8 Survival Kits You Can Put in a Bucket

This video shows how to use buckets to create modular survival kits. They will help preppers organize their survival gear to make it easier to find and use.
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[@wheepingwillow24u17]

QUESTION: WHY CAN'T YOU USE A BUCKET WITH LID FOR A FARADAY CAGE?

[@proehm]

For hygiene include a spray bottle. Uses much less water to wet down and rinse off.

[@kathubbard2183]

Good idea thank you 🙏

[@cactushermit4274]

As someone who had a basement flood...gamma seal lids ARE NOT watertight. Do not use them in wet areas or flood prone!

[@ameriicanprepper5813]

I gave out the amazon 216 peice first aid and survival kit that costed $30 each to about 5 people I work with and about 6 family members. The secret to buying this many kits for this price is start buying in the summer 2 a month until christmas. Prepping items makes good gifts and it's a way to help others prepair without telling them yo prep so you don't give yourself away.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JenniferA886]

Respect to your views, however, I will always think twice before I give anyone anything in a shtf situation. There is a serious risk of “attracting” the unprepared and desperate to your situation

[@ABarfieldBit]

Agreed. Makes me uncomfortable.

[@saracash7959]

Exactly

[@Lonewolf259]

You can always share some lead.... haha. Kidding, but totally agree. I'm wondering what types of buckets Nancy Pelosi would be giving out. 😂

[@pauljenkins6877]

I agree. This is not enough stuff to meaningfully help anyone in a real disaster but could encourage people to come back and pressure you for more,

[@JenniferA886]

@@bcmmike exactly, and when you help one out- they tell the rest of their “unprepared” friends and more come

[@kathyschofield127]

I made my family members (sons who have now left home) each a basic 3 day emergency backpack with a water bottle and filter, 3 day lifeboat rations, firelighting, torch, first aid kit, mutitool etc Can be kept in their cars or by the door for emergency evacuation.

[@jedlevron]

After Hurricane Ida we didn't have water for 2 weeks. The National guard would hand out free bags of ice. Everyone would go and get a bag to keep things cool but once the ice melted we pour the water into a large tub for cleaning to save our bottled water for drinking.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Jed!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I think part of prepping and survival is to maximize all your resources and not to waste anything

[@emilybalzano792]

Thank you, JR. This is another great. Intelligent and informative video. You have quickly become my favorite prepping person. God bless.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Emily!

[@jrbarilla]

“When I was a teacher” Now I understand your tonal characteristics Your ability to articulate yourself clearly and choose words properly and with thought Your ability to empathize in conversation and your overall demeanor All excellent transferable skills you utilize here as well Profiling is one of my skill sets I always took you for a teacher or instructor or some sort ✌️🇺🇸

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you! 10 years total, every grade level except college. I was a tutor when I was in college though. lol

[@mandyspacek1087]

If you're a bit broke or saving money, go to the local laundry and ask for their empty buckets from laundry powder, i work in a motel and they give them to me for free

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@zulubob5824]

Wow!

[@irenez7439]

But is that good for food? Even if I have it in a milar bag, the detergent has a smell.

[@mandyspacek1087]

@@irenez7439 just wash the buckets out several times, I leave mine in the sun to dry for a day, no smell at all

[@TheCardFanatic]

Highly doubt it's food safe

[@gregoryfaith4303]

Bought way back in '06 33 food safe 5 gallon buckets with gasket lids for holding portable preps. I still own every single one of them.

[@diypreppertv]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@davidanderson3875]

Would be great if more 5 gallon buckets were square. Sure is nice for space saving

[@c.cmanakabubba9708]

"It is to get them off the front poach, so they quit bothering me" I love it! 🥰 We all got family members who are just kicked backed relaxing. With everything going on now, I do not see how someone would not be saving supplies for a rainy day.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@kbjerke]

Darn good advice, J.R.! I'll make a few of these emergency kits up because I *KNOW* none of my neighbours are in any way prepared for a grid-down event! Thanks, and stay well!! 👍👍

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Karl!

[@krisqueen5939]

I like the pillow case idea I am going to add that😊

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Bought a bunch of spare pillow cases at Walmart recently. An old coffee machine filter container with paper filter is a great commodity. Once used, easily dried & burned.

[@sherrywoodrum7577]

Really great ideas, JR!! Water purification is so important, but not top of mind for a lot of us. Thanks!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Sherry! Thanks for watching!

[@davidblanchard5252]

Thank you JR for your Survival Series! I learn something new every series!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you David!

[@lynmurray4331]

For light's out - we got a large package of cheap LED flashligts (3xAAA) from Bass Pro several years ago. We both work from our basement office which is a black hole when the power goes off. There are flashlights on each desk and another in the bathroom. Other's are scattered through other parts of the house and in emergency kits.

[@Lee_Proffit]

Some nice ideas there. Buckets are ok, but they would be better if they were square, so much wasted space when storing them. Any idea of what effect the bleach would have on the Sawyer filter ?

[@Search4Facts]

Thank you DIY, very useful info. 👍

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Great idea! I'm not in a position to make a huge kit, but I could do smaller ones for emergencies if my neighbors were in need. I have a couple chickens so I can share eggs, too.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting Millie!

[@Lonewolf259]

I literally just bought some buckets last night, and I'm all psyched up to reorg some preps this weekend. Great minds think alike...lol...thanks for sharing buddy. Cheers from Alberta!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@carolstrickland6979]

I number and letter my storage containers and keep a list of what is in it in a binder. Some even have a list of what is inside inside it too. For emergency containers in the #1 is a gallon ziplock bag with work gloves, flashlight and a sandwich bag with the needed batteries duct taped to the lid. This way I have those first which is best. The #1 box has what I need if can only grab one box. I have 3 and some perifererals if time allows. I live in earthquake and volcanic area so have to be ready all the time. Thanks for your videos and time. Blessings

[@duanebouchard8736]

the NOAA stations used to be ex-military, I suspect a lack of maintenance Those things often had living quarters and food and water

[@ForrestGreen-bi9nj]

Along with HUGE diesel generators! Ours had a 40kw generator, powered the transmitter and FAA tower lights!

[@paulfuryes203]

Once again, thanks for the info, JR

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Scottishprepper73]

Great video as always mate, Cheers Sp73

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@frost8077]

Stacking multiple buckets under the kit would be handy for dishes to have a few buckets of water. After scrubbing with soap and sponge, you can dunk the dishes in the water, and then rinse them off with the bottle. A water bottle alone won't do much for greasy dishes.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Charles-bj7qu]

Thank you.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Actually I would not put any kind of survival food in a kit to give people. Now of course there's a difference between helping a few individuals or one or two families then if you're helping the entire neighborhood where people may compare notes and talk to each other. If you're giving stuff to a good person and tell them to keep their mouth shut then you won't have an issue. Back to my first sentence though, I would give people simple things like small pouches of oatmeal or granola bars but as you're saying if you put survival specific items or specialized items then those who are not of good moral character or who become desperate and greedy are going to think that you've got more stuff that they can get

[@Sw22944]

Great advice, thank you!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome!

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

Great video and great suggestions. Thanks, JR.👍🏻

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Ronald!

[@peggysanderson8439]

Puppy training pads are also good for incontinent patients.

[@BigBlue1026]

I certainly appreciate your videos. You do a great job on them. While I'd love to help others when SHTF, I believe that if I hand out some supplies today they'll surely be back again tomorrow or next week and may bring friends.

[@TopCat2021]

I like your way of thinking and the video,add a cheap bottle of imitation vanilla extract to the biohazard kit a spot the size of a dime on the face mask will cover foul odors making the job easier. I used this trick cleaning out a chest freezer that the compressor died on it worked wonderfully. Thanks for sharing.

[@philstone3859]

Good idea.👍 Stackable, a lot of advantages.

[@kelkel3883]

I do love your channel. Very informative.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@ginj5375]

Great video, all I would add it keep your paper towels in a gal. zip lock bag

[@angiedixon8017]

This is awesome. Thank you so much!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Angie! Thanks for watching!

[@Hennlynn7]

Thank Jr. Great information as always.

[@bren6773]

Another great learning video!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@kj-tf8oh]

Thank you JR hope all is well by you.😊

[@pnp5759]

I love your videos. Thanks

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MikeMac1980]

As usual, great video JR👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@vickieadams6648]

I love that pillow case idea 👍🏼👍🏼 I hope you have a link for the Sawyer water filter.

[@annieoakley1905]

Haha 11:26 “BLAHHH”. That cracked me up!! I feel for ya on that one LOL

[@debraroser985]

Great thanks

[@1erinjames]

Really helpful ideas!! Thank you!

[@jenandjim149]

Great job on the video

[@davidjones1393]

THKKS

[@diypreppertv]

You're welcome David! Thanks for watching!

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Ever read about “Sodium Hypochlorite Generator” uses regular salt. 😉

[@lanagrahamntx]

Best LED flashlights are very small hand crank/solar that I bought very cheap on Amazon. They have a large clip so you can just attach to your sirt, belt loops, etc

[@reliableprepper]

Hey

[@diypreppertv]

Hello!

[@reliableprepper]

You really do make some of the best prepping videos out there my man. ​@@diypreppertv

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@bettysweet9644]

Can opener. If a person finds a non pop top food can.

[@David-n1x7d]

Its all organized. I have nothing.

[@diypreppertv]

That’s one way to do it. Thanks for watching!

[@mikebaugh4966]

People have the chance everyday to prep. I see the total blind society everyday.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Lolol i need to get people off my front porch , they are bothering me.

[@mariolafrance5806]

Truth Social, maybe ?????

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

Urgh, missed the notification. Watching now! 5 gallon buckets aren’t common in the U.K. would you believe?! So, may have to tailor slightly!

[@diypreppertv]

Wow, they’re everywhere here. Lol Thanks for watching!

[@godsblade300S]

✌️😜Try a local bakery as some of their supplies (toppings i.e. icing, jelly, etc.)come in food grade buckets, & other reusable containers that are made of the heavy plastics. Most bakery's will gladly give to you for free, as they just need them gone. Just will need a little cleaning,& this won't put a dent in your wallet 🇬🇧⚔️ God Bless 🇺🇸🙏✝️

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

⁠​⁠@@godsblade300Soh wow! Top-tip! Thank you! We visit one fairly often, I’ll ask them. Appreciate the advice 🙏

[@ApocGuy]

@funwithjelly Most countries in Europe uses 18 liters sized buckets (from food down to chemicals and building material and paint). although a bit smaller, 18l is still big enough to be of use 😉

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

@@ApocGuy thank you! Yes, I’ve seen some in litres to order online but then postage is factored in to price. A wholesaler might be worth a look. I’m always bad at visualising the conversion between gallons and litres, so would rather see them in real life! You’re right though, 18l is only about 4 less litres than 5 gallons, so still a very decent size. Thank you!

[@MikeMac1980]

As usual, great video JR👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!