You also might want to consider what is called a "fence tool" in rural areas. This is a combination hammer, diagonal wire cutter, wire staple/nail puller. It can pretty much be used to breach fence, pry doors, hammer windows etc. And its one tool.
They are handy but buy a good one. I've had three of the Menard fence pliers in the last three years. If you can find an old one at a garage sale it would probably last.
When I worked at Walmart, we lost power one day. They let us use those crappy little $1 flashlights so we could still work. I ran out to my car bag, and switched to my headlight. I was a much more efficient worker bee (no, I didn't get promoted for my ingenuity!)
I would say a heavy duty magnet to use in conjunction with the paracord just in case you drop something down a huge hole or you see something you want and can only safely reach the item with the magnet.
And some locks can be unlocked with a strong magnet. Say in shtf you come across a vehicle that you see has a force multiplier between the center seats, well apparently most lock models can be unlocked with nothing but a magnet. They can also be used to not trip magnetic door alarms, the cheaper kinds that are just 2 pieces attached to door and frame
a good reach grabber like old folks use is good to have for reaching up to get things off a shelf OR like one place I worked at there was a street drain outside the main door to the building and many mornings there was cash [some times $1-5s and several times $20-50s.... ] the building staff normally collected that.
I’d grab solar panels from self powered signs along with the batteries for them. Batteries from abandoned cars and anything I could get off the gas powered construction warning signs. I have batteries, inverters and solar panels already but the extra gathered items would be good barter material.
Also do some pre scouting and know where all the solar farms are in your area. Where I live there are water quality testing stations with high quality solar panels.
I dont know why I've never seen this channel sooner, in my years of watching this kind of stuff, specifically searching for it, never found your channel. But I'm glad I did, the discussions are great and Mike seems like a bottomless well of good info. And its awesome hearing from an expert like Mike about things I'm already doing😂 I have a different brand FUBAR, my pry bar already has tape on it for sound, and alot of what he says is like no sh*t! to me. I dont know if I missed someone saying it but one thing I would suggest is knee pads, unless that is just basic kit for you guys
I remember one time when I was a kid. The people down the street had moved out of their house relatively quickly, and they left a refrigerator full of food behind about three months after they had departed the property me and some friends did a little urban exploring I’ve never seen so many cockroaches, and so much black mold. Granted, we didn’t know the refrigerator was full of spoiled and rotting food when we decided to open it out of curiosity.
Got it! Tank top and swim trunks, crocs with no socks, I’ll find my supplies along the way and trust everyone I meet! Guys this survival stuff is easy! Lol.
If you are cutting chainlink fence a set of linemans heavy duty pliers (which will fit in your pocket) will cut much better than bolt cutters. Also when cutting chainlink fence start at the bottom and cut the same piece of wire all the way up until you have good wide access so you do not get caught on the cut wire going in and out
18 inch bolt cutters will cut a wide array of things easier than "heavy duty pliers" and you have the advantage of cutting things pliers won't. Also, you can get them that fold up for easy storage so they are hardly bigger than Lineman's pliers.
Out in the country we have these things called fence tools. Part wire cutter, part hammer, part pincer part nail puller claw/prybar. People who work livestock use them all the time for working fence.
As is security if possible. Having someone on overwatch will keep you safe from being surprised. They can also scan with binos for OTHER people's drones. If you see one you scrub the mission and get outta Dodge. And make sure you're not being followed by it. A rifle with a powerful scope would be very helpful.
Would love to see a walk around of your guy’s vehicles including what modifications to the vehicles you may have and also what items you carry daily in said vehicle
@@SurvivalDispatchan episode on setting up a bicycle for scouting, scavenging. What kind of tools, where would you place them, and what kind of carts you'd recommend and what would be your thoughts on using a kid cart, meant for hauling kids behind a bike, as a kind of gray man approach. Thanks love the vids
Very good that you gave other people credit when you used their ideas, it's disappointing when you see creators using others ideas, even commenters and passing it off as their own. Just one half thought, screwdrivers. I'm no B&E guy, there's a law in this country where you can be arrested if you are caught "equipped" for B&E, these guys always seem to have screwdrivers in their kit. I'm presuming the civilian "experts" would know what you need.
This a lot, but I feel that you guys really do enjoy feedback and you really had me thinking about this subject. Here are the thoughts that came to my mind. What to carry should be determined by the scenario and your mission goals. 1) Does anyone live there? 2) Does anyone come around or pass by? 3) Do we have enough time unseen to grab our goodies? 4) How much of the stuff do you want or need at minimum? 5) How heavy or large are the items you want? (Barrels, plywood sheets, tires, etc.) 6) How many people do you have that can help to retrieve and transport your finds. 7) What tools do you have to work with? (Can you get more or just have to make do?) 8) What are the conditions? Do we need protection from toxins, debris, animal waste, vermin, or radiation. (Gloves, rubber gloves, Laytex gloves, a hat or bandana, disposable covering such as plastic sheeting and tape, shop goggles or facemask, or even a full-blown gas mask) If we are grabbing a few items from a house or a gas station a couple of people with duffel bags and maybe a cart would be adequate. A cart is always nice to have. If we find a warehouse full of useful items, we may need more people or we need more time or maybe carts or vehicles or even trailers to get it all. Maybe we just have to loot and scoot and in other cases we can just get inside and do what we need to do. We want to move easily and quickly to avoid being seen or heard, so we should choose the tools best for the job and not have everyone carry redundant gear or be slowed down because we are encumbered. A thick towel or portion of a moving blanket can help reduce noise and protect us from broken glass. We may even want to cover windows with black trash bags and tape. If you have enough people, you can benefit from a lookout or two. A lockpicking kit should be our first consideration, as we can be quiet and re-secure the place, but we may not have one, have the knack or time. Crowbars hopefully will get us "in" without too much noise. In addition to the crowbar, a hammer, ball peen, etc., or a hatchet will suffice. Some may have an axe or tomahawk and some of those have hammering capability. They also sell demo tools like the FatMax. It would be "nice" to have one tool that can cut, pry and hammer. I'd finish with wire cutters, a hacksaw and bolt-cutters for locks and fences, a few hand tools (screwdrivers, ratchet drivers, etc.) since you'll need them anyway and might find them useful. Again, we pick and choose just what we need. A drill can help make speedy holes, drill out screws and bolts and even cut, but they do make some noise unless you have a hand drill. Again, an old towel, a cloth diaper or blanket can help muffle sounds. You can even wrap a hammer and then whack away. We might want to have chains, locks and hinges to replace what we destroy. And we'd want a flashlight and a headlamp, maybe even a small lantern or glow sticks so we can see. And taping glass with duct tape makes it break quietly and not spread all over the place.
Bicycle Lithium batteries can delivery 2+ KW of power, hook up to a 48V inverter and use with 1+ KW power tools such as Rotary hammer drills, Reciprocating saws, jigsaws and angle grinders etc.
IMHO, for cart options, i would specifically suggest something called a "hiking trolley" to allow you to go hands free. they come as single or sometimes two wheeled for heavier loads, and can strap around your waste to pull loads a little too big and/or heavy for a backpack and allow you to still use your hands. some hunters like to use them for hauling meat, or traversing unstable ground with a heavy load to help prevent the weight from taking you over if you slip on ice, etc. some people even make their own, or convert a bike trailer.
Fishing poles and magnets may be useful. Magnet fishers near Miami found two sniper rifles wrapped in plastic, so water drop points are already in use.
I carry Photon Freedom lights in white/green/red/IR. May have to get some in blue. I'll look into SPF level for the next outdoor shirt I buy, as sun block will always run out so it is best to save for the harder to cover areas and wear a long sleeve shirt.
I would go minimal on my pack, but I also have a wagon rated to something like 350lbs with rubber wheels. It's really useful on a normal basis.... I've kicked doors in before. Inside doors aren't usually all that bad, but outside doors, especially with deadbolts, are difficult as hell. Even if you're hitting that critical point it ain't easy.
So far the video is great, still a lot to go. If yoiu are staying in a known get a copy of the businesses from the Chamber of commerce to go with your map. This will list the businesses and what they do. As far as locks. a good set of picks is a must, there are some thin meatal shims can be used for 99% of padlocks. The are designed to wrap around the shank and slip down inside pushing the detainer out of the way. they come in various sizes. I got them through the Lock Pic Lawyer. He is a good source.
My sp-16 spax from Ontario knives is a great multi-use hatchet. Gas valve/hydrant key in the middle a wide ulu-like blade, a wicked pivk on the back and the sheathe is molle compatible. I chopped through a car door with it.
Thanks 🙏 ...some good takeways...! We must underscore the importance of being dressed appropriately for the environment...and the gear for it. Here it is a key consideration, currently residing in a tropical country south of the border, which means some local sourcing. Edit: the urban scavenging content today was quite timely, and useful for some editing on a chapter of my scriptwriting work for a possible series production set in a modern-day SHTF +8month world, where our main protagonist collects valuable barter items by gaining entry to locked-up structures using lockpicking and pry tools....before an epic bug-out journey is undertaken in the story.
@@erwin643.Yep... Similar in some aspects to the series Jericho....but a SHTF caused by worldwide economic collapse, based on current news headline realities, set in Venezuela, with central story focus on a city dweller young woman's epic bugout journey (with a bounty for her capture offered by a ruthless new warlord) to a rural sanctuary community, defended by an anti-hero gringo adventurer and his diverse skills crew. Think: The Outlaw Josey Wales meets Mad Max.
@@erwin643 it's called Sanctuary's Call...100% story set in Venezuela, with an international cast of characters that are stranded post-SHTF, with a lot of prepper, survivalist and bushcraft content in the script.
Everyone should have a 5 yr supplies for each person in your family. The bad thing about a wagon is if you have to move out in a hurry or going through rough terrain or tight places the wagon wont make it. I have a paperback book of blank map paper that has grid squares to make a map. its great to have when your regular map has changed
17:20 DJI MINI SE 2 with the fly more package is around 450$ and it comes with replacement wings and 3 batteries and is goes like 2 miles and you can use it in airplane mode so you don't need a connection 😊
I remember reading that indians in the south west or at least some tribes received 1/2 their calories from mice and rats, that every acre produces a lot fo them everywhere.... killed, hair removed by burning, smashing inners to a paste and them roasting.... big gsme apparently very rare as compared to a meal of mice or rats
@@ericblair3009 leptosporosis, salmonella, plague etc. but it's not so much what they themselves may have as what they can spread by walking through sewers for example, then passing by your kitchen.
@@bc4yt Good points..... Every year in the west of these USofA there are 2-3 fatalities from plague which typically goes un- diagnosed until too late... Treatment is simple tetracycline works great.... What the people in S.E. Asia did when I was there was catch the rats/mice and scorch them in the fire before processing them, which killed off the fleas ect and then cooked them well done. The sad part is that house hold pets can also carry those diseases. There ARE times when you don't have much of a choice... eat such things or starve. BTW thank you for good conversation.
I would say that you could bring extra military duffle bags to collect scavenged items. They hold a lot of stuff, are lightweight, collapse down to a small size when empty, are durable, are a subdued color, and have shoulder straps. Carts will be limited to where you can roll them and also limit your fast maneuverability more than a duffle bag will. Trashbags will not be as durable or as easy to carry as a duffle bag.
The trash bags are a great option. Another would be reusable grocery bags. They fold up very small and depending on the brand you get they can carry 25 lbs. I keep one in my back pocket as part of my EDC. For flashlights as part of EDC I have an OLight baton 3 and it came with a hat clip built into the pocket clip. I never leave the house without a hat on.
On gas siphoning, full size bicycle pump. Attach some non collapsing tubing to output side and use it for sucking up a hose full of gas with every pump.
@@madbombermike Also if you've never been in a grocery store which has lost power for an extended amount of time . Imagine hundreds of pounds of rotting meat in an enclosed area.
@@microlling3582 yeah... but I've done bombing investigations in markets in Baghdad with all the victims still there... or mass grave excavations... so vicks is a friend of mine!!!
should look in to fuel bladder's they are collapsible jerry cans. they can store gas or diesel long term they are made for it, and fold flat. light weight
Commenting on the first thought of “ what to wear “ when scavenging. In the scenario you propose, your crazy if you are going to try to do grey man. I’m wearing full military gear, plates, magazines and carrying my assault rifle and bag pack with proper breaching tools and supplies.
No offense, but you may see yourself as a hard target, but, the bad guys will see a fat wallet (so to speak). Unless you have a platoon sized element backing you, In urban I'd want to keep a low profile so my place didn't get burnt out. Wranglestar did a short on a low profile plate carrier that you can wear under your normal clothes and its barely visible. Still protected, but, not obvious. No use in making the bad guy's job easy. Why spoil the surprise?
Sounds great for putting a target on yourself, either while your scavenging or after when they follow you home after seeing your kit. Most people's first thoughts would be I bet he has a ton of useful shit at his place. And if it's shtf because of war your painting a target for some very angry people that will blame all militaries for the situation they are in
I know that video. I haven't met "Blitz" personally, but we're both Florida guys. He did another video along similar lines and it was also very interesting and thought provoking. Initially, if there is a panic, we know that the totally clueless, unprepared and just plain stupid people will panic shop and then looting will occur until stores are emptied or they close up and possibly move what is left into back storage rooms or to a warehouse. Honest people don't like the idea of stealing things, but the reality is that if you feel you have no other choice but to use what you can find because stores are closed then everyone is probably scavenging. And if you don't use it goes to waste and if you don't take it, someone else may grab everything and then make people pay them dearly for some of it. Nobody wants to be a thief, but if that's the world we are forced to live in then we have to do what we can to survive until we can become more self-sufficient.
Bio Buisness on the go: Bring a pee bottle and a doggie poop bag; holding poo can give you cramps and other problems no condusive to your survial. But also it smells people will know someone was there. Also I htink most people fart while doing their buisness so if you can have some cusion or something to enclose the sound that would be good. So do the deed and take it with you. Same thing for pee, bring a bottle or ziplock bag with a little dirt / sand to soften the sound (and collapsable funnel for the gals) cap it and go. also with a solar still the urine has some valuable water if your in a dry environment. (if you have that kinda time to sit still). Johnny-5: If you have some python skills; you can have a few drones with a single base station that can do a lot of duty, like acting as a mesh network. Or if you have foldingable landing gear you can have them perchy somewher and stationary security cameras (or orbiting cameras if it swivels) Add in some image detection to identify targets and call home. Or if you are solo to alert you to threats while breaching. If you can get some black listed phone CPUs like a snapdragon 888 that can be rooted, you can even think about adding in onboard audio processing. or make them a two way radio platform. Or a little bit of a stretch if the world is quiter you could also use the gyro sensor to detect any significant movment in the building by landing the drone on the target and having the gyro make contact with it (an ear to the ground). (DIY is a world of endless possibility, if you have the time and skill/patience to learn.) Obviously you want a drone with follow feature and a speaker so you can be like starlord while dancing trough a building. Another tidbit, you could also use your drone to scout for eddible flora, if you are using image reccognition you could have it survey an area and identify possible harvests. ( do a fly by and have the image software crunch the recording later would be better than loitering ) That could add an extra pair of foraging eyes to your team. Lighting: A well fitting billed hat, and a light with the clip reveres. you can clip multipule lights to your bill in varying directions. Orbital Grip Clips it is what it sounds like. Its got an orbital socket with a clamp to hold your light, and a clip at the other end to hold your light in place. We used them for claymation shorts to move the lights from shot to shot quickly. DIY a good magnet to the bottom of the clip and a securing loop for zipties on the oppisite clip panel. The clip should have a grippy texture or make shift sleaves. If you don't have anything to clip to use some rope and push pins to create a haning point if the walls/ceilings fixtures permit. You should always have extra lights on you (keychain lights are great). Look at mobile phone photography for great lighting solutions on the go. Techno Stupidiity: If you have the time and inclination you can setup a pi network to triangulat a local GPS grid. setup the pi with a 3D printed case to resist weather, get fance with a solar pack. If you have a stock you can expend that networking in a creeping fasion to navigate or relocate areas of intersest. (this is very signal noisey and would be like a lighthouse for anyone with know how to find you.) but it's an idea for grid down digital navigation. A easier~ method might be to have a long range clicker out of a diy radio or some other transmitter. That you can plant at an area of interest and have it chirp (call home) with a signle strength measure.
I forgot to add, If you hold your pee in (esspecialy in cold weather), your body will sacrifice your core heat to keep your urine warm. So get it out as soon as possible, and keep the bottle near your core to recoop some of those lost warmth caleries.
😂😂😂 yall haven't meet my husband he has destroyed the firehouse pants. He ripped them with in the first month. He has holes in the pockets and ripped the belt loops too.
Ethical question. You kept clarifying that is was 3 months after the poo it the blades, but when would the soonest be after such an event that B&E would be acceptable? For me its as soon as Grocery stores were raided because warehouses would be next.
In snow country a sled or taboggin for transport. A bicycle can also be used for cargo transport a la Viet Nam. And they can handle 100's of pounds. Florist wire is very low visibility for tying off fence where you made entry. Couple of crescent wrenches. They can be used in opposition to force padlocks fairly quietly. Hacking knife. The blade is a quarter of an inch and is designed to be hit with hammers. Heavy leather gloves and heavy rubber gloves for sifting through nasty crap.
I have a question for you. I don't think I have ever heard anyone mention this before. When out scavenging thru unoccupied buildings/ houses, when you are done scavenging at a location, leaving some kind of mark on the front of the building as you leave so that you will know next time that you have already been there ? Maybe carry a pencil or pen or maybe even a crayon with you to leave your mark with. What is your opinion of this ?
The notebook takes care of that problem. Leaving a mark on the door or wall only lets others know there may still be something in there that you may want to come back and scavenge again. Also lets others know they have competition and you may not want others to know you exist. Hence, the ever present notebook to detail where you were and what may be left and no one the wiser. Always return the scene to as near as possible as you found it. 3 months into an apocalypse will be a very dangerous time with humans being the biggest threat.
I wouldn't put it on the building if I left one at all. I'd put it discretely on one of the places I used to observe the building. Something like carving a heart into a tree then smearing dirt into it to "age" it. Something that could have been done pre collapse. It doesn't really inform anybody except you.
By experience, fuel additives are not needed in airtight systems. What degrades fuel is oxygen and evaporation. I stored a vehicle for five years with a full tank of unleaded gasoline. The fuel pump is designed to close the fuel line with no power. The only thing I did was to ensure my fuel cap was airtight (emission standards require it). It started up with no issues. So, if your fuel containers are airtight, just store them in the shade and you will not have degradation. (Other fuels such as diesel have different properties)
Mike..... at 46:20 you said "I can siphon out any car out there." 🤔 I say otherwise. I recommend that you go try to do this, and make a video of you trying to do it. I think you will be surprised to learn just how difficult it is to siphon gas from any vehicle that isn't 30 years old. Especially with that big fat hose on your gas tapper (I have one, too). I'm not trying to call you out on your own channel, but..... it's nearly impossible to siphon gas from most modern vehicles. If anyone believes otherwise, I'd love to see videos of someone proving me wrong.
@@feoxorus sure, but that wasn't what the comment was about. He said he could siphon gas with a *hose*. I pointed out that siphoning is all but impossible on most vehicles now. He didn't say that he carried a brass punch to poke a hole into the gas tank. Two completely different scenarios, and two completely different tools.
Great video guys. One thing to consider regarding fuel salvaging - even if the fuel is degrading and no good for running a vehicle or generator, it can still be used for heating and depending on what kind of stove you have, even cooking.
You can replace 90% of your breaching tools with a simple small 12v battery drill and 3/8” drill bit.. no louder then most of these.. and for doors it takes 15sec to drill out most cylinder locks then everything becomes a key.. just tape over the stupid led light on it..
I'd say y'all just about covered everything. Since I don't do B&E y'all gave me enough information that I could start. But I know this is all if shtf hits and you're in an urban setting.
And how many dead bodies are you going to encounter, especially given that so many people are not prepared? and as to maps, I have topo, road maps and rail road maps. Something else to think about is having a yellow pages, to give you some idea as to where businesses are.
When shtf the first 30 days people will be looting and killing each other, there will be fires all around the city with no fire and police departments to deal with them, the city will be littered with dead bodies, broken glasses, destroyed cars, burnt buildings, cars, rabid dogs and desperate people. Scavenging will be very dangerous and also if you live in the city fire and looters are your worst enemies.
I have told my family... on my long walk to our bugout location, I will not dine on the corpses in the ditches. BUT! My dogs will FEAST! And I won't object. Why let perfectly good meat go to waste?
Green LED lighting for EDC, you guys. Earth-tone colored light (and a little more night-vision compatible with '14's, etc.)The poor man's night vision. I wouldn't be caught dead with white light, inside or outside my house. Who in their mind's eye would expect to see green light?
Why does everyone in the preparedness community go with the cheapest or low level flashlights? I got it that they are energy efficient and lightweight, but when you need more light its not available. Given modern flashlights i prefer a higher lumen flashlight as most will go to lower levels of lighting. I also go with a matching headlamp, that can be my backup. Both can use the same rechargeable battery so im not having to carry around or scavenge for lots of spares. I generally keep a two pack of spares with me, a 21700 and an 18650 with an adapter for the 21700. Yes, they are somewhat heavier but given the beatings they've taken ill stick with them. These same batteries can then be recharged from my battery pack when needed.
Steel toed boots are a mando item. The only time I might forego them would be in intense cold. Kicking stuff free, lifting with a foot, breaking down barriers, carrying loads that are unstable ya gotta have them.
I would suggest wearing a darker shade of blue at night in an urban environment. it blends better and comes off as less suspicious when your exposed by light.
I keep a goood pair of scissors handy, a pair Fiskars that can cut steel also. I am not a fan of rechargeables simply because if no power how ya gonna charge? Me good with plain old Mag lites, a 4d cell makes a hell of whacker. Folks talk about twine, para chord, me a fan of fishing line.
I prefer the fiskars version myself and tested it out during a building tear down before a reno. Easily opens doors, if needed house walls will come down easily, I like how the claw part at the tip fits a 2x4 and with a twist and a pull you have it ripped out
Enjoyed the video. Later I was thinking, if you have the ability to recharge battery tools, a 4” grinder could realistically replace several of the force entry tools on your list. Good for padlocks, fencing and maybe even a dead bolt. (Never tried it.). Noisy , but quicker than other options you presented. Also you touched on chain link, it’s super easy to snip one link top and bottom and “weave” it out. Clean and quiet.
In a city/town setting...know where those food warehouses are...and while most everyone is fighting each other in retail stores and shops over scraps you can hit up a storage facility and load up...keeping in mind that they may already be occupied of course.
I know that if its shtf, im finding a few of those union suits. So that I can embrace my inner crazy gold miner physique 😂 "THARS LOOT IN THEM THAR STORES! HEHAHEHAHA"
❤❤❤❤. You cannot trust average Amazon battery pacs especially the ones above 20,000 , Example a 50,000 size will be really 20,000 with a lead or steel weight in it faking the weight. You need to do actual charging tests before the return date expires. ❤❤❤❤❤
You also might want to consider what is called a "fence tool" in rural areas. This is a combination hammer, diagonal wire cutter, wire staple/nail puller. It can pretty much be used to breach fence, pry doors, hammer windows etc. And its one tool.
They are handy but buy a good one. I've had three of the Menard fence pliers in the last three years. If you can find an old one at a garage sale it would probably last.
When I worked at Walmart, we lost power one day. They let us use those crappy little $1 flashlights so we could still work.
I ran out to my car bag, and switched to my headlight. I was a much more efficient worker bee (no, I didn't get promoted for my ingenuity!)
I would say a heavy duty magnet to use in conjunction with the paracord just in case you drop something down a huge hole or you see something you want and can only safely reach the item with the magnet.
And some locks can be unlocked with a strong magnet. Say in shtf you come across a vehicle that you see has a force multiplier between the center seats, well apparently most lock models can be unlocked with nothing but a magnet.
They can also be used to not trip magnetic door alarms, the cheaper kinds that are just 2 pieces attached to door and frame
A small telescoping magnet works wonders.
a good reach grabber like old folks use is good to have for reaching up to get things off a shelf OR like one place I worked at there was a street drain outside the main door to the building and many mornings there was cash [some times $1-5s and several times $20-50s.... ] the building staff normally collected that.
A selection of open ended spanners/wrenches are very effective in breaking a padlock quietly.. used in an opposing fulcrum
People never mention this but cardio and strength training are important. That will help you adapt to various situations
Very informative guys. Most of this I know of but I still learned a few new tricks.
I’d grab solar panels from self powered signs along with the batteries for them.
Batteries from abandoned cars and anything I could get off the gas powered construction warning signs.
I have batteries, inverters and solar panels already but the extra gathered items would be good barter material.
Great idea!
Also do some pre scouting and know where all the solar farms are in your area. Where I live there are water quality testing stations with high quality solar panels.
@@Wastelandman7000 Great suggestion!
Cell phone stores and old laptops would be great for batteries...electric scooters and mobility scooters too.
Excellent presentation!
I dont know why I've never seen this channel sooner, in my years of watching this kind of stuff, specifically searching for it, never found your channel. But I'm glad I did, the discussions are great and Mike seems like a bottomless well of good info. And its awesome hearing from an expert like Mike about things I'm already doing😂 I have a different brand FUBAR, my pry bar already has tape on it for sound, and alot of what he says is like no sh*t! to me.
I dont know if I missed someone saying it but one thing I would suggest is knee pads, unless that is just basic kit for you guys
I remember one time when I was a kid. The people down the street had moved out of their house relatively quickly, and they left a refrigerator full of food behind about three months after they had departed the property me and some friends did a little urban exploring I’ve never seen so many cockroaches, and so much black mold. Granted, we didn’t know the refrigerator was full of spoiled and rotting food when we decided to open it out of curiosity.
I remember the original vulture kit vid and how it influenced the planning of my kits at the time.👍
A firefighters Haligan is the best force able entry tool. A drill and bit are good for defeating a lock also.
if utilities still work to some extent, a 4-way sillcock key would be critical.
They did show one of those and there would still be water in the pipes that would flow down to ground level for a long time without utilities working.
Got it! Tank top and swim trunks, crocs with no socks, I’ll find my supplies along the way and trust everyone I meet! Guys this survival stuff is easy! Lol.
Fantastic Tips from Mike !! Thanks again Gents for another Home run video
If you are cutting chainlink fence a set of linemans heavy duty pliers (which will fit in your pocket) will cut much better than bolt cutters.
Also when cutting chainlink fence start at the bottom and cut the same piece of wire all the way up until you have good wide access so you do not get caught on the cut wire going in and out
Military surplus wire cutters are out there. New old stock.
WHAT do you mean by wide access so you dont get cut
18 inch bolt cutters will cut a wide array of things easier than "heavy duty pliers" and you have the advantage of cutting things pliers won't. Also, you can get them that fold up for easy storage so they are hardly bigger than Lineman's pliers.
Out in the country we have these things called fence tools. Part wire cutter, part hammer, part pincer part nail puller claw/prybar. People who work livestock use them all the time for working fence.
Friendly reminder Carhartt abused their employees into taking things that went against their interests and beliefs
People have a short term memory
Agreed. They also abuse their #1 supplier who just so happens to be owned by a friend of ours.
I got mine before this happened and I’m not getting rid of my carhart stuff
@@improvisedsurvival5967 don't blame you, just try not to buy more
@@improvisedsurvival5967 remove all the labels or write "SUCKS" below them.
Situational awareness x10 is essential, as one person’s scavenging is another person’s looting. Good info.
As is security if possible. Having someone on overwatch will keep you safe from being surprised. They can also scan with binos for OTHER people's drones. If you see one you scrub the mission and get outta Dodge. And make sure you're not being followed by it. A rifle with a powerful scope would be very helpful.
Would love to see a walk around of your guy’s vehicles including what modifications to the vehicles you may have and also what items you carry daily in said vehicle
Great idea!
@@SurvivalDispatchan episode on setting up a bicycle for scouting, scavenging. What kind of tools, where would you place them, and what kind of carts you'd recommend and what would be your thoughts on using a kid cart, meant for hauling kids behind a bike, as a kind of gray man approach.
Thanks love the vids
Very good that you gave other people credit when you used their ideas, it's disappointing when you see creators using others ideas, even commenters and passing it off as their own. Just one half thought, screwdrivers. I'm no B&E guy, there's a law in this country where you can be arrested if you are caught "equipped" for B&E, these guys always seem to have screwdrivers in their kit. I'm presuming the civilian "experts" would know what you need.
I do heating & cooling and those water keys do not fit all commercial hose bibs, I have used small crescent wrench.
This a lot, but I feel that you guys really do enjoy feedback and you really had me thinking about this subject. Here are the thoughts that came to my mind.
What to carry should be determined by the scenario and your mission goals.
1) Does anyone live there?
2) Does anyone come around or pass by?
3) Do we have enough time unseen to grab our goodies?
4) How much of the stuff do you want or need at minimum?
5) How heavy or large are the items you want? (Barrels, plywood sheets, tires, etc.)
6) How many people do you have that can help to retrieve and transport your finds.
7) What tools do you have to work with? (Can you get more or just have to make do?)
8) What are the conditions? Do we need protection from toxins, debris, animal waste, vermin, or radiation. (Gloves, rubber gloves, Laytex gloves, a hat or bandana, disposable covering such as plastic sheeting and tape, shop goggles or facemask, or even a full-blown gas mask)
If we are grabbing a few items from a house or a gas station a couple of people with duffel bags and maybe a cart would be adequate. A cart is always nice to have.
If we find a warehouse full of useful items, we may need more people or we need more time or maybe carts or vehicles or even trailers to get it all. Maybe we just have to loot and scoot and in other cases we can just get inside and do what we need to do.
We want to move easily and quickly to avoid being seen or heard, so we should choose the tools best for the job and not have everyone carry redundant gear or be slowed down because we are encumbered. A thick towel or portion of a moving blanket can help reduce noise and protect us from broken glass. We may even want to cover windows with black trash bags and tape. If you have enough people, you can benefit from a lookout or two.
A lockpicking kit should be our first consideration, as we can be quiet and re-secure the place, but we may not have one, have the knack or time. Crowbars hopefully will get us "in" without too much noise. In addition to the crowbar, a hammer, ball peen, etc., or a hatchet will suffice. Some may have an axe or tomahawk and some of those have hammering capability. They also sell demo tools like the FatMax. It would be "nice" to have one tool that can cut, pry and hammer.
I'd finish with wire cutters, a hacksaw and bolt-cutters for locks and fences, a few hand tools (screwdrivers, ratchet drivers, etc.) since you'll need them anyway and might find them useful. Again, we pick and choose just what we need. A drill can help make speedy holes, drill out screws and bolts and even cut, but they do make some noise unless you have a hand drill. Again, an old towel, a cloth diaper or blanket can help muffle sounds. You can even wrap a hammer and then whack away.
We might want to have chains, locks and hinges to replace what we destroy. And we'd want a flashlight and a headlamp, maybe even a small lantern or glow sticks so we can see. And taping glass with duct tape makes it break quietly and not spread all over the place.
Bicycle Lithium batteries can delivery 2+ KW of power, hook up to a 48V inverter and use with 1+ KW power tools such as Rotary hammer drills, Reciprocating saws, jigsaws and angle grinders etc.
Outstanding channel
IMHO, for cart options, i would specifically suggest something called a "hiking trolley" to allow you to go hands free. they come as single or sometimes two wheeled for heavier loads, and can strap around your waste to pull loads a little too big and/or heavy for a backpack and allow you to still use your hands. some hunters like to use them for hauling meat, or traversing unstable ground with a heavy load to help prevent the weight from taking you over if you slip on ice, etc. some people even make their own, or convert a bike trailer.
Large cotton bag the kind used for laundry or comforters. Not overly bulky and rugged.
Fishing poles and magnets may be useful. Magnet fishers near Miami found two sniper rifles wrapped in plastic, so water drop points are already in use.
I carry Photon Freedom lights in white/green/red/IR. May have to get some in blue. I'll look into SPF level for the next outdoor shirt I buy, as sun block will always run out so it is best to save for the harder to cover areas and wear a long sleeve shirt.
A Halagan bar is a great breaching tool.
If you’re just using it for ‘lighter’ cutting, a much smaller (than bolt cutters) pair of compound snips is an option.
Pen testing keys/fleet keys are a big help
I would go minimal on my pack, but I also have a wagon rated to something like 350lbs with rubber wheels. It's really useful on a normal basis....
I've kicked doors in before. Inside doors aren't usually all that bad, but outside doors, especially with deadbolts, are difficult as hell. Even if you're hitting that critical point it ain't easy.
So far the video is great, still a lot to go. If yoiu are staying in a known get a copy of the businesses from the Chamber of commerce to go with your map. This will list the businesses and what they do. As far as locks. a good set of picks is a must, there are some thin meatal shims can be used for 99% of padlocks. The are designed to wrap around the shank and slip down inside pushing the detainer out of the way. they come in various sizes. I got them through the Lock Pic Lawyer. He is a good source.
Yikes! Most of those tools I couldn’t even pick it up, getting pain in my neck just looking at it… but good to know. 😊
My sp-16 spax from Ontario knives is a great multi-use hatchet. Gas valve/hydrant key in the middle a wide ulu-like blade, a wicked pivk on the back and the sheathe is molle compatible. I chopped through a car door with it.
Thanks 🙏 ...some good takeways...! We must underscore the importance of being dressed appropriately for the environment...and the gear for it. Here it is a key consideration, currently residing in a tropical country south of the border, which means some local sourcing.
Edit: the urban scavenging content today was quite timely, and useful for some editing on a chapter of my scriptwriting work for a possible series production set in a modern-day SHTF +8month world, where our main protagonist collects valuable barter items by gaining entry to locked-up structures using lockpicking and pry tools....before an epic bug-out journey is undertaken in the story.
A series?
Anything like the old Jericho series from the late 2000's? I think every Survivalist in the U.S. was glued to that one.
@@erwin643.Yep... Similar in some aspects to the series Jericho....but a SHTF caused by worldwide economic collapse, based on current news headline realities, set in Venezuela, with central story focus on a city dweller young woman's epic bugout journey (with a bounty for her capture offered by a ruthless new warlord) to a rural sanctuary community, defended by an anti-hero gringo adventurer and his diverse skills crew. Think: The Outlaw Josey Wales meets Mad Max.
@@peterbehringer63 Wow, so you're using the backdrop of an ACTUAL societal collapse. Fascinating.
@@erwin643 it's called Sanctuary's Call...100% story set in Venezuela, with an international cast of characters that are stranded post-SHTF, with a lot of prepper, survivalist and bushcraft content in the script.
@@peterbehringer63 If your script is accepted, who would be producing this?
Awesome info thanks
Excellent guys 56:04
Interesting toppic!
Everyone should have a 5 yr supplies for each person in your family. The bad thing about a wagon is if you have to move out in a hurry or going through rough terrain or tight places the wagon wont make it. I have a paperback book of blank map paper that has grid squares to make a map. its great to have when your regular map has changed
17:20 DJI MINI SE 2 with the fly more package is around 450$ and it comes with replacement wings and 3 batteries and is goes like 2 miles and you can use it in airplane mode so you don't need a connection 😊
I remember reading that indians in the south west or at least some tribes received 1/2 their calories from mice and rats, that every acre produces a lot fo them everywhere.... killed, hair removed by burning, smashing inners to a paste and them roasting.... big gsme apparently very rare as compared to a meal of mice or rats
Probably back then the rodents weren't full of disease like they are today. Might try it in the wild, but I'd give urban dwellers a miss! 😂
You should either read the book, "KING RAT" or watch the movie of the same name. WWII prisoners doing some bargaining in POW camps.
@@bc4yt what diseases are they full of???
@@ericblair3009 leptosporosis, salmonella, plague etc. but it's not so much what they themselves may have as what they can spread by walking through sewers for example, then passing by your kitchen.
@@bc4yt Good points..... Every year in the west of these USofA there are 2-3 fatalities from plague which typically goes un- diagnosed until too late... Treatment is simple tetracycline works great.... What the people in S.E. Asia did when I was there was catch the rats/mice and scorch them in the fire before processing them, which killed off the fleas ect and then cooked them well done. The sad part is that house hold pets can also carry those diseases. There ARE times when you don't have much of a choice... eat such things or starve. BTW thank you for good conversation.
I would say that you could bring extra military duffle bags to collect scavenged items. They hold a lot of stuff, are lightweight, collapse down to a small size when empty, are durable, are a subdued color, and have shoulder straps. Carts will be limited to where you can roll them and also limit your fast maneuverability more than a duffle bag will. Trashbags will not be as durable or as easy to carry as a duffle bag.
Plus carts leave tracks.
Carts are noisy too.
Army duffel and old school pack frame. Hunters use them for packing out game
The trash bags are a great option. Another would be reusable grocery bags. They fold up very small and depending on the brand you get they can carry 25 lbs. I keep one in my back pocket as part of my EDC. For flashlights as part of EDC I have an OLight baton 3 and it came with a hat clip built into the pocket clip. I never leave the house without a hat on.
I'd spray paint them some subdued color. Most of them are kind of visible.
@@Wastelandman7000 most yes not all. But great advice
Are you kidding us? You seriously walk around with a plastic grocery bag in your back pocket every single day? Man, some people !
@@notmyname3883 yes but not your standard grocery store bag more durable. It beats paying for a bag every time you need one I live in California.
Thanks for the share….
I have found my people 🔥
On gas siphoning, full size bicycle pump. Attach some non collapsing tubing to output side and use it for sucking up a hose full of gas with every pump.
The transfer hand pump they fella in the plaid shirt had can be made into a water filter system with a sawyer mini for cheap and it works well
Great idea
Carry vicks vapor rub to cover the smell of rot and death. . A Ka-bar Becker Knife and tool BK-3 is an excellent pry tool/utility blade.
😀😀Now when and where would you expect to encounter rot and death? LOL!!!
Been there... done that!
@@erwin643 post collapse. People will starve, die io illness or exposure where they lay down.
@@madbombermike Also if you've never been in a grocery store which has lost power for an extended amount of time . Imagine hundreds of pounds of rotting meat in an enclosed area.
@@microlling3582 yeah... but I've done bombing investigations in markets in Baghdad with all the victims still there... or mass grave excavations... so vicks is a friend of mine!!!
should look in to fuel bladder's they are collapsible jerry cans. they can store gas or diesel long term they are made for it, and fold flat. light weight
Commenting on the first thought of “ what to wear “ when scavenging. In the scenario you propose, your crazy if you are going to try to do grey man. I’m wearing full military gear, plates, magazines and carrying my assault rifle and bag pack with proper breaching tools and supplies.
Urban setting 3 months in.... That a large out of place target...
No offense, but you may see yourself as a hard target, but, the bad guys will see a fat wallet (so to speak). Unless you have a platoon sized element backing you, In urban I'd want to keep a low profile so my place didn't get burnt out.
Wranglestar did a short on a low profile plate carrier that you can wear under your normal clothes and its barely visible. Still protected, but, not obvious. No use in making the bad guy's job easy. Why spoil the surprise?
Sounds great for putting a target on yourself, either while your scavenging or after when they follow you home after seeing your kit. Most people's first thoughts would be I bet he has a ton of useful shit at his place.
And if it's shtf because of war your painting a target for some very angry people that will blame all militaries for the situation they are in
@@Wastelandman7000 Low key is actually a good idea..... From my pov the 'hard' targets call for head shots from the get go....
I know that video. I haven't met "Blitz" personally, but we're both Florida guys. He did another video along similar lines and it was also very interesting and thought provoking.
Initially, if there is a panic, we know that the totally clueless, unprepared and just plain stupid people will panic shop and then looting will occur until stores are emptied or they close up and possibly move what is left into back storage rooms or to a warehouse.
Honest people don't like the idea of stealing things, but the reality is that if you feel you have no other choice but to use what you can find because stores are closed then everyone is probably scavenging. And if you don't use it goes to waste and if you don't take it, someone else may grab everything and then make people pay them dearly for some of it.
Nobody wants to be a thief, but if that's the world we are forced to live in then we have to do what we can to survive until we can become more self-sufficient.
It wouldn't hurt to have a screwdriver and bit set or a bit set for your multi-tool.
they make Kevlar sleeves and gloves leather padded for metal stampers works for bryers and weedeating also
Only a black shadow ninja can do everything… 🔥🔥🔥✌️😎✌️🍀🍀🍀
Bio Buisness on the go:
Bring a pee bottle and a doggie poop bag; holding poo can give you cramps and other problems no condusive to your survial. But also it smells people will know someone was there. Also I htink most people fart while doing their buisness so if you can have some cusion or something to enclose the sound that would be good. So do the deed and take it with you. Same thing for pee, bring a bottle or ziplock bag with a little dirt / sand to soften the sound (and collapsable funnel for the gals) cap it and go. also with a solar still the urine has some valuable water if your in a dry environment. (if you have that kinda time to sit still).
Johnny-5:
If you have some python skills; you can have a few drones with a single base station that can do a lot of duty, like acting as a mesh network. Or if you have foldingable landing gear you can have them perchy somewher and stationary security cameras (or orbiting cameras if it swivels) Add in some image detection to identify targets and call home. Or if you are solo to alert you to threats while breaching. If you can get some black listed phone CPUs like a snapdragon 888 that can be rooted, you can even think about adding in onboard audio processing. or make them a two way radio platform. Or a little bit of a stretch if the world is quiter you could also use the gyro sensor to detect any significant movment in the building by landing the drone on the target and having the gyro make contact with it (an ear to the ground). (DIY is a world of endless possibility, if you have the time and skill/patience to learn.) Obviously you want a drone with follow feature and a speaker so you can be like starlord while dancing trough a building.
Another tidbit, you could also use your drone to scout for eddible flora, if you are using image reccognition you could have it survey an area and identify possible harvests. ( do a fly by and have the image software crunch the recording later would be better than loitering ) That could add an extra pair of foraging eyes to your team.
Lighting:
A well fitting billed hat, and a light with the clip reveres. you can clip multipule lights to your bill in varying directions.
Orbital Grip Clips it is what it sounds like. Its got an orbital socket with a clamp to hold your light, and a clip at the other end to hold your light in place. We used them for claymation shorts to move the lights from shot to shot quickly. DIY a good magnet to the bottom of the clip and a securing loop for zipties on the oppisite clip panel. The clip should have a grippy texture or make shift sleaves. If you don't have anything to clip to use some rope and push pins to create a haning point if the walls/ceilings fixtures permit. You should always have extra lights on you (keychain lights are great). Look at mobile phone photography for great lighting solutions on the go.
Techno Stupidiity:
If you have the time and inclination you can setup a pi network to triangulat a local GPS grid. setup the pi with a 3D printed case to resist weather, get fance with a solar pack. If you have a stock you can expend that networking in a creeping fasion to navigate or relocate areas of intersest. (this is very signal noisey and would be like a lighthouse for anyone with know how to find you.) but it's an idea for grid down digital navigation. A easier~ method might be to have a long range clicker out of a diy radio or some other transmitter. That you can plant at an area of interest and have it chirp (call home) with a signle strength measure.
I forgot to add, If you hold your pee in (esspecialy in cold weather), your body will sacrifice your core heat to keep your urine warm. So get it out as soon as possible, and keep the bottle near your core to recoop some of those lost warmth caleries.
😂😂😂 yall haven't meet my husband he has destroyed the firehouse pants. He ripped them with in the first month. He has holes in the pockets and ripped the belt loops too.
Always carry a extra bag for items that you can acquire when out looking for stuff
Ethical question. You kept clarifying that is was 3 months after the poo it the blades, but when would the soonest be after such an event that B&E would be acceptable? For me its as soon as Grocery stores were raided because warehouses would be next.
When the rule of law goes out the window it's every man for himself.
In snow country a sled or taboggin for transport. A bicycle can also be used for cargo transport a la Viet Nam. And they can handle 100's of pounds.
Florist wire is very low visibility for tying off fence where you made entry.
Couple of crescent wrenches. They can be used in opposition to force padlocks fairly quietly.
Hacking knife. The blade is a quarter of an inch and is designed to be hit with hammers.
Heavy leather gloves and heavy rubber gloves for sifting through nasty crap.
Good shit fellas💪 stay frosty stay dangerous🤓
I also have colour altering glasses that makes most camouflage stand out real nice...but they are not good after dark.
How about ballistol in a little 2 oz spray bottle for the lock picking kit
I have a question for you. I don't think I have ever heard anyone mention this before. When out scavenging thru unoccupied buildings/ houses, when you are done scavenging at a location, leaving some kind of mark on the front of the building as you leave so that you will know next time that you have already been there ? Maybe carry a pencil or pen or maybe even a crayon with you to leave your mark with. What is your opinion of this ?
The notebook takes care of that problem. Leaving a mark on the door or wall only lets others know there may still be something in there that you may want to come back and scavenge again. Also lets others know they have competition and you may not want others to know you exist. Hence, the ever present notebook to detail where you were and what may be left and no one the wiser. Always return the scene to as near as possible as you found it. 3 months into an apocalypse will be a very dangerous time with humans being the biggest threat.
I wouldn't put it on the building if I left one at all. I'd put it discretely on one of the places I used to observe the building. Something like carving a heart into a tree then smearing dirt into it to "age" it. Something that could have been done pre collapse. It doesn't really inform anybody except you.
I always carry a sharpie
Maybe learn hobo signs so the majority of people don't know what the symbols mean
By experience, fuel additives are not needed in airtight systems. What degrades fuel is oxygen and evaporation. I stored a vehicle for five years with a full tank of unleaded gasoline. The fuel pump is designed to close the fuel line with no power. The only thing I did was to ensure my fuel cap was airtight (emission standards require it). It started up with no issues. So, if your fuel containers are airtight, just store them in the shade and you will not have degradation. (Other fuels such as diesel have different properties)
What about hand signals for communication ?? Between spotters ..
You mean like the ones you never see the Ukrainians use? I've never seen such unskilled slobs for Infantry in my life.
Small fire ext filled with battery acid pressured for defense. Quiet and effective. Non aluminum
Mike.....
at 46:20 you said "I can siphon out any car out there." 🤔 I say otherwise.
I recommend that you go try to do this, and make a video of you trying to do it. I think you will be surprised to learn just how difficult it is to siphon gas from any vehicle that isn't 30 years old. Especially with that big fat hose on your gas tapper (I have one, too).
I'm not trying to call you out on your own channel, but..... it's nearly impossible to siphon gas from most modern vehicles. If anyone believes otherwise, I'd love to see videos of someone proving me wrong.
Hand drill or punch, oil drain pan, funnel. Nobody's ever driving that vehicle again so punch the bottom and drain it.
@@feoxorus sure, but that wasn't what the comment was about. He said he could siphon gas with a *hose*. I pointed out that siphoning is all but impossible on most vehicles now. He didn't say that he carried a brass punch to poke a hole into the gas tank. Two completely different scenarios, and two completely different tools.
Great video guys. One thing to consider regarding fuel salvaging - even if the fuel is degrading and no good for running a vehicle or generator, it can still be used for heating and depending on what kind of stove you have, even cooking.
Yep. And motor oil can be used for that too. As well as lubricant for your guns.
@@Wastelandman7000 very true!
You can replace 90% of your breaching tools with a simple small 12v battery drill and 3/8” drill bit.. no louder then most of these.. and for doors it takes 15sec to drill out most cylinder locks then everything becomes a key.. just tape over the stupid led light on it..
I'd say y'all just about covered everything. Since I don't do B&E y'all gave me enough information that I could start. But I know this is all if shtf hits and you're in an urban setting.
Try wearing Gray at night . Works much better than black.
And how many dead bodies are you going to encounter, especially given that so many people are not prepared? and as to maps, I have topo, road maps and rail road maps. Something else to think about is having a yellow pages, to give you some idea as to where businesses are.
When shtf the first 30 days people will be looting and killing each other, there will be fires all around the city with no fire and police departments to deal with them, the city will be littered with dead bodies, broken glasses, destroyed cars, burnt buildings, cars, rabid dogs and desperate people. Scavenging will be very dangerous and also if you live in the city fire and looters are your worst enemies.
I have told my family... on my long walk to our bugout location, I will not dine on the corpses in the ditches. BUT! My dogs will FEAST! And I won't object. Why let perfectly good meat go to waste?
I live in a town 60,000 and every week the police get dispatched to 3-4 DB calls. Post shtf that number will be higher.
@@ericblair3009 post SHTF, the police will nit be dispatched anywhere
@@ericblair3009 post SHTF there will be no police response, they will be hunkered down with their families
I’m jealous of the remaining hair Denny has.🤦♂️
Green LED lighting for EDC, you guys. Earth-tone colored light (and a little more night-vision compatible with '14's, etc.)The poor man's night vision. I wouldn't be caught dead with white light, inside or outside my house. Who in their mind's eye would expect to see green light?
Why does everyone in the preparedness community go with the cheapest or low level flashlights? I got it that they are energy efficient and lightweight, but when you need more light its not available. Given modern flashlights i prefer a higher lumen flashlight as most will go to lower levels of lighting. I also go with a matching headlamp, that can be my backup. Both can use the same rechargeable battery so im not having to carry around or scavenge for lots of spares. I generally keep a two pack of spares with me, a 21700 and an 18650 with an adapter for the 21700. Yes, they are somewhat heavier but given the beatings they've taken ill stick with them. These same batteries can then be recharged from my battery pack when needed.
Steel toed boots are a mando item. The only time I might forego them would be in intense cold. Kicking stuff free, lifting with a foot, breaking down barriers, carrying loads that are unstable ya gotta have them.
I would suggest wearing a darker shade of blue at night in an urban environment. it blends better and comes off as less suspicious when your exposed by light.
Conversely don't do that in the country unless you want to be eaten alive by mosquitoes. They are attracted to darker colors ESPECIALLY blue.
I keep a goood pair of scissors handy, a pair Fiskars that can cut steel also. I am not a fan of rechargeables simply because if no power how ya gonna charge? Me good with plain old Mag lites, a 4d cell makes a hell of whacker. Folks talk about twine, para chord, me a fan of fishing line.
Maxpexpedition or Blue Force gear?
Fiskar makes a few hammers with the fubar features
I prefer the fiskars version myself and tested it out during a building tear down before a reno. Easily opens doors, if needed house walls will come down easily, I like how the claw part at the tip fits a 2x4 and with a twist and a pull you have it ripped out
I would add a pair of Knipex to this list - they're mini bolt cutters
Enjoyed the video. Later I was thinking, if you have the ability to recharge battery tools, a 4” grinder could realistically replace several of the force entry tools on your list. Good for padlocks, fencing and maybe even a dead bolt. (Never tried it.). Noisy , but quicker than other options you presented. Also you touched on chain link, it’s super easy to snip one link top and bottom and “weave” it out. Clean and quiet.
49:50 is a great little tip for sneaky sneaky
Blue Force Gear for the dump pouch
Post SHTF use night vision don't give off a light signature.
🇦🇺😎👍Interesting
What google search word or what kind of directory would you use to locate warehouse of food ect...would you use to locate goods in an area ?
Strap a tote on a hand truck. One or two totes and a water jug on top.
If you open the car door with air shim still inflated it can shatter the glass
Haligan tool and mini sledge....
Where can send a email to you guys? I have a great list of items and uses etc for many of things you're speaking of. Thank you
Anybody looking for a great, heavy duty kart, person tow or 4 wheeler tow. Look into GORILLA KARTS. The larger ones will hold more than you can pull
Go scavenging? That will sort of be a constant thing as I move from place to place.
In a city/town setting...know where those food warehouses are...and while most everyone is fighting each other in retail stores and shops over scraps you can hit up a storage facility and load up...keeping in mind that they may already be occupied of course.
I have seen "bump keys" on TH-cam. Any good?
I'd assume like any other breaching tool it's about what you practice with, on that note though I do like bump keys
What kind of 300 dollar radio to get, for a 'rookie', who wants to be Useful?
I know that if its shtf, im finding a few of those union suits. So that I can embrace my inner crazy gold miner physique 😂
"THARS LOOT IN THEM THAR STORES! HEHAHEHAHA"
I have my '' 18:17 WRITE IN RAIN ," NOTE PAD AND PEN.
If your not out of a city now you already f up if you have to scavenge after 3 months you were never preped should have seen this coming years ago
I left the city far behind 10 years ago now. I knew the left coast would become a shitshow soon.
❤❤❤❤. You cannot trust average Amazon battery pacs especially the ones above 20,000 , Example a 50,000 size will be really 20,000 with a lead or steel weight in it faking the weight. You need to do actual charging tests before the return date expires. ❤❤❤❤❤