I was homeless for a length of time and I cant speak to the usefullness of the mylar but I can tell you that a large black trashbag works wonders for keeping you warm and dry in the rain,or as a layer in the snow as long as you have two drum liners you can use one over your head and one as a skirt...you might look silly but it will keep you dry and WARM!!
Thank you for this very valuable information. Your experience will help others, for sure. I am going to add some extra black trash bags to our bug out buckets.
@@DD_LetTheDogsOut Exactly, but even ones that arent contractor bag quality will work( cheap lawn and leaf bags for instance) granted the better the quality or the thicker the bag the better, but anything is better than nothing when it comes to combating exposure to inclement weather! God Bless!
Buying color dots to stick on food items has helped me greatly with rotation & only having to look once for expiration dates. Urban Prepper shows how in a video: "Color Coordinate Your Pantry With These Organization Tips"
I watched this video a few weeks ago (again today) and ever since I have been thinking about and making lists on what our specific needs will be. One decision I made was to buy white buckets for food, clothing and hygiene, a black bucket for cooking equipment (which could also double to warm water by the sun for bathing) and one red bucket for first aid which includes our prescription medications. I wanted to be able to distinguish the first aid bucket between all of the others. Like you mentioned in an emergency your brain doesn’t always work well so if I needed to instruct someone (grandchildren) to grab the first aid bucket I only need to say the red bucket. Thank you for another great video. Also the book recommendation.
Debbie: We agree with your different color for different classes of items. Also, label them in dark, large. legible print. Also, number the for each color bucket: 1-3, 2-3, 3-3 or sometning like that. Additionally, makesure you have a check list of all of the stuff you need to take and check-off each one as you pack it. Yes, emp0ly other family members to help you in an ememgency situation like that, verybody needs to feel like they re helping. Jim
Look in to the Vanquest prepper color coding system. I am working on a system of totes with labels in the color related to the contents. It could be used for buckets too.
Less serious of an emergency - I had started one bugout bucket for my car, since I work weird hours, might be on call, etc. Ended up working 37.75 hours straight for someone in an emergency situation, and was all set with my own food, water, clothes, etc, without having to make arrangements! Love this, and super grateful. Otherwise I would have had to work that long without food/water/etc! I have some modifications I want to make, but overall very successful.
Rose , I did the same thing. For going on foot, I use the standard tub storage containers which carry twice as much, stacked on the bottom plate. Next I stack two buckets side by side. In a back pack I stuff two blankets. The last thing on the hand truck I place a case of water.. I am 71 years old. I pack only one spare set of clothes. I carry by hand a small dome tent. A small first aid kit and meds as well as a water purifier top off my BOB.the big storage container holds mostly good, matches, head lamp, one plate, bowl, one let of silver ware. Can opener and a sharp knife, one light weight small skillet and pot and can opener. 4 rolls of toilet paper and a small bottle of dish soap and a small hatchet. In the two buckets various other supplies and an 8 by 10 tarp. And more food. Some Paracord and more food lol. No emergency situation is over in 3 days. Count on a month minimum. Our govt suggests 3 days. The CDC laughs at that and insist on a month.
If you had to travel on foot with a heavy bucket, a child's umbrella stroller could come in handy. Thank you so much for your videos. Love learning from you.
Have you tried 'using' this bucket? They have a toilet seat that snaps onto a 5 gal bucket. We use it when we have a lot of people here since we only have one bathroom. And use kitty litter. Works well, oh we also line it with a trash bag. Also i put up a hoola hoop with shower curtain attached for privacy. This may sound primitive, but works. Cheaper than renting a porta-jon
A friend of mine does this in his van when he camps out. He likes to use the clay-based kitty litter that clumps really well. Before he retires for the night he gives the bucket a little bit of a jiggle. The solids , if you will, sink to the bottom because they’re heavier and the kitty litter is covering everything so any smell is minimized. He also likes using the clay-based kitty litter because if he is out for a while he can go ahead and dig an 18 inch hole and dump his “deposits” into the hole knowing that he’s not putting any chemicals into the ground - just clay which is what most of our dirt is around here anyway.
Very thorough explanation! You've really thought things out. Very impressive!! My thought is that, if disaster happens, the roads will be gridlock and gas difficult to obtain. Walking might be the only way out. Therefore, our bags weight a little over 30 lbs each. Each bag has 2-3 weeks worth of food (no cans) & everything we need. Water is everywhere in Florida so we only carry 2 full bottles and a filter. In the interest of reducing weight, I replaced our measuring cups with ziploc bags that have up to 1 cup measurements printed on them. All of our fruit & veggies are freeze dried or dehydrated, and meats are in Mylar pouches. I just finished dehydrating 5 lbs. of apples, great for snacks and in oatmeal. Have you ever tried Knorr Sides? They're available in a variety of rice & pasta dishes and most are very good. We also pack Idahoan mashed potatoes (baby reds & golden are best), just add boiling water. 😊 I have several Shemaghs from deployment in the Middle East. They have dozen of uses and are in the bags. A garden trowel can replace the shovel and a Contractor bag can be filled with leaves for a mattress. This was a fun video and will get many people thinking. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it. God bless.
Thank you J Tully for your comments. It sounds as if you have thought things out very thoroughly as well! Florida is very different than where we are --not much gridlock is possible here with scant population, but you never know. It illustrates that everyone needs to prepare based on local situations. And I can tell you that Florida has lots more leaves than we do! We would have to fill a mattress bag with cactus and sagebrush! LOL. I really like some of your ideas as well and will try Knorr Sides! We have several apple trees and I have lots of dehydrated apples as well--I keep them in the freezer and have on our Grab List to take some. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
😁 When you mentioned the Grand Canyon, I was thinking, "Not many leaves in that area."! You will be so blessed to be able to bug out in your truck. Let's pray we never have to leave our homes. If you get a chance, check out the Alaska Prepper channel. It's my favorite and you and AP seem to have similar interests. He also loves to help new channels grow. BTW, I subscribed to your channel and will pass the word about your videos. Best of luck to you and your husband.
@@JT-2012 Thank you...and to you..Jim and I appreciate that. I also appreciate your spreading the word about our channel. We are not in this to make any money--just want to spread good, researched information. I will check out Alaska Prepper! Thanks for the tip.
Forgot to tell you, he does a lot of giveaways too. We have an incredible community on the channel. Someone made a big donation, so last Sunday, AP gave 15 people their first canner. He also gave away a bunch of cast iron, frying pans and 6 quart Dutch ovens. He gives away everything he makes on his channel. You are guaranteed to make many new friends and I know you'd contribute a lot of wisdom. We have a live chat video every Sunday at 8:00 Alaska time. Thank goodness that's noon here. 😁
J Tully thank for recommending this channel it has great information I will definitely be watching all the videos on my down time I have a lot to learn Thank you again
Great video Rose. I am not a young person anymore so walking a distance with a pack is not likely. In the event the roads are clogged I have two electric bikes both equipped to carry around 60 lbs of gear. Along with an extra battery I have a range of about 100 miles from my location to find a safe place.
same here, my ability to walk a distance with a load is limited, there are some great designs for wheelbarrow type carts and garden carts that I think would suit where I live to carry more than I could on my back.
I have found it best to label every food storage item's expiration date with a permanent marker in large numbers. This eliminates having to search for tiny/faint numbers in a low light situation...and I don't have to have my glasses. Also, if in a bug out situation in our area...the bugs would be a Major issue. I think that mosquito netting would be very useful. It's very light weight and if you are bugging out in a vehicle...the zip up mosquito netting tents would be ideal. Would work for the rattlesnakes and scorpions in your region.
add this: compass, watch, paper maps of the area , add in emergency dental supplies, (temporary fillings, topical pain killer, maybe a dental extraction kit) hemmorhoid stuff for the other end since your diet is going low fiber, high protein. maybe a small gas chain saw for downed trees blocking a roadway, so you can continue past that section of roadway. Possibly a gallon or two of fuel for the truck. If you get stuck , you'll have a gallon to use for running the heater or AC..and maybe a small muffin pan and some tea candles to use to create heat in the truck in a winter buggout. . maybe add a dollar store size bag of sugar based hard candies ( smarties), stuff that won't go bad but will almost instantly counter a low blood sugar attack, look into some type of vitamin mineral instant suppliments (chewables) potasium, calcium, magnesium. If you're exerting your self at camp you'll need to replace the stuff you're sweating away. (even powdered gatorade type stuff) always have something for heartburn. Tums , Rolaids etc. And if that's not enough stuff toss in 2 FRS/GRMS walkie talkie type radios , so in the event you have to separate to gather firewood or get water , you'll have some type of local radio communication between each other , rather than just screaming 200-500 feet away ..."Help!!!, Cougar, mountain lion , Puma, or Killer Rabbit !!!" If you don't already have a CB radio in the truck , maybe mount one or get a hand held portable CB radio (like a big walkie talkie) if any truckers are nearby you can listen in for local road closures.
Great advice. I have all but the CB & hand held walkie talkie. Also seen where it is advised to have a whistle around your neck. Lots of change in case places will not except cards or no value cash. This probably would b for those staying @ home bc of the weight.
For your pump filter it is a good recommendation to get an extra length of tube so you can have easier time getting to water. You could avoid having to climb up and down an embankment, access water from a safer place instead of having to climb down. Say an extra 6 to 12 ft could make a real difference
I've used the bugout bucket for years. I like square buckets for more efficient use of space. As stated, the odds of leaving home on foot are very low.
the nice thing about square buckets, they are easier for women to carry since our shoulders are narrower than men's. The buckets hang straight down, while a round bucket forces our arms to angle out a little, which is tiring, and it hits the sides of our legs.
Oh, My Goodness, Pam. I've been subscribed to your channel for quite some time and I've been known to binge watch episodes. But this is the first time I've seen this one! I've been pantry prepping for a long time, going through it right now to check on things I need to replace etc., but this year I'm really ramping up the quantities of dry foods (beans, rice, dehydrated onions/garlic and such). First time I've actually gotten food safe buckets, too. Truthfully? I'm kinda late to the party, and I know it. SOME of the things you have in your various kits, I have or am planning on getting. But what you two have put together is amazing. I'll be watching this again, I know. Thank you so much for your dedication to sharing with others.
Sharon: It sounds like you have been really working on putting it all together. Thanks for watching our channel and we enjoy knowing what you are doing. Jim
One thing you will need is a cotton bandana to put around your neck. Sometimes in high heat and exertion you can get a bloody nose. Put water on the bandana then around your neck. This can stop a bloody nose. If the water is warm, wet the bandana and swing it around in the air. That will cool it.
Great job on the video. I have all this and more. I have been doing my prepping for a few years now. Hubby is in a wheelchair, so unless we can take his truck and chair somewhere, we are staying put. But I am still prepared with all our BOB's (including my son). I would suggest, but from what I have seen, you already should have it lol ALL your important paperwork (Titles, house info, Birth certificate, passport, etc. along with lots of cash), weapons I am almost positive you have :) The one thing I DO have that is super important, cards to tell you how to fix any wound either of you might get. Even stitching up wounds. Also a nice supply of sewing items. My food buckets have enough to last us years, but again we will be staying put most likely. But they are ready to go just in case. Lifestraws (water filer)are lightweight and last a long time, great for each BOB. Anyway, THANK YOU not just for me, but for every person just starting out doing this. I know when I started, it was a bit overwhelming even for me and I didn't have anything hindering my progress (time, money, etc). Oh and chapstick and hand cream (which are most likely in one of your other videos lol God bless you sweetheart and may God bless us with NEVER having to use any of these. But they are ready just in case :)
A bucket is a great idea. I'd certainly want some dehydrated foods, a little water, a life straw and some emergency mylar blankets. (Plus a pail could be used as a portable potty) Water bricks come in 3.5 gallons too for those who can't lift 5 gallon containers.
Instead of a urinary, you can use a plant water can--plastic from dollar tree. I've kept one in my car near the spare for years in a plastic bag for my girls Slides btwn their legs easy and use the spout to empty. Same for guys basically. For bathroom bucket: someone's job is to collect and break down dry weed/leaves if poss. and store those near the bucket. Before and after you go, sprinkle some below and on top of your go. Put paper in another bag- We use doggy poop bags for any TP or lady hygeine product. Tie and throw to a trash bag.
Very nice! I have been using a big backpack, but as I age, I realized, I can not lift it or carry it anymore. I do use a 5 gallon bucket for food supply. Most of my food supply is dehydrated meals, as you are now making. I have a vacumn chamber sealer, so will be converting all the dried food meals to retort pouches. No vegetable powder soups in there yet, but your ideas in this area are going to be implemented. I can boil water and add it to thermos with soup/meal. The mess kits are a great addition. This is a really useful video. Time to go thru my backpack again! Thank you for posting.
The only addition to all of this that I would recommend is to take this stuff out for a weekend and test it. You will find out that a lot of good in theory things, do not work accordingly. Thanks for sharing!
Great information, love your channel. Here is a tip for you about those hard to read experation dates, I just use a black sharpie to write the experation dates on the food items before I put them away in my pantry after grocery shopping. It makes rotating out expired items so much easier.
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻 You have amazing detail and knowledge in being prepared!! My son is military, so he was able to get military MRE’s which I love because each package has enough calories and protein for a day and takes up little space, and super light to carry. Also has an automatic heat bag so no need to boil water. It’s automatic in the heat bag that comes with the MRE. So grateful he was able to get these for us. It’s a game changer for our bug out plan.🙏🏻
Nice job. I would ad labels to the outside of each bucket, also I have tried the pool noddle on the poop bucket, After 2 or 3 uses the bucket starts to tear through the noodle. You can ether put duck tape inside the noodle, which works ok or buy a toilet seat that can fit the bucket. Runs about $12. on Amazon.
Eight gallon trash bags fit those buckets. You can double them, close off the inside bag between uses. Dollar general carries them in a 16 count box for a dollar.
Excellent video! I made several notes. One thing that you may want to consider is a female urinal. I found one on Amazon. I never understood why we never offered them at the hospital for patients. Thanks 😊for sharing your bug out bags.
I created a female ‘urine spout’ by creatively cutting a dish soap bottle in half lengthwise, leaving the bottom whole as a shield for one end, while (using curved cuts) shaping the open length of the funnel by cutting up along the length of the bottle, ending by cutting the top completely away for the ‘drain out’ portion. If you use a small size bottle, you end up with a compact funnel. I store it in a ziploc with folded toilet paper or paper towel. Rinses clean and dries easily, and nearly flat when stored, but flexible enough to be easy to use. You can aim the funnel end either forward or backward depending upon your preference (this will also work for peeing into nasty rest area/gas station toilets while standing).
Excellent overview! You covered everything. I think it’s also important to make sure that if you get separated each person has basic survival gear - food, shelter, water filter. And an extra pair of shoes!
I have an idea for you. You said in another video that you have a freeze-dryer. Why not make several soups, stews, chilies and such, and freeze dry the FINISHED soup, so all you have to do is rehydrate it with boiling water? This would also work with casseroles too. Then just vacuum pack them in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Rather than have to take unhealthy foods with you, you can take individually packed meals that are made to YOUR specifications and tastes. The bonus is that mylar pouches take up much less room than canned food, and are lighter to carry.
Yes, we are slowly working in that direction. Our freeze dryer room is too hot at present for it to work correctly, so we are waiting for cooler weather. We have done some of that--ham and beans--and it did work well. Thanks for the suggestions!
@@RoseRedHomestead Great video. I did something similiar. Lists are great.. Why was your freeze dryer too hot? Planning on purchasing one soon in humid Florida. 🤔 Thanks so much! Life, Love & Peace, 🌻🍁🌴
Hi Pam. I really enjoy the videos and have watched many of them numerous times before pressure canning various recipes. I watched this video several times also, trying to decide how I would prepare these essentials. My wife is not well and could never bug out, so we are stuck facing whatever situation right here at home. Two things that you did not mention, although I can’t imagine that you have not thought of them, are first - cash money (whatever the reason for the buyout is will certainly affect the banks and availability of credit card services). I’m thinking at least $500 or $600 in small bills. And second - some type of weapon to prevent the first dirt bag on the road that you take from taking all your precious stuff away from you. My choice here at home is a variety of guns. You and Jim would have to see what you are comfortable with, but you will surely need something. I can see how much though went into your preps. Great Job!!!!!!
Thank you for your comments, and I agree with you. You need not worry about us relative to those two topics--we are covered! Living where we do, personal protection is imperative and we are both skilled, practiced, and have redundancy.
This has been the stumbling block to my preps....I was just totally overwhelmed. Your excellent video & explanations has allowed me to wrap my head around this & get going on it. I have ordered the book, also. Thank You so Much!
I'd replace the little cast iron pan with an aluminum one. The cast iron would take a really long time to heat up so you'd waste a lot of fuel or energy.
Thank you for all you do to help others prepare. Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have you for a teacher is blessed. A like minded couple can accomplish much. ♥️
this may be an old video but I believe it came up in my page at the right moment!!! God is Good an leads us to the wisdom an knowledge we need at the right time..l have been a sub to your channel for a long time an the wisdom you teach as helped me in so many ways..may you never stop making videos. your knowledge i am sure as helped many people around the world.. Blessings ❤️
Try using black celluloid guitar picks and a credit card size fresnel lens during daytime for a short duration but intense flame to get a larger fire started. You might be able to get celluloid guitar picks fairly cheaply in bulk. The ceramic fire rods would probably work well, too.
Two tweets someone may find helpful: you can buy a canoe barrel harness that may work with a bucket just in case, God forbid, traveling on foot might be necessary (and you could nest an empty bucket for water, a seat etc.). Also, you could use colored duct tape to color code your buckets. You could easily identify which bucket had the item you needed and extra duct tape is never a problem. You could peel off a piece if you needed to.
Thank you for your video. I am on the KETO diet because of diabetes. But, I cannot do KETO on a emergency situation. I have no sugar, but, my sweeteners. I have to incorporate carbs in the form of rice and potatoes, which I do not normally eat. If there is an emergency hopefully it won't last long, but, if it does I have to realize in an emergency situation you have to do what you have to do. I am getting two more buckets. One will be used as a portable toilet and the other will be an emergency food bug out back. I made my pemmican and will be buying dried vegetables and beef bullion to make and tiny noodles to make mylar bags with soup. I need all of the help I can get form people like you. I can't think you enough! For water I have my small Berky!!
They sell toilet seats made for 5 gallon buckets that seal shut to keep it all safely enclosed, ours cost about $12. We use ours like a composting toilet. Putting compost of any kind also keeps odors under control. when it's full you can bury it or make a compost pile out of it, if you're not in a bug out situation. It came in very handy when our city water went down recently for a couple of days.
Very thought out. Was wondering if you ever use a spray bottle of vinegar to wash your dishes instead of wasting water? I also use baby wipes with alcohol poured in the package for hand wipes and cleaning my dishes, as well as myself. I haven't had running water going on 4 yrs so have to watch my water and only have a hot plate here at my home so I, sometimes, have to eat straight from a can. You have motivated me to start getting things together as I'm elderly and disabled. Ty and God bless🙏.
I follow a backpacking channel and the guidance was to pack quik dri clothing. These are made of wicking fabric - being wet in an emergency can lead to hypothermia. I have cargo pants with pockets. They take less space than denim and are very useful.
Redundancy is good. I knew a lot of this, but there is always something new to learn. For instance, the noodle on the lip of the bucket. Great idea. A suggestion if I may. Instead of duct tape to secure the bag maybe include a bunge cord in the bucket. Might make changing the bag much easier. Other than that great info and thank you for this vid.
In a bug out situation, I would personally take both autos just in case one have a problem on the road. Also, the second auto would be a pricy asset to have. Great video, thanks!
AS OTHERS HAVE ALREADY SAID, IM ALSO VERY APPRECIATIVE OF YOUR HELPFULNESS TO HELP US WHO HAVE NOT GOTTEN YET PREPARED FOR SUCH EVENTS TO GET PREPARED FOR THIS, YOUR SUCH A FANTASTIC TEACHER OF ALL THIS STUFF!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHAREING YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO US!!!!!!
Another great video! The pool noodle on the toilet rim is a great invention! They do make a toilet seat that fits on the 5 gallon bucket. I think they are pretty inexpensive as well. I would also like to add that you may want to bring along liners for the bucket to reduce cleaning. Also, if you have room for it, kitty litter to add over to mask odors. Some people keep kitty litter in their cars for use in the snow, so it's an easy thing to keep in the car already and not have to grab it in a rush. I do love your videos! Thanks so much for all you do!
Wow! You've spent time planning for your own family, but you've spent time and energy to physically show the rest of us. Thank you so very much. I needed a good nudge. Count your efforts as a success. 🤗💖
I learned so much and am sharing this video with my husband! My only comment, however, is get yourself a folding 2 wheel handcart that you can load the water and buckets onto. It will come in handy later on too should you actually need to bug out.
I have been looking at garden wagons. Some hold up to a thousand pounds. If I have to walk to bug out I can use the wagon. I will carry it in the trunk so if gas supplies aren't available and I must keep going I can. I am even considering a sleigh for winter snow. In a worse case scenario we could be out in the wilderness for a extended period of time. I really appreciate your videos because they give me ideas I have not considered and solutions for situations I was concerned about. Thanks for your help and information.
Very, very practical! We have a choice, being prepared and maybe not needing it as opposed to not being prepared and needing it. Pretty simple choice. Thank you so much.
Omg. So many great strategies! Cooking the oats inside the thermos is brilliant. Will do all that I can to shelter in place rather than bug out. Being a refugee is too terrifying a thought.
Thanks! You've done a better job of gathering "needed" things than in many videos I've seen. ..... We only have one glass breaker in each vehicle- two is much smarter! I will be adding some .... We do have them secured so they won't go flying during an accident and hit us or end up where we can't reach them.
Almost all vehicles come equipped with a glass breaker. Pull the headrest off the back of your chair. The metal posts on the removed headrest will break the window glass.
This is so important do especially if you live in an area that is prone to environmental emergency situations as well as seasonal emergency situations. Just like prepping for an outage of utilities. Hugs and love from Texas!
Miss Pam, Fantastic video!!!! I NEVER thought of all of the things that you have stored. I loved how compartmentalized you have everything!!! I have got to get the book you recommended!!! Love your idea for the swimming noodle as a seat for the 5 gallon bucket!!! You have given me some excellent ideas as far as getting bug out bags together. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
The compartmentalization I think is key to not becoming overwhelmed. Recently I watched a video of Pam‘s where she had a camp kitchen thing. The top was solid so it could be used for a table top s as far it unzipped on the sides There were four fabric packs that you could fill with a variety of things. I was wondering if you couldn’t do something like that and strap it to a hand truck or one of those collapsible wagons for traveling on foot. I’m pretty much disabled so would be staying at home most likely, but there is a church less than a mile from me where they send evacuees on a regular basis. I think I could manage a handcart or wagon even with my cane. I don’t think I could handle more than one bucket. My hand cart doesn’t do more than 75 pounds but I’m not gonna move that much stuff anyway. Just a thought.
Thank you for all your advices. You are amazing. I live in a country where bug out is not viable but I can adept what I need from your advices. Thank you.
Excellent teaching video with many great ideas. Don't forget a (small pair of scissors) to open up the vacuum sealed bags. You will however want a toilet seat Versus a pool noodle ring or even an real type of (toilet seat) or a (RV heavier toilet) instead of the bucket. Have you ever tried to use a bucket? For number 1 its easy. For number 2 its pretty dang near impossible, with-OUT it sliding all over the floor, as you try to wipe. Its very hard to do on a bucket (not anchored) to the floor. At least with a (heavier type of toilet) you won't end up on the floor during an important time that you need a steady go. Lol Sad but so true. Thank you so much for your great ideas.
Measuring spaghetti in the knifes holes- love your optimism, Rose. Great supplies . Hope we never need them, but would be a relief to have them prepackaged, if we did.
I laugh when Rose said the holes in the knife for measuring spaghetti,that tickled my funny bone…..what they are used for is measuring the size of branches,sticks to cut up for starting a fire. But then I could be wrong. I really enjoy watching the show.
Incredible amount of information! I just found your channel and I am working my way through your videos. Your content is excellent and delivered in a very clear, easy to understand format. God bless you.
Very thoughtful video! Two years ago, I loaded the BOBags then some BOBuckets!!! I have a fire dept with several small stoves fat woods, and other heating mediums and pots and cups! Btw, those fuel tabs, smell like urine!!! We did get a patriot solar sun kettle and a kelly kettle! Due to your video, I'm going to rearrange the contents of the food buckets with a cooker in each with pots!
Excellent bug out/emergency “kits”… you didn’t miss a beat! I really got a laugh out of your comment about the holes in the survival knife set as possibly being to measure spaghetti portions! And you thinking to cut a “swimming pool noodle” into a toilet seat was genius! I’m so happy I found your channel! 😘❤️
Thanks for the helpful video! You might like to check out tarps with heat reflection in addition to your mylar blankets. There are a ton of uses and they are much more durable than the mylar. :) Also, I've heard a lit tea candle in a coffee can helps warm up a car's interior to save precious fuel at night if you have to sleep in there.
Yes you do! Once when I was teaching a class on this face to face, I took round cutouts of construction paper and printed the word "tuitt" on each one. Then I said something like, "I know most of us really want to do this but have a hard time getting around to it. But I just gave you a round tuitt, so no more excuses!"
This is very thorough, thank you! I once lost my heat in the middle of winter in Boston, MA, VERY cold! The thing that saved me was I had a brick bread/roll warmer I could heat up and it would keep me warm at night and stayed nice and warm for hours!! I wrapped it in a towel or blanket first and cuddled up with it. If you have the room, put it in your stash, they are extremely inexpensive and VERY effective in the cold!!! Hold the heat for a long time. Warm it up by a fire, (not TOO hot!), wrap it up, and warm up your sleeping bag in minutes!! It will keep you warm all night long! (Esp those feet! :)
Great tip! Thanks. I just checked them out and I am very ingrigued. And there are tons of other Luci gadgets. Not sure why I never knew about these before. I appreciate your sharing this information.
You have been SO THOUGHTFUL in your decisions! Thank you for explaining why you have each thing. Your plan is absolutely fabulous! I'm going to share it with my community. Many thanks!
Be glad that you can do it because I can’t do it anymore N my husband can’t do either !!! Because we are handicapped, but are setup for a things like this !!! Great 👍 video N thanks for sharing with us !!!
The window breaker need to be at arm's length of the driver/passenger not in a kit. You will not have time in an emergency to find it in a kit. Awesome video, I am getting a lot of helpful information.
Thank you so much for sharing your emergency tips, much appreciated. I keep supplies in my car, but I never thought of using buckets for additional items..it's a fantastic idea. I am new to prepping and I am learning so much. What I would also add to the list..is a small portable safe for important documents and a fire extinguisher. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Firestarters: keep the lint from the dryerand the tp rolls. Fill those. No need for a stove if you can have a small shovel and dig a hole about the size of a pot, then dig from the side to make another joining hole for air. Put rocks around the rim and place sticks or whatever in there.
I just created my first bug out cooler for food today. (It's our broken electric cooler, so I decided to make use of it. Nothing needs refrigeration) I've used the dehydrated food and off grid cooking principles that I've learned from you. I have a fast beans burrito in a jar that I put in a plastic peanut butter jar and made it with instant rice for speed of cooking that I plan on using for taco soup (I have a can of roast beef to go with it), and I made a your Tuscan white bean soup and put it in a plastic peanut butter jar too. As well as some other dehydrated recipes that I created myself. We have a big thermos that I plan on using to finish cooking everything after I've brought water to boil on my butane stove. (More ideas that I learned from you!) Thanks for your helpful and practical content!
Thank you Pam and Jim for sharing another great video. Everything seems very well thought out, and will help us be better organized with our own preparations in the event of an emergency situation.
@The Urban Prepper needs a collaboration with you and his amazing pdf documents! Great video! I know you don't promote products but it would be great to have a list in the notes. Regarding expiration dates, I've started mostly labeling things as I buy them so I don't have to look for it again. Most things I can label with a sharpie marker, somewhere. If no good spot, I use masking tape and a sharpie.
Much of the material we show in this video was purchased previously over about 10 years and from a variety of sources, so it was nearly impossible for me to provide such a list. But everything shown is also widely available and should not be too difficulty to track down.
wow great video. This is something i have thought i should do but never have. I use to have a list of things to grab but i really like the bucket idea. Thank you so much
If you are walking, I suggest you find a good, stout staff to carry with a big strong hook screwed down into the top. This helps in walking, protection, hooking fruit branches to reach fruit, hook goodies out of dumpsters and many other uses.
You forgot the infrared light to see what is going on around you at night, especially when in the woods. They come with head attachments, so you wouldn't have to hold it in your hands. Not seeing at night when you hear noises is nerve wrecking. Just add it to your pack.
I think there is a lot of assumption in bug out preparedness. People panic as you mentioned when a bugout situation occurs. The roads will be bumper to bumper, slow downs and them clogged to a stand still. Then no doubt necessary to abandon the vehicle. Now you are on foot trying to wade your way through hoards of scared, fearful, panicked people. Depending on where you are in that hoard, you may or may not make your way into open spaces. In this scenario, what have you with you to survive? The clothes on your back and what else? This is what you need to prepare for. What you can carry on your person for survival. What do you know about surviving in nature? What plants are safe to eat? Do you know how to make a simple shelter for some protection from the elements? Proper footwear and clothing would be paramount in a shtf bugout situation. Fire, flood coming your way with advanced warning, what you prepared would be nice if you have time to load up and a safe way to leave by vehicle. Earthquake....depends on the severity and how close to your location perhaps. There are so many contingencies to consider when and how to prepare for emergency evacuation situations.
We just bought a toilet seat that fits a 5 gal bucket for $11 at Walmart. Also 8gal bags fit perfectly. So we don’t have to change the bag after every pee , we bought kitty litter that clumps to control odor. Thank you for all the info.
We live in south Florida, 7 years now. We were told by our realtor, neighbors and first responders that it would be best not to evacuate. Reason for this is people get stuck on the few roads out for 17 hour or more. Usually, the danger passes by then and families get stuck on the road without water, food, bathroom, place to sleep…. We were born and raised in California so we were used to being prepared. We were in the 1987. When Hurricane Irma hit we were close to the eye and more prepared than native Floridians. The only bad thing was we only had one portable AC. We took in older friend who nearly died of heat and lack of food and water. She moved out of state now. I miss her.
Oh my. It is always best to shelter in place if that is at all possible. Sometimes it is too dangerous to do that like in the fires in California. Good to have options so you can do either one.
I was homeless for a length of time and I cant speak to the usefullness of the mylar but I can tell you that a large black trashbag works wonders for keeping you warm and dry in the rain,or as a layer in the snow as long as you have two drum liners you can use one over your head and one as a skirt...you might look silly but it will keep you dry and WARM!!
Thank you for this very valuable information. Your experience will help others, for sure. I am going to add some extra black trash bags to our bug out buckets.
Thank you
Do you mean contractor bags?
@@DD_LetTheDogsOut Exactly, but even ones that arent contractor bag quality will work( cheap lawn and leaf bags for instance) granted the better the quality or the thicker the bag the better, but anything is better than nothing when it comes to combating exposure to inclement weather! God Bless!
God Bless You Alice.
Buying color dots to stick on food items has helped me greatly with rotation & only having to look once for expiration dates. Urban Prepper shows how in a video: "Color Coordinate Your Pantry With These Organization Tips"
I watched this video a few weeks ago (again today) and ever since I have been thinking about and making lists on what our specific needs will be. One decision I made was to buy white buckets for food, clothing and hygiene, a black bucket for cooking equipment (which could also double to warm water by the sun for bathing) and one red bucket for first aid which includes our prescription medications. I wanted to be able to distinguish the first aid bucket between all of the others. Like you mentioned in an emergency your brain doesn’t always work well so if I needed to instruct someone (grandchildren) to grab the first aid bucket I only need to say the red bucket.
Thank you for another great video. Also the book recommendation.
Debbie: We agree with your different color for different classes of items. Also, label them in dark, large. legible print. Also, number the for each color bucket: 1-3, 2-3, 3-3 or sometning like that. Additionally, makesure you have a check list of all of the stuff you need to take and check-off each one as you pack it. Yes, emp0ly other family members to help you in an ememgency situation like that, verybody needs to feel like they re helping. Jim
Look in to the Vanquest prepper color coding system. I am working on a system of totes with labels in the color related to the contents. It could be used for buckets too.
Less serious of an emergency - I had started one bugout bucket for my car, since I work weird hours, might be on call, etc.
Ended up working 37.75 hours straight for someone in an emergency situation, and was all set with my own food, water, clothes, etc, without having to make arrangements!
Love this, and super grateful. Otherwise I would have had to work that long without food/water/etc!
I have some modifications I want to make, but overall very successful.
Rose , I did the same thing. For going on foot, I use the standard tub storage containers which carry twice as much, stacked on the bottom plate. Next I stack two buckets side by side. In a back pack I stuff two blankets. The last thing on the hand truck I place a case of water.. I am 71 years old. I pack only one spare set of clothes. I carry by hand a small dome tent. A small first aid kit and meds as well as a water purifier top off my BOB.the big storage container holds mostly good, matches, head lamp, one plate, bowl, one let of silver ware. Can opener and a sharp knife, one light weight small skillet and pot and can opener. 4 rolls of toilet paper and a small bottle of dish soap and a small hatchet. In the two buckets various other supplies and an 8 by 10 tarp. And more food. Some Paracord and more food lol. No emergency situation is over in 3 days. Count on a month minimum. Our govt suggests 3 days. The CDC laughs at that and insist on a month.
If you had to travel on foot with a heavy bucket, a child's umbrella stroller could come in handy. Thank you so much for your videos. Love learning from you.
Strollers are awesome!
Have you tried 'using' this bucket? They have a toilet seat that snaps onto a 5 gal bucket. We use it when we have a lot of people here since we only have one bathroom. And use kitty litter. Works well, oh we also line it with a trash bag. Also i put up a hoola hoop with shower curtain attached for privacy. This may sound primitive, but works. Cheaper than renting a porta-jon
Good ideas! Thank you,
Love the hoopla hoop/ shower curtain idea thanks for sharing
A friend of mine does this in his van when he camps out. He likes to use the clay-based kitty litter that clumps really well. Before he retires for the night he gives the bucket a little bit of a jiggle. The solids , if you will, sink to the bottom because they’re heavier and the kitty litter is covering everything so any smell is minimized. He also likes using the clay-based kitty litter because if he is out for a while he can go ahead and dig an 18 inch hole and dump his “deposits” into the hole knowing that he’s not putting any chemicals into the ground - just clay which is what most of our dirt is around here anyway.
Very thorough explanation! You've really thought things out. Very impressive!! My thought is that, if disaster happens, the roads will be gridlock and gas difficult to obtain. Walking might be the only way out. Therefore, our bags weight a little over 30 lbs each. Each bag has 2-3 weeks worth of food (no cans) & everything we need. Water is everywhere in Florida so we only carry 2 full bottles and a filter. In the interest of reducing weight, I replaced our measuring cups with ziploc bags that have up to 1 cup measurements printed on them. All of our fruit & veggies are freeze dried or dehydrated, and meats are in Mylar pouches. I just finished dehydrating 5 lbs. of apples, great for snacks and in oatmeal. Have you ever tried Knorr Sides? They're available in a variety of rice & pasta dishes and most are very good. We also pack Idahoan mashed potatoes (baby reds & golden are best), just add boiling water. 😊 I have several Shemaghs from deployment in the Middle East. They have dozen of uses and are in the bags. A garden trowel can replace the shovel and a Contractor bag can be filled with leaves for a mattress. This was a fun video and will get many people thinking. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it. God bless.
Thank you J Tully for your comments. It sounds as if you have thought things out very thoroughly as well! Florida is very different than where we are --not much gridlock is possible here with scant population, but you never know. It illustrates that everyone needs to prepare based on local situations. And I can tell you that Florida has lots more leaves than we do! We would have to fill a mattress bag with cactus and sagebrush! LOL. I really like some of your ideas as well and will try Knorr Sides! We have several apple trees and I have lots of dehydrated apples as well--I keep them in the freezer and have on our Grab List to take some. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
😁 When you mentioned the Grand Canyon, I was thinking, "Not many leaves in that area."! You will be so blessed to be able to bug out in your truck. Let's pray we never have to leave our homes.
If you get a chance, check out the Alaska Prepper channel. It's my favorite and you and AP seem to have similar interests. He also loves to help new channels grow. BTW, I subscribed to your channel and will pass the word about your videos. Best of luck to you and your husband.
@@JT-2012 Thank you...and to you..Jim and I appreciate that. I also appreciate your spreading the word about our channel. We are not in this to make any money--just want to spread good, researched information. I will check out Alaska Prepper! Thanks for the tip.
Forgot to tell you, he does a lot of giveaways too. We have an incredible community on the channel. Someone made a big donation, so last Sunday, AP gave 15 people their first canner. He also gave away a bunch of cast iron, frying pans and 6 quart Dutch ovens. He gives away everything he makes on his channel. You are guaranteed to make many new friends and I know you'd contribute a lot of wisdom. We have a live chat video every Sunday at 8:00 Alaska time. Thank goodness that's noon here. 😁
J Tully thank for recommending this channel it has great information I will definitely be watching all the videos on my down time
I have a lot to learn
Thank you again
Great video Rose.
I am not a young person anymore so walking a distance with a pack is not likely. In the event the roads are clogged I have two electric bikes both equipped to carry around 60 lbs of gear. Along with an extra battery I have a range of about 100 miles from my location to find a safe place.
That is great! We certainly do have to adjust plans as we age--at least Jim and I do! Thanks for sharing.
same here, my ability to walk a distance with a load is limited, there are some great designs for wheelbarrow type carts and garden carts that I think would suit where I live to carry more than I could on my back.
@@louisecross That's a fantastic idea!
Hope you find it in that 100 mile radius
I have found it best to label every food storage item's expiration date with a permanent marker in large numbers. This eliminates having to search for tiny/faint numbers in a low light situation...and I don't have to have my glasses. Also, if in a bug out situation in our area...the bugs would be a Major issue. I think that mosquito netting would be very useful. It's very light weight and if you are bugging out in a vehicle...the zip up mosquito netting tents would be ideal. Would work for the rattlesnakes and scorpions in your region.
Sarah: Sounds like a great idea! I too, find it hard to some times find the date, much less read it. When is it in code, it is impossible. Jim
add this: compass, watch, paper maps of the area , add in emergency dental supplies, (temporary fillings, topical pain killer, maybe a dental extraction kit) hemmorhoid stuff for the other end since your diet is going low fiber, high protein. maybe a small gas chain saw for downed trees blocking a roadway, so you can continue past that section of roadway. Possibly a gallon or two of fuel for the truck. If you get stuck , you'll have a gallon to use for running the heater or AC..and maybe a small muffin pan and some tea candles to use to create heat in the truck in a winter buggout. . maybe add a dollar store size bag of sugar based hard candies ( smarties), stuff that won't go bad but will almost instantly counter a low blood sugar attack, look into some type of vitamin mineral instant suppliments (chewables) potasium, calcium, magnesium. If you're exerting your self at camp you'll need to replace the stuff you're sweating away. (even powdered gatorade type stuff) always have something for heartburn. Tums , Rolaids etc. And if that's not enough stuff toss in 2 FRS/GRMS walkie talkie type radios , so in the event you have to separate to gather firewood or get water , you'll have some type of local radio communication between each other , rather than just screaming 200-500 feet away ..."Help!!!, Cougar, mountain lion , Puma, or Killer Rabbit !!!" If you don't already have a CB radio in the truck , maybe mount one or get a hand held portable CB radio (like a big walkie talkie) if any truckers are nearby you can listen in for local road closures.
Great advice. I have all but the CB & hand held walkie talkie. Also seen where it is advised to have a whistle around your neck. Lots of change in case places will not except cards or no value cash. This probably would b for those staying @ home bc of the weight.
For your pump filter it is a good recommendation to get an extra length of tube so you can have easier time getting to water. You could avoid having to climb up and down an embankment, access water from a safer place instead of having to climb down. Say an extra 6 to 12 ft could make a real difference
Good tip! Thank you.
I've used the bugout bucket for years. I like square buckets for more efficient use of space. As stated, the odds of leaving home on foot are very low.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
But you may eventually be forced to leave most and carry some, on foot. Best to have one bag you can consolidate into?
the nice thing about square buckets, they are easier for women to carry since our shoulders are narrower than men's. The buckets hang straight down, while a round bucket forces our arms to angle out a little, which is tiring, and it hits the sides of our legs.
Oh, My Goodness, Pam. I've been subscribed to your channel for quite some time and I've been known to binge watch episodes. But this is the first time I've seen this one! I've been pantry prepping for a long time, going through it right now to check on things I need to replace etc., but this year I'm really ramping up the quantities of dry foods (beans, rice, dehydrated onions/garlic and such). First time I've actually gotten food safe buckets, too. Truthfully? I'm kinda late to the party, and I know it. SOME of the things you have in your various kits, I have or am planning on getting. But what you two have put together is amazing. I'll be watching this again, I know. Thank you so much for your dedication to sharing with others.
Sharon: It sounds like you have been really working on putting it all together. Thanks for watching our channel and we enjoy knowing what you are doing. Jim
One thing you will need is a cotton bandana to put around your neck. Sometimes in high heat and exertion you can get a bloody nose. Put water on the bandana then around your neck. This can stop a bloody nose. If the water is warm, wet the bandana and swing it around in the air. That will cool it.
In the south, we wet the bandana with Florida Water. It keeps you cooler and scares away the mosquitos.
Great job on the video. I have all this and more. I have been doing my prepping for a few years now. Hubby is in a wheelchair, so unless we can take his truck and chair somewhere, we are staying put. But I am still prepared with all our BOB's (including my son). I would suggest, but from what I have seen, you already should have it lol ALL your important paperwork (Titles, house info, Birth certificate, passport, etc. along with lots of cash), weapons I am almost positive you have :) The one thing I DO have that is super important, cards to tell you how to fix any wound either of you might get. Even stitching up wounds. Also a nice supply of sewing items. My food buckets have enough to last us years, but again we will be staying put most likely. But they are ready to go just in case. Lifestraws (water filer)are lightweight and last a long time, great for each BOB. Anyway, THANK YOU not just for me, but for every person just starting out doing this. I know when I started, it was a bit overwhelming even for me and I didn't have anything hindering my progress (time, money, etc). Oh and chapstick and hand cream (which are most likely in one of your other videos lol God bless you sweetheart and may God bless us with NEVER having to use any of these. But they are ready just in case :)
Thanks for your comments and for the information.
A bucket is a great idea. I'd certainly want some dehydrated foods, a little water, a life straw and some emergency mylar blankets.
(Plus a pail could be used as a portable potty)
Water bricks come in 3.5 gallons too for those who can't lift 5 gallon containers.
Instead of a urinary, you can use a plant water can--plastic from dollar tree. I've kept one in my car near the spare for years in a plastic bag for my girls Slides btwn their legs easy and use the spout to empty. Same for guys basically.
For bathroom bucket: someone's job is to collect and break down dry weed/leaves if poss. and store those near the bucket. Before and after you go, sprinkle some below and on top of your go. Put paper in another bag- We use doggy poop bags for any TP or lady hygeine product. Tie and throw to a trash bag.
Thanks for those great tips!
Very nice! I have been using a big backpack, but as I age, I realized, I can not lift it or carry it anymore. I do use a 5 gallon bucket for food supply. Most of my food supply is dehydrated meals, as you are now making. I have a vacumn chamber sealer, so will be converting all the dried food meals to retort pouches. No vegetable powder soups in there yet, but your ideas in this area are going to be implemented. I can boil water and add it to thermos with soup/meal. The mess kits are a great addition. This is a really useful video. Time to go thru my backpack again! Thank you for posting.
The only addition to all of this that I would recommend is to take this stuff out for a weekend and test it. You will find out that a lot of good in theory things, do not work accordingly. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Done that and revised prior to this video. Works well fr us.
Great information, love your channel. Here is a tip for you about those hard to read experation dates, I just use a black sharpie to write the experation dates on the food items before I put them away in my pantry after grocery shopping. It makes rotating out expired items so much easier.
That sounds like it works, especially for rotation purposes.
@@RoseRedHomestead expiration dates are just a guarantee for freshness
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻 You have amazing detail and knowledge in being prepared!!
My son is military, so he was able to get military MRE’s which I love because each package has enough calories and protein for a day and takes up little space, and super light to carry. Also has an automatic heat bag so no need to boil water. It’s automatic in the heat bag that comes with the MRE. So grateful he was able to get these for us. It’s a game changer for our bug out plan.🙏🏻
Nice job. I would ad labels to the outside of each bucket, also I have tried the pool noddle on the poop bucket, After 2 or 3 uses the bucket starts to tear through the noodle. You can ether put duck tape inside the noodle, which works ok or buy a toilet seat that can fit the bucket. Runs about $12. on Amazon.
Good tips, thanks!
Thrift store or yard sale for couple bucks
I have the toilet seat that fits the bucket (they make them for boating, camping section).
Walmart has an Ozark brand snap on toilet seat with lid for under $12.00. This will snap on 5 gal buckets. Insert a scented trash bag first.😜
Eight gallon trash bags fit those buckets. You can double them, close off the inside bag between uses. Dollar general carries them in a 16 count box for a dollar.
Excellent video! I made several notes. One thing that you may want to consider is a female urinal. I found one on Amazon. I never understood why we never offered them at the hospital for patients. Thanks 😊for sharing your bug out bags.
I got one of those after I made this video. And I agree with your statement!
I created a female ‘urine spout’ by creatively cutting a dish soap bottle in half lengthwise, leaving the bottom whole as a shield for one end, while (using curved cuts) shaping the open length of the funnel by cutting up along the length of the bottle, ending by cutting the top completely away for the ‘drain out’ portion. If you use a small size bottle, you end up with a compact funnel. I store it in a ziploc with folded toilet paper or paper towel. Rinses clean and dries easily, and nearly flat when stored, but flexible enough to be easy to use. You can aim the funnel end either forward or backward depending upon your preference (this will also work for peeing into nasty rest area/gas station toilets while standing).
Female urinals could be great but only work if you’re upright. Be hard to use if stuck in a vehicle.
Excellent overview! You covered everything. I think it’s also important to make sure that if you get separated each person has basic survival gear - food, shelter, water filter. And an extra pair of shoes!
Thank you for all your sound advice. I believe that our elders have wisdom and are gift to us from God.
I have an idea for you. You said in another video that you have a freeze-dryer. Why not make several soups, stews, chilies and such, and freeze dry the FINISHED soup, so all you have to do is rehydrate it with boiling water? This would also work with casseroles too. Then just vacuum pack them in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Rather than have to take unhealthy foods with you, you can take individually packed meals that are made to YOUR specifications and tastes. The bonus is that mylar pouches take up much less room than canned food, and are lighter to carry.
Yes, we are slowly working in that direction. Our freeze dryer room is too hot at present for it to work correctly, so we are waiting for cooler weather. We have done some of that--ham and beans--and it did work well. Thanks for the suggestions!
@@RoseRedHomestead Great video. I did something similiar. Lists are great..
Why was your freeze dryer too hot? Planning on purchasing one soon in humid Florida. 🤔
Thanks so much!
Life, Love & Peace, 🌻🍁🌴
This is an excellent way to ensure a rodent free experience while STORING your EDPK or 72 hour kits! Thank you so much for your presentation on this!
Hi Pam. I really enjoy the videos and have watched many of them numerous times before pressure canning various recipes. I watched this video several times also, trying to decide how I would prepare these essentials. My wife is not well and could never bug out, so we are stuck facing whatever situation right here at home. Two things that you did not mention, although I can’t imagine that you have not thought of them, are first - cash money (whatever the reason for the buyout is will certainly affect the banks and availability of credit card services). I’m thinking at least $500 or $600 in small bills. And second - some type of weapon to prevent the first dirt bag on the road that you take from taking all your precious stuff away from you. My choice here at home is a variety of guns. You and Jim would have to see what you are comfortable with, but you will surely need something. I can see how much though went into your preps. Great Job!!!!!!
Thank you for your comments, and I agree with you. You need not worry about us relative to those two topics--we are covered! Living where we do, personal protection is imperative and we are both skilled, practiced, and have redundancy.
For light, I think I might get one of those solar lights. Also, I might use the space in the pot for storage.
This has been the stumbling block to my preps....I was just totally overwhelmed. Your excellent video & explanations has allowed me to wrap my head around this & get going on it. I have ordered the book, also. Thank You so Much!
So glad it was helpful. I love that book--it has really helped me as well.
I would love the book, what is the name.
I'd replace the little cast iron pan with an aluminum one. The cast iron would take a really long time to heat up so you'd waste a lot of fuel or energy.
Thank you for all you do to help others prepare. Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have you for a teacher is blessed. A like minded couple can accomplish much. ♥️
this may be an old video but I believe it came up in my page at the right moment!!! God is Good an leads us to the wisdom an knowledge we need at the right time..l have been a sub to your channel for a long time an the wisdom you teach as helped me in so many ways..may you never stop making videos. your knowledge i am sure as helped many people around the world.. Blessings ❤️
Thank you so much. And we have been enjoying and appreciating you comments since you joined us. Glad this worked for you.
Very informative TY, you can put your dryer lint from your cloths dryer in a zip lock bag. Works great to start fire
I have tried that and it works OK. I prefer vaseline on a cotton ball. Maybe I don't have good lint! LOL
Try using black celluloid guitar picks and a credit card size fresnel lens during daytime for a short duration but intense flame to get a larger fire started. You might be able to get celluloid guitar picks fairly cheaply in bulk. The ceramic fire rods would probably work well, too.
I use pickle jar. Big one
I might also suggest to make a copy of all important papers and extra set of keys for the buckets. And list of important phone numbers.
Excellent tip! Thank you.
It is also a good idea to put important papers, even photos, etc, on to a flash drive.
Two tweets someone may find helpful: you can buy a canoe barrel harness that may work with a bucket just in case, God forbid, traveling on foot might be necessary (and you could nest an empty bucket for water, a seat etc.). Also, you could use colored duct tape to color code your buckets. You could easily identify which bucket had the item you needed and extra duct tape is never a problem. You could peel off a piece if you needed to.
Great tips. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your video. I am on the KETO diet because of diabetes. But, I cannot do KETO on a emergency situation. I have no sugar, but, my sweeteners. I have to incorporate carbs in the form of rice and potatoes, which I do not normally eat. If there is an emergency hopefully it won't last long, but, if it does I have to realize in an emergency situation you have to do what you have to do. I am getting two more buckets. One will be used as a portable toilet and the other will be an emergency food bug out back. I made my pemmican and will be buying dried vegetables and beef bullion to make and tiny noodles to make mylar bags with soup. I need all of the help I can get form people like you. I can't think you enough! For water I have my small Berky!!
It sounds as if you have thought through everything and are planning what is best for your needs. That is fabulous! Thanks for your comments.
They sell toilet seats made for 5 gallon buckets that seal shut to keep it all safely enclosed, ours cost about $12. We use ours like a composting toilet. Putting compost of any kind also keeps odors under control. when it's full you can bury it or make a compost pile out of it, if you're not in a bug out situation. It came in very handy when our city water went down recently for a couple of days.
Very thought out. Was wondering if you ever use a spray bottle of vinegar to wash your dishes instead of wasting water? I also use baby wipes with alcohol poured in the package for hand wipes and cleaning my dishes, as well as myself. I haven't had running water going on 4 yrs so have to watch my water and only have a hot plate here at my home so I, sometimes, have to eat straight from a can. You have motivated me to start getting things together as I'm elderly and disabled. Ty and God bless🙏.
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
I follow a backpacking channel and the guidance was to pack quik dri clothing. These are made of wicking fabric - being wet in an emergency can lead to hypothermia. I have cargo pants with pockets. They take less space than denim and are very useful.
Great suggestion.
Redundancy is good. I knew a lot of this, but there is always something new to learn. For instance, the noodle on the lip of the bucket. Great idea. A suggestion if I may. Instead of duct tape to secure the bag maybe include a bunge cord in the bucket. Might make changing the bag much easier. Other than that great info and thank you for this vid.
That is a great idea! So glad to learn better ideas from others! That is what our channel is all about. Thanks for your contribution!
In a bug out situation, I would personally take both autos just in case one have a problem on the road. Also, the second auto would be a pricy asset to have. Great video, thanks!
AS OTHERS HAVE ALREADY SAID, IM ALSO VERY APPRECIATIVE OF YOUR HELPFULNESS TO HELP US WHO HAVE NOT GOTTEN YET PREPARED FOR SUCH EVENTS TO GET PREPARED FOR THIS, YOUR SUCH A FANTASTIC TEACHER OF ALL THIS STUFF!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHAREING YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO US!!!!!!
Glad I could help!
I just love your channel and how much you care. You have made such a difference in so many lives. Thank you both.
Your channel will absolutely positively SAVE LIVES. Thank you!
I hope so! That is why we do this. We appreciate your comment.
I love so so much that your emergency bug out buckets say "lets do this"!! 😃😍👏🏻👏🏻
The “grab list” will be invaluable for all of us.
Another great video! The pool noodle on the toilet rim is a great invention! They do make a toilet seat that fits on the 5 gallon bucket. I think they are pretty inexpensive as well. I would also like to add that you may want to bring along liners for the bucket to reduce cleaning. Also, if you have room for it, kitty litter to add over to mask odors. Some people keep kitty litter in their cars for use in the snow, so it's an easy thing to keep in the car already and not have to grab it in a rush. I do love your videos! Thanks so much for all you do!
Wow! You've spent time planning for your own family, but you've spent time and energy to physically show the rest of us. Thank you so very much. I needed a good nudge. Count your efforts as a success. 🤗💖
Thank you so much!
I learned so much and am sharing this video with my husband! My only comment, however, is get yourself a folding 2 wheel handcart that you can load the water and buckets onto. It will come in handy later on too should you actually need to bug out.
Great tip! Jim
I have been looking at garden wagons. Some hold up to a thousand pounds. If I have to walk to bug out I can use the wagon. I will carry it in the trunk so if gas supplies aren't available and I must keep going I can. I am even considering a sleigh for winter snow. In a worse case scenario we could be out in the wilderness for a extended period of time. I really appreciate your videos because they give me ideas I have not considered and solutions for situations I was concerned about. Thanks for your help and information.
I would include plasticware in each bug out bag so I'm not searching. Great ideas you have; I need to rearrange some of my buckets.
Swell ideas, thanks for the tips.
Very, very practical! We have a choice, being prepared and maybe not needing it as opposed to not being prepared and needing it. Pretty simple choice. Thank you so much.
A very simple choice. Thanks for boiling it down to the bones! Perfect!
Omg. So many great strategies! Cooking the oats inside the thermos is brilliant.
Will do all that I can to shelter in place rather than bug out. Being a refugee is too terrifying a thought.
Yes, sometimes when we ride our quads (ATVs) in cold weather, we pack a thermos full of something hot to warm us up. Thanks for watching our videos.
Thanks! You've done a better job of gathering "needed" things than in many videos I've seen. ..... We only have one glass breaker in each vehicle- two is much smarter! I will be adding some .... We do have them secured so they won't go flying during an accident and hit us or end up where we can't reach them.
I still need to secure ours--I got a new truck and just haven't taken the time to do that. Thanks for the reminder!
Great idea that I never thought about, thanks
Almost all vehicles come equipped with a glass breaker. Pull the headrest off the back of your chair. The metal posts on the removed headrest will break the window glass.
You can also purchase tool wraps that go around your buckets. Like cargo pants.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
This is so important do especially if you live in an area that is prone to environmental emergency situations as well as seasonal emergency situations. Just like prepping for an outage of utilities. Hugs and love from Texas!
Use kitty litter in your toilet buckets. A great choice. You can put it inside your black garbage bags, if you like.
Dear Pam & Jim, thank you for all of your work. The time you take will save lives lives other than your own. God Bless and Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much! Have Great Holiday Season, too. Jim
Miss Pam, Fantastic video!!!! I NEVER thought of all of the things that you have stored. I loved how compartmentalized you have everything!!! I have got to get the book you recommended!!! Love your idea for the swimming noodle as a seat for the 5 gallon bucket!!! You have given me some excellent ideas as far as getting bug out bags together. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
You are so welcome! And I am glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for your comments.
The compartmentalization I think is key to not becoming overwhelmed. Recently I watched a video of Pam‘s where she had a camp kitchen thing. The top was solid so it could be used for a table top s as far it unzipped on the sides There were four fabric packs that you could fill with a variety of things. I was wondering if you couldn’t do something like that and strap it to a hand truck or one of those collapsible wagons for traveling on foot. I’m pretty much disabled so would be staying at home most likely, but there is a church less than a mile from me where they send evacuees on a regular basis. I think I could manage a handcart or wagon even with my cane. I don’t think I could handle more than one bucket. My hand cart doesn’t do more than 75 pounds but I’m not gonna move that much stuff anyway. Just a thought.
Thank you for all your advices. You are amazing. I live in a country where bug out is not viable but I can adept what I need from your advices. Thank you.
The HARDEST thing is when everybody around you do not want to even listen and there is no way that it can be done by one person.
Yes, that would be very challenging! I hope you can soon get more support.
Excellent teaching video with many great ideas. Don't forget a (small pair of scissors) to open up the vacuum sealed bags. You will however want a toilet seat Versus a pool noodle ring or even an real type of (toilet seat) or a (RV heavier toilet) instead of the bucket. Have you ever tried to use a bucket? For number 1 its easy. For number 2 its pretty dang near impossible, with-OUT it sliding all over the floor, as you try to wipe. Its very hard to do on a bucket (not anchored) to the floor. At least with a (heavier type of toilet) you won't end up on the floor during an important time that you need a steady go. Lol Sad but so true. Thank you so much for your great ideas.
Based on this info, I think I'll add my mom's bedside toilet to the grab list ;)
stand up then wipe?
Standing up to wipe would work for a slimmer person. Its very hard for a person with a more robust body type. Lol
Measuring spaghetti in the knifes holes- love your optimism, Rose. Great supplies . Hope we never need them, but would be a relief to have them prepackaged, if we did.
Yes! Thank you! I agree.
I laugh when Rose said the holes in the knife for measuring spaghetti,that tickled my funny bone…..what they are used for is measuring the size of branches,sticks to cut up for starting a fire. But then I could be wrong.
I really enjoy watching the show.
Your way of explaining things is so helpful. I love your step by step method. It is easy to follow.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
Incredible amount of information! I just found your channel and I am working my way through your videos. Your content is excellent and delivered in a very clear, easy to understand format. God bless you.
Wow--thank you! We appreciate that.
Very thoughtful video! Two years ago, I loaded the BOBags then some BOBuckets!!! I have a fire dept with several small stoves fat woods, and other heating mediums and pots and cups! Btw, those fuel tabs, smell like urine!!! We did get a patriot solar sun kettle and a kelly kettle! Due to your video, I'm going to rearrange the contents of the food buckets with a cooker in each with pots!
So glad the video was useful. I have a Kelly Kettle and I love it!
This is an awesome kit!! You've got me thinking.
That is what we like to hear!
We have so very much work to accomplish, watching your video’s. Feel overwhelmed. You two are amazing.
Janice: Thanks! We are happy we can help. JIm
Excellent bug out/emergency “kits”… you didn’t miss a beat! I really got a laugh out of your comment about the holes in the survival knife set as possibly being to measure spaghetti portions! And you thinking to cut a “swimming pool noodle” into a toilet seat was genius! I’m so happy I found your channel! 😘❤️
Cheryl: Thank you! Jim
Never thought of buckets, but they are really a multitool. Thank you for this!
You are welcome.
Wouldn't square buckets stack better ?
Thanks for the helpful video! You might like to check out tarps with heat reflection in addition to your mylar blankets. There are a ton of uses and they are much more durable than the mylar. :)
Also, I've heard a lit tea candle in a coffee can helps warm up a car's interior to save precious fuel at night if you have to sleep in there.
This is very helpful. I have to stop putting this off and just do it. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Yes you do! Once when I was teaching a class on this face to face, I took round cutouts of construction paper and printed the word "tuitt" on each one. Then I said something like, "I know most of us really want to do this but have a hard time getting around to it. But I just gave you a round tuitt, so no more excuses!"
This is very thorough, thank you! I once lost my heat in the middle of winter in Boston, MA, VERY cold!
The thing that saved me was I had a brick bread/roll warmer I could heat up and it would keep me warm at night and stayed nice and warm for hours!! I wrapped it in a towel or blanket first and cuddled up with it. If you have the room, put it in your stash, they are extremely inexpensive and VERY effective in the cold!!! Hold the heat for a long time. Warm it up by a fire, (not TOO hot!), wrap it up, and warm up your sleeping bag in minutes!! It will keep you warm all night long! (Esp those feet! :)
That is a fantastic idea! Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Also, you 2 should check out the Luci light it is solar powered and waterproof and emits great light. Very light weight which is key when bugging out.
Great tip! Thanks. I just checked them out and I am very ingrigued. And there are tons of other Luci gadgets. Not sure why I never knew about these before. I appreciate your sharing this information.
@@RoseRedHomestead Knowledge is power and your channel is a wealth of power!!!
@@RoseRedHomestead Also, I live in Florida and with the hurricanes we've experienced Luci lights are a must have!
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Rose, a towel is always a good thing to have. There are many micro fiber which are very thin. Great to have in your bug out system.
Yes! Thank you!
You have been SO THOUGHTFUL in your decisions! Thank you for explaining why you have each thing. Your plan is absolutely fabulous! I'm going to share it with my community. Many thanks!
Be glad that you can do it because I can’t do it anymore N my husband can’t do either !!! Because we are handicapped, but are setup for a things like this !!! Great 👍 video N thanks for sharing with us !!!
You are welcome.
The window breaker need to be at arm's length of the driver/passenger not in a kit. You will not have time in an emergency to find it in a kit. Awesome video, I am getting a lot of helpful information.
We agree. Our window breakers are in the driver/passenger door pockets of the cars. But, it would be nice to have a couple of extras in a kit. Jim
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Agree!
Thank you so much for sharing your emergency tips, much appreciated. I keep supplies in my car, but I never thought of using buckets for additional items..it's a fantastic idea. I am new to prepping and I am learning so much. What I would also add to the list..is a small portable safe for important documents and a fire extinguisher. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Great idea. Thank you.
I can see that I have some work to do! Thank you for the ideas!!!
You are so welcome! Being prepared is more important now more than ever before. The most important thing is to get started! Thanks for watching.
I hadn't heard of BOB until just recently- just always referred to as my "72 hour" kit. :).
Thanks to your channel I have an emergency supply of blankets, food water and meds in my car
Firestarters: keep the lint from the dryerand the tp rolls. Fill those.
No need for a stove if you can have a small shovel and dig a hole about the size of a pot, then dig from the side to make another joining hole for air. Put rocks around the rim and place sticks or whatever in there.
Yes, that sounds interesting for when out in the field.
I just created my first bug out cooler for food today. (It's our broken electric cooler, so I decided to make use of it. Nothing needs refrigeration) I've used the dehydrated food and off grid cooking principles that I've learned from you. I have a fast beans burrito in a jar that I put in a plastic peanut butter jar and made it with instant rice for speed of cooking that I plan on using for taco soup (I have a can of roast beef to go with it), and I made a your Tuscan white bean soup and put it in a plastic peanut butter jar too. As well as some other dehydrated recipes that I created myself. We have a big thermos that I plan on using to finish cooking everything after I've brought water to boil on my butane stove. (More ideas that I learned from you!) Thanks for your helpful and practical content!
Thank you Pam and Jim for sharing another great video. Everything seems very well thought out, and will help us be better organized with our own preparations in the event of an emergency situation.
You are so welcome!
I just subscribed to your channel so glad to hear this as I've been struggling on how to organize this is awesome thanks
@The Urban Prepper needs a collaboration with you and his amazing pdf documents! Great video! I know you don't promote products but it would be great to have a list in the notes. Regarding expiration dates, I've started mostly labeling things as I buy them so I don't have to look for it again. Most things I can label with a sharpie marker, somewhere. If no good spot, I use masking tape and a sharpie.
Much of the material we show in this video was purchased previously over about 10 years and from a variety of sources, so it was nearly impossible for me to provide such a list. But everything shown is also widely available and should not be too difficulty to track down.
@@RoseRedHomestead I appreciate your videos and your Facebook page.
wow great video. This is something i have thought i should do but never have. I use to have a list of things to grab but i really like the bucket idea. Thank you so much
You are very welcome.
If you are walking, I suggest you find a good, stout staff to carry with a big strong hook screwed down into the top. This helps in walking, protection, hooking fruit branches to reach fruit, hook goodies out of dumpsters and many other uses.
great information - thank you
You forgot the infrared light to see what is going on around you at night, especially when in the woods. They come with head attachments, so you wouldn't have to hold it in your hands. Not seeing at night when you hear noises is nerve wrecking. Just add it to your pack.
I think there is a lot of assumption in bug out preparedness. People panic as you mentioned when a bugout situation occurs. The roads will be bumper to bumper, slow downs and them clogged to a stand still. Then no doubt necessary to abandon the vehicle. Now you are on foot trying to wade your way through hoards of scared, fearful, panicked people. Depending on where you are in that hoard, you may or may not make your way into open spaces. In this scenario, what have you with you to survive? The clothes on your back and what else? This is what you need to prepare for. What you can carry on your person for survival. What do you know about surviving in nature? What plants are safe to eat? Do you know how to make a simple shelter for some protection from the elements? Proper footwear and clothing would be paramount in a shtf bugout situation.
Fire, flood coming your way with advanced warning, what you prepared would be nice if you have time to load up and a safe way to leave by vehicle. Earthquake....depends on the severity and how close to your location perhaps.
There are so many contingencies to consider when and how to prepare for emergency evacuation situations.
Exactly.
We just bought a toilet seat that fits a 5 gal bucket for $11 at Walmart. Also 8gal bags fit perfectly. So we don’t have to change the bag after every pee , we bought kitty litter that clumps to control odor. Thank you for all the info.
Interesting information
maybe use horse bedding pellets instead. pretty light weight and very absorbent .
Yea love this Roll up your clothes Love it and my Buckets are so full !!
We live in south Florida, 7 years now. We were told by our realtor, neighbors and first responders that it would be best not to evacuate. Reason for this is people get stuck on the few roads out for 17 hour or more. Usually, the danger passes by then and families get stuck on the road without water, food, bathroom, place to sleep…. We were born and raised in California so we were used to being prepared. We were in the 1987. When Hurricane Irma hit we were close to the eye and more prepared than native Floridians. The only bad thing was we only had one portable AC. We took in older friend who nearly died of heat and lack of food and water. She moved out of state now. I miss her.
Oh my. It is always best to shelter in place if that is at all possible. Sometimes it is too dangerous to do that like in the fires in California. Good to have options so you can do either one.
Thank you for sharing this information. It is so important to be ready for an emergency. God Bless and please never stop doing your videos.
Thank you so much. We agree about the importance of emergency prep!