I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for emergency survival try Zamartar Survival Remedy (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great results with it.
This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "disaster be prepared" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Konhloe Ranarah Equalizer - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.
Cheers for this, I've been looking for "government disaster preparedness plan" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Konhloe Ranarah Equalizer - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend got cool success with it.
I think when you did this video 5 years ago you were prophetic. You kept saying if a flu breaks out. Great video for those of us that live in the city.
One thing I've been adding to my kits is a silcock key for obtaining water from the spigots on the outside of buildings. I keep one in my house kit, my car, and my work bag. Would definitely be a good thing to have in an apartment dwelling situation. They ar inexpensive and can br found at most major hardware stores. Another good thing to get would be a wrist watch if you dont own one. Something like a Casio F91W will run you about $10 and the battery should last about 7 years.
I feel like a lot of preppers are married to the idea of putting their stuff into bags. This is a bug-in bag, it doesn't need to be mobile. Why not use a large plastic tote, or a set of shelves? Then you're not limited to small items, it's easier to find things quickly, and you don't end up spending 30 minutes re-packing the bag every time you grab something which you put on the bottom (admit it, you spent at least that long re-packing this bag after you made this video). I'm not saying a bag doesn't work... it just seems like everyone uses them, and I'm not convinced the advantages outweigh the sacrifices.
I get that... and it makes sense if you don't have a bug-out bag as well. But in the video, you said that you have both. It's definitely a trade-off... increasing ease of access by making it quicker to get things in and out with less risk of losing stuff in exchange for decreasing portability. But if the main purpose of the kit is to be used at home, I'm going to make choices which make it as good as possible for that, rather than making it less effective as a home kit, in order to make it better for something which it was never designed to be. If you intentionally made the choice, that increased portability was worth it in exchange for having to pack & unpack the whole thing every time you wanted something; Fair enough. It's not an unreasonable decision. I just think we sometimes default to a bag without stopping to consider if it's the best choice.
I don't particularly like the idea of using a bag for a bug in bag. I prefer hard cases. You don't need it to be portable and it is something that, while not being used daily, will be used far more frequently than a BOB. Bug in bags are likely to be stored in a closet or pantry where they could be damaged during a disaster. Personally, I make my bug in bag using the Pelican Case knock offs sold at Harbor Freight. Provides good durability and is cheap. I don't store food or water in my emergency kit because I want to be able to rotate the stock easily.
I agree. I have mine in a Rubbermaid tote. It's portable enough that I can take it out and move it to the middle of the room or bring it to where I think is most relevant. If I need it to be more portable I'll take some extra items and add them to my BOB. It's a good idea to always have spare room in your BOB for found items.
A hard case like a pelican is a great compromise. It’s got the advantage of everything being easily accessible, but it also can be easily mobile since it has a handle.
Something I saw not long ago but might be missing from your kit is a "bathtub bag". They are large bags for holding water in your bathtub. Seems like a good idea I know I plan on picking one up. But having a sterile bag to hold the water in your bathtub might be a big plus also should help with evaporation.
First I’ve heard of these, thank you! I was thinking you can just store water in a clean bath and throw in some purification tablets if needed? I can’t imagine evaporation would be a problem with that much volume unless you were bugging in for a LONG time
I learned you gotta stock up on water back in....oh I think it was about 2003. The whole power grid went down in my entire region (Northeast Ohio and far beyond, including parts of Canada). This was very different from normal power outages, which are usually just certain parts of town and no big deal. The whole region was out. It was kind of scary. The whole area was out for many miles all around. My water water also went out because I'm on high ground from Lake Erie and the pumps that took water to me went down. There were only a few stores open around that had generators. People were shoving each other around for the water and so forth on the very first day! I had to quickly get water, including for my dog (very important not to forget your dog!!). If the grid had been down much longer. I think it would've gotten violent. For real. People don't think about how fast things can fall apart, but they can fall apart really quick. Especially in hurricane areas, but I'm not in a hurricane area and it was getting crazy. So, yeah, I think a bug-in kit is a very good idea. Including home defense weapons!
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This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "extreme bug out bags pdf" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Janameron Tenylan System - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.
Excellent video content! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Proutklarton Crisis Away Plan (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for surviving and preparing for a disaster minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 at last got astronomical results with it.
There are a lot of factors in prepping. One resource I found which successfully combines these is the Marla Survive System (google it if you're interested) definately the most useful survival website i've seen. look at the interesting free video.
+Maxwell Bernstein Cheers for the Video! Apologies for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Crisis Away Plan (search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for surviving and preparing for a disaster without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cooworker finally got cool success with it.
good Kit I have a similar one for my wife, just a few suggestions to add to family's kit.Hand Warmers, Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Luci Light (Can be recharged daily) Saving Batteries, good for kids. also you said fill bathtub (Most) Bathtubs have a slow leak. I have 2 Contractor bags for the bathtub, fill them up tie them up no leaks.... Just suggestions Good LockRV
During Summer heat, the 1 gallon per day mantra is not sufficient. No electricity means no air conditioning. No air conditioning means a significant perspiration increase and smelly bodies. Two (2) gallons per day per person is a minimum for Summer months.
a 3x5 note card which is laminated would probably be beneficial for letting someone know the contents and possibly multiple cards stacked on top in each compartment so you aren't digging in the wrong pocket.
Great video. Here a list of things I would add to this list: silcock key, small high lumen battery powered lantern, full tang knife, a map of the city you live in, handgun. Life straw, water purification tablets, water bottle, small jar of peanut butter, spoon, & multi tool.
This video came up and was going to dismiss this video right of as was made 2016, and what why , hello you should have your preps where you can get to in your apt. But after watching, it makes sense to have a do not touch ever, emergency essentials pack for apt. In real life that works, you convinced me. Thanks.
I plan as if I'll be camping inside my apartment. I just "move" my camping gear inside. Some stays inside anyway, other gear is moved from cargo areas in my truck. If it's winter and heat is out, I pitch the tent inside and use a ceramic propane heater inside the tent. The solar generator goes up, stored wood is prepared for use in my rocket stoves (out on the patio), I schlep water from the river 25 yards away, if city water is not available. I keep enough medical preps for neighbors. I'm up high so I can do good overwatch with night vision. Urban-specific firepower. plenty of ammo. Life is good.
Good suggestions. A good starting point that you can add to or take off depending on your current living situation. A few thoughts: Space saving is very important. A box of strike anywhere matches seems unnecessary particularly especially when you have an extendable Scripto lighters that will work in all weather conditions and saves space. Better yet, a cheap lightweight Bic lighter that fits in the palm of you hand. I'll bet they will beat matches lite-for-lite when you match them for an equivalent amount of volume in your pac. Candles can be replaced with lightweight collapsable solar lantern(s) (lasts forever). Ditch the glo sticks. Other thought, break your survival list into different categories and find inexpensive, reliable, compact options for every item in each category. Categories might include: Shelter, clothing, sleeping, sanitation, medication/first aid, food, records/documents, etc. There are plenty of highly functional items and alternatives for each item within each category. Shopping the Internet will find plenty of choices for even the smallest item. Final suggestion: be sure to shop camping/outdoor retailers such as Big5, REI, etc., for equipment. They have the goods and ideas for survival camping.
If you have a bug-in plan then you should look into oil lamps. An oil lamp gives you 3 types of resources light, heat and you can use it to cook over. Select your oil lamp wisely to achieve the maximum resources from it.
Reality Science & Prepping did an apartment prepping video today, as well. It's good that someone realizes most aren't wealthy. Improvisation will be invaluable.
Great ideas! Thanks Ben! My "stay in kit" also includes a saw, pry bar and hammer. Our Tornado Safe Room is in the basement and the first time we had to use it I was wondering how we could get out if the house collapsed on us.
Don't get me wrong I love your outdoor videos but it's great to see you looking at urban survival too! Looking forward to seeing future videos in this series.
medicine aspirin, allergy, mucous relief. also from personal experience surgical masks work better then cheap dust masks when it comes to dust, or sand. idk why, but when wearing a cheap dust mask a lot of the time the air you breath comes from the sides of the mask instead of through the mask like a surgical mask. just my opinion though.
viking browski ; no, not your opinion. It has been your EXPERIENCE! Mine too! Sharing your experience is more valuable than stating an opinion. In other words, its an evaluation. Damn! Since when did I become a Speach Nazi? Sorry...
Don’t rely on surgical masks in the event of disease. It prevents you spreading an infection if you have one but does not protect against fine aerosols that spread most airborne infections. These will go through the pores in the mask. They are designed to protect the patient not the surgeon. I worked with meningococcal in the lab, we used the same masks that was shown in this kit when working in the biohazard hood. Still not complete protection but better than surgical masks. Can’t speak for dust or sand storm. If you want complete protection you need a mask with filtration system but they tend to be expensive. I would add methylated spirits (Called rubbing alcohol in some countries) to the kit. Add 7:3 parts methylated spirits to water to create 70% ethanol solution. This is what we used in the labs to disinfect surfaces and can be made cheaply and has less chemicals in it than standard cleaners. It is more effective as an antibacterial at 70% than 100% for some reason so important to add the water. Just be aware that many companies put a bitter compound in to discourage people drinking it so if you are using it to clean dishes rinse well with clean water afterwards.
Great info, I’m here after a week of nonstop earthquakes in Puerto Rico. In 2017 two massive category five hurricane devastate our power water and so now I default I have had to become quite the prepper. Videos like these
Thanks Ben. With you doing a series, though... I would not care to comment on contents of that kit until we see what else you choose to pullout of the closets, bedrooms, garage area, etc in the future videos of this series. You've got the "immediate needs" things covered very well.... 1st Aid Kit, Safety, Communications, Lighting and Water. I'm looking forward to how you'll deal with extreme heat in the Summer and cold in the Winter in an apartment (it's often hard to do...even in a house). I think you have a great series building here. Thanks again.
Obviously this is more of an option for a house dweller than an apartment... I’m currently keeping five kerosene space heaters in the basement. I’ve got about 30 gallons of kerosene out in the shed. I also have several kerosene powered camp stoves. I figure I could go at least two weeks heating the house exclusively with kerosene. I also have three CO detectors that are running on batteries.
Oh yeah. first one I ever actually left my apt in and now as I watch I am filling my go bag! Dutchsinse still saying that we will get a big hit by tomoorow midnight and it could be after that of course. He is predicting a fair size one for Italy as well. Prepping!
I'm watching in the UK and we have a problem at the moment where there is a dam that might burst and flood the north of England (were I live) the army has been drafted in and there trying to pump the water. Law enforcement went to all the local towns and told the residents they have 15 minutes to pack what they need and then get out before they moved them all. Always helps to be prepared.
Great kit ideas!!! A few other items I would add would be a rope, twine and bungee cords. Not sure what exactly I would use them for but always safer to have and not need than to need and not have.
At Puerto Rico now with all the earthquakes & knowing we have to prep for hurricane season in a few months. This is a great bag of emergency to have. We did prep a heavy-duty rolling case as a in door emergency source for at least a 2 to 3 weeks. And some of the items you mention like the propane and stove We do not have and should add. Again is an additional box we have from the backpacks we made if we have to leave the house. Liked the video thanks.
Put a piece of duct tape on the outside with the use by/best buy date of the earliest battery and chemical light stick. Remove battery from radio and charge it periodically. Also, keep in a cool location - candles can melt and deform.
Nice kit. Those $5 headlamps are well worth the money. I think I'd leave them blister packed and sealed ready for use and I'd trim the packets down to the minimum to save space for more items. I do this on all sorts of items. Many thanks.
Nice kit. About electronic, a new pack of headlight do not necessarily means that the first time of use they do work (make sure)....You can believe a many surprises I had the first time.
Excellent overview video and all logical and simple things most anyone can and should have at the ready. I have the same idea as you with having a kit and multiple kits for bugging in. The key is having the essentials organized when you need it and extras that can get you through until you get your better supplies. I was planning on doing a similar video soon and I'll be sure to mention your video. I did a basic video recently on my channel regarding the current water crisis and failing infrastructure and some simple ways on how to be ready to store, filter, and purify water.
I would store pillar candles instead of tapers as I wouldn't need candlesticks to use them. For safety reasons I would set them on a plate, but those I would have readily available.
LOVE this video! The Reflective Emergency bag is a FANTASTIC idea! Regarding flashlights, I keep a small 300 Lumen L.E.D. flashlight in a pants pocket at ALL times-I ALWAYS know where it is! At this time, my local Home Depot has their little Coast L.E.D. Headlamp, and 300 Lumen Flashlight on sale for $11.98 each. I bought them both, and am VERY pleased with their performance.
Excellent video, Ben! I would add a small bottle of hand sanitizer just in case you come in contact with sewage. And also, add some insect repellant, to avoid being bitten by disease carrying mosquitoes.
I'm watching in the UK and we have a problem in the north of England were a dam might burst and flood the north of England (were I live) the army has been drafted in and there trying to pump the water. Law enforcement went to all the local towns and told the residents they have 15 minutes to pack what they need and then get out before they moved them all. Always helps to be prepared and love the videos.
Should add: Shemagh Coffee filters Multi tool Tea Light candles Wool clothing (Socks, Shirt, cap/beanie, jacket, others) Cotton holds moisture and gets you cold. Toilet paper, napkins, wet wipes, ect. MREs are good as well. They taste good until you have to eat them often it's good to eat civilian MREs as they don't become bland to you after a while.
I think you should consider a cooking pot of some sort, a fire kit etc, in case, like you said, you have to leave but don't have access to your other stuff. Perhaps house/apartment is damaged and unsafe to stay in and you got to get out asap. Also, you could possibly go with a "bug in bag" for each person in the house/apartment. Don't wanna keep all your eggs in one basket. Plus there is the good chance people become separated and them having their own small kit, 24 hours at best, could be huge. Just a couple ideas. It's a great idea. I keep ny great in bags and totes I can move quickly and easily if need be. Take Care and Be Aware
I would add a couple kinds of tools into a bug in kit like that! Like a hammer or some pliers. You never know when you might need to bust open a window for ventilation or if u need a tool to manually turn off a gas line to prevent any unwanted hazards like an explosion! Great great great kit!!
Excellent video Ben. Truly a must see whether one is a prepper or not. Definitely a good one to make someone think about getting started being a bit more prepared. Like I said, excellent stuff man.
Great video. Most prepper videos assume we all have room to store a month’s worth of bottled water and the rest! More apartment-focused videos are required ie escaping from burning high rises vs stay-put fire policies etc
Great video! I'd add an inexpensive multi tool to the bag just so you don't have to find out during a crisis that you didn't put something back in the junk drawer where it belongs ;)
If you only have one of something, say a hand crank/light/charger. should you put it in your car or keep it in house. sometimes you can't get 2 of everything right away. thanks for the vid. very helpful.
I havent read all 269 comments so this might be redundant (as all emergency kits should be) You said you dug around for tools in your junk drawer, a small multi-purpose tool would work well in most emergency situations, Gerber or Leatherman comes to mind, they are small and compact. I didnt see anything to drink the water with, a canteen? or cup? also to cook the food in, your plates will run out fast if theres no running water to clean the dishes. Tealights (candles) are cheaper than chemlights. You have a good starter kit for an apartment, nicely thought out.
Do you remember where you got that stove? It looks more stable than mine. Also, you might want to keep the radio in some kind of Faraday something. Seems you would want a water filter or pot in your kit just in case you need to leave unexpectedly.
Throw a plastic drop cloth and big thrash bags to go along with your duct tape. Never know when you might have a broken window and need to keep out the cold. Nice kit though. I am putting a lights out kit as well pretty close to what you have I just got a big plastic tote.
well done video man. I like that you focused on a few important items that most likely would be needed and not a million little things for "just in case" one thing I might add is a small multi tool but you probably carry one day to day anyway.
+Living Survival interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about survival list try Franaar Spies Control Formula (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
+Living Survival This is just superb, been searching for "emergency home survival kit" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great results with it.
This was great, I've been looking for "natural survival" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
+Living Survival Nice was going to say what about the 20k rounds of ammo for the '' zombies ' 'in the kit though that's for when it really gets bad ;-)
Dude! This series is gonna be so helpful to me. I've been looking for something like this for a while now since my wife and I live in an apartment building. I can't wait to see what else you have for us. Just need ideas for water collection since we do not have a tub. (i.e. empty cat litter buckets, etc.)
This is one of the most common sense prep I have seen and heard in some time. You mentioned the most common reasons needing a kit like this. Bug out kits are a last case scenario unless of extreme cases like a hurricane.
It is good to have supplies in order to post a large sign. For instance, to indicate your household is fine so emergency personnel don't waste time checking. Or if you are trapped in a apartment building due to the stairwell being inaccessible.
Not for a bag....but always know how to turn off the gas to the building and have a tool available to do it with! I live in 'earthquake country,' so it is a real concern.
Anyone else here in 2024? I agree it has aged well. Good job 👏 on being prepared . I’m trying to make one to keep under my bed in a covered container. Thanks! 😊
Maybe a crowbar to breakout and a whistle to let people know where your position is when you get locked up inside your house incase of a natural disaster? By the way Ben another nice subject! Thumbs way up!
+thierry leneeuw that might not be a bad idea although when I go to thinking about it I was like a screwdriver, a hammer, pliers, knife etc...got to be too much but a crowbar might be a great thing to have. thanks. I also thought about one of those air horns instead of the whistle.
good kit, i like to use a 5 gallon bucket with a gamma seal lid. (put empty backpack in bottom), i would add plastic sheeting (isolate outside air if needed), micro climate, trash bags (removing personal waste), freezer bags, don't forget hygiene items, wet wipes and suck and any meds, possibly a local map may be handy. Having cash is very important.
+SEOhio Trapper good tips, I didn't include the plastic sheeting but have 4mil for that reason. that is so funny because it was in the pack and i decided against it for this kit. also have a 5 gallon bucket that food goes in with lid.
Ok, no running water for personal needs. Keep a couple 5 gal buckets and some garbage bags and saw dust available for bathroom needs. It's also nice to have a toilet seat to sit on. The next thing would be to have a couple hot water bottles and some of the chemical or lighter fluid type hand warmers. They're good for keeping your core temp up on cold nights and also pre-warming boots-clothing-bedding. Good vid man!
Definitely gonna need to know how to properly dispose of "number two" items during shtf to avoid the shit from getting us sick lol. 👍 Just imagine how bad most apartment buildings would end up and backed up failing sewer systems with the water shut down and no garbage clean up. Recipes for disaster right there.
+Peyton Deife tea light candles can be helpful but all you have to do is drip some wax on practically any surface and the candle will stand on its own.
Nice Kit as alwasy... So my wife and I are talking about going to a tiny house... Anywhere from 250 sq ft to 450 sq ft... It would be an interstering to see how someone could have gear and suuplys in such a small space.
I have almost the same stuff in my home kit. I added a deck of cards and a small notebook, some jigsaw puzzles and a lantern. I don't use a crank radio I have a small radio with a weatherband station with lots of batteries. The only crank radios I could find only run for 10-15 minutes.
this was awesome to watch and definitely gave me some ideas for my own bug in kit one thing that came to mind with what you have in your kit was that it would be perfect for an RV\camper kit
Nice! This video series is a Great idea! Great kit The only thing i would want to add is a can opener. I have kids and there is no way they could open a can with a P38 can opener..I dont think my wife could do it either..
What would you recommend for a single (widowed) mama with little ones. I'm in the COLD midwest and family is down south. I cannot imagine needing to bug out with little ones alone. It's a scary thought. Also, in a fairly tiny space on a tight budget. Thanks so much for your videos. We love them.
+Lisa Grace pretty much the stuff I showed here. a shelter of some sort (tent). food. stuff to keep them happy and occupied. i plan to do a kids bug out bag at some point.
I wonder how I'd go about making a bug-out/in bag for urban environments in the tropical regions. Mostly in the matter of ventilation and bug repellency instead of warmth and insulation. One thing that we all have to be aware of is to ALWAYS CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE KIT'S PRODUCTS. Dead batteries, ineffective disinfectant, leaked fuel and non-filtering masks can be every bit as deadly as the other, more thought of incidents.
Living Survival That helps with the bugs somewhat, yes. But ventilation is the biggest issue. If the air is much too still, the conditions inside the residence could become unbearable even in milder places that don't demand AC 24/7.
I have almost everything shown here in my kit as well, but I'd add this information: 1.) If you live in a population center, you DO NOT need a month's worth of supplies. If it's a severe national crisis all government resources are going to be prioritized to the cities. That's where everyone lives. If you live in a medium to large metro area, you only need about 3 days of supplies. Help will PROBABLY arrive well before 72 hours. If you live in a rural area, you will need more supplies, obviously, since you won't be seeing any government help quickly. 2.) Don't put gas, open-flamed heaters in your home survival kit...and definitely never operate them INSIDE your home. This is very dangerous (and illegal). If you need water for drinking, just use iodine, bleach, or water purification tablets. Alternatively, you can use something like LifeStraw (I have one) that allows you to drink directly from contaminated water sources and draw fresh drinking water. If you want hot meals, get MREs. Depending on whether it is a civilian or military MRE, 1 box contains twelve 2,000 or 3,000 calorie meals, respectively. More than enough energy for you if you are sheltering in place. 3.) Get a power bank and make sure it's fully charged up. An 11,000 mAh bank can provide a good 3 full charges to an iPhone 8 or Galaxy S8. If your phone has smaller batteries than these devices then you can get more charges. 4.) Get a multitool! I have a Leatherman Signal in mine. If I NEED to start a fire, it's got a ferrocerium rod built into it and a distress whistle. You should be able to do almost anything you need to do with a quality multitool, and it's much more compact than carrying around a kit of small tools. 5.) I'd also recommend foldable maps of your local area and a compass if you can squeeze it in. There may not be cell signal, so unless you download offline maps from Google, it's unlikely you'll be able to retrieve a map on your phone if there's no signal post-disaster...but I'd say it's your call on that. Foldable maps take up almost no space and are cheap. 6.) Essential documents and photos are critical if you plan to file insurance claims or prove your identity when systems are down.
I would still add a water filter straw. For communications you should probably have little ham, since cell and landlines may be out. Maybe some plastic sheeting for sealing off Windows, rooms.
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5:18 He actually says what's in the bag
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for emergency survival try Zamartar Survival Remedy (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great results with it.
Olivia thanks
This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "disaster be prepared" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Konhloe Ranarah Equalizer - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.
Cheers for this, I've been looking for "government disaster preparedness plan" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Konhloe Ranarah Equalizer - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend got cool success with it.
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I think when you did this video 5 years ago you were prophetic. You kept saying if a flu breaks out. Great video for those of us that live in the city.
One thing I've been adding to my kits is a silcock key for obtaining water from the spigots on the outside of buildings. I keep one in my house kit, my car, and my work bag. Would definitely be a good thing to have in an apartment dwelling situation. They ar inexpensive and can br found at most major hardware stores.
Another good thing to get would be a wrist watch if you dont own one. Something like a Casio F91W will run you about $10 and the battery should last about 7 years.
Here for the Covid Great Depression... pretty much done prepping, adding some last minute items.
What did you do for a cooking burner. Butane or propane?
That radio is amazing!
Could you post where you got it?
I feel like a lot of preppers are married to the idea of putting their stuff into bags.
This is a bug-in bag, it doesn't need to be mobile. Why not use a large plastic tote, or a set of shelves? Then you're not limited to small items, it's easier to find things quickly, and you don't end up spending 30 minutes re-packing the bag every time you grab something which you put on the bottom (admit it, you spent at least that long re-packing this bag after you made this video).
I'm not saying a bag doesn't work... it just seems like everyone uses them, and I'm not convinced the advantages outweigh the sacrifices.
A bag is more multipurpose meaning you "could" take it with you if you had to leave in a hurry.
I get that... and it makes sense if you don't have a bug-out bag as well. But in the video, you said that you have both.
It's definitely a trade-off... increasing ease of access by making it quicker to get things in and out with less risk of losing stuff in exchange for decreasing portability. But if the main purpose of the kit is to be used at home, I'm going to make choices which make it as good as possible for that, rather than making it less effective as a home kit, in order to make it better for something which it was never designed to be.
If you intentionally made the choice, that increased portability was worth it in exchange for having to pack & unpack the whole thing every time you wanted something; Fair enough. It's not an unreasonable decision. I just think we sometimes default to a bag without stopping to consider if it's the best choice.
I don't particularly like the idea of using a bag for a bug in bag. I prefer hard cases. You don't need it to be portable and it is something that, while not being used daily, will be used far more frequently than a BOB. Bug in bags are likely to be stored in a closet or pantry where they could be damaged during a disaster. Personally, I make my bug in bag using the Pelican Case knock offs sold at Harbor Freight. Provides good durability and is cheap. I don't store food or water in my emergency kit because I want to be able to rotate the stock easily.
I agree. I have mine in a Rubbermaid tote. It's portable enough that I can take it out and move it to the middle of the room or bring it to where I think is most relevant. If I need it to be more portable I'll take some extra items and add them to my BOB. It's a good idea to always have spare room in your BOB for found items.
A hard case like a pelican is a great compromise. It’s got the advantage of everything being easily accessible, but it also can be easily mobile since it has a handle.
Something I saw not long ago but might be missing from your kit is a "bathtub bag". They are large bags for holding water in your bathtub. Seems like a good idea I know I plan on picking one up. But having a sterile bag to hold the water in your bathtub might be a big plus also should help with evaporation.
It's called a bathbob.
imma use a shallow bucket
First I’ve heard of these, thank you! I was thinking you can just store water in a clean bath and throw in some purification tablets if needed? I can’t imagine evaporation would be a problem with that much volume unless you were bugging in for a LONG time
I learned you gotta stock up on water back in....oh I think it was about 2003. The whole power grid went down in my entire region (Northeast Ohio and far beyond, including parts of Canada). This was very different from normal power outages, which are usually just certain parts of town and no big deal. The whole region was out. It was kind of scary. The whole area was out for many miles all around. My water water also went out because I'm on high ground from Lake Erie and the pumps that took water to me went down. There were only a few stores open around that had generators. People were shoving each other around for the water and so forth on the very first day! I had to quickly get water, including for my dog (very important not to forget your dog!!). If the grid had been down much longer. I think it would've gotten violent. For real. People don't think about how fast things can fall apart, but they can fall apart really quick. Especially in hurricane areas, but I'm not in a hurricane area and it was getting crazy. So, yeah, I think a bug-in kit is a very good idea. Including home defense weapons!
Even little things like having a stock of toilet paper is important!
Damn straight, especially if (like me) you have crohn's disease!
AAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGHHHH!!
@@Pinki2019 I’m gonna blame this comment for 2020 ;)
But yea you are right. A SENSIBLE amount of back up toilet paper is a given haha
I watched this video when I was like 8 because I wanted to survive an earthquake now I'm watching this because of the Corona virus 😷😫😭
Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you considered - Proutklarton Crisis Away Plan (google it)? It is a smashing exclusive product for surviving and preparing for a disaster minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend Sam at last got astronomical success with it.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "extreme bug out bags pdf" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Janameron Tenylan System - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.
Excellent video content! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Proutklarton Crisis Away Plan (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for surviving and preparing for a disaster minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 at last got astronomical results with it.
Wow!
Oh, 2021 is scarier 😭
I also have a small first aid book in case someone gets hurt and we cannot get through to the emergency services right away.
i keep an app on my phone but books are always good backup.
Which book? Great idea.
Extra supplies of baby and feminine products. A diaperless baby would definitely be a problem.
very true. also gotta prepare for your animals.
There are a lot of factors in prepping.
One resource I found which successfully combines these is the Marla Survive System
(google it if you're interested) definately the most useful survival website i've seen.
look at the interesting free video.
+Maxwell Bernstein Cheers for the Video! Apologies for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Crisis Away Plan (search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for surviving and preparing for a disaster without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cooworker finally got cool success with it.
towels and plastic pants.
four years later and you called it man. flue epidemic, people are looting and i wish i had prepped.
good Kit I have a similar one for my wife, just a few suggestions to add to family's kit.Hand Warmers, Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Luci Light (Can be recharged daily) Saving Batteries, good for kids. also you said fill bathtub (Most) Bathtubs have a slow leak. I have 2 Contractor bags for the bathtub, fill them up tie them up no leaks.... Just suggestions Good LockRV
During Summer heat, the 1 gallon per day mantra is not sufficient. No electricity means no air conditioning. No air conditioning means a significant perspiration increase and smelly bodies. Two (2) gallons per day per person is a minimum for Summer months.
+inversionlayer I will go into all that in the water video ;)
+inversionlayer A good supply of unscented wipes will help keep the smell away. Plus a few extra deodorant bars will help.
I hear that the best amount of water is 5 gallons a day.
a 3x5 note card which is laminated would probably be beneficial for letting someone know the contents and possibly multiple cards stacked on top in each compartment so you aren't digging in the wrong pocket.
And some strong cord for people who live in flats, so they can escape via the window in case of fire. Good ideas from you thank you xx
Thanks!
Great video. Here a list of things I would add to this list: silcock key, small high lumen battery powered lantern, full tang knife, a map of the city you live in, handgun. Life straw, water purification tablets, water bottle, small jar of peanut butter, spoon, & multi tool.
Awesome series! Don't forget about hygiene and where to do your business. Because the water and plumbing can and will fail.
+Jason McDaniel 5 gallon bucket with 2x4s lol.
0:51 this video aged well 👍
one thing ppl must know is the distress signal...SOS... 3 SHORT FLASHES 3 LONG FLASHES 3 SHORT FLASHES...or beeps
This video came up and was going to dismiss this video right of as was made 2016, and what why , hello you should have your preps where you can get to in your apt. But after watching, it makes sense to have a do not touch ever, emergency essentials pack for apt. In real life that works, you convinced me. Thanks.
I plan as if I'll be camping inside my apartment. I just "move" my camping gear inside. Some stays inside anyway, other gear is moved from cargo areas in my truck.
If it's winter and heat is out, I pitch the tent inside and use a ceramic propane heater inside the tent.
The solar generator goes up, stored wood is prepared for use in my rocket stoves (out on the patio), I schlep water from the river 25 yards away, if city water is not available.
I keep enough medical preps for neighbors.
I'm up high so I can do good overwatch with night vision. Urban-specific firepower. plenty of ammo. Life is good.
+InYourDefense nice, good setup.
Good suggestions. A good starting point that you can add to or take off depending on your current living situation. A few thoughts: Space saving is very important. A box of strike anywhere matches seems unnecessary particularly especially when you have an extendable Scripto lighters that will work in all weather conditions and saves space. Better yet, a cheap lightweight Bic lighter that fits in the palm of you hand. I'll bet they will beat matches lite-for-lite when you match them for an equivalent amount of volume in your pac. Candles can be replaced with lightweight collapsable solar lantern(s) (lasts forever). Ditch the glo sticks.
Other thought, break your survival list into different categories and find inexpensive, reliable, compact options for every item in each category. Categories might include: Shelter, clothing, sleeping, sanitation, medication/first aid, food, records/documents, etc. There are plenty of highly functional items and alternatives for each item within each category. Shopping the Internet will find plenty of choices for even the smallest item. Final suggestion: be sure to shop camping/outdoor retailers such as Big5, REI, etc., for equipment. They have the goods and ideas for survival camping.
Safety glasses. goes with dust masks for high dust events.. Great Pack!
+Prepping2endure very good idea. thanks.
If you have a bug-in plan then you should look into oil lamps. An oil lamp gives you 3 types of resources light, heat and you can use it to cook over. Select your oil lamp wisely to achieve the maximum resources from it.
+TryNsurviveN any suggestions on good ones?
Living Survival Lehmans has some hurricane lanterns that you can get a cover for to allow cooking.
Burns too dirty, lots of other options that burn without the greasy smoke and fumes.
Reality Science & Prepping did an apartment prepping video today, as well. It's good that someone realizes most aren't wealthy. Improvisation will be invaluable.
Great ideas! Thanks Ben! My "stay in kit" also includes a saw, pry bar and hammer. Our Tornado Safe Room is in the basement and the first time we had to use it I was wondering how we could get out if the house collapsed on us.
+Tom Pawlowski great point. i was actually thinking of a pry bar.
If you live in CA, as I do, or Australia or what have you, the filter masks are also a good idea for the ever-present threat of wildfires.
Don't get me wrong I love your outdoor videos but it's great to see you looking at urban survival too! Looking forward to seeing future videos in this series.
+Edd Stewart thanks for the comment.
medicine aspirin, allergy, mucous relief. also from personal experience surgical masks work better then cheap dust masks when it comes to dust, or sand. idk why, but when wearing a cheap dust mask a lot of the time the air you breath comes from the sides of the mask instead of through the mask like a surgical mask. just my opinion though.
+viking Mckim Very true, I have a box of N95 surgical masks. I will update the kit with a few of those. Thanks.
thanks for the vids
+viking Mckim thanks for watching!
viking browski ; no, not your opinion. It has been your EXPERIENCE! Mine too!
Sharing your experience is more valuable than stating an opinion. In other words, its an evaluation.
Damn! Since when did I become a Speach Nazi?
Sorry...
Don’t rely on surgical masks in the event of disease. It prevents you spreading an infection if you have one but does not protect against fine aerosols that spread most airborne infections. These will go through the pores in the mask. They are designed to protect the patient not the surgeon. I worked with meningococcal in the lab, we used the same masks that was shown in this kit when working in the biohazard hood. Still not complete protection but better than surgical masks. Can’t speak for dust or sand storm. If you want complete protection you need a mask with filtration system but they tend to be expensive.
I would add methylated spirits (Called rubbing alcohol in some countries) to the kit. Add 7:3 parts methylated spirits to water to create 70% ethanol solution. This is what we used in the labs to disinfect surfaces and can be made cheaply and has less chemicals in it than standard cleaners. It is more effective as an antibacterial at 70% than 100% for some reason so important to add the water. Just be aware that many companies put a bitter compound in to discourage people drinking it so if you are using it to clean dishes rinse well with clean water afterwards.
Great info, I’m here after a week of nonstop earthquakes in Puerto Rico. In 2017 two massive category five hurricane devastate our power water and so now I default I have had to become quite the prepper. Videos like these
Here for the Coronavirus
all fake folks to kill us.
Crazy how you keep saying flu epidemic and here we are. Great video
You do a great Job..... Thank you..Bill
Thanks Ben. With you doing a series, though... I would not care to comment on contents of that kit until we see what else you choose to pullout of the closets, bedrooms, garage area, etc in the future videos of this series. You've got the "immediate needs" things covered very well.... 1st Aid Kit, Safety, Communications, Lighting and Water. I'm looking forward to how you'll deal with extreme heat in the Summer and cold in the Winter in an apartment (it's often hard to do...even in a house). I think you have a great series building here. Thanks again.
+Alan Williams thanks Alan.
Obviously this is more of an option for a house dweller than an apartment... I’m currently keeping five kerosene space heaters in the basement. I’ve got about 30 gallons of kerosene out in the shed. I also have several kerosene powered camp stoves. I figure I could go at least two weeks heating the house exclusively with kerosene. I also have three CO detectors that are running on batteries.
Anyone here after California earthquakes?
Oh yeah. first one I ever actually left my apt in and now as I watch I am filling my go bag! Dutchsinse still saying that we will get a big hit by tomoorow midnight and it could be after that of course. He is predicting a fair size one for Italy as well. Prepping!
Yep!
Yes
I'm watching in the UK and we have a problem at the moment where there is a dam that might burst and flood the north of England (were I live) the army has been drafted in and there trying to pump the water. Law enforcement went to all the local towns and told the residents they have 15 minutes to pack what they need and then get out before they moved them all. Always helps to be prepared.
Thankx for doing an apt one for this! Who can own a house anymore!? Not sure I would want to anyway great video man.
Great kit ideas!!! A few other items I would add would be a rope, twine and bungee cords. Not sure what exactly I would use them for but always safer to have and not need than to need and not have.
At Puerto Rico now with all the earthquakes & knowing we have to prep for hurricane season in a few months. This is a great bag of emergency to have. We did prep a heavy-duty rolling case as a in door emergency source for at least a 2 to 3 weeks. And some of the items you mention like the propane and stove We do not have and should add. Again is an additional box we have from the backpacks we made if we have to leave the house. Liked the video thanks.
Safety glasses is something I think would be good in there. Your eyes are important and safety glasses love to move from where you put them
Put a piece of duct tape on the outside with the use by/best buy date of the earliest battery and chemical light stick. Remove battery from radio and charge it periodically. Also, keep in a cool location - candles can melt and deform.
that is a solid kit! Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to the series!
+AdventureCamping thanks.
Nice kit. Those $5 headlamps are well worth the money. I think I'd leave them blister packed and sealed ready for use and I'd trim the packets down to the minimum to save space for more items. I do this on all sorts of items. Many thanks.
good idea on trimming the packaging.
Nice kit. About electronic, a new pack of headlight do not necessarily means that the first time of use they do work (make sure)....You can believe a many surprises I had the first time.
+Italo Rando very true, i just didnt want to keep the batteries installed but I could take them back out. thanks.
Excellent overview video and all logical and simple things most anyone can and should have at the ready. I have the same idea as you with having a kit and multiple kits for bugging in. The key is having the essentials organized when you need it and extras that can get you through until you get your better supplies. I was planning on doing a similar video soon and I'll be sure to mention your video. I did a basic video recently on my channel regarding the current water crisis and failing infrastructure and some simple ways on how to be ready to store, filter, and purify water.
+Ken King I'll check it out. Yes, too many times I have needed equipment that is misplaced or no batteries.
I would store pillar candles instead of tapers as I wouldn't need candlesticks to use them. For safety reasons I would set them on a plate, but those I would have readily available.
LOVE this video!
The Reflective Emergency bag is a FANTASTIC idea!
Regarding flashlights, I keep a small 300 Lumen L.E.D. flashlight in a pants pocket at ALL times-I ALWAYS know where it is!
At this time, my local Home Depot has their little Coast L.E.D. Headlamp, and 300 Lumen Flashlight on sale for $11.98 each. I bought them both, and am VERY pleased with their performance.
Excellent video, Ben! I would add a small bottle of hand sanitizer just in case you come in contact with sewage. And also, add some insect repellant, to avoid being bitten by disease carrying mosquitoes.
+Carlos de la Cruz I got a big bottle coming up in the next series :)
I'm watching in the UK and we have a problem in the north of England were a dam might burst and flood the north of England (were I live) the army has been drafted in and there trying to pump the water. Law enforcement went to all the local towns and told the residents they have 15 minutes to pack what they need and then get out before they moved them all. Always helps to be prepared and love the videos.
A decent multi-tool would be a good addition. I'm always finding I have to go looking for mine because it wasn't put back.
Should add:
Shemagh
Coffee filters
Multi tool
Tea Light candles
Wool clothing (Socks, Shirt, cap/beanie, jacket, others) Cotton holds moisture and gets you cold.
Toilet paper, napkins, wet wipes, ect.
MREs are good as well. They taste good until you have to eat them often it's good to eat civilian MREs as they don't become bland to you after a while.
I think you should consider a cooking pot of some sort, a fire kit etc, in case, like you said, you have to leave but don't have access to your other stuff. Perhaps house/apartment is damaged and unsafe to stay in and you got to get out asap. Also, you could possibly go with a "bug in bag" for each person in the house/apartment. Don't wanna keep all your eggs in one basket. Plus there is the good chance people become separated and them having their own small kit, 24 hours at best, could be huge. Just a couple ideas. It's a great idea. I keep ny great in bags and totes I can move quickly and easily if need be. Take Care and Be Aware
+ChiefPrepper each person has a bug out bag that is more complete. this is just more of an emergency shelter in place kit.
I would add a couple kinds of tools into a bug in kit like that! Like a hammer or some pliers. You never know when you might need to bust open a window for ventilation or if u need a tool to manually turn off a gas line to prevent any unwanted hazards like an explosion! Great great great kit!!
I would add a multitool to the bag. I think that would be very handy in all emergency kits.
Excellent video Ben. Truly a must see whether one is a prepper or not. Definitely a good one to make someone think about getting started being a bit more prepared. Like I said, excellent stuff man.
Great video. Most prepper videos assume we all have room to store a month’s worth of bottled water and the rest! More apartment-focused videos are required ie escaping from burning high rises vs stay-put fire policies etc
Pre stocked & ready to go in one place is very smart.
I am also in an apartment
+PREPFORIT ;)
Great video! I'd add an inexpensive multi tool to the bag just so you don't have to find out during a crisis that you didn't put something back in the junk drawer where it belongs ;)
+Jim kronvold good idea. thanks.
If you only have one of something, say a hand crank/light/charger. should you put it in your car or keep it in house. sometimes you can't get 2 of everything right away. thanks for the vid. very helpful.
I havent read all 269 comments so this might be redundant (as all emergency kits should be) You said you dug around for tools in your junk drawer, a small multi-purpose tool would work well in most emergency situations, Gerber or Leatherman comes to mind, they are small and compact. I didnt see anything to drink the water with, a canteen? or cup? also to cook the food in, your plates will run out fast if theres no running water to clean the dishes. Tealights (candles) are cheaper than chemlights. You have a good starter kit for an apartment, nicely thought out.
+DAVE G good tips, thanks.
Good quick intro. Also good prepping video. This is also great for people who aren't big preppers.
+Jairus Kent thanks for checking it out.
Quick intro?
Do you remember where you got that stove? It looks more stable than mine. Also, you might want to keep the radio in some kind of Faraday something. Seems you would want a water filter or pot in your kit just in case you need to leave unexpectedly.
HEET, GREAT FUEL FOR LITTLE STOVES...
Throw a plastic drop cloth and big thrash bags to go along with your duct tape. Never know when you might have a broken window and need to keep out the cold. Nice kit though. I am putting a lights out kit as well pretty close to what you have I just got a big plastic tote.
+John Dollar I have plastic drop cloth and yeah I should put it in here.
I suggest you replace the batteries with enloop rechargeable. They do not leak if left alone. Also add a few large contractor garbage bags.
Your awesome dude I'm thinking about a channel like this searies I'm only 10 but it better to be safe than sorry
That's right buddy! Better safe than sorry
serials... true.
well done video man. I like that you focused on a few important items that most likely would be needed and not a million little things for "just in case"
one thing I might add is a small multi tool but you probably carry one day to day anyway.
thanks for watching.
Actual content starts at 2:00 if anyone once to skip ahead.
way too much preamble but good info...
Thanks
+Living Survival
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about
survival list
try Franaar Spies Control Formula (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
+Living Survival This is just superb, been searching for "emergency home survival kit" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great results with it.
This was great, I've been looking for "natural survival" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Excellent, concise video. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
yeah a new series
Yay
+Kasen Lalone don't worry zombie video coming soon :)
+Living Survival yay
+Living Survival looking forward to it man (:
+Living Survival Nice was going to say what about the 20k rounds of ammo for the '' zombies ' 'in the kit though that's for when it really gets bad ;-)
Dude! This series is gonna be so helpful to me. I've been looking for something like this for a while now since my wife and I live in an apartment building. I can't wait to see what else you have for us. Just need ideas for water collection since we do not have a tub. (i.e. empty cat litter buckets, etc.)
+Adam Waters coming up :)
Great new topic; should get a lot of peeps thinking and getting it done!
+Tom in MO hopefully. this kit is quite logical and east to build with items you most likely already have laying about.
Gett waterproof fire lighting equipment man.Wet matches and a wet lighter won't do you any good.
Cool. Looking forward to the rest of the series Ben
For indoor cooking in an emergency, I use a propane stove with single use cans. I also have vitamins and immune booster powder to add to water.
+Prepare Learn Survive! good ideas. I have powdered stuff to add to water in the food part.
Our government should pay you to do videos like this . I think everyone should have at least 4 of these kits handy .
+Harvey Zearing Agreed. How many times have you needed something and it wasn't there. Not such a big deal in normal times but you never know.
This is one of the most common sense prep I have seen and heard in some time. You mentioned the most common reasons needing a kit like this. Bug out kits are a last case scenario unless of extreme cases like a hurricane.
+DamionJR4923 thanks. I try to keep it simple.
It is good to have supplies in order to post a large sign.
For instance, to indicate your household is fine so emergency personnel don't waste time checking. Or if you are trapped in a apartment building due to the stairwell being inaccessible.
Not for a bag....but always know how to turn off the gas to the building and have a tool available to do it with!
I live in 'earthquake country,' so it is a real concern.
Anyone else here in 2024?
I agree it has aged well. Good job 👏 on being prepared . I’m trying to make one to keep under my bed in a covered container. Thanks! 😊
Maybe a crowbar to breakout and a whistle to let people know where your position is when you get locked up inside your house incase of a natural disaster? By the way Ben another nice subject! Thumbs way up!
+thierry leneeuw that might not be a bad idea although when I go to thinking about it I was like a screwdriver, a hammer, pliers, knife etc...got to be too much but a crowbar might be a great thing to have. thanks. I also thought about one of those air horns instead of the whistle.
good kit, i like to use a 5 gallon bucket with a gamma seal lid. (put empty backpack in bottom), i would add plastic sheeting (isolate outside air if needed), micro climate, trash bags (removing personal waste), freezer bags, don't forget hygiene items, wet wipes and suck and any meds, possibly a local map may be handy. Having cash is very important.
+SEOhio Trapper good tips, I didn't include the plastic sheeting but have 4mil for that reason. that is so funny because it was in the pack and i decided against it for this kit. also have a 5 gallon bucket that food goes in with lid.
Well thought out kit good job!
+Sid Organ thanks.
Watching in 2021 😩 this is very useful
what brand of water tablets are those and for how much water?
You have some great videos, I'm definitely recommending you to others
Ok, no running water for personal needs. Keep a couple 5 gal buckets and some garbage bags and saw dust available for bathroom needs. It's also nice to have a toilet seat to sit on. The next thing would be to have a couple hot water bottles and some of the chemical or lighter fluid type hand warmers. They're good for keeping your core temp up on cold nights and also pre-warming boots-clothing-bedding. Good vid man!
+Erik22552 good tip, I do have some hand warmers I think I will throw in there.
Definitely gonna need to know how to properly dispose of "number two" items during shtf to avoid the shit from getting us sick lol. 👍 Just imagine how bad most apartment buildings would end up and backed up failing sewer systems with the water shut down and no garbage clean up. Recipes for disaster right there.
+Ken King yep, 5 gallon buckets and a few 2x4 for a seat off your balcony.
+Ken King that is a very real dilemma, thanks for bringing it up.
Don't forget a candle holder! They're always overlooked but can be important!
+Peyton Deife tea light candles can be helpful but all you have to do is drip some wax on practically any surface and the candle will stand on its own.
Nice Kit as alwasy... So my wife and I are talking about going to a tiny house... Anywhere from 250 sq ft to 450 sq ft... It would be an interstering to see how someone could have gear and suuplys in such a small space.
Thanks for your hard work and advice.
A garden hose to tap out your water heater would help!
good idea.
6 years ago.. my man predicted the pandemic.
I have almost the same stuff in my home kit. I added a deck of cards and a small notebook, some jigsaw puzzles and a lantern. I don't use a crank radio I have a small radio with a weatherband station with lots of batteries. The only crank radios I could find only run for 10-15 minutes.
this was awesome to watch and definitely gave me some ideas for my own bug in kit one thing that came to mind with what you have in your kit was that it would be perfect for an RV\camper kit
+MrBwilly95 for sure, would work great in a camper.
Nice! This video series is a Great idea! Great kit The only thing i would want to add is a can opener. I have kids and there is no way they could open a can with a P38 can opener..I dont think my wife could do it either..
+Ed Casta I am going to add a multi-tool. that should also cover the can opener :)
Good idea, i hadn't thought of that!
What would you recommend for a single (widowed) mama with little ones. I'm in the COLD midwest and family is down south. I cannot imagine needing to bug out with little ones alone. It's a scary thought. Also, in a fairly tiny space on a tight budget. Thanks so much for your videos. We love them.
+Lisa Grace pretty much the stuff I showed here. a shelter of some sort (tent). food. stuff to keep them happy and occupied. i plan to do a kids bug out bag at some point.
That would be great. I feel like the challenge is greater being in such a cold winter climate.
I wonder how I'd go about making a bug-out/in bag for urban environments in the tropical regions. Mostly in the matter of ventilation and bug repellency instead of warmth and insulation.
One thing that we all have to be aware of is to ALWAYS CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE KIT'S PRODUCTS. Dead batteries, ineffective disinfectant, leaked fuel and non-filtering masks can be every bit as deadly as the other, more thought of incidents.
+Gunner193 for sure, rotate items when they expire or are close. maybe a roll of screening?
Living Survival That helps with the bugs somewhat, yes. But ventilation is the biggest issue. If the air is much too still, the conditions inside the residence could become unbearable even in milder places that don't demand AC 24/7.
I have almost everything shown here in my kit as well, but I'd add this information:
1.) If you live in a population center, you DO NOT need a month's worth of supplies. If it's a severe national crisis all government resources are going to be prioritized to the cities. That's where everyone lives. If you live in a medium to large metro area, you only need about 3 days of supplies. Help will PROBABLY arrive well before 72 hours. If you live in a rural area, you will need more supplies, obviously, since you won't be seeing any government help quickly.
2.) Don't put gas, open-flamed heaters in your home survival kit...and definitely never operate them INSIDE your home. This is very dangerous (and illegal). If you need water for drinking, just use iodine, bleach, or water purification tablets. Alternatively, you can use something like LifeStraw (I have one) that allows you to drink directly from contaminated water sources and draw fresh drinking water. If you want hot meals, get MREs. Depending on whether it is a civilian or military MRE, 1 box contains twelve 2,000 or 3,000 calorie meals, respectively. More than enough energy for you if you are sheltering in place.
3.) Get a power bank and make sure it's fully charged up. An 11,000 mAh bank can provide a good 3 full charges to an iPhone 8 or Galaxy S8. If your phone has smaller batteries than these devices then you can get more charges.
4.) Get a multitool! I have a Leatherman Signal in mine. If I NEED to start a fire, it's got a ferrocerium rod built into it and a distress whistle. You should be able to do almost anything you need to do with a quality multitool, and it's much more compact than carrying around a kit of small tools.
5.) I'd also recommend foldable maps of your local area and a compass if you can squeeze it in. There may not be cell signal, so unless you download offline maps from Google, it's unlikely you'll be able to retrieve a map on your phone if there's no signal post-disaster...but I'd say it's your call on that. Foldable maps take up almost no space and are cheap.
6.) Essential documents and photos are critical if you plan to file insurance claims or prove your identity when systems are down.
Great kit Ben! Hope others take heed to your recommendation!
+Larry Norris thanks for watching and the comment Larry.
I would still add a water filter straw. For communications you should probably have little ham, since cell and landlines may be out. Maybe some plastic sheeting for sealing off Windows, rooms.
Keith Hutchison You could duct Tape for sealing the window s