Once you get your survival kit all done and ready.... test it. Have a "weekend survival test". From the moment you get home from work on Friday, use NOTHING but the items in your kit until Sunday night. Take note of the things that really worked great... things you wanted/needed and didn't have... food you would never pass over your lips again... did you pack enough for your PETS? Did your kids get bored? Was the coffee you made in the percolator over an open flame actually do it for ya? How long did that "40-hour flashlight" REALLY work? TEST your kit... modify as needed. You'll be glad you did.

@jplacido9999

Жыл бұрын

Great advice 👍👍

@CTNZ2000

Жыл бұрын

If you are going to purchase food items make sure you catalog the expiry dates and stagger the purchases so they don’t all run out at the same time.

@jplacido9999

Жыл бұрын

@@CTNZ2000 Very important....👍👍👍🙏

@emdee7744

Жыл бұрын

Lol, you are so right. Doing my own testing of what are strongly suggested "staples" to keep on hand, I found out I can't stand black beans (hate the taste and texture), nor quinoa. I donated the unused items to a food pantry.

@amydavis4945

Жыл бұрын

@@CTNZ2000 Excellent advice! If you don't buy the MRE-type foods that have the shelf-life of a twinkie, it's also good to rotate your supplies. Every few months I pull out the cans of corn and green beans and other such items and replace them with new ones - and use the ones that were in my kit. Batteries get changed out every 6 months. I actually never thought of staggering either of those. Thanks!

1. Multitool 2. Cash 3. Winter blankets 4. 3 days worth of non perishable food 5. Flashlight/Headlamp/lantern 6. Emergency Radio 7. Extra Batteries 8. First Aid kit 9. 7 days worth of medication 10. Extra sanitation items 11. Important documents 12. Extra Cellphone chargers 13. Emergency Contact information 14. Cellphone Chargers/battery bank 15. Maps of your area/important planB areas

@roxyfischer9884

9 ай бұрын

Missed the water bullet point

@vickigonya9432

8 ай бұрын

Alcohol wipes, baby wipes.bug sprays or ointments. Cinnamon will keeps ants at bay, peppermint oil will deter vermin and spiders. Which draw snakes.

@user-rj5mu8fu5n

7 ай бұрын

1. 30 days of food 2. Water and a purifier 3. Rifle and lots of ammo, so you can keep dirtbags from taking 1. and 2

@MarkelAnderson

7 ай бұрын

​@vickigonya9432, here we go with that California bull sh** 🙄

@williamwhitney4820

6 ай бұрын

Your forgetting a gun or a lot of guns

I have a few more tips for you. 1) Your hot water tank has fifty gallons of water; but if the city water is turned off, you'll need to immediately close the water intake valve to keep the main water lines from siphoning the water out of your hot water tank. 2) Matches or Bic lighters so you can light candles or a stove. And 3) A firearm to protect yourself from marauders...

@charliedecker7702

Жыл бұрын

fit check valves(non return) , they stop back syphoning to the main and other parts of the house if you get a leak.

@americanharleyrider8

Жыл бұрын

A Ruger 10-22 is a nice safe .22 Long rifle. Get the stainless barrel with the plastic synthetic stock. It won’t rust. You can mount a scope.

@AbuHajarAlBugatti

Жыл бұрын

@@americanharleyrider8 i got multiple WW2 rifles lmao and a winchester lever action rifle

@CoryCDS

Жыл бұрын

@@americanharleyrider8 and with .22 ammo is still readily available and affordable (not nearly affordable as they used to be)

@americanharleyrider8

Жыл бұрын

@@CoryCDS I liked it at $10.00 a brick of 500 rounds. Thunderbolt is $50.00 to $69.00 a brick of 500 rounds. They sell it in odd numbers. $42.00 a brick of 300 or 325 rounds. You have to do the math. Buckets of Remington .22 Ammunition was so high. It didn’t move in a year.

One thing I think many people may miss (including me up until recently) is how important keeping your car in good working order is. Change the oil, transmission fluid, filters (air, fuel, oil etc.), fuses, tires and spare in good condition, an air pump, backup starter battery. This is all good to have no matter what, but if you need to evacuate and your car is failing, you can make a bad situation much worse.

@unitedheartsamerica5924

2 жыл бұрын

Dry gas and pump tire cans of air (forget name) are good to have on hand. Females- i would recommend learning how to change a tire. I can do it in 15 min.. in a dress. Been there done that. Having that ability increases confidence!

@allenh7835

Жыл бұрын

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 15 minutes, in a dress ? SALUTE !

@dreamingflurry2729

Жыл бұрын

Don't have a car that needs transmission fluid! Especially in the US, because most of you guys can't drive-stick, so yeah that car ain't getting stolen! Evacuating by car if the roads are blocked by other cars, especially without working traffic lights? Nah... Changing a tire, yeah valuable skill to have - I don't wear dresses, but 15 minutes is possible (on flat ground at least - the last time I had a flat tire I was on a steep hill, so yeah I called for help, otherwise I'd have done it myself, my car has a spare in the trunk)

@efrenreynesdthird-jc6dz

Жыл бұрын

@United Hearts America I also did that in 15 min. in Borat Sagdiyev swimsuit. Been there done that. Having that ability increases confidence! Very nice! i like! 👍👍

@throughthoroughthought8064

11 ай бұрын

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 ...and know WHERE the tools/tires are kept! A few years back I came to need these things, then found out that the parts were not in fact where I assumed they were packed in the car. Dry gas sounds useful. "pump tire cans of air " You mean Fix-a-Flat?

The number one rule of prepping is to NEVER talk about YOUR preps and how much you have! Family members that are not making the same preps as you are the worse to tell what and how much you have. They will be the first to show up with nothing expecting you to have everything with other people in tow. Because they "don't get" the importance of prepping and not talking about it they will be the first to tell others about their "crazy family member" that has "all this stuff". You can talk about different thoughts, ideas, and items. Ask and give input about items that you may or may not have especially about those items that have more than one use.

@tereseduffy6591

3 жыл бұрын

@paul lennon LOL!

@garycarman1920

3 жыл бұрын

personally I prep to take on as many people as possible remember there is strength in numbers and they will earn what they get.

@brandyhouston2105

3 жыл бұрын

I've told my kids and yes my son told another turns out the other's Dad is a prepper. My tactics for telling and showing my kids was to pass it on and, to have a group. The pandemic has made my kids more aware Dad's strange ways of putting something back for hard times is wise.

@brandyhouston2105

3 жыл бұрын

@paul lennon hey Lennon, I'll trade you the dehydrated water for a case of fresh spit balls I'll even throw in a straight straw....lol...

@brandyhouston2105

3 жыл бұрын

@@garycarman1920 good plan but, you need at least 1 other person preferably 4 to defend/offend a position. A dog is great but ain't seen a dog yet could shoot straight anyway...😎🇺🇸

In addition to storing one gallon of water per person, per day, you will need to consider the water needs of your pets.

@melindamason2636

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point.

@cfj003

3 жыл бұрын

dogs and cats can also drink water on the ground or from streams without needing treatment

@BayonetBob

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget any plants too

@PORRRIDGE_GUN

3 жыл бұрын

Or just consider your pets protein and eat them before the MREs and Ramen. Probably taste better. Incidentally, in the UK, all pet food must be fit for human consumption. Is that the same in the US?

@garthg.6150

3 жыл бұрын

@@PORRRIDGE_GUN I believe that pet food in the US is supposed to be fit for humans. I have first hand experience that it isn’t. The large pet food manufacturers are probably fine but the smaller ones are highly questionable.

With the ramen part, emergency’s is about survival. Calories are more important than nutrition at that point. You can stock up on multi vitamins to get yourself through.

@tophorn7348

Жыл бұрын

You can always add stuff to the ramen to make a heartier meal, like canned vegetables, canned or pouch meats, sketty sauce in the beef noodles, etc.

@bostonrailfan2427

Жыл бұрын

Cup of Soup, Ramen’s cousin

@DisturbedGeneration

Жыл бұрын

@@tophorn7348 exactly. That's what I do lol. I chop up fresh veggies, and whatever meat that can go in it. Ramen is always a good option to have laying around, it's a good soup base, and it is way better to add vegetables to than to eat the vegetables by themselves. Especially for cold weather

i haven't read all the comments however 1 thing i think everyone should have on-hand is a lighter or at least matches

@mariaherradi8732

2 жыл бұрын

And butane to refill it .

@Auggies1956

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good thought there sir.

@jona6028

2 жыл бұрын

A firesteel (Ferro rod) Is better as it is water proof wind proof and you can use it nearly forever if its big enough and is also really cheap (about 5$)

@doseofzaza

2 жыл бұрын

Fuckin right a 5 pack of little bic lighters is like 10 bucks on Amazon and I recommend getting the small ones because if you are anything like me you are gonna lose a lighter before it runs out of fluid so might as well not even waist the money on normal size ones

@harpintn

Жыл бұрын

@@doseofzaza I like the lighters with a long tube on them. They are much better for lighting lanterns, stoves, and even candles in glass jars. I always keep 2 or 3 of them around the house.

For really cheap emergency lights, buy some inexpensive landscape lights. Stick them outside to charge them, then pull the top light part off and bring in at night. They're not super bright but better than utter darkness, and you can get 10 for less than $20.

@KalpeshPatel78

3 жыл бұрын

Ikea has a load of them. Solar lights. They may or may not work depending on the amount of sunlight. But something is better than nothing. A good propane generator would be good too. For at least the basic electronic needs.

@gsdalpha1358

3 жыл бұрын

@@KalpeshPatel78 You can purchase handheld radios which have a battery, small solar panel, a hand crank, and a USB port. If the battery is out of charge and there's no sun, you can crank the radio to charge the battery and whatever's plugged into the USB port. If you mean electronics like cell phones, the radio is a cheap charging option, like around $39-$49.

@KalpeshPatel78

3 жыл бұрын

@@gsdalpha1358 Main things we need during an emergency are cellphones and radio. like you mentioned, Hand cranked Radios or AA to AAA battery radios are there. Cellphones might be more important to call for help or call friends and family and emergency services. Just the other day I also saw small electric heaters that run on tiny amount of power. Good enough to heat up a small room or tent. Those could run off a small generator.

@NeverGiveup-go7og

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve brought at least 50 of those into the mountains of the Philippines where there’s no electricity the past few years you’rehundredpercent right

@fredasdaughter

3 жыл бұрын

They do work well. I used to have a larger one that was a decorative pagoda. Bringing it inside it lit up the whole living room.

For people who dont have time to watch video: 1.A quality MULTITOOL spend $40 or more) 2. CASH in small denominations ( at least $1,000) 3. Winter blankets (thick wool) . Keep this on 2nd floor if you live in area known for flooding. 4. WATER ( 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days AND have 2 weeks supply in case you have to evacuate) 5. Nonperishable FOOD ( keep 2 weeks supply in home). You can buy freeze dried food (these have a long shelf life) or canned food, ramen noodles, MREs ( meals ready to eat like military use) 6. FLASHLIGHTS (pay attention to batteries), headlamps, crank flashlight ( have at least one as backup for if batteries run out), Omni directional flashlight ( large and can light a whole room), a LED rechargeable light ) 7. Battery powered hand crank RADIO. 8. Extra Batteries for everything you need that requires batteries. Store them up high in case house gets flooded. 9. First Aid Kit ( General basic kit) 10. 7 day supply of your required Medications and generic /OTC meds ( 11. Extra Sanitation items ( toilet paper, soap, toothbrush) 12. Copies of important documents ( i.e. licenses, mortgage, etc) 13. Extra cell phone charger(s). Have a variety of charging types of connections. 14. Print out of contact information for family and friends. Keep in water proof container. 15. Physical map of the area you are in. This helps if you wont have a navigation system available in a power outage and need to evacuate Bonus items: Walter filtration kit/cup/straw. Small Propane container ( can help boil water, cook food, etc)- Use outdoors only to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Good luck!

@MatisseStLaurent

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really didn't want to watch a 25 minute video that should only take less than 10 minutes.

@monisawright3838

3 жыл бұрын

Wool has the ability to keep you warm even when it is damp/wet.

@pkp6791

3 жыл бұрын

@@monisawright3838 That may be true, but I would imagine most people prefer to use a dry blanket when they are cold.

@monisawright3838

3 жыл бұрын

@@pkp6791 lol!! So true! But wool is the fabric of choice because of heat retention in case it does get wet

@pkp6791

3 жыл бұрын

@@monisawright3838 oh wow! That is so good to know. Thank you so much!

I was in the Army for 7 years, and I have to say...the the muti tools( we call them Gerbers) really do come in handy on a daily basis. The MREs are literally a luck of the draw. The best one I had was the chicken fajitas. The worst was the veggie omelet. You may wanba get a tent, cots or a couple of sleeping bags. I never knew sleeping bags were soooo cozy, but being out in the field...it was some on the best sleep I ever had

@veedubya4636

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherwatson8840 YES, that was the best part of an MRE!

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

I have worked in construction for decades, and frankly, I look at multi-tools as jack-offs of all trades, masters of none. The multi-function screw-drivers are another thing, and I would rather carry one of those and a 5" set of vise grips.

@CeeCee355

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherwatson8840 oooohhh yeah

@josoffat7649

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherwatson8840 as stevemre1984 would say... "Nice!"

@sethtenrec

Жыл бұрын

@@grizzlygrizzle agreed, just have a multi function screwdriver, some pliers, a knife (or two), maybe a can opener…

Wool is the only material that will keep you warm,even if it's wet

@jennysantiago2624

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 I need as much information possible. I get whatever has nutrition in powder on dry herbs and hygiene items. It's very hard to prep because something is already missing. I got the radios and everything he just mentioned but how about if I have to move from my shelter. Yikes!

@therealbigfoot3076

3 жыл бұрын

So does my wife

@DudesIn101

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealbigfoot3076 hahahahah

@BillSias-op7xw

3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather stay warm in a wet suit than a wool blanket in the water and if it's really cold, a dry suit!

@amydavis4945

3 жыл бұрын

As will a mylar blanket... especially if you are allergic to wool.

Remember all those people that got laughed at for doing this for years? They're not laughing anymore...

@carolyningalls4580

3 жыл бұрын

Its so depressing

@miketaylor5212

3 жыл бұрын

the ignorant ones are still laughing.

@ensignj3242

3 жыл бұрын

Family isn’t laughing at me anymore

@AlexDerange

3 жыл бұрын

well the people who stacked laughed at the others, but yeah, those who suffered are clearly not laughing anymore

@2shoestoo

3 жыл бұрын

Yea the rain came and the world flooded. Laughing turned crying and despair

For your blankets, put them in a good sealable bag: they will usually keep the water out in case of an emergency. I bought some of those bags that you can vacuum out the air. Makes them easier for storing as they are compact & can store in places that would only hold one or two blankets.

I used to be an over the road truck driver & I always carried a McNalies road book. It has all of the states in it & they are made to be waterproof. They're a little more expensive, but well worth it.

@h5mind373

Жыл бұрын

Good point! People tend to forget how easily cell phone service can be lost during a disaster or other emergency.

@marcushennings9513

4 ай бұрын

Now that many things can be purchased in 12v, such as coffee makers, crackpots, etc I keep a 12v wall receptacle and extension cord so that I can plug in and power any 12v item in a motel room if necessary.

Wool is one of the *best* materials not only for warmth, but for just about anything you'd want to have cloth for. It gets incredibly heavy when wet, so you do want to avoid letting it become wet somehow especially if wearing it, but it is fire resistant, incredibly warm and overall a great choice for any cloth-related needs, especially in cold areas.

@readysteadyhome5342

Жыл бұрын

Wool will keep you warm when wet so there’s that advantage despite weight.

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

Get a frigging poncho, and keep your wool dry

@miguelangelcifuentescruz689

Жыл бұрын

I heard wool can freeze, is it true?

@moonstruck8245

Жыл бұрын

@@miguelangelcifuentescruz689 Wool itself not so much to the best of my knowledge, but if the wool gets saturated with water - and it does absorb water quite easily - the water in the wool can freeze.

@cogit8able

Жыл бұрын

Also get wool socks . Alpaca if sheeps wool itches you.

Backpackers are 90% better prepared than most of the population. All we do is "scale up" the items we already love to hoard LOL.

@josephr2766

3 жыл бұрын

During the latest winter storm we got 4-5 inches of sleet that turned into solid ice. I drove to work every day with my backpacking gear.

@docsusun3461

3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Have most! Looking into Wise Co. Have tons of home canned food. Not very practical for traveling!

@nagaviper1169

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@cogit8able

3 жыл бұрын

Just plain old camping gear.

@tashasmith1743

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!

The Army olive drab green wool blanket is by far the best surplus store purchase you can get. It may be a bit to get used to, itchy, but they are extremely warm....if its 40f, just a single blanket will get you through. They are good at your home, in your bed, daily use.

@doop6769

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the poncho liner. Much lighter and dries alot faster.

Growing up in a self-reliant family, I have spent most of my life doing on a daily basis what some would consider "survival living" lol. As stressed in the video, mental preparedness/well-being (as in the mentioned hot meal), is crucial. Preparing your body and mind to face and adapt to situations is more important than any choice of gear. This mentality will lead to your being able to apply problem-solving skills that you have acquired and cultivated should you find yourself separated from your stash. ALWAYS carry a serviceable sharp knife, even around the house. Learn how to build and maintain a fire using various methods of ignition. Educate yourself on edible plants in your area. Acquiring and practicing more primitive-style techniques will make any type of situation easier to adjust to. Remember - 200 years ago none of these listed items existed (except the wool blankets) and everybody did alright. Face your situations head-on with a clear mind and confidence. Don't become a liability - people may be counting on you. The time to prepare for tomorrow is today.

@tattooedmillionair

Жыл бұрын

Well said (written), but I must a few more comments: "the time to learn about fire safety is not when your home is burning down" and another "the time to learn how to swim is not when your ship is sinking".

@toriwolf5978

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful comment❤

@jonathonstlaurent1439

Жыл бұрын

Communication is key to any Emergency Situation. Love this outlook on Awareness.

@nikopaseman7147

Жыл бұрын

Yep. That's key. Learning how things were done without modern tools or tech, and doing that learning prior to an emergency. And knowing that no one else is inclined to help anyone but themselves, and maybe a couple of their closest friends/family.

@user-qu4ey5yy3f

4 ай бұрын

"The time to prepare for tomorrow is today" Clearer language has seldom been spoken! mercy/gracias,,,.

That part about important documents reminded me of something I read about in a book about the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. It wasn't just the quake but the fires that did a lot of destruction. The book was written in the late 60's, and it said "To this day there are still people who have to provice alternate ID for proof of age for Social Security and such", because all the originals in City Hall were destroyed in the fires.

Pro Tip: Before you buy large amounts of freeze dried food, buy a small amount, cook it up and do a taste test first. Too many people buy these buckets of food and throw it in storage without tasting. God forbid you find yourself in a survival situation cooking this stuff for the first time just to realize it tastes worse than dog food. (For example, that Wise brand shown in this video is horrible compared to Mountain House) It's also important to read the nutritional table. A lot of foods that have a long shelf life are very high in sodium. This will deplete your body of water, which is obviously a problem in a survival situation where you need to conserve water.

@ImaTruther1

3 жыл бұрын

also they r loaded with salt, a heart attack in the making, high blood pressure etc.,

@Tarantio1983

3 жыл бұрын

As Shepherd Book said in Firefly "The important thing is the spices. A man can live on packaged food from here ’til Judgment Day if he’s got enough rosemary"

@SnakePliskin86

3 жыл бұрын

The old wise foods was much better then the new stuff. I don’t know if they changed the formula or what, but aside from the salty taste, which I like salt so it wasn’t as huge a deal, I did find mountain house to be much more enjoyable.

@elewmompittseh

3 жыл бұрын

Legacy tastes pretty good for storage food too. We prefer storing rice and other grains and canning veggies and everything, but we do keep a couple buckets of storage food in case of severe emergencies.

@mkellydixon

3 жыл бұрын

I think Mountain House is the best but I have tried the Wise brand and didn’t think it was that bad. Also, remember variety. Small bags of rice in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. You buy a big bag of rice at Costco or Walmart and break it down. And dehydrated chicken and beef. Having no plan, is planning to fail.

i have my 15 yr old "leatherman " original multi tool on my belt,..saved my butt many times

@BillFinger27

3 жыл бұрын

How do you (or should you) sharpen the blades of your multi-tool?

@pennwoodsman

3 жыл бұрын

@@BillFinger27 actually i havent had the need to yet,the knife blades are still very sharp,...except i did put a ding in the wire cutters,i did cutting a peice of steel cable...i used a metal file to give it the best repair i could

@pennwoodsman

3 жыл бұрын

but you must keep in mind ,..i carry 3 other blades i use,..i only use the leatherman for the screww drivers and pliers mostly,and the wire cutters..,file and the mini saw

@Valorius

3 жыл бұрын

@@BillFinger27 Buy a speedi sharp. Very handy and compact.

@pennwoodsman4138

3 жыл бұрын

@@screepster yep,..cant go wrong money well invested,.

I got rid of a gas guzzling RV and switched to a small cargo van, which I outfitted with cot and all kinds of camping gear. It is always gassed up and ready to go, stocked with everything I need to “camp” for 30 days or more. Last year, when we had fires in the area and were told to evacuate immediately, I saw so much gridlock (cars were lined up for miles and getting nowhere) that I decided to drive my van to a safe spot nearby to wait for the traffic to clear out. We stayed in the middle of a large parking lot adjoining the beach until evening and returned home. I learned later that most people sat in traffic 8 hours or more until they could get to a place that still had motel rooms. So here are 2 of the lessons I learned: 1. Of course, be prepared in advance because when the signal is given to go you will only have time to grab people, pets and valuables. 2. Don’t take the main roads. Know which side streets will get you where you need to go. Don’t follow the crowd and get caught in gridlock. That fire was moving a lot faster than traffic on Hwy 101 was!

@scotmandel6699

Жыл бұрын

depends what RV you have also I'd prob have a smaller class c you can always keep it well stocked and plenty room for extra gear or if just 1 or 2 people the type that mount on back pick-up get 4 wheel drive extended cab for extra storage you could drive off road.

If you live in a hotter climate or a climate prone to flooding, a mosquito net is another essential thing that most people forget! The little things will spread disease and infection so always add that and insect repellent + something to treat bug bites. Smoke from a camp fire is a good repellent too, if you are outdoors.

For the noodles You can add vegetables, Potatoes, corn, peas ect. Also canned meat.

@Lexykins2691

3 жыл бұрын

I've added spinach and other veggies-yum!!

@CelticSaint

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you going to find them if all the food outlets have been shut?

@ArchTazer

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticSaint Canned veggiess

@matthewkeeley4479

3 жыл бұрын

Just a quick reply; the old Spam products were favorite camping and hiking. Now the salt content makes it all but survival food Ill be checking out the canned meats with a decent shelf life, calories being the most important.

@thomasmaholski4680

2 жыл бұрын

Before you stock to much canned meat, taste it first. I bought some canned beef and found I could not eat it due to the taste.

In addition to phone chargers, a phone battery bank has been a life saver when I've lost power during storms. I check it once a month to keep it fully charged.

@NaturalMystic69

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I bought some 20,000mAh power banks and several cables each off Amazon and had them shipped to my mom and brother who were both stuck during the back to back hurricanes that hit Florida a few years ago.

@j.l.dawson1290

3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea! You can get them for fairly cheap for a good one as well. (Oculus (3D gaming headset) Charger Pack Is a great option too.

@williamlowe8734

3 жыл бұрын

Only checking the battery bank once a month and topping off the charge will leave you in a bind eventually. Use it to charge your phone everything to test how many charges it will give you... Also using the battery will keep it working longer. If you ever need to store it for a longer time make sure its charge is at 50%. Don't store it fully charged because it will shorten the life of the battery.

@rebelbecky276

3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple solar phone banks and a solar shortwave radio. I keep them in the window so they are charged ready to go.

@rebelbecky276

3 жыл бұрын

@V4V cell phone power banks are found everywhere. They are usually at the checkout lines or in electronics areas.

Honestly being involved in Scouting when I was younger helped me practice preparedness and aside from the house being a bit cold and needing to read by candlelight, the “snowmageddon” we had here in TX was not a huge worry for my family. Scary yes, but we had food, backpacking stoves, warm sleeping bags, batteries, etc. Great list!

@lskazalski

5 ай бұрын

Girl Scout & backpacker raised by an Eagle Scout and an RN. My camp gear is most of my emergency gear. My husband and my son used to think I overdid the water and food supplies, until hurricane Isobel. We were without electricity for 2 weeks, without any water for a week and without potable water for 2 weeks. We were the only family in the neighborhood who weren't in line for water. We had plenty of food and water, batteries and books.

@user-qu4ey5yy3f

4 ай бұрын

@@lskazalski I can just about see the looks on your family members, IN YOUR DIRECTION! you didn't give them the old "I told you so" did you?

There is something, that needs to be said while recommending those water filters. They are great for biological agents and generally dirt, but they DO NOT FILTER CHEMICALS. You cannot drink just any contaminated water - stick to rainwater or some fresh springs which you know go from deeep deep down. Never use it on unknown rivers or creeks because you do not know what chemicals are released into that water up the stream.

@mandarue5104

2 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if a river or stream is safe to drink from?

@JanHurych

2 жыл бұрын

@@mandarue5104 Only from knowledge in the specific area. But as a general rule of thub - if something springs from the ground, it's more likely OK than say... gigantic river.

@davidhenriksen5947

Жыл бұрын

@@JanHurych absolutly not. 100% wrong

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@mandarue5104 some chemicals you need ultra expensive equipment to detect. There are chemical filters

I travel a lot for work. Every time I take the shampoo, lotion, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, coffee, etc. and use this as a "prep". I get to expense my hotel stays so this is a free way to prep.

@tjfecteau8001

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I probably have 100 hotel rooms worth of stuff!! Haha

Texan here and that weeklong snowing was crazy. Luckily we didn’t lose power or water and I was about 90% into my prepping we were stocked and lucky definitely need a external battery and Need to Convince family and friends to start prepping

@carolyningalls4580

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@andrewterhaar1517

2 жыл бұрын

I started for the same reason. We lost both power and water but I was stocked up on propane, water (have a pool) and beer. It was quite the adventure for us.

@Mikey-ym6ok

2 жыл бұрын

Only a week. That’s nothing. Always keep a generator, gas and food for at least 2 weeks on hand at all times. Rotate your food and gas cans as well.

Regarding first aid kits and the like, what is even more important than having x amount of supplies is being able to properly use every item.

I started my survival items after a few months of lock down was over. Won't go through that again at my age‼️🙏🏻😉

All that, and not one mention of a firearm. Not necessary, you say? I disagree. During the power outage of Sally, the 2 asshats that thought they were going to take my generator at night learned a lesson when the tac light and green laser dot lit them up. The rack told them it was a shotgun and they decided they valued their lives over my generator.

@steveturner3999

3 жыл бұрын

Racking a shotgun has saved many a life. Life of a thief that is.

@sedition4267

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveturner3999 Yep...they get to spend some time in the pokey to think about stuff if they're lucky. They get stupid, they get buried.

@insertclevernamehere2506

3 жыл бұрын

TBH thinking in those terms about firearms is really only a thing in Nth America. And comments made suggest that they think of them mostly to shoot each other, not for food hunting, in these SHTF situations. Most of the rest of the western world is unlikely to think of putting a firearm in a survival kit, even if they had one available so I get why he doesn't focus on them to any degree.

@sedition4267

3 жыл бұрын

@@insertclevernamehere2506 Your loss, not mine. I can guarantee you that the bad guys won't hesitate to bring a firearm to bear against you. The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a firearm is a good guy with a firearm. If you care so little for you and yours, then by all means, don't carry one.

@BillSias-op7xw

3 жыл бұрын

Keep your ammo dry and your mouth yet!

Sawyer mini water filter. Costs $20, will filter 100,000 gallons (thats enough for a family of four for over a decade) comes with a collapsible water bottle, and weighs less than a pound. Buy one.

@CryptoRootz

3 жыл бұрын

you got he link ?

@Oi....

3 жыл бұрын

@@CryptoRootz Got Google? Got a finger? Amazon

@CryptoRootz

3 жыл бұрын

o wow, no one on earth never thought of saving time by asking for a link...

@Oi....

3 жыл бұрын

@@CryptoRootz Yeah, people are just lazy & expect the world on a plate, rather than put a bit of effort, like an extra 3 second to type in "Sawyer mini water filter"... That's 3 seconds I'll never get back!

@CryptoRootz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Oi.... and you just wasted more time responding to me.... fucking idoit...

I pick up maps for free at visitor's centers when I go out of town. Can also order tourist guides that often have a map of the area, as well.

@robinguertin574

3 жыл бұрын

If you're a member of AAA you can get maps for free.

For an omni directional light, just put your headlamp on a one gallon water jug, with the light shining into the bottle. The water will diffuse the light and works great as a lantern when sitting on a table.

@johnrhodes3350

Жыл бұрын

Even adding a tiny splash of milk to the water will enhance the diffusion effect. Haven't tried a tiny bit of brilliant white emulsion pain in the water, but that should have the same light scattering effect also.

@LarsLarsen77

Жыл бұрын

A balled up sheet of bubble wrap works even better and doesn't weigh anything.

@ricepresident2990

Жыл бұрын

Or if it’s bright enough you just use it as an umbrella light and point it at the ceiling

@brookeggleston9314

Жыл бұрын

@@johnrhodes3350 Not a good idea. You can't afford to waste water, so you shouldn't be putting anything into it that will compromise it's potability!

@septemberdawn1

3 ай бұрын

That is brilliant (no pun intended)!!!!

I find that furniture blankets work real well in cold weather.

@tdog4240

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do.

@tdog4240

3 жыл бұрын

Furniture pad blankets are great for car too.

@johnmcneil4974

3 жыл бұрын

They don breathe. Get some woolen army surplus blankets. Wool will keep you warm even if wet.

@u.s.paratroops4633

3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing that for a long time, also have extra blankets.

@tdog4240

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmcneil4974 do you have to store them with moth balls like long ago for wool?

Get dry grains and beans, pasta, canned meat, canned or dried veggies, and powdered versions of eggs, cheese, milk, and butter. This will provide modifiers to otherwise boring food and expand nutritional value. Get a camping stove with backup gas. Get a bath tub liner to use your bath tub as a water reservoir in a pinch before pipes freeze or supply lines get contaminated. Finally, get books and board games. You will be amazed how much of our modern entertaining relies on power.

@garychandler4296

3 жыл бұрын

Dry grains and beans in my experience take a bunch of water and LONG cooking times.

@saureco

3 жыл бұрын

@Frank Masuzzo It's also a bartering item. Diabetics will need it when their glucose levels tank.

@saureco

3 жыл бұрын

@@garychandler4296 Gonna need some seasoning for that, though. Straight beans and rice will start to drain morale.

@jeffreytackett3922

2 жыл бұрын

You are an adult. Stop saying "veggies".

@davidm1149

2 жыл бұрын

I saw a bathtub liner on Craigslist in my area.

I know this will probably never get seen unless I'm lucky, but I want to add a little something here because I think it might be useful. Assuming a disaster *does* become a long-term situation in your local area, being able to defend yourself and whoever you're with will be critical because the longer it last, the more people become desperate for a sense of security and start lashing out. Now how fast this'll happen I can't say because I have no idea, my guess is maybe a month or more, I really don't know; but still having something to defend yourself and those you're with will be a safe bet to have just in case things get bleak.

@michaelcrainie5520

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations..Your Info for was spotted by little old me ..Good comments about security and home defence as well as personal protection ..As a Brit ,we have little access to fire arms so it’s down to plan B..Lots of sharp Knifes and crossbows..When the street scum come a calling, they will get the sharp end of our weapons. All the best Mick in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@tommyfox854

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcrainie5520 Huh, wasn't expecting this, thank you very much for seeing, replying and sharing your two cents on this mate. =) I'm from the USA so fire arms are not a problem to come across, but I live in a part of the USA where we have very little gun related violins and rarely ever see a gun in person, so, uh, yeah. =P But, anyways, on to something meaningful here; thank you very much for the compliment on home and self security, it's just info we Americans are just sorta born with knowing. And I didn't know crossbows were still in use, fascinating, can I know more please? And I will say knives are a good pick; they're small, easy to carry, fast and they get the job done. But here in the USA it's kinda a bad thing to have such a short range weapon on you; now I got lucky and was born in a fairly safe part of the USA, where Hurricanes are the biggest threats we face, I was more thinking of a multitool survival shovel as a defensive weapon because it has a good reach, fast and can carry even more survival supplies. And it's nice to see a fellow Scotsman here, I'm part Scottish so it's nice to be talkin to someone from one of my ancestors' homelands. =)

@michaelcrainie5520

Жыл бұрын

@@tommyfox854 Good Morning Sir..Cross Bows and compound bows still in use in both recreational and hunting applications in Scotland.Fairly easy to get permission to use on farm land as we have done for a number of years .They are both fearsomely effective on a hunting trip,Deer and wild pigs are routinely killed with patience and skill..As I commented on your post, fire arms are much harder to get ,and to be honest I would in an emergency prefer to defend myself and family with a hunting bow or Cross bow , both are deadly, and fairly silent in their use… You say you have Scottish Ancestry?..Where did your people come from in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.My surname is Crainie ,and we have people in in numerous locations in America that we have traced via genealogy.. Prepping in Scotland is definitely taking off ,and is more common in rural communities than in large towns or city’s ,with the rural communities still hunting and fishing as they have done for millennium….Having served in the ARMY it is some thing I enjoy and feel that we should all take precautions in our uncertain and dangerous work that we currently live.. Nice to speak to you .Feel free to ask me any further questions as you like. All the best Mick..

@tommyfox854

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcrainie5520 Fascinating, thank you very much for telling me all that. =) And, uh, about my Scottish ancestors, I was never told *where* from Scotland they were from, only that they were from Scotland. Sorry for the underwhelming answer, I just don't know that much about my own family tree, I can say this however; I do know that I'm part Scottish, Irish, English, possibly Welch, Germen, probably Scandinavian (the Scandinavian invasion of Scotland was so long ago that it's now impossible to tell the difference), Italian and some weird island where although they're under Italian law they all speak French. My family name is Thomas (which I'm aware that is one {or more, I don't know} language it means "warrior"), I'm both the 2nd and 3rd generation of my family (2nd on my fathers' side {RIP dad, I miss ya very much} and 3rd on my mothers' side) and I'm the first born grandchild of someone who helped make the Moon landing happen. So, yeah. =P Anyways, on to your offer; do people in the rural areas still practice fighting with massive claymores or is it just mostly bows and crossbows? I'm asking because depending on how close the attacker is, ya might not have enough time to load, pull back and loose the arrow/bolt, so a secondary mallei weapon could be handy. Again, thank you very much for finding my comment and starting this conversation and I'm lookin forward to this continuing; have a nice day mate. -Tommy =)

@septemberdawn1

3 ай бұрын

It is illegal to carry firearms here in the UK sadly, only allowed on licence in the country for hunting. Would love to see some self defence with knives etc for women here as I have four grown daughters and we live in the centre of London.

In addition to having these things, it’s a really good idea to practice using them, especially water filtration. If you have portable solar panels and battery, set them up in your backyard so you know if you have all the proper connections and can get it charging. Practice mobilizing quickly. You might be surprised to find out you can’t carry everything yourself or have enough room in your vehicle for all your supplies and people, too.

@h5mind373

Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip about portability. GOOD quality backpacks that fit each family member, which have been used and tested on hikes. Another thing that might come in handy are those two-wheeled shopping carts with the square canvas bag. They can carry a surprising amount and heavy stuff too- better than lugging 15-20 lbs of water on your back!

@lskazalski

5 ай бұрын

We have 3 Subaru foresters, one with a hitch. One will fit pets, their crates, and supplies. One carries emergency gear & supplies and personal kits. The third older, is backup. We always keep at least a half tank of gas in each. That will get us at least to my sister's house 180 miles inland.

Cash is important. When the Dec 2020 ATT Nashville bldg was hit many stores could not take cards. Then the ATMs stopped working. But the stores all took cash!

@germyw

3 жыл бұрын

We've been through so much in this country recently. I forgot about that.

@Andrew--S

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was funny how March - December the stores are like "CASH IS DIRTY, YOUR GONNA KILL GRANDMA" then after Dec 25th stores are like "NO CARDS. ONLY CASH. NO CASH? GTFO!"

@CelticSaint

3 жыл бұрын

Silver in SMALL amounts.

@naomisims7230

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...more solar & wind, electric cars, cash disappearing...sounds like we're in for more unscheduled, accidental breakdowns with alot of unnecessary suffering in our future. We better start carrying our bug out bags on a daily basis (along with all these new tools recommended by the RC) as it's likely to be days or weeks before you see home again...

@pewpew9193

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticSaint Pre 1965 Quarters & Dimes are always a good way to keep silver if you can actually find them without having to pay a huge premium.

I've been prepping for a few years, and I felt proud after watching to the end and realizing that I have all of these items, including the bonus suggestions!

@2fathomsdeeper

3 жыл бұрын

Right there with you bro!

@davidcarothers3311

2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 GFs. I'll just live off Them!!

@yvonnelake3296

Жыл бұрын

@@davidcarothers3311 Girl Friends?

@goldenglowladore3842

Жыл бұрын

Way to go! Encouraging, isn't it!

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@yvonnelake3296 Great Friends. He's gonna mooch off his friends' shelters :D

Another thing to consider, especially for females is getting the mensural cups because as many of us know, periods can happen at the most inconvenient time and keeping one or two on hand can be a life saver. Keeping one in a bug out bag or other emergency bags will be very helpful. When SHTF, you will find it very very difficult to find tampons or pads, not to mention they will take up a lot of space in your bag or what not that could be used for more important items like emergency food or water.

@johncochran5171

3 жыл бұрын

It's okay to have more than one bag for essentials. I also have clear totes for grab and go for my car. I can see which and what is compartmentalized.

@sassidydowns

3 жыл бұрын

@@johncochran5171 That's a great idea

@aden-lj7wb

2 жыл бұрын

and for those who can't use a cup (like me) there are tampons you can get in bulk without applicators (they take up much less space) that are a decent alternative. Or invest in good reusable pads (you wash them) or period underwear (I suggest the Knix brand).

@user-kl8lo6rj5i

Жыл бұрын

@@aden-lj7wb There is a youtube somewhere explaining how to make your own too.

@renatoruiz8534

Жыл бұрын

My barter items are coffee, cigs, alcohol, and tampons.

A water filter and a swimming pool makes you a shelter in place Boss. I also agree with the flashlight battery compatibility advice. I recently converted all of the survival flashlights in my house to 9 mm.

@tonystory8624

Жыл бұрын

9 volt? I have a few 9 mm "flashlights"

@williamolliges2622

Жыл бұрын

@@tonystory8624 Double entendres were intended.

@scotmandel6699

Жыл бұрын

rechargeable flashlights assuming you have solar recharger

After surviving multiple hurricanes on the east coast, my wife and I keep "stuff" on hand just in case so to speak. I was also a survival instructor for a while in the military, plus I'm a Backpacker. We won't bug out , but bug in. We love be in a location that is accidentally strategic in location. Gotta stay.

@tattooedmillionair

Жыл бұрын

I recall the first time I heard about "bugging in". I was a briefly surprised that "getting out" of the situation was not the priority but it really makes sense to stay: shelter, and you do not have to move all your stuff, and you are home so you have "home field advantage". (obviously class 5 hurricanes may quickly change your mind"

@timbumgarner1207

Жыл бұрын

@@tattooedmillionair I live pretty much off the beaten path, road with one way in one way and a couple million acres of nothing but wilderness out my back door, river to the front. So why go.

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@timbumgarner1207 that's my dream, except when I checked the possible sites of a nuclear attack, the whole East Coast was full of red dots lol. Literally everything east of Nebraska/Kansas looks like it would be nuked (except for Maine)

@lskazalski

5 ай бұрын

My home is also on the east coast. Our home is located just inland enough and at a high enough elevation so that we should be good for anything short of a Cat 4. In addition, a few years ago, we replaced our windows with hurricane windows (rated to 180 mph winds) and siding with additional insulation.

@user-qu4ey5yy3f

4 ай бұрын

@@timbumgarner1207 That's the "Heaven" Shoeless Joe was asking about! lucky you,,,. Field of Dreams line,

Be careful about storing food or perishables in an attic! Attics tend to get "hot"!!!🥵

@gsdalpha1358

3 жыл бұрын

Agree!!! That 25-year shelf life is dependent on storage conditions. A cool dark place is best, like a basement or a hall closet.

@NeverGiveup-go7og

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great place to make beef jerky though you are right

@ds285676

3 жыл бұрын

Youll need to build it out and temp condition it. I used my attic as a emerg use and it hit over 90 on some days. Just remember the more heat the less time you have on your goods.

@rodneylittle3530

3 жыл бұрын

I physically cringed when I heard him suggest that!

@robertcohen1888

3 жыл бұрын

And attract critters and kreepy crawlies!

I lived through Hurricane Ike. 4 days without power over most of central Ohio. Had a generator, but gas stations only took cash. I had cash and we were fine.

Don’t forget trash bags, they can be used for all kinds of things, from a poop containment if your toilet doesn’t work, to insulation for cold nights etc.

@AbuHajarAlBugatti

Жыл бұрын

Just poop in a bucket and throw it our the second floor window on the streets. We did that here in germany all the time a few hundred years ago. Aside from anyone needing to wear boots and a hat, it worked really fine

@tribequest9

Жыл бұрын

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti you are a disgusting individual.

@AbuHajarAlBugatti

Жыл бұрын

@@tribequest9 why? In north korea they still use human poop as fertilizer. And you have animal poop over all fields in your country aswell. Its just poop. Rain will wash it from the street anyway

I'm not a person who converts the garage, but I am a believer of being able to bug in. My mother can't be moved easily.

@plasticdeath31

3 жыл бұрын

My mother-in-law remains annoyingly mobile

@leebaker2588

3 жыл бұрын

I'm buggin' in. Old knees . . . besides, it's my house.

@catsincredulous9998

3 жыл бұрын

Unless there is a fire, flood or other natural disaster there is no point in bugging out. You'll have so much less available to you. If you are prepped even modestly you'll do far better than going into the Hills. There are so many people talking about bugging out but I don't think they really understand how difficult that will be. Watch Naked and Afraid, those people aren't looking too good even after one week.

@crabtrap

3 жыл бұрын

the best part of 'Bugging in' is you can bury the bodies in the cellar.

@leebaker2588

3 жыл бұрын

@@crabtrap need to watch 'Sicario:Day of Soldado". Personally, I drained a pond on my property . . . jk

You need to keep your emergency food in a cool dry place. Definitely not an attic if it’s not insulated and cooled. My attic is really hot in the summer.

Seems to me that now would be a good time to bring back Civil Defense training and local infrastructure to prepare for disasters that inevitably occur. Belief that local authorities or first responders will be there to provide services, food and water is fantasy, you will be on your own when SHTF.

Good advice, and I like the way you include low cost options to get started. Better to have some Dollar Store items on hand than a list of high-dollar, boutique items you're saving up for. Also, in sanitation items - soap. If you've had to be grubby for several days, you know what a morale booster it is just to clean up. Yea, everyone should have that, but , then they should have more than two days worth of toilet paper, etc.

I put frozen peas and carrots into Ramen - it works!

@nixter8739

2 жыл бұрын

Fry an egg and put that in too

I think Ramen Noodles are great for prepping because it fills your stomach. Just take a multivitamin to compensate. You will not be feeling hungry, but if you can. Store nutritional foods of course do that, but Ramen noodles with a multivitamin pill will save your life.

@portlandpatriot7784

3 жыл бұрын

We can ad them to other foods too. Spice it up a bit.

Oh...I got that multitool, my dad gave it to me. I carry it in my purse! Lol 😁👍 -- CANNED BACON is life/ also love Ramen noodles, I eat them with eggs,meat, cheese and veggies. I got this red crank flashlight from ikea years ago, it has lasted through all the flashlights I've ever had, so yes get a crank flash light; the head ones are really nice too, as well as the solar ones. I think you missed candles though. Never underestimate the power of emergency candles. Nice video though! ♡

Also remember you probably have several high capacity gas or diesel powered generators called "cars" sitting in your driveway. Only problem is they only supply 12vdc, which is great for a lot of things including most LED's. If you want 120vac just add a good inverter with capacity to suit your needs and you can power just about anything you could with a normal wall outlet.....provided you have enough fuel of course. If not, there are tons of cheap solar charging options for 12vdc car batteries. If you're using a normal lead acid car battery, be sure not to let it discharge below about 70%. Doesn't hurt to keep a couple deep cycle batteries around either.

For water, storage avoid the milk jug style containers as they break and leak very easily. Much better are the bottles that look more like a soda bottle. Also you can often buy them in their shipping box with 6-8 gallon bottles packed together. Purchasing them together unopened allows them to remain protected from damage to the bottles, as well as they can be stacked easily and securely 4-8 boxes high.

@sherrycatanese4312

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get those water bottles? Thank you!

@zbow1974

2 жыл бұрын

15 gallon plastic barrels from the local livestock store, they came with milk in them, i clean them up and use them for water storage, easy to rotate out the water as needed, the stores sell the barrels for about 5-8 dollars each in my area, worth looking into, and if you want water storage thats not mobile get one of those square plastic pet-milk containers and wash it out and you have 1200 gallons of fresh water anytime you need.

@robertjury6745

2 жыл бұрын

I bought an MSR water filter.

@debbiekerr3989

Жыл бұрын

​@@sherrycatanese4312 I bought some at Costco. You can also try Amazon.

@alperdue2704

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrycatanese4312 You can get 5 gallon water jugs anywhere that sales camping supplies.

We’ve had so many hurricanes knock out our power that our gas stations and grocery stores have generators. They take cards, make coffee and offer essentials to those who don’t prepare. There are always some!!! I have made it known after a hurricane that I’ll be traveling out of the storm zone and returning so I buy ice, gas, send emails/text messages and most popular of all BEER and fresh MEAT for my neighbors. We work together, party and clean up for each other so life can resume when the power/internet/cell service comes back on.

@paulineparker3662

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what we did after Andrew in Cutler Ridge. We went to north Miami to purchase anything we needed. Plus used a laundry mat.

@charlottehayward5943

2 жыл бұрын

People loving and helping each other is the very best preparation.

Cash on hand is all stores were taking during the texas winter storm when power was out. Saved my butt.

Two points to make about a couple of the items.... 1. If you are allergic to wool, get some mylar blankets instead - I got a whole package of (I think) 10 on Amazon. 2. There are now magnetic phone charging cords. The package comes with the different plug styles (C plug, iOS, Android) that you plug into your device, then ONE cord will work on every device you own. I keep a set of these in my "tornado bag"... in the SAME plastic bag that I have my wind-up radio/charger/flashlight combo (best thing I've ever bought). 3. A spare set of glasses (if you wear glasses). I bought a cheap pair of "reading glasses" at the dollar store. They don't give me perfect vision, but at least I can read warning labels or other printed things. If you have severe issues with your eyes, often you can get a second pair for reduced cost. 4. Don't forget batteries for any medical items you might need (like a hearing aid, etc). 5. This may sound silly, but have some form of "recreation"... puzzle books, a book or two that you want to read but haven't yet... anything to help pass the time and keep your spirits up.

@maureenflood5157

2 жыл бұрын

You might also get down blankets/quilts ... they hold in heat as well

At some point, things go crazy. When the shtf, its very important to be ready. Also have a heart for your neighbors and pets.Good will towards others in need helps everyone. Share resources, give away unneeded things. Be helpful.

@naomisims7230

3 жыл бұрын

That's gonna be very dangerous...wish we could be so kind to each other NOW.

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

yeah, in a city, your neighbors are your biggest source of danger

@septemberdawn1

3 ай бұрын

Things are getting pretty hairy in the UK, not storms of the weather kind if you know what I mean. I feel strongly to be prepared for total civil breakdown. Thank you for these amazing tips. I always knew preppers had it right

Didn't hear anything about the garbage bags, tape, waste removal, female sanitation & soaps... if you can not stay in place. Tho, a basic list.

@frankpohl4377

3 жыл бұрын

If you run for your live you forget about waste removal.

@frankpohl4377

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonruprecht4099 A good invest is a steal door in the flat. 500 Euros that keep the bad boys outside the appartement. The firerprotection door is perfect.

@frankpohl4377

3 жыл бұрын

@@australianwoman9696 In Germany there is e diverend situation. There is no chance of "running away" when the city is closed. The only chance is to prepare your home- a steal door is the first "thing to do" and then store what is nessecery...The bug out...is good in an eara like CA or US or other countrys with less people and much forest. No chance in high end countrys like germany.

@frankpohl4377

3 жыл бұрын

@Sigkim In Germany we are not allowed to have guns. I would buy some if I could. So a steel door machetes and axes are better then nothing.

@frankpohl4377

3 жыл бұрын

@Sigkim Hitler took the guns away. All dictators did so bevore they got the power. No gun no freedom. Germany GOV is a communist one- since the wall came down and the communist east german spys got new yobs through the ne BOSS the CIA. Angela Merkel is a communist from the east german gov.

One thing you should really buy a few bottles of is antidiarrheal medication. When Irma hit florida, we had to eat more canned food than usual and we were having the runs which I wasn't expecting. Makes you run through your water a lot quicker too.

@brookeggleston9314

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention TP and baby wipes!! Blackberry Brandy is a good liquid cork, and has comforting properties that Imodium just can't handle. Two ounces will work for all but dysentery. With that, you need professional help!

Those Ramen noodles are a good base for a complete meal, easy! Chop what ever veggies you have, or use dehydrated. Place in water bring to a simmer for a few minuets Drop in your noodles, and flavour packet, bring to a boil real quick, Crack in an egg, or use powdered, stir, remove from heat and let stand a few mins. Complete meal. Perfect for a rocket stove.

Two items I do insist on you to add to your emergency survival gear is a white/infared strobe light and a bright VS 17 panel, this you can sometimes find in surplus stores, both are used to attract the attention of overhead flying aircraft and both can be seen for some distances. The second item is a roll of 550 cord or parachute cord, for a small sturdy rope it has a tensile strength of 550 pounds and it has a multiple array of uses.

@2fathomsdeeper

3 жыл бұрын

Build a panel from florescent orange ripstop nylon, 2" nylon webbing, E6000 glue, 3/4" grommets, and paracord. Make it 2 foot by 6 foot, with a web glued on each end, and a grommet in each corner. Paracord ties through the grommets for staking it down. Get some lightweight tent stakes too.

@dawnrobarts4657

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if someone was going to suggest at least some strong rope...Duh. So many possible uses.

@americanharleyrider8

Жыл бұрын

@@dawnrobarts4657 Good rope is expensive and heavy. No the ropes weight limits.

@AbuHajarAlBugatti

Жыл бұрын

>hopes to attract help >>accidentally attracts a Chinese Helicopter as they use the US blackout as a chance to invade lmao

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti right, cuz China isn't gonna starve to death like the rest of the world after ww3, but is gonna use helicopter invasions

When power goes out I tend to turn to my Ryobi work lights and radio. I keep 6 of the 4x batteries charged at all times. If you have battery operated power tools already I would recommend getting the light and radio for those sets.

@kmwrites7456

3 жыл бұрын

tfeltonjr thanks for this tip. I have Ryobi tools and didn't think of this option. Great.

@garychandler4296

3 жыл бұрын

@@kmwrites7456 I have Bauer tools from HF, and the light you can get is incredibly bright even on low, but the switches are buggy; you often have to click them for 10 15 times to enter next mode- my replacement does the same thing. I keep it because it lasts a very long time and battery is same one as my drill & impact drivers.

@johnndavis7647

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the ryobi 18 volt fan. It gets hot and humid after a storm. Helps to keep the skeeters off too.

@babilx6216

2 жыл бұрын

You probably never gonna use it

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@babilx6216 if you're psychic please tell me next week's lottery

Many of these items are basic parts of a backpacking gear list. A water filter like a Sawyer Squeeze and a few spare 1L water bottles are a great option if you live close to a river or lake, or pick up a 5 gal water jug to make less trips. A small power bank to charge your phone with a small solar panel setup can get you through any outage, and usb based rechargeable gear and lights makes the battery needs to a much simpler plan. Backpacking sleeping bags and tents are handy and allow you to be mobile if needed. Really depends on how much lead time you have to get ready to go, wildfires and major earthquakes would be the instances where you need to move quickly and possibly leave your home in minutes. Having a backpack with the gear allows much more flexible.

Hi long time prepper here . I agree with you about everything, apart from the first aid kit .in a SHTF situation, I'm talking global ,there's just too many of us and not enough of them to help people, so I have boxes and boxes of kit including suture kits human skin staplers ,rolls and rolls of vet wrap and bottles and bottles of hibi scrub . If there's a disaster and you find people injured , personally i couldn't walk on by . First aid courses are very helpful . First aid for your animals and any livestock are just as important if they are guarding your home like my ex military Belgium malinois shepherd or my two lurchers who take down game or my livestock who provide me with meat ,eggs , skins , you want enough First aid to tend to them also. So I'm not trying to be pedantic but everyone's situations are going to be different. Peace

Instead of zip lock bags for important documents and cash, I suggest using a vacuum sealer (I have a Food Saver). The zip lock bags are *not water tight and the Food Saver ones are. I also vacuum seal matches, candles and extra clothing.

@braylonalexander762

2 жыл бұрын

You can use a flat iron to seal off the top of a zip lock bag, after cutting underneath the zipper.

@americafirst9144

Жыл бұрын

Throw a Ziplock bag inside the sealed bag though. That way if you have to open it, you'll have something to put it back into.

I feel like van life is also a way to learn prep in real practicals.

@ernestwalden3894

3 жыл бұрын

You mean being a bumb LOL

@pennyappellatia

3 жыл бұрын

@@ernestwalden3894 You mean learning to spell, bum.

@naomisims7230

3 жыл бұрын

@@manchu6005 I get this pic in my head of Mr Bean driving one van with his right foot & the other van with his left hand...his body stretched between both vehicles.

Our home planning has different flashlights that DO Take different batteries. This is so if we need to go get more batteries we'll have something we can put them into. I would also suggest adding resealable bag's of different sizes (dollar store), aluminum foil and heavy duty tape (like duck tape)

As for important papers, you might want to invest in a "fire proof" document bag. They are thin and provide some protection against flame (although if your house burns to the ground, there will be nothing left in the bag but ashes). A better option might be to use your cell phone camera to take photos of the important stuff so that you will always have it with you!

@MundaneGray

2 жыл бұрын

Even better, use your flatbed scanner or the scanner part of your printer/copier.

@lskazalski

5 ай бұрын

I have a fire safe, and afiresafe document bag inside it, but after Katrina and hearing all the reports of people not being able to get assistance because they didn't even have copies of birth certificates, driver's licensees, marriage certificates, copies of deeds and insurance, passports, and other important documents, I scanned all of them and saved them on thumb drives that my husband and I keep on our keyrings. Those are for if we have to run without warning. Redundancy is the name of the game.

For the ramon noodles we add freeze dried or canned chicken and corn to them. Lots of great information. Thank you.

@Ando2k10

3 жыл бұрын

On the plus side, for ramen noodles, is that they are very filling, so adding a few high density nutrient foods items to them, makes for a great meal. Like you said, add some chicken, maybe some vegetables, and you're good.

@ludicrousone8706

3 жыл бұрын

add dried mushrooms and some vegetable flakes, some sesame and oil.

@jatpack3

3 жыл бұрын

Sardines. Small tin high calorie food

@AbuHajarAlBugatti

Жыл бұрын

Razor Ramon Noodles? Im sure they go HARD You might wanna look up razor ramon

All the prepped stuff is so overwhelming but just getting the Right stuff ready to go is huge. Thank you so much for the info.

@zbow1974

2 жыл бұрын

do not overlook dried goods like beans and rice, powdered eggs, powdered milk, powdered gravy, noodles all of that stuff can be vacuum sealed tossed into a 5 gallon bucket and forgot about till needed, cheap and easy food, i have about 200lbs of beans and rice, 50lbs powdered eggs and potatoes and 25lbs noodles all sealed in family sized portions all in buckets, got a few 15 gallon barrels of fresh water, i rotate out the water and food if or as needed. not much money in the food side of things at all.

@jacobpeters5458

Жыл бұрын

@@zbow1974 very nice. I know dried pinto beans and non-white rice can last for decades. Also pemmican. I plan on stocking up for 3-5 yrs. Also some seeds and topsoil for gardening

Not sure if anyone mentioned it but the 25 year food bucket can act as storage for things like water or more when empty!

Regarding food: the BEST thing to do is train yourself to fast. A human can easily fast for a week without adverse effects. As a matter of fact, it's incredibly healthy to fast for extended periods from time to time. The Guinness Book of Records has a guy who fasted for 382 days (granted, with nutritional supplements and medical supervision). There are medical facilities that help people lose weight by fasting for up to a month at a time. I've personally, along with my wife, have done several 5-day fasts over the last couple of years. Training yourself to be able to go for several days without food is excellent for your health, massively accelerates weight loss, is excellent for brainpower, and facilitates autophagy, which helps people live longer and look much younger. It's probably the best survival skill you could possibly acquire.

@soniag4516

3 жыл бұрын

Me too and cut my meals to 2 x day

@mountaintiger6945

2 жыл бұрын

It's also biblical

@johnmiller5717

2 жыл бұрын

Yes fast on your terms when you choose. We are talking high stress situations. For clear thinking and to reduce stress proper meals are needed. Not a forced diet to feel skinny. Think smart not stupid.

@heartofdixieprepping4797

2 жыл бұрын

Fasting a month is extremely dangerous. My brother has but with the Holy Spirit. I cut to one maybe two meals a day. My daughter and my granddaughters have as well. We generally have one good meal a day. You will need fuel for energy. We have two children, one 6 and one is 10. They will eat 3 meals a day if at all possible. One good one and two light meals but they won't go hungry. Peanut butter is a great source of protein for a snack.

@dienekes4364

2 жыл бұрын

@@heartofdixieprepping4797 _"Fasting a month is extremely dangerous."_ -- Absolutely. Doing more than about 5 days should only be done under supervision and with nutrient suppliments. _"My brother has but with the Holy Spirit. "_ -- It's extremely dangerous to do anything under absolute bat-shit crazy delusion, as every religion is.

I have a few of those thermal survival silver blankets. Thin as foil but will keep you sooo toasty backing 90 percent of body heat

@bobbyhempel1513

2 жыл бұрын

Line one side with duct tape and it will last longer I recommend using black gorilla tape all the way across and then three X's with orange duct tape on top of the black for an emergency signal.

A way to heat food should be added in case electricity or natural gas is not available.

@clicky306

3 жыл бұрын

I did pick up on the storing ramen noodles for during a power outage.Without means of boiling water the noodles are more or less redundant.

@simpledude5974

3 жыл бұрын

Got me a butane gas stove. Dirt cheap. Make sure the canisters say CRV, it's a safety so it doesn't explode.

@Mhel2023

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Houston and used my butane stove during the freeze. I tried to cook outside but the butane flame strength degraded quickly due to the cold. It worked indoors at 40F though

@jabbawoods

3 жыл бұрын

@@simpledude5974 Butane is great, except it won't work in freezing or below freezing temps.

@Lexykins2691

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!! I have a little collapsible stove that can work with a heat canister OR wood pieces/cardboard, etc.

Best survival videos and needed items I've seen so far.

We have a dehydrator and vacuum sealer, great for prepping food that can last a decent length of time

Don't forget to keep extra pet food, pet medications, carrier (if possible), kitty litter, extra leash, etc. While it's great to plan ahead & hope you'll never truly need these items, some forget their pets need specific items as well.

@lynnmaupin-simpson1215

3 жыл бұрын

And count your pets when you consider water needs. They also need their own first aid kit. They can bleed to death by pulling out or cracking a nail. (Bovine clotting factor). Can you carry your dog if he can't walk? Keep copies of their shots with your records. Ask your vet what they have in their animal's first aid kit.

@unitedheartsamerica5924

2 жыл бұрын

I have a carrier for each pet and i am making 3 day kits for their carrier with blanket , towel, poo bags, wipes and food/water w dish. Collar,Leash-even for a cat - mine dont wear these but in emergency you could let them out of cage and use leash.. also a few extra ziplocks or grocery bags for messes or other use. Also pet name and contact info (address too if phones out) somewhere on carrier and a tag on pet or chip them.. i am going to look for sample bags of kibble to put in carrier.

@iowagreen8932

2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedheartsamerica5924 Also I suggest finding harnesses for all your animals (especially cats, smaller dogs, and puppies/kittens); collars are very easy for animals to slip out of, unless they are tight enough to choke them! Ordinary flat collars are only good for hanging tags and writing your phone number on.

@xminusone1

Жыл бұрын

I don't think in extreme survival situation you will want to take any pets with you.

@stacyrussell460

Жыл бұрын

@@xminusone1 saving my pets is crucial to my survival.

I haven't seen a gas station selling physical maps in years.

@davedboyd

3 жыл бұрын

You can get free maps at your local visitors center.

@tspaulding3845

3 жыл бұрын

In Calif. they had the Thomas guide, it was a "book" of maps for the county. That was over 15 yrs ago, don't know if it's still around.

@MarshaBW1914

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I kept my maps from my field rep days. Early 1990s no GPS or cell phones. Only pagers & pay phones.

@TamponTea

3 жыл бұрын

If you have AAA maps are free

@MarshaBW1914

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamponTea Tks! Didnt know that. Will follow up. Triple A plus mbrs here.

I pick up a few cheap $1 headlamps periodically to throw in with my preps.

It’s also a good idea to know several different ways to travel out of your area in case one or even two roads are closed.

Wool blankets warm even when wet. Ordinary blankets do not warm when wet. As a prepper, I also keep some silver on hand besides cash.

@CelticSaint

3 жыл бұрын

Good call. I have a woolen blanket and its coming with me when the SHTF.

@pattyconley4096

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticSaint where do you find wool blankets?? I haven't found any where I'm at.

@CelticSaint

3 жыл бұрын

@@pattyconley4096 I've had mine years to be honest. I bought it in Cornwall.

I would add work gloves as essential. Also, maybe some N95 respirators and duck tape? Finally, some 5 gallon buckets, with lids, for pooping into (if your toilet doesn't work).

The hand crank radio is something I overlooked. It’s in my Amazon cart now!

1) Some useful reading material in that survival pack. I recommend either (or both) of Cody Lundin's excellent survival books, '98.6' and 'When All Hell Breaks Loose'. They cover a myriad of scenarios and preps, and his focus is on doing things on the cheap- or free. He has sections on First-Aid, mental toughness and focus, and how to develop a good survivor mindset. He presents everything in a fun and enjoyable manner, which is pretty incredible, considering the topic. 2) Many of the pre-made First Aid kits offered with "hundreds" of pieces have dressing adequate only for a paper cut or mosquito bite. None of them will do anything for a larger wound. Supplement with large bandages and feminine care towels, which double as a very effective dressing for large wounds. 3) Stopping bleeding- Bleedstop or Celox powders will stop bleeding fast. Neither is normally included in a home First Aid kit. 4) Suture kit. Hopefully you won't need to stitch anyone (or yourself) up, but just in case a good quality surgical thread and tool will do it- practice on raw chicken parts. Super Glue will also seal a slice injury- thoroughly clean and disinfect before using.

@user-qu4ey5yy3f

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time!

A pack of ramen noodles, a can of chicken and a can of mixed veg makes a meal

@erionmccurdy7857

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, One Meal, and then_______________??

@susansailors1716

3 жыл бұрын

@@erionmccurdy7857 and then you make something else.

@rayraden2527

3 жыл бұрын

Well Erion if all you have is one package of noodles one can of chicken and one can of mixed veggies you can eat really good for one night and then suffer until you get something else I guess although that’s about three nights worth of food there for me another big man not a little scrawny dude. And maybe you should just go ahead and prepare for something to happen your not be stuck in that situation I guess

@KalpeshPatel78

3 жыл бұрын

If you can get in touch with Bee keepers and Raw honey sellers, get yourself a huge barrel of that stuff. Raw, unprocessed Honey never goes bad. Like never. (it was buried in egyptian pyramids as food for the mummified pharaoh. And people say it is still good to consume)

@Ms.Byrd68

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayraden2527 I was getting ready to say, that feeds one person at least 2 meals, 2 people or 1 adult and 2 small kids one meal. And Ramen only costs a few cents per package... canned Tuna works as well as Chicken. And adding some 'bread' to a small meal will help fill you up! lol

Never ever put food in your attic it gets way too hot way too cold it will ruin the food

Knightstick flashlights are the best. I used to work in really wet conditions. Condensation gets into flashlight casing over time and corrodes most flashlights wiring. Knightstick has a rubber/plastic casing that resists condensation more than any flashlight I've seen. I like solar powered flashlights and USB chargeable flashlights so batteries can charge off of a portable solar panel.

@americafirst9144

Жыл бұрын

I have a Surefire flashlight. I accidentally left it outside at the grill all winter. It worked totally fine after that.

One more piece of advice, get your neighbors and friends and family into prepping. During the Texas winter shut down I had no electricity for two whole days, nothing was open around me. But I was able to grill out for food, but I live in an apartment and several neighbors felt entitled to my food. I charged them and they didn’t like it especially the lady said she didn’t have cash but could pay later. She almost threw a fit when I said no. I was like do you pay restaurant’s later? Anyway two of those neighbors and I still talk and they have since started prepping. The entitled neighbor has since moved out.

@StayBasedJesus

Жыл бұрын

Wow you americans are something else..jesus

@dominio5784

Жыл бұрын

Why call them neighbors if you wouldn’t share food.

@tribequest9

Жыл бұрын

@@dominio5784 because that’s the Webster definition of neighbors

@hopefulskeptic42

Ай бұрын

I both agree and disagree with you. A small group of co operating, prepared people will always have an easier time surviving. But, I part with you turning away the woman. If you believe in heaven and hell or even karma...acts of unkindness often have a negative effect on 'you'.

For food spam and just water pancake mix are a life saver. Cheap and last a couple of years and can be ROTATED I can’t stand when people just buy them because they need it then just throw it out and buy new. Get chickens if you can, good learning tool for the kids and a never ending supply of eggs.

@edwardlowe7260

3 жыл бұрын

they cry when you have THEM cut the neck

I really like your additions. I’d like to add Mylar blankets as they are super light and do a great job at reflecting body heat.

@southernshaker6401

3 жыл бұрын

Put mylar blanket under camo hides your body heat from drones

@seanhoude

2 жыл бұрын

I keep packs of those in my glove compartments, just in case.

Practical, sensible, doable. Thank you!!!

Your stored batteries should be LITHIUM batteries. They have a long shelf life and don't leak.

@jc.1191

3 жыл бұрын

You could probably do rechargeable with a small low voltage power cell now that you mention it.

Hot water bottles are great to have...one for each person to tuck under those wool blankets.

Cordage would be a good addition also. Good video, thanks

Learn how to cook over fire, and buy cast iron pans at estate and garage sales. Just by reading the comments, you'd be surprised at how many people are relying on their propane stoves. Make a fire pit in your back yard if you can, and practice cooking. Stock pile wood for cooking. If you have kids, they will enjoy the adventure before it becomes survival. And yes, you can build a campfire in the snow. Many youtube channels demonstrate it.

A good old Coleman propane camp stove would be good for the house.