Car Survival Kit |National Preparedness Month|
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- In honor of National Preparedness Month this week’s video covers the contents of a car emergency kit.
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Some blue shop towels and a tow strap are a couple things I would recommend.
List of items for reference:
1. 5.11 AMP24 Backpack
2. 5.11 Medical Gear Set
3. FAK
• 2 Orange Cat Tourniquet
• Trauma Dressing
• Celox Gauze
• Swat T
• Hyphin Chest Seals x2
• 5.11 Cravat/Burn Dressing
• North American Rescue Survival wrap
• Duct Tape
• Nitrile Gloves
• Saline Flush
• ARS needles
• Sharpie
• Trauma Shears
• NPA & Lube
• Pen
• Hand Sanitizer
• Band-Aids
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Lip Balm
• Anti diarrheal
• Electrolyte tabs
• Antihistamine's
• Ibuprofen
• Acetaminophen(Tylenol)
• Anti acids
4. Rescue Tool(window punch, knife, seat belt cutter)
5. USB battery bank and cable
6. Head lamp
7. Knit hat
8. Leather gloves
9. Kitty litter(double bagged)
10. Shovel
11. Travel sheet(small blanket)
12. Road Flares x3
13. Jumper cables
14. Warm clothes(sweatshirt, socks, etc)
15. Safety Vest
16. Snack pouch
17. Paracord
18. Whistle compass combo
19. Bottle of water
20. Blaze defense Fire extinguisher
I keep my safety vest in the glove compartment so that I can wear it before I exit my car. Then I can go and get more supplies from the trunk and be visible all times.
No don’t do that. In case if a Front crash you won’t be able
To reach your glovebox. Put it on the back of your seat, fast and easy grab.
Like the idea of keeping it handy. Ours is in the trunk, but not for long, thanks to you.
@@orca984 i don’t think hes that bothered about reaching for a hi vis if he has had a front end collision
I swear when he pulled out that last item (fire extinguisher) for a split second I thought it was a bottle of wine! WTG hubby!! Lol 😂
i thought it was bear spray aka pepper spray or pepper gel.
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Lmao! 😆 omg i swear i thought the same thing.. bc right before that, on the other side, was a bottle of water. Then he said "something something defense spray" & i was like hmm must be a big ass bottle of pepper spray then lol
Ditto on the wine. I thought that as well.
Great kit! Just my two cents: I like to keep a reflective vest within reach of the driver’s seat rather than in my trunk kit. That way I can have it on from the time I step out of the vehicle.
Every month is national preparedness month, unless you are unprepared.
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I just installed a fire extinguisher in my car (I'm 16y/o)! Last week, my classmate had two seizures in the middle of class. I learned first aid a while ago for those situations, and it got me back into aid. I'm trying to putting together a few IFAKs but need to get some more money :(
Update: The same classmate cut up her arm on Monday in the school bathroom. I didn't know about it and wasn't there to help, I had a tourniquet on me that day. A teacher used her hand to stop as much blood as she could but she lost so much she nearly died. She's fine now but it highlighted the broken system we have in place at our school. Every classroom doesn't have an emergency and/or first aid kit. We have no nurse. Our teachers are CPR trained, but I don't feel like they have the right tools to save a life. I'm now called "The Nurse" by the rest of my class as I now carry around a Med Kit in my backpack filled with Bandages/Gauze pads/TQs I'm working towards some ETDs and Chest Seals to finish it. This has really inspired me to start in EMS. I'm doing research about becoming and EMR in SoCal but haven't found anything yet. I told that teacher about my concerns and I hope things will change.
Consider becoming a lifeguard if there's a pool near you. Not only will you get paid, they'll teach you first aid skills, and occasionally you'll get to practice them. I was your age when I started, it's one of the best jobs available when you're in high school and/or college.
I'm glad you shared your concerns with the teacher. I'm a teacher and I have had to put together my kits with first aid/medical supplies not only for my classroom but for use on field trips. I hope you do go into the field of medical care, it sounds like you are made for it!
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You’re the kind of person who feels the need to be able to act. Not enough of those in the world today. Keep up the training and prepping. Also learn everything you can on finances. School doesn’t teach you jack about that. Some of that gear can get pricy pretty fast, especially on a high-schooler’s budget.
I really hope you can become a paramedic and help as many people as possible (also the department takes care of the money part)
One thing you didn't mention is pads & tampons. For ANY car kit, not just women's. Tampons are great for nose bleeds & starting fires (it's just cotton) & pads are *the best* blood absorbers... it's what they're designed to do lol. Also it's just thoughtful to throw into a woman's bag in case she needs it for being on her period. Just saying! 💕
That’s right! I learned that from a video about military hacks. Even professional medics say that pads are an excellent item to use to help with the wound, because it can help absorb blood.
I’m planning on making my own medical backpack, and I’m definitely adding pads in it. You’ll never know if you need them to improvise.
Always a great idea.
PrepMedic has specifically advised against using tampons. So has every single other professional I have researched on RUclips. They dont stop bleeding, they absorb blood. Big difference between menstruation and arterial hemorrhage. One is blood collection, the other is bleed stoppage.
@@mrbojangles4155 ok
Great add I would put 10 Condoms in that as well you have jump cables. Think about it.
Great video! Love the philosophy of your kit and gearing it around a specific use case. Also love the 5.11 bag, they make all my favorite bags!
HI Sam, another well thought out video. Its always nice to see a local guy do well.
I second what James said with the air compressor. I used to drive a wrecker and over half of the cars I had to change tires on the spare was flat or close to it.
Good point, experienced that my self. Guess after 20 years the spares don’t hold air all that well anymore hehe!
I keep a 12v air compressor from harbor freight. Used it several times. 150 psi and portable. Shop towels and basic tool kit. Tire repair kit in case you run over a nail or screw. Great video. Love the bag and great ifak.
Great Vid Sam. I would suggest AAA, they can not only help you with car troubles, but you get discounts on hotels, rent cars and others. Also the good thing is, it covers the person, not the car. If she was with a friend and they were stuck on the side of the road, she could use her AAA and they would come out. I have it for my family.
Love the kit. Maybe a good powerful flashlight (one with a magnetic end so it can be stuck to the bonnet while repairing it would be good. I know mobile phones have a flashlight, but why waste phone battery for maybe a few hours of repairs. You can always get one of those warm stoles or scarves and wrap the bottle in it (or if you are putting a spare jacket in the car, keep the bottle of water in there so it won't freeze over. Keep some warmies in the medical kit if it gets really cold in and around where you live.
Pretty nice kit. Trust me as a Marine those small shovels are used to dig fox holes so they can take repeated beatings!
A Glock shovel is more expensive. But it more comfortable to use. It includes a wood saw and it is lighter to carry long distances. Well worth the 50 bucks.IMO
I think he meant that specific shovel might not hold up too repetitive use
I got one of those, except it's a Chinese copy. Might not stand up to much smacking around, the metal is thin and easily bent.
You use an e tool as a shit shovel. Turn the triangle handle down to be the seat and jam the spade into the ground in front of the shithole so your shit drops into the hole and you can fill it in when you're done.
Great video and excellent suggestions! My wife's care has a food kit including instant coffee, some canned food and a small alcohol stove in case she and kids are stopped for a while.
Perfect timing, I’m setting up two bags like these for our cars.
@PrepMedic Hey Sam... just wanted to let you know, I have one of those stat gear rescue knives, and at our last extrication training I tested it, and I must say, it worked GREAT! The window punch popped through the window with EASE and the seat belt cutter got through that seat belt as if it was butter! Great choice
Great video have to say I was thourghly impressed with the amount of useful gear you got in quite a compact form. A lot of times you see people through a lot of crap in backpack emergency kits but this seems really well thought out!
Awesome to see a video about automobile medical prepping! Auto injury more likely than gunshot...I would like to be prepared for both!
What some people do up here in New England is instead of bottled water in the winter they purchase water in cans such as soda cans it won't Burst when it freezes and you don't get the nastiness of water in a bottle during the summer
I know this is late. I'm not sure that cans won't burst. I made the mistake of forgetting a pack of soda in my van in Ohio. We had an unusually cold snap. The cans exploded. Soda everywhere. Years later I'm still cleaning up sticky soda.
Although I appreciate it is car emergency kit, I'll suggest a hexamine stove or US equivalent, mess tins c/w three sporks, water proof matches, 24 hour ration pack. It is one thing to be warm on the outside but nothing beats having a warm drink or better still a warm meal to keep you going in sub-zero temperatures.
I just had to use my med pack the other day. I was so grateful to've been prepared
Great video!!! So about four months ago, I added a paper map of my state and then another one of the southeast US region. Along with that, I have a great multipurpose compass and also a magnifying glass. I grew up using those on the road and it will be very handy when my phone GPS isn't working or my phone is dead altogether.
Great video man! Gave me some ideas for what I want to put in my car!
Great ideas. I think a sterlite tub makes better vessel for car kit than a pack. I know tire places hate it. But sometimes fix- a - flat is a lot safer and faster than trying to change a dirty tire in bad location or weather. I agree with others that high visibility vest and I think fire extinguishers and drinking water should be in passenger compartment. Also a AAA or similar membership card. Interesting story; when I was a patrol deputy I was notorious for getting stuck in mud and it was embarrassing to have everyone know and rub me about getting stuck “ Again?!” So I called AAA for “motorist assist” for myself a number of times.
We keep a wool blanket in each car. Not an heirloom but something we're willing to get dirty or worse. Comes in handy for picnics and outdoor evenings where you're not ready for the chill. Also for staying warm in a car that's stuck in the winter, and for keeping patients warm. Backed up by an Arcturus 5x7 waterproof tarp, silvered on one side. These have everyday and emergency uses.
Nice kit, and well thought out. I do have some suggestions. One is rain protection, a raincoat, poncho or a small tarp. Something that can be kept in the vehicle, and put on before getting out if needed. About the kitty litter, having learned how to drive in Wisconsin, I know all about getting stuck in snow and ice. The amount of kitty litter you have is not really enough. Also, it is a one time use item. If you fail to get the car unstuck on the first try, you may not be able to recover enough of it to try again. We always used to carry a small strip of carpet, say 18" wide by 5 or 6 ft long, to place under the drive wheel for traction. It can be rolled into a fairly small bundle so it doesn't take up much room. It can also be used as many times as you need. As for the water, that is something I would keep inside the vehicle, where it will not freeze as easily as it will in the trunk. You can also take it inside overnight if the car is going to be parked in freezing temps for an extended period.
That is one lucky lady! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!
Great video, can’t believe I don’t have road flares in my bag, will be adding those in. Since you mentioned this is a kit for your wife’s car, it may be worth putting some feminine hygiene products in, in case she gets caught out in the snow during that time of the month (not meant to be vulgar, just a biological reality). A friend of mine pointed that out and I now carry a small amount in my kit bags in case I’m with someone who needs them.
Which would be better/more versatile, pads or tampons?
Oleksii - Tampons without plastic applicators (I think brand is called OB) pack smaller than pads so that’s what I carry for general preparedness, but if you think you might be with someone specific (wife/daughter/etc.), I’d carry the brand and size they prefer to use.
Good comment. I personally prefer to have tampons as they double as good tinder.
All should have feminine hygiene products included they are great for bullet wounds in a pinch !
@@jcowhair no, they are not. Maybe this was just a bad joke, but really they aren't.
I'm glad you pointed out that you didn't have the SWAT T as a primary tourniquet. It's not a TCCC approved device and I see several RUclipsrs trying to use as a primary. Great idea showing it a pressure design band.
Just picked up the seat belt cutter from Stat gear. Looks great.
If she wears high heels or shoes like that, maybe throw an old pair of running shoes in the trunk. If you really need to walk somewhere (like a gas station a mile down the road) they can come in real handy and safe you from a ton of blisters!
Overall - again - a really cool kit! 💪🏼
Yeah, I though about putting shoes in but she really never has high heels on unless we are going on a date, in which case I will be with her.
Love your comment about this being tailored for where you live. We should all keep that in mind for ourselves.
I just added a 20 bit driver to my kit. Very compact and gets used all the time.
Also, a bag of zip ties! Someone tell McGiver that zip ties are the new duct tape. I use them for everything, and work grear for all kinds of emergency/temporary repairs.
Great Vid! Have the same set up in a Husky Tool Bag 18”
Very nice setup i will be making my own around that one
Tow rope, safety matches, knive, duct tape(to re-attach broken side mirror, felt bumper, etc )...
Yeah, there is a roll of duct tape in there and a knife but I don't have a tow strap.
Good vid. It's been my experience, no matter your bag, IFAK, bug out, whatever--I could haul a trailer with stuff in it and still not have it all. Or have someone say this or that should be there and not this or that. Get the percentage stuff for saving a life and do what you can. Hopefully, EMS isn't far away. And my sentences above will be shot up too:-)
Lol yeah, I like getting suggestions but ultimately everyone is going to have different opinions of what is needed based off of past experience.
I always have a small cigarette lighter powered air pump. More often than not, the spare tire is usually flat. You can also top off any tires that may have developed a leak so you can make it to a tire repair shop.
So, I recently bought two vehicle first aid kits, each of which included a "tourniquet". They were rubber tubes with a buckle like my fanny pack has. Even *I* know not to use those.
But, while utterly useless as tourniquets, instead of trashing them, I've repurposed them as straps for a splint. They are great for that use, or as other cordage/binding material. They make great instant loops for hanging things.
Chemlights/Glowsticks can be a great addition to a car emergency kit.
You can pick up a handily of glow sticks at you local dollar castle in the toys
I was going to say the same thing. glow sticks are great to have. they are very bright, cheap and you can pack a ton of them easily
Always great content. Love the channel! Your a hero buddy. Keep it up.
Great vid, my only suggestion would be some rescue tape.
Super awesome kit, tks 4 share!
Love the reviews of the 5.11 bags! Could you set up the AMP 24 as a bug out bag, I would love to see how you would set it up! Keep the great work.
Toilet paper, you never know when you'll need to go
That's actually a really good addition! Haha
Toilet paper, paper towels, and wet wipes in mine. 2nd two are because, well, fatherhood dictates 😂
Toilet paper in a ziplock bag, then pull the tube which leaves the ability to pull from the centre so you don't have to take it out of the bag.
Just use your fingers.
Harry Potter novel can compensate that
a single piston inflation device and a quick Tyre repair kit ...some duct tape and an extra spark plug might be an overkill but i have those on my kit ... keep the good work my friend
Nice video topic. One suggestion if I may. You should collect a wad of simple drier lint and put it in a baggie. In a pinch it makes a great fire starter. Even if it gets wet just laying out in the sun can dry it out. It is plentiful, cheap and reliable.
Great kit. I would keep the gloves and fire extinguisher in a more accessible position. I came across a car fire and we thought there was someone inside the car. It took ages to get to my gloves and fire extinguisher.
Hand warmers and maybe a hand light with a lot of throw for searching.
I was going to add longer throw light also.
Nice kit have gear in both my car and my wifes car. Just need to add a few bits after watching this vid cheers
I'd add a 12V tire pump. Might not fit into the bag, but it can go in the trunk somewhere. I bought a Jaco pump from Amazon for about $48 I think, and have used it several times to either top off the spare donut tire or inflate flats long enough to repair them. One of those tire repair kits with the t-handle tool and the tar covered cords would be helpful too.
My Nissan Xterra, along with all other Xterras, came with a first aid kit. Nothing for trauma, but the emergency blanket was a nice touch
I always overly pack. Guess I’m gonna jam more stuff in my trunk now 😂
Or it'll help u filter
Fire blankets could protect from heat radiation and flames. They'd be fairly good tarps to protect from weather, too. They are strong, affordable, and take very little space.
Great ideas as always.
Excellent kit!
100 ft of nylon tubular webbing, or more, depending on the terrain. You can make a winch out of two 4-6 inch diameter logs. Nylon tubular webbing has a breaking strength of about 4000 lbs. That can be used to extract a vehicle under some circumstances in an area where AAA isn't available or could take a full day to arrive.
I keep a few glow sticks JIC. Light not dependent on fire or batteries. I see I'm not the only one recommending this, as well second the fem hygene products. I keep sanitary napkins. Useful as quick bandages too.
You could get some of those emergency water pouches. They can withstand freezing and thawing without busting through the pouch, and they can easily be placed into a jacket or something and melt quicker.
My first aid kit has my medical history because it never fails I forget something. Also, what about a list of everything and where it is located on paper and in an email? That way, you can use the phone to search for an item.
Hand warmers. You live in a cold winter area soo I'd put a pack of them in there.
Your channel was on my *_Recommended Video_** listing* .... I dropped you a Sub and looking forward to viewing your previous videos and picking up some good Medic prep tips..
Some Recommended future video suggestions :
1) A video on civilian organizing and using (Self care) *Basic level medical kits* (eg : EDC FAK / Hiking FAK )
1a) Burn and Blister kit
1b) Small lacerations and bruises
1c) Dealing with Insect bites
cheers 😎👍
Thank you for the inspiration i have a travel first aid kit for my guide dog. I’m also going to put together a kid for people that I carry with me. I can’t drive so this would be carried on my person. .
Some of the bag's item like the jumper cable the shovel the fire distinguisher etc there is no need to be in the bag but in the car at least that is what I m doing for my car . Nice video keep going !!!😊😊😊
That's what those side compartments are for. At least in my car anyway
I have those same jumper cables, upgrade them. They worked a few times for me and burnt out when I used them to jump a starter relay. Got the jumper cables out of our old truck and they worked just fine jumping the relay. But you probably won't have many issues if they are kept in that back pack
I keep a heavy survival tool that i welded a point onto. It's got a pry, nail slot, blunt surface, window punch and some useful components. Has come in handy on crashes. Pulled up as an officer was trying to bash put a window with a ASP, took one swing with that mother and we had access, flipped it over and popped the door. Dude was gone tho.
It's not a backpack item but in the winter I always keep a couple of wool army blankets, a light aluminum snow shovel and a pair of boots in the car.
I think I'd swap all the cotton out for thin wool layers and a packable windbreaker, esp. here in CO. I saved my wife's hiking boots she was replacing & put them in her trunk too. Can't do much in pumps or heels. Wet wipes. Dirty hands & hygiene. Being able to be clean in an emergency helps you focus on tasks at hand. May sound silly but we both carry a UCO candle lantern and multiple lighters. Light at night while stuck in a car is nice & can help provide heat. Did research & replaced the normal candle with BeesWax candles.
That Green Vest 👍 people should carry one a few months ago my friend’s cousin got ran over on the side of the 91 freeway in C.A because he stopped to check his tire and his car was a bright yellow color , it was a hit and run 😐 Stay safe people .
Liking the Iowa State Soccer sweat shirt, i played in the marching band and was in the pep band at a few soccer matches!!
Awesome man! Yeah, my wife went there and played soccer for undergrad and I worked for Mary Greeley for 7 years.
Good video... suggestion... maybe add some basic tools, flashlight, and a rain pancho 👍🏽
Small fuse kit. it has saved me multiple times
Importance of tailoring the kit for your area, driving and the conditions. Urban area probably want an IFAK and a jumper kit with battery. Live in an alpine area, probably need more warm gear and snow chains, maybe flares. Live in the desert need a ton of water and an air brush. No one size fits all kit but there are basics.
Great content! Thank you.
Based on experience with flat tires, two tires slashed, oil light coming on, low air pressure, etc (and this is all in a car less than 50,000 miles), I would recommend two cans of fix-a-flat, small dc air compressor, tire plug kit, and spare quart of oil. You will end up needing this more likely than this other stuff. Or get her a AAA membership.
Nice bag!
Great kit. A couple of thoughts for you though:
1. I agree about not needing to carry a jumper box, however those piddly jumper cables aren't going to start a dead diesel truck. Crap cables are crap and this is not where you want to skimp. Buy heavy-duty cables with the money you saved from not buying the jump box. After all, you may have the only cables in a parking lot where a big truck needs a jump.
2. A small air compressor is a must-have regardless of your spare tire. A valve stem removal tool, a bottle of Slime, and an air compressor. For one, if there is debris on the road that gave you a flat, it may have given you two flats. And two, it might not be your car with the flat, and you can help anyone with a compressor and some Slime. Tire plugs are great and easy to use as well.
3. S.O.S Lifeboat food rations and water packets. The food rations pack a lot of food in a small package and have a five year shelf life. The water will freeze, but the flexible packets won't burst. They are BPA free and will not leach chemicals into your water when exposed to heat.
4. A tow strap, a small axle strap, and a large steel carabiner. These three items will allow you to either tow pretty much any kind of vehicle or be towed by any kind of vehicle. Do not put any faith whatsoever in the small tow hook that screws into most modern cars, it will rip out if the slightest resistance is applied to the towed vehicle... as in mud or deep snow.
5. A bow saw for cutting branches out of the road. In a windstorm, a few downed branches can completely stop traffic. Maybe not in some states where the trees have branches that can easily be tossed off the road, but in Washington State where the branches are the size of the bigger trees in other states, you need to cut them up and tow them off the road with the above mentioned tow strap and axle strap.
6. If that's a military surplus E-Tool style shovel, which it looks like it is to me, you're going to have a tough time breaking it. They are rugged as hell, their only downfall being the collar getting bound up due to detritus and lack of maintenance. Keep it clean and lightly lubricated, and you'll never have a problem with it.
7. In your med kit, I would add some blister care like moleskin because your tertiary mode of transportation, after your car breaks down and you can’t get a ride from someone else, is your feet. Keeping a solid pair of shoes for the usual driver and passengers in there as well is a good idea. You personally may work in heavy boots, but when your wife goes to work in heals, or you're out in your Magnanni dress shoes, you will thank Baby Jesus for that old set of hiking boots you threw in your trunk. You already said socks, but I'll reiterate them here. Heavy boot socks to go with heavy-duty boots.
8. Poncho that will cover you as well as that pack. Maybe a few ponchos. You can't go wrong having more ponchos than you think you need. A couple good quality military grade ponchos and a few emergency ones. Other people could get stuck outside their vehicles in the wet, and having the ability to toss a poncho to them will make you an instant hero. The emergency ones cost next to nothing and take up no room whatsoever. If you have a great rain jacket, take it from a guy who's spent a lifetime outside, you will not be sad having a poncho over your high-tech jacket. A waterproof layer over your waterproof layer is never a bad thing.
Nice kit. The water bottle shouldn't burst if it freezes. I usually use the smaller ones and throw them in the freezer to use them for my cooler. Just throw one bottle in your freezer and check it out.
I like the kitty litter solution. Thanks
I would recommend sand and salt mixture. Kitty litter turns to slick crap when really wet. It's clay.
Also swap out those jumper cables for a heavy duty set
Even if you ignore that they are way too thin gauge wire (whole list of issues there) the main issue is that they’re probably only 6 feet long when you often find you need 20-25 feet to reach the others battery when the dead car is nose into a tight spot etc
Been spending this week taking a CLS (Combat Lifesaver) class taught by a couple of our medics. We practiced putting those NDA’s in each other today. Makes me see those in a whole new light 😂😂
I have a tow rope in my car. Living in Norway with 3-4 months of snow it could easily be useful. Also we must by law have the reflective west within reach of the driver.
I’m just thrilled to know that I am not the only one married to a doctor that isn’t ready for emergency medicine on the side of the road. My wife is an internist... if you go into sepsis or you end up with pancreatitis she’s spectacular. If you’re bleeding, you’re just about on your own.
Lol this was something I didn't have a concept on until my wife went through med school. I just assumed all doctors were better at emergency medicine then me.
My wife rolled her eyes when you put that big huge bulky bag on the table.
lol!
I have an Everstart 600 jump starter that I bought for around 60 bucks.
I've used it a couple of times on my 4.3 V6 s10 without any issue. It also doubles as a usb battery back and a crappy flashlight
I've used it at least once for other people, it's a lot more convenient than lugging cables around.
I recommend that you don't get the portable jump starters with an air compressors, I read through a lot of reviews before buying what I did, and I noticed that jump starters with air compressors were consistently rated lower than jump starters without compressors, and it wasn't always due to the compressor.
He should definately add a jumpstart battery of some sort in addition to the cables. However imo he should also keep the cables as a backup as sometimes those little jump start batteries will fail or will not have enough output to jump a larger engine vehicle. Especially if you buy a cheap small one instead of one of the bigger jump packs rated to jump all sorts of vehicles. Secondly I'm not sure what reviews your reading on jump starters that have air compressors. I can tell you I've got a Stanley jump box with compressor that I bought at menards of all places like 8 years ago after my first one of a different brand lasted 10 years before the battery finally wouldnt charge anymore. Both jump packs have compressors and are Great! The only down side that could be argued imo is that they are bulkier and heavier because of course they include compressors and have bigger batteries. I've jumped myself and so many other cars and trucks over the years with 100% success. And I can tell you the compressors though small and slow are also great! I've used the compressor So many times over the 18 years of owning a jump pack to reinflate tires after fixing a flat on the side of the road, to assisting others when they had a low or flat tire, to keeping my tires properly inflated for good tire wear and mpgs, to inflating bike, motorcycle, and lawn tractor tires. The compressor that doesnt need plugged in anywhere because its attached to the battery jump pack is in my mind invaluable. I wouldnt buy a jump box without an air compressor unless I had a dedicated compressor system like an ARB system on my truck. The jump pack compressor combo is the way to go if you can afford the bit of extra cost for one.
Great kit the jumper cables need to be longer in case the front of your car is face in and you can not get to the front of the car
Everybody here probably knows, but the Urban Prepper has a vehicle prep video that is second to none.
The road flares are nice to have, but LED flares are so much faster and easier and safer and less intimidating. They're more versatile too since you can stick them ON the vehicle. Of course they have their downsides, but its worth considering.
Duno if I missed it but Hand warmers are great to have in a kit. Also the leather gloves in kit are great for dealing with glass or tugging on a door of a wrecked vehicle.
You always have to have the good ol duct tape and zip ties. You can do many things with those.
Yeah, I'm convinced that duct tape, zip ties, and paracord could make a time machine.
This came across creepy to me lol no offense - i think i might be watching too much true crime
Hi Sam I have something similar for the battery bank but use a smal solar panel to charge a smart battery bank. lots of sun where I live and your boot needs to be able to handle a panel
Headlight is very useful for changing tires in the dark
Wow. Impressive. In my backcountry first aid kit, I have 2 bandaids and a needle. In 71 years, that's all I've ever used. I wonder if you should include a map on the top of all that stuff so your wife remembers all that's in that pack and where it is. Also, unfortunately I've been a victim of theft (and stupidity) and lost a couple nicely packed bags like that. I'm pretty sure that the new owners thought that all their Christmases had come at once. ;-)
Chk out foldable go treads for traction recovery option.
Wet Wipes are great for an emergency potty /Bath on the go / may be a good fire starter..
Don't have to go in the bag but a small tool kit, extra lightbulbs, extra fuses, extra wiper blades, fullsize flashlight and a 12v mini compressor can get you out of a lot of jams.
AAA membership. Worth it's weight in gold. Never change a tire, stay in the car.
OK so storing the over the counter meds in the car with the extreme cold or heat, does that alter the shelf life of the meds?
How come you don’t utilize RATS tourniquets especially for people with smaller limbs or even children? Can regular tourniquets sinch down tight enough on smaller limbed people?