Heads up on the space blanket. As Police officer in the UK, when I used to do uniform patrol, I pulled a male from a vehicle that had entered water. I put a space blanket around him to keep him warm whilst I waited for the paramedics to arrive. When they did, the first thing they did was pull the space blanket off him and then chastise me. Apparently, they work like a thermos. If the person is cold, it will keep them cold and even make them colder. If they are warm, they will keep them warm. They suggested for someone cold, recovered from a cold environment, was to use a blanket - the old style woollen ones or the type you would use on your bed.
I agree good for a wind break like a wind breaker and to trap air but I have found then kind of mess except as a outer layer or even rain layer that is important too. That said a lot better than nothing... or teamed with a blanket as the shell
Cody I just love it when you talk about your Grandad, he reminds me of my Grandad. The way you speak so highly of him makes me appreciate that I still have my Grandad. You opened my eyes to how under appreciated our elders are, and how we need to spend more time with them to sponge their knowledge and wisdom, I’m only 19 but I feel prepared for life and that’s all thanks to you. Thank you Cody.
One suggestion for if your travels take you through remote areas in winter, two packages of black cherry gelatin. It is used as a signaling device. Dump one pack on the snow. in about 15 to 30 minutes, you get a big red dot that is about 15 to 20 feet across. I used to fly mountain air rescue. It is almost shocking how well that show up to an air-crew doing search. A bit pricey, consider a personal locator transmitter. Every little bit helps us to find you when you are lost.
Retired Pacific Northwest letter carrier here... a pair of Yaktrax, take up very little space and provide amazing traction while walking on ice and snow.
I really don't understand the use of parentheses from kadmow there. From my understanding, parentheses should be used to insert additional context, or explanation, or qualifiers that could be removed without changing the grammatical structure of the sentence. I don't think there's any kind of symbol @kadmow should've used instead - he should simply have omitted the parentheses and written it like "Nah, those things are required in Europe - they must be bad ... lol" . There has been efforts to introduce the "sarcastrophe" to denote sarcastic content or text that otherwise should not be interpreted in a pure literal sense; the caret; ^. But it has never caught on. For example, ^Yeah, right!^
I add to my personal kit every season after the video along with adding stuff to my Christmas list. Nice little gifts kids can get me that come in handy.
During northern snow season I always carry a grain shovel along with a 36" steel shovel. Depending on the type of snow, you need to have both. You're going to be there for a while with that little folder. I have a lithium jump pack but I'll always have real jumper cables. I also always carry a below zero sleeping bag for each person. Where I lived, it could be 6 hours before anyone comes along.
Once a "Man" ends up in a deep ditch (assuming it wasn't a setup just for video purposes) his greatest asset is a friend with another truck, or a winch.
I live 24 miles from a big city and 5 miles from any small town but have had great fun making up my own Scottish relevant kit after watching your video from last year and wouldn't leave home without it. My son even gets involved, cheers Cody 🌿
Thank God for you, Cody! So thankful that I found your channel. This great lifestyle and love of equipment and tools got away from me somewhat since working on a farm as a teenager. You've helped bring it back, and that means more than you know. Thank you for being there and sharing.
This kit is almost perfect! I would also add some food in it, maybe in a separate container. A bunch of crunchy bars and a bottle of water will save you from loosing too much energy on digging out of the mud or snow. And will cheer you up a little.
@theykilledthegiggler ya its a real bad anymore instead of talkin it out folks just try to silence the person and its both sides nobody is innocent in this it makes me real sad to think all my grand daddy fought and to see people burning the flag you know the end of Rome started when people stopped careing about Rome and you how how that ended we need to start loving our country again god bless America
I have a very similar kit built up for each of my vehicles. Two quick recommendations. #1 - Add a few rags. Something to wipe hands or anything else that gets really dirty. Nothing special, just enough to wipe heavy grease, dirt, or water away. #2 - Repackage your extra AA flashlight batteries into one of the Storacall battery holders. You introduced me to them in a previous video many many moons ago. I’m disappointed you left your AA’s in the small cardboard box and not the Storacell. That box will tear, get soggy, and slowly disintegrate over time. I always enjoy the great content. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for your videos! As someone who is admittedly a little late on some basic dude stuff, you've been a God send. I can't tell you how many times I'll look to your advice - as well as others - in homesteading / life skill situations. I'm a recently purchased land in and moved to Northern Michigan. I found your channel around the same time, much to my benefit. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the great work, and keep inspiring men like me to better ourselves.
Those jump packs are great, but no replacement for a set of cables. The jump packs can save you in many situations, but leave you stranded in others where the cables will prevail.
I can't argue with your picks Cody. I would recommend having two or three Space Blankets in the kit just because. Some army wool blankets paired up with the Space Blankets is a hard combo to beat. Something I toss in the back of my Toyota arr strips of old carpet to be used as traction pads. A spray bottle filled with straight bleach sprayed on the tires will also improve their traction if you just need something to get you going.
My first rule/agreement with my kids when they came of age and mentioned wanting a car was exactly this. A safety kit that gets pulled every season to adjust for that season. IE: pull food goods making sure they’re up to date, swap out the gallon water jugs, add/remove a wool blanket depending on temp outside and so on. Always try to keep a current well built kit, it CAN save yours or someone else’s life someday. Yes, it’s THAT important...😉✌🏼Good stuff Cody, thanks for putting this out there again. 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy!
@@Russ0107 :Over protective "parent" - There really should be little perishable in the "Emergency Pack" - ok an annual check of everything in a vehicle is fine - also whenever you plan a trip water gets tossed in.. If you Didn't plan it - then it shouldn't happen. When it does happen that makes it an accident - yes that water may be useful - if you can reach it - if it is in the trunk, and you are on your lid - not so useful.
@@Russ0107 depending on where and how they’re stored, water bottles/jugs leach toxins... the darker and cooler, they’re stored, the better they are. Hot in a trunk is no good unless you use a metal canteen, that’s why I suggest rotation. ... google it✌🏼😉
extra socks/general clothing especially during winter is looked past on too frequently. If it starts raining or something the last thing you want is wet clothes and cold weather. It can also serve other people who need fresh stuff
Excellent idea! I work in IT and we have to be the ones with the solutions and not the problems. It is good to be one who can help resolve the concern and not add to it..
@Predbeau101 Hot hands feel like a big hug when you're freezing to death. The groin is good because of the femoral artery. I've never been in weather that cold lol. People think they're just for your hands, but you know when your cold and alone you'll come up with some ingenious ways to use what you got.
Tip for if you have the car body digging into a tire: Stick the end of something like a 4x4 into the wheel well so that when you move the car the wheel pushes the board around the wheel well pushing the metal out. Works best with a second person to get the board started while you move the car. I've done this a bunch of times when someone decided they couldn't afford to have me tow them.
@@kadmow Because if your battery dies or you are involved in an accident and the vehicle doesnt start, you cant charge off it. Hence the need for the kit.
Duct Tape burns pretty good too. I would offer that you put a length of 550 cord in the kit maybe with a bit of bank line. Also some heavy can liners. The cord you can use to secure the blanket or other odd items. The liners have a lot of uses.
I had a driver trainer who was an Arkansas state trooper. He told me that every safety kit in vehicles should include a single clean white sheet. That was in the late 90s and unfortunately I had to use that sheet twice (2 different sheets) in my life as a long haul truck driver. At the bottom of my bag in the trunk of my car is a single white sheet. And I pray that I never have to take it out except to wash it.
@@lpa06 : True dat. Weeeelll. But clean, not so much. (BTW I'm not that experienced in washing as-yet-unsed body covers.). Americans are a little strange. I may have a tarp in the back for all eventualities. (Sorry if I have become desensitised to carcases)
I'm redoing my box now, this was very helpful, thank you for the video. I have a few more tips for anyone looking to be safe during winter snow travel. Even if you don't have the exact stuff that the best, having some kind of capabilities is what matters. Toilet paper roll with dryer lint in a ziploc, instant dry firestarter, paired with ferro rod or lighter. Scary how many break down in snow unprepared. Many people don't even realize how to stay warm in these conditions. If you have a hatchback, you can get a trunk awning, and a tarp combined, plus a small mini firepit (metal colander), to stay warm with just dry branches you break off the trees, that are dry. Definitely a laundry bag too, a sturdy one, for throwing wood kindling in, with a big strap. If you hike, keep your zero degree bag in the trunk in winter, along with your other backpacking gear. Water is another key thing. Handwarmers, big one! Get a Garmin if you can afford, to truly get rescued even with a signal. Thats my two cents on winter vehicle preparedness on back roads.
I've never been able to say "Fiskars" without putting the word "hateful" in front of it thanks to you Cody! That video you did way back on the Hateful Fiskars axe has caused me to make fun of many a friend who pulled out that hateful plastic thing......lol!
Thank you for taking the time to make the video - great minds think alike on many of the items you mentioned….The NOCO battery has USB ports to charge a phone, and the battery has capacity for many charges - this is another layer of how to keep a phone charged. I put together a phone pack that has an adapter, cables, and a pigtail with alligator clips, so I can connect directly to the battery. This underscores how important it is to keep that cell phone going. I found that when in an encampment everyone is scrambling with cables and charging access. Since I have the room, I still carry jump cables, as in the cold the Li may not be at peak performance due to time from last charge, or age. Expect to swap out the battery pack every so often (5 years?) as the Li batteries age out. So, date the battery pack for when you determine it expires. I would go no longer than 10. It makes sense to try using the battery, on a particularly cold day, to start your car, but that takes a level of perseverance that not everyone has. Still, disconnecting the vehicle battery and trying to start it with the backup once a year is a worthy insurance…..Just some thoughts. Keep the videos coming, it is great to think about stuff in advance.
East coast hunter here. I can vouch for that box setup. Some straps, a silky saw and a bit of wrangleringenuitey has helped a ton getting my buds out of less than ideal situations. Solid advice 👌
The US military issue by Ames is USA made. Cost twice as much but it's better quality. SOG and Gerber also make similar shovels but are not USA made. The Gerber etool may be assembled in the US(?) They're being very elusive. So difficult to find something not made in China.
Your videos are so well made. And are very useful too! I live on a 26 acre farm. (7 acres of open fields and garden) and the rest is forest. And I have had the best of luck with your survival kits and wood chopping tips. They have helped me over the years so much, and I thank you for that. This winter is gonna be harsh says the farmer’s almanac, so I’m getting ready. I’m down in western Maryland, and although im pretty southern, the only thing that heats my house, is a wood stove. And I’m always going through wood. Your tips have helped me Keep warm and have a readily stock of wood. I enjoy your videos. Simple, informative, entertaining, and enjoyable. Thank you for the videos and god bless.
I wouldn't rely on those foldable shovels. There's a reason why military units keep 24" steel digging shovels around. They're under $20 and last a lifetime. Toss one in each automobile.
I carry one D handle grain shovel and one long handle shovel for the passengers heck even my mother carried a small grain shovel and an axe at age 75 she could just look helpless and hand it to whoever stopped to pull her 4x4 out or pull up and hand them to the poor stuck guy
@@kadmow the smaller grain shovel shape is good for cutting 50 lb blocks of snow when you need to move lots of volume just faster to use than a small tradesman style shovel or even worse a survival shovel, even skiing we carry shovels that wont fit in a 40 l ( 10 gallon) pack for avy rescue.
During snow season, I always keep a grain shovel and a full size steel shovel in my truck for the different kinds of snow. Also a below 0 sleeping bag.
I would add a few hand warmers. Those things saved my hands once, coming back from snowshoeing. The snow started falling and my hands were wet and frozen. The only other time I used them was during a soccer game in the snow. I carry a set with me in my jacket pocket wherever I go. You never know when you might misjudge the weather or your capabilities.
I had a friend who was always locking his keys in his car so in my car I had a kit for breaking into his car. It was a wire coat hanger and the ice scraper I used to pry his window open to get the coat hanger in there, we used to have to break into his car at least once a week.
As a woman who drives a two wheel drive little sedan, I sure appreciate you gentlemen who are prepared! I do keep a kit in my car for maintenance and emergencies, but if I'm stuck in a ditch I'll be calling a man with towing equipment.
I always recommend that people get all of this stuff mentioned here, but also some glowsticks ... when youre working on the side of the road its great to have the flashers as a warning device, but also having glow sticks or a reflective vest work great too so other drivers see where youre at, not just your car... Also get a mini tool kit with screwdrivers, and also a BarCharts, Inc., QuickStudy First aid kit guide to common injuries and illnesses. It gives a quick reference chart for things like how to treat a stroke, heart attack, broken bones, concussion...
Great video thank you. One suggestion. A high viz vest with reflective strips. Get it over sized to fit over winter clothes. Inexpensive, takes up very little space, no weight to speak of it's really a no brainer. Thanks again, take care... Mac
Speaking of Granddad's, when I was a kid, I lived with my Grandparents for several years in Michigan. My Granddad always carried stove ashes with him instead of kitty litter. Amazing traction on snow and ice...
We don't get much winter weather where I live so I don't carry most of these things but I do carry more gear in my truck than anyone I know. I will never be the man begging to borrow jumper cables, an air compressor or basic tools. I can also attest to the strength and durability of the Action Packers. I've got one that's been sliding around in one vehicle or another of mine for almost 20 years.
Hey Cody, I felt just like you about cable chains until I got to try a set of Peerless Auto Trak self ratcheting cable chains. I was given the first set for review and was so impressed I now always keep a set in my truck for winter. Definitely worth a look.
Though I live in rural Ireland and we rarely get snow, I do carry a similar kit in my car. Two things that I carry that aren't apparent in your kit are a set of folding resin sand/mud/snow ladder boards which I place under the drive wheels if I'm stopping off of a paved surface, we do get a lot of rain and boggy soil, you can park on what seems firm ground and come back an hour later and find the vehicle has sunk to its axles. I also carry a few long life cereal bars, a recovery in cold weather can be strenuous and a calorie boost can go a long way to getting home safely.
Another great fire starter can be made with the pressed paper egg cartons! Fill them with wood chips and candle wax. They can be easily broken into easy to light cubes!
What, no come-along? Saved me many times on the East Coast... Thanks for another excellent video! I've purchased tons of stuff as a result of watching your videos and realizing there was something else I "needed." LOL
TY for mentioning lithium batteries and their benefits. I don't use ANYTHING except E Ult Lithium for almost 10 years. Longer life, won't leak, work in temp extremes. It's on my Have To Have lists in SAR. Right next to 2 ways to start fires in rain.
What an amazing list of items. I have all them just not in a one box thanks so much for an exceptional repertoire of things that I should keep in one container. Joe
Those action packers are the best. Saves so much time not having to transfer stuff in and out of the truck cab. In truck bed during rainstorm - no water gets in! I keep ear protection, too- so many times it's needed.
3 extra things that i keep in my kit are: 1x Warm socks, Balaclava, and an axe handle. First two are obvious. The axe handle is for cases where i need some leverage. Not in the woods, but in urban environment, where it's not easy to find good, sturdy and sizable stick to use. :)
LoL I was actually going to go there to give you some grief but then you went there yourself 😂 I used to have a buddy who had a.1/2" ratchet with a socket the correct size for his lug nuts behind his driver seat. You never know when you might have to snug those up a little....
Thank you for mentioning Kinetic Energy ropes. They are very good for pulling someone out when you need to do a running start. Static load straps are not meant for running start pulls as they are intended for a constant load whereas the Kinetic Energy ropes are designed for variable loads.
I was one watching Mors Kohanski video and he said the most important survival tool is a lantern and I don’t live in snow countryside but I paid attention you can Heat inside of your car with ,it it’s a bright light if you’re stuck in a ditch to get rescued and you can put it in the engine compartment to warm up your engine compartment to heat up the engine and the battery before you try to start it.
Wow, the dedicated cell phone cable and wife comment is a great one! You’re right if she knows it’s there, it won’t be for long! I think we all have learned that lesson!
PSA: Lithium batteries die in the cold! If you live somewhere cold, use alkaline for your flashlight. Also, don't expect your battery bank to live in the cold.
Ive read that rechargeable Lithiums aren't good for freezing temps but the regular non rechargeable Lithiums like by Energizer can stand really cold weather. I know 1st hand they are waaay better than alkaline in around 30F temps
love the kit! I bought 2 of those action packers and wish I bought more, such a tough box. Only thing I would think to add to this kit is a couple contractor garbage bags just because they are so useful in a variety of ways.
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Have you considered to ever do a video on vehicle recovery? I would love some tips on how to recover vehicles, where to attach your ropes, etc.
Chael Sonnen glad to see you making it outside MMA
Always look forward to wranglerstar gear videos 👍
Where's the links at? 😒😒
50+30=80. Lovin the vids lately Cody! Keep it up.
Heads up on the space blanket. As Police officer in the UK, when I used to do uniform patrol, I pulled a male from a vehicle that had entered water. I put a space blanket around him to keep him warm whilst I waited for the paramedics to arrive. When they did, the first thing they did was pull the space blanket off him and then chastise me. Apparently, they work like a thermos. If the person is cold, it will keep them cold and even make them colder. If they are warm, they will keep them warm. They suggested for someone cold, recovered from a cold environment, was to use a blanket - the old style woollen ones or the type you would use on your bed.
I agree good for a wind break like a wind breaker and to trap air but I have found then kind of mess except as a outer layer or even rain layer that is important too. That said a lot better than nothing... or teamed with a blanket as the shell
Cody I just love it when you talk about your Grandad, he reminds me of my Grandad. The way you speak so highly of him makes me appreciate that I still have my Grandad. You opened my eyes to how under appreciated our elders are, and how we need to spend more time with them to sponge their knowledge and wisdom, I’m only 19 but I feel prepared for life and that’s all thanks to you. Thank you Cody.
One suggestion for if your travels take you through remote areas in winter, two packages of black cherry gelatin. It is used as a signaling device. Dump one pack on the snow. in about 15 to 30 minutes, you get a big red dot that is about 15 to 20 feet across. I used to fly mountain air rescue. It is almost shocking how well that show up to an air-crew doing search. A bit pricey, consider a personal locator transmitter. Every little bit helps us to find you when you are lost.
Great point
Retired Pacific Northwest letter carrier here... a pair of Yaktrax, take up very little space and provide amazing traction while walking on ice and snow.
I would suggest a safety vest with retrorefective stripes, so at night cars can see you, not just your road flares
(Nah those things are required in Europe - they must be bad...) lol..
I really don't understand the use of parentheses from kadmow there. From my understanding, parentheses should be used to insert additional context, or explanation, or qualifiers that could be removed without changing the grammatical structure of the sentence. I don't think there's any kind of symbol @kadmow should've used instead - he should simply have omitted the parentheses and written it like "Nah, those things are required in Europe - they must be bad ... lol" .
There has been efforts to introduce the "sarcastrophe" to denote sarcastic content or text that otherwise should not be interpreted in a pure literal sense; the caret; ^. But it has never caught on. For example, ^Yeah, right!^
I look forward to this every year, you should do a kit for every season.
I add to my personal kit every season after the video along with adding stuff to my Christmas list. Nice little gifts kids can get me that come in handy.
Why?? summer is easy - the same stuff as winter, just add water..
@@kadmow lol
The back tool wall just keeps me mesmerized to the screen.
My winter survival kit has a map to TX & FL 😎
Hey Cody, 30 and 50 is 80 ft. Not quite 90.
Ha, indeed,
Just giving you a hard time Cody. I really enjoy your videos.
WEST coast math..... 😋
@@thomaswypyszinski3645 😂 My first thought when I heard him. Not much adds up on the west coast.
It wasn't wrong. But it wasn't right either
During northern snow season I always carry a grain shovel along with a 36" steel shovel. Depending on the type of snow, you need to have both. You're going to be there for a while with that little folder. I have a lithium jump pack but I'll always have real jumper cables. I also always carry a below zero sleeping bag for each person. Where I lived, it could be 6 hours before anyone comes along.
You should build a kit and give it to Jeriah for Christmas
Indeed!
I assumed the name was spelled Jeriah. Like Uriah, Hezekiah, Zephaniah....
he seems a pretty handy guy, I imagine he has something decent prepared already
Once a "Man" ends up in a deep ditch (assuming it wasn't a setup just for video purposes) his greatest asset is a friend with another truck, or a winch.
@@kadmow why the quotation marks around the word man?
I live 24 miles from a big city and 5 miles from any small town but have had great fun making up my own Scottish relevant kit after watching your video from last year and wouldn't leave home without it. My son even gets involved, cheers Cody 🌿
Thank God for you, Cody! So thankful that I found your channel. This great lifestyle and love of equipment and tools got away from me somewhat since working on a farm as a teenager. You've helped bring it back, and that means more than you know. Thank you for being there and sharing.
This kit is almost perfect!
I would also add some food in it, maybe in a separate container. A bunch of crunchy bars and a bottle of water will save you from loosing too much energy on digging out of the mud or snow. And will cheer you up a little.
Flathead screwdriver is also essential on a multitool.
Project Farm is a great channell! Learn a lot.
@theykilledthegiggler ya its a real bad anymore instead of talkin it out folks just try to silence the person and its both sides nobody is innocent in this it makes me real sad to think all my grand daddy fought and to see people burning the flag you know the end of Rome started when people stopped careing about Rome and you how how that ended we need to start loving our country again god bless America
I have a very similar kit built up for each of my vehicles. Two quick recommendations.
#1 - Add a few rags. Something to wipe hands or anything else that gets really dirty. Nothing special, just enough to wipe heavy grease, dirt, or water away.
#2 - Repackage your extra AA flashlight batteries into one of the Storacall battery holders. You introduced me to them in a previous video many many moons ago. I’m disappointed you left your AA’s in the small cardboard box and not the Storacell. That box will tear, get soggy, and slowly disintegrate over time.
I always enjoy the great content. Keep it up!
“I don’t know why a man wouldn’t have a hitch.” He says. As I look out onto my Honda Civic...😔 I’m such an east coast guy.
You can get a hitch. Thought about putting one on my 1995 Corolla
I had a hitch on an Acura Legend to tow a boat.
I got a truck and I don't have a hitch, but i don't have a trailer or a boat either so I don't really need one.
A hitch on an electric car just seems wrong. So my 2019 Ford fusion (hurtingly under powered) will never see a hitch.
@@sally6457 : teeth are perfectly fine - for a MAN lol jk...
I would add an Hi-Vis Vest or two. Those things are life savers. Great video, thank you!
Thanks so much for your videos! As someone who is admittedly a little late on some basic dude stuff, you've been a God send. I can't tell you how many times I'll look to your advice - as well as others - in homesteading / life skill situations.
I'm a recently purchased land in and moved to Northern Michigan. I found your channel around the same time, much to my benefit.
Thanks for all you do. Keep up the great work, and keep inspiring men like me to better ourselves.
Those jump packs are great, but no replacement for a set of cables.
The jump packs can save you in many situations, but leave you stranded in others where the cables will prevail.
Great kit. I would add a few black 55 gal garbage bags. No weight and a million uses.
I can't argue with your picks Cody. I would recommend having two or three Space Blankets in the kit just because. Some army wool blankets paired up with the Space Blankets is a hard combo to beat.
Something I toss in the back of my Toyota arr strips of old carpet to be used as traction pads.
A spray bottle filled with straight bleach sprayed on the tires will also improve their traction if you just need something to get you going.
I prefer a good below zero mummy sleeping bag
One other item to throw in is Mountain Money AKA a roll of TP.
My first rule/agreement with my kids when they came of age and mentioned wanting a car was exactly this. A safety kit that gets pulled every season to adjust for that season. IE: pull food goods making sure they’re up to date, swap out the gallon water jugs, add/remove a wool blanket depending on temp outside and so on. Always try to keep a current well built kit, it CAN save yours or someone else’s life someday. Yes, it’s THAT important...😉✌🏼Good stuff Cody, thanks for putting this out there again.
👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy!
Question: why do the gallon water jugs need to be swapped? Unless they're empty?
@@Russ0107 :Over protective "parent" -
There really should be little perishable in the "Emergency Pack" - ok an annual check of everything in a vehicle is fine - also whenever you plan a trip water gets tossed in.. If you Didn't plan it - then it shouldn't happen. When it does happen that makes it an accident - yes that water may be useful - if you can reach it - if it is in the trunk, and you are on your lid - not so useful.
@@Russ0107 depending on where and how they’re stored, water bottles/jugs leach toxins... the darker and cooler, they’re stored, the better they are. Hot in a trunk is no good unless you use a metal canteen, that’s why I suggest rotation. ... google it✌🏼😉
@Right Round I re-use bottles for drinking water daily, after 2 months or so they go bad and it tastes like im drinking plastic
I also keep a full change of clothes in my box. Pants, Shirt, Shoes, Socks. I always seem to have car issues when I'm dressed up.
I'd add a bic lighter and an extra pair of wool socks.
Good suggestion.
I'd add an electric lighter, so you don't have to worry about it running out of fuel and you can charge it with the external battery pack
extra socks/general clothing especially during winter is looked past on too frequently. If it starts raining or something the last thing you want is wet clothes and cold weather. It can also serve other people who need fresh stuff
I love how organized & practical you are. I've taken notes, I'll start building my kit tomorrow.
Excellent idea! I work in IT and we have to be the ones with the solutions and not the problems. It is good to be one who can help resolve the concern and not add to it..
Cody. Never underestimate the power of a pack of hot hands. Tucked under the armpits. They can be lifesavers trust me.
@Predbeau101 Hot hands feel like a big hug when you're freezing to death. The groin is good because of the femoral artery. I've never been in weather that cold lol.
People think they're just for your hands, but you know when your cold and alone you'll come up with some ingenious ways to use what you got.
Tip for if you have the car body digging into a tire:
Stick the end of something like a 4x4 into the wheel well so that when you move the car the wheel pushes the board around the wheel well pushing the metal out. Works best with a second person to get the board started while you move the car.
I've done this a bunch of times when someone decided they couldn't afford to have me tow them.
Jump packs generally will charge a cell phone dozens of times with the proper cord. Most have a usb plug.
And who cares about that when most of us are in a car every day (Plugged in) - and that can charge a phone many times anyhow...
@@kadmow Because if your battery dies or you are involved in an accident and the vehicle doesnt start, you cant charge off it. Hence the need for the kit.
Duct Tape burns pretty good too. I would offer that you put a length of 550 cord in the kit maybe with a bit of bank line. Also some heavy can liners. The cord you can use to secure the blanket or other odd items. The liners have a lot of uses.
I had a driver trainer who was an Arkansas state trooper. He told me that every safety kit in vehicles should include a single clean white sheet. That was in the late 90s and unfortunately I had to use that sheet twice (2 different sheets) in my life as a long haul truck driver. At the bottom of my bag in the trunk of my car is a single white sheet. And I pray that I never have to take it out except to wash it.
what is the benefit of it being clean? dead bodies don't care what covers them... I prefer a King. lol..
amen
@@kadmow the benefit is showing respect.
@@lpa06 : True dat. Weeeelll. But clean, not so much. (BTW I'm not that experienced in washing as-yet-unsed body covers.). Americans are a little strange. I may have a tarp in the back for all eventualities. (Sorry if I have become desensitised to carcases)
I'm redoing my box now, this was very helpful, thank you for the video. I have a few more tips for anyone looking to be safe during winter snow travel. Even if you don't have the exact stuff that the best, having some kind of capabilities is what matters. Toilet paper roll with dryer lint in a ziploc, instant dry firestarter, paired with ferro rod or lighter. Scary how many break down in snow unprepared. Many people don't even realize how to stay warm in these conditions. If you have a hatchback, you can get a trunk awning, and a tarp combined, plus a small mini firepit (metal colander), to stay warm with just dry branches you break off the trees, that are dry. Definitely a laundry bag too, a sturdy one, for throwing wood kindling in, with a big strap. If you hike, keep your zero degree bag in the trunk in winter, along with your other backpacking gear. Water is another key thing. Handwarmers, big one! Get a Garmin if you can afford, to truly get rescued even with a signal. Thats my two cents on winter vehicle preparedness on back roads.
I was literally just organizing some "EDC" stuff, can't wait to watch this
Very good kit, i just added a cheap OBD 2 scan tool to my kit.
I've never been able to say "Fiskars" without putting the word "hateful" in front of it thanks to you Cody! That video you did way back on the Hateful Fiskars axe has caused me to make fun of many a friend who pulled out that hateful plastic thing......lol!
Those LED hockey pucks are a godsent. Every fire truck on our dept has a bag full of them. We used to use box lights and traffic cones.
Thank you for taking the time to make the video - great minds think alike on many of the items you mentioned….The NOCO battery has USB ports to charge a phone, and the battery has capacity for many charges - this is another layer of how to keep a phone charged. I put together a phone pack that has an adapter, cables, and a pigtail with alligator clips, so I can connect directly to the battery. This underscores how important it is to keep that cell phone going. I found that when in an encampment everyone is scrambling with cables and charging access. Since I have the room, I still carry jump cables, as in the cold the Li may not be at peak performance due to time from last charge, or age. Expect to swap out the battery pack every so often (5 years?) as the Li batteries age out. So, date the battery pack for when you determine it expires. I would go no longer than 10. It makes sense to try using the battery, on a particularly cold day, to start your car, but that takes a level of perseverance that not everyone has. Still, disconnecting the vehicle battery and trying to start it with the backup once a year is a worthy insurance…..Just some thoughts. Keep the videos coming, it is great to think about stuff in advance.
East coast hunter here. I can vouch for that box setup. Some straps, a silky saw and a bit of wrangleringenuitey has helped a ton getting my buds out of less than ideal situations. Solid advice 👌
Cody - Be sure to check that fiberfix every now and again. I have had unopened packs harden overtime.
How do you check it without opening it?
If stuck, you can also cut down some small logs to shove under the tires to get traction.
lithium jump pack is a no go in Minnesota if you leave it in the vehicle that's parked outside over night cold weather renders them useless
Thanks for this! Excellent timing
Great kit...
Thanks for sharing.
Much love from Switzerland
Just a heads up, Rhino USA is not made in the US.
I’ve had some trouble with their stuff in the past, but their price is right...😂
I dont mind where its made as long as quality is good, price is fair and its not some kind of slave trade :-D
The US military issue by Ames is USA made. Cost twice as much but it's better quality. SOG and Gerber also make similar shovels but are not USA made. The Gerber etool may be assembled in the US(?) They're being very elusive. So difficult to find something not made in China.
This video back in the day was the one that brought me to your channel. Now I watch every episode. Thank you for updating it!
Your videos are so well made. And are very useful too! I live on a 26 acre farm. (7 acres of open fields and garden) and the rest is forest. And I have had the best of luck with your survival kits and wood chopping tips. They have helped me over the years so much, and I thank you for that. This winter is gonna be harsh says the farmer’s almanac, so I’m getting ready. I’m down in western Maryland, and although im pretty southern, the only thing that heats my house, is a wood stove. And I’m always going through wood. Your tips have helped me Keep warm and have a readily stock of wood. I enjoy your videos. Simple, informative, entertaining, and enjoyable. Thank you for the videos and god bless.
thank you. i live in Michigan and bought several things you have shown us for recovery.
I wouldn't rely on those foldable shovels. There's a reason why military units keep 24" steel digging shovels around. They're under $20 and last a lifetime. Toss one in each automobile.
I carry one D handle grain shovel and one long handle shovel for the passengers heck even my mother carried a small grain shovel and an axe at age 75 she could just look helpless and hand it to whoever stopped to pull her 4x4 out or pull up and hand them to the poor stuck guy
@@Morgan2XL grain shovels aren't useful at much other than shoveling grain or light sand / snow - a proper long handled shovel on the other hand..
@@kadmow the smaller grain shovel shape is good for cutting 50 lb blocks of snow when you need to move lots of volume just faster to use than a small tradesman style shovel or even worse a survival shovel, even skiing we carry shovels that wont fit in a 40 l ( 10 gallon) pack for avy rescue.
During snow season, I always keep a grain shovel and a full size steel shovel in my truck for the different kinds of snow. Also a below 0 sleeping bag.
I would add a few hand warmers. Those things saved my hands once, coming back from snowshoeing. The snow started falling and my hands were wet and frozen. The only other time I used them was during a soccer game in the snow. I carry a set with me in my jacket pocket wherever I go. You never know when you might misjudge the weather or your capabilities.
“You want to be the guy that’s the solution, not the problem.” Boy, is that a great saying!!
A single wire coat hanger. Could be the difference between someone's bad day getting worse, or someone's bad day getting better.
I had a friend who was always locking his keys in his car so in my car I had a kit for breaking into his car. It was a wire coat hanger and the ice scraper I used to pry his window open to get the coat hanger in there, we used to have to break into his car at least once a week.
Why didn't you just get a spare key and keep it for your friend?
As a woman who drives a two wheel drive little sedan, I sure appreciate you gentlemen who are prepared! I do keep a kit in my car for maintenance and emergencies, but if I'm stuck in a ditch I'll be calling a man with towing equipment.
I always recommend that people get all of this stuff mentioned here, but also some glowsticks ... when youre working on the side of the road its great to have the flashers as a warning device, but also having glow sticks or a reflective vest work great too so other drivers see where youre at, not just your car... Also get a mini tool kit with screwdrivers, and also a BarCharts, Inc., QuickStudy First aid kit guide to common injuries and illnesses. It gives a quick reference chart for things like how to treat a stroke, heart attack, broken bones, concussion...
Great video thank you. One suggestion. A high viz vest with reflective strips. Get it over sized to fit over winter clothes. Inexpensive, takes up very little space, no weight to speak of it's really a no brainer. Thanks again, take care... Mac
Favorite time of the year for this channel! Love it!
Great advice - so few people carry an emergency preparedness kit anymore!!
Correction: So few city people.
Great video. Now I know what to get my husband for Christmas. Thank you! I would add energy bars and a few bottles of water.
Speaking of Granddad's, when I was a kid, I lived with my Grandparents for several years in Michigan. My Granddad always carried stove ashes with him instead of kitty litter. Amazing traction on snow and ice...
love how the vid is one long take and not many cut up clips
More good winter advice. Thanks Cody.
Writing pad/notebook, pocket size and a pencil. Never know when yo need to take notes, part of my EDC
I have a couple bottles of water & also some snacks in my kit.
I love to see how this kit has evolved throughout the years. Thank you for the update.
We don't get much winter weather where I live so I don't carry most of these things but I do carry more gear in my truck than anyone I know. I will never be the man begging to borrow jumper cables, an air compressor or basic tools. I can also attest to the strength and durability of the Action Packers. I've got one that's been sliding around in one vehicle or another of mine for almost 20 years.
city boy here, first heard about those soft shackles from you the other day and they seem really really cool, thanks
That really is a gorgeous background. Very glad your dad thought of the deck paneling.
I like a guy that inspires a man to be a man! God bless and thanks for sharing
Thanks always good to be prepared. This is in addition to your all the time kit.
Hey Cody,
I felt just like you about cable chains until I got to try a set of Peerless Auto Trak self ratcheting cable chains.
I was given the first set for review and was so impressed I now always keep a set in my truck for winter.
Definitely worth a look.
It would be helpful to have Cody's number in your kit for when you need to get towed out of a ditch.
Though I live in rural Ireland and we rarely get snow, I do carry a similar kit in my car. Two things that I carry that aren't apparent in your kit are a set of folding resin sand/mud/snow ladder boards which I place under the drive wheels if I'm stopping off of a paved surface, we do get a lot of rain and boggy soil, you can park on what seems firm ground and come back an hour later and find the vehicle has sunk to its axles. I also carry a few long life cereal bars, a recovery in cold weather can be strenuous and a calorie boost can go a long way to getting home safely.
Another great fire starter can be made with the pressed paper egg cartons! Fill them with wood chips and candle wax. They can be easily broken into easy to light cubes!
What, no come-along? Saved me many times on the East Coast... Thanks for another excellent video! I've purchased tons of stuff as a result of watching your videos and realizing there was something else I "needed." LOL
The kinetic rope is definitely a must have for recovery. Another great video. Thanks.
TY for mentioning lithium batteries and their benefits. I don't use ANYTHING except E Ult Lithium for almost 10 years. Longer life, won't leak, work in temp extremes. It's on my Have To Have lists in SAR. Right next to 2 ways to start fires in rain.
What an amazing list of items. I have all them just not in a one box thanks so much for an exceptional repertoire of things that I should keep in one container. Joe
"some Philistine" 😆
Every year my one of my favorite videos, love to be prepared
Those action packers are the best. Saves so much time not having to transfer stuff in and out of the truck cab. In truck bed during rainstorm - no water gets in! I keep ear protection, too- so many times it's needed.
That sounds like a great idea.
A Wranglerstar movie 👍
3 extra things that i keep in my kit are: 1x Warm socks, Balaclava, and an axe handle. First two are obvious. The axe handle is for cases where i need some leverage. Not in the woods, but in urban environment, where it's not easy to find good, sturdy and sizable stick to use. :)
LoL I was actually going to go there to give you some grief but then you went there yourself 😂
I used to have a buddy who had a.1/2" ratchet with a socket the correct size for his lug nuts behind his driver seat. You never know when you might have to snug those up a little....
Thank you for mentioning Kinetic Energy ropes. They are very good for pulling someone out when you need to do a running start.
Static load straps are not meant for running start pulls as they are intended for a constant load whereas the Kinetic Energy ropes are designed for variable loads.
You can’t beat those Nokian winter tires! They are awesome!!
I would add some cable ties.
Love hearing the rain outside while you film.
Thank you so much for all your knowledge sir. Much appreciated up in the Pacific Northwest 🍻
I was one watching Mors Kohanski video and he said the most important survival tool is a lantern and I don’t live in snow countryside but I paid attention you can
Heat inside of your car with ,it it’s a bright light if you’re stuck in a ditch to get rescued and you can put it in the engine compartment to warm up your engine compartment to heat up the engine and the battery before you try to start it.
Wow, the dedicated cell phone cable and wife comment is a great one! You’re right if she knows it’s there, it won’t be for long! I think we all have learned that lesson!
Waited all year for this video.
I like these videos. Can’t wait until your Christmas list video this year!!
I wish I have neighbour's like you; the sheep flocks are large in England. God bless the Wranglerstar's
Jumper cables have never let me down jump boxes will let you down all the time food for thought
PSA: Lithium batteries die in the cold! If you live somewhere cold, use alkaline for your flashlight. Also, don't expect your battery bank to live in the cold.
Ive read that rechargeable Lithiums aren't good for freezing temps but the regular non rechargeable Lithiums like by Energizer can stand really cold weather. I know 1st hand they are waaay better than alkaline in around 30F temps
Thanks for putting this out. Very informative.
God Bless you, and as always; thanks for your advice and insight. Happy holidays
love the kit! I bought 2 of those action packers and wish I bought more, such a tough box. Only thing I would think to add to this kit is a couple contractor garbage bags just because they are so useful in a variety of ways.