People overlook the need for Sun Screen. A cooler also makes a good storage unit for your bottled water 💦. All in all, I learned quite a bit from your video. Good job 👍🏻!
Tow ropes are good, but they are meant for towing. When you want to pull someone out of a ditch, invest in a snatch strap. They are meant to be used to retrieve vehicles. They basically act like a rubber band and can yank a vehicle out of a ditch. Good vid Ben.
Love my Typhoon packs as I own two. I like the compact size of them unlike bigger packs that stick out like a sore thumb which in a SHTF situation will paint a target on you and trying to stay as grey man as possible is best. My packs however are a bit more extreme than yours but only because I drive a truck over the road so food, fire, shelter, water and protection are must haves but still like being the minimalist. Biggest difference here is I have my IFAK mounted even with the bottom on the left side and the maxpedition radio holder above it for my HAM radio. I keep my folding blade on my mag pouch on my belt and my fixed blade mounted upside down on the left shoulder strap (right hand dominate). I will never mount a blade anywhere that is not within my peripheral vision. Reason being is one, it's hard to get to in a split second when you don't have time to take your pack off to get to it and two when a blade is mounted behind you, this makes it easy for someone else to pull it from behind and use it against you.
Great video showing us some really cool products Ben! May I suggest - rather than putting all your stuff in a hard-side tote or box of some kind, use a duffel bag. Its pliable and will conform to odd shaped spaces in your vehicle better than a fixed, hard-sided tote.
Its always on videos like these where the ego trippers, who live so deep inside the biggest cities they never see the grass, tend to drop their "knowledge" of this, that and the other! Great video man! Ignore the haters.
Here's my kit I keep in my car. I also have a two part kit. In my car I have a 750amp jump starter with a built in tire inflator, and an external input to use as a generator and USB ports to charge a phone. A full car fire extinguisher, a professional jack to change a tire, some big hook cables, weather proof duct tape and clear duct tape. A portable road flare sign that folds out into a triangle, and a spare set of jumper cables. I also have a tire repair kit. I have a survival kit in a small bag and I have a Les Stroud Survival kit(for worst case scenario) My main kit in my bag includes a multi-tool hatchet with a knife, screwdrivers, bottle opener, hammer, wrench, wire cutter, a small pocket knife. A six inch ferro rod with striker, hard wood sticks for tinder, a portable stove(with fuel tabs), a dual cooking pot, water bottle with cooking cup, USB flashlight, bug spray, sun tan lotion, gloves, and I have a full emergency medical kit with a mini survival kit packed into that as well. But some high visibility gloves and a jacket would be a good idea. I also like that Anker charger kit, but the 750amp jumper I have is really good and I've saved many drivers on the road. So maybe I'll get one as a backup. But I like your kit overall.
Definitely a really cool kit. I liked the idea of having a pair of boots with you. I’m wearing sandals a lot as well so thanks for the idea. I also liked the redundancy of having lots of charging devices, especially the solar panel.. didn’t think of that one lol.
I have seen SO many survival kits and have adapted my own rendition of a survival pack and yours is by far the best. It is very similar to my own preferences and seems to be very reliable. So many people lack necessary things and don't realize it but your setup is geared for nearly any situation you may encounter. Other than the flares, one thing I may add is a signaling mirror and other small things like that, that way if your stuck while in the wilderness you can easily signal a helicopter or other survivor. A mirror is also very light weight and can be stored anywhere. Other than that, I will use this video as a reference from now on and I admire how much thought you put in and how much intelligence and preparedness you have. Also, thanks for giving links for the gear you showed, makes my life so much easier when looking for things to add to my pack! Thanks Ben!
Worth it to watch just to see that sling shot! Also recommend an instant ice pack and a hand towel. My grandmother fell while getting out of my car. She was bleeding and her arm was swelling from a broken bone. I had a towel for the bleeding, but would have given anything to have an instant ice pack which now does live in my car.
Nice video Ben. A lot of excellent ideas. I'll be adding some of them to my gear. From my personal experience I'm reasonably confident saying changing a tire on I-95 could qualify for one of the dangerous acts on America's Got Talent.
Very well thought out set-up! Here's a couple of things that I thought of: spare socks to store with the boots, toilet paper (you just never know!), medical scissors for the med kit & a rain poncho.
They sell toilet paper tabs, condensed, the size of a quarter, that expands and blows up for alot of toilet paper. Canadian Prepper sells them I believe.
Pretty solid man. Few suggestions though. I highly recommend keeping all your gear out of visual sight so shitbags don't smash and grab your stuff. For the basket you mentioned, I highly recommend the new Ridgid Tool boxes, they also make a basket. Stackable, lock together, water tight and all around awesome.
i'll check those out thanks. I typically will lock down my bag if I am going to be somewhere for an extended period or take it inside with me at night.
Great video; might want to test the ANKER charger on a comparable battery as yours. Lots of reviews say it won't. I had a similar situation and the wife had a charger that didn't work, but the folks we called had a charger (much larger) and it did work. Just saying, the charger should rate with the battery (in real life - as opposed to their advertising). Both were much larger than the ANKER.
Good job, I been doing this for 4 decades. Even in large trucks carried that and tote with food. We grew up on ranch, very rural. Did deep wilderness backpacking in Gila as well back home. I have both go bag and 100L pack for my Amateur radio gear as well.
It’s amazing that common sense and mentality of those in rural areas is so foreign to city dwellers. Glad you are prepared and thanks a ton for watching my video.
I'm a huge fan of car kits. I'm an outdoorsy person and constantly rely on my car in remote areas so I love to get ideas from other people. Thanks for making this video! I recommend checking out I like to make stuffs Chanel, and specifically his land cruiser tool box how to video, its pretty neat and cane easily be simplified and put in any size SUV in theory
I know this is a reply to an old video... Sorry Ben. I was thinking of having the vehicle information on a laminated card in the go-bag. (I can never find my info at home when I need it). On that card you could have vehicle make, model, year, VIN, and license number. With a sharpie you could record where the vehicle was left when it had to be evacuated. If you have to leave the vehicle for any reason, you could identify the vehicle and where it was last known to be... may be important for vehicle retrieval and insurance purposes later.
Hey Ben, I use a 5 gallon bucket with reflective tape and a gamma seal for tool/supply storage. Works as a seat or add the ratcheting straps as a bucket pack. Safety vest and Lifegear magnetic light flares stay behind passenger seat for quick access in emergencies and attaches to vehicle or included magnetic bases. Been thinking about blue can water for my water supply in vehicle. Just a couple suggestions, keep up the great vids!
One needs to rotate out that water every month in the cooler seasons and every two weeks in the summer months. Keep it fresh and healthy considering the quality of pre bottled water.
Another great vid man. I have a very similar setup in my truck. One other thing you might think about since your carrying a few tools is a folding saw especially since you live in Michigan. I cant tell you how many times ive used my cheap fiskars folding saw that I keep under my drivers seat and its been invaluable. Everything from cutting a small 10" tree that fell across the road making it impassable after a wind storm which ive found is often quicker and easier then dragging out the tow strap to drag the tree out of the way. Ive also pulled it out at a buddies when we needed to cut a 2X4 and he didn't have a saw at his place. I promptly jokingly gave him some grief for that by the way.
I just think it’s funny how all these survival videos are from the USA where most of us don’t even know what a real struggle on this planet even looks like
Great kit. I keep a lot of the same items and more in my truck. I travel almost 50 miles one way to work so I like to have enough items to get me home. I tend to add to my kit everytime I need something and don't have it. Then I add one to my kit. Good job.
one of the things i also like to keep in my car that can easily go on my pack are a pair of collapsing hiking poles, great in all weather on rough ground or ice or just that extra help if you have a few long miles to walk. can also use them as emergency splints for a leg or arm or make a makeshift pull behind sledge (in combo with the paracord or gorilla tape ). as someone earlier stated, id also keep a compact tarp in my pack and car or a couple of the large contractor sized garbage bags, can be used as shelter as a small tarp, a waterproof bag or an emergency rain poncho...i love multi function items...anyways, great vid, great ideas ..thanks.
Have you considered having some saline wash in your kit? I figured it would be great to have if you got something in your eye or need to clean out a wound.
I would recommend adding an additional tarp or canvas sheet just in case because you never know when you might need shelter and in my experience those emergency blankets are very durable as far as shelter building. Just a thought great video.
One thing I always put in a first aid kit is liquid bandage. That stuff is great for covering odd shaped or long cuts and it has antiseptic in it. It also can help you get rid of pimples from my experience.
One thing about the water plastic water bottles/ containers.....when it gets really hot in your car, they say that the plastic of the waterbottle/container releases toxic elements to the water. I read and heard that on several occasions so the water from plastic containers may not be very safe.
+FatalicGamer Just to be safe, avoid the plastics. Canned water could be an alternative; I've even recently heard of water being sold in boxed cardboard materials. However, many plastics are now BPA free. Just search the bottle and you should find your answer.
Good vid. I live in a large metropolitan area. With the bag in my car, I tried to think in terms of if there was a total breakdown (dirty bomb, emp, etc) and I was on the other side of town / 50 mi from the house what would I need to make it that far (multi day hike staying as inconspicuous as possible). The first thing I saw was the boots and some good socks (hard to walk long distances in rain/cold in slip on loafers)
Excellent video! Instead of a "milk crate", I chose a fairly cheap cooler to put my stuff in. Mainly to store a gallon of water and the bag. In the summer, the car gets so hot that I needed a way to keep the water at a more stable temperature and to protect the small food items in my bag. It works, but may limit the amount of gear you feel you would need.
If you're gonna have a glass breaker, which I think everyone should have, it should be up front where you can get to it easily. It ain't gonna do you much good if your car's flipped over, on fire, sinking in a river, whatever the case may be and it's sitting in the back. You should also make sure you've tested it thoroughly before you put it in your vehicle. The last thing you want in a tool like this is something that is going to break on you when you need it the most.
I havent tried it yet but the head rest from the front seats of most cars come out all the way and it has two metal spikes that could he used to knock out side windows.
Hey there, I also have a machete, a small shovel, a medical kit that stays in there always, canopy, 2 folding chairs, a folding table, a over the fire A frame for cooking at a picnic or strandid, and a extensive tool kit and all of this stays in my truck all the time..
I myself have some surgical gloves , Tourniquet, a disposable phone , Ham Radio , a emergency signaling mirror, just in case . Small pair of Binoculars, and some items that you have mentioned on your video , flashlight,knives.... Etc... Great video .
Great kit but you should add nvg, and a rappel kit. Along with a portable stretcher. In case the situation comes where you have someone who can't move.
I try to keep a roll or two of waterproof duct tape. And a few hose clamps. I also have old plastic milk crates. The other thing is extra clothing. More on accident in my case. But some socks and an old flannel shirt has come in handy more times than I can count. Keep up the good work.
So I liked your video man. I would suggest you change your eye drops out for some that are a bit better like liquid tears, you can find them at walmart. I didn't see a hole lot of fire stuff in your kit, but other then that I really like how you have stuff set up. All in all it's your kit, just putting my two cents in. God Bless have a good one...
Great kit and video. I gotta say though - I bought that same Anker jumpstart box after watching this. First time I tried it, it was dead. I had fully charged it and then put in my Jeep for a few months and it did not hold a charge. Then second time was on my Dad's little Kia with a 1.8L engine. Battery was dead from sitting too long. I figured I'd try this, since it was easier then dragging a charger out and I wanted to see how well it worked. I attached it to battery and cranked the engine - the breaker in the jumpstarter tripped. So I reset it and tried again. The jumpstarter failed completely. The Lithium battery in it expanded, breaking the case open. Was in contact with Anker and they would not replace - finally after many emails back and forth and waiting for manager approval, they managed to get me like a 15% discount on a new one (wow, how generous and understanding, pfft). But they don"t make the 600 amp deluxe one shown here anymore, only a 400 amp one with no display. I bought this bigger 600A model for my 4.7L V8 Jeep. If the 600A can't even start a little Kia and explodes, there's no way the 400A is gonna be worth a crap on a V8. VERY disappointed in Anker jumpstarter and their lack of customer service. I will say the lady I was dealing with there did her best to help me and was very nice, but her hands were tied with BS company policies. I believe in voting with your wallet. When I spend over $100 on a product that I don't even get 1 single use out of and get no satisfaction from the company, that company has lost a customer for life, and I will go out of my way to warn others. BEWARE of ANKER!!!
Hey Ben. A few things you didnt mention that I keep in my med kit are: a shatter-proof mirror in case i get something in my eye (doubles as signal mirror) , tweezers, an arched needle ( semi circular needle ) and standard/various sized needles(s), a thimble and thread suitable for closing up a bad wound and for removing splinters, a bic lighter for sterilizing the needles and cauterizing wounds, and a pair of 3.5X magnifing eye glasses from the dollar store for seeing objects embedded in skin and sewing. These glasses also work great as a solar fire starter since the 3.5 x magnification makes a perfect magnifing lens. You can also remove both lenses, and double them up, one on top the other if necessary to make a 7x lens, or give one lens to your buddy should you need to seperate during an outting or an emergency.
good ideas. I do have a compass with a mirror that I can use for looking at myself or signaling. I also have a suture kit in the first aid bag that has the curved needle and actual stitches. always have a lighter in every kit...was in my pocket I think.
Very nice car set up. I’ve read through the comments and all those leaving negative comments or making fun of you will be the first ones coming to those of us that are prepared in a bad situation. They will hear the following from me : No sir, I say no sir you cannot benefit from my looking forward and preparing.
Very good. I would suggest throwing some shelter just in case. You have everything else to bugout for a few days..why not some shelter besides Mylar blankets?
good video, good shoe tip, I sometimes do that but I'm not consistent about it. the one thing i plan to put in my car is a folding shovel. two thumbs up
Really good video and a well put together kit, get-home bag. I did notice you didn't have socks to go with your boots. If you were out in flip flops and had to change to your boots you might need socks. Just a thought.
Suggestion for your med kit; disposable medical staple gun. Fairly cheap and one of those things that isn’t just a good to have. If the need to use was necessary, would probably be saving yours or someone else’s life.
You're right on the tote idea. I have a jeep grand cherokee and got a heavy duty lockable tote to keep my gear in unless you take your gear out every day. A triple A membership can be worth it's weight in gold. Found that out when I had a radiator hose blow out. One tow and it will pay for it self. I also found a puncture kit is a good thing too. 2 flats and 1 spare tire will only solve 1/2 the problem right? Good vid man, and you have a lite load out too!
The Anker battery is a great idea, but is limited to the size of engine it can restart. Probably OK for the average family car. I've looked at it as a power source for a portable power source for my mobile ham radio. Nice video. Thanks!
Quick clot is alright if you are careful with it, but it tends to cause more problems than it solves. I would suggest throwing in a CAT Tourniquet and swapping the Quick Clot for some combat gauze...It is still made by Quick Clot, but it has an X-ray detectable strip, and is built into a gauze strip. Though Quick clot can be really useful with the IPB that you have. I would also suggest throwing in a couple rolls of medical tape, and a roll of standard gauze.
You kept saying that you don't plan on this or you don't plan on that happening... Might be a good idea for you to also consider the unplanned / unexpected... Life tends to throw curve balls from time to time.
I recommend that you get a tube tent for your GHB, they take up no space, no weight. Not a full on shelter, but it's good to have something over your head.
I even have old 82 Radio Shack Solar panels with patch with diode for charging batteries. Had jeeps as well. They had the Mash 4077th logo on it as well.
The 1rst thing for survival is the physical condition. If you are not in good condition, your chances are minimal in case of disaster. Healthy and strong is the first.
I would consider a complete lighting system with inclusive emergency flashers lights I would always consider 2 main winch systems 1 front and 1 rear with options to auxiliary winches as you never now what the wight of a vehicle will be when fully laden with supplies to be honest I'd be inclined to invest in military grade run flats so you don't have to worry about changing flat tires... when it comes to tools i live by the rues of 2-4 because there be times that 2 of the same tool will be a need to repair something and when 2 or more are available 4 of the same tool effects a quicker repair.. that water in winter is going to useless to you...
Living Survival looking at the stupidiy of american offroad scene tells me people have no clue on how setup a vehicle for overland use because all they want to bush bash and rock crawl all day, which is fine though looking at general survival and having to make tracks you need consider your safety in bugout situation 90% of the vehicles you drive end up on thier sides or worse on roofs no way to right the vehicle without damaging it. typically i suggest a full exoskeleton roll cage as this gives an anchor point to place kangaroo jake or a side winch so you can flip back to its wheels i don't recommend that you try and right from a standard roof rack system because they are not designed to support the weight of the 4wd.. with the exoskeleton itis fixed 9-12 points of the vehicle making it rigid enough to effect recovery.. personally i think jeeps are toys as in a shtf you are likely to be hiiting mining sites with fleet leased toyotas for spare parts.. dont really care what ford/gmc/jeep you have or dealerships you got within tristate area of you reality is if you get out of sticks, town, city, county or state .. if you ain't carrying spares you ain't going to find it in the sticks where you are going or getting too. and scrapyards are not worth getting an injury for.. typically 400 liter main fuel tank, 150-200 liter reserve tanks plus 100-200 liters in jerrycan.. tires typicallyi suggest atleast 6 spares for 4x4 because you will tend to blowout 2-4 fronts at least a set in the rear.. note this can double 12 or more depending rear axle and tire setup you have if towing something within the 2tonne or more range atleast 2sets of 4 or more pending on the axle set on what you are towing.. in a bugout scenario legal weights and measures will not apply you will be carry excess weight and it will have to dispersed over the entire load equally i like jeeps and so forth though from a caravaning and bug out perspective combined with towing.. with Standard vehicle loadout you look at a combined weight of gross of 7 tonnes based on a min spec of a toyotas land cruiser and 23 foot caravan/camper van.. this can go up the longer you are.. you'll add 2 tonne to the vehicle and double the mass weight of what you tow.. i do recommend anything with tray or tray because where tray meets cabin is the weakest point of the structual point is .... for towing diesel, diesel, diesel.. i would also look at 4xOverland so you can get a better understanding of what you will need as an overland and bugout type vehicle. note i do live in australia where we have large birds such as emu, native kangaroos, live stock stock cattle, sheep unpaddocked insome cases, and feral camel and pigs who tend stray across tarmac and dirt roads where animal strike a common and typical if you to survive these strikes you build as such as i have depicted in this response.. failure to do so may get you killed where you are 100-1, 500 km's to where you can get help.. from what ive seen from tourists both foreign and domestic they ask for trouble not having 27mhz, uhf, ham radio and sat phone. as outside of major & minor cities, town little to no cell phone service.. something i forgot to mention keep excess winch cable you never know when and where you might have to extract someone from a ravine or hillside and you may have winch a body out...
I'm the kind of guy, I could have everything for any emergency but one , and the one and only emergency I'd ever have, I would need the one thing I didn't have. Lol
Nice bag you should make a video of you using your bag then ,a post get home analysis of what you like and dont like about your current setup. Thanks for the vids
You for SURE need to get a quality tourniquet in your med kit. As and EMT.... Tourniquets save lives. You don't have time to improvise one in the field. Especially if you are the one bleeding out. The 3 staples of a good trauma kit 1. Bleeding (tourniquet/packing gauze) 2. Airway(NPA)3. Respiratory (chest seals/decompression needle)
You should follow the march algorithm, Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory, Circulatory, Heat loss, and everything else. Also you should check with your good samaritan laws because in some states you can be sued for using a decompression needle. Most states require being at least a certified paramedic.
Hey Ben, this is one of the better car survival bags and presentations. Could you let me know the brand of hat headlamp ? Here in Florida I'm a fan of carrying sunglasses, sun screen and a hat in my car bag.
Fat Prepper > Skinny Prepper > Fat Person > Skinny Person Most of us live in urban jungles not the amazon forest so being nimble to outrun animals is not a need and an AR15 can take out most beasts. Also if you´re fat like me, you have the mindset to welcome survival situations because it is like an opportunity to eat beef jerkeys (I love Jack Links too!), smoke some cigars and lose weight in the process. If it´s cold, then the extra fat keep us warm and if the situation is dismal the fat will sustain us longer than skinny people. Most skinny preppers generally don´t have the mindset to welcome survival situations.
SHTF Ample Prepper wrong, atop using your rifle as a crutch. Why do you think the military has physical standards that need to be met in order to go to battle? Anyone more fit than you has a greater chance of survival, and when your rifle or sidearm aren’t readily available, and your in hand to hand with someone, you’ll regret having that useless fat on you. Cheers
I used to carry those same water jugs but a few years ago I just started carrying a 20l scepter jerry can behind my drivers seat in the footwell. I keep it at about 4 gallons. That way if it freezes the can is able to handle it. 20l might be overkill, but that's what they had at the sale where I bought it. It comes in handy at camp. It would also easily fill all of my canteens as well as whatever pop bottles happened to be laying around.
Not a bad video. Survival is similar to self defense in that you are trying to stay safe in a bad situation. In both preparation, mindset and decent knowledge are they keys to staying alive
I carry a pretty extensive compliment of gear in my Pilot. For your storage box solution I'd suggest a Rubbermaid ActionPacker Lockable Storage Box, 8 Gallon, Grey and Black (1170). About $30 on Amazon. You'd be surprised how much you can fit in there, and its foot print is reasonable to go on your back deck. For my water solution I have a six pack of 16.90 Fiji bottled water. (This gives you 5 liters.) These fit easily into the ActionPacer where they are not exposed to the Sun, and it affords them a little insulation from the cabin heat. The reason I chose the Fiji is because their bottles are the thickest plastic bottles I could find. This greatly reduces the risk of material fatigue/breakdown, and you can re-purpose them: Like cutting the bottom off and making an on the fly filtration device, catching rain. You can pack 2, 3. 4, whatever works, into your pack instead of trying to lug a big bottle around. I do the beef stick thing too. In addition to what I put in my EDC pack I individually vacuum seal a couple of unopened 9 stick packages to keep in the box. This extends their shelf life a little. I also buy a box of the little individual serving bags of Planters Peanuts, and vacuum pack them. The beef sticks will give you protein but no carbs. Carbs=fuel. If you've got to hoof it or if you're fighting the cold, (which burns carbs like crazy even if you're not moving,) you need those carbs. I also seal up some Power Bars, which are very high in carbs. (Peanuts are about 5g of carbs per bag.) I would trade out the bandana for or add a Shemagh. They are endlessly versatile and useful. They can be a head and face wrap in the Sun or cold, a dust mask, you can soak it and wrap your neck to keep cool, wrap as a scarf in the cold, makes a very good arm sling, use it to collect berries, haul fish you catch. Admittedly, some of that's getting into wilderness survival, but just making the point they're the multi tool of clothing.
Thanks for doing the videos. No matter how much I know, I always seem to pick up a new idea, a new piece of gear... Whatever. Your video finally convinced me to take the damn head rests out of that storage space in the back deck. I don't know why the Hell I've refused to do that. I'M NEVER GOING TO USE THE 3RD ROW SEATS!
Great Video! A quick reminder: lash down everything in the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle accident, everything left loose in your vehicle has the possibility of striking the passengers. A flashlight to the head can leave one unable to use the go bag in the first place!! Stay safe out there!
Another great video. However I chose the DBPower which will do 6.5L Gas and 5.2L Diesel Engine, while the Anker will do 5L Gas and 3 Liter Diesel. The DBPower is also a few dollars less.
Although this was made 2016, all I gotta say is WOW! What a great setup and I am in love with this bag and how well its setup. Great job young man.
People overlook the need for Sun Screen. A cooler also makes a good storage unit for your bottled water 💦. All in all, I learned quite a bit from your video. Good job 👍🏻!
Tow ropes are good, but they are meant for towing. When you want to pull someone out of a ditch, invest in a snatch strap. They are meant to be used to retrieve vehicles. They basically act like a rubber band and can yank a vehicle out of a ditch. Good vid Ben.
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Love my Typhoon packs as I own two. I like the compact size of them unlike bigger packs that stick out like a sore thumb which in a SHTF situation will paint a target on you and trying to stay as grey man as possible is best. My packs however are a bit more extreme than yours but only because I drive a truck over the road so food, fire, shelter, water and protection are must haves but still like being the minimalist. Biggest difference here is I have my IFAK mounted even with the bottom on the left side and the maxpedition radio holder above it for my HAM radio. I keep my folding blade on my mag pouch on my belt and my fixed blade mounted upside down on the left shoulder strap (right hand dominate). I will never mount a blade anywhere that is not within my peripheral vision. Reason being is one, it's hard to get to in a split second when you don't have time to take your pack off to get to it and two when a blade is mounted behind you, this makes it easy for someone else to pull it from behind and use it against you.
Good job! Maybe add a box of ammo for your small arm, a poncho for cover and some Benadryl for your bug bite kit.
Even if people just adopt the basics shown here it'll make all the diffence. Good going dude!
thanks.
Great video showing us some really cool products Ben! May I suggest - rather than putting all your stuff in a hard-side tote or box of some kind, use a duffel bag. Its pliable and will conform to odd shaped spaces in your vehicle better than a fixed, hard-sided tote.
I used to use a duffel but ended up breaking stuff.
Good job. I might suggest a waterproof coat, or preferably a poncho... (Use as shelter, gurney stretcher , water catcher etc...)
Its always on videos like these where the ego trippers, who live so deep inside the biggest cities they never see the grass, tend to drop their "knowledge" of this, that and the other! Great video man! Ignore the haters.
Here's my kit I keep in my car. I also have a two part kit.
In my car I have a 750amp jump starter with a built in tire inflator, and an external input to use as a generator and USB ports to charge a phone. A full car fire extinguisher, a professional jack to change a tire, some big hook cables, weather proof duct tape and clear duct tape. A portable road flare sign that folds out into a triangle, and a spare set of jumper cables. I also have a tire repair kit.
I have a survival kit in a small bag and I have a Les Stroud Survival kit(for worst case scenario)
My main kit in my bag includes a multi-tool hatchet with a knife, screwdrivers, bottle opener, hammer, wrench, wire cutter, a small pocket knife. A six inch ferro rod with striker, hard wood sticks for tinder, a portable stove(with fuel tabs), a dual cooking pot, water bottle with cooking cup, USB flashlight, bug spray, sun tan lotion, gloves, and I have a full emergency medical kit with a mini survival kit packed into that as well.
But some high visibility gloves and a jacket would be a good idea. I also like that Anker charger kit, but the 750amp jumper I have is really good and I've saved many drivers on the road. So maybe I'll get one as a backup.
But I like your kit overall.
As always, Ben, you have a very logical, no nonsense approach to whatever kit you are putting together! Very thoughtful and thanks for sharing!
thank you. enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Definitely a really cool kit. I liked the idea of having a pair of boots with you. I’m wearing sandals a lot as well so thanks for the idea. I also liked the redundancy of having lots of charging devices, especially the solar panel.. didn’t think of that one lol.
I have seen SO many survival kits and have adapted my own rendition of a survival pack and yours is by far the best. It is very similar to my own preferences and seems to be very reliable. So many people lack necessary things and don't realize it but your setup is geared for nearly any situation you may encounter. Other than the flares, one thing I may add is a signaling mirror and other small things like that, that way if your stuck while in the wilderness you can easily signal a helicopter or other survivor. A mirror is also very light weight and can be stored anywhere. Other than that, I will use this video as a reference from now on and I admire how much thought you put in and how much intelligence and preparedness you have. Also, thanks for giving links for the gear you showed, makes my life so much easier when looking for things to add to my pack! Thanks Ben!
there is a mirror on the compass
Worth it to watch just to see that sling shot! Also recommend an instant ice pack and a hand towel. My grandmother fell while getting out of my car. She was bleeding and her arm was swelling from a broken bone. I had a towel for the bleeding, but would have given anything to have an instant ice pack which now does live in my car.
Thanks for this video. I just purchased the Anker jump starter. I needed this for my SUV.
Nice video Ben. A lot of excellent ideas. I'll be adding some of them to my gear. From my personal experience I'm reasonably confident saying changing a tire on I-95 could qualify for one of the dangerous acts on America's Got Talent.
lol, many places like that.
Very well thought out set-up! Here's a couple of things that I thought of: spare socks to store with the boots, toilet paper (you just never know!), medical scissors for the med kit & a rain poncho.
They sell toilet paper tabs, condensed, the size of a quarter, that expands and blows up for alot of toilet paper. Canadian Prepper sells them I believe.
Excellent kit Ben. I think that is the most comprehensive one I've seen to date on CZcams. Nicely done my friend.
thanks brother.
Pretty solid man. Few suggestions though. I highly recommend keeping all your gear out of visual sight so shitbags don't smash and grab your stuff.
For the basket you mentioned, I highly recommend the new Ridgid Tool boxes, they also make a basket. Stackable, lock together, water tight and all around awesome.
i'll check those out thanks. I typically will lock down my bag if I am going to be somewhere for an extended period or take it inside with me at night.
AZBADBOYz dont mattef insurance would cover it
Great video; might want to test the ANKER charger on a comparable battery as yours. Lots of reviews say it won't. I had a similar situation and the wife had a charger that didn't work, but the folks we called had a charger (much larger) and it did work. Just saying, the charger should rate with the battery (in real life - as opposed to their advertising). Both were much larger than the ANKER.
Nice load out. I keep a pair of monoculars in my bag. You never know when you might have to scope out an earea ahead of you. Just my thought.
Good job, I been doing this for 4 decades. Even in large trucks carried that and tote with food. We grew up on ranch, very rural. Did deep wilderness backpacking in Gila as well back home. I have both go bag and 100L pack for my Amateur radio gear as well.
It’s amazing that common sense and mentality of those in rural areas is so foreign to city dwellers. Glad you are prepared and thanks a ton for watching my video.
I'm a huge fan of car kits. I'm an outdoorsy person and constantly rely on my car in remote areas so I love to get ideas from other people. Thanks for making this video! I recommend checking out I like to make stuffs Chanel, and specifically his land cruiser tool box how to video, its pretty neat and cane easily be simplified and put in any size SUV in theory
nice, I'll look for it.
I know this is a reply to an old video... Sorry Ben. I was thinking of having the vehicle information on a laminated card in the go-bag. (I can never find my info at home when I need it). On that card you could have vehicle make, model, year, VIN, and license number. With a sharpie you could record where the vehicle was left when it had to be evacuated. If you have to leave the vehicle for any reason, you could identify the vehicle and where it was last known to be... may be important for vehicle retrieval and insurance purposes later.
good ideas.
I think you did a very good job, not all are the same, but the fact you grab stuff from it all the time says you give it thought. Thanks.
Hey Ben, I use a 5 gallon bucket with reflective tape and a gamma seal for tool/supply storage. Works as a seat or add the ratcheting straps as a bucket pack. Safety vest and Lifegear magnetic light flares stay behind passenger seat for quick access in emergencies and attaches to vehicle or included magnetic bases. Been thinking about blue can water for my water supply in vehicle. Just a couple suggestions, keep up the great vids!
thanks for the input. have a great weekend.
You should add a 4 way water key so you can get water from commercial buildings. Some buildings have Spigots without handles on them. Great video!
good idea, I think I have one actually.
One needs to rotate out that water every month in the cooler seasons and every two weeks in the summer months. Keep it fresh and healthy considering the quality of pre bottled water.
Subgunman you can leave pre botteled water for years without it going bad
@@AJACITY heat can cause the plastic components to seep into the water.
Another great vid man. I have a very similar setup in my truck. One other thing you might think about since your carrying a few tools is a folding saw especially since you live in Michigan. I cant tell you how many times ive used my cheap fiskars folding saw that I keep under my drivers seat and its been invaluable. Everything from cutting a small 10" tree that fell across the road making it impassable after a wind storm which ive found is often quicker and easier then dragging out the tow strap to drag the tree out of the way. Ive also pulled it out at a buddies when we needed to cut a 2X4 and he didn't have a saw at his place. I promptly jokingly gave him some grief for that by the way.
Just ordered the, "Wow Saw" today on Amazon.
I just think it’s funny how all these survival videos are from the USA where most of us don’t even know what a real struggle on this planet even looks like
Yeahhhh if never ever thought of that, I’d like to see more survival videos from the eastern side of the world
Great kit. I keep a lot of the same items and more in my truck. I travel almost 50 miles one way to work so I like to have enough items to get me home. I tend to add to my kit everytime I need something and don't have it. Then I add one to my kit. Good job.
great way to do it. my kits evolve for that very reason. what I need and don't have etc.
one of the things i also like to keep in my car that can easily go on my pack are a pair of collapsing hiking poles, great in all weather on rough ground or ice or just that extra help if you have a few long miles to walk. can also use them as emergency splints for a leg or arm or make a makeshift pull behind sledge (in combo with the paracord or gorilla tape ). as someone earlier stated, id also keep a compact tarp in my pack and car or a couple of the large contractor sized garbage bags, can be used as shelter as a small tarp, a waterproof bag or an emergency rain poncho...i love multi function items...anyways, great vid, great ideas ..thanks.
great tip. i actually keep mine in the car too
You should try organizing your gear in a bicycle trailer and have a folding bike to haul your stuff if your car breaks down.Great video!
I have a bike rack on the back but only take my bike if I plan on riding it. if I were bugging out it would come with.
Very nice! Experience has taught me to keep a vest and light within reach of the driver. Take care!
great set up, the little pouches with dust aid stuff is a great idea
Have you considered having some saline wash in your kit? I figured it would be great to have if you got something in your eye or need to clean out a wound.
Really nice. Can I suggest you add a pair of socks in your hiking shoes since you say you wear flip flops a lot?
good suggestion, thanks.
The same thought crossed my mind while i was watching! Lol
I was thinking that too. Great idea with the boots in the car; good wool socks.
Can't you see the boots in there?????
Good video. Finally a video that doesn't start with automatic weapons. I picked up a couple of ideas
Lol
I would recommend adding an additional tarp or canvas sheet just in case because you never know when you might need shelter and in my experience those emergency blankets are very durable as far as shelter building. Just a thought great video.
I do add a wool blanket and tarp in the winter. I should have one in there though you are right.
Really sweet kit. Definitely the most realistic one I've seen.
thanks steve.
One thing I always put in a first aid kit is liquid bandage. That stuff is great for covering odd shaped or long cuts and it has antiseptic in it. It also can help you get rid of pimples from my experience.
good tip, thanks.
superhelicase if yoy smell that you find out it is clear nailpolish i dont know if it is trust worthy
One thing about the water plastic water bottles/ containers.....when it gets really hot in your car, they say that the plastic of the waterbottle/container releases toxic elements to the water. I read and heard that on several occasions so the water from plastic containers may not be very safe.
You are correct... the toxins in the plastic that releases into the water contains BPA, which is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent).
BPA has not been present in water bottles or anything food grade since 2010. This isn't a concern anymore.
considering the plastic, what would you suggest someone store water in?
+FatalicGamer Just to be safe, avoid the plastics. Canned water could be an alternative; I've even recently heard of water being sold in boxed cardboard materials. However, many plastics are now BPA free. Just search the bottle and you should find your answer.
Garrett Davis Ok thanks.
I would suggest putting the high vis west in the glove compartment for easy access before exiting the car
good suggestion, thanks.
Good vid. I live in a large metropolitan area. With the bag in my car, I tried to think in terms of if there was a total breakdown (dirty bomb, emp, etc) and I was on the other side of town / 50 mi from the house what would I need to make it that far (multi day hike staying as inconspicuous as possible). The first thing I saw was the boots and some good socks (hard to walk long distances in rain/cold in slip on loafers)
Excellent video! Instead of a "milk crate", I chose a fairly cheap cooler to put my stuff in. Mainly to store a gallon of water and the bag. In the summer, the car gets so hot that I needed a way to keep the water at a more stable temperature and to protect the small food items in my bag. It works, but may limit the amount of gear you feel you would need.
i have an excellent solution coming up soon ;)
If you're gonna have a glass breaker, which I think everyone should have, it should be up front where you can get to it easily. It ain't gonna do you much good if your car's flipped over, on fire, sinking in a river, whatever the case may be and it's sitting in the back. You should also make sure you've tested it thoroughly before you put it in your vehicle. The last thing you want in a tool like this is something that is going to break on you when you need it the most.
You should have a few around your car, example console/glovebox and one in the back seat
I have a Smith & Wesson pocket knife with a seatbelt cutter and window breaker. It's easy to carry and is always in my pocket.
Yup! I have mine tethered inside my center console.
I havent tried it yet but the head rest from the front seats of most cars come out all the way and it has two metal spikes that could he used to knock out side windows.
Just an FYI but your headrest posts act as a glass break. In case y’all did not know.
Thanks... this is the most detailed, and practical car kit I have seen. I'll be using this site to revisit my own supplies.
Maxpedition sure does make some excellent packs. Expensive but worth it. Thanks for the video.
The DEET in the bug spray will melt nylon. Make sure it's not leaking over time!
I have a portable bow saw attached to my bug out bag and plan on getting a small hand axe. Also have a Lifestraw as well.
good stuff, thanks.
Hey there, I also have a machete, a small shovel, a medical kit that stays in there always, canopy, 2 folding chairs, a folding table, a over the fire A frame for cooking at a picnic or strandid, and a extensive tool kit and all of this stays in my truck all the time..
Great items to have.
I myself have some surgical gloves , Tourniquet, a disposable phone , Ham Radio , a emergency signaling mirror, just in case . Small pair of Binoculars, and some items that you have mentioned on your video , flashlight,knives.... Etc... Great video .
ahh. i do have a small pair of binos i should put in there. thanks.
Thanks for the video too!! If y’all travel with the wife and kids this will be very helpful
Great kit but you should add nvg, and a rappel kit. Along with a portable stretcher. In case the situation comes where you have someone who can't move.
I try to keep a roll or two of waterproof duct tape. And a few hose clamps. I also have old plastic milk crates. The other thing is extra clothing. More on accident in my case. But some socks and an old flannel shirt has come in handy more times than I can count. Keep up the good work.
great tips. thanks Bill.
So I liked your video man. I would suggest you change your eye drops out for some that are a bit better like liquid tears, you can find them at walmart. I didn't see a hole lot of fire stuff in your kit, but other then that I really like how you have stuff set up. All in all it's your kit, just putting my two cents in. God Bless have a good one...
Great kit and video. I gotta say though - I bought that same Anker jumpstart box after watching this. First time I tried it, it was dead. I had fully charged it and then put in my Jeep for a few months and it did not hold a charge. Then second time was on my Dad's little Kia with a 1.8L engine. Battery was dead from sitting too long. I figured I'd try this, since it was easier then dragging a charger out and I wanted to see how well it worked. I attached it to battery and cranked the engine - the breaker in the jumpstarter tripped. So I reset it and tried again. The jumpstarter failed completely. The Lithium battery in it expanded, breaking the case open. Was in contact with Anker and they would not replace - finally after many emails back and forth and waiting for manager approval, they managed to get me like a 15% discount on a new one (wow, how generous and understanding, pfft). But they don"t make the 600 amp deluxe one shown here anymore, only a 400 amp one with no display. I bought this bigger 600A model for my 4.7L V8 Jeep. If the 600A can't even start a little Kia and explodes, there's no way the 400A is gonna be worth a crap on a V8. VERY disappointed in Anker jumpstarter and their lack of customer service. I will say the lady I was dealing with there did her best to help me and was very nice, but her hands were tied with BS company policies. I believe in voting with your wallet. When I spend over $100 on a product that I don't even get 1 single use out of and get no satisfaction from the company, that company has lost a customer for life, and I will go out of my way to warn others. BEWARE of ANKER!!!
That’s why I never did a review on it. Garbage. Check out my review on the Noco one. We fully tested it with old cars that had been sitting.
@@livingsurvival Well lucky I wasn't able to find one here in Australia then, I was certainly interested in it. Thanks for the comment :D
@@livingsurvival What about the solar charger, is that any good?
Hey Ben. A few things you didnt mention that I keep in my med kit are: a shatter-proof mirror in case i get something in my eye (doubles as signal mirror) , tweezers, an arched needle ( semi circular needle ) and standard/various sized needles(s), a thimble and thread suitable for closing up a bad wound and for removing splinters, a bic lighter for sterilizing the needles and cauterizing wounds, and a pair of 3.5X magnifing eye glasses from the dollar store for seeing objects embedded in skin and sewing. These glasses also work great as a solar fire starter since the 3.5 x magnification makes a perfect magnifing lens. You can also remove both lenses, and double them up, one on top the other if necessary to make a 7x lens, or give one lens to your buddy should you need to seperate during an outting or an emergency.
good ideas. I do have a compass with a mirror that I can use for looking at myself or signaling. I also have a suture kit in the first aid bag that has the curved needle and actual stitches. always have a lighter in every kit...was in my pocket I think.
If you get the condor tactical belt off Amazon you get 2 mag pouches with it they fit great on knife sheaths for fire steels and stuff.
Very nice car set up. I’ve read through the comments and all those leaving negative comments or making fun of you will be the first ones coming to those of us that are prepared in a bad situation. They will hear the following from me : No sir, I say no sir you cannot benefit from my looking forward and preparing.
Very informative. You have some unique things.
Very good. I would suggest throwing some shelter just in case. You have everything else to bugout for a few days..why not some shelter besides Mylar blankets?
good video, good shoe tip, I sometimes do that but I'm not consistent about it. the one thing i plan to put in my car is a folding shovel. two thumbs up
One of the best videos and probably the best kit I've seen - great job!
Lots of great ideas and products there.
thanks for watching.
Really good video and a well put together kit, get-home bag. I did notice you didn't have socks to go with your boots. If you were out in flip flops and had to change to your boots you might need socks. Just a thought.
very true, i will add some.
Suggestion for your med kit; disposable medical staple gun. Fairly cheap and one of those things that isn’t just a good to have. If the need to use was necessary, would probably be saving yours or someone else’s life.
thanks.
Rhino products are great for vehicles. Like recovery straps and shackles, tire repair kits.
ill check them out.
You're right on the tote idea. I have a jeep grand cherokee and got a heavy duty lockable tote to keep my gear in unless you take your gear out every day. A triple A membership can be worth it's weight in gold. Found that out when I had a radiator hose blow out. One tow and it will pay for it self. I also found a puncture kit is a good thing too. 2 flats and 1 spare tire will only solve 1/2 the problem right? Good vid man, and you have a lite load out too!
right on. thanks for watching.
Only thing I would do is add a tarp, tourniquet and a camel back bladder. But a nice setup!
I’ve since added the first two. Thanks for watching!
Living Survival awesome!
The Anker battery is a great idea, but is limited to the size of engine it can restart. Probably OK for the average family car. I've looked at it as a power source for a portable power source for my mobile ham radio. Nice video. Thanks!
works for my car. that's all i care about
Quick clot is alright if you are careful with it, but it tends to cause more problems than it solves. I would suggest throwing in a CAT Tourniquet and swapping the Quick Clot for some combat gauze...It is still made by Quick Clot, but it has an X-ray detectable strip, and is built into a gauze strip. Though Quick clot can be really useful with the IPB that you have. I would also suggest throwing in a couple rolls of medical tape, and a roll of standard gauze.
I use a plastic milk crate in back. Homds things like cleaners, jmpr cbls, tire plug kit etc. Homds everything nice and neat....
Good video!
Pretty cool set up man
Thanks.
Freaking love that jump starter!
comes in handy and packs small. also multiuse.
You kept saying that you don't plan on this or you don't plan on that happening... Might be a good idea for you to also consider the unplanned / unexpected... Life tends to throw curve balls from time to time.
I recommend that you get a tube tent for your GHB, they take up no space, no weight. Not a full on shelter, but it's good to have something over your head.
i've had tents, bivys and all that. a tarp would probably be best bet.
I even have old 82 Radio Shack Solar panels with patch with diode for charging batteries. Had jeeps as well. They had the Mash 4077th logo on it as well.
The 1rst thing for survival is the physical condition. If you are not in good condition, your chances are minimal in case of disaster. Healthy and strong is the first.
Great video!!!! Saw some items that I don't have in my bag. Time to go spend more money.
Great video, gave me some great ideas and showed me a few weak areas I have. Thanks
I would consider a complete lighting system with inclusive emergency flashers lights
I would always consider 2 main winch systems 1 front and 1 rear with options to auxiliary winches as you never now what the wight of a vehicle will be when fully laden with supplies
to be honest I'd be inclined to invest in military grade run flats so you don't have to worry about changing flat tires...
when it comes to tools i live by the rues of 2-4 because there be times that 2 of the same tool will be a need to repair something and when 2 or more are available 4 of the same tool effects a quicker repair.. that water in winter is going to useless to you...
great tips, thanks.
Living Survival looking at the stupidiy of american offroad scene tells me people have no clue on how setup a vehicle for overland use because all they want to bush bash and rock crawl all day, which is fine though looking at general survival and having to make tracks you need consider your safety in bugout situation 90% of the vehicles you drive end up on thier sides or worse on roofs no way to right the vehicle without damaging it.
typically i suggest a full exoskeleton roll cage as this gives an anchor point to place kangaroo jake or a side winch so you can flip back to its wheels
i don't recommend that you try and right from a standard roof rack system because they are not designed to support the weight of the 4wd..
with the exoskeleton itis fixed 9-12 points of the vehicle making it rigid enough to effect recovery..
personally i think jeeps are toys as in a shtf you are likely to be hiiting mining sites with fleet leased toyotas for spare parts..
dont really care what ford/gmc/jeep you have or dealerships you got within tristate area of you reality is if you get out of sticks, town, city, county or state ..
if you ain't carrying spares you ain't going to find it in the sticks where you are going or getting too.
and scrapyards are not worth getting an injury for..
typically 400 liter main fuel tank, 150-200 liter reserve tanks plus 100-200 liters in jerrycan..
tires typicallyi suggest atleast 6 spares for 4x4 because you will tend to blowout 2-4 fronts at least a set in the rear.. note this can double 12 or more depending rear axle and tire setup you have
if towing something within the 2tonne or more range atleast 2sets of 4 or more pending on the axle set on what you are towing..
in a bugout scenario legal weights and measures will not apply you will be carry excess weight and it will have to dispersed over the entire load equally
i like jeeps and so forth though from a caravaning and bug out perspective combined with towing..
with Standard vehicle loadout you look at a combined weight of gross of 7 tonnes based on a min spec of a toyotas land cruiser and 23 foot caravan/camper van.. this can go up the longer you are..
you'll add 2 tonne to the vehicle and double the mass weight of what you tow..
i do recommend anything with tray or tray because where tray meets cabin is the weakest point of the structual point is ....
for towing diesel, diesel, diesel..
i would also look at 4xOverland so you can get a better understanding of what you will need as an overland and bugout type vehicle.
note i do live in australia where we have large birds such as emu, native kangaroos, live stock stock cattle, sheep unpaddocked insome cases, and feral camel and pigs who tend stray across tarmac and dirt roads where animal strike a common and typical if you to survive these strikes you build as such as i have depicted in this response.. failure to do so may get you killed where you are 100-1, 500 km's to where you can get help..
from what ive seen from tourists both foreign and domestic they ask for trouble not having 27mhz, uhf, ham radio and sat phone.
as outside of major & minor cities, town little to no cell phone service..
something i forgot to mention keep excess winch cable you never know when and where you might have to extract someone from a ravine or hillside and you may have winch a body out...
Great video love all you showed. Set up is perfect your ready for anything.
The little fire suppressor looks interesting, but carry a better fire extinguisher.
Nice kit Ben, I keep my vehicle kit in a rubbermaid tote on the back seat in my pickup. What water filter is that, I didnt recognize it.
just a small personal straw. think from aquamira.
I'm the kind of guy, I could have everything for any emergency but one , and the one and only emergency I'd ever have, I would need the one thing I didn't have. Lol
I’ve been that guy....
Toilet paper?
You and me both
Nice bag you should make a video of you using your bag then ,a post get home analysis of what you like and dont like about your current setup. Thanks for the vids
that is a great idea. i have been thinking about doing that and more scenarios like that.
The amount a gear that you carry in your vehicle is impressive. I guess i need a bigger vehicle. Great Vid. Thanks!
a big like from me for your survival backpack
You for SURE need to get a quality tourniquet in your med kit. As and EMT.... Tourniquets save lives. You don't have time to improvise one in the field. Especially if you are the one bleeding out. The 3 staples of a good trauma kit 1. Bleeding (tourniquet/packing gauze) 2. Airway(NPA)3. Respiratory (chest seals/decompression needle)
You should follow the march algorithm, Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory, Circulatory, Heat loss, and everything else. Also you should check with your good samaritan laws because in some states you can be sued for using a decompression needle. Most states require being at least a certified paramedic.
Hey Ben, this is one of the better car survival bags and presentations. Could you let me know the brand of hat headlamp ? Here in Florida I'm a fan of carrying sunglasses, sun screen and a hat in my car bag.
and insect repellent - says the kid raised in Mississippi.
Very good vid. Learned alot. Thank you.
thanks.
Fat Prepper > Skinny Prepper > Fat Person > Skinny Person
Most of us live in urban jungles not the amazon forest so being nimble to outrun animals is not a need and an AR15 can take out most beasts. Also if you´re fat like me, you have the mindset to welcome survival situations because it is like an opportunity to eat beef jerkeys (I love Jack Links too!), smoke some cigars and lose weight in the process. If it´s cold, then the extra fat keep us warm and if the situation is dismal the fat will sustain us longer than skinny people. Most skinny preppers generally don´t have the mindset to welcome survival situations.
SHTF Ample Prepper wrong, atop using your rifle as a crutch. Why do you think the military has physical standards that need to be met in order to go to battle? Anyone more fit than you has a greater chance of survival, and when your rifle or sidearm aren’t readily available, and your in hand to hand with someone, you’ll regret having that useless fat on you. Cheers
Very well, thank you for your fantastics video.Congratulations from Spain.
I used to carry those same water jugs but a few years ago I just started carrying a 20l scepter jerry can behind my drivers seat in the footwell. I keep it at about 4 gallons. That way if it freezes the can is able to handle it. 20l might be overkill, but that's what they had at the sale where I bought it. It comes in handy at camp. It would also easily fill all of my canteens as well as whatever pop bottles happened to be laying around.
thanks for the input.
Not a bad video. Survival is similar to self defense in that you are trying to stay safe in a bad situation. In both preparation, mindset and decent knowledge are they keys to staying alive
I carry a pretty extensive compliment of gear in my Pilot. For your storage box solution I'd suggest a Rubbermaid ActionPacker Lockable Storage Box, 8 Gallon, Grey and Black (1170). About $30 on Amazon. You'd be surprised how much you can fit in there, and its foot print is reasonable to go on your back deck.
For my water solution I have a six pack of 16.90 Fiji bottled water. (This gives you 5 liters.) These fit easily into the ActionPacer where they are not exposed to the Sun, and it affords them a little insulation from the cabin heat. The reason I chose the Fiji is because their bottles are the thickest plastic bottles I could find. This greatly reduces the risk of material fatigue/breakdown, and you can re-purpose them: Like cutting the bottom off and making an on the fly filtration device, catching rain. You can pack 2, 3. 4, whatever works, into your pack instead of trying to lug a big bottle around.
I do the beef stick thing too. In addition to what I put in my EDC pack I individually vacuum seal a couple of unopened 9 stick packages to keep in the box. This extends their shelf life a little. I also buy a box of the little individual serving bags of Planters Peanuts, and vacuum pack them. The beef sticks will give you protein but no carbs. Carbs=fuel. If you've got to hoof it or if you're fighting the cold, (which burns carbs like crazy even if you're not moving,) you need those carbs. I also seal up some Power Bars, which are very high in carbs. (Peanuts are about 5g of carbs per bag.)
I would trade out the bandana for or add a Shemagh. They are endlessly versatile and useful. They can be a head and face wrap in the Sun or cold, a dust mask, you can soak it and wrap your neck to keep cool, wrap as a scarf in the cold, makes a very good arm sling, use it to collect berries, haul fish you catch. Admittedly, some of that's getting into wilderness survival, but just making the point they're the multi tool of clothing.
thanks for all the great suggestions.
Thanks for doing the videos. No matter how much I know, I always seem to pick up a new idea, a new piece of gear... Whatever. Your video finally convinced me to take the damn head rests out of that storage space in the back deck. I don't know why the Hell I've refused to do that. I'M NEVER GOING TO USE THE 3RD ROW SEATS!
Great Video! A quick reminder: lash down everything in the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle accident, everything left loose in your vehicle has the possibility of striking the passengers. A flashlight to the head can leave one unable to use the go bag in the first place!! Stay safe out there!
good advice.
Great ideas! Thanks. Time to start creating a vehicle kit for my car. I just have a few random things thrown everywhere.
Another great video. However I chose the DBPower which will do 6.5L Gas and 5.2L Diesel Engine, while the Anker will do 5L Gas and 3 Liter Diesel. The DBPower is also a few dollars less.
great kit in the jeep bro and that light dont forget the eggs get cracking