I like this type video because it's doesn't include a bunch of silly things like fishing line or water purification tablets. It's for a normal emergency not the apocalypse. Two things I'd add is a regular type blanket and a beanie hat if you are in cold weather area.
So if a knife with a lock on the blade is out of the question I guess a 9mm with an extra magazine won't help you out much either. Do the criminals make sure their blades don't lock or just the law abiding citizens?
@@mzimmerman12 same here at Germany, next step they will forbid tools which can be used as a weapon, even scissors should not be in your pocket (no idea how to assemble a first aid kit)
Another great video. One item that I would recommend is several large garbage bags. These are invaluable for storing wet/muddy clothes or putting down on seats for for wet/muddy passengers. They also can serve as emergency ponchos. And finally it’s always great to have a trash bag when camping or on a road trip.
Common items to have in these kits are spare bulbs(if your car has the old halogen bulbs) and spare fuses(5A, 10A, 15A). Sometimes they really come in handy. Make sure to have 10, 13,17, 19 mm spanners, they are the most used in cars.
Sick bags are well worth having. As is an old towel - multiple uses. A telescopic magnet retriever tool. Birds**t wipes. A couple of bin bags. A toilet roll. And a wee-tube for when the 6yo suddenly and desperately needs a wee in the middle of a 10 mile tailback on the m25 and you can’t leave the car!
Some great additions there 👍 you can but some wee containers that turn the wee to jelly - used to carry them in light aircraft - getting caught short, flying a plane can be problematic!
Thank you John, I am a lone woman driver and had a few emergency items but I have now got a dedicated get me home bag. I feel so much more confident now I have these useful items inside. Hope I never have to use them.
How about a CB radio or similar? AM or UHF etc. Truckers always have them and can be useful to save a life, Australia has many rural or bush roads that have no cell coverage.
Every time I watch your videos, it costs me money. But it’s fun finding new gadgets. I assume if you’re going to use the spare wheel that you’d remove it from the rear door first and therefore be able to place it within reach of a plug in type tyre inflator if needed.
After watching this video I researched the glass breaker you have. I have found that it doesn't work very well or at all on laminated glass in newer vehicles. I would thing that would include your defender. I understand you an check the info in the corner of the window to see if your glass is laminated or the older tempered glass which it will work on.
I live in the US (Texas) and have everything in my car stuff that you have except for the knee pads. Additionally, I have a firestarter, a water purifier straw (in case I am stranded in the middle of nowhere and need to drink water from a potentially hazardous source), a hat. a whistle, a small thermos, a fork, knife and spoon, a tiny first aid kit, a compact emergency sleeping bag, paracord, and a compact backpack, in case I need to leave my car and carry stuff out of an isolated area. Since I live in Texas and its over 90 degrees about 9 months out of the year here, I don't keep food in the car because it would spoil very quickly. I also have to change out the batteries in my emergency kit fairly often because the heat drains them quickly. I also have a few tools in my emergency kit, including a long screw driver and a hammer. My glass breaker (I own the same one you have) is attached to my turn signal arm, with a plastic zip tie and can slid off the turn signal arm if you give it a good yank. I also have another multitool and several USB connectors for my phone and other electric devices in the armrest compartment, for easy access. As for self defense, I also have a can of mace and a sap (a piece of lead covered in leather to hit someone).
I dunno if you're still looking for options, but I have used a shopping tote in my car, I just bought a container today to upgrade... it doesnt have to be fancy as long as it fits 😊 also, I got a fairly cheap jump starter thing (Ozito brand) from my local hardware store. Hope this helps some 🙂
I would suggest two additional items. Some form of multi usb cord solution. Something like the kable card, or lever gear 6in1. This way you can charge not only your phone,(assuming you have a charger with you) but any other common electronics you might need. The other suggestion is a possible two parter. Some mix of sub screen and bug repellent. More of a comfort idea, but something to help make yourselves a little more comfortable can make the time waiting for help less stressful
Absolutely awesome! I by no means an expert....I'm a US Army veteran and a retired firefighter paramedic of 27 years however so I have some background. You Sir have done it again!!! This is once again realistic items for real world issues. I dread 99.999% of edc, gadget and prepper videos. Too much "tacticool", ego driven unrealistic garbage. My eyes roll on the first few syllables and I turn them off.. You and your wonderful presentations. ...I'm glued! Great stuff. My car tool kit has been sealed down significantly as I know most I'm realisticly not going to diagnose the issue and/or fix it on the roadside. Definitely...get off to a safe location, get everyone in a safe area and be seen....perfect!! You've got the basics covered with this kit and it isn't cumbersome or loaded with non essential items. As usual....Well done!!
Great kit! I carry 2 pairs of gloves and 2 pairs of those cheap wearable knee pads just in case one of my passengers is helping with the repairs, I think the wearable knee pads give more freedom of movement. And I also carry a manual air pump as a backup for the electric one. I must get an electric jumper though.
I would consider to add a winter kit over the cold months, with a gas stove, warm rations, water, a few really warm wool blankets, a saw, a axe, a shovel and a few extra pair of socks! I wouldn’t drive in central or eastern Europe without it during the wintertime.
I’d recommend adding in some hose repair tape. It’s a strange tape that sticks very well to wet oily rubber hoses like when your radiator hose decides to rip open or you spring a fluid leak. Not a fix but it will limp you to a garage to find a new hose. Also a nice coil of bailing wire for tying your muffler back on, binding up a loose trim piece, etc.
Really enjoying watching the quality of your videos continually improve Jon. I carry similar in my vw camper, minus a couple of items. I will definitely be purchasing the jump starter and glass breaker. One item I also carry is a small fire extinguisher.
Great stuff Jon. Certainly a well put together vehicle kit bag. Re the gloves. I also recommend to clients they include a couple of pairs of latex / no latex gloves; this is in addition to the pair you showed which is great for things like there changing. The latex variety are very very good if you are working in the engine bay; greater dexterity.
Top man, cracking vid as always, one thing I would add is a small tool kit with at least a 1/4" ratchet/sockets, driver attachment and bits PH/PZ/TX/HOP slotted, Wera do amazing kits and I would say best kit for the money and would recommend the Wera Zyklop speed ratchet 1/4" 26pc kit, but wait until amazon have a sale, buy once, cry once.
Love the 'buy once, cry once' phrase for quality gear 😁 - I do have a tool kit in there as well but I wanted this kit to work for everyone - I also love Wera tools 👍
Great video again, thanks for that. Gave me some new ideas. :-) Besides the obvious things (hi-viz, emergency blankets etc.), I think the most important (and hopefully never really useful) thing is the resqme window breaker and seat belt cutter. I have one of those in every family car. I connected them to the gear-shift lever, so they should be within easy reach for both persons in the front, no matter the orientation of the car and it won't go flying in case of an impact. In fact I have a spare, wich I use for business travel and rental cars, so I don't ever have to take one out of the family cars. There is one question though, at 3:08 you mention, that you cannot use the warning triangle on a motorway. Is this something special for Britain? Because, where I live (and most countries I traveled) this is exactly what you're supposed (and legally required) to use.
great feedback - thanks for sharing - yes, I think it's a UK thing re warning triangle - I believe the reason is because it is likely to be blown onto the motorway with vehicles passing at spped
Love your videos and have a shockingly similar kit in the back of my car. I think the only things I'd personally add is a trauma/first aid kit. Plus the training to use it. And a cheap tarp/paracord. Useful for keeping away from wind, rain and sun.
@@JonGadget I was going to add something about no first aid kit - but will tag onto this one. Really good, well thought out kit. I would even say sometimes one of the old workhorse nokias in the back as they are almost guaranteed to work when the current tech heavy phones may not.
Highly recommend you keep 1 quart of oil (trust me, you’ll want it if your oil check light comes on in the middle of nowhere on your trip). It will save your engine. Also a must is a fire extinguisher.
Great video! I will upgrade my kit with the snacks, water and spare ponchos. Also I would suggest to have a spare change of clothes (hoodie, pants, socks and a t-shirt) pretty useful when you spill something at work on you or in a rainy situation when being far from home, dry clothes are a mood changing experience.
I've had that gooloo jump starter twice. The first arrived doa, I emailed customer service and they immidiately sent me a replacement. The replacement worked well for several months and then died. I emailed customer service and they immediately refunded me the original purchase price and I purchased the gooloo gt3000. That being said I've had a gp2000 from gooloo for a long time and it's been amazing. I'd encourage anyone looking for a jump starter to pick up the gooloo gp2000 over the elite 1500. It's got a bit more capability, it charges over usb c vs a car or wall charger, and it's only a little bit more, and in my experience has had zero issues.
That's why a set of heavy gauge jumper cables is the best choice vs. a battery jumper...the cables will always work. Batteries can fade and degrade over time. Will most folks maintain them? Not likely.
Last month, we drove 4806 miles in 15 days, doing a bunch of National Parks in America. Of course, at 10PM, the headlights went dim and the DVD player powered off. The alternator failed. We limped into a truck stop, and in the morning we got a ride to the auto part store. The garage said they could swap it for $130. I pulled my tool bag, and within 30 minutes I was able to test, confirm, swap, and confirm the alternator and we were on our way. Having tools, and knowing how to use them, is absolutely worth the time investment. 👍
Agree that is the best case scenario (and it's how I was brought up) - but for many it's not an option and many cars now just don't allow user maintenance or repair!
@@JonGadget Thanks for commenting on my comment! My car is a Subaru, very repair-friendly, the car that failed was a Chevy Equinox, with a Very poorly thought out engine bay. Agreed, some vehicles are engineered to go on a lift for basic repairs, BUT...... ......i think it should be on every vehicle owner to pop the hood and find out for themselves. 👍 Channels like yours and others help promote the concept of planning for failures. AND for being prepared enough to address them. Thanks for what you do.
I cannot afford to run a car so I hire a few times a year. I do not expect to be able to fix/repair even though I was brought up to know how to change a tyre et cetera, but I love the idea of a generic kit that I can just adapt to my needs and take on any journey. Thanks Jon 😀😁😀
Excellent selection, Jon. The Jump Starter Kit is brilliant. So much functionality in one package. I was hoping for a recreation of Whitesnake's Here I go Again music video with you and Jamie, but we can't have everything :)
For a car cary, i rather have a set of proper tool, pliers, wood saw, metal saw, hatchet etc. than a multitool. I would also recommend a few wool or fleece blankets in the car to keep warm, a lot better option than emergency blanket that don't really do a good job at heeping warm. I have a few sleeping bags in the car that can become a big warm blankets if needed.
I have that Gooloo jump starter. I used it about five times during lockdown in 2020 on both mine and my neighbours cars (my battery was on the way out). Amazing bit of kit that lives in my boot!
I use the same marker lights - though mine will not stick to the side of my Rover as the panels are aluminum, but they are great. The jump starter saved me a few times now. I use the NOCO Boost 1000 as it will boost upwards of 6L. Rovers are hungry for starting power. A couple things I would suggest. ARB makes an excellent puncture repair kit for tires which I've included in my own. And the reality is that most of us cannot address the issues of modern engines, however a simple one is a punctured hose. This happened a few Christmases ago to my family, where I had a leaking coolant hose which was accessible, though I didn't have Self Fusing Silicon Tape for hose repair (its withstands higher pressure than the self fusing black rubber tape). Had I done that I could have saved my family from a night in a crappy hotel, mediocre dinner, made it to Christmas dinner with family, and saved a 390.00 towing bill. Now it stays in my kit as with Rovers its one of the few things I can fix. Another thing that's been super useful is keeping a Jet Boil in my kit for those excursions to the beach wanting for hot almond milk cocoa, to other hot beverages on our excursions. Not to mention if you were really out of pure water, you could boil it.
Thanks for taking the time to feedback. I was surprised the lights attached to the car doors as I thought they were aluminium! It was not a strong attachment so it might be some form of alloy or steel frame behind the door skin? I carry self amalgamating tape but not silicon - so I will check that out - thanks for the suggestion
@@JonGadget Yes, I imagine the frame is steel and it is only the skins which are Aluminum to help keep the center of gravity low. I was laughing trying to find a place to stick one of those lights under the bonnet. Yes, I ordered some of that rubber self amalgamizing tape you suggested after seeing your video. In addition I keep a bit of gaffers tape wrapped around a thin aluminum card for things like alarm clock lights in hotels and such at night. I keep the high pressure silicon version in the boot of the Rover. I would love to see your review of the Defender in a video. I will be retiiring my Range Rover over the next year or so and my eyes are set on the Defender 4 Door. Have a great day!
Great video..I’ve been carrying a vehicle kit for years and have made them for all the vehicles we own as well..it’s tier 3 EDC..Thank you for sharing..
I’ve got all of those things and a few more. A tool roll with a folding saw, wrench, pliers, Wera screwdriver. And most importantly a world class first aid roll. Let me know if you’d like an inventory. I spent years putting it together. It has everything. I also travel with a truckers friend. I’ve used it a surprising amount of times.
You did clue me in on the emergency vest. Just ordered one. And the folding knee pad! I also have a decent sized sham wow. Totally key for drying off seats and anything else that may get soaked.
@@JonGadget I’d like a suggestion on how to keep everything not only dry but protected from heat also, I live in Rhodes, Greece, and never trust anything for more than a few hours/ days in the car, so things like water, protein bars or medicinals and batteries/ power banks would be an issue to keep in the car.
Just wondering: a Car Emergency Kit is not "a good reason" to have a little knife in the UK? You'd think relatively-inaccessible Preparedness would count...
Great items. The jump starter is a really good one, there are lots of cheaper ones out there for smaller engines, so if you don't need to worry about a V8 truck or something you can save some $$ there. I also keep a first aid kit that has the emergency rations as an all-in-one alternative to your stash. I had a tree blocking the road once so I keep hatchet that has a handsaw in the handle for random scenarios. It would take a long time to go through something thick, but better than nothing! And definitely helps if I just need to separate some branches to get by versus a tree trunk.
Quick tip regarding those glass breakers. They only work against non laminated windows. Fortunately, the vast majority of cars don’t have them. But, luxury vehicles often have them for reduced road noise. A couple of easy ways to tell if they’re on your vehicle is, check the manufacturer sticker (bottom right hand of the window) or roll down the window a bit, and look at the edge of the glass. If there is a stripe in the middle of the glass, they’re laminated. If not, they’re standard tempered windows.
A Victorinox Rescue Tool is made to cut through laminated windows. Unfortunately it has a locking blade because that's the kind of thing you need in an emergency so as not to cut your fingers off. But for some reason the government is fine with that.
It’s quite ironic that you talk about breaking down and own a Land Rover. It’s a true fact that 90% of all Land Rovers ever built are still on the road, the other 10% made it to their destination 😂 Seriously, this is a good and useful video 👍
😁 I've had 3 Discoveries, 2 Range Rovers, 3 Range Rover Sport, an Evoke, an Original Defender and a new Defender - and apart from one air suspension failure (Discovery) which was fixed quickly I've not had any issues. But I know others who have had a load of problems.....
6:21 ...That is ridiculous...locking blade is illegal ? The current UK law states: 'It is illegal carry any knife in public without good reason, unless it has a manual folding blade less than *_3 inches long_* *Knives with a folding blade are called EDC, or Every Day Carry.* _UK knife laws_ : The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either *4 years in prison* , *an unlimited fine or both* . You'll get a prison sentence if you're convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once. Is an Mora Eldris with a blade length of 59mm/2.3 inches ,Or a MORA ERIK FROST 120 WOODCARVING KNIFE 59mm / 2.3 inch blade , illegal ??
I would suggest getting an all-in-one unit. They make a Jump starter & an air compressor in one unit. The downside is that it uses a lithium ion battery, which will degrade overtime. With the air compressor, you should probably have a tire plug kit, that will get you to the next service station in a pinch.
Really appreciate you making this video! It's concise, compact, effective, it's no more and no less. I've been using this as a foundation for my own setup. Thank you so much once again!
Love your videos, Jon, well thought out, genuinely useful items in the kits. Best thing about this one, though, was at 0:57 - the disposable waterproof - apologies to your "passenger" but I actually laughed out loud as it was so unexpected.
Distilled water is a terrible idea, it won't rehydrate you. It has no antifreeze benefit. Gatorade has electrolytes and calories, it can be put in the radiator a pinch and acts as antifreeze. Distilled water will freeze right in the bottle before gatoraide will.
I would add some zip ties , a full first aid kit with tourniquet including a proper schooling in first aid and some leather gloves when you do have to break glass and remove it .
Hi Jon, recently found your channel and enjoy your videos. I keep a couple of poncho's and an old jacket in the car, in case of emergencies in cold and wet weather, as well as the emergency blanket.
Great video as ever Jonathon. I’ve thought about making a kit like this for a mate who had broken down more times than I can remember. Once I was with him and his one year old son at the time. He had nothing in his car, not even a phone charger cable. The portable jump starter is a great idea. Noco boost get lots of good reviews on Amazon if anyone is after an alternative. Someone else in the comments suggested loo roll, I’d add baby wipes too and an umbrella- maybe a hi vis one.
Two things to watch for: some cars have laminated side windows now which don't break apart with window breakers. And two, the LED road flares almost always have "soft" power buttons which drain the batteries over time. I keep the batteries in outside of mine for that reason, but having 1 or 2 chemical road flares isn't a bad idea.
I don't think that would be classed as a locking knife for the purposes of the legislation - unlikely to be challenged at all under normal circumstances I would say.
Another great video from Jon. In my car, I carry water bottles that I place in cup holders in the rear of the passenger compartment. Every time my wife or I use a bottle, I replenish it with a new one.
Quick tip on the glass breaker. Don't keep it in the sunglasses holder or the glove box. If the car rolls, chances are they will fly open and everything will spill out everywhere. If you have keys that still go in the ignition, attach ot to the key ring. Most have a pull away feature so will come away if you can't extract your keys. Failing that, tape it to the underside of the steering column
Lol, this compressor don’t inflate Land Rover wheel. It’s a toy 🤣 New Defender don’t starts by jump starter, man. 🤣 You need to call dealer, than special boy with a computer scanner come and allow it to start. 🤣🤣🤣 Also you can’t tow a new defender - it’s automatically select to a parking without engine 🤣🤣🤣 All you can with this car - is call dealer and wait.
Great video and great channel. Love watching car emergency kit videos, gave me some great ideas to put myself a kit together with autumn and winter not too far away
Have you heard of or considered a bottle of Slime tyre repair? It's water soluble so tyre can be properly repaired later if it's just a nail or screw puncture,can save changing tyre on motorway till next Services/ junction. Kit I got for £24 online came with little 12v tyre pump. I also have a ziplock bag in glovebox with couple paperclips, assorted sized rubber bands, matchbook, made mini rolls of gaffer tape, sellotape and self amalgam tape on a pencil, short hank of 3mm paracord and few sheets of post-it notes. Think it's worth adding a small tarp to your kit, multiple uses and I have a jet gas lighter and 4mm bungee cord.all goes in a small drybag bungeed in boot. Read somewhere inflated drybag helped save someone drowning until proper rescued.
Suddenly my trunk feels a touch underequipped 😅 One question, Jon - what prompted or motivates the change in intro/outro music, e.g. royalty concerns? The rather heavy guitar is such a contrast to your smooth voice, and I wonder whether any (other) longer-time viewer has trouble coming ‘round from what was previously white noise
I wasn't worried about royalty, as the music was licence free and the new one is under a paid licence - I think the channel needs to evolve continuously and the intro was starting to feel an bit basic - music choice is very subjective though - comments generally positive so far. Appreciate the feedback.
It should be obvious and I guess it is for you Jon, but a spare tire is only usefull if you carry tools to actually change the tire. A work car of mine came with a hydraulic jack and a small wrench, but calls for 200+ Nm of torque, not a chance with the little wrench. Also I‘d add in some serious zip-ties, they have helped for several loose things that shouldn’t move and tape couldn’t fix without unreasonable effort
May I also add, I haven’t seen comments saying it, but a tourniquet. Whether it be you are passing the scene of an accident, or you yourself are in an accident. You can lose limbs, or even worse in a car accident…
Didn't think about a poncho Appears lithium jump starter batteries fail therefore have you considered one of the super capacitor based jump starter. Also I've some silicone like self sealing tape for temporarily fixing water hoses.
Great video! I'm a fuel hauler truck driver in Denver and it's crazy how many people have nothing in their cars for simple problems, and many can't even change a tire!
A comment my Australian wife (a nurse) didn’t contemplate was having a jacket in the car for personal use and assistance in shock prevention in an emergency, how about a reusable thermal blanket (heavier and doesn’t blow around) I’ve carried one for hiking in my backpack and car for years. I’ve only suffered from hypothermia twice both times in the Snowy mountains (Australia). My son camped out in -10c in Oberon NSW, with NO fires allowed in bushfire season, anyone who says it does get cold here has never visited or not left the cities (on the coast). Light weight garden/mechanics groves for tyre changes and reflective covers a must also I agree with WD40 & duct tape, if a trailer is involved aways ropes and/or ratchet clamps in they box trailer. I’ve never not had a flat battery anywhere in some very isolated locations where I was not parked near other cars where I could get a jump start a set of leads for a fraction of the cost is a better bet. Carrying water in the car in the UK (give me a break)? 1-2 litres in Australia (40 deg c) days dehydrating is a factor I’ve never come across there yet? The next comment about write in the rain notepads said it all? The dooms day prepare tool for accidents with laminated car glass with Australian after market tinting good luck with that too if in water immediately lower glass if you conscious, otherwise don’t bot A comment my Australian wife (a nurse) didn’t contemplate was having a jacket in the car for personal use and assistance in shock prevention in an emergency, how about a reusable thermal blanket (heavier and doesn’t blow around) I’ve carried one for hiking in my backpack and car for years. I’ve only suffered from hypothermia twice both times in the Snowy mountains (Australia). My son camped out in -10c in Oberon NSW, with NO fires allowed in bushfire season, anyone who says it does get cold here has never visited or not left the cities (on the coast). Light weight garden/mechanics groves for tyre changes and reflective covers a must also I agree with WD40 & duct tape, if a trailer is involved aways ropes and/or ratchet clamps in they box. I’ve never not had a flat battery anywhere in some very isolated locations where I was not parked near other cars where I could get a jump start a set of leads for a fraction of the cost is a better bet. Carrying water in the car in the UK (give me a break)? 1-2 litres in Australia (40 deg c) days dehydrating is a factor I’ve never come across there yet? The next comment about writing in the rain notepads said it all? The dooms day prepare tool for accidents with laminated car glass with Australian after market tinting good luck with that tooif in water immediately lower glass if you conscious, otherwise don’t bother.
I tried to leave a comment earlier but I must have messed up as it didn't take. Anyway, I never use alkaline AA or AAA batteries in any of my preps. Alkaline batteries will always leak, all least by my experience, and you never find this out until you actually need the device and then it's already too late. Instead I only only Lithium AA and AA batteries in my emergency equipment. Not rechargables but Energizer Lithium batteries. They hold their charge a lot longer than Alkaline and more importantly, they never leak and ruin the device they're in. They're a little more expensive that Alkaline but worth it to have a working device when you really need it. For rechargeable prep equipment including some of my electric flares (similar model to yours), the batteries for my portable tire inflator (Ryobi 18V), and my GooLoo jump start kit, I set a recurring reminder in the calendar app or reminder app on my smartphone. I get a reminder quarterly to pull these devices out of the car, charge them up, test to see if they still work, and put them back under the driver's seat. Lastly I used a zip tie to attach the key ring end of my window breaker/seat belt cutter to the gear shift in my car. It doesn't get any handier to the driver and the front seat passenger if either of us should need it in a hurry. I also have a second window breaker/seat belt cutter attached to my keys which never leave my pants pocket.
All I've learned from watching this video is that the UK has really odd laws that seem counterintuitive to a person's safety. I would like to add, if the option for a plug-in air compressor is an option, those are always more reliable than the battery compressors. The reason being, you're going to charge the electric compressor and then store it until you need it, only to realize the battery is dead when you finally do need it. The plug-in compressor is always ready, and I seriously doubt you would be having any car battery troubles at the exact same time you're airing a tire. As far as quality goes, I picked the most blocky looking one because I knew right away I could easily disassemble it and reseal it, while other brands are all non-repairable. As shown in the video, the length of cable, as well as length of air line needs to be considered for your vehicle. Ideally you want the cable to reach from the plug/outlet to the front and rear tires. About 3-4 meters (10-13ft) considering slack. This way the pressure guage is at the tire with you that you're airing up. If you really wanted to, you could just... cut the cable yourself and add more length to it, but... please be professional about it. Don't cut and butt wire like an amateur.
That’s crazy the passengers can’t stay in the vehicle in the UK!! Here in the USA they recommend everyone stay in if you’re safely on the shoulder. They think a pedestrian is harder to see than a vehicle and may be struck. There is a glass breaker bracelet a friend has, it’s a stretchy single band that you can slide a knot to tighten and has a ceramic bead that will break any auto glass. A coat hanger or some stiff wire is a good add as well to fasten things such as a broken exhaust hanger because tape will melt. CAT makes a battery jumper with tire pump combo which also has an AC outlet and 12 volt power plug as well as 4 USB ports. The in-laws have several they keep one in the car and use some as an off grid power station at the lake house. (Also the fact you can’t carry a locking knife on you is crazy to me!)
You can be charged for carrying a locking folder in the UK? In many cases its just fir safety. I can't tell you how many times I've been working on something and my pocket knife tried to fold on my fingers. That's wild, man. 😔
Great video as always. Tip I gleaned elsewhere, sorry can't remember who, Don't store these items loose in an open crate nor in a hard box unless it is bolted down because in a rollover they will all become projectiles. Better in a relatively soft bag that keeps them together and will be less likely to cause further injury. PS love the hi vis bag.
Thank you for the video… I cannot believe the level of regulation of the UK, you can’t carry a locking blade pocket knife? That’s crazy to me… Not even for self-defense?
it is useful to have the safety vest at each seat in the car to have them reachable before get out of the vehicle, e.g. put them inside the door's compartment. suggestion for improvement: instead of this plastic thingy to knee down I would recommend one or two wool blanket, this has also multipurpose, maybe for convenience or when to lay it under, even first aid usage. how about some reusable hand warmers? thanks for your inspirations, how about a biking EDC or emergency kit, consider more lightweight 🚴
You didn't mention first aid kit, with an assortment of pain killers, anti histamines, high factor sun cream. Sun cream might sound odd ball, but if you are the motorway embankment awaiting rescue there may not be any shade. For food stuffs consider Kendal mint cake as it doesn't melt on the summer. I carry camping bag meals. Also a fire extinguisher which should be somewhere reachable in the passenger compartment.
Sorry for the 6 month delay but only just come across your videos. For the car jump start and Tyre inflation have you looked at the HALO? It is a jump starter and Tyre inflation power bank and light all in one. We have one and its been invaluable
Got to get out of the disabled vehicle‽ I’d rather be surrounded by 4,000 pounds of impact-absorbing vehicle than a soft meat sack standing on the side of the road.
I would add that, for those without a spare wheel, you need a tubeless tyre repair kit. The foams that come in some modern cars are generally not great. Get a tubeless repair kit, they are like a sticky worm that you put in or a mushroom plug depending on the kit and they will fix a puncture more than well enough to get you home. Other than that, tools wise, if you know what you are doing, you will know what you need. If you don't, your calling the breakdown service anyway.
Instead of the bottle of water, go with a bottle of something like Gatorade with full sugar. Not only will the sugar give some caloric energy, but it will also lower the freezing temp so you can still consume it when it’s is the middle of winter
Love it. If only for the poncho test.
Jamie can be very helpful for testing gear 🤣
Aside from all the great tips and ideas, not going to lie - this was my favorite. 🤣
Thanks Chance - always good to test the gear 😂
@@JonGadget Are you sure it's not you getting back to him for buying useless crap on Wish? 😂
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I like this type video because it's doesn't include a bunch of silly things like fishing line or water purification tablets. It's for a normal emergency not the apocalypse.
Two things I'd add is a regular type blanket and a beanie hat if you are in cold weather area.
Lol I very much agree
Everyone else on YT are just show-offs, Jon Gadget is for real
Thanks Eyal as always 😊
Thanks Steve - good suggestions
So if a knife with a lock on the blade is out of the question I guess a 9mm with an extra magazine won't help you out much either. Do the criminals make sure their blades don't lock or just the law abiding citizens?
@@mzimmerman12 same here at Germany, next step they will forbid tools which can be used as a weapon, even scissors should not be in your pocket (no idea how to assemble a first aid kit)
Thanks for being a readiness channel that doesn’t have an underlying fear, just an air of readiness. 😊
🙏😊
But what if it's the WEF woke troopers who've made my battery go flat?
I appreciate your simple, practical approach to building these kits. Thank you for another great video.
Thanks Ed - appreciated
Another great video. One item that I would recommend is several large garbage bags. These are invaluable for storing wet/muddy clothes or putting down on seats for for wet/muddy passengers. They also can serve
as emergency ponchos. And finally it’s always great to have a trash bag when camping or on a road trip.
Great suggestion. Thanks for sharing!
Also can serve as emergency rain boots, i might add. A very useful video, as always.
Common items to have in these kits are spare bulbs(if your car has the old halogen bulbs) and spare fuses(5A, 10A, 15A). Sometimes they really come in handy. Make sure to have 10, 13,17, 19 mm spanners, they are the most used in cars.
I have fuses in car - found bulbs are more specialised these days.
Sick bags are well worth having. As is an old towel - multiple uses. A telescopic magnet retriever tool. Birds**t wipes. A couple of bin bags. A toilet roll. And a wee-tube for when the 6yo suddenly and desperately needs a wee in the middle of a 10 mile tailback on the m25 and you can’t leave the car!
Some great additions there 👍 you can but some wee containers that turn the wee to jelly - used to carry them in light aircraft - getting caught short, flying a plane can be problematic!
Jon, you’re like a very sensible James Bond.
🤣 may be more Q?
Guy puts so much effort into these videos. Love it
Thank you John, I am a lone woman driver and had a few emergency items but I have now got a dedicated get me home bag. I feel so much more confident now I have these useful items inside. Hope I never have to use them.
How about a CB radio or similar? AM or UHF etc. Truckers always have them and can be useful to save a life, Australia has many rural or bush roads that have no cell coverage.
Every time I watch your videos, it costs me money. But it’s fun finding new gadgets.
I assume if you’re going to use the spare wheel that you’d remove it from the rear door first and therefore be able to place it within reach of a plug in type tyre inflator if needed.
the plugged in version does reach but much nicer not to have to plug and unplug as I move around the car
After watching this video I researched the glass breaker you have. I have found that it doesn't work very well or at all on laminated glass in newer vehicles. I would thing that would include your defender. I understand you an check the info in the corner of the window to see if your glass is laminated or the older tempered glass which it will work on.
I live in the US (Texas) and have everything in my car stuff that you have except for the knee pads. Additionally, I have a firestarter, a water purifier straw (in case I am stranded in the middle of nowhere and need to drink water from a potentially hazardous source), a hat. a whistle, a small thermos, a fork, knife and spoon, a tiny first aid kit, a compact emergency sleeping bag, paracord, and a compact backpack, in case I need to leave my car and carry stuff out of an isolated area. Since I live in Texas and its over 90 degrees about 9 months out of the year here, I don't keep food in the car because it would spoil very quickly. I also have to change out the batteries in my emergency kit fairly often because the heat drains them quickly. I also have a few tools in my emergency kit, including a long screw driver and a hammer. My glass breaker (I own the same one you have) is attached to my turn signal arm, with a plastic zip tie and can slid off the turn signal arm if you give it a good yank. I also have another multitool and several USB connectors for my phone and other electric devices in the armrest compartment, for easy access. As for self defense, I also have a can of mace and a sap (a piece of lead covered in leather to hit someone).
Good sound advice. More budget friendly recommendations would have been nice. Your bag costs in excess of £70 alone.
I dunno if you're still looking for options, but I have used a shopping tote in my car, I just bought a container today to upgrade... it doesnt have to be fancy as long as it fits 😊 also, I got a fairly cheap jump starter thing (Ozito brand) from my local hardware store. Hope this helps some 🙂
I would suggest two additional items.
Some form of multi usb cord solution. Something like the kable card, or lever gear 6in1. This way you can charge not only your phone,(assuming you have a charger with you) but any other common electronics you might need.
The other suggestion is a possible two parter. Some mix of sub screen and bug repellent. More of a comfort idea, but something to help make yourselves a little more comfortable can make the time waiting for help less stressful
thanks for sharing - great feedback - I don't think I showed a batch of cables in the vid but yes Lever Gear or InCharge etc. would be good
Absolutely awesome! I by no means an expert....I'm a US Army veteran and a retired firefighter paramedic of 27 years however so I have some background. You Sir have done it again!!! This is once again realistic items for real world issues. I dread 99.999% of edc, gadget and prepper videos. Too much "tacticool", ego driven unrealistic garbage. My eyes roll on the first few syllables and I turn them off.. You and your wonderful presentations. ...I'm glued! Great stuff. My car tool kit has been sealed down significantly as I know most I'm realisticly not going to diagnose the issue and/or fix it on the roadside. Definitely...get off to a safe location, get everyone in a safe area and be seen....perfect!! You've got the basics covered with this kit and it isn't cumbersome or loaded with non essential items. As usual....Well done!!
Great kit! I carry 2 pairs of gloves and 2 pairs of those cheap wearable knee pads just in case one of my passengers is helping with the repairs, I think the wearable knee pads give more freedom of movement. And I also carry a manual air pump as a backup for the electric one. I must get an electric jumper though.
Good stuff!
I would consider to add a winter kit over the cold months, with a gas stove, warm rations, water, a few really warm wool blankets, a saw, a axe, a shovel and a few extra pair of socks! I wouldn’t drive in central or eastern Europe without it during the wintertime.
If you don't already have it a fire extinguisher is also a good emergency equipment for car.
I’d recommend adding in some hose repair tape. It’s a strange tape that sticks very well to wet oily rubber hoses like when your radiator hose decides to rip open or you spring a fluid leak. Not a fix but it will limp you to a garage to find a new hose. Also a nice coil of bailing wire for tying your muffler back on, binding up a loose trim piece, etc.
great feedback - I'll add the tape - I think I know it as 'self-amalgamating tape' - appreciate the feedback - wire good shout too
What happens in winter? Do you take the bag out of the car with you to prevent the water from freezing and the accumulators from dying?
Nope! Nice insulated in there 👍
Really enjoying watching the quality of your videos continually improve Jon. I carry similar in my vw camper, minus a couple of items. I will definitely be purchasing the jump starter and glass breaker. One item I also carry is a small fire extinguisher.
Your poor camera man! He is a saint! 😂🤣
Great video Jon, thanks!
Thanks Annie - Jamie loves testing the gear 🤣
Great stuff Jon. Certainly a well put together vehicle kit bag. Re the gloves. I also recommend to clients they include a couple of pairs of latex / no latex gloves; this is in addition to the pair you showed which is great for things like there changing. The latex variety are very very good if you are working in the engine bay; greater dexterity.
good idea Douglas 👍
Carrying a locking knife in the UK is a crime? They would just 💩all over themselves here in the U.S.A. 😳
Dude loving your channel but it’s costing me a fortune lol! So many wonderful toys!
Er.....sorry about that 😊
Top man, cracking vid as always, one thing I would add is a small tool kit with at least a 1/4" ratchet/sockets, driver attachment and bits PH/PZ/TX/HOP slotted, Wera do amazing kits and I would say best kit for the money and would recommend the Wera Zyklop speed ratchet 1/4" 26pc kit, but wait until amazon have a sale, buy once, cry once.
Love the 'buy once, cry once' phrase for quality gear 😁 - I do have a tool kit in there as well but I wanted this kit to work for everyone - I also love Wera tools 👍
Great video again, thanks for that. Gave me some new ideas. :-)
Besides the obvious things (hi-viz, emergency blankets etc.), I think the most important (and hopefully never really useful) thing is the resqme window breaker and seat belt cutter. I have one of those in every family car. I connected them to the gear-shift lever, so they should be within easy reach for both persons in the front, no matter the orientation of the car and it won't go flying in case of an impact. In fact I have a spare, wich I use for business travel and rental cars, so I don't ever have to take one out of the family cars.
There is one question though, at 3:08 you mention, that you cannot use the warning triangle on a motorway. Is this something special for Britain? Because, where I live (and most countries I traveled) this is exactly what you're supposed (and legally required) to use.
great feedback - thanks for sharing - yes, I think it's a UK thing re warning triangle - I believe the reason is because it is likely to be blown onto the motorway with vehicles passing at spped
Love your videos and have a shockingly similar kit in the back of my car.
I think the only things I'd personally add is a trauma/first aid kit. Plus the training to use it. And a cheap tarp/paracord. Useful for keeping away from wind, rain and sun.
great feedback Gavin - I have a separate video coming re the first aid kit!
@@JonGadget I was going to add something about no first aid kit - but will tag onto this one. Really good, well thought out kit. I would even say sometimes one of the old workhorse nokias in the back as they are almost guaranteed to work when the current tech heavy phones may not.
Highly recommend you keep 1 quart of oil (trust me, you’ll want it if your oil check light comes on in the middle of nowhere on your trip). It will save your engine. Also a must is a fire extinguisher.
Yes I always keep a quart of oil and a old antifreeze jug if I need to water for the engine
Great video! I will upgrade my kit with the snacks, water and spare ponchos. Also I would suggest to have a spare change of clothes (hoodie, pants, socks and a t-shirt) pretty useful when you spill something at work on you or in a rainy situation when being far from home, dry clothes are a mood changing experience.
loved your Waterproof Poncho Stunt assistance he is the best! Great one people like if you want see more of him
I'm sure you'll be seeing more of him....
@@JonGadget Thanks for taking the time to respond
Plesase, wrap your Mate in the emergency blanket and the Poncho and douse with water.
good idea! 🤣
I've had that gooloo jump starter twice. The first arrived doa, I emailed customer service and they immidiately sent me a replacement. The replacement worked well for several months and then died. I emailed customer service and they immediately refunded me the original purchase price and I purchased the gooloo gt3000. That being said I've had a gp2000 from gooloo for a long time and it's been amazing. I'd encourage anyone looking for a jump starter to pick up the gooloo gp2000 over the elite 1500. It's got a bit more capability, it charges over usb c vs a car or wall charger, and it's only a little bit more, and in my experience has had zero issues.
great feedback - thanks for sharing Matt
That's why a set of heavy gauge jumper cables is the best choice vs. a battery jumper...the cables will always work. Batteries can fade and degrade over time. Will most folks maintain them? Not likely.
I keep a set of 30 foot 0 gauge jumper cables as well. Best to have both for sure.
Great tips, love your channel
Last month, we drove 4806 miles in 15 days, doing a bunch of National Parks in America.
Of course, at 10PM, the headlights went dim and the DVD player powered off. The alternator failed.
We limped into a truck stop, and in the morning we got a ride to the auto part store. The garage said they could swap it for $130.
I pulled my tool bag, and within 30 minutes I was able to test, confirm, swap, and confirm the alternator and we were on our way.
Having tools, and knowing how to use them, is absolutely worth the time investment. 👍
Agree that is the best case scenario (and it's how I was brought up) - but for many it's not an option and many cars now just don't allow user maintenance or repair!
@@JonGadget Thanks for commenting on my comment!
My car is a Subaru, very repair-friendly, the car that failed was a Chevy Equinox, with a Very poorly thought out engine bay. Agreed, some vehicles are engineered to go on a lift for basic repairs, BUT......
......i think it should be on every vehicle owner to pop the hood and find out for themselves. 👍
Channels like yours and others help promote the concept of planning for failures. AND for being prepared enough to address them.
Thanks for what you do.
I cannot afford to run a car so I hire a few times a year. I do not expect to be able to fix/repair even though I was brought up to know how to change a tyre et cetera, but I love the idea of a generic kit that I can just adapt to my needs and take on any journey. Thanks Jon 😀😁😀
Good suggestions! Though, when you include so many different things, how come no first aid kit?
Excellent selection, Jon. The Jump Starter Kit is brilliant. So much functionality in one package.
I was hoping for a recreation of Whitesnake's Here I go Again music video with you and Jamie, but we can't have everything :)
Thanks for the comment Brian - that would have been good although music copyright might object!
@@JonGadget Damn those pesky lawyers!
I know!
JESUS Jon what a car! I didn't being a review RUclipsr would be so profitable
Check out my trailer video for my other jobs!
For a car cary, i rather have a set of proper tool, pliers, wood saw, metal saw, hatchet etc. than a multitool. I would also recommend a few wool or fleece blankets in the car to keep warm, a lot better option than emergency blanket that don't really do a good job at heeping warm. I have a few sleeping bags in the car that can become a big warm blankets if needed.
You have me worried. Why do I have to heep warm? I dont even know what that is.
I have that Gooloo jump starter. I used it about five times during lockdown in 2020 on both mine and my neighbours cars (my battery was on the way out). Amazing bit of kit that lives in my boot!
I use the same marker lights - though mine will not stick to the side of my Rover as the panels are aluminum, but they are great. The jump starter saved me a few times now. I use the NOCO Boost 1000 as it will boost upwards of 6L. Rovers are hungry for starting power. A couple things I would suggest. ARB makes an excellent puncture repair kit for tires which I've included in my own. And the reality is that most of us cannot address the issues of modern engines, however a simple one is a punctured hose. This happened a few Christmases ago to my family, where I had a leaking coolant hose which was accessible, though I didn't have Self Fusing Silicon Tape for hose repair (its withstands higher pressure than the self fusing black rubber tape).
Had I done that I could have saved my family from a night in a crappy hotel, mediocre dinner, made it to Christmas dinner with family, and saved a 390.00 towing bill. Now it stays in my kit as with Rovers its one of the few things I can fix. Another thing that's been super useful is keeping a Jet Boil in my kit for those excursions to the beach wanting for hot almond milk cocoa, to other hot beverages on our excursions. Not to mention if you were really out of pure water, you could boil it.
Thanks for taking the time to feedback. I was surprised the lights attached to the car doors as I thought they were aluminium! It was not a strong attachment so it might be some form of alloy or steel frame behind the door skin?
I carry self amalgamating tape but not silicon - so I will check that out - thanks for the suggestion
@@JonGadget Yes, I imagine the frame is steel and it is only the skins which are Aluminum to help keep the center of gravity low. I was laughing trying to find a place to stick one of those lights under the bonnet.
Yes, I ordered some of that rubber self amalgamizing tape you suggested after seeing your video. In addition I keep a bit of gaffers tape wrapped around a thin aluminum card for things like alarm clock lights in hotels and such at night. I keep the high pressure silicon version in the boot of the Rover. I would love to see your review of the Defender in a video. I will be retiiring my Range Rover over the next year or so and my eyes are set on the Defender 4 Door. Have a great day!
Great video..I’ve been carrying a vehicle kit for years and have made them for all the vehicles we own as well..it’s tier 3 EDC..Thank you for sharing..
Thanks for the feedback 👍
I’ve got all of those things and a few more. A tool roll with a folding saw, wrench, pliers, Wera screwdriver. And most importantly a world class first aid roll. Let me know if you’d like an inventory. I spent years putting it together. It has everything. I also travel with a truckers friend. I’ve used it a surprising amount of times.
You did clue me in on the emergency vest. Just ordered one. And the folding knee pad! I also have a decent sized sham wow. Totally key for drying off seats and anything else that may get soaked.
great feedback - thanks for sharing - I am planning a video for a first aid kit (one that is properly useful) - any suggestions welcome 👍
@@JonGadget I’d like a suggestion on how to keep everything not only dry but protected from heat also, I live in Rhodes, Greece, and never trust anything for more than a few hours/ days in the car, so things like water, protein bars or medicinals and batteries/ power banks would be an issue to keep in the car.
Just wondering: a Car Emergency Kit is not "a good reason" to have a little knife in the UK? You'd think relatively-inaccessible Preparedness would count...
I would like to think so!
Great items. The jump starter is a really good one, there are lots of cheaper ones out there for smaller engines, so if you don't need to worry about a V8 truck or something you can save some $$ there. I also keep a first aid kit that has the emergency rations as an all-in-one alternative to your stash. I had a tree blocking the road once so I keep hatchet that has a handsaw in the handle for random scenarios. It would take a long time to go through something thick, but better than nothing! And definitely helps if I just need to separate some branches to get by versus a tree trunk.
Great video! your friend face when testing the rain coat was golden :DDD
He loves testing the gear really 😆
I had that portable cordless air compressor. It was garbage.
Quick tip regarding those glass breakers. They only work against non laminated windows. Fortunately, the vast majority of cars don’t have them. But, luxury vehicles often have them for reduced road noise. A couple of easy ways to tell if they’re on your vehicle is, check the manufacturer sticker (bottom right hand of the window) or roll down the window a bit, and look at the edge of the glass. If there is a stripe in the middle of the glass, they’re laminated. If not, they’re standard tempered windows.
Good point Mark 👍 also worth pointing out windscreens are laminated so this won't work for that either.
A Victorinox Rescue Tool is made to cut through laminated windows. Unfortunately it has a locking blade because that's the kind of thing you need in an emergency so as not to cut your fingers off. But for some reason the government is fine with that.
It’s quite ironic that you talk about breaking down and own a Land Rover. It’s a true fact that 90% of all Land Rovers ever built are still on the road, the other 10% made it to their destination 😂 Seriously, this is a good and useful video 👍
🤣🤣🤣
😁 I've had 3 Discoveries, 2 Range Rovers, 3 Range Rover Sport, an Evoke, an Original Defender and a new Defender - and apart from one air suspension failure (Discovery) which was fixed quickly I've not had any issues. But I know others who have had a load of problems.....
This man needs some freedom in his life. All these laws are insane!
6:21 ...That is ridiculous...locking blade is illegal ?
The current UK law states: 'It is illegal carry any knife in public without good reason, unless it has a manual folding blade less than *_3 inches long_*
*Knives with a folding blade are called EDC, or Every Day Carry.*
_UK knife laws_ : The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either *4 years in prison* , *an unlimited fine or both* .
You'll get a prison sentence if you're convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once.
Is an Mora Eldris with a blade length of 59mm/2.3 inches ,Or a MORA ERIK FROST 120 WOODCARVING KNIFE 59mm / 2.3 inch blade , illegal ??
Yes, unfortunately (without good reason)
@@JonGadget I wonder if anyone has been warned or arrested for carrying a Butter knife..LOL...a normal one has a 11.5 cm (4.5 inch) blade on it. lol
I would suggest getting an all-in-one unit. They make a Jump starter & an air compressor in one unit. The downside is that it uses a lithium ion battery, which will degrade overtime. With the air compressor, you should probably have a tire plug kit, that will get you to the next service station in a pinch.
All eggs in one basket? Plug kit is a good idea 👍
So much stuff which requires battery power...... I would always forget to charge it 😏
it does need checking on - best to put a date in diary but rechargeable hold charge reasonable well I would say
Really appreciate you making this video! It's concise, compact, effective, it's no more and no less. I've been using this as a foundation for my own setup. Thank you so much once again!
have to be careful with the glass breaking, it only works on tempered glass not the new stuff with plastic in it...
yes - no laminates!
Love your videos, Jon, well thought out, genuinely useful items in the kits. Best thing about this one, though, was at 0:57 - the disposable waterproof - apologies to your "passenger" but I actually laughed out loud as it was so unexpected.
If you pack all of that in my town, thieves will just break your windows for you.
You won’t need the glass breaker then 😁
Very practical and simple also first aid basics is a must and something to snack on incase your stuck for awhile
Good video sir
If you are carrying water - make it distilled. That way it can also top off your coolant.
Distilled water is a terrible idea, it won't rehydrate you. It has no antifreeze benefit. Gatorade has electrolytes and calories, it can be put in the radiator a pinch and acts as antifreeze.
Distilled water will freeze right in the bottle before gatoraide will.
I would add some zip ties , a full first aid kit with tourniquet including a proper schooling in first aid and some leather gloves when you do have to break glass and remove it .
Hi Jon, recently found your channel and enjoy your videos. I keep a couple of poncho's and an old jacket in the car, in case of emergencies in cold and wet weather, as well as the emergency blanket.
Great video as ever Jonathon.
I’ve thought about making a kit like this for a mate who had broken down more times than I can remember. Once I was with him and his one year old son at the time. He had nothing in his car, not even a phone charger cable.
The portable jump starter is a great idea. Noco boost get lots of good reviews on Amazon if anyone is after an alternative.
Someone else in the comments suggested loo roll, I’d add baby wipes too and an umbrella- maybe a hi vis one.
great feedback Michael - I have a Noco 12v battery charger and it's really good so I am sure Jump starter would be a good too
@@JonGadget 👍🏻👍🏻 cool. I forgot to mention I’ve never seen the road flares before so thanks for mentioning them.
Two things to watch for: some cars have laminated side windows now which don't break apart with window breakers. And two, the LED road flares almost always have "soft" power buttons which drain the batteries over time. I keep the batteries in outside of mine for that reason, but having 1 or 2 chemical road flares isn't a bad idea.
The bond being inside opening can effectively be locked by closing the tool and hold tight as you was. Needs to be outside opening 😩
I don't think that would be classed as a locking knife for the purposes of the legislation - unlikely to be challenged at all under normal circumstances I would say.
The kit was great. I really like your intro and transitions. Quality of the video is going up.
Thanks David - appreciate the feedback - trying to improve with every video
Hi Jon, where did you get that Musto waterproof pouch at? Shown at 4:16
This is Landrover branded - got from dealer 👍
Another great video from Jon. In my car, I carry water bottles that I place in cup holders in the rear of the passenger compartment. Every time my wife or I use a bottle, I replenish it with a new one.
Quick tip on the glass breaker. Don't keep it in the sunglasses holder or the glove box. If the car rolls, chances are they will fly open and everything will spill out everywhere. If you have keys that still go in the ignition, attach ot to the key ring. Most have a pull away feature so will come away if you can't extract your keys. Failing that, tape it to the underside of the steering column
Good point - thanks for sharing 👍
Good advice, since I have such keys
I was waiting for the engineers solution to all problems when you took out ducttape and WD40. I was not disappointed.
Lol, this compressor don’t inflate Land Rover wheel. It’s a toy 🤣
New Defender don’t starts by jump starter, man. 🤣 You need to call dealer, than special boy with a computer scanner come and allow it to start. 🤣🤣🤣
Also you can’t tow a new defender - it’s automatically select to a parking without engine 🤣🤣🤣
All you can with this car - is call dealer and wait.
Great video and great channel. Love watching car emergency kit videos, gave me some great ideas to put myself a kit together with autumn and winter not too far away
Hi Jon, loving your vids, what tools do you carry in the car in addition to your kit?
Have you heard of or considered a bottle of Slime tyre repair? It's water soluble so tyre can be properly repaired later if it's just a nail or screw puncture,can save changing tyre on motorway till next Services/ junction. Kit I got for £24 online came with little 12v tyre pump. I also have a ziplock bag in glovebox with couple paperclips, assorted sized rubber bands, matchbook, made mini rolls of gaffer tape, sellotape and self amalgam tape on a pencil, short hank of 3mm paracord and few sheets of post-it notes. Think it's worth adding a small tarp to your kit, multiple uses and I have a jet gas lighter and 4mm bungee cord.all goes in a small drybag bungeed in boot. Read somewhere inflated drybag helped save someone drowning until proper rescued.
Thanks for the great feedback
Suddenly my trunk feels a touch underequipped 😅
One question, Jon - what prompted or motivates the change in intro/outro music, e.g. royalty concerns? The rather heavy guitar is such a contrast to your smooth voice, and I wonder whether any (other) longer-time viewer has trouble coming ‘round from what was previously white noise
I wasn't worried about royalty, as the music was licence free and the new one is under a paid licence - I think the channel needs to evolve continuously and the intro was starting to feel an bit basic - music choice is very subjective though - comments generally positive so far. Appreciate the feedback.
It should be obvious and I guess it is for you Jon, but a spare tire is only usefull if you carry tools to actually change the tire.
A work car of mine came with a hydraulic jack and a small wrench, but calls for 200+ Nm of torque, not a chance with the little wrench.
Also I‘d add in some serious zip-ties, they have helped for several loose things that shouldn’t move and tape couldn’t fix without unreasonable effort
Good points - thanks for sharing 👍
May I also add, I haven’t seen comments saying it, but a tourniquet. Whether it be you are passing the scene of an accident, or you yourself are in an accident. You can lose limbs, or even worse in a car accident…
Didn't think about a poncho
Appears lithium jump starter batteries fail therefore have you considered one of the super capacitor based jump starter. Also I've some silicone like self sealing tape for temporarily fixing water hoses.
I need to check that out. I have though ordered silicon self sealing tape though following earlier comment 👍
That's a Land Drover your driving boy'tjie....you DEFINITELY need the gloves for repair work..hahaha lol. True!! Great video though.
Great video! I'm a fuel hauler truck driver in Denver and it's crazy how many people have nothing in their cars for simple problems, and many can't even change a tire!
Crazy I know! Thanks for the feedback David 👍
Yep....! The same people who have to get rescued off roofs during flooding every year because they refuse to be prepared.....for anything.....🐏🐏🐏
A comment my Australian wife (a nurse) didn’t contemplate was having a jacket in the car for personal use and assistance in shock prevention in an emergency, how about a reusable thermal blanket (heavier and doesn’t blow around) I’ve carried one for hiking in my backpack and car for years. I’ve only suffered from hypothermia twice both times in the Snowy mountains (Australia). My son camped out in -10c in Oberon NSW, with NO fires allowed in bushfire season, anyone who says it does get cold here has never visited or not left the cities (on the coast).
Light weight garden/mechanics groves for tyre changes and reflective covers a must also I agree with WD40 & duct tape, if a trailer is involved aways ropes and/or ratchet clamps in they box trailer. I’ve never not had a flat battery anywhere in some very isolated locations where I was not parked near other cars where I could get a jump start a set of leads for a fraction of the cost is a better bet. Carrying water in the car in the UK (give me a break)? 1-2 litres in Australia (40 deg c) days dehydrating is a factor I’ve never come across there yet? The next comment about write in the rain notepads said it all? The dooms day prepare tool for accidents with laminated car glass with Australian after market tinting good luck with that too if in water immediately lower glass if you conscious, otherwise don’t bot A comment my Australian wife (a nurse) didn’t contemplate was having a jacket in the car for personal use and assistance in shock prevention in an emergency, how about a reusable thermal blanket (heavier and doesn’t blow around) I’ve carried one for hiking in my backpack and car for years. I’ve only suffered from hypothermia twice both times in the Snowy mountains (Australia). My son camped out in -10c in Oberon NSW, with NO fires allowed in bushfire season, anyone who says it does get cold here has never visited or not left the cities (on the coast).
Light weight garden/mechanics groves for tyre changes and reflective covers a must also I agree with WD40 & duct tape, if a trailer is involved aways ropes and/or ratchet clamps in they box. I’ve never not had a flat battery anywhere in some very isolated locations where I was not parked near other cars where I could get a jump start a set of leads for a fraction of the cost is a better bet. Carrying water in the car in the UK (give me a break)? 1-2 litres in Australia (40 deg c) days dehydrating is a factor I’ve never come across there yet? The next comment about writing in the rain notepads said it all? The dooms day prepare tool for accidents with laminated car glass with Australian after market tinting good luck with that tooif in water immediately lower glass if you conscious, otherwise don’t bother.
I tried to leave a comment earlier but I must have messed up as it didn't take.
Anyway, I never use alkaline AA or AAA batteries in any of my preps. Alkaline batteries will always leak, all least by my experience, and you never find this out until you actually need the device and then it's already too late.
Instead I only only Lithium AA and AA batteries in my emergency equipment. Not rechargables but Energizer Lithium batteries. They hold their charge a lot longer than Alkaline and more importantly, they never leak and ruin the device they're in. They're a little more expensive that Alkaline but worth it to have a working device when you really need it.
For rechargeable prep equipment including some of my electric flares (similar model to yours), the batteries for my portable tire inflator (Ryobi 18V), and my GooLoo jump start kit, I set a recurring reminder in the calendar app or reminder app on my smartphone. I get a reminder quarterly to pull these devices out of the car, charge them up, test to see if they still work, and put them back under the driver's seat.
Lastly I used a zip tie to attach the key ring end of my window breaker/seat belt cutter to the gear shift in my car. It doesn't get any handier to the driver and the front seat passenger if either of us should need it in a hurry. I also have a second window breaker/seat belt cutter attached to my keys which never leave my pants pocket.
All I've learned from watching this video is that the UK has really odd laws that seem counterintuitive to a person's safety.
I would like to add, if the option for a plug-in air compressor is an option, those are always more reliable than the battery compressors. The reason being, you're going to charge the electric compressor and then store it until you need it, only to realize the battery is dead when you finally do need it.
The plug-in compressor is always ready, and I seriously doubt you would be having any car battery troubles at the exact same time you're airing a tire.
As far as quality goes, I picked the most blocky looking one because I knew right away I could easily disassemble it and reseal it, while other brands are all non-repairable.
As shown in the video, the length of cable, as well as length of air line needs to be considered for your vehicle. Ideally you want the cable to reach from the plug/outlet to the front and rear tires. About 3-4 meters (10-13ft) considering slack. This way the pressure guage is at the tire with you that you're airing up.
If you really wanted to, you could just... cut the cable yourself and add more length to it, but... please be professional about it. Don't cut and butt wire like an amateur.
Is there a GOOLOO United States version??
There are a few of these on the market. Check out Amazon and go with a good number of positive reviews 👍
That’s crazy the passengers can’t stay in the vehicle in the UK!! Here in the USA they recommend everyone stay in if you’re safely on the shoulder. They think a pedestrian is harder to see than a vehicle and may be struck.
There is a glass breaker bracelet a friend has, it’s a stretchy single band that you can slide a knot to tighten and has a ceramic bead that will break any auto glass. A coat hanger or some stiff wire is a good add as well to fasten things such as a broken exhaust hanger because tape will melt. CAT makes a battery jumper with tire pump combo which also has an AC outlet and 12 volt power plug as well as 4 USB ports. The in-laws have several they keep one in the car and use some as an off grid power station at the lake house. (Also the fact you can’t carry a locking knife on you is crazy to me!)
You can be charged for carrying a locking folder in the UK? In many cases its just fir safety. I can't tell you how many times I've been working on something and my pocket knife tried to fold on my fingers. That's wild, man. 😔
Nice Defender mate
Great video as always. Tip I gleaned elsewhere, sorry can't remember who, Don't store these items loose in an open crate nor in a hard box unless it is bolted down because in a rollover they will all become projectiles. Better in a relatively soft bag that keeps them together and will be less likely to cause further injury. PS love the hi vis bag.
Thanks for sharing!
thanks for info 👍
Thank you for the video… I cannot believe the level of regulation of the UK, you can’t carry a locking blade pocket knife? That’s crazy to me… Not even for self-defense?
it is useful to have the safety vest at each seat in the car to have them reachable before get out of the vehicle, e.g. put them inside the door's compartment.
suggestion for improvement: instead of this plastic thingy to knee down I would recommend one or two wool blanket, this has also multipurpose, maybe for convenience or when to lay it under, even first aid usage.
how about some reusable hand warmers?
thanks for your inspirations, how about a biking EDC or emergency kit, consider more lightweight 🚴
You didn't mention first aid kit, with an assortment of pain killers, anti histamines, high factor sun cream. Sun cream might sound odd ball, but if you are the motorway embankment awaiting rescue there may not be any shade. For food stuffs consider Kendal mint cake as it doesn't melt on the summer. I carry camping bag meals. Also a fire extinguisher which should be somewhere reachable in the passenger compartment.
Jon:
These emergency ponchos are realy cheap...
Out of nowhere:
Jamie geting splashed with 69 liters of water.
Sorry for the 6 month delay but only just come across your videos. For the car jump start and Tyre inflation have you looked at the HALO? It is a jump starter and Tyre inflation power bank and light all in one. We have one and its been invaluable
Very nice VEDC kit!
Got to get out of the disabled vehicle‽ I’d rather be surrounded by 4,000 pounds of impact-absorbing vehicle than a soft meat sack standing on the side of the road.
I would add that, for those without a spare wheel, you need a tubeless tyre repair kit. The foams that come in some modern cars are generally not great. Get a tubeless repair kit, they are like a sticky worm that you put in or a mushroom plug depending on the kit and they will fix a puncture more than well enough to get you home. Other than that, tools wise, if you know what you are doing, you will know what you need. If you don't, your calling the breakdown service anyway.
Great tip - thanks Richard
Instead of the bottle of water, go with a bottle of something like Gatorade with full sugar. Not only will the sugar give some caloric energy, but it will also lower the freezing temp so you can still consume it when it’s is the middle of winter
one thing...what if your phone breaks...is there a EDC phone you can carry that lets you dial 999.......
It finally came, the SAK Compact, oh and the Key Smart clip:) HA! Going Jon Gadget for a few days:)
Brilliant - I'm sure you will be happy