Folks, please organize your items. My sister bought a bunch of prep items and simply threw them into a hall closet, when the power went out it took her over ten minutes to dig out a flashlight with actual batteries in it. I had my light sticks activted in under five minutes, because my stuff is organized.
I've installed a industrial emergency light bulkhead in my prep cupboard (UK based) the type that comes on when the power goes off and gives 3 hours of light from a small in built rechargeable battery.... Cost me about £20gbp... For less DIY handy those led push lamps that run on dry cell batteries work well too
Individually wrapped hard candy is a must, it is a comfort thing for the kids, young and old. It can be stored in a container or loosely put in the bag. If you happen to be out with the neighbors during the day, it usually is a hit with them too. I use outdoor solar lights for inside at night when I have lost electricity.
Yep. We can't afford all these "bags" but a blackout happens so frequently here in SE Texas that it is worth it to add $20 every week to the grocery bill to slowly build it.
Dude, you should have this great gear in your Amazon storefront so you can make some money when I buy it! Seriously though, anyone with a Buffalo Trace table is tops in my book - live 2 miles from the brewery. Thanks for sharing. You do good work.
Here in Houston many are facing a week + without power after hurricane Beryl. So far I’ve actually used my weather radio (cell towers lost power), head lamps, flash lights, battery banks, 300W jackery, solar panel, USB fans, solar/USB camp lamps, UCO lanterns, lighters, matches, first aid kit, pull saw, chemical cold packs (works in a pinch if you can’t get ice, as well as to cool down quickly), protein bars, powdered milk, powdered eggs, paracord (used as a laundry line and to tie up a fallen down fence section), scissors, and bug spray. I slept with a pair of slip on sandals ON my bed, a flash light & weather radio next to my bed, and my steel toed boots and hard hat a few steps away.
you are very lucky that you are so smart to be prepared. Many people aren't that smart they probably know they might need to prepare, but they just never do. so when the lights go out they have nothing. And no one to blame but themselves. Apparently many people do not care about their family's future.
It's obvious that you put a lot of emphasis on the needs of your kids but I think it would be best if you got a small pack whether it's a backpack or a waist pack or even a shoulder bag for each person in your family so that you can tailor some of the items to that individual and also each of your kids would have footwear and clothing ready to go an appropriate for whatever the situation is. I would also consider a simple can opener such as a P38 or a church key Style and one or two silcock keys and those scissors you have are awesome but you can get some nice heavy-duty scissors made by Fiskars or the titanium scissors from Wescott which can cut cloth and other materials and I think even now they don't cost more than about $20. I use knives everyday but I also use scissors quite a lot and they're more appropriate for cutting open bags of food
Agreed on having a bag for the Kids. When mine were young we worked with them to have a “Comfort Kit” it helps them understand preparedness and instead of fear they feel empowered.
Well done family bug in kit. Appreciate the attention to detail and lessons learned that went into your kit. I do want to discuss radios. I’m a licensed amateur (HAM), and have handheld transceivers that let me communicate out as well as monitor WX, AM, FM, and local repeaters including the Skywarn and some local emergency frequencies. But what I’ve done in addition is add GMRS radios, separate family license, to the mix. Each family member can have their own GMRS (or FRS for younger members) to keep in touch if we’re in separate, but near by locations; or some need to venture out. One great thing in my area is a system of linked GMRS repeaters designed to remain on air independent of the power grid and Internet. We can hit the nearest repeater with the handheld radios. The $30 units I bought receive FM, WX, and amateur 2m and 70cm bands as well as all GMRS(FRS) frequencies. Semper Fidelis
Great video! I've been prepping for years, worked in public safety for 30+ years and watch a bunch of these videos. You did a great job getting the basics. People can adjust based on their higher risks (flooding, etc). Your focus on the kids was good, too. Many overlook this. Some may consider adding a wrench to shut off the gas main. A folding saw may work for those who would have to cut their way out of an attic. Maybe throw in a couple bottles of water.. Overall, this is a good kit. It sure sparks ideas for people who want to prepare for bad situations (as should everyone).
Hmm.. I liked him simply because he is smart, and knowledgeable about the subject. Didn't matter to me if he was black, purple, green or any other color. And he is a Patriot!!
My kit is very similar but it's in a bright orange Harbor Freight Apache case and sits on a shelf beside a Jackery. I also added tea light candles. They are cheap, last a while and can be lit in multiple rooms. Keep grinding my dude.
You can always count on Midland weather radios! We have two and they have literally saved our life’s more than once. Just got my daughter one for her birthday to set up in her new house. She thought I was crazy, until 5 days later we had 4 tornadoes in one evening. Thanks for the good video, keep the content coming my friend! Subbed
GREAT video! Very well thought out. I've been through a number of hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, and all the power outages that go with them. The little creature comforts that you have packed in will go a long way if you ever need to use it. Love your channel.
Teach your kids to play Blackjack & Poker. A pair of "work" gloves for splitting/carrying firewood and feeding the fire and for digging yourself out of the "powder-room" in the event of a tornado taking out your home.
This is a solid setup, I actually have 3 whistles from county comm and a set of handheld walkie talkies for us. Unfortunately if a tornado were to have a direct hit you could be spread out so it’s nice to have a little peace of mind if we get separated. Redundancy is important. One is none. I need to get some of the olight lanterns. We use the obulbs currently and a Jackery if needed. This Texas weather has been absolutely insane. Had one touchdown 30 seconds from us a couple weeks ago.
Great video! One request: can you make another updated video on how we can recruit close friends or family to be apart of the EDC community that may not know about it? I’m trying to tell 2-3 of my boys to start building a small EDC bag but they laugh and said they need convincing lol. I told them about you but they said if he makes a video on why they should do it and what starter items to get, then they would do it lol smh Keep up the great work and you are one of the best doing it bro 🤝
Omg the TOGO 😄 wasn't expecting it in that bag, like clowns out of a VW. So many diff kind of emergency bags for diff purposes. I guess I could toss my gray-man bag into a glow in dark bag to easily find? Anyway, great reminders! 👍🏼
Solid kit! Black out is, IMHO. the #1 threat to most of us in the US. Your kit provides a strong foundation for more advanced preparedness. Thanks! How do you handle emergency water storage?
Thanks for sharing :) Before getting rechargeable high-capacity lithium batteries, I used Eneloop AAs and AAAs for most of my lights. They claim to have 70% power remaining after 10 years of storage. I pulled some out that had been sitting for like 5 years once (at least 3 for sure), and they were around 85% or more still. Great NiMH batteries. I would be careful with 18650s, like most rechargeable batteries they aren't always the same; some are pretty low 1800-2000mAh while others are closer to 3500. I have a few lights now that use one super bright LED using these cells, and then they have a push/pull mechanism and an orb magnifier; I can hit the side of a building from like a hundred yards or more LOL (GPS measured). I have an older luminAID; it's a bit yellowed lol, and the light is, too, but it still charges and works. Definitely a solid electric lantern choice :) I like the look of those Nutrient Survival packs; unlike typical "backpacking" food, it isn't absolutely crammed with ridiculous amount of sodium (even for someone sweating on the trail...). During the 2021 Snowpocalypse here in N TX, fortunately I had camping gear so I could still cook food. Since then I've added some more emergency canisters of fuel, and might add a propane stove to the mix since it works much better in freezing temperatures than even isobutane (butane sucks, just avoid it). Water?? Our sanitation/pumps went down and we had a boil water warning in effect during the Snowpocalypse. I have a Grayl bottle and spare filters, but also a Sawyer; the Sawyer can be flushed/cleaned with the included syringe and last for years (thee company gives these out to villages in Africa for clean water, alleging something crazy like 500,000 gallons of water).
We have a whole house generator and I still have three Hondas one big and two smalls that I use for tailgating, nice knowing that we are comfortable during outage. We live in CA so that happens often.
Also if you run out of water. If you have a hot water tank there is more water there. When you know you may be out of water in advance fill your bathtub with water for sponge baths. And flushing.
I bought the Pelican clone from Harbor Freight in orange. I got the next biggest before going to the rifle size. It holds a lot and easy grab and go if necessary.
Great work again. I have a similar bag, the crank emergency radio can also be used to charge your phone. You did not show USB converter like a Rolling Square or Urban Survival cables. I also have the hand crank radios in my car. I prefer the BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A for secondary power. It is highly rated, easy to use, and can be hooked up to Solar panels. My newest change is to ditch the big gym bag and got a cheap 18 inch tool bag, that has internal and external pockets for organization.
Marine-X, a well thought out Black-out bag that has the items to get you along for a few days and be portable if needed. First, thanks for including a REAL flashlight in the kit. So many just add cheap flashlights, kinda like your hand-out ones, that have very big limitations. A good flashlight can have the hi lumens when needed, but lowered output when not. I like that you have decided to stay away from devices that only use Alkaline batteries. I myself look for devices that primarily use 18650, or a removable lithium battery in the worst case. Given your comments regarding USB-C, I agree and primarily look for devices that have that port for charging, but I'll get into some information you may not know later when I mention a charging kit. Now for a few issues I see. You mentioned changing from MRE style meal packs to the Nutrient Survival kit. Not a bad idea for weight savings and longevity, but you didn't throw in WATER or a container to make them in. Yes, you could add it at Time-To-Go, but I suggest having the kit FULLY self-contained, so you don't have to go searching for something when needed. I would suggest keeping at least two liter bottles handy JIC you don't have time to grab other items. Alternatively, you could have a 2nd bag or individual bags that go with this kit that contains the items needed for the meals. Same with the power cord for the battery bank, have a 2nd unit that stays in the bag. I would suggest adding a Solar panel that is compatible with your battery bank to support extended service outage especially with the number of electronics people have. It wouldn't need to be one of the big panels, but maybe a 60-100w panel. Every little bit helps extend the life of the battery when living off of it. In my mind, I want any kit like this to be fully self-contained if it is also designed to be portable. As I mentioned, that may be just the one bag, or a couple bags that contain everything so that you don't have to worry about not having something when you are busy focused on the emergency at hand. Regarding all the charging cables, etc. you might want to consider building a charging kit like I did, to specifically support ALL the different USB style connections available. In my case I selected to use ONLY USB-C cables and bought adapters that will convert USB-C to any other connection type commonly available (Lightning, USB-A male/USB-C Female, Mini, & micro). Part of the reason for this is availability. I can walk into ANY store and find USB-C cables. I stay away from proprietary cables as much as I can, and it helps cut down on the number of cables I need to keep handy. This does assume you're not prone to losing the adapters. Part of this is selecting gear for the charging port as you mentioned a few times. There is one problem that I have seen though, and that is equipment with a USB-C charging port, but it really can only charge from USB-A. These devices have their charging port upgraded, but the internal electronics can still only support 2A charging and not the higher wattage of true USB-C. I usually keep two USB-C to USB-C cords handy, but I'm using a smaller 20K battery bank, so you might want to have a couple more if you go that route. You mentioned you like that the Midland radio has a headphone jack. I look for one also, as you may want to exercise noise discipline or control what the others (kids) hear. You didn't mention having a wired headphone set in the bag and if you are like most other people nowadays you use BT. Something you may want to add to your kit, plus look at your phone, can it support a wired headset? You may want to add in an adapter that lets you use that wired headset on your phone if needed. Many of the new phones no longer have a headphone jack, and I prefer to have an alternate headphone than just BT considering the weight and multiple devices it may be useful for. A couple other essential devices I keep in my charging kit are 1 AC to USB adapter and 1 12VDC adapter each with at least two ports on them. You could use any port density, but I keep it to two for size considerations. On the AC I usually have three ports, 2 USB-C and one USB-A. On the 12V I may have ports that are 1 and 1, or 2 USB-C ports. In my case I focus on being able to recharge the battery bank first, then I can charge my devices from it. Remember, most of us have a rather large generator sitting in our driveway that can be used to recharge our battery bank and/or devices.
Great info. I would add wired headphones for everyone bc u can only hear baby shark for so long before you go insane, 1 outfit for each person, diapers if needed, wipes, adapters for ur wires, ex USB to usb-c ect. This way u can use all ur ports on ur power block. Definitely shoes or crocs for each person. Pee rag for the females, tp for everyone.
We don't have many blackouts but I have lived through 2 summer no electricity for a week, two summer no electricity and 2 no electricity in winter for a week each. I try to get ready for 2 weeks of black outs winter and summer
When the ice storms hit Texas a few years back millions were out of power and all that. That should have been a leaning factor to be prepared but I can say that no one took that to heart to be prepared for the next event. Panic will set in and the struggle to survive will drive the masses into hysteria
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I never thought about first aid for getting impaled by a tree branch, I guess it’s best to leave it in till you get to the surgeon and he can take it from there but you’d wanna cut the ends off for mobility, and for that you need… SILKY, silky cuts fast and smooth any situation, so for a cozy campfire or a tragic impalation during a wind storm… SILKY!
I'm in Humble Texas, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what is the best solar generator i can get with 7 or 8 hundred dollars. Can you help me with that, please? 😊
Toilet paper. Even if you’re hiding in a bathroom, with multiple people in there, and no guarantee that the roll is new, you could run out pretty quickly.
So I watched the whole video. At the end you ask for more suggestions - Get a radio license - Ham or GMRS - find local repeaters near you and have them programmed into the radio. Last time we had a power outage due to storms in the Mid Cities area, we were monitoring and talking on the Grapevine, Hurst, and Euless Ham Radio repeaters. We were trading info about weather conditions, neighborhood situations, etc. It is good to keep in touch with people in the local area around you. Great job, man...
Good stuff. I use two 5 gallon buckets for my kit. One can be used for a toilet if necessary. I keep a wool blanket, 3days of prescription meds, shoes, prescription glasses, water, small stove and cook kit. Was snowed in with no power, no heat several years ago and found that some duct tape and plastic sheeting was useful to minimize our living space to make it easier to keep warm.
Ive picked up $1.25 USB FANS & LIGHTS at the $1 store .. keep em bundled with/near USB battery banks not just your laptop. May God bless us all as only HE can if and when troubles beset us! +t+
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos, and I am very impressed!. Thank you for taking the time to produce this excellent material. Best Regards from Scotland
As an extreme measure, I'd add a battery powered chainsaw or sawzall, not stored in the bag but kept handy in case you need to break out or saw your way out of the attic, or wherever you sheltered in the storm. Maybe add in a pry bar, a true multi purpose tool.
For devices that use Alkaline batteries, I immediately replace them with NiMH rechargeable batteries. They also sell AA to C or D size adapters to fit other devices. NiMH doesn’t leak, they retain state of charge/no self discharge, and reusable with easy to find chargers.
NiMH batteries will self-discharge - some quite quickly. Make sure you buy Low Self-discharge batteries like Eneloop 2000mAh batteries. They're supposed to hold their charge for a year, but I charge them twice a year with the time change to ensure they retain sufficient charge for an extended blackout.
@@georgejones8784 I didn’t even know they still sold non-Low self discharge batteries. But yes, definitely look for the newer Nimh batteries. I have about 2 dozen AA and AAA as well as C/D cell adapters as emergency backup. They’re all sitting charged and remain charged for at least the year that most have been sitting.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! I have a tip. As a photographer I always use diffused light with flash. It adds soft lighting in portraits. I had an idea one day..as the sun came thru my white sheer curtains and diffused but spread light thru my living room. I went to JOANNE FABRICS AND BOUGHT 4 YARDS OF WHITE NYLON. ALL FABRIC IS 54 INCHES. UOU PAY FIR THE LENTH. CIST ME 3.00 A YARD. THATS 12.00 FIR 4YARDS. If your Camping or shtf..you can use one light source..I use a led lantern with rechargeable batteries. I sewed a hem wide enough to slide parachute rope and tie to 2 trees. I literally light up that entire 12 feet like a giant light. I measured how much light I got indoirs..it lit up my entire 11x 20 living room. Outside lighting with the nylon lit up about 30 feet wide space x about 20 feet! Also I bought 3 white buckets at walmart...put a led flashlight or solar lights under a bucket.. buy tge led. YOU will have bucket suze lights safe from rain. And you can use them to sit on! I also bought 2 red paint buckets at harbor freight..1 for a diy toilet. The other is for medical supplies.
Exactly, as someone who lives in Texas as well near the houston area. We have been seen increasing amounts of server weather and being prepared for a blackout or brownout is super important to have. Having the minute man kit or Grey man kit is cool but the practically of the blackout kit is key. This is a kit you will be using so much more in your day to day life. One thing I didn't see but everyone kit it tailored to there own needs. I'm including water purification into my families kit as we always have boil water notices during the loss of power. I always tend to have enough water for us but I always want the ability to purify some extra water if needed. Awesome kit and video man! Keep killing the content!
I was affected by the tornado in North Texas and used my blackout kit. Learned some lessons about my kit and got ideas of other things I needed. Thanks for the video! Good info!
Good video! IMO, ear buds are also a good idea because it can help you filter news, especially really bad news, from young children. I think you need to test the hand crank on the radio before you actually need it. The few that I have experience with powering flashlights or radios have been very disappointing. Suggestions: Sections of high-density foam to sit on, air freshener, hatchet and a folding saw. Small crow bar if it will fit. Family photo and individual pics of all family members. No-Doz tablets for adults, possibly for use during clean up afterwards. Plus, if you are a caffeine junky, you can experience some serious headaches upon sudden withdrawal Excedrin migraine can help with that.. BTW, I have had two similar 100 Hour candles. In storage for 10+ years with no discernable drop in fluid.
As usual another great video, and perfect timing, considering the deluge of fatal storms we've had the past 2 weeks. The wife's been asking for years, and after this spring I'm ready to start looking into a storm shelter.
It's always good to be prepared. I'm trying to drill this into the head of my friend, but it's useless. I just finished putting together a Bluetti solar backup system. You should get a clip-on wire antenna for your radio because reception will be very low during a storm. Kaito T-1 Radio antenna. I keep Rayovac waterproof indestructible Lanterns, rechargeable waterproof hand warmers that also double as power Banks Etc.
Great stuff. Maybe: 1. Remove a few lights and replace them with headlights. - one for each family member. 2. Remove big chunky yellow power with 98% charged and replace them with 2 to 3 of high performance power banks - take up less space and easy to carry around while charging. If one does not work you have another 1 or 2 as a backup. 3. Water - eat dried food without water is not a great idea.
I would add either a Grayl or Sawyer water filter with at least two suitable water containers - clean water is life. Leather gloves, for clearing debris. Lightweight tarp for short term rain protection - Aquaquest is my fave.
Nice hunker down kit! Edit: Footwear... You can pack a BUNCH of shoes in a small space if you get what is often called water socks or water shoes. They tend to be very flexible, lightweight & quick to dry. They're also cheap to buy. The downside is the soles aren't as protective because they're so thin & flexible. But they will work in a pinch when needed.
Folks, please organize your items. My sister bought a bunch of prep items and simply threw them into a hall closet, when the power went out it took her over ten minutes to dig out a flashlight with actual batteries in it.
I had my light sticks activted in under five minutes, because my stuff is organized.
I've installed a industrial emergency light bulkhead in my prep cupboard (UK based) the type that comes on when the power goes off and gives 3 hours of light from a small in built rechargeable battery.... Cost me about £20gbp...
For less DIY handy those led push lamps that run on dry cell batteries work well too
This is my problem. Little space makes it difficult for me to organize effectively
Individually wrapped hard candy is a must, it is a comfort thing for the kids, young and old. It can be stored in a container or loosely put in the bag. If you happen to be out with the neighbors during the day, it usually is a hit with them too. I use outdoor solar lights for inside at night when I have lost electricity.
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Yep. We can't afford all these "bags" but a blackout happens so frequently here in SE Texas that it is worth it to add $20 every week to the grocery bill to slowly build it.
Dude, you should have this great gear in your Amazon storefront so you can make some money when I buy it! Seriously though, anyone with a Buffalo Trace table is tops in my book - live 2 miles from the brewery. Thanks for sharing. You do good work.
Love the ideas! One thing I would add is stuff for my dog 🐶
Excellent, keep up with the common sense stuff. Emphasis on your children and family is top notch.
Very ture, he is family oriented. You need to adjust to there and your wife's needs. Most videos focus on the "Lone wolf mentality ".
Here in Houston many are facing a week + without power after hurricane Beryl. So far I’ve actually used my weather radio (cell towers lost power), head lamps, flash lights, battery banks, 300W jackery, solar panel, USB fans, solar/USB camp lamps, UCO lanterns, lighters, matches, first aid kit, pull saw, chemical cold packs (works in a pinch if you can’t get ice, as well as to cool down quickly), protein bars, powdered milk, powdered eggs, paracord (used as a laundry line and to tie up a fallen down fence section), scissors, and bug spray. I slept with a pair of slip on sandals ON my bed, a flash light & weather radio next to my bed, and my steel toed boots and hard hat a few steps away.
you are very lucky that you are so smart to be prepared. Many people aren't that smart they probably know they might need to prepare, but they just never do. so when the lights go out they have nothing. And no one to blame but themselves. Apparently many people do not care about their family's future.
Stay calm and safe
good video. urban hourly worker here, working to put a preparedness plan into action.
It's obvious that you put a lot of emphasis on the needs of your kids but I think it would be best if you got a small pack whether it's a backpack or a waist pack or even a shoulder bag for each person in your family so that you can tailor some of the items to that individual and also each of your kids would have footwear and clothing ready to go an appropriate for whatever the situation is. I would also consider a simple can opener such as a P38 or a church key Style and one or two silcock keys and those scissors you have are awesome but you can get some nice heavy-duty scissors made by Fiskars or the titanium scissors from Wescott which can cut cloth and other materials and I think even now they don't cost more than about $20. I use knives everyday but I also use scissors quite a lot and they're more appropriate for cutting open bags of food
Agreed on having a bag for the Kids. When mine were young we worked with them to have a “Comfort Kit” it helps them understand preparedness and instead of fear they feel empowered.
Well done family bug in kit. Appreciate the attention to detail and lessons learned that went into your kit. I do want to discuss radios. I’m a licensed amateur (HAM), and have handheld transceivers that let me communicate out as well as monitor WX, AM, FM, and local repeaters including the Skywarn and some local emergency frequencies. But what I’ve done in addition is add GMRS radios, separate family license, to the mix. Each family member can have their own GMRS (or FRS for younger members) to keep in touch if we’re in separate, but near by locations; or some need to venture out. One great thing in my area is a system of linked GMRS repeaters designed to remain on air independent of the power grid and Internet. We can hit the nearest repeater with the handheld radios. The $30 units I bought receive FM, WX, and amateur 2m and 70cm bands as well as all GMRS(FRS) frequencies. Semper Fidelis
is there a gmrs radio you'd recommend if i just looking into having a few for short distance communication?
Moccasins - don't take much space & can protect / warm feet. Also - I love the 550 paracord holder! - great ideas!
The rubber light for toddlers is genius!
Great video! I've been prepping for years, worked in public safety for 30+ years and watch a bunch of these videos. You did a great job getting the basics. People can adjust based on their higher risks (flooding, etc). Your focus on the kids was good, too. Many overlook this.
Some may consider adding a wrench to shut off the gas main. A folding saw may work for those who would have to cut their way out of an attic. Maybe throw in a couple bottles of water.. Overall, this is a good kit. It sure sparks ideas for people who want to prepare for bad situations (as should everyone).
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Hmm.. I liked him simply because he is smart, and knowledgeable about the subject. Didn't matter to me if he was black, purple, green or any other color. And he is a Patriot!!
My kit is very similar but it's in a bright orange Harbor Freight Apache case and sits on a shelf beside a Jackery. I also added tea light candles. They are cheap, last a while and can be lit in multiple rooms. Keep grinding my dude.
Great tip!
You can always count on Midland weather radios! We have two and they have literally saved our life’s more than once. Just got my daughter one for her birthday to set up in her new house. She thought I was crazy, until 5 days later we had 4 tornadoes in one evening. Thanks for the good video, keep the content coming my friend! Subbed
GREAT video! Very well thought out. I've been through a number of hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, and all the power outages that go with them. The little creature comforts that you have packed in will go a long way if you ever need to use it. Love your channel.
Teach your kids to play Blackjack & Poker. A pair of "work" gloves for splitting/carrying firewood and feeding the fire and for digging yourself out of the "powder-room" in the event of a tornado taking out your home.
Cards, Dice, Dominos, board games, puzzles/puzzle books/mags, Jenga types, Legos etc as desired/appropriate .. YES!
Thanks for doing this vid. You gave me a good amount of gear and information I need to update.
This is a solid setup, I actually have 3 whistles from county comm and a set of handheld walkie talkies for us. Unfortunately if a tornado were to have a direct hit you could be spread out so it’s nice to have a little peace of mind if we get separated. Redundancy is important. One is none.
I need to get some of the olight lanterns. We use the obulbs currently and a Jackery if needed.
This Texas weather has been absolutely insane. Had one touchdown 30 seconds from us a couple weeks ago.
I probably should have made it more clear. This bag has redundancy out the wazoo. I showed one or two of each item. I used to love jackery
@@MarineX nah man I picked up what you were saying, I was definitely agreeing with you on it.
Great video!
One request: can you make another updated video on how we can recruit close friends or family to be apart of the EDC community that may not know about it?
I’m trying to tell 2-3 of my boys to start building a small EDC bag but they laugh and said they need convincing lol. I told them about you but they said if he makes a video on why they should do it and what starter items to get, then they would do it lol smh
Keep up the great work and you are one of the best doing it bro 🤝
Omg the TOGO 😄 wasn't expecting it in that bag, like clowns out of a VW. So many diff kind of emergency bags for diff purposes. I guess I could toss my gray-man bag into a glow in dark bag to easily find? Anyway, great reminders! 👍🏼
Just finding your channel ❤. You made me think about several items I need to add to my stash. Thx
Glad to have you
Solid kit! Black out is, IMHO. the #1 threat to most of us in the US. Your kit provides a strong foundation for more advanced preparedness. Thanks!
How do you handle emergency water storage?
I have 50 gallons on side by. And a powerful filter that can handle 2000 gallons from a nearby creek. But I have to tote water by pale
Thanks for sharing :)
Before getting rechargeable high-capacity lithium batteries, I used Eneloop AAs and AAAs for most of my lights. They claim to have 70% power remaining after 10 years of storage. I pulled some out that had been sitting for like 5 years once (at least 3 for sure), and they were around 85% or more still. Great NiMH batteries.
I would be careful with 18650s, like most rechargeable batteries they aren't always the same; some are pretty low 1800-2000mAh while others are closer to 3500. I have a few lights now that use one super bright LED using these cells, and then they have a push/pull mechanism and an orb magnifier; I can hit the side of a building from like a hundred yards or more LOL (GPS measured).
I have an older luminAID; it's a bit yellowed lol, and the light is, too, but it still charges and works. Definitely a solid electric lantern choice :)
I like the look of those Nutrient Survival packs; unlike typical "backpacking" food, it isn't absolutely crammed with ridiculous amount of sodium (even for someone sweating on the trail...).
During the 2021 Snowpocalypse here in N TX, fortunately I had camping gear so I could still cook food. Since then I've added some more emergency canisters of fuel, and might add a propane stove to the mix since it works much better in freezing temperatures than even isobutane (butane sucks, just avoid it).
Water?? Our sanitation/pumps went down and we had a boil water warning in effect during the Snowpocalypse. I have a Grayl bottle and spare filters, but also a Sawyer; the Sawyer can be flushed/cleaned with the included syringe and last for years (thee company gives these out to villages in Africa for clean water, alleging something crazy like 500,000 gallons of water).
We have a whole house generator and I still have three Hondas one big and two smalls that I use for tailgating, nice knowing that we are comfortable during outage. We live in CA so that happens often.
the whole house generator is only good as long as you have the fuel to run it. My sister-in-law has a Generac and she was out of propane in 5 days.
@@tennesseeterri yes. That’s hy I have the Hondas. Also, mine runs of natural gas and I can also use propane.
Also if you run out of water. If you have a hot water tank there is more water there. When you know you may be out of water in advance fill your bathtub with water for sponge baths. And flushing.
I used to think those are so useless in a modern environment, and than october 7 happened here .... long story short i have a kit.
I bought the Pelican clone from Harbor Freight in orange. I got the next biggest before going to the rifle size. It holds a lot and easy grab and go if necessary.
Great work again. I have a similar bag, the crank emergency radio can also be used to charge your phone. You did not show USB converter like a Rolling Square or Urban Survival cables. I also have the hand crank radios in my car. I prefer the BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A for secondary power. It is highly rated, easy to use, and can be hooked up to Solar panels.
My newest change is to ditch the big gym bag and got a cheap 18 inch tool bag, that has internal and external pockets for organization.
Also on that weather radio you have, besides AM/FM, and weather, look into getting a NOAA radio that you can pick up (SW) shortwave.
Marine-X, a well thought out Black-out bag that has the items to get you along for a few days and be portable if needed. First, thanks for including a REAL flashlight in the kit. So many just add cheap flashlights, kinda like your hand-out ones, that have very big limitations. A good flashlight can have the hi lumens when needed, but lowered output when not. I like that you have decided to stay away from devices that only use Alkaline batteries. I myself look for devices that primarily use 18650, or a removable lithium battery in the worst case. Given your comments regarding USB-C, I agree and primarily look for devices that have that port for charging, but I'll get into some information you may not know later when I mention a charging kit.
Now for a few issues I see. You mentioned changing from MRE style meal packs to the Nutrient Survival kit. Not a bad idea for weight savings and longevity, but you didn't throw in WATER or a container to make them in. Yes, you could add it at Time-To-Go, but I suggest having the kit FULLY self-contained, so you don't have to go searching for something when needed. I would suggest keeping at least two liter bottles handy JIC you don't have time to grab other items. Alternatively, you could have a 2nd bag or individual bags that go with this kit that contains the items needed for the meals. Same with the power cord for the battery bank, have a 2nd unit that stays in the bag. I would suggest adding a Solar panel that is compatible with your battery bank to support extended service outage especially with the number of electronics people have. It wouldn't need to be one of the big panels, but maybe a 60-100w panel. Every little bit helps extend the life of the battery when living off of it.
In my mind, I want any kit like this to be fully self-contained if it is also designed to be portable. As I mentioned, that may be just the one bag, or a couple bags that contain everything so that you don't have to worry about not having something when you are busy focused on the emergency at hand.
Regarding all the charging cables, etc. you might want to consider building a charging kit like I did, to specifically support ALL the different USB style connections available. In my case I selected to use ONLY USB-C cables and bought adapters that will convert USB-C to any other connection type commonly available (Lightning, USB-A male/USB-C Female, Mini, & micro). Part of the reason for this is availability. I can walk into ANY store and find USB-C cables. I stay away from proprietary cables as much as I can, and it helps cut down on the number of cables I need to keep handy. This does assume you're not prone to losing the adapters. Part of this is selecting gear for the charging port as you mentioned a few times. There is one problem that I have seen though, and that is equipment with a USB-C charging port, but it really can only charge from USB-A. These devices have their charging port upgraded, but the internal electronics can still only support 2A charging and not the higher wattage of true USB-C. I usually keep two USB-C to USB-C cords handy, but I'm using a smaller 20K battery bank, so you might want to have a couple more if you go that route.
You mentioned you like that the Midland radio has a headphone jack. I look for one also, as you may want to exercise noise discipline or control what the others (kids) hear. You didn't mention having a wired headphone set in the bag and if you are like most other people nowadays you use BT. Something you may want to add to your kit, plus look at your phone, can it support a wired headset? You may want to add in an adapter that lets you use that wired headset on your phone if needed. Many of the new phones no longer have a headphone jack, and I prefer to have an alternate headphone than just BT considering the weight and multiple devices it may be useful for.
A couple other essential devices I keep in my charging kit are 1 AC to USB adapter and 1 12VDC adapter each with at least two ports on them. You could use any port density, but I keep it to two for size considerations. On the AC I usually have three ports, 2 USB-C and one USB-A. On the 12V I may have ports that are 1 and 1, or 2 USB-C ports. In my case I focus on being able to recharge the battery bank first, then I can charge my devices from it. Remember, most of us have a rather large generator sitting in our driveway that can be used to recharge our battery bank and/or devices.
Great info. I would add wired headphones for everyone bc u can only hear baby shark for so long before you go insane, 1 outfit for each person, diapers if needed, wipes, adapters for ur wires, ex USB to usb-c ect. This way u can use all ur ports on ur power block. Definitely shoes or crocs for each person. Pee rag for the females, tp for everyone.
Just found your channel, great information 👍
Thank you for sharing 😊
18650 rechargeable as well. Recharge with solar.
I never thought of just a black out kit/high water kit.
I’m in SW Arlington. Our power has been intermittent.
You rock. Maybe a water filter could be added. Other then that, all your black out bag suggestions are awesome
😂😆😂😆😂 "Brush your freakin' vangs" 😆😂😆😂 Great suggestions!
Thank you!
I love the Boyz in the Hood poster in the background!
Wow that midland radio is a beast... It's a Must have!... New sub. Here.😊
Great video brother. Semper Fidelis.
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and links 👍
Nice bag. Throw in a Keltec .22 for $200 with 3 mags and 2 sleeves of 100 round mini mag 22lr hp.
I like that it's high viz.
SMOKES AND SMOKELESS
HIGH PROFF LIQUOR
A good video. You have a new subscriber from England.
We don't have many blackouts but I have lived through 2 summer no electricity for a week, two summer no electricity and 2 no electricity in winter for a week each. I try to get ready for 2 weeks of black outs winter and summer
When the ice storms hit Texas a few years back millions were out of power and all that. That should have been a leaning factor to be prepared but I can say that no one took that to heart to be prepared for the next event. Panic will set in and the struggle to survive will drive the masses into hysteria
Emergency water packs
Subbed and upvoted Brother :)
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Try the CC close captioning feature RUclips has.
I never thought about first aid for getting impaled by a tree branch, I guess it’s best to leave it in till you get to the surgeon and he can take it from there but you’d wanna cut the ends off for mobility, and for that you need…
SILKY,
silky cuts fast and smooth any situation, so for a cozy campfire or a tragic impalation during a wind storm…
SILKY!
I'm in Humble Texas, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what is the best solar generator i can get with 7 or 8 hundred dollars. Can you help me with that, please? 😊
Great stuuff !!
Glad you enjoyed it
Generator will be nice
Do the weather radio got super base??
Best greats from germany, we need your tipps desperatly
Toilet paper. Even if you’re hiding in a bathroom, with multiple people in there, and no guarantee that the roll is new, you could run out pretty quickly.
gun , at least one
Maybe flip flops for shoes?
Ankle breakers, river shoes are better under $20 at Big5
I like it
The real Mary Poppins
I've watched so many of these videos, the one Common tread.... if you have kids, they are your biggest problem in every kind of situation...
Water filter and water/gas key. Don't for get ass wipes too.
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Or aluminium
Get SONY 18650 5000 MAH. THEY LAST A LOOOOOONG TIME.
I'm pretty sure this is a family kit not a "Blackout kit"
Nope it's what I said it is
You should not burn wood in a fireplace designed for gas.
Mine has been converted for dual source
@@MarineX Dual Fuel fireplace, like flashlights 😆
Like the videos X✌️
Ummm that huge goofy lantern wastes a ridiculous amount of space.
When the hell did Americans start pronouncing aluminum (al-U-min-a-Mum
I like to troll
If its for your room why not just have a dedicated cabinet to store stuff in?! Kinda goofy.
Because it needs to be mobile
So I watched the whole video. At the end you ask for more suggestions -
Get a radio license - Ham or GMRS - find local repeaters near you and have them programmed into the radio. Last time we had a power outage due to storms in the Mid Cities area, we were monitoring and talking on the Grapevine, Hurst, and Euless Ham Radio repeaters. We were trading info about weather conditions, neighborhood situations, etc. It is good to keep in touch with people in the local area around you.
Great job, man...
Good stuff. I use two 5 gallon buckets for my kit. One can be used for a toilet if necessary. I keep a wool blanket, 3days of prescription meds, shoes, prescription glasses, water, small stove and cook kit. Was snowed in with no power, no heat several years ago and found that some duct tape and plastic sheeting was useful to minimize our living space to make it easier to keep warm.
I added a nitecore camping fan to my emergency kit - nothing is worse than no AC during bad weather to get morale down..
Ive picked up $1.25 USB FANS & LIGHTS at the $1 store .. keep em bundled with/near USB battery banks not just your laptop. May God bless us all as only HE can if and when troubles beset us! +t+
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos, and I am very impressed!. Thank you for taking the time to produce this excellent material. Best Regards from Scotland
You could store wired earbuds in the AA battery compartment for the emergency radio
Holy shit great idea
As an extreme measure, I'd add a battery powered chainsaw or sawzall, not stored in the bag but kept handy in case you need to break out or saw your way out of the attic, or wherever you sheltered in the storm. Maybe add in a pry bar, a true multi purpose tool.
For devices that use Alkaline batteries, I immediately replace them with NiMH rechargeable batteries. They also sell AA to C or D size adapters to fit other devices. NiMH doesn’t leak, they retain state of charge/no self discharge, and reusable with easy to find chargers.
NiMH batteries will self-discharge - some quite quickly. Make sure you buy Low Self-discharge batteries like Eneloop 2000mAh batteries. They're supposed to hold their charge for a year, but I charge them twice a year with the time change to ensure they retain sufficient charge for an extended blackout.
@@georgejones8784good idea doing it on the time change.
@@georgejones8784 I didn’t even know they still sold non-Low self discharge batteries. But yes, definitely look for the newer Nimh batteries. I have about 2 dozen AA and AAA as well as C/D cell adapters as emergency backup. They’re all sitting charged and remain charged for at least the year that most have been sitting.
Any of y’all want a hamburger?
Just ate one!
@@freedomtowander So did I.
LoL!
Always lol
Can I have fries as well??😂
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! I have a tip. As a photographer I always use diffused light with flash. It adds soft lighting in portraits. I had an idea one day..as the sun came thru my white sheer curtains and diffused but spread light thru my living room. I went to JOANNE FABRICS AND BOUGHT 4 YARDS OF WHITE NYLON. ALL FABRIC IS 54 INCHES. UOU PAY FIR THE LENTH. CIST ME 3.00 A YARD. THATS 12.00 FIR 4YARDS. If your Camping or shtf..you can use one light source..I use a led lantern with rechargeable batteries. I sewed a hem wide enough to slide parachute rope and tie to 2 trees. I literally light up that entire 12 feet like a giant light. I measured how much light I got indoirs..it lit up my entire 11x 20 living room. Outside lighting with the nylon lit up about 30 feet wide space x about 20 feet! Also I bought 3 white buckets at walmart...put a led flashlight or solar lights under a bucket.. buy tge led. YOU will have bucket suze lights safe from rain. And you can use them to sit on! I also bought 2 red paint buckets at harbor freight..1 for a diy toilet. The other is for medical supplies.
Exactly, as someone who lives in Texas as well near the houston area. We have been seen increasing amounts of server weather and being prepared for a blackout or brownout is super important to have. Having the minute man kit or Grey man kit is cool but the practically of the blackout kit is key. This is a kit you will be using so much more in your day to day life.
One thing I didn't see but everyone kit it tailored to there own needs. I'm including water purification into my families kit as we always have boil water notices during the loss of power. I always tend to have enough water for us but I always want the ability to purify some extra water if needed.
Awesome kit and video man! Keep killing the content!
I was affected by the tornado in North Texas and used my blackout kit. Learned some lessons about my kit and got ideas of other things I needed. Thanks for the video! Good info!
Great job on your bag. Keep it up. former SSgt, USMC
Love the MacGyver references! Really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
First timer here! Thank you for this!
No problem
Ni-MH double AA batteries don’t leak. Lithium primaries are also good for that but are not rechargeable and expensive.
Great point
I think solar panels on those emergency radios and power banks etc are a gimmick than anything else.
Good video!
IMO, ear buds are also a good idea because it can help you filter news, especially really bad news, from young children.
I think you need to test the hand crank on the radio before you actually need it. The few that I have experience with powering flashlights or radios have been very disappointing.
Suggestions: Sections of high-density foam to sit on, air freshener, hatchet and a folding saw. Small crow bar if it will fit. Family photo and individual pics of all family members. No-Doz tablets for adults, possibly for use during clean up afterwards. Plus, if you are a caffeine junky, you can experience some serious headaches upon sudden withdrawal Excedrin migraine can help with that..
BTW, I have had two similar 100 Hour candles. In storage for 10+ years with no discernable drop in fluid.
As usual another great video, and perfect timing, considering the deluge of fatal storms we've had the past 2 weeks.
The wife's been asking for years, and after this spring I'm ready to start looking into a storm shelter.
It's always good to be prepared. I'm trying to drill this into the head of my friend, but it's useless.
I just finished putting together a Bluetti solar backup system. You should get a clip-on wire antenna for your radio because reception will be very low during a storm. Kaito T-1 Radio antenna. I keep Rayovac waterproof indestructible Lanterns, rechargeable waterproof hand warmers that also double as power Banks Etc.
Loved hearing you call it 550 instead of paracord. 💯
Love the way you plan for every scenario!
I need to do a survival course that’s black-owned.
Great stuff.
Maybe:
1. Remove a few lights and replace them with headlights. - one for each family member.
2. Remove big chunky yellow power with 98% charged and replace them with 2 to 3 of high performance power banks - take up less space and easy to carry around while charging. If one does not work you have another 1 or 2 as a backup.
3. Water - eat dried food without water is not a great idea.
Thank you for serving. My father was a MARINE too. He served in DANANG Vietnam. He was with 7th ENGINEERS ALPHA 3RD BA.
I would add either a Grayl or Sawyer water filter with at least two suitable water containers - clean water is life. Leather gloves, for clearing debris. Lightweight tarp for short term rain protection - Aquaquest is my fave.
Nice hunker down kit!
Edit: Footwear... You can pack a BUNCH of shoes in a small space if you get what is often called water socks or water shoes. They tend to be very flexible, lightweight & quick to dry. They're also cheap to buy. The downside is the soles aren't as protective because they're so thin & flexible. But they will work in a pinch when needed.
Folks could place insoles in them; buy some insoles that are available in packages, you cut to the size shoe.