Hi Cody! I am typically a lurker, attend all the streams and watch the shorts and videos. I have to say the videos over the last week or so have been very high quality and well done. Keep up the great work!
How about throwing in a couple plastic grocery bags in there to put in your wet boots to keep your change of socks dry and warm? Our old childhood trick to stay outside when our boots were soaked
Very good kit. 3 things I would add. A good hammer. 3-5lbs with a 12 inch handle. Never know when you need some kinetic convincing. Number 2 is a good tarp. Million uses. Number 3 is 100ft or more off good strong rope or cordage. I'm a fan of mule tape which is a nylon ribbon used to pull wires through conduit. The good stuff is 3/4 to 1 inch wide and rated between 2500 and 6000 lbs. Also million uses. A finial thing just from where I live being northwestern Wyoming, with roads closing for days due to huge crashes on the interstate to over 15 foot drifts blocking roads. Cold weather gear cannot be stressed enough. I keep 2 or more pairs of gloves in my truck. 1 insulated leather, the other synthetic. Nothing is warmer then good lined leather, until it gets wet. Synthetic is more water proof, but also hell when it gets wet, and not as warm. Between that and the pair of lined leather gloves that live in my coat pockets, I do alright.
I always enjoy these preparedness kit videos you do. I like seeing how your kits have streamlined in some ways and expanded in others over the years. Thanks for the content, Cody!
It’s great to see the attention to detail Cody puts into his videos. In this video, you can see a reflection in the computer monitor of his truck. The back door is open, showing us that all of these potential life saving items are actual things he caries in his truck everyday. It’s nice to see someone who actually uses the items they recommend. Great video, Cody! God Bless you and your family.
I like that battery pack a lot, I have one called a Halo for the car that only lost 33% over a year. You're spot on with the Streamlight Survivor, 100% worth the money.
Coming from a family of weak men I must say Cody has taught me not only what it is to be a man, but also how to be a man. Thank you sir for years of wisdom my father never knew.
Having been a subscriber for years, I was happy to see I had everything you presented in my vehicle. I did check my NOCO GB45 charge and found it needed to be charged. Thanks for the reminder.
Gents on an addition to spare socks , get a pair of gortex socks , you can put dry socks on , the gortex over the top and if your boots or trainers are wet it will keep yoir feet dry , might be a squeeze but it can help out a lot.
Once you do the retrieval vid, you should do a video showing where everything is stored on your truck, and how you have tricked out your truck. You could also show some of the less emergency supplies and things you like for everyday use, such as gum, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, wipes, phone mounts, and any other neat products you enjoy. Then a thorough tour of your snow mobile trailer, and maybe how you have Mrs.W’s car and Jack’s car setup up. I just realized that those are a lot of videos and ideas lol, but I’m just so interested with the recent stuff you’ve been putting out.
Kitty !!!! I'm actually pretty stoked I always have most of these items! I thought I was the only one that carries a katana boy! I absolutely would include a plastic Jerry can of at least 3 gallons of drinking water. And a couple of 2x12s in case of getting stuck in the mud.
I love how you said a shovel or anything to dig with ! That’s so important here in Canada , even if it’s not to dig your car out but to at least dig the exhaust pipe out so you can run your heat without getting carbon dioxide poisoning , or to dig out your windows if your snowed in , people here have been known to drive around with a plastic kids snow shovel because it’s better than nothing and fits in your car . If taking a car without my usual EDC stuff in it I will always make sure to bring a small snow shovel , a rolled up blanket , and a first aid kit . With that plus my EDC stuff on my person I should have everything I need , hope this helps someone keep up the awsome videos !
Solid information again! But, should never flip batteries around (asking for a short or fire!), best thing is a toe nail🤔, plastic, cardboard or anything (non-conductable*?) placed inbetween the end of the battery and contact. Gotta have those 20ft jumper cables!! Found that out the hard way 💪! Lol One love brother 💙!! Keep em coming 💯... please.!
I just want to thank you so much for all your videos! I bought the NOCO Boost Plus GB40 bc of your videos and I was able to use it rescue my neighbor and their kids in 100 degrees yesterday. Much respect thank you!
Solid video. I like how you mention both the jump starter and the jumper cables. A lot of sites will mention one or the other but not both. You can go with the jump starter first for ease of use, then the cables if the jump starter can't do the job. I use an organizer to keep things stowed, but I put the jumper cables around the spare tire in its well (since they can get unwieldy otherwise). I also put two small wheel chocks in the well for safety during a tire change. The jump starter I keep in the passenger compartment, and helps remind me to check on its charge.
i know everyone already loves vice grips. But i have to say i'll never go anywhere without one. On a trip with my fancy old 2004 bmw, my clutch bleeder hose fell out of it's home and whacked against the rear tire until the valve broke off the hose- which is mountain bike quality tiny hydraulic hose- nothing to hold pressure of the clutch lever operation. What got me through the rest of the 1000 mile trip was a vice grip clamping onto the open end of the hose sealing off the hydraulic pressure allowing me to operate the clutch, the vice grip was zip tied to my swingarm, it never budged the whole way. But it took many hours to trust it. Every time i pulled the lever i didn't know if it was going to work, so i practice no clutch shifting a lot too lol
Very early in my cross-country hiking days (30 years ago?) I climbed out of a deep canyon, wet & cold (oopsie). You can't imagine how nice it was to have a clean set of dry clothes waiting in the rig. A tire-inflator & tire-repair kit aren't bad things to have as well.
And if you know how to do electrical wiring on you vehicle I’d also recommend installing an “Anderson Plug” in your grill or around your bumper to plug in you jumper cables. Beats having to pop the hood every time and helps to ensure a good connection on your vehicle side every time.
I would also add a Road Atlas for your state but if you want to be super prepared get one for each of your surrounding states. You never know when you might end up lost or turned around in an unknown area and your phone is dead.
Mr Wranglerstar you are spot on with your necessities. Thank you for sharing gives us prepared folk something to measure ourselves from yet will help a newby as well
Thank you for posting videos again. I know they once were more profitable than they are now, but I sure enjoy them. I think UA-cam is making a mistake. (Yes, I hit the thumbs up.)
Great vid. A few things I like to have which you didn’t mention: glass-breaker/ seatbelt cutter, headlamp and tac light, beanie, waterproof gloves, puffer, boots, backpack, reflective vest, pry bar, hatchet, pair of two way radios, trash bags, fire starting kit (I have e flares), latex gloves, safety glasses and earplugs, rope, ratchet straps, tire inflator (I keep a few millwaukee tools and a larger tool kit bc I like to always be able to fix/ build anything) and then I work in an office, so I like to keep a few bags with clothes for the gym, work (never know when you need a tie or coat), golf, surfing, sometimes skiing, and then if it is especially stormy, I will through in a chainsaw, and maybe a bigger shovel and some extra tools. This is in addition to a vehicle recovery kit and the stuff you have previously outlined. All my stuff fits neatly between the center console, under the rear seat, and in a small tool box in my bed. Definitely has bailed me out a few times.
Yes sir. The bigger on the cables the better and Keep Those Contacts Clean. We use the head lamps a lot, again spare AAAs, but super bright flashlights with the same brand of 24 volt batteries for all power tools. Wool blanket! My rain gear is all safety colors, neon green reflective and muck boots!
Stuff in my 2005 Ford Crown Vic sedan; 1 Leatherman Raptor EMT scissors ✂️. Spare Goodyear tire. 🛞 1 fleece blanket, 1 green-yellow 🚨 Guardian Angel warning light. GAs come in handy, 🏕 or road side emergency. Mini tool kit. Extra tire stem caps. They can break or slip off.
I gotta say i was working in the rain a year ago and had my new pendleton shirt in the truck. When i got in i changed shirts and indeed the wool did wick away the water and keep me warm...i was impressed
I drive all over the US and one time my battery went dead from running a heated blanket off my cig lighter too long. I had jumper cables and tried to ask many cars for a jump and everyone just ignored and drove off. You can be surrounded by people and in some areas youll still be screwed. I now carry a IMAZING jump pack and ditched the jumper cables. Now i can jump myself and it charges up with a USBC cable which i can do from my car battery after its running. Its basically self sufficient. Jump packs dont require another vehicle and thats a huge plus. People dont help each other anymore.
Great advice!! I live in Montana and I keep my truck decked out like what you have there. If you break down in the winter and you have no cell service, you better be prepared to save yourself or your not gonna survive!! 👀💪🇺🇸💯😎. MAGA!!!
Note on the NOCO GB40 Jump-pack: If you live in a cold climate it may struggle to crank a big engine over. I have a 99 Chevy with a 5.7L V8 and had a really hard time getting it to start off of the jump pack when the temp was near 0 and below. I'd recommend getting the bigger one if you live in areas with deep winter like Minnesota, the Dakotas, etc LOVE the content. God bless
I use the Silky Big Boy for my car in N. Idaho. I spray painted the case black to make it less conspicuous in urban areas when traveling. It’s a great saw for the woods and car. Stacks wood fast. Period. You might consider a poncho or swagman roll in lieu of 2 piece rain gear. Great implements here. That jacket though! Nice.
You should have added a spark plug. It is small so doesn't take any space. The ceramic from a spark plug will shatter any tempered window immediately with no effort.
I have the GB-40 as well. I have it plugged in to a charger in my truck, so whenever I start my truck, it tops it off. Since I only drive my truck a couple of times a week, it works out perfect.
And on a personal note while on this subject. Something I personally keep in every vehicle. I keep a full change of clothes. No need to change them out with the seasons. I keep long pants, socks long shirt, underwear, and a base thermal layer. In the warm season you won’t need the thermals but they are there and you never have to worry you forgot to charge them out when the wheat er gets cold. Long pants WON’T kill you in the summer time. And you can always roll up the sleeves in warm temps. I wash them and repack in truck at least twice a yr. Once in spring and once in the fall. But when you’re stranded and need that set of clean dry warm clothes, it’ll be the best thing you’ve ever done!!
Ice Breaker wool is great stuff and is proof that you know what you are talking about when it comes to quality. BTW, I got one of the Bubba kinetic recovery ropes that you reviewed some time ago. That was another one of your high-quality recommendations and I thank you for that.
Great video, I am going to use it to put together my kits, with warmer weather modifications. I bought an Audew jump pack a few years back after you reviewed it and were using it to start an old V8 van I believe. But it has been very unreliable despite being kept fully charged. I just cannot count on it. And you cannot find them around today, they disappeared and replaced by a bunch of other Chinese packs. What I prefer, though larger, is a combination air compressor/jump starter so it does tires too. I like the Schumacher ones, they come relatively small and light and work pretty well. Never had it not jump anything yet. I have a Stanley one that's better but quite large and heavy. The Schumacher I've used might do all your tires on a single charge if you don't need to bump the pressure up much.
Recommend the Big Larry 2 torch. It is very compact and built like a tank. Extremely bright and clips on to clothing or alternatively can be stuck via its magnetic base
I’d be super interested to see your truck loaded with all of your kits, I’d like to see how you have it laid out in the truck how do you organize it and fit it. Thanks a lot.
Don't you want single wall, non-insulated canteens? Boiling water in an insulated flack not only takes longer, but will split the inner layer (or worse, the outer layer). Also of note from working with poorly trained REACT folks. Do NOT use flares if there's a risk of flammable liquid leak. I saw a couple responders incinerate a Chevy that went off the road, jumped a rock and split the gas tank. It was cold enough the fumes didn't travel enough to notice but as soon as the fuel stream hit the flare...kerflooey.
Good choices I have a version of all these. I downsized alot though. For instance a small head light takes up so much less space especially in a truck I dont store stuff in the bed so smaller version better for me
I have found that regarding the ice scraper, at the folding or extendable handles don't work well in the heavy snow. I've been using one of these called a snow plow for years in New England. I put a regular push broom handle on it. It fits in the back of the truck or I can bring it in the house. And that way no matter how heavy the snow I can push it off. I can't tell with this one if it's a brush but the one that I have is foam with reinforcing plastic. I don't care how much these cost $40 $50 I will pay it. It makes using a regular snow brush like using your finger. Also the best ice scrapers I've ever used are the ones that have a brass scraper. They don't scratch your windows and they glide through the ice. Another product not to be without and I would pay ridiculous amounts if I ever lost it. As my health deteriorated I found I didn't have the time for games with snow and ice and other petty things in my way. Thank you for the awesome videos. I am glad i checked in since with YT you come and go. I see lots of good vids to watch!
Gore tex socks! They should only be used as a last resort but if you get your boots wet, change your socks, put the Gore Tex socks overtop, and then put your wet boots back on to separate wet from the dry but it is important to note that Gore Tex is only waterproof temporarily, depending on the quality and age of it. We used these in the Canadian Army and they are a literal lifesaver in -40° weather.
One other request with these videos: How/where to store these kits in the truck? I feel like today the under seat compartments are getting smaller and smaller, and a bin in the truck bed could get broken into and stolen.
Better to have and not need then to need and not have. Just dig your car out of snow once in the middle of the night with a hub cap and a folding shovel is like gold. I vac sealed a complete change of clothes in a plastic bag and a bag with a old artic cat snowmobile suit. Had to use the clothes after getting caught changing a flat in the rain and they had that just out of the dryer smell still after a year. Just use old stuff that is getting old because you don't need to look pretty just warm and dry. Made a set of 25 foot jumper cables with welding cable and put some heavy parrot beak clamps on them. My kid got me one of them jumper packs off of a tool truck and I was floored how well they do work.
Excellent knowledge! A lifetime to aquire, learn today, lifesaving tomorrow Waiting for your retrieval hear video, to identify ANY deficiencies in my pickup gear. Thank You
If you live ANYWHERE that temps get cold. Remember also ambient temps only need to drop slightly for exposure to cause hypothermia! Blankets that “live” in your vehicle are a must! Several emergency blankets (cause they are cheap as can be so why not), but also real blankets at least 2 and wool is GREAT like Cody says.
Yes the rain gear. I carry containers of water for my dog, & 3 ga incase my truck ever runs hot. But pot-table/ drinking water is always good to have. One step further would be a water filtration system. I carry multiple lighters in each vehicle that STAY in the vehicle for emergency use (my Truck lighters).
Hey Cody - be careful with the NOCO for charging phones. It's meant for boosting cars with a high output quick burst. Does the opposite for the usb outputs. Fully drained the NOCO and took 5 hours to charge 40% of my IPhone. Can also cause damage to the electronics for whatever is charging due to the low output. This is from NOCO.
In north Idaho we pack chainsaws in the jeeps. It’s electric but it is somewhat better because with a 12ah m18 battery and 2 other tools a 3/8 impact and a tire inflater used often we got the 6ah to die and the 8 and 12 ah we’re full and if you are neer home just have another 12 ah battery or similar on the charger and swap every 2 weeks or each use whichever comes first
Hi Cody! I am typically a lurker, attend all the streams and watch the shorts and videos. I have to say the videos over the last week or so have been very high quality and well done. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Jared,
Totally agree, been loving the most recent round of videos.
love the sarcasm too in the videos.
Agreed! Love videos about tools or building/working on things.
That’s because he’s actually making content. Not relying off clips from live streams or low effort shorts.
How about throwing in a couple plastic grocery bags in there to put in your wet boots to keep your change of socks dry and warm? Our old childhood trick to stay outside when our boots were soaked
Very good kit. 3 things I would add. A good hammer. 3-5lbs with a 12 inch handle. Never know when you need some kinetic convincing. Number 2 is a good tarp. Million uses. Number 3 is 100ft or more off good strong rope or cordage. I'm a fan of mule tape which is a nylon ribbon used to pull wires through conduit. The good stuff is 3/4 to 1 inch wide and rated between 2500 and 6000 lbs. Also million uses.
A finial thing just from where I live being northwestern Wyoming, with roads closing for days due to huge crashes on the interstate to over 15 foot drifts blocking roads. Cold weather gear cannot be stressed enough. I keep 2 or more pairs of gloves in my truck. 1 insulated leather, the other synthetic. Nothing is warmer then good lined leather, until it gets wet. Synthetic is more water proof, but also hell when it gets wet, and not as warm. Between that and the pair of lined leather gloves that live in my coat pockets, I do alright.
Not sure who else would enjoy this, but I would love to see a full 2023 shop tour.
Definitely!
That would be enjoyable.
Good info for every man and woman. And keep in mind, this isn’t just about helping yourself, it can help others too.
Loving the long form videos Cody!
Really enjoying the longer content!
"Good Stuff," merci.
Once again I am going to say thank you for the long format. I am enjoying them very much.
I always enjoy these preparedness kit videos you do. I like seeing how your kits have streamlined in some ways and expanded in others over the years. Thanks for the content, Cody!
I love the preparedness and list videos he does too! Always concise and clear about everything
The back seat of wranglestars truck, looking like he just robbed the army navy store
It’s great to see the attention to detail Cody puts into his videos. In this video, you can see a reflection in the computer monitor of his truck. The back door is open, showing us that all of these potential life saving items are actual things he caries in his truck everyday. It’s nice to see someone who actually uses the items they recommend. Great video, Cody! God Bless you and your family.
I like that battery pack a lot, I have one called a Halo for the car that only lost 33% over a year. You're spot on with the Streamlight Survivor, 100% worth the money.
A very useful video, even for Ireland given we rarely have snow or dangerous weather. Thanks.
Coming from a family of weak men I must say Cody has taught me not only what it is to be a man, but also how to be a man. Thank you sir for years of wisdom my father never knew.
Having been a subscriber for years, I was happy to see I had everything you presented in my vehicle. I did check my NOCO GB45 charge and found it needed to be charged. Thanks for the reminder.
Gents on an addition to spare socks , get a pair of gortex socks , you can put dry socks on , the gortex over the top and if your boots or trainers are wet it will keep yoir feet dry , might be a squeeze but it can help out a lot.
Once you do the retrieval vid, you should do a video showing where everything is stored on your truck, and how you have tricked out your truck. You could also show some of the less emergency supplies and things you like for everyday use, such as gum, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, wipes, phone mounts, and any other neat products you enjoy. Then a thorough tour of your snow mobile trailer, and maybe how you have Mrs.W’s car and Jack’s car setup up. I just realized that those are a lot of videos and ideas lol, but I’m just so interested with the recent stuff you’ve been putting out.
Another fine installment. I'm guessing there is another kit but I understand why you can't share. Nice work.
Really enjoyed these 2 videos, waiting for the retrieval vid.
Maybe because I have been watching the channel for so long, I take this type of gear to the extreme! Always outstanding on the production!
Kitty !!!!
I'm actually pretty stoked I always have most of these items! I thought I was the only one that carries a katana boy! I absolutely would include a plastic Jerry can of at least 3 gallons of drinking water. And a couple of 2x12s in case of getting stuck in the mud.
Can confirm, Amerex is a great extinguisher. I am a fire services technician. They are the good ones. Rechargeable and serviceable.
Thank you Cody! Always need to be prepared for anything!
I love how you said a shovel or anything to dig with ! That’s so important here in Canada , even if it’s not to dig your car out but to at least dig the exhaust pipe out so you can run your heat without getting carbon dioxide poisoning , or to dig out your windows if your snowed in , people here have been known to drive around with a plastic kids snow shovel because it’s better than nothing and fits in your car . If taking a car without my usual EDC stuff in it I will always make sure to bring a small snow shovel , a rolled up blanket , and a first aid kit . With that plus my EDC stuff on my person I should have everything I need , hope this helps someone keep up the awsome videos !
I Always Have !
Another Excellent Video Brother! God Bless You and your family my friend 🙏🏻 ❤️
Solid information again! But, should never flip batteries around (asking for a short or fire!), best thing is a toe nail🤔, plastic, cardboard or anything (non-conductable*?) placed inbetween the end of the battery and contact.
Gotta have those 20ft jumper cables!! Found that out the hard way 💪! Lol
One love brother 💙!! Keep em coming 💯... please.!
I just want to thank you so much for all your videos! I bought the NOCO Boost Plus GB40 bc of your videos and I was able to use it rescue my neighbor and their kids in 100 degrees yesterday. Much respect thank you!
Solid video. I like how you mention both the jump starter and the jumper cables. A lot of sites will mention one or the other but not both. You can go with the jump starter first for ease of use, then the cables if the jump starter can't do the job.
I use an organizer to keep things stowed, but I put the jumper cables around the spare tire in its well (since they can get unwieldy otherwise). I also put two small wheel chocks in the well for safety during a tire change. The jump starter I keep in the passenger compartment, and helps remind me to check on its charge.
i know everyone already loves vice grips. But i have to say i'll never go anywhere without one.
On a trip with my fancy old 2004 bmw, my clutch bleeder hose fell out of it's home and whacked against the rear tire until the valve broke off the hose- which is mountain bike quality tiny hydraulic hose- nothing to hold pressure of the clutch lever operation.
What got me through the rest of the 1000 mile trip was a vice grip clamping onto the open end of the hose sealing off the hydraulic pressure allowing me to operate the clutch, the vice grip was zip tied to my swingarm, it never budged the whole way. But it took many hours to trust it. Every time i pulled the lever i didn't know if it was going to work, so i practice no clutch shifting a lot too lol
Great work King Cody!
Very early in my cross-country hiking days (30 years ago?) I climbed out of a deep canyon, wet & cold (oopsie). You can't imagine how nice it was to have a clean set of dry clothes waiting in the rig. A tire-inflator & tire-repair kit aren't bad things to have as well.
was that before your ac/dc days 🤔?
And if you know how to do electrical wiring on you vehicle I’d also recommend installing an “Anderson Plug” in your grill or around your bumper to plug in you jumper cables. Beats having to pop the hood every time and helps to ensure a good connection on your vehicle side every time.
Camo rain suit for roadside repairs during inclement weather? Maybe, if you also wear a hi-viz vest. Save commando mode for off highway use! 🤠🍻
I would also add a Road Atlas for your state but if you want to be super prepared get one for each of your surrounding states. You never know when you might end up lost or turned around in an unknown area and your phone is dead.
Love the redundancy! I always have my noco and heavy cables on board.
I am not your usual customer, but I thoroughly enjoy 99% of your videos.
Great video Cody! I was wondering that rain gear you have looks like a good quality. Would you mind sharing what brand it is. Thank you
Mr Wranglerstar you are spot on with your necessities. Thank you for sharing gives us prepared folk something to measure ourselves from yet will help a newby as well
Thank you for posting videos again. I know they once were more profitable than they are now, but I sure enjoy them. I think UA-cam is making a mistake. (Yes, I hit the thumbs up.)
Great vid. A few things I like to have which you didn’t mention: glass-breaker/ seatbelt cutter, headlamp and tac light, beanie, waterproof gloves, puffer, boots, backpack, reflective vest, pry bar, hatchet, pair of two way radios, trash bags, fire starting kit (I have e flares), latex gloves, safety glasses and earplugs, rope, ratchet straps, tire inflator (I keep a few millwaukee tools and a larger tool kit bc I like to always be able to fix/ build anything) and then I work in an office, so I like to keep a few bags with clothes for the gym, work (never know when you need a tie or coat), golf, surfing, sometimes skiing, and then if it is especially stormy, I will through in a chainsaw, and maybe a bigger shovel and some extra tools. This is in addition to a vehicle recovery kit and the stuff you have previously outlined. All my stuff fits neatly between the center console, under the rear seat, and in a small tool box in my bed. Definitely has bailed me out a few times.
Great stuff! How about a video on how you organize everything!?
I love how he goes from survival and preparation techniques, then right into how to disable a vehicle. Love the content, act accordingly.
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Cody, which brand is your camo rain gear? My old pair is delaminating, so I need a new set. Thank you.
I also include a compact umbrella, great for keeping dry & for shade 😎
Link to the rain gear or brand ?
Thank you for links
Cody, love that you are getting back to these kind of videos! We love the how to's and preparation kit videos! God Bless!
He got to make sure you act accordingly in all matters
Love my GB40.....and these videos. Yes, I have jumper cables too. You never know.
I'm a big fan of having a few chem lights as well. They aren't as bright as flares but can be used for hours and hours.
For the jumper pack make sure to get one that has a cigarette outlet so you can recharge it once you get your truck going
Always love watching your videos there’s always something new to learn
You're my lost brother!...lol. Awesome videos man. The best content ever!
Yes sir. The bigger on the cables the better and Keep Those Contacts Clean. We use the head lamps a lot, again spare AAAs, but super bright flashlights with the same brand of 24 volt batteries for all power tools. Wool blanket! My rain gear is all safety colors, neon green reflective and muck boots!
I’m amazed. My truck kit has all of those items. Every single one! I feel pretty good about myself.
Stuff in my 2005 Ford Crown Vic sedan; 1 Leatherman Raptor EMT scissors ✂️. Spare Goodyear tire. 🛞 1 fleece blanket, 1 green-yellow 🚨 Guardian Angel warning light. GAs come in handy, 🏕 or road side emergency. Mini tool kit. Extra tire stem caps. They can break or slip off.
Then a video of how you organize all your kits in your truck! Space management
Great video, these are the kind I enjoy.
So much learning from just one video! Thank you so much!
I gotta say i was working in the rain a year ago and had my new pendleton shirt in the truck. When i got in i changed shirts and indeed the wool did wick away the water and keep me warm...i was impressed
I've never seen somebody so organized
I still have my father's jumper cables and they're about 40 years old. Still work great. Don't short on the cables.
I would check the charge on your jump packs twice a year. I’ve found my noco at half charger in well under a year
Great tip. I take mine out and top up charge a few times a year just to be sure it’s ready to roll.
thank u for explaining everything and leaving links!!!!
I drive all over the US and one time my battery went dead from running a heated blanket off my cig lighter too long. I had jumper cables and tried to ask many cars for a jump and everyone just ignored and drove off. You can be surrounded by people and in some areas youll still be screwed. I now carry a IMAZING jump pack and ditched the jumper cables. Now i can jump myself and it charges up with a USBC cable which i can do from my car battery after its running. Its basically self sufficient. Jump packs dont require another vehicle and thats a huge plus. People dont help each other anymore.
Great advice!! I live in Montana and I keep my truck decked out like what you have there. If you break down in the winter and you have no cell service, you better be prepared to save yourself or your not gonna survive!! 👀💪🇺🇸💯😎. MAGA!!!
Bear Independent stay on point and Refuge Medical is top quality
Note on the NOCO GB40 Jump-pack: If you live in a cold climate it may struggle to crank a big engine over. I have a 99 Chevy with a 5.7L V8 and had a really hard time getting it to start off of the jump pack when the temp was near 0 and below. I'd recommend getting the bigger one if you live in areas with deep winter like Minnesota, the Dakotas, etc
LOVE the content. God bless
I use the Silky Big Boy for my car in N. Idaho. I spray painted the case black to make it less conspicuous in urban areas when traveling. It’s a great saw for the woods and car. Stacks wood fast. Period. You might consider a poncho or swagman roll in lieu of 2 piece rain gear. Great implements here. That jacket though! Nice.
You should have added a spark plug. It is small so doesn't take any space. The ceramic from a spark plug will shatter any tempered window immediately with no effort.
I have the GB-40 as well. I have it plugged in to a charger in my truck, so whenever I start my truck, it tops it off. Since I only drive my truck a couple of times a week, it works out perfect.
Thanks
It might be nerdy, but I go through my preps quarterly. Batteries, food stuffs and the changing seasons dictate how I pack my bags.
Best way to Be Prepared, keep up the extra work... It'll pay off in the long run.
Yes to all the above.
I've gotten most of that stuff together on the cheap with old clothing and camping gear.
I would add, for those with a ham radio license a 2m/70cm handheld radio like a yaesu FT5D. This can come in handy if cell towers are out
And on a personal note while on this subject. Something I personally keep in every vehicle. I keep a full change of clothes. No need to change them out with the seasons. I keep long pants, socks long shirt, underwear, and a base thermal layer. In the warm season you won’t need the thermals but they are there and you never have to worry you forgot to charge them out when the wheat er gets cold. Long pants WON’T kill you in the summer time. And you can always roll up the sleeves in warm temps. I wash them and repack in truck at least twice a yr. Once in spring and once in the fall. But when you’re stranded and need that set of clean dry warm clothes, it’ll be the best thing you’ve ever done!!
Ice Breaker wool is great stuff and is proof that you know what you are talking about when it comes to quality. BTW, I got one of the Bubba kinetic recovery ropes that you reviewed some time ago. That was another one of your high-quality recommendations and I thank you for that.
Great video, I am going to use it to put together my kits, with warmer weather modifications. I bought an Audew jump pack a few years back after you reviewed it and were using it to start an old V8 van I believe. But it has been very unreliable despite being kept fully charged. I just cannot count on it. And you cannot find them around today, they disappeared and replaced by a bunch of other Chinese packs. What I prefer, though larger, is a combination air compressor/jump starter so it does tires too. I like the Schumacher ones, they come relatively small and light and work pretty well. Never had it not jump anything yet. I have a Stanley one that's better but quite large and heavy. The Schumacher I've used might do all your tires on a single charge if you don't need to bump the pressure up much.
Recommend the Big Larry 2 torch. It is very compact and built like a tank. Extremely bright and clips on to clothing or alternatively can be stuck via its magnetic base
I like these 'before he lost his mind' videos.
Keep up the content! 0:21
Great vid, good info! I was just making my shopping list to go make 2 kits.
I’d be super interested to see your truck loaded with all of your kits, I’d like to see how you have it laid out in the truck how do you organize it and fit it. Thanks a lot.
Don't you want single wall, non-insulated canteens? Boiling water in an insulated flack not only takes longer, but will split the inner layer (or worse, the outer layer).
Also of note from working with poorly trained REACT folks. Do NOT use flares if there's a risk of flammable liquid leak. I saw a couple responders incinerate a Chevy that went off the road, jumped a rock and split the gas tank. It was cold enough the fumes didn't travel enough to notice but as soon as the fuel stream hit the flare...kerflooey.
I love videos like this Cody
Hey Cody! Really enjoy the long format product reviews / presentations. Keep them up!
Good choices I have a version of all these. I downsized alot though. For instance a small head light takes up so much less space especially in a truck I dont store stuff in the bed so smaller version better for me
I have found that regarding the ice scraper, at the folding or extendable handles don't work well in the heavy snow. I've been using one of these called a snow plow for years in New England. I put a regular push broom handle on it. It fits in the back of the truck or I can bring it in the house. And that way no matter how heavy the snow I can push it off. I can't tell with this one if it's a brush but the one that I have is foam with reinforcing plastic. I don't care how much these cost $40 $50 I will pay it. It makes using a regular snow brush like using your finger. Also the best ice scrapers I've ever used are the ones that have a brass scraper. They don't scratch your windows and they glide through the ice. Another product not to be without and I would pay ridiculous amounts if I ever lost it. As my health deteriorated I found I didn't have the time for games with snow and ice and other petty things in my way.
Thank you for the awesome videos. I am glad i checked in since with YT you come and go. I see lots of good vids to watch!
Very useful info. Thanks!
Gore tex socks! They should only be used as a last resort but if you get your boots wet, change your socks, put the Gore Tex socks overtop, and then put your wet boots back on to separate wet from the dry but it is important to note that Gore Tex is only waterproof temporarily, depending on the quality and age of it. We used these in the Canadian Army and they are a literal lifesaver in -40° weather.
One other request with these videos: How/where to store these kits in the truck? I feel like today the under seat compartments are getting smaller and smaller, and a bin in the truck bed could get broken into and stolen.
Better to have and not need then to need and not have.
Just dig your car out of snow once in the middle of the night with a hub cap and a folding shovel is like gold.
I vac sealed a complete change of clothes in a plastic bag and a bag with a old artic cat snowmobile suit.
Had to use the clothes after getting caught changing a flat in the rain and they had that just out of the dryer smell still after a year.
Just use old stuff that is getting old because you don't need to look pretty just warm and dry.
Made a set of 25 foot jumper cables with welding cable and put some heavy parrot beak clamps on them.
My kid got me one of them jumper packs off of a tool truck and I was floored how well they do work.
Excellent knowledge!
A lifetime to aquire, learn today, lifesaving tomorrow
Waiting for your retrieval hear video, to identify ANY deficiencies in my pickup gear.
Thank You
Thanks!
I have a toolbox in my truck, I keep a Stihl 034 AV super with a 24" bar in there with fuel and bar oil
If you live ANYWHERE that temps get cold. Remember also ambient temps only need to drop slightly for exposure to cause hypothermia! Blankets that “live” in your vehicle are a must! Several emergency blankets (cause they are cheap as can be so why not), but also real blankets at least 2 and wool is GREAT like Cody says.
Great information
Yes the rain gear. I carry containers of water for my dog, & 3 ga incase my truck ever runs hot. But pot-table/ drinking water is always good to have. One step further would be a water filtration system. I carry multiple lighters in each vehicle that STAY in the vehicle for emergency use (my Truck lighters).
Thanks for unpacking all your gear to show us. Such good reminders, I'm usually using these things for the unprepared friends I meet.
Hey Cody - be careful with the NOCO for charging phones. It's meant for boosting cars with a high output quick burst. Does the opposite for the usb outputs. Fully drained the NOCO and took 5 hours to charge 40% of my IPhone. Can also cause damage to the electronics for whatever is charging due to the low output. This is from NOCO.
LARPers home shopping network, love this
In north Idaho we pack chainsaws in the jeeps. It’s electric but it is somewhat better because with a 12ah m18 battery and 2 other tools a 3/8 impact and a tire inflater used often we got the 6ah to die and the 8 and 12 ah we’re full and if you are neer home just have another 12 ah battery or similar on the charger and swap every 2 weeks or each use whichever comes first
I have a Pocket Boy Silky Saw, it's awesome. I should look into the big one.
Awesome video! I’m definitely going to implement this immediately! I travel a lot, so having a backup strategy just in case is always good!