13 Survival Items Every Prepper Needs Immediately

[@CityPrepping]

Download the Start Preparing! Survival Guide here: cityprepping.tv/38C5Ftt - start your preparedness journey: cityprepping.tv/3lbc0P9 ... Join our City Prepping Community: cityprepping.tv/49uvsi1 *Cover* * Survival poncho: amzn.to/37JACrK * Tarp: amzn.to/3xMrZam * Mylar blanket: amzn.to/3xNWj4v * Sol poncho * Sol bivvy *Cutting* * Morakniv knife * Ka-Bar: BKR7: amzn.to/3z0MDFj * Ka-Bar Becker BK2: amzn.to/3xKSA7F * Survival Lilly's knife: www.survivallilly.at/ * Silky saws: www.amazon.com/s?k=silky+saws&crid=32VSH5CPQGSYD&sprefix=silky+saws%2Caps%2C155&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 * Leatherman Wave: amzn.to/2Xx5b25 * Leatherman Charge: amzn.to/37XolQF *Combustion* * Bic lighter: amzn.to/3xMifwP * Lighter holder: amzn.to/3g3mRbK * Firestarter: amzn.to/2VS4SOv * Wetfire: amzn.to/3jPsMSW *Container* * Nalgene water bottle: amzn.to/3g5r66J * Klean kanteen: amzn.to/2VWlQej * Sillcock water key: amzn.to/3jTwgDR *Cordage* * Survivor cord: amzn.to/3xMcNKg *Candle* * Olight X7R: amzn.to/3xM0zkZ * Multiple Olight flashlights: amzn.to/3CKHAee * Headlamps: amzn.to/3yPB9Ea * Streamlight: amzn.to/3yNhlSb * Chemstick *Cotton Bandana* * Shemagh: amzn.to/37HIHgn *Compass* * amzn.to/3xKUpBx *Cargo tape* * Gorilla tape: amzn.to/3CMBBpe *Communication* * Baofeng UV-5R: amzn.to/3fZIGJi * Garmin InReach Mini: amzn.to/3CYlp4u * Walkie Talkies *Canvas needle* * amzn.to/3m9c1oJ 12. Consumables (Food) * Survival bars 13. Clean (Water) * Water filter: lifestraw or sawyer mini 14. Cash

[@natem3152]

What the F do you do when this Szhit runs out??? No point, rise up now people

[@antonboludo8886]

You must learn long-term survival skills. @@natem3152

[@violet3365]

I just made up two backpacks for urbanite sons who think their Prepper mother is a bit on the edge of reality. It gives me immense peace of mind knowing this bag may someday extend or save their lives🙏🏻

[@12313846]

It will only work when they know the gear and know how to use it.

[@Akanisen049]

​@@12313846 That's why I keep papers in my bags, and a binder in the prep stock room, explaining everything in both and how to use it. I'm the prepper, my partner gets stressed out by prepping so leaves it to me knowing she'll have all the info she might need available to her if I'm not there.

[@PrimoChris09]

My college freshman daughter brought her go bag back with her from her dorm for christmas break without me telling her to. Proud papa.

[@lisap7084]

I just did the same thing for my son.

[@mjordan1028]

I did the same for my nephew, too - it's his Christmas gift! I slowly collected items beginning in the summer. My hope is that he will begin thinking in a preparedness way, we'll see.

[@deniselogan2733]

Lived in NYC in a high rise condo building during nine eleven. We had bug out bags in the hall closet & ran our plan once a quarter. Our plan included what if we were both home? What if only one of us was home & the other was uptown? What if one of us was out of town/state & one home? What if both of us were in different parts of the city? We had dogs, so what our plan was to retrieve them, knowing they’re 20+ floors up. We made a laminated sign with a magnet on the back that we could leave at the building entrance that said “Got ‘em, come to meeting spot” so the other didn’t have to go upstairs to figure out whether the other had left. We practiced with our own bags & carrying both bags in case partner wasn’t home. Had snips of each other’s hair (dna), photos of each other & the dogs & both our ids in each pack in case we needed it. Running the plan quarterly made all the difference in being capable & we often updated the bags when doing the test run. It also made our animals aware of the drill with us. Years later we were selling the condo & had a designer staging it for sale. She said, “why do you have these backpacks, there’s no camping nearby!” When we told her why, she rolled her eyes. Seriously? We were prepared when it happened, why on earth, having lived through that would anyone doubt it (or worse) could happen again & get prepared??? Obviously, we moved out of NYC but haven’t stopped having a plan & doing the test runs based on new living conditions.

[@nakinipeace]

So then on 911 did your prep run flawlessly? Anything you’d do differently? Where were you both when it happened? Did you have your bags with you? Did you grab and go? I’m curious. Glad you survived and are still preparing. It is astonishing those that eye roll!

[@deniselogan2733]

Luckily we were NOT in the city when it happened. We were out of town & our flight home on the 10th had been delayed bc my husband’s business transaction was delayed, so we were safely in another place by luck. But the windows were damaged in our condo so we sure would have had to. So we didn’t have to execute our plan but we’re grateful we had one. And it upped our commitment to running test runs EVERY quarter bc it CAN happen and we wouldn’t want to count on luck in the future.

[@francesquaid738]

Thanks 4 sharing. Great reminder.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thanks for your input...it made me see that there are questions i need to address in our plan. Valuable thoughts! Glad you weren't there then, so ypu can pass this experience on to others, ( like me), who are still refining their plans. Bless You, Stay Safe!

[@notmyname3883]

This comment is ANGRY PREPPER approved!

[@dropshot1967]

I would add some garbage/contractor bags (heavy-duty variety). useful for a variety of purposes like poncho, shelter (in combination with gorilla tape and cordage), transport things, water container, sleep surface (filled with grass or leaves)

[@mark4083]

Contractor bags, yes yes yes! Also help with sanitation.

[@alisonkhan4512]

I have a survival 5 gallon bucket and to store the tarp I wrap it around the bucket and hold with tape and put one of those husky tool carriers that goes around the bucket to hold tools. It saves alot of room. One thing I also have is those puppy or dog pee pee pads. I use them camping to filet fish or put over a dirty picnic table to eat my food. Their would be so many uses for it because its water proof on the bottom. Also you can get needles that curve around instead of straight needles and it makes it easier to sew something with.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

One day my son decided to inpect my preps. Very melodramatic since I had garden produce stored dehydrated, canned, or frozen for his entire life, so he surprised me. All stern until he saw a case of Kraft Dinner he knows I do not eat. He realized I stored it for HIM. Looking around, he saw that I had food for his family of 4. He cried. He also started storing food... Kraft Dinner first, hahaha

[@zerocool21]

Tell us you're from Canada without telling us 😁

[@chumps7974]

1. Cover 2. Cutter 3. Fire starter 4. Container 5. Cords 6. Lighting 7. Cotton bandana 8. Compass 9. Tape 10. Comms 11. Needle 12. Food 13. Water 14. Cash

[@henrymorgan3982]

One type of video I have not seen was how to conserve resources. I think many people think that if you prep you won't have to conserve. It would be a great video for you to think about. Energy, water, food, heat coldand more. Great video!

[@ginakutsch1001]

Water purification tabs are easy, small flashlight with an extra battery, small first aid kit

[@ang9968]

Two more cover options, shower curtain, and plastic painters drop cloth.

[@danrieke9988]

A key thing I shared with my group in a get-home bag was gray or tan coveralls, in a larger size. That way, if they were out on the town, in a suit or dress, they didn't have to entirely change, they could just quickly pull on some coveralls and "go gray" as it were. Keeps them warmer and faster to transition than entirely changing clothes. And less to carry in the car every day.

[@trekker8033]

People are very noticeable in coveralls friend. Not exactly " gray man". Might want to reconsider this one friend!

[@danrieke9988]

@@trekker8033 You raise an important point, and I gave some thought to this. I think in general, yes, it's noticeable. However, I also consider context. My purpose in coveralls is mainly 2 scenarios after massive grid-down ; (a) get-home and (b) bug-out on foot. In (a) there would be many people in all kinds of attire on foot walking, wandering about, etc. So I think with "do I want to be wearing a business suit (or dress) or do I want to look like a simple working middle-class guy that communicates physical strength (think automotive and loading dock workers)." In such a crowd the coveralls, while perhaps visually noticeable, would tend to steer those looking for possible help or theft away. The other scenario (b) lends itself to the landscape background of Nevada at a distance. So, while I do on the face of it tend to agree with you, I think when taken in the context of the scenarios (a) and (b) it has its advantages. Again, I could be wrong, but as with all things, one has to evaluate data in relationship to other data.

[@toddzilla1236]

jeans, work boots, and a tan Carhartt jacket. You will be invisible to 100% of the women and 90% of the men. The 10% of men who notice you will probably want to borrow your truck for a move....hehe.

[@jamesharmon3827]

That could possibly be the worst advice I've heard in a while now...

[@tennesseeterri]

​@@toddzilla1236add in a reflective orange safety vest and a lunch bag and you'll fit right in.

[@jasongermello7275]

Put a sandwich bag of your dryer lint in your bag or preps. Great fire starter and if you own a dryer very easy to acquire.

[@PJMustang351]

Use toilet paper or old paper towel paper tube's, stuff them full of lint.

[@moonglow630]

The one thing I’m surprised people never mention is crazy glue. For tears in tarps, cuts, holes in water filters and the thousand uses you can’t possibly think of. Crazy glue is my X factor item.

[@stevesamson3940]

is crazy glue the same as superglue? If so, first aid is a use for it.

[@valerieleonard572]

I love the little tiny single use super glues!

[@moonglow630]

@@stevesamson3940 yes

[@theresahoy6740]

Check periodically..dries out.

[@jtc1947]

You have to keep an UN-opened container of the glue around! Once You open it, the glue will start counting down from GOOD to bad! BTW? Putting the opened container in a fridge doesn't usually do any good. See comment by "theresahoy6740"

[@David-rz7jj]

I never thought of tinfoil for fire starting on damp ground. Thank you.

[@CityPrepping]

Happy to help

[@jerrywernicki4412]

Something I think we all have for starting fires is dryer lint.

[@polletpower]

I started doing this by collecting all my dryer lint in a Ziploc bag. I plan to place that also inside of another Ziploc bag just for extra water protection.

[@ronndapagan]

My Scout troop used dryer lint for fire starters at every camp out.

[@heidiwolfgang45]

😮 wow!!! I've never heard that before

[@PJMustang351]

​@@polletpower Save your old tp or paper towel tubes. Stuff them full of lint. 😊

[@buccaneer354]

and crayons

[@redhotgamingfire4177]

As always Kris the videos you and your team bring us are appreciated as well as the hard work you do with the research you do for these videos

[@CityPrepping]

Our pleasure!

[@The_Crow_Flies]

I am going to say that instead of the basic poncho i would spend a bit more for a military poncho. They are not only more robust but they also have grommets and make really good shelters.

[@capnemo6151]

I camped and trekked for 5 years in colorado. I did not have a tent, I did not have a rain poncho. The military poncho works great for both.

[@robertcook9264]

Whats in my bugout vehicle? Aka, my daily driver. Cutty things lighty things, pointy things, eaty things, wearey things, water bottle, tylenol and benedryl.

[@suehuff8065]

Plus a sense of humor... :)

[@BlockChainzz]

Keep the tank full

[@FLjeffinPCB]

Shooty thing?

[@royjohnson7211]

I've been a prepper for quite awhile. I've been homeless,been to prison. Served in the military. Been a hunter,kayaker,camper. Been there and done that,several times. But I've never used tinfoil to help prepare a fire in wet conditions. I am adding some tinfoil to my fire kit immediately. Great idea.

[@robertbodnar8745]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="686">11:26</a> -- U can`t boil in dualwall canister!!!

[@puddlesailor2871]

BOOM 🎉

[@piobmhor8529]

#8 Compass. I’m an old soldier, and old habits die hard. I still have a good Silva compass and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="110">1:50</a>,000 topographical maps in my bag. More importantly, I know how to use it and practice regularly. If someone thinks they can just simply buy a compass and throw it in their bug out bag, expecting that they’ll read the instructions when they need it, they’re fooling themselves. Many communities have orienteering clubs where you can learn for free, and you might just have some fun in the process.

[@ilovegreen0150]

I was teaching children geography. I decided to go to a boating store nearby and bought 2 compass to teach the kids how to use them. It’s amazing how many kids don’t know how the sun rises in east and sets in west (Australia).

[@piobmhor8529]

@@ilovegreen0150 wow, that’s interesting kids not knowing which way the earth rotates with sunrise in the east. The lack of geographical knowledge in younger generations has me wonder what they’re actually teaching kids now. I live in Canada, and my work has taken me into the far north, above 60 degrees north. I have to explain why the days are so much longer in the summer and shorter in the winter than they’re used to in more southern latitudes. I use the flashlight as the sun and an orange as the earth. I crudely draw parallels of latitude and longitude lines with a pen. After showing how latitude affects day/night length, I peel the orange to show why flat paper maps have distortions because the earth is round and the maps are flat. I show them a Mercator projection of the earth with Greenland as bigger than Australia (which it isn’t in reality but looks that way because of the distortion. My millennial/Gen X/Gen Y coworkers are amazed that nobody explained that to them. Then we eat the orange. Too bad these people never got these lessons in school when they were kids. Trying to explain the difference between true north, magnetic north and grid north, well that’s another story.

[@nlandry9]

After reading this I think I’ll have to get the compass and maps out from geography class and get the basics down again

[@JimFinley11]

I put together a more comprehensive kit in a backpack for each of our vehicles, enough to get through a few days, figuring that it would be easy to throw it on one's back and head out if we need to leave the vehicle for whatever reason. I line the backpack with a heavy-duty trash bag to keep things dry. Along with a number of the items you listed (thanks for the tip on the magnifying glass!), I always strap a sleeping bag on the back of it, because it gets pretty cold here (north central NM) for about four months of the year. I like to put in a wide-brimmed soft boony hat with insect netting attached - weighs almost nothing, takes up almost no space (the sun is fierce here a lot of the time, and there are about four fairly hot months - we're over a mile above sea level and it's a dry area) and sunglasses. I go a little further with first aid supplies. Just some bandage pad material, a roll of medical tape, and a way to cut them, along with a small assortment of Band-Aids and an Ace wrap, can make a huge difference in both stopping bleeding and keeping a wound clean. A travel-size tube of toothpaste and one of those toothbrushes that reverses with the brush inside the handle - a savvy squad leader taught me a long time ago that when you can't wash and are getting pretty grimy for extended periods, just brushing your teeth can be almost as refreshing as taking a shower. Mostly for morale, but that counts. Another item I put in, even though it adds some ounces, is a pocket-size paperback book on wilderness survival (never hurts to be able to look something up.) Also, toilet paper in a ziplock bag! Adjacent to that backpack lives a pair of good hiking boots with a couple of pairs of extra socks tucked into each boot, wrapped in ziplocks. Also, my wife and I have both had basic first aid training many times (I'm a retired Marine and she was a lifeguard,) my truck and her car are both all-wheel drive, and they have pretty basic tool kits. It took some bucks and time to get them set up once, but from there on it's just there, tucked in the trunk or behind the front seat.

[@BruceForster-k9n]

Another trick you can do with that SOL Blanket: Once you get a fire Going, Hold the reflective part behind your back. The heat from the fire will bounce off the material, and warm your backside at the same time.

[@marytica123]

AS A "BOOMER", I am shocked to see how LITTLE most younger folks carry in their vehicles for EMERGENCIES. We have always carried a tire plugging kit, a portable air compressor, a tool kit, electric tape, a first aid kit, maps, and 2 small blankets. We asked WHY our adult sons don't carry emergency items, and they reply that "AAA will help them". Shows how much they are UNprepared ! For Christmas, we went out & assembled little "emergency kits" for them - NOW, we can only HOPE they actually CARRY THEM !

[@Sanxioned1]

Hey I did the same thing for my brothers in law! We're about the same age, but I'm just generally interested in prepping and after some bad experiences, I'm very aware now even as a 30 something year old now how important it is to be ready. And being ready doesn't mean going nuts in a bunker, just having some of the items you described is a good idea. I even keep a folded tarp in my spare tire well. Easy, takes up no space, and has already come in handy a few times. The auto booster for the battery doubles and triples as a flashlight and powerbank. Super useful piece of kit!

[@gregrobertson9957]

​@Sanxioned1 going nuts in a bunker doesn't seem like such a bad idea at this point.

[@violet3365]

Sounds like my 3 adult sons!

[@TomNook.]

They have to be familiar with the equipment BEFORE an emergency!

[@lisac3398]

Hey, you raised them! 😂

[@blessedbythebest3481]

As a volunteer trail guide I do not recommend the sawyer mini. I recommend the larger size or standard size. Depending on the water source the mini gets clogged more easily and needs more back flushing/ maintenance where the larger version takes less maintenance. The vast majority of backpackers use the normal size sawyer on distance trails for a reason. Please research how to store these filters after a trip, how to maintain, and also how to store these in freezing environments. If the water left in the filter freezes it can destroy your filter. Hope this info helps. I am sure their are plenty of videos on the differences for the two. Thank you for the channel. Love all the ideas.

[@notmyname3883]

Well, you really must pre-filter any water you filter with your "filter" post-SHTF. It's no longer a game. You must preserve what you have for as long as you're able. And pouring creek water through a quad-folded handkerchief two or three times BEFORE filtering it just plain makes good sense. And your mini won't clog.

[@blessedbythebest3481]

@@notmyname3883 I agree that if you are in dirty water a pre filter is needed. Even with a handkerchief of coffee filter some debris will get in to the system. I mean how long do you think your handkerchief will be clean if you are in the field for a period of time. Back flushing is suggested regularly and that does a good job of flushing out vast majority of debris and buildup. I still believe the larger / normal sized sawyer squeeze is a better option and all will clog or flow will reduce at some point. Question is just how fast it actually happens. The larger system is easier to maintain and will last longer. If it really gets to SHTF I am choosing the slightly larger sawyer for better and faster flow, and less maintenance overall. Seems logical to me considering the size difference is negligible. These systems talk about thousands of gallons they can filter but I never heard of one making it that far. These are not long term solutions but something to get you to a destination,. Having multiple water filtration options available and skills is needed in my opinion. Last note in a SHTF environment and I am on the move the less time I take at a water source the better.

[@mollynakamori]

Thanks for this great concise rundown. One thing I like about the chubby Nalgene type bottles is that you can shove most of your other basics in it. Combine it with a small stuff sack that you can carry the other objects in when you fill the bottle with water, and you have a nice, compact gift.

[@capnemo6151]

And can pour hot coffee in it!!!!

[@alexandracarrico1765]

Thanks --perfect for surviving one of the sudden "turns and strengthens" hurricanes, I'd add clean underwear and socks,& lightweight tee, and dry long pant (cotton my fav.). is miserable to be wet all the way through for hours if you've had to wade through flood with first responders... Sometimes the Wellies types boots are too low for flood waters and feet get soaked, so a thin, light, waterproof shoe would be a treat... sorry I'm from New Orleans and storms and floods are imprinted on my soul.

[@ahmedrasoul6674]

We need more of these videos, happy holidays Kris & everyone 🎉

[@connieronken2207]

Thank you. I put my bag together years ago. I probably need to get it out and look it over again.

[@ibdubbya2]

14. Cut Care (as in: First Aid items). HUGE omission. Otherwise, very good & practical list!

[@mscatnipper2359]

My 10-hr. and 12-hr. snap lights no longer emitted enough light to be useful three years after purchase. I wasn't expecting that when, shortly before sunset, I placed a couple at the point of departure at the far end of a clearing to let us know where the trail began. Luckily, I had a very high powered flashlight. Lesson learned.

[@Rebecca-l2u2z]

I have all that you showed. Happy to see you show the lens. Ppl always forget magnifying lenses. Thankyou

[@CityPrepping]

Glad it was helpful!

[@T_1357_F]

Back to the basics. Always a good introduction to the beginning peppers, and a nice refresher for those who may have become a bit complacent.

[@Brenda-es3gw]

Kris-would you consider doing a video about your experiences overseas? I’m sure it’s unpleasant to revisit, and I think there would be tremendous value for the community in your real life examples of crisis survival. Happiest of holidays to you and yours!

[@brendag2891]

I would like to hear about Kris's overseas experience, also.

[@Fido-vm9zi]

Seems to me waterproof matches are a great addition too! Thanks for the information!

[@Carepedoit]

I carry all those. I also carry liquid iodine for both water purification and antiseptic.

[@blackfoot7925]

For your bandana/scarf I would recommend wool, wool has the unique property of keeping you warm even while it's soaking wet and depending on the thickness and length can be cut down and wrapped around feet as a rudimentary sock for those in cold weather climates plus have all the advantages you mentioned .

[@veronicaross2593]

Yes, this!! Wool is ideal for wet/cold environments, and if it's felted it'll filter water VERY well (still recommend boiling your water & using an actual filter on it too though)

[@turkicsayajin2274]

you can also use the wool lint to start a fire

[@rayduke7433]

You nailed it. Only thing that wasn’t touched on would be security or protection, such as a firearm.

[@elizabethgregory6364]

Exactly but it's something most on here don't really talk about.

[@madamesasquatch]

I definitely would add a basic first aid kit at minimum (and maybe a trusted field guide for edible *and* toxic flora in the region). Great video, love the suggestions

[@marjoriedanley6131]

Gorilla Tape is absolutely the best tape I have ever bought. It truly is hands down number one above any tape out there

[@damageinc.3695]

Electrical tape works sub zero and will stick to itself when wet. Tuck tape pretty good too.

[@mikesuch9021]

I live 40 miles from Phoenix. Have water wel with filters. And couple different fruit trees on property. I don't plan on bugging out. Former USMC Been camping and such since 1966. Have Coleman stove light and and a stove that will burn any flammable liquid. Even has a separate generator that runs through the fire so you can run diesel fuel diluted oil and thicker much higher spark fluids. Used to be a sponsored SASS competitor for 12 years from gun store I work at. Neighbors all know I reload and have well if there was a legal limit on reloading equipment I would have maxed it out years ago. New neighbors from down south keep calling cops on me every time I go outside with one on my hip whether I'm washing the car getting my mail. We have these hybrid diamondback snakes out here with no rattle but they will bite you and kill you just as fast. Do I always carry a little 22 with birdshot. Don't worry gun powder they're all in a real powder keg. Neighbors have said if shtf there coming over here. I'm not a prepper but try to keep 30 days of food connect house only because since covid and the borders have opened the area has grown so much with people that I guess are not familiar with trains that they have to honk the horn all night long when they go past. Sidetrack lot of people moved in last 2 years. Weird building their home 5 ft from the fence line On acre of land. So it's not like there pressed for space. Just weird. I have a few types of cancer inside and out. Heart trouble Plus disabled and can't get around like I used to but I know everybody gets like that when they get older. Being broadsided on my motorcycle by a F350 few years ago did not help. So I don't plan on surviving after a catastrophe. And tell people not to come here. Moved out to Arizona 25 years ago and have not met a single person I can trust.

[@joncawte6150]

I would add a large ziplok style bag or 2. Useful for a multitude of things from carrying water and food, keeping things dry, or even making a solar lense for fire lighting. Can also be used for carrying the other items you have packed. Potentially the Nalgene bottle, if large enough, could be used to store the other items when not in use.

[@Littletuna23]

Thorough list! Great ideas, too, for last-minute gift ideas for preppers. Thanks, Kris!

[@ASnakeintheGrass]

On the subject of the Bic lighter, they have one called the EZ Reach. Its extended like a bbq lighter, avoiding singed fingers when trying to hold the flame at an odd angle.

[@dm-gg7ll]

I would love to see a video using one of those SOL covers!

[@danrieke9988]

I would add to your vital EDC items two things: (1) some type of warmth/shelter and (b) some type of lighting.

[@This-and-That]

Kris I have been following you for 7 years since your 1st "How to build a bug out bag (aka bob)", It blows my mind you have not hit the 1,000,000 subs yet. It excites me to be on the journey with you and your 1st million, keep being you !

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks for following me. I think I'm right on the edge of 1 million :)

[@offtime915]

1m subs will be his Christmas gift

[@norsefalconer]

I just subbed to help a little, lol.

[@marymorgan285]

Always great suggestions Kris! Basic though these things may be, everything there is important. It gives people a way to start, and then add as times go on. As always, great video! Thanks!!!

[@skyleen]

I appreciate your ideas for a basic prep bag. On the canvas needle, might I suggest a set of 7 repair needles. Two of them are curved and they are all heavy duty. I personally would add sewing thread and several "sharps". These are small sewing needles that could be used for sutures in a pinch. These can all be stuck into a small piece of felt placed inside a Ziploc bag.

[@flopkin]

One of my recommendations is to carry a collapsible water bottle that you can scrunch up or fold up. They sell all sorts of them at places like REI. That way you can have means to carry water if you come across it while being able to save space instead of having another hard water bottle, or if you want you can carry the collapsible in addition to your water bottles. Just remember, if you fill it up, it will take up space. Great video as always.

[@ZuZaarr]

I disagree, if you don't have the space for it empty, then you're going to need the space when it's full and you run the risk of either not having a space for it or having a sub-optimal solution.

[@flopkin]

@@ZuZaarr Yeah, that's why I caution that if you happen to fill it, you need to be mindful of the potential space it may fill. To me the collapsible is more for opportunities like if you're in a water poor area and you find water that you want to stock up on, you have the ability to hold more. You can carry it in the bag or just hold it until you get to camp or whatever your situation is. In my bag I am sure to leave a little bit of space for this reason alone, and for other reasons like if I find something to hold on to. Would be unwise to not have at least a little extra space. In my opinion it's a great supplement/redundancy that takes up practically no space.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Agree, the collapsable water bottle is an excellent idea. Good to minimize trips to the 'watering hole'. If you have ever watched nature shows, you know why!😮

[@youriricher1123]

Or a Water bladder. It takes minimal space for about 3 liters of water. The only thing is that it's best to put them is bags equipped with outer pockets in the back side. It is designed for you to take regular sips to stay hydrated instead of drinking larger amount of water (it can slow you down, makes you feel bloated and is less economic).

[@erani2]

As a paramedic I'd throw in a tourniquet and some superglue (any brand). The first one has an obvious use and the second one can be used to attaching things but to also glueing wounds (medical grade wound closure glue is basically just a coloured superglue) Thanks for a great video! :)

[@roberthostetler764]

Also a SAM splint and Ace bandage to wrap around it.

[@unfi6798]

Great suggestion & updates mate. You always remind us what we're missing. We always watch your show as a family viewing. We see. We learn & we practice. Have a great Christmas & safe New Year, Cheers from Australia.

[@Joseph-u3t2n]

I also have a old 20 oz pop bottle with 30 lbs spider line tied to it and fishing gear stored in it for fishing. I tie Paracord to it and when a fish gets hooked i just pull it to shore.

[@karebear326]

Basic kit: Bandanna, water filter, knife, light, survival energy bar, cord, gorilla tape, lighter, compass and bottle. I would probably add fishing string and hook to my own set. Since there is an abundance of fishing possibilities where i live. A mini first aid kit, and needle and thread.

[@fergusferguson4782]

Spare boot laces can be used for heavy duty sewing in a hurry using just an awl to poke a hole. 40lb fishing line is dirt cheap and is light and compact if you don't want to carry paracord. Living in a northern location river crossings are a reality if the freeways come down: Pool toys, and garbage bags to put your pack and clothes in when you make the crossing. I am also a strong supporter of a tomahawk. They are useful for hammering, breaking car windows, gaining entry to buildings, self defense, and for chopping things up.

[@stansson3579]

Find a bicycle repair shop and ask them for some old inner tubes, they make great " ranger bands" and if you split them length wise you can wrap just about anything. Cut up they make great fire starters, and if you have a favorite Zippo find an inner tube that is tight and place it over the seam where top and bottom halves meet it will stop the lighter fluid from evaporating. Toss in the kit a heavy reusable bag, you may need to carry or collect items in an emergency, an item that should be in every emergency kit is a crank radio with AM FM weather channel flashlight small solar panel it could be a lifesaver. Take care stay safe, thoughts and prayers to all who read this.

[@jerusalem330]

Could you do a video on the basics to store at home ? Toothpaste etc

[@OnusBones]

In the "Communication" category, I'd include a Rite-in-the-Rain notepad and pen; whether to record something important like directions, or to leave an emergency message, a pen and pad are important. A Sharpie is another good permanent-pen choice. In the "Cordage" category, dental floss has multiple uses, from extracting that painful piece of gristle from between teeth, to stitching or tying small things together, and I've been told (I haven't tried it myself) you can fish with it. In the very basic kit, I'd include a flashlight, something like a SP10 Pro from Sofirn, a Lumintop Tool AA, or a Nicron N7. All of these run on a single AA of any type, from 1.2V NiMH, through standard 1.5V carbon-zinc or alkaline, all the way up to Lithium-ion 3.7V. Especially with deals, they are typically in the $15-$20 range. I use my EDC flashlight every day (I have very bad balance), so would definitely include one in a basic kit.

[@CityPrepping]

Excellent...thank you!

[@brendag2891]

In MN I carry a Sharpie because even when it's well below freezing, it works outside (or to leave in your car) during winter.

[@Alan.livingston]

I’ve carried a kerchief in my back pocket for years. I think I picked the idea up from Canterbury way back when. Over time I’ve found a million uses for it. One day a delivery woman ran through a floor to ceiling plate glass window in the old building I worked in. The kerchief was perfect to compress the worst cut on her face.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother outstanding subject

[@openfly4u]

Missed one: Experience. Use your gear and get familiar with use, and what you need to change to make things work. Test everything out at minimum once.

[@gatos8566]

Excellent information. I needed a refresher on these items.

[@robertman78]

Thank you Chris!! But I believe you forgot to mention MAPS...printed ones.

[@ronndapagan]

Love these videos about being ready for disasters with the weather, and civil unrest. Now we have to be careful at the grocery store and other places that have been targets for mass shootings. We have to stay vigilant. Kris wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. Everyone in the comments be blessed, stay safe, and healthy during this blessed holiday season.

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Really like the idea of gifting a go bag to a loved one that may not be on board with prepping. Need to get a CP Cover for my kit 😉

[@brightargyle8950]

I would suggest keeping the lighters inside a hard container if possible if you store them in a bag, finding out the thing got emptied out because the button got pressed would suck. I keep mine in M&M plastic tubes. You can store 4 of the mini bic lighters in those.

[@konsuelafox1700]

Great video Kris. Your hard workouts are paying off - you are visibly fitter 😊

[@CityPrepping]

Thank you for saying that. I am feeling a lot better as well!

[@TinyGoHomes]

2024 gifts are prepper items. I already started with Xmas 😂 knives, multi tools, wool blankets, water filtration water jugs, wool sweaters. 👍

[@FidoHouse]

I watched this when it first came out, and now, today, as a refresher. If I were going to make a gift bag of these items for a non-Prepper I would include the following, taking a "10 C's For Dummies" approach: 1st: Dave Canterbury's BUILDING A SURVIVAL KIT Folding Pocket Guide, which explains the 10 C's Then, 1. Cutting Tool: a Mora Companion HD fixed blade knife - very affordable, very reliable 2. Combustion Device: 2 orange BIC lighters with cord loop attached to each by a few rounds of duct tape (which, when torn into thin strips, is a firestarter - you might have to demonstrate this) 3. Cover: a heavy duty tarp with a reflective side and an orange side, about 80x40 inches such as made by the Pathfinder School or Arcturus. 4. Container: a single-walled stainless steel water bottle such as made by Pathfinder or Kleen 5. Cordage: standard 100ft package of orange 550 paracord 6. Cotton bandana: Colter Co. makes an orange bandana with all kinds of survival info printed on it, and reflective lettering. (Amazon) 7. Cargo Tape: a roll of 1" Gorilla Tape ideal 8. Candling Device: a small headlamp with extra batteries 9. Compass: For someone with no knowledge or experience, something high-end would be a waste. A basic Silva orienteering compass PLUS a local street map of the recipient's home area. 10. Canvas needle: this is intended primarily for gear repair, using internal strands from a length of 5. Paracord, although there are other uses. I would add, 11. Care: a small basic first aid kit 12. Comms: a ziplock bag containing a small notepad, a mechanical pencil, a Sharpie marker, and a list containing relevant phone numbers - in case person's own phone's battery down and must use someone else's. Also, a whistle - like a Fox40. Hopefully, after the person receives this gift bag, he/she will be motivated to begin their prepping journey and start learning more, especially after reading the Guide.

[@dsmith004]

Zip ties - small and large. You can reuse some tip ties by not tightening the tie up completely, if you can. To remove use a side cutter, knife, or scissor to cut right *beneath the zip tie head.

[@shawnkalin9337]

Shelter in place is likely the way to go.

[@Cadiangrunt99]

aye but these items are still useful or for a bag to leave in one's car.

[@shawnkalin9337]

@@Cadiangrunt99 You should only leave if you have a retreat and know the neighbors well. The biggest threat in grid down type scenarios is actually mistrust of neighbors.

[@bobbimiron3645]

If you live in a cold climate experience teaches you that large canvas needle is a great item to have, and several would be even better. The reason is not even gorilla tape will hold in cold temperatures. A pair of pliers to assist in pushing and pulling through tough materials would help as well. I definitely agree that bic makes the best lighters but again in colder climates they won't light and it's best to carry one up against your body to keep it warm. Electronic arc lighters work well also. Another great video with excellent information. Thank you

[@annbromley4808]

I’m going take this as a reminder to update my bag.

[@krishenderson970]

Hubby, son and I all have get home bags in our vehicles. Our son lives 1.5 hours away and he always has it in his car :)

[@firstclasscitizen1978]

Great video. I would include this concept: Do not forget about friends. I made a survival bag for my son, his business partner and his carpool partner. I also made a three day survival kit for his office (seven persons). I placed the kit into two back packs that they store with their other office supplies. The office is located in downtown Los Angeles in an older building. Being earthquake country, I think a three day survival kit is the very basic they need. Giving the gift of survival safety gave me a good feeling. I plan to update the food in the kit, as well as reviewing the included items, every five years.

[@willhall640]

Your cargo tape also works well for starting fires in challenging situations. It burns well and doesn't absorb water.

[@emilydrusell1759]

Do you have a video where you show how you can use these items say at a campsite if you have to leave home for whatever reason. Also can you make suggestions for items from the dollar tree? -trying to make a bug out bag on a budget.

[@kathyschofield127]

I have added a small plastic Click-Clack container with these essential items for the car. I bought a back seat organiser with pouches to store behind the back seat of our car. My survival items, water bottle, first aid kit etc are all stored permanently in the car and take no space as is hanging behind the back seats. This means we aren't taking it in and out of the car all the time to make space for groceries etc. I have a 60 litre tote at home for a car bug out situation plus our bug out bags but the organiser and survival items are always in the car.

[@kevinbenoit7167]

I have been slowly getting stuff for my 75 year Dad like a backup solar flashlight from 4patriot, mace, and fix blade knife for protection. I know he has become a fan of having these items recently. I only wish I could do more for him. I truly want him to move in with me since that stage of his life is getting closer.

[@joannewolfe5688]

Good basic reminders. I've got 'em all in multiples...which is the other thing to remember: two is one and one is none. Keep a few critical but low-key items on your person, besides in the bag, in a crisis situation, in case someone grabs your bag and runs off with it. Paracord wristbands, fire steel on a lanyard around your neck, neck knife, headlamp in your pocket, Lifestraw tucked in a waistband against your body, etc, Wear clothing with lots of pockets -- concealed pockets even better. And in the case that you get stripped naked, keep a buried cache of supplies along with a warm jumpsuit somewhere. all this may seem like overkill, but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

[@RogueScholarSimple]

I've just started my prepping journey, and this video has been helpful but I'd like to suggest a few things. It's difficult but I've been trying to buy items that are not made in China preferably American but in the end just about anywhere other than China. Secondly, I would like to talk about batteries. I've been purchasing lithium batteries for my talkies and have installed them with small pieces of tape over the ends with the idea of getting long-term storage out of them. Also, watch the size on the batteries. I've been trying to stay with AA as these are more plentiful and easier to find than some of the specialty batteries in both flashlights and radios. Triple A's are more of a pain in the neck and you usually need more of them. So now I have a question. Why does it seen like all the smaller reasonably priced EDC type of flashlights are made in China? I have yet to find a company outside of China that makes one. Any ideas? Thanks

[@freakinfrugal5268]

I made such a kit last year for my daughter and couched it as camping equipment

[@raykabre4928]

I was stationed in Germany for a bit. In our orientation they stressed having a "to go" bag for all of our family members. That was in 1990. I have never heard our leaders in the USA stress that....being ready, getting extra food etc.

[@zombiemom5088]

That in itself should be very telling to you … 😉

[@PriestessYuuki19]

Thats a good idea, i think i will make one for the "nothing is going to happen " person in my life 😂add a little card saying " told you " could Doubles as fire paper

[@Hennlynn7]

I really appreciate the video. I was very happy to realize that I have most of those items in my current bug out bag. I plan to make some for my family who are not “preppers”. Thank you for taking the time Kris.

[@luludoll4479]

Thank you so much for all you do for the prepping community Kris !! Many Blessings to You and Your Family always !! 🤗🙋‍♀ Huggzz !!

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks so much

[@bradtaylor7144]

Hey there. You said in the video, that you might want to put this type of kit together for a family member that is not into 'prepping'. I 100% agree with you. Putting this type of kit together into a well made bag or pack would be great. My suggestion is this: Tell the family member that want to keep a bag of gear and such at thier house for 'just in case' times. When that time comes, let that person know that it was never for you but for them all along.

[@prairieprepper]

I'm savi g up for a Silky, but I do love my Fiskars. I use it around the property to cut large branches, Christmas Trees, etc. Even when trees are very sappy it does the job.

[@SO4JTV]

Great job Kris!

[@Cadiangrunt99]

Awesome list btw also a note to anyone considering the knife from Surival Lily, stocks low and so far as I know there will not be another batch made. I might suggest some sort of small radio with wired earbuds as I have noted else where. Also wish I found a video like this when I started awesome to see this though!

[@bodhileaf-smh]

I have two duffel bags, one is my "go bag" with necessity items(tent, bow, snare wire, etc.)and the other, is "wish list" items that would make surviving longer term more comfortable (The cash tip is great because 1's and 5's will be more valuable when they become rarer)

[@emariaenterprises]

Hemp cird is cheap and multi purpose. It makes great candle wicks too

[@dtaylor8018]

A backpack or bag of these essentials would make a great holiday gift. I would add a large trash bag or two and if someone living in the north a couple hand warmers.

[@kkfromsocal819]

Thanks from Rancho Cucamonga, CA!

[@darrellbrown8547]

Great vid Chris. I saw a primitive way to filter water with sand, crushed charcoal, and a rag in a 2 liter bottle. A video of primitive survival info would be good to see. Thank you so much for your work and knowledge.

[@gailoreilly1516]

up state NY....I would include something to maintain warmth. I am leaning toward a decent rain poncho and long scarf that can be wrapped around the head AND neck. I never seemed to be able to get much warmth out of the hand/foot warmers.

[@jenallen5202]

Food for thought. I'm not a fan of the bars but I use other options like a granola bar and peanut butter. Use the granola bar to scoop out peanut butter munch on the move.

[@mscatnipper2359]

The Kleen Kanteen water bottle link is for the narrow mouth single wall bottle in green. Your Kleen Kanteen, as you said, has a wide mouth, which accommodates a portable water filter. It also looks to me like you have the double-walled, insulated model, which I believe is no longer made. The current ones have a smaller opening, which is, in my opinion, more difficult to clean.

[@brianwatson3011]

Firestarter, water container/filtration system, knife, cordage, milar blanket or wooby (military poncho) is all i allow to be taken into my 48 hr FTX survival/prepper course i do locally in EC IN.

[@justjoanish]

Where can a person order a genuine military poncho 'wooby'?

[@emariaenterprises]

Survival Lily is awesome