Karen Morris Shares Clever Hacks for Building an Everyday Carry Bag

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You can find Karen's book, Mom on the Run, on Amazon amzn.to/46Bw1oS More books by Karen: ***Adaptive prepping amzn.to/3SHMQsB ***A Year Without the Grocery Store - amzn.to/3AdrWLE ***A Year Without the Grocery Store Companion Workbook - amzn.to/3AbkIro ***You can find Karen at: areyoupreparedmama.com, or IG #AreYouPreparedMama, KZbin kzbin.info Learn more at TheProvidentPrepper.org The Basic Automotive Safety Kit: A True LIfesaver theprovidentprepper.org/the-basic-automotive-safety-kit-a-true-lifesaver/ 14 Emergency Kits to Help You Dominate Disaster theprovidentprepper.org/14-emergency-kits-to-help-you-dominate-disaster/ How to Create the Perfect Emergency Survival Kit theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-create-the-perfect-emergency-survival-kit/ Thanks for being part of the solution! Follow us! *Instagram - theprovidentprepper instagram.com/theprovidentprepper/ *Facebook - The Provident Prepper: Building Your Family Ark facebook.com/ProvidentPrepper *Pinterest - The Provident Prepper www.pinterest.com/TheProvidentPrepper/

[@cruiser122s.d.8]

Another tip for keeping your EDC updated is to keep a list of anything that expires or is out of season. Every member of our family has their own EDC kits, Bugout/Get Home bags, and Go Bags. Our Bugout/Get Home bags has our emergency gear in them, our Go Bags are things like clothes, toiletries, etc., for going to the hospital unexpectedly or gas leaks, or other leave quick scenarios. Go Bags are left at home (but ready to go when needed), Bugout/Get Home bags are in our vehicles, and EDCs are carried with us. We also carry bigger first aid kits, trauma kits, spare set of clothes that are vacuum sealed, travel toiletries, etc., in our tote bag that is in all of our vehicles. We also carry water, Gatorade, and snacks in plastic containers in all vehicles.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

Great suggestions. I like to e-mail myself when I know something needs to be changed out. It doesn't leave my inbox until it's done. That way I'm sure that I'm as up-to-date as I can be.

[@stringkmcc7817]

Oh you are so rt, those "lovies" are not only needed for the child but the parents too. Both my girls had one but my oldest daughter had one type of little people doll that she had to have. Bless my brothers heart once she was attached to this doll he bought everyone he could find, as did I.. yes there was a PT I had 10+dolls but trust me, I needed them. Keeping the kids calm and feeling safe is so important.

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

I had to learn the hard way!

[@tooshieg2059]

"It's just a graduation up from a diaper bag" OMG that is priceless!! Thanks to Jon and Kylene for bringing this treasure to us. I don't need a fire starter on my EDC near as much as I need a wet wipe. I too use those small makeup bags to organize my purse. I never want to have everything spill out all over the floor if my purse gets knocked over. I carry wasp spray - it sprays further and has the same affect. My QUESTION for Karen is, "How much does your EDC bag weigh?"

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

Well, we've normalized diaper bags. Now, my purse has become my EDC bag. It's almost identical in concept! 😂🎉😊

[@lescleycreutz253]

I actually do a lot of this but I still was able to make a list of things to add. Thank you!

[@unwin42]

Great quality on this vid. Not sure what you're doing differently but keep it up!

[@marygallagher3428]

Lots of great suggestions!

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@marshacurtis349]

Took lots of notes, made lists and completing kit. Great helpful tips.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

You've got this!

[@jmt9000-k4k]

Karen’ll be such a good, motivating teacher - thanks 😊👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

Awww! Thanks! I'm always here to help in any way I can.

[@lauramanion3131]

Such a generous and thoughtful lady, and smart plan! The hardest part of preparedness for me is organization. I have all the “stuff” - Karen’s guidance will take care of most of my issues with putting it together in a reasonable EDC. Off to Amazon to order her book. Thank you, Kylene and Jonathan! With great appreciation, always. 🙏❤️

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You’re welcome! So glad you are part of the solution!

[@lazaruscharity1121]

Agreed. EDC is post graduate diaper bag.

[@peckokacko2807]

Hello Hello i love all your videos. Everytime i found lot of inspiration thanx.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Thank you! We are so glad that you joined us!

[@JoanWakefield]

I use hardshell eyeglass cases for a lot of things, 2 sets of baby spoon and fork, with a pen knife, other things for eating, ( people have made fun because of the baby things). Also a small collapsing metal cup. In other eyeglass cases, extra batteries, band-aids of different sizes. Those are in my car cubbies. I also have a number of jackets and nylon hoodie that fold into their own pockets. I have collected a lot of folded self contained things.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

That sounds like a great idea. Or you could use something like a used Altoids tin to keep stuff like that in too.

[@JoanWakefield]

@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore any type of container that will close tight. My son uses chewing tobacco and he gets new empty cans with each tub. Ideal for some change or medication. In this day and age no one will mess with tobacco stuff. (I also keep quarters in a prescription bottle for emergency).

[@et4878]

Great guest!!! Thank you!!!

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@jackgoldman1]

I have three EDC bags. First, is light day bag with no over night gear. Second, bigger bag, heavier still a back pack, has more stuff, including over night gear for one night. Third is a tote box in the car with seven days food, gear, over night, more basic stuff, basically a camp kit to camp for seven days but in the car, which is usually with me. Fourth is my 15 acre water access off grid nature retreat in Northern MN with a years supply of food, fuel, and all things I would need.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

That's awesome that you've found what works for you, Jack! You've personalized your EDC and vehicle kits.

[@barbarabeck3599]

I have 4 of her books and i wished that i had had the book A Year Without The Grocery Store when i started gathering my food. Because i was/have been doing it all wrong. It has changed the way i buy my food for my pantrys.

[@duanebouchard8736]

I replace my shoe/boot laces with paracord

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

That's a great idea! Some ladies still like to look like 'normal' (Is there such a thing? LOL) moms, so having regular laces with carrying boot laces is my work around. 😂😊

[@citygirlhomestead]

great information thank you

[@TeresaLawlor-r7b]

In regards to protection, a police officer suggested to carry hair spray instead of pepper spray. Pepper spray is a weapon that could have restrictions depending on where you are while hairspray is an everyday item used for styling that is just as effective as a weapon. She would say there are no laws against carrying hairspray for hair emergencies. All you need is that second to get away from someone.

[@JoanWakefield]

Waspspray works very well also.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

That is such an amazing suggestion! Thank you!

[@arnsnicklefritz9634]

Thank you for readdressing the term EDC.

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

While I understand where the term came from, I think it was short-sighted (forgive the pun). It's so much more robust than simply having a firearm.

[@tammywhite9229]

When my kids were little I got almost to church and my son told me that my 3 yr old daughter didn’t have any panties on. 😂 a quick trip to Kmart made us late for church.

[@EHyde1111]

Got thr boomerang app. Great idea

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

It is such a stress saver!!

[@lunarminx]

ECB will change with the seasons.

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

You're right, some of the items may need switched out, but some will always remain the same.

[@karinhart489]

So do you think the “kindle version” of her book works compared to the paperback version? I’m thinking about any charts, graphics or photos on the regular not backlit kindle. Thx.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Sorry I don’t know. I only have the paperback. Hi Karin!

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

Hey! This is Karen Morris. There aren't any charts or graphics that you need the paperback for.

[@karinhart489]

@ Happy New Year 🎊!! Despite everyone’s fears of 2025 I’m aiming for a good year!

[@karinhart489]

@ thank. I think a friend would enjoy the kindle version… 🙃

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

​@@karinhart489I'm so glad! I hope it blesses her.

[@philw7174]

Very good video, thank you Karen, Kylene and Jonathan. Mom on the Run, love the title. Have a great new year, Happy trails!

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Phil. Blessings to you!

[@Lightning77AThiker]

I can't keep water in the car during winter because it'll freeze and bust . I need something to wrap it in that might help

[@teresaremaniak856]

If you only partially fill your water container and squeeze the container so that the water level moves to the top , it allows for expansion caused by freezing. Freezing will not cause the container to break. Have done this with milk, water, and other liquids for years. Try it and leave the bottle in a waterproof bag in case you’re concerned. It works.😊

[@kokonutkelly7526]

Keep it in a small cooler, that way if it bursts, it’s still contained.

[@kitbaker1629]

Mom purse!! Not mom carries billfold purse, new mom carries diaper bag, mom carries tote bag purse (includes food), grandma carries handbag, great grandma carries hankie. 😉

[@rilysmom7267]

I have always been a big purse girl. Little did I know it was an EDC.

[@AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore]

🎉🎉

[@blessedintn-ou4jn]

When my child was young I always carried a change of clothes for her and me. It's time to sit down and figure out what do I need to carry all the time, again.

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

Take those questions that we have, and it will help you formulate your own EDC.

[@shermdog6969]

50 meters on a roll of floss is average. I'd love a 1000 meter roll.😊

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I bought some on Amazon recently with 200 yards kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJDPm3yIfb2Hgas I was trying to reduce packaging waste. I'd love a 100 meter roll too!

[@AreYouPreparedMama]

I was probably thinking feet and said meters. 😂😮😊

[@singerjo5791]

Carry two…problem solved.

[@jsunhack]

Flashlight by ruddy rooster? Doesn't exist

[@singerjo5791]

Your point?