yup, absolutely. Your more likely to have a fire than home invasion so your definitely gonna want to have at least a couple in some easy to access areas!
Where i live it's mandatory to have one in vehicle (along with first aid kit and triangle sign), unfortunately, folks tend to go the easy way and get the cheapest stuff that passes as fire extinguisher :-/ What i'd recommend is : - get bigger one - at least 2kg - have it on hand, not in the trunk under ton od bags
Yup, I was just gonna say a major miss is not having road flairs. Can start a fire, signal, or warn motorists. Must have. But all in all a really good set up. Thanks for sharing. I have a lot of work to do on my set up now. Lol. Enjoyed the vid.
-Spare serpentine belt, radiator hoses, oil, atf, DOT3, RTV, Dilectric grease, and Tank-Weld. -OBDII code reader or preferably scan tool if you know how to use one. -Giant Loop makes a fuel bag that works well, or alternatively an MSR fuel bottle. -Tire plugs usually work better than Fix-a-Flat, and take less room and can be used on all types of tires. They're also much cheaper. -2 Pairs of needlenose vise grips in case a brake line gets cut or damaged. -Tire chains can be used in mud as well as snow, and are especially useful if you've got 2WD/FWD in conjunction with a come-along. -If your engine bay allows, install a second battery. This is easiest on Chevy's and Super Duties with gassers, alternatively mount one in the trunk.
If you feel the need to pack a spare serpentine belt on your daily driver then maybe you should begin with getting more reliable car... I repeat - on a daily driver - not on a expedition/overlanding. Daily driver gotta be something Simple, cheap in maintenance and reliable. Otherwise you are burning money
I vacuum-pack my emergency clothing, extra rain gear, tarp, and medical stuff, and then cut a little tear-tab in the corner so I can just rip them open and get to the stuff if there's an emergency. With a regular vacuum pack machine like you'd use for food, I mean. Compresses everything down really small, is very durable, dirt-proof, and stashes under the seat really easily. I do the same with the contents of my go bags. I throw in an O2 absorber and use it on my ammo stash too. Really handy tool, way underrated imo.
I have a 2011 FJ and use it for gear loadouts, some light camping and everyday adventures with my dog. I have several molle panels all around the interior and decently tinted windows so no one can see all the goodies i have inside. The entire cargo area is my dogs spot. He loves that truck as much as i do. Awesome video man!
I love the intro. It really details a part people don't consider: You don't have time to kit up! The closest you're gonna get is having a truck gun, just always wearing 3a armor under an over shirt, and MAYBE an extra mag in your pocket. Oh, also now you're a young to middle aged white man with an assault rifle, which is exactly what the police are looking for. Train with your pistol first! It is going to deal with all of your problems.
NOCO Boost X- well worth the money and highly recommend. Cant stress enough having gloves, and one of those soft neoprene mats for working on the ground. Slide that thing down and go to work fixing a flat / anything under the vehicle. It’ll save your knees, back etc .
Just a tip, my seatbelt cutter is secured on my seatbeat up near my shoulder via hook and loop. I keep it up near my shoulder so if the airbag deployed, I'm not trying to find it and so it doesn't get punched into my gut or chest if it was lower Edit: I live in south Florida and dislike everyone with salt life stickers 😆 And my stock scissor jack that came with my stock suv won't even lift my vehicle up enough to change a tire and carried several chunks of 2x4s to help and finally bought a larger bottle jack
I was going to mention what someone else suggested... a sturdy shovel and folding saw to help you if you get stuck or have downed tree limbs that need to be cut so you can get through. Cheapest item to add... a board or thick piece of plywood to put under that jackstand type jack. If you get stuck in something like a muddy ditch, jacks will often burry themselves into the ground before they'll lift your vehical. Once raised, then you can stuff things like lengths of cut dead wood under tires.
Sorry if these have already been mentioned but: Garmin mapping device, 2 grms radios if you split up, garmin/Spot system…. Appreciate the fact you did this video. Everyone can pick it apart , whatever, still gave me some ideas, thank you!!
Best use for contractor bags is rain poncho. I've worked through some pretty wild storms with bibs and a contractor bag. Also reccomend storing water in mason jars not plastic. Can seperate them with spare socks or foam whatever you got but doesn't become poison in the sun.
As a park ranger who specializes in teaching survival skills, I applaud you for being prepared. I will say that the more I learn and practice survival skills and camping, backpacking, etc; the less equipment and supplies I need. I carried a 50lb pack at first, my vehicle was stacked with so much stuff I had no room (all just in case stuff). Now I can walk into the woods with a 10lb daypack or even a fanny pack, and a good knife and hatchet, and I’m good to so anywhere in the US. Don’t let gear make you feel comfortable if you don’t have the skills to use it. Keep ok rocking out the vids!
Definitely some good advice. How about some other things for your vehicle? Oil, coolant, radiator sealant, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid, glass cleaner, paper towels. Air compressor, separate battery that you can jump start your car if stranded. It can also charge your phone or other devices. A shovel, ax, channel locks, foldable saw.
Thanks for inspiring me to spend more money on gear. I'm a junkie for vehicle gear loadout vids. I live in Salem, OR, but was raised by a lifetime Coastie. Spent my whole life by the ocean(s). Salt is life. Trailer hitch attached is phenomenal if you get rear ended. Messes up the other car, and minimizes damage to yours. People don't know how to drive.
Some great ideas, but take it from someone that Offroad a lot. You need to secure that stuff in the rear, seen it so many times. It’s amazing how easily it will make its way to the front when off-roading and/or in an accident on or off the road… If you don’t want drawers, a pet divider can keep most of it in the rear if an incident happens
From personal experience, it may be worth mentioning that rain *pants* are a good add as well. You have several jackets but from what I could see, no pants. If rain is REALLY coming down it’s a great comfort item to keep the dry goods dry and good if you know what I mean. Nothing worse than sitting cold and clammy waiting for AAA (in the best case of a bad situation) or walking miles through the rain with soaked jeans.
Living in one of the rainiest states in the Union, I find that a good waterproof jacket is enough to stay mostly dry. It's gotta be raining in sideways sheets to really soak a pair of jeans through, and in that case there's really no staying dry anyways. Rain that hard has enough pressure to force itself through the seams of even the best made rain shells.
Great list of things to keep in the truck! This really helped me remember some stuff I needed to get. Some other items I like to keep are: 2 fire extinguishers (one in the cab, one in the bed), saw, axe, bug spray, empty fuel cans, tow strap, kinetic rope, soft shackles, jumper box, tire patch kit, battery-powered tire inflator, varying size screws and bolts, zipties, and extra ratchet straps.
I think it should go without saying, but I've seen it plenty of times, know how to use your equipment. This is especially important with medical equipment. It's great if you have it, but if you don't know how to implement it, you've defeated the purpose of being "prepared." Great video!
yea, but the old adage rings true: even if *I* can't use it - maybe someone else knows how to... like a a needle for needle decompressions, HAVE ONE! even if YOU aren't to sure, someone like ME comes along and is able to dart ya! i have a suture kit in my vehicle medkit - don't know how to use it, but MAYBE someone comes along and does... (but, yes, it's best to know how to use your equipment!)
There are small portable air compressors that plug into a cigarette lighter outlet. The one I have works great and has actually saved me roadside before with a flat I plugged. It’s also just super handy to top off your tires when temps drop. No need to go to. A gas station.
If you want to go the next step there are battery powered or chargeable little battery jumpers with air compressors attached to them. I’ve used my a few times and they hold battery for quite a long time
My 2020 mustang GT didn't even come with a jack or spare tire. Just a portable inflator that has a fix-a-flat cartridge. Betting most modern cars are like that now. Plug in the inflator, and if it doesn't work call the tow truck.
Most people don't travel as much as him so a lot of this gear isn't needed or needed to this extent. He said he's putting like 60k miles on his vehicle a year, that's way more than most people. Most people don't need more than tire sealant, and a boo-boo/medical kit in their vehicle. Though it does pay to have more than you need for a situation.
This is a good example of too much. The whole point of a get home bag is to be discreet and make your way out of trouble with little to no conflict. This is screaming "I'm ready for war". I don't see the practicality of it at all.
Nice. I have a 4Runner and something that I did to not have a ton of bags and gear sitting in the back is put it in a black Rubbermaid tote. I prevented it from sliding around on the weathertech mat with a couple strips of two sides Velcro. Works great for me.
Rather than having a trash bag for a busted out window, keep a small roll of saran wrap and just wrap the entire door. It works much better for the short term until you can get your window fixed. Also, a rescue me tool zip tied to the rearview mirror is an easy way to carry it, and both front driver and passenger can reach it. Also, if you’re ever in need of gas, just buy a gallon of water at the gas station and dump it out and fill it up with gas. A little bit better than a trash bag.
@@dirty-civilianA lot of gas stations won’t let you (give you a hard time about) put gas in an unauthorized (dangerous) container. A new, one gallon (one of those new flat ones) empty can is part of my load. No gas in the can, but if you need a can for fuel, at least you’ve got that covered.
I carry roughly the same things in my vehicle. One thing I do carry that I didn’t see, might have missed it, is a hand saw 🪚 if a road is blocked with a downed tree and your truck just can’t move it, a saw would come in very handy to cut it in half. Also a shovel for self recovery !
A few things that I never realized how much I would use till I started packing them in my truck. Go to harbor freight and buy a 3-5lb engineers hammer, an 18-24” crescent wrench, a set of their really long prybar size screwdrivers and a huge pair of channel locks. Also get a 30” breaker bar and the socket you need to take your tires off. That group of tools and a can of WD-40 will solve so many issues when added to a small socket set and an 8” and 12” crescent.
I have kept a log of uses of all the items I keep in my truck fir the last year and got some interesting results. #1 - Ratchet staps (used mainly for securing loads, but also for pulling downed lims/logs out of the road after a storms) #2 - cross peen hammer (most commonly used to "love tap" things into palce, pins, hitches, etc.) #3 - Spud Wrench (often used with hammer to break a nut free) #4 - Scrench (also known as a chaisaw tool, in addition to chain saw uses it frequeltly get used as a pin to keep the trailer gate up, etc.) #5 - funnel
For your med kit, I would recommend at least a pocket mask with a one way valve if you can’t get ahold of a BVM. Ventilatory support is incredibly important and most people are more likely to come across patients who require CPR/BLS skills rather than trauma skills. A one way mask is pretty small and that barrier is very valuable for self protection when providing breaths and chest compressions.
😂😂I loved the into😂😂 I've been telling my buddies this, there's no time to get a full COD loadout. I've had several emergencies all animals and you get a few seconds. A week ago a pack of 9 hogs jumped my dog coming to the ranch , I had seconds before they rip apart my dog, if I get a load out my dog is toast, there was only enough time to pull a pocket gun. I had 8 seconds to react, if its with humans you get even less time
Daily driver is actually my big rig for work. Got my edc guns, basic medical necessities, burn kit, bleed stop & chest seal, 7 torniquets, headlamp, pen light, tactical pocket light, gun light, a couple fixed blades (one serrated for seatbelts), swiss army knife, leatherman, respirator, gas mask (because I haul hazmat), extra sunglasses ready to grab, 2 extra sunglasses in packaging (all aunglasses are just safety glasses with tinted lenses but they work), boxcutter, extra hat, 3 bandanas (boot tie if the lace breaks or potential bleed rag), 4 full 1.5L bottles of water, 2 gallons of water, one gallon jug, tool kit to replace anything from bad air lines to a faulty fuel filter, extra oil & coolant, plenty of matches and lighters (used to smoke but not anymore), and a cashew container full of grocery bags (to clean up the pup poo).
just my two cent comment, but you could also put a tag that says "dirty laundry" "dirty gym clothes" on your duffel bag to disguise it. a dirty beach towel works good too. for your TQ's, get some in orange, not every situation is a tactical one and the orange is easier for first responders and hospital staff to see. a good place to keep a couple headlamps is wrapped around the sun visor.
This is absolutely incredible. I love the videos and all the advice you guys give. Sadly I’m at a point in life where we’re still in an apartment and my work requires a lot of driving. So my vehicle focuses more on mpg and a truck doesn’t suit our life situation. But definitely going to do what I can and update what’s in our vehicles.
You don't need a bunch of junk, or even a truck to carry a bunch of junk, just know how to use what you do have. (Also as a ford maverick driver i am legally obligated to mention that the ford maverick is a truck and gets great mileage)
I also like to keep a handheld word puzzle or word finder book, you can find at a dollar store. Keeps the mind sharp and resilient. Especially when you’re out in the woods trying to survive. The mind can breakdown much faster than the body.
Two things I like to carry. 1 being jb weld, it’s great to patch a radiator or anything that may be leaking fluid. And 2 a pair of small vice grips, if you tear or blow out a rubber brake line you can pinch it off so it can limp it back home or a shop.
My approach is to have edc medical and weapons. What stays in the car is automotive related stuff, navigation, cables, fluids, etc. If I need to be ready for an environment where kit is needed, or im expecting overnights, I just throw my kit, 3 day ruck, and tool box in.
-Cold steel trail boss 27” axe -CRKT Jenny Wren (I’ve used this to break a window before) -Gooloo battery jumper pack -Make sure jumper cables are longer than your vehicle if you’re having to jump from another vehicle behind yours.(if you’re parked nose in)
government issue fire axe is way better, yes its not cool and light, but it will live longer than you and can actually get the job done. And dirt cheap.
FINALLY, someone who understands the importance of a “dedicated” vehicle bag for extra clothes! Seasons change BUT, I always pack jeans/long pants never shorts (I’m NOT running through the woods in shorts) in the desert ya want protection from the sun etc. I always wear either a tank top or T-shirt even under layers, & long sleeve button up shirts. You can always roll your sleeves up or take a layer off. I personally don’t want to have to change my pack out every 3/4 months so if it’s dead of summer I don’t have to put on the under layers. But if it’s cold out I have long pants and long sleeves and layers. I have a clothes bag in every vehicle I drive. This is separate from my GoBag and always stays in the vehicle. You can go hypothermic in the middle of summer so if you always have the ability to put on DRY clothes, warm clothes, layers if need be can save your life! Also if you’ve ever had an accident the ability to clean up and put on fresh clothes in the middle of no where away from home is EVERYTHING!
Your fuel siphon will only work if you’re going after diesel out of a big rig with no protection device on tanks. Just a heads up. Some great interesting stuff there.
And that exact utensil set I absolutely love. Stick them together and the make the long spoon/fork so you can eat out of the bag w no problem. I keep one of those in every bag and in every vehicle. I keep them in the console of the glove box and one in every GoBag, camping bag, etc. I always have eating utensils. I always carry my pocket knife so I can cut my food. You put a utensil set and a p38/p51 can opener together and you’ll always be able to eat!!
Great video, lot of stuff I never thought of that I may go and place in my vehicles. I’d say add hand warmers in a few places as a comfort thing or to help if someone starts to get cold related injuries.
Something else I'd suggest is an axe or wood saw. If a tree falls across the road you'll be able to help clear the obstruction. Or... maybe the other way around
Got a Cold Steel Trailboss for this exact reason. Made it custom by removing the varnish and paint, polishing/sanding the head, oiling the handle, getting it shaving sharp, reprofiling the edge, and getting a leather sheath. For a $40 axe it's pretty nice.
@@CertifiedSunsetsounds great. Always good to have an axe but can also be loud. Sometimes this may be an issue so could be good to have a saw as well, cheers
@@WaveformV1.0 Yeah the axe is a good option but it can get exhausting fast. A chainsaw would be a lot faster and easier, but the chance of theft is much higher and the loss of investment is also much higher aswell. (forgive me if you meant a standard hand saw)
I would recommend the VIAIR 400P portable air compressor as it is compact and has allowed me to fix flat tires on the side of the road. I do a lot of long-distance road-trips in my Subaru Outback. That and a fire extinguisher, and a NOCO Battery Jump starter are useful items for long-distance travel.
I drive a similar vehicle, some things I recommend: automatic jump-starter (they're smaller than a spool of long jumper cables and don't need another vehicle), usb charged air compressor, Pelican cases that perfectly fit under the seats (just measure the target space and search on their site, Pelican probably has a case for the exact dimensions lol), serverless 360 dashcams (no server/no cloud storage means no stolen, redistributed, or denied access to video). If you want to assist in mass casualties (which your setup seems to be heavily focused on) you may consider carrying a small drone, having one that can be quickly deployed can track bad guys/fires/unaccounted for persons/weather events/etc. Also having a radio that can quickly scan for the active channels of your immediate area is a plus, don't want to get on site and waste time figuring out the local channels. Others mentioned a fire extinguisher, road flares, and reflective materials/vests which I agree on. And another thing considering your intentions, talk to your lawyer about how invested you are in directly assisting in different casualty events. Might have some critical advice when it comes to being able to help while avoiding getting sued by victims or charged/sued by the government.
I used to have a Nissan Maxima and a Dodge Charger before that. The Charger had enough space in the trunk for all my kit. However the Maxima struggled a little bit. I agree this would be a great video to see. I'm pretty sure more of the population probably drives sedans over SUV's and Trucks.
in my scatpack I just bring my EDC (Glock 43x) and keep a small trauma kit for any accidents, along with the tire change kit with a full spare and a surplus army shovel for any issues with the wheels or getting stuck
When I was rocking a compact Japanese sedan, I kept a full toolbox in the trunk that had the basics: hammer, driver with removable bits, a set of metric and imperial bits for the most common fasteners, pipe wrench, socket wrench and socket set, gloves, zip ties, and electrical tape. Also had room for some car specific parts: spare bulbs for brakes and headlights, oil filter wrench, spare oil filter, funnel, trans fluid, brake fluid, and a set of road flares. Under the drivers seat was a bottle of antifreeze/coolant and under the passenger seat was a big bottle of motor oil. Also in the trunk was a set of jumper cables, a heavy sleeping bag, and a spare winter coat. Car had a spare donut tire and a functional jack under the trunk carpet. In the glovebox were a first aid kit, an OBDII reader, a tire pressure reader, and a paper map of all the major and minor roads in my state. In the drivers side door panel, I had a tough camp knife, a bic lighter, and a water bottle. The rest would be on-body EDC: Flashlight, pepper spray, Leatherman, pocket knife, billfold, cellphone, handgun, spare mag.
I drive a Kia soul and carry probably half the stuff he carries. But that’s based off of my location and where I drive typically. If I go out in the woods or on a road trip I will scale up but even with a small car I have plenty of space with my normal amount of gear and my scaled up options.
Great video. I’ve got most of those things in my truck, but not with the redundancy you maintain. One thing that I have found extremely useful is a small compressor that works off the lighter plug. I will be adding the tire puncture kit which is a great idea. Thanks!
Just keep a small bicycle foot pump in there. I’ve used one multiple times to inflate tires on cars and trucks. It works a lot better than you’d expect.
I take a different approach. When I return from a backcountry or climbing trip or even a family camping trip or backpacking, where you're not taking EVERYTHING, I do a quick review of what worked, what needs replaced or updated, what was not necessary or worth the weight/space. I do the same with my truck. Just because I can fit it, and can find a use for it "just in case", does not mean it goes with me. As with outdoor/backcountry planning, I always start with the old "Boy Scout 10 essential", and adjust from there. Same with the truck.
I very seldom post but since you have an FJ you could install a dual battery system. I did on my 4Runner and it is useful for running light/other separate circuit. Can be used for many things. I also carry my "get home" ruck that is loaded in case the vehicle is broke/disabled and the only option is to walk. It looks like a college student would wear it, not military looking. Food, water, way to make a fire, tarp, take down Ruger PCC, extra mags, med kit, ect all goes inside. Well done video! Hopefully it will get people to think!
When you had your hatch open, the Missourian in me immediately noticed the Salt Life sticker. I was relieved to hear your reasoning behind it later in the vid, and assured I was in good company when you gave your feelings on said sticker lol.
I completely agree with the salt life stickers. I live in Ohio, and I cannot stand and my wife knows it and makes fun of me as well for how upset I get at people with salt life stickers on their vehicles in the middle of Ohio.
To tell you the truth, if my family was inside, I wouldn’t call the police. I’d go in myself and wouldn’t want them showing up and shooting me because they get froggy. If I knew no one was home, I would call the police and wait outside for either the police to come or the perps to leave the home to confront them on my terms.
Loved that intro, the 20 minutes comment was the chef's kiss. But let's be honest, if this were to actually happen you are better off burying the bad guy instead of calling the cops and risking jail time for protecting your house, the court system is the enemy of law abiding citizens, they work overtime to prop up criminals.
I feel like moving the body and trying to hide it would just destroy any chance you did have of arguing self defense. Gunshots are loud, neighbors are easily panicked, and forensics teams are really good at their jobs. Best bet is to make sure you fully understand your local laws as they pertain to self defense, make sure you don't have any punisher skulls on your gun or meme zombie rounds in your pistol, and strive to use only the amount of force necessary to stop the threat. All of that will give you the best chances in court. After that, it's up to the skill of your legal team and the whims of your jury.
Environmental considerations: tire chains, a small snow shovel, an axe, and hot hands are literal life savers and don't take up much space. Personal considerations: Sunglasses, and a small amount of CASH. When traveling across state lines, my bank frequently freezes my card due to "suspicious activity" when I'm just trying to get gas, stranded with no cell service. I've also been saving for a long time to buy an FJ cruiser as it's a dream vehicle for me, so it hurts to hear you have one and are dogging on it like you don't appreciate it lol.
Ha. That’s not funny but it is. Yes it would be a great car to steal and it has happened to many I know. This vehicle is fully loaded but my recommendation is just a go bag 24hr. That’s it. But this load out is sick and it sucks that others have to steal and mess with people’s days
Milwaukee has a badass electronic air compressor that I use all the time to even out pressure exactly without needing a gauge. Consider grabbing one if you don't have one. I run into people who need it pretty often.
Lol! The Salt Life sticker! I agree completely. It's a clothing line. We have an outlet in Brason. When we walk by, I shake my head. So, I agree. Love the videos, love the content. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
I don’t know the brand but if it is surfing related I would give people having them a pass as it is a deep relationship with the water. Probs helps them get through having to be far away from the surf.
I never use my knife as an eating utensil. Instead, in the event I forget my utensils, I can just use sticks as chopsticks and whittle a little spatula to use as a primitive spoon thingy. Works great. Learning to use chopsticks is a good survival skill, it turns out, because it’s a LOT easier to whittle those than a fork.
A 12v air compressor will take up barely more space that that can of fix a flat. Or less space than a gas mask. I would make room for that. Better chance of getting a hole in your tire than dealing with gas.
Not sure if anyone else had trouble hearing him at 8:53, but I'm 99% sure the video he was referring to is titled "What To Put In Your First Aid Kit and Set Up - BAER Solutions Medical"
@@doctorcropse2795 Well, its an old FJ that just got broken down into HD video detail for 171,000 potential filchers to target. It only takes one sh*thead viewer living in their general area to make all that expensive gear disappear. UA-camr vehicles have been targeted before, and that's things WITHOUT firearms and nods sitting inside.
Semi-trailer tractors aren't trucks by that definition, even though everyone calls them trucks and the drivers are known as truckers. What you're describing is a 4x4 pickup. A body on frame SUV is just a subtype of light duty truck optimized for carrying passengers. A pickup is another subtype of light duty truck optimized for carrying cargo. I'm not entirely against gatekeeping the word truck. I'd argue anything built off a unibody car platform doesn't qualify, so that excludes pretty much all crossovers.
I try and do this but mitigate it to a backpack. I keep a go bag that has a change of clothes, poncho with rope and tent pegs, med, food and water, weapon and mags, utilitarian stuff, gas mask and filters, siphon and a couple low profile breach tools as well. Then a one person tent wrapped with a sleeping bag on the outside. That way I can just grab it and go if I need it
Putting all this stuff in your car is just begging to have it stolen. Just carry your edc, maybe an el cheapo PSA short AR in the truck, and some first aid and a fire extinguisher. You're not gonna need your freaking NODS and stuff. This is silly. Keep that stuff at home where it is far less likely to be stolen. If someone breaks into this vehicle tomorrow you're out like $25,000.
I can think of situations where I'd like to have a rifle accessible in my truck, but aside from the range, all of those situations also seem like stuff where I'd get shot for running around with a rifle. If I'm responding to a threat and I pull out my AR, all of a sudden I look like the bad guy. With my pistol, I can put that thing back into concealment almost as easily as I can take it out. Minimizes the chances of being canoed by a SWAT sniper 200 yards down the way, I figure.
Yeah, it really doesn't pair so well with the intro. I was hoping for a much more minimalist loadout to get some ideas from. Essentials only type stuff.
About the gasmask: it can actually be useful in industrial incidents or transport accidents where different kinds of gas or chemicals are released. During my CBRE course they showed us clips from first responders in the US that was first on scene on truck accidents. Unfortunly the responder did not wear protection and collapsed himself trying to save the truck driver. Invisible gas is very dangerous.
If you are in the PNW like I am and you come across a decent amount of road blockages due to fallen trees. It's a good idea to have a decent sized axe on hand to chop the tree into manageable parts and move out of the road if you need too, also keep a sharpening stone on hand for it or even an axe hand file. You can get decent cold steel trail boss and sharpening stone for like $50 total. I'de also suggest a leather sheath for the axe to keep the live edge from hurting someone, especially if you're in a crash. A fire extinguisher is also great to have, and I suggest having at least one. Preferably two if you can fit them. A small one up front for immediate danger, and a larger one in the back for burning vehicles just in case. Doubly I also suggest having a 5-10 gallon bucket with a lid to transfer water to fire from a nearby source aswell as a shovel to throw dirt and smother smaller fires. Being prepared is less about having high speed gear to stop criminals, it's more responding to natural disasters. My current vehicle is under prepared for many scenarios but I'm slowly chipping away at it.
@@lyfandeth Yes, but my mindset is more of a set it and forget it mentality, Chainsaws are much more annoying to sharpen, require mixed fuel to work, and can break/jam. Not saying an axe is a perfect solution, but all I have to keep is a sharpening stone in my car and I don't have to worry about fumes or stains in the back of my vehicle. Not to mention the majority of fallen trees in my area aren't massive 20ft wide hunks of wood. The other advantage is I'm far less likely to have my vehicle broken into with a simple axe compared to a chainsaw being visible through the rear window. There's a lot of tool theft in my state and people generally don't care about axes comapred to saws, drills, and batteries. The axe I have is perfectly serviceable for the issues I'm likely to deal with during windstorms, I know a chainsaw is faster and easier, but it's something I'de rather leave at home. I hope the reasoning I gave makes sense as to why I chose one over the other.
These car loadouts are absolutely overkill and unnecessary. 1) Reality you just made a great smash and grab target. 2) Putting all that shit on as a private responder will get you smoked by law enforcement or another private responder. If you are doing some crazy baja road trip across Mexico or the Middle East sure go crazy. Stateside a good on body pistol, road side repair kit, and shelter in place bag is all you need.
Too much to worry about in my opinion. The weight will heavily decrease your gas mileage, it takes up more space in the vehicle preventing you from carrying others around, and chances are very high that if a SHTF scenario does occur, you’re better off on foot than in the vehicle making a majority of the tools obsolete. In times of peace, all of this stuff is great to have on hand in the vehicle at all times, but not when disaster strikes. You can do a lot with very little and 10% of all of stuff shown will accomplish 90% of all tasks you will be preparing for. I’m not saying don’t own/possess all of these tools, but maybe keep most of them at home rather than weighing down your vehicle. It would also suck to lose all of those tools if you’re forced to abandon your vehicle. A 16” rifle, plate carrier, backpack with rain gear and water filtration devices, tarp, jumper cables, and large medical bag is all the average citizen really needs. Maybe add in flares, batteries, and chemlights but your EDC should be able to support you until you get home or your bugout location. Great video though but still to much to worry about even for my SUV.
Stop telling people what to do. My truck gun is locked in + to my truck. You're not gonna see it from the outside and even if you break INTO my truck... You ain't getting it without power tools AND an hour+ of [uninterrupted] work ahead of you. To which I say: Good luck with that.
@@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH No, I will continue to educate you ignorant people until you stop letting your guns get stolen making everyone with firearms looks bad. You gun WILL get stolen. No lock will actually stop a thief that is determined to steal something. And I'm sure your "lock" can be bypassed within 1 minute.
A lot of unnecessary weight that you’ll more than likely never need, making that poor lil weak 4.0 struggle. I’ve been driving for 31 years, and never needed 95% of anything you have in your rig.
Well have you ever driven around during the apocalypse or with zombie hoards roaming around? Bet you’d have a much different attitude towards this stuff if you had.....!? Lol Keep calm and carry on!
@@johnsmith-nw5ow Not many apocalypses or zombies that I can see. Most I've ever seen were "mostly peaceful" protestors, and maybe some looters if you're lucky.
For 22 years I worked in the Chicago area. Every shop but one in all that time took an hour to get to, and 1 1/2 hours to get home from.(traffic). I didn't have an identical load-out, but very similar...quite extensive. I only had to use the gear 3 times in 22 years, but those incidents made it worth carrying all that crap for all that time. Saved my ass!!!
My son has an FJ with the manual trans and loves it. I had a Full size FJ 55 and then a 2009 Full size LC until an idiot T boned me doing 45 mph in Full sized pickup. Knocked him on his side. I did not get a scratch but got the ticket!
Bro, ur kit is the kit that says, " when it rains, it pours" but that's cool because u have the all the rain coats lol. Seriously though, I for 1 appreciate all of the valuable knowledge and lessons you 2 just give away. I'm glad I avoided student loans
One thing I highly reccomend that I didn’t see is a fire extinguisher
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yup, absolutely. Your more likely to have a fire than home invasion so your definitely gonna want to have at least a couple in some easy to access areas!
Where i live it's mandatory to have one in vehicle (along with first aid kit and triangle sign), unfortunately, folks tend to go the easy way and get the cheapest stuff that passes as fire extinguisher :-/
What i'd recommend is :
- get bigger one - at least 2kg
- have it on hand, not in the trunk under ton od bags
Amen
Just did a video on that. Totally agree
A jumper battery pack is a great investment, too. You won't always have some other vehicle around to get a jump-start.
Agreed. I have the dewalt one. You can also air up your tires with it, and charge with usb
Can confirm. And they are super compact these days
Great comment, I definitely recommend that
Mhmm
I keep one in my EDC backpack, are used to do more than one occasion to help people out
Road flares. A) they will make people merge over if you are on the side of the road changing a tire B) instant fire
Very useful for a lot of things
Unfortunately I nuked them a week before filming this and haven’t replaced them yet.
When you need to distract a T. rex. That’s a good use too
Yup, I was just gonna say a major miss is not having road flairs. Can start a fire, signal, or warn motorists. Must have. But all in all a really good set up. Thanks for sharing. I have a lot of work to do on my set up now. Lol. Enjoyed the vid.
@@dirty-civilian Same; had to dispose of mine because they were past expiration, and haven't yet had the opportunity to replace them.
-Spare serpentine belt, radiator hoses, oil, atf, DOT3, RTV, Dilectric grease, and Tank-Weld.
-OBDII code reader or preferably scan tool if you know how to use one.
-Giant Loop makes a fuel bag that works well, or alternatively an MSR fuel bottle.
-Tire plugs usually work better than Fix-a-Flat, and take less room and can be used on all types of tires. They're also much cheaper.
-2 Pairs of needlenose vise grips in case a brake line gets cut or damaged.
-Tire chains can be used in mud as well as snow, and are especially useful if you've got 2WD/FWD in conjunction with a come-along.
-If your engine bay allows, install a second battery. This is easiest on Chevy's and Super Duties with gassers, alternatively mount one in the trunk.
Thanks I hadn't thought about a few of these.
@FURTIVEGESTURESseriously I just took my 03 4Runner on stock ride height up a side by side trail to get around a gate 😂
@FURTIVEGESTURESPre-2008 4.7 V8 stays winning.
If you feel the need to pack a spare serpentine belt on your daily driver then maybe you should begin with getting more reliable car...
I repeat - on a daily driver - not on a expedition/overlanding.
Daily driver gotta be something Simple, cheap in maintenance and reliable. Otherwise you are burning money
Great suggestions.
The “thoughts and prayers” option killed me 😂
I vacuum-pack my emergency clothing, extra rain gear, tarp, and medical stuff, and then cut a little tear-tab in the corner so I can just rip them open and get to the stuff if there's an emergency. With a regular vacuum pack machine like you'd use for food, I mean. Compresses everything down really small, is very durable, dirt-proof, and stashes under the seat really easily. I do the same with the contents of my go bags. I throw in an O2 absorber and use it on my ammo stash too. Really handy tool, way underrated imo.
Vacuum cleaner works the same way too.
I have a 2011 FJ and use it for gear loadouts, some light camping and everyday adventures with my dog. I have several molle panels all around the interior and decently tinted windows so no one can see all the goodies i have inside. The entire cargo area is my dogs spot. He loves that truck as much as i do. Awesome video man!
I love the intro. It really details a part people don't consider:
You don't have time to kit up!
The closest you're gonna get is having a truck gun, just always wearing 3a armor under an over shirt, and MAYBE an extra mag in your pocket.
Oh, also now you're a young to middle aged white man with an assault rifle, which is exactly what the police are looking for.
Train with your pistol first! It is going to deal with all of your problems.
Pistol is great for giving you more time to get to your long gun
Reflective vest. For road saftey, also as pac mac said in one of his videos it makes your self noticeable and people know your there to help
Great call!
NOCO Boost X- well worth the money and highly recommend.
Cant stress enough having gloves, and one of those soft neoprene mats for working on the ground. Slide that thing down and go to work fixing a flat / anything under the vehicle. It’ll save your knees, back etc .
Just a tip, my seatbelt cutter is secured on my seatbeat up near my shoulder via hook and loop. I keep it up near my shoulder so if the airbag deployed, I'm not trying to find it and so it doesn't get punched into my gut or chest if it was lower
Edit: I live in south Florida and dislike everyone with salt life stickers 😆
And my stock scissor jack that came with my stock suv won't even lift my vehicle up enough to change a tire and carried several chunks of 2x4s to help and finally bought a larger bottle jack
I was going to mention what someone else suggested... a sturdy shovel and folding saw to help you if you get stuck or have downed tree limbs that need to be cut so you can get through. Cheapest item to add... a board or thick piece of plywood to put under that jackstand type jack. If you get stuck in something like a muddy ditch, jacks will often burry themselves into the ground before they'll lift your vehical. Once raised, then you can stuff things like lengths of cut dead wood under tires.
I was guessing the saw was for other limbs
Sorry if these have already been mentioned but:
Garmin mapping device, 2 grms radios if you split up, garmin/Spot system…. Appreciate the fact you did this video. Everyone can pick it apart , whatever, still gave me some ideas, thank you!!
Great info. Because of another video, I also added a 4 way Sillcock key wrench to open water spigots if the handle is removed.
Same
Best use for contractor bags is rain poncho. I've worked through some pretty wild storms with bibs and a contractor bag. Also reccomend storing water in mason jars not plastic. Can seperate them with spare socks or foam whatever you got but doesn't become poison in the sun.
yeah, left some water in my truck in texas.... summer turns that to poison real quick
@@Meyer-gp7nqbut not in glass
Or just buy a metal vacuum sealed jug.
As a park ranger who specializes in teaching survival skills, I applaud you for being prepared. I will say that the more I learn and practice survival skills and camping, backpacking, etc; the less equipment and supplies I need. I carried a 50lb pack at first, my vehicle was stacked with so much stuff I had no room (all just in case stuff). Now I can walk into the woods with a 10lb daypack or even a fanny pack, and a good knife and hatchet, and I’m good to so anywhere in the US. Don’t let gear make you feel comfortable if you don’t have the skills to use it. Keep ok rocking out the vids!
Definitely some good advice. How about some other things for your vehicle? Oil, coolant, radiator sealant, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid, glass cleaner, paper towels. Air compressor, separate battery that you can jump start your car if stranded. It can also charge your phone or other devices. A shovel, ax, channel locks, foldable saw.
That intro was actually pretty funny, from the really bad room clearing to the fantasy roleplay of kitting up 😂
It's funny that they make fun of the unrealistic scenarios and then spend the next hour justifying their fantasies.
Thanks for inspiring me to spend more money on gear. I'm a junkie for vehicle gear loadout vids. I live in Salem, OR, but was raised by a lifetime Coastie. Spent my whole life by the ocean(s). Salt is life. Trailer hitch attached is phenomenal if you get rear ended. Messes up the other car, and minimizes damage to yours. People don't know how to drive.
Yep, better stored in the receiver for added rear impact protection and it won't missile your head off if it's stored in your tailgate of your suv.
hey there brother I live in Salem too its interesting applying the ideas of this channel to the PNW
Some great ideas, but take it from someone that Offroad a lot. You need to secure that stuff in the rear, seen it so many times. It’s amazing how easily it will make its way to the front when off-roading and/or in an accident on or off the road… If you don’t want drawers, a pet divider can keep most of it in the rear if an incident happens
From personal experience, it may be worth mentioning that rain *pants* are a good add as well. You have several jackets but from what I could see, no pants. If rain is REALLY coming down it’s a great comfort item to keep the dry goods dry and good if you know what I mean. Nothing worse than sitting cold and clammy waiting for AAA (in the best case of a bad situation) or walking miles through the rain with soaked jeans.
Living in one of the rainiest states in the Union, I find that a good waterproof jacket is enough to stay mostly dry. It's gotta be raining in sideways sheets to really soak a pair of jeans through, and in that case there's really no staying dry anyways. Rain that hard has enough pressure to force itself through the seams of even the best made rain shells.
It's after I get home that's the worst takes forever to warm up on a hot rainy walk home.
I keep rain pants with me and it make a huge difference when it really raining
Great list of things to keep in the truck! This really helped me remember some stuff I needed to get. Some other items I like to keep are: 2 fire extinguishers (one in the cab, one in the bed), saw, axe, bug spray, empty fuel cans, tow strap, kinetic rope, soft shackles, jumper box, tire patch kit, battery-powered tire inflator, varying size screws and bolts, zipties, and extra ratchet straps.
I think it should go without saying, but I've seen it plenty of times, know how to use your equipment. This is especially important with medical equipment. It's great if you have it, but if you don't know how to implement it, you've defeated the purpose of being "prepared." Great video!
yea, but the old adage rings true: even if *I* can't use it - maybe someone else knows how to...
like a a needle for needle decompressions, HAVE ONE! even if YOU aren't to sure, someone like ME comes along and is able to dart ya! i have a suture kit in my vehicle medkit - don't know how to use it, but MAYBE someone comes along and does... (but, yes, it's best to know how to use your equipment!)
There are small portable air compressors that plug into a cigarette lighter outlet. The one I have works great and has actually saved me roadside before with a flat I plugged.
It’s also just super handy to top off your tires when temps drop. No need to go to. A gas station.
If you want to go the next step there are battery powered or chargeable little battery jumpers with air compressors attached to them. I’ve used my a few times and they hold battery for quite a long time
my dad has one that has saved us many times, I think I should get one too,
My 2020 mustang GT didn't even come with a jack or spare tire. Just a portable inflator that has a fix-a-flat cartridge. Betting most modern cars are like that now. Plug in the inflator, and if it doesn't work call the tow truck.
A bike pump also works. I top up my tires with it as I don’t like to mess with the electric one we have in the garage.
Glad your keeping the FJ!
I just bought one in hopes it’ll take my family on some fun adventures 😊
I’m always concerned about keeping too much in my car. Smash and grab thieves everywhere.
Most people don't travel as much as him so a lot of this gear isn't needed or needed to this extent. He said he's putting like 60k miles on his vehicle a year, that's way more than most people. Most people don't need more than tire sealant, and a boo-boo/medical kit in their vehicle. Though it does pay to have more than you need for a situation.
@@CertifiedSunsetif you can't run a plug you need a new tire... The shmoooooo is a pain later
This is a good example of too much. The whole point of a get home bag is to be discreet and make your way out of trouble with little to no conflict.
This is screaming "I'm ready for war". I don't see the practicality of it at all.
@@pimpovic2Nah man, "ready for war" is an armored HUMVEE with a secondary vehicle consisting of either a used BMP or recently surplused LAV-25, lol
Insurance Policies
"Gotta get my gloves on. Some of the blood could have AIDS."
Peak writing
Or herpes and hepatitis~
@@whisper8742statistically higher change to get the herpes
Nice. I have a 4Runner and something that I did to not have a ton of bags and gear sitting in the back is put it in a black Rubbermaid tote. I prevented it from sliding around on the weathertech mat with a couple strips of two sides Velcro. Works great for me.
Rather than having a trash bag for a busted out window, keep a small roll of saran wrap and just wrap the entire door. It works much better for the short term until you can get your window fixed. Also, a rescue me tool zip tied to the rearview mirror is an easy way to carry it, and both front driver and passenger can reach it. Also, if you’re ever in need of gas, just buy a gallon of water at the gas station and dump it out and fill it up with gas. A little bit better than a trash bag.
Great points.
@@dirty-civilianA lot of gas stations won’t let you (give you a hard time about) put gas in an unauthorized (dangerous) container.
A new, one gallon (one of those new flat ones) empty can is part of my load. No gas in the can, but if you need a can for fuel, at least you’ve got that covered.
I carry roughly the same things in my vehicle. One thing I do carry that I didn’t see, might have missed it, is a hand saw 🪚 if a road is blocked with a downed tree and your truck just can’t move it, a saw would come in very handy to cut it in half. Also a shovel for self recovery !
A few things that I never realized how much I would use till I started packing them in my truck. Go to harbor freight and buy a 3-5lb engineers hammer, an 18-24” crescent wrench, a set of their really long prybar size screwdrivers and a huge pair of channel locks. Also get a 30” breaker bar and the socket you need to take your tires off.
That group of tools and a can of WD-40 will solve so many issues when added to a small socket set and an 8” and 12” crescent.
Good call.
I have kept a log of uses of all the items I keep in my truck fir the last year and got some interesting results.
#1 - Ratchet staps (used mainly for securing loads, but also for pulling downed lims/logs out of the road after a storms)
#2 - cross peen hammer (most commonly used to "love tap" things into palce, pins, hitches, etc.)
#3 - Spud Wrench (often used with hammer to break a nut free)
#4 - Scrench (also known as a chaisaw tool, in addition to chain saw uses it frequeltly get used as a pin to keep the trailer gate up, etc.)
#5 - funnel
That’s a great idea. Will do the same. Thanks for sharing.
Very practical info here, keep it up guys yall are killing it
I just got a 2013 FJ with 75k miles, I have a very similar vehicle kit, but will be adding some things after this video. Thanks a ton!
For your med kit, I would recommend at least a pocket mask with a one way valve if you can’t get ahold of a BVM. Ventilatory support is incredibly important and most people are more likely to come across patients who require CPR/BLS skills rather than trauma skills.
A one way mask is pretty small and that barrier is very valuable for self protection when providing breaths and chest compressions.
Hands only CPR is close to as effective as rescue breathing, and usually more effective due to ease.
😂😂I loved the into😂😂
I've been telling my buddies this, there's no time to get a full COD loadout. I've had several emergencies all animals and you get a few seconds. A week ago a pack of 9 hogs jumped my dog coming to the ranch , I had seconds before they rip apart my dog, if I get a load out my dog is toast, there was only enough time to pull a pocket gun.
I had 8 seconds to react, if its with humans you get even less time
The gerber dime main blade is incredibly sharp. Underrated mini tool for sure.
Daily driver is actually my big rig for work. Got my edc guns, basic medical necessities, burn kit, bleed stop & chest seal, 7 torniquets, headlamp, pen light, tactical pocket light, gun light, a couple fixed blades (one serrated for seatbelts), swiss army knife, leatherman, respirator, gas mask (because I haul hazmat), extra sunglasses ready to grab, 2 extra sunglasses in packaging (all aunglasses are just safety glasses with tinted lenses but they work), boxcutter, extra hat, 3 bandanas (boot tie if the lace breaks or potential bleed rag), 4 full 1.5L bottles of water, 2 gallons of water, one gallon jug, tool kit to replace anything from bad air lines to a faulty fuel filter, extra oil & coolant, plenty of matches and lighters (used to smoke but not anymore), and a cashew container full of grocery bags (to clean up the pup poo).
Always a good day when a new video is posted😎
just my two cent comment, but you could also put a tag that says "dirty laundry" "dirty gym clothes" on your duffel bag to disguise it. a dirty beach towel works good too. for your TQ's, get some in orange, not every situation is a tactical one and the orange is easier for first responders and hospital staff to see. a good place to keep a couple headlamps is wrapped around the sun visor.
This is absolutely incredible. I love the videos and all the advice you guys give. Sadly I’m at a point in life where we’re still in an apartment and my work requires a lot of driving. So my vehicle focuses more on mpg and a truck doesn’t suit our life situation. But definitely going to do what I can and update what’s in our vehicles.
You could still have a backpack with medical and other good stuff 👍
You don't need a bunch of junk, or even a truck to carry a bunch of junk, just know how to use what you do have. (Also as a ford maverick driver i am legally obligated to mention that the ford maverick is a truck and gets great mileage)
I also like to keep a handheld word puzzle or word finder book, you can find at a dollar store. Keeps the mind sharp and resilient. Especially when you’re out in the woods trying to survive. The mind can breakdown much faster than the body.
Drew’s face with options 😂 you guys are killing it! Thanks for another awesome video.
Two things I like to carry. 1 being jb weld, it’s great to patch a radiator or anything that may be leaking fluid. And 2 a pair of small vice grips, if you tear or blow out a rubber brake line you can pinch it off so it can limp it back home or a shop.
you had me at "go full Craighead" HAHA love it
My approach is to have edc medical and weapons. What stays in the car is automotive related stuff, navigation, cables, fluids, etc. If I need to be ready for an environment where kit is needed, or im expecting overnights, I just throw my kit, 3 day ruck, and tool box in.
Gonna need to hire a support vehicle to follow me to carry all this
-Cold steel trail boss 27” axe
-CRKT Jenny Wren (I’ve used this to break a window before)
-Gooloo battery jumper pack
-Make sure jumper cables are longer than your vehicle if you’re having to jump from another vehicle behind yours.(if you’re parked nose in)
government issue fire axe is way better, yes its not cool and light, but it will live longer than you and can actually get the job done. And dirt cheap.
@@doodiezgrandpa6520 where’s the best place to pick one up?
Good stuff.
This is a great example of the more you know the less you need to carry.
Agreed
@@AJ_Sparten1337 leet
I had airbags installed on a Tundra. I plummed in an air line off the supply tank and kept a short air hose. Unbelievably useful.
Deal in probabilities, not possibilities. You can not be prepared for EVERYTHING, but you should absolutely be prepared!
FINALLY, someone who understands the importance of a “dedicated” vehicle bag for extra clothes! Seasons change BUT, I always pack jeans/long pants never shorts (I’m NOT running through the woods in shorts) in the desert ya want protection from the sun etc. I always wear either a tank top or T-shirt even under layers, & long sleeve button up shirts. You can always roll your sleeves up or take a layer off. I personally don’t want to have to change my pack out every 3/4 months so if it’s dead of summer I don’t have to put on the under layers. But if it’s cold out I have long pants and long sleeves and layers. I have a clothes bag in every vehicle I drive. This is separate from my GoBag and always stays in the vehicle.
You can go hypothermic in the middle of summer so if you always have the ability to put on DRY clothes, warm clothes, layers if need be can save your life! Also if you’ve ever had an accident the ability to clean up and put on fresh clothes in the middle of no where away from home is EVERYTHING!
Your fuel siphon will only work if you’re going after diesel out of a big rig with no protection device on tanks.
Just a heads up.
Some great interesting stuff there.
Ahhh yea
And that exact utensil set I absolutely love. Stick them together and the make the long spoon/fork so you can eat out of the bag w no problem. I keep one of those in every bag and in every vehicle. I keep them in the console of the glove box and one in every GoBag, camping bag, etc. I always have eating utensils. I always carry my pocket knife so I can cut my food. You put a utensil set and a p38/p51 can opener together and you’ll always be able to eat!!
You guys are killing it with content....great work.
Great video, lot of stuff I never thought of that I may go and place in my vehicles. I’d say add hand warmers in a few places as a comfort thing or to help if someone starts to get cold related injuries.
Something else I'd suggest is an axe or wood saw. If a tree falls across the road you'll be able to help clear the obstruction. Or... maybe the other way around
Mhmm
Got a Cold Steel Trailboss for this exact reason. Made it custom by removing the varnish and paint, polishing/sanding the head, oiling the handle, getting it shaving sharp, reprofiling the edge, and getting a leather sheath. For a $40 axe it's pretty nice.
@@CertifiedSunsetsounds great. Always good to have an axe but can also be loud. Sometimes this may be an issue so could be good to have a saw as well, cheers
@@WaveformV1.0 Yeah the axe is a good option but it can get exhausting fast. A chainsaw would be a lot faster and easier, but the chance of theft is much higher and the loss of investment is also much higher aswell. (forgive me if you meant a standard hand saw)
I would recommend the VIAIR 400P portable air compressor as it is compact and has allowed me to fix flat tires on the side of the road. I do a lot of long-distance road-trips in my Subaru Outback. That and a fire extinguisher, and a NOCO Battery Jump starter are useful items for long-distance travel.
in addition to jumper cables....a jump pack. They are ridiculously cheap now and doesn't require another vehicle
I drive a similar vehicle, some things I recommend: automatic jump-starter (they're smaller than a spool of long jumper cables and don't need another vehicle), usb charged air compressor, Pelican cases that perfectly fit under the seats (just measure the target space and search on their site, Pelican probably has a case for the exact dimensions lol), serverless 360 dashcams (no server/no cloud storage means no stolen, redistributed, or denied access to video).
If you want to assist in mass casualties (which your setup seems to be heavily focused on) you may consider carrying a small drone, having one that can be quickly deployed can track bad guys/fires/unaccounted for persons/weather events/etc. Also having a radio that can quickly scan for the active channels of your immediate area is a plus, don't want to get on site and waste time figuring out the local channels. Others mentioned a fire extinguisher, road flares, and reflective materials/vests which I agree on.
And another thing considering your intentions, talk to your lawyer about how invested you are in directly assisting in different casualty events. Might have some critical advice when it comes to being able to help while avoiding getting sued by victims or charged/sued by the government.
Would love to see what people do with small sedans.
I used to have a Nissan Maxima and a Dodge Charger before that. The Charger had enough space in the trunk for all my kit. However the Maxima struggled a little bit. I agree this would be a great video to see. I'm pretty sure more of the population probably drives sedans over SUV's and Trucks.
in my scatpack I just bring my EDC (Glock 43x) and keep a small trauma kit for any accidents, along with the tire change kit with a full spare and a surplus army shovel for any issues with the wheels or getting stuck
When I was rocking a compact Japanese sedan, I kept a full toolbox in the trunk that had the basics: hammer, driver with removable bits, a set of metric and imperial bits for the most common fasteners, pipe wrench, socket wrench and socket set, gloves, zip ties, and electrical tape. Also had room for some car specific parts: spare bulbs for brakes and headlights, oil filter wrench, spare oil filter, funnel, trans fluid, brake fluid, and a set of road flares. Under the drivers seat was a bottle of antifreeze/coolant and under the passenger seat was a big bottle of motor oil. Also in the trunk was a set of jumper cables, a heavy sleeping bag, and a spare winter coat. Car had a spare donut tire and a functional jack under the trunk carpet. In the glovebox were a first aid kit, an OBDII reader, a tire pressure reader, and a paper map of all the major and minor roads in my state. In the drivers side door panel, I had a tough camp knife, a bic lighter, and a water bottle. The rest would be on-body EDC: Flashlight, pepper spray, Leatherman, pocket knife, billfold, cellphone, handgun, spare mag.
I drive a Kia soul and carry probably half the stuff he carries. But that’s based off of my location and where I drive typically. If I go out in the woods or on a road trip I will scale up but even with a small car I have plenty of space with my normal amount of gear and my scaled up options.
Great video. I’ve got most of those things in my truck, but not with the redundancy you maintain. One thing that I have found extremely useful is a small compressor that works off the lighter plug. I will be adding the tire puncture kit which is a great idea. Thanks!
Just keep a small bicycle foot pump in there. I’ve used one multiple times to inflate tires on cars and trucks. It works a lot better than you’d expect.
I take a different approach. When I return from a backcountry or climbing trip or even a family camping trip or backpacking, where you're not taking EVERYTHING, I do a quick review of what worked, what needs replaced or updated, what was not necessary or worth the weight/space. I do the same with my truck. Just because I can fit it, and can find a use for it "just in case", does not mean it goes with me. As with outdoor/backcountry planning, I always start with the old "Boy Scout 10 essential", and adjust from there. Same with the truck.
The IKEA bag? They are great. Low profile when carrying
I very seldom post but since you have an FJ you could install a dual battery system. I did on my 4Runner and it is useful for running light/other separate circuit. Can be used for many things. I also carry my "get home" ruck that is loaded in case the vehicle is broke/disabled and the only option is to walk. It looks like a college student would wear it, not military looking. Food, water, way to make a fire, tarp, take down Ruger PCC, extra mags, med kit, ect all goes inside. Well done video! Hopefully it will get people to think!
I would say it's more realistic in the event SHTF and you're trying to get home.
When you had your hatch open, the Missourian in me immediately noticed the Salt Life sticker. I was relieved to hear your reasoning behind it later in the vid, and assured I was in good company when you gave your feelings on said sticker lol.
I completely agree with the salt life stickers. I live in Ohio, and I cannot stand and my wife knows it and makes fun of me as well for how upset I get at people with salt life stickers on their vehicles in the middle of Ohio.
Great point on more than one tourniquets and glow sticks. I'll be adding those to my kits.
To tell you the truth, if my family was inside, I wouldn’t call the police. I’d go in myself and wouldn’t want them showing up and shooting me because they get froggy.
If I knew no one was home, I would call the police and wait outside for either the police to come or the perps to leave the home to confront them on my terms.
Call the police makes every situation worse
@@oscarbear7498that depends on your local police
@@oscarbear7498that depends on your local police
Why am I coming across the realization that all my favorite creators are from my home state of TN? I’ll never leave here. Awesome shit.
Loved that intro, the 20 minutes comment was the chef's kiss. But let's be honest, if this were to actually happen you are better off burying the bad guy instead of calling the cops and risking jail time for protecting your house, the court system is the enemy of law abiding citizens, they work overtime to prop up criminals.
I feel like moving the body and trying to hide it would just destroy any chance you did have of arguing self defense. Gunshots are loud, neighbors are easily panicked, and forensics teams are really good at their jobs. Best bet is to make sure you fully understand your local laws as they pertain to self defense, make sure you don't have any punisher skulls on your gun or meme zombie rounds in your pistol, and strive to use only the amount of force necessary to stop the threat. All of that will give you the best chances in court. After that, it's up to the skill of your legal team and the whims of your jury.
Environmental considerations: tire chains, a small snow shovel, an axe, and hot hands are literal life savers and don't take up much space.
Personal considerations: Sunglasses, and a small amount of CASH. When traveling across state lines, my bank frequently freezes my card due to "suspicious activity" when I'm just trying to get gas, stranded with no cell service.
I've also been saving for a long time to buy an FJ cruiser as it's a dream vehicle for me, so it hurts to hear you have one and are dogging on it like you don't appreciate it lol.
Great car to steal. It's full of gear!
Ha. That’s not funny but it is. Yes it would be a great car to steal and it has happened to many I know. This vehicle is fully loaded but my recommendation is just a go bag 24hr. That’s it. But this load out is sick and it sucks that others have to steal and mess with people’s days
I know who's getting offed first when shtf
@@marcusmumford7100bro shut up. Honestly
Milwaukee has a badass electronic air compressor that I use all the time to even out pressure exactly without needing a gauge. Consider grabbing one if you don't have one. I run into people who need it pretty often.
You could add paper towel, emergency toilet paper (to go with your anti-diarrhea pills), wet wipes, sun block and insect repellent.
Lol! The Salt Life sticker! I agree completely. It's a clothing line. We have an outlet in Brason. When we walk by, I shake my head. So, I agree. Love the videos, love the content. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
I don’t know the brand but if it is surfing related I would give people having them a pass as it is a deep relationship with the water. Probs helps them get through having to be far away from the surf.
Love your guys’ channel.
Couldn’t agree more. One of my favorite guntubers 😂
I never use my knife as an eating utensil. Instead, in the event I forget my utensils, I can just use sticks as chopsticks and whittle a little spatula to use as a primitive spoon thingy. Works great.
Learning to use chopsticks is a good survival skill, it turns out, because it’s a LOT easier to whittle those than a fork.
You can’t put gas in a plastic bag. It will eat through it in seconds. Ask me how i know lol
Or a styrofoam cup lol. But you can use gas and styrofoam together
@@ZacSlamanlollll ohhh the fun I had as a kid with some gas and styrofoam
@@tjlovesrachel same lmao
@@tjlovesrachelGuys in the shop snaked me when I was an apprentice with a big Styrofoam 7-11 cup..."Hey, grab me some lacquer thinner in this!" 😅😅😅
@@matthewshannon6946 that’s hilarious….ya live and learn man…what trade?
Chem lights are cool n all but a headlamp in the top pocket of the med kit would be good.
A 12v air compressor will take up barely more space that that can of fix a flat. Or less space than a gas mask. I would make room for that. Better chance of getting a hole in your tire than dealing with gas.
And a plug kit will fix more holes than slime will.
Not sure if anyone else had trouble hearing him at 8:53, but I'm 99% sure the video he was referring to is titled "What To Put In Your First Aid Kit and Set Up - BAER Solutions Medical"
Hopefully your truck never gets stolen.
Its an old fj cruiser
@@doctorcropse2795 Well, its an old FJ that just got broken down into HD video detail for 171,000 potential filchers to target. It only takes one sh*thead viewer living in their general area to make all that expensive gear disappear. UA-camr vehicles have been targeted before, and that's things WITHOUT firearms and nods sitting inside.
@@theKashConnoisseuryes let’s rob a very armed guy? I doubt anyone seeing this is dumb enough to rob this guy
@@zwolf1291 Obviously, you don't break into the vehicle while the owner is sitting inside... Silly goose.
@@theKashConnoisseur you would be surprised I just saw a clip of a guy breaking into a cop car full of cops
Gentlemen I say this with all due respect but…if it doesn’t have a bed and/or isn’t 4 wheel drive, it is not a truck
I hate FJs as much as the next guy, but pretty sure they are 4wd
It’s a cab on frame 4x4. Legally considered a truck
Semi-trailer tractors aren't trucks by that definition, even though everyone calls them trucks and the drivers are known as truckers.
What you're describing is a 4x4 pickup.
A body on frame SUV is just a subtype of light duty truck optimized for carrying passengers. A pickup is another subtype of light duty truck optimized for carrying cargo.
I'm not entirely against gatekeeping the word truck. I'd argue anything built off a unibody car platform doesn't qualify, so that excludes pretty much all crossovers.
It’s true 4wd with a transfer case and 4hi/lo
And it’s a body on frame.
It’s a truck
Then why do we say pickup truck if there aren’t trucks without pickups?
I try and do this but mitigate it to a backpack. I keep a go bag that has a change of clothes, poncho with rope and tent pegs, med, food and water, weapon and mags, utilitarian stuff, gas mask and filters, siphon and a couple low profile breach tools as well. Then a one person tent wrapped with a sleeping bag on the outside. That way I can just grab it and go if I need it
Putting all this stuff in your car is just begging to have it stolen. Just carry your edc, maybe an el cheapo PSA short AR in the truck, and some first aid and a fire extinguisher. You're not gonna need your freaking NODS and stuff. This is silly. Keep that stuff at home where it is far less likely to be stolen.
If someone breaks into this vehicle tomorrow you're out like $25,000.
I can think of situations where I'd like to have a rifle accessible in my truck, but aside from the range, all of those situations also seem like stuff where I'd get shot for running around with a rifle. If I'm responding to a threat and I pull out my AR, all of a sudden I look like the bad guy. With my pistol, I can put that thing back into concealment almost as easily as I can take it out. Minimizes the chances of being canoed by a SWAT sniper 200 yards down the way, I figure.
Yeah, it really doesn't pair so well with the intro. I was hoping for a much more minimalist loadout to get some ideas from. Essentials only type stuff.
About the gasmask: it can actually be useful in industrial incidents or transport accidents where different kinds of gas or chemicals are released. During my CBRE course they showed us clips from first responders in the US that was first on scene on truck accidents. Unfortunly the responder did not wear protection and collapsed himself trying to save the truck driver. Invisible gas is very dangerous.
If you are in the PNW like I am and you come across a decent amount of road blockages due to fallen trees. It's a good idea to have a decent sized axe on hand to chop the tree into manageable parts and move out of the road if you need too, also keep a sharpening stone on hand for it or even an axe hand file. You can get decent cold steel trail boss and sharpening stone for like $50 total. I'de also suggest a leather sheath for the axe to keep the live edge from hurting someone, especially if you're in a crash. A fire extinguisher is also great to have, and I suggest having at least one. Preferably two if you can fit them. A small one up front for immediate danger, and a larger one in the back for burning vehicles just in case. Doubly I also suggest having a 5-10 gallon bucket with a lid to transfer water to fire from a nearby source aswell as a shovel to throw dirt and smother smaller fires. Being prepared is less about having high speed gear to stop criminals, it's more responding to natural disasters. My current vehicle is under prepared for many scenarios but I'm slowly chipping away at it.
Axe, yes. Florida, New England, lots of east coast have smaller but heavy trees. An 18-20" chainsaw gets a road open must faster than an axe.
@@lyfandeth Yes, but my mindset is more of a set it and forget it mentality, Chainsaws are much more annoying to sharpen, require mixed fuel to work, and can break/jam. Not saying an axe is a perfect solution, but all I have to keep is a sharpening stone in my car and I don't have to worry about fumes or stains in the back of my vehicle.
Not to mention the majority of fallen trees in my area aren't massive 20ft wide hunks of wood. The other advantage is I'm far less likely to have my vehicle broken into with a simple axe compared to a chainsaw being visible through the rear window. There's a lot of tool theft in my state and people generally don't care about axes comapred to saws, drills, and batteries. The axe I have is perfectly serviceable for the issues I'm likely to deal with during windstorms, I know a chainsaw is faster and easier, but it's something I'de rather leave at home. I hope the reasoning I gave makes sense as to why I chose one over the other.
These car loadouts are absolutely overkill and unnecessary. 1) Reality you just made a great smash and grab target. 2) Putting all that shit on as a private responder will get you smoked by law enforcement or another private responder. If you are doing some crazy baja road trip across Mexico or the Middle East sure go crazy. Stateside a good on body pistol, road side repair kit, and shelter in place bag is all you need.
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Too much to worry about in my opinion. The weight will heavily decrease your gas mileage, it takes up more space in the vehicle preventing you from carrying others around, and chances are very high that if a SHTF scenario does occur, you’re better off on foot than in the vehicle making a majority of the tools obsolete. In times of peace, all of this stuff is great to have on hand in the vehicle at all times, but not when disaster strikes. You can do a lot with very little and 10% of all of stuff shown will accomplish 90% of all tasks you will be preparing for. I’m not saying don’t own/possess all of these tools, but maybe keep most of them at home rather than weighing down your vehicle. It would also suck to lose all of those tools if you’re forced to abandon your vehicle. A 16” rifle, plate carrier, backpack with rain gear and water filtration devices, tarp, jumper cables, and large medical bag is all the average citizen really needs. Maybe add in flares, batteries, and chemlights but your EDC should be able to support you until you get home or your bugout location. Great video though but still to much to worry about even for my SUV.
Your truck is not a holster. Stop keeping weapons in them.
To each they’re own.
Stop telling people what to do.
My truck gun is locked in + to my truck.
You're not gonna see it from the outside and even if you break INTO my truck... You ain't getting it without power tools AND an hour+ of [uninterrupted] work ahead of you.
To which I say: Good luck with that.
@@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH No, I will continue to educate you ignorant people until you stop letting your guns get stolen making everyone with firearms looks bad. You gun WILL get stolen. No lock will actually stop a thief that is determined to steal something. And I'm sure your "lock" can be bypassed within 1 minute.
Tell that to the cops and every mechanized battalion in the world
@@jwalesoutlaw3294you aren’t a mechanized battalion and you have no need for it.
That intro itself has made me a subscriber for life...or until we all last. Hilarious and pretty spot on.
A lot of unnecessary weight that you’ll more than likely never need, making that poor lil weak 4.0 struggle. I’ve been driving for 31 years, and never needed 95% of anything you have in your rig.
Well have you ever driven around during the apocalypse or with zombie hoards roaming around? Bet you’d have a much different attitude towards this stuff if you had.....!? Lol Keep calm and carry on!
@@johnsmith-nw5ow Not many apocalypses or zombies that I can see. Most I've ever seen were "mostly peaceful" protestors, and maybe some looters if you're lucky.
For 22 years I worked in the Chicago area. Every shop but one in all that time took an hour to get to, and 1 1/2 hours to get home from.(traffic). I didn't have an identical load-out, but very similar...quite extensive. I only had to use the gear 3 times in 22 years, but those incidents made it worth carrying all that crap for all that time. Saved my ass!!!
@@johnsmith-nw5owChicago winters and traffic/ traffic wrecks will make you wish you had prepared!
Dude that prepaid secondary phone on different network is a great idea! Great video thats for the insight. That Toyota FJ is a reliable beast thanks !
My son has an FJ with the manual trans and loves it. I had a Full size FJ 55 and then a 2009 Full size LC until an idiot T boned me doing 45 mph in Full sized pickup. Knocked him on his side. I did not get a scratch but got the ticket!
Just missing one thing… handcuff keys… Great video, you guys rock
Don't forget to put a razor in with your gas mask so you can shave that beard so the gas mask actually works.
don’t need to be clean shaved to wear a gas mask…
@@Fear0911.And the gene pool just got shallower.
@@Fear0911.Just if you want it to seal...you can rock the 'stache but the cheek/ chin fuzz will fuck you up!!
I’ve got a beard and my gas mask works fine, it seals perfectly.
@@matthewshannon6946a beard doesn’t stop it from sealing. I’ve got a beard and I’ve never had any problems the seal on my mask
I really like these guys. Highly underrated channel.
Bro, ur kit is the kit that says, " when it rains, it pours" but that's cool because u have the all the rain coats lol. Seriously though, I for 1 appreciate all of the valuable knowledge and lessons you 2 just give away. I'm glad I avoided student loans