Stranded overnight in your vehicle during a winter storm? Here's how to survive.
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- In this video we go over some of the key items you need to have in order to survive a winter storm if you become stranded. We also discuss the essential preparations you need to make prior to venturing out on your road trip. If you follow these tips, your chances of surviving in your vehicle are greatly increased. #wintersurvival #survivalskills #wintertravel #backpacking #survival #outdoors #prepper
Thank you for actually testing out your equipment. The majority of the people on TH-cam provide a winter survival set up - but never show whether it actually works.
Thank you for your comment. I see many TH-camrs explaining but not demonstrating. Please share. It's a very important video, even if only one life is saved.
Just how .long. are gyou planning to stay. In that car ? You have enough for a month
Thank you for the information. I thought it would be okay to pull off the side of the road in snowy weather. Now I know it's dangerous. I'm from the part of Texas where we don't usually have extreme freezes so my knowledge is limited.
@@survivalns124
Will share.
Your straightforward approach is excellent... steady, calm, and to-the-point.
Hope we don't run into this situation as an emergency, but it's a great review. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thank you. Stay safe out there.@@LionsOfHope-23
Don’t forget to check your exhaust pipe in the event, the snow drifts block the exhaust.
As I pointed out in my video, you need to check your exhaust pipe periodically if you're using your vehicle as a heat source, very important. Thanks for your comment.
As someone from Buffalo that has been stranded in my car in previous winter storms, I do always keep the majority of these items in my vehicle, but I so appreciate all the good tips. This Christmas blizzard was no joke. Even with a relatively low amount of snowfall in some areas, the conditions were just devastating. Even in our homes, with snow constantly blowing up the exhaust, the safety kicked on and heat went out, so we used some of these tips and items in our homes as well. The significant loss of lives this blizzard was such a harsh reminder that we underestimate Mother Nature's power.
One should never underestimate winter weather. There are so many examples out there, yet people still ignore the warnings and refuse to prepare.
I hardly believe that 47 persons died in that storm, but I guess it is true. I heard of some deaths in snow storm but not that amount, it is very sad.
@@chapman1569It was unreal. I was watching live coverage from WXchasing... some of the stories that came out of that storm were heartbreaking.😢
Oh my goodness, why would u live way up there in the cold? I’d be afraid so I stick to the south .
Millions of people in Canada and the US live with winter each year for many reasons such as work, family and the joy of winter activities.@@ChildofGodforevr
Have a full tank , heavy blankets, extra jackets , a safety kit and dry none perishable food for at least 4 days per person. A medical kit is very important. Plan and prepare months in advance
Good points to keep in mind. Thanks.
I also like to get some cash if it will be bad. You just never know.
Cash is always handy especially when we have severe storms which render debit, credit and ATM machines inoperable.@@sharoncontini3284
I lived in Northern Wisconsin long ago. I never traveled in the Winter without sleeping bags, food and water. One time a blizzard forced us to pull over for the night. Woke up covered in snow. Plow driver saw the lump. Hit the car with something and yelled, anybody alive in there? We were fine. It was actually fun.
Glad to hear you were prepared and survived.
My roots are from New England. When I was a little baby, my parents car ran out on a major road (not a highway or thoroughfare). Here they were totally unprepared with a new little baby. A couple of hours past and even then my mother thought I would freeze to death. Thank the Lord another car came by and rescued us all. But in those days, people did not prepare like today and back then there was NO Internet, NO cell phones, NO computers!! Flares, locator beacons, flash lights were all we had in those days. Another time our area up north was hit was the late 70s! I was a school kid then and remember on the news that many many people died in their cars. Several days people were stranded in their cars. And even then, people did not prepare as there were no cell phones or Internet even then. On that note, this is an excellent video! Thank you for all the information that is needed in a vehicle to prep for an unforseen situation. These items you showed are the minimum items to take. I prepare for at least 5 days of survival in my vehicle in the event I will be out in the snow storms. Very very good advice you gave to get off the major roads into the nearest parking lot of some sort. For sure you do NOT want to just pull over on the side of any road. Yikes! Thank you for this video.
Loved reading your stories. I think nearly everyone living in cold environments, one time or another has experienced this sort of calamity to one degree or another. Sometimes you make it through and learn from it and unfortunately others do not. Thank you for your comments. Be safe out there.
There have always been people that think ahead and plan for the worst …always and forever
Walk to a store. Many are right off the exits.
Great service, even though I live right on the Georgia Coast. One winter we had a horrific storm, lost power and my elderly neighbors came to my house. I had wood, fireplace and tacked up king size quilts, over doors and windows! It looked like a tent. I stayed up all night stocking the fireplace. We all stayed warm! Went for breakfast where there was power and when we came back, power was on! The key was quilting the entire room. Yes, I had insulated windows. Just a tip. Twice it has saved me doing this. Six yrs later still have all the old comforters and quilts! Just in case! Both Southern Storms!
Good advice!
Thank you for sharing. Being prepared is not just for northern winter climates. Even in warmer climates, once the power goes out you'll be surprised how quickly it turns cold.
Did y'all go to Waffle House or Huddle House ?
Staying home in bad weather is a good thing.
Staying home during winter storms makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, there are always those individuals who get caught out and try to press on to their destination and find themselves stranded. Happens so often every winter. Thanks for your comment.
I keep real UGG boots in my car w/ merino wool socks, gloves scarf, hat and ski bibs. Very warm. Also good is an orange flag you can stick to your car that goes up higher than the car w/ reflectors on it. It can say Help or something on it. Make sure to have a folding shovel, as you'll need to make sure your tailpipe isn't under the snow if the car is still running. I have most of the things you mentioned in my backpack, plus a swiss army cutlery tool and things and don't put it in the trunk. If you're travelling alone, put it on the floor of the passenger seat so you can reach it and don't have to get out of the car. I have quite a few votive candles and a couple small terra cotta pots that won't tip as a couple candles can actually heat the car a good bit. If the car is stuck, you can use your carmats under the tires to drive over and get out. I always carry a notebook and Sharpie. You can put a note in the driver's window inside saying you're in the back and need help. Otherwise, if they see you aren't in the driver's seat, they may think the car is empty if they only brush the snow off the driver's window to look in. I also drive w/ my phone plugged in so it's charging then if something happens, it starts out fully charged.
Some very good tips. Thanks for your comment.
Car mats are a great idea…
A couple very important things to think about. Cat litter, used for getting unstuck in the snow. And can even use it in a lined bucket/container for a makeshift potty. Also, reflectix, cardboard, or even towels or blankets as insulation for covering windows.
Good advice. Up here in Canada folks often put sand bags in their trunk as well to help with traction. Thank you for your comment..
You can also use your floor mats to help you get unstuck in an emergency.
@@freedpeeb oh lordy, that honestly has never occurred to me. wow. that's kinda ingenious. and i think that really would helped in the past. i just never considered it before. oh lordy, think of the people that bit of information could've helped. we were stuck in a snow and honestly if i'd been using my brain, you were right. something so simple, honestly.. that would have made a difference. we had this 4wd guy totally, and i do mean totally rescue us. i was so grateful, but i think in hindsight the floormat trick would've done it, htg. that just never occurred to me.
@@user-ml4gw1qy2vI hope you never have to use that trick but if you need it, now you have it!
Be careful as to what kind - the clay based (and that is a lot of them) can be miserable if it isn't frozen HARD outside because even a little bit of wet can turn the whole shebang into a slippy gritty mud. (Can you tell there is some rather frustrated experience that came with finding that out? Be smarter than I was. Granted, it's not all THAT tough, most of my information comes straight from first being a moron and learning the tough way.) And if you get too much into the tread, you risk losing traction while driving after.
Great advice. I lived in Bangor Me and worked at the Airport outside at night on aircraft. I always kept my insulated coveralls or a snowmobile suite, pack boots, insulated mittens, entrenching tool and snow shoes (the narrow kind) in my front wheel drive Subaru. I can attest, once you take your hand out of that mitten to do something in -30 F, you have only 5 seconds to get something accomplished. Even your breath will freeze on your moustache.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Only those of us who have lived or worked in that type of cold environment can relate
That’s what I do! All my ski wear…life savers!
Good job. Stay safe@@cbass2755
Awesome! This happened to me in Oregon.
I carry everything he talks about including….
-Shovel
-Windshield cover & scraper
-Jackery type battery bank that can run an electric blanket
-high rubber boots
-Tire escape boards
-travel Blow dryer that can run off the battery bank for your doors & emergency heat
-Fire extinguisher
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Wow! excellent prep skills. It's unfortunate that most people don't prepare until they experience it first hand. If only people would learn from those who have. Thank you for posting. Keep staying safe.
@@survivalns124 Thanks yep I learned the hard way the first time because I’m from the Deep South & had no idea🙀Helps that I drive diesel too😉
Stay safe@@cup_o_TMarie
Living in New England, I know only too well how important these tips are. Even if you don't have to travel during bad winter conditions, these tips may come in handy if you get stuck at home during a winter storm when the power goes out. I was without power for four days during a winter storm. Since then, I've learned to always have an emergency box ready. The box has plenty of candles, batteries, a flashlight, a hand crank radio (stores run out of batteries fast in a storm, and if you can get to the store to buy them, you may be surprised to find the shelves empty. I was.) But the most important tip I found for staying warm was being able to eat or drink something warm. It definitely helps to heat yourself up from the inside. I was unable to buy batteries, but my local hardware store had sterno and that enabled me to McGuyver a stove from a tin can and use that to heat water and canned food. I was unaware of the fuel tablets, but I'll be adding some of those to my emergency box from now on. I would imagine that having a hand crank radio in your car would be a huge benefit if stranded in a storm when you feel isolated from the rest of the world, it would allow you to listen to the news and get weather reports and hear about rescue efforts without using any of the car's battery. My hand crank radio also has a flashlight and emergency flasher. Not everyone has a generator, and if you don't, having an emergency box is critical. Hopefully you'll never need it, but if you do, you'll be extremely grateful that it's there.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope more people read it so they understand the importance of preparing ahead of a storm, not during the storm.
at first I just read "England" so I tought you were taking the piss 😂😂😂, since here in England even a small snow is a very rare occurance
Even England is not immune to weather extremes. @@Ichigo_7777
Winter 78/79 in europe was bad. I spent 18 hours stuck in the snow in my car in northern Germany at minus 25°C . But no problems, I had a sleeping bag a themos flask of tea and a full tank of gas, plus a reserve canister.
Great job being prepared. A shining example to the rest of us.
I also keep a shovel and cat litter in the car in the winter along with similar items you mentioned. Cat litter and a shovel have helped me a number of times when I get in icy or a lot of snow situations. Thanks for sharing!!
Good tips
@elishanagle1732 how much cat litter do you keep in the car?
@zforcez9 you don't need much, just one of the small 3-5 lb jugs will work.
Even better mix the kitty litter with rock salt. The salt will hel melt ice (if its not to cold) and the litter gives traction.
I don’t travel in winter storm conditions but I have been on the highway in winter when I’ve been stuck behind an accident for hours. Here in BC, roads can wash out with rain as well. Always be prepared for surviving a few days in the car. Keep a 72 hour bag in the car. Have winter clothes in the car, always, after Oct 1.
Good tips. Thanks for sharing
And water. For the number of people and pets in the vehicle.
From what I heard you have a highway in BC that is famous for fast changing winter conditions. People get stuck on it for hours.
Thank you for bringing awareness to everyone! I will definitely take your advice.
Thanks for the comment. Stay safe this winter.
You are required BY LAW in Fairbanks Alaska to have extreme cold weather gear for each person in your vehicle during the winter . Thats how cold it gets . Your oil filter could freeze . And engine block .
I think all Provinces and States which get extreme cold weather temps should have mandatory prep equipment when travelling by vehicle. When I lived in northeastern Alberta I had a block heater and battery warmer installed and still there were days my vehicle wouldn't turn over.
@@survivalns124 I never understood how people down south would do something stupid as to go driving in a blizzard . Yeah some states in America should have the survival gear in vehicle law .
I lived in Fairbanks in 1967 and 68. Back then they didn’t have any laws like that. I guess we were just smarter back then
Fairbanks! That's cold territory. Up there it's a must to be prepared. Back then things of this nature were common knowledge. Today people need to be educated on the dangers of winter survival issues. Thanks for your comment.@@janblackman6204
I can't stress enough the points you made about there being no assistance and keep the road clear. I worked thru the December blizzard in Buffalo 2022, visibility was inches - 20', powder snow drifts around 12"-18". The ambulance got stuck dodging other stranded vehicles with a PT in the back. Spent most of the night digging ourselves out 4 separate times.
Thanks for sharing. People in today's world think that help is only a phone call away, until it's not and you're ill prepared in an emergency situation.
There is one food item I used to toss into my car that I'm gonna get more of for this winter that some folks might want to take a look at - not sure if Canada has them, but even Walmart sells these (can be tough to find sometimes) - self heating (chemical reaction) coffee, cocoa and tea cans. Some brands even have soups. About the size, if a bit thicker, of your average energy drink can. You pop the bottom and in a few minutes the entire can is roasty hot. I would pop the bottom and then chuck the still sealed can into either my sleeping bag or even just my jacket/hat/whatever to raise up the heat and then drink the cocoa for a double use. Similar method (the chemical reaction) of reusuable hand warmers. The 'normal' ones are absolute money sinks but sometimes a necessary evil for emergencies - but I found some that you just boil after the harden from use and wham, back in business for dozens of used. Been stuck in my car more times than I want to think about so the back of the car looks like I could take on the zombie waves in comfort.
Military ration packs come with those self heating packs to heat up the food. Good idea.
Thx!🤩
What about keeping air flow? Do you keep windows cracked? With cook stoves etc does O2 get used up? What if snow completely covers your windows etc? Thx!
I installed window rain guard deflectors so that I can crack open the windows without rain or snow getting in.@@SK-ki1te
Originally from Alaska, I know cold. Wool blankets, wool gloves, wool socks, etc are excellent for staying warm but... if you've never had wool against your skin, test it before it's needed. Some people are allergic to wool and that could make for a very miserable experience. The scratchy itching sensation quickly becomes a burning rash, or worse, literally driving you insane. And it just won't stop, even after you remove the wool. So don't make a bad situation worse. There are other options if wool and you don't get along.
Best way to stay warm? Travel with a good friend or family member that's okay with a little touching. And have two sleeping bags that can be zipped together as one bigger bag, holding you both together inside them. The sharing of body heat will keep you both much warmer. Also sleeping bags work best when you have very little clothing on. If you are all bundled up in clothing, inside a sleeping bag, you will be cold. For best results move about as quickly as you can for a short time, warming up your body. Then shed your clothes as fast as you can and get into the bag. Your body's heat will quickly warm the bag and you will have a very comfortable night.
Good tips. Another great option to replace wool is a nice quality Sherpa blanket.
I also have a very hot water bottle inside my sleeping bag. My feet get so cold so fast and I must have something to warm them. Otherwise, I can't sleep until my feet get warm. And sometimes that can be a couple of hours worth of suffering. A HOT water bottle can be a very wise choice.
Have you tried down booties?@@pepperooli
I live in northern Minnesota and move around a lot, summer AND winter. In winter, I always dress for the weather,,,always. When its 30/35 (F) below zero, theres no room for error. I keep two blankets in my truck. Additionally, I keep a Heater Buddy and a 20 pound propane tank in the back of my truck.
And my gas tank stays full...I treat half a tank as an empty tank. Stay warm,,,stay safe.
And thanks for posting this video.
I've been to Minnesota, it gets wicked cold there. Without some winter preps in your vehicle, your chances of surviving a winter storm are very low. Stay safe out there. Thanks for your comment
This was so comprehensive. One of the best videos on winter survival in your car. Thank you!
It’s a great video ⭐️
Thank you. Just trying to help and educate people.
Thank you for your support.@@GaiaCarney
Remember a few years back, family got stranded in I believe the Red Woods. I know it had snowed where they were. Husband left looking for help. Family stayed in the car. Family survived, husband was found dead. Authorities said if he had stayed in the car he would have survived.
True. The first rule of survival is to stay with your vehicle. It not only provides shelter from the elements but it is a much larger item to identify from an aircraft than a single individual on foot.
It was Oregon. Always carry good maps, paper maps.
Prepping for winter as fall sets in. Thanks for the tips!
Your welcome. Stay safe and pass on this video to your friends and family so they may also be better informed.
I see you mentioned this very important point at the very end of your video, however, it’s worth saying again; if you run your vehicle for heat, please make sure you remove any snow/ice that accumulates on your exhaust pipe!! Very important!! Can get carbon monoxide poisoning from clogged exhaust pipe! Very deadly!!
Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are correct. While most people are trying to concentrate on the essentials of survival, they often forget about snow buildup around the exhaust pipe.
Where I live we do not get these extremes of snow conditions, but we carry a couple of sleeping bags that are like onesies with legs and sleeves that you can wear. Very warm with a built in hood as well.
Thanx for the video and hints.
I've heard of those onesies. They seem to be popular and from what I've read they perform well. Good on you for being prepared. Take care.
Lift the windshield wipers so they aren’t touching the windshield. Cover the car with either a tarp or a moving blanket.
You can also cover your wipers with long Styrofoam used to keep electric cords together. They don't freeze to your windshield.
I put my winter supplies in a “Homer Bucket” from Home Depot. If I get stranded, I can use it as a shovel, a potty (using trash bags as a liner). During winter, I keep 3 days of food/water in my trunk, and I rotate it monthly. I have various ways to heat my interior, and I toss a sleeping bag rated to 20 below in the back (I am in Virginia, coldest it has ever gotten here is 5 below). Multiple wool socks, wool blanket because it still warms you even if wet. Once a season, I take everything out, clean it, oil it, refresh it, etc., make sure it all works.
Well done. Good preparation.
Thank you for sharing this information!!!! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Another important issue I guess most important issue is if your trunk freezes and you can’t open it , I’ve seen this happen so I suggest if going out into really bad weather try keeping your gear in the rear seat or anywhere inside your car , because having all the right gear and not being able to get to it will really drive you crazy
Yes, good point. Having your gear readily accessible is very important. Every time you open the door you let in cold air.
I love this video. I think that the only thing I’d add is to make sure that the exhaust pipes aren’t blocked by snow because that could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning to those inside the vehicle.
You are correct. As I pointed out near the end of the video, you need to periodically check your exhaust pipe if you're running your vehicle as a heat source. Thank you for your comment. Take care out there
FANTASTIC VIDEO! Thank you. I've sent it to myself and a few other people. MUCH APPRECIATED ✨🙏✨❄️✨
Thank you so much. I hope everyone learns to prepare. Take care
@@survivalns124 You too! Stay blessed. You're doing a great job!
Thank you@@WhiteWolfBlackStar
The water packets used in liferafts are a must. Takes a lot to freeze them. Can handle hot temps too. Good for 5 years and they are 4.2oz for a reason. The pouches do not break down in cold or heat. I won't cover all my car shelter in place bag most of what you covered is spot on.
Good point and thanks for the comment. There are several emergency prep companies who sell these individual drinking water pouches which do last for several years. Thank you for your comment
When I saw the duvet filled booties, I knew you would sleep well. Warm feet equals good sleep! We drive a PHEV and the gaz thanks are smaller than the regular gaz models. Having less gaz means not as much duration in extreme situations. I would not like to be stuck in an electric car in a snowstorm. If you must take the road in bad weather, dress with thermal underwear in polyester or merino wool. Wool can absorb 40% of its weight in water and still keep you warm. I would use self heating MRE's to eat, the open flame can fall and start a fire. Bring a thermos of hot beverage when going in bad weather. Your advice are very good, thank you. And the comments are equally interesting.
Thank you for your comment and additional tips. Stay safe
ford ranger with a rumble seat and a fibreglass camper top. two wool blankets, home-knit wool socks, a dickie, a hat. candles, matches, a Bic lighter. hexane folding stove and fuel cubes, steel camp cup. in the cap i have an old 1950s american army goose down sleeping bag and a sleeping pad on a plywood floor.
the traffic wasn't going anywhere, the roads were closed - period. when even the state cops aren't going on patrol you know the weather is bad. i recall it being damn cold, too. i had been travelling up to minneapolis and had tanked up at a truck stop along the way and had food with me - a cooler in the front seat. by the time i realised i wasn't going to move i had used almost a quarter of my gasoline. i transferred to the cap what i needed in a small bag plus the blankets.
it took over a day and a half to dig out the US route i was on but all things considered i was fed, warm, slept, rested. granted i'm sure after the effort i had to make with the "double doodie" bags from walmart - i always got two in my pickup - i wasn't anyone's idea of fresh but later that evening i was able to buy a shower at the BP truckstop. so good feeling human again. 😁👍 Can't stress enough you need water.
nowadays i have the charged NOCO, usb-chargeable flash light, booster cables, towing strap, insulated leather gloves (thank you Home Hardware!!) to change a tire/lift a snow-covered hood, fool around with booster cables.
anywhere you live, think about worst weather possible for your area and stick a bag or a bin in your trunk with what you know can keep you alive and well.
Respect to you! I have been travelling through Minnesota a few times during winter and it's nasty cold. Good to hear you were prepared in advance for the unforeseeable. I have lived in northeastern Alberta, Canada for many years where the temps. regularly dip to -40. We were always reminded to put the necessary equipment in your vehicle for heading out regardless of the distance. Thanks for sharing.
EXCELLENT VIDEO for folks that may find themselves traveling in a COLD climate, during harsh conditions !!!
Thank you for your comment. Take care
Always carried a pot with candles,lighter,matches,can food, shovel,hand shovel,water,acohol,toliet paper, or paper towels, blankets extra coat, sand bags placed on floot board or center back seat.Sun shades . Friends thought I was nuts till all this saved us.Tarp,rope,oil, gallon of water.
Have found two new items. Pinic blankets from Walmart ready hold your heat in plus keep the moisture off you and carbon oxide detector.
It always amazes me how people brush off preparing for emergencies until they hear stories like yours or survive they're own ordeal. Thank you for you comment
I have a big truck with a camper in the back. Propane furnace to keep me warm. Food in the pantry, with a stove to cook on. Running water, and a bathroom. Solar charged batteries. Small generator.
TV, and comfey warm bed.
I think I'm good.
Sounds like you are well prepared. Take care.
Keep a battery operated carbon monoxide detector in the car. In case you have to idle your car you’ll get carbon monoxide buildup from extensive idling and/or snow buildup around the exhaust
Great point!
It's impossible to get enough carbon monoxide in the vehicle to do any harm from just idleing your car though. Would take literally days. The chassis and frame on on vehicles have too many holes and access points for oxygen to get through into the cab even with all the windows rolled up. I've spent many winter trips taking naps idling for up to 4 hours while car camping. Still a good idea to always have an carbon monoxide tester though always in the car but just idleing for 8 hours won't kill you. Now don't go running a propane/gas heater all night. That could. Also keep your exhaust pipe from being buried like others have mentioned.
@@KevinNordstrom that’s wrong because I remember reading a story a few years ago. All 3 people were found dead in their car as they idled their car through the night during a snowstorm. If I remember right the article said that it was a carbon monoxide buildup because the snow covered the exhaust.
Glad you added the snow shovel at the end, it’s a big deal. The one thing I would add is Myler space blankets combined with a heavy wool blanket work quit well in a pinch.
Thnx for an insightful vid.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, mylar blanket on their own in extreme winter conditions have little positive effect, however, combined with blankets and warm winter clothing, they work well.
we always have a thermos bottle for each of us with hot water, to make an instand soup etc, also hot cafe or tea in a thermos.
That's a great idea.
I live in amherst, New York, and during the blizzard I drove from work which is in Lancaster, New York, back to Amherst which is usually a 15-18 minute ride. It took me an hour and a half. It was one of the worst rides I ever had. I got stuck twice and it was a crazy frozen ride home. Luckily, I made it back home safe. But I can tell you right now if I felt like I wasn’t going to make it, there was plenty of hotels that I could’ve stopped at. But if I did get stuck in the car, I was well prepared. I have an SUV. I keep a shovel, a broom, and a bag with the change of clothes and blankets. I also keep a old metal coffee can with matches and a candle watch acts as a heater. I also keep 10 MRE’s in a tote and water. Also keep other regular safety stuff in my car like flares battery jumper
Well done. You are well prepared for what winter might throw at you. If only more people thought like you, we wouldn't lose so many lives each year. Thanks for sharing.
Such good advice....common sense, which many of us lack!!! I'm a FL girl (never seen/traveled in snow!) but people down here are pretty senseless awaiting our seasonal hurricanes with 10 days notice of impending storm arrival!!! Honestly!!! Thank you :)
Properly preparing for any extreme weather conditions can often mean the difference between life and death. Hurricanes often come with it's own set of difficult challenges. Thank you for your comment. Take care.
And why they go buy up bottle water in a hurricane, to carry on you back or weight boat down when cone rescue you
Thank you. I live in rural Michigan so this is helpful. I had some of these items already but you gave me more I should add.
Your very welcome. Just trying pass on my experiences to help as many people as possible. Take care
I have a down sleeping bag, along with (2) down travel throws which zip up to be pillows. Living in the northern great plains, I’ve been stuck on a shut down interstate. The down throws get wrapped around legs and feet. The sleeping bag unzips to become a blanket when sitting in the drivers seat. I always have a gallon of water on the floor of the back seat, along with a mylar bag of granola bars.
Good preps. Glad to hear you came through your ordeal.
Thank you for all the good info 😊🎉
You're very welcome. Please forward this video so people may be better informed. Thank you
All these tips made common sense. Thankyou
Your welcome. It's important to get the information out there to those who may not know.
Your an amazing person. This channel deserves a million subscribers ❤take care.
Thank you so much for the kind words. My mission with this channel is to pass on as much knowledge from my many years of in the field experience in order to help those individuals just starting out or those who are already into it. Take care.
Yes. I drive a Dodge Van with a twin xl bed in the back. I have blankets, sheets, pillows, extra clothes, food and water, and a propane heater and candles as a back up. I also have a 7gal bucket and a snal pn toilet seat and dooty bags just in case. I also have a battery pack with 500 watt inverter and led lights. I do need a new spare tire.
You are definitely prepared for the worst.
As a Healthcare Worker that grew up in Buffalo and now lives in the Ski country 45 mins south, I always make sure to always watch the weather and keep at least my gas tank 2/3 full at least. I usually always have protein bars and blankets and water bottles.
I do need jumper cables
Good on you. Thanks for sharing
I have a jump starter that has a built in flash light/SOS signal and USB ports. There are also portable pumps in the event you get a flat tire and keep a flat tire kit with you. Always keep a pack of water, blanket, tow strap, lighter, some packaged food like instant noodles are good and something to prop a metal container on (they sell these as well) but thats more for camping and would only be a necessity if you ran out of water (or didn't carry) and was forced to melt down snow to drink. A satelite phone is a must if you are surrounded by deadzones but newer iPhones have that built in so you should be good if you have a newer phone.
If you're sleeping with the heater on and engine running keep your windows cracked or maybe carry a carbon monoxide detector in your trunk and use it while you sleep.
Good advice, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this video. Thank you for caring enough for others and their wellbeing.
Thank you for your comment.
Sad story:: My brothers cleaning lady left after work helping my brother. He’s handycaped. It was pouring rain. She couldn’t see, so she pulled over. Pushed her car seat back, opened her book and began to read to hold out the rain. They found her dead, book in lap in her seat. The water went over her exhaust pipe and she never noticed. It was a devastating find. I can’t imagine winter….
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my condolences. Take care.
Awesome video, everything you shared is spot on.
Thanks
Your welcome. Please pass on the video to your friends and family so more people may become better informed as winter approaches.
Excellent video very useful. Thank you for putting it out there.
Your very welcome. I hope you put some of the ideas to good use. Please pass on this video to your friends and family members so they to may be better informed. Take care.
I have an Army Extreme Cold Down Sleeping bag,good to minus 30, it's a mummy bag too..And a little buddy propane heater. Fleece blanket, 100% wool socks. If I put fleece blanket in the bag good to a minus 40. If possible,I try to get under an over pass.Or right to a building so it blocks wind and lessens drifts.I also have a small single burner cook top and have M.R.E. or back packer food. I used to drive from suburban New York City to Oswego New York every weekend year round. Got stuck three times. In always tried to reach a rest stop. Truck stops are best. Mini Van works best too.
Good job on being prepared. I also carry a military sleeping bag. Those things are tried and true.
Ah, yes, Oswego. Fun place in the winter. I used to drive for a courier company and Oswego was part of my route. My husband hails from Mexico, Tug Hill Plateau area
@@joanwood9480 tug hill drifting snow is the worst
I would add a bag of sand, small shovel (like the military ones you can buy in a surplus store), and a few sticks of candle and small lighter. If your vehicle's heater is not hot enough, put a piece of cardboard in front of your radiator.
Some good tips to consider. Thanks for sharing
OMG, your'e so frank. you give me shivers cause i know what you're talking about. ive seen 4 foot snows. 4 foot snows. that we survived that, i don't even know. i was caught out and i had a thick warm coat but it wasn't waterproof. i was wet to my core, and i totally lost my voice afterwards. so when you're talking about safety, i dunno. see i left my car. i got stranded. i thought the best thing to do was walk. but i didn't know better. i wouldve been so lucky to see your video before that, htg.
i just didn't know. i thought i was smart. looking back, i really wonder how i survived it. you're so smart to post this. and i ain't being funny. people just catch themselves in situations they would never expect. honestly.
I am so sorry to hear what you endured. I am however so glad to hear you survived to tell your story so others can learn from it. I have also been in your situation but was lucky enough to have been given the right guidance prior to my encounter with mother nature. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The best thing you could do is forward this video to all your friends and family so more people can become better prepared. Take care.
It happens all the time. I'm a mountaineer and backcountry explorer for almost 45 years. I've seen so many people lost in the wilderness and ill prepared to deal with the elements trough bad judgement. You should tell your story of survival more often so people can learn from it. Take care.@@user-ml4gw1qy2v
Absolutely yes! I live in the middle of nowhere in northern Maine, so I’m well prepared.
Glad to hear it. Take care
Generously offered lifesaving info, Survival NS ⭐️
My pop taught me these preparedness skills & I kept these items in my car. Never needed them for 10+ years, but when I-5 closed for a snowstorm, I had my tire chains, gloves, coveralls, hat, boots, sleeping bag, shovel, cat litter, water & snacks!
I chained up & had 40 miles of I-5 all to myself, while cars & trucks were scattered left and right, stuck in snow drifts!
Eventually I came down out of the mountains and had to remove my chains in muddy, wet sleet. I was glad for those coveralls, boots and gloves 🙏🏾
All lessons don’t have to be learned the hard way. Take this mans advice & gather what you can NOW ☮️
Thank you for your support. Your pop taught you well. Pass it on to your friends and family. Take care
The same cooler you all use in the summer to keep things cold, will be useful to keep any provisions from freezing... you can additionally add cardboard or newspapers for increased insulation. Add water bottles or juice boxes as well, and some matches, or a lighter, in case you need to build a fire 🔥
... at some distance from the car of course.
Excellent tip about the cooler. Going to have to try that. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not sure if I missed it or not but I wanted to say that if someone is going to burn anything in their car they need to make sure it’s well vented. Thanks for the video.
Yes, at least crack a window for ventilation.
@@survivalns124 I’ve demonstrated how to make a survival kit for college students a few times now. I started back in 2014. Channels like yours needs to be on TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
Great realistic advice, brother 👍🏿 💪🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Your welcome
Great advice. Be safe .
Thank you. Take care.
Very useful info jose . Thanks much
Your very welcome. Pass the video to all your friends and family so they may be better prepared as winter approaches. Are you related to Ken Benoit ?
thanks for that ,, life changing help
Your very welcome. I hope the information comes in handy.
To heat water, you could use a 12 volt (plugs into the cigarette lighter) immersion heater (looks like a metal heating coil). They sell for 10 or 15 bucks. Pay attention to the instructions though.
Thanks for the tip. Will check it out.
That will run your vehicle battery down though.
thank you Sir... very helpful tips.
Your very welcome.
So much good info here.....take notes...
Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Great learning video. Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺🩵
Thank you. Australia is no stranger to weather related emergencies with floods, and forest fires over the years.
Bless you for sharing this very important information. God bless you. Stay safe.
Thank you. Please help me by forwarding this video to all your friends and family so that more people are better informed for the coming winter. Take care
Thabks for the helpful info! When my husband gives me a hard time for bringing my pack in the car all the time, I'm gonna show him this ❤ I used to make extra cash in college showing women how to change a tire, check their car fluids etc... it amazes me how many people have no idea how to do any of it. I got stranded in a trailer in the woods for 2 weeks one winter. I was absolutely fine. I didn't have electricity or running water. But I had trees and a creek so I made it work.
Well done! Unfortunately, today's society believes that when their in trouble, roadside assistance is only a phone call away. The reality is no one is coming for you. Everything is shut down, roads are closed, emergency services stay within city limits. Back in the day, nearly everyone knew how to change a tire and check the fluids. Today they would rather pay someone else to do it.
@survivalns124 its true. ITS nice being away from the cuty but where I live it would take an ambulance about 25 mins at least to get to me, if they drove real fast. I'll take the quiet and take care of myself though over the crazies in the city 😉 God bless and thanks again
In winter I always throw a survival kit in all our vehicles. And I make sure my wife knows how to use them. I just hope she’s listening when I’m trying to teach her lol.
Good for you guys for making the effort to prepare for the unforeseen weather emergencies. I often see people putting together their preps but all to often don't know how to apply them in an emergency situation.
Put an Army Meals Ready to Eat in your car. They work well and have matches, toilet paper, heating for the main dish in the MRE, all kinds of stuff for short term survival. Also MREs can last up to 7 years without going stale. Try buying that and anything else for survival at the local Army Navy Surplus Store.
Excellent advice. Being a veteran, I have a stockpile of MRE's. You can even eat them cold if need be.
We have lived in SC since 2006 but hail from central NY aka snow country. We still make sure to have at least 1 blanket in our cars, working flashlights, water, and try very hard not to go below 1/2 tank of gas. All habits from living in the north
Good practice to continue.
I sure could, with the blankets, extra pairs of socks, gloves, sweat shirts, pants, winter boots, Carharts (winter jump suit)survival food kit ( bucket form), water, (2)sleeping bags, pillows, snow shovel, & extra material type floor mats.. I have a full size pickup 4x4 truck with a cap on the back, I can crawl through the adjoining windows, I also have a can of fix of flat, & jumper cables.
You are well prepared for what ever winter throws at you. Nice. Thanks for sharing.
@@survivalns124 Thank you for the upload, many people do not know any of this. Have a blessed week, & stay safe.
Thank you. Stay safe and pass on the message.@@1M005E1
Word of warning. Don't leave those battery pack jumpers in your car if its going to be below freezing or its really hot. In freezing temps the capacity will be severely limited. If it's really hot, they can expand or explode.
Good tip. That goes for all battery type gadgets. That's why your go bag with your preps should be by your exit door and taken with you when you exit your home for travel.
Yes, I have done this in Chicago.
Chicago can get very cold in winter especially with the wind chill.
Hi Hosea
Greetings from the UK
Good vid Many thanks
You're very welcome
I’m
Glad I don’t have to commute anymore. So scary thanks for great info
You're very welcome. It's early winter and already on many major roads we have seen people stranded in their vehicles
Also, in November in New England we put a sleeping bag in our vehicles and don't take it out until May! You're not gonna die of thirst or hunger in 24 hours. You can die of hypothermia in a short time!
Good point. Always keep in mind it's survival that's the top priority.
Great video .anestis from greece.good job
Thank you for your comment. Stay safe
Never check the spare but I have an inflator.Good points. I had to have my car winterized when I shipped it to the mainland from Hawaii in Feb 2022. I was terrified of winter. I need the jumpers. My jackery has jumpers cables. In a waterproof box but will need to wrap in reflectix. I’m in SC so not very cold. But I drove from Idaho…it was so scary when it started snowing. I had to head straight South then East. My mom always had a shovel, cat litter, flares, jumpers, wool blanket…when we lived in Wisconsin.
Your mom is a wise woman. Stay safe.
Great video. new subscriber here, from Middle Sackville
Hello fellow Nova Scotian. Thank you for subscribing to my channel.
Great tips…honest and to the point! For heat you can use those reflective windshield covers under your sleeping pad. It will insulate you as cold air will be under your vehicle. Living in the ADKs of NY (almost Canada) we always have a go bag in the car. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. Nice tip about the windshield cover.
Walmart sells hand warmers individually packaged. I carry them when it’s cold out just in case because I get cold very easily.
Hand warmers should be a staple of emergency preps. Thanks for sharing.
You forgot a pee bottle. You don't want any heat to heat to escape or trying to pee in a blizzard. Also some antifreeze, brake fluid, a quart of oil, any fluids that you render your car useless once you can move. A cheap tarp so you can hang up between the the front and back of the car, it takes less time to hate a smaller area then the whole car
Good points. I always carry a pee bottle when camping or backpacking. Take care
Hi, can you clarify how you hang your tarp? I’m trying to visualize it.
@@demetrianicole1657 you can tie one end to the driver's side seatbelt and then other end to the passenger side seatbelt or you can tie a string from one to the other like a clothesline. All your trying to do is the tarp to divide the car in half so it takes less amount of heat to heat the area. Your just trying to make the passenger area smaller
A couple of empty 32oz Gatorade bottles comes in handy when in a situation like that. They will not leak..Also have some Huggies baby wipes with cocoa and shea butter with 2 rolls of toilet 🚽 paper. Construction black bags are a good idea from Home Depot..
@@BronxBombers_726 one-way of keeping your hands warm are putting on rubber gloves before your winter gloves. I'm a union carpenter and a old timers taught me that and my hands have never been cold since
That was Excellent , no fluff or constant repeating a point over and over . I will get some of those things just to have in the carr, especially the first aid kit, back in the day, in the NE it was alway wise to have a blanket in the car incase you got stranded.
Thank you for your comment. NE is notorious for winter storms. Being prepared can save your life. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Some good advice😊
Thank you.
Living up in the Pacific Northwest. Excellent advise for crossing over the Cascades .
Thank you. Stay safe out there
Chains,sleeping bags,water, flares, snacks,coat,gloves,hat.
Winter in Kansas with wicked wind chill.temperature.
Yes, Kansas sees extreme winds and very low temperatures, hence wind-chill numbers are off the scale. Stay safe out there. Thank you for your comment
Very very good information indeed thank you winter can be very dangerous we lived in NY State for many years so I know about snow! Now my son and I moved back to Virginia it's a little warmer and hardly any snow.
Thank you. Stay safe
Good information.😊
You're very welcome sir
Ah, the spare tire! I check my tires regularly but it never occurred to me that my spare would be flat! ... fortunately the flat happened in my driveway and the person who was assisting me pumped it up. No I always check it when I get my other tires checked.
Glad to hear that tip helped you out. Thanks for your comment
You never leave town without a full tank of fuel. Winter clothing and/or sleeping bags. Good snow tires possibly tire chains. I also like to have fuel in my slip tank. Booster cables and basic hands tools. I live in northern Alberta Canada temperatures to -40 and below at times. I have have seen -55 during a 6 hour road trip.
I lived in Cold Lake, Alberta for several years myself. Albertans never take winter for granted. They know the dangers of winter travel. Glad to hear from you. Continue to stay safe out there.
Only a very young and very fit man with decent gear would have a legit shot at hiking his way out…this is a relatively small number of people that have the strength and mindset to even consider leaving a vehicle and of course navigation would be a crucial skill set
Very true. It would take a very fit/strong individual with determination to hike their way out of a situation such as this one. In todays society we have a very small supply of such individuals. Thank you for your comment. Take care and please pass on this video so people can be better informed.
Smart man,love u attitude!
Thank you. I was very fortunate to have lived in northeastern Alberta in the 90's where our winters were regularly minus 30-40 below zero. We were always reminded by our town officials to be properly prepared when venturing out. Take care and please pass on this video to all your friends so more people are prepared as winter approaches. @@gunterbecker8528
I'm in the process of watching your video, but something I want to mention before I forget it, the lithium batteries in those portable car boosters/jump starters are great at holding a charge in really cold weather, but horrible and putting out a charge. A person may need to actually warm up the the booster up first before using it, or it may not put out enough voltage to do anything with the car.
Good point, thank you. Some of them are small enough that you could place them in your sleeping bag, or inside your jacket you wear.
@@survivalns124 yep - it's something I wish I had known several years ago when my sister got stranded with my car, with a cold booster in the car. I had to borrow a car to come save her, but had I known that all she needed to do was warm up the booster, she could have taken it inside, let it heat up for a bit, and boosted the car herself.
not so long ago Lithium batteries in ELB's Emergency Locator Beacons in aircraft exploded and caught fire in cold weather causing fatal crashes, i am not so sure i would want anything like that near me or my car. Lithium is also catching fire under normal conditions now a second reason for me to avoid such. People in the UK are going to die in cold weather if driving electric vehicles in winter, they are mobile refrigerators when the power is gone, i guess it will save time in the morgue.
@@survivalns124 Certain to be warm if they catch fire.
One way to keep water from freezing is to keep the water in a thermos, or in a container with vacuum insulation, then wrap it with additional insulation.
Good point.
Hey,don’t forget toilet paper.
Good tip