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Emergency vehicle kit that I keep in my car

[@aliceguedes612]

It's very nice to see the perspective of a medical professional, usually these emergency kit videos on yt are filled with a bunch a guys that only cary guns and ammo and more guns... And you can tell that they have no idea of what they're doing, they're not worried about anyone's safety and they think the only threat that they can encounter is another man with another gun...

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@larrytanner7340]

Great vid. I always have backup wipers, a tarp, and a gardener knee pad... cause you never break up in a great place.

[@ericd79]

You need a fire extinguisher. I have them in all my vehicles, and my kids vehicles. Also, I carry a Dewalt 20 volt impact gun and a 3/4” socket that fits my lugs and my jack. I find quality tools work out better in a high stress situation. A quality metric wrench set in a roll pouch and a small socket set are well worth the space in my box. Good call on the zip ties, I keep plenty. Get that Fire Extinguisher. I have mine zip tied to my box lid.

[@ericd79]

Over all its a good package

[@ghostdog2041]

Hey, here’s a life hack I’ve learned! If you keep a fire extinguisher in your vehicle, make sure to keep the pin secured. The summers in Mississippi weakened the little plastic loop lock on mine. When I opened my truck, it was a winter wonderland. I’ve got access to little plastic break away locks at my job. But find something to keep that pin from slipping out.

[@kylew7419]

As a mechanic I can tell you there is a proper way to jump start a vehicle and 99% of people do it wrong. The positive clamp goes on positive battery terminal first, then the negative clamp goes on a bare metal part of the vehicles body, away from the battery. I usually use a strut tower stud. This will prevent battery gases from exploding from the spark created when the clamp makes a connection.

[@Zawfee]

I've seen a lot of recent jumpstarters made to be used directly on the battery terminals or is it always incorrect to do it that way?

[@TheTypicalAmerican]

@@Zawfee I'm an automotive mechanic and a diesel and heavy equipment mechanic you should never hook up a jump pack directly to both terminals of the dead battery. The guy that explained how to properly jump start a vehicle is correct, the procedure applies for both jump starting with jumper cables and a jumper pack.

[@allanfuller8144]

YOU FORGET THE TOWROPE

[@kaylinde2321]

Love the tip on the reflective vest! I am in CA and I don’t know if we can have road flares 🤔 I have retractable cones with reflective tape to help with road visibility. It also gets so hot that anything in a can could explode so no air horn but I have a whistle. And I’m sure you have it but I would add food and water and for us women who don’t always wear practicable shoes, I recommend a spare pair of walking shoes. Thanks for the video!

[@juanlugo2575]

Love it! Gives me ideas on what to add to my car. Really loved the husky idea ordering one tomorrow.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@kennethcurtis1856]

Duct tape. For me a 2nd pair of prescription glasses/sunglasses and medications I am on. A small reflective mirror. Small set of binoculars and emergency triangles in addition to flares.

[@enriquediaz7547]

I’d add a glass breaker/seatbelt cutter & a tarp of sorts , whistle, compass.

[@timothysalinas37]

to add: 10-12ft of chain, fix a flat, small socket set, and a 1 1/2ft piece of 2x4 it can make for a flat surface for a jack, shave it for fire tinder, carve it for a wedge.

[@jeeper426]

i'll say as a mechanic, you have a pretty decent tool kit / handle most things kit, i would recommend adding something a bit more substantial than the OEM jack, OR a jack stand of some kind to improve safety, also a battery powered worklight that you can stand and aim where you are working, i carried one that i picked up at harbor freight for the longest time, but after adding an inverter to my rig i have an LED work light i picked up at Atwoods that i just plug into the inverter and use it where i need lighting (and i find a lot of times i dont even use it when i'm working on the vehicle, just for random tasks where i need extra light and i'm working around my vehicle (and recently on the back end of a trailer to light up behind me so i could see where the trailer was going), stay safe brother, great video

[@perrier2523]

For Subaru Forester, would you please help me choosing the right jump and jump stand to keep in the cargo? I am overwhelmed after looking at so many different options.🙇🏻‍♀️

[@reveah61]

Nice Kit.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@fatboyrowing]

Better kit than most on KZbin.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thanks for watching! I just dropped an updated video on a modified car emergency kit. Check out the video on the channel!

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Good overall kit!

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thanks for watching! I recently updated the kit and posted a new video today - have a look and thanks for the support!

[@glennkoenig6078]

I can't fault you for any of your selection except for the cigarette lighter jumper cables. In order for this to work, current must flow through one car's socket to the other, with both accessories having protection fuses in the car. A prolonged jump would likely heat up the running car's outlet enough to blow the fuse. You already have a proper set of jumper cables, ditch this other one. As for jumper cables, make sure the gage wire is thick enough to be worth carrying, a lot of cables look good to only be mostly insulation and very little copper, use like 8ga as a minimum. Do you have a GHB (Get Home Bag)? My vehicle set up consists of car repair items tucked away in the vehicle, a GHB, and a small EDC pouch, and a separate First Aid and Trauma pouch. If there were a get-home scenario that required me to be on foot, I would assess the situation, attach the F.A. and trauma kit to the GHB, and take any necessary car repair items with me. In your car kit, the radio, ponchos, and hand warmers would be in my GHB to make for a quick exit.

[@jonallen5280]

May seem silly, but good job recommending cash. I've watched many videos about vehicle kits; nobody says anything about emergency cash. I had a friend who was just up in the mountains of NC right after the hurricane, running out of gas in his bike, and not a single gas station could accept cards. He would have been stranded if he didn't have cash on him. We have learned to rely so much on the convenience of digital methods that we often aren't prepared for when the technology fails.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thank you! I agree so many times people overlook just simply having some cash in an emergency kit - especially when power is out and or the internet so credit cards aren’t accepted! Thanks for watching!

[@bjk12385]

Love the kit....IMO you lack solar or wind up stuff. I have a solar flashlight that's great. I don't have one but I've seen wind up radios.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thanks for watching! I’ve posted an update to the kit if you’re interested

[@jeffmartin9512]

Spare fuses, alternator and belts. Basic 3/8 socket set.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@ceesmith]

I enjoyed the vid and always interested to see what people carry. I don't wish to be too negative, but I feel there are things here which while useful, can be achieved without buying stuff. Large, heavy duty bin liners to replace ponchos and they cost pennies. A blanket from home, a towel from home (VERY useful), boots or heavy shoes and thick socks, warm hats & sunhats, coats (we all have spares hanging up which are barely used), 2 pairs of gloves, two torches / flashlights and spare batteries. Gorilla tape or similar. Power bank for phone. A few litres of water, nuts and cans of beans, tissues and wipes. Of the things I'd keep, the zip ties, fire kit, med kit, jump leads, tyre fix, air compressor, torque wrench, high viz etc - all good. I realise my list won't fit into that box but I have gone for practical and cost effective.

[@nickwing6194]

Awesome video!!

[@Nova-ks6lx]

Careful with any hard boxes or heavyish metal items that are accessible from the cab of the car. In the event of a crash you do not want a 50 pound hard plastic box flying around the cab at mach 20.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@judiehavard4903]

A good tire plug kit. And ladies a gardeners knee pad is good to kneel on.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@davebrown1358]

In Australia you can loose a tire gauge to your friends you drive with, 5 finger discount. Not on purpose

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@michieldevolder1009]

I had the same issue with my exhaust from my Citroen Berlingo (1999), I was also able to use zip ties and it kept my car going

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@judiehavard4903]

Dollar tree sells small tarps. That are perfect to lay on the ground to use while doing car repairs.

[@judiehavard4903]

A good amount of cash is. The amount that it costs for a tire for your vehicle and 1 tank of gas. So if it cost 200$ for a tire for your vehicle. Keep that plus the amount for a tank of gas. So together that might be at least. $ 260.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@ghostdog2041]

Can I scale it down a bit? I’ve got a Corolla.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Absolutely and thanks for watching!

[@josephgreto8943]

Great vid! Keep the content going:) more!!!

[@tedsemonis7905]

EMT your good on medical (your trade) You have no clothing repair, Simple hygiene, or 24 t0 72 hr. kit. It may be not shown. Your vest needs to be excisable so you're not standing there looking for it. Do you check your equipment that it works (tire pump, radio, spray ang glue)

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@tinac7921]

I have tyre plugs which are very cheap and also raidioator sealer

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... "Radioator Sealerr" --- Does that filter out white noise ?? ...

[@ryanc5517]

I keep a breaker bar handy for the same reason you do. 🙃

[@w210onpoint2]

U wanna use silicone or white lithium grease regular wd 40 is a really bad lubricant and over time it makes stuff worse if your trying to use it as a lubricant

[@MKEPTV]

New to the channel love the prepping videos keep up the good work.

[@susantimmerman4757]

Instead of jumper cables, buy a battery charger. You might be all alone with no other cars around.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@ToyoteroMundial]

Any updates to your kit in 2022?

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Recent update has been posted!

[@RonaldDCass]

If you buy "cheap" tools. Use them at home & always keep the high quality, reliable ones in your emergency kit. There's nothing worse than needing a tool that breaks in an emergency. Use the "cheap" tools at home & if they break, get the quality one from the car kit, then replace the "cheap" tool at your leisure. It probably has a "lifetime" warranty anyway, but can't be replaced when you're broke down. Remember: if your life depends on it, you need tools you can depend on. Also keep a rubber exercise mat to use if you have to work under the vehicle in the gravel. A dozen mechanics rubber gloves weigh almost nothing, but are very useful. Also a tube of hand cleaner & a few rags. A clear peanut butter jar with an assortment of screws, nuts, bolts & a variety of clips & cotter pins etc. & crimp on wire connectors & a few feet each of electrical wire & safety wire.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@blueocean6671]

Or you can get roadside insurance as well , they will come out and help you on your way or tow you to nearest garage.

[@judiehavard4903]

It can take SEVERAL HOURS for that assistance to get there. Been there!!!

[@annej5699]

Calling for roadside assistance only works when you have cell reception and they are available. I once needed to call for assistance in a remote location and I called the nearest 24-hour 7-day a week place -- he never answered the phone and I found out later it was because he had no backup and wanted a day off. The people I did get a hold of to come help didn't take AAA, but they came and they didn't charge an exorbitant sum. Roadside assistance also often won't leave a paved road, so if you are beyond the reach of a tow cable from the paved road you could be out of luck unless you call for a backcountry extraction. I found this out when a co-worker of a friend lost his keys down a canyon when he was out hiking. 3 days later we managed to get to his car with another co-worker's old pickup truck to tow him out. He wasn't stuck there for 3 days, he had hiked out to the paved road and caught a lift to the ranger station where he worked and lived. But he had to catch rides in to town until we could get his car out.

[@DrSchor]

@@annej5699 would it not be better to just have an extra set of keys?

[@alexanderarnett4966]

As noted in the first comment above, improper jumper cable use is one of the most common cause of sparks which you mentioned in your piece. One of the more dangerous issues with batteries are if the vents in serviceable, or pressure relief valves are clogged or partially obstructed. During heavy or over charging, more pure hydrogen and oxygen are released due to electrolytic conversion. A very volatile brew if a spark gets to it. If the flame is able to get into the cells and explosion could result a portion of the battery case lead plates becoming shrapnel along with a large spray of sulfuric acid. Its the hydrogen gas that is highly flammable not the sulfuric acid itself. I mention this to suggest that fact checking your dialog brings much more polish and professionalism to your videos. If you use an outline of what you want to say, off camera, so you can always convey the correct information and not add-lib for the camera. You are trying to convey very important safety information to the viewer, so it’s important you get things right. This will engender greater trust by your viewer instead of second guessing you. Because your face is off-camera for much of your video, you could easily re-record the audio track with corrections. Just my two cents, but keep up the good work, i like what your trying to do here.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@miken4022]

Diesel Mercedes? Is that allowed in New York?

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@colinjohnson9170]

Can you please do a review of your first air kit that you briefed on in this video. I’m building a car emergency kit myself and I’m looking for a small first aid kit like that.

[@clydedoris5002]

Pretty good I think Adjustable wrenches are garbage I'll keep individual wrenches

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@ghostdog2041]

You should keep your electronics in a faraday pouch. If your car won’t start and you can’t turn on the radio, it might have been an EMP.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@mobilecomptrek]

I think you need to try your new items at least once. I've had more than one 'new' product not work out of the box or fail shortly after.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thanks for watching and I agree with you! I posted a new video on a modified car emergency kit and took the advice and tried the tire inflator before putting it in the kit.

[@diegocaruso3791]

the perfect car tools kit.

[@cenewton3221]

That breaker bar is complete overkill lol. A 24" steel pipe you can slide over the handle of a 1/2" drive ratchet is a cheap and effective substitute for a massive breaker bar. Two feet of additional leverage should easily break loose your lugs.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Good tip!

[@egobot3231]

Batteries explode due to hydrogen. Not sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is an oxidizer. Common issues for exploding batteries are clogged vent tubes on a lead acid battery. Since hydrogen is lighter than air it can rise to the surface. By generating a spark you cause the ignition source. How to prevent this? First preventive Maintenance on your vehicle. Spend 20-30 bucks on a carbon pile battery tester and check your batteries on a routine basis this will help with preventing a dead battery issue. Parasitic draw is an issue but that’s for another video

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@LogicOverAllThing]

roughly 1000$ kit, worth all the money

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@SlackersIndustry]

lol pretty reliable barely a year old would hope so 😅, i know i know older ones have been reliable and its a toyota, im just envious XD

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Do you have duct tape? A tarp to lay on might be nice

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Both are great ideas and I will definitely add them! Thanks for watching!

[@w210onpoint2]

Good kit just need a few more things and more mechanical tools

[@lindastovall9209]

That heavy toolbox could become a flying missile and whack you in the back of your head in a collision. Strap in down well.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

Thanks for watching! I have a new emergency kit video posted and will strap it down as you suggest!

[@sambyvlogss]

Love this!

[@chrisnelson8037]

Excellent cant wait to see your jump bag video

[@angel19642001]

I keep an umbrella in side of my car door

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

@@angel19642001 that’s a great idea! I usually keep one in the back but the door is more convenient! Thanks for watching!

[@yshsjdjgrhehs7671]

I keep a good pair of boots in my car (steel toe), it's overlooked alot but one day when your car gets stuck in mud or snow and your not wearing the appropriate foot wear you'll thank me.

[@DrSchor]

No thanks to you. Steel toe boots are a bad idea for snow, they get cold, and make your toes cold. Steel toe boots are for construction sites, not insulation, you silly goose.

[@yshsjdjgrhehs7671]

@@DrSchor I never said they should be used for insulation silly 🦆. I said they are a good choice for foot wear when your stuck in mud or snow. Wow reading is fun ain't it? But reading is only half of it, understanding what your reading is also really important. 😂🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TUKByV1]

@@yshsjdjgrhehs7671 try reading your first comment again. You claim steel-toed will be good for snow.

[@robertevans8126]

sharing

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@Acheron2010]

Starts at 3:00

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@judiehavard4903]

Water jugs. I use empty milk jugs for water.

[@MaybeMania]

I would put an air pump in case my tire runs out of air in the middle of the road and gasoline would be handy too

[@Adeline9418]

I have an 05 Escape Hybrid. Had it a couple of months. So far I love it but I wish it had more tie down hooks.

[@mahoneyiii6264]

I would take that medical patch off of that pouch if it isn't holding medical supplies. Seconds can saves lives

[@peterjohnson617]

the thing I must have the most is out of here

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@Str8Bidness]

No need to spend all that money for a break over wrench and socket. Just use a cheater pipe.

[@Outdoor_Prepper]

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[@savagei6130]

Now you guys know where you can find some free cash! Ooooooooooooooooh Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahh! Dig It!

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

Don't forget a pack of rubbers, god forbid you meet a beautiful girl and no time to go to the store then its in the kit because you saw your friend in a situation where he forgot one and now he has two baby moms and now you have 4 kids, 3 with the wife and 1 from a one night stand when you went to the Bar

[@howwerunit8070]

Ha!!!😂😂

[@clydedoris5002]

God loves you

[@fernandoboss1740]

No wrenches no tow strap no sockets or ratchets everything that's not essential and you dont have the most important even a flashlight!! Video is lame

[@colinjohnson9170]

Don’t be an asshole for no reason. It’s a great video.

[@fernandoboss1740]

@@colinjohnson9170 shut your ass up

[@sethtenrec]

@@colinjohnson9170 I agree with your first sentence but your second sentence is wrong.

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

Should have named this video "You never know when you'll need..." 15 minutes of my life I will never get back (stopped watching after that!)

[@colinjohnson9170]

The guy seems like a nice guy and just trying to pass off his knowledge. You don’t have to be a total piece of shit for no reason

[@ydur-r4274]

i found this to be very useful information, go fuck your self

[@coloradojt]

Valve caps... Adios

[@gordontyree9858]

Good video Bro! Good information! Thanks!

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

What a waste of useful space that could have been used for things you might actually need....lol

[@colinjohnson9170]

Ur actually a total moron, I hope you realize that.

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

@@colinjohnson9170 yes my brutal honesty tends to trigger the vaginas and keyboard gangsters out there and i love when people like you waste their time to retaliate because they have no life so have nothing to really do but exactly that

[@colinjohnson9170]

@@multidimensionaltraveler806 I’m truly sorry for how negative of a person you are. That must make for a very unhappy life

[@kcherrick2627]

You ramble too much. We can see what you are doing. You don't need to tell us in detail. And not every single piece needs a story.

[@aprilmaejuneau4194]

If this helped you in "The N Y C" and on "95", then this is legit!!😉

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... In that area , don't forget to pack an AR and body armor .. and maybe a blowup lookout partner ... things are getting kinda nuts lately ...