I've been living in Qatar for the past 3 yrs and do a ton of sand dunes driving. Have learned a tremendous amount of info on recovery techniques and also tire repair. The 130 degree temps eat up tires here. A set of tires only lasts about 1 yr even though I only drive about 5000 miles on them. They just rot and basically melt on the pavement when you're driving. That being said an item that i would add to the list(assuming I didn't miss it in your video) is a tire plug/repair kit. Obviously the best option for a flat from a puncture is to throw the spare on then take the tire to a repair place when you get home. But ive found that in semi recovery situations like in sand or on extreme angles it is not safe or feasible to use a jack on the vehicle. Much easier to throw a quick plug in the tire and air it back up. So having a tire repair kit AND knowing how to use it is another good one. Its a simple task that a lot of people have forgotten how to do.
Oh man. A plug kit is a must. I swear I’ve had to plug a tire at least twice a season (maybe 10-15 trips into the Sierras from April to November) when I ran my 86 Toyota. A lot of off road stuff back then. I’ve had to plug my Suburban once in the 10+ yrs I’ve owned it.
@@Yetified_Mayhem Check your rubber cement in the kit. That’ll dry out and when you need it it’ll be useless. I usually buy a new kit every year and swap out the components. They’re between $10-15. Cheap insurance.
I carry most of this stuff, if not all. No chainsaw. More car tools. Enough tools to do most anything as far as turning bolts goes. I also recommend lots of gloves. Leather work gloves, latex gloves, rubber coated cotton gloves, insulated gloves, etc. There are at least 6 pairs of gloves in my truck all the time. Rags and paper towels are useful, too. Vehicle repair manual is good to have. Excellent safety video, Cliff!
Big yes to all, but especially the latex/nitrile gloves. Just get the nicest ones that fit you, lesser will break your heart. But it is really nice to be able to poke around in your engine bay or drop a nuke and not have to worry about washing your hands so much.
Thank you, I got some great ideas from this video! A sleeping bag is probably better but I keep a 1 or 2 wool surplus blankets in the truck. They have a few uses and are cheap enough to give to other people if necessary.
Good stuff Clay! I agree, you need to be prepared for anything as my dad always insisted. I see a lot of good additions below and agree. The one thing I've used more than anything is a tire plug kit and air compressor. Thanks for sharing.
Noco battery booster is easier to use than jumper cables and is a good addition to them. Make sure you get the one that can start a V8/Diesel. I prefer it as you don’t have to worry about getting your vehicle close enough, what side the battery is on or if you’re going to damage one of the vehicles elec systems. Also some newer vehicles require jumper cables with this black box that regulates power or something to prevent damage. The booster also saved me when my tracker battery died one night out in the bush with no cell service. I plugged the booster onto my terminals and luckily it had enough power to get me the 20 min drive home. Great vid mate, very useful for newbies and the unprepared!
Great job! I grew up on a ranch in West Texas and I will admit I didn't have the med kit then that we do now. A lot of good videos about medical pouches out there. But being caught out in the middle of nowhere with a flat, we always packed rubber tire plugs to get by feel we could get back to headquarters where we would break the tire down and put a good patch on the inside. Also, you can make jumper cables as long as you want with Welder leads and heavy-duty clamps that will outlast store-bought jumpers. And I guess the only thing else would be to carry a 223 with expanding bullets for dispatching wounded animals, 30 caliber for anything larger than deer and never use for metal jackets. Keep up the great content!
I actually used my vise grips to help get a guy off the mountain near your old business in unit 25. Some louisiana boys left their snow chains on too long and the chains came loose and ripped their brake line out of the rear caliper. They were loosing brake fluid pretty quickly so i clamped the line shut with the vise grips and wired it too the axle so they wouldn't come off. It was enough to get them limped into gypsum to fix the truck.
Thanks for helping out folks buddy! I carry duct tape and it would've worked to hold the vise grips to and many other things. Take care and Happy trails!
Great Video!!! The one additional item I carry is a tire plug kit. Knowing how to plug a tire and having a basic kit is key. Combined with the air compressor you’re back on the road. I helped a guy just a few months ago. He was stranded at the side of a road. He mushroomed a lug and couldn’t get the tire swapped out. We plugged the hole and aired him up. I also keep a few spare valve stems and the tool to remove them. Also, regularly check your gear. Make sure the jump box and air compressor are fully charged and ready to go. Some other items I have… a small tarp in its store packaging to use as a ground cover in case you need to lay in snow or mud (to hook up a chain or pull rope). A good pair of work gloves, a rain jacket and a good small pry bar. Again, excellent video!!!
Great topic, probably one a lot of people don't think about. I see a couple holes in my rig after watching this, but pretty much got most of it covered. One thing I'd add, that I don't think I saw in the video is a shovel and some TP. Aside from the obvious need of burying your shit (when ya gotta go, ya gotta go), having a shovel has saved my ass at least once when I had to dig myself out after high centering on the side of the road. I always carry a genuine USGI Entrenching tool, folds up small, and resides in it's own place. Ability to remove fallen trees is huge. Just in the last year, I've ran into situations where I've had to drag a tree out of the way that was blocking the trail, and also had to pull someone out of some mud. I also carry a couple ratchet straps. Which also saved my ass once, cause I didn't have a tow strap at the time. So I ended up improvising with a ratchet strap and drug a tree out of the way after cutting it free with an axe. As axes go, I'm fond of a Snow & Nealley Hudson Bay Axe. It's small enough to use as a hatchet, but large enough to use two handed as a felling axe for small trees. They pack relatively small too as compared to a full size axe. As saw's go, I keep both a bahco laplander, and a sikly bigboy 2000. Saws and hatchets are also great in case you end up spending the night when you werent planning on it, and need to process wood for a fire.
@@CliffGray I just remembered, a small air compressor isn't a bad idea either. Usually sold as like a 12V tire inflator. I used to carry around one of those 20$ autozone jobs until I burnt it out one day. Saved my ass at least once. Now I've a 55$ one I've shoved up behind the drivers seat. I've actually had low tire pressure problems twice. Being able to fix it right away is peace of mind.
Great video, thank you sir. I worked on the coast of GA for a bit; with all the sand, water, and swamps, we were stuck or pulling folks pretty frequently. Using chains to pull half ton or better trucks out, combined with the salt water and in the air, chains and anything metal can get dicey. We would use tow straps with fixed loops, take the hitch from the receiver on the truck, then put the fixed loop inside the receiver, and put the pin through the loop. That way, if the pin broke, you only have a strap flying backwards, not a strap and a hunk of metal. Just my experience and advice from folks older and wiser than me. Y'all have fun out there 👍
We live that lifestyle. This week alone the tire compressor, shovel, and truck tools all came in handy... All for helping others. The fixed blade knife came in handy for an elk roadkill that's now being processed.
Good stuff! Check out the Blue Ridge Overland Tool Roll. Amazing compact way to organize some of the smaller items. I’ve got two now, they were a game changer for my vehicle EDC
Thanks for making this! 🤙 I have a story, hopefully someone will find it beneficial/entertaining. A couple of years ago, the day before 3rd rifle opened, I split my radiator. A water crossing had iced over and was perfect depth to go between the bumper. 15 degrees and getting dark and I hadn’t seen another person in hours on this FS road. Those 5” knipex pliers, sockets, some antifreeze, and for some reason I had gasket maker! Made it possible to take off the radiator to access the torn seam, patch it and make it back to the front range 10 minutes before Oriellys closed! Tossed a new one on and drove back up 😂 My only additions would be Ryan Lampers saved my Kuiu, I keep a Carhartt in my truck because of him! Apparently gasket maker,and a quality bottle jack is handy. Work gloves and I opt for a Fiskar hand Saw and Axe Love the videos! PS I was born and raised in Northwest (The roughest part of) Aurora 😅 Some of us City boys hold our own
I have 2 rubbermaid action packers. The one that stays with the truck permanently packing recovery gear and tools. The other one is seasonal and switches between summer/fishing and hunting/fall winter type supplies. I'm planning to change over to a Decked system like you have when budget allows. Soft shackles are something I've started to carry recently as well as keeping my jetboil with.
I've got a Job BOX to keep things in and can be bolted down and you can put two locks on it that like mine you can't get to the locks to cut them off. Mine is a Greenlee Box and it's steel and has heavy duty handles on each side and you can put shelves or separators in it but you can put about everything you need in it and a lot more and secure it from moving and secure it from thiefs. Take care!
@@Tommy-rr7ez Too big and heavy. Fine for the F350 I run at work but not for my F150. I've used Greenlees for the past 25 years and they have their purpose but for general EDC in remote areas, no thanks.
@jayfxdx I understand buddy it's not for every vehicle that's for sure. I'm starting to put a vehicle togather and mine will go up against front of bed and my bed on top. When I get off road I will take out rescue gear in a container and put toward back for quick grab. I'm fixing to go travel across the country and I'm thinking security but everything won't be put in box. I have a GMC K3500 Ext Cab.
We got in a carrying a bow saw in our daily drivers in the 1970s. I believe it was 76 when the city of Portland lost all power in a wind and ice storm for several weeks. There were trees and telephone poles down everywhere. Honestly, I had not carried one in my own personal rig for about 10 years but when I started going more remote, first thing I bought was the battery jump box and a bow saw.
A tiny item you may have forgotten is one of those window breaker/seatbelt cutting tools... little tiny thing you can hang from your mirror.. really good to get yourself or someone else out of a crashed car. Had a local group of guys get into a car crash and were unconscious and ended up burning to death because no one could get the window broken in time... this simple tool could have saved them.
Good list wool blanket small saw snow shovel jumper cables and firstaid with handwarmers a set of rachets for the car and cam straps is what i carry thinking of adding some additions now
@CliffGray funny story literally just got stuck in a snow drift after watching this, a truck crested a hill in the oncoming lane but was basically in the middle of the road, I had little time to react so I pulled to the right and put myself right into a giant drift. Luckily we were 5mins from worker and a coworker seen it happen he pulled me out with a shackle attached to my trailer hitches reciever and a recovery strap I shoveled a spot out for him. Anyways good to see in rural areas alot of people have these tools and know how just a way of life out here
Silky Saw has been helpful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains for clearing smaller trees that fall across rural roads. Small, lightweight, very sharp. +1 on the firearm. City people dump dogs up here. Dea!ing with a pit bull this week someone dumped at a popular trailhead. Feeding him til local rural animal control can get him. Coyote came for him yesterday when he was too weak to protect himself. Firearm came in handy. Also, if you hike the AT, rural dopers scout vehicles that hikers park in the trailhead parking lots. Keep your firearm on you.
Good stuff. Buy a few extra TQ's and rubber band them to the visors of your vehicle(s) or other reachable locations. Accessible if pinned in your vehicle in a major traffic accident, possibly prevent you or a loved one from blood loss due to being immobilized.
Love the idea of including firestarters in the firstaid kit...fire and a knife..everywhere and often. Build suggestion...add a SAM splint for stabialization and/or neck collar..ive treated more incidents with a SAM and pressure dressing vs tourniquiet (still carrybof course)...and good ol gauze /tylenol / motrin...must haves + antibiotics and youre good for most incidents outside of the ER
Excellent content. I would just add that to those are not trained, your belt will be a lousy Tourniquet. (I carry at least two tourniquets in the Car all times.) And I had no idea about hitch receiver shackles, thank you, Cliff!
I’ve lived in the country, rural areas, for over 25 yrs. I’ve lived in the San Joaquin Valley my whole life, so I’ve hunted rural areas and the Sierras since before I could drive. I’ve always owned a pick up in one configuration or another. I have to say my 86’ Toyota 4x4 22R was my favorite. I’m running my second favorite, a 96’ Chevy Suburban 4x4 K1500. I can jump in it any given day of the week and just take off and I’d be totally set. Food, water, always a fire of some kind (usually my 10-22), extra fuel, axe, and chain saw (if I’m headed to the mountains), an IFAK in the center console and a full on med/trauma kit with certain common meds, Izzy bandages, CATs, and admin devices (I’m a medic), winter gear/clothing (year round), ammo for any of my guns (including air rifles), ect. I do need to put in a good jump start kit (I have heavy gauge cables), and a small compressor. And I really want to upgrade my front bumper and fit a good winch on it. I currently use a few tow straps and two come-a-longs with a built in tackle kit. It sounds like a lot, but even with a really good road side service from AAA, it’ll save your ass when you’re stuck where they can’t get to you.
I've had a bombproof 06 nissan nor a long time now but I keep running into the problem of EITHER being able to carry all my safety EDC stuff OR carrying travel gear and fuel, especially now that I have a dog. Full size SUV really is the way to go, as much as I like a balanced pickup.
@ Oh no doubt. I miss my Toyota for all the tight trails I’ve taken and its reliability, but I love my Suburban. I’ve had CHP who use to come into our station ask if id sell it multiple times, as well as just random persons at a gas station. Same goes for my 83’ F350 with a 6.9 IDI diesel. My Toyota was set up with a topper. I had the back set up to sleep in. It was somewhat self contained, but not as well as my Suburban.
@ Yeah, I don't get that with the shot out old xterra but I did borrow my buddy's black king cab 4.0 Taco for a week and buddy i could barely get gas. A good older burban is in that same category. My dad bought a 95 full size f350 with a rebuilt cammed 460, same deal. he has to take his Jimmy if he's in a hurry. Can't imagine if it was diesel, probably wouldve been stolen.
@@jcarry5214 When I bought it, about 15 yrs ago, I had a choice between it or one that was a 4WD diesel. I still kinda kick myself over that. But it’s been reliable. I had an issue towing early on, and decided to drop one of those “Monster Transmissions” in it. My mechanic said don’t waste the money. He redid the tranny and the transfer case. Never had an issue since. He got a heavier duty torque converter, bigger fluid pan with an extra cooler, on top of the heavy duty internal parts. I redid the heads two years ago. Wanting to paint it in a few months, and next spring I want to drop a newer motor (maybe a Gen 3-4) with a new computer in it. The brakes are new all the way around, including the master cylinder. I’d like to upgrade the rear end. With a 42-44 gal tank I have about a 600+ mile range.
@@CliffGrayI mounted some of those oversized quick disconnect cables like a winch Mount mechanism on my jumper cables in my truck. Really really handy... If you wanted to you could take some 25 ft welding leads add those ends to the welding cables and have a 40 foot center jumpers if you needed them. BY THE WAY, WOLVES ARE BAD. MKAY! (Smoke a pack a week).
I keep my pistol in the center console in a paddle style holster. I figure that if I ever need it, I won't have time to get the IWB holster (also in center console) on. Open carry is legal and a holstered weapon is not "brandishing." Blanket Bottled water (hot in Texas) Chemical Ice packs (my kids play sports) Bug Spray Sunscreen A hat I am looking for an electric impact wrench to remove lug nuts. I haven't picked one yet. Everything I don't use regularly is in a black tote tied down in the back of the truck under the hard truck bed cover.
Yeah, that makes sense. In the situations I describe, on the margin, I'd rather just have it hidden. Reality is I carry concealed quite a bit, so I also have that holster for that. a basic hip holster would be fine too
Oddly enough,, odd just because it's a store brand, I have an 18v Ridgid that is a great size and tons of power and great battery life. Powerful but has a really easy to control, incremental, so it's not a stripper. I can slide it under the passenger seat with a lot of other stuff. Oh it also has a chainsaw-style grip safety so you don't run it dry by bumping the trigger. I just unplug the battery but still.
+ Traction Boards & Chains; everything else - spot on Cliff! Note on the Glock, the fine folks on the front range passed a law requiring firearms to be in a locked case when being transported
It only applies to unoccupied vehicles. Starting in 2025, all handguns stored in unoccupied vehicles must be in locked, hard-sided containers, and they must be kept out of plain view. This includes RVs.
You should add a couple of the cheap mylar blankets to your med kit. Excessive blood loss can cause hypothermia even in warm summer conditions and it’s good for signaling help and shelter building in a pinch.
@CliffGray , Many Fire Men Back In The Day, Used Wool Blankets, To Fight Fires Via Smothering, And Would Enter Homes, Carry Out Adults, Children, And Pets, Traped In Rooms, Etc! Also, Vehicle Fires, Or People On Fire, From Gas At Gas Station Pumping/Filling Errors, Etc! Pa-Pow, Amen! 😎 🙉🙈🙊 🇺🇸
I got stuck today with my 6 month old and my 3 year old in my wife's truck. 20 minutes of stress. I was able to use clamps from her 1st aid kit tear open a sand bad, break branches off junipers and rock our way out. Ptmuch tore off the license plate hitting the fence.
Just a heads up if you have small kids the cat turnkit won’t work I forget the name of the tunikit for kids but Shawn Ryan had a vest on his channel that pointed that out and recommended a different turnikit
@cliffgray - Great vid! What are your thoughts on vehicle traction out West? Think CO elk seasons 2-4? Would you recommend folks pack old school chains, “quick chains” (throw over self tightening) or just get good all terrain tires? Appreciate this vid and I carry most of what you covered along with 2 sets of quick chains, a come-a-long and some additional recovery straps for trees.
Guys heads up I have found Scripto plastic lighters to be way better than Bic I agree cheap plastics are basically more dependable than expensive modern lighters Thanks
@@i_would_but_i_wont I get that. I have a First Lite hoody that’s just as heavy but all merino. Similar price. But it’s made in China and the wool is not as durable. It’s a wash, I guess. Duckworth is made in Montana, and I’m not as scared of beating on the sweatshirt because of the plastic. If you wait for a sale you can get 25% off.
Don't forget toilet paper and wipes, toothpaste and brush ,tooth picks paper towels, salt and pepper plastic forks and spoons, strike anywhere matches, heavy duty aluminum foil and duct tape and plenty of black electrical tape also 1 change of clothes including comfortable walking shoes and some kind of hat and water gloves
I'm of the belief now that black tape is superior to duct if you had to pick one, but having both certainly has been a majot life improvement. Unreal how often I need electrical tape, eften for medical stuff, I just put it right over bandaids and blisters now.
First aid kit should be secured and hi visibility and only should have first aid and not survival or emergency stuff. Upside down in a ditch having it flop around does no one any good. Hi vis so in the dark or if you have to send someone else to grab the kit it is easy to spot. Lighters, fire starters, flares etc belong in their own container . They are not i need it right now or someone is going to die like first aid. Digging around in a first aid kit and having a bunch of extra stuff to deal with doesn’t do anyone any good.. all my stuff is secured and put away. My get home bag is secured to backseat, first aid to headrest, tools and survival locked in the back. Throw a wool blanket over everything in back seat to “ hide” from prying eyes. Multi tools are ok as a backup, but having the proper tools saves your hands and makes things easier.
As to rendering aid, be careful with lifesaving measures. There is a huge difference between duty and not duty. While Good Samaritan laws will protect you, not everyone wants to be a vegetable.
Your vehicle isn't your holster. At least handguns you can and should carry on your person at all times. If you get into car accident or get carjacked, your gun may stay in the vehicle and not on you.
I've been living in Qatar for the past 3 yrs and do a ton of sand dunes driving. Have learned a tremendous amount of info on recovery techniques and also tire repair. The 130 degree temps eat up tires here. A set of tires only lasts about 1 yr even though I only drive about 5000 miles on them. They just rot and basically melt on the pavement when you're driving. That being said an item that i would add to the list(assuming I didn't miss it in your video) is a tire plug/repair kit. Obviously the best option for a flat from a puncture is to throw the spare on then take the tire to a repair place when you get home. But ive found that in semi recovery situations like in sand or on extreme angles it is not safe or feasible to use a jack on the vehicle. Much easier to throw a quick plug in the tire and air it back up. So having a tire repair kit AND knowing how to use it is another good one. Its a simple task that a lot of people have forgotten how to do.
Yeah, good call on the tire plug kit. i missed that one. great suggestion. thanks
I have the kit but never used one
Oh man. A plug kit is a must. I swear I’ve had to plug a tire at least twice a season (maybe 10-15 trips into the Sierras from April to November) when I ran my 86 Toyota. A lot of off road stuff back then. I’ve had to plug my Suburban once in the 10+ yrs I’ve owned it.
@@Yetified_Mayhem Check your rubber cement in the kit. That’ll dry out and when you need it it’ll be useless. I usually buy a new kit every year and swap out the components. They’re between $10-15. Cheap insurance.
I would add a come-along ive gotten out of more stuff then you could imagine. I was a redneck before anyone knew what a redneck was.
I carry most of this stuff, if not all. No chainsaw. More car tools. Enough tools to do most anything as far as turning bolts goes. I also recommend lots of gloves. Leather work gloves, latex gloves, rubber coated cotton gloves, insulated gloves, etc. There are at least 6 pairs of gloves in my truck all the time. Rags and paper towels are useful, too. Vehicle repair manual is good to have.
Excellent safety video, Cliff!
for sure! gloves absolutely
Big on the gloves thing as well, great mention !
Big yes to all, but especially the latex/nitrile gloves. Just get the nicest ones that fit you, lesser will break your heart. But it is really nice to be able to poke around in your engine bay or drop a nuke and not have to worry about washing your hands so much.
Thank you, I got some great ideas from this video! A sleeping bag is probably better but I keep a 1 or 2 wool surplus blankets in the truck. They have a few uses and are cheap enough to give to other people if necessary.
Hard to beat wool blankets... wool keeps you warm even when wet. Good call.
Great video! I recently had to use a pair of vice grips to pinch off a broken brake line to get myself home!
I actually carry brake lines in my tool box…and vice grips…and brake line wrench
Good stuff Clay! I agree, you need to be prepared for anything as my dad always insisted. I see a lot of good additions below and agree. The one thing I've used more than anything is a tire plug kit and air compressor. Thanks for sharing.
tire plugs is one i missed. great one! thanks
Noco battery booster is easier to use than jumper cables and is a good addition to them. Make sure you get the one that can start a V8/Diesel. I prefer it as you don’t have to worry about getting your vehicle close enough, what side the battery is on or if you’re going to damage one of the vehicles elec systems. Also some newer vehicles require jumper cables with this black box that regulates power or something to prevent damage. The booster also saved me when my tracker battery died one night out in the bush with no cell service. I plugged the booster onto my terminals and luckily it had enough power to get me the 20 min drive home.
Great vid mate, very useful for newbies and the unprepared!
Great job! I grew up on a ranch in West Texas and I will admit I didn't have the med kit then that we do now. A lot of good videos about medical pouches out there. But being caught out in the middle of nowhere with a flat, we always packed rubber tire plugs to get by feel we could get back to headquarters where we would break the tire down and put a good patch on the inside. Also, you can make jumper cables as long as you want with Welder leads and heavy-duty clamps that will outlast store-bought jumpers. And I guess the only thing else would be to carry a 223 with expanding bullets for dispatching wounded animals, 30 caliber for anything larger than deer and never use for metal jackets. Keep up the great content!
I actually used my vise grips to help get a guy off the mountain near your old business in unit 25. Some louisiana boys left their snow chains on too long and the chains came loose and ripped their brake line out of the rear caliper. They were loosing brake fluid pretty quickly so i clamped the line shut with the vise grips and wired it too the axle so they wouldn't come off. It was enough to get them limped into gypsum to fix the truck.
NICE!
Thanks for helping out folks buddy! I carry duct tape and it would've worked to hold the vise grips to and many other things. Take care and Happy trails!
Great Video!!! The one additional item I carry is a tire plug kit. Knowing how to plug a tire and having a basic kit is key. Combined with the air compressor you’re back on the road. I helped a guy just a few months ago. He was stranded at the side of a road. He mushroomed a lug and couldn’t get the tire swapped out. We plugged the hole and aired him up. I also keep a few spare valve stems and the tool to remove them.
Also, regularly check your gear. Make sure the jump box and air compressor are fully charged and ready to go.
Some other items I have… a small tarp in its store packaging to use as a ground cover in case you need to lay in snow or mud (to hook up a chain or pull rope). A good pair of work gloves, a rain jacket and a good small pry bar.
Again, excellent video!!!
Great topic, probably one a lot of people don't think about. I see a couple holes in my rig after watching this, but pretty much got most of it covered. One thing I'd add, that I don't think I saw in the video is a shovel and some TP. Aside from the obvious need of burying your shit (when ya gotta go, ya gotta go), having a shovel has saved my ass at least once when I had to dig myself out after high centering on the side of the road. I always carry a genuine USGI Entrenching tool, folds up small, and resides in it's own place.
Ability to remove fallen trees is huge. Just in the last year, I've ran into situations where I've had to drag a tree out of the way that was blocking the trail, and also had to pull someone out of some mud. I also carry a couple ratchet straps. Which also saved my ass once, cause I didn't have a tow strap at the time. So I ended up improvising with a ratchet strap and drug a tree out of the way after cutting it free with an axe. As axes go, I'm fond of a Snow & Nealley Hudson Bay Axe. It's small enough to use as a hatchet, but large enough to use two handed as a felling axe for small trees. They pack relatively small too as compared to a full size axe. As saw's go, I keep both a bahco laplander, and a sikly bigboy 2000. Saws and hatchets are also great in case you end up spending the night when you werent planning on it, and need to process wood for a fire.
Great stuff in here. Thanks man
@@CliffGray I just remembered, a small air compressor isn't a bad idea either. Usually sold as like a 12V tire inflator. I used to carry around one of those 20$ autozone jobs until I burnt it out one day. Saved my ass at least once. Now I've a 55$ one I've shoved up behind the drivers seat. I've actually had low tire pressure problems twice. Being able to fix it right away is peace of mind.
Great content as always, thank you!! I keep teacup candles & those air activated hand/feet warmers.
Great items 👍
Traction boards are also a good idea in case you get stuck in mud/snow.
Great video, thank you sir. I worked on the coast of GA for a bit; with all the sand, water, and swamps, we were stuck or pulling folks pretty frequently. Using chains to pull half ton or better trucks out, combined with the salt water and in the air, chains and anything metal can get dicey. We would use tow straps with fixed loops, take the hitch from the receiver on the truck, then put the fixed loop inside the receiver, and put the pin through the loop. That way, if the pin broke, you only have a strap flying backwards, not a strap and a hunk of metal. Just my experience and advice from folks older and wiser than me. Y'all have fun out there 👍
We live that lifestyle. This week alone the tire compressor, shovel, and truck tools all came in handy... All for helping others. The fixed blade knife came in handy for an elk roadkill that's now being processed.
Good stuff! Check out the Blue Ridge Overland Tool Roll. Amazing compact way to organize some of the smaller items. I’ve got two now, they were a game changer for my vehicle EDC
ill check it out. thanks
Good stuff, i also carry any leak stop. Radiator, tire, etc
another great suggestion! thanks vince
Thanks for making this! 🤙
I have a story, hopefully someone will find it beneficial/entertaining.
A couple of years ago, the day before 3rd rifle opened, I split my radiator. A water crossing had iced over and was perfect depth to go between the bumper. 15 degrees and getting dark and I hadn’t seen another person in hours on this FS road. Those 5” knipex pliers, sockets, some antifreeze, and for some reason I had gasket maker! Made it possible to take off the radiator to access the torn seam, patch it and make it back to the front range 10 minutes before Oriellys closed! Tossed a new one on and drove back up 😂
My only additions would be Ryan Lampers saved my Kuiu, I keep a Carhartt in my truck because of him! Apparently gasket maker,and a quality bottle jack is handy. Work gloves and I opt for a Fiskar hand Saw and Axe
Love the videos!
PS I was born and raised in Northwest (The roughest part of) Aurora 😅 Some of us City boys hold our own
I have 2 rubbermaid action packers. The one that stays with the truck permanently packing recovery gear and tools. The other one is seasonal and switches between summer/fishing and hunting/fall winter type supplies. I'm planning to change over to a Decked system like you have when budget allows. Soft shackles are something I've started to carry recently as well as keeping my jetboil with.
great way to keep it organized!
I've got a Job BOX to keep things in and can be bolted down and you can put two locks on it that like mine you can't get to the locks to cut them off. Mine is a Greenlee Box and it's steel and has heavy duty handles on each side and you can put shelves or separators in it but you can put about everything you need in it and a lot more and secure it from moving and secure it from thiefs. Take care!
@@Tommy-rr7ez Too big and heavy. Fine for the F350 I run at work but not for my F150. I've used Greenlees for the past 25 years and they have their purpose but for general EDC in remote areas, no thanks.
@jayfxdx I understand buddy it's not for every vehicle that's for sure. I'm starting to put a vehicle togather and mine will go up against front of bed and my bed on top. When I get off road I will take out rescue gear in a container and put toward back for quick grab. I'm fixing to go travel across the country and I'm thinking security but everything won't be put in box. I have a GMC K3500 Ext Cab.
Awesome as always. Thanks and keep em coming
You got it! thanks man
We got in a carrying a bow saw in our daily drivers in the 1970s. I believe it was 76 when the city of Portland lost all power in a wind and ice storm for several weeks. There were trees and telephone poles down everywhere. Honestly, I had not carried one in my own personal rig for about 10 years but when I started going more remote, first thing I bought was the battery jump box and a bow saw.
Great video! Keep giving us more content please and thank you
ha! will do. thanks
A tiny item you may have forgotten is one of those window breaker/seatbelt cutting tools... little tiny thing you can hang from your mirror.. really good to get yourself or someone else out of a crashed car. Had a local group of guys get into a car crash and were unconscious and ended up burning to death because no one could get the window broken in time... this simple tool could have saved them.
Like the realistic situation/basic usage
Good stuff, Cliff!
Great video thanks but please put a light on your glock.
Streamlight or surefire will do
Good list wool blanket small saw snow shovel jumper cables and firstaid with handwarmers a set of rachets for the car and cam straps is what i carry thinking of adding some additions now
ratchet straps is one i missed! gotta have those
@CliffGray funny story literally just got stuck in a snow drift after watching this, a truck crested a hill in the oncoming lane but was basically in the middle of the road, I had little time to react so I pulled to the right and put myself right into a giant drift. Luckily we were 5mins from worker and a coworker seen it happen he pulled me out with a shackle attached to my trailer hitches reciever and a recovery strap I shoveled a spot out for him. Anyways good to see in rural areas alot of people have these tools and know how just a way of life out here
@@vincentrogister5006 ha! always nice to have some help around. glad to hear you got out
The deck system is great! I have one in my FX4! Good video and content!
Silky Saw has been helpful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains for clearing smaller trees that fall across rural roads. Small, lightweight, very sharp. +1 on the firearm. City people dump dogs up here. Dea!ing with a pit bull this week someone dumped at a popular trailhead. Feeding him til local rural animal control can get him. Coyote came for him yesterday when he was too weak to protect himself. Firearm came in handy. Also, if you hike the AT, rural dopers scout vehicles that hikers park in the trailhead parking lots. Keep your firearm on you.
Good stuff. Buy a few extra TQ's and rubber band them to the visors of your vehicle(s) or other reachable locations. Accessible if pinned in your vehicle in a major traffic accident, possibly prevent you or a loved one from blood loss due to being immobilized.
Love the idea of including firestarters in the firstaid kit...fire and a knife..everywhere and often. Build suggestion...add a SAM splint for stabialization and/or neck collar..ive treated more incidents with a SAM and pressure dressing vs tourniquiet (still carrybof course)...and good ol gauze /tylenol / motrin...must haves + antibiotics and youre good for most incidents outside of the ER
Great video Cliff!
Appreciate it!
Excellent content. I would just add that to those are not trained, your belt will be a lousy Tourniquet. (I carry at least two tourniquets in the Car all times.) And I had no idea about hitch receiver shackles, thank you, Cliff!
I’ve lived in the country, rural areas, for over 25 yrs. I’ve lived in the San Joaquin Valley my whole life, so I’ve hunted rural areas and the Sierras since before I could drive. I’ve always owned a pick up in one configuration or another. I have to say my 86’ Toyota 4x4 22R was my favorite. I’m running my second favorite, a 96’ Chevy Suburban 4x4 K1500. I can jump in it any given day of the week and just take off and I’d be totally set. Food, water, always a fire of some kind (usually my 10-22), extra fuel, axe, and chain saw (if I’m headed to the mountains), an IFAK in the center console and a full on med/trauma kit with certain common meds, Izzy bandages, CATs, and admin devices (I’m a medic), winter gear/clothing (year round), ammo for any of my guns (including air rifles), ect. I do need to put in a good jump start kit (I have heavy gauge cables), and a small compressor. And I really want to upgrade my front bumper and fit a good winch on it. I currently use a few tow straps and two come-a-longs with a built in tackle kit. It sounds like a lot, but even with a really good road side service from AAA, it’ll save your ass when you’re stuck where they can’t get to you.
I've had a bombproof 06 nissan nor a long time now but I keep running into the problem of EITHER being able to carry all my safety EDC stuff OR carrying travel gear and fuel, especially now that I have a dog. Full size SUV really is the way to go, as much as I like a balanced pickup.
@ Oh no doubt. I miss my Toyota for all the tight trails I’ve taken and its reliability, but I love my Suburban. I’ve had CHP who use to come into our station ask if id sell it multiple times, as well as just random persons at a gas station. Same goes for my 83’ F350 with a 6.9 IDI diesel. My Toyota was set up with a topper. I had the back set up to sleep in. It was somewhat self contained, but not as well as my Suburban.
@ Yeah, I don't get that with the shot out old xterra but I did borrow my buddy's black king cab 4.0 Taco for a week and buddy i could barely get gas. A good older burban is in that same category. My dad bought a 95 full size f350 with a rebuilt cammed 460, same deal. he has to take his Jimmy if he's in a hurry. Can't imagine if it was diesel, probably wouldve been stolen.
@@jcarry5214 When I bought it, about 15 yrs ago, I had a choice between it or one that was a 4WD diesel. I still kinda kick myself over that. But it’s been reliable. I had an issue towing early on, and decided to drop one of those “Monster Transmissions” in it. My mechanic said don’t waste the money. He redid the tranny and the transfer case. Never had an issue since. He got a heavier duty torque converter, bigger fluid pan with an extra cooler, on top of the heavy duty internal parts. I redid the heads two years ago. Wanting to paint it in a few months, and next spring I want to drop a newer motor (maybe a Gen 3-4) with a new computer in it. The brakes are new all the way around, including the master cylinder. I’d like to upgrade the rear end. With a 42-44 gal tank I have about a 600+ mile range.
Oh man Cliff! You speak the truth about running into "weird people" in the wild.
I thought the same thing, I was thinking "mentally illbillies" but he was like "wounded animals". Whoops, yeah, those.
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Good stuff
I made my own jumper cables out of welding cable. 25ft long
Yeah that’s the way to do it!
@@CliffGrayI mounted some of those oversized quick disconnect cables like a winch Mount mechanism on my jumper cables in my truck. Really really handy... If you wanted to you could take some 25 ft welding leads add those ends to the welding cables and have a 40 foot center jumpers if you needed them. BY THE WAY, WOLVES ARE BAD. MKAY! (Smoke a pack a week).
That's a good idea, be able to go the full length of a vehicle someone didn't back in. Most vehicles.
I keep my pistol in the center console in a paddle style holster. I figure that if I ever need it, I won't have time to get the IWB holster (also in center console) on. Open carry is legal and a holstered weapon is not "brandishing."
Blanket
Bottled water (hot in Texas)
Chemical Ice packs (my kids play sports)
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
A hat
I am looking for an electric impact wrench to remove lug nuts. I haven't picked one yet.
Everything I don't use regularly is in a black tote tied down in the back of the truck under the hard truck bed cover.
Yeah, that makes sense. In the situations I describe, on the margin, I'd rather just have it hidden. Reality is I carry concealed quite a bit, so I also have that holster for that. a basic hip holster would be fine too
Oddly enough,, odd just because it's a store brand, I have an 18v Ridgid that is a great size and tons of power and great battery life. Powerful but has a really easy to control, incremental, so it's not a stripper. I can slide it under the passenger seat with a lot of other stuff. Oh it also has a chainsaw-style grip safety so you don't run it dry by bumping the trigger. I just unplug the battery but still.
+ Traction Boards & Chains; everything else - spot on Cliff! Note on the Glock, the fine folks on the front range passed a law requiring firearms to be in a locked case when being transported
you can still keep in a locked center console, correct? Trucks not in CO nowadays, but it will be come Fall!
It only applies to unoccupied vehicles. Starting in 2025, all handguns stored in unoccupied vehicles must be in locked, hard-sided containers, and they must be kept out of plain view. This includes RVs.
@@omf2007 Hm. Is there a similar law for homes?
You should add a couple of the cheap mylar blankets to your med kit. Excessive blood loss can cause hypothermia even in warm summer conditions and it’s good for signaling help and shelter building in a pinch.
I keep these in my pack and trauma kit for that very reason. Good to have
Wool Blankets, Are Great For More Than Just Cold Weather Warmpth: Fires, Horses, Pets, Camo, Etc!..
Pa-Pow, Amen!
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love it! great alternative to the sleeping bag really
@CliffGray , Many Fire Men Back In The Day, Used Wool Blankets, To Fight Fires Via Smothering, And Would Enter Homes, Carry Out Adults, Children, And Pets, Traped In Rooms, Etc! Also, Vehicle Fires, Or People On Fire, From Gas At Gas Station Pumping/Filling Errors, Etc!
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I got stuck today with my 6 month old and my 3 year old in my wife's truck. 20 minutes of stress. I was able to use clamps from her 1st aid kit tear open a sand bad, break branches off junipers and rock our way out. Ptmuch tore off the license plate hitting the fence.
T post, T post driver, strap or chain, winch or 2-3 cable comealongs. You can pull yourself out of anything.
Just a heads up if you have small kids the cat turnkit won’t work I forget the name of the tunikit for kids but Shawn Ryan had a vest on his channel that pointed that out and recommended a different turnikit
Snakestaff Systems?
Or Go Old School: Rangerbands, A Sharpe & Some Tape!
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The very first thing you mention, and the reasoning you give vs some wannabe b.s. This is why I watch your videos.
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In addition to most of that I carry a lithium battery booster and portable 12 volt air compressor.
Hey Cliff, I like the sweatshirt you’re wearing in this video. Mind sharing where it’s from?
@cliffgray - Great vid! What are your thoughts on vehicle traction out West? Think CO elk seasons 2-4? Would you recommend folks pack old school chains, “quick chains” (throw over self tightening) or just get good all terrain tires?
Appreciate this vid and I carry most of what you covered along with 2 sets of quick chains, a come-a-long and some additional recovery straps for trees.
Reminder to check your local laws about dispatching roadkill animals. For some reason in Montana it's illegal to do that.
Good point, and good for folks to know.
I can’t believe anyone would enforce such a law. Guessing the intention is to limit road-based poaching
Thx bud good stuff!
Hey is that a DW powder hoody? If so like it?
what hoody is that?
Pretty sure it’s a Duckworth Powder Hoody. I just got one two weeks ago it’s awesome.
Duckworth
Forever 21 boyfriend hoodie
as soon as you you said Glock I bounced
Where did you bounce to
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Hey, what’s the flashlight holster you have in the console?
the most unbelievable part of this video is the fact that not everyone drives a kia or little honda out in the sticks. impossible
Few extra water bottles behind back seat not a bad idea either
Where can i get flashlight that plugs into cigar lighter
What hoodie is that?
Guys heads up I have found Scripto plastic lighters to be way better than Bic I agree cheap plastics are basically more dependable than expensive modern lighters
Thanks
Good to know
I’ve had trouble getting butane torch type lighters to work at high altitude, say above 8K’.
I live at 10,000,if it's super Cold they don't work@@brucegreene4542
Who makes that sweater? Is it wool?
Yes it’s wool. Duckworth Powder Hoody
@@nicktritz8808 Thanks. I just checked it out. It's only 50% wool, the rest being plastic. $175. Not worth it, imo for plastic clothing.
@@i_would_but_i_wont I get that. I have a First Lite hoody that’s just as heavy but all merino. Similar price. But it’s made in China and the wool is not as durable. It’s a wash, I guess. Duckworth is made in Montana, and I’m not as scared of beating on the sweatshirt because of the plastic. If you wait for a sale you can get 25% off.
Good on you for 2a carry, I would not recommend leaving it in Your vehicle, you’re enabling thieves
Utilize the animal?
LED flares on Amazon
Tire plugs
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You've got loose stuff all over in your glovebox and your glock has no cover over the trigger.
Not ideal.
Precisely my thought. I have a kydex holster mounted in my center console box...if I put my pistol in it is always in a holster.
Don't forget toilet paper and wipes, toothpaste and brush ,tooth picks paper towels, salt and pepper plastic forks and spoons, strike anywhere matches, heavy duty aluminum foil and duct tape and plenty of black electrical tape also 1 change of clothes including comfortable walking shoes and some kind of hat and water gloves
I'm of the belief now that black tape is superior to duct if you had to pick one, but having both certainly has been a majot life improvement. Unreal how often I need electrical tape, eften for medical stuff, I just put it right over bandaids and blisters now.
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First aid kit should be secured and hi visibility and only should have first aid and not survival or emergency stuff. Upside down in a ditch having it flop around does no one any good. Hi vis so in the dark or if you have to send someone else to grab the kit it is easy to spot. Lighters, fire starters, flares etc belong in their own container . They are not i need it right now or someone is going to die like first aid. Digging around in a first aid kit and having a bunch of extra stuff to deal with doesn’t do anyone any good.. all my stuff is secured and put away. My get home bag is secured to backseat, first aid to headrest, tools and survival locked in the back. Throw a wool blanket over everything in back seat to “ hide” from prying eyes. Multi tools are ok as a backup, but having the proper tools saves your hands and makes things easier.
lol, straight from the get go, firearm in truck… not in Canada 😅😂😢
Bolt rifle? Pump shotgun? Something? 😮
Too bad you poor people up there.
As to rendering aid, be careful with lifesaving measures. There is a huge difference between duty and not duty. While Good Samaritan laws will protect you, not everyone wants to be a vegetable.
Don't care for the unprotected trigger guard of the Glock...
I’ll be damned if the only pistol I carry is a 9 mm what a fucking mistake that would be!
Your vehicle isn't your holster. At least handguns you can and should carry on your person at all times. If you get into car accident or get carjacked, your gun may stay in the vehicle and not on you.
Ya. They want to get awsy from the police. There are so many weirdos everywhere you go.
Navy taught me tampons/kotex are great for bleeding Sanitary and efffective
More weirdos in the city
WTH is a rural vehicle. Crazy that we just keep making up stupid names for shit that has names.
Would be better without a personal commercial. Figured out how to incorporate you little “pay my bills” add into your video.
I’m more of a “I like this product - go buy it to support me” type of guy.
Not a huge fan of covertly selling people junk they don’t need.
Done tastefully. No problem. Good video.
Mr. “Big” needs to appreciate the content and your production instead looking for stuff that irritates him 😂
Great tips !!