10 Prepping Items to GET NOW, or Someone Else Will

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Add anything you feel I missed! As always, thanks for watching. - Justin

[@isatq2133]

Can you suggest some herbal stuff to smoke during shtf? And herbal medicines in general!

[@pinheadlarry8349]

not practical for most people but some really old cars can run on high proof liquor so if you can brew shine and have a ancient car you might be able to keep a vehicle in the long term lol

[@ApocGuy]

@@pinheadlarry8349 some of older diesels run on pure veggie oil too ( i think there is video here on YT of a guy who made 900 kilometers (or was it miles?) trip in Škoda octavia, which was filled with pure veggie oil ), and i know old tractors run on years old diesel..

[@ApocGuy]

for short term survival Stainless steel is ok, but if extended, i'd buy iron/carbon steel/cast iron cookware. also bigger tent (6-8 persons would be best) , covered with space blanket and tarp, paired with hot tent stove would offer damn good survival environment for extended periods.

[@Brad-99]

@@isatq2133 micro weed 😉

[@gregory4154]

I would recommend a large mosquito net that acts like a tent. You can add a tarp around it to keep the elements off you and keep you warm. If it was a warm climate, you can keep the tarp above you the keep the sun off you. In all cases, you won't be affected by insects. Just an FYI, if you 've ever been out in the bush for any period, bugs can drive you crazy, and mosquitos can kill you. Think of those large mosquito nets that drape over a bed. They roll up super small and carry easily. Just having this added comfort can make the outside a lot more bearable.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Checking that out now. Great advice Gregory! Thanks for typing this up

[@carnivorecaveman]

Or, you buy a tent with built-in mosquito-net. The tent I recommended above and which I have (Hilleberg Nammatj 2 GT) is one of those, but, of course, there are many others too, having this feature.

[@mendyviola]

I have one of those that I use for camping.

[@baneverything5580]

I bought one they use for beds. It turns into a nice bug proof structure when unfolded large enough to put a couple chairs and small table inside. But I couldn`t figure out how to fold it back up after it sprang open and had to haphazardly stuff it in one of the large storage bins on the side of my camper. LOL!

[@Jimbo_Conn]

Not a problem for us now in New England ... But yea this was actually a big concern of mine this summer ..I wanted to first solo overnight w out tent or anything. Just tarp. But I'm wondering WTH do people do, starting on may June going all the way to Sept the mosquitos are beyond ridiculous almost everywhere you step foot in the woods. So besides hover near a raging fire all day and night? (80-90 degree weather also) what?

[@williamwinder3466]

1:15 Be cautious when using lights in dark areas. Unnatural light attracts unwanted guests.

[@Menuki]

That’s all a matter of placement. Placed far enough away can give you sufficient warning without flagging your position. They’re great to scare animals away while camping

[@totallyfrozen]

They can also be used to lure in food.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Yes yes. I can attest. If you shine a bright flashlight at a honeybee hive you just might get a surprise.😅😅😅😅😅

[@Wastelandman7000]

Yep, white light can be seen for miles. Red light is better and diffuses so its harder to see at long range. That's why those WWII angle head flashlights had a red filter lens. Also, the only light you need to be high powered is your weapon light. Having just enough light to see is safer.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Quick and dirty trick: tape some paper over your flashlight lens. It acts as a diffuser and will make your light harder to see at a distance. (a diffuser causes the light rays to scatter in multiple directions rather than go in a focused beam)

[@jamesthomas5895]

Heavy duty contractor garbage bags and a wool blanket makes a nice poor man's sleeping bag

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice :) that would be a LONG sleeping bag for me

[@jamesthomas5895]

@@PracticalPreparedness It also gives you some storage space for gear you might want to keep dry.

[@anjou6497]

Just make sure you don't get chucked out with the garbage. 👍

[@tjcochran4641]

Not really Creates a moisture layer inside from the lack of permeating It'll work for short term but long term in the winter u need something breathable

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Using house wrap like Tyvek , gorilla taped into the shape of a sleeping bag is also great as a waterproof, breathable bivy for your sleeping bags or blankets. Lightweight and cheap.

[@phild8095]

Clear trees that could fall on your house, shed, car, power lines. When a massive storm hits is too late. If the line from the pole to a house is damaged in a storm it is at the bottom of the list. A tarp big enough to cover your roof with some lumber, nails, tools and a ladder Tyvec, plumbing supplies and tools, chain with connectors, berry bushes, fruit trees, grape vines, fertilizer Canning supplies, freezer bags, seeds, tools for the garden Dust masks, boots, work glove, vinyl gloves, eye protection, hearing protection full gas tank and gas cans Adhesives, caulk, duct tape, lubricants, Cash on hand Invest in precious metals, lead, brass, steel and the maintenance and cleaning tools for same Bicycle, backpack, tire repair kit for bike and auto, furnace and AC filters Alternate electricity equipment and fuel if needed The shortages and inflation may not be temporary, but signs of a coming collapse. Joseph convinced pharaoh to be a prepper. Joseph's brothers were unprepared and their descendants ended up as slaves.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

All great items worthy of another video. Thanks Phil!

[@1CATALDO]

@ Phil D 🔹 BINGO 🔹

[@oneshothunter9877]

Who's Joseph?

[@phild8095]

@@oneshothunter9877 Joseph was great grandson of Abraham, Grandson of Isaac, son of Jacob. He was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He spent time as a slave and in jail. Eventually rising to the #2 ruler of Egypt. Years later his brothers went to Egypt to buy grain because of a famine in the middle east. Joseph is recognized by Jews, Christians and Muslims as a man who lived by faith and as a prophet. In Hebrew the name means God shall add.

[@oneshothunter9877]

@@phild8095 Aha! Ok, Thank you. I'm not especially religious so I didn't... recognize.. But though I'm not religious I gotta admit that the ten amandments are good rules to live by. They kind of "secure peace" - or they would if every person lived by them.

[@ianmaxwell8868]

I've always been impressed by the versatility of Crisco. Not only is it good as shortening for baking but it's a super alternate fuel source in the event of an electrical failure. The most effective way to make a Crisco candle is to simply insert a prepared candle wick (found at most craft stores) straight into a tub of Crisco. This candle will burn longer than almost any store-bought wax candle. Among the many items I'm stocking up in my pantry, I'm definitely going to stockpile plenty of Crisco.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Love this. I feel a video coming….

[@twistedpixel2558]

Folks have been using Crisco for sealing the chamber mouths of cap and ball revolvers for years. Prevents chain fires and keeps the powder fouling soft so it doesn't require a wire brush to get off after you're done shooting.

[@ianmaxwell8868]

@@PracticalPreparedness Thanks for your kind words. I'll look into that. Have a great weekend and take care.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

European here. I had never heard about Crisco before, but read the wikipedia article minutes ago. I'll accept it has the properties you describe, but is it cost effective as a fuel, compared to petroleum or stearin (wax)? Since it is edible havin a small stash is a nobrainer... but so are many other oils. Not criticizing, trying to understand & learn!

[@ianmaxwell8868]

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 Greetings from across the pond. Crisco's definitely more cost effective than petroleum. The going rate for a 16 oz can at my local Walmart is $4.48 USD. Meanwhile, the price of wax ranges from $20 to $35 per gram.

[@markbooth1117]

A dual use item I found was the hand sanitiser we have been using over the last 2 years or so. Great for the med kit, however, if it is more than 70-70% Alcohol based, I found it good for using as a fire starter. I tried a little as an experiment, by squirting some hand sanitiser on a non-plastic plate and lighting it, it works well for a couple of minutes, then added some tinder. I have been buying some of the small bottles of alcohol based hand sanitiser as they seem to be everywhere and cheap now.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice! Haven’t tried that yet

[@jibbygonewrong2458]

There are additional chemicals in hand sanitizer that can be very dangerous actually. Just look up all the recalls on them past few years. They probably do not burn clean either. Just buy a bottle of vodka and then you don't have to worry about accidentally killing yourself bc your burning stuff that's not safe.

[@Mike-ox3bv]

Agreed 90% alcohol is great to have.

[@baneverything5580]

If you have a portable folding solar panel or a USB power bank you can use it to recharge a cheap plasma candle lighter. I keep these and a magnifying glass to always have a last resort backup to start a fire.

[@susandowd1666]

Awesome info! I also found it removes tree sap instantly on hands & clothes!

[@Andrew-kg9zn]

Along with the sheath knife, I would add a good multitool like a leatherman, it definitely comes in handy.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for the adds Andrew, I'm big on muli-tools

[@TAVAAR7]

Couple of the most overlooked but important considerations are sanitation and everyday clothing (since that's your first form of shelter) and both fit the "practical" bill since its stuff you'll use whether there's an emergency or not. A little extra consideration can go a long way for both.

[@mithril1584]

I ran into that issuse this last winter myself. I had surgery and put on 30lbs during recovery. my feet swelled and I couldn't put my cold weather boots on to clear my driveway, and my bibs were real snug. I got back down to my old weight recently but still, I didn't have a good time.

[@jons5898]

After you’ve used your sawyer mini filter don’t ever let it freeze, that will render it ineffective according to the info that came with mine.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Yes, it’s a great reminder!

[@19ghost73]

This is true for ALL types & brands of ultra-fine water filters, too.

[@MikinessAnalog]

Something useful to add to this is do not forget some cotton balls like you find in medication bottles. Even if a lighter is out of fuel, as long as it still sparks, you can start a fire.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Oooh very clever add. Thanks for sharing this

[@1CATALDO]

@ Mikiness ~ 🔹COTTON BALLS🔹 mixed with vaseline will burn even better ... keep them in a container or Zip-Loc til needed 😊

[@MikinessAnalog]

@@1CATALDO petroleum jelly will make them burn longer, yes

[@boonedog1457]

Add Vaseline to your cotton balls and now you really have a great fire starter. If you save your dryer lint, you get free fire starter.

[@flgatorz56]

And if you saturate those cotton balls in Vaseline, they burn much hotter and longer. I made a bunch and store them in an Altoids mint container.

[@RIFFRAFF104]

I'm a paramedic. I've been stocking medical equipment for years. It's my background and gear that got me into a prepper group. I'm thinking the thing I'm lacking is food prep ingredients. Oil, salt, flour, seasonings. All ways prepping..

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thank you for everything you do

[@RIFFRAFF104]

@@PracticalPreparedness Thanks for what you do. We are all in this together.

[@morganrees-fleming1102]

@steven what would say are the top 5 medical supplies to have on hand?

[@rae1957tn]

Wish you lived close to me with your skills

[@lindaertel7558]

Food is #2 behind water. Better start buying it. Freeze the flour for a couple of weeks to kill any larvae in it. Watch KZbin to see how to vacuum seal flour. It must be refrigerated after vacuum sealing or bad bacteria can develop in it. Ghee is expensive but lasts a long time and is lactose free.

[@irishred4202]

A thicker grade poncho would be useful to stay dry, warmth, shelter making, rain water collection, etc. Also coffee filters are useful for pre-filtering water before using your actual water filtration system and they could double as fire starting tinder.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Ponchos are my thing! Thanks for adding these!

[@gonefishing3644]

People who are preparing for emergencies tend to leave out waste management. If water stops flowing through the faucets, that toilet will not flush. And yet most people in the U.S. do not have a pit toilet/outhouse in their back yard. So, it is important to make a composting toilet (five-gallon bucket, snap-on lid, some bags of peat moss) if you plan on staying in your home. Alternatively, if you are planning on camping out in the woods, bring along a garden trowel so you can dig a cat hole.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

GoneFishing I promise to cover a vid on this, very important. Thank you!

[@robertlarsen6516]

Think about/plan on building a shelter within your main shelter in case of electric outage during fall/winter...

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Microclimate absolutely

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Swedish barrel beds rock but in a pinch a popup tent on top of your bed is a great way to keep little ones warmer.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Swedish barrel bed? Going to check that out!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Hhahahahhaha that is awesome!

[@OldNavajoTricks]

@@PracticalPreparedness aren't they :-D 🤘

[@abetterfuture4787]

"If you leave these lights outside your home, it'll add to your home security." I would like to hear people's thoughts on this. During normal times of peace, yes having lights outside your home is statistically one of the best deterrents to criminals. My concern is that during a major event like the grid going down, you are now signaling "Hey everybody, my home still has power!" and thus increasing your chances of being robbed. Anybody want to chime in on either side of the argument and fill in my knowledge gaps?

[@Timburgess03..]

I was just thinking that. 😅

[@deanoktoday9155]

I agree. Don't stand out

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Agreed. If extended I would not be using these or any light where others would notice

[@stuartaminion511]

plus what is to say that they do not steal the lights, they see them, they take them.

[@Brad-99]

Depends on your situation I guess there may be a need to go dark if you need to . But otherwise they would be quite handy . I'm going to pick some myself now 👍

[@miata350]

I got some cheap motion activated solar lights to light up my driveway around my car. It was like $20 for a pair of them and I didn't think they would last long. That was over 3 years ago and they're still going strong and working great.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

They are tanks when you get some decent ones!

[@petruSarac]

I have a merino blanket for emergency. For two weeks I use it with the duvet every night. Heating season has not started where I live. Sure, I could fire up the space heater but given the electricity prices in the EU nowadays, I would rather use the blanket. Maybe if someone is low on cash, firing up a space heater or using more gas might not be an option. A survival blanket could serve as sun shades and help you save on power in the summer, some food set aside can help you if you are out a job or forced to use the money for fixing the car or something in the house. I think prepping should be about everyday life, not just disasters, about doing more while using less.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Amazing reminder it’s not always about disasters. Thanks Robert

[@oklahomaisok]

when I trim the neighbor’s tree branches hanging over my fence I remove the leaves and cut the branches up to use in my rocket stove. I have a really big bin full of dried branches about as thick as my thumb. If I have to use them I’ll trim more branches and they’ll be dry enough to use by the time the bin’s branches are gone. Can also collect pine cones or wads of dry weeds to use in the rocket stove, a can of Sterno or alcohol refilled in the Sterno can or even use some charcoal for fuel.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice thinking on keeping the branches and refilling the sterno. Hadn’t thought of that

[@madcow3417]

Just a reminder for all you preppers: Change your clocks, change your batteries! It's not just smoke alarms, check flashlights and jumpstarters and whatnot. I have almost all of these items in my car right now. I consider my car my primary emergency shelter. I have an electric lighter that can charge off my solar panels. I haven't used it much, but I'm guessing with recharges it will last a lot longer than a 20 pack of waterproof matches. Water filters can handle the normal temperature changes in a car as long as they haven't been used. If there's a little water in the filter then the filter element can be destroyed when it freezes.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome tips madcow. Quick way to ruin your filter to leave it wet in frozen temps

[@Cloudyconfusion]

Great tips! I like how you’ve designated your car as a shelter, it really makes me realize that I need to know the answers for that personally. I might have all of my supplies in my room because I’ve only just started prepping and have a limited budget but if I needed to transfer them to my car that would take a LOT of time as I only have 1-2 of everything and in certain places in my home. I always figured that if need be I could pack them in my car but now I might start building up a car supply. Thanks for the idea

[@carolecoffman4276]

Do you have a portable solar generator? If yes, what brand is it? Thanks..

[@jelkel25]

The less expensive plastic type tarps. The eyelets are the weak point usually. If you duct tape them beforehand and poke a hole in the tape over the eyelets it strengthens this weak point. Clipper lighters are stronger than Bics, refillable, you can replace the flints, they don't leak gas in your pocket and if you have 2/3 Clippers the parts are interchangeable so it's easier to always have a working lighter, still inexpensive too.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

So annoying when those eyes go out, good tho. Will check out the clipper lighters thanks!

[@confusedbutinspired8675]

Do they hold up to heat? I haven't found any other than Bic lighters that won't explode when too hot.

[@jelkel25]

@@confusedbutinspired8675 Never seen one explode. If you keep refilling them and changing the flint they can last for years but they usually get lost or borrowed.

[@confusedbutinspired8675]

@@jelkel25 Okay thanks, I will check them out.

[@MrLandphill]

Don't forget everyone, winter is close, check your bug out bags, swap out for winter gear, add gloves and warm socks and such. Anyone in the North get your car kits ready with a shovel, a pair of boots and a blanket or two. add a bag of kitty litter or sand to your trunk for traction on snow or pour it on ice if you are spinning your tires. Keep in mind a car is harder to start in the winter, a weak battery may not be noticed until it is freezing out, keep jumper cables in your trunk kit too.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome advice MrLandphill, I should cover these things again

[@aniya8759]

You should always keep a silver sharpie rather than black in your IFAK as it writes on all people's skin colours.... not just white.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great thinking!

[@womenmatter4407]

Army blankets are great for warmth but itchy use a sheet underneath or blanket.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great advice, I always forget to mentions this!

[@ApocGuy]

not sure if it works on all blankets, but i've freeze few of my wool blankets, let it thaw and dry and the itchy-ness was almost gone. like i said, it may not work, so check with smaller sample first, before (potentially) destroying your army blanket.

[@indigowendigo8464]

Llama and alpaca wool is far more comfortable than sheep

[@TheBruces56]

Concerning knives, I agree with your recommendations. However, don't neglect pocket knives. S&W has a M&P line of spring operated tactical folders. The one I recommend and carry is a half serration clip point in all black. The handle incorporates a ferro rod, whistle, auto glass breaker and line cutter. It is a very strong knife which is very easy to open and close with one hand and only costs about $30. A good idea too is a Swiss Army knife around the "Tinker" class. They have utility, quality and are sharp enough to do emergency surgery.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Bruce! Do you recall the name of the S&W by chance? Looking now

[@PrimericanIdol]

Cold Steel makes some amazing knives as well.

[@TheBruces56]

@@PrimericanIdol They do, I have a large San Mai Tanto and it is a formidable blade.

[@michaelheurkens4538]

I keep hearing this batonning stuff, but You do not need to baton. It doesn't take much time to whittle a couple of wedges for splitting stock if you can't find smaller stock. Try to use a decent folding saw to cut lengths first. All you need after is a rock for a hammer. There are many options to create tinder/smaller fire wood. I recommend two knives; a full-tang beast like a kukri for heavy tasks like minor chopping especially boughs for a mattress. If you only have one light-duty knife like a Mora, NEVER risk breaking it by batonning - most Moras are only partial tang and will not stand up to much abuse. Better to keep it for smaller tasks like dressing animals or fish or cutting notches in spring trap triggers. Having a broken knife lessens your chances for success especially for the novice. Please train at home or some other safe place. If you goof in the back yard, no big deal! Just try again - No risk to self. However, it's a whole other story if you are trying something for the first time during a risky/dangerous time. Train in all weather conditions regardless of the equiment you use until you become proficient. Trust me, you will be glad you did. Cheers.

[@charlesglisson8127]

A small wood chisel can make shavings, split wood easily. Save your knife.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Michael! It is probably my terminology, but could you explain what you mean by whittle a wedge? Are you talking about building your own wooden wedges to split other logs? Assuming small ones. Thanks!

[@michaelheurkens4538]

@@PracticalPreparedness Yes, that is exactly what I was getting at. Using your small knife to pare down a stick's one end into a wedge will put less stress on the knife than batonning preserving both the structure of the knife and the cutting edge. I used to teach survival stuff and batonning is a last resort. It's better to try to find smaller, verticle dead stuff (less likely to be wet through and easier to find above the snow) and shave the outside until dry wood is obtained. Build yourself a small maul for splitting if necessary/possible. All this kind of stuff, wedges, mauls etc., keeps the mind focused and the individual less fearful of being lost, alone and possibly hungry. Cheers.

[@ekimskaew5304]

I so much appreciate a prepping learning channel! Too many have gone prophetical, trying to predict future events with some kind of confidence. I just want to learn. Stick to it, friend, just stick to teaching. That is enough.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

One of the main reasons I started this channel. I have no desire to do anything else. Thank you!

[@ekimskaew5304]

@@PracticalPreparednessLike you often say, we need to learn from each other...

[@wskerber]

Go with the Sawyer Squeeze over the Sawyer Mini. Better flow rate and doesn't weight that much more. However, either is better than no filter.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Love it, thanks for adding this William

[@womenmatter4407]

Paracord is multi useful use it to start a fire as well.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

And makeshift fishing line

[@womenmatter4407]

@@PracticalPreparedness absolutely thank you for sharing save cardboard boxes and anything cotton good for fires. Save rain water to extinguish fires. Do not have to purify.

[@jatpack3]

If you live in an area that has cold weather your set up should change with the seasons. Look at Texas during their winter power outage. People died simply from a lack of electricity. Take that scenario and move it to the northern half of the country caused by an attack on the electrical grid in December.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Same goes with any bags, edc or get home etc

[@Wastelandman7000]

What I'd suggest on the bedding is a modified ranger roll. A poncho, heavy space blanket, poncho liner and wool blanket. Even with a blend wool blanket this system will keep you much warmer than just a super good wool blanket alone. Plus if something happens in the night you'll be able to bail out of it and deal with the situation. And you also need a mosquito bar to protect you from bugs if you want to actually sleep.

[@lorriewatson7423]

Great update for my winter prep I would def add a weather/emergency radio

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great idea!

[@darbovision2672]

Mora knives does make1 full tang knife that I know of, it's the Garberg. I believe it's made in SS or carbon steel. It is more expensive than what is mentioned in this video.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Yes! The garberg is a great blade. You’re right in the SS and carbon. It’s 75 and up I believe. The companion was in the vid and is 20$

[@markcocks5295]

Suggested additional items: (1) Machete for fallen trees (storms), firewood and self defense, together with a sharpening stone. Tramotina of Brazil make a distal tapered one (wider at the business end, so more weight for cutting) with a good hard sharp blade that is not so costly. (2) Good backpack - an essential item if you have to move anywhere with anything and not just for evacuation/bugging-out. (3) Poncho as someone else also observed.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Quality backpack is a great add, thanks Mark!

[@Sanxioned1]

Nice video. Might be an odd knife choice, but I've used my cold steel throwing knife as my camping/hiking knife for the several years. It's remarkably good especially because it is very robust and doubles as a hacking tool, but also a prybar, and a general purpose knife. Because it's a throwing knife, it's designed to withstand substantial abuse. I've gone from making notches in wood, to boring small holes, to cutting onions for burgers all with that knife. It's also really forgiving in the sharpening department as it is by far the easiest knife I have to sharpen. Just a few swishes with my axe palm stone and it's good to go for a long while.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

If it works for you, you are one of the lucky ones that don’t have to keep searching for the perfect knife lol. Very expensive hobby

[@eliuperez7112]

You can use a zip tie to stop the gas from leaking on your lighter

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I’ve never seen that but know exactly what you mean. Very slick thanks!

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

I have all sorts of solar lights. Even Edison style string lights. I am thinking of getting a AA, AAA battery chargers that charges using USB Instead of wall plug.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Good idea, open your charging up to power banks

[@realist7190]

Really liked your recent videos! Very clear & good reasoning that make ‘practical sense’. I really like the idea that your products are not the most expensive, new gadgets on the market, but of useful features and value! Plus you divide the prepping into 2 categories “every day usage to make life simpler, and SHTF prepping” and how one compliments the other to allow the person to make their own decisions based on their location, activities, and beliefs! All other channels continuously state “you really need this and that” encompassing a lot of stuff they are never going to use and eventually throw away! You really emphasize the need to practice with your gear gear which is extremely important! Tarp tents are inexpensive plus 100 million unfortunate people who live and survive in them can’t be wrong! Great work.

[@ApocGuy]

Mora's are great for just about everything but battoning.i personally carry Mora robust, small Led torch, multitool and bits as EDC, while at home becker bk2 or bk9 (both are awesome knives), small IFAK, full size torch (fenix TK22), sawyer mini, 20ft of paracord, full size lineman pliers are always with me. everything else is close by if i'd ever need it. well thought list if i may add. great for new preppers for sure.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks for adding ApocGuy

[@reneek7721]

A magnifying glass would be good also.

[@judyluthy9724]

Bugging out isn't an option for me but I have most of everything you mentioned, as if I lose power, etc. I need to be prepared...even in a local event I COULD set up camp outside...I just have no way to leave. To bug in, I have those cheap moving blankets from the low-cost hardware-type store to put over my windows/doorways to block the light and cold. I think they would help in some protection keeping any broken glass out, and a bit of a barrier to invasion if stapled to the jambs. thoughts?

[@PracticalPreparedness]

For insulation I think that’s a great idea. You can use bubble wrap for insulation too but won’t block out light. If you’re serious about an invasion barrier I’d be putting a dozen or so 2x4s with screws and nails for that, and ways to defend from a distance

[@PracticalPreparedness]

For insulation I think that’s a great idea. You can use bubble wrap for insulation too but won’t block out light. If you’re serious about an invasion barrier I’d be putting a dozen or so 2x4s with screws and nails for that, and ways to defend from a distance

[@judyluthy9724]

@@PracticalPreparedness I live in a small apartment, and storing wood of any sort is tough--providing I could even Get it to me, since I don't drive. However, I'm going to concentrate on trying to get some 2x4s one by one

[@PracticalPreparedness]

There is also a film you can put over glass windows that will help to make it harder to break through and shatter. If you are serious and have doors that swing inward(most exterior doors should) then you can get a door stopper that will keep someone from breaking in the door. I’ve been meaning to do a vid on home invasion, if you give me a couple weeks I can put it out there. Don’t stock up on 2x4s in the mean time :)

[@Mike-ox3bv]

Stay in is best option anyways bugging out is a last resort

[@powdertrax9742]

Add fat wood to your fire starter kit, you can find it just about anywhere in the brush. Amazing how fast and easy it ignites even if wet.

[@dessebasey2750]

I bought a few large cans of Lard. I figured if it goes bad, I can use it for a candle or warmer situation.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

People swear by crisco too!

[@paulhelberg5269]

Good overview Justin. I have spent a good deal of time honing primitive survival skills. It is possible to make stone knives, twist cordage, build lean-tos, and bow drills. But having a canteen cup, a good sheath knife, a ball of nylon string/cord, a tarp or at least a rain poncho can make survival a thousand times easier and more pleasant. Also consider the luxury of toilet paper, a bandanna, and a mesh head cover.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Well said Paul! The more skills you have, the less you need to carry around too

[@katiefoster6624]

Paul Helberg can you tell me how to make a lean to for the end of a mobile home thats not sturdy? Thank you.

[@paulhelberg5269]

@@katiefoster6624 The type of lean to that I was referring to is a primitive 1 walled angled construction to keep weather off and allow the heat of a campfire in. I'm not sure what you have in mind for your trailer and what kind of lumber or other building materials you may have available to you. I would also need to know the approximate size of the structure you are thinking of. There may be a better idea for covering a trailer end that I can suggest if I have more details.

[@carnivorecaveman]

I think one of the best investment is to buy a 4 season (artic...) tent, for example Hilleberg Nammatj 2 GT, which is VERY expensive but on the same time very easy, professional... in the worst case one can set up it INSIDE of the house, and sleep in it! So, even if there will be artic cold weather and there are neither electricity nor wood or anything to ignite, they will not freeze to death...

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I hadn’t heard of this tent. Will check it out

[@carnivorecaveman]

@@PracticalPreparedness I suggest you to create a new video about it, a "review" or something like that...

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I found it. What a nice tent. I’ll see if I can get my hands on it. Thanks again for the recommendation!

[@tomahawwke]

Started collecting prepper gear years ago and sorta slowed down over time, but I find that a lot of things on this list (and a lot of prepper gear in general) tend to be items that i already use regularly and have had for a long time as a normal part of rural life. Had a wood stove all my life, wool blankets on my bed, random cordage and tarps tend to just be around everywhere being used for one thing or another. great list and all these things are in my opinion must haves

[@tarheelrealist8935]

Having large plastic bags on hand is critical for H2O storage as well as production...placing boughs of broad-leafed foliage in sealed bags overnight will produce H2O vis a vis condensation. Good vid btw..BTW...just Subscribed.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Tar Heel Realist! Can’t reproduce them in the wild, very handy to have around

[@jjcross3280]

I put together a tool roll and a small misc hardware box. It’s all back to the basics. It’s foundation is what I would need if there wasn’t power and all the battery tool where dead. Channel locks, pipe wrenches, vise grips, hand saw, pry-bar. Nuts bolts, spikes, metal tape, duct tape, bailing wire… It may help with a vehicle repair, fix a generator maybe board up a window that broke during a storm. These things aren’t going on an ultra light back-paging trip but atleast they are together and ready to go if needed

[@medievalady2010]

I would also add a crank solar battery powered radio with Noa weather alert in there.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice add, some form of comms

[@Kitchencook-p38]

rain ponchos are fantastic....a roll of duck tape and you can tape a shelter together....also always pack a lighter and a good multi tool and knife...

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely, thanks for sharing these

[@BigBlue1026]

I have always been big on having redundant supplies. If I like a pair of boots then I'll buy a second pair as a backup. I keep Bic lighters in the get home bags in my cars, but also keep a ferro rod and Vaseline covered cotton balls. I have 5 different ways to get power if the grid goes down and about the same number of ways to filter water. Having said that I know we all find something in your content that we either hadn't thought out or is just a better way of doing things and for that I'm very grateful. I'm closing in on 70, but still active enough to get most things done that many younger people wouldn't even attempt. Time will certainly catch up to me and that is also something for which I'm trying to prepare by having major projects finished so I won't need to do them again as long I live. Preparing my home and yard for defense is something on which I've lately been working. Everything from raised bed gardens in which I grow vegetables, they can stop a bullet and double as shooting positions to pre-cut lumber that is numbered for it's corresponding window should i need to board up. I'm getting older, but still able to work on my preps. Thank you for your great videos. It certainly helps when people like you are willing to share your considerable knowledge.

[@edstenson7764]

Magnifying glass for starting fires. They come in multiple sizes.

[@toml.8210]

This is mostly good information. I would add that you pick the place for the solar motion light after you notice where the sun is for most of the say- probably facing south or east. You need a full day of sun to charge the battery, so the right place to mount the lamp is important. You might choose a lamp with a separate solar panel, An hour or two of sunlight won't charge the battery enough to get more than a minute or so of light, or you may be looking for your door key in the dark!

[@shadeiland]

Wilderness first responder or wilderness emt certification I seriously suggest. Not just basic first aid but more extensive medical skill for the long term.

[@teamamericamattdamon3486]

With the Ferro Rod you can also take all your dryer lint and stuff it in a ziplock bag you get a lot of it in there starts fire real easy

[@stevescuba1978]

I stuff my dryer lint into cardboard egg cartons and drizzle candle wax on them. Tear off one egg section and it will burn for about 10-20 minutes and stand up to a stiff breeze...excellent for fire starting

[@mendyviola]

When we lost power during URI for a week, I used my solar lawn lights inside, and used my camping gear inside to stay warm (tent, pad, sleeping bag, etc). I have enough camping gear to get us through if we lose electricity, natural gas, potable water, etc… If you are prepared to camp back-country for a week+, you are prepared for most urban disasters, even if you have to evacuate. There are water resistant matches that are much easier to use than a ferro rod. Many backpacking micro-stoves have a sparking mechanism that doesn’t depend on matches or lighters. At home I have a DYI first aid “tackle box” and a pre-made trauma kit with 1-2 first aid books. And FYI - there are backpacking sized wood or stick stoves that will work with twigs that are very inexpensive and easy to use.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I like this comment! I would agree. Now you're talking back-country, not recreational 2-night camping where the wood and fire is for purchase. Thanks for sharing

[@mendyviola]

@@PracticalPreparedness even recreational gear is a great starting point that many already have on-hand. A few additions to that kit make it useful for both camping and urban disaster preparedness.

[@stevescuba1978]

I have made a few backpacking wood-burning gasifier stoves. They work really well, produce very little smoke, and only require a handful of twigs to boil a few cups of water. There are lots of great videos on how to build them. Mine are made from a couple empty bean cans. I keep my backpacking gear mostly packed, and they are basically bug out bags....just need to add food and water and a sidearm.

[@BandGeek2210]

As for using the knife to split wood….for a few bucks you can get a wood chisel from Walmart and use it instead

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice thinking here William!

[@BandGeek2210]

@@PracticalPreparedness another thing l like to have is a few of those cheap box cutters you get at Harbor Freight. Handy for mundane cutting and if you lose one…so what. I get orange and bright green…so if l drop them…l can find them easily

[@melissasmess2773]

Don't forget a knife sharpening device/stone

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Excellent, they lose edge fast

[@ruthsmith7784]

I was so excited to find my grandfathers box of stoned after he died. Yes! A box. My Sister have plenty each after we divided them up. Now I just have to practice with them. Been way too long since he showed me how to sharpen knives.

[@Fido-vm9zi]

I got a sharpening stone @ Dollar Tree.

[@SouthMountainSafetySecurityLLC]

Great video! Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Yes, and don’t live in fear

[@fjb4932]

"Prepare for the worst and hope for the worst." You won't ever be disappointed. Hoping for the best will demoralize you and get you killed . . .

[@danielwoods2212]

Learn to garden, no matter how much you store, you will eventually run out.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great mention, food is best used to get you to and through a growing season, not mention to be indefinite

[@phild8095]

And learn how to preserve food. Learn to cook from basic ingredients. Learn how to skin and butcher animals and birds.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

All necessary for realistic long term self sustainability

[@suprajet]

Something many people overlook when it comes to starting fires is dryer lint. If you have never started a fire with some, you will be pleasantly surprised how easy and effect it is (plus its free). I didn't believe it until I took some camping and now its my go-to for fire starting materials.

[@williamwinder3466]

2:10 In a survival situation shelter is your number 1 priority.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

So many think it’s water

[@Wastelandman7000]

On cordage: get bank line. You can carry far more footage for less space. Its also used for trot lines, so its useful for fishing. On knives, my preference is if you want a bush blade that is designed to be abused, get a short 12" machete or machete bladed knife. Thing about machetes is that they are designed to take impacts and to be road hard and put up wet. They're tough as a bloody boot and fairly cheap. Also knives similar to the Cold Steel Bushman are super tough. As is the CS throwing knives. Plus CS and Marbles both make machete blade Bowies.

[@carolhollis4886]

Just got tarps and moving blankets for my car. Thank you for the tips.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

You bet!

[@reneek7721]

A tarp is an awesome shelter, you can put the tarp up in a tent form then cut windows put clear plastic over the window with duct tape.

[@phild8095]

I was out with my wife Saturday getting some garden supplies. Not a big deal until we were both looking at the rolls of barbed wire. It was a discussion. (background, we live in small town Iowa, on a half acre in a neighborhood, not on a farm and don't have cattle or goats)

[@Toastification]

I’m a contractor, out of doors every day-all day. Most of the things you listed are in my EDC pack. I never leave home without my Grayl water filter. It’s easy to use and fast, also a container.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Love the grayl, thinking of doing a vid on just this. Thanks for sharing

[@Toastification]

@@PracticalPreparedness you should! It far surpasses all the other filters I’ve used. Durable too! I left mine in the back of the truck, drove off (a car hit it... popped the lid right off!) I turned around and picked up the pieces. It’s scratched and gouged a bit... but still going strong!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Noted for video idea, thanks again!

[@alankee1065]

Forget the sawyer mini. Get the full size. It’s only about $10-20 more. The flow rate is way better and does not need cleaned as much

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I'll cover this in a next vid. Assuming you're talking about the squeeze. Thanks Alan

[@michelejbreese5100]

I enjoy your skills. I take a bread tie around my bic lighters it helps it not to get pressed down when traveling. Or two twist ties.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Awesome idea!! Learned something myself, thank you

[@rae1957tn]

Thanks for the tip

[@randymicallef3545]

I keep all of these items in my kit. First and foremost; as was stated... Practice with the gear you have, learning on the fly while in a real survival situation isn't going to go well for you. A few things in this kit that I've upgraded: Titanium canteen style water bottle with nesting cup/small cookpot (comes with lid and hanging wire). Tarp shelter upgrade to a treated canvas version, provides much better fire resistance and durability, the trade off of course is weight. With Ferro rods I usually keep a dozen or so bare rods 3/8 to 1/2'' thick on hand and for ease of use, the ones I keep in my bags I've made wood handles for.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Sounds like you carefully upgraded based on your needs, which canvas tarp did you end up getting?

[@randymicallef3545]

@@PracticalPreparedness I've got a couple of them, one from Tractor Supply 10x10 $200. and one from Coalcracker bushcraft 8x8 Oilcloth Tarp $250. price tag but a solid, very well made tarp.

[@lindawientjes7015]

Remind people to pack up Deep Woods Off (multiple mosquito repellents as well as Large Roach traps and rat traps). I have a basement that has a dirt floor in an old house and I do not want any critters around. 🤗

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Great tips, thanks Linda

[@lindawientjes7015]

@@PracticalPreparedness grin 🙂

[@robertezell1916]

On the knife part, Cold Steel and Gerber make dang good knives that are affordable and Mora, probably the Best Buy for your money, and a good medium sized folding saw, plus some kind of hatchet with a hammer side can do a lot of things. Also don’t forget a small pry bar can get you into a lot of things.

[@peterbehringer63]

Watching this in January 2023 from Caracas.. useful overview of the top items for many SHTF situations and my scriptwriting work for a possible new post-apocalyptic adventure series. Kudos! 👌

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterbehringer63]

@@PracticalPreparedness It certainly was, being an avid prepper myself, living abroad as a remote professional work expat American, has made me a close follower of high-quality YT channels that cover the topic.

[@marks4745]

As far as the solar lights go, I saw those and thought they’d be great for around the house, I got a pack of four of them. One died almost instantly, two others lasted until winter (several months later) and one is still going strong over two years later. They all came from the same company.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I had the EXACT same experience lol. Seems like 1 never lasts but the others go for a long time

[@_evilqueen]

solar lights might make you stand out in a long term grid down scenario. if you are going to use them i would only use the kind you can mount high enough to make it hard to steal. my plan is to use solar motion lights to help protect my garden from thieves. this is something I've been giving s lot of thought and would appreciate ideas.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice call out, always be careful. I agree with another viewer as well that these lights are great for short, even mid-term (maybe) "events", as it should be very obvious they are solar and power is not to the house. Many others will have solar lights too, but still best to not be showing much of anything if things got really bad

[@lawrencefox563]

Went camping this summer it rained and became cold, discovered sleeping in car was warmer and dryer.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

I can agree from experience :)

[@richard_n]

If you can't get a wood stove in your home, an ethanol fireplace isn't a bad option. If you have good airflow, it's perfectly safe. The only drawback is the fuel can be expensive for more than a few days. I got one to keep me warm if the power goes out a few days in winter.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Love hearing all the options though!

[@mouthboehm]

Kabar Here’s a nice medium priced ultra tough knife to look into. You can get some extremely tough extremely well design knives for around 90 bucks from them

[@PracticalPreparedness]

My favorite is the bk2, another thick chunk of steel

[@ApocGuy]

@@PracticalPreparedness that's not a knife, that's just a sharp prybar. joke aside, LOVE Mine, but i've opted for slightly thinner and longer Bk9.i keep bk2 in my car, damn indestructible piece of sharpened steel.

[@jonathanbennett7951]

Along with my fire starting gear, I keep a small dry bag of materials to use with it. Some cotton balls is a very useful thing to have with when your cold, and need that fire lit👍

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely, maybe with some petr jelly for good measure too

[@jonathanbennett7951]

@@PracticalPreparedness I mostly keep a bunch of fat wood and cedar bark in my bag, I have seen the jelly work very well though. It's very dry in az and has been easy going I can't wait till I move to virginia!

[@bravowhiskey4684]

UV isn’t a reliable method for disinfecting potable water at this scale. It is a final step in municipal facilities but they have a massive and intense exposure mechanism. MSR did a white paper on these several years back. ANY particulates in the water cause an exponential decrease in the efficacy of UV purifiers. So you’d need to use a really effective filter first and then use UV. It’s also not the most effective method to kill viruses, and the filter already grabbed the bacteria that UV kills well. It’s not effective against all cysts/protozoa either. Instead, you can just carry a few aquamira tabs w/ your sawyer mini. Above all else, plan to boil anyway. Even in fire ban areas, you can use a jetboil, esbit stove, etc.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Bravo Whiskey! At scale, completely agree. I’d recommend calcium hypochlorite too for treatment. Great write-up on the effectiveness and downside of UV

[@davidchester429]

If you are growing your own food then I'd recommend getting calendars a few years in advance. I think it will be very difficult to keep track of the days weeks and months. The last thing you want is to plant out a bunch of seedlings for them to get wiped out on the last frost. Those kind of mistakes will kill people.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Didn’t think about this David. That kind of thing could really sneak up on you

[@humantiger72]

I have tried finding that. I failed. I could only find next years calendar. If you know a company that produces farther out, please share.

[@Pauline-ir2tr]

@@humantiger72 You can print them off the internet. Also a lot of calendars have at least a couple years out in the back so you could always "draw" your own calendars.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thank you both! Appreciate this community, you both rock

[@damiensanguinaire]

instead of sawyer mini you should try, if not already, a membrane solutions purification straw it has a carbon filter and is very cost effective

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Really, that company has been bugging me for months to try out their filters

[@damiensanguinaire]

@@PracticalPreparedness yeah i have one and it works better than my sawyer mini bottle on well water at least i and you don't taste anything it's great. you should try testing for contaminants and PH levels if you can.

[@rustynail7609]

I've been subbed for a while and watch a lot of videos. This one oughta go in the "Best of" , great job!

[@Wastelandman7000]

Stoves: If you can afford the fancy pre made one, try making a hobo stove out of a large can. I'd also make a few "buddy burners" which is tuna or cat food cans with a coil of cardboard and maybe some string standing up as a wick. Then you use a double boiler (I recommend you do this outside on concrete) and melt some wax and pour it over the cardboard. You can cook on it and then invert a pot over it to put the fire out. Also look into Crisco stoves for emergency home heating.

[@dutchvanderbilt9969]

One thing I don't see mentioned is a small hygiene kit. It's not something you NEED but I personally recommend it

[@PracticalPreparedness]

It’s a great add :)

[@dutchvanderbilt9969]

@@PracticalPreparedness plus it's arguably a good morale booster

[@bradmiller9993]

Good stuff; thank you. I'm curious about the bigger (fixed blade ? ) knife you used. I totally agree with the little motion activated LED lights, too. I bought a few for my camping teardrop trailer and they are durable, dependable and handy....good call.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Thanks Brad? The blade I was showing? That's a cold steel SRK. Pretty affordable blade

[@womenmatter4407]

Unfortunately this is true stock up or someone else will instead of help one another and share this is exactly why we are in the situation that we are in to begin with.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

The wishful thoughts in my head tell me to “trust and rely on people” but that’s not my plan A.

[@womenmatter4407]

@@PracticalPreparedness trust in God not people. Relying on yourself whether males or females is more important now more than ever for yourself and your family. Sharing and having compassion is as well but don’t endanger your lives in doing so.

[@terrihodges6793]

Bible and Hard Candy. Keep spirits up and encourage each other. Get extra Bibles at Thift stores, half price books, Goodwill etc.

[@wastelandwanderer7685]

My Bob sleep system is a Walmart hammock, a sleeping bag liner a rain poncho for a fly and a few odds and ends

[@johncochran5171]

Flag lights are solar, could be re-purposed for emergency flashlight. Cuts off if other lights sensed, shines all night on my Flag.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice! Didn't cross my mind

[@patricianichols9514]

Vaseline soaked cotton balls wrapped in foil square that you can move under tinder. Just cut a cross in the top and pull out some of the cotton ball then light should be enough to get a fire started.

[@outbackeddie]

Very good list. I wear glasses so I keep some extra driving and reading glasses even though they are expensive. I also have lots of dog food for my four-legged security system.

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

vitamins so you don't get sick, if you have a baby extra oatmeal or jarred food and keep different size diapers on hand and learn how to make them the old fashioned way, they still sell reusable cloth diapers and pins, food for pets or farm animals. Plywood and screws for doors and windows. Ductape for glass.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Good reminder on the plywood, multiple uses

[@thetrain1919]

Why wouldn’t i just stay, oh idk, in my house? Like why is preparedness about expecting extreme camping/nomadic living? Aside from ppl already living like that, very few people will survive a catastrophe that forced you into the wild with no clean water. Buying a bunch of crap on amazon won’t help you when your main disadvantage is a pure lack of survival experience and wilderness living.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Agreed! Gear is definitely not the only piece of the equation. I don't remember saying the items were for being a nomad, if I did I messed up. I tried to stay completely away from the "go or stay" question in this vid. You shouldn't leave unless you had no choice, as you will become a glorified refugee. Regardless, thanks for watching.

[@midgapreparedness2]

Water distiller.. fire to heat it. You can add minerals back in. Water filtration... grave sand charcoal. Learn to make charcoal.. in case this lasts as Ling as the depression

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Absolutely, clean water and warmth. Great thought on the distiller

[@carnivorecaveman]

I just note that as far as prepping are concerned, it is my invariable decision that I ignore all things which needs electricity. So FIRST AND FOREMOST, I learn skills. Skills which our paleolithic ancestors had once upon a time! How to create tools from stone and bones, for example. To make fire via bowdrill. Making traps for small animals. How to conserve meat, for example how to make pemmican. And so on. As far as the "gadgets" are concerned, as I told above, I collect only tools which do not need electricity. Electric gadget are vulnerable, not longlasting, they easy to break, and so on. If SHTF occurs, you don't rely on the elctric power supply, nor any repair shop to fix your gadgets or to buy a new part in place of the broken or lost one.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Nice to haves I view them as. Can’t buy skills and sure wouldn’t want to have to learn them after something was to happen.

[@carnivorecaveman]

@@PracticalPreparedness Exactly. It is TOO LATE to start learn and practice the necessary skills AFTER the arrived disaster! And people will have simply NO TIME then to learn anything, not to mention that in that time there will be no Google to search the necessary infos, it'll be no Internet then, no way to go to the public library, and so on! People had better to learn and practice these things BEFORE the SHTF occurs. The sooner someone starts learning these things, the more useful it'll be for her or him, and the more likely he or she will be among the survivors... And anyway, to learn these things is SOOO FUNNY, so interesting! And it's much more useful than immersing ourselves in porn addiction or wasting several hours of our life everyweek watching some crappy series on TV. Practicing survival skills is, after all, one of those rare pastimes when one can enjoy the divine joy of self-realization and experimentation while learning and practicing!

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Well said. I feel the same way. By immersing myself with this channel, I force myself to do these things instead of wasting it doing something else! I literally give myself no choice LOL

[@twistedsoulsmedia7143]

Here’s a big problem I have with SHTF bags and medical. Tourniquets, 2hours max. after I hope you are good with doing an amputation and cauterizing a stump. Then infections. If you think expired or overly expired medications are gonna help……

[@jamesgrave7703]

To add to the solar charging lights, solar charging battery bank. That you can keep any electronics charged in an emergency situation. Phone, flashlights, or medical supplies for instance i'm a type 1 diabetic on a pump, won't matter how many back up supplies I have if my pump battery dies on me and switching delivery methods is a last resort as it can do more harm if I try to use a 1:1 switch.

[@steved2719]

I use blastmatch, I have 1 for every bag we have. Sawyer is also a must. Lifestraws are good.

[@PracticalPreparedness]

Will check out the blastmatch, thanks Steve!

[@larrycarrillo1766]

Blast Match is an awesome fire starting tool!

[@liamalepta8003]

A plastic tote, and have metal plates, conventional silver ware, cooking utensils, spices and seasonings, cutting board, cooking knives. Etc. I call this my camp kitchen mess kit. Basically a full tote of cooking and dining items. That tote being water proof and reliable. I call it my mess kit, having all the basic kitchen items . To prepare full meals. Really have to do some thinking. If you have to big out into the woods, you have gear to make that more comfortable..Making sure you have all the basic cooking items you need to make good meals for your family.. This is a dual purpose kit, I also take it camping, being all contained in one tote, I never have to fuss about not having things when I'm way out in campsites. People talk about stocking food supplies, all sorts of items for survival, but a substantial mess kit with all the essential items you need to have a functional camp kitchen is never really discussed.