I hope that you enjoyed watching this video of my Pandemic EDC Kit, featuring the dreaded Fanny Pack! Here is the PDF of the kit: bit.ly/2XNtl6p . If you're interested in receiving my weekly or monthly Urban Prepper Newsletter, here's a signup link: bit.ly/2K4Aebz. I hope that you are all staying safe. The CDC has some good info on re-using respirators and other tips for this current shelter in place going on. Take care and thanks for your support of my channel! ~Cliff
While the nitrile gloves are good for protection unless you are changing the gloves after you touch everything you're actually doing more harm than good.
HELLO URBAN PREPPER, I'VE BEEN AH FAN SINCE B4 THE ALTOIDS SURVIVAL TIN, MANY, MANY, MOONS AGO. I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU A BUSINESS EMAIL I CAN CONTACT YOU AT.??? I'M HERE IN THE BIG APPLE, " THE BIG INFECTED APPLE " THAT IS.... AND I CUD SURE USE AND APPRECIATE YOUR GUIDANCE.... SINCERELY, MR. J
Lose the beard mate. The difference between beard and no beard, is the difference between a military respirator and a surgical mask. Air careens around the sides with a beard, but clean shaven the mask sucks onto the skin of the face. I would also note that you need eye protection. This said that 3m half mask is decent, but dear lord lose those exposed filters. The virus will adsorb to the surface and you are effectively walking around with two viral "puffers" on your face. Use the 3m P3 "plastic box" style. No part of the active filter is exposed to touch, they make it easier to wipe the exterior of the mask clean, and are much safer. Those cloth filters are good for saw dust, and DIY chores, but not really suitable for genuine CBRN applications.
" In the past I was always concerned about wearing a fanny pack because it gives off an odd look. But if I'm already wearing a respirator and gloves to the grocery store ... screw it." -TUP 2020
Cliff, I absolutely love your channel! But I must respectfully disagree about wearing gloves out to the store when you need to run errands. Gloves are typically worn to avoid cross contamination. For example, hospital workers wear gloves if they need to touch a patient and then the gloves are thrown away before moving on to the next task. If you are wearing the same set of gloves all around town, you are carrying germs everywhere! It is safer to not wear gloves and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Best wishes, and thanks for your great content.
I was berated as a visitor to a hospital for exactly that reason - I could be spreading bugs via gloves. However: 1. They're protecting ME, so I don't give a stuff; 2. I can use sanitiser on the gloves; 3. See point 1. As long as I'm not cross contaminating 'myself' (phone, keys, wallet, clothing etc), better to wear gloves than not? And 10 points to Cliff re doggie bags to save on gloves!
@@OhSoddit How do they protect? Sure they might remove the need of washing your hands, but other than that you are still able to get virus on them and touch your face. You cannot get sick through the skin on your hands.
Using any hand sanitizer on gloves will degrade them over time. All gloves have microtears and the alcohol will only increase them in size. This is why surgeons scrub their hands with disinfectant prior to donning their sterile gloves. Like others have said, SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus can only enter your body through the mucose membrane of you eyes, nose and mouth. So as long as you are not touching your face and practicing hand hygiene you will not become infected via contact transmission. Brass or copper door hooks are another tool that can prevent cross contamination as copper is naturally antimicrobial.
In the UK most fuel stations have a disposable glove dispenser next to the pumps which is useful for using the pumps, opening the door and using touchpads with before disposing of them before re-entering my car and avoiding contaminating my thicker gloves I can reuse.
Ok so I love this video and really like the dog waste bag idea, it's brilliant. I also love the setup. But as a health care provider I'm going to recommend ditching the gloves that you are casually wearing. I know it seems like a great idea, but believe it or not they realistically are not doing anything. The point of gloves is for touch and throw, use them once say to change a diaper, bandages etc then toss them, in fact it's not uncommon for me to go through 2-3 pairs in a single procedure depending on what I'm doing or touching. For example an iv dressing change I would use non sterile gloves to remove the old dressing and sterile to put on a new one. I think you should have them on hand just in case, but not constantly wear them, as it's no different than using your hands. Just wash or purell your hands and I agree when getting gas, using and atm opening a door etc use the poop bags. Just some friendly advice. Keep up the good work
Great vid. If you are like me, i usually swap both my gloves at the same time. I wrap each pair of my EDC gloves with a rubber band or string before I put them in my pouch. This minimizes all of them spilling out of my EDC bag when I go to grab new ones, especially since I tend to overfill my glove pouch.
Hello. I use a respirator like your's. I noticed that the bottom strap is misplaced. Take extra care to hook it below the filters. A half mask is a better option that an N95 as it can be disinfected. The filters (5 sets) are cycled and in rest periods I keep them in a sunny area of my balcony (inside).
Fashionable or not, they are good for keeping PPE separate from your other gear. Additionally they are extremely functional when having to wear scrubs or at the gym or for running when your clothing doesn't allow for pockets.
I'd add a notebook and pen, to log when you go out, time and place, to make contact tracing easier on you , if heaven forbid you have to remember where you were for tracing.
A fanny pack has always been an EDC option for myself, especially for some bicycle tools when cycling. A waist wallet would be another option for non cycling purposes (the air pump would not fit and if it did, it would make the otherwise invisible waist wallet pretty obvious).
*That dude all dressed in black is using bags, then touching them on the outside with his gloves to remove them ... FAIL* *Clearly he wasn't taught how to use and remove PPE.*
@@TheUrbanPrepper *Maybe it was, but I've seen people doing that with gloves in stores.* *They touch their face with the gloves, there phones that they later touch with no gloves etc ...* *They just don't know how to use them.* *You are better not using gloves and wash your hands more often.* *It can be a false sense of security.*
There is also the question of how to avoid cross contaminating your fanny pack. I typically carry my credit card in my hand when shopping and spray it down with alcohol after checking out. I suppose you could germx before you touch your fanny pack to reduce cross contaminating.
I have been a big fan of the coin towels for several years now. I cant remember where i first encountered them, but at the time I worked in a catering company so I would keep them along with several other handy items. They are great replacement for paper towels right now as you cant get paper towels at the store.
"Return of the Fanny" 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Being slightly distracted and reading that title made me laugh. In my country the title has a very diffrent meaning. Thank you for the pdf. Keep safe, be well.
I enjoy your videos. One of the biggest vulnerabilities I face in dealing with contamination, etc., is coming out the grocery store and going through the process of getting the groceries into your car and then myself in a clean and contamination free way. Thanks again.
I have a car kit. In a craft tote that sits on my passenger seat no one else leaves the house. Grocery pickup is great. When they have the items available. Be safe.
Cliff thank you so much! I have a box of 20 N95 3M mask because of one of your old videos from years ago. That’s on top of the 3 respirators and other box of N95 (rounds style) The flat folds are great and I have them in all my bags!
In Tokyo I use a soft 3 way briefcase as my EDC bag and keep things very minimal to make it home in 6-8 hours. I also have a waist bag but instead of wearing it on my waist, I wear it over my shoulders. I can wear it on front if I’m on a train or wearing a backpack or just plop it back if I’m walking down the street. I think this also makes you appear more “grey mode” in the city and not look like a tourist. Video Arigato des!
Those magenta discs have an expiration date, and you're also not supposed to use them longer than a certain number of days, which I can't remember. Maybe 1 month of use or 6 months, whichever comes first? I can't remember. Something about the electrostatic charge being lost?
I just made a kit last week as well, with dog poop bags. I had a few fruit/vegetable grocery plastic bags that I was using but I ran out. I use Helikon Tex Bandicoot pack that I found lying around as my waist bag. For a mask I switch between that same 3M N95 folding mask, a Buff with air conditioning filter folded in it(watched a Canadian Prepper vid for that idea), and a sport mask with a filter if I'm going out for a jog. I also have 10ml hand sanitizer spray for hands, Wet Ones or Purell individual wipes for surfaces, Elvex safety goggles for some minimal eye protection when I'm getting groceries, nitrile gloves, and a tool for opening doors, pressing elevator button, punching debit card number, etc. I use a Readyman keychain(self defense?) tool or a S.R.T. Emergency Tool and put it in a ziploc after I'm done with it to disinfect.
Change out your mask filters to the 3M 7093c models. The filters are enclosed in plastic so you don’t have to worry about cross contamination when removing or installing them. You can wipe down the exterior of the mask with a chemical wipe after every use. :)
😂😂😂😂😂 I’m wearing an LBV (Load Bearing Vest). I’m a pockets type of nerd. Having the pockets allow’s me to carry a large travel pouch of Lysol towelettes ... the doggie bags is a great idea.
*PREPPING PRAISED!* *Just as this pandemic has vindicated my prepping, so too it has justified wearing my hip-sack ("fanny pack") for the last 17yrs & always including a bandana as a part of my EDC!*
I've added all of those things to my small tan canvas civvie sling bag (man-purse) that I carry my EDC around in anyway. I'll look into the doggie waste bags. I stopped wearing nitrile gloves on the regular a few months ago, but they're still in my EDC kit. And now that I'm vaccinated, I use one mask a week and toss it. And I still carry and use hand sanitizer every day.
I’ve been having great success with my EDC of a chick-fil-a two cup carrier that perfectly holds my wipes on one side, and sanitizer, and other reachables on the other. It’s been great in the car on the go, and out. Definitely like the doggie bag idea for filling up the tank. I know I have some in my prepping stash somewhere...
We have a UV sterilizer for disinfecting. It's the one for baby stuff. It's like a small box with UV lights. Yhere are different models. One of the baby companies already donated to the hospitals where I am to help with sterilizing items. Good tip on the doggy poop bags. Might have to go the fanny pack route myself.
That's a good Pandemic Kit! Glad I found this and learned about the doggie dispenser bag. Wipe down areas of your car you came in contact with. Also, Remember to launder your clothes right away and shower immediately while doing your laundry, because you just returned from a contaminated environment and you/your clothes may have particles of COVID-19 on you. Good rotation plan of the gear!
Say what you will, but as an essential worker, having a fannypack type bag has been super useful to keep supplies close but not all shoved in my pockets!
Question about the 3M flat N95 masked: we got a box during wildfire smoke season in NorCal. They are great for stashing in out CERT GoBags, etc. However, now the county health officer, state health dept & city health officials have ordered masks to be worn when out doing essential functions like grocery shopping, but NOT wear N95 masks because they say the little plastic vent square doesn’t protect others from our breathing, & a surgical mask is better. What do you recommend? Assuming the recycling thru a group of masks each day by wearing the flat N95 and place a cloth mask over it?
N95 masks can come in either vented or unvented sytles. In this video it shows unvented flat fold ones. The statement from the supposed officials is silly since N95 does not indicated whether its vented or not. Given their logic, one should not wear a half mask respirator for the same reason since only incoming air is filtered.
I wanted to go to the store in cover alls but they dont have pockets. Why didnt you go with the clear plastic fanny pack? Would that be easier to sanitize?
Have you tried putting the gloves in the Velcro section? I’d worry about the zipper catching the gloves and tearing holes in them. You can also get a glove dispenser pouch that can slide onto the belt. I can usually get 4 pairs of gloves in the one I have.
Guys hands usually fill out the whole glove so they are less likely to get caught in a zipper. I cannot zip any zipper with gloves on--the tips always get zipped right off.
Second Act I was talking about the gloves stored inside the zippered section. Unless they are shoved below the zipper, they could get caught in the zipper when zipping it shut. Like when you zip a jacket and catch your shirt in the zipper?
Thanks, Cliff. Like you, I swore off fanny packs. However this year, Vanquest released one intended to wear crossbody. It’s useful, particularly during the pandemic. I wear it cross-chest. It’s a breeze to access.
Another way to save Nitrile gloves is to wear a disposable glove over it. They sell for $6 for a box of 500. They are the plastic ones that lunch ladies and food handlers use....still available on Amazon
Its very strange how I use a similar approach of using fanny packs to an advantage. Fun fact I use vegtable bags and rolling them up like you would to roll socks; dispensing my dog bags from there. Recycling breath mist bottles in refilling them with either listerine (w/water) and/or distilled hand sanitizer. They are portable and light to carry. I discovered that hack myself. Using a kids handkerchief as a reusable face masks. They are small and handy to have. Having plenty of child size handkerchiefs around. I got infinite face masks at my *crib*. Washing them while showering. Then improvsing a 2 liter soda bottles to shield any viruses and pollen (seasonal allergy). For a fanny pack I use a travel wallet with fisherman's knot (note it came as a cord) to be adjusted like belt. I only contain my wallet (pouch) made from duct tape & paper, also a phone with Olive Green casing. It looks like a codex from MGS. I do have a pj edc containing my multi-color pen, notepad, small lighter -w/duct tape wrapped-, chap stick, and a bandana as primary handkerchief. I don't go out with my casual clothing anymore. [Edit] For a glove I use the work gloves. I do however use nitrile gloves but they are dollar store purchased. Transportational wise I use running/jogging to advantage.
I’ve been doing the “masks in a paper bag” thing too, but what I do is this. When I take the mask off, I write the date on the outside of the bag, then I know how many days it is since I’ve worn the mask. I don’t go out every single day, and so don’t need 5 masks going at once. It’s allowed me to cycle through just two masks instead of using a whole bunch.
Kelly S how long do you wait? I wouldn’t be waiting for it to kill off the virus. Buy a UV light instead. Even then, it’s designed to trap contaminants on the inside so it’s generally safe.
The guidelines say at least 3 days. I try to go 4 days so I don’t have to worry about the exact time. Usually it’s more like 5 or 6 days between wears. I don’t go out much. UV would be nice, but we haven’t got a way to do that, and the paper bag method seems to be working well enough.
Do not use 99% rubbing alcohol! The high alcohol content causes the membrane of microorganisms to crystallize, this preventing the alcohol from entering the microorganism. The water content of 70% alcohol actually helps the alcohol move past the membrane shells.
Mine contains: Dust mask Rubber gloves Hand sanitizer Alchohol wipes Ziplock bags Green bio-hazard caution tape from Party City. While it's unofficial, I'm sure people would get the message. Matches Packet of EZ-Fire, a napalm-like paste for decontamination
I use that same pack to carry my Trama kit (Rubber Gloves, trama shears, tourniquet, packing gauze, 2 chest seal, pressure bandage, athletic tape, nasal airway tube w/lube ...ect....etc... whatever else you desire in it but you get the idea.
I wish I could find one of my little bottles of purell. I have several big bottles and even one of the bags that hang in the big dispensers at some hospitals.
I bought those crappy food service gloves to go over my gloves and or just by themselves. It was $9 for 2000 gloves at SAMS club. If I need them to stay on better, I put a rubber band at the wrist. The fingers can also be cut off to make thermometer covers. My dish washing station for camping has been moved into my daily driver. This includes foam soap, water, new gloves, and a garbage can to dispose of waste. The car door is opened. gloves thrown away, hands washed and then I have a mini bottle of alcohol to spray the door handle. Next step is to move my camping porta potty into my daily driver. I really don't want to use a public restroom with the aerosolized poop particles everywhere. Adding TP tablets and black gloves to my shopping list now.
I don't condone the use of fanny packs (bum bags in Ireland), except in emergency situations, or where they make sense. Right now, they make sense with a long shirt! Very impressed, and underway! Thanks Cliff, now where's that T-Shirt.
Revisiting some of your older vids, and I just had to say, it's the star-spangled shorts for me. With the addition of the fanny pack, this is just peak "prepper dad." 😊 Edit: My mom, a war veteran, uses fanny packs for various kits. She absolutely approves of your setup, my dude. 😁
Hello, how would you go about disinfecting the fanny pack? I would like to use this to carry my ID, debit card, phone, keys. Having to pay then putting the card back in the fanny pack would essentially put any bacteria or germs in the fanny pack. Ideas?
Great point about being concerned with the looks of the fanny pack and wearing a respirator. Another option of decon for the respirator during the summer. Throw that thing up in the dash of your car and leave car parked outside exposed to sun. Time, temp and UV exposure for the mask will kill most things on our in it. Same goes for outside of car that u touched and some of the inside.
When taking the doggie bag off of your hand you should grab up towards the wrist and invert the bag. If you grab the part that just touched the potentially contaminated surface, you're still just contaminating your nitrile gloves.
Yep! That's what I've been doing. I should have demoed that better in the video. I do it in the same way that I remove the gloves, starting from the wrist.
I love when you Americans talk about "Fanny Packs". A fanny here in Australia is slang & means a female sex organs. We call the same things as fanny pack there as "BUM BAGS". A butt = a bum here in Oz. I may also add a hotel / motel guest soap in case you struggle to wash your hands ? G'day from Sydney, Australia.
I’ve been using a fanny pack since the end of February for this exact reason. I try to keep my hand out of my pockets and throw the pack in the washer after a trip out. It’s been doing great. I’m glad you posted this video so I don’t feel so nerdy.
I used a fanny pack for a while but I needed to hold a little more so I was going to go with a side zip crossbody bag, but couldn't find one I liked. Now I just use my Ribz that was originally just for hikes as my 72 hour kit. I wear reusable gloves and turn them inside out for cleaning in a tub of bleech and water. I also have homemade sanitizer. I don't carry doggy bags or a pray but I might try it. Great video!
I got this bag at your suggestion. I think it’s very unsightly. I’m 6ft 175lbs with a mildly athletic frame. I live in the SF Bay Area with moderate temperatures. There is no way to hide how bulky this is because layers are not really a thing at this time of year and with a mildly athletic frame there is no body mass for this kit to effectively hide “under”. It looks really bad in front of to the side. When it’s to the rear at least I don’t see it. It’s bulky even when mostly empty and unsightly. The bulk is because of the design. It isn’t very long (horizontally from hip to hip). It’s very short (vertically). This leaves it wide and extending from the body with 3 layers of pockets each (rear pocket, the main pocket, and the side by side extra pockets with the zip and Velcro) extending farther and farther from the body. I’ll be donating this when things return to normal and looking for an option that isn’t a fanny pack. So far using cargo pockets works just fine for the most critical things (spare mask, gloves, spare gloves, bags, sanitizing wipes, multi tool). Currently looking at some small sling options to replace this. The fanny pack as a sling look is as embarrassing as a fanny pack as a fanny pack look, So purpose built sling it is.
That's actually pretty cool....I was thinking about all this last night and i took a spare molle pouch and packed something similar.....really cool to come across your video this morning after putting mine together . Got me thinking YES I'm not the only one who's thinking above and beyond
Hi Chris thanks for the video. Really useful tips on doggy bags, I''ve ordered some from Amazon. I can also use these doggy bags for carrying out trash when I am camping. The fanny pack attachment looks good too, the doggy bag pouch you added looks good too and I may add one to my EDC belt.
Dude, one of the prepper scenarios I always think about is climate change and pollution so you have no idea how happy it made me to see you use the biodegradable bags!
I can't believe how freaking dumb some people are during this fake pandemic. 60% don't trust the government, and when the government says the sky is falling 60% are wearing mask and gloves. What the f...??
i prefer to wear a good quality belt with good quality pouches (such as maxpedition micro or that vanquest u mentioned). but cant deny that a fanny pack, is both cheaper than the pouches and more ergonomic as well as spacious. long live the fannypack!
I hope that you enjoyed watching this video of my Pandemic EDC Kit, featuring the dreaded Fanny Pack! Here is the PDF of the kit: bit.ly/2XNtl6p
. If you're interested in receiving my weekly or monthly Urban Prepper Newsletter, here's a signup link: bit.ly/2K4Aebz. I hope that you are all staying safe. The CDC has some good info on re-using respirators and other tips for this current shelter in place going on. Take care and thanks for your support of my channel! ~Cliff
While the nitrile gloves are good for protection unless you are changing the gloves after you touch everything you're actually doing more harm than good.
HELLO URBAN PREPPER,
I'VE BEEN AH FAN SINCE B4 THE ALTOIDS SURVIVAL TIN,
MANY, MANY, MOONS AGO.
I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU A BUSINESS EMAIL I CAN CONTACT YOU AT.???
I'M HERE IN THE BIG APPLE, " THE BIG INFECTED APPLE " THAT IS....
AND I CUD SURE USE AND APPRECIATE YOUR GUIDANCE....
SINCERELY,
MR. J
Lolololololol! Desperate times require.... fanny pack! We are truly doomed.
You also need to know how to remove gloves without infecting yourself.
Lose the beard mate. The difference between beard and no beard, is the difference between a military respirator and a surgical mask. Air careens around the sides with a beard, but clean shaven the mask sucks onto the skin of the face.
I would also note that you need eye protection.
This said that 3m half mask is decent, but dear lord lose those exposed filters. The virus will adsorb to the surface and you are effectively walking around with two viral "puffers" on your face. Use the 3m P3 "plastic box" style. No part of the active filter is exposed to touch, they make it easier to wipe the exterior of the mask clean, and are much safer.
Those cloth filters are good for saw dust, and DIY chores, but not really suitable for genuine CBRN applications.
" In the past I was always concerned about wearing a fanny pack because it gives off an odd look. But if I'm already wearing a respirator and gloves to the grocery store ... screw it."
-TUP 2020
0-100 real quick
I don't care what anyone says, Fanny packs are the most convenient for this type of stuff
I have to admit. They are SUPER convenient.
I use the tactical response bag,, it's like a fanny pack on steroids
there's slingbags and beltpouches
@@tomcatt1824 yea I use that too
I personally think fannypacks are sexy on guys. It shows us that you’re comfortable with yourself and don’t care 🤷♀️ what people think!
Fanny packs will never be cool.
Urban Prepper: Hold my beer!
LOL!!!!
@@TheUrbanPrepper I think he means "hold my oolong tea."
Fanny packs are more popular than ever. They just aren't called fanny packs anymore
Especially in the uk as we call them bum bags because fanny to us means lady garden lol.
Ben, let's start a fanny club! 😂
Cliff, I absolutely love your channel! But I must respectfully disagree about wearing gloves out to the store when you need to run errands. Gloves are typically worn to avoid cross contamination. For example, hospital workers wear gloves if they need to touch a patient and then the gloves are thrown away before moving on to the next task. If you are wearing the same set of gloves all around town, you are carrying germs everywhere! It is safer to not wear gloves and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Best wishes, and thanks for your great content.
I was berated as a visitor to a hospital for exactly that reason - I could be spreading bugs via gloves. However:
1. They're protecting ME, so I don't give a stuff;
2. I can use sanitiser on the gloves;
3. See point 1. As long as I'm not cross contaminating 'myself' (phone, keys, wallet, clothing etc), better to wear gloves than not? And 10 points to Cliff re doggie bags to save on gloves!
@@OhSoddit How do they protect? Sure they might remove the need of washing your hands, but other than that you are still able to get virus on them and touch your face. You cannot get sick through the skin on your hands.
Using any hand sanitizer on gloves will degrade them over time. All gloves have microtears and the alcohol will only increase them in size. This is why surgeons scrub their hands with disinfectant prior to donning their sterile gloves.
Like others have said, SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus can only enter your body through the mucose membrane of you eyes, nose and mouth. So as long as you are not touching your face and practicing hand hygiene you will not become infected via contact transmission. Brass or copper door hooks are another tool that can prevent cross contamination as copper is naturally antimicrobial.
In the UK most fuel stations have a disposable glove dispenser next to the pumps which is useful for using the pumps, opening the door and using touchpads with before disposing of them before re-entering my car and avoiding contaminating my thicker gloves I can reuse.
Ok so I love this video and really like the dog waste bag idea, it's brilliant. I also love the setup. But as a health care provider I'm going to recommend ditching the gloves that you are casually wearing. I know it seems like a great idea, but believe it or not they realistically are not doing anything. The point of gloves is for touch and throw, use them once say to change a diaper, bandages etc then toss them, in fact it's not uncommon for me to go through 2-3 pairs in a single procedure depending on what I'm doing or touching. For example an iv dressing change I would use non sterile gloves to remove the old dressing and sterile to put on a new one. I think you should have them on hand just in case, but not constantly wear them, as it's no different than using your hands. Just wash or purell your hands and I agree when getting gas, using and atm opening a door etc use the poop bags. Just some friendly advice. Keep up the good work
Great vid. If you are like me, i usually swap both my gloves at the same time. I wrap each pair of my EDC gloves with a rubber band or string before I put them in my pouch. This minimizes all of them spilling out of my EDC bag when I go to grab new ones, especially since I tend to overfill my glove pouch.
Hello. I use a respirator like your's. I noticed that the bottom strap is misplaced. Take extra care to hook it below the filters. A half mask is a better option that an N95 as it can be disinfected. The filters (5 sets) are cycled and in rest periods I keep them in a sunny area of my balcony (inside).
I feel bad for all those living in this kind of fear.
Fashionable or not, they are good for keeping PPE separate from your other gear. Additionally they are extremely functional when having to wear scrubs or at the gym or for running when your clothing doesn't allow for pockets.
I'd add a notebook and pen, to log when you go out, time and place, to make contact tracing easier on you , if heaven forbid you have to remember where you were for tracing.
Contact tracing, anything name for government tracking.
A fanny pack has always been an EDC option for myself, especially for some bicycle tools when cycling.
A waist wallet would be another option for non cycling purposes (the air pump would not fit and if it did,
it would make the otherwise invisible waist wallet pretty obvious).
*That dude all dressed in black is using bags, then touching them on the outside with his gloves to remove them ... FAIL*
*Clearly he wasn't taught how to use and remove PPE.*
I think that was just for dramatic effect for the live stream and not an instructional video. :)
@@TheUrbanPrepper *Maybe it was, but I've seen people doing that with gloves in stores.*
*They touch their face with the gloves, there phones that they later touch with no gloves etc ...*
*They just don't know how to use them.*
*You are better not using gloves and wash your hands more often.*
*It can be a false sense of security.*
There is also the question of how to avoid cross contaminating your fanny pack. I typically carry my credit card in my hand when shopping and spray it down with alcohol after checking out. I suppose you could germx before you touch your fanny pack to reduce cross contaminating.
I have been a big fan of the coin towels for several years now. I cant remember where i first encountered them, but at the time I worked in a catering company so I would keep them along with several other handy items. They are great replacement for paper towels right now as you cant get paper towels at the store.
if you have a procedural mask, you can wear that over the N95. N95s are susceptible to moisture, so rain or low temperatures can mess them up.
In reference to the respirator it's worth noting it does nothing to prohibit you spreading your repository germs to others...
I always love your thoroughness and organization. You're so high level Cliff. Thanks for teaching us to get organized in an accessible,
easy way.
Remember that detol surface wipes are widely available still...you can use them on your gloves whole wearing them!
"Return of the Fanny"
😂🤣😂🤣😂
Being slightly distracted and reading that title made me laugh. In my country the title has a very diffrent meaning.
Thank you for the pdf. Keep safe, be well.
UK?
@@heatherjasper97 yes.😁
Yep, me too 😁
Where I'm from we call them 'bum bags' for exactly the same reason. Not sure that's better, to be honest lmao.
Love the kit👍
the dog poop bags idea is genius. I have hundreds of these on hand. THANK YOU!
I enjoy your videos. One of the biggest vulnerabilities I face in dealing with contamination, etc., is coming out the grocery store and going through the process of getting the groceries into your car and then myself in a clean and contamination free way. Thanks again.
nice kit , missed the nasa space suit
I have a car kit. In a craft tote that sits on my passenger seat no one else leaves the house. Grocery pickup is great. When they have the items available. Be safe.
Cliff thank you so much! I have a box of 20 N95 3M mask because of one of your old videos from years ago. That’s on top of the 3 respirators and other box of N95 (rounds style) The flat folds are great and I have them in all my bags!
That is so cool to hear!
Me too! Thanks Cliff for the recommendation of the flat fold N95s, I had my box still unopened when the pandemic hit.
I use fanny pack, sling bags and belly hand holster with many pockets.
In Tokyo I use a soft 3 way briefcase as my EDC bag and keep things very minimal to make it home in 6-8 hours. I also have a waist bag but instead of wearing it on my waist, I wear it over my shoulders. I can wear it on front if I’m on a train or wearing a backpack or just plop it back if I’m walking down the street. I think this also makes you appear more “grey mode” in the city and not look like a tourist. Video Arigato des!
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PreparednessAwareness 😂😂😂
Those magenta discs have an expiration date, and you're also not supposed to use them longer than a certain number of days, which I can't remember. Maybe 1 month of use or 6 months, whichever comes first? I can't remember. Something about the electrostatic charge being lost?
I just made a kit last week as well, with dog poop bags. I had a few fruit/vegetable grocery plastic bags that I was using but I ran out. I use Helikon Tex Bandicoot pack that I found lying around as my waist bag. For a mask I switch between that same 3M N95 folding mask, a Buff with air conditioning filter folded in it(watched a Canadian Prepper vid for that idea), and a sport mask with a filter if I'm going out for a jog. I also have 10ml hand sanitizer spray for hands, Wet Ones or Purell individual wipes for surfaces, Elvex safety goggles for some minimal eye protection when I'm getting groceries, nitrile gloves, and a tool for opening doors, pressing elevator button, punching debit card number, etc. I use a Readyman keychain(self defense?) tool or a S.R.T. Emergency Tool and put it in a ziploc after I'm done with it to disinfect.
I hv been useing Walmart plastic bags 4 glove / hand cover..
The doggy bags are really good ideas!
Change out your mask filters to the 3M 7093c models. The filters are enclosed in plastic so you don’t have to worry about cross contamination when removing or installing them. You can wipe down the exterior of the mask with a chemical wipe after every use. :)
😂😂😂😂😂 I’m wearing an LBV (Load Bearing Vest). I’m a pockets type of nerd. Having the pockets allow’s me to carry a large travel pouch of Lysol towelettes ... the doggie bags is a great idea.
*PREPPING PRAISED!*
*Just as this pandemic has vindicated my prepping, so too it has justified wearing my hip-sack ("fanny pack") for the last 17yrs & always including a bandana as a part of my EDC!*
I've added all of those things to my small tan canvas civvie sling bag (man-purse) that I carry my EDC around in anyway. I'll look into the doggie waste bags. I stopped wearing nitrile gloves on the regular a few months ago, but they're still in my EDC kit. And now that I'm vaccinated, I use one mask a week and toss it. And I still carry and use hand sanitizer every day.
LOLOL Cliff said "screw it!" Too funny
Haha... :)
You gotta make that black spider man from Preparedness Awareness a guest on every video lol - Thanks for another great video, Cliff!
He was pretty hilarious. I think you're right!
I’ve been having great success with my EDC of a chick-fil-a two cup carrier that perfectly holds my wipes on one side, and sanitizer, and other reachables on the other. It’s been great in the car on the go, and out. Definitely like the doggie bag idea for filling up the tank. I know I have some in my prepping stash somewhere...
We have a UV sterilizer for disinfecting. It's the one for baby stuff. It's like a small box with UV lights. Yhere are different models. One of the baby companies already donated to the hospitals where I am to help with sterilizing items.
Good tip on the doggy poop bags. Might have to go the fanny pack route myself.
That's a good Pandemic Kit! Glad I found this and learned about the doggie dispenser bag. Wipe down areas of your car you came in contact with. Also, Remember to launder your clothes right away and shower immediately while doing your laundry, because you just returned from a contaminated environment and you/your clothes may have particles of COVID-19 on you. Good rotation plan of the gear!
Say what you will, but as an essential worker, having a fannypack type bag has been super useful to keep supplies close but not all shoved in my pockets!
Keep in mind, many of these items have expiration dates and degrade over time. So update your inventory as applicable.
Question about the 3M flat N95 masked: we got a box during wildfire smoke season in NorCal. They are great for stashing in out CERT GoBags, etc. However, now the county health officer, state health dept & city health officials have ordered masks to be worn when out doing essential functions like grocery shopping, but NOT wear N95 masks because they say the little plastic vent square doesn’t protect others from our breathing, & a surgical mask is better. What do you recommend? Assuming the recycling thru a group of masks each day by wearing the flat N95 and place a cloth mask over it?
N95 masks can come in either vented or unvented sytles. In this video it shows unvented flat fold ones. The statement from the supposed officials is silly since N95 does not indicated whether its vented or not. Given their logic, one should not wear a half mask respirator for the same reason since only incoming air is filtered.
I wanted to go to the store in cover alls but they dont have pockets. Why didnt you go with the clear plastic fanny pack? Would that be easier to sanitize?
Have you tried putting the gloves in the Velcro section? I’d worry about the zipper catching the gloves and tearing holes in them. You can also get a glove dispenser pouch that can slide onto the belt. I can usually get 4 pairs of gloves in the one I have.
Guys hands usually fill out the whole glove so they are less likely to get caught in a zipper. I cannot zip any zipper with gloves on--the tips always get zipped right off.
Second Act I was talking about the gloves stored inside the zippered section. Unless they are shoved below the zipper, they could get caught in the zipper when zipping it shut. Like when you zip a jacket and catch your shirt in the zipper?
You should try to make that 3m mask accept 40mm nato filters and use the p3 scott filters pro 2000
Thanks from France. Always a pleasure to hear you. You speak clearly, it's quite easy to understand you for us
I found some of those Purell hand sanitizer small bottles the other day.
Thanks, Cliff. Like you, I swore off fanny packs. However this year, Vanquest released one intended to wear crossbody. It’s useful, particularly during the pandemic. I wear it cross-chest. It’s a breeze to access.
You don’t have any links to any of the products you are using in the video ????
They're available in the PDF. You can download it from the description box of this video.
Another way to save Nitrile gloves is to wear a disposable glove over it. They sell for $6 for a box of 500. They are the plastic ones that lunch ladies and food handlers use....still available on Amazon
Its very strange how I use a similar approach of using fanny packs to an advantage. Fun fact I use vegtable bags and rolling them up like you would to roll socks; dispensing my dog bags from there. Recycling breath mist bottles in refilling them with either listerine (w/water) and/or distilled hand sanitizer. They are portable and light to carry. I discovered that hack myself. Using a kids handkerchief as a reusable face masks. They are small and handy to have. Having plenty of child size handkerchiefs around. I got infinite face masks at my *crib*. Washing them while showering. Then improvsing a 2 liter soda bottles to shield any viruses and pollen (seasonal allergy). For a fanny pack I use a travel wallet with fisherman's knot (note it came as a cord) to be adjusted like belt. I only contain my wallet (pouch) made from duct tape & paper, also a phone with Olive Green casing. It looks like a codex from MGS. I do have a pj edc containing my multi-color pen, notepad, small lighter -w/duct tape wrapped-, chap stick, and a bandana as primary handkerchief. I don't go out with my casual clothing anymore.
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For a glove I use the work gloves. I do however use nitrile gloves but they are dollar store purchased. Transportational wise I use running/jogging to advantage.
I’ve been doing the “masks in a paper bag” thing too, but what I do is this. When I take the mask off, I write the date on the outside of the bag, then I know how many days it is since I’ve worn the mask. I don’t go out every single day, and so don’t need 5 masks going at once. It’s allowed me to cycle through just two masks instead of using a whole bunch.
Kelly S how long do you wait? I wouldn’t be waiting for it to kill off the virus. Buy a UV light instead. Even then, it’s designed to trap contaminants on the inside so it’s generally safe.
The guidelines say at least 3 days. I try to go 4 days so I don’t have to worry about the exact time. Usually it’s more like 5 or 6 days between wears. I don’t go out much. UV would be nice, but we haven’t got a way to do that, and the paper bag method seems to be working well enough.
Could the dog poop bag hold drink water if situation required?
Hello, thanks for your vids. For how long can I use the same filters in the respirator and how do you take care of them when reusing them? thanks.
Do not use 99% rubbing alcohol! The high alcohol content causes the membrane of microorganisms to crystallize, this preventing the alcohol from entering the microorganism. The water content of 70% alcohol actually helps the alcohol move past the membrane shells.
Mine contains:
Dust mask
Rubber gloves
Hand sanitizer
Alchohol wipes
Ziplock bags
Green bio-hazard caution tape from Party City. While it's unofficial, I'm sure people would get the message.
Matches
Packet of EZ-Fire, a napalm-like paste for decontamination
i never thought of making a pandemic EDC kit, I've definitely learned something new today and will be making a pandemic EDC kit when I get paid 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nutnfancy would be so proud of that Manny-pack!!
Haha! I hope so! He's great and is the Godfather of RUclips Prepper Channels.
I use that same pack to carry my Trama kit (Rubber Gloves, trama shears, tourniquet, packing gauze, 2 chest seal, pressure bandage, athletic tape, nasal airway tube w/lube ...ect....etc... whatever else you desire in it but you get the idea.
Question : Why do you “leverage” everything? Was that your favorite TV show or something?
You can refill the hand sanitizer bottles. I have 1 that I keep in the car.
I wish I could find one of my little bottles of purell. I have several big bottles and even one of the bags that hang in the big dispensers at some hospitals.
I bought those crappy food service gloves to go over my gloves and or just by themselves. It was $9 for 2000 gloves at SAMS club. If I need them to stay on better, I put a rubber band at the wrist. The fingers can also be cut off to make thermometer covers.
My dish washing station for camping has been moved into my daily driver. This includes foam soap, water, new gloves, and a garbage can to dispose of waste. The car door is opened. gloves thrown away, hands washed and then I have a mini bottle of alcohol to spray the door handle. Next step is to move my camping porta potty into my daily driver. I really don't want to use a public restroom with the aerosolized poop particles everywhere.
Adding TP tablets and black gloves to my shopping list now.
Second Act I bought those same gloves from Sams
Why not just use a tac belt and attach pouches
Awesome! Thanks for the vid!
I don't condone the use of fanny packs (bum bags in Ireland), except in emergency situations, or where they make sense. Right now, they make sense with a long shirt!
Very impressed, and underway! Thanks Cliff, now where's that T-Shirt.
Revisiting some of your older vids, and I just had to say, it's the star-spangled shorts for me. With the addition of the fanny pack, this is just peak "prepper dad." 😊
Edit: My mom, a war veteran, uses fanny packs for various kits. She absolutely approves of your setup, my dude. 😁
if you plan to use Hydrogen Peroxide the container must be opaque : light will decompose it eventually in you do not use an opaque conteiner.
Hi TUP, thanks again for another well made and informative video. Which filters do you use for the 3M Mask?
What about using the food prep gloves over the nitrile? Costco was selling them in 3 box lots containing 250 gloves per box. More for the money!
That's a good idea too!
Leave it to Cliff to make fanny packs cool lol. Might have to get this for my grocery store job.
Hello, how would you go about disinfecting the fanny pack? I would like to use this to carry my ID, debit card, phone, keys. Having to pay then putting the card back in the fanny pack would essentially put any bacteria or germs in the fanny pack. Ideas?
Nice video!!! Question as I get confused with these filters. Which do you use for your 3M mask for this pandemic?
I have that same fanny back thought I wanted to use it for hiking only used it a few times felt to weird...also have that sog knife...hate it lol
Great point about being concerned with the looks of the fanny pack and wearing a respirator. Another option of decon for the respirator during the summer. Throw that thing up in the dash of your car and leave car parked outside exposed to sun. Time, temp and UV exposure for the mask will kill most things on our in it. Same goes for outside of car that u touched and some of the inside.
When taking the doggie bag off of your hand you should grab up towards the wrist and invert the bag. If you grab the part that just touched the potentially contaminated surface, you're still just contaminating your nitrile gloves.
Yep! That's what I've been doing. I should have demoed that better in the video. I do it in the same way that I remove the gloves, starting from the wrist.
I love when you Americans talk about "Fanny Packs". A fanny here in Australia is slang & means a female sex organs. We call the same things as fanny pack there as "BUM BAGS". A butt = a bum here in Oz. I may also add a hotel / motel guest soap in case you struggle to wash your hands ? G'day from Sydney, Australia.
I’ve been using a fanny pack since the end of February for this exact reason. I try to keep my hand out of my pockets and throw the pack in the washer after a trip out. It’s been doing great. I’m glad you posted this video so I don’t feel so nerdy.
I would not recommend that the toilet paper tabs be rinsed and reused if used the in the typical fashion.
True. I should have better stated that. These are one time use for this purpose.
TheUrbanPrepper I was actually being funny, but it’s still true.
How are you sanitizing “ in prep” of using said items in the fanny pack?
I used a fanny pack for a while but I needed to hold a little more so I was going to go with a side zip crossbody bag, but couldn't find one I liked. Now I just use my Ribz that was originally just for hikes as my 72 hour kit. I wear reusable gloves and turn them inside out for cleaning in a tub of bleech and water. I also have homemade sanitizer. I don't carry doggy bags or a pray but I might try it. Great video!
I think you also include an extra magazine or speed loader for your primary personal defense weapon.
I got this bag at your suggestion. I think it’s very unsightly. I’m 6ft 175lbs with a mildly athletic frame. I live in the SF Bay Area with moderate temperatures. There is no way to hide how bulky this is because layers are not really a thing at this time of year and with a mildly athletic frame there is no body mass for this kit to effectively hide “under”. It looks really bad in front of to the side. When it’s to the rear at least I don’t see it.
It’s bulky even when mostly empty and unsightly. The bulk is because of the design. It isn’t very long (horizontally from hip to hip). It’s very short (vertically). This leaves it wide and extending from the body with 3 layers of pockets each (rear pocket, the main pocket, and the side by side extra pockets with the zip and Velcro) extending farther and farther from the body.
I’ll be donating this when things return to normal and looking for an option that isn’t a fanny pack. So far using cargo pockets works just fine for the most critical things (spare mask, gloves, spare gloves, bags, sanitizing wipes, multi tool).
Currently looking at some small sling options to replace this. The fanny pack as a sling look is as embarrassing as a fanny pack as a fanny pack look, So purpose built sling it is.
watching this again a year later,....geeze.
Love the doggy bag thing
I work with a young man from NYC. Seems that it’s coming back as a small sling bag!
Thanks for the video. Some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
That's actually pretty cool....I was thinking about all this last night and i took a spare molle pouch and packed something similar.....really cool to come across your video this morning after putting mine together . Got me thinking YES I'm not the only one who's thinking above and beyond
Hey, I got a Hello Kitty fannypack
Thats grayman enough, right?
Definitely!
damn, its even scary how people are afraid of this shit.
Hi Chris thanks for the video. Really useful tips on doggy bags, I''ve ordered some from Amazon. I can also use these doggy bags for carrying out trash when I am camping. The fanny pack attachment looks good too, the doggy bag pouch you added looks good too and I may add one to my EDC belt.
Like to Idea of edcing TP but I try to go before I go anywhere. Public restrooms are why I have no faith in humanity
Mine is 5.11 LV6
Seems like a song could be made out of this "Return of the pack" to the tune of "Return of the Mack".
Dude, one of the prepper scenarios I always think about is climate change and pollution so you have no idea how happy it made me to see you use the biodegradable bags!
I wash my gloves with soap and water to keep them on longer and before I take them off.
I can't believe how freaking dumb some people are during this fake pandemic. 60% don't trust the government, and when the government says the sky is falling 60% are wearing mask and gloves. What the f...??
i prefer to wear a good quality belt with good quality pouches (such as maxpedition micro or that vanquest u mentioned). but cant deny that a fanny pack, is both cheaper than the pouches and more ergonomic as well as spacious. long live the fannypack!
Thanks Cliff, lots of great ideas as always.