10 Survival Gadgets You Need To Have

[@noonedude101]

One thing I always think is overlooked, that I almost always carry, is a deck of cards. You'd be amazed at how helpful that is to take your mind off things when you're just waiting for something to happen. Half of surviving is psychological. Keeping your mind active while conserving energy is vital.

[@John-jn2lw]

That, and if you get lost in the woods, you can play solitaire. It won’t be too long before somebody walks up behind you and says “Put the black six on the red seven.”

[@chthulu27]

Yep, the psychological aspect of survival is, sadly, very commonly overlooked.

[@VarrWillis]

The List: 1 - Canteen 2 - MRE 3 - Road Flare 4 - Glasses/Contacts 5 - Fixed blade knife 6 - Baseball cap or hat 7 - Packable raincoat with hood 8 - Packable down jacket 9 - Pair of walking/hiking shoes 10 - Beanie & gloves Mini Survival Kit 1 - Waterproof matches 2 - Marking tape 3 - Whistle 4 - Paracord 5 - Lighter 6 - Water purification tablets 7 - Signaling mirror 8 - Small radio 9 - Matching Batteries 10 - Fire starters 11 - Compass Outside Pocket 1 - Flashlight 2 - Sharpie 3 - Writing pad 4 - Cash (in $20's) 5 - Multitool Inside Pocket 1 - Cell phone charger with adapters 2 - First aid kit

[@Stargazer131000]

Thanks for the list.

[@whatisahandleeee]

And the bag I guess.

[@brammarkwat3135]

You missed the spare contacts...

[@brandonfoley7519]

I mean that's pretty good

[@lonetrader1]

I like it! I'd change the cash to 10s (a bit easier to exchange in the smaller values)

[@jonw7937]

I would include a stainless steel bottle that you can use on a fire. If you're out for too long, you might need to purify some water to keep yourself hydrated. Inside that bottle I would keep a clean bandana and some good strong rubber bands in there. That way you can cover the opening with the bandana to filter out large particulates and place it in the stream to get slightly cleaner water. It's still not really drinkable until you boil it, but at least it keeps it free of stuff you don't want to drink. I also like to carry this nifty wind up flashlight that doubles as a charger and a radio.

[@mikeplant9163]

there's nothing so good on a winter trek like a hot drink to raise your core temperature and keep you going.

[@mitchjablonski4410]

Nice practical bob vid, i feel like a lot of people think that when they "bug out" they will be kicking doors and practicing extreme survival skills. I appreciate seeing a kit that is grounded by reality.

[@Brifromscratch]

It lends to the apocalyptic theme. I mean that in the best way. Rock on Wranglerstar.

[@aceggkspade958]

Yeah but you never know. I would say he could put a few different things in there. Number 1. Really good Walky talkies. Number 2 a life straw. Number 3 one of the bags should have a few smaller black and cable pulleys. You may have to move a downed tree to get through, I had to do that once and pulled out a few of those and good to go. Also, a silky saw and a hatchet. I have a survival bag for me and my wife and daughter, all slightly tailored and I have one more with just tools. Do I bring them everywhere? No of course not. Not if I’m going to the store or running errands or work. Do I bring them anytime we go on a road trip, or camping, or if my work takes me a few hours away? Yep every time. Also if your state permits a gun, at least a pistol. If your in a state with large wildlife like bears and mountain lions like I am in Utah, a pistol with some higher caliber rounds or FMJ’s or hollow tips. Something with some good stopping power. Just last year this guy was on a hike and almost got eaten by a mountain lion in Utah, crazy video, but look that up. I also bring more cash, but that’s just me. And one last thing, a nice empty mountain back pack so if I need to walk or go on a hike or travel by foot I can do so and pack just what I need out of the bags. My wife and daughter may stay put and I may need to travel by foot. And if we know we are doing a road trip or camping we have our big tent but I always bring my small two person hammock tent, just in case there’s a break down. We can get above some ground wildlife like snakes and bugs, and raccoons and be suspended in the trees. Which is perfect if we break down and I set them up with a fire and that while I trek towards civilization

[@trashman617]

Hey Wranglerstar, I live in Bend OR and I got to say I love seeing a local that helps protect our wilderness. Thank you for keeping Oregon safe

[@dzoinc1555]

A head lamp is essential. I'd also suggest a backpack style bag. Running with a single strap is not easy.

[@jameslandon4126]

I agree. For items I plan on keeping in my vehicle or just general transport, I just use old military issue duffel bags. The essential items for bugging out, I keep them in a bag with backpack straps because it is much easier to run and gun when the pack is securely affixed to your back.

[@finng3283]

John Ferguson just the one but extra bulbs and batteries (reduces weight and bulk)

[@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561]

Why are we running again?

[@Shooter11B]

Well thought out kit Cody! Thanks for the suggestions. Personally, four items I ALWAYS have in my kit are 1. Toilet Paper 2. Zip lock freezer bags 3. A sewing kit and 4. Zip ties.

[@JuBlaine]

I use klean kanteen steel water bottles, one of the reasons is it doesn't leach or change the water taste over time. can also cook/boil with it if necessary.

[@emil1998123]

As a scout leader i can vouch that these are great things to carry! I have got one small correction though. You don't actually lose most of your heat through your head, it's a common misconception though. You loose most of the heat through your torso. Thing is, almost everyone got some kind of clothing keeping the heat in on the torso. But people forget their heads. So the "You lose 80% of heat through you head", is because it's often the only barren skin on the body. Thus, obviously giving off heat more easily. Until you put on a hat or beanie of some sort. Anyways, great video with good tips!

[@SkinnyMedic]

Solid kit!

[@bcb2585]

Great video!! As I watch though I came up with two changes/ additions to your list. Other than these things I thought that your kit was great! 1. The canteen should be metal. 2. Your knife should not be a cheap knife. If it really is for survival, then why wouldn't you put your best knife inside, or at least an extremely good one? Your future hypothetical self will curse you in a disaster when all you give yourself is junk. 3. I would add a tarp for shelter, maybe a second tarp as a ground sheet in case you have to sleep in the rain. 4. I would also add a small folding saw, like the BAHCO Laplander or Silky Gomboy to help process a small fire in the cold. 5. You may want a pair of Binoculars or a monocular to see further ahead of you to check for the myriad things worth seeing.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Please also share your wife's and sons bags.. as a father and husband I've found it very difficult tailoring their bags to meet needs within their skill levels.

[@mikecorbeil7465]

I second this.

[@liamireland7381]

Yes Cody, please do! I'm sure jack is much better equipped than most young men his age. Mentally and physically. That young man will turn out great!

[@timm1139]

Third.... lol

[@loktom4068]

Like makeups, nail cutter, makeup remover, mirror , combs, facial swaps and sunglasses from and for your wife ?

[@ianschulze1461]

Never even thought about extra contacts or glasses, what an oversight on my part. Thanks for the info.

[@JeeniusGaming]

Mostly I am only lurking around this channel and not commenting much, but from time to time I simply have to say that I love that channel and the way you gyus live your life! Keep up the good work sir and sty safe! Greetings from Germany

[@blitzkriegatx4583]

May I suggest some extra ammo for your EDC gun? A box or a couple magazines of whatever hollow points you use, or standard FMJ rounds.

[@Karan-Aujla]

Not loaded mags tho, the spring will not load if kept for long under duress.

[@nabilalanbar]

Death not true. The springs will stay in a position for years with no issues. What ruins springs is loading and unloading.

[@uncatila]

Two hand grenades. They make an excellent signaling to authorities, a great diversion, and a bear will never mess with you on your way home.

[@Chrissi.Pinder]

Well done. No bag is perfect for everyone and you did a great job of explaining the thought process one should go through to outfit their own.

[@mrshreveemtp]

I carried a SOG Seal Pup on my leg while patrolling for eighteen years. Never had to use it, thank goodness. Never rusted, stayed sharp, good quality and dependable. Moe

[@caseysimpson1806]

Recently picked one up for under $50.00.

[@garageman_]

Very good kit, one thing I notice you are missing is a tarp. Sure you could build a shelter every night on your 4-5 day walk but that is a lot of calories that you probably don't have and I think you would be pretty damn happy if you had one in that situation.

[@spoonman73]

Bingo

[@tracywalters5462]

Space blankets are light and work well for shelter

[@garageman_]

They arent very durable though, and if he is planning for more then 1 night im not sure it would hold up

[@bronzetoothbrush6825]

saltywok it might be in his wife's or his kids bag , if they pack less for reason (some need less ) , that can store it in there

[@andrewwinchel4659]

Old military poncho doubles as a shelter. The metal eyelets are good for tying the corners to trees and such. The snaps allow two or more to be connected for a bigger shelter or to have sides. And you can use it for a rain coat or to help keep you warm. You can sit over a candle and it will hold in the warmth a bit. A poncho will go over your pack while hiking too. You can tri fold it over some limbs to make a stretcher as well if needed. Very versatile. Throw down grass or whatever for bedding, and throw the poncho down over it to keep clean, a moisture barrier, and keep your bedding in place better. Many uses. Probably could even make a hammock out of it.

[@Darchondrius]

Hey Cody, there's this neat little book I grabbed at a Barnes and Nobles called "Pocket Ref, by Thomas J. Glover." It's a small 2.5''x4''x1'' thick reference book with a HUGE range of useful information that you might run into every day, from common densities and strengths of metals/polymers, magnetic declination maps, automotive references, electronics and circuitry reference, loading values for concrete and soft/hardwoods, guides for first aid procedures, area codes by state, glue strength, airport locations and phone numbers, basic geometry/trigonometry for quick calculations, geology, knot tying, steel strength, etc. It has everything. It's got information on basically anything you'd need to quickly reference and I find myself glancing at it and learning something new every single day. It's the perfect pocket-sized book for quickly figuring out something I don't know. The one downside is that, because of how in-depth it is (850 pages), the paper is very thin, and of course it's not waterproof so I keep it in a zip-lock when I go camping/hiking. I think the retail is $12.95, but it's honestly the best money I've spent on a book in my entire life. It would make a perfect addition to this bag, I'd highly suggest grabbing one from Amazon or your nearest book store and giving it a glance.

[@Brifromscratch]

Love the studio setting.

[@keananf]

Pretty good bag set up. Only recommendations would be to swap the down for a fleece jacket. Down is warmer but won't insulate when wet. If the rain jacket doesn't do it's job the down will get soaked. Swap out the radio for a ham/2meter radio. Ham can still receive weather band or AM/FM, also provides a means of communication. You could communicate with others is the emergency or hit a repeater and contact emergency services.

[@evolvedaustin4230]

Shoes! I never thought about putting a pair of running shoes in my bugout bag, and im always in my flip flops on the weekends or after work. I wouldn't want to have to walk really far in flip flops if i break down or whatever. Thanks for the advice!

[@christopherharpster9330]

I have a pair of hiking shoes in my vehicle constantly, mostly because I like to hike but also when I go fishing I usually wear flip flops. In the winter living in the Northeast, I'll put in a pair of my boots(mostly because I get a yearly boot allowance for work, so my old boots I'll use on the range, hiking harder trails, or putting in miles in the snow)

[@wcsd9577]

I'd also add a couple things. I keep an old towel, like a beach towel in my truck in case I need to dry off for whatever reason, cut it up for rags or bandages, or more than likely in case I need to work on my truck to keep a barrier between myself and hot asphalt. Gloves are another good thing to have. Even cheap work gloves or mechanic's gloves are far better than nothing if it's cold, or to protect your hands for whatever reason. Another thing I'd suggest are plastic bags. Even if you have your own raincoat, someone else might not. A 40-gallon trash bag sure isn't a great replacement for a rain coat but you can cut a couple holes in it and make a makeshift poncho, maybe only get halfway soaked during a downpour but better than being fully drenched. Also from personal experience I highly recomment grocery bags. I've used them to keep my feet dry. I was stuck in a snowstorm and spent the night in a cabin after getting wet and cold all night trying to make it there and get cars unstuck. My shoes and socks were still soaked the next morning. I put my only dry change of socks on, put the grocery bag over them to keep them dry, put my wet socks over the plastic bag to protect it and then put my shoes back on. After a whole morning of stomping through the wet snow trying to get out of there my feet were still dry. Ever since then I always keep a couple plastic bags with my emergency gear.

[@maecarpenter6735]

ALWAYS used to use them this way!

[@xomom4543]

just a suggestion but a micro usb cable would be usefull too, to charge the battery pack and/or any other non apple device

[@samualwhittemore228]

Along with a 12volt, 5-10 watt roll up photovoltaic cell.

[@brookshenderson1461]

Your survival/72hr items are great, I'm a retired Wildland FF and am used to having a packed bag, but some of your stuff I hadn't thought of, do thanks.

[@547Rick]

I've purchased first aid equipment from the Skinny Medic. Great kits at a good price.

[@37south47]

I love kit and edc videos! My bushcraft pack is ALWAYS in my truck. It is my get home bag as well. I keep a smaller bag with phone, camera and other daily stuff but like I said my woods pack is my get home pack.

[@masergini2626]

finally an actuall title

[@alanj7306]

Great advice to carry an extra pair of shoes with you. Extra socks would be a nice addition and easy to stuff in the shoes. Cody, God bless you and yours!

[@Fightosaurus]

Love your work, sir. One of the most legitimate, awesome people around, through and through. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and kindness with us, Wranglerstar!

[@321southtube]

Wrinklestar this kit is truly wonderful. Common sense stuff! This isn't crazy apocalyptic stuff...its actually stuff you WILL need now and then. The bag itself is fantastic. Thanks so much!

[@mattv2099]

great video. thank you

[@DerekCarrillo7541]

MattV2099: Guns & Food HEY WE KNOW YOU

[@unixberg4932]

Hey Matt can you shoot 12 gauge at figit spinners

[@davidlinch2130]

Cheers for the video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Lammywalness Your Dream Guide (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for discovering how to get a a FREE Edt multitool survival tool without the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cooworker after a lifetime of fighting got cool success with it.

[@jimpaull731]

Road flare? I never would have thunk it, I learn something new every time

[@averyw184]

You may have just not mentioned it, but I try to always carry a tourniquet in both my EDC and any bag I have ready to go. I quite like the RATS, but obviously the CAT is a great contender too. Love your videos, Cody!

[@sgtsandman7692]

One caution on the MRE. They lose shelf life in heat by a significant amount. If the bag is being kept in a vehicle, it can get quite hot in there. Granola bars, bags of nuts, etc. might be a better choice and cheaper.

[@lughfiregod16]

You can put them in a small insulated bag to help a bit with that.

[@Legohaiden]

yes but he changes out the bags with the seasons... so most likely he puts a fresh MRE, fresh water, etc... check the kit make sure everything is solid.

[@mitchstaniek9943]

Two days of Risk and your family still speaks to each other? That's love, man!!

[@pjculbertson55]

I'm liking the vest you have been wearing recently. Can you tell me who made it?

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Thanks for the reply, I found a new quality clothing company. Do you guys know any other brands Cody likes? I've been looking for some

[@KernowEDC]

Nice to see your kit! Consider that you may need to trek for miles with your bag so make sure it’s suitable for comfort and weather proof. If you use a wheel/press lighter, you can put a small cable tie around the button to prevent accidental leakage of gas. Also, for weight purposes, you can get radios with built in phone chargers and flashlights. They might not be ideal as a main phone charger or flashlight but they can be handy backups. Remember the Navy Seal saying; “two is one, one is none”. Great video and it’s great that the kit isn’t over-packed!

[@kf4744]

Instead of using the purification tablets I would toss in a Sawyer mini. I think I got mine for around $25 including shipping from Amazon in Canada. Other things I like to keep bag is toilet paper, ziplock bags, something to read and most importantly a tarp maybe two. Good for shelter and to put on the ground to keep your dry from the ground but take up little space.

[@kf4744]

I never thought about shoes though. That's smart.

[@jussa101]

Kevin Theriault 100% agree I like the portable emergency shelters you just tuck yourself in instead of having to find a place to tie/hang up (does take a bit more room but worth it in my opinion). I love my sawyer mini thing is so versatile compared to the life straws. You'll love it when you get your hands on it awesome little thing.

[@gyffesme]

Sawyer mini doesn't work when frozen, so that'd be less useful as an in-car kit here in the Northeast...

[@jeffery19677]

I love that you mentioned REALISTIC SCENARIOS. I always tell friends and family to prepare for the "most likely scenario" first. Then you are 90% covered for the rest because your mindset is still in preparedness mode. You could deal with a bullet wound with what you have. It wouldn't be pretty, but you are better equipped than 90% of the EMTs in their personal car.

[@jonaht8442]

I personally would add a solar power charger for my phone. They can be bought on Amazon for cheap, and can be very compact.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Good stuff. My late wife & I were in the Northridge Quake. A lot of roads & freeways were closed. So we put together kits of simular idea. And they were in old fire packs. Thanks for doing this. (Ladies will want to include items special to their meeds.) Your compass is an excellent choice. The red or black lanyard that came with it was for attaching to a grommet or buttonhole to prevent loss. (It was not for the neck, which is why it was a tad short.)

[@xBeauGaming]

Cody, can you link the medic kit guys in the description?

[@Trooper-qg9qw]

KZbin channels are USNERDOC for David Pruett and SkinnyMedic for the other one.

[@SkinnyMedic]

amp-3.net and shop.skinnymedic.com

[@Writerdust]

I thought he said Aunt 3. Good you provided the link. Thanks Shinny Medic!

[@apocalypticwarrior9695]

@@SkinnyMedic awesome thank you!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Cody, I know a bandana/handkerchief is part of your EDC, but maybe adding a spare to this bag is something that would be helpful. A cheap spare headlamp would also be great to have.

[@lancebeare8314]

Off topic, you’ve got good taste in plaid shirts, I’m a connoisseur!

[@betternfred]

My kit has a full/sealed package of Kirkland Baby Wipes. They are strong fiber and unscented. Staying clean on a 3-5 day hike is highly underrated! Also, if you let your used wipes dry/sit out for a while you can use them for a fire starter. You can also pre-filter water with them before adding tablets to purify.

[@NOTHING-lh9lz]

Hope you enjoyed your day off

[@mattschm5486]

nice kit. I always carry an emergency blanket and some basic 1st aid stuff with me when i go hiking or trail running

[@Kevinclearysharpstuff]

Great video good advice, just wanted to point out as a one time insulation contractor that hot air (or other gas) rises due to it's lower density but heat radiates in all directions. Sometimes a house has it's worst heat loss through the basement. Still a good idea to wear a hat but heat can't rise in the body. BTW keep up the good content.

[@averyo2521]

The 'you lose most of your body heat through your head' thing is partly myth. It comes from an old study the military did, which found that heat loss from your head happens at about the same rate as any other exposed skin. The 'most loss from your head' came from the scenario they ran where the only thing left exposed was the person's head - in that case then yes, its an accurate statement. But really the findings are that there isn't a ton of difference in heat loss per exposed square inch of your body across different parts - just that heat loss is much worse on exposed skin. So it doesn't help to wear a hat if you're wearing shorts and a t-shirt, but if you're bundled up but forget your hat - that's the next thing to fix. Pretty common sense in practice, nothing special about your head though I'm afraid.

[@dougdobbs]

Actually Avery is correct. www.theguardian.com/science/2008/dec/17/medicalresearch-humanbehaviour

[@averyo2521]

+Jack Hudler - I also agree that you should cover your head! If its cold outside and especially if you're going to be outside. The only nit I'm picking is the assertion that you lose 'most' of your heat through your head - (often quoted between 45-80%), which 10% doesn't come close to. Your head is around 7-8% of your body's surface area, and you lose 7-10% of your body heat through your head, so there may be a slight effect due to the extra blood vessels surface area. These findings were mostly the results of two different studies (linked the one I could find the full text of below). That being said, while the actual surface heat loss is close to proportional to surface area, the core body temperature appears to drop disproportionately, partially due to vasoconstriction and the body's response to cold as detected by specific sensory areas in the head and neck. Soooo.....everyone's right? Surface heat loss isn't as high as the common wisdom would lead you to believe, but other effects can mean that an exposed head can lead to a faster core body temperature drop. Either way if you're going to be out in the cold bundle up your head as well as the rest of you! (I just had to find the science on it - its actually really fascinating!) source: citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.593.9244&rep=rep1&type=pdf (this article comes with nits to pick too, as this tests exposure to cold water not air, and specifically eliminates the effect of shivering, both of which are factors you wouldn't see in an Oregon winter. Either way wear a darn hat!)

[@trumanlong1340]

Love the video. I have been carrying a bag for years but there were a couple of things that I dont carry and your bag made a lot of sense. Thanks

[@zachfudge24]

I'd swap that surplus canteen with a Nalgene Tritan Oasis

[@TheJbkebert]

A nice well thought out kit. We keep a similar setup and really think its worth it. I keep a ifak from Amp-3 in my truck bag and then a Range Medic kit from Amp-3 in the truck for a comprehensive emergency kit.

[@jamesgcrawford]

"Our biggest concern is getting stranded in Portland"

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

He has said it in other videos that they already live basically "bugged out". His worry is getting home if he's away. It's a "get home bag", or a 'bug in bag".

[@rudolpheckeard1967]

Arkansas Pilgrim obb

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

+Rudolph Eckeard ???

[@jamesgcrawford]

Yeah, I just find it hilarious that this back to the earth conservative christian fellow (no offence, no judgement) has just out and said that his biggest concern is being trapped in progressive portland. Tickled me.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

+James Crawford - Of course, that's not the way he meant it, but it is funny when you you think of it that way.

[@stephengonzalezmba8441]

Growing up in L.A I always had a emergency pack. Road closers and other situations it required the minimum kit. 2 gal water Cans of soup First aid kit Flashlight Batteries Mini radio Tarp Blanket Pocket stove / matches Lighter It helped after the Northridge quake when I was stuck at work 24 hrs. 😎👍🇺🇸 God bless America!

[@rileydirckx2468]

How did you get the name "Wranglerstar"?

[@grouseridgephotography9215]

Riley Dirckx I've been wondering about that to.

[@igaltrofimov]

He had a company and he sold parts for the jeep wrangler I believe and they had a property near mount star so he combined the two

[@jeremynovak6752]

He had a business that sold jeep parts, his old channel was called "Wranglerbarn"...

[@logan2669]

he answered that in a Q&A one of his favorite vehicles was a jeep wrangler...he also lived on star mountain...wrangler-star

[@AppalachianLife]

many years ago he ran a online jeep wrangler salvage parts store called wanglermart, that morphed into wranglerstar. He no longer does the parts business.

[@mikefoster4068]

Watched several of your videos. Appreciate your willingness to share and help. Thank you.

[@Moto_Medics]

Those 90s teal colors have a premium tag on them now so you can be trendy af walking home from your accident...

[@javaman2883]

With my kit in the electronics pocket, we also have a 3-outlet power strip. It has come in handy when traveling when only one outlet is available, and several family members need to charge phones. I like the 3-outlet because it is small but provides a couple outlets for you while still leaving one open outlet for someone else. A short extension cord could be used instead, but keep in mind the prongs. Our laptops use a three-prong charger (not saying laptop should be in bugout bag) so we went with the powerstrip. If your chargers are all two-prong, the go ahead and use the extension cord, the length could come in handy.

[@alexkontoulhs3643]

prepaid Phone whith 2A battery and a flashlight with handle.. When your pushing it you get electricity. I dont know how to descipe it. Sorry for my ENGLISH.OOOO Ang Coffee or tea leaves, for many reasons, especialy for mental comfort.

[@manjot2727]

my friend has one of those bags too, he normally uses it when he goes camping/ driving in the woodlands every weekend, one thing he caries is a garmin device, he can get his graphical location without any service and even send out signals, their crazy rugged and normally only cost 150 usd for old used ones.

[@jeffreywilke1858]

Risk is one of the best board games

[@jeffreywilke1858]

Kyle D sad

[@keithkb7zpb688]

Awesome layout my TAC bag for communications has most of the things you have there. I know what it's like to be in sandles and forgot to put boots in the truck and had to walk out a couple miles in the snow lol. Awesome channel peace

[@Lawyerboyleslie72]

great videos. loving the content.

[@GUERRILLACOMM]

yup, I've learned so much responding to wildland fires as Comm support. Direct experience really scaled down my load as well. But what I deploy with on a fire is different than a recreational loadout in the mountains, very similar though.

[@forestlampcraft472]

Look at the original work of wood

[@kuneefay]

Nice kit Cody, mine quite closely resembles it. When it came to a radio instead of just sticking with a one that is exclusively fm/am I went with a Baofeng VHF/UHF radio which also has the fm/am feature. That way for approximately the same size with a bit more weight I have a whole backup set of communications while still having the fm/am radio, battery life has been great and they're imho an extremely high value.

[@vanillagorilla6845]

You don't keep some kind of takedown rifle? Never know when you start getting hungry enough to take down some game. I was looking at the Henry ar-7 for such a rifle

[@wranglerstar]

I'm not comfortable keeping a firearm of any kind unattended in a bag. I always have a G27/19 on my person.

[@tonymiller5178]

hey wranglerstar i suggest watching reallybigmonkey1 go through his bug out bags

[@hannahmich7342]

james mcdonald I do have a 22lr 10/22 take down we carry in our small camper. I've never felt the need to carry a hand gun on a regular basis. Even though we were attacked by a bear once in the BWCA I still feel ok with not carrying a hand gun. It's just too much weight to carry. I always have an axe or my wrist rocket slingshot near by to defend myself should I seriously need protection. Beside using a slingshot is a lost art that I intend to bring back. Lol. Slingshots are everywhere and extremely deadly if you keep calm. But then again keeping calm is the most difficult thing in life that a person NEEDS to learn for survival. I'm not saying I have complete control over my emotions but I did calmly lay on an operating table while a surgeon cut a 10cm stage three malignant tumor from my abdomen. It's was during the next seven months that maintaining a level of calmness that provided to be difficult. Lol Be well Cody and family.

[@vanillagorilla6845]

TheodorEriksson out of sight and vehicle locked is all thats required in canada

[@vanillagorilla6845]

sure i suppose they would if they broke into your car, but i don't think its much different them them breaking into your house. Here you don't have to store them in a safe, you can put a trigger lock or cable lock on and display a rifle on the wall if you want. or if you don't want to put a locking device on the firearm then you have to put them in a safe

[@adamgrocco]

Wind-up Radio and Torch are handy too, no worries about batteries going bad or getting to hot/cold to work.

[@fixelanimations7389]

Nice quaint youtube upload...love it. This is your strength, stick to it! This is much better than the political rant I have noticed recently.....puts off your die hard survivalist crowd (remember we are apolitical - they are ALL bastards - or have you forgotten?) Regardless, keep up the good work.

[@patrickavondale8653]

Great video! I keep wet-wipes and pepto tabs in my vehicle go bag... Fortunately, these two things are the only real emergency items I've had to use roadside from my bag. When nature called urgently on a dark rural road, quite glad I had them in there. What would have been a disaster when just a quick hiccup.

[@christophercox8712]

Man, I need to shop the thrift stores in your area :-0 would love to find anything like mtn hardware etc in one! While it'd be unlikely to see those brands in my area, it's still solid advice to check them out for cheap clothes.

[@Legohaiden]

Hit Good Will, Salvation Army, US Army / Navy Surplus stores... they are in most big cities, sometimes they are hidden and you gotta search for em. but with the internet you can find em.

[@PimSchouten]

Its so nice to see this content made by people who ACTUALLY know what they’re talking about. Nice video sir!

[@MindOverEverything]

That's the problem with Risk: the games take too long to finish.

[@Prepare2Prosper]

There are variation of the rules that make it faster.

[@natehayes82]

Axis and allies!

[@Legohaiden]

2 games that will not only take days, but can ruin families... RISK... and Monopoly. play at your peril.

[@crimsonnexus8332]

Nah one of my friends are notorious for rolling 6s. It is only a matter of time.

[@perinuclearhalo5945]

I am several years late to this video. But man this is well thought out and covers a ton. I will be adding a couple things to my bag. Thank you sir.

[@alabamaman24]

Until his most recent "who i'm voting for president" I held Casey Neistat as my favorite vlogger, now you are not only my favorite vlogger but also my favorite creator.

[@jameslandon4126]

I heard so much praise regarding Casey Neistat so a few years back I watched one of his videos. After only a few minutes in I knew what kind of a moron he was. I've always been able to read a person just by looking at them and at a glance Casey gave me a negative impression. I've been telling people for years what a piece of shit he is but not until his "Who I'm voting for President" video did people start to see him as I do.

[@lughfiregod16]

He takes good quality video, edits his content pretty well, and is good at talking for a long period of time. That's pretty much all I have to say that's positive about the guy.

[@gyffesme]

@@redrider7730 *snicker* you're funny.

[@outdoorcrazy]

Thanks for making videos Cody! IMO you're the best show on the web. Keep up with what you're doing, we're loving it!!

[@elichouinard3850]

you lose equal amounts of heat everywhere in your body. unlike houses we have blood which keeps us evenly heated.

[@claframboise]

this is true, but you are probably wearing clothes everywhere else already. and in the winter when the wind is freezing your ears off, you would be glad for a hat.

[@elichouinard3850]

claframboise i wouldnt doubt that. Hats are great. His reasoning was just wrong

[@ekevanleeuwen8964]

Eli Chouinard You lose the most heat from your head, because your head, no matter the circumstances, always gets a constant amount of blood to keep your brain provided. Also, the veins in your head don't vasoconstrict, instead of all other veins in your body so it is more easy to loose heat from your head.

[@elichouinard3850]

Eke van leeuwen no.

[@lughfiregod16]

I'd also consider adding a scarf or shemagh.

[@cecilbroom5652]

I always have a 3-way plug in my airline travel bag. Many times all the outlets are taken and it can be a real help. Maybe even a light extension cord.

[@hunterhudzik1450]

mil spec ductape huh?

[@wranglerstar]

Yes government issue military duct tape is really good stuff,

[@KG-th3cr]

Great video especially the point about the road flare. I can confirm that they will indeed start a fire even in pouring down rain. I rolled up the flare in a heavy piece of paper and smashed it with something heavy to turn it into a powder. Bonus cool red flames in fire also!

[@jimharvey6670]

I carry an emergency kit in my truck. Living in Florida, I'm sure my kit is different than yours.

[@explorationoutdoorsandrewr8053]

Great video. For my car kit I carry similar supplies. If I may suggest I would add a stainless steel bottle, water filter, headlamp, tarp, bank line, and a heat sheet. I also carry an mms sleep system in my car.

[@Cityoftrees1911]

"stranded in portland" *SHIVERS Gives me the the creeps just thinking about it.

[@EnterTheMatr1x1337]

Surrounded by antifa

[@vrolsh]

Great video. Two things I would keep in the first aid kit, which are minor, but I use them a lot.: Goody's headache powders and eye drops in case I get something in my eyes.

[@scottgoodman4776]

In an emergency where I have to rely on myself to survive, I want a firearm in that bag. No mention of one?

[@brandonfoley7519]

You probably shouldnt keep your fire arm in it, like wallet-keys-phone That gets grabbed when heading out the door

[@saltyballze7032]

'murica

[@mudpuppy8740]

I’m carrying 100% of the time that I have clothes on, so no need for a bag gun

[@animula6908]

I like that instead of “survive the zombie apocalypse” he made the theme “get home safely after a breakdown.” You get way more use out of a bag that way.

[@foolmanchu5050]

Couldn't you just get an aluminium bottle/canteen and just boil the water instead?

[@Legohaiden]

that's exactly what I was thinking... Army Surplus Aluminium canteen is roughly the same exact price, and you could boil water in it.

[@gentryism]

Great stuff Cody. You may want to consider making your portable power a solar charger for your phone to avoid lines at the generators . I use the Ember by Brunton $40-50 at Walmart.

[@tb91506]

I see one thing you left out toilet paper!

[@d3generate804]

You westerners disgust me

[@myrlewulf6256]

@@d3generate804 What would you use? Smooth pebbles? Leaves?

[@schnoogens76]

Pine cones!

[@drmaudio]

Seems like a good practical list. I may have missed it, but I might add a space blanket or two and a little cordage

[@Elijah-dw1hy]

Why not just have the osis survival kit

[@Karan-Aujla]

Underrated comic

[@NGMountains]

My background is Army 68W. If I might make one suggestion. Everything you had was ideal, but might I suggest a small bag of wet wipes or flushable wipes for your bag. Being outside the wire for 15 days at a time, I found they are a real comfort and convenience. You can imagine why.

[@TheOldNorwegian]

I wonder how us old guys survived, thrived, basically carrying only a sheath knife and a bolt action 30.06 or 30/30 lever action rifle. A lot less "stuff" and a lot more work-around back-in-the-day.

[@jameslandon4126]

With an Altoids tin survival kit in my pocket, a lever-action .30-30 with bandolier sling, handgun w/spare mags(minimum size of 9MM), a quality/good size Multi-Tool for firearm repair/general use, a metal military canteen w/metal cup, a Nepalese Kukri, and a good all around size hunting knife like a Western L66(4.5 inch blade, 8.75 inch overall), there are not many scenarios that will arise in the wild that I would not be able to handle. When I'm in my woods hunting within a 10 minute walk from my house I will only carry my rifle, handgun, knife and canteen. When I go deep in my woods, any time I plan on going more than a 1/2 hour hike from the house I make sure I take my survival kit, Multi-Tool, and kukri as well. There are so many people these days that go extremely overboard when they go in the woods. Some younger people pack so much stuff when they go hunting, many items of which they have no experience with, us old timers have to laugh when we see the contents of their packs. The saying goes, "Those who know more need to carry less."

[@sobakathehusky]

I love seeing this. I always have my old school canvas backpacking backpack (22 years old and still amazing but definitely not waterproof anymore, hence the contractor bay liner lol) packed with my old gear. Missing any food in it, it have my drieds ready to go. Just cool to see 80% of the same type stuff in it (except I’ve got a water pump, hammock, and 10 degree bag since I have the room). Subbed Also, bought the same shovel a year ago as the one you reviewed out of curiosity. It’s in my closet with its crappy Velcro. My combat knife and tiny folding shovel were not displaced haha. Kudos.

[@planejet42]

What're you trying to be Buzzfeed now with the titles? Why don't you try to be unique?

[@gorn8834]

*keep beeing unique

[@x0Reflex0x]

planejet42 what... what else would he call this video he named it what it's about

[@planejet42]

Possum Jenkins He could call it what it is, "What I keep in a emergency car bag" or something of the like. Rather than "YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT I FOUND IN MY BAG" or the current title he is using. The titles he's been using lately are click-bait and are meant to manipulate people into watching. If the content is good and worth watching, people will watch. You don't need pathetic titles to catch views. People who want to watch will watch, people who don't, won't. Too much of the Internet is click-bait and it's a lousy way of doing things and I'm tired of it.

[@x0Reflex0x]

Click bait is like 10 things that youll die if you wont have you won't believe #6 he just posted 10 survival gadgets you probably would benefit from if you had. Thats not a very good title

[@krninja22]

You must be new to marketing.

[@eachday9538]

Many times I have lashed things together with marking tape, it can be quite strong in multiple layers. Last week I used it in the field when making a repair to hold two pieces of steel together while I drilled holes that needed to line up.

[@chiefmik9108]

Good Job Cody, we need to ck our emergency pack once in while. Out here in the northeast over the past summer the interior of my car was cooking... Have to make sure what was packed away is ready for the winter months ahead... God Bless... Chief

[@aaronliu9945]

Hammock. I got a Grand Trunk Nano 7 with whoopie sling suspension. The whole system weighs 10.4 oz and compresses to the size of a soda can. Throw in a lightweight tarp and you have a solid shelter that takes a couple minutes to set up and break down. I bring this set up when I go hiking too, for emergencies but mostly to take naps after eating lunch or just lounging by a lake or w/e.

[@dcorp8989]

An augment to the rain jacket is that I pack 2 or 3 heavy-duty contractor trash bags. The really thick one work as a raincoat or with multiple an ok shelter. They are not breathable and lack sleeves but they hold out water 100% instead of getting soaked through.

[@Tridaak]

Honestly great videos and appreciate the humor. Its delivered in such a dry monotone way, just casually dropped in here and there where you might miss it if you're not paying attention but if you're watching the video, it's just hilarious.