My Wildfire Evacuation: What’s In My 72 Hour Go Bag!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- A few months ago, I was right in the middle of the Oakland Wildfire Evacuation. It was a scary experience to be sure. Being prepared with a Go-Bag helped to relieve some of the panic. A couple of years ago, My parents were evacuated for 4 weeks due to the Caldor Fire in the Sierra Foothills that burned the entire town to ashes. Their home was just outside the burn area and survived. Being prepared helped us get them out safely.
None of us wants to evacuate our home/safe haven as sometimes it’s the only way to keep us alive and survive. No one is immune to having to be evacuated from a disaster and all of us should be prepared just in case something like this happens. Many times you have very little time to pull things together so I always have a go bag ready to go to get me to a safe place. In this video you’ll find my favorite gear that I use in my go bag and why I have it and how are use it!
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A few months ago, I was right in the middle of the Oakland Wildfire Evacuation. It was a scary experience to be sure. Being prepared with a Go-Bag helped to relieve some of the panic. A couple of years ago, My parents were evacuated for 4 weeks due to the Caldor Fire in the Sierra Foothills that burned the entire town to ashes. Their home was just outside the burn area and survived. Being prepared helped us get them out safely.
None of us wants to evacuate our home/safe haven as sometimes it’s the only way to keep us alive and survive. No one is immune to having to be evacuated from a disaster and all of us should be prepared just in case something like this happens. Many times you have very little time to pull things together so I always have a go bag ready to go to get me to a safe place. In this video you’ll find my favorite gear that I use in my go bag and why I have it and how are use it!
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@TheoryofSimple - you are marvelous for sharing this! You think of others, even in preparing a ‘go bag’ for yourself ☮️
@ thank you! 🙏💕
I have go bags in our cars and house. Unfortunately, we were traveling and one minute we were in a nice warm bed sleeping in our hotel and five minutes later we were in the freezing cold in our PJs. The fire alarms had gone off and at 1.30 am until 3 am we froze in the parking lot. We had not been prepared for anything and left the car keys in the room. Had we been prepared, we would have had our valuables including the car keys with us. Never again.
@@WeAreHereWithYou oh my! I’m so sorry you had to go through that! But your story will help others so thank you for sharing! 🙏💕😊
When traveling we keep the car keys, flashlight & roomcard attached to the dog leash. Your situation says we need more to grab. Thanks
@ I love that you’re thinking about your deer, furry family members! It can be really hard on them when an evacuation or some sort of disaster happens! 🙏💕
Your video sure made me rethink fire-alarm preparedness for hotel stays! I recall freezing and roasting outside dormitories and office buildings because no jacket or fan in my day bag! Also, car keys, ID and pet leashes are great on lanyards unless you are driving…Long lanyards can get stuck and jammed around the steering wheel of a vehicle in a rushed situation. 🥸🥸😘
@ yeah definitely don’t want anything that could jeopardize your safety! Thanks for sharing!😊🙏
These are not just thoughtful ideas, but a thought-filled bag. Thank you so much for not only sharing what you have packed, but why. I watched this video with my 22 year old daughter and was surprised how many times I heard “oh, I never thought of that “. You are a wonderful teacher!
@@leeperkins963 thank you so much! I am so glad you watched this with your daughter so that you could both be prepared. I truly appreciate you letting me know and giving me your feedback.💕🙏😊
Excellent video with a ton of good tips/ideas. My heart goes out to everyone in LA fleeing the fires. Hindsight is 20/20 so best to be prepared!
@@pamelafrancis8131 thank you so much! I just want everyone to be prepared because it could happen to anyone! 🙏💕
This is an excellent pack idea! I have a similar one hanging by my front door on a command hook. To give it an extra morale boost, I'm adding my favorite candy - a tip I picked up from another video. I think this would be especially helpful for kids. Thank you for creating such informative videos! 😊
@@enanry I am so happy you are prepared and thank you so much for your feedback on this video💕😊
@@enanry I find it helpful to ADD AN EXTRA TEDDYBEAR OR SOFT DOLL FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. you need something to hold when crying your eyes out.
This is the BEST 72 hour go bag ever. Well thought out. Great Choices.
@@reneeangus2521 thank you !😊 🙏
So helpful. I keep important documents ( passports, birth certificates, insurance info, trust info, living will, etc) in a fire proof bag to grab and go if an emergency happens.
@@peggyfitzmaurice4100 excellent!! I keep mine in a fireproof and waterproof bag as well! All I have to do is grab and go! Thank you so much for sharing🙏💕
@@peggyfitzmaurice4100 That is super smart. I have my documents in a fire proof lock box as well, but just in case I scan documents and keep them on a SSD. With newer phones having usb c that way I can pull files from my drive on my phone.
While many understand that a document package is important, I hear few people mention that another reason for that passport may be to leave the country if you live near a border. It may be not be possible to get around a large disaster and the only safe route may be into the neighboring country. Slim chance? Maybe, but at least you are covered on this option.
@ good point! Especially for people who live near the borders🙏
I can't find the bag you use for your documents in your Amazon storefront or on the list in this post? Where am I missing it??
I love your videos! I have purchased several of your recommended items for my bag. Thank you for such great ideas. No one on You Tube is as organized and ready as you are. Thank you!
@@regina8261 that is so sweet of you to say and I truly appreciate your following and feedback! I look forward to bringing you more great videos in the future🙏💕😊
I’ve learned so much from your videos. I have my EDC packed and stashed in my car along with my Tripped backpack full of your tips. Buying the side by side RFID right now and will load with some cash bc when power is down you can’t use the ATM! And never let your gas tank go below half. Thank you Eunice!
@@sylviavenstein77 I’m so glad these videos have helped you and you are prepared for your emergency. Love your idea about the gas tank and yes, I try to keep mine at least above a quarter of a tank.💕🙏 thank you so much for sharing🙏
@@sylviavenstein77 My Dad was always very big on my Mom and me keeping our gas tanks over half full for this reason - potential need to evacuate. I grew up in south TX, so wildfires weren’t our concern, but hurricanes and tornadoes. You do not want to run out of gas on the freeway while trying to evacuate!
I passed right as the fire jumped from the euc on 580. We never how the day will go. Thanks to your videos I try to always keep my car ready.
@@brewatch wow! We must’ve been there around the same time! My navigator kept trying to reroute me back over toward the fire, so I was just kind of stuck. I have a go bag in my car as well. I try to be prepared for just about anything.🙏💕😊
Thank you for this video! It is much more realistic than all those wilderness bugout bags I see here on RUclips. I will watch it again later, and then start to put my own bag together. I hope I will never need it, but it is better to have it ready. Last year it was touch and go with a flood near my house. People worked night and day to maintain the Deich, sorry, I don't remember the english word for it.
@@ankebosing1968 thank you! I’m so happy you are bring prepared! Better safe than sorry🙏💕
Her bag is a bug out bag. The fact that people are so uneducated about the terms they use doesn't change the fact.
@@CanadaFree-ce9jn a bug out bag would have other items in it like axes and saws and tarps and long-term outdoor shelter equipment.
The terms “bug-out bag” and “go-bag” are often used interchangeably, but they can have slightly different connotations depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown of the differences:
1. Bug-Out Bag
• Purpose: Designed for long-term survival and evacuation in case of a disaster or emergency requiring you to “bug out” and leave your home for an extended period (72+ hours or more).
• Contents: Focuses on self-reliance and survival essentials, often including:
• Food and water (or purification tools) for at least 3 days
• Shelter items (e.g., tent, tarp, sleeping bag)
• Fire-starting tools
• First aid kit
• Weapons or self-defense tools (if appropriate/legal)
• Clothing for various weather conditions
• Navigation tools (e.g., compass, maps)
• Long-term survival items (multi-tools, emergency radios, etc.)
• Audience: Often associated with survivalists or preppers planning for large-scale disasters like societal breakdown, war, or severe natural disasters.
2. Go-Bag
• Purpose: Designed for short-term emergencies requiring immediate evacuation, such as a wildfire, hurricane, or other localized disasters.
• Contents: Focuses on essentials needed to get to safety quickly, typically for 24-72 hours:
• Personal documents (passports, IDs, insurance papers)
• Medications and basic first aid
• Emergency cash
• A change of clothes
• Water and snacks (portable items like granola bars)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Phone charger or power bank
• A basic survival tool (e.g., multi-tool or knife)
• Audience: More general and practical for anyone who may need to evacuate their home unexpectedly.
Key Differences
Feature Bug-Out Bag Go-Bag
Duration 72+ hours (long-term survival) 24-72 hours (short-term evacuation)
Focus Self-reliance, survival Evacuation essentials
Audience Preppers, survivalists General population
Examples of Use Major disasters (e.g., collapse, war) Local emergencies (e.g., wildfire)
In summary, a bug-out bag is for longer-term, self-sufficient survival, while a go-bag is for quick evacuation during short-term emergencies. Depending on your needs, you might customize a bag that blends aspects of both.
@CanadaFree-ce9jn yes, but not geared for the wilderness!
@@TheoryofSimple No, you still misunderstand the term because your education comes from limited media. Bugging out is FIRST an action, not a bag. What you bug out with is up to you. It doesn't matter if you are under threat of shelling or a forest fire, bugging out is getting out of a disaster area. You can learn and be educated, or keep showing a lack of knowledge. Bug out comes from military, go bag comes more from CIA in the field and/or diplomats serving in foreign countries. Your tube tent isn't a bad idea, but more of a camping item; a hostel sheet aka bag liner, would be more to the point of an urban shelter item.
You always have the best gear! Be safe! My cousins home Is on the beach In Malibu. I have’t heard from them In 3 days. This fire Is heartbreaking!
Prayers for a positive outcome!
Oh my! I am so heartbroken to hear that you haven’t heard from him. I am praying that he is safe.
Thank you Eunice! Unfortunately hundreds of people are wishing they had done this. I also need to get this done. Also thinking I need to scan a lot of documents that need to be accessed in an emergency. Scan and then email to myself. 😊👍👍👍
@@marinamartinez6886 I’m happy to help! so happy you are getting prepared! 🙏💕
We scanned a TON of stuff and put them in the cloud (Google drive) so that they can be accessed from anywhere.
@ yes! Thank you for bringing that up and having things in the cloud like Google Drive is a necessity ! Thank you so much for sharing🙏
@@TheoryofSimple the only thing I’d be concerned about is this sensitive information being out there.
@@Hope-ot1xy you can put them in a secure folder with a password or use other platforms like Drop Box 😊
I live in Butte Co, CA - been evac 5x since 2017, Wall Fire, Camp, Bear, Dixie, Thompson Fires.
Since Wall Fire, we keep the car packed 24/7/365 with things I know hubby, I need & want if out of my house.
2 carry on airline bags @ clothes, underwear, pj etc and bag @ warm jacket, boots, socks, hat, gloves etc.
I also have most everything suggested on county and CALFire evac planning lists from wool blanket - can opener- water- snacks.
Our pets are ready to roll too.
I keep money stashed, purse, keys, phone, shoes are always in the same place!!
My gym gear covers toiletries. I keep 2 weeks worth of meds in my purse all the time as well as screenshots of my RX.
Meanwhile, at home, we police around the house regularly to keep anything that could ignite, away from house and are diligent @ defensible space and keeping hoses ready.
I keep a list of things to do before leaving the house and items take from house, by the door.
Our family admin paperwork is in one older carry on rectangular zip bag that I keep updated. Pics and precious important stuff is together, packed.
We keep gas tanks full year round - never below half when returning home. Gas stations in these hills are not close.
I have my evac routes planned out in 4 directions, family or hotels @ phone numbers of hotels in my phone.
We have a neighborhood emergency GMRS radio program organized for comm when power, internet, cells out.
Our family has a plan and plan @ neighbors.
If people are prepared, the chaos and craziness is easier to surmount.
Be a logical thinker with a plan of action, not an emotional unprepared mess! I have been both!
Being ready, it's much better emotionally, come what may.
It's intense.
Great guide as always Eunice. I’m packing up my new hospital go bag. I got norovirus last week and had to call myself an ambulance as there was no way I could drive (vomiting, diarrhea, lightheaded, dizzy) and had no one to drive me. Well, the paramedics didn’t grab me any shoes or a coat and it was in the 20s and snowy outside! Fortunately the hospital was super nice and gave me slippers to put on over my socks and two blankets to wrap around myself for the ride home but that was a situation I don’t want to find myself in again!
@@sailorbrite oh my gosh, I’m so sorry to hear that you suffered from that horrible virus and that you had to go to the hospital. I hope you’re feeling better. You know I never thought about an ambulance not having your socks and shoes and coat with you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us to help keep us prepared.🙏💕
Same thing happened to my mom a few weeks ago. She had nothing when they got her
@ I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope your mom is safe and you can help put a small bag together for her so she feels a little less panicked if something like this happens again.🙏
@@sailorbrite Don’t forget to include an adapter and cable for your cellphone.
Praying for all in California❤🙏
Thank you!
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@ 🥰
I am praying for everyone.. All the fire victims victims. May the Lord give you more strength. God bless you
@ thank you so much and truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers🙏💕😊
You popped up on my feed and I’m glad you did! Looking to review again and make my go bag.
@@angievargas1448 i’m so glad I popped up too and I hope you’ve got some great tips to modify your go bag🙏💕 thank you so much for watching and looking forward to bringing you more great content😊
I can’t believe how much you can fit in those bags! So many great ideas I would never have thought about!
@@debbiecarter4565 lol! That’s why a lot of my subscribers call me Mary Poppins! I can fit more stuff in a bag than needs to be in there😂 but I do like trying to be prepared for just about anything so that’s why I have so many things. I hope you found some great idea. Ideas for things to put into your go bag and thank you so much for your feedback.🙏😊
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips for a pack to evac with. I appreciate it.
@@elainedillon2670 I am happy to share and hope everyone gets prepared🙏
I've been wanting to say Thank You E. Since finding your channel, it's given me the kick in the backside to go through my survival supplies.
Got my meds kits done. I have a large trauma case, as I stop at accidents. Got my home med kit sorted as well as my EDC med kit. Been working on 2 other systems. My Evac bag and shelter in place kit in totes. Feeling better about things in this surreal state of the deconstruction of America. Here's hoping for some old fashioned normalcy and rebuilding coming soon.
@@NothingToNoOneInParticular I’m so glad my contact is hopeful and especially helping you prepare for anything! I truly appreciate your following and feedback!
Love that you include playing cards. I learned to carry them during a bad storm and power outage when I worked at a movie theater
Best way to keep the mind busy! 😊
Your SO Sweet To Put This Together. I LIVED IN FL..And Lost Everything 10 Times Oveer And Over...Thank The Lord God I'm Out Of That State And Back Home. I Have MY Emergency Bags Packed To Just Incase Of Emergency....YOUR Video Reminded To Go Thru Mine And Make Sure I Have All.Necc....And Your Video Reminded Me 3 Things I Did Forget....Thank Thank You God God Bless You. And Prayers For ALL IN Calif...In This Desp.Situtation Of Horriable Fires. GET OUT OF HARMS WAY. PACK ALL EMERGENCY AND IMPORTTANT DOCUMENTS. GOD BLESS EVERYONE KEEP SAFE
@@micheleaday3902 thank you so much and I’m so sorry you had to go through such disaster experiences. The good news is you are prepared now and know what to expect and can help others as well.🙏💕 thank you for sharing your experience here and I’m so glad that my video was helping you prepare even more!
Amazing bag and video. I was surprised to see for the very first time someone else uses and packs very similar things as myself.
First off I started with a few Stasher silocon bags, then found a cheaper, thinner, lighter alternative that works as well. And they are just China brand silcone clear zips that are NOT sealed right at the edge like regular zip locks but have an 1/2 edge to them after the seal, in snack, sandwich and quart size that come in sets of four each size and I got them on sale on Amazon for ten dollars per set. So at the time I got five sets. I use them for everything. This was two years ago and none have failed with all our travel and camping, on the boat, etc... thus far.
One addition I bring is screw tins and tins of different sizes and I use primarily pack only multi purpose items.
I started with soap sheets (still have some left) and laundry sheets, but just added a tin of soap powder which washes everything. Body, hair, dishes, and clothes. Works great ! I am going to keep a few laundry sheets for volume washes.
I have tiny liitle plastic 'sample' spoon I got at a sample booth at the super market that works perfect to scoop the powder out. This solves the issue of my soap sheets getting wet. And I pack Dime sized towels so I can sprinkle some on. I pack TP but am trying a CuloClean portable bidet as my back up. This is also great just for general wash up as it turns any standard water bottle into a stream sprayer. A mini 'shower' of sorts. I also have 2 silver infused pee clothes and these are great if you can just hang them on your pack to dry.
You can even spray with hand sanitizer if it grosses you out. I do as 'insurance'. The alcohol disapates quickly.
I bring a tin of baking soda which is champion, my tooth paste, for my skin, bug bites, stings, rashes, sunburn, and to deoterize everything. Add some to the soap powder for laundry. This is my medical go to for all things stomach related especially acid reflux/heart burn. Works better then anything else, instantly. Keeps the body alkaline and this is key to prevent infections. Especially in the mouth and skin.
I pack a tin of Burts Bees wax based skin care. Its the vest IMHO.
I pack a Tin of Tiger Balm Red, for sore muscles, joints, feet, sprains, headaches, chest congestion, blood circulation (when I am cold). Bugs hate it!!!
The screw top tins have proven water tight for me.
I mix up essential food grade oils. My base is a mix called 'Thieves oil' and it's a blend grave robbers used during times of epidemic and plague. The recipe is a Google away. I mix in some other oils for different purposes like lemon balm for bugs and Patouli some mints and I use this daily for everything. Even on my dogs. The only oil I pack separate is Tea tree because it's not good for dogs. But its a wonderful anti microbial to splash on after a shower, bugs hate it, and I drop a bit in hand washing items at camp.
I also bring another small amber glass dropper I believe half oz of Lugols iodine for thyroid support (in case), immune support detox... and a bottle of liquid zeolite same reasons and (incase of radioactivity) and iodine can also purify water. I bring a solid stick of zinc for suncreen, and I can mix this in with my Burts Bees skin base bees wax to spread it out more. I bring a tube of Burts bee's lip balm because it's convenient and I don't have to touch my mouth with my hands. Either can be used an an acelerant in fire making. I bring OB Tampons, aka compressed cotten and this is tinder or can be used for packing deep wounds. I can pair this with packets of Blood Stop, a blood coagulation product to stop bleeding and this includes in the mouth and for nose bleeds. In addition I pack non stick gauze pads and 3 M Tegaderm Waterproof bandage transparent film dressing, basically the thin polyurethane skin seal stuff tatoo artsts use, or they use in hospitals for IV lines. It's super sticky and will not come off even in water. I pack Silverseal burn and wound dressing hydrogel pads. I also pack colodial silver spray, especially in flu season. I pack 2 silver impregnated face masks with respartion vents and charcoal filter packs. It's a must to frequntly spray the coloidal silver on any mask to kill virus. Plus they do well for filtering smoke with the charcoal filter. I pack activated charcoal jell caps as a detox if I am exposed to bad water or food, for external use mix vaseline, I have packets of petroleum and put on a splinter, thorn, poisinous plant, ivy, nettles are the worse or bad bite. This is a detox of the gut which houses 70 percent of our immune stem and draws out poison from skin. I pack good high absorbtion (liposomal) vitamins to include High C, D3, Zinc, B12, B 6, E, all in easy swallow jell caps and the Magnesium I use at home so I know there are no side effects, so important with Magnesium which is a must for my headaches, and added with potassium and calcium with celtic sea salt for hydration, my daily electrolytes,...Omega 3 caps and Quecetin to deter flu and NAC as well. I can mix the E in with my skin base for extra moisture, healing support, or put it on first and let it sink in skin. I pack herbal teas, immune, calming, Elderberry and Rose Hips, etc... all good stuff, and Chage tea with other mushrooms called mushroom coffee, so Turkey Tail, Lions Maine, Cordecepts, Reishi, etc... I pack 8 scoops, so two in each regular snack bag of a good weight lifters 67gram protein powder. One because it's easy to digest, you can eat and hike, and it's easy to 'eliminate'. Wink. And it makes you feel full. I am going to add AG1 that I see advertised everywhere. I bring a few chicken rice soups for the comfort and salt, and Oatmeal. I pack spices in my little thick mill zips, Tumeric- heart health, Chili powder -body pain, Cinnamon -blood pressue, Clove blood sugar , Nutmeg- anti inflammation... no junk, no junk bleached sugar or fructose. I do pack a few raw sugar in case. Blood sugar levels can tank under stress and people may need an instant boost. I pack good beef jerky which usually does the trick for me with type II. I pack Justin's almond butter and hazlenut. No peanut anymore. Some dried raisons, cranberries, elderberries, and plums or prunes to also keep thimgs regular. I can add this all to the oatmeal-fiber as well. I pack tuna and chicken pakcets in olive oil, protein, calories. Good Olive oil is a big thing people should consider. I get it in packets. I pack oregano oil with clove oil for tooth pain because I get issues.
MCT oil is another big consideration.
I have all my vitamins and supplements listed on my ICE card. Very important to fill out an In case of emergency card and have it laminated or sealed and stored in an obvious place with a paper copy of ID and insurance card...and prescription medications. So mine lives in the front pocket of my waist pack, which is Sil nylon, waterproof and goes everywhere with me like an apendage, even to the shower room. I keep a pair of spare eye glasses in there too and a teeny tiny kit to fix the screws with the proper screws in with my minimal sewing/repair kit of two big eyed stanless sewing needles, heavy guage black thread rolled on a bobbin, a Leatherman Squirt, somplyers, scrissors, tweezers, and my tape- gorilla, leuko (for blisters and medical) wrapped on plastic store cards, and I just added a hank of the marvelous silicone self stick tape replacing electrical tape, and I have a few patches for my inflatable mattress and my tent. I have a tiny 2 T USB drive in my waist pack with all my important documents on it and important information, some pictures, good ID pics of my dogs, my guy, family, friends, some movies and audio books and then I have some paper copies I could live with if stolen in a fireproof zip case, and inside that within a Silocone zip, including a paper copy of my drivers licence, and my dogs rabies cert and Home Again registered chip ID. I have laminated maps of my area. I have a Write in the Rain wallet sized notebook with all my important numbers, codes, accounts, and directions for using my Aquapure tabs (water pure) plus directions on some over the counter medications like how much is one course of a drug, be it Tylnol for fever, or IBU for pain, immodium, Benadryl, Dramamine and how often to take. I can also jot down notes to remember when I took these things.I have a mini sharpie and a Write in the Rain 'bullet pen' so tiny but it extands. I keep all meds separated by brand and labeled, expiration dated in thick mil 1x1 or 1x2 or 2x 3 zips. I try to pack two 'couses' on me. You don't want meds packed together getting damaged and mixing or degraded. Then I keep all my medications and vitamins and supplements water tight sealed in a snack sized silcone zip in my waiste pack, on my person.
I also keep three trauma care items, a SWAT T three in one Tourniquet, look it up if you are not familiar it is also a compression bandage, and an injury wrap... I have a pack of blood clotting gauze, and one North America rescure compressed gauze. If you are attacked, injured and your pack stolen, you atleast have a running chance to self rescue.
These are the important things. I only buy premedicated silcone style band aids. I pack just a few in my waist pack with a few alcol prep and triple antibiotic cream. Just for convience really. I usually tape over these regardless.
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I keep my Be Free water filter in the same bottle sling as you, in the pocket I have a few electrolytes drink mixes and tea mix because pond water can taste gross, and salt in electrolytes is often just too much. I need flavor.
So in this case I also have water incase my pack is stoken.
I have small powerful and expensive rechageable USB C flashlights, with the capability to change the batter, one front facing by Fenix, one keychain, clip on by Nighcore and always carry my Nightcore NU 25 headlamp and Nighcore ultra light weight 10, 000 mAh power bank in my waistpack. I have a bigger Anker battery 20 mAh bank in my nap sack with Anker portable solar back packing pannels. I tried the one you have, it failed. The Anker is the only thus far that actually works. We test all our gear.
My wallet is tiny by Chums. I keep a spare card and cash in my pack in with a maxi pad wrapped in pink, lol. It's important to have this redundacy and a fake cheap wallet or bill fold with small bills to toss at criminals with like zero balance store cards or just old expired credit cards.
Last clothing is important and I studied what thru hikers pack. I live in the north so its complex but same principles. I have a thicker sun hoodie now for winter and thicker hiking pants. I have packable rain jacket and pants, a packable down puffy and matching down vest, a fleece, 2 extra pairs of yoga pants, two extra liner socks, two extra thermal wool sox, down booties, snow gaiters, a warm hat, a sleep hat which is a plush hood, not a hat, light but warm, super warm gloves, two liner gloves, one super warm work gloves, 3 underware, one extra sports bra and one extra ploy tank top. All my clothes are loose, water resistant, easy wash and dry.
I have the same brushed swade big towel I do use as a blanket and a down quilt by One wind. Good for 3 seasons. I have not been able to afford a proper zero degree or even less down sleeping bag at 600 dollars yet. But its coming this year... It's been years collecting this gear and I use it allot for camping. Its only logical sense. My winter sleeping bags are too heavy to hike with...
So, I have the SOL bivvy and a Snugpack special forces Bivvy which is like a zip up waterproof shell that keeps wind out. Super compack. I have a ultra light nylon Tarp by Hummingbird, the Hummingbird hammock and straps, dynema cord, mino ground hog stares and a Grabber Blanket to create shelter. This is so tiny and light, it's crazy to see but I can basically make a tent. We have to think hammock here in winter.
Just some things people don't think about...
Cooking is a 750ml Toaks pot with bail, a BRS stove and a can of gas. It's the easiest way to boil water fast. I have the firebox but just preparing all that wood so small, might as well start a fire. I have a decent ferro rod, military packets of acelerant, and a pocket bellows. I know how to make and gather tinder and create a fire. Its a skill everyone should study. A Mora Marberg knife and a Silky Pocket Boy saw.
I switch the bladder on my Be Free Water filter to the Hydropak Seeker 2L and carry a spare 4L of that same brand. Hydropak makes the original bladder by the way. These can be hung because they have attachment point and thus create a gravity feed with a few extra parts they sell.
Water is most important. I carry Aquapure tabs for this reason as a back up in my medical kit in my pack, separate from the trama kit in my waiste pack.
Last for communication if you do not have HAM and a license is GMRS radios, a set paired to your loved ones. Ours is a long distance Btech Pro. IP 67 submersable, UHF, VHF. It has satellite features, data so text and location. GPS, so a acurate no guess Compass, maps, NOOA, and AM, FM. Type C rechargeable, bluetooth to phone, in phonee app so you can see in full screen, two way walkie talkie, with ability to have extra batteries. $157 dollars of insurance. This gives you abit of everything and you do have to register and get a licence number for 35 bucks, but no test, no subscriptions like a Garmin enreach, no resue SOS feature. It works in line of site to repeaters and other radios similar to HAM but HAM has tons more repeaters and longer distance ranges. In a emergency it depends on things being up and your terrain. Lots of businesses use these and sports enthusiasts. Chances are you can connect with someone in town and cities.
Next best thing would be satellite radio, Garmin enreach and HAM. It's worth looking into.
Cont. I have to keep my pack or base weight at about 10 pounds so I got a used ultra light usedpack for 50 bucks, needed some mending, and I have to pack minimal. My air mattress is a Klymit Static V and pretty uncomfortable but works. I do have the closed cell foam sit pad that doubles as the pack's back support. If I am wearing my heavier clothes it works great. If I have to shed layers, then it adds up. I pack a set of dice to create games, and the only other light I have is a solar Lucy light which weighs ounces. My personal care other then powdered soap now is the smallest tooth brush I ever saw, works great and a travel brush comb combo and some hair elastics and two bandanas one orange to signal. Everything I have is black, low key otherwise. Bright colors will attract trouble they say.
The SOL bivvy is bright orange as well if I have to be seen. I can use it like a cape.
I do have a small Compass that has a mirrored backing. Like a compact. I have the words smallest waterproof spiral first aid guide and I will link that below. It's the Ron Cordes and Betty Cordes Pocket Gude to Emergency First Aid. I see Cabelas has it online. $12.95. Excellent guide, so easy to use and informative. That is my reading unless I have power. I have pen and tiny paper to draw, or in a shelter I am sure I can find big paper, lol.
The biggest deal to me is staying healthy and alive. All else is a bonus.
Hope this all helps.
Wow, that's an amazing go-bag! It's so inspiring to see how people adapt and personalize their gear for different situations. thank you so much for sharing.😊🙏
RELENTLESS 😂❤😂
RUclips needs a print button 😂
Thanks for so many useful ideas. I have many of these things, but it makes sense to keep them together in a backpack, just in case.
@@tallpatc1578 I’m glad you have a lot of great things and yes, please put them in some sort of backpack or tote so that you can grab and go because you may not have time to go searching for everything! 🙏💕
I am sooo sorry you had to go through but you were smart to be prepared. I lived on Palos Verde Peninsula in my teenage years and it is so sad to watch the fires burning now. 10,000+. I also lived in Redwood City and it was sad to see Oakland and SF areas burn.
Thank you so much and as a California and you know how something like this could happen anywhere. I pray that you stay safe in those fires don’t reach you.!🙏💕
Great tips, We have a couple of backpacks we keep packed depending on the potential bug out situation and whether we would be outdoors (we live in the mountains) or in a more urban area. I found some of your suggestions great for those urban situations and I will be adding a few more items to our urban bug out backpack.
@@shelleyt3048 thank you and I’m so happy that you have yourself prepared for just about anything! I’m so glad my videos have been helpful and I hope you never have to use those things!🙏😊
@@TheoryofSimple me too!
Thank you, Eunice!! I'm relieved to know that your wisdom came in handy as you navigated the Oakland evacuation, and here you are offering incredibly valuable suggestions that we can all put to good use...thank you so very much for sharing...each and every idea was well-considered and will go far in helping us all to be prepared for any eventuality. 🙏🥰
@@Katt1989 you’re very welcome and thank you so much for your feedback! I truly love sharing what I know and I’ve learned in my 60 some years and also learning new things from others that makes some great suggestions and comments!🙏😊💕
Oh my goodness, awesome and thoughtful pack! Thanks for sharing this with us, Eunice!
@@Gevedon thank you and happy to share from my experience!🙏😊
WOW, well done! Great prepper research of what to pack. 👏🏽 The unpacking of all of that was incredible, many items that would also be in a bug-out bag. Curious of the weight of your backpack of full contents. Make it light to carry if need to walk a distance, as folks had to exit their cars & run down the Palisades hill for safety. In a Go-Bag, definitely have your ID, debit/credit card, medication, glasses/hearing aids, phone, important documents (if not already backed up on the cloud or with lawyer or family), jacket, & a protection-security device. 👍🏼 Then get the hell out of there!
@@jrs2024 thank you so much! 💕🙏yes everyone has to be kind of the fact that their go back should be light enough for them to carry on their backs if they had to hike it out! For some older people, I would highly recommend a roller bag of some sort so they could get it off their back. 😊🙏
My family made a go bag for my grandma when she was ill, however, I never thought about doing it for myself.
@@100Stratusfiedx that is so neat that you made a go back for your grandma! But yes, please do some for your family as well. It really does help the panic situation when you know you have a few things with you that are going to help you survive a disaster.🙏😊
Very helpful. I saw a couple of items I need to add to my emergency bag that I keep in my car!! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
This is my FAVORITE type of video you do. So many good ideas to cover every type of situation you might encounter in a bad situation. Thank you so much.
@@cindyOkieGirl thank you! I will be making more of these types of videos this year!
Great ideas to add to my own go- bags and pouches! Nice work
Glad it was helpful!
My sister and 6 year old niece are in LA. They haven't had to evacuate yet, but they had a false alarm once. My family has been through so much over the past 6 months - two deaths in the family, illness, moving, helping my uncle move - this is just yet another huge blow. We're in maryland, so there's nothing we can do for my sister - and she's stuck in California because of her ex-fiance, in the middle of a stupid custody battle. We didn't want her to go to California in the first place. It was only supposed to be a few months, but it's been 4 years now.
@@cziegle3794 sorry to hear you have had a tough 6 months. Praying for your sister 🙏🙏
@@TheoryofSimple ty prayers 🙏 for you as well
Sweetie, you just convinced me to never camp-out.
Seriously, it looks wonderful and thoughtful for those in need! At 87 in my nursing home, hopefully won’t need it. Good job!
@@jopool5840 lol! Well, I do love car camping and camping and this has a lot of things that would be good for it but yes, I think it has a certain point. You just don’t wanna be camping, but you do want to be prepared. Nursing homes do get evacuated as well so you may not need to go bag, but you do want to make sure you have all of your documents and irreplaceable readily accessible.😊🙏
You never know what the weather is going to be or the temperature is gonna be or what the event is gonna be. In California could be an earthquake more than likely a fire. Thank you so much for providing this video. It’s very thoughtful. And our prayers go out to everyone in California affected by wildfire or any other tragedy that they find peace and help to get their lives back together.
You’re very welcome, and thank you for your kind words and prayers! 🙏😊
Hey Eunice! I hope you both are well and doing great! It’s been a while! Such a great one! So many incredible considerations. Just as a side note. I have both sizes of the titanium Grayl. What I love is that you can cook in them if needed and the larger one comes with a lid. Great idea with the pantyhose!
@@Brandon-0028 thanks, Brandon! I didn’t know that about the titanium Grayl! It’s in my list now! Thanks for sharing 😊 Hope you are well!🙏
Thank you for this it was so helpful. Love you! Glad you're safe. 🙏
@@chrissy3742 thank you 🙏💕
Watching from Australia and love it! 😊 Also the blooper at the end provided some comic relief! It made me Lol. Thank you.
@@elledabrow thank you! Gotta have a good laugh😂💕🙏
Great video. And timely. Thank you again.
Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful🙏😊
Very well done and very needed reminder. Thank you! Looking forward to your car video as well as other preparedness videos.
Thank you so much. I have a whole prepared just playlist videos on my channel and I would love to get your feedback😊
WOW! You got some cool gadgets I have never seen before. I especially like your cooking device and that foldable light. This is great! Thanks for sharing.
@@ScottPeterson-hm6vq you’re very welcome and I’m happy to share to keep people prepared😊🙏
Love this video. Glad you are safe from the fires. Wanted to let you know that your magnifying glass is also a Fresno lens which you can use to start fires. FYI.
Thank you, great to know😃
Yep! Absolutely it’s a very versatile tool!
Lots of super practical ideas here. We never had to evacuate anything when I was a kid, but with more minor emergencies, my parents did their best to turn them into adventures. I don't advocate lying to kids, but doing your best to not scare them (even if you're terrified yourself) and keep them distracted by giving them a book, a toy/game, a craft, or a job is a good thing. Another thing is to be prepared to take other folks in. Canada's fire season's are getting longer every year and there are a lot of places in the north where there is only one or two roads in/out (and for some, no roads) and if access is threatened, towns are evacuated. (City of Yellowknife in the NWT was evacuated in 2023)
@@lynmurray4331 thank you and yes, keeping kids distracted is always a good idea 😊
I’m so glad you are safe❤ Thanks for all the wonderful tips and ideas. 👍🏼
@@noemimatias3729 thank you and it’s my pleasure to share from my experience🙏💕
I’m new to you. The outstanding thing beyond your tips are……. I’m impressed that in several of your videos you comment on helping others! What refreshing content. God bless you for your vision beyond yourself.
@@kerrikeller3603 thank you so much and I’m so glad that you pointed that out. I do like to think of others I know that not everybody can be as prepared so if I can help someone who’s suffering that brings such contentment to my heart.💕🙏😊 truly appreciate you noticing that and giving me your feedback🙏🙏
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I am in Los Angeles and it has been very scary. I love about 10 miles from the Palisades.
Starting my backpack emergency bag. I have many of this but purchasing other. Thanks again Eunice
@@elena_a-2023 I am saying a prayer that this doesn’t reach you and that you don’t have to use that go bag but I’m so glad you’re getting one ready! Keeping you in my prayers🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
This is a very thorough review. There are several things I didn't think about. Thank you so much.
@@lhv569 you are very welcome and I am glad this video gave you some great ideas to help you prep your go bag🙏😊💕
Go bags are essential
So many great ideas! Thank you.
I am so glad you found my video helpful!
Fantastic video and links, Eunice! Thanks so much! Another idea to share…. My son, who is in the forest service, keeps different lengths of duct tape wrapped around his stainless steel water bottle. I asked him about it and he said it had come in handy several times. The funniest incident was how he and a skinny friend used it to make a belt for the friend when he had to borrow another guy’s pants to be allowed into a restaurant. 😂. A more practical side was that it “pads” the ss water bottle just enough to also then use it as a makeshift foam roller for aching leg muscles when outdoors.
Thank you so much for sharing that great idea about the duct tape!
Thank you for sharing. It truly helps
@@lasvegas5466 happy to share and get people prepared!🙏💕😊
The end was to funny 😁
Thank you! This is very good information & I love the scooter.
@@Healyolife thank you! scooter is so fun! 😊
Love the end nobody is going to sleep on this in a shelter 😅. My husband and I evacuated for hurricane Milton and our car was packed. My husband has medical needs so having to evacuated is a big deal. I'm thankful I had a week to prepare in addition to preparing our house. We were in a medical care shelter for 3 days and very greatful to come home to our home still standing with only minor damage. We have emergency supplies and for most hurricanes we just bug in. But we were in the direct path of hurricane Milton in Sarasota, Florida so we evacuated. I'm so greatful that I have become the preparedness queen at my age of 69. My daughter lives in LA and surrounded now by the raging fires. She called me today and we went over what she had and still need in the event she needed to evacuate. She lives in a high rise building on the 21st floor downtown LA. I told her to hunker down unless she is told to evacuated because of all the people on the roads fleeing the fires. Yes, we all need to prepare for emergencies. Thank you for this video. 😊
Happy you made it through Milton! Praying for your daughter!🙏
You are the Mary Poppins of preparedness! Great information that can be adapted for anyone in an easily understood show-and-tell style. Medical or natural emergencies can occur to anyone, anywhere. Planning to review and update our go-bags as an investment in ourselves and in the mental well-being of our grown children. Thanks so much, praying for your safe return to your new normal. P.S. Edited “to-go bags” to “go-bags” LOL.
@@LucieInChicoCA thank you! So Haley that you are reviewing your Go-Bag!😊🙏💕
Unfortunately, the main reason traffic gets chaotic during emergencies is so many people do not keep a lane open, or pull over, for emergency vehicles to get through. Incidenally, I noticed you kept driving, too! 😬 Hope you eventually pulled over. 😋
In any case, thanks for making the video so we can have a baseline for our own 'emergency bags'. 💖🙌😺
@@debracisneroshhp2827 there were so many vehicles, including fires going from every direction. It was really hard to find a place to pull over where there weren’t cars blocking but yes, in general I pull over if I have the space.
That Oakland fire was very scary, thanks for sharing very timely and important tips.
@@tinabeane yes! Glad I got out of there!
Hi, such a nice tips. i have been in this situation, I’m from Ukraine. I wasn’t prepared at all. From experience may say, At that time, I really wanted to have a sleeping bag, toiletries, a phone charger, a power bank, and a power strip, because it would take hundreds of people to charge their phones at the same time. Stay safe!
Also You are absolutely right about cash! Our bank system collapse for couple days.
@@alimalisa I’m sorry you had that experience in Ukraine. You bring valuable insights into what can happen when something other than natural disaster. Thank you for sharing with us🙏😊💕
5:07 I love this woman’s spirit. She’s coming from a different background and lifestyle but we share a mindset. I’m 17 years deep into preparedness minded living. Born in the Bay Area, lived in LA for 18 years and finally left population density 7 years ago. A sincere warning re those tiny survival cards: they’re not cheap, I used to carry 4 of them in a super pregnant wallet. But after a couple years I’d never used anything on any of the cards. So I examined them very closely to see how applicable the exact tools were to my life. They came up zero. Instead I use an old magnetic business card with a few GOOD Made🇺🇸needles, a paper clip, a few Eagle fish hooks and swivels. A couple safety pins. The knife I didn’t need to replace because I already carry two. One folder in my pocket and another in my belt-worn multi tool. The “saw”?? Again covered in my Leatherman Wave. Today those survival cards sit in a box somewhere. $100 that would serve me better today folded as a $100 bill and hidden in my cell phone case. It’s not always the case but IMO the gimmicky stuff almost always turns out to be wasted money. (except those orange match safe, whistle, compass, tiny fero rod and tiny mirror all-in-one tools. They look like Fischer Price but they do stand the test)
@@behindthespotlight7983 thank you so much and truly appreciate the compliment coming from someone who has been repaired for so long! Love your feedback regarding the survival card. I think the best thing about it is some of the information that comes along with the card regardless of the tools it comes in a small compact format, so it’s a great way to have some sort of information with you if you are clueless.😊 thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience with us!🙏😊💕
Thank you, this is helpful. I'm renovating my go bag as it's been in my closet for years. A great topic at a tragic time.
@@brandywilliams6106 thanks and happy you are reorganizing your Go-bag🙏😊
Thank you so much for this! I have a go bag, but not nearly as streamlined as this. It makes me completely rethink my bag! So thoughtful!
@@aircataerialarts9009 I’m so glad at least you have some sort of go bag together, but I’m also glad this inspired you take a look and see if you can put together a few more things that will help you feel a little bit more comfortable and less panicked if something like this does happen!🙏😊
Having something is better than having nothing. The best prep is knowledge. Know how to be inventive in your circumstances. Stay calm and carry on.
@@ithacacomments4811 yes you’re absolutely right being prepared with something is better than nothing and helps reduce the panic in these situations which also may allow you to help others who are not prepared. Keep calm and carry on.💕🙏😊
Wow!! That is amazing!! You have the most stuff I have ever seen!! Great job!
Thank you.
@@roxannecarson2814 thank you!🙏😊
Mtn man here watching 👍👍 and I approve of this message
@@Jerrylance-d6n 🙏👍
You are so thorough! Been through a couple Cat 5’s with surge here in Florida. Definitely be prepared to leave/not have electricity or cell for weeks. Solar items are great, I find. Thanks. Will update my bag.
@@jennyhong6746 I’m sure your experience going through (Kat) fives has brought you valuable information on what works and what doesn’t work for your go bag! I’m so glad you found this video helpful🙏😊
Aloha Eunice! your videos always serve as such an invaluable resource. Wondering if you have videos for daily commuters I'm now catching the city bus and looking into catching the rail to work. I think your advice from bags to what to carry really are invaluable to me. Glad you stayed safe! Your top of mind with all these fires.
@@Allinmyworld Aloha! Thank you so much! I do have videos on my every day carry bags. These are bags I take with me every day, but I’m getting ready to put together another video with some things that might be good if you are a commuter to have with you so stay tuned for that.🙏😊💕
Wow amazing job! I will definitely need to rewatch this a few times! I would add to please read all of these instructions ahead of time!
@@michelleneuman579 thank you so much!! Better to be prepared!😊
Great info. I would say in the first aid kit have some BLEED STOP powder especially for anyone on blood thinners, one little cut can bleed alot. You can get this online or at Walmart. They even have it for nose bleeds.
@@lynn9018 that’s an excellent suggestion! thank you so much for sharing! 🙏😊
Hope you’re able to return home soon - take care of yourself!
@@nellie9352 I am home and my house is safe. I had to evacuate from the Oakland Hills wildfire late last year. We had to evacuate my parents two years ago from the Caldor fire and they were out of their house for four weeks. being prepared really helped take the pressure off.🙏
Great job! Thank you for taking the time to share your survival tools! 🥰 Big help for me to go through my bag and update or purge.
@@carolpratt3761 thank you and I’m so glad you’re taking the time to go through your go bag and make sure everything works and maybe exchange some things out that you might need!🙏😊
You're so ready! Great tips.
@@laurie6644 thanks! Prepared for anything!🙏
💖💖💖this content Eunice, thank you so much🌷Stay safe😊
@@isagoldfield7393 you’re very welcome and thank you! Will definitely be staying safe🙏😊
The magnifier no doubt comes in handy to read tiny text, but its actual intent is to concentrate sunlight on tinder and start a flame.
Great versatile tool!😊 thanks for sharing!
Hello! Just subscribed. Have been watching your channel and am in the Bay Area too.
Thankful that you are ok.
Thank you for this video! So important for folks to understand.
Thank you so much for subscribing and I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!
I ran from two disasters, one a wildfire - and a friend a few years told me to pack one of these! Mine has toiletries and weeks of clothing and other needs - all in a Carryon size roller bag. It stays in the car along with a bin with other travel items, jacket, blanket, and emergency kit in my car, Yes I have a decent size car, but it takes very little room for these two items! They get looked through once a month, but no regrets having these. You just NEVER know what is going to happen!
@@vanessahenry7238 yes I have a go bag in my car as well just in case I’m not home or I can’t get home to get my bag. It is always good to be prepared.🙏😊💕 thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
I noticed there was a giveaway on some things from side by side, but no link to enter?
I always really appreciate your videos, and all the thought behind every item you choose for your preparedness. I thought I was pretty prepared but you always give me new things to think about adding!
@@lhall334 thank you! I try to bring what I know to help others. Regarding the giveaway, it was in an old video.🙏
Great ideas for those in the lower 48. I forwarded your video to my friends. I personally have a bugout bag instead of a Go bag. I'm in Alaska and where I'm located it is necessary. Even if we don't Plan to ever bug out in the wilderness here...there is an hour drive between anchorage and the valley, with moose and bear all over, the necessity of tools and weapons here is great. In fact, odds of getting out or home safe without them is greatly reduced without. But I digress, keep passing on the excellent information. I really enjoy your travel videos and have picked up many cool ideas to make my travels more enjoyable
@@michellesimmons3150 thank you so much and yes, you were absolutely right, you do need a bug out bag if you live in Alaska or northern Canada or any place that’s pretty remote. As a matter of fact, you should probably have some extra things in your car as well. I’m so happy that you have thought about this and are prepared to bug out if necessary.😊🙏💕
;great tips Eunice! There is NO reason NOT to be ready! The folks in So Cal had minutes to get out! Don’t wait people! We keep a similar go bag in our car all the time! Yours of course…is more serious. I believe a toque or a beanie is a must! Thanks again! PS..love your gadgets…Queen of the gadgets. Is the Eddie Bauer outlet store still in the San Leandro Marina?
I just looked it up…it’s no longer there…😢.
You’re absolutely right, being prepared is key! Thanks for watching and for sharing your great advice. 🙏😊 regarding the Eddie Bauer outlet, I don’t think it’s still there.
Your kit is 90% better than most kits you could definitely add to it to make it a lot better I would also recommend a straight blade fixed blade
@@raysmith6829 thank you so much truly appreciate your feedback. I don’t have a fixed blade knife in here because sometimes when you’re going to a shelter or something, they’re not going to allow you to bring that in however, if you want to put one in your car to have as an additional utility tool, I think that’s a great recommendation😊 thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us🙏
18:08 I carry that exact same e-bivy in a cargo pocket when out trekking or backpacking. However after a 25 degree temperature swing in the Sespe Wilderness that wasn’t forecast I put to use the contractors liner bags filled with dried pine needles. I stuffed 6-8 massive arm-sweep loads into two bags. Duct taped them together and put my sleeping pad on top of them. Excellent dead air space that totally eliminated frozen ground convection. On that same trip I filled both my water bottles with boiling water and slid them into socks. Sleeping with one water bottle/sock resting on the crown of my head while the other was snuggled into my inner thigh (next to that major artery) I slept almost as good as at home. Always carry three neatly folded 3-4 mil contractors bags. “Contractors” are typically bigger and tougher than lawn and leaf bags
@@behindthespotlight7983 yes, if you’re gonna be someplace other than a shelter or out in the wilderness and you need a bug out bag, I would definitely be following this advice! Hopefully the worst condition you’ll be in in urban environment is sleeping in your car somewhere but again it can get very cold so that’s why and sleeping mat that has reflective material as well as a Bivy sack and I keep a damn blanket in my car would be enough to keep me warm on some pretty cold nights. I love the idea of the contractors bags. They’re so useful for so many different reasons and I think everyone should have a few of those in their kitten in their car.. thank you so much again for sharing your wisdom with us🙏😊
Great informative video Eunice .. you've thought of everything! Smart packing!!
@@lisapanwell17 thank you, Lisa!💕🙏😊
This was super helpful. Thank you!
@@TrishaJones-q5o thank you and it was my pleasure😊
I have a summer go bag and winter go bags also a utility dish and cooking bag. Sleeping bag survival bags. I keep in my car! I live very close to RR tracks and after the huge accident in Pennsylvania. I am ready for evacuation! It’s something people should have at the ready!
@@susieqmartin2746 that’s a wonderful idea and yes, I also keep a go bag in my car! I have another video on that in case you’re not home and you need to evacuate. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.🙏😊
Love this video! Several good tips 😃 Thank you 😊
@@cuteanimals4659 you’re welcome! Thank you for watching and giving me your feedback!❤️
Great info, thanks!
@@marygallagher3428 my pleasure! 😊
So helpful! Thank You! ❤
You're so welcome!
Thank you for your detailed information and video❤ really appreciate it. Even though i live across the country, i think its important to prepare the go-to-bag.
@@dnoviana4782 thank you very much and yes, everyone should have a go bag because you never know when some sort of disaster, man-made or natural could cause you to evacuate!
Set a couple dates on the calendar to check and possibly recharge your rechargeable items. They're not emergency items if they don't have power, it's just extra weight to carry.
@@MaggieValera exactly! That’s why I say everyone should go through their go bags every six months to make sure that everything is still working😊
Excellent video. You really thought of everything.
@@jimmie200 thank you so much!😊🙏
Awesome video!!! ❤
Glad you liked it!!
It’d be nice to have a comment with a list of every item in different categories. That way if someone is putting this together over time they can save the list and remember what items they have or don’t have You’ve got some fantastic ideas
A printable checklist would be cool to but that’s a bit more work lol
@@jus.me.tanzks5834 unfortunately this list was just too large and we are limited by characters as to what we can put in the description. I do have the list in my Amazon storefront😊
It’s good to see an urban woman creating her own go-bag instead of just barsk men. May I suggest a multi-tool and a small sharpening stone. They are both small and will be indispensable for keeping your knives sharp for a long time.
@@richardcranium8408 thank you so much and if you take a look at my other videos, you’ll see why those are not in there because I carry a lot of these things with me in my EDC handbag😊
Thank you what a great detail on Go-Bags.
@@Sparklfoot you’re very welcome and thank you so much for watching!
Very thoughtful video. Good tips.
@@sometimeswrite239 thank you🙏💕
Thank you for sharing.. i will definitely prep mine tom.. 👍🙏
@@rose29599 my pleasure! Happy you are getting prepared!🙏😊
❤Great video! I would put a small flashlight in the waist bag.
@@marygee3981 thank you. I keep a solar powered flashlight that has a seatbelt cutter and a windbreaker in my car and my keychain also has a flashlight on it.😊
Thank you for the video..always good to know.
@@storiesfromhinterland you’re welcome. Thanks for watching!😊
I've been following your channel, and another similar channel, for some months. My travel now is all domestic in southern England, by car, public bus/coach, or train. The years are rolling by, I'm not the girl I used to be so the less weight I haul around, or carry on my shoulders in bags, the better. Thanks to your channel I looked for a lightweight multi pocket vest to lighten my cross body bag. Nothing in my local sport/fishing/camping shops. I dont shop online. However, I did find one, in perfect condition, in a charity shop. (£4.50!). Although not as many pockets as I would like it will go someway to securely carrying some items that I won't need when I'm actually travelling. . I just wish it was reversible with multi pockets holding vital items on the inside. I had considered making one, but will see how this one works, it may be OK. I always view your videos - there's very often something I will use. Best wishes. UK. E❤
@@EileenSpeakman thank you so much and I truly appreciate you watching my videos and following my channel. I love that you were able to get some helpful information for my videos and use them to help make your travel adventure life easier.! I do wish there was some sort of cool looking reversible vest with pockets. I love a vest with pockets, but I don’t wanna look like I’m got a fishing vest on so the ones that I show are the best I can find so far but hopefully someone will come up with something that will suit my needs.😊🙏💕
@TheoryofSimple Bless you, Thank you for your reply. My utility vest really is"utility"! But it's lightweight, not padded, just self lined, - exactly what I wanted, it will go under a coat quite easily, and because only two of the pockets are really visible (sewn on the outside , at the bottom) , it's not going to look like "I'm going camping" when I use it without a coat. There are two chest height pockets each side, one behind the othrr, and both set in so not really visible. . The top one is zipped, the one behind it is almost concealed side entry by the seam, but it's deep. I'm very pleased with it, couldn't believe my luck in finding it.. Using that means less in my crossbody bag so I can use a lighter crossbody. I have a small selection, different sizes, different configurations, and use whatever is appropriate for what I'm doing. Practicality is priority! . Best wishes. E♥️
@ I’m so glad you found that vest! I’m gonna have to look for one now! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us🙏💕
A go bag is essential. Even the kids should have their own bag😊
@@michellebilodeau3882 100% agree🙏
I am from Germany and have never build a Go-Bag. I wanted to do it, just in case it would be needed and to see how fast it goes. Once I tought of everything, it still took me about 6 hours to get it all together, pack it in vacuum bags so that it would not get mouldy and pack it. I still don't have everything together what I would like but it is enough for now.
I highly recommend to pack a go-bag because if you think that you can get it packed in a few minutes once you decide you need to evacuate, you are kidding yourself. It took me quite a while and I was calm and could think. In an emergency situation, you are stressed and cannot think clearly and again, it takes much, much longer to pack a well sorted go-bag! So watch the Video and pack your go bag and use vacuum bags since it saves space and you will know everything is as fresh as it can be!
@@marenzim So happy you got yourself a go bag! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏