Checking Our Bug Out Buckets

Prompted by the recent Hurricane Helene that hit Florida and other states along with our trip to the Oregon Coast, which is a tsunami zone, we decided to pull out our But Out Buckets and check them. If our lives were to depend on the contents of these buckets, we have work to do to reorganize and replace many items.
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[@lindagouge4341]

Good morning. We live in WNC, and we're just hit EXTREMELY hard by aftermath of Hurricane Helene. So many lost homes and billions of dollars in damage. Many still without power and no cell service unless they can get out and drive to places with Starlink. We lost power for 7 days and couldn't get out for 2 days, but God's grace and great friends were able to drive to check on family. The things that helped us going a lot was preparations I have learned on your site! Thank you, and carry on! Please remember our small town because several lives were lost!

[@jholcomb9532]

Linda, you and all who are affected are in our prayers constantly. From a friend in Florida.

[@teeser2436]

I think the worse is others parts of this country media isn’t showing the devastation and needs of y’all. Praying for everyone affected by Helene . I live in the mountains of Ga and we only had trees down and winds. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@teeser2436]

@@jholcomb9532praying for those in Florida that this coming storm turns back to the ocean. 🙏🏻

[@bgatlin5918]

😭😭😭Katrina survivor here, God bless you. We love your area and people and travel there every chance we get.

[@wendyr435]

Thank God you made it through that awful storm. I have seen a lot more videos coming out from people who are just getting their power back on. It’s so hard to wrap my mind around the large area where this happened and the devastation. I’m so saddened for your states. ❤😢

[@michellegoodwin8258]

We can no longer carry heavy buckets so I’ve put our things in small rolling suitcases with inventory list attached to handle.

[@teeser2436]

@@michellegoodwin8258 I’m 72 and that’s a great idea.❤️

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Good idea!!!!!

[@bertan8510]

Good idea. I have a small.car and would need to evacuate 6 cats

[@teeser2436]

@@bertan8510 I have 8 cats don’t know how that happened. I will do as much as I can the cats go with me.🙂

[@sophiagrace8362]

We bought large foldable kennels to put our dogs in bought them have 2 at the thift store for 14 ea

[@debbiescholes1741]

I’m a life long Floridian, as I’m preparing for Milton, I was watching you 😁 May I make a suggestion for your buckets. It’s always a good idea to have a copy of your birth certificate, insurance papers, marriage license and emergency numbers. If your phone is damaged or lost taking a picture of these documents will not help you. At 67 I’ve lived through many of these emergencies including wildfires. Those documents are critically important especially if government buildings are off line for any length of time or destroyed. Praying for all affected by Helene and for all of Florida in Milton’s path!🙏

[@Denise_B17]

Stay safe! 🙏🙏🙏

[@gwenjackson4362]

I just shut off reviewing some of your videos to hit the sack. One of the last ones I thought I should review again is your bug out buckets. 1:01AM here in Texas, just crawled in bed and as I was about to turn off my phone, you pop up with your new one!! 💪 Yes! 😁

[@terryriley5211]

Have you ever thought of packing a Kelly Kettle or similar item? It uses whatever fuel you find around you, leaves, twigs, etc., making carrying fuel unnecessary. It would allow you to boil water, very quickly, and cook at the same time. It also gives off a little warmth. It comes with various accessories, according to the model you buy.

[@wendyhartman9754]

This lady is one smart cookie - America's most prepared grandma !

[@michellegoodwin8258]

One of the most trusted sources

[@Srh3337]

Shes awesome & very wise!!😊

[@lynmurray4331]

Just wanted to add that we are also at that stage of not being able to carry backpacks for any great distance. A heavy duty collapsable wagon can carry at least 2 full backpacks worth of items. I got one about 7 years ago from the company I was working for (we got to choose our Christmas gifts) and I can't imagine being without it now.

[@vikkicooke4073]

Hi Pam, one of my flashlights corroded because I left batteries in it. You might want to get glow sticks from the dollar store and tape them on the underside of the lids of each bucket and keep batteries and flashlights separate so they'll work when you need them.

[@babsgilbert518]

We are preparing to be hit with another hurricane in florida. The shelters here require that you bring your own food and bedding. If you find a pet friendly shelter, all supplies for its care, as well as proof of current veterinarian records are necessary. Thank you Pam, great ideas😊

[@KD-hr5ej]

We all take our cell phones for granted😊 no one memorizes phone numbers any more. I would add a written copy of numbers for family and friends. Even those outside your immediate area. They may be able to come for you, wherever you end up.

[@tayfan2]

I always update my pocket address notebook. *Just remember to take with you. For my teen I have a print out list of important numbers: 911, poison control, utility, banking, friends, family, neighbors, a$20 bill. I keep a print out in the car, my purse, luggage, on my teen & the main room of the house.

[@HeatherMerrell]

CBs in cars and hand held radios for backup.

[@teeser2436]

@@KD-hr5ej I agree I still remember my home number growing up and I’m 72 do I know my son no .I need to change that.🙂.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I realized this years ago and made a paper list of my important numbers. I keep it in my purse.

[@momskelton5794]

Add written recipes for food stored, along with phone numbers add their addresses, paper maps of your area, call city to have list of their prepared shelters, and theiremergency plans for disasters.

[@SpaceLanderGirl]

I appreciate Pam & Jim so much. I live in WNC in Hendersonville near Asheville. I have been watching you and was prepared for about a year. Things I needed that are on my list is solar power generator you just did video on. I need a solar back up charger for phone. We had no cell , internet, power but I could send out text now & then but with no phone charge not even that. So hard to get around with all trees & power lines everywhere. Lucky this is rural so a lot of people , including myself, own chainsaw. One of the best things I used was solar lights for stairs. They are so much brighter than other lights they are little triangles. I gave sets of 4 to several people they could use at night to see to get around. I’ve been through hurricanes but never lost all utilities but gas. I just wanted to thank you. I had canned & dried so much I was able to give food to people who had not prepared. Thank you for these videos. You are little preparers angels

[@krylissnorwind7528]

How about making your primary buckets the Home Depot orange buckets. Then get another color, Menards Green, Walmart Blue, Harbor Freight Red for your secondary bugout buckets and then another color for your tertiary buckets. You'll always know what buckets to grab 1st, 2nd and third. Also, cut a 6 inch PVC 1/2" or 3/4" to go on to the handles of the buckets to make them easier to carry.

[@ram1brn]

pool noodle cut would be better for the handles for us old people

[@SamSung-fp2vj]

A wonderful aspect of unpacking those buckets of years ago... Brings to light how much knowledge you have gained, as you know, how differently, how much, you will improve on them 😊😊

[@lynmurray4331]

We mostly used toolboxes with handles on the top and sides and sturdy latches for our camping / evacuation supplies. We bought a bunch of them from Canadian Tire when they were on sale years ago. They are approximately 18x12x12 inches. They are designed to stack on top of each other and there's less wasted space in our vehicle, and our axe slide nicely between them (they're a little narrower at the bottom than top.

[@tanyadelgado8936]

Headlamps are great for hands free work or cooking .

[@roninboxers]

Where I live, there would be shelters within a reasonable distance. But our household evacuation plan is to avoid shelters if at all possible, there are safety considerations if you have to go to a shelter. I also have dogs to evacuate with us, so are fully prepared in case there is no safe shelter for humans and dogs together. (for anyone with pets, it is well worth doing some training and practice with them in case of emergency. Crate training, travel crate training. Leash training, muzzle training)

[@wendyr435]

Completely agree with you on the training. I need to do that with our Cane Corso. He is skittish and stubborn if I had to move too quickly. No one is going to move him if he is in that state, he is 170 pound dog! He is a rescue and has seen some things. Anyway, that’s a good idea to practice with them. Btw I love Boxers too ❤

[@PatMcGuriman]

I have A kitty, that hates people, I have been practicing with her as sometime she hates me. I have her litter, dry food in Mylar Bags ready to go and some in my car. In PA, we flood all the time, so just a matter of time. They wipe out entire towns. Be safe and thank you for the info. No Government is saving Americans, and once people realize Agenda 2030 is real and their is no 2 party System, they are all one. Free Masons, Mossad, Zionist rule this Country and their Vote doesn't count as it's all planned. We Must Stand for ourselves and our Fellow Man and Repent for our Sins. This World is doomed. I live here in Flesh only, I live for Eternal Life as a sinner. May we all be blessed, but you can't have both.

[@wendyr435]

@@PatMcGuriman totally agree. God is in charge.

[@Goldenz4me1]

Great video. You may want to consider a bucket with winter gear

[@MyLogHomeLife]

I’ve worked in a special needs hurricane shelter. Cots were provided, but no pillows or blankets. You have to bring your own and many did not bring anything, expecting it to be provided. This was set up in the corridor of a high school. Meals were provided. Generators went out during the night and the local sewer system went down by five in the morning, preventing us from flushing toilets. Not fun! My parents just evacuated to our home because hurricane Milton is making a beeline for their area. You can get Life Straws to use to filter drinking water. Inexpensive, but filters pond or river water for drinking water.

[@LS-lb7pw]

Absolutely water filters are a must. Grateful your parents are wise enough to leave, plus having you to go to! Prayers for all. 🙏

[@cathycudney393]

Very good Rose. Pack a 100 pack of wooden matches in sealed plastic also large maxi pads for bandages with lots of tensor wraps, camp stove, vitamins, instant coffee. Physical road map. Have a spot in your cool area for food storage that you can sort often and then throw in buckets. Take both vehicles when you go for a back up. Take bikes.

[@jholcomb9532]

Was just thinking of my ebike.

[@bgatlin5918]

Get a Sled- you can pile some things in and pull along. Much easier than trying to carry. Tie it on top of Blue.

[@wendyr435]

@@bgatlin5918 that’s a good idea!

[@lindahipple4817]

I used a rubber made concret mixing tube as a sled. My husband put the rope thru holes he made in the lip but the rope went all around the tube eliminating a broken hole slot. We put alot of items in it and worked great in the snow. Down side was only good in a little bit of snow but great on the ice covered ground. The tube can be used for many things as well .

[@MaryWehmeier]

Pam suggestion: We aren’t getting any younger or stronger are we? Thought- Buy Gamma Lids for all those buckets. Color code the lids to what’s inside. Funny seeing you toss all the old rations- I did the same thing last week. Next weekend I am going shopping for replacement rations, and it’s going into Mylar.

[@comfortablynumb143]

Gamma lids won’t be water tight.

[@bellarosa70032]

These are great ideas for bug out buckets; thanks for sharing these. A couple of additions that I would make--add water purification tablets to the water bottle bucket, a fire suppression blanket to the cooking bucket, and I learned the hard way to store the batteries separate from the flashlights, in case of corrosion. After recently experiencing Hurricane Francine in South Louisiana, I found that the batteries had corroded in the lantern, rendering it all useless.

[@teseract]

I'd add one of the water filters that hikers use too. A Sawyer or similar could save a life, especially for older people with weakened immune systems.

[@BelovedLeah]

The buckets show how far you’ve come and what you learned for bugging out. It also is an example of checking regularly and updating prepping. Example those 3 flashlights, and you said, “what in the world?” back when you first packed those buckets, lighting was important but your knowledge has grown and better tools for emergency prepping are available.

[@victorialg1270]

Looking forward to the updated bucket master plan. ❤❤❤

[@b3thamphetamine]

I think the lid opener for the buckets is actually a gem here no matter what your particular age or mobility status because if you're in a situation where these buckets are necessary, you probably don't want to risk an injury trying to pry open a stubborn lid. That's something you made me realize I overlooked.

[@theresawade146]

Very educational. My sister and brother-in-law encouraged me to prepare a bug-out bag (for emergency evacuation) as well as a bug-in bag, for sheltering in place but without regular services. Thank you for the reminder to review what’s in each and bringing them current for today’s needs!

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Square 4 gal food grade buckes ( you can get used for about 4$ each. ) are much better choice, less heavy, easier to carry not banging your leg, stackable. And the internal corners really make more space. Also when used in combination with a lage wheel hand truck. Stack better, much more manageable. Cheers.

[@karenw2244]

Boy I wish my partner was as supportive as Jim, mine thinks I’m crazy for trying to be prepared. 😢. I don’t care I’m doing what I can for us! Your videos are so helpful for someone who is new to this and doing it alone.

[@ninegrtkds]

Don’t forget an extra pair of eye glasses!!! We live on the bank of the Red River of the North and made it through two major floods with Eight foot sand bag banks behind our home- i feel great sympathy for the folks in WNC! The damage water can do is scary! the item most coveted in Fargo during our floods was- that extra sump pump! If water leaks through your wall of sandbags - you need a pump to pump it back to the other side. Never under estimate the need for high protein snacks- the long days needed to fight a natural disaster require more human fuel than you would expect!

[@Zbee167]

Sump pump is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@terrym5786]

Have you considered tying the buckets onto a moving cart you could just wheel to your vehicle? Also, you need silverware in each bucket that has plates and bowls. Put a copy of ID in a bucket, along with list of emergency phone numbers of your family members. Small notebook and a couple of pens to leave note on vehicle in case you had to leave it behind.

[@yukismum5141]

I'm 77 years old and vision impairedso can't drive. BUT - my geologist daughter is doing a PhD in hazard research and last time she visited we set up an evacuation kit that would let me, 3 dogs and a cat walk the 2km to our evacuation centre with food, water and supplies that would last 4-5 days. The key was a trundle that everything fit onto that can be pushed/pulled with one hand, leaving the other for my blind cane. Our threats are flooding, earthquake, tsunami and, with climate change wild fires and winds. I live in the S Island of New Zealand. Be prepared and stay safe

[@cdorst2286]

This is so helpful! A great reminder to rotate your emergency stock

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

This video was a good reminder for all of us to double check our ‘To-Go’ bags / buckets a couple times a year or seasonally. I also like the idea of having some supplies - like cooking gear - already packed in the car. Those kinds of things wont be impacted by seasonal weather changes in your car, but would be something you would want to have in a bug out scenario. If it’s already in the car, one less thing to haul out there. Thanks for this (honest!!) video; looking forward to the follow-up revamp of your bug-out buckets!

[@mgrams4203]

Thank you! I hadn't thought much organizing my emergency stuff, but watching you has caused me envision how I will try. And how to schedule swapping out various things. Again, thank you!!

[@ddean5656]

Your cooking bucket needs a grate of some sort that you could straddle across a couple of rocks to put your frying pan on... I love the suggestion by one of your readers to put copies of important documents in one of your buckets... and taping a couple of glow sticks on the underside of the lid! Your videos always make me smile.

[@marilynjohnson1432]

Thank you for the reminder to prepare bug outs. Would like to have more info. about your vehicle preps as well. Thank you!

[@deebee4817]

Thank for all you and Jim do to help inspire people to take responsiblity to help themselves. Possible additions: 2 bivy sacks. All different kinds out there. Will save your life from exposure. I have a summer weight down sleeping bag that packs to the size of my hand. Inside a bivy (even a mylar one) can be toasty. Multiple sharp knives like a Morakiv, vile of baking soda and salt. In every bucket: Bic lighter, mylar blankets, granola bars. Dump the bags of tuna and opt for small cans of tuna, sardines, mackrel. All cans to have a pop top so no can openner needed. (although I'd always have can openner too) Clothes: Cotten kills in exposure. Good to have some cotton item but I'd opt for polar and/or light wool with a water resistant windbreaker instead of sweatshirts. (Packs well and light). Always wind or rain pants. So these are my thoughts and as you say, everyone has different needs, these are mine. Thanks again for your great videos.

[@marybk882]

We're prepared for sheltering in place, but not if we had to evacuate (unless we could bug out pulling our camper). You given me a lot to think about.

[@kaesmomFitz]

I never thought to use buckets - that's a great idea. I know I couldn't carry a 50 lb backpack (and I'm only 56!) and walk miles and miles. With buckets, you can walk a short distance then stop and rest by sitting ON the buckets too. You definitely got me thinking about what our biggest threat is in my area. We're not in tornado alley, we don't get blizzards (we get snow, but blizzards are extremely rare), we're not near the ocean, there's a small river not far from us but to my knowledge, it has never flooded as high as our property is located, we don't get earthquakes... Probably the river is our biggest threat.

[@prole2554]

How about a wagon to haul the buckets?

[@lindahansen9395]

Thanks so much for this reminder. It’s time for us to go through and recheck everything in ours and probably reorganize a lot.

[@lat1419]

Already looking forward to seeing your new bug out buckets.

[@tizmehere492]

One thing I noticed about your buckets was that none of them were super heavy. Just like you, I am getting up there in years, and things need to be physically manageable. Shelters - I live in Florida. Florida is always very proactive with storms coming. Most shelters do not provide much bedding. Basically, they provide shelter and water and some snacks. You are expected to bring three days worth of preparations for you and your family.

[@janelucas382]

Great review! Stay safe

[@carricowherd3826]

In your situation or mine, I would take both vehicles just in case the road or situation gets to the point that you have to abandon the truck. I like your bucket idea and am going to use your suggestion and make some for us. ❤ Let's hope that we never have to use them.

[@carolhudson3219]

This is great. Thank you for encouraging preparedness. I hope you will show the process of reorganizing.

[@staciwilliams1604]

I will be interested to see how you decide to store your pool shock. I discovered this weekend. That the ring and lid on the empty pint jar that I had stored with our pool shock completely corroded. Finding a safe method for storing pool shock long-term will be challenging but very important. Please let us know what you come up with.

[@terrym5786]

The Ovaeasy eggs are the only powdered eggs I have tried that make scrambled eggs that you cannot differentiate from fresh. They are expensive but worth it for me.

[@susieramick7202]

Thank you. I now realize I need to go through some buckets and bins. Have a light backpack with protien snacks, hygiene, first aid and a change of clothes. Collapsible cup for water we clip a cup on the outside of our pack.Headlamps, flashlight.

[@simes0161]

As inspiring as the original video on your 'Bug Out Buckets' was seeing you follow it up and revisit. Whilst I doubt we will have such terrifying conditions here in the UK, it has inspired me to prep a backpack in case of fire of some other issue at my house - so thank you, as always, for your timely and wise advice and presence :)

[@terrym5786]

Two more suggestions. On your written phone list, add the names and phone numbers of your closest neighbors. If they are still there or return earlier, they can tell you the current conditions. You might keep your canned goods on their regular shelves. Keep the buckets right beside them, strapped on moving dollies. Load quickly and roll to your vehicles.

[@annette2407]

Yo.u may want to check the hot chocolate bags. I once opened an old packet and there were BUGS in it! Great video

[@cfs9828]

Protein!😂

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

You might also want to write on the plastic baggies the otc medicine and expiration dates, same for y’all’s prescription medicine. This will allow you to see in advance when rechecking your supplies without having to open said baggies

[@Pamela-B]

I’ve learned the hard way to not store flashlights with the batteries installed. I keep them in a baggie with the flashlights. If you store them with the batteries installed there is a likelihood of corrosion and then they are ruined.

[@DawnBarb]

Hey hey from Iowaaaay! I know you like the bucket system and I agree, however what if you had a twenty four hour backpack, clothes, water straw, snacks and personal items or put only your clothes in the back pack that way you would have hands free to carry the buckets? Looking forward to your follow up video :)

[@connie8492]

Make an evacuation list and post it on the fridge then refine it as you contemplate what is most important. It will definitely change in the first few days/weeks. with the new ready-set-go system the government has in place you may have different time allotments to pack. the list is such a blessing when your running around grabbing things. It will also make bug out set up more comprehensible.

[@AmandaStilesTattoo]

As we learned in the floods, the stuff in glass gets smashed, light weight buckets float your food.

[@roninboxers]

That's great advice about the buckets floating.

[@Nadine-ol8dn]

Thank you so much, Pam and Jim. I enjoy you both. Jim, I love your input, too. Take care. We need to get busy.

[@sarahnsiah7593]

Thank you for being transparent to your process of checking your preps. It motivates me. Thank you.

[@michellegoodwin8258]

I haven’t thought about including a urinal. What a good idea. Thank you

[@bgatlin5918]

There is also a device called “Go Girl” if there are females in the group.

[@patriciacooke886]

@@bgatlin5918Got one for myself, found at Walmart. Have plastic one for my husband, he almost threw it out.

[@thecottage4493]

Thanks for bringing attention to the fact that we must MAINTAIN the stuff we sock away! I had the same experience recently, the stuff was bad after a few years. We don't want to find out during an actual emergency that our stuff is bad! I started a maintenance check off list, I'll look at stuff weekly or monthly. The halos and jackarys get checked and charged every 2 weeks, ect

[@rosewilder2043]

When I was working within the preparedness arena here in Utah, the places that would be designated as shelters were schools or church buildings that had showers, restrooms, and kitchens. Hooe that helps you find your designated areas.

[@HeatherMerrell]

I was homeless in my 20s by choice for a period of time. It was a lot safer then to travel. One of the best things I carried around was my poncho. For winter you can turn a wool blanket into a poncho also....it can literally save your life and you carry it on your body. With pets also.

[@kristelgillespie9676]

Thanks for being real and showing that we need to keep on top of our stores.

[@DeAnna-tx3sb]

Great video!!! Thank you again for wonderful ideas!!!

[@pamharkins4601]

You made me laugh so hard when you looked in that food bucket! I need to go thru ours as well! ❤

[@Zbee167]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@aboutdawntoday]

The blue sunami lines on the road got you thinking eh? Off topic but what about the sneaker waves. They say never turn your back on the ocean while walking the sea shore because of large rogue waves that will knock you down and drag you out to sea on a rip tide. Yikes! I love the Oregon coast but I do keep my eye on the tide. Back on topic maybe there is a way to set up the go items but cycle through them too so they don't sit for so long? Good video, as usual.

[@kiralee_mir]

Mary Poppins ' Bag ! (Bucket)

[@ddean5656]

Watching you throw away so much. Food is a good reminder for all of us to check these buckets once a year and replace with fresh and use. What was in the bucket... Throwing away food because of poor planning is such a waste of money

[@dfanman1]

The Ova Easy egg crystals are some of the best eggs I've ever tasted!!

[@bgatlin5918]

Agree!

[@lmurphy9382]

Yes! Before I bought a stash of them, I tried them out as scrambled eggs and also to use in a muffin recipe. They were surprisingly good and worked perfectly in my recipe. I can't say how they compare to home freeze dried or dehydrated but I do not hesitate to recommend them.

[@tammynevil7852]

Excited about the next video

[@KarenEckels-k1u]

Fun, engaging video! Pam has nailed the subject!

[@mariehud7382]

Thank you for making me think about this and now I have to get together with my girls and we must plan ahead…I am very interested in your next video about this serious subject. ❤️❤️💙

[@stephencameron1709]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Can’t wait to see your new video. ❤️🙏🏻Val C

[@tammyharder7488]

I was watching this and I think it is a great idea to have a emergency buckets however I would just make one bucket somewhat empty with a check list of to grab off the shelf in your current working pantry for the food if it items you keep already on hand that way you aren't wasting any that has become so stale just my thoughts but an excellent idea to have it all quick to get it and go in a emergency

[@prayerwarrior424]

Thank you!!! Some great ideas - i need to organize… for staying as well as bugging out!

[@schevanjones5936]

Thank you fir the reminder to ho thru my preps.

[@TammySchwerzler]

This might seem like a silly suggestion but round buckets don't seem to be the best use of space as square buckets would be. I have gone to mostly square storage containers in my kitchen and fridge for the same reason. Clear containers with latching lids would be even better even when labled.

[@Bgraytful]

We live in earthquake territory. I do what you are doing, review my supplies every year in October because the two big emergency events in our area both happened in Oct. So that is when I review every year. There is no way to know if the situation would be sheltering at home when public services are down (water, sewer, power) OR if our home would be safe to stay (depends on the location of the epicenter.) I have grab and go kits in the house, more always in the car, and long term shelter-in-place storage to try and cover for each situation. My shortfall right now is water for car but I do have life-straws. Will get those coffee filters. . .good idea.

[@naomimartinez9385]

Don't forget to have important documents with you. You may also consider making digital copies and giving them to someone not living in the same area that you trust to keep them safe for you.

[@barbara31655]

I cannot wait to see what, in the end of your process, you decided to keep and how it is organized. I have, many times, thought about doing something along these lines but have never actually done anything about it. Living in the Midwest like I do our threat is usually a tornado. You've got me thinking again that's for sure.

[@mdoe37]

You are always so thorough.....love that! We have a yellow lidded black totes from Menards or Home Depot that we use specifically for cabin to and froms. I'm wondering if those might stack and secure on Blue better. Maybe put your clothing and personal items in duffels...double bagging the contents for waterproofing. They would squash down and allow more room for other things. Does blue have a hitcher receiver? You could get a hitch hauler and secure a couple of heavy totes as well.

[@carolynschieferstine2548]

I'm in Florida and preparing for hurricane Milton to arrive in a couple days. I was glad to see your different levels of things to grab depending on the scenario. Great idea to number them so no need to in a hurry to investigate what is in each bucket.

[@terrym5786]

Maybe a laminated sheet taped to bucket listing contents.

[@carolynschieferstine2548]

@@terrym5786 Yes, I can use a piece of packing tape that's extra big.

[@lesliepurtee2825]

Thanks for the video. It's nice to see the items you considered being important to pack. It gives me a few more ideas.

[@kathleendyer672]

I watched the original bug out bucket video when it came out five years ago. I think I started following this channel when you posted the meals in a bag video. I know you’ve talked about redoing some of your videos but please don’t delete the originals! I’ve watched all of them at least once and many of them multiple times. They’re like instructional encyclopedias and it would be too sad to lose them. I would have never had the nerve to start pressure canning without the videos of Pam using her gadget.

[@48708cyn]

I suggest you designate a bathroom bucket ~ microfiber towels/washcloths/soap/shampoo/deodorant/q tips/a comb/clippers/scissors/a small mirror/of course tp/wipes just to name a few. Burn ointment/bug spray/cloth bandages/a folding cane and an umbrella are also useful items. Hope some of these will help.👀

[@jewelbriard5444]

K.I.S.S. Keep it simple Sam is what I need to keep remembering. Food buckets should be checked minimum yearly, plus can opener, sporks, in same bucket, ( many canned food can be eaten from tin no cooking) Bucket for fire stuff , stove, billy pot, plate, cup, (or a campers mess kit) morakniv knife, water bottle and filter, first aid, emergency blanket, flashlight ie: ... survival bucket Luv the idea of labeling buckets 1, 2, 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 If only 3 buckets also make a 3.5 bucket ready with the best of buckets 3, 4 , 5, 6 If only 4 buckets, make a 4.5 bucket with best from 4, 5 , 6 Organization is key. You need to be able to find things fast oooo, Handcrank flashlights are great. Do your flashlight batteries still work ? My flashligts are solar/handcrank style

[@marisag8429]

Prescription meds and head lamps would be a good thing to add. Thanks for the video.

[@wendyr435]

A good video! I have some items ready in a backpack but honestly I couldn’t carry that very far at 66 years old. My main concern is I can’t keep a lot in our truck because we live in southern Arizona where it gets hot in summer and cold in the winter. I do have some cartons of water that I purchased but that is not enough. Our space is limited inside the truck. We have a HUGE Cane Corso dog who takes up the backseat and I will NOT leave him behind. So I pack food for him as well. We have one vehicle too so I need to think more on what to do if he (my partner) is in town and I am home 😬

[@LS-lb7pw]

That can be a tough one to figure out, especially if you have to evac and your partner has the truck. I live in a very rural area an hour from any city, but I also have neighbors that help each other in times of trouble, evacuations. We have an evacuation plan as a group + everyone has a ham radio to call for help, as from experience we can't rely on cell phones You don't need a ham radio license to use it in an emergency either, so perhaps you, partner and a neighbor could have a plan for such situations. Just a thought.

[@wendyr435]

@@LS-lb7pw thank you, we live rural and an hour from town. Our neighbors are good people but most are older than I am. I’m 66. None of us really know each other well, most are retired military so they are reliable but again it’s an area where all are retired people. I will look into the ham radio though. I know a neighbor to the south of us has a tower. I don’t know them at all but maybe it’s worth a ride over there to talk to them. One other issue we have here is we live on the border and most people are very on guard here. I wouldn’t just walk onto anyone’s property here.

[@susanackerman217]

Damn! I've been watching you for at least 4 years!

[@ButterflyMeadowsHomestead]

Great information. Thank you.

[@dawninthemountains]

Bug out for us is also an emergency, quick, (hopefully) temporary fleeing of our home. We have bug out buckets for this, too, and appreciate your videos on this.

[@coleenschlichte677]

With all the earthquakes recently, I am prepared/preparing for sheltering outside .

[@j.l.emerson592]

You're right about preparing for disasters specific to your area. For my area, the most common disasters are wild fires & maybe a stray tornado here & there. However, there could be unexpected disasters that defy prediction such as the Polar Vortex that struck as far south as South Texas & large hurricanes that chugged inland as far north & west as Dallas. Who could have foreseen the terrible freezes in 2021 & 2022 or a far reaching hurricane like Harvey? So I guess it would behoove us to prep for less likely disasters as well as the more common ones. Regarding people who refuse to evacuate, I have mixed feelings about that. I've hunkered down & sat out dozens of hurricanes in my lifetime. Believe it or not, evacuation is basically a rather new strategy. Decades ago, there were no government mandated evacuations. People stayed or left as they saw fit to do. Think about a worst case senario: a stray hurricane hits a major northeastern metropolitan area such as NYC... How could the authorities evacuate a city of millions of inhabitants who have traditionally relied upon public transportation & do not own a vehicle? Some people will say that a hurricane can never hit that far north... They also said that a devastating freeze could never hit South Texas, yet it did & not just once, but twice... The takeaway? Plan for the most likely disasters in your area. But also at least consider planning for unlikely & unusual disasters too.

[@corinne7126]

Thank you, I am now rethinking my bug out bags

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

Ms. Pam, you might want to put a label on the outside with the contents and maybe under the lid also

[@minniegibson8722]

I found small stainless steel bowls i. Kitchen area at dollar tree. 2 of those would be nice.

[@lisaleray7173]

They make bucket openers that make getting the lids off of 5 gallon buckets very easy. They are less than $5 on Amazon. I use them to open up buckets of animal supplements.

[@beth4059]

I would think a survival preparedness food bucket like the ones sold at Costo would be reasonable to replace all of the individually packed food for three days. Also, it won’t spoil in a year or two as your home packed food did. You could eliminate one bucket as most of your food would be in the preparedness food bucket.

[@bertan8510]

Rose you are a badass. Love your videos. Thanks for you research