤯!!! I don’t own a home yet but you definitely gave me another detail to consider when it’s time to move into a new home . Glad to join the BATTALION!
Great idea. Everyone here in SW Louisiana should have one of these bags. Our infrastructure is still strained after the 2 hurricanes and historic flood. Thanks for the great video for the Battalion.
This is my first Video with you. Very informative and I like your reasoning! I will be showing your video to my Soldiers. We have a very small Family readiness program within our Battalion and this is a great start to Family preparedness. Thanks!!!
We moved into this house over 30 years ago, one of the first things I did was make a power cut kit, my wife mocked me until we had a power cut a couple of months later. Much though that bag is awesome our emergency lighting lives in our circuit breaker cupboard - the first place you go when the lights go out. The first aid kits are in the medical cupboard an so on. I am trying to think of a use for that bag, but all our gear has its own place in our house/garage/shed.
Love the hygiene bags for the kids and adults. Def need to check out those emergency candles. Always just bought the little tea light ones
We keep Hurricane/oil lamps with extra wicks. I learned a lot about being prepared from my grandparents. They all did well, even during the Depression. I was always told to be ready for a rainy day…or a zombie apocalypse. This is the second video of yours that I’ve watched and I have to say I’m impressed. You put some great information and I appreciate what you do. Semper Fi.
Pretty lucky where we are. Haven't lost power for more than a few hours here and there over the year's. But we did have the October Storm in 2011 no power for 4 days for us. Other's over a week. So be prepared! Glad to be part of the battalion!
Great video. Glad to see you are thinking about your family having games and lights that they can use to keep them feeling safe is great. Here in Detroit it’s just me and my wife. Kids are grown and on their own. When we have bad weather our power goes out all the time. We can’t afford a backup generator so I have plenty of emergency fire wood for the fire place, lots of flashlights statically all over the house and a blackout bag with food and lots of things you have as well. Always love your videos. Our Battalion consists of two of us. We are always ready to go or stay in place. Thanks again for all the great content.
Great video and solid advice. SO many people are worried about Bugging Out but as you said, far more important to be ready while bunkered in at home. You definitely sound like you have what's needed to protect you home and Battalion Family!
I have prepared a blackout kit for myself and my battalion friends. I don’t want a repeat of the Texas ice storm where we lost power for three days. I enjoyed your video thank you.
Nice kit. Please keep sharing ideas for those with the little ones in our Battalion!
That’s AWSOME. Great advice! Gotta keep you “battalion “ entertained during hard times. Lol. Kids can go off script when the lights go off. Adults too for that matter. You may wanna include some headlamps in your bag. I did. I was lucky enough to find some in clearance some year’s ago. Keep up the good fight!
Excellent job, I love the concept of a blackout bag. Having a plan and preparation is something I was taught by my father. Back up heat was his thing. Battalion strong. Keep up the good work.
Good for you young man way to keep yourself prepared and help others be prepared as well thank you
Great idea and very useful for 'noreasters around here. Proud to be part of the Battalion!
I Appreciate the things you pointed out in the intro. Always good to see what others think.
Really happy to have found your channel. I have the same radio! It's a really awesome tool to have in any BOB or BIB.
Well thought out kit! I especially liked that you took your lessons from last year to make it that much more useful. That is a principal that I would encourage you to highlight. For me, earthquakes are a likely scenario so boots and clothes ready to grab by the front door, work gloves, dust masks are all in the kit. A roll of plastic sheeting can be really helpful if there is something you are trying to keep out of the house or if you are limited in your ability to heat, you can cordon off a smaller area of the house. I think it is also a great idea to build relationships with your neighbors, when things go sideways it is nice to have a battalion of helpers.
It's always a good idea to have some kind of power outage supplies at hand. I keep some candles, flashlight, bottled water, freeze dried meals, cook pot, med kit, toilet paper and a small tool kit all together in an old rucksack. Keep up the good content. Good to see more people joining the Battalion. Take care.
Marine X, I just found your channel yesterday and your content is AWESOME!!!....I have joined the BATTALION....Thank you and God Bless
I am new to the Battalion but really enjoy the content. I am just starting to gather items for these types of situations and find this info very helpful. Thank you
I don't have a blackout bag, but now I'm thinking I should put one together for my family. That Benchmade looks sweet, battalion!
This is a good idea. More than once I have dragged my get home bag down into the storm shelter, and while it was sort of okay, it was not really for the purpose. Good idea, even for a whole Battalion.
Our home battalion is quite challenging with our oldest being a 6 year old. While we don’t have a blackout kit we have everything we need to bug in. What we need to work on is security/safety protocols during a blackout. Like Dos and Don’ts and to run drills with your kids.
My new fav channel, love how much you explain everything. BATTALION
I keep a few bags around. Camping , bug out, tool, edc, etc. One of the most useful believe it or not is a cleaning tote bag lol. As part of the battalion it has sprays, gloves, towels etc. Pull that bad boy out whenever I want to surprise the spouse with a clean kitchen.
Thanks for the tips man! My battalion needs a blackout bag in the house. I've got most of what I need, but organizing it in a bag like this is a great idea. 👍
The tub fill is very important for water storage, but I think your gallon count may be a bit off (400 gallon/700gallon) the weight alone 😄 of over 1.5 tons and 3 tons. Delete a '0' and you are much closer!
Great video and many people need to know these things to be better prepared.
Excellent presentation! Battalion. I like the reserve power source and the battery lanterns. I have oil lamps, which are quite bright. I’ve never seen liquid candles before! I wasn’t font of gas for ranges, but you’ve convinced me.!
Great video, I just subscribed. Glad to see your in the D/FW area I live in Keller , I have many bags through out my house. Bug out bag, edc bag, etc. I remember those days exactly . I lost power for 3 days . I had to use my little gas stove to cook . I was in the army Company C 6 th Battalion 502nd INF.
I love flashlights and lanterns. I just a new one at Harbor Frieght. It has a fan, lantern, stand and hanging clip. I bought a tool bag to keep my stuff i bought there.
This is one of my favorite channels! I am not a lone wolf so I appreciate the info incorporating your family/young children for survival. Part of the BATTALION!
Love your videos!!!! Your videos have made me start making Bugout bags for wife and daughter. Thank you for your service to!!!! Battalion
Battalions. That is one fine looking knife. I really enjoy your podcasts. Thank you for sharing your input in all the different gear.
Battalion! Just moved to a new house, getting ready for spring and summer storm season. Gotta get my bug in kits back together. Thanks for the advice.
Awesome of you. Glad to be part of the battalion!
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Add the lock out tag out kit to that kit. That way you can shut off breakers in your house and avoid any damage when that power surges on. Also helpful to lock out specific items in your home if you are back feeding via a generator.
Zippo makes a handy duel battery bank and hand warmer. They're not cheap compared with a lot of banks, but I'm happy to support American manufacturing wherever I can. BATTALION!
Great video. In 2020 my family had to deal with a nearly city-wide power outage that lasted over a week. A kit like this would have been very useful.
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Congratulations! This bag will be needed by many before any BObag would be needed. This helped me currently. I was redoing my powerout bag. Great job!
Love being a part of the battalion! Great video again! I've been recommending you channel to some of my buddies. Keep the excellent content coming!!
Good idea and good video! Straight to the point.
I don't have a black out bag, per se, but I have some things set aside specifically for power outages to make life easier/safer, including a BATTALION of flashlights throughout the house. We try to keep each one in the same spot so we don't have to search for it when it's needed.
Again, the bag is a great idea!
2nd Marine Battalion, Desert Storm, AmTrakker...Don't hate! Love the vids man. Went through all that blackout here in Houston as well. Gas fireplace, camping stove and the things anyone living in a hurricane area should have and we were fine. All the cold weather camping gear didn't hurt either...