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- Sensible Prepper Presents: Emergency Vehicle kit for roadside problems. This is my updated kit. Please leave any ideas you may have in the comments.
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Coming from a Firefighter, they can be expensive but a set of nomex fire gloves, a ABC extinguisher and a window punch. You already have a seatbelt cutter. Never know when you might roll up on a wreck with a vehicle thats on fire and someone is trapped!
Side windows are becoming laminated glass, so window punches won't work anymore.
@@2fathomsdeeper thus why I prefer older-model vehicles
I always drive a crane with an ar 15 on board just in case i come across an overturned vehicle 🚗 that’s on 🔥 in a deep ravine with the occupants being attacked by bears! Stay safe.🏴
Use a 16" barreled AK or SKS with 8M3 fragmenting hollow point ammunition. That round will tear a bear to shreds! Can't do that with an AR!
2fathomsdeeper I’m not sure about that, i could have Greta thunberg On my case!
The only extra thing I would add is a jump starter, it has saved my wife calling the AA when we had a faulty battery. It also has a compressor and a bright light.
dave counsell yes but i prefer a seperate compressor and a super capasitor jump starter
dave counsell bright light ! You will need it. PS try stealing a personality. Good luck with that.
i recommend a halo battery jump starter,it also has two usb ports and built in light👊😇
If your truck's overheating you could also carry an AR15 to blow some cooling holes in the hood.
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Don't forget your chainsaw bayonette
@Kali Southpaw amazing
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mometal0519 or a couple of grenades, best be safe!
I could not stop laughing at that lol,very Funny!
I keep food in my car like beef jerky and granola bars, as well as an MRE for a real emergency. The food can come in handy if you need a snack when you're on the go.
I hate to be four years late to reply, but, yes, always keep food and water in your vehicle (and change it out every so often). If you're ever in a traffic jam, you're going to glad you did. I had a coworker who told me he was in a traffic jam on I-65 near Huntsville, Alabama, from 9pm at night until 3 in the morning. I know of someone else who was got stuck on I-10 in the Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael passed through in October 2018...he was out there all night since so many pine trees had fallen blocking the road.
Lots of great suggestions in the video and comments, all of which I'm happy I have in my kit. Some things I haven't seen mentioned are:
- paper towel
- a flint fire starter with steel wool (never trust a lighter; steel wool lights when wet)
- a small fishing kit (couple of hooks, line, float, artificial bait; no rod)
- an old set of clothes (track pants, sweat shirt, socks, underwear) in case you get soaked
The fishing kit takes up almost no space and weighs almost nothing. This is dependant on where you live (thousands of small lakes surround me).
I have friends laugh at my preparedness, but if one were to drive for just 15 minutes past my isolated town's limits, it could be serious if one were to become stranded without a kit.
One last thing I have is an older 2m ham radio that works off the cigarette lighter socket.
I've never heard of anyone suggest a "come long". You can get a 4 ton come along for under $50. One winter I was driving out in the middle of no where in Colorado, and I hit some black ice, and slowly slide into a ditch. I hit hard enough to screw up my winch (front mounted). Put (with some effort), I was able to pull my truck out of a deep ditch! Also get a good chain or a long tow strap to use with the come along! REALLY HAPPY I HAD THAT !!!
I like to imagine that Sootch gets into a real emergency situation with his family, and he just slowly gets out his emergency equipment while annotating each piece like he's doing a video. "Now this is a tarp, it's really smart to have but THIS has a reflective interior (Honey please! We're freezing to death!) so you can use it as a space blanket if necessary. *Puts it aside*. (Honey! We're so cold!) Now THIS is my fire kit, a real handy bit of kit where my fire essentials are kept in the same place."
LOL!
I like it, gave me some ideas of what to add. I keep jumper cables, a 3 ton jack, small shovel , small pick axe hoe combo, 134 piece mechanic tool set, a cheater bar, electric impact gun, a tire plug kit, compact compressor, pairs of gloves, flashlights, rags, extra oil, brake fluid, coolant, washer fluid, sand bags in the winter, oh and a couple of light sabers for funnzies. Needless to say my 02 Impala has some serious "junk" in her trunk. I've also seriously considered upgrading her suspension to compensate.
I've always had my old army blanket in the trunk. Great for picnic, beach and the cold. I also have a couple of smaller fleece blankets for passengers. When I lived in a colder winter area, I had a big bag of sand + a big bag of salt, which doubles as traction weight in a lighter weight car. The comments on these videos are excellent, as is the video, as per all of Sootch's videos.
3 things i would add to that kit is a snow shovel, kitty litter and a sleeping bag other wise very well done. 40 years ago we always carried those three things in a car or truck in Wis.
what does kitty litter do
@@sedicibrah2025 Absorbs oil/fluids
@@sedicibrah2025 it can help you become unstuck, in the right conditions. Another tool.
I keep a fire extinguisher behind the seat in my single cab. used my last one on a fire and replaced it the other night. I'd recommend one to everybody
rattlekeith pro tip: if you come up on a vehicle fire that is in engine compartment and there is no life safety hazard, don’t waste your extinguisher. You won’t be able to get it out, the car will be totaled anyways, and you just need to buy a new one!
Good video. One thing to remember about coolant leaks, is that if you have one and tape up a hose or something, ALWAYS leave the cap loose so it does not build up pressure in the system and compromise your tape or whatever repair you've made to get home or where it can be fixed properly.
The reason the cooling system is pressurized is to raise the boiling point. For every pound of pressure the cap is rated for, you raise the boiling point 3 degrees. So a 15 pound cap raises the boiling point 45 degrees and your new boiling point is 257 degrees, so things can run hotter without having your coolant boil away.
This is why you never open a hot radiator, because once you release that pressure, the new boiling point is lowered back down to 212 and that's why we see massive boiling over of coolant and people getting burned.
I would think about adding one of those emergency fan belt kits as well. Some suck, but some are pretty good and will get you home at least. Kind of like those small space saver tires. They'll get you home at a limping pace if you're careful. It sure beats walking home. Keep up the great work.
Sootch, great video. I just wanted to throw out an observation. With the jumper cables that you have, they aren't really rated for as large of a battery that your truck has. Yes, it can work if your battery is not too drained but in the event that you have a cold dead battery, you'll have to sit there a while waiting for your battery to charge through those smaller cables. I've been there many times and can honestly say that the bigger cables are worth their weight in gold.
I keep a bunch of stuff in the trunk of my car and my parents are always laughing at me, until the stuff I keep in there actually sees some use. People don't understand that yea there's a chance you won't use a lot of the stuff in there, but if you need it it will be there.
I know what you mean. My sister was visiting at Christmas one year and she asked why I had so much junk in my car. I told her I use it at least twice a month. She didnt understand until her dog rolled in poo. She washed the dog but the dog stilled smelled and she came to me do you have anything to help get rid of the smell? I smiled smugly and said yes I have wet wipes regular or lemon lol
Your parents are idiots.
Brian Ferry i keep a Christmas tree and all the decorations in mine. And guess what it comes in every Easter 🏴 stay safe
That’s called being prepared.
yup my girlfriends hates half my truck is full of supplies lol
Even though you forgot the toilet paper, you put together alot of informative videos. I appreciate the time, effort, and expense you've put into them all. Thank you sir.
awesome assortment, bunch of good ideas we didn't have. we also have a bunch of blankets in our car for waittimes during winter and sleeping in the car... which we did
Thanks Sootch! Good to add a warning triangle (small/foldable). . And be sure to put it at least 100’ Back when on the highway (not 25 feet)
Thanks for the non doom and gloom attitude on getting ready! Makes all the better the absorption rate, without all the stress and depression (How old am I? Lol) , very enlightening. Thanks for the 15 necessary things, it was very intelligently assembled! Can't wait to see the Henry military version of the 22 rifle! Again, thank you sincerely for your intelligent approach for preparedness! God bless you! And His followers.
I know this is an older video, but as being a recent preparedness guy, I very much appreciate all the information you've been putting out! Thank you, Sootch!!
I would add a multi tool. I only carry a pocket knife, and a multi tool could come in handy.Also, I think that it is very important to say do not add cold water to a overheated radiator! if you empty the bottle of water and the radiator is not full and you find a stream or other source of water, let it warm up before you pour it in.
Great kit. Makes me think of all the road trips I went on over the years with family and didn't have half of these items. Very inspiring.
Kit looks good.
You might want to add a heavy duty tire plug kit.
Nice lookin med kit! ;-)
SkinnyMedic And a good medic that helps us to learn more about it 😊
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Hi Don, Great advice and gear recommendations in this video! Thank you once again for sharing this with all of us. You are right as well, that Zippo Tool and those 2 Ammo Storage Boxes are really neat items to pick up. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming video on that Zippo Tool since it does seem like a great piece of gear to keep as part of either: (1) a Car Emergency Kit or perhaps even (2) in a backpack for camping, hiking or as a BOB.
It might be a little bulky, but I have always kept a come-along in my truck, lots of uses in an emergency
JAMRV kids in case something comes along ?
Just to add, this shouldn't be kept in the cab, or if it is it should be well secured. It has the potential to kill everyone inside in a rollover accident.
Good ideas thanks! I'd add a roll of paper towels and some sanitizing / baby wipes!
Great kit! Some thing that I would add is extra matches, watch, and a compass.
Great video and a great set up! I 100% agree with carrying a small air compressor like yours. Mine has saved me many times. Like others have said, (and clearly they live in a colder climate like I do).....sleeping bags, and extra warm gear is a must.
Try using those tools you showed us...yep they broke and they don't work. When you do your maintenance on your vehicle note all of the tools you use to change oil, serpentine belt, spark plugs, air filter...those are the tools you should carry. Just like a first aid kit; you have the items you need to provide aid and you practice with those items, your mechanics set should be the same. If anyone doesn't do their own maintenence start and learn now it is easier to fix something on the road when you have worked on the vehicle in a controlled environment. Get rid of those jump cables and get an Anker jump box, you can short out your ecu (the computer that runs your vehicle) by jumping someone else. Get rid of that tow strap with the hooks on the end and get one with eyelets and D-ring shackles and never use that strap to get someone unstuck, use a dynamic strap. Never use fix-a-flat it has chemicals in it that changes the molecular structure of the rubber inside of your tire. Slime it is chemically inert and water soluble, while at Slime look at getting a tire plug kit some holes are too big for a liquid sealant plus that is considered a permanent repair (if the flat was on the front, rotate that tire to the rear). Get a small multi meter and learn how to check for dc power and grounded circuits, this is better than putting in the last fuse you have and have it blow on you in the middle of nowhere. The last thing is to carry parts; fuses, wire, spark plugs, serpentine belt, radiator hoses, hose clamps, electrical tape, tail light bulbs, zip ties...you carry more or less depending on your skill level and the more you work on your vehicle yourself the more skills you learn.
I would also add check your spare tire often, make sure it is in good working order. I would also cover or paint over the "Ammo Crate" the last thing you need is someone walking by thinking you have an arsenal in your vehicle and they break in or steal your vehicle outright.
I have a truck with a spare tire in the back attached to the side of the bed. It is in the direct sun and weather year around. Would one of those tire covers protect it from rot or make it worse my making it shatter in the summer
@@azdesertrover5187 thanks for the advice, good stuff. 👍🏽
I agree with keeping a good usable set of quality tools, and one of those lithium jump packs, but DO NOT get rid of the jumper cables. If the battery pack fails for whatever reason, the cables are always there if someone comes by to get a jump. Not everyone carries them, so if you need them and don't have them, the person stopping might not either. Just know how to use them before hand and you won't fry your car. It's super simple.
@@jessicacanfield5408 i think the tire cover would be great to protect from the sun
Great ideas man, thanks for sharing! I have some of those things in my kit already, but I see a few things that would be good to add from what you have.
Great video! I have all of those things in my old Land Rover Discovery 2. In addition to all of the items you mentioned, I also have a fire extinguisher, window punch, military MREs, chem lights, large sharpie, engine starter with air compressor and light, reflective triangle, solar charger, tire repair patch kit and a cordless impact wrench (for quick wheel removal). Oh, and a quart of motor oil, brake fluid, a gallon of coolant and spare light bulbs.
very good kit. thanks for showing. :)
Survival Lilly Lilly on this channel.....cool!
Survival Lilly supprizing to see you here...
Survival Lilly
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Lily likes the R-22 . to bad those crash a lot.
Thanks for this video! One thing I suggest. Jumper cables require another person and vehicle to get your car started. Instead get one of those battery packs that can jump start your car. They make them somewhat close to the size of the battery bank you are already carrying. They can jump start the car as well as charge up cell phones and what not. I'm looking at getting one for myself, its under $100 and the reviews on it are excellent. The one I'm looking at is the PowerUrus IP66. It says it can start any gas vehicle up to 10L and any diesel vehicle up to 6.5L. Sounds promising. And no, I'm not a rep or anything for that device. I just want one! As someone who has had several instances of dead battery in the last two years, I think it is the coolest and smartest gadget. My two cents!
Fire extinguisher.
Annette Smith definitely a great add and it should be mounted somewhere to the vechile.
Annette Smith I got one with water
John Drennan i like your thinking.
I keep the Tundra spray can fire extinguishers as found a.co/46bItKr
mobilemodo that is a good size to carry one!
all looks so well used , obviously been dipping in and out of there for various catastrophies regularly. good selection
Great video, keep up the good work!
I have a pickup with a fiberglass bed cover for me this is the best way to carry edc gear for a car kit. It also keeps the leafs out of the bed. Some items like a non GI shovel and ax to can be mounted on the inside of the bed. I also keep a tool bag full of non Premium tools. Water jugs are kept in a travel duffel bag to keep the light out of the water.
I, too, keep cheap Chinese knock-off tools on the vehicle. They'll do a half-way decent job of it in a pinch; but if someone is going to rip me off, they only get the cheap Chinese knock-offs. The Good stuff stays in the garage for the Real work.
one very important thing I didn't is a pack of assorted fuses and spare lights also a tire air gauge.
YES! Spare fuses, spare bulbs, air gauge, tire repair kit, basic hand tools, etc. I used to carry just turn signal and brake light bulbs, but having received a written warning for a headlight being out, I now carrying headlight bulbs, too. If an officer pulls me over for having a light out, then I can tell him or her that I can change the bulb right then on-the-spot!
really glad you put the air compressor in there. absolutely essential. has saved my butt many a time, but for some reason very few of the prepper channels include it.
Steven Peterson make sure it has 12 volt extension cord to reach the far back tire or any trailer tires.
More S00tch kits! Love kits... I live in MN, I have an emergency car kit, especially for the winter!!! Mine adds kitty litter, collapsible road cone/triangle thing, some warm clothes, and a good wool blanket.
Haven't read all comments so don't know if mentioned.... A must have for me in a vehicle kit is one that takes up very little space and has multiple uses. It is simply one pair of PANTYHOSE . Can be used as emergency fan be!t, tie down or worn for heat retention (yes, guys, pro athletes wear them) ... plus other uses.
Thanks for the great video. I always try to rethink my kits in the Fall before cold weather comes; I see a lot here I need to include. :-)
Just bought a double cab pickup & these boxes look a great idea. Thanks for a great channel, well done sootch. God bless & best wishes from a limey deplorable.
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I keep a combination car charger /air compressor/ light in my car. I've used it multiple times. It has a digital tire gauge, and charging ports for multiple plug in devices. It's been really handy, and saved me from waiting for Roadside assistance more than once.
When I was in the service we had a BDAR KIT in every victor (Army version of this kind of kit, but they are more roadside repairs oriented, this kit here is way more extensive).
During my time in Iraq, back in 2006. I had a radiator leak after the most pathetic IED when off by north part of Bacuba, Iraq and craked the top part of the radiator. (We were lucky that day. This was in january 2006. Way more serious and shitty evets started happening by May and they didn't stop happening until about November when I left 😔☺️.)
Long story short, I used the Marine fiber glass repair pack from the kit to fix the radiator, an it worked. 20 minutes later after it dryed I filled it up with Iraqui irrigation cannal waterr and it work . No overheatin issues. About an hour later we were in LSA Anaconda in time for dinner chow 🤣🤣🤣🤠
Great stuff and kit I like the wicked gear saw they are sweet!
Thank you for not just showing us what you have but also explaining briefly why you have it and what other potential uses you may have for it.
Sootch, I love how your making good prepping videos before this election. I feel like none of the others are, thanks for the great work and keep up the good peeping videos.
joe Anderson you would also like wildernessoutfitters!
I am sure I am not the only one to mention these items, but I also recommend carrying zip ties, of various sizes, fuses can come in handy and spare bulbs. Also for cold weather months I suggest a blanket preferably wool, ice melt the white pebble type, and litter. FYI The white pebble type can be mixed with water to create heat. Look up Crazy Russian Hacker aka Taras Kul ice melt hack.
It's strange that I have just about everything that you have in the vehicle (not exact brand), but I do keep a small fire extinguisher in-case of fire. It's a good thing to have in any vehicle beside what you have.
John Doe Very good point. I've seen a few trucks on fire on the road.
John Doe; One is none.one good one and one or two throw aways.The throws aways to help someone else and the good one for your stuff.Unless you got good insurance,let it burn.
John Doe why isn't that a requirement in USA? In Poland if you don't have fire extinguisher you won't pass MOT. I wish it was a requirement in homes to
Urszula Mazurkiewicz because we are free here and if you don't want to carry a fire extinguisher you don't have to, it's not the government's job to require me to own something.
Jake Birkmaier because god forbid your government doesn't want you to die in a fireball
Good stuff here Sootch. One more thing to add for those of us north of the Mason-Dixon, especially in winter, is an army surplus wool blanket for the possibility of hunkering down in the vehicle overnight and waiting till morning.
Pretty cool, I have mostly everything in here minus a few things(tape, some of the tools and that volume of water) Just a small tip you can purchase rain ponchos that are made from the same material the reflective emergency blankets are but they are considerably smaller. Some things I may add after seeing this video are a water purification system and some canned food. I was pretty happy to see many of the things you have included I also have. I also have a very well packed tackle box , a telescopic fishing rod(with braided line because it lasts longer and is stronger) and if I'm going far away or somewhere remote I pack my chiappa M6(20gauge/22lR)and some bear spray because they're tons of Grizzlies and wolves in my area.
Toilet paper and Imodium AD.
Imodium multi symptom works even better
You keep saying redundancy but, in Special Operations Units they say 2 is 1 and 1 is NONE because you always, always have to have a backup.
He has said that in other videos a lot
Yep, like I commented on another video, I want to put together a kit like this, but in a backpack and have the family practice using it so they know what tools they have at their disposal (and are comfortable using them) even when not at home so they are prepared to deal with whatever life might throw at them. I can say that even without a "kit" having even a handful of these items with your vehicle makes a huge difference. Generic first aid kits have saved the day more than folks realize and even just having a jug of water in the car has been a happy thing for my wife's service dog when we're out and about.
Thanks for sharing. Basically the same gear as what i carry except i carry more water and food because i live and work in isolated areas. I also carry spare parts, oils, filters, fuses, light globes (now switched to LED) wheel nuts, sump plug etc. Over the years most of my gear as been used to assist others with the exception of 8 weeks ago my vehicle decided it didn't like me anymore so i was able to repair it roadside.
You just helped me with some more ideas! Thank you Sir!
so much stuff, great kit, thanks for the ideas!
maybe somebody already said, but did you have a siphon in there? i found a nice little outfit at lowes a couple years ago that would fit well in your red auto bag... also a pressure gauge, & if you have the water to wash your windshield maybe a little scrubber sponge to help with that along with an extra rag...
i too have a grabber space tarp, emergency poncho, & contractor bag or two in my vehicle kit, but also added a basic small fleece blanket, a nice big piece of clear plastic sheeting, & a cheapo mylar blanket to set up a super shelter if necessary... during the summer i also pack in a funtime shelter option with a small tent, sleeping bag, & pad, just in case voluntary or involuntary unplanned overnite camping occurs...
lots of tool options there which is good, however to round that out i would also bring along a collapsible bucket, short drinking water safe marine hose, & 4 way sillcock key...
the flare gun, glow sticks, & flashlights are great for signalling, but other basics like whistle & signal mirror don't take up much room... also maybe a compass could be snuck in somewhere?
it's also advisable to have a decent pair of thick shoes/boots & some socks in case you don't have proper footwear for the weather or hiking out from wherever you may be stuck... a change of dry clothes is handy as well...
the backup charger for devices is great, what about backup batteries for flashlights or even solar charger unit to recharge/power everything?
a small mess kit & more food options will help you &/or traveling companions if hunger strikes...
finally i would suggest some kind of radio, be it simple am/fm, noaa, shortwave, or even citizen band for two way communications...
keep up the good work on the videos & thanks again!
oh, & maybe a daypack to lug some of that stuff around if you gotta go mobile
I put an empty go bag in my truck to pack all the truck stuff in. If the vehicle dies and you go on foot it would be invaluable.
bg 42 yeah i always a soda siphon,you wouldn’t want to be in the wild with out one! PS do you drive a hummer
I wouldnt mind watching this video over and over. Really big fan here of sootch and sensible prepper! And also obviously prepping
Great video! We don’t have a winter where I live so some of it isn’t applicable but great job. I’d definitely recommend a towel too. Even one of the small microfibre ones.
not sure if anyone said it yet but I always carry wd40 or pb blaster, also oil and other essential fluids
In THAT case, the tow truck would be cheaper!
What is PBS blaster
Bobby Reese yeah you don’t want rusty nuts 🥜🏴 stay safe
we added baby wipes to our kit, universal use.
Agreed, but check each year to make sure they're still moist. They dry out over time, so rotate them from time to time. Or just rehydrate with a bit of water if you forgot to do that.
I like your kit the best. Out of what I'm seen.
I probably add a hand warmers
I have a very practical emergency road side kit. It started as one of those $35 road side kits from Wal Mart. It comes with jumper cables, decent tow rope, small air compressor, gloves, and other small items like fleece and bandaid kit. I added an empty gas tank, fixed blade knife, flat and Phillips head screw drivers, portable battery jumper back, good flashlight,.300 blackout pistol w/50 round drum. I've used every item in there at least once or twice. So I know it's what is practical, what works, and what is realistic. I've helped others in need who were 100% unprepared. I do need to replace the Fix-a-Flat because it got me out a situation in the middle of nowhere W TX at 2am a couple of months ago. Its a good feeling to be back on the road in minutes especially if you've ever been stranded for lack of a tool.
Queen size 100% Alpaca wool blanket ;) you never need a sleeping bag again. even though it takes up more place it think thats fare tradeoff when i know im guarantied a good night sleep even if its 30- celsius in some forest somewhere :)
ᚹᛚᚻᚪᛋᛏᚪᛚᛅᚪᛘ you can keep it in a vacuum sealed bag from dollar general that you press the air out of to keep it clean and small!
@103192187003898643527 thats true. or one of them rubber drybags.
Sootch, perhaps I, am operating on an over kill principle, but I have taken the time to write down your kit in it's entirety. then compare it to my preps. My car kit is inclusive for being self supporting for 45 days. Given that I, am only 17 miles away from my home, while at work. I figure trying to deal with most real world scenarios for the area in which I live. Earth Quake, civil duress or civil war. Given that I work in Oakland, California. Yes, a lot of crap happens here, so I, try to prepare for most contingencies. Comparing my kit to yours. With your kit being comprehensive. I feel, I'm doing okay. In turn I, want to thank you
for all your hard work and wonderful videos, over the years. I've learned so much from you and many CZcams providers.
Keep up the great work, Cheers, Mate.
Jack Walsh I've done the same thing
Jack Walsh you never know when you will get a zombie apocalypse , for fu-is sake grow up. You live in a fantasy land !
Traction pads have helped me out. Living in Ontario Canada, it's mostly just ice storms and a moderately sized hill as the insurmountable obstacle
120+ feet of rope (sampson is good)
Pulley for redirect (at least 3/4 in dia)
Sling or tree saver (for the pulley)
Roll of metal wire > zip ties
Blowtorch for winter
Boltcutters (I've been locked in a gate before)
Hatchet and small handsaw are ok, but you really need a chainsaw - you will need to make multiple cuts on the same log in the road not just one. Also you can create blocks of wood useful for bottle jacks or wheel chalks or cantilevers or for filling holes in the ground made by a tire or just cutting things up to make a path for better traction. Endless uses with a chainsaw. Someday you might even fell a tree across a stream to make a bridge, lol. I recommend a small tophandle, stilhl brand.
Also did you know you can daisy chain some flares together? Just simply put them end to end. And if you are on a highway or past sundown you'll want a level 3 safety vest with the sleaves.
make sure you protect your safety glasses. It sucks when you have to use them and you can't see clearly.
Jackson nemesis safety glasses. they make a specialized case for them, and I, along with thousands of others, swear by them. Wyoming oilfield approved.
What I think is missing is something to deal with fire. A small extuingisher, a fire-blanket or something...
As a fire fighter that has been on many wildland fires, I would include a tire puncture kit (make sure it has a valve stem tool). They are inexpensive and can be bought at any hardware or auto parts store. I would also include a small can of starter fluid for re-beading a tire. The ability to re-bead a tire is a God-send when you are out in the middle of no where. I have employed the starter fluid method on more than one occasion. There are plenty of videos on CZcams to show you how to do this.
This channel is awesome I have gotten so many good ideas and started to have my truck equipped with things to help me in an emergency and It gave me more piece of mind when driving
I would recommend upgrading your jumper cables to a thicker gauge set. I have seen quite a few of the cheaper thinner gauge sets especially ones that come it kits burn up. Not a good thing when your trying to jump a car. you can get a decent set off Amazon for a pretty reasonable price. I think it's well worth the investment. Thanks for the video!
also if you want to spend a little more you can get a battery pack that will jump your car. that way if your alone you can still get your car running
Matt Davis Yes there is a company called anker that makes portable batteries on amazon they make one large enough to jump a car, other than that it can also be used for charging your phone and any other useful electronic equipment. The only problem is in the winter the cold weather could potentially damage the battery and potentially make it lose charge.
One of the best things Dad gave me when I started driving was an old set of jumper cables. The things must be 10' long & HEAVY, "they don't make 'em like that anymore!" Thanks, Dad!
Autozone still has a 2 gauge set of jumper cables. Worth the money
Nick Prague Good to know... alas they also have a policy against their employees carrying their own legal firearm. Seems that I read it in NRA's "Armed citizen" column. One of their own delivery drivers was robbed at gunpoint as he returned to the store. Instead of being thanked for getting rid of vermin & protecting himself and the stores' profits, the mgr was forced to fire the employee due to "company policy". I'm not 100% sure if it's true, but I take my $ elsewhere now.
Fire extinguisher, maybe some jb weld or something similar. Otherwise good kit.
I have a bow saw in my van in place of the axe. I use the MTM Case Guard Ammo Crates in my food stores to keep Salt in. You can keep sixteen 1lb. containers of salt in them. I have a tote with antifreeze, oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, air compressor, folding shovel, tool kit and tow strap. I have a Get Home Bag, Large First Aid Kit, Hydraulic Jack, Lug Wrench, WD-40, Rags, Fire Extinguisher, Extra set of clothes, Wool Blankets, Food, Water and Gas Can. Keep up the terrific videos.
This is the absolute best video I've seen on the issue of automobile preparedness.
I would include a basic car repair kit: screwdrivers, sockets, etc. I also have one of those gardener kneeler foam pads in case I have to kneel on gravel or payment, so inexpensive and valuable. Finally, baby wipes have lots of uses.
That is very prepared. How about adding a simple foldable back pack or string bag to use as a dump bag in case you have to walk and do not have a get home bag to put your supplies, water and food? BTW love and appreciate both your channels.
Love this channel!!!!!!!
I've never seen anyone do this, it's just something I came up with one day. I pack sparklers from 4th of July in my kits. They are extremely bright to signal rescuers (but short lived) and they burn hot (great fire starter). And really cheep. Also, after they burn, you have wire that is a form of cordage.
Love watching your videos. I keep a kit in my jeep like you have, consider it my truck bugout. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have most of that in my Tacoma, not sure if I''d need it or not but I keep a few Sterno cans in the glove box. If stranded I could melt snow for water, or even use them as a small source o heat.
R.L. Natch III that is GREAT ADVICE!
mind making a video of your kit and where you placed it?
Esbit cubes and stove live in each of my glove boxes
Winter months input 4 50lb bags of traction sand (from lowes or Home Depot) in back of my truck. The extra weight helps keep the back end from sliding in he snow and get stuck on ice I have enough sand for the job
I also have a compact fire extinguisher. It won't put out an inferno but it will smother the little fire As it starts up.
Jeff Purcell heck yeah hate those tires spinning or the back end coming around to meet the front end...lol
Jeff Purcell was wondering how much weight would be enough
Jeff Purcell Thats a great idea. My grandfather taught me that years ago and its neat to hear other people mention it. - Jacob S.
I turn the traction control off in the snow so I can have fun
A great kit very well thought out as usual. One tool I have in all my gear is fencing pliers check em out. They are great for prying, cutting wire or cable, have hammer, pull nails, break ice to get at water all kinds of stuff. I even used them to black smith a horse shoe out in the back country. let me know what you think
this is a great kit idea especially for over the road truckers i know a few and none of them even think of preparing like this good stuff
You and sootch00 should do a video together
Ethan Cortes ARE YOU SERIOUS??
It’s the same person
@@nateprevost1283 thats the joke dumbass
fill the brand new gas can with water. you have radiator and emergency drinking water. for gas dump, anyresidual water won't mater
My son has gone away to college and will be coming back in a couple of months to get his car. This is just the thing to put together for him before he picks it up. Thanks for the ideas.
My wife and I were right behind an accident recently and it got me thinking about having an emergency kit in my car. My first items I started thinking about was a set of two way radios because me and another guy were trying to direct traffic over a small hill we could still see each other but yelling back and for was not ideal. Also I think I would opt of safety triangles rather than flares... maybe not as visible but reusable and they do make some decent folding ones.
Missing fire extinguisher or 2. Instead of dark energy and jumper cables- DBPOWER 600A Peak 18000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter (up to 6.5L Gas, 5.2L )
Keith Hutchison came here to make this exact comment lol
Great videos.Things for thought,spare windshield wiper blades.If you change your own or have someone else do it,keep the old ones if not totaly unserviceable as back ups.Spare fuses and head light bulbs.JB weld two part tubes and roll type.Electrical tape several rolls,cheep at Harbor Fright,good for intended use and first aid tape.WD40. Your Tie down straps are cinch type are good,l like the ratchet type better.Erwin has a nice short crow bar about 14"to 16" long thinner than the wonder bar.Did I miss the fire extinguishers? How bout more gloves,I find the 5 for 10.00 cheep ones also rubber gloves 5 mil and 8 mil,good for repair stuff and first aid.flairs and or warning triangles.I carry two space blanket + tarp+compact sleeping bag in big truck.Maybe a small bag w/ asso.hose clamps,some 18 gauge wire.4 way lug wrench.Brain is being a blender now.Don't over load the small cars/ trucks.Agin for sharing stuff with us.CJ
Great video, had about 75% of these. Thanks for things I didn't think about.
Watching this video inspires me to be more prepared. Thanks.
I tow strap without a sewn in metal hooks and a couple clevis' are a lot safer and you can use them in a lot of different ways.
Helmut Prost That one looked ready to snap at the slightest tug.
Helmut Prost Yes i know but where do I get one. lol
tire iron, jack and also a pad for your knees when you are changing the tire just in case you are on gravel
Excellent kit. Love your thought process
great kit... minus a few (snow related) items, spot on for south florida as well
motor oil.
brake fluid etc.
With antifreeze I have redundancy both with drinking and with being able to keep your engine cool
Please don't drink antifreeze lol.
Everclear. Fills all of your alcohol needs! Cleaning, sterilizing, de-icing, anesthesia, fire starting and of course, mixed drinks!
Nicodemus Jordan oh man...good idea! I can't cause I'm a truck driver...but still good!
it's great if you want to go blind.
Rosie Waltz stevie wonder swears by it.......
Thanks for putting together your videos. I find them very entertaining and helpful. Good intros and good info.
That's a lot of good stuff Sootch. I wish you would have shown where you keep all of it in your truck. In the bed, under the seats, on the back seat, etc.