I love the return to old school wranglerstar videos !

@PimSchouten

6 ай бұрын

Literally my first thought when i saw the video title :)

@russellgregoire7418

6 ай бұрын

Def, channel's been taking a weird turn as of late.

@rkhale02

6 ай бұрын

I love both honestly. new wranglestar is my favorite of the two, tho.

@LostInNorCal

6 ай бұрын

@@russellgregoire7418 it kind of has

@LostInNorCal

6 ай бұрын

@@PimSchoutenthe good ole days 🎉

"Runing Boards if your over 50." Man you just gotta love this guy.

“Animals or protestors” 😂

@acd2505

5 ай бұрын

Best part of the video 😂

None of that is "excessive", it's just minimally practiced anymore. Growing up, every dads' truck had his version of all of that give or take, plus trade tools. Appreciate you brother, thanks.

Something I'd consider adding is a small mechanics tool set. I can't count the amount of times a little tool kit has gotten me home. You never know when you'll lose a belt, or an alternator, or whatever, and it's often repairable on the side of the road.

@jrogerss8616

6 ай бұрын

Hah, He's got 2 alternators

@saucyscrambler8710

6 ай бұрын

@@jrogerss8616do you?

@adamw.6488

6 ай бұрын

@@jrogerss8616 one failed belt and he has zero alternators, lol

The timing couldn’t possibly be better. We had our first big snow today, and I was thinking on extra preps to make, and then you uploaded. Thankyou Cody. Genuinely appreciate it :)

@Grave_Digger606

6 ай бұрын

Yesterday would arguably have been better timing, but I see what you mean ;)

@PimSchouten

5 ай бұрын

@@Grave_Digger606yeah haha, gladly it was hardly anything, and its all gone. That said however, this week we expect more. And now, im ready :)

Well equipped. Being a Boy Scout from the 1990's, I'm a "Be Prepared" kind of guy. I have a tool box in the bed of my truck with all the "what if" stuff you just outlined. I do a few things differently, but with similar purpose. Headlamps instead of hand held flashlights, portable air instead of onboard. I carry a sleeping bag most of the time as well.

@MackB12

6 ай бұрын

Sleeping bag fs, I also keep some trash bags, and a small tool kit

@robertstanley980

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, scouting has ruined my ability to “travel lite” in my truck. Ive got too many tools in the bed & on the floor board.

@bookworm8415

5 ай бұрын

Sleeping bag is a must. I put a space blanket as a divider or tent and the bag in the back seat on a blanket. Works perfectly

I’m a tow truck operator in Wyoming and it amazes me how many people come through here in the winter and have absolutely nothing and aren’t prepared if something bad happens and I’ve assisted multiple guys who new absolutely nothing and I’ve joked a lot that I need to make cards that take away there man card 😂

If you can’t afford a Milwaukee inflator, the Pittsburgh 100psi (aluminum) one or the bigger version of 150psi will work. They go on sale at least every couple of months. I’ve had my 100psi one for almost 5 years and other than swapping the fuse in the DC connector, it’s worked every time. My 100psi one has filled 1 ton truck tires (though it took a while and I needed to give it a break halfway through to cool off).

My wife has for a long time asked why I always have the bags in the truck of things I rarely use but are always in my truck. Thank you Cody lol I showed her today’s video. 😂😂

All the support from the Big Fizz!

This is a great list. My wife made funny of me a little bit for building a kit like this for my truck till we broke down late one night last winter and I was able to use the kit to get home. She gets it now!

@richardjames4632

5 ай бұрын

...and her respect for you is through the roof!

I'd carry a set of Kleins or some other heavy snips along with the fire extinguisher. Might have to cut through battery cables to kill an electrical fire. I learned that after emptying a pair of 10 lb extinguishers on a car. Then the FD showed up and snipped the cables. No more fire.

A bofang radio saved my life. My buddy, sun, and I got stuck in 7’ deep snow during a blizzard. Thank god we had that radio and were able to reach the sheriffs department

Carbonated water has a lower freezing point, depending on the amount of carbonation. Club soda is about 14F. You can get some hydration. Better than with alcohol.

@heatshield

6 ай бұрын

Is that right?? Great tip.

@mrmicro22

6 ай бұрын

Carbonated sugar pop is even lower freezing point. Lemon lime is pretty mild. Adds some calories too.

I think a glass breaker is essential!! Should be within reach of passengers.

@PhunkyChikin

6 ай бұрын

Those automatic center punches from Harbor Freight for $4 work great for breaking glass.

For the folks with no tow points I carry a set of J hooks have been an awesome thing more than once

My grandpa was prepared for everything..or a hoarder lol. He wrecked his dodge dakota and i needed my landscape trailer to get everything to his place. Wool navy blankets, 50lbs or various hand tools, all the tape, 2 or 3 tarps, 4 ice scrapers from 1987, socks, navy Antarctic gloves, nylon rope, bunjee cords, ratchet straps, ever ready flashlights, etc....but i dont think he was specifically "prepared" for anything.

As a husband, and a father, i agree that we as men have a responsibility to our families to be prepared. Thanks for the video in showing some folks that didnt have that good strong male role model in their lives, how to be a man. Keep up the good Lords work!

Excellent addition to the annual series, Cody. Though you may hate them, those cable chains have saved my butt more times than not... and I've never had an issue with them, since I actually secure them properly before driving. People don't read the instructions and don't apply the "locks" that prevent the cables from coming loose. That's not a fault of the gear, but of the user.

@BattleChemist

6 ай бұрын

...and of course, The Big Fizz always has your back.

@MichiganManCliff

6 ай бұрын

The BIG FIZZ is with you Mr dub!

Big Fizz don't stop for no protestors Great winter gear video...good to have you back.

Here in rural ND things are a little different, first off it gets too cold for zip ties. They shatter on bending. An entrenching tool is handy, but when you're stuck in a wind swept concrete snow drift you could build your house on, nothing will replace a good old steel grain shovel. Exchange the rain jacket for a surplus parka.

I live in northern Ontario and soend a lot of time in the bush all year long. I never go anywhere, no matter the season, without an axe and a round-point shovel, some kind of chain, snatchblock and rope. Get some candles and metal cans ( coffee cans with lids) and fire starters in the winter. Blankets are essential, but the candles burning in a can can save your life. So much is just common sense..

💯Regional paper maps! The tradcon ladies Fizz brigade is with you, Mr. Wranglerstar! And hello to the lovely Mrs W.

Colby valve kit!!! You could add one to your already wonderful kit. If a valve gets cut or damaged you can replace it without tools with the Colby valve kit and get home

Cody this video is one of the most comprehensive you’ve done. I have seen these individually from you but I think this is the first time I’ve seen the complete package like this. Good job thank you.

The Big - Factory is behind you Cody!!

the Big Fizz is with you Cody!!!

Really extensive list. 👍 In addition to the space blanket, I think a great item to put in a family members vehicle is a winter sleeping bag.

As you said, a lot of us have not grown up around this stuff, so I appreciate the knowledge and informative tips. Very useful 🙏

Nobody on earth has more bags than Wranglestar. He has a bag for everything and within that bag, more bags.

As a young man Just started driving with winter right around the corner this was very helpful. thank you, Cody.

As a husband and father of three boys, I agree 100% with Cody a man's job is to protect and provide for your wife and children.

1. have some galvanized tie wire; handy for repairs exposed to heat (exhaust, etc); 2. use the auger-style tire plugs; the old style give you a hernia; trust me I know

Great video!!! I was born and raised in Minnesota in the 50s on a farm! I was driving tractors when I was 5! Dad taught me to be wise and careful, plan your steps of your course of action!! I've had to recover people from dangerous situations as well! I've been in some serious accidents myself and had to step back and access situations that could have become worse quickly!

My favorite annual video of yours! I look forward to it every year. I. Rewatch them going several years back pretty often.

Pretty much everything I have in the truck. Since living in Colorado, I learned a long time ago to always be prepared.

Excellent video especially for those who did not know about being prepared. I have rolled with a very similar kit and with simple tools to make repairs on the road for the past 40 + years. Keep up the great content. Blessings.

The Big Fizz is with you Cody!!!

This is the best time of year. Wranglers winter survival vid is live ! Love from east coast. West coast man learned everything he knows from East coast man. Pepridge farms remembers…

I love the constant east coast comments, hilarious! As a kid/young adult surfing in Hawaii I recall always hearing west coasters are "soft" surfing over shallow reef. Not sure that's true but can't dismiss it either. living in New england before and since I know your winters are warmer and more comfortable, nice you guys are able to keep warm on softwood. I'll keep cutting and splitting oak while you are in the firs. Keep it up great vid!

I love Wranglerstar's winter videos, I re-watch old ones at times, they're very informative.

@gordonsmith33

6 ай бұрын

I watch the winter streams in the summer to cool down.

Pro tip if you ever need to join two straps place a towel wet or dry preferably wet between where you join them. Doing this will allow you to untie them after by simply smacking the knot off the ground. Further more be careful you need to know the difference between a snag strap and tow strap. Also if using a steel line winch put a weight bag in the center of the line and pop your hood.

20:07 Very true that part. At the same time, don't help people who are only there to use you as a tool for their own efforts.

Pretty sure I’ve got 60% of those. Been carrying that stuff in my vehicle since 2018 when I decided to attend EOU over in eastern Oregon. Very useful driving across the state and mountains

Excellent list. As an east coast manly man in south Florida I even have the battery charger. You never know when I'll end up in Oregon helping some west coast soy boy start his Subaru. I have to admit the headrest first aid kit is very cool. I'll be adding that to my supplies soon. Thanks Cody.

Absolutely love your videos. On my way back from lunch today came across a nasty accident. I have an extensive medical trauma kit in my truck but was in my car. Got me thinking about my need to setup my car. Love the headrest mounted medic kit for quick retrieval.

Hell yes. I just got my new truck and this video was exactly what I was looking for.

Wow 8 categories. All essentials though, cool video and gives us some things to think about and hopefully upgrade or modify!

Wranglestar I wore that same Streamlight on my turnout gear for years as a career firefighter. Talk about bringing back some memories when you showed that!!!

Good video! Only suggestion.. in the winter I always have a full size snow shovel and a full size metal shovel in my truck. I’ve found it’s alway better to have full size tools when you really need them vice trying to make compact tools fit the bill. It’s up to us real men to take care of women and people in need. Man up fellas!!!

“Why do I put my switch here, well because I’m not a fool!”🤣🤣🤣 god I love this guy!

Pennsylvanian here a big yes on the cat litter. I always have a 25 LB bag of cat litter in the vehicle in the winter and I have used it for myself and others many many times, it works great on the ice and snow.

I grew up with it. I have seen it and I live it, and I absolutely love your channel and keep preaching.

I never thought about backup glasses. I am going to do that now. Thanks

This video is amazingly timely for me! Working on my list for my vehicles. Thank you!

I’d LOVE to see a video for those of us living in warm climates. It rarely gets below 50degress where I live. Roads are virtually always clear, other than an occasional hurricane or flood. Greetings from Houston, Texas.

Always grateful for informative videos like this one. Thank you, Cody!

It would be awesome if you could show us a simulated tire patch situation and walk us through the steps! Thanks for the great educational content!

@burkemccomb4039

6 ай бұрын

Remember: A plug kit is really only good in the tread area of a tire. If you poke through sidewall you need a new tire. Period. You might be able to patch a puncture in the sidewall long enough to get to a shop but don’t count on it

@user-ts5dx7qm4z

6 ай бұрын

@@burkemccomb4039 I'd certainly try, hopefully they have a spare in that situation.

@tweakingheavily

6 ай бұрын

im 90% sure hes already done it...

@HankeyMountainGarage

6 ай бұрын

Yep, I feel like unless you have a perfect puncture hole in the sidewall you can stick a few plugs in, normally the sidewall damage is a tear or slashlike mark because of the rotating tire.@@burkemccomb4039

@Anto-fg2py

6 ай бұрын

@@burkemccomb4039I agree with you. I had a hole in the sidewall 16 hours of gravel road away from home and I was able to make it home slowly with a tire repair kit (the spare in my brand new truck was not a lt tire and could have punctured easily). first thing I did arriving home is swapping my tire for a new one since those patches can't be trusted.

Not gonna lie, LOVE these annual winter gear videos! 🍿

I know everyone has different trucks / vehicles but a video on how you stow it all would be sweet !

Dry Sand in a large mouth detergent bottle has helped me and many more get moving up a hill from a stop sign, Out of a sloped parking spot, or out of a depression dug by others spinning their tires. Thanks for your list of preps. My crew cab no longer has room for a full crew :)

I appreciate seeing this list each year.

Awesome video Cody,I think you covered everything nicely. Thank you.

Let’s goooo I was going to his old truck kit videos to try and put mine together just started snowing here in western Pennsylvania this is awesome timing

always with words of wisdom, sir! thank you and God bless you and yours!

Knowledge base of real life experience. I enjoy that kind of information. Thanks for sharing it.

Thanks beloved! Now I know exactly what I need to get my Prius ready for winter, at least if I don't need to carry any passengers, or go grocery shopping.

As a filthy East Coast man, I can attest to having cable chains. Perfect timing on this video as I pack my vehicle for my Elk hunt as a snow storm approaches!

Nice, thanks for sharing. There are some great recommendations in the comments as well. The cat litter would have helped last winter. I keep a couple of hi-viz vest as well.

Hey Cody, I made it through all the gear levels, I'm doing some or all of them. Some of the gear you mentioned I have, but don't carry with me every time. Different climate. Some great tips and points though. Glad to know I am not the only guy who carries a truck load of gear with me. Only thing I might add is a large jelly bean dispenser and some extra jelly beans.

Great advice sir 👍🏻 I keep most of this stuff in my off road rig. If SHTF ever happens I’m booking it to the woods with my family.

Wahou , I listen untill the end, and what you said in last was a really nice true speech. Our rule to be protector and to he able to solve problems. 👍🏼

I'm an East Coast man, and I agree with Cody on almost everything.

Great emphasis at the end of the video. I look forward to the changes made to your kit over the years. I might suggest a Res-q-me window breaker/seatbelt cutter

This was a great video as a wilderness medic& Dive Medic I carry all this gear. Thank you

Perfect timing. Thanks bro

I am a retired homesteader of 69 years. My state was Alaska, i am now in the midwest, on 1/2 ac. My edc, truck kit, car kit are extensive and evolve. Well done Wrangler Star. Shalom.

Everything about this video is just fizz. Thank you Cody. Support from The Big Fizz

I lived a LONG time in Wyoming. I take care of my truck because, the places I go, I must get to and from. Wire ties? CHAINS! No playing games in Wyoming in the winter or you DIE!

I carry just about everything you covered and then some. I never want to be that guy that has to call for help if i can do it myself, but always will to accept help if offered. Thanks for spreading the knowledge.

Every year i go back and watch all your winter videos about this stuff. Just the other day infact. Good timing

I absolutely love this guy I've learned a lot of stuff from you I never had a father figure in my life so thank you for making this videos you help me a lot Also hello from Europe

This man must be protected at all costs, full of advice and knowledge. Love the videos

Nice work Cody, particularly the last segment. I have most items but the Kenitic rope I have just purchased,. I could have used it 2 days ago!

Really enjoy these type of videos you do Cody! Thanks for the entertainment.

Wow, I remember when David Pruett came to visit with you 13-14 years ago. He planted the seed for ham radio. Finally got licensed about 3 years ago. Another tool for the toolbox.

Love your channel! I’m in Yakima Wa and love playing in the Cascades! Great video and information!

Toupee is looking great today!

I carry 90% of the same gear. I have a MSR pocket rocket for melting snow for water more quickly and easily than starting fire. A foam sleeping pad is also nice and has many uses.

The South Carolina sunshine protects me from dealing with all that winter gear

Thanks for sharing with us on getting your vehicle ready for winter A few other things i would add are parachute cord , a good quality barbeque lighter , a couple of LED flashing pucks, I like a 5lb. fire extinguisher rather then a 2 1/2lb. for more fire power.

Thank you so much for this type of content, extremely invaluable information!

I use aluminum bottles for water. Yes, they still freeze but don't break open. Also for sure keep a container to collect water or melt snow. I keep a bag with MRE components, water, first aid and a small backpacking stove, along with warm clothes and recovery gear. All the gear all the time. There are some things I didn't really think of, thanks for sharing!

The PTC at the end was insightful. Thank you

Just put together mine and my wife’s car kits last night. These are always some of my favorite Wranglerstar videos. And bonus, it’s winter now so you have to wear shoes 😂

Love it! And as an aside….that wood stove is rippin’ today! 🔥

love this!! I got a couple more things to get. but have most of it!! Thanks

I would love a video from you on gifts to buy for the men in our lives that are actually useful 😊

Thanks, all great ideas. Wise thinking. Plan ahead solve many problems.