Home Depot Urban Survival Kit: Bug Out Bag

[@tiffanym4202]

I work for Home Depot in PA. Our area has been hit by flooding (from hurricanes), wind storms, ice storms and we had a nearby tornado. I want to mention the types of things that, in a serious emergency, we sell out of VERY quickly, depending on the situation: generators and gas cans (the cans are color coded for specific fuels but in an emergency no one cares) flashlights and batteries sump pumps, hoses and fittings (even the pool cover pumps sell out!) tarps kerosene heaters (for ice storms) snow shovels and ice scrapers. Even floor scrapers sell out! (for ice storms) heat "tape" for keeping pipes from freezing and for gutters (for ice storms) small torches for thawing out pipes (not the best method but ya gotta do what ya gotta do) For clean up, the following go quickly and we usually sell out: shop vacs and all types of fans chainsaws wheelbarrows bleach and mold cleaners Damprid trash bags extension cords Home Depot diverts supplies to critically hit areas. It's not unusual for us to stay open all night for customers and to receive our emergency supply trucks. We have even called customers who were on our "wait list" at 3am when a shipment of sump pumps came in. One year we sent a fork lift over to the National Guard to unload their emergency supply truck! I probably missed a few things. Those here that work in hardware-type stores (and even Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart) can add based on their observations. The point that I'm trying to make is that we ought to be prepared for the kind of emergencies that are most likely to occur in our neighborhood. You will also find that neighbors, even people you don't know, will help each other. Getting to know your neighbors and even having a safety plan in place is a great idea.

[@davidcarothers3311]

Very Well Said!!

[@kevinflorer1211]

People should have that before the Fact.

[@collinhennessy1521]

I was an "urban survivalist" for several years in San Diego CA. Overall, good kit, however I do have 2 experience based recommendations. First, you're gonna need a bigger tarp, 8' x 10' is ideal. You want something you can sort of make a cocoon around yourself with, and still have a little room for breathing and movement. Second, super glue is an absolute medical necessity.

[@nikosfilipino]

@Hugh Jarce very bulky and not very conducive when you're on the move, plus this is a home depot kit and ive never seen either at home depot.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Every home depot I've ever been in has both. I'm a 50 yr old carpenter. I'm in depots a lot.

[@kevinlopes3532]

For your bleach problem, there are these small containers that carry a concentrated drink sweetener called Mio. Once you use up the small pack of the sweetener, they make great little bottles to carry around volatile liquids. E.g. Denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol, or even bleach

[@debbiekerr3989]

Given a choice between having all of the flashlights, and headlamps using the same batteries, or different types I always get ones that use the same type. Less stressful in a survival situation.

[@DaddyOsInk]

Great vid!!!! The great thing about AAA batteries is that you can cram a little bit of aluminum foil or other conductive material in the gaps and they will work in an AA battery compartment in most things.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yup - good call.

[@TheGoocherLee]

Great vid! The only thing I would add is a roll of (non-stick) fluorescent orange, green, or yellow emergency tape. Contractors use it to flag a long load sticking out the back of their truck to keep cars behind them from stopping too late. Preppers can use them to blaze a trail either for themselves to get back to a point, or to lead others to your location.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Rock on - good word.

[@mitchstein8015]

High visibility is crucial in disaster scenarios. That's a great recommendation.

[@tylersalamasick4535]

He keeps almost everything in its package so he can return it all when he is done filming the video haha

[@woodlandadventures3239]

He does it to have more tinder

[@rustyshackleford9017]

seriously, never seen any used item in his vids.

[@ricstormwolf]

@@rustyshackleford9017 He did a Walmart bag video then another video where he walked home from work testing the kit. Him and James Yeager are the only ones who have tested their kits.

[@1bourbon1scotch]

One thought I have had about using the same type of battery for all devices is that you may come across replacement AA, but you only have AAA lights or vice versa. If you have one of each, you will have at least one light source. This also extends to weapon calibers. If all of your pistols are 45s, you may only be able to find 9mm.

[@BULLETXTC]

I recommend getting a pry bar. Both lowes and Home depot carry,em. The best way to survive the elements is getting out of them and a pry bar can certainly help you do so. (also good for pulling nails)

[@shiftyeyedphoenix]

I have had two of the energizer head lamps exactly like the one you show and both have been solid workhorses for me for at least the last ten years. I tend to beat the crap out of my gear and I have yet to break either of them. Also, the salted peanuts will help replace electrolytes lost while you are sweating and moving around in a survival situation. Good selections and a great vid.

[@Diligent_Tom]

I've been toting a whole lot of tools around in a similar Husky bag for a while now. They are built very well for the money.

[@TonyTooTuff]

I have read the comments and wondered if people missed the fact that you could only use items at Home Depot? Of course I would like to add this or that or have used something else. The challenge was to fill your B.O.B. with only items found at Home Depot. I walk those same isles often and wonder what I would grab to fill a get home bag with, and I felt that this more than filled the immediate needs of someone in an urban SHTF situation. Good job.

[@waterman308]

Another thing about Sharpies is that the fiber wick inside filled with ink will easily ignite. break it open and it can be cut into pieces to start several fires.

[@beerbeansandbullets]

I also carry a rat trap for trapping in an emergency. have been doing so for a few years. i would recommend drilling a hole in the wood to attach some rope knotted through the trap and secured to something immovable so in case you trap an animal larger then you intended, it doesn't walk away with your trap.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Right on - I've heard that idea - nice one!

[@MarkRuslinzski]

beerbeansandbullets o

[@cardiacbob]

Great idea. so simple... duh!

[@Yerushah-1]

Thank you for posting this. I went though Hurricane Sandy and I learned a valuable lesson and that is to get/stay prepared.

[@mitchmiller4719]

when you go into any of the hardware stores especially Home Depot right at the outside of the door there should be a big rack with free water testing supplies... inside of the kit in the plastic bag it has a bubble envelope mailer and instruction sheet and a little watertight bottle so that you can send the water sample. That would be a cheapest (free) quick and easy way to get a container to carry your bleach around with you

[@Pointshooter]

Great job, I love your single store kit videos. You have the bases covered, but I would like to add some first aid items, and definitely a prybar of some sort. I like the flat bars myself, if you needed to gain entry or dig through debris. I like the option of having 2 different battery type lights, if you could only find one specific battery say AA then you're not out of luck. Fine gauge wire is also very handy for repairs and snares, even telephone/comm wire. Keep up the great work!

[@robertwatson5594]

Dasani. A product that is no longer sold in the UK, because Coke was found to be getting it out of a tap instead of a natural spring.

[@LabanKishi]

ear plugs good when sleeping to keep bugs crawling into ears....laying eggs etc.

[@davidvannett3860]

if you can find a old medicine bottle with a dropper in it, that would do great for the bleach and also easy to use when purifying water

[@viddyo]

A great vid; always wanted to try this.One suggestion, if it hasn't already been said; the rat traps make good perimeter alarms.Attach the thinner cord to the trigger (or even to the body of the trap, for that matter) and sting a trip wire.You can also put a glow stick where the bar meets the trap body for a visual / distance alert.

[@BeckRC1980]

I've watched both you've lowes and Home Depot vids. It'd be interesting to see a Wal-Mart one since some of us are from small towns and don't have the bigger chair stores. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I almost went to Walmart to make one the other day. I plan on doing that for sure. My guess is I'll aim to have that one at $150+/-.

[@jca245]

Nice out of the box thinking. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and findings. With things happening all over the place one never knows what situation might happen to find a use for these items. Take care.

[@lonelyguy6114]

Jute twine, cotton balls, Vaseline soaked cotton balls, Ferrocium rod, and some fat wood! Heat, cooking, light! For me are priceless in any survival situation!!!!!!! And boiling your WATER!!!!!!

[@gunsgt]

Great video! The Home Depot I work at in Wisconsin does carry mechanics gloves. Also, a shingle or roofers hatchet is a little smaller than a regular hatchet and often has a nail puller. Or you could get a small pry bar.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Agreed - and a small pry bar was recommended by many people - good word.

[@bruceforster4209]

I teach emergency preparedness to church and community groups. I can't think of ANYTHING you've done that I disagree with. I was really impressed with the little BBQ starter fuel packets you showed-Something I had not thought of. I REALLY liked that one. EXCELLENT JOB!

[@schreckpmc]

I like the video . A lot of folks say the most important single item needed to get by in a sticky situation is a knife. That may be so, but I'm of the school where the right clothing, boots to hat, is the first and foremost consideration. I'd be interested to see videos from the survival community on clothing. Mountaineers have this down pat. I'd like to hear what the survivalist community has to offer on the subject.

[@MaZEEZaM]

A knife is probably more key to a rural environment but what you are wearing is going to be more or less important depending on your climate.

[@texasdirtdart6432]

As far as your decision to go with the energizer because it used AAAs, I think it's a smart choice. Interoperability is always a good idea.

[@MrRbillharz]

There are a couple of things that I would add that are available at HD. Charcoal, put eight or more pieces in a zip lock bag. Brown Jersey glove liners. Nails of a couple of sizes. Bungee chords. Can(s) of bright colored spray paint. About five feet of chain and a lock. They can be used to secure valuables or for self defiance.

[@TheSilverBinder]

Nice! A couple of add ons: a few contractors trash bags for shelter, gathering, water; a metal quart paint can for caring water and cooking; a roll of flagging for marking trail; and sharpening stone for keeping your cutting tools in shape.

[@Jon6429]

A good thought provoking video. Another item or rather two worth a closer look are the Solar LED garden/path lights. Whilst the light output is typically little better than a glowstick some models have an interesting feature in that they are designed for easy replacement of the rechargeable AA batteries. So in the event of things taking longer than hoped to return to normal then batteries could be rotated to power other items.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Bishop Howells Interesting - nice thought.

[@biggles1024]

That looks like a pretty good kit. With regard to batteries, I made the decision a couple of years ago to standardise on one size battery as far as possible. I chose AA because dry cells are easily obtainable where I live and where I hike/hunt and rechargeable AA's are also relatively inexpensive. I only need carry the one size and if the need arises, I can take batteries from one device and put them in another to keep the more important device functioning. Cheers,

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Actually, alkaline cells are rechargeable too. I have an alkaline charger that recharges my AAs three or four times before they won't hold a charge any more. So no, its not a long-term perfect solution, but I'd still rather exhaust my stash of AA's once a year rather than once every 3 months.

[@IrishKitty1024]

Another good way to get a lot of AA, is to get a 6 volt battery. If you can break the top off, it will have 32 AA inside of it! This might be helpful to someone who is a prepper is some way or form.

[@cnawan]

IrishKitty1024 You can also get AAA batteries from inside 9V batteries

[@jpoolerdom]

cnawan AAAA batteries, six of them.

[@brizzx32]

Everything at Home Depot is potentially survival tool.

[@dayseanmensah9390]

Facts

[@king49334]

A pencil is survival tool Sharpen it and you can kill small animals

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

you can get pvc, cut to fit your bag, seal one side, and use a plug with a threaded end and Teflon tape at the other end. waterproofed! if you're paranoid like me, put a condom over the plug and thread end as well, and use your gorilla tape to seal it. As for the removal of nails, get an HDX Ash-handled hammer. cut it down to whatever size fits your bag, and whatever weight you think you can get away with. take your fire source, burn the cut end, and then either wrap cordage around it or tape to prevent any splinters. I have a stubby hammer that I bought somewhere else that's perfect for this, but I can't find it in home depot. for your small storage, they do sell waterproof small parts organizers. for your knife, they sell a Milwaukee pocket knife and folding utility knife combo. I like the utility knife because you don't have to sharpen them when it gets dull, just change blades. you can buy the blades, and then either buy a storage box for them, or make one out of pvc. something else that might be a good idea, is electrical wire. if something needs repair to get the lights on, voila! you're ready. it can also be used as cordage.

[@SignedSign]

I would go with AA flashlight rather than AAA of the simple reason that you can use AAA batteries in a AA flashlight with a bit of aluminum foil, but you can't use AA batteries in a AAA flashlight, and you never know what batteries you will run into.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

SignedSign Good word there - thanks for that.

[@savagepatchkidz2759]

Awesome tip

[@Geotubest]

Hmm, in terms of lighting, I think there are manual crank lights that would seem to be much more long lasting in a survival situation. No reason to rely on batteries.

[@drcsep]

Excellent video. I would add silicone glue, denature alcohol, and galvanize nails, all of these items would be helpful. Gracias amigo for sharing.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks for the view, and the ideas too.

[@470blp911]

Great video, a whole lot of great tips and ideas. It is funny that you pulled out a folding saw from Home Depot, I just went to my local HD store and asked if they carried folding saws and they said they didn't, and to try a camping store. As far as the batteries go, I would stick to either all AAA or AA, but that is just my preference. Thank you for all of the great videos that you do.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks for the views. Glad the video was a help.

[@187wolfen]

On the rat traps drill a hole in one end and since were only home depot get some wire but through the hole and two large landscape spikes to anchor the traps in case you catch a small opossum or large squirrel and it doesn't kill it you don't lose it

[@jamesgray1019]

Home Depot also carries small metal pails in the trash can / containers section that are lightweight, inexpensive, and you use for boiling contaminated or questionable water. They usually come with a handle so you hang it off the side of the bag or fill it with items in the bag to minimize space. To add as a cover for the pail an electrical plate to make boiling water easier, however not a necessity. Bandannas or something of the sort usually in the paint aisle to filter large debris from a fresh rain over your pail if you need to collect water that way.

[@hoosierarcher]

I work at Home Depot. We sell the Leatherman Wave, Wingman and Sidekick. I prefer the Wave. I personally would go with a wheeled bag because you can still carry it when you have to; but you can wheel it and conserve energy when possible. We had a lot of good kit components on sale on Black Friday for great prices. There are emergency mylar blankets and ponchos for $1. Snickers bars are better for you that the sour patch candy. Compare a Snickers to a Protein Bar you will see they are close to identical. 2 tarps are better than one. One for a ground cloth. one for a shelter cover.

[@stephenwarren55]

Kudos on the Squirrel/rabbit/chipmunk trap and the zip ties. Don’t stop at the small zip ties. I carry several of the 175 lb ties. They are amazingly strong and can be used as a safe way to detain bad guys, hang gear, and 1,000 other things. 👍

[@OutdoorWanderer1]

You probably can't find it at Home Depot, but I carry a little bleach in an emptied out Visine eye drop container. Compact and allows you to be able to count the drops when using for water purification.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yeah - that's the size I'm looking for when it comes to a container for bleach.

[@hartranft66]

love that idea

[@TheIndyspace]

Always fun until someone loses an eye...

[@clearloops]

Yeah, that sounds like a really bad idea. Unless you label the fuck out of it.

[@jannah4288]

I have the perfect little bottle to use for the bleach. It comes as a container for a medical powder.

[@adamvarga7758]

Just an idea: you should try to add a power bank with solar charger. You can attach it to your backpack while travelling to charge your phone / batteries, even after the power bank goes empty. It keeps your electronics going forever. I recommend "Opteka BP-SC8000", I use it while travelling all the time, and the solar panel is surprisingly good.

[@PREPFORIT]

I agree I have a 30 000 Mah solar battery bank. it has helped a lot.

[@michaelt8117]

Why is it no-one includes toilet paper in their survival/bug out bags or are you all just content to drag your arses across the ground when nature calls.....

[@derepa06]

Michael Trevisiol I didn't know Home Depot sold toilet paper. Maybe it's just my local one that doesn't sell it.

[@michelelanni9205]

Michael Trevisiol maybe cause they dont have a butthole😂😂

[@electoolguy]

tree leaves,then sanni wipes work in a pinch ;)

[@nbookie]

derepa06 but they do sell rags, shop towels, wipes... after 3 years in combat zones you learn that shot towels and cleaning wipes are awsome for toilet needs short or long term.

[@frankfitzpatrick5300]

Flushable baby wipes Instead of toilet paper Many uses !

[@astrangeone]

Regarding the masks/gloves, I would probably pick up medical versions of them. (The N95 ones can filter out most of the baddies.) And add winter gloves to it. Batteries - I would probably just carry the flashlight that uses AA. It's a more common battery, and that I don't have to find anything. (Also, maybe I'd carry a crank flashlight.)

[@DrDaveAK88]

One thing you might want to add for urban setting is a simple circuit checker. Small, cheap, and good to have if you're in a structure and you don't know if there's power or not. Great work.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks Dave, and great idea.

[@bhloggewser8640]

***** An outlet tester does more than just verify that power is present. It also verifies that the outlet is wired correctly. An incorrectly wired outlet will still light a bulb, but can kill you.

[@runner4754]

Smart selection. You continuously reminded people these are items from Home Depot.

[@robininva]

Paint stirrers are free. They'd make great fire starting material and possibly stakes (if filed) for tarp. Might be an easily packed addition.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Love it - very outside-the-box

[@robininva]

+EverydayTacticalVids ....well, thanks!

[@ibraheemalameed6750]

interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for survival try Zamartar Survival Remedy (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it. @Robin Stephens

[@tammyselvens2471]

This goes well with geni.us/thelostways the survival guides

[@christopherwilson1878]

Also contractor bags can be used to keep your feet and legs dry when crossing a stream like waders. Just tie them to your upper thighs with some cordage. Will also work in snow but decreases foot traction.

[@pshermantech]

did anyone say toilet paper or paper towels? youre gonna have to go.

[@arohk1579]

Lots of good items some I never even thought of myself so I will be adding them to the list. Not sure if the Home Depot in the States carry them but solar power/hand crank flashlight radio combo it's good to have some form of device to know whats happening or just entertainment. A first-aid kit would be essential to have in there, as well as TP/Paper Towels. Again these are things we have here in the Canadian Home Depot so not sure if you have the same there or not.

[@bassinwithbrian3431]

my home depot I work at sells fixed blade knifes might be a good addition

[@jim8718]

Im from the UK and our equivalent store is B and Q DIY stores.. Enjoyed this vid thank you, I never criticise the vids in this category as its a very personal choice for every one of what to pack. Hope we never have to delve into our bags except when camping!!

[@MrAjusog]

Great pack, especially for the limited supplies at home depot. One thing I would add would be an altoids tin container; in one of my outdoor living skills classes, we needed to make a natural water purifier from a plastic bottle and what we could find. I had a compact fishing kit in my altoids tin (fishing line, hooks, lure), so I emptied that to make the charcoal needed for the water purifier (layered dry grass, charcoal, sand, cloth, etc). You take some wood pieces, put them in the altoids tin, and burn it in a fire until all of the moisture is gone. The wood never catches fire and turns to charcoal. I could then use the charcoal in the purifier (made from the funnel section of a soda bottle) to remove harmful bacteria or as tinder for when I want to start a fire but don't have dry kindling. 9-volt battery applied to an SOS pad can ignite a spark, but it has to be the SOS pad without the soap already coated in the pad. I would also add gallon-sized ziploc bags from the cleaning aisle. They water proof your stuff well and act as waterproof socks in a pinch (have to tape off the top so that it doesnt collect water inside). I've seen battle-hardened backpackers taken down from wet socks that caused small blisters and eventually turned into painful infections on their feet. Its one of the leading cause of gangrene. HD has balaclavas for fall/winter season, but I would opt for a few bandanas. It can cover your face or top of your head to keep warmth in, be used as a wipe, and has important first aid functions as a sling, tournequette, or pressure dressing for cuts. I also used mine as a layer for the water purifier, as well as a water collector. If there are no water sources around, you can collect water in the morning when dew covers a field of grass by wrapping bandanas around your ankles and walking through the field and then squeezing out the collected water into a container. Something metal to cook on and eat out of would be important. I just don't remember ever seeing anything like a camping messkit. The closest I saw were copper and metal tube ends in plumbing that resembled cylindrical mini-bowls, or a metal container used on an electrical paintsprayer. But your thermos looks sturdy enough to get the job done if you could take off any plastic pieces and prevent them from burning. You mentioned charging things up, and I dont know if they were just at my home depot and nowhere else, but our HD sells those solar cell charging kits in several versions, one of which has the waterproof rechargable flashlight, radio, and electric cooktop (only cooks at medium heat for about 20 mins, but better than nothing). Add a crank radio/flashlight/temperature gauge combo from the outdoor section near the grass cutting equipment. The one I bought was near the bird feeding section. I would also include a candle. Nothing the size of a bucket, just something as an alternative to needing flashlights. The wax also keeps a fire going and can seal a wound if no other alternatives for sterile dressing are available. Speaking of wounds, mini first aid kit would do you well, especially for the aspirin and tums packets. Another application for wax is to waterproof matches. Dip them in wax and they can burn for 20 mins by themselves as well as start a fire quickly in wet climates (charcoal in altoid box comes in handy again). You can also make a metal wire snare from metal wiring; squirrels are so determined to get through a snare that they will literally choke themselves to death. Ive found that guitar string is the most effective (not bass string though, too flimsy), but any metal wire of equal gauge from the electrical department would do the trick, or copper wiring from your extension cord. I have plenty of other ideas, but it's late and I need to get some shut-eye.

[@502deth]

a small sewing kit (if home depot has them) is good for patching ripped clothing (obviously) but also as a remedy for your fore mentioned blisters. thread up a needle, and run it through the bliister. put the needle away and leave the thread in place, through the blister and under the skin, hanging out both sides.

[@congaman100]

deth502 Gorilla tape on the blisters would also possibly be an option.

[@seccat]

Last thing you want is a open wound in a flood condition. Super glue works in a pinch.

[@MrAjusog]

seccat Absolutely! I've even used the glue in a tent rip repair kit which is almost as good.

[@pk13910]

Cool idea/project. -Get a roll of visqueen (clear plastic sheeting) instead of tarp. Cut to a few different lengths. Can make a good ground cloth, rain poncho, roof tarp, water catchment, etc. -Steel wool. Use with a 9 volt battery or cell phone battery and you'll have instant fire starter (in case your lighter runs out of fuel). -My HD has form fitting work gloves very similar to mechanics gloves. I have a $10 pair that I use for paintball as well as working in the yard.

[@cnawan]

If you don't like your peanuts salty you can always use them as yet more fire starters, they're quite flammable :3

[@littlejoetrucker5333]

Great point! Additionally, you really NEED the salt for the hotter days. So buy both types if you can.

[@bighairyfeet]

I never thought about the extension cord. I have a rechargeable battery and charger for my electronics, i.e., radio, phone, EO-TECH, but never thought about the extension cord. Great idea for and urban kit.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

+John Baptist Thanks John - and thanks for checking out the video.

[@9BallerJW1]

How about some steel wool, cleans/polishes steel and can start a fire with a battery. Rock on and God bless !

[@tjtg]

Watched heaps of this style of vid. this is the best and most realistic pack i have come across yet.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks for those thoughts, tjtg.

[@JD-7792]

I'm from Australia so I don't know what Home Depot has but I noted you had no First Aid items??? If it doesn't then my comments may not apply to well but after 23 years serving in the Police Force when I put kits together I always think about those not too friendly members of society. Which brings me to an issue that I have never seen covered in these survival articles. When I was working My raid kit always had to be prepared around the worst situation. I am yet to see anyone identify the use of "Ladies Hygiene Products" ability to stop bleeding in a bullet hole or even just a hole caused by falling on something lengthy and round enough to cause more than just a severe cut. Getting to some serious medical treatment may take some time if buildings are down or your dealing with flooding etc. Time management can equate to life. I always had them on my raid jacket, bum bag and backpack. Thank god I never had to use one on myself but I always knew they were there. Just something out in left field for your thoughts and ideas! Keep in mind these items are hygienic and made to do exactly what may be needed in such an event. Once again please excuse my ignorance about whats Home Depot sells. Thanks for all the effort on putting your posts together I thoroughly enjoy them.

[@kd5you1]

I know this is a rather late response but Home Depot is similar to Bunnings Warehouse... maybe different name brands but still hardware and home improvement. :) I agree that First Aid should be included in every BOB but then again Home Depot has First Aid kits online only. They do have an emergency kit that includes a First Aid kit as well as some of the items included in this video at the store locations.

[@cardiacbob]

In my large (home) emergency prep kit I have "ladies hygiene" supplies, which are good for stopping bleeding (as well as for their intended usage). A well-equipped first aid kit is a must, with a couple of tourniquets (and the knowledge to use them) and supplies for sprained ankles. I doubt home depot has tourniquets though.

[@Bleepstick]

Great videos man. As for your bleach carrying problem I use a very uncommon way. I use large diameter straws ! I cut them into lengths that will hold enough bleech for specific amounts of water i.e. liter, gallon etc. . Then I use pliers to pinch one end and use lighter to melt the end shut, then put in my bleach leaving a little space at top and repeat the melting of 2nd end and you have a water proof compact storage device. Then if you collect some water , say a half a liter, cut a container for a liter and use half and reseal !! Works great !! For wilderness survival bag I actually have several straws with salt, pepper,seasonings and so forth... doesnt take up any space and really would boost moral for you and family with a good meal if you can !!!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks for the recommendation - love that idea. Unfortunately, part of the challenge for this kit was that everything had to be purchased at HD, so I couldn't get straws there. But great idea for future use.

[@kimunicorn]

Salt in the peanuts may dry you a bit, but also helps replace electrolytes- So you can take it as a blessing or a curse.

[@IlPadre4103]

I was going to say the same thing...water is useless if you don't have salt to help you absorb it. Salt may make you thirsty but it doesn't dehydrate you. The CDC sport drinks are usually unnecessary because salty snacks are usually enough to help maintain electrolyte levels.

[@JD-7792]

Have to agree that in an URBAN situation salt may not be that bad. My son has a bad problem with cramp and if walking climbinging and general excursions is an issue salt has a place in the body. Once agaim common sense is a good tool! Too much of anything is an issue.

[@IlPadre4103]

Pickle juice is a good cure for muscle cramps.

[@TheNinjakiwi2000]

your over think it a bit

[@littlelovee3056]

Andi Silversword over thinking could save your life

[@NaihanchinKempo]

for weight you can replace the sharpening stone with wet\dry sandpaper of diff grades

[@jimthehermit8113]

A small pry bar

[@spickandspanhomeorganising2836]

Just started watching your videos in England ... my partner and I are both Paramedics and started talking last night about creating an emergency bag each so these videos have been very useful for ideas. Thanks!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Spick and Span Home Organising Glad they’re helping out. I’ve got a new series I’m starting in January expounding on these items and kits

[@spickandspanhomeorganising2836]

Fabulous. Maybe an idea: a kit specifically for children or for your child to carry in an emergency. My step son is 9 he could carry a light pack ... in England most likely will be not a weather related problem but other urban disasters.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

@@spickandspanhomeorganising2836 Right on - I will be working through EDC to EDC bags to car kits to home plans to go bags from home for the family.

[@dalerobertson45]

great video , and good to see another pastor into survival stuff

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Amen - thank you brother.

[@AngrySanta]

EverydayTacticalVids Dale Robertson Couldn't you both just pray for a protective orb and a full bunker of supplies for 10 years? ;)

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Nay Sayer I already have one ;)

[@TYang3D]

Being a home depot employee, this is pretty sweet knowing all this is easily available to me. Thanks

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Rock on.

[@PwljmPl]

nice and very multitask kit!

[@matthewbland6246]

Bible is a must have! .. in hard times, the Word is 100% at the top of the list!!... Godspeed brother!

[@anthonyamurri9278]

"this is not a bug out Bag" title: home depot bug out bag

[@IlPadre4103]

Few thoughts...no first aid? Home Depot online says they carry them! As far as the lamps and their batteries, its not like having interchangeable mags, I would say multiple sizes makes sense because you might have an easier time finding one type of battery than another. Also its hard to fit a AA in a AAA flashlight, but much easier to jury rig a AAA to work in a AA. I see many people notes that a little steel wool makes a great fire starter went a current is applied to it. I would also pick up a quart paint can which makes a great little stove/heater with minimal work, add some combustable material, and a fuel source and you are all set for a cold nighht. Skip the chlorox which is unstable and degrades quickly and try granular pool shock. There is a formula for making bleach by adding water to it that I have seen online but you can also eyeball it.I would also skip the extension cord...if someplace has power why do you need an extension cord? And DEFINITELY skip the ear buds...because you know all those people moving around in the night after hurricane katie...a large number of them want to rape, murder, and pillage you!

[@anthonyamurri9278]

I work for HD. we do sell mechanical gloves

[@grouch314]

Anthony Amurri I think he means the brand mechanix

[@UrbanSurvivor]

Very impressive kit here. You really can fine everything you need at Home Depot. I often buy extra batteries to keep on hand as well as they have some very good deals on Rayovacs. Just subscribed you have a great channel here.

[@MarshmallowMadnesss]

I would be rethink the bag for someone who may have to also carry a child with them and personally would want a backpack style bag if I needed to flee with my family. Something that has minimal chances of slippage while running or carrying a separate load.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Unfortunately, no backpacks were available at Home Depot.

[@BBeemer1121]

It is easy to improvise backpack straps from rope or webbing or Google "Roycroft pack frame".

[@Robnord1]

I enjoyed the video, some great things to have. Home Depot is my source for clear (almost) large trash bags. Hard to find elsewhere in my area. Great for acquiring water by transpiration on tree branch or condensing over a pit, plus many of same uses as the black ones.

[@MrMetalworker77]

Do one at harbor freight

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Done. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jEp2aiorqbrdk

[@Pappysan]

Alcohol for an improvised stove for heating food and sterilizing water. could also serve as a disinfectant for minor injuries. Small first-aid kit, also.

[@zombiepanic911]

2 different types of batteries is BETTER because you don't know what you'll be able to scrounge/scavenge.

[@cardiacbob]

In my home kit I have AAA, AA C and D size batteries. Lots of uses besides flashlights. I would also recommend 00 steel wool.

[@MsWeazul]

Swimming pool bleach comes in tablet and powder forms. This is much stronger than liquid bleach, but bleach in a bottle is mostly water. We'll have to depend on math skills to get the conversion right, but with bleach in a solid form we can carry more, purify more, and exercise some easier carrying options.

[@angryagain68]

Small Crow bar, or pry bar? Really like the carpenters pencil idea. I'll be adding a couple to the get home bags.

[@haley0930]

I am with you....I think, carrying all the same batteries is nice and it does take up less room

[@jimbash6384]

yes but if you are sweating you salted peanuts does help replenish salts your body does need. Besides they are tasty.

[@BBeemer1121]

I am not sure that you can get them at home depot but to carry small amounts of bleach use eye drop bottles, the tops come off if you pull sideways on them and they measure out drops (1 US fluid ounce = 29.57 ml = 591.47 drops) and they come in several sizes. Another larger option is saline nose spray bottles, they are harder to control the drops but will make drops if you don't squeeze them and they come in larger sizes. A third option that I am sure is not available at home depot is the liquor bottles like are served on airplanes they are 50ml but no dropper capability, better used for cooking oil or the like. I used to carry a Visene bottle with hydrogen peroxide in it in my pocket (and it never leaked) when I worked in an environment where cuts and splinters were common and they always got infected but if I put hydrogen peroxide on them quickly it usually would not get infected.

[@MaZEEZaM]

You are missing any medical kit here.

[@arohk1579]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@aboutblank7662]

MaZEEZaM What was the total price tag on that one ?

[@OneMadMarine0351]

Just for the record, the salted peanuts are GREAT. The salt helps the body retain water. Yes it makes you feel more thirsty, but salt in small quantities is actually needed and helps keep you hydrated. Its needed for its electrolytic properties, and it helps the body hold on to more water. I learned this all in the military. When we had a big run or a forced march, on the day before, we ( my team) would eat a bag of plain salted potato chips and drink a gallon jug of water with the chips. We Never had anyone drop because they were dehydrated. Not only is the salt Good in small amounts, but the nuts are very good protein! Combined, salted peanuts are better than other "emergency foods". This is just my opinion based on my own experiences. Take it how you will.

[@aaron1dodger]

And I'm not trying to offend you but maybe you can shine some wisdom on me. I haven't been to church in about 5 years but will always believe in god and never reject his name but the pastor from my church lived off church earnings which is totally fine but when you have a gold watch and nice suits and things of that nature with the church not prospering and always asking money for "the church" for a long time. Just didn't sit well with me. Maybe I'm wrong but just seems like he isn't putting the church first. Btw born and raised a Christian in that same church for 17 years. I'm 22 now

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Hey Aaron, Man, I could do on and on about this one. First off, I am very sorry you had that kind of situation at your church. The minister of the Gospel is called to live above reproach, to live in a way that honors God, and clearly this kind of lavish lifestyle does and did not do that. My wife and I work our hardest to live a simple life. We drive cars based on function not looks (i.e. as long as they work, we drive them). We've never bought a new car, we carry no debt, and we work to live in a sacrificial way. We are not perfect for sure, but the call of the pastor is to be a shepherd of the people, and that means caring for them and living a life worth modeling. Have you found a new church family?

[@sammyd4772]

EverydayTacticalVids I'm not religious actually agnostic but I'll commend you on trying to live the life that you believe in - and for helping others think about survival in different situations. Keep up the good Vids I enjoy them and live a very simple life myself.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Sammy D Thanks Sammy - glad to have you as part of the ETV community.

[@JustinMouton]

well done and thought out! great call on the hydrant key. Overall great ideas!

[@clarkparry4079]

Thanks for mentioning THE WORD😇🏕⛺️🚴🏽‍♀️

[@gunslinger8130]

Your Coast folding knife looks an awful like my Smith & Wesson Border Guard Model Number SWBG3 folder...got it at Big 5 Sports for $12.00 and it's a beast, my wife loved it, too so I bought her one to carry. It's a biggun, too...about 6 inch handle, really rough grips, blade length of about 6 inches...probably about 12 inches overall, give or take...seat belt cutter on the back upper handle, glass breaker on the butt of the knife...built like a damn tank, dude. I love it, sturdy as hell. For the price, I couldn't pass it up. Also picked up an Elk Ridge ER-802 full tang survival knife, too...for $15.00, wife and kids also loved it so I ended going back and buying one for the wife and three kids and even picked up an extra 4 or 5 just to stash back...awesome kinives. It just goes to show that you don't have to spend a fortune for survival gear. The Elk Ridge knives reminded me of the Busse Gemini series knives, and honestly I would say that they are more than comparable to more high end knives on the market. High carbon stainless steel, serated top about 3/4 of the blade leaving enough room on the end of the blade for batoning fire wood, huge finger choil for for detailed work..I took the handles off and cut them down and sanded all edges to round them off a little for better comfort. The finger choil is EXCELLENT for use with a fire steel/ferro rod striker. Also attached a decent sized folder knife sheath to the outside of the main sheath to keep my ferro rod, striker, magnesium bar, and small magnifying glass (eye glass lens) for starting a fire. All in all...really good survival knife rig. Tested them all over this past summer on a 1 week camping trip with the kids, and they all worked flawlessly...we literally PUNISHED the Elk Ridge survival knives...and they totally exceeded our expectations. After that, I went and cleared them out of their stock...lol. Don't have to spend a small fortune or break the bank stocking up on survival gear...most people don't realize that. Good video, dude.

[@phoenixsilver213]

one of the things that home depot caries that I have found works great for storage and organizing are Everbilt clear can container tube. Comes in 3 sizes, smallest is 2in X 6in for 2.98 each. I use these thing for storing damn near everything.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Nice!

[@davidirvin8525]

For the bleach, burn one end of a straw together and fill it with a pre measured amount to purify one of your containers full of water and then burn the other end closed to seal it. WHen you need it cut the straw open and dump it in.

[@ejarcher496]

I would also add PVC pipe depending on what you are willing to carry. W/ PVC pipe and cordage, you can make a bow and use sharpened wooden dowels for arrows.

[@Disctime1]

The only other items I would consider in an urban setting would be a nice pry bar that would help with opening windows or doors and a blanket like a movers blanket so you can sleep comfortably or keep warm. Nice job covering all of essential items.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I agree on the pry bar. The mover's blanket is too much weight for me if moving a lot, but if not - yes indeed.

[@hadmatter5714]

Just a thought about the salted peanuts - the salt will provide you with some electrolytes if you have been dehydrated for a long time, however eating too many could dehydrate you. Also I would probably have included some means of boiling large amounts of water like a steel mug or pan or whatever. However it was a really great and interesting video. 10/10!

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

Some large bandanas (or painters rags) (cover head or face from elements and can be used as containers easily). Some warm socks (my Home Depot has some) Some heavy plastic bags (cover the boots in water or mud)

[@ZestonN]

For the bleach problem, Get some medicine bottles, wash them out, dry them out, fill with bleach. I use them for measuring cups (one I have goes to 45 mg), emergency cash, pocket fire kit, sewing/repair kit; put some nails and screws in them.

[@alishaparr577]

Its kinda cool that the energizer kit comes with 2 lights and the required batteries fairly trusted brand If I had room Id just put the whole package in.

[@yru_geys]

It would be a good idea to have the rope wrapped in something to protect it from dirt since it's not in the bag. I also noticed the first thing you pulled out of the bag was tubing, if that comes in different (diameters/circumferences/.. gauges??) you could probably find a size to use for a nebulizer (A device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. Mainly used by those with asthma). Tubing back up. Just a tip for anyone who may have asthma. ;} I think having lighting options with the same battery type is a good idea if you have limited space. If one flashlight craps out you can still use the spare batteries (assuming you have no other way to use them). I don't want to get too deep into talking about the video as I'll be left thinking about things I can buy (with money I don't have) and probably writing an essay response. haha.

[@LEChristopher]

Side note on the small bleach containers - if you want a little more than a visine bottle (like you have a family and need to purify a lot of water) a good option is an empty baby gas medicine bottle. They come with droppers in the cap and won't leak. I use an empty baby vitamins bottle - same thing just a tiny bit larger. Having the dropper included is great.