Main reason why I bought my Off GRid Trailer Expedition was to have something besides my main vehicle for prepping and SHTF. Everything I buy must be useable for overlanding/off roading but also practical for disasters. Glad you did this episode. I have been telling all my fellow overlanders using their gear for this reason..some get it, some don't. I was in Hurricane Hugo 1989 in Charleston SC and that was the only time I ever actually thought I was going to die. Never again!
@@BaptismOverlandgreat video, really appreciate how overland gear translates to being well prepared. In Los Angeles, we had no 911 service or power for weeks a few times. Mostly riots or earthquakes, but sometimes fire. I remember water being a scarcity so when we grew up my family used to fill a bathtub after earthquake before water was contaminated in the old days. A large Earthquake can be extremely devastating so it’s always on back of my mind. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@@4x4ready I'm originally fr the Bay and was there during the 89 earthquake. I remember being at home and the whole house started rocking. Then I saw cars on tv falling to the bottom deck of the bay bridge. That was scary. No idea wtf was happening. I was 12 lol
In 2013 I moved from California to Florida... We stopped in Vegas and then we began our journey to the Sunshine State. We took Interstate 40 during the month of December. While we were driving there was a pretty nice snow storm and probably because of that a huge accident. It caused a huge traffic jam in the interstate. We were unable to move for 24 hrs. We had to stay in the car in the interstate. Just a 3 or 4 bottles of water, some chips, very cold, diabetic, no food... Yep. I am a prepper because I don't want to get caught on that anymore. Now, I am prepared. Great Video!
Thank you for making this video, I’ve said for years my overland vehicle is my bugout vehicle, the difference is certain items that go in the for what I’m doing, I’m in Florida just outside of Jacksonville, so we deal with hurricanes also, and alway need to be ready to go.
Many people who don't live in the south don't know what it's like. They always say why would we live here? But the better we get the less daunting it feels. Just gotta be ready. Know where to go. Heed warnings. It's also a lot of little nuances some people don't think about either. I could do a whole 2 hour video on hurricane prep lol
You can get 100 amp hour lithium battery now for cheap online. They can be charged with solar panels while you use the solar generator, then use them to charge/run the generator at night.
After Hurricane Ida knocked out five zip codes in Louisiana, we were in pretty good shape in no small part to camping gear, hurricane preps, and years of experience.
And I remember Ida very well. We felt the outer bands here in Pensacola. That was the part in the video where I mentioned that I had to step out to hunker some things down cuz the winds were blowing
@@BaptismOverland we’ve been a family committed to the preparedness lifestyle for a while now, and we treat camping as a mini vacation, a chance to test gear, and practice skills all at once. You learn real fast simple survival is only a beginning, the real goal is to be COMFORTABLE in an uncomfortable situation.
Yep... for us, it's tornadoes. When the big ones came through, when my kid was little, it was like a warzone. Neighborhoods blown away, national guard checkpoint, but more to the point of your video no power and untrustworthy water for 2 weeks. It would have been nice if I'd had my bluetti setup back then.
Man tornadoes would scare me. I'm used to hurricanes but the thought of cyclones just popping up out of nowhere and you have seconds to take cover...idk if I can do that.
@@BaptismOverland They didn't used to scare me at all... but when the neighborhoods on each side of you are just gone, it catches your attention. Still.. I sit on the back porch and watch for them most of the time. I still think hurricanes for you coast dwellers are way scarier...for me hurricanes mean it might get wet in a few days.
@@BBombsBigAdventure And isn't that what's wild? Whatever you're around, you get used to. My cali friends visit me and even just a standard storm scares them lolol But they're used to earthquakes. Meanwhile, if I go somewhere where there's a blizzard, I'm crapping my pants haha
That's what I said! But if they all did that we would have no one at the hospitals when shit gets bad. So big shout out to those that stay ready to serve during storms and calamity. It's not easy
Main reason why I bought my Off GRid Trailer Expedition was to have something besides my main vehicle for prepping and SHTF. Everything I buy must be useable for overlanding/off roading but also practical for disasters. Glad you did this episode. I have been telling all my fellow overlanders using their gear for this reason..some get it, some don't. I was in Hurricane Hugo 1989 in Charleston SC and that was the only time I ever actually thought I was going to die. Never again!
It's hard to explain to people who have never been through one how crazy it can get. But also, how utterly resistant it makes you as well!
@@BaptismOverlandgreat video, really appreciate how overland gear translates to being well prepared. In Los Angeles, we had no 911 service or power for weeks a few times. Mostly riots or earthquakes, but sometimes fire. I remember water being a scarcity so when we grew up my family used to fill a bathtub after earthquake before water was contaminated in the old days. A large Earthquake can be extremely devastating so it’s always on back of my mind.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@@4x4ready I'm originally fr the Bay and was there during the 89 earthquake. I remember being at home and the whole house started rocking. Then I saw cars on tv falling to the bottom deck of the bay bridge. That was scary. No idea wtf was happening. I was 12 lol
In 2013 I moved from California to Florida... We stopped in Vegas and then we began our journey to the Sunshine State. We took Interstate 40 during the month of December. While we were driving there was a pretty nice snow storm and probably because of that a huge accident. It caused a huge traffic jam in the interstate. We were unable to move for 24 hrs. We had to stay in the car in the interstate. Just a 3 or 4 bottles of water, some chips, very cold, diabetic, no food... Yep. I am a prepper because I don't want to get caught on that anymore. Now, I am prepared. Great Video!
Wow! That must've been brutal!
Thank you for making this video, I’ve said for years my overland vehicle is my bugout vehicle, the difference is certain items that go in the for what I’m doing, I’m in Florida just outside of Jacksonville, so we deal with hurricanes also, and alway need to be ready to go.
Many people who don't live in the south don't know what it's like. They always say why would we live here? But the better we get the less daunting it feels. Just gotta be ready. Know where to go. Heed warnings. It's also a lot of little nuances some people don't think about either. I could do a whole 2 hour video on hurricane prep lol
Great info Asia. Thanks. I have been through my share of hurricanes
People fr out of town have a hard time grasping or imagining what we have to do until they experience it themselves
Water, food, shelter, portable power station, cell phone, drone, fuel, clothes, bug juice, toiletries, firearm with tons of ammo...... LETS GO.
Drone is a great thing to have! Lots of great suggestions here
You can get 100 amp hour lithium battery now for cheap online. They can be charged with solar panels while you use the solar generator, then use them to charge/run the generator at night.
Yep. I have so many powerbanks here I think I'd be good for weeks lol And I have solar and dual battery on the vehicle too
After Hurricane Ida knocked out five zip codes in Louisiana, we were in pretty good shape in no small part to camping gear, hurricane preps, and years of experience.
Yup! Thank god for it right??
And I remember Ida very well. We felt the outer bands here in Pensacola. That was the part in the video where I mentioned that I had to step out to hunker some things down cuz the winds were blowing
@@BaptismOverland we’ve been a family committed to the preparedness lifestyle for a while now, and we treat camping as a mini vacation, a chance to test gear, and practice skills all at once. You learn real fast simple survival is only a beginning, the real goal is to be COMFORTABLE in an uncomfortable situation.
Awsome insights bro! Theres a ton of carry over and you illustrated that beautifully!
Yep... for us, it's tornadoes. When the big ones came through, when my kid was little, it was like a warzone. Neighborhoods blown away, national guard checkpoint, but more to the point of your video no power and untrustworthy water for 2 weeks. It would have been nice if I'd had my bluetti setup back then.
Man tornadoes would scare me. I'm used to hurricanes but the thought of cyclones just popping up out of nowhere and you have seconds to take cover...idk if I can do that.
@@BaptismOverland They didn't used to scare me at all... but when the neighborhoods on each side of you are just gone, it catches your attention. Still.. I sit on the back porch and watch for them most of the time. I still think hurricanes for you coast dwellers are way scarier...for me hurricanes mean it might get wet in a few days.
@@BBombsBigAdventure And isn't that what's wild? Whatever you're around, you get used to. My cali friends visit me and even just a standard storm scares them lolol But they're used to earthquakes. Meanwhile, if I go somewhere where there's a blizzard, I'm crapping my pants haha
I second the blizzard deal... we are just far enough north we get some real snow every couple of years or so... and it shuts everything down.
I would add a siphon to the list.
I have one. I was gonna put it in but u realized I already included it in my other hurricane video I did 2 yrs ago. It's self siphoning and it's great
Always great content :)
As a mobile prepper I chose to live in the most food secure location in the country with the best weather in the world. 👍😎
Best security location is the biggest food warehouse in the country ( privately owned, not a business) is in SLC.
Need to see my setup. lol. Just down the road.
@@overlandrambler what vehicle do you drive? I'm curious if I've seen it on the road.
If you have to work, that’s when you call out lol
That's what I said! But if they all did that we would have no one at the hospitals when shit gets bad. So big shout out to those that stay ready to serve during storms and calamity. It's not easy
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