People madly underestimate just how bad the roads will be if an entire city or state is trying to leave. Then you get stuck and you're screwed. More often than not hunkering down and letting the first 2 waves pass will be better. Just look at California traffic during wildfires.
Nice setup. Mattress pad, use a decent lawn chair pad. I reuse screen from the house, with magnets. Keeps insects out, air vent. And provides a smidge of privacy. Have a strong solar light or a recharge bar light. I have a 5 gal. Food bucket, medical gear, & bucket with cleaning stuff. Has H20 & soap spray bottles to keep hands clean. Paper towels. And food prep gear. Those are round and will fit stacked also get bungee cord to tack down stuff with vehicle interior tye down. The roof rack is 50/50. When traveling id probably keep gear inside the vehicle & put on top at night so no one sees it. Extra bulbs for headlights. I use a slim plastic file box to put chargers & cords in one place. Fits in space between the front seats & folded down backseat.
Bugging out means making. really tough decisions. Mine is do I take all the animals? It means not only dedicating space for them in the vehicle, it also means space for water, their food, and other supplies. Think hard and make those decisions as part of your bug out planning
I have lived in my car for 2 yrs. Which means 2 hard Maine winters and I can promise you the best thing you covered is bug net. Winter is easy...very easy. Summer is the test. I could go on and on. Vietnam era bug net is the single most essential item I have.
For blankie, I prefer wool and have 3 old wool blankets in a duffle in the car, also useful in bushfire situations. International Wool Trade Organization IWTO article: Wool is naturally flame resistant and offers a greater level of fire safety than other fibres. In addition, wool does not melt, drip or stick to the skin when it burns.
I love linen. Since it's a natural fabric it keeps you warm as well as cool. Anti bacterial, anti fungal and absorbs emf. I love wool too and invested in high quality wool base layer. I put linen clothes over it. Some people think you shouldn't layer them, but the bible meant literally weaving wool with linen warp fibers. Wool and linen are superior to anything Dupont can mix up in their labs!
Consider trying out some "tiny homes - family of 4" videos - I am QUITE sure you can condense/shed some of that dead weight. Besides, where are the screaming kids and the dogs gonna sit - in a car, in grid lock, for hours on end???
I lived in my pickup truck in the northeast for over a year and a half. I recommend finding a comfortable independent way to go to the bathroom. Yes you could dig a hole but emergencies happen and time is everything. People have different levels of comfort too. A propane stove was essential for me as well. You'll get nowhere without high quality sleeping bags if youre in a colder climate. I used the MMS sleep system and its worth its weight in gold. I used mr buddy portable in the truck bed with a camper top over it.
One thing I don't think is talked about enough is a good solid pellet/bb gun. I keep a little pneumatic pump pellet pistol in my gear to be able to hunt small game such as rabbits, squirrels, birds or frogs. Or be used to dispatch smaller pest like rats or mice. Sure a .22 is better option but a pellet gun is practical legal everywhere. Not to mention it will not bring a lot of attention with noise/report. I don't recall if you've ever done a pellet gun video but I think it's a really underrated and easy to forget survival tool.
@@TUKByV1 Crossman has made a couple of pump/pneumatic single shot pellet/bb guns for years. Not as capable as a rifle but I'll give up the power for the space I'm saving for what I would use it for.
My nice had a half hour to evacuate with her 3 kids due to wildfires . Just imagine saying goodbye to everything you own , not knowing what will be left when you return. Preparing for your own shtf , is more important now then ever . Thanks for all that you do
Where were your bug out bags? * Photos should be/ can be uploaded to the cloud - so, women who think they have to "save the memories" can save the time.
Awesome vehicle survival kit. Great video! With the world going crazy I think now it is really time to go over all our survival kits again, and check whats missing.
At least he didn't tell you to carry all that stuff in your pocket! I hate it when "experts" tell you to carry stuff in your pants pocket that would fill a toolbox.
If you're not dug in then if the SHTF really happens then where are any of us planning to go? 1) Anybody coming towards us is a refugee. 2) You moving with a host of other bugout(ers) are the refugees. Unless there is 20MT blast taking out the nearest city then I'm staying put.
yes, the world does have issues, HOWEVER, in the USA crime is now ridiculous , mass shootings average two or three times a week, in the USA, election for 2024 might be the breaking point, not to mention increase in prices etc..................
seeing my idol getting old makes me a little sad. from minuteman to sootch to sensible prepper. Thank you for doing this kind of stuffs and changing my perspective in life.
Good video!! I have been living in my minivan with my dog for 3+ years n alot of your infirmation is very heloful. Any way you look at it is going to involve a huge cost for a good setup. You are so right about organization. A platform for the bedding provides underneathh storage, which helps out greatly. One huge consideration that most people fail to think about is the weight n distribution of that weight. All necessary equipment, food n water etc can add up very quickly. All that stuff on the outside screams that you have stuff n might make you a target, so be mindful of that.
I have thought of that long ago . I am a huge thinker on any topic you can think of !!! Traffic, Gas Stations, Crazy people on the road, traffic jams, etcccccc. Mostly I am Worried for my family . This is Biden fault for not doing his responsibility to help ALL CITIZENS in The USA.
There's a superfine insect mesh that covers the entire upper door and window, like putting a big shower cap on the door. Then close the door and roll down the window. NO BUGS and potentially a nice breeze.
@@nmr6988 It worked fairly well for me. In fact, I still have them, but since they're a few years old, I am about to order some new nets from Coleman's, just in case. They are light and take up almost no space.
For climate control, a good idea would be getting some of those weather strip visors that sit above the window. That way you can crack your windows and get some air flow and let the heat escape without letting rain in, especially when the rain might make for some muggy humid weather. Also, another heat option: I live in Buffalo and we are no strangers to having brutal weathers and getting stuck in the snow for a day or two. A company called UCO makes small candle lanterns that are metal and glass, so you don’t have to worry about starting a fire in your car, and they put out a lot of heat. They use the 9-12 hour emergency candles, and they make a small single candle lantern which is collapsable, or they make a 3 candle lantern with a giant metal top which they say will be big enough and hot enough to warm up food on. The one that uses 3 candles, depending on how many candles you burn at one time, can last between 9 hours and 27 hours, or if you get the 12 hour beeswax candles you can push it to 36 hours. And you can get a box of extra candles that don’t take up much room and go even longer. And one of those will easily heat up a small vehicle. And having candles can also help make starting a larger fire much easier as you won’t be wasting your marches or lighter fuel. Just transfer the flame to where ever you need it.
using an open flame any where near where gas fumes may be present has got to be the number one dumb idea of all of human civilization. You win the Darwin Award.
You aren't far from me, and I learned of the UCO candles from Alaska Prepper. I haven't needed them in the back of my truck camping, but do wish I'd known about them sooner! I was trying to keep warm cuddled up with the dog, and steaming water in the crock pot!
@@DrSchor It's pretty ironic, you sneering at someone for being stupid with some of the dumbest reasoning I've yet seen. If your car has gas fumes in the cab, you should get that checked out. That shit isn't normal.
2 thoughts: first, having 4 wheel drive is greatly preferred. Second, I have small heavy duty totes in the footwell’s of my F150 and have blankets and tarps on top of the totes. This allowed me to convert the back seat into a platform for my dogs. Having this obvious dog zone camouflaged my preps. I can easily disassemble and put in the bed of the truck and allow for passengers. The totes have much of the gear you highlighted, going to add a small tent and the shower tent you mentioned. Thanks for all the content you’ve shared over the years.
Add a drop cord and hose. Mine also has a rubber flexible connector that allows me to hook up to various water spigots regardless of thread conditions.
Really great to hear you talk about maintenance of your vehicle. No matter what you've got it has to be serviceable. No squeaks or rattles, make sure it's serviced regularly by your self if you know what you're doing or a qualified mechanic. Always carry spare fuel, oil and coolant as well. 👍
I have a 4x4 Toyota Van, which i do not only use as a daily driver, but for holidays as well. In an emergency, it could also serve as a bugout-vehicle, because all the stuff is permanently ready. A few things you didn't mention: - tools. At least the very basic tools for quick fixes. Along with that, stuff like wire, fuses, belts, etc. -cb-radio. Need to know where to head, where not to. Others might have valuable information -vehicle rescue material, in case you get stuck Most important: go and USE your stuff, get experienced with it. Makes no sense to have all kinds of gear, if you don't know how to use it.
Excellent ideas and I bought a woobie. I love the fire starter roll up, too. I have a cargo van. I bought it for camping since I no longer enjoy laying on the ground (but would in an emergency). Since most of my camping things stay in there all the time, it is easy to just grab my go bag and be all stet. I put a twin bed on a platform in there so there is storage underneath. Behind the bins (store food, clothing, pet stuff, first aid, supplies, etc) I store camping chairs, a lightweight camping table, camping stove, tent, and a gazebo. I have a Berkey Filter. Look at some van-life builds of all sizes for storage ideas. There's enough extra room for a small cabinet to cook on, and store water underneath. I use nets on the ceiling, and shoe organizers on the back of the front seats for smaller stuff. I use a Mr Buddy heater and it doesn't stay on very long before the whole van is heated through. It means the propane lasts longer.
This reminds of the sudden storm on i95 last year. So many people stranded in their vehicles for hours, having a full tank of gas and some survival gear definitely made it a lot easier for some people. You never know when something can happen. Great suggestions, I'm getting ready to set up my Yukon for overlanding.
Absolutely great equipment rundown. I do think that the first thing one should grab to bug out is an emergency document binder, which would contain all of your important papers, IDs, licenses, documents, etc. in the event you might not make it back home and have to rebuild your life. I have found that this is a very time consuming thing to put together and keep updated but it is essential to have with you. A whole video could be devoted to this alone. Also, I find a huge cross over interest to the overlanding/off-road community where purpose built vehicles are equipped for off-grid camping and survival.
@Sarah Howard Yes, however, in the majority of scenarios, it will be a personal or local event where you will most likely needing those documents to recover from a hotel room. We need to be realists, not fantasizers.
I picked up a briefcase from a second hand store and that's where I keep my documents. I call it my Grab-n-Go briefcase. Easy for me to locate and get out. Great for if my home ever catches on fire.
@GnomeInPlaid Good planning. Most likely this king of prepping would be more useful than a mylar tent or water filter. I hate how often I see emergency documents overlooked in a bug out scenario. Getting home requires a different thinking.
@@glennkoenig6078 Thanks. And just in case my wallet is ever stolen, I have copies of the front and back of every card in there and I keep it in the briefcase. If I had to evacuate, and I got robbed at the gas station, I can still call my credit card company and let them know the situation so I can still purchase fuel and get where I'm going. It's also a good thing to keep the lost or stolen reporting phone numbers in your phone, if that's a thing you can do.
My Set up : A older SUV that has no real resell value That i customized it is 4x4 And lifted properly with a 2.5 inch lift And 1 size larger than stock tires Upgraded alt to power a 2nd battery And a shore power connection. I removed the rear seats for a bed platform And under the bed storage. Good for 2 people. It does have R-12 value with closed spray foam. The real perk is a rear tire carrier reinforced to carry a 20 liter gas can And a custom slotted Angle iron roof rack rated for about 400 to 500lbs (still needs a travel bag ) Currently i have a bug out bag with the basics (hunters knife with gut hook) small axe Water filtering First aid Water bottle(s) snare wire 50 piece fishing gear, Gloves, Wool cap, waterproof poncho For tools i carry light because these are the Very common sizes : 3 sizes smaller And bigger than a 10mm socket < Mechanics Always lose them Because they use them so much Screwdriver socket bits which is normal 7 mm A flashlight with rechargeable batteries 3 fire making sources duct tape. A collapsable rubber sink And a detailed map i made of the area in 500 square miles narrowed to vital side roads/area I live in a area that is alot of old lumber roads And 300+ rivers And lakes in any direction out of this small city And their are routes via the water ways to even extend true private living No roads Or runways
It's a good idea to have a vehicle ready to go! While like you I've decided to "Bug in". However, a situation may arise where you need to bug out because you have no other choice, or to get to an area where help is available...
Hello brother, I like the topics you deal with on your channel, I congratulate you for the way you transmit it, I am Venezuelan and I have gone through several events, coups d'état, civil unrest and, From my personal experience, I would recommend that you go up to a minimum of 60 liters of drinking water and a minimum of the equivalent of three tanks of fuel for the jeep, thanks for your videos and take care.
@@TUKByV1 Hello colleague, I have been thinking about it, and in the near future, I would make some videos where I would talk about my experiences and how I handled them one by one and corrected details from the first to the next. In the first event I worked alone, but for The following I made a team with other people who decided to prepare for future events and we corrected errors from the first event to the following ones. Greetings and take care.
Sootch, your Why do we prep video, got me into prepping. The videos always keep me thinking. The spouse doesn't care for it but we all know it's needed. Thanks.
Great content, as always, Sir. I believe the most important three things to concentrate on are those three essential requirements for human survival; Water, Food and the ability to thermoregulate (clothing and shelter). If you base your gear and planning on those three things, you should be good to go. The challenge is to plan those requirements for 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. There lies the challenge for most of modern man.
Not a big fan of “fire kits” I like to spread out my resources, some on me , some in a chest rig/ Fanny pack, some in my main bag. The whole point is redundancy, with sources and placement.
After thought... Get paper maps of the region you're in or traveling to. Get a compass and learn to use both. Best plan is any Federal highway and use backroads.
I personally like the idea of a truck bed / trailer camper since it's not completely reliant on the vehicle being in good working condition. If something happens that you just can't fix in the field, you can attach it to a different vehicle (if you can get one). They're insulated, have power/solar options, shower and toilet and you can cook fresh food instead of going through your non-perishables.
When I moved in with my now husband, his bedspread was a ponch liner. Army for 37 years now and counting. We have basically everything you’re describing. Our BOV is a deuce and a half, complete with a proprietary trailer. Luckily, it’s EMP-proof. He’ll drive that while I’ll drive our SUV, and tow behind our AWD Jeep Grand Cherokee, lol.
I was in the vicinity of NYC when 911 happened. Had actually planned to go to the towers that day, but ended up having to work. When the towers came down, we lost radio signal, television signal, phone signal, everything. They shut down every way out of the area. Roads were closed, airports shut down, bus stations, trains, boat traffic was limited to getting people out of the city. Probably the most scared I’ve ever been. Had nothing and no way to get information. Finally got back to Oklahoma by renting a car and driving, after about a week of waiting. I don’t travel anywhere in my vehicle now without a trauma kit , survival bag, and some tools.
@jimmyhorton8297 I lived in Westchester when 9/11 happened - our small village lost 15 people that day. It was my wake-up call and when the 2003 blackout occurred, my family was fine. And when Superstorm Sandy happened, my family had everything they needed for 9 days without power even though I was in OK visiting family. After nearly 40 years in NY, I’m back in OK 😊
Last time I was in the car with 18 cats and one baby bottle pig due to a level 3 evac for almost 3 weeks not fun but was doable. Thank goodness for a small SUV
The little “air coolers,” advertised a lot, don’t work in a stationary hot vehicle. Trust me, save your money. You’re better off with a fan with a power supply. There are small “air conditioners” out there but, very expensive, need exhausted, and need a good, larger, power source. Hope this helps.
The one he shows is a evaporative cooler, water runs thru it. Works best if ice cubes or cold water in it. Works best in low to no humidity areas. Used mainly in the southwest areas.
I have a Grand Cherokee and have had a sleeping bag stretched out for about 20 years now with the back seats folded down. Under it is about 3 inches of memory foam. I also have a portable fridge where the front seat used to be. The deep cycle battery can keep it running all night and I am still able to start the engine without a problem. Also I have found out that a really small camping lantern that uses 1 lb bottles of propane that will keep me warm in winter time. Keeping it on low with the window down a little ways works great (I tested it with a co meter). During the day when I can get more air I use a single burner stove to heat some instant coffee and heat food. I tried a rack on my hitch but I gets in the way and I can't open my back hatch. Hope this helps anyone. Ps no need to pitch a tent!
@@debbiec6216 if there's an EMP, we are all stuck wherever we are at that moment. We will be on foot and on our own. We will all be doing the same things. A bicycle would be great to have, but someone could take it from you and you would probably not be able to stop them.
Can also depend on where you live. Lot of desert out west so may want to always keep water. I try to keep a case of bottled water year round due to that. I can purify water, if I can find it. Those portable jump starters are nice to have in case you forget and use up the car battery. Pre determined places with sources of water already on laminated maps that all within half a tank of gas. But all of the things. 🙂
I have TWO Vehicles-1 230045 Toyota Sienna I took the seats out of and made into a camper for the wife & me. It just got an oil Change & New Wheel Bearings. My Emergency Vehicle is a 98 Ford Ranger. Just this last Saturday it got new Tires and new Brakes. I will NOT own a pickup that is NOT a 4 x 4!
a camo net are useful for shade and to hide you car , and find a way to strap the stuff in the car , and having a bike in your car is also good option ,
My family of 5 spent one night in our van when we arrived somewhere and they couldn't find our reservation. It was miserable, lol! I didn't sleep at ALL. There are things I would do differently, for sure.
I lived in a safepark where I know a family of 7 in a van. 5 were under six years old for a yr. I had a friend who lived in their car there with 3 adults and 4 children. It is amazing what we can do when we have too. Saying this we did have the ability to go in the church part of the day and cook as well.
Always have a local map so you can take the back roads instead of the major highways, but the best roadmap you can get is a Trucker's Atlas that's coated .
And the possible hungry rioters will love to take over your school bus. I can think of a few other people in a grid down situation that just might be interested in a big comfortable bus. In the grid down I would not want anything on the outside of my vechicle even.
Love your stuff. I’m not bugging out I’m old now but if I really hav o I’ve picked my spot. I have everything I need in my shed wood burning stove and lots of things to protect myself and my family
The hitch baskets w an elevated receiver mount are ideal for carrying supplies on the back of suvs. i use to carry extra water, gas, firewood, and a 2nd cooler of ice held down w a net and bungees. esp when camping in the desert or even an outdoor festival. today i would prob ditch the ice and try a 12v cooler w solar generator. these are heavy items not ideal for roof carry and this leaves room for a roof top tent which is very popular on todays overlanding rigs, bc finding flat ground for a regular tent and setting up is alot of work. RTTs are expensive but worth if not staying in one place for long. these items would also be susceptible to theft wo a big locking box that sootch showed at 2:45. you might need some kind of swing away hitch for that if you cant open your liftgate. i could still open mine even with it loaded on a regular cargo basket. aluminum ones are lighter and can be found at harbor freight. i had a steel one too w mesh floor and it was easier to cinch stuff down w bungee hooks.
I have a Jeep Patriot with a roof rack, my insides basically look like yours. On my roof rack with Adjust abull Solar panels. But never Enough room. Love your videos keep Them coming stay safe my friend.
EXCELLENT VIDEO One thing I never leave the house without is a plastic bag I get from any store. The bags they use when you purchase items. The bag fold up stick it in my back pocket, You can use them of 100 different WAY. ...... Use like a GLOVE.... CARRY STUFF... COVER STUFF..... ON AND ON.. TRY IT..
Great video. On the topic of redundancy. I keep a small "bare essentials" waterproof container attached and hidden under my car just in case I'm either robbed directly of my bugout bag, or my car is looted of supplies while away from it. Small revolver, knife, ferro rod & tinder, water filter, cordage, a couple large heavy duty trash bags, a little cash and spare car key.
I have so many different options for bugging out or bugging in . Not only for myself, but for other people that may need it, like a four man group. Or if I can't get to my gear, at home, I have other locations that I have other grear. Love this channel.
Filling up at half tank is a really good one. If you have the right mentality, it should be relatively easy to keep up with the maintenance on your vehicle, but always filling up at half-tank is incredibly difficult for me to remember. I need to put a sticker on my dash to remind me to always do that. Keeping warm: I found an actual down filled F/Q comforter at goodwill for $10. Next step is to put it into a vacuum compression bag. Down hiking/camping quilts are only moderately priced. I'm thinking about fabricating a cover for mine. I have the same aquatainer but I see the flat shaped 5gals seem to be much easier to deal with. Not going to replace my big blue water tank, but I wish I bought the other one first. Maybe they didn't have them at the time. When buying organizational containers I always instruct clients instead of buying the container first, to get everything they need to put into the container together first, then look at how much space do you actually need to store. There are USB powered fans, I suspect these will have a better power consumption profile. I could be wrong tho. I'm thinking that mini swamp coolers like the chillwind are probably not the best solution for vehicles owing to humidity increase. Portable campfire is a new one on me. Looks interesting, I may have to pick one up to see how they do. I'm aware Jackery is good choice, I have bluetti EB3A, because I got a good price on it, but I would go with Jackery if it was cheaper. Your fire kit is over the top lol. It's very nice but spendy. I have a magnesium bar, ferro rod, fire tape, and spare lighter wrapped in press-n-seal. First aid kit is a video all in itself, imo. I would *love* to have a tool roll for first aid, but can't seem to find what I want/need. My pro tip for building a first aid kit is "start with a spreadsheet" hah. Tarps, no explanation needed. 4mil plastic is a decent addition too. I'm surprised you didn't mention contractor bags. I agree with the jerry can, but my guess is that everyone that _can_ do it, already has, or it is on the list. If not, you are correct, this is an important prep, potentially life saving. I have survivor cord, but chose against the wire inside because it doesn't melt when you burn the end, and then there is the pointy copper wire always sticking out and jabbing you unexpectedly. Combined with extremely limited uses, it is far better to get the kevlar core and a small spool of copper wire if you think you will need it. It's great cord but heavy, (and expensive) I recommend also keeping regular 7 strand 100' along with it. Since it is in a vehicle, 200' is probably not overkill. I agree with you on the defense options. I agree with you on the map & compass situation. Everyone needs to spend some time actually navigating tho. And I also have a garmin wristwatch edc. Flashlights are pretty obvious. My suggestion is 2 of the small inexpensive flashlights, at least one headlamp for every passenger. Doesn't need to be a $100 Petzl or Black Diamond; a $15 energizer is probably just fine. And I would also add one of the heavier 2k - 6k lumen flashlights, besides the obvious, something this bright can also be used for defense. SwissTech has a 6500L light for less than $90. Anything over 2k lumen especially with an aluminum case is good. Hygiene, possibly worthy of an entire video. You make some good points I haven't thought about, hope you don't mind my adding them to my presentation/demo/lectures etc.
Thanks I needed this info. I said I wasn’t going anywhere no matter what. Then the dam went in Ukraine/Russia and now I understand how absurd my thinking was. I’ve got a bug out bag but no plans. So this helps. Thanks
First is finding out where will remain safe. Second is finding out what the indicators will be for when to go there. Better to move there now, so you can secure a location and stockpile food.
My step dad still has his woobie from Vietnam and I still have mine from Desert Storm. By far, my favorite piece of gear. I live in my vehicle every summer in the mountains of north Idaho. My setup looks pretty much the same as yours. Great minds think alike! I even added the little fan this summer but plugged it into a DEWALT power box.
Woobie and a good wool blanket is my "standard" sleeping system year round. If it gets colder I add another wool blanket. I have a sleeping bag as backup, but used mostly as padding.
Honestly in a SHTF bug out situation a vehicle may be useless due to snarled streets or in the case of an EMP not working at all. Best to not put all eggs in one basket and have a backup plan which may include most of that stuff packed in your vehicle is left behind.
I like seeing the hummer in the video lol I have one too. I’m building a bug out trailer. I lived in my hummer during the freedom convoy parked on Wellington street at 344 for 23 days. I had an ice tent tied next to my hummer for extra room, kitchen living room with fire pit and chairs and cook top. I’m only putting in the trailer the things I needed most after the experience I gained. Proper sleeping with a level system because a good sleep is important. I’m also adding a bathroom shower. Having a washroom right next to you while you sleep in better than being in your vehicle confined. I’m adding a wood/coal fire stove for heat so you can stay warm. I’m doing high insulation too save energy and adding solar for power. Diesel heater for back up heat because being cold can kill you. The rest of the trailer will be storage for all my gear. I have a blow up rescue boat, 6 horsepower boat engine, ice tent, all of my tools on board and a enduro 250 Yamaha. I also have over a years worth of food on board and all my other survival gear. This preparation stuff is not cheap and takes a long time to accomplish. I’m 3 years deep now to get where I’m at and I’m still building my trailer custom at home this summer. I might be able to have it done before snow flies 🤞
Car cleaned out yesterday, in for MOT next week, then will winter prep. Just got daughter her first car so need to get 2 of everything, she will never think of the importance of this.
I've done a fair amount of exploring/camping in the back of my truck. With a fiberglass cap that matches the truck, it is difficult to have curtain rods actually attached to it, so I built frames with firring strips. I wanted everything to come out of the truck to use it for regular farm stuff after I was done camping. I made 3 boxes/frames of 2 x 4's that went across the back. Green foam from Joanns fabric (all pieces purchased with the 40-percent off coupon), on top of two 1/4" plywood were my bed. I stored things underneath the 'boxes'. I had two more, thinner boxes along the side that were my kitchen counter if it was cold or raining. I rigged up a tarp with the cap open if it was nice out. There are a TON of ideas out there about living in your vehicle from people that do this full time. These videos are where I learned about having Jackery battery packs. As I was driving I could charge them, and I used them at night to power things and to have my laptop/phone.
I've got a 4 door wrangler too I car camp in it I'm 6' 4" and sleep in the driver's seat for 2 reasons 1. The seat leans back farther than the passenger seat which is more comfortable for sleeping 2. If I need to move during the night I don't have to get out of the vehicle to drive off, just crank and unass the AO
Excellent video. My Suburban is fully loaded at all times. Always set up for an “all seasons” situation. Building out a box for the back to organize it a bit better. Always have a BOB in there as well, with my fully loaded backpack (general use back country backpack) ready to go at all times. I decided against a roof rack with solar panel(s) to keep it a bit more on the DL. With a 44 gal tank I have a minimum of 400 miles if towing. I keep 2 extra 5’s in the back, or on a “hitch hiker”. Easily loaded for 3-4 weeks of bug out (not including the other pack or two) as long as I have enough fuel, or get to where I need to be. And just a side note, I honestly dont remember if this was mentioned, but, yeah, NVs are great, especially if you have current more modern Mil Spec/issue, but bare in mind that the older versions that can require an additional IR setup that WILL give you away. Most of the newer digital set ups will work w/o it at short to intermediate distances. I have a PARD 007, it has an IR intensifier but does not need it to function if there’s adequate ambient light. I have an old Night Owl (Russian markings) from the early 90’s. It will work fine, although limited in range, and I’ve used this to detect other IR signatures to test them. To keep things more concealed I just purchased a FLIR monocular off of Amazon for $500. Had excellent reviews on RUclips, with minimal complaint. 600 yard detection area on 6+’ targets. I should have that by Monday and will be my go to for scouting from here on out, with the PARD as my backup.
your jeep the spitting image to mine other than mines a rubicon and no big amp or speaker in back. really good rig for getting away from the crowds. being 6 ft tall its tight for sleeping in but definitly doable .
Agree bigger is better. We are family of 3 with 2 German Shepherds. We have a 4x4 Silverado with a topper. The topper is fibreglass but I’m in the process of building a steel topper to protect my dogs and contents.
I will go with out, they are just too expensive for me to own and the likely hood of just a emp with out a nuclear blast is very low. They can be useful though.
Solid tips. During the Texas ice storm, many people succumbed to the freeze. It only lasted a week, but hours count. A few items such as portable heating supplies, subzero sleeping bags, chargers, water, and cooking essentials could have made the difference. Regarding hygiene, if you run out of toilet paper, you can use cloth and re-rinse with soap and water. Always boil water, and have filter straws. I bought some filter straws through Amazon.
People underestimate terracotta pots for refrigeration. Yes, they would take up room, but they can be containers while in packed/prep phase, then qickly assembled at site/filled with items needing cooling. In a situation with no ice, or if without power generation, it's a good method.
@@tennesseeterri I would only do this if the milk crates themselves were immediately useful for storage. Otherwise, I'd build a frame with 2"x4" to maximize underbed space. When I lived in a minivan, though, I took an entirely different approach.
We used to stuff things under the back seat, like a tyre pump, booster cables, etc.. but modern cars have the spasce under the back seat completely filled with foam or something, like foam. Even the emergency donut tyre is closely packed into the nboot, and you couldn't even get some battery cables in there.
This is a pretty good setup. I'm a car camper / wannabe overlander, and what you have is similar to a basic version of my setup. Instead of a normal backpacking sleeping pad, I've got a 4-5 inch self inflating foam mattress meant to fit the back of my forester that is really comfortable, have one of those dual zone fridges and awnings you mentioned among other things. Can live out of my car for at least a week (that's just the longest I've gone) and so few it's a subaru forester, it can go a good distance, even further with my gas can, and with the modifications I've done to it, it can reach most places as well if i need to get off the beaten path. I still need to get physical maps as well, but as long as the satellites are still up and running, i have map data downloaded onto my phone, so i don't actually need a cell service as it has the built in GPS, both standard Google maps and Gaia GPS for going off the beaten path
If I were to advise anybody, don't bug out immediately. YOU BUG IN, then bug out when appropriate unless you're ordered to leave. Ideally you get the hell out of any city as an actual move and buy some property no less than 20 miles from civilization. Prepare your property for living in and accepting family or friends. Work out with folks out there to have mutual survival plans. Unless you're 50-100 miles from people, you'll need those relationships to defend what's yours and what your neighbors need to protect as theirs. Get some chickens, plant a garden, stock your pond, plant food plots. Have plans for what family and make it know what responsibilities they have to survive with you. Everyone HAS to contribute unless they're your kin that needs to be cared for. If you can grow potatoes but your neighbor can't bug they can grow corn, work that out. I do have bug out bags still, but that's last resort. In no way shape or form will I or my family be glorified refugees. You better know how to hunt and use your resources. If you have a well, you better figure out your water situation, whether you have a spring, or a manual pump or pond. Better create your filter system. If you MUST leave your home, you better have your plan predetermined. Better have means of communication and under ZERO circumstances get on any highway. Everybody and their brother will be stuck on one. Have a bug IN bag and a bug out bag. Oh and don't buy a frigen jeep/heap, you want reliable transportation don't you?! Lol. Just messing. Lol. If I were to have any vehicle it would be a standard, old school, canvass door humV. Old school canvass seats, ohh the glory! Lol
All good advice. HOWEVER, if you have already planned to go to another location, the SOP is to leave same day or within 12-24 hours. Longer than that and you'll run out of gas sitting on gridlocked roadways.
@@nmr6988 Good advice to everyone !!!! The highways we drive on , it's congestion, and that's just with road construction jam . Can you imagine people driving crazy , in a traffic jam.
I have a Cherokee. It's a joke. Just like every other brand. Every car and truck is a lemon. Cherokees are famous for, among other things, puddles in the floorboards and garbage electrical systems. It comes down to picking your poison.
Another great episode Scootch, I've got a double cab pick up truck & my mates here in the UK think I'm nuts owning one in London. However I am a prepper & want a vehicle I can sleep in if I meed to bug out, although like many I plan to bunker in as best I can. Keep up the great work & God bless & keep everyone out there safe. All the best from a prepping limey deplorable! 🇬🇧🤜🏻🤛🏻🇺🇲🙏🏼✝️
Remember the fourth commandment KJV is reminding us of Genesis 2:2&3. Jesus kept the seventh day sabbath rest even the forty days after His resurrection.
We have a semi-bugout-survival vehicle at our holiday bach in case we get caught out in the sticks. The single best thing I did was a remote fuel shutoff and battery master switch. Went back after 5mths last Summer and someone tried to steal it, broke off the ignition but couldn't start it 😂. He took my first aid kit tho, so I guess I'm making them right! I still haven't replaced the ignition, but I kept the door locks just for all the rest of the gear. I'd imagine in SHTF this is actually decent security. Also an extra, I can't remember where I got the idea but I fixed old oven trays inside the bed to weave molle and tie down my larger tools.. Maybe I'll be able to afford a Pelican molle panel by Xmas 😂
Thank you for this info I just got out of the fires here in Lahaina Maui. They closed all roads to the effected area and left the people with no supplies for 2 days. Issues I saw was no cell coverage only at certain areas unable to communicate to love ones. No power our hotel ran on back up power. A lot of people ran out of fuel for their vehicles with the power out they were unable to pump gas. Right now we have a issue with getting into the affected areas with supplies road blocks from the government. I believe they will remove the deceased first then let more people in. I will share your RUclips info with family and friends 🤙🏽
Great vid! A lot of "van life" outfitter/supplies companies have the custom-fit to specific vehicle (mainly vans - protester, transit, sprinter) door window screens
Maybe do a weekend live out of your car video. Even if it's on your own property. It would show possible gaps in the necessities for a two or three day camp out with what you've chosen.
Nice. I have 2 young kids so bugging out on foot is last resort. Years ago I saw a Berz video and he had his gear in totes and that made a lot of sense to me so that’s what I did. I still have a BOB for my wife and I that I can throw in the truck last as a grab-n-go option.
when it comes to 1st aid, i have four kits, one in the front for driver/passenger, one in the middle for passengers, and two in the back row. they also have these cool seat belt cutter/window breaker that attaches to the visors up front, and you can attach then to the headrests of the front seats for the middle row to access
I have two rucks to use in the event I need to be mobile w/o a vehicle: a) A small pack for "get home" purposes, e.g., US Army molle assault pack. Small and light to get back home from 10 or 20 miles away. No sleeping system, just poncho and warm clothes. Kept packed and ready at all times in your daily driver vehicle. b) A larger "bugout" pack, big enough to carry everything that was in the get home, plus your LW sleep system, more extra clothes and food, etc. For example, US Army molle medium ruck. Kept empty at home, ready to pack as needed. Needed in the event evacuation out of the disaster region becomes necessary.
One thing to consider with this is, you may not be home to bug in. A lot of people were trapped in ice storms, and most of this would be handy in a very local shtf situation
One thing that I didn't see in your setup is labels. It's great to have everything "organized", your ability to remember what stuff is where is going to be limited (especially those of us with a few years on us). Putting a luggage tag with contents or some kind of label attached to each kit or container will not only help you get to stuff you need faster, it will also help the people you're traveling with who may not know where you put things. IMHO, this is critical to being able to access the things you need in a hurry.
I was going to state how great the organization is. It makes it much easier to throw the items you need in your vehicle and go. But you are correct that the containers should have large labels on them. He may not be the one loading the vehicle. I can see a situation where you're on the phone telling the family what boxes to grab and go. This is pretty much what I do for all my off-road and camping gear. That and it's all stored together.
I had an upclose view of bug out gridlock on the interstate from Hurricane Rita. There was post Katrina panic from the shore to well inland. I chose to hunker down. People died in the backup. Every road parallel to the interstate was gridlocked. That essentially cut off my neighborhood. Every store/gas station within 5 miles of the interstate was wiped clean. If it's bad enough to bug out, you won't be the only one. 18 hours on a gridlocked road can quickly be life threatening. Go very early, or don't go. Like a riptide, look to go sideways to get out of the mass. Know those roads will be filled soon, too. Get to know all the local roads. You might have to zigzag a lot, but might be able to break free. Do be careful able getting on what looks like a country road, but might be a preppers driveway.
I guess that I am "spoiled", as I have a kitted out 4WD Sprinter van including many tools, and while that is the prime "luxury" bug out vehicle for 2, there is room for 1 more. But I also have a Toyota Prado with a camper trailer and a range of camping gear boxed up to use with that combination, for myself or others. Both of these have been well used doing volunteer work during fire or flood disaster situations in Oz. All of this is documented in a 60+ page document that is regularly reviewed and updated as the needs arise. Then as you may expect I have a full BOB that I carry in the vehicle being used, in case of issues with the vehicle as things can go wrong, go wrong.
I got some spare house insulation, the pink cotton candy variety, and i cut pieces off that fit various spots in the suv that lose heat easily. I wrote on the paper side which spot theyre for. Then i stashed away. Few winters ago went camping, something happened where needed the suv. Those insulation pieces worked great. Heated the inside with 2 candles anr a ceramicnpot.
Excellent reminder of what it takes to set your vehicle up to bug out. You might want to think about condensation issues within the car, even small fans don't make a lot of difference and hence having a leather or some form of wiping the windows off after sleep will help. Also why not add an electric offroad scooter or something like that to ensure if you had to leave the car or scout out some areas without taking the car to them you could use that without walking and quite/faster to get the task done? Most can be charged with solar panels during the day and you could use them at night with your PSV14/other Nods? If you are getting home or going to a secondary location you could then travel by night on the road to save time/power and rest up by day in a camo location.
Have you thought of insulating your BOO? Also making sure to insure proper ventalion. I stripped our 4runner and insulated everywhere I could, using spray foam where I could not apply the self adisive foam and magnetic insulated covers for the windows. This summer I installed one of those 3kw Chinese heaters routing the exhaust gases through a small salvaged hot water radiator to get as much reclaimed heat as possible before exhausting outside away from the air intake. The radiator is fixed in the passenger side rear foot well, with a couple 120mm pc fans at 800rpm to distribute the heat in the cabin. This winter's project is working on a duel axle trailer with a 5000kg capacity, I got from eBay and make sure it is up to snuff. I do not plan on hauling more than 2000kg inc a folding tent, as 5000kg is my 4runners max towing capacity I want the option of max capacity, but flogging the engine and drive train while guzzling fuel is not wise.
Great video.. I plan on semi retiring next year.. buying some property actually down there where you live! 15 20 minutes outside of Greenville is My chosen place.. eventually purchasing an Amish made cabin made in shepherdsville Tennessee transported on flatbed... But for the time being when I send me retired next year I'm going to be buying a high top VAN .. transforming it into a camper myself.. just a basic transformation.. for traveling around the country and sightseeing.. . It will also serve as my bug out van. .. I want to do it so it's stealth on the outside...(case I have to sleep on the side of the street in the city)
Great video as always! Anytime spent in a vehicle, especially for Bugging Out, you need a fire extinguisher. In my Jeep Rubicon I have a Bad Ass Extinguisher mount on my rear passenger side roll bar with an Amerex Fire Extinguisher. Amerex makes the best fire extinguishers out there!
What I run is a Ford Transit full size van, AWD with good tires and I pull a small trailer with my Kawasaki Mule sideXside. Solar on the van 400 watts, and solar generators and extra panels. And your standard camping gear, tools, bug out bags, med bag, ammo bag and plenty of food. Fuel cans, on and on. Good to be ready, and don't forget to test your stuff.
Thanks for all your info you have a great amount to give but I would never put my gear on the back of my vehicle it is an invitation to theft especially arrange box I will keep the most important things inside my vehicle with me
i have a bluetti eb3a, and just picked up one of the li time 12v 100ah mini batteries to expand the capacity by 5x instead of buying one of the bluetti battery expansions at double the price for less capacity. i now have almost 1500wh to work with. currently working on a diy icy breeze ice chest that will run for 5 hours on the bluetti alone. looking for this to have 16+ hours with the new battery for all night cooling / device charging in the texas heat. the same battery could go great for you too since it could potentially fit under the hood and you can run a plug to the jackery in the cab.
Water and "Comfort" are my #1 and #2 goals if traveling in my van. A bugout situation would be extremely stressful and i would need to know I could sleep Comfortably at anytime. I'm out traveling with my herding dog daily and so I have 4 small USB fans hooked up to my jackery for my dog. I have my minivan set up so one side door could safely be totally open as well to keep him cool if i had to go in a store briefly. Also works for sleeping on hot nights. The fans use very little power as well.
Folding bed frames make a vehicle livable due to getting you up off floor and room to store stuff underneath. They are worth purchasing, most of them are about 36" wide. Just wide enough to turn and keep arms from hanging off
That's an pretty area, been there last year. That's where everyone is going too. No doubt it will be crowded everywhere. tunnels will be good. what happens if there's an EMP , what will you do then ?
I enjoy watching these types of videos and Don is a pretty good salesman. I would be interested in a list of items the 4 children had that just recently survived 40 days or so in the Amazon here recently.
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People madly underestimate just how bad the roads will be if an entire city or state is trying to leave. Then you get stuck and you're screwed. More often than not hunkering down and letting the first 2 waves pass will be better. Just look at California traffic during wildfires.
Just trying to leave a city at rush hour is tough. Imagine that times ten.
Or the I 95 Pennsylvania highway collapse imagine the daily traffic that goes through there
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Hi-rail so you can bypass the roads
@@jcar1417 in my area power lines cutout paths lead to great bug out locations
Which hurricane was it after Katrina where the Texans evacuated the coast and spent days in a 200 mile traffic jam?
1) Sleeping bag 2:00
2) Roof rack / cargo basket 2:33
3) Maintenance 3:13
4) Tools 3:50
5) Sleeping arrangement 4:00
6) Food and water 5:08
7) Storage 6:26
8) Fan / heater 7:02
9) Power 8:21
10) Fire kit 9:01
11) First Aid 10:44
12) Tarp 11:28
13) Tent 12:18
14) Gas 12:45
15) Heavy duty trash bag / paracord / duct tape 12:59
16) Self defense 13:58
17) Maps /compass 15:15
18) Light 15:54
19) Hygiene 16:55
20) Pouches 18:57
21) Bug out bag 19:20
22) Think, make a plan 19:48
Nice setup. Mattress pad, use a decent lawn chair pad. I reuse screen from the house, with magnets. Keeps insects out, air vent. And provides a smidge of privacy. Have a strong solar light or a recharge bar light. I have a 5 gal. Food bucket, medical gear, & bucket with cleaning stuff. Has H20 & soap spray bottles to keep hands clean. Paper towels. And food prep gear. Those are round and will fit stacked also get bungee cord to tack down stuff with vehicle interior tye down. The roof rack is 50/50. When traveling id probably keep gear inside the vehicle & put on top at night so no one sees it. Extra bulbs for headlights. I use a slim plastic file box to put chargers & cords in one place. Fits in space between the front seats & folded down backseat.
Bugging out means making. really tough decisions. Mine is do I take all the animals? It means not only dedicating space for them in the vehicle, it also means space for water, their food, and other supplies. Think hard and make those decisions as part of your bug out planning
Fantastic. Thanx dude!!
I have lived in my car for 2 yrs. Which means 2 hard Maine winters and I can promise you the best thing you covered is bug net. Winter is easy...very easy. Summer is the test. I could go on and on. Vietnam era bug net is the single most essential item I have.
When I lived in a safepark i preferred 17 degrees over 98 because I had my dog with me. Keeping my dog cool was the bigger challenge for me.
@@911arrow4 I can imagine it would be tough to look after a dog.
Yes your right! Cant wait for winter!
I have a container for selĺ.
Over 40 years in LE and have been preparing for my family since Y2K.
Love all your preparing videos and your firearms videos.
God Save our Republic
Thanks Bill! I appreciate it Brother!
Y2k was a joke
I agree, but we did not know it until later
@@America-he5tz yes, but my preps got my family of 6 through the recession!!!😊😊😊
@@America-he5tz It was a very good practice run.
For blankie, I prefer wool and have 3 old wool blankets in a duffle in the car, also useful in bushfire situations. International Wool Trade Organization IWTO article: Wool is naturally flame resistant and offers a greater level of fire safety than other fibres. In addition, wool does not melt, drip or stick to the skin when it burns.
I love linen. Since it's a natural fabric it keeps you warm as well as cool. Anti bacterial, anti fungal and absorbs emf. I love wool too and invested in high quality wool base layer. I put linen clothes over it. Some people think you shouldn't layer them, but the bible meant literally weaving wool with linen warp fibers.
Wool and linen are superior to anything Dupont can mix up in their labs!
I have a Chevy Suburban 4x4 and packed out it gets pretty tight in there too. Especially for a family of 5 plus 2 dogs.
I have a burb, it can't carry camping gear plus a year supply of food without a trailer.
Consider trying out some "tiny homes - family of 4" videos - I am QUITE sure you can condense/shed some of that dead weight. Besides, where are the screaming kids and the dogs gonna sit - in a car, in grid lock, for hours on end???
I lived in my pickup truck in the northeast for over a year and a half. I recommend finding a comfortable independent way to go to the bathroom. Yes you could dig a hole but emergencies happen and time is everything. People have different levels of comfort too. A propane stove was essential for me as well. You'll get nowhere without high quality sleeping bags if youre in a colder climate. I used the MMS sleep system and its worth its weight in gold. I used mr buddy portable in the truck bed with a camper top over it.
Me too!!!
One thing I don't think is talked about enough is a good solid pellet/bb gun. I keep a little pneumatic pump pellet pistol in my gear to be able to hunt small game such as rabbits, squirrels, birds or frogs. Or be used to dispatch smaller pest like rats or mice. Sure a .22 is better option but a pellet gun is practical legal everywhere. Not to mention it will not bring a lot of attention with noise/report. I don't recall if you've ever done a pellet gun video but I think it's a really underrated and easy to forget survival tool.
It's on my wishlist. I have a bb pistol but it's not going to be nearly as effective as a bb rifle.
@@TUKByV1 Crossman has made a couple of pump/pneumatic single shot pellet/bb guns for years. Not as capable as a rifle but I'll give up the power for the space I'm saving for what I would use it for.
My nice had a half hour to evacuate with her 3 kids due to wildfires . Just imagine saying goodbye to everything you own , not knowing what will be left when you return. Preparing for your own shtf , is more important now then ever . Thanks for all that you do
Dixie Fire survivor right here. I'd never had to evacuate before. It taught me just how unprepared I really was.
Where were your bug out bags?
* Photos should be/ can be uploaded to the cloud - so, women who think they have to "save the memories" can save the time.
Awesome vehicle survival kit. Great video! With the world going crazy I think now it is really time to go over all our survival kits again, and check whats missing.
At least he didn't tell you to carry all that stuff in your pocket!
I hate it when "experts" tell you to carry stuff in your pants pocket that would fill a toolbox.
Couldn’t agree more. Kits can change just like scenario’s. Cool to see you here Lilly, love your content.😊take care.
If you're not dug in then if the SHTF really happens then where are any of us planning to go?
1) Anybody coming towards us is a refugee.
2) You moving with a host of other bugout(ers) are the refugees.
Unless there is 20MT blast taking out the nearest city then I'm staying put.
yes, the world does have issues, HOWEVER, in the USA crime is now ridiculous , mass shootings average two or three times a week, in the USA, election for 2024 might be the breaking point, not to mention increase in prices etc..................
@@sway696 Bug-out Kits don't just change with the scenario, but with the season.
seeing my idol getting old makes me a little sad. from minuteman to sootch to sensible prepper. Thank you for doing this kind of stuffs and changing my perspective in life.
Good video!! I have been living in my minivan with my dog for 3+ years n alot of your infirmation is very heloful. Any way you look at it is going to involve a huge cost for a good setup. You are so right about organization. A platform for the bedding provides underneathh storage, which helps out greatly.
One huge consideration that most people fail to think about is the weight n distribution of that weight. All necessary equipment, food n water etc can add up very quickly. All that stuff on the outside screams that you have stuff n might make you a target, so be mindful of that.
Thanks Kate! I appreciate your input with your experience! I wish you the best.
@@sootch00 My best is living in my minivan. Believe me, its so much better than being in a sticks n bricks. The van is my HOME.
I have thought of that long ago . I am a huge thinker on any topic you can think of !!!
Traffic, Gas Stations, Crazy people on the road, traffic jams, etcccccc.
Mostly I am Worried for my family . This is Biden fault for not doing his responsibility to help ALL CITIZENS in The USA.
Me too!!!
There's a superfine insect mesh that covers the entire upper door and window, like putting a big shower cap on the door. Then close the door and roll down the window. NO BUGS and potentially a nice breeze.
Thanks Nancy! That's an excellent idea~
Nice. Do you have a link to them?
I would've like that. I made do with surplus cot nets and a whole lot of magnets.
@@TUKByV1 that's a fantastic idea.
@@nmr6988 It worked fairly well for me. In fact, I still have them, but since they're a few years old, I am about to order some new nets from Coleman's, just in case. They are light and take up almost no space.
For climate control, a good idea would be getting some of those weather strip visors that sit above the window. That way you can crack your windows and get some air flow and let the heat escape without letting rain in, especially when the rain might make for some muggy humid weather. Also, another heat option: I live in Buffalo and we are no strangers to having brutal weathers and getting stuck in the snow for a day or two. A company called UCO makes small candle lanterns that are metal and glass, so you don’t have to worry about starting a fire in your car, and they put out a lot of heat. They use the 9-12 hour emergency candles, and they make a small single candle lantern which is collapsable, or they make a 3 candle lantern with a giant metal top which they say will be big enough and hot enough to warm up food on. The one that uses 3 candles, depending on how many candles you burn at one time, can last between 9 hours and 27 hours, or if you get the 12 hour beeswax candles you can push it to 36 hours. And you can get a box of extra candles that don’t take up much room and go even longer. And one of those will easily heat up a small vehicle. And having candles can also help make starting a larger fire much easier as you won’t be wasting your marches or lighter fuel. Just transfer the flame to where ever you need it.
That’s awesome!!!
using an open flame any where near where gas fumes may be present has got to be the number one dumb idea of all of human civilization. You win the Darwin Award.
You aren't far from me, and I learned of the UCO candles from Alaska Prepper. I haven't needed them in the back of my truck camping, but do wish I'd known about them sooner! I was trying to keep warm cuddled up with the dog, and steaming water in the crock pot!
I had those.I found them to be well worth it.
@@DrSchor It's pretty ironic, you sneering at someone for being stupid with some of the dumbest reasoning I've yet seen.
If your car has gas fumes in the cab, you should get that checked out. That shit isn't normal.
2 thoughts: first, having 4 wheel drive is greatly preferred. Second, I have small heavy duty totes in the footwell’s of my F150 and have blankets and tarps on top of the totes. This allowed me to convert the back seat into a platform for my dogs. Having this obvious dog zone camouflaged my preps. I can easily disassemble and put in the bed of the truck and allow for passengers. The totes have much of the gear you highlighted, going to add a small tent and the shower tent you mentioned. Thanks for all the content you’ve shared over the years.
Great idea.
Add a drop cord and hose. Mine also has a rubber flexible connector that allows me to hook up to various water spigots regardless of thread conditions.
Really great to hear you talk about maintenance of your vehicle. No matter what you've got it has to be serviceable. No squeaks or rattles, make sure it's serviced regularly by your self if you know what you're doing or a qualified mechanic. Always carry spare fuel, oil and coolant as well. 👍
Fail. If there's no squeaks and rattles, then the vehicle is far too new.
I have a 4x4 Toyota Van, which i do not only use as a daily driver, but for holidays as well.
In an emergency, it could also serve as a bugout-vehicle, because all the stuff is permanently ready.
A few things you didn't mention:
- tools. At least the very basic tools for quick fixes. Along with that, stuff like wire, fuses, belts, etc.
-cb-radio. Need to know where to head, where not to. Others might have valuable information
-vehicle rescue material, in case you get stuck
Most important: go and USE your stuff, get experienced with it. Makes no sense to have all kinds of gear, if you don't know how to use it.
Excellent ideas and I bought a woobie. I love the fire starter roll up, too.
I have a cargo van. I bought it for camping since I no longer enjoy laying on the ground (but would in an emergency). Since most of my camping things stay in there all the time, it is easy to just grab my go bag and be all stet. I put a twin bed on a platform in there so there is storage underneath. Behind the bins (store food, clothing, pet stuff, first aid, supplies, etc) I store camping chairs, a lightweight camping table, camping stove, tent, and a gazebo. I have a Berkey Filter. Look at some van-life builds of all sizes for storage ideas. There's enough extra room for a small cabinet to cook on, and store water underneath. I use nets on the ceiling, and shoe organizers on the back of the front seats for smaller stuff. I use a Mr Buddy heater and it doesn't stay on very long before the whole van is heated through. It means the propane lasts longer.
This reminds of the sudden storm on i95 last year. So many people stranded in their vehicles for hours, having a full tank of gas and some survival gear definitely made it a lot easier for some people. You never know when something can happen. Great suggestions, I'm getting ready to set up my Yukon for overlanding.
Absolutely great equipment rundown. I do think that the first thing one should grab to bug out is an emergency document binder, which would contain all of your important papers, IDs, licenses, documents, etc. in the event you might not make it back home and have to rebuild your life. I have found that this is a very time consuming thing to put together and keep updated but it is essential to have with you. A whole video could be devoted to this alone. Also, I find a huge cross over interest to the overlanding/off-road community where purpose built vehicles are equipped for off-grid camping and survival.
When SHTF, that's the end of documents
@Sarah Howard Yes, however, in the majority of scenarios, it will be a personal or local event where you will most likely needing those documents to recover from a hotel room. We need to be realists, not fantasizers.
I picked up a briefcase from a second hand store and that's where I keep my documents. I call it my Grab-n-Go briefcase. Easy for me to locate and get out. Great for if my home ever catches on fire.
@GnomeInPlaid Good planning. Most likely this king of prepping would be more useful than a mylar tent or water filter. I hate how often I see emergency documents overlooked in a bug out scenario. Getting home requires a different thinking.
@@glennkoenig6078 Thanks. And just in case my wallet is ever stolen, I have copies of the front and back of every card in there and I keep it in the briefcase. If I had to evacuate, and I got robbed at the gas station, I can still call my credit card company and let them know the situation so I can still purchase fuel and get where I'm going. It's also a good thing to keep the lost or stolen reporting phone numbers in your phone, if that's a thing you can do.
My Set up : A older SUV that has no real resell value That i customized it is 4x4 And lifted properly with a 2.5 inch lift And 1 size larger than stock tires Upgraded alt to power a 2nd battery And a shore power connection. I removed the rear seats for a bed platform And under the bed storage. Good for 2 people. It does have R-12 value with closed spray foam. The real perk is a rear tire carrier reinforced to carry a 20 liter gas can And a custom slotted Angle iron roof rack rated for about 400 to 500lbs (still needs a travel bag ) Currently i have a bug out bag with the basics (hunters knife with gut hook) small axe Water filtering First aid Water bottle(s) snare wire 50 piece fishing gear, Gloves, Wool cap, waterproof poncho For tools i carry light because these are the Very common sizes : 3 sizes smaller And bigger than a 10mm socket < Mechanics Always lose them Because they use them so much Screwdriver socket bits which is normal 7 mm A flashlight with rechargeable batteries 3 fire making sources duct tape. A collapsable rubber sink And a detailed map i made of the area in 500 square miles narrowed to vital side roads/area I live in a area that is alot of old lumber roads And 300+ rivers And lakes in any direction out of this small city And their are routes via the water ways to even extend true private living No roads Or runways
It's a good idea to have a vehicle ready to go! While like you I've decided to "Bug in". However, a situation may arise where you need to bug out because you have no other choice, or to get to an area where help is available...
Well, duh! Who doesn't???
Do you worry about theft?
Hello brother, I like the topics you deal with on your channel, I congratulate you for the way you transmit it, I am Venezuelan and I have gone through several events, coups d'état, civil unrest and, From my personal experience, I would recommend that you go up to a minimum of 60 liters of drinking water and a minimum of the equivalent of three tanks of fuel for the jeep, thanks for your videos and take care.
Sharing your experiences could save lives. Thank you.
@@TUKByV1 Hello colleague, I have been thinking about it, and in the near future, I would make some videos where I would talk about my experiences and how I handled them one by one and corrected details from the first to the next. In the first event I worked alone, but for The following I made a team with other people who decided to prepare for future events and we corrected errors from the first event to the following ones. Greetings and take care.
Sootch, your Why do we prep video, got me into prepping. The videos always keep me thinking. The spouse doesn't care for it but we all know it's needed. Thanks.
Great content, as always, Sir.
I believe the most important three things to concentrate on are those three essential requirements for human survival; Water, Food and the ability to thermoregulate (clothing and shelter). If you base your gear and planning on those three things, you should be good to go. The challenge is to plan those requirements for 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months and 1 year. There lies the challenge for most of modern man.
Not a big fan of “fire kits” I like to spread out my resources, some on me , some in a chest rig/ Fanny pack, some in my main bag. The whole point is redundancy, with sources and placement.
After thought...
Get paper maps of the region you're in or traveling to. Get a compass and learn to use both. Best plan is any Federal highway and use backroads.
Back roads will be sabotaged. People will fell trees to keep people away from their preps
I personally like the idea of a truck bed / trailer camper since it's not completely reliant on the vehicle being in good working condition. If something happens that you just can't fix in the field, you can attach it to a different vehicle (if you can get one). They're insulated, have power/solar options, shower and toilet and you can cook fresh food instead of going through your non-perishables.
When I moved in with my now husband, his bedspread was a ponch liner. Army for 37 years now and counting. We have basically everything you’re describing. Our BOV is a deuce and a half, complete with a proprietary trailer. Luckily, it’s EMP-proof. He’ll drive that while I’ll drive our SUV, and tow behind our AWD Jeep Grand Cherokee, lol.
I was in the vicinity of NYC when 911 happened. Had actually planned to go to the towers that day, but ended up having to work. When the towers came down, we lost radio signal, television signal, phone signal, everything. They shut down every way out of the area. Roads were closed, airports shut down, bus stations, trains, boat traffic was limited to getting people out of the city. Probably the most scared I’ve ever been. Had nothing and no way to get information. Finally got back to Oklahoma by renting a car and driving, after about a week of waiting. I don’t travel anywhere in my vehicle now without a trauma kit , survival bag, and some tools.
the details are what is in your kits, and your knowledge of how to use them. do you really know how to use a trauma kit
@jimmyhorton8297 I lived in Westchester when 9/11 happened - our small village lost 15 people that day. It was my wake-up call and when the 2003 blackout occurred, my family was fine. And when Superstorm Sandy happened, my family had everything they needed for 9 days without power even though I was in OK visiting family. After nearly 40 years in NY, I’m back in OK 😊
@@DrSchor The last 4 years have proven to everyone that we don't need doctors anymore. They are part of the problem.
Last time I was in the car with 18 cats and one baby bottle pig due to a level 3 evac for almost 3 weeks not fun but was doable. Thank goodness for a small SUV
In northern Michigan, an emergency kit consists of a carton of cigarettes and a case of beer.
The little “air coolers,” advertised a lot, don’t work in a stationary hot vehicle. Trust me, save your money. You’re better off with a fan with a power supply. There are small “air conditioners” out there but, very expensive, need exhausted, and need a good, larger, power source. Hope this helps.
Thanks
The one he shows is a evaporative cooler, water runs thru it. Works best if ice cubes or cold water in it. Works best in low to no humidity areas. Used mainly in the southwest areas.
Portable AC's are expensive. Pinball preparedness review one.
I have 4 small USB fans I use now for my dog. Hook up to small solar generator.
I have a Grand Cherokee and have had a sleeping bag stretched out for about 20 years now with the back seats folded down. Under it is about 3 inches of memory foam. I also have a portable fridge where the front seat used to be. The deep cycle battery can keep it running all night and I am still able to start the engine without a problem. Also I have found out that a really small camping lantern that uses 1 lb bottles of propane that will keep me warm in winter time. Keeping it on low with the window down a little ways works great (I tested it with a co meter). During the day when I can get more air I use a single burner stove to heat some instant coffee and heat food. I tried a rack on my hitch but I gets in the way and I can't open my back hatch. Hope this helps anyone. Ps no need to pitch a tent!
what will you do if we have an EMP?????
@@debbiec6216 most likely we won't. I guess that I will have to take my chances.
@@debbiec6216 if there's an EMP, we are all stuck wherever we are at that moment. We will be on foot and on our own. We will all be doing the same things. A bicycle would be great to have, but someone could take it from you and you would probably not be able to stop them.
@@tennesseeterriI carry a weapon so I have more of chance of keeping what is mine.
Can also depend on where you live. Lot of desert out west so may want to always keep water. I try to keep a case of bottled water year round due to that. I can purify water, if I can find it. Those portable jump starters are nice to have in case you forget and use up the car battery. Pre determined places with sources of water already on laminated maps that all within half a tank of gas. But all of the things. 🙂
You are so right. Water is so SO CRITICAL. There are so many places in the U.S with droughts.
I have TWO Vehicles-1 230045 Toyota Sienna I took the seats out of and made into a camper for the wife & me.
It just got an oil Change & New Wheel Bearings. My Emergency Vehicle is a 98 Ford Ranger. Just this last Saturday it got new Tires and new Brakes. I will NOT own a pickup that is NOT a 4 x 4!
a camo net are useful for shade and to hide you car , and find a way to strap the stuff in the car , and having a bike in your car is also good option ,
My family of 5 spent one night in our van when we arrived somewhere and they couldn't find our reservation. It was miserable, lol! I didn't sleep at ALL. There are things I would do differently, for sure.
I lived in a safepark where I know a family of 7 in a van. 5 were under six years old for a yr. I had a friend who lived in their car there with 3 adults and 4 children. It is amazing what we can do when we have too. Saying this we did have the ability to go in the church part of the day and cook as well.
Always have a local map so you can take the back roads instead of the major highways, but the best roadmap you can get is a Trucker's Atlas that's coated .
A short school bus would be a cool platform. Lots of room, high load capacity, big fuel tank.
The small school bus IS the better option. Big buses, if they got stuck - you're probably permanently stuck.
And the possible hungry rioters will love to take over your school bus. I can think of a few other people in a grid down situation that just might be interested in a big comfortable bus. In the grid down I would not want anything on the outside of my vechicle even.
I am surprosed that no one in these comments have considered "tiny homes/stealth vans" - literally 1000's videos on RUclips...
@@nacholibreriMoney is most likely the issue,even used mini stealth vans can be expensive compared to a used school bus.
Love your stuff. I’m not bugging out I’m old now but if I really hav o I’ve picked my spot. I have everything I need in my shed wood burning stove and lots of things to protect myself and my family
The hitch baskets w an elevated receiver mount are ideal for carrying supplies on the back of suvs. i use to carry extra water, gas, firewood, and a 2nd cooler of ice held down w a net and bungees. esp when camping in the desert or even an outdoor festival. today i would prob ditch the ice and try a 12v cooler w solar generator. these are heavy items not ideal for roof carry and this leaves room for a roof top tent which is very popular on todays overlanding rigs, bc finding flat ground for a regular tent and setting up is alot of work. RTTs are expensive but worth if not staying in one place for long. these items would also be susceptible to theft wo a big locking box that sootch showed at 2:45. you might need some kind of swing away hitch for that if you cant open your liftgate. i could still open mine even with it loaded on a regular cargo basket. aluminum ones are lighter and can be found at harbor freight. i had a steel one too w mesh floor and it was easier to cinch stuff down w bungee hooks.
I have a Jeep Patriot with a roof rack, my insides basically look like yours.
On my roof rack with Adjust abull Solar panels. But never Enough room. Love your videos keep Them coming stay safe my friend.
Thanks Bear! I appreciate your stopping by~
EXCELLENT VIDEO One thing I never leave the house without is a plastic bag I get from any store. The bags they use when you purchase items. The bag fold up stick it in my back pocket, You can use them of 100 different WAY. ...... Use like a GLOVE.... CARRY STUFF... COVER STUFF..... ON AND ON.. TRY IT..
Great video.
On the topic of redundancy. I keep a small "bare essentials" waterproof container attached and hidden under my car just in case I'm either robbed directly of my bugout bag, or my car is looted of supplies while away from it.
Small revolver, knife, ferro rod & tinder, water filter, cordage, a couple large heavy duty trash bags, a little cash and spare car key.
May I ask how do you secure it?
I stole it, so it is now secured with metal zip ties under my vehicle. 😂
YES
GREAT Job
need more Shows like THIS
THANK YOU
Thanks Brother!
I have so many different options for bugging out or bugging in . Not only for myself, but for other people that may need it, like a four man group. Or if I can't get to my gear, at home, I have other locations that I have other grear. Love this channel.
The air conditioning you showed is more of a swamp cooler good for dry air heat but is worthless in damp areas.
Filling up at half tank is a really good one. If you have the right mentality, it should be relatively easy to keep up with the maintenance on your vehicle, but always filling up at half-tank is incredibly difficult for me to remember. I need to put a sticker on my dash to remind me to always do that.
Keeping warm: I found an actual down filled F/Q comforter at goodwill for $10. Next step is to put it into a vacuum compression bag. Down hiking/camping quilts are only moderately priced. I'm thinking about fabricating a cover for mine.
I have the same aquatainer but I see the flat shaped 5gals seem to be much easier to deal with. Not going to replace my big blue water tank, but I wish I bought the other one first. Maybe they didn't have them at the time.
When buying organizational containers I always instruct clients instead of buying the container first, to get everything they need to put into the container together first, then look at how much space do you actually need to store.
There are USB powered fans, I suspect these will have a better power consumption profile. I could be wrong tho. I'm thinking that mini swamp coolers like the chillwind are probably not the best solution for vehicles owing to humidity increase.
Portable campfire is a new one on me. Looks interesting, I may have to pick one up to see how they do.
I'm aware Jackery is good choice, I have bluetti EB3A, because I got a good price on it, but I would go with Jackery if it was cheaper.
Your fire kit is over the top lol. It's very nice but spendy. I have a magnesium bar, ferro rod, fire tape, and spare lighter wrapped in press-n-seal.
First aid kit is a video all in itself, imo. I would *love* to have a tool roll for first aid, but can't seem to find what I want/need. My pro tip for building a first aid kit is "start with a spreadsheet" hah.
Tarps, no explanation needed. 4mil plastic is a decent addition too. I'm surprised you didn't mention contractor bags.
I agree with the jerry can, but my guess is that everyone that _can_ do it, already has, or it is on the list. If not, you are correct, this is an important prep, potentially life saving.
I have survivor cord, but chose against the wire inside because it doesn't melt when you burn the end, and then there is the pointy copper wire always sticking out and jabbing you unexpectedly. Combined with extremely limited uses, it is far better to get the kevlar core and a small spool of copper wire if you think you will need it. It's great cord but heavy, (and expensive) I recommend also keeping regular 7 strand 100' along with it. Since it is in a vehicle, 200' is probably not overkill.
I agree with you on the defense options.
I agree with you on the map & compass situation. Everyone needs to spend some time actually navigating tho. And I also have a garmin wristwatch edc.
Flashlights are pretty obvious. My suggestion is 2 of the small inexpensive flashlights, at least one headlamp for every passenger. Doesn't need to be a $100 Petzl or Black Diamond; a $15 energizer is probably just fine. And I would also add one of the heavier 2k - 6k lumen flashlights, besides the obvious, something this bright can also be used for defense. SwissTech has a 6500L light for less than $90. Anything over 2k lumen especially with an aluminum case is good.
Hygiene, possibly worthy of an entire video. You make some good points I haven't thought about, hope you don't mind my adding them to my presentation/demo/lectures etc.
He definitely mentioned contractor bags 13:24
He definitely mentioned contractor bags 13:24
Thanks I needed this info. I said I wasn’t going anywhere no matter what. Then the dam went in Ukraine/Russia and now I understand how absurd my thinking was. I’ve got a bug out bag but no plans. So this helps. Thanks
Thanks Suzanne! While Bugging out is a last resort, it's important to have a plan.
The greatest plan is "where are you going to go."
First is finding out where will remain safe. Second is finding out what the indicators will be for when to go there. Better to move there now, so you can secure a location and stockpile food.
Great video Don. We need more videos like this.
Thanks Gary!
My step dad still has his woobie from Vietnam and I still have mine from Desert Storm. By far, my favorite piece of gear.
I live in my vehicle every summer in the mountains of north Idaho. My setup looks pretty much the same as yours. Great minds think alike! I even added the little fan this summer but plugged it into a DEWALT power box.
Woobie and a good wool blanket is my "standard" sleeping system year round. If it gets colder I add another wool blanket. I have a sleeping bag as backup, but used mostly as padding.
Honestly in a SHTF bug out situation a vehicle may be useless due to snarled streets or in the case of an EMP not working at all.
Best to not put all eggs in one basket and have a backup plan which may include most of that stuff packed in your vehicle is left behind.
Its about time for making sure you are prepared for all because things are getting worse. You have a good setup
I like seeing the hummer in the video lol I have one too. I’m building a bug out trailer. I lived in my hummer during the freedom convoy parked on Wellington street at 344 for 23 days. I had an ice tent tied next to my hummer for extra room, kitchen living room with fire pit and chairs and cook top. I’m only putting in the trailer the things I needed most after the experience I gained. Proper sleeping with a level system because a good sleep is important. I’m also adding a bathroom shower. Having a washroom right next to you while you sleep in better than being in your vehicle confined. I’m adding a wood/coal fire stove for heat so you can stay warm. I’m doing high insulation too save energy and adding solar for power. Diesel heater for back up heat because being cold can kill you. The rest of the trailer will be storage for all my gear. I have a blow up rescue boat, 6 horsepower boat engine, ice tent, all of my tools on board and a enduro 250 Yamaha. I also have over a years worth of food on board and all my other survival gear. This preparation stuff is not cheap and takes a long time to accomplish. I’m 3 years deep now to get where I’m at and I’m still building my trailer custom at home this summer. I might be able to have it done before snow flies 🤞
Car cleaned out yesterday, in for MOT next week, then will winter prep. Just got daughter her first car so need to get 2 of everything, she will never think of the importance of this.
I've done a fair amount of exploring/camping in the back of my truck. With a fiberglass cap that matches the truck, it is difficult to have curtain rods actually attached to it, so I built frames with firring strips. I wanted everything to come out of the truck to use it for regular farm stuff after I was done camping. I made 3 boxes/frames of 2 x 4's that went across the back. Green foam from Joanns fabric (all pieces purchased with the 40-percent off coupon), on top of two 1/4" plywood were my bed. I stored things underneath the 'boxes'. I had two more, thinner boxes along the side that were my kitchen counter if it was cold or raining. I rigged up a tarp with the cap open if it was nice out. There are a TON of ideas out there about living in your vehicle from people that do this full time. These videos are where I learned about having Jackery battery packs. As I was driving I could charge them, and I used them at night to power things and to have my laptop/phone.
I've got a 4 door wrangler too
I car camp in it
I'm 6' 4" and sleep in the driver's seat for 2 reasons
1. The seat leans back farther than the passenger seat which is more comfortable for sleeping
2. If I need to move during the night I don't have to get out of the vehicle to drive off, just crank and unass the AO
Excellent video. My Suburban is fully loaded at all times. Always set up for an “all seasons” situation. Building out a box for the back to organize it a bit better. Always have a BOB in there as well, with my fully loaded backpack (general use back country backpack) ready to go at all times. I decided against a roof rack with solar panel(s) to keep it a bit more on the DL. With a 44 gal tank I have a minimum of 400 miles if towing. I keep 2 extra 5’s in the back, or on a “hitch hiker”. Easily loaded for 3-4 weeks of bug out (not including the other pack or two) as long as I have enough fuel, or get to where I need to be.
And just a side note, I honestly dont remember if this was mentioned, but, yeah, NVs are great, especially if you have current more modern Mil Spec/issue, but bare in mind that the older versions that can require an additional IR setup that WILL give you away. Most of the newer digital set ups will work w/o it at short to intermediate distances. I have a PARD 007, it has an IR intensifier but does not need it to function if there’s adequate ambient light. I have an old Night Owl (Russian markings) from the early 90’s. It will work fine, although limited in range, and I’ve used this to detect other IR signatures to test them. To keep things more concealed I just purchased a FLIR monocular off of Amazon for $500. Had excellent reviews on RUclips, with minimal complaint. 600 yard detection area on 6+’ targets. I should have that by Monday and will be my go to for scouting from here on out, with the PARD as my backup.
your jeep the spitting image to mine other than mines a rubicon and no big amp or speaker in back. really good rig for getting away from the crowds. being 6 ft tall its tight for sleeping in but definitly doable .
Agree bigger is better. We are family of 3 with 2 German Shepherds. We have a 4x4 Silverado with a topper. The topper is fibreglass but I’m in the process of building a steel topper to protect my dogs and contents.
Most important is an EMP Shield on your vehicle! Or it won't go anywhere!
Where do I find an EMP cover for my car?
This is why I have older vehicles,also they are easier to repair and keep going.
I will go with out, they are just too expensive for me to own and the likely hood of just a emp with out a nuclear blast is very low. They can be useful though.
I doubt they work
@@davemckee4907 what years ?
Solid tips. During the Texas ice storm, many people succumbed to the freeze. It only lasted a week, but hours count. A few items such as portable heating supplies, subzero sleeping bags, chargers, water, and cooking essentials could have made the difference. Regarding hygiene, if you run out of toilet paper, you can use cloth and re-rinse with soap and water. Always boil water, and have filter straws. I bought some filter straws through Amazon.
People underestimate terracotta pots for refrigeration. Yes, they would take up room, but they can be containers while in packed/prep phase, then qickly assembled at site/filled with items needing cooling. In a situation with no ice, or if without power generation, it's a good method.
Consider building a 12-16" wood bed platform so you can store stuff under it
Board on top of milk crates for bed with storage below.
@@tennesseeterri I would only do this if the milk crates themselves were immediately useful for storage. Otherwise, I'd build a frame with 2"x4" to maximize underbed space. When I lived in a minivan, though, I took an entirely different approach.
PLENTY of stealth van/timy home builds on RUclipsy....
We used to stuff things under the back seat, like a tyre pump, booster cables, etc.. but modern cars have the spasce under the back seat completely filled with foam or something, like foam.
Even the emergency donut tyre is closely packed into the nboot, and you couldn't even get some battery cables in there.
This is a pretty good setup. I'm a car camper / wannabe overlander, and what you have is similar to a basic version of my setup. Instead of a normal backpacking sleeping pad, I've got a 4-5 inch self inflating foam mattress meant to fit the back of my forester that is really comfortable, have one of those dual zone fridges and awnings you mentioned among other things.
Can live out of my car for at least a week (that's just the longest I've gone) and so few it's a subaru forester, it can go a good distance, even further with my gas can, and with the modifications I've done to it, it can reach most places as well if i need to get off the beaten path.
I still need to get physical maps as well, but as long as the satellites are still up and running, i have map data downloaded onto my phone, so i don't actually need a cell service as it has the built in GPS, both standard Google maps and Gaia GPS for going off the beaten path
If I were to advise anybody, don't bug out immediately. YOU BUG IN, then bug out when appropriate unless you're ordered to leave. Ideally you get the hell out of any city as an actual move and buy some property no less than 20 miles from civilization. Prepare your property for living in and accepting family or friends. Work out with folks out there to have mutual survival plans. Unless you're 50-100 miles from people, you'll need those relationships to defend what's yours and what your neighbors need to protect as theirs. Get some chickens, plant a garden, stock your pond, plant food plots. Have plans for what family and make it know what responsibilities they have to survive with you. Everyone HAS to contribute unless they're your kin that needs to be cared for. If you can grow potatoes but your neighbor can't bug they can grow corn, work that out. I do have bug out bags still, but that's last resort. In no way shape or form will I or my family be glorified refugees. You better know how to hunt and use your resources. If you have a well, you better figure out your water situation, whether you have a spring, or a manual pump or pond. Better create your filter system. If you MUST leave your home, you better have your plan predetermined. Better have means of communication and under ZERO circumstances get on any highway. Everybody and their brother will be stuck on one. Have a bug IN bag and a bug out bag.
Oh and don't buy a frigen jeep/heap, you want reliable transportation don't you?! Lol. Just messing. Lol. If I were to have any vehicle it would be a standard, old school, canvass door humV. Old school canvass seats, ohh the glory! Lol
All good advice. HOWEVER, if you have already planned to go to another location, the SOP is to leave same day or within 12-24 hours. Longer than that and you'll run out of gas sitting on gridlocked roadways.
@@nmr6988 Good advice to everyone !!!! The highways we drive on , it's congestion, and that's
just with road construction jam . Can you imagine people driving crazy , in a traffic jam.
I have a Cherokee. It's a joke. Just like every other brand. Every car and truck is a lemon. Cherokees are famous for, among other things, puddles in the floorboards and garbage electrical systems. It comes down to picking your poison.
Measure diagonally to the nearest gravel road. When it becomes 1 mile or less, start looking for land.
Another great episode Scootch, I've got a double cab pick up truck & my mates here in the UK think I'm nuts owning one in London. However I am a prepper & want a vehicle I can sleep in if I meed to bug out, although like many I plan to bunker in as best I can.
Keep up the great work & God bless & keep everyone out there safe. All the best from a prepping limey deplorable! 🇬🇧🤜🏻🤛🏻🇺🇲🙏🏼✝️
help yankees out. is a mead kit just a sixpack of beer in the uk
Remember the fourth commandment KJV is reminding us of Genesis 2:2&3. Jesus kept the seventh day sabbath rest even the forty days after His resurrection.
We have a semi-bugout-survival vehicle at our holiday bach in case we get caught out in the sticks.
The single best thing I did was a remote fuel shutoff and battery master switch.
Went back after 5mths last Summer and someone tried to steal it, broke off the ignition but couldn't start it 😂. He took my first aid kit tho, so I guess I'm making them right!
I still haven't replaced the ignition, but I kept the door locks just for all the rest of the gear. I'd imagine in SHTF this is actually decent security.
Also an extra, I can't remember where I got the idea but I fixed old oven trays inside the bed to weave molle and tie down my larger tools.. Maybe I'll be able to afford a Pelican molle panel by Xmas 😂
We used to cover/wrap the ice chest and water cooler with sleeping bags to make the ice last longer when stored in the hot vehicle.
why did you stop
@@DrSchor Just haven't gone camping for a few years.
Thank you for this info I just got out of the fires here in Lahaina Maui. They closed all roads to the effected area and left the people with no supplies for 2 days. Issues I saw was no cell coverage only at certain areas unable to communicate to love ones. No power our hotel ran on back up power. A lot of people ran out of fuel for their vehicles with the power out they were unable to pump gas. Right now we have a issue with getting into the affected areas with supplies road blocks from the government. I believe they will remove the deceased first then let more people in. I will share your RUclips info with family and friends 🤙🏽
Great vid! A lot of "van life" outfitter/supplies companies have the custom-fit to specific vehicle (mainly vans - protester, transit, sprinter) door window screens
Maybe do a weekend live out of your car video. Even if it's on your own property. It would show possible gaps in the necessities for a two or three day camp out with what you've chosen.
Baby wipes for cleaning hands after cooking, bathing off, wiping dirty feet. If they dry out in 2-3 years, you can moisten with water to rehydrate.
Nice. I have 2 young kids so bugging out on foot is last resort. Years ago I saw a Berz video and he had his gear in totes and that made a lot of sense to me so that’s what I did. I still have a BOB for my wife and I that I can throw in the truck last as a grab-n-go option.
when it comes to 1st aid, i have four kits, one in the front for driver/passenger, one in the middle for passengers, and two in the back row. they also have these cool seat belt cutter/window breaker that attaches to the visors up front, and you can attach then to the headrests of the front seats for the middle row to access
A way to carry your firearm. Holster for sidearm, strap for rifle.
Great vid!
I have two rucks to use in the event I need to be mobile w/o a vehicle: a) A small pack for "get home" purposes, e.g., US Army molle assault pack. Small and light to get back home from 10 or 20 miles away. No sleeping system, just poncho and warm clothes. Kept packed and ready at all times in your daily driver vehicle. b) A larger "bugout" pack, big enough to carry everything that was in the get home, plus your LW sleep system, more extra clothes and food, etc. For example, US Army molle medium ruck. Kept empty at home, ready to pack as needed. Needed in the event evacuation out of the disaster region becomes necessary.
One thing to consider with this is, you may not be home to bug in. A lot of people were trapped in ice storms, and most of this would be handy in a very local shtf situation
That's why I still work from home and order all my supplies online...
One thing that I didn't see in your setup is labels. It's great to have everything "organized", your ability to remember what stuff is where is going to be limited (especially those of us with a few years on us). Putting a luggage tag with contents or some kind of label attached to each kit or container will not only help you get to stuff you need faster, it will also help the people you're traveling with who may not know where you put things. IMHO, this is critical to being able to access the things you need in a hurry.
I was going to state how great the organization is. It makes it much easier to throw the items you need in your vehicle and go. But you are correct that the containers should have large labels on them. He may not be the one loading the vehicle.
I can see a situation where you're on the phone telling the family what boxes to grab and go.
This is pretty much what I do for all my off-road and camping gear. That and it's all stored together.
I had an upclose view of bug out gridlock on the interstate from Hurricane Rita. There was post Katrina panic from the shore to well inland. I chose to hunker down. People died in the backup. Every road parallel to the interstate was gridlocked. That essentially cut off my neighborhood. Every store/gas station within 5 miles of the interstate was wiped clean.
If it's bad enough to bug out, you won't be the only one. 18 hours on a gridlocked road can quickly be life threatening. Go very early, or don't go.
Like a riptide, look to go sideways to get out of the mass. Know those roads will be filled soon, too. Get to know all the local roads. You might have to zigzag a lot, but might be able to break free. Do be careful able getting on what looks like a country road, but might be a preppers driveway.
I guess that I am "spoiled", as I have a kitted out 4WD Sprinter van including many tools, and while that is the prime "luxury" bug out vehicle for 2, there is room for 1 more. But I also have a Toyota Prado with a camper trailer and a range of camping gear boxed up to use with that combination, for myself or others. Both of these have been well used doing volunteer work during fire or flood disaster situations in Oz. All of this is documented in a 60+ page document that is regularly reviewed and updated as the needs arise.
Then as you may expect I have a full BOB that I carry in the vehicle being used, in case of issues with the vehicle as things can go wrong, go wrong.
I got some spare house insulation, the pink cotton candy variety, and i cut pieces off that fit various spots in the suv that lose heat easily. I wrote on the paper side which spot theyre for. Then i stashed away. Few winters ago went camping, something happened where needed the suv. Those insulation pieces worked great. Heated the inside with 2 candles anr a ceramicnpot.
Excellent reminder of what it takes to set your vehicle up to bug out. You might want to think about condensation issues within the car, even small fans don't make a lot of difference and hence having a leather or some form of wiping the windows off after sleep will help. Also why not add an electric offroad scooter or something like that to ensure if you had to leave the car or scout out some areas without taking the car to them you could use that without walking and quite/faster to get the task done? Most can be charged with solar panels during the day and you could use them at night with your PSV14/other Nods? If you are getting home or going to a secondary location you could then travel by night on the road to save time/power and rest up by day in a camo location.
Have you thought of insulating your BOO? Also making sure to insure proper ventalion. I stripped our 4runner and insulated everywhere I could, using spray foam where I could not apply the self adisive foam and magnetic insulated covers for the windows. This summer I installed one of those 3kw Chinese heaters routing the exhaust gases through a small salvaged hot water radiator to get as much reclaimed heat as possible before exhausting outside away from the air intake. The radiator is fixed in the passenger side rear foot well, with a couple 120mm pc fans at 800rpm to distribute the heat in the cabin.
This winter's project is working on a duel axle trailer with a 5000kg capacity, I got from eBay and make sure it is up to snuff. I do not plan on hauling more than 2000kg inc a folding tent, as 5000kg is my 4runners max towing capacity I want the option of max capacity, but flogging the engine and drive train while guzzling fuel is not wise.
Great video.. I plan on semi retiring next year.. buying some property actually down there where you live! 15 20 minutes outside of Greenville is My chosen place.. eventually purchasing an Amish made cabin made in shepherdsville Tennessee transported on flatbed... But for the time being when I send me retired next year I'm going to be buying a high top VAN .. transforming it into a camper myself.. just a basic transformation.. for traveling around the country and sightseeing.. . It will also serve as my bug out van. .. I want to do it so it's stealth on the outside...(case I have to sleep on the side of the street in the city)
Great video as always! Anytime spent in a vehicle, especially for Bugging Out, you need a fire extinguisher. In my Jeep Rubicon I have a Bad Ass Extinguisher mount on my rear passenger side roll bar with an Amerex Fire Extinguisher. Amerex makes the best fire extinguishers out there!
I've lived in car and woods a good bit so has definitely helped me adjust my gear and setup
What I run is a Ford Transit full size van, AWD with good tires and I pull a small trailer with my Kawasaki Mule sideXside. Solar on the van 400 watts, and solar generators and extra panels. And your standard camping gear, tools, bug out bags, med bag, ammo bag and plenty of food. Fuel cans, on and on. Good to be ready, and don't forget to test your stuff.
Great video, putting a pop-up tent on the roof of the jeep is the new wave.
Thanks for all your info you have a great amount to give but I would never put my gear on the back of my vehicle it is an invitation to theft especially arrange box I will keep the most important things inside my vehicle with me
Awesome list. I would add a foldable saw to deal with fallen trees on the road.
i have a bluetti eb3a, and just picked up one of the li time 12v 100ah mini batteries to expand the capacity by 5x instead of buying one of the bluetti battery expansions at double the price for less capacity. i now have almost 1500wh to work with. currently working on a diy icy breeze ice chest that will run for 5 hours on the bluetti alone. looking for this to have 16+ hours with the new battery for all night cooling / device charging in the texas heat. the same battery could go great for you too since it could potentially fit under the hood and you can run a plug to the jackery in the cab.
I think my 12 volt setpower refrig/freezer will stay powered for about 25 hours minimum with my jackery 500.
conjunction with the jackery power station you should also think about having solar panels to go with it.
Water and "Comfort" are my #1 and #2 goals if traveling in my van. A bugout situation would be extremely stressful and i would need to know I could sleep Comfortably at anytime. I'm out traveling with my herding dog daily and so I have 4 small USB fans hooked up to my jackery for my dog. I have my minivan set up so one side door could safely be totally open as well to keep him cool if i had to go in a store briefly. Also works for sleeping on hot nights. The fans use very little power as well.
Folding bed frames make a vehicle livable due to getting you up off floor and room to store stuff underneath. They are worth purchasing, most of them are about 36" wide. Just wide enough to turn and keep arms from hanging off
Look up overland vehicles how they pack them. And the only safe roads I know is the Blue ridge parkway/skyline drive. Or any road with a tunnel
That's an pretty area, been there last year.
That's where everyone is going too. No doubt it will be crowded everywhere.
tunnels will be good. what happens if there's an EMP , what will you do then ?
@@debbiec6216 Be careful... they don't like outlanders. 😃
While expensive, NODs/NVD and a handheld FLIR or other thermal optic. Leatherman. Mosquito netting. Portable radio with NOAA.
I enjoy watching these types of videos and Don is a pretty good salesman. I would be interested in a list of items the 4 children had that just recently survived 40 days or so in the Amazon here recently.