Great video Cody, the last bit struck a chord with me and got me thinking. I'm a 25 year old male in the UK. My father died before I was born so I've spent my whole life growing up with no male role model. I began following you 6 years ago now while searching for an axe to buy for camping. I've watched every video since then. I've learnt so much from you and your family and I can honestly say a lot of the skills I have in life now come down to your videos, I now have my own home which I refurbished myself and a woman who I do my very best to look out for. I guess in many ways you have been my role model... You've done a lot for me Cody and for that I thank you 👌😁
I feel you man, I am American and currently living in a Chinese city of 13 million people. I dream of being out in the forest and wish so badly I could be.
AAA is a very useful emergency preperation. In a personal emergency, they can be quite convienient. If you use all the discounts, they are well worth it. I once had the tensioner blow off my engine while we were out of state on vacation. Not a fix one can handle on one's own. AAA saved me a lot of money with towing and hotel cost.
17 year old girl here, thanks for the tips! We have pretty brutal winters where I live, and this is the first year I’m going to be driving myself around and I’m GOING to be prepared!
Here in my area (Eastern Canada) I have found for water storage if you are worried about the water freezing you're almost better off freezing it at home in the bottle and then putting it in your kit. This way the vessel is already frozen and wont be a risk of freezing and cracking in your kit. Also if it does happen to melt/freeze it will have room to expand. Chances are the water is going to freeze anyway so you will need to wait for it to melt to drink it.
You did a good job itemizing the needs of a good travel kit. Your attitude is refreshing. Helping others is at the root of all survival kits. Thank you for clearly articulating this point.
It now hits me that not only are you thinking of yourself but you are preparing to help other stranded motorists too! Imagine if all of us had that kind of heart. God bless you!!
I enjoyed your video and your monologue at the end. An ex girlfriend's mother had said something to me after I had changed her daughter's Tire with the tools in my trunk. "The prepared man is worth two". I took that statement as a huge compliment although things did not work out with her daughter I still remember her words fondly and continue to prepare and be prepared... On another note Fix-A-Flat wreaks havoc on tire pressure sensors, in addition it makes the tire guys life a little harder I've been carrying a small but quality 12 volt compressor and a tire patch kit unfortunately had to patch many of my own tires from nails and other debris in the road and friends tires as well. Way faster then changing a tire on the side of the road but probably not as fast as a can of Fix-A-Flat.
Tools are a different subject as you say, and this is inclusion is expensive (but cost effective) I never travel without a Leatherman tool. $50 - 60 more but it really extends security and type of help one can offer. If budget allows they are well worth the space. My two cents. Thanks Cody.
Awesome video.... Not trying to be a know-it-all, but jumper cables are for 'jump starting' a car, not to 'charge' another battery. The alternator in the other car will charge the dead battery once the engine is runing. As soon as the engine fires up, the cables should be removed.
I’m no mechanic, but I have the same mindset to be self sufficient. We’re getting close to our 10th wedding anniversary and still to this day my wife is impressed when I get out of a sticky situation by myself or help someone who isn’t prepared. What I think of common sense isn’t so common. See you at the party next weekend!
13:20 I had a father until I was 18. I remember him going through the contents of his bug out bag with me, showing me maps and teaching me the importance of not being complacent with the media’s portrayal. I still carry it with me every day 10 years later, with some added kit from this decade. I agree that there is no excuse for ignorance with the resources we have for free (TH-cam) if nothing else be aware...
I have found that ammo cans work great as a container. My kits tend to sit on the bottoms of trunks etc, and stuff gets thrown on top. Plastic bins break eventually, but ammo cans hold up.
THANK YOU for no one every says to bring it, i have a great story, years back i went on a hiking trip with a buddy only a day trip nothing overnight. We found a mountain with a trail and decided hey why not just hike it well that was a big mistake. Two hours of hiking at a pretty steady pace we were about 3/4 up when nature called and not the one standing up, now i can hold it for a good while, but since we were easier 3 if not 4 hours away from the nearest John with plumbing. On top of that we were in a area with no flat foliage, it was just pointy rocks and pine needle trees. After about half an hour, I broke down and told my buddy that i had to just go and not wipe and deal with it later. Then he chuckled and pulled out a roll of TP from his bag, which i had no idea he brought. It was the equivalent feeling of pulling out a bottle of water while lost in the desert and not drank for over a day. I was so relieved, especially because it was a not very clean load if you know what i mean. From that day forward, i always keep TP in my kits/ hiking /fishing bags.
Cody, I do appreciate you taking the time to be prepared to help others with having a good kit put together! My car wouldn't start just the night when I went shopping and I had a set of jumper cables inside my trunk and I had forgotten about them so I ask three people if they had any way to help me start my car. I decided to check my car and sure enough I had my cables and two guys helped me out with getting my car started and I got my food home without anything spoiling! But I was amazing that there wasn't anyone else who had cables with them! I am grateful for these tips for emergencies such as the one I had experienced just this week. 👍👍👍👍
Spot on Cody! Not a word that wasn't necessary, well said and heart felt. Your right we as men must take care of our families. Out here in rural America, we will not get far with out theses kits. Thanks again. (Central Montana)
Another great add-on would be a small air compressor that plugs into a cig lighter. Saved myself more than once while working in the forest and coming back to a flat.
This is NOT overkill at all. If I am taking my family anywhere I am prepared. I am the man of my house and I need to be able to look after my family. I would love to see a more in-depth kit includeing your personal items. Fantastic video Cody. God bless your family.
About 10 years ago my father, brother, and I were up in canada headed 2 hrs from our camp to a lake and got a flat tire. The spare wouldn't drop from its mount as the safety mechanism to keep it from falling was caked with dust as my dad lives on a gravel road and wouldn't drop the tire. All three of us have plenty of skill, but everything at our disposal didn't work. Plenty of vehicles stopped to help but it took about 8 hrs before a person with a tire plug kit stopped and was able to fix plug the flat tire. My dad bought a tire plug kit the day we got back. I would definitely add a 12v tire pump and a tire plug kit, better than the fix a flat can and doesnt take up much space at all.
Sometimes we have to learn the hard way. You can't always depend on the spare being ready to use. We forget to keep them properly inflated or something like your situation happens. From what I've read those fix-a-flat cans have stuff in them that ruins tire pressure sensors in modern cars, so that would be an absolute last resort for me. For 30 some odd years I've kept a tire plug kit in all my vehicles but it wasn't until a couple of years ago, while preparing for a cross country road trip, that it all of a sudden dawned on me that a plug kit doesn't do much good if you're stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere unless you've got a way to pump the tire back up after you've plugged it. I bought a 12V tire pump the next day. I've had to use the plug kits numerous times over the years, but was always lucky enough to have been at home or somewhere else where a compressor was available to me.
I’m guessing it was a Chevy truck? That stupid safety mechanism is horrible and they always rust together. Sometimes you get lucky and can free it with a few tools but backup plan is to always be able to cut the steel cable
Cody, Thanks, the last minute of the video had the best message of all. I really appreciate you sharing, I have my own vehicle kit but after seeing yours there are some items I'm going to be adding.
I think that was very sweet, that part at the end! And you are very correct in saying women might not always say so, but we do feel safer with a man who is able to care for us in not only daily life but especially in times of emergencies! And I feel sorry for some men like you said maybe wasn't raised in the best way with this kind of mind set, but your videos and open speech can help them a lot!!! Thank you for your videos !!!
I am going to suggest a recovery strap in addition to the tow strap or possibly in place of one. Ideally both. The difference is that a recovery strap has some give to it like a rubber band. it will store kinetic energy and is a huge help in recovery situations. It minimizes shock to your vehicle and makes it possible for even lighter weight vehicles to help recover heavier ones. The only down side is that the kinetic energy can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. As a tow strap it is a lot friendlier to the newbie with no experience being flat towed. People seem to have a hard time grasping the concept of the towed vehicle keeping the tow strap taut. I tell everyone I tow that their job is to stop both of us at stop signs and driveways etc. If they see my brake lights then they should be stopping. I just put the brake on lightly enough to show the lights than I assist as necessary. Every single tow starts with an education process. When my sister was alive I'd take her any day to help with any flat tow. My dad taught both of us the how and why's of either either towing position.
I always keep a hi-vis vest in my glovebox. It's great in case you get a flat tire on the side of a busy road or need to get out your vehicle to help push someone to a gas station. I also think nonessential/comfort items are great. You're much more likely to find yourself in day to day situations where being able to give a dry change of clothes to someone who got caught in the rain, lend a jacket to someone who didn't bring proper clothing, or giving a teddy bear to a crying kid who was just involved in a car accident will make you a hero Edit: Something most men won't think of but is great to have is feminine hygiene products because even if you don't need them, someone else might
It is so nice to hear somebody talk about such a taboo subject today, masculinity, and it's so important as I see the younger generation of men that completely forgot what it is to be a real man, I even told my new son in law, when he rented his first house, 'now I will teach you how to be a real man, and be able to use your brain and your 10 digits to provide for your family...' he did not even know how to handle a hammer, Cody you have a lot of guts to talk about such a taboo but essential subject. As for the phone numbers to remember, to our defense, in the 70's there was at maximum one phone number per household, so to reach anybody in that household, one number to remember, today each member of that household has his own number, and remember at the beginning of the cell era, if you change carrier, you change phone number... plus population just in the US more than doubled...since then, and even the phone number got more complex, it got an addition of 3 digits ... I still remember all the telephone numbers of my family in the 70's...
Yes but the problem is that 'real men' have been depicted so badly, and so far from what it really means, that there is a generation that do not have a clue, and a lot of the father figures have been castrated by publicity, movies, public opinion, ....hell in their own homes for so many... They invented terms like the 'Pink Man', and all sorts of names and etiquette that I have ALWAYS refuted, in some discussions people ask me 'OK what do you think a real man is like?' and I know that a lot of people around me fear my answers so much, because I think it makes them think too much, I answered ' a real man is a guy that has self respect, he respect his environment, his neighbors, his family, he is never afraid of his opinion, he lives to love and protect his family household, he is friendly, but stands guard when the situation commands it, always ready to help but he wont get bullied, he is a leader that coaches his children to become leaders, not afraid to acknowledge his mistakes, with a lot of common sense...and life goes on...' This answer created some discomfort in some of the couples around that evening.... So I admire Cody to talk about subjects like that! It's time being a real man is understood!
When you actually set aside bullshit politics and talk to people, I think almost nobody actually has any problem with the masculinity you describe.The "toxic" masculinity they want to get rid of is a specific dysfunctional form; petty, vindictive, needlessly domineering, excessively competitive to the point of starting unproductive conflict, dismissive and even physically abusive to women. I think we can both agree that is as far from your ideal as being unable to take care of you or your family.
Hi Tony, absolutely nothing wrong with being masculin having masculin skills. But what about teaching real women some really masculin skills? I am a 60 year old female and do as much as I can myself, not caring if it is actually a masculin chore or not., of course as far as my physical strength - and handyness- makes it possible. So men of today and women out there, get your men to help you learn new skills. You might even like it and It might come in handy some day. Imagine something happens to your husband and something needs to be done, wouldnt it be wonderful if you could fix it, make your man proud even? Or am I now missing the point? Be proud of eachother, masculin or not, everyone has his/her strong points. Every man, every woman is good just the way they are, even a less masculin man or a less feminine woman. Its all good.
nice video but the number ONE item NO ONE EVER includes in these type video's....a CELLPHONE! Ok pay attention here. You can take an old cell or get a 10-20$ cheap pre-paid. Charge it, turn it off, put it and it's charger in the glove box. CELL'S DO NOT need to be activated to CALL 911!!!! I have an EMT pocket knife that lock's open to be a fixed blade with a mini flashlight, (i too flip the battery) seatbelt cutter, window breaker, mini saw on the spine and a ferro rod INSIDE EVERY vehicle, in case you have to get out. I also have a mini "firebox", (scrap wood and home made fire starter) I don't feel safe with a propane cylinder. I also have a nice survival shovel that when broke down it has a compass, flashlight, saw knife, ferro rod some typical first aid and fishing gear Etc. The shovel head has 6differant tool's including a hachet. FYI, black pepper will act like stop leak and make sure IF you use fix-a-flat that it's labeled for the newer tire pressure valve's so it won't ruin them!!! Jumper cables are great if someone else is around, but I also have a jump pack IN CASE no is around or you can't get the vehicle's close enough. They also charge your electronic's and come with charge's that fit your dash port's so you can start recharging right away. You can find them from 30$ for a basic all the way up to around 100$ for one that has about 20 attachment's, including a tire inflater. Everyone has a different idea of what to carry, but really no one thinks of the cell phone. have a blessed day "keep the faith people, and keep on keeping on"
I agree about the masculine preparedness. It’s sad that we have to feel sheepish about taking manliness seriously and having the desire to be the problem solver. I want my wife and kids to look to me when things go sideways, that’s a good thing. That does mean that I don’t ever want them to see me ask for or receive help from others, but I want them to see me offering it for than needing help.
About the last three minutes gets a HUGE "Amen" from me. "Masculinity" is lost on younger generations. It's up to us "older folk" to keep teaching that fine art. Don't be reliant on your cel phone to get you out of a jam. Figure it out yourself. Problem solve! Be prepared for things you don't want to have to deal with. Have things ready to deal with unpleasant situations beforehand, so when (not "if") those situations happen, it's a minor issue.
My coworker and I just laughed so hard at how you go on a little bit of a rant for half the video. I agree with you but it was just funny how disappointed you seem. I'm subscribing if all your videos have a rant.
Those tie down points are not safe for recovery... both of the ones on my Subaru Outback failed during a recovery with the load split... it was only after I found the proper screw in tow hook.
That's a great definition of masculinity and being a man. It's not, and in my opinion should never be, about being better than women, but rather a sense of self awareness, and self reliance tempered with a sense of civic duty to help others when you have the opportunity.
hey wait, why’s that water so yellow?! did you get it from Flint? 🤔 just kidding (but also now that I think about it HOW have they not fixed the water situation in Flint? that’s really sad..) ...anyway thanks for the video, I want to make a kit like this now.
Things that are important to me: Beside Regular Tools, i allways have a set of Torx Drivers in my car. Modern Cars more and more use Torx. Waterproof insolated gloves, not just leather. Wet leather in winter is pain. Additional cap and scarf - keep your head warm is important. Finally a set of two cargo straps with ratchet to recover yourself. So you dont need a 2nd car and its easy.
I also keep a cheap burner phone as a back up to my regular phone. I’ve been broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and my everyday phone didn’t have service but my burner phone did. Add to that, people nowadays don’t stop to help or ask if you need help. The burner phone has saved me a few times.
A bunch of this stuff I don't carry but you will never find me on a trip without my viair air compressor and noco jump starter which you have neither of.
If you're not already, you might look into amateur radio. Sometimes you just need some extra pairs of hands & the cell phones don't always work in the woods (and in disasters). Two thumbs way up.
Nice, I am from the UK after getting stuck in snow and digging the snow out the away by hand wasn't fun. sold the car and got a Suzuki 4x4 with American made bf Goodrich ko2 tyres and not got stuck. hit rocks on the road etc not had a blowout yet. my kit I carry is jump leads, jump starter power pack with USB, leather gloves, pocket chainsaw, good first aid kit with combat bandages and large ambulance dressings and cat tourniquet , sterile scissors, and nitrile gloves , cpr masks and simple booboo kit. filter straw, a cigarette socket powered pump, pocket chainsaw, small multi tool, military folding shovel, a 90's military flashlight, kool aid powder, drager fume escape hood, all metal canteen. planning on adding more
Great kit and I would like to see the "get home bag". Along these lines, has anyone found a good water storage setup? I'd like to put a way a few days (at least) of water in the garage in case the water system fails. Probably something modular (so a few gallons at a time vs some large system that you'd draw from).
Story time. Me and a friend we're going wood cutting in my 76 chevy and about two hours up a 4wd drive road, positive battery cable shorted out to the frames some how, melted the terminal and all the insulation. Popped open the tool box pulled out 2 new terminals and a roll of electrical tape, and went about our trip. Always be prepared, the best you can. Good video and advice
For the flashlights you will want to insulate the battery. Even if they are backwards if the switch is on the batteries will still slowly lose charge. A diode doesn't perfectly block current.
This is absolutely awesome. I’m a single mother of five and I do it all myself too- there were some things I hadn’t considered that you mentioned and I’ll be adding to my own kit. I really like the box- definitely better than the milk crate I use, this is nice and contained and rugged looking. Hoping I can find exact one. Is there a brand name on the side there? Doesn’t seem like it says Rubbermaid. Thanks again for sharing knowledge and ideas. to all the women out there, you can do this too. I’ve been doing it! It feels SO good to be self sufficient! And you’re right sir, I certainly do look down on a man that can’t take care of or provide or protect his family. You’re right on the nose with that.
You guys...I keep seeing you guys using those power banks. I know that they might fancy and such but man if theres one thing I learned Electronics are completely unreliable. you have got to have back up ways. A man from another video I watched earlier was talking about how much he loved his daughter going to college and showing what he felt like she needed. He had one of those power banks to power the other object to inflate her tire. 0 cans of fix a flat. He had a space blanket and even an extra pair of shoes should she be wearing heels and need to hike to the nearest town... But 0 rain gear. No umbrella, no rain coat, no lighter no batteries no radio. You guys have got to start remembering this Technology shit Fails all the time. Those batteries go dead over time. If an EMP hits and you are in your car none of that fancy shit will work. He had a glass punch and put it in the door but people keep buying these damn glass punches and puting them in the car as if everything you place in your vehicles door or sun visor magically stays in place while your windshield fires into the back seat. Have hand crankers. Have batteries. He didnt even have a flashlight in her bag but had all the trauma kit,boo boo kits and said she didnt need to have a water bottle shes always got half full ones laying around... Well what if she cleaned out her car the day of the accident or break down? I may not have everything I need in my own car But I keep Fix O flat.. I keep water. I keep things to gather water. I have ways to make fire and things to keep me warm should I slide off the road in the winter. Here in Oklahoma when Blizzards have hit people have died in their cars because road crews couldnt get to them and the roads were bad. You have got have a way to stay warm Cars are not insulated like homes Temps drop you can freeze to death. If you drive being roadside prepared is just as important as having your license on you. Knowing how to use jumper cables is something people often dont know about they forget negative or positive first who starts their car first. Ect. Kids dont even know how to change a tire.
I would like to suggest 2 additions. The first is some sort of air pump. If you need to fill a hole or seal a leak, you will need to add pressure. The second is a multi tool. If you need to use those coat hangers a multi tool will help a lot to un tangle and shape them.
jospi2 They aren’t good if you live in a cold climate. Lithium battery’s aren’t meant for the cold. And will likely expand when too cold or hot. Then when you get them to normal temps again. And try using them they will likely explode. Lithium batteries basically are very sensitive. And self contained jumpers have them as the battery. If you can look for different internal batteries but even the best ones are still sensitive to temperature extremes of a trunk. Where they will sit. That’s why I don’t bring lithium batteries or batteries of any kind. They are very sensitive to temps. And if it fails battery acid will spill all over, it’ll melt or it’ll just catch fire. Either way be careful how u store them.
TheReal _ist I’m glad you pointed this out so I didn’t have to. I wonder how many people have ticking time bombs sitting in their cars, thinking because it’s a jump pack made for cars it can be kept in a car.
Shawn K Ya I mean it's rare for lithium batteries to mix anode and cathode causing a fire or explosion. Aka why we put them in phones cause we got to a pretty good point safety wise. But those are phone batteries they are tested an insane amount to make sure they don't harm the user. These 3rd party Chinese, Japanese, and Korean battery banks aren't as high quality no matter the brand because they simply don't do enough testing with them. Which makes these battery banks a much higher risk for combustion. Shame people don't know about this. Guess it's just to much in depth thinking for mainstream mouth breathers to get. You guys will get it so i made sure to warn you. But others won't so yes please spread the word. That LITHIUM BATTERY BANKS are NOT meant to be IN CARS. Unless u want said car to be on fire potentially.
I feel the same way I need my wife and children to know that I'm reliable. When the chips are down I have the knowledge to get us all through. I am a prepare freak, so thanks for the good ideas I will include them into my emergency kit.
I have a kit like this not only for myself, but also for random strangers. We all find ourselves in unfortunate situations and it’s nice to be able to help out my fellow human. It feels good not only for them, but for me as well. Many people don’t realize that being kind or helpful is good for your own soul. And hopefully it will be payed forward by others
Great video/info! Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate your message of preparedness regardless of sex and how adaptable/customizable it is for ea family member. I've added a couple of your kit suggestions to adapt to new home/car for us. If I may offer a couple of ideas from being a trauma RN and survived thru natural disasters (hurricanes/TX floods/earthquakes/ice storm/evacuation traffic or just plain I-5 traffic): 1) accessibility/portability means I split the tub I used to carry in the trunk to a MINI bag (with shoulder straps) for often used/cash/first aid/flashlights/knife AND a BIGGER backpack (military/tactical bag w/ removable pouches) in the trunk that I can grab w/batteries, food, tarp/coat, meds, water bottle, etc should I need to leave the car. The other heavier mats/tools are in a tub that always stays in the trunk. 2) LABEL or color your stuff in case someone else needs to help YOU of your basic info/med history or allergies and contents of the tub/bags. I wouldn't want people opening kitty litter Ziploc when I need the gauze or tourniquet/first AID IPAK camo pouch. 3) show everyone in family/driving all cars what's in each car/where these grab bags are located in the house Thank you!
At work I wrote an itemized and alphabetized inventory list of lesser used supplies in our service vehicles on the inside of the lid with a black Sharpie. It minimized the constant excuses of lazy employees saying they couldn't find something.
Thats a great kit! Could you maybe do a review of the Filson mackinaw wool vest? Does it show any wear after these years of use and with what temperatures you can wear it? And maybe if you felt a big difference in your new cruiser versus the one of your grandfather? I’d be really interested to see something like that! Thanks for all the great videos! Joshua
Thank you so much for this video! As a mother, I appreciate men like you and my husband who make sure to be equipped to look out for others. ~Mrs. Hoyt
I know it’s simple but also keep aspirin in your first aid kit. I don’t know the exact figures but if someone is having a heart attack and you administer aspirin early enough ( only 2 x 300mg ) you can increase their chances of survival by 80%
This and the diy videos are the type of videos that made me follow this channel. So I absolutely would like to see the other kits. Thank you for this great video.
Great video, and your kit looks much like my own. I did learn some things! One recommended change is to take that tow strap and throw it in the tractor where it belongs, and buy a good RECOVERY strap. Yes there is a difference, and it’s worth it to make the change! I would also keep the first aid kit and glass breaker right on top with the flashlight ready to go.
i don’t have a kit nearly as complete as yours cody... however one thing i do differently is that i like having multiple shallow boxes to hold my stuff. i find that digging through deep boxes looking for that one thing often leads to me dumping out everything. thanks video and the ideas!
I keep my tool box in my car. I think you also need a battery jumper/charger. And a headlamp, in case you need to change a tire in the dark... Trying to change a tire with your cellphone light is kind of hard, since you need both hands....
Great kit and I couldn’t agree more about the jumper cables. For a shovel I would recommend staying away from the plastic or lexan avalanche shovels. I’ve broken a few in cold weather. I’ve been carrying and using the same metal avalanche shovel for over 20 years now, and use it all the time. Last thing. If you get the 1/2 litter, or 16.9 oz for us Americans, bottles of water, they won’t break, even when frozen solid. We leave several cases of them at our cabin year round, and have never had one break. Thank you as always for the great videos, and I look forward to the next one.
What I have in my car - 1. Electric tire inflator 2. Slime instant leak sealer. 3. Slime small leak repair kit. 4.1200 Lumen USB torch light (so bright it can be used as car head light if main head light is broken) 5. Fire Extinguisher. 6. Jump starter 7. Power Bank 8. Small whistle with Compass 9. Duct tape 10. Float-able flash light (in the glove box) 11. Emergency SOL blankets. 12. One raincoat. 13. Extra Fuse (easy fix to many problems) 14. seat belt cutter with that window breaker. 15. Instant towel (you ad water and it becomes towel) 16. water. water carrier bag. 17. Glowstick * need to buy those small meal pack. Road flare. folding shovel. strong rope.
Thank you for your videos. I put together many kits too. I'm almost 60. Still learning tons of stuff. Your kits are AWESOME. Love your attitude about life. Thanks for all your work❤
Great video Cody, the last bit struck a chord with me and got me thinking. I'm a 25 year old male in the UK. My father died before I was born so I've spent my whole life growing up with no male role model. I began following you 6 years ago now while searching for an axe to buy for camping. I've watched every video since then. I've learnt so much from you and your family and I can honestly say a lot of the skills I have in life now come down to your videos, I now have my own home which I refurbished myself and a woman who I do my very best to look out for. I guess in many ways you have been my role model...
You've done a lot for me Cody and for that I thank you 👌😁
I feel you man, I am American and currently living in a Chinese city of 13 million people. I dream of being out in the forest and wish so badly I could be.
That was touching.
Sure he GREATLY APPRECIATED It.
God Bless you and your family.
Great comment
Awesome little testimony. God bless you Brian!
Like I said before, other than my father in my late grandfather this man is my third father lol
If the women don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy.
wise words hahahaha
That show is my childhood
One of my favorites! Red was genius with Duct tape, imagine what he could do with Loctite!
Haha! I came to comment the same thing. That was a great show, and really did convey a lot of wisdom despite how lighthearted it was.
@Amari Forrest nice scamming, bud.
I like the reason for having two wire coat hangers. . . funny, but true.
List for Part 2
1. First-aid kit
2. USB battery pack with cables
3. Compass
4. 50ft. paracord
5. Flashlight
6. 100ft climbing rope
7. 20ft. Tow rope
8. 2x d-ring shackles
9. Wire coat hangers
10. Shovel
11. 25ft. Jumper cables
12. Water
Matthew Boston where was the video for part 1 ????
Great stuff I have used dozens of wire clothes hanger over the year and winter gloves .
Matthew, I cannot find a list for part 1. Figured I’d ask if you had it before going back through the video. Thanks much
@@slingflur I don't have it. I got the idea from seeing a similar comment on Part 1. Probably in the comments there somewhere.
@@Bostonaholic much appreciated. Have a great day! - Silas
AAA is a very useful emergency preperation. In a personal emergency, they can be quite convienient. If you use all the discounts, they are well worth it.
I once had the tensioner blow off my engine while we were out of state on vacation. Not a fix one can handle on one's own. AAA saved me a lot of money with towing and hotel cost.
17 year old girl here, thanks for the tips! We have pretty brutal winters where I live, and this is the first year I’m going to be driving myself around and I’m GOING to be prepared!
Cell phones didn't make us lazy.. now we remember all those complex passwords
Nope, I remember one complex password and let my password manager do the rest of the work.
Or try to remember. This need for super complex passwords pretty much makes sure nobody remembers their passwords.
You mean my thumbprint haha!
Love your humility at the end. My father never taught me anything so I’m figuring things out as I go so thank you for these videos. You’re a saint.
Here in my area (Eastern Canada) I have found for water storage if you are worried about the water freezing you're almost better off freezing it at home in the bottle and then putting it in your kit. This way the vessel is already frozen and wont be a risk of freezing and cracking in your kit. Also if it does happen to melt/freeze it will have room to expand. Chances are the water is going to freeze anyway so you will need to wait for it to melt to drink it.
You did a good job itemizing the needs of a good travel kit. Your attitude is refreshing. Helping others is at the root of all survival kits. Thank you for clearly articulating this point.
Show us the kits, you're enabling my addiction.
It now hits me that not only are you thinking of yourself but you are preparing to help other stranded motorists too! Imagine if all of us had that kind of heart. God bless you!!
I enjoyed your video and your monologue at the end. An ex girlfriend's mother had said something to me after I had changed her daughter's Tire with the tools in my trunk. "The prepared man is worth two". I took that statement as a huge compliment although things did not work out with her daughter I still remember her words fondly and continue to prepare and be prepared...
On another note Fix-A-Flat wreaks havoc on tire pressure sensors, in addition it makes the tire guys life a little harder I've been carrying a small but quality 12 volt compressor and a tire patch kit unfortunately had to patch many of my own tires from nails and other debris in the road and friends tires as well. Way faster then changing a tire on the side of the road but probably not as fast as a can of Fix-A-Flat.
I would like to see the backpack. Maybe even Mrs. W's if she doesn't mind.
Awsome kit brother, I agree with you on being a responisble man, husband and father.
Tools are a different subject as you say, and this is inclusion is expensive (but cost effective) I never travel without a Leatherman tool. $50 - 60 more but it really extends security and type of help one can offer. If budget allows they are well worth the space. My two cents. Thanks Cody.
Awesome video....
Not trying to be a know-it-all, but jumper cables are for 'jump starting' a car, not to 'charge' another battery. The alternator in the other car will charge the dead battery once the engine is runing. As soon as the engine fires up, the cables should be removed.
I’m no mechanic, but I have the same mindset to be self sufficient. We’re getting close to our 10th wedding anniversary and still to this day my wife is impressed when I get out of a sticky situation by myself or help someone who isn’t prepared. What I think of common sense isn’t so common. See you at the party next weekend!
Looks good Cody. But some WD40 on the shovels handle might keep the rust away. Is the F250 gone nowadays?
Tak1 was just thinking about that
I use synthetic motor oil. Great for firearms as well.
13:20 I had a father until I was 18. I remember him going through the contents of his bug out bag with me, showing me maps and teaching me the importance of not being complacent with the media’s portrayal. I still carry it with me every day 10 years later, with some added kit from this decade. I agree that there is no excuse for ignorance with the resources we have for free (TH-cam) if nothing else be aware...
I have found that ammo cans work great as a container. My kits tend to sit on the bottoms of trunks etc, and stuff gets thrown on top. Plastic bins break eventually, but ammo cans hold up.
Rust?
I also have a roll of toilet paper in mine.
1) For if nature calls
2) Can use to start a fire.
THANK YOU for no one every says to bring it, i have a great story, years back i went on a hiking trip with a buddy only a day trip nothing overnight. We found a mountain with a trail and decided hey why not just hike it well that was a big mistake. Two hours of hiking at a pretty steady pace we were about 3/4 up when nature called and not the one standing up, now i can hold it for a good while, but since we were easier 3 if not 4 hours away from the nearest John with plumbing. On top of that we were in a area with no flat foliage, it was just pointy rocks and pine needle trees. After about half an hour, I broke down and told my buddy that i had to just go and not wipe and deal with it later. Then he chuckled and pulled out a roll of TP from his bag, which i had no idea he brought. It was the equivalent feeling of pulling out a bottle of water while lost in the desert and not drank for over a day. I was so relieved, especially because it was a not very clean load if you know what i mean. From that day forward, i always keep TP in my kits/ hiking /fishing bags.
@@desertguy1362 .. Lol. I'm exactly the same. TP is in my car, garage, fishing gear and my edc bag.
@@desertguy1362 dude wipes - individually wrapped. keep a couple of them with you always
Chicks dig a guy with toilet paper.
Cody, I do appreciate you taking the time to be prepared to help others with having a good kit put together! My car wouldn't start just the night when I went shopping and I had a set of jumper cables inside my trunk and I had forgotten about them so I ask three people if they had any way to help me start my car. I decided to check my car and sure enough I had my cables and two guys helped me out with getting my car started and I got my food home without anything spoiling! But I was amazing that there wasn't anyone else who had cables with them! I am grateful for these tips for emergencies such as the one I had experienced just this week. 👍👍👍👍
Spot on Cody! Not a word that wasn't necessary, well said and heart felt. Your right we as men must take care of our families.
Out here in rural America, we will not get far with out theses kits. Thanks again.
(Central Montana)
Another great add-on would be a small air compressor that plugs into a cig lighter. Saved myself more than once while working in the forest and coming back to a flat.
This is NOT overkill at all. If I am taking my family anywhere I am prepared. I am the man of my house and I need to be able to look after my family. I would love to see a more in-depth kit includeing your personal items. Fantastic video Cody. God bless your family.
About 10 years ago my father, brother, and I were up in canada headed 2 hrs from our camp to a lake and got a flat tire. The spare wouldn't drop from its mount as the safety mechanism to keep it from falling was caked with dust as my dad lives on a gravel road and wouldn't drop the tire. All three of us have plenty of skill, but everything at our disposal didn't work. Plenty of vehicles stopped to help but it took about 8 hrs before a person with a tire plug kit stopped and was able to fix plug the flat tire. My dad bought a tire plug kit the day we got back.
I would definitely add a 12v tire pump and a tire plug kit, better than the fix a flat can and doesnt take up much space at all.
Sometimes we have to learn the hard way. You can't always depend on the spare being ready to use. We forget to keep them properly inflated or something like your situation happens. From what I've read those fix-a-flat cans have stuff in them that ruins tire pressure sensors in modern cars, so that would be an absolute last resort for me. For 30 some odd years I've kept a tire plug kit in all my vehicles but it wasn't until a couple of years ago, while preparing for a cross country road trip, that it all of a sudden dawned on me that a plug kit doesn't do much good if you're stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere unless you've got a way to pump the tire back up after you've plugged it. I bought a 12V tire pump the next day. I've had to use the plug kits numerous times over the years, but was always lucky enough to have been at home or somewhere else where a compressor was available to me.
I’m guessing it was a Chevy truck? That stupid safety mechanism is horrible and they always rust together. Sometimes you get lucky and can free it with a few tools but backup plan is to always be able to cut the steel cable
Also, lubricate your spare tire mechanism and insure it's in working order when you check its tire pressure.
It was a suburban. He no longer has it.
had same problem with my suburban.
Cody, Thanks, the last minute of the video had the best message of all. I really appreciate you sharing, I have my own vehicle kit but after seeing yours there are some items I'm going to be adding.
I think that was very sweet, that part at the end! And you are very correct in saying women might not always say so, but we do feel safer with a man who is able to care for us in not only daily life but especially in times of emergencies!
And I feel sorry for some men like you said maybe wasn't raised in the best way with this kind of mind set, but your videos and open speech can help them a lot!!! Thank you for your videos !!!
The last 2 minutes of this video is 100% accurate and every man needs to listen and take note. I myself live by this.
I am going to suggest a recovery strap in addition to the tow strap or possibly in place of one. Ideally both. The difference is that a recovery strap has some give to it like a rubber band. it will store kinetic energy and is a huge help in recovery situations. It minimizes shock to your vehicle and makes it possible for even lighter weight vehicles to help recover heavier ones. The only down side is that the kinetic energy can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. As a tow strap it is a lot friendlier to the newbie with no experience being flat towed. People seem to have a hard time grasping the concept of the towed vehicle keeping the tow strap taut. I tell everyone I tow that their job is to stop both of us at stop signs and driveways etc. If they see my brake lights then they should be stopping. I just put the brake on lightly enough to show the lights than I assist as necessary. Every single tow starts with an education process. When my sister was alive I'd take her any day to help with any flat tow. My dad taught both of us the how and why's of either either towing position.
100% agree about what you said about capable men. Good for you!
I love This Channel keep up the good work
I always keep a hi-vis vest in my glovebox. It's great in case you get a flat tire on the side of a busy road or need to get out your vehicle to help push someone to a gas station. I also think nonessential/comfort items are great. You're much more likely to find yourself in day to day situations where being able to give a dry change of clothes to someone who got caught in the rain, lend a jacket to someone who didn't bring proper clothing, or giving a teddy bear to a crying kid who was just involved in a car accident will make you a hero
Edit: Something most men won't think of but is great to have is feminine hygiene products because even if you don't need them, someone else might
Wow. You're woke AND a good egg.
Yes it's very hard to find manly men these days and I'm glad that we still have you shouldn't have to be shamed to be manly.
Let's see the other ones!! I love this kit I'm deff gonna make one. Thanks Cody
It is so nice to hear somebody talk about such a taboo subject today, masculinity, and it's so important as I see the younger generation of men that completely forgot what it is to be a real man, I even told my new son in law, when he rented his first house, 'now I will teach you how to be a real man, and be able to use your brain and your 10 digits to provide for your family...' he did not even know how to handle a hammer, Cody you have a lot of guts to talk about such a taboo but essential subject.
As for the phone numbers to remember, to our defense, in the 70's there was at maximum one phone number per household, so to reach anybody in that household, one number to remember, today each member of that household has his own number, and remember at the beginning of the cell era, if you change carrier, you change phone number... plus population just in the US more than doubled...since then, and even the phone number got more complex, it got an addition of 3 digits ... I still remember all the telephone numbers of my family in the 70's...
Tony Ioannoni I completely agree with you
Yes but the problem is that 'real men' have been depicted so badly, and so far from what it really means, that there is a generation that do not have a clue, and a lot of the father figures have been castrated by publicity, movies, public opinion, ....hell in their own homes for so many... They invented terms like the 'Pink Man', and all sorts of names and etiquette that I have ALWAYS refuted, in some discussions people ask me 'OK what do you think a real man is like?' and I know that a lot of people around me fear my answers so much, because I think it makes them think too much, I answered ' a real man is a guy that has self respect, he respect his environment, his neighbors, his family, he is never afraid of his opinion, he lives to love and protect his family household, he is friendly, but stands guard when the situation commands it, always ready to help but he wont get bullied, he is a leader that coaches his children to become leaders, not afraid to acknowledge his mistakes, with a lot of common sense...and life goes on...' This answer created some discomfort in some of the couples around that evening.... So I admire Cody to talk about subjects like that! It's time being a real man is understood!
When you actually set aside bullshit politics and talk to people, I think almost nobody actually has any problem with the masculinity you describe.The "toxic" masculinity they want to get rid of is a specific dysfunctional form; petty, vindictive, needlessly domineering, excessively competitive to the point of starting unproductive conflict, dismissive and even physically abusive to women. I think we can both agree that is as far from your ideal as being unable to take care of you or your family.
Hi Tony, absolutely nothing wrong with being masculin having masculin skills. But what about teaching real women some really masculin skills? I am a 60 year old female and do as much as I can myself, not caring if it is actually a masculin chore or not., of course as far as my physical strength - and handyness- makes it possible. So men of today and women out there, get your men to help you learn new skills. You might even like it and It might come in handy some day. Imagine something happens to your husband and something needs to be done, wouldnt it be wonderful if you could fix it, make your man proud even? Or am I now missing the point? Be proud of eachother, masculin or not, everyone has his/her strong points. Every man, every woman is good just the way they are, even a less masculin man or a less feminine woman. Its all good.
I would definitely like to see more of these videos and your to go bags too! Definitely learn a lot from your videos! Thank you!
Add a power bank with a multi cord plug. They have all 4 major connectors. Type C, lightning, micro, mini etc. Pack of 2 for cheap
nice video but the number ONE item NO ONE EVER includes in these type video's....a CELLPHONE! Ok pay attention here. You can take an old cell or get a 10-20$ cheap pre-paid. Charge it, turn it off, put it and it's charger in the glove box. CELL'S DO NOT need to be activated to CALL 911!!!!
I have an EMT pocket knife that lock's open to be a fixed blade with a mini flashlight, (i too flip the battery) seatbelt cutter, window breaker, mini saw on the spine and a ferro rod INSIDE EVERY vehicle, in case you have to get out.
I also have a mini "firebox", (scrap wood and home made fire starter) I don't feel safe with a propane cylinder.
I also have a nice survival shovel that when broke down it has a compass, flashlight, saw knife, ferro rod some typical first aid and fishing gear Etc. The shovel head has 6differant tool's including a hachet.
FYI, black pepper will act like stop leak and make sure IF you use fix-a-flat that it's labeled for the newer tire pressure valve's so it won't ruin them!!!
Jumper cables are great if someone else is around, but I also have a jump pack IN CASE no is around or you can't get the vehicle's close enough. They also charge your electronic's and come with charge's that fit your dash port's so you can start recharging right away. You can find them from 30$ for a basic all the way up to around 100$ for one that has about 20 attachment's, including a tire inflater.
Everyone has a different idea of what to carry, but really no one thinks of the cell phone.
have a blessed day
"keep the faith people, and keep on keeping on"
I agree about the masculine preparedness. It’s sad that we have to feel sheepish about taking manliness seriously and having the desire to be the problem solver. I want my wife and kids to look to me when things go sideways, that’s a good thing. That does mean that I don’t ever want them to see me ask for or receive help from others, but I want them to see me offering it for than needing help.
Clevis or shackle is pretty interchangeable across most of the US.
About the last three minutes gets a HUGE "Amen" from me.
"Masculinity" is lost on younger generations. It's up to us "older folk" to keep teaching that fine art. Don't be reliant on your cel phone to get you out of a jam. Figure it out yourself. Problem solve! Be prepared for things you don't want to have to deal with. Have things ready to deal with unpleasant situations beforehand, so when (not "if") those situations happen, it's a minor issue.
My coworker and I just laughed so hard at how you go on a little bit of a rant for half the video. I agree with you but it was just funny how disappointed you seem. I'm subscribing if all your videos have a rant.
Those tie down points are not safe for recovery... both of the ones on my Subaru Outback failed during a recovery with the load split... it was only after I found the proper screw in tow hook.
Jumper cables aren't designed to charge the battery. The donor battery from the running car will give all the necessary power to start the dead one.
That's a great definition of masculinity and being a man. It's not, and in my opinion should never be, about being better than women, but rather a sense of self awareness, and self reliance tempered with a sense of civic duty to help others when you have the opportunity.
hey wait, why’s that water so yellow?! did you get it from Flint? 🤔 just kidding (but also now that I think about it HOW have they not fixed the water situation in Flint? that’s really sad..)
...anyway thanks for the video, I want to make a kit like this now.
Things that are important to me:
Beside Regular Tools, i allways have a set of Torx Drivers in my car. Modern Cars more and more use Torx.
Waterproof insolated gloves, not just leather. Wet leather in winter is pain.
Additional cap and scarf - keep your head warm is important.
Finally a set of two cargo straps with ratchet to recover yourself.
So you dont need a 2nd car and its easy.
I also keep a cheap burner phone as a back up to my regular phone. I’ve been broken down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and my everyday phone didn’t have service but my burner phone did. Add to that, people nowadays don’t stop to help or ask if you need help. The burner phone has saved me a few times.
A bunch of this stuff I don't carry but you will never find me on a trip without my viair air compressor and noco jump starter which you have neither of.
If you're not already, you might look into amateur radio. Sometimes you just need some extra pairs of hands & the cell phones don't always work in the woods (and in disasters). Two thumbs way up.
Nice, I am from the UK after getting stuck in snow and digging the snow out the away by hand wasn't fun. sold the car and got a Suzuki 4x4 with American made bf Goodrich ko2
tyres and not got stuck. hit rocks on the road etc not had a blowout yet. my kit I carry is jump leads, jump starter power pack with USB, leather gloves, pocket chainsaw, good first aid kit with combat bandages and large ambulance dressings and cat tourniquet
, sterile scissors, and nitrile gloves
, cpr masks and simple booboo kit. filter straw, a cigarette socket powered pump, pocket chainsaw, small multi tool, military folding shovel, a 90's military flashlight, kool aid powder, drager fume escape hood, all metal canteen. planning on adding more
Very nice.
No barn cat in this video! I was looking forward to seeing it!
1st video
You should wire up a cb for you truck, there good for communication where cell phones won’t work well
I wonder if we will ever watch a wranglerstar video where we won't hear the phrase "my Grand Dad"
Considering Winter, use a windshield washer fluid that will not freeze in the washer or hoses.
Newer vehicle repair requires a soldering iron and handy-hands....
Great video! I would like to see your get home bag and backpack
I disagree. My Mickey Mouse bandaid will stop any bleeding
Start putting silica packets with your tools and stored containers that have metal. It will totally stop rust from forming
Great kit and I would like to see the "get home bag". Along these lines, has anyone found a good water storage setup? I'd like to put a way a few days (at least) of water in the garage in case the water system fails. Probably something modular (so a few gallons at a time vs some large system that you'd draw from).
Story time. Me and a friend we're going wood cutting in my 76 chevy and about two hours up a 4wd drive road, positive battery cable shorted out to the frames some how, melted the terminal and all the insulation. Popped open the tool box pulled out 2 new terminals and a roll of electrical tape, and went about our trip.
Always be prepared, the best you can. Good video and advice
Great info...toilet paper hand sanitizer and handy wipes
For the flashlights you will want to insulate the battery. Even if they are backwards if the switch is on the batteries will still slowly lose charge. A diode doesn't perfectly block current.
This is absolutely awesome. I’m a single mother of five and I do it all myself too- there were some things I hadn’t considered that you mentioned and I’ll be adding to my own kit. I really like the box- definitely better than the milk crate I use, this is nice and contained and rugged looking. Hoping I can find exact one. Is there a brand name on the side there? Doesn’t seem like it says Rubbermaid.
Thanks again for sharing knowledge and ideas. to all the women out there, you can do this too. I’ve been doing it! It feels SO good to be self sufficient! And you’re right sir, I certainly do look down on a man that can’t take care of or provide or protect his family. You’re right on the nose with that.
Rubbermaid Action Packer in the smallest size they make.
I don't own a car--don't drive, but I recently put together a get-home bag for when I' go out on my trike. looks like you got a great setup
You guys...I keep seeing you guys using those power banks. I know that they might fancy and such but man if theres one thing I learned Electronics are completely unreliable.
you have got to have back up ways. A man from another video I watched earlier was talking about how much he loved his daughter going to college and showing what he felt like she needed.
He had one of those power banks to power the other object to inflate her tire. 0 cans of fix a flat. He had a space blanket and even an extra pair of shoes should she be wearing heels and need to hike to the nearest town... But 0 rain gear. No umbrella, no rain coat, no lighter no batteries no radio. You guys have got to start remembering this Technology shit Fails all the time. Those batteries go dead over time. If an EMP hits and you are in your car none of that fancy shit will work.
He had a glass punch and put it in the door but people keep buying these damn glass punches and puting them in the car as if everything you place in your vehicles door or sun visor magically stays in place while your windshield fires into the back seat. Have hand crankers. Have batteries.
He didnt even have a flashlight in her bag but had all the trauma kit,boo boo kits and said she didnt need to have a water bottle shes always got half full ones laying around... Well what if she cleaned out her car the day of the accident or break down?
I may not have everything I need in my own car But I keep Fix O flat.. I keep water. I keep things to gather water. I have ways to make fire and things to keep me warm should I slide off the road in the winter. Here in Oklahoma when Blizzards have hit people have died in their cars because road crews couldnt get to them and the roads were bad.
You have got have a way to stay warm Cars are not insulated like homes Temps drop you can freeze to death. If you drive being roadside prepared is just as important as having your license on you.
Knowing how to use jumper cables is something people often dont know about they forget negative or positive first who starts their car first. Ect. Kids dont even know how to change a tire.
You definitely do not sound like you're not prepared for every eventuality. How much does your GH/BOB weigh though?
I would like to suggest 2 additions. The first is some sort of air pump. If you need to fill a hole or seal a leak, you will need to add pressure. The second is a multi tool. If you need to use those coat hangers a multi tool will help a lot to un tangle and shape them.
You should try one of these new Lithium jump start boosters. They really do the job and you can also charge your phone with them.
jospi2
They aren’t good if you live in a cold climate. Lithium battery’s aren’t meant for the cold. And will likely expand when too cold or hot. Then when you get them to normal temps again. And try using them they will likely explode.
Lithium batteries basically are very sensitive. And self contained jumpers have them as the battery. If you can look for different internal batteries but even the best ones are still sensitive to temperature extremes of a trunk. Where they will sit.
That’s why I don’t bring lithium batteries or batteries of any kind. They are very sensitive to temps. And if it fails battery acid will spill all over, it’ll melt or it’ll just catch fire. Either way be careful how u store them.
TheReal _ist I’m glad you pointed this out so I didn’t have to. I wonder how many people have ticking time bombs sitting in their cars, thinking because it’s a jump pack made for cars it can be kept in a car.
Shawn K
Ya I mean it's rare for lithium batteries to mix anode and cathode causing a fire or explosion. Aka why we put them in phones cause we got to a pretty good point safety wise. But those are phone batteries they are tested an insane amount to make sure they don't harm the user.
These 3rd party Chinese, Japanese, and Korean battery banks aren't as high quality no matter the brand because they simply don't do enough testing with them. Which makes these battery banks a much higher risk for combustion.
Shame people don't know about this. Guess it's just to much in depth thinking for mainstream mouth breathers to get. You guys will get it so i made sure to warn you. But others won't so yes please spread the word.
That LITHIUM BATTERY BANKS are NOT meant to be IN CARS. Unless u want said car to be on fire potentially.
I feel the same way I need my wife and children to know that I'm reliable. When the chips are down I have the knowledge to get us all through. I am a prepare freak, so thanks for the good ideas I will include them into my emergency kit.
Donald Trump, love him or hate him always had a back up plan in life, business, etc. So back up food, water, power, heat, security.
I carry a vehicle jumper starter pack.
Jumper cables don't work, without a donor vehicle.
i carry both can never be too careful
I have a kit like this not only for myself, but also for random strangers. We all find ourselves in unfortunate situations and it’s nice to be able to help out my fellow human. It feels good not only for them, but for me as well. Many people don’t realize that being kind or helpful is good for your own soul. And hopefully it will be payed forward by others
What you mean by "masculinity" seems to be "take responsibility". Something, a lot of people are not ready to do anymore!
I Love your Kits they are so well thought out cody
Great video/info! Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate your message of preparedness regardless of sex and how adaptable/customizable it is for ea family member.
I've added a couple of your kit suggestions to adapt to new home/car for us. If I may offer a couple of ideas from being a trauma RN and survived thru natural disasters (hurricanes/TX floods/earthquakes/ice storm/evacuation traffic or just plain I-5 traffic):
1) accessibility/portability means I split the tub I used to carry in the trunk to a MINI bag (with shoulder straps) for often used/cash/first aid/flashlights/knife AND a BIGGER backpack (military/tactical bag w/ removable pouches) in the trunk that I can grab w/batteries, food, tarp/coat, meds, water bottle, etc should I need to leave the car. The other heavier mats/tools are in a tub that always stays in the trunk.
2) LABEL or color your stuff in case someone else needs to help YOU of your basic info/med history or allergies and contents of the tub/bags. I wouldn't want people opening kitty litter Ziploc when I need the gauze or tourniquet/first AID IPAK camo pouch.
3) show everyone in family/driving all cars what's in each car/where these grab bags are located in the house
Thank you!
At work I wrote an itemized and alphabetized inventory list of lesser used supplies in our service vehicles on the inside of the lid with a black Sharpie.
It minimized the constant excuses of lazy employees saying they couldn't find something.
I thought flipping the battery around backward would also do that, it ended up corroding the flashlight and ruining it after time! Not worth it
Interesting. Thanks for sharing that helpful experience.
Gosh you must wake up early to post videos this early.
Being helpless is a horrible feeling. Very nice kit!
Some SJW are going to hate this video...
Thats a great kit! Could you maybe do a review of the Filson mackinaw wool vest? Does it show any wear after these years of use and with what temperatures you can wear it? And maybe if you felt a big difference in your new cruiser versus the one of your grandfather? I’d be really interested to see something like that! Thanks for all the great videos!
Joshua
You should make a mobile automotive tool box video
Love the talk of masculinity in such a sensitive era.
Thank you so much for this video! As a mother, I appreciate men like you and my husband who make sure to be equipped to look out for others. ~Mrs. Hoyt
I know it’s simple but also keep aspirin in your first aid kit.
I don’t know the exact figures but if someone is having a heart attack and you administer aspirin early enough ( only 2 x 300mg ) you can increase their chances of survival by 80%
mavos1211 actually you want 325 mg baby aspirin. It is easy to chew. Make sure they don’t have any bleeding disorders though.
Man talking about strong men man you put me in tears. I had a nice strong father for 13 years but this was a g99d reminder
I agree a man looks after his family
Loved this and part 1. Creating an emergency pack for the vehicles. And you're 100 right on the women thing.
This and the diy videos are the type of videos that made me follow this channel. So I absolutely would like to see the other kits. Thank you for this great video.
That speech at the end deserves a like on its own accord. This video needs to be #1 Trending.
What weight rating would you want on your tow rope? 6000lbs? Obviously it would all depend on what you drive. But like for small suv and cars
10,000
My rule of thumb is MBS of at least 3 times the GVWR of the vehicle. This is one of those situations where more is definitely better.
I've used a 10,000 lb one for quite a while now. Has yet to disappoint.
Great video, and your kit looks much like my own. I did learn some things!
One recommended change is to take that tow strap and throw it in the tractor where it belongs, and buy a good RECOVERY strap. Yes there is a difference, and it’s worth it to make the change!
I would also keep the first aid kit and glass breaker right on top with the flashlight ready to go.
Love to see other kits. Thanks for all you do
i don’t have a kit nearly as complete as yours cody... however one thing i do differently is that i like having multiple shallow boxes to hold my stuff. i find that digging through deep boxes looking for that one thing often leads to me dumping out everything.
thanks video and the ideas!
I keep my tool box in my car. I think you also need a battery jumper/charger. And a headlamp, in case you need to change a tire in the dark... Trying to change a tire with your cellphone light is kind of hard, since you need both hands....
Love those Rubbermaid Action Packer's, I've had the same two for over twenty years and they are still as good as the day I got them!
Great kit and I couldn’t agree more about the jumper cables. For a shovel I would recommend staying away from the plastic or lexan avalanche shovels. I’ve broken a few in cold weather. I’ve been carrying and using the same metal avalanche shovel for over 20 years now, and use it all the time. Last thing. If you get the 1/2 litter, or 16.9 oz for us Americans, bottles of water, they won’t break, even when frozen solid. We leave several cases of them at our cabin year round, and have never had one break.
Thank you as always for the great videos, and I look forward to the next one.
Real men take care of their family in any situation
And they own a plethora of Dewalt tools at a minimum. 😍😉
What I have in my car -
1. Electric tire inflator
2. Slime instant leak sealer.
3. Slime small leak repair kit.
4.1200 Lumen USB torch light (so bright it can be used as car head light if main head light is broken)
5. Fire Extinguisher.
6. Jump starter
7. Power Bank
8. Small whistle with Compass
9. Duct tape
10. Float-able flash light (in the glove box)
11. Emergency SOL blankets.
12. One raincoat.
13. Extra Fuse (easy fix to many problems)
14. seat belt cutter with that window breaker.
15. Instant towel (you ad water and it becomes towel)
16. water. water carrier bag.
17. Glowstick
* need to buy those small meal pack. Road flare. folding shovel. strong rope.
Thank you for your videos. I put together many kits too. I'm almost 60. Still learning tons of stuff. Your kits are AWESOME. Love your attitude about life. Thanks for all your work❤