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Good tips. These minimalist new Gen youngsters don’t even carry a flashlight

I like the space blanket idea as it has multiple uses. I have a yoga mat in the trunk. Good list.

Thank you! You saved me a lot of frustration!

A good list, but I have some suggestions: Antifreeze can help get you down the road and won't freeze in your car. An extra quart of oil. A tow strap. A folding saw can help clear a fallen branch across the road. An extra jacket or hoodie along with a parka. Put some snacks in Ziploc bags in an ammo can to keep mice out. winter hat and gloves and/or mittens.

I recommend keeping a list of the items in your bag. Put copies of the list in the bag itself and also on your phone, so you can remember what's in there. Also make notes of updates or replacements needed. I've had bags like this for years and tend to forget what's in them. And the ONE time I leave the bag home for whatever reason, is when I need something from it. For the ladies, I recommend a spare mascara and lipstick. I also keep a lightweight scarf. That has saved me from many chilly restaurants or outings. Good video, thank you.

Cordage and some thing that isn't battery operated that indicates you're in trouble (hi vis vest, whistle, collapsible cone etc)

I prefer using a head lamp stored in my car when I need light so that I can keep my hands free while working.

Educated old man opinions here. Lithium Ion Battery for consumer products recommended storage temperatures 35 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. I can see a lot of people upset with those silly little batterpowered toys in the heat of summer of the dead of winter. Have your vehicle battery tested twice a year. That's an easy preparation. Next step after that is jumper cables. A hand pump will get that tire inflated enough to drive a few miles. Tow strap with hooks rated in the tens of thousands of pounds and a buddy will get most vehicles out of a snowbank or ditch.. A thin plastic sheet may melt onto hot pavement.

A multi-tool is a great thing to put on your belt or in a pack. But every car has enough space for real tools. A set of screwdrivers (more useful than a bit driver) a set of pliers including electrician pliers, a box knife and trauma shears will all work much better at every job and cost less money than a multi-tool. Kobalt, Husky, Stanley, whatever the walmart brad is... is good enough. Add a small pry bar and the longest breaker bar you can find with a socket to fit your lug nuts.

A socket set MM or SEC depending on you vehicle. A small set will do mostly. I once found on a Honda I had that a 10mm socket worked for what seemed like 90% of my needs. Also being a big camping nut, I store a lot of my equipment, not all, but a lot of my gear. Great for an emergency.

2:51 - I have one of those as well and they are great, but please keep in mind they are Lithium-Ion batteries. Those EV fires you keep hearing about are also the same kind of battery and can go into “thermal runaway”. Do not store that in your car, especially if you live in a hot climate like Arizona!

Instead of grabbing a "small inexpensive pack" off of Amazon to store your stuff, go to a thrift store instead. I have been in many of them and they have all had bags of various sizes/shapes/colors, costing less than what you'll probably pay for shipping. Plus, you'll be supporting a charity or small business in your community. Plus you'll be getting away from your electronic device and exposing yourself to fresh air and sunshine. Plus you'll find a lot of other stuff you didn't know you needed in the store.

I keep having battery troubles and the booster pack I got didn’t work when I really needed it! So I just made a battery change kit: 10mm wrench/socket, flathead screwdriver, battery terminal cleaning tool, gloves and WD-40. Next time it happens I can pull the battery, Uber to Auto Zone for a replacement, come back and swap it on the spot.

I have two bags, one is car oriented (tools, etc.) and the other people oriented (survival/convenience items).

Add a small shovel, USGI or similar camping shovel and folding hand saw to your bag. In addition, I have a tool bag, w/ screwdrivers, channel loc's rachet & sockets. and a CCW.

Good thoughtful list. I would add more tools, and a headlamp as well as a regular flashlight. As nice as it is to have a multitool, the design necessities make it limited and sometimes inconvenient and slower than "real" tools. I keep a contractor's 3 mil trash bag in the car for putting on the ground, and floor mats work pretty well too. I also have some space blankets in the glove box. Lots of stuff can be stored under seats, so they are not in the way but still available. Also, a spare key in your wallet! Forget all the dopey YT short videos about how to break into your car with a piece of string or whatnot. And for worst-case scenario, a get-home bag. Medical kit, emergency bivy sack, large multitool, empty large water bottle, maybe a couple of protein bars, batteries, space blanket etc etc. Five pounds of stuff might save your life.

I've watched many videos like this and I've learned a lesson from them: Every single video will have comments below to add one more thing and one more thing and ... all by well-meaning viewers with genuinely good ideas. But if someone accepted and followed *ALL* the suggestions, they'd just about have the kitchen sink on the list. At some point, AI will be browsing all the comments, identifying concerns, fears, and anxieties and then diagnosing mental illnesses, followed by reaching out with prescription suggestions and discount codes, all sponsored by Big Pharma. Sorry -- got carried away. 😀 P.S. I love the jump start battery, for the same reasons you gave!

I thought this was going to be about old Radio Shack electronics. 😢

I think air compressor powered from 12V socket makes more sense then rechargeable one.

A roll of 2" gorilla tape. It's great for temporary hose repair. Clear lens glasses with built-in lights to offer eye protection and hands free illumination.

Thank you for your insights and explanations for assembly. It's kind of silly the lack of information that came with the sauna. Thank you for your video!

I agree with the other items but fix-a-flat is terrible advice. Shops won't plug/patch a tire if you use the stuff. So you're basically turning a cheap repair into a guaranteed new tire.

can I listen to music/youtube using its 3.5mm headphones jack?

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Flashlight is essential, however I would go for a headlamp for hands free lighting. A tire plug repair kit is also good to have along with the fix-a-flat and portable air compressor.

Just got this delivered today and luckily found your video beforehand, barely had to look at the instructions once just followed your tips and was set up and steaming in 15 mins. Thank you!

Great list! I like the batteries and gloves. Not sure why I never thought of those.

Excellent list. Over the years, I've added a small fire extinguisher, some extra fuses, an old towel, a gallon of water, and a windbreaker with a hood.

With all the temperature variations inside a car, batteries will tend to leak acid. Its wise to keep them out of any electronic items until you need to use them.

All good tips, thanks for informative video. I've got most of items suggested but also carry the following: fuel can, oil, screen wash, radiator top-up, tow-rope, roll of velcro tape, selection of cable ties, hi-vis jacket, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, small hydraulic bottle jack.

thanks!

Excellent video! Thankyou! I took your advice and kept things slow BUT I could not get the end of the trimmer wire to stay in the "rectangular" hole. After 6-8 tries I thought...why not try the other "round" hole on the other side of the cylinder. Inserting the trimmer line in the round feeder holes was successful. In fact when inserting the trimmer line in the round holes you can feel the wire kind of lock in. Give it some thought....thanks again for your video.

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Fire extinguisher and small first aid kit.

I have a jump starter for all my cars and they all have safety lights on them and usb ports too charge a phone. I also carry a full first aide kit in case of an accident on the road or out camping. Also a firearm is a good thing too have in an emergency. You never know who or what can harm you if you are brok down in an unfermiliar area.

The new Gordon Multitool at Harbor Freight is comparable to a Leatherman, but at half the price ($40)

Great ideas thank you for sharing

This video was a huge help setting up the sauna. Thank you!

Hi I run a nearly similar kit in my RV. BUT* Added some fuses I lernen it the hard way. Prepeared for everything. But stranded with a brocken fuse and no replacement. No lights or electicity for the night

Fire extinguisher, DOT yellow reflective vest size HUGE to go over winter clothing. Get two per vehicle one for you, 2nd for another person or wrap around side view mirror. . Vests are lightweight, take up little space . BE SEEN! Stay safe.

Fix-a-flat is useless. Carry water

Just one word of advice regarding battery booster packs. I would STRONGLY advise you to buy a CAPACITOR-based unit, rather than one which relies upon an internal battery. Murphy's Law is very clear on this - and it is a fact that the one time you need an independent power source to start your car when you've left the internal lights on overnight - any of those battery-powered boosters WILL BE FLAT TOO... On the other hand, those Boosters which contain a large capacitor DO NOT RELY ON AN INTERNAL BATTERY. They live in your glovebox or under a seat or in a toolbag, but the difference is that they have NO CHARGE in them. They work by extracting the few volts that will be in your 12v car or truck or boat battery, storing that in the capacitor, then - when a sufficient charge has built up in the booster - releasing it in a controlled manner, when you turn your Starter Switch. All of the above is learned from painful (cold) experience - and while it is true that a Capacitor-based Booster pack will cost more than one of those cheapo chinee battery versions, you KNOW that it will start your car in the depths of winter.

Just my 2 cents: I live in Florida, a hot state 8 months out of the year and inside a parked car can reach 120 degrees or more. Most of the emergency items may not last long if left in the car. Picture swollen and leaking batteries. The tip of using a bag to keep the items in is the solution. During the hot months, keep the bag at home next to the door and take it with you whenever you're going to drive far or out of your local area and bring the bag back home when you return. It's a little hassle but make it a habit and it'll become second nature. If you're worried about forgetting the bag the day you will really need it, keep the "heat-proof" items in the car permanently.

DO NOT Buy Duracell batteries. They were the best, but now they leak. This will ruin your devices. The manufacturing plant moved. Quality is gone.

Water, snacks and tire plug kit.

I carry a kit like this and have had used it on many occasions. This is a good list and my kit also includes the following, in rough order of utility. A pack of wet-wipes, some zip ties, a small socket set, a telescopic magnet, a couple of pairs of latex gloves, a roll of insulating tape and chewing gum (for sealing leaks).

Hi, Ian From the UK.. I found It always pays to have some nibbles..ie peanuts and sweets ( hard candy to you chaps) also drinking water.

WD40 and duct tape.

Good info.

You have some guts Mister. Wow! I feel the same way, I don't want to mess with the alternator on my small vehicle. Thank you sir. Hope you can get you to 1K subscribers soon. I just added became a subscriber.