I love how Dollar stores adapt to their customer base. People started sharing videos about crafting hacks now dollar store sells much more actual crafting supplies and decor. People started showing high end dupe diys, they started selling nicer looking decore and supplies. People started sharing travel hacks, they start selling more travel single use items. People start uploading survival hacks, and they start carrying single use survival firestarters....
Thank you very much for the dollar tree bug out bag. I watch so many videos with people who have multiple multiple expensive items that it’s refreshing to see somebody you’ve gone and done this at a store that is easily accessible and not as costly. Again thank you I will be watching more of your videos
The metal pencil case with the flip top they sell acts as a mini stove kit and stores pretty compact. Holds 10 tealights, one of their thin Scripto lighters, and/or some matches with a piece of striker. Prop a thinner metal container on top in the middle under 2 tealights to cook/heat things. Obviously remove the other candles. Something like a SS camping cup or get 2 of the mini (1.25 cup) or medium size (2 cups) stainless steel mixing bowls from the DTree kitchen section work well to make a covered 'pot'. They all sit pretty stable. Use medium-sized binder clips to secure the bowls together. These larger size clips also helps to minimize burning your fingers & knocking things over as a result. Ask me how I know. They sell the binder clips in a multi-size pack in the school/office supply aisle. The pencil case is just tall enough to allow enough air in to keep the candles lit. They sell another round metal hammered-style container in the candle section, but you have to make aluminum tray lift cross braces. Those store 6 tealights inside. 15-20 mins heats through a meal or water for a hot beverage. 45-50 mins will sanitize/disinfect water. This set up also acts as a 'contained' light source and mini heater to take the edge off in a small (survival) space. The 20 pk Luminessence brand labeled candles are the better buy there. They are made in India. The US Lifescapes 30-pk bag are garbage. You can expect 1.5-1.75 hrs solid use out of each candle. So 2 long burns or ~6 short runs. Better quality candles should presumably last longer. Seal and waterproof the case as you would an Altoids tin kit with ranger bands, rubber bands, and/or electrical tape along the in/outside edges. These work well for extra mini kits to keep at work or other exit points of your home. I ran into a no kit situation when my main bag got left in my car while at the mechanic so I decided to duplicate more cost-effective mini kits to keep in multiple places. You can make a decent ~6'x8' tarp by duct taping the *bottom ends* of (2) 3-mil 55-gal. Drum liner/contractor bags together. Some retailers like Menards sell smaller quantity boxes of these bags for like $12-$13 for 15 qty. Rural King sells boxes 20 of the 42-gallon ones for $10-$12. So you can get a lot of workable stunt tarps from one box. I used the black Dollar Tree 'premium' labeled duct tape not the silver for these. Add duct tape tabs with a hole, get a pack of tarp clips, a/or learn how to fashion a cinch knot for a rock 'button'. You can get a bag of the larger decorative river rocks at DTree for this so you don't have to search for and clean random dirty ones. I made a rapid ridgeline kit from Dollar Tree Paracord and their 2-pack carabineer clips. I practice tarp set ups with my kids in the park using these so I don't ruin a good tarp in the meanwhile.
I actually got 4 curtain shower duck tape them together and I had a tarp for shelter. I also tried the same with contractor bags. This are very thick, and when you fold them they are compact.
On shelters, they don't have tarps, but they do have cheap, plastic shower curtains. Take two of those, put the tops together, threading them with the paracord and using the cheap duct tape they have as a seam sealer, you can make a decent emergency shelter for a couple of people.
I like your little bug out bag and as you say Dollar Tree is kind of limited. First thing I would do is what I have done to my own. Those strings on the backpack are not the best in the world. The first thing I did was remove them and replace them with paracord and added a little length to them. Also I would get a piece of wood and make a lid for your pan. You could attach a small eye hook and a key ring, the bottom could be used as a cutting board.
Great little kit. I live where it goes up to 100º and down to neg 30ºF so I always have to add a space blanket or two to any kit. The shower curtain is the best shelter option I've found at the dollar tree though. You have an awful lot in that sort of small bag, and waterproof too. Well done.
Thanks for the comment Cynthia. With your temperature range you definitely have to cover both sides of the climate. You're certainly limited at the Dollar Tree and if possible I wouldn't really make a bag solely from there, but if the budget only allows it then I hope the video demonstrates it can be done. Is it ideal, no. But in prepping you work with what you have. Foresight and thought is over half the battle (IMO).
I put the basic same kit together from dollar tree. But I added a couple of the Velveeta cheese packs for the food portion of my kit for instant energy without having to prep anything.
Great video! Like all the items you’ve got, would add a shower curtain(white or clear pending on availability) and/or a plastic drop cloth for shelter. Maybe throw in a bandana, since it is multi useful. Otherwise, great kit! Thanks for sharing!
As a replacement for a tarp, the DT does carry the plastic paint sheet. It's very large and could be cut down and prepared as some form of shelter before packing into the bag, or taken as is. The roll itself is pretty small unpacked.
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Maybe think about a small pair of pliers to pu hot pan after boiling water in it, 2. Two shower curtains could make a simple water resistant cover for a lean-to, and a ground cover 3. Cheap can opener for chilli 4. Scissors, precise cuts for tape or removing old bandages
great budget bag and video, I've bought a lot of lights and other stuff from $1.25 store now, you get what you pay for but for $1.25 there worth what you pay for them, I use there cear shower curtins for frount part of super shelters and they work great and if they get a hole in them there cheap to replace but thinking out side the box theres uses for a lot of stuff from $ store
Great video and what to buy at the Dollartree for emergency preparedness. My family stocks up on the basic medical supplies and have built several different first aid kits around the house. and for when we take trios to amusement parks and such. Thank you for sharing this video.
My pleasure and thank you for the comment! I've considered knocking one out on making a first aid kit from there as well. They have a general selection to piece one together for sure.
I did find tarps at my dollar tree. And the car windshield foil covers have grommet holes great for ground cover, shelter insulation or to wrap someone with trauma wound to keep them warm also the baby blankets, small light weight but warm. They also had warm socks and cotton diabetic socks in black or white. I got a knife from there a few years back (small kitchen knife with blunt tip plastic handle) but it had a sturdy plastic sheath. It is important to shop at home first. Look at new ways to use things at home. Like your metal bread pan or cake pans for plates. Also when buying a water bottle the squirt top can be used for cleaning wounds or as a portable bidet. A permanent marker or oily chalk markers from$tree are nice to mark these bottles as to their uses. Also soft bottles allow you to use them to either suck poisons out of say a snake bite or rapidly suck in water from a source. Also (I haven't watched yours but) all these people on here showing how to extract water from a stream or other sources are doing it totally wrong. The opening should be covered upon entering the water then about an inch below the surface and no more less than an inch from the floor of the body of water uncover the bottle opening. This is to keep from disturbing debris on the floor which would cloud and contaminate your water and keep you from collecting the debris floating on the surface of the water. To further filter the intake, one could compress mildly soft water bottle then cover the bottle opening with a folded bandana then place the palm of your left hand on top of bandana once properly positioned an inch below water surface holding bandana in place with your right hand remove your left hand from opening and squeeze to suck in water through the bandana. This used to be standard training. Idk y no one knows this anymore.
Thanks for the detailed and great additional information. Lot's a good stuff in there. Not sure if I even have a video specifically on the collection process, but agree with all you said. I would also add a little trick I generally do is to lightly swirl the water with the bottom of the container first (better shown than typed :), this moves a good bit of the top surface debris outward. Of course being cognizant of the depth and not stirring up sediment from the bottom. Thanks again for the comment!!
I used to hike and camp in the Allegheny mountains so my experience is with a stream. You should do a whole video on this. Knowing what's up stream is important. Especially if there are others in the area.
Good job on the budget bag. Looks to have covered most of the 5 "C"s. Looking forward to the follow up video of you doing a 48 hour trial run using nothing but the bag.
Thanks. Fyi... dollar tree does have plastic shower curtains could be used as a tarp for shelter. Also plastic drop cloths. Again, not great or to replace a tarp... but I think the idea of this video and a Dollar store type bug out bag is to get people thinking and preparing themselves for the unexpected. Water, shelter, etc... 10Cs
I built a power box, that’s solar chargeable. This will also help keep in touch, by keeping your phone/radio charged. Plus it will run my CPAP machine, if needed.
You mentioned being able to boil water in the water bottles in a direct fire? How would you do that without melting the plastic? Love this video cuz it shows me I can make a bug out bag with stuff I already have. So even cheaper than dollar tree. I have seen tarps at the 99 cents only store. Also shower curtains could work for protection from weather in a pinch. Zip fizz containers work really well to put pills pain relievers etc in. This is a great video. 👍
Thank you for the comment PR! To boil the water in the bottle you can attach some wire around the neck and dangle it over the open fire. I thought just like you when I first learned it as well, but the water conducts the heat and save the bottle from melting too much. It's worth noting you would only want to do this (and drink it) in a true emergency as the process will leach a ton of the plastic chemicals into the water, but in a dire emergency death by dehydration would be a worse alternative.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found the video of use!! Also, congrats on getting the bags going...it's can seem/feel like a big deal, but all in all the concept is simple enough...enjoy the process!
Very attainable little kit. TY. You seem knowledgeable, it's what made me stay to watch. Many blessings. I subscribed, hope you get to 1k soon 💫🛫 Sending hellos from Ontario 🇨🇦
Sir , Thank you for this video. I would only change one thing. Instead of the chili, I would buy lentils. They cook at about the same rate as the rice and are a good source of protein. Maybe include some spices. Again, thank you.
So watching your video I’m in about five minutes and I’m thinking to myself. The these items seem OK but have you tried them out on the field because some of them kind of seem like a skimpy hack and when you’re out in the wilderness, you wanna have confidence behind the items that you choose and becomesecond nature to approach and achieve the goal that each item brings in a level of satisfaction and confidence. Going to go ahead and finish the video and I’ll let you know what I think.
Douglas, thanks for the feedback. As for your question, no on these items. (It's been awhile since I've made/watched the video, but I believe I probably explain this..later in the video). This is not my bug out bag. I have relatively well established bags and kit. I've also been at this for decades. For my stuff I absolutely do use, (work to become proficient) and change/refine when I find better options. As I recommend everyone should always test and use thier equipment. The general purpose of this video is to encourage people to build a kit regardless of budget. While most, if not all of these items certainly have better counterparts out there I would profess that even cheap low quality gear is better than nothing, but we always should be trying to better our situation (knowledge, gear, experience, etc..). Thanks for watching!
You could use a variety of improv items if needed to cover the pot. That said you're spot on with Foil. It's excellent to have for a wide variety of purposes and is great to have in the bag...maybe folded up in sheets rather than in its original box, but great to have.
🎉shower curtain for a "tarp" combine 2 with duct tape. The heavy duty duct tape with reddish labeling at dollar tree is almost as good as Gorilla tape. Strong and sticky. Their regular ducttape is basically non stick.
We have three Dollar Trees here in my local area and I've noticed they don't always have the same items. I imagine they probably somewhat tailor to the local sales.
Ready to eat food would be better. Dollar tree has pouch food and canned fishes like sardines in oil, lots of calories and protein and no cooking required.
You are buff. Please do an exercise workout video for people living in the dark. Dark meaning (emp) attack. Can't get to the gym or jog. How to keep fit mentally and physically. How will you workout. How to keep your heart strong.
@@andishehkherad9678 there are definitely alot of great choices ..for this video though I was seeing what we could get specifically from the Dollar Tree Store.
Did I miss the video where you actually went out and used the kit? or is it all theoretical? Anyone can say "I could go out and use this kit and be fine" but a scarce few actually do. No shade. I just want to see you use the kit.
Thanks for the comment, and no shade taken :) No, I didn't take it out and test it. A friend suggested to as well. To be completely honest I just haven't been motivated enough to do so. For clarity, I have a pretty extensive bag and I do test it occasionally and keep up with it regularly. As for this bag I know it wouldn't be ideal and ultimately (weather dependant etc..) it would be sucky night in the woods. Testing it would make for a good video of me complaining and probably do pretty good with views, but just haven't gotten around to it. I've spent quite a few nights over the years sucking and it gets a little harder to motivate myself to do so now days. All that said I do believe (and stand by) it is a better option than not having one at all, but as I've mentioned not the ideal choice. Bottom line my hope with the video is to encourage everyone regardless of budget that a level of preparation can be had, and something is always better than nothing.
I appreciate the idea of a bug out bag if you're out n about & must go quickly away from danger. However, I would NOT plan to bug out if I'm in my home w/all my preps! That's the hill to die on bc a 72-hr bug out bag will do very little to ensure longterm survival. Your home is the castle that you & your family must defend at all costs, & there are many ways to do so. Unless you have a 2nd location to go to for safety, ppl MUST fight to defend their homes. All the countless days & hours spent acquiring preps cannot be in vain, or be used by others for their survival!
Trish, I think we're in strong agreement on the topic. There are cases when it would be appropriate (fallout is an obvious one), but it is well down the line in my planning as well.
Please talk just a bit louder because it was hard too hear what you were saying. I thank you for the bug out bag and cheaper version. For in on a fixed income.
Heather, I don't think that's a ridiculous question to ask at all. The general opinions can vary greatly on the topic, but I'll speak from my perspective (and the company I represent). A very short background on myself as well. I spent most of my career in Special Operations and finished my service as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Army Survival School and one of the general practices was to always have a 72 hour bag (In all honesty that may be a General Army Practice as well, but not positive). I would say the concept here is the same (at least from my perspective), it's not so much about where your going as it is on not getting stuck in transit without some basic necessities to help you along the way. Bugging Out for me is personally very far down the list, however there are a number of circumstances that could force that...something as simple as localized natural disaster or on a grander scale nuclear strike that puts my home in a fallout radius (and many things in between). As such I have location B, C, etc.. designed into our personal family plan. Beyond that though I recommend variations of this type bag being kept in vehicles as well as school lockers, workplace etc.. At the end of the day the bag can provide you with resources to get where your going, whether it's home or a secondary location. I hope that helps clarify it for you, at least from one persons perspective on the topic. And thanks for commenting!
@Harold, I see it's already been mentioned, but yes sir. I definitely had a number of things for fire and cordage. I think the lighter and matches are around the 3 min mark.
I would definitely agree that for the most part it's not high quality, but I still find it has some benefits. Outside of this topic here I'm not above popping in for some of the junk food.
I've struggled to get sound right for awhile. That said I have a new set up with 2 options (wireless mic and Boom Mic) and on testing they've done well.....so hopefully the do in action. I'll know real soon.
Sorry Janet, I'll look into a different set up. It's odd because I can hear it fine and I think many can, but I do get some remarks on it so obviously it's hard for some....which isn't ideal. I'm curious as to whether the outlet/setup it's being listened to/through has anything to do with it. Either way I don't want anyone to not be able to hear me...kind of defeats the point of making the video.
i had to turn up volume in my car to max to hear you clearly, but the way that you kept slamming stuff down soon became painful....the level was much louder that your voice. i finally turned it off....
Sorry you had that experience. I shared this with another commentor. I'll look into a different set up. It's odd because I can hear it fine and I think many can, but I do get some remarks on it so obviously it's hard for some....which isn't ideal. I'm curious as to whether the outlet/setup it's being listened to/through has anything to do with it. Either way I don't want anyone to not be able to hear me...kind of defeats the point of making the video. SInce you specifically mention listening to it through your car I would be curious as to whether it sounded different on your phone or pc.
I wouldn't disagree that the quality is lacking on most things from the DT (some exceptions could be argued....consumables like water, etc..), but the point of this video wasn't to show how to put together a high quality BOB. It was rather to help those that may be on a tight budget (or for whatever reason not wanting to spend much money on prepping) realize there are alternatives that can be had. I would take High Quality over Low Quality certainly, but I would also choose Low Quality over nothing every day of the week as well.
No, you can’t boil water in a plastic bottle especially not in direct fire! I do like some of your ideas however your postures, hand movements and some of your ideas are too salesman/used car salesman for me. I’ll stick with my own bug out bag, can I get the last 14 minutes of my time (watching this video) back? 🤦🏼♂️
I love how Dollar stores adapt to their customer base. People started sharing videos about crafting hacks now dollar store sells much more actual crafting supplies and decor. People started showing high end dupe diys, they started selling nicer looking decore and supplies. People started sharing travel hacks, they start selling more travel single use items. People start uploading survival hacks, and they start carrying single use survival firestarters....
I have noticed more survival based items over the last two years...great observation, and smart stocking on thier part.
Thank you very much for the dollar tree bug out bag. I watch so many videos with people who have multiple multiple expensive items that it’s refreshing to see somebody you’ve gone and done this at a store that is easily accessible and not as costly. Again thank you I will be watching more of your videos
Thank you for the kind feedback Kim!
A budget kit is better than no kit.
So many will have less. You are ahead just having something like this.
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This video is a good service for the masses. 🙏 Thank you for making it
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I love finding channels like yours and watching them grow. Best of luck and excited to see future videos and watch the ones you’ve already made
Thanks for the kind words Gavin!
The metal pencil case with the flip top they sell acts as a mini stove kit and stores pretty compact.
Holds 10 tealights, one of their thin Scripto lighters, and/or some matches with a piece of striker.
Prop a thinner metal container on top in the middle under 2 tealights to cook/heat things. Obviously remove the other candles.
Something like a SS camping cup or get 2 of the mini (1.25 cup) or medium size (2 cups) stainless steel mixing bowls from the DTree kitchen section work well to make a covered 'pot'. They all sit pretty stable.
Use medium-sized binder clips to secure the bowls together. These larger size clips also helps to minimize burning your fingers & knocking things over as a result. Ask me how I know. They sell the binder clips in a multi-size pack in the school/office supply aisle.
The pencil case is just tall enough to allow enough air in to keep the candles lit. They sell another round metal hammered-style container in the candle section, but you have to make aluminum tray lift cross braces. Those store 6 tealights inside.
15-20 mins heats through a meal or water for a hot beverage. 45-50 mins will sanitize/disinfect water.
This set up also acts as a 'contained' light source and mini heater to take the edge off in a small (survival) space.
The 20 pk Luminessence brand labeled candles are the better buy there. They are made in India. The US Lifescapes 30-pk bag are garbage.
You can expect 1.5-1.75 hrs solid use out of each candle. So 2 long burns or ~6 short runs. Better quality candles should presumably last longer.
Seal and waterproof the case as you would an Altoids tin kit with ranger bands, rubber bands, and/or electrical tape along the in/outside edges.
These work well for extra mini kits to keep at work or other exit points of your home. I ran into a no kit situation when my main bag got left in my car while at the mechanic so I decided to duplicate more cost-effective mini kits to keep in multiple places.
You can make a decent ~6'x8' tarp by duct taping the *bottom ends* of (2) 3-mil 55-gal. Drum liner/contractor bags together. Some retailers like Menards sell smaller quantity boxes of these bags for like $12-$13 for 15 qty. Rural King sells boxes 20 of the 42-gallon ones for $10-$12. So you can get a lot of workable stunt tarps from one box. I used the black Dollar Tree 'premium' labeled duct tape not the silver for these.
Add duct tape tabs with a hole, get a pack of tarp clips, a/or learn how to fashion a cinch knot for a rock 'button'. You can get a bag of the larger decorative river rocks at DTree for this so you don't have to search for and clean random dirty ones.
I made a rapid ridgeline kit from Dollar Tree Paracord and their 2-pack carabineer clips. I practice tarp set ups with my kids in the park using these so I don't ruin a good tarp in the meanwhile.
WM Luna, Thanks!! Love it. May have to put one together..maybe make a video off of it and give you credit :)
@@ModernWarriorProject Hope it works for you just as favorably if you do. 😊💪
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I actually got 4 curtain shower duck tape them together and I had a tarp for shelter. I also tried the same with contractor bags. This are very thick, and when you fold them they are compact.
Thanks for sharing Elozabeth!
On shelters, they don't have tarps, but they do have cheap, plastic shower curtains. Take two of those, put the tops together, threading them with the paracord and using the cheap duct tape they have as a seam sealer, you can make a decent emergency shelter for a couple of people.
Thanks for sharing!
I like your little bug out bag and as you say Dollar Tree is kind of limited. First thing I would do is what I have done to my own. Those strings on the backpack are not the best in the world. The first thing I did was remove them and replace them with paracord and added a little length to them. Also I would get a piece of wood and make a lid for your pan. You could attach a small eye hook and a key ring, the bottom could be used as a cutting board.
Thanks for sharing James. Love the dual use idea for the makeshift lid.
Great little kit. I live where it goes up to 100º and down to neg 30ºF so I always have to add a space blanket or two to any kit. The shower curtain is the best shelter option I've found at the dollar tree though. You have an awful lot in that sort of small bag, and waterproof too. Well done.
Thanks for the comment Cynthia. With your temperature range you definitely have to cover both sides of the climate. You're certainly limited at the Dollar Tree and if possible I wouldn't really make a bag solely from there, but if the budget only allows it then I hope the video demonstrates it can be done. Is it ideal, no. But in prepping you work with what you have. Foresight and thought is over half the battle (IMO).
Can’t believe you got all that for $40! Every time I thought you were done you’d pull another item out lol. Good job.
You can make a little go a long way there.
I put the basic same kit together from dollar tree. But I added a couple of the Velveeta cheese packs for the food portion of my kit for instant energy without having to prep anything.
Great Stuff!
Peanut butter crackers can also be packed for a quick need for energy. Great protein source.
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Great video! Like all the items you’ve got, would add a shower curtain(white or clear pending on availability) and/or a plastic drop cloth for shelter. Maybe throw in a bandana, since it is multi useful. Otherwise, great kit! Thanks for sharing!
Regina, thank you for the comment and feedback...great suggestions for the other options you mentioned as well!
Picnic table sheets work great for shelter in a pinch
All about improvising!
As a replacement for a tarp, the DT does carry the plastic paint sheet. It's very large and could be cut down and prepared as some form of shelter before packing into the bag, or taken as is. The roll itself is pretty small unpacked.
Great Suggestion!
You can buy shower curtain liners or plastic drop clothes. And cordage and I would buy the gallon size freezer bag's. They are stronger.
All great points. Thanks for sharing Jean!
Great idea to carry a pencil sharpener. I never thought of that. Thanks. New subscriber from Canada.❤️🇨🇦
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This is really creative!
Thank you and hope you enjoyed it!
Benedryl is an under used item for bug out bags. Allergic reactions cannot always be addressed in an emergency without it. ;)
Great point!
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Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!
@@ModernWarriorProject i'll send the fiance your way too
@@Preppergirl10 we definitely it. We have/are really increasing our content on YT this year. Don't hesitate to let us know what you like, don't like and would like to see!
Maybe think about a small pair of pliers to pu hot pan after boiling water in it, 2. Two shower curtains could make a simple water resistant cover for a lean-to, and a ground cover 3. Cheap can opener for chilli 4. Scissors, precise cuts for tape or removing old bandages
All great suggestions, Thanks Kevin!
great budget bag and video, I've bought a lot of lights and other stuff from $1.25 store now, you get what you pay for but for $1.25 there worth what you pay for them, I use there cear shower curtins for frount part of super shelters and they work great and if they get a hole in them there cheap to replace but thinking out side the box theres uses for a lot of stuff from $ store
Thanks for sharing
I have the lighters from the Dollar Store in my barter supplies lol
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Shower curtain is a alternative for a tarp.
Not as durable, but absolutely could do in a pinch. Thanks for the comment.
That has been my thought too, as sometimes DT is out of tarps. 😊
@@susangetz9202 Definitely an option.
If there's different styles of lantern check them all. I bought one with a compass built into the top.
Thanks for the info Jill!
also to open canned goods..nice to have a P-38 can opener..can buy at wal-mart or amazon
Agreed, we actually sale P-38s and P-51s
Great video and what to buy at the Dollartree for emergency preparedness. My family stocks up on the basic medical supplies and have built several different first aid kits around the house. and for when we take trios to amusement parks and such. Thank you for sharing this video.
My pleasure and thank you for the comment! I've considered knocking one out on making a first aid kit from there as well. They have a general selection to piece one together for sure.
I did find tarps at my dollar tree. And the car windshield foil covers have grommet holes great for ground cover, shelter insulation or to wrap someone with trauma wound to keep them warm also the baby blankets, small light weight but warm. They also had warm socks and cotton diabetic socks in black or white. I got a knife from there a few years back (small kitchen knife with blunt tip plastic handle) but it had a sturdy plastic sheath. It is important to shop at home first. Look at new ways to use things at home. Like your metal bread pan or cake pans for plates. Also when buying a water bottle the squirt top can be used for cleaning wounds or as a portable bidet. A permanent marker or oily chalk markers from$tree are nice to mark these bottles as to their uses. Also soft bottles allow you to use them to either suck poisons out of say a snake bite or rapidly suck in water from a source. Also (I haven't watched yours but) all these people on here showing how to extract water from a stream or other sources are doing it totally wrong. The opening should be covered upon entering the water then about an inch below the surface and no more less than an inch from the floor of the body of water uncover the bottle opening. This is to keep from disturbing debris on the floor which would cloud and contaminate your water and keep you from collecting the debris floating on the surface of the water. To further filter the intake, one could compress mildly soft water bottle then cover the bottle opening with a folded bandana then place the palm of your left hand on top of bandana once properly positioned an inch below water surface holding bandana in place with your right hand remove your left hand from opening and squeeze to suck in water through the bandana. This used to be standard training. Idk y no one knows this anymore.
Oh and food wise they sell nuts seeds dried lentils beef jerky and slim jims
Thanks for the detailed and great additional information. Lot's a good stuff in there. Not sure if I even have a video specifically on the collection process, but agree with all you said. I would also add a little trick I generally do is to lightly swirl the water with the bottom of the container first (better shown than typed :), this moves a good bit of the top surface debris outward. Of course being cognizant of the depth and not stirring up sediment from the bottom. Thanks again for the comment!!
I used to hike and camp in the Allegheny mountains so my experience is with a stream. You should do a whole video on this. Knowing what's up stream is important. Especially if there are others in the area.
@@kalbelle9615 Great Idea!
Great kit! Btw, I see you back there Berkey👍
Thanks for the comment Jeremy and good observation. I love my Berkey!
Good job on the budget bag. Looks to have covered most of the 5 "C"s. Looking forward to the follow up video of you doing a 48 hour trial run using nothing but the bag.
Thanks for the feedback Bobby, Not a bad idea for a video!
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Fyi... dollar tree does have plastic shower curtains could be used as a tarp for shelter. Also plastic drop cloths.
Again, not great or to replace a tarp... but I think the idea of this video and a Dollar store type bug out bag is to get people thinking and preparing themselves for the unexpected. Water, shelter, etc... 10Cs
Absolutely right (on purpose of vide) and thanks for sharing on the Shower Curtains!
I built a power box, that’s solar chargeable. This will also help keep in touch, by keeping your phone/radio charged. Plus it will run my CPAP machine, if needed.
That's awesome! I take you weren't able to build that from Dollar Tree Goods
The emergency poncho will also keep you warm to a point block the wind
Great Point
You mentioned being able to boil water in the water bottles in a direct fire? How would you do that without melting the plastic?
Love this video cuz it shows me I can make a bug out bag with stuff I already have. So even cheaper than dollar tree. I have seen tarps at the 99 cents only store. Also shower curtains could work for protection from weather in a pinch. Zip fizz containers work really well to put pills pain relievers etc in.
This is a great video. 👍
Thank you for the comment PR!
To boil the water in the bottle you can attach some wire around the neck and dangle it over the open fire. I thought just like you when I first learned it as well, but the water conducts the heat and save the bottle from melting too much. It's worth noting you would only want to do this (and drink it) in a true emergency as the process will leach a ton of the plastic chemicals into the water, but in a dire emergency death by dehydration would be a worse alternative.
I love that store
There's not too many places you can find stuff for a dollar now days.
I Did find Tarps and Shower Curtains in Arkansas Sir
That's great to know, thanks Janis!
Sorry, I commented from our Sister Company Channel Account, but the spartan below comment was mine :)
I just got going getting bags ready thank you after watching your video I learned a lot love to you and yours frome paul in p.a a fellow youtuber
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found the video of use!! Also, congrats on getting the bags going...it's can seem/feel like a big deal, but all in all the concept is simple enough...enjoy the process!
Very helpful. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Very attainable little kit. TY. You seem knowledgeable, it's what made me stay to watch. Many blessings. I subscribed, hope you get to 1k soon 💫🛫
Sending hellos from Ontario 🇨🇦
Thank you for the feedback!! 1K is the initial marker :), and hi from Alabama, US.
Sir , Thank you for this video. I would only change one thing. Instead of the chili, I would buy lentils. They cook at about the same rate as the rice and are a good source of protein. Maybe include some spices. Again, thank you.
Thanks for the comment and suggestion!!
Thank you so much. I am a single woman on a fixed income. And I am paralyzed.
You're very welcome and I hope you found some use in it!
So watching your video I’m in about five minutes and I’m thinking to myself. The these items seem OK but have you tried them out on the field because some of them kind of seem like a skimpy hack and when you’re out in the wilderness, you wanna have confidence behind the items that you choose and becomesecond nature to approach and achieve the goal that each item brings in a level of satisfaction and confidence. Going to go ahead and finish the video and I’ll let you know what I think.
Douglas, thanks for the feedback. As for your question, no on these items. (It's been awhile since I've made/watched the video, but I believe I probably explain this..later in the video). This is not my bug out bag. I have relatively well established bags and kit. I've also been at this for decades. For my stuff I absolutely do use, (work to become proficient) and change/refine when I find better options. As I recommend everyone should always test and use thier equipment. The general purpose of this video is to encourage people to build a kit regardless of budget. While most, if not all of these items certainly have better counterparts out there I would profess that even cheap low quality gear is better than nothing, but we always should be trying to better our situation (knowledge, gear, experience, etc..). Thanks for watching!
How are you gonna cook that rice? Maybe getting some foil to cover that pan.
You could use a variety of improv items if needed to cover the pot. That said you're spot on with Foil. It's excellent to have for a wide variety of purposes and is great to have in the bag...maybe folded up in sheets rather than in its original box, but great to have.
Nowadays you're right dollar tree you should use walmart surplus stores do video on that thank you
That might be a good idea! Thanks for the comment Christopher.
🎉shower curtain for a "tarp" combine 2 with duct tape. The heavy duty duct tape with reddish labeling at dollar tree is almost as good as Gorilla tape. Strong and sticky. Their regular ducttape is basically non stick.
Thanks for sharing! Haven't heard that about that tape so look forward to trying it out.
@@ModernWarriorProject thanks... only caveat.. they don't always have it in stock.
When they do I pick up like 10 rolls
@bsd9230 noted. We have 3 DTs in relative proximity to me so I can try all if needed.....I should (hopefully) be able to find some.
Shower curtain liner in lieu of a tarp.
Thanks for sharing Faafo!
Just a thought, how about a shower curtain for cover.
Nothing wrong at all with improvising when and where needed.
Hmm! Your Dollar Tree must be bigger than ours. Some of that isn't in ours.
We have three Dollar Trees here in my local area and I've noticed they don't always have the same items. I imagine they probably somewhat tailor to the local sales.
@@themaskedwarrior4845, interesting, we have a small Dollar Tree and a Dollar General at opposite ends of town.
Haha, I just realized I replied on my son's account...the Masked Warrior was actually me (Shane) replying.
@@johnruckman2320 We definitely have our fair share of DG as well. they seem to be taking over every corner around here (SE states).
Ready to eat food would be better. Dollar tree has pouch food and canned fishes like sardines in oil, lots of calories and protein and no cooking required.
Sardines are a great call! The oil serves well for fire-starting too! Thanks Jan
@@ModernWarriorProject plus the tin can be used for cooking
Great point!
You are buff. Please do an exercise workout video for people living in the dark. Dark meaning (emp) attack. Can't get to the gym or jog. How to keep fit mentally and physically. How will you workout. How to keep your heart strong.
Thank you for the compliment and I'll definitely see if I can't put together a video or dome like that.
And thanks for the suggestions and comments!
May want to get cans that you don’t need a can opener for.
Absolutely. Of course you can work around it, but the less work the better.
Good for the price , one item is missing : emergency radio FM .
A radio is an excellent piece to include. I don't remember seeing one, but they very well may have one in there.
@@ModernWarriorProject Hi , the best radio that I bought is from Canadian emergency supplies website.
@@andishehkherad9678 there are definitely alot of great choices
..for this video though I was seeing what we could get specifically from the Dollar Tree Store.
Buy to shower liner curtains and duct tape them together and make
Thanks for the suggestion
New sub, thanks for info 😊
Thanks for the sub!
@@ModernWarriorProject you’re welcome
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The only thing I would do is go to Dollar general and get one plastic lock lid container put the rice in keep it dry
You could do that too, but this video is specifically intended for those on a tight budget to create a 72hour bag from a dollar store.
And for the matches and lighter. I would put some wood shavings into a ziplock bag to make sure I had some dry material for starting a fire.
Yes, having some easy to grab tinder is always a great idea.
Did I miss the video where you actually went out and used the kit? or is it all theoretical? Anyone can say "I could go out and use this kit and be fine" but a scarce few actually do. No shade. I just want to see you use the kit.
Thanks for the comment, and no shade taken :)
No, I didn't take it out and test it. A friend suggested to as well. To be completely honest I just haven't been motivated enough to do so. For clarity, I have a pretty extensive bag and I do test it occasionally and keep up with it regularly. As for this bag I know it wouldn't be ideal and ultimately (weather dependant etc..) it would be sucky night in the woods.
Testing it would make for a good video of me complaining and probably do pretty good with views, but just haven't gotten around to it. I've spent quite a few nights over the years sucking and it gets a little harder to motivate myself to do so now days. All that said I do believe (and stand by) it is a better option than not having one at all, but as I've mentioned not the ideal choice. Bottom line my hope with the video is to encourage everyone regardless of budget that a level of preparation can be had, and something is always better than nothing.
Get a shower curtain to use as a tarp for your shelter.
Great suggestion
You remind me of Mr. Clean, only more handsome. 😊
Thank you, I think 😅
Can opener from Dollar Tree.
instead of a tarp, you could get a shower curtain,
A few have mentioned that and it is certainly an alternative if you have to! Thanks Sonia!
I appreciate the idea of a bug out bag if you're out n about & must go quickly away from danger. However, I would NOT plan to bug out if I'm in my home w/all my preps! That's the hill to die on bc a 72-hr bug out bag will do very little to ensure longterm survival. Your home is the castle that you & your family must defend at all costs, & there are many ways to do so. Unless you have a 2nd location to go to for safety, ppl MUST fight to defend their homes. All the countless days & hours spent acquiring preps cannot be in vain, or be used by others for their survival!
Trish, I think we're in strong agreement on the topic. There are cases when it would be appropriate (fallout is an obvious one), but it is well down the line in my planning as well.
Please talk just a bit louder because it was hard too hear what you were saying. I thank you for the bug out bag and cheaper version. For in on a fixed income.
Thanks for watching and the feedback Betty! I'll try and speak up next time.
You forgot neosporin and bug spray😂
My mom would be very disappointed 😅
I’m not trying to be a jerk but I’m wondering where does everyone think they are going that they need a bug out bag
Heather, I don't think that's a ridiculous question to ask at all. The general opinions can vary greatly on the topic, but I'll speak from my perspective (and the company I represent). A very short background on myself as well. I spent most of my career in Special Operations and finished my service as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Army Survival School and one of the general practices was to always have a 72 hour bag (In all honesty that may be a General Army Practice as well, but not positive). I would say the concept here is the same (at least from my perspective), it's not so much about where your going as it is on not getting stuck in transit without some basic necessities to help you along the way. Bugging Out for me is personally very far down the list, however there are a number of circumstances that could force that...something as simple as localized natural disaster or on a grander scale nuclear strike that puts my home in a fallout radius (and many things in between). As such I have location B, C, etc.. designed into our personal family plan. Beyond that though I recommend variations of this type bag being kept in vehicles as well as school lockers, workplace etc.. At the end of the day the bag can provide you with resources to get where your going, whether it's home or a secondary location. I hope that helps clarify it for you, at least from one persons perspective on the topic. And thanks for commenting!
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USB cords, earphones, batteries, plastic containers, hand sanitizer,.lighters
Thanks for sharing. All some good considerations!
Didn't see anything to lite a fire or cordage
he had matches and cordage shown and mentioned
@@stuartaminion511 Sorry didn't see those
@@haroldcotten1840 always to help us fellow preppers
@Harold, I see it's already been mentioned, but yes sir. I definitely had a number of things for fire and cordage. I think the lighter and matches are around the 3 min mark.
The dollar tree isn’t worth going to anymore used to go there every week, they can keep that junk not worth a $1.25
I would definitely agree that for the most part it's not high quality, but I still find it has some benefits. Outside of this topic here I'm not above popping in for some of the junk food.
terrible echo.
I've struggled to get sound right for awhile. That said I have a new set up with 2 options (wireless mic and Boom Mic) and on testing they've done well.....so hopefully the do in action. I'll know real soon.
Can't hear you, mic up please, thanks
Sorry Janet, I'll look into a different set up. It's odd because I can hear it fine and I think many can, but I do get some remarks on it so obviously it's hard for some....which isn't ideal. I'm curious as to whether the outlet/setup it's being listened to/through has anything to do with it. Either way I don't want anyone to not be able to hear me...kind of defeats the point of making the video.
i had to turn up volume in my car to max to hear you clearly, but the way that you kept slamming stuff down soon became painful....the level was much louder that your voice. i finally turned it off....
Sorry you had that experience. I shared this with another commentor.
I'll look into a different set up. It's odd because I can hear it fine and I think many can, but I do get some remarks on it so obviously it's hard for some....which isn't ideal. I'm curious as to whether the outlet/setup it's being listened to/through has anything to do with it. Either way I don't want anyone to not be able to hear me...kind of defeats the point of making the video.
SInce you specifically mention listening to it through your car I would be curious as to whether it sounded different on your phone or pc.
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Looks like your comment cut off Peg. Can you elaborate what you didn't understand and I'll see if I can clarify. Thanks for watching BTW.
Quality,not
I wouldn't disagree that the quality is lacking on most things from the DT (some exceptions could be argued....consumables like water, etc..), but the point of this video wasn't to show how to put together a high quality BOB. It was rather to help those that may be on a tight budget (or for whatever reason not wanting to spend much money on prepping) realize there are alternatives that can be had. I would take High Quality over Low Quality certainly, but I would also choose Low Quality over nothing every day of the week as well.
No, you can’t boil water in a plastic bottle especially not in direct fire! I do like some of your ideas however your postures, hand movements and some of your ideas are too salesman/used car salesman for me. I’ll stick with my own bug out bag, can I get the last 14 minutes of my time (watching this video) back? 🤦🏼♂️
Yes you can. While certainly not the best option you can boil water in a plastic bottle directly in open flame.