My family is from north west Missouri. My dad and mom always had a blanket in the car. We were in Colorado and were one of the 1st people that came on a very bad accident. My mom and dad taught first aid. They went out to help and came back to get the blanket. One of the victims passed away. This was in the year without cell phones. I’m 66 now and I keep a blanket or two in my car. I’ve given away two in my lifetime. Both to homeless people. Thank you Jesus, I never had to use them for heat. I have a problem with mice in my car, so I put food in a old popcorn tin. It works.
I have a portable, rechargeable, heating pad. Had to sit while a friend was having surgery, in a freezing cold hospital. I put the pad on my chest and it last a good 5 hours. Of course you could run it on high or low to extend your time, and recharge it if you have access to battery power or solar.
Just built 3 new car bags for my ladies. The last ones were 10yr ago. We already carry summer/winter seasonal bags for clothes which we swap out. These bags are basically one they need to do some self-recovery and survive 24-48hrs in a bad situation. These new bags have more tools someone might need if they stopped to help. The one item missing is a spare driver's side windshield wiper...to be acquired
I love my Noco Jump starter. Sometimes you may be in a place where there aren't any people to help jump your car. it works great!! I've used it a few times!!
I'm 73 and a veteran, living without heat and water for over 10 years in Pittsburgh thanks to the crooked building Department. Have a bunch of toe warmers and hand warmers!
@@mac11380 I'm thinking about selling and moving although I had planned to renovate this second property and to spend the rest of my life here and to foster adopt older children. Moving is a horrible expense and I have a lot of books and stuff, and would have to spend a lot of time hurting my body by reaching, bending, carrying again. I'm on a small veteran's pension living below the poverty level. Then there's the problem of finding a big enough house cheap enough to accommodate a large art studio and where cats can go outdoors safely. I'd like to sue the city for forcing me out of my previous renovation with lies just when the property values were shooting up sky high!
Always call ahead tell people you are coming they will come looking for you if you're not there in a reasonable amount of time. Many years ago I had a little Volkswagen Beetle no heat but I bought a little defroster that runs off the cigarette lighter always carry one of those
I always pack a small suitcase and have overnight bag with extra clothes and hat, scarf, gloves and toiletries. Also scraper, matches, candles, granola bars, jerky, water bottles to drink. Extra blankets. You never know folks. Be safe.
One thing very important to me is that all of my needs in my car are where I can easily reach, use & apply them without exiting the vehicle! Thank you for this video. I'm in Western North Carolina and living in a house without heat, spend a lot of time in my car when the sun warms it up. My house is dark with trees around and I need another place to live, but one thing you can depend on is that a small car will get warm in the sun. I keep a lot more things than this in my car especially as far as garments, but I need to add more items.
hey y'all sootch & Sara Mac,,,,,I can tell you living in WI & driving over Million Miles past 15yrs for work,,,,,,, you can never over prepare. you can die out there on da' road (WI lingo) & they won't find ya' till spring or June 1st. THANKS FOR THE TIPS & REMINDERS,,,,,,, ITS GOOD TO HEAR THEM AGAIN & AGAIN. Stay well & safe Y'ALL (lived in Savannah, GA for almost 20yrs)
Here in northeast Ohio they've been shutting down freeways because of the massive amounts of snow and bad weather conditions. If you live where it snows definitely invest in some good snow tires, Especially if you don't have 4 wheel drive. I always keep a kit in the car for emergencies just in case with a full size snow shovel to dig myself out and clear near the exhaust if i need to.
You can trap a lot of heat in your Vehicle with a couple of blankets or windshield sun covers 👍 I always have a wool blanket (I use as a moving blanket) I have a fleece blanket for the park or special events and a windshield sun screen. With the three of them I’ve slept in the passenger seat and had no idea how cold it was outside until I opened the door 🌬️🥶. The blankets I closed in the doors and the windshield sun shade was on the windshield and I shut the truck off and it held the heat till I woke up in the morning 👍
@nmr6988 it works great. I've had to use it a few times. I'd use one as a floor mat in the winter. It helped with all the melting snow once the car heated up.
The Hatchet books are pretty good for some basic survival stories and things to consider. All three of my books were signed by the author in the early 90’s and are some of my treasured books.
One thing I am interested in for car carry are the USB powered heating pads they have started making. I have one of the early small ones and it is very nice to have in the car when my lower back starts hurting after training at the dojo in the winter. I imagine that would be pretty useful in an emergency. Especially if you put it inside your sleeping bag. I have run it off a small power bank before and I think it would last a good long time with a larger battery. There are also newer larger ones available now.
I'm from Minnesota used to be you could actually use your driver's license as an ice scraper for up to heavy Frost nowadays it's worthless and it costs you more to renew
We always kept a few gallons of water (3/4 full in winter) in the vehicle, along with a can opener and some canned foods with a set or two of utensils. A package of baby wipes all year round. I found chargeable long candle lighters some years ago, EVERYONE got one of those for Christmas that year, lol
A box of hand warmers in your vehicle can be a game changer if you're trapped in the cold. Shake up a couple and put them in a sleeping bag or blanket.
Uniheat packs max at a 100 f and come in hour packs of 24-96 hours. I have three reptiles and keep 40&72 hour packs. I threw some 40 hour packs in the car bags.
I am in NE California and it gets,at times, below zero so I travelwiyh all yhe needed vehicle items such as chains, replacement wipers, extra -25 windshield washer fluid,jumper cables, tow straps and tow chains etc. Additionally I carry a sleeping bag, wool blanket extra food, water, first aid/trauma kit, small multi fuel stove as well as alcohol and pellets for it. Of course I also have my get home bag which is fully stocked. Recently I have started carrying my jackery 1000 and a heated throw blanket. Too many things to list
I would say it's fine to leave your batteries in whatever device you have just put a plastic tab on one of the ends so there's no circuit. Just like some of the products that come from the stores have a plastic tab in them. An important thing to have in your vehicle, especially if you're in an area where there's large winter storms with lots of snow to have a carbon monoxide detector in your vehicle.
1st choice: 1off victron dc- dc converter 1 off 100ah lithium battery. 1off distribution box with Anderson connecters, USB sockets. CB radio. LED magnetic orange emergency flashing beacons for roof. -Shovel - blanket - water
I just made emergency bags for my sons and their cars. I have 3cup mylar bags filled with water, my one son worries about plastic leeching if the trunk gets hot. A couple eat from the pack tuna salad and pasta bowls, ritz. Mylar and fleece blankets. And three frisky cans with three 8 hour tea lights in it( the third needs forced in), each of those are in baggies, a baggie with some clean sterile play sand and a lighter. They all fit in a tomato sauce can ( tomato sauce cans are unlined). I use the lid carefully and have a 3-4 layed foil hat for snuffing out the candles. You put the sand into the bottom of the tomato can before sitting in a frisky tin. You have a bottom heat safe fire pit for emergencies. I would like to add a wool blanket, tarp and a roll of 550 paracord and a heavy duty padded canvas mylar survival blanket. I want to add some 1/2 cup canning jar oil candles too. I put 3/4 wick through a chunk of stainless steel scrubber, gives a nice big flame and short enough to make knocking over harder. The cooking oil goes out if by chance you can knock it over. I also put in some out of date uniheat packs ( 40 hours) tested to still work. I keep various hour packs at home for my three reptiles, they max at 100f and come in 24-96 hour packs. With them having cell phones, i didn't bother with flashlights but yeah, I should.
Thanks ❤ again for sharing all this wealth of knowledge Sir; especially concerns about those weather conditions which might not be expected during traveling
I always carry candles in a car. A space blanket and a fire extinguisher. You light a candle, put it in the floor drape a space blanket over the seat and put it on the - And you have a really nice little tint
This year, I cut Reflectix to fit every window, the floor under the mats . I cut flap openings in each window with a bit of velcro to hold it open, for safety. My back seat drops down, allowing trunk access, so to avoid draft, I will be cutting one for that opening and with the aid of screw-in tacks I will be able to cover the headliner as well. Yeah me, full insulated + 0°F sleeping bag and blankets + tiny butane heater equals warm little den.
My vehicle preps are in a small rolling suitcase. That works better for me than a backpack. I have lots of preps in the car, and I can load up the suitcase with whatever I need for this specific occasion.
I saw a woman in a self defense class get into a choke hold by a larger man. She had no knife, gun to get out of it, she pulled out a lighter struck it and held the flame under his arm and he let go immediately😂! What a simple tool for ladies or those who may be vulnerable in those situations.
❤ lemonade and " red bull" don't freeze they are also emergency items ! In the case of your circulation or fainting , and also "dextro-energy" for diabetic. 👍👍⚠️
Hey Sootch, have you looked into these as a replacement for your Berkey filters? British Berkefeld® 7″ Ultra Sterasyl® Ceramic Water Filter (NSF Certified) Not sure you can get them in the US. We can also still get Berkey filters in Canada, but supply is unreliable.
i keep a UCO tea light lantern in my truck with a pvc tube full of tea lights for warmth and light should i have one of those not going anywhere for a while moments......along with a gear box full of my 'run to the woods' gear.
They work great for light. Hands held over the top for warmth. I have one andcrely on it other thab battery operate light. Candle replacements are pricey. 12 pack seems to be best deal. I supplement with tea lights to@@nmr3352
Depending on the person, I may recommend a revolver. Not everyone can easily manipulate the slide or safety on a semi auto and depending on the firearm and individual, they may have weak wrists that cause the gun not to cycle properly. This is common on Glocks, and I'm sure others as well, revolvers don't malfunction unless they're poorly made or damaged. I'd recommend a .357 revolver above all others simply because of ammo interchangeability, you can fire .357 Magnum, .38 Spl +P or just regular .38 Spl ammo in them and as a bonus, you can get a lever action rifle in 357/38 and have an adequate short range deer rifle or extend your defensive range. Mr. Buddy heaters smell like you're standing next to a propane powered forklift. They give me and my wife terrible headaches and I can taste the propane for days after having used one. I bought one years ago to use in case of power outage but even with it near a cracked window and having other windows partially open as well, I had to turn it off after a couple of hours. It had no detectable leaks and the CO sensor we had nearby never alerted us to a problem.
Revolver triggers are too stiff for many women or for the elderly. I recommend that my students who fall in that category get the Ruger Security .380. Easy to rack slide, holds 15 rounds, and there's barely any muzzle flip. The recoil is only slightly more than a .22LR.
@nmr6988 in some cases maybe, but I have strong hands and even I have trouble manipulating the slide on some smaller autos, they're just too small for me to get a good grip on. My wife has very weak hands and wrists and a semi auto is out of the question for her, yet she has no problem with the trigger on a revolver. As with all things, you've got to find what works for you. Im not that concerned with capacity. Statistics show that the overwhelming majority of self defense shootings involve only 2 to 3 rounds being fired by the victim, so that leaves a minimum of 2 rounds remaining and you can always carry a speed loader.
I buy a case of water open every bottle and remove 1/4-1/3 cup of water to avoid freezing water rupturing the bottles and soaking my interior. The e tra water just goes into my water bottle. I store the bottles in the footwear of the passenger side so they defrost and I have liquid water not pure ice.
Dad's friend wore a sweatshirt to check the mail in NYS Adirondack Mountains one winter. He decided to check something when he was out, slipped on the ice and broke a rib. Could have froze to death.
I've heard similar stories from hardy northerners who often go out in a housecoat or light jacket and bedroom slippers to do a quick errand. Definitely not a good idea!
As to keep my phone in the car. I have 2 power banks. One that should jump start my car that also have a air compressor feature another to power my other air compressor that also have can be plug both ac and dc car socket. I also have a dry cell power bank that can 3 aa batteries. Last I have a 30 watt renogy solar charger with both usb A and C port outlet. That is currently in my car. Oh I forgot, I charge my phone through my car as well. I swear, most my preps seems to be dedicated to be able to charge my phone.
Hi Sootch. I think UA-cam deleted my comment where I asked you about any plans to also post on the social media site that starts with "R" and rhymes with crumble. I made the mistake of spelling it out and I guess UA-cam didn't like it. You won't get any censorship issues on the other platform.
Thats a common misconception that you cant drink distilled water because it doesn't have any minerals, distilled water is perfectly fine for weeks and even months, you'll get plenty of mineral through your food, this shouldn't really even be a concern for anyone. Don't worry about it.
I was reading a story about a man in France. And they were not allowed to carry flashlights because the flashlight can be used as a weapon. Now, if you were on a bicycle, you were allowed flashlight unbelievable
I would be interested to know why Katelyn(I’m sorry if I got the spelling wrong) thinks she can’t afford a pistol. There are a number of reliable pistols in the $150-250 range. For almost ten years, back when we had no money, I carried a Ruger LCP. The quality was terrible but it would reliably shoot FMJ. You can now find those for $150 with the right sale.
I didn't know how bad things can get until I watched your videos, I've emptied my life savings for a doomsday bunker and am divorced as a result, but it's all worth it because when the apocalyse happens, they will be sorry and I'll be the one laughing
As a police officer, I wish leaving a firearm in a vehicle (other than when you legally have to remove it from your person) would be outlawed. From my experience, the vast majority of criminals obtain firearms through theft, and more often than not, vehicle burglaries. They ALL say, “I always lock my vehicle.” Everyone has a moment… hands are full, kids are fussy, wife goes out to the truck and forgets to lock it back, blah blah blah, OR on the off chance you just forget. It’s not comfortable and never will be. I wear one on and off duty. Carry or don’t. But do NOT leave a loaded firearm in your vehicle as a constant practice. Luckily, most criminals are cowards and don’t go commit ARMED home invasions after stealing a loaded firearm from a vehicle they burglarized.
Just what we need, one more law to harass legal firearm owners. Just teach safe practices, encourage people not to leave firearms in their vehicles, and stop suggesting laws that will target legal gun owners.
HI SOOTCH how about you do a video for those of us who will never be able to afford a vehicle on how to survive during a real winter outdoors not a mild southern winter HUH SOOTCH?
CO detector in the vehicle, if you're stuck in the snow, the exhaust can leak into the cabin very quickly.
Great idea
There was a reality TV show that shut down after one of the cast members got stuck in the mud and died because he left the truck idling over night.
My family is from north west Missouri. My dad and mom always had a blanket in the car. We were in Colorado and were one of the 1st people that came on a very bad accident. My mom and dad taught first aid. They went out to help and came back to get the blanket. One of the victims passed away. This was in the year without cell phones.
I’m 66 now and I keep a blanket or two in my car. I’ve given away two in my lifetime. Both to homeless people. Thank you Jesus, I never had to use them for heat.
I have a problem with mice in my car, so I put food in a old popcorn tin. It works.
I have a portable, rechargeable, heating pad. Had to sit while a friend was having surgery, in a freezing cold hospital. I put the pad on my chest and it last a good 5 hours. Of course you could run it on high or low to extend your time, and recharge it if you have access to battery power or solar.
Just built 3 new car bags for my ladies. The last ones were 10yr ago. We already carry summer/winter seasonal bags for clothes which we swap out. These bags are basically one they need to do some self-recovery and survive 24-48hrs in a bad situation. These new bags have more tools someone might need if they stopped to help. The one item missing is a spare driver's side windshield wiper...to be acquired
I love my Noco Jump starter. Sometimes you may be in a place where there aren't any people to help jump your car. it works great!! I've used it a few times!!
Thanks for this comment! I am just about to buy one and wanted to know some thoughts from someone who's used one
I'm 73 and a veteran, living without heat and water for over 10 years in Pittsburgh thanks to the crooked building Department. Have a bunch of toe warmers and hand warmers!
Move?
@mac11380 wow...Mac....dude.....you really learned to build up beautiful full sentences, didn't you?
10 years without water? That must be some kind of world record.
@@mac11380 I'm thinking about selling and moving although I had planned to renovate this second property and to spend the rest of my life here and to foster adopt older children. Moving is a horrible expense and I have a lot of books and stuff, and would have to spend a lot of time hurting my body by reaching, bending, carrying again. I'm on a small veteran's pension living below the poverty level. Then there's the problem of finding a big enough house cheap enough to accommodate a large art studio and where cats can go outdoors safely. I'd like to sue the city for forcing me out of my previous renovation with lies just when the property values were shooting up sky high!
@@rcat32 I wish you luck
Always call ahead tell people you are coming they will come looking for you if you're not there in a reasonable amount of time. Many years ago I had a little Volkswagen Beetle no heat but I bought a little defroster that runs off the cigarette lighter always carry one of those
I always pack a small suitcase and have overnight bag with extra clothes and hat, scarf, gloves and toiletries. Also scraper, matches, candles, granola bars, jerky, water bottles to drink. Extra blankets. You never know folks. Be safe.
Metal coffee can and candle for heat.
My parents did that. I’ve always had candles but I’ll add the can.
A fantastic survival film is "Jungle" (2017) with Radcliffe.
A "bad example" of a survival movie - "Into the Wild" (2007).
Reflective Triangles, Road Flares, Winter Coat, Wool Socks and Cap, Insulated Boots
One thing very important to me is that all of my needs in my car are where I can easily reach, use & apply them without exiting the vehicle!
Thank you for this video. I'm in Western North Carolina and living in a house without heat, spend a lot of time in my car when the sun warms it up. My house is dark with trees around and I need another place to live, but one thing you can depend on is that a small car will get warm in the sun.
I keep a lot more things than this in my car especially as far as garments, but I need to add more items.
A 3” putty (‘spackle) ‘knife’ (it’s not really a knife) is an excellent windshield scraper.
ABS plastic is much better than metal when it comes to not scratching the absolute hell out of glass..
I would only use a metal scraper like that in an emergency, because it will most certainly scratch the glass.
hey y'all sootch & Sara Mac,,,,,I can tell you living in WI & driving over Million Miles past 15yrs for work,,,,,,, you can never over prepare. you can die out there on da' road (WI lingo) & they won't find ya' till spring or June 1st. THANKS FOR THE TIPS & REMINDERS,,,,,,, ITS GOOD TO HEAR THEM AGAIN & AGAIN. Stay well & safe Y'ALL (lived in Savannah, GA for almost 20yrs)
Here in northeast Ohio they've been shutting down freeways because of the massive amounts of snow and bad weather conditions. If you live where it snows definitely invest in some good snow tires, Especially if you don't have 4 wheel drive. I always keep a kit in the car for emergencies just in case with a full size snow shovel to dig myself out and clear near the exhaust if i need to.
You can trap a lot of heat in your Vehicle with a couple of blankets or windshield sun covers 👍 I always have a wool blanket (I use as a moving blanket) I have a fleece blanket for the park or special events and a windshield sun screen. With the three of them I’ve slept in the passenger seat and had no idea how cold it was outside until I opened the door 🌬️🥶. The blankets I closed in the doors and the windshield sun shade was on the windshield and I shut the truck off and it held the heat till I woke up in the morning 👍
You can also use carpet square instead of kitty letter to gain traction if your tire is stuck in the snow
The carpet square sounds WAY better than Kitty litter, and lighter weight too. That's important.
@nmr6988 it works great. I've had to use it a few times. I'd use one as a floor mat in the winter. It helped with all the melting snow once the car heated up.
Socks. Have a couple pairs in your car. And good gloves. We live in Michigan. Smart people think about things like that
Wool Socks and Sturdy Work Gloves.
The Hatchet books are pretty good for some basic survival stories and things to consider.
All three of my books were signed by the author in the early 90’s and are some of my treasured books.
Good reminders and I travel a lot for my job. I even take some of these items with me when I will be on a plane and then a rental car.
One thing I am interested in for car carry are the USB powered heating pads they have started making. I have one of the early small ones and it is very nice to have in the car when my lower back starts hurting after training at the dojo in the winter.
I imagine that would be pretty useful in an emergency. Especially if you put it inside your sleeping bag.
I have run it off a small power bank before and I think it would last a good long time with a larger battery. There are also newer larger ones available now.
You are exactly correct on how to operate a 4x4 in winter conditions!!
I'm from Minnesota used to be you could actually use your driver's license as an ice scraper for up to heavy Frost nowadays it's worthless and it costs you more to renew
You'll love The Edge. It's one of my favorite movies.
The original Red Dawn was good.
We always kept a few gallons of water (3/4 full in winter) in the vehicle, along with a can opener and some canned foods with a set or two of utensils. A package of baby wipes all year round. I found chargeable long candle lighters some years ago, EVERYONE got one of those for Christmas that year, lol
A box of hand warmers in your vehicle can be a game changer if you're trapped in the cold. Shake up a couple and put them in a sleeping bag or blanket.
Uniheat packs max at a 100 f and come in hour packs of 24-96 hours. I have three reptiles and keep 40&72 hour packs. I threw some 40 hour packs in the car bags.
Thumbs way up on The Going Home Series movies.
I have read the books…there are movies too?! 🤩
I am in NE California and it gets,at times, below zero so I travelwiyh all yhe needed vehicle items such as chains, replacement wipers, extra -25 windshield washer fluid,jumper cables, tow straps and tow chains etc. Additionally I carry a sleeping bag, wool blanket extra food, water, first aid/trauma kit, small multi fuel stove as well as alcohol and pellets for it. Of course I also have my get home bag which is fully stocked. Recently I have started carrying my jackery 1000 and a heated throw blanket. Too many things to list
greatttt ideas !!! 👍 Thanks !!
You will enjoy the other “One Second After” books. I think there is a 4th book now.
There are?! I need to check thr others out
One Second After
- One Year Later
- Five Years Later and The Final day
... by William Forstchen
the 1st book Willlll "Wake you Uppp" !!!
I would say it's fine to leave your batteries in whatever device you have just put a plastic tab on one of the ends so there's no circuit. Just like some of the products that come from the stores have a plastic tab in them.
An important thing to have in your vehicle, especially if you're in an area where there's large winter storms with lots of snow to have a carbon monoxide detector in your vehicle.
I use I use Energizer Lithium AA and AAA batteries with plastic for items being stored at length. They have shot way up in price though.
i keep my water in a cooler it keeps it from freezing in the winter
1st choice:
1off victron dc- dc converter
1 off 100ah lithium battery.
1off distribution box with Anderson connecters, USB sockets.
CB radio.
LED magnetic orange emergency flashing beacons for roof.
-Shovel
- blanket
- water
Oh yeah, don't forget a head cover like a beanie.
Keep Water 💦 Use it and Replace the Water 💦 Great Advice.👍
I just made emergency bags for my sons and their cars. I have 3cup mylar bags filled with water, my one son worries about plastic leeching if the trunk gets hot. A couple eat from the pack tuna salad and pasta bowls, ritz. Mylar and fleece blankets. And three frisky cans with three 8 hour tea lights in it( the third needs forced in), each of those are in baggies, a baggie with some clean sterile play sand and a lighter. They all fit in a tomato sauce can ( tomato sauce cans are unlined). I use the lid carefully and have a 3-4 layed foil hat for snuffing out the candles. You put the sand into the bottom of the tomato can before sitting in a frisky tin. You have a bottom heat safe fire pit for emergencies.
I would like to add a wool blanket, tarp and a roll of 550 paracord and a heavy duty padded canvas mylar survival blanket.
I want to add some 1/2 cup canning jar oil candles too. I put 3/4 wick through a chunk of stainless steel scrubber, gives a nice big flame and short enough to make knocking over harder. The cooking oil goes out if by chance you can knock it over. I also put in some out of date uniheat packs ( 40 hours) tested to still work. I keep various hour packs at home for my three reptiles, they max at 100f and come in 24-96 hour packs.
With them having cell phones, i didn't bother with flashlights but yeah, I should.
Thanks ❤ again for sharing all this wealth of knowledge Sir; especially concerns about those weather conditions which might not be expected during traveling
I always carry candles in a car. A space blanket and a fire extinguisher. You light a candle, put it in the floor drape a space blanket over the seat and put it on the - And you have a really nice little tint
This year, I cut Reflectix to fit every window, the floor under the mats . I cut flap openings in each window with a bit of velcro to hold it open, for safety.
My back seat drops down, allowing trunk access, so to avoid draft, I will be cutting one for that opening and with the aid of screw-in tacks I will be able to cover the headliner as well. Yeah me, full insulated + 0°F sleeping bag and blankets + tiny butane heater equals warm little den.
My vehicle preps are in a small rolling suitcase. That works better for me than a backpack. I have lots of preps in the car, and I can load up the suitcase with whatever I need for this specific occasion.
I saw a woman in a self defense class get into a choke hold by a larger man. She had no knife, gun to get out of it, she pulled out a lighter struck it and held the flame under his arm and he let go immediately😂! What a simple tool for ladies or those who may be vulnerable in those situations.
❤ lemonade and " red bull" don't freeze they are also emergency items ! In the case of your circulation or fainting , and also "dextro-energy" for diabetic. 👍👍⚠️
Hey Sootch, have you looked into these as a replacement for your Berkey filters? British Berkefeld® 7″ Ultra Sterasyl® Ceramic Water Filter (NSF Certified)
Not sure you can get them in the US. We can also still get Berkey filters in Canada, but supply is unreliable.
Good tips…thanks!
Enjoyed as always. Get SaraMac a microphone. The questions are hard to hear.
I was going to say the same thing
A tarp to lay down if you are going to do some car repairs. Plus you can get a wounded person up off the cold Earth, even covered with part of it.
Also Have In Your Car 🚗 is A pair of Coveralls.👍
i keep a UCO tea light lantern in my truck with a pvc tube full of tea lights for warmth and light should i have one of those not going anywhere for a while moments......along with a gear box full of my 'run to the woods' gear.
I'm very interested in the UCO candle lantern. If you have actually tried it in cold conditions, please let us know how well it works. Thanks.
They work great for light. Hands held over the top for warmth. I have one andcrely on it other thab battery operate light. Candle replacements are pricey. 12 pack seems to be best deal. I supplement with tea lights to@@nmr3352
Thanks for the pvc tea light holder hint. I was listening. Great tip. Can carry up to a pack of ten easy.
Don’t forget to have a few days of your medication
Excellent reminder.
Depending on the person, I may recommend a revolver. Not everyone can easily manipulate the slide or safety on a semi auto and depending on the firearm and individual, they may have weak wrists that cause the gun not to cycle properly. This is common on Glocks, and I'm sure others as well, revolvers don't malfunction unless they're poorly made or damaged. I'd recommend a .357 revolver above all others simply because of ammo interchangeability, you can fire .357 Magnum, .38 Spl +P or just regular .38 Spl ammo in them and as a bonus, you can get a lever action rifle in 357/38 and have an adequate short range deer rifle or extend your defensive range. Mr. Buddy heaters smell like you're standing next to a propane powered forklift. They give me and my wife terrible headaches and I can taste the propane for days after having used one. I bought one years ago to use in case of power outage but even with it near a cracked window and having other windows partially open as well, I had to turn it off after a couple of hours. It had no detectable leaks and the CO sensor we had nearby never alerted us to a problem.
Revolver triggers are too stiff for many women or for the elderly. I recommend that my students who fall in that category get the Ruger Security .380. Easy to rack slide, holds 15 rounds, and there's barely any muzzle flip. The recoil is only slightly more than a .22LR.
@nmr6988 in some cases maybe, but I have strong hands and even I have trouble manipulating the slide on some smaller autos, they're just too small for me to get a good grip on. My wife has very weak hands and wrists and a semi auto is out of the question for her, yet she has no problem with the trigger on a revolver. As with all things, you've got to find what works for you. Im not that concerned with capacity. Statistics show that the overwhelming majority of self defense shootings involve only 2 to 3 rounds being fired by the victim, so that leaves a minimum of 2 rounds remaining and you can always carry a speed loader.
Check out Outback Stage 4. (Must be stage 4) They split their filters into two. One lasts 6 mths, the other a year.
I buy a case of water open every bottle and remove 1/4-1/3 cup of water to avoid freezing water rupturing the bottles and soaking my interior. The e tra water just goes into my water bottle. I store the bottles in the footwear of the passenger side so they defrost and I have liquid water not pure ice.
Good pair of coveralls
What is.your opinion on the new moving coming out called "Homestead"
MRE is nice to have in your 🚗.
Dad's friend wore a sweatshirt to check the mail in NYS Adirondack Mountains one winter. He decided to check something when he was out, slipped on the ice and broke a rib. Could have froze to death.
I've heard similar stories from hardy northerners who often go out in a housecoat or light jacket and bedroom slippers to do a quick errand. Definitely not a good idea!
@nmr6988 He learned his lesson!
Awesome video
You can use other water bottles that are not clear or white plastic to avoid alage and break down.
The Hatchet is a good book for teens
Life straw has come out with a few different gravity water filters, have you researched them?
I like the Zero water filter
You also should have Lots of SanDisk Memory Cards as well for Memory Experiences you want to put on Them Cards.
As to keep my phone in the car. I have 2 power banks. One that should jump start my car that also have a air compressor feature another to power my other air compressor that also have can be plug both ac and dc car socket.
I also have a dry cell power bank that can 3 aa batteries.
Last I have a 30 watt renogy solar charger with both usb A and C port outlet. That is currently in my car.
Oh I forgot, I charge my phone through my car as well.
I swear, most my preps seems to be dedicated to be able to charge my phone.
Me have no spare tire. I need to get on that
If I take the ditch in my little truck I have what I need for 2 or 3 days?
Good book
My ice scraper never leaves my car. It fits in the bottom of the center console and doesn't get in the way.
I keep my trunk filled with a bunch of stuff JIC
You may want to use a bungee style cargo net over/around it, so it will be intact and in one place after a collision , roll over, accident
Hi Sootch. I think UA-cam deleted my comment where I asked you about any plans to also post on the social media site that starts with "R" and rhymes with crumble. I made the mistake of spelling it out and I guess UA-cam didn't like it. You won't get any censorship issues on the other platform.
Snowmaggedon!! 2014 I didn’t get caught in it, but I know people that did.
It in mind. It get below freezing your bottle will freeze in you car.
Crenulated, most of us don't know what that means.
Thats a common misconception that you cant drink distilled water because it doesn't have any minerals, distilled water is perfectly fine for weeks and even months, you'll get plenty of mineral through your food, this shouldn't really even be a concern for anyone. Don't worry about it.
gm gtsy watching the replay
I was reading a story about a man in France. And they were not allowed to carry flashlights because the flashlight can be used as a weapon. Now, if you were on a bicycle, you were allowed flashlight unbelievable
Castaway
Portable urinals. They fit in their own envelope.
Life boat.
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I would be interested to know why Katelyn(I’m sorry if I got the spelling wrong) thinks she can’t afford a pistol. There are a number of reliable pistols in the $150-250 range.
For almost ten years, back when we had no money, I carried a Ruger LCP. The quality was terrible but it would reliably shoot FMJ. You can now find those for $150 with the right sale.
I didn't know how bad things can get until I watched your videos, I've emptied my life savings for a doomsday bunker and am divorced as a result, but it's all worth it because when the apocalyse happens, they will be sorry and I'll be the one laughing
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As a police officer, I wish leaving a firearm in a vehicle (other than when you legally have to remove it from your person) would be outlawed.
From my experience, the vast majority of criminals obtain firearms through theft, and more often than not, vehicle burglaries. They ALL say, “I always lock my vehicle.” Everyone has a moment… hands are full, kids are fussy, wife goes out to the truck and forgets to lock it back, blah blah blah, OR on the off chance you just forget.
It’s not comfortable and never will be. I wear one on and off duty. Carry or don’t. But do NOT leave a loaded firearm in your vehicle as a constant practice.
Luckily, most criminals are cowards and don’t go commit ARMED home invasions after stealing a loaded firearm from a vehicle they burglarized.
Just what we need, one more law to harass legal firearm owners. Just teach safe practices, encourage people not to leave firearms in their vehicles, and stop suggesting laws that will target legal gun owners.
The ferfal book is bullshit 😂😂😂
HI SOOTCH how about you do a video for those of us who will never be able to afford a vehicle on how to survive during a real winter outdoors not a mild southern winter HUH SOOTCH?
Booo Bring back Robby! It’s not a show without him.
Did you not hear him say that Robbie is working on a project of his own and might not be able to be there anymore?
1 hour. No.