The Most IMPORTANT Survival Kit YOU Should Have!

[@justaguydoingguythings2762]

Lest not forget to mention, anything battery operated should not have batteries in them as they can drain and go bad and corrode. Keep the batteries in a separate protective container

[@brianroberts815]

Yep. Remove the batteries, place in zip lock bags,tape or rubber band to device.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I keep batteries abs spare emergency devices in a Faraday Cage.

[@alfred1925]

I have a Petzl mini head torch. Uses 2 x coin batteries. It says you can leave the batteries in it for 10 years. I also keep 4 x AAAs in my main head torch, but I check it regularly. I thibk it's mainly alkaline batteries that go bad.. NiMH batteries should be recharged one a year if being stored.

[@anthonywhite2502]

I know right

[@mariannerosen8766]

😅

[@titanpreparedness]

A lot more focus should be placed on stay home kits like this than bug out bags.

[@no_peace]

And short- or medium-term disaster/house fire prep rather than end of the world It's way less intimidating for most people and way more likely on a given day. And it's devastating to lose stuff like photos, passports, laptops, work history documents, insurance papers, birth certificates, etc., that may not make it into an end of world bug out bag, but that you will really miss or be forced to replace when life goes back to "normal" after a huge hurricane or earthquake type of event

[@ajliebmann]

I have a get home bag that’s designed for my 10 mile walk home and then supplements with a bin at home. I think it’s a good mix

[@fredericofonseca6946]

Sure cuz the BOB is not in the house

[@falconmoose5435]

​@@ajliebmann Likewise. I use six medium plastic containers with medical and other. I do have a 40# survival pack loaded, but not to hump anywhere except to the truck. With some planned door and perimeter upgrades I will feel better..

[@usernameisusername]

my bug out bag is a boat, hookers, and lots of blow because if the world is coming to an end that's how I'm going out

[@beautiful_inGodseyes]

I would add emergency blankets or sleeping bags to help stay warm in the winter into this as well, and candles, oil lamps and 🪔 lamp oil, and electrolytes, and water purification. And some ways to protect yourself from intruders.

[@mcsilvia18]

Another helpful item to have it wet wipes for bathing yourself… whether that be face wipes, baby wipes, etc., they would all get the job done!

[@squirrelpower1666]

Keep those lipps hydrated.

[@MaveRick-prepper]

Instead of playing cards, I have a good-sized library of prepping, survival and homesteading books. If I'm sheltering in place, I'm not concerned about something that is small and easy to carry like I would be if I was evacuating. I can also work on improving my drawing skills if I need to shelter in place.

[@chryder2443]

As someone who is medically trained (ER doctor) I think everyone should have at the bare minimum a trauma kit including 2 high quality (CAT, SoftT-Wide) tourniquets and at least one SWAT-T tourniquet (for smaller diameter limbs like kids, dogs, elderly people etc.), chest seals, hemostatic gauze, and a splint. This things are all easy to use and to train on. They could save the life of yourself or someone you love if medical resources like EMS are delayed by an emergency.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

I have all those things just ER, ICU nurse. But still knew to get those items and non stitch options. Thank you for your comment.

[@mendyviola]

Working in Oil & Gas country, I keep a shelter in place kit in my office as well. It is mostly the plastic sheeting and duct tape (for those chemical leaks that seem to happen a lot around here), shelf stable food, personal hygiene items, a change of clothes, sneakers and socks, a few days of prescription medicine, a blanket & camp pillow & a yoga mat, and a deck of cards. I have been stuck in the office for quite some time before.

[@bcase5328]

Plastic sheeting and duct tape along side of couple of containers can be useful for dealing with an minor emergency of a simple ceiling leak.

[@iceman256]

I would add a pot or canteen and waterproof matches to boil water. You can find water by nearby stream, river,rainbarrel, lake...ect You need to purity the water. 3 days without water,you could be in serious trouble. Thanks for the share 👍

[@fredericofonseca6946]

No pots at home?

[@donnywilkes6417]

I make alot of my rice instant by cooking then dehydrating it in case i dont have time or fuel to cook regular rice.

[@TioMostFrio]

The Google map callout is a hell of an idea. This sort of thing is so simple and makes perfect sense. This is why I am subscribed to this channel. Solid no nonsense ideas.

[@stephengonzalez2530]

Keeping kids busy is vital. They stress out easy and so can parents. Dollar stores provide, Crayons 🖍 Activity books Word searches etc. Their emotional state will help the entire family. Cheap and easy.

[@allthingssilver7635]

Heres the list. Watch the video for info about each 1. Water proof container 2. 72 hour food kit (per person) 3. Solar latern 4. Emergency Radio 5. Extra phone charger 6. Power bank (battery bank)(solar) 7. First Aid Kit 8. Dust Mask 9. Duct Tape 10. Roll of plastic 11. Thick trash bags 12. Toilet paper 13. Hand sanitizer 14. Glow sticks 15. Bottled water 16. Local road maps 17. Deck of cards, games

[@remfj40]

Tarp, hammer and some nails to cover that window blown out or leaky roof until a more permanent fix can be made. Water filter, even after the disaster boil water notice is in effect for days after; without electricity many have problems boiling water to purify. Set of gloves, both rubber to clean and leather to work. Multitool and a rage helps. Just a couple of items to consider as well.

[@marekkruk2417]

Maybe small foldable solar panel is a good idea for kit like that. It will charge electronic devices quicker than build in panels.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Solar powerbanks can charge themselves or load up off a panel in situ, versatility is always good.

[@AuburnAlum1977]

I put together a shelter in place kit last winter. My house was hit by a tornado in March & items in the kit really helped!

[@vanderfleet-martin]

A great addition to a shelter in place kit is cheap moving blankets. You can get them for less than $10 and they are multi-use

[@OldNavajoTricks]

And treated are water repellant.

[@cardiacbob]

I have a three tub SIP kit (1 Food, 1 first aid/warmth/comfort/ electronics, 1 cooking/hygiene), that I originally built after 9/11/01, and have kept updated, and I also have two sealed 5-gallon water jugs and a hand pump. I can also throw it all in my SUV (which I also bought after 9/11/01, and have kept updated 🙂) and bug out if necessary.

[@misterjoshua5720]

A note on forest fires: We've had a few lately in our area. Because of where we are geographically, the smoke stuck around for ages and our air quality was worse than downtown Beijing for a week. I was VERY happy to have heavier duty dusk masks on hand.

[@danthesquirrel]

#1: Cash. When power goes down in a region it isn't uncommon for backup power to keep gas stations and stores going but they often can't take electronic payment. #2: At least a 100ah power station. This keeps the food in the fridge/freezer from going bad. It keeps fans going in a heat wave. #3: A butane or propane camping stove to cook food. #4: A Mr Buddy portable propane heater. Winter freezing snow storms are the #1 reason to shelter in place and they are great for winter camping. #5: A portable duel fuel electric generator. Propane doesn't go bad like gas and it keeps power coming for the fridge and recharging everything. #6: For water the 5 gallon plastic carboys that people use to buy filtered water in can store water without tainting the flavor and I use mine for camping. In the winter I keep it filled with water in case the pipes freeze.

[@Fido-vm9zi]

Some just close down.

[@scooterking136]

really good info. i dont know why you feel the need to insert loud TV static noises every couple minutes but everything else about this was super helpful!

[@NANASplash]

You could add some calcium hypochlorite for a water purification method that won’t lose it’s effectiveness. Many, many gallons can be purified using this method and it lasts much longer without downgrading.

[@dring219]

Great video , some good ideas . With young kids , a Dollar Tree coloring book a small pack of crayons is handy and also pencils with a drawing pad and crossword books , takes little space and can really help with morale . A larger pack of crayons can also act as candle making materials if the need arises not to mention the used pages of said books for tinder if outdoors and need a fire .

[@paulmcdonald1968]

I would put a "blackout box" ahead of shelter in place and make them work together. Blackout Box would cover 1-3 hours, long enough to determine if you should pull out the shelter in place kit... or not. I like this video though! Well done!

[@grimbo73]

I think one of the pails from Home Depot/Lowe's might be better...sealable and has a handle...just depends on if you can fit your kit in it.

[@TioMostFrio]

I was about to suggest the same thing. They also sell toilet seats that can be used on top of them to double as a toilet to use with the trash bags.

[@davidgomez5116]

Just make the 5 gallon bucket your container add a luggage loo for cover. Normal grocery bags work on top as a liner and goes down about a little more than halfway it's works great as a trash can on camp trips and if you ever need to do a number 2 just need to replace the grocery bag with another depending on how full it is. It does make the bucket stink and the smell seep into the plastic of the bucket tho if using it as toilet. It can be taken out eventually if you let some dishsoap and water sit in the bucket for awhile tho. Maybe i should use the correct liners but grocery bags are free. You can also put all your gear inside a thick mil trash bag so it's easy to take in and out of the bucket

[@legallyfree2955]

I think for a kit of this size you would be looking at two or three pails but yes, good idea. I used to have a budget survival kit in one for a while until I had more money available to put it all in a larger weather resistant tool box.

[@surb02]

Shipping tape works in colder Temps than duct tape can. Some of each in kit .

[@leopassinetti8800]

Outstanding information. I put together kits. Majority of the items I pickup from Dollar General/Tree. And give to my family and friends.

[@BogusDudeGW]

I like the idea of basic first aid kits, or refill kits. You will wanna add a few extra bits like antiseptic cream, vaseline and things for burns etc I have multiple kits, main one for home and smaller ones for bug out bags and get home bags for the cars. So they start off as basic kits then i'll buy a burn kit or w/e and split it between the first aid bags as needed. For batteries i have a couple of those briefcase style organisers, one for regular and one for rechargeables. They are all guaranteed for 2030+ and i have various charging options; mains, solar, usb chargers. For that bucket i think i would rather have a water bottle with filters than an actual bottle of water, i have emergency water stored seperate. You could capture rain water in that bucket and filter it out into your drinking bottle. With that i would add some water purification tablets. Head lamps are a good hands free option but if they're for in the home i wouldn't go too bright, your family members won't appreciate a 1000 lumens in their face all the time. There are also lots of small torches which have clips on them to put on the peak of your baseball cap. I would add some xmas tree style led lights, which can come in mains, solar or battery options. You could also throw one of those lightweight folding camping solar panels in there, much quicker than the all in one solar power bank chargers and handy if you have multiple gadgets to charge. Candles, cheap as chips, don't fall for the tea lights, they have their uses but big candles are way more efficient, i like to have a range between 40-120hr candles along with 8 hr tea lights, actually thats a box on its own lol. Actually who actually has a box like this? and who has atleast one box for each prep category scattered about the house, garage and shed lol

[@gregorysmith3097]

Hello from another MDer. Good video. Some suggestions, if you require several cables, there are USB charging cables available that have multiple connector ends. One thing the pandemic has done is made masks available just about everywhere. Harbor Freight sells a flat 10 pack of masks that fit easily in a glove compartment or in that kit. Great idea about the glow sticks, keep in mind that glow sticks do expire, shelf life is about 4 years.

[@jamesharmon3827]

UH, the little ear loop masks are useless, they were just a prop in the largest social experiment in history.

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

When you are in your house and you're getting cold, one idea is to fall back on what we did when we were kids and pull all the cushions off the sofa and chairs and build yourself a small hut in a room. Hills cushions can have 6 in of foam and that's a good insulator

[@ulyssesmelendres504]

Love this video! Straight to the point. No ads and clear instructions. It’s full of knowledge. No BS. Really big thumbs up! Nice work dude!

[@mcsilvia18]

I’ve had the LuminAid solar lantern for over a yr and I recommend it to everyone! I take it everywhere & never had any issues. (Can only charge micro-USB devices, though.)

[@jamesharmon3827]

Mine will only last about 5 minutes any more, the batteries are shot, and there is no way to replace them.

[@garygoldstein327]

Might I make a suggestion useing a had lamp to use the head strap to anchor lamp around a plastic water jug with or without water in it. The lamp light against the plastic jug gets difussed which magnifys and difuses the light to illuminate the entire area of a room in light rather than a focused beam and the head lamp on the lowest setting.so as not to melt the plastic jug.

[@departmentofexternalservic2331]

How about 8 weeks of light from one D cell battery? SIMS DEAD CELL CANDLE > google it. Cheap and easy. Make two. 😂

[@alexdanke133]

Great video! For people who undervalue 'offline' entertainment just try sitting in a room with your kids for a few hours with no electronics. If you can make it more than 4 hours you are a saint. Got to keep kids' minds on something, especially in a survival situation.

[@SomeBuddy777]

In ten minutes, you'll be wishing you had padded walls. 😱

[@SomeBuddy777]

Great comment.

[@jubilantbean]

I would add that the individual maps printed out- should be laminated, to make it waterproof or ink will run!

[@investigator77]

You're my favourite prepper Malcolm. You got me started on my first bug out bag! It was easy, over a couple of months, to stock it with everything you recommended. I recently purchased a Jackery 1500 solar generator! I was super excited, and feel much more prepared for anything. I'm triple protected in the 5 important elements: fire, water, food, something to cook in, something to cook ON.

[@James-uo6tn]

Besides listening to the static every-time you start talking about the next item. This is a good video. I know a couple of elderly people who can’t leave there home without assistance, would definitely like this kit.

[@patrisha7487]

The static biz turned me Off...bye

[@MatisseStLaurent]

Would you consider doing a video on an urban car survival kit?

[@h.nicolejorgensen2077]

Yay! Someone who gets it. Once you go through a disaster like a flood in your home you realize how silly bug out bags really are. But make sure the container is waterproof and not going to get ruined if submerged in water. If you have a bug out bag put it in a rubber container! Dry bags and double ziplock bags for clothing, electronics and irreplaceable documents. Avoid putting clothing or bedding in zippered plastic bags that sheets come in. Sounds obvious right. Leakage happens. Thanks for the video. Please be prepared. Disasters DO happen.

[@Emily-pk9bd]

Yeah, if you are only thinking of floods maybe a bugout bag is 'silly'.

[@kowalski3769]

Totally agree on a deck of playing cards! Learn how to play one-handed solitaire if you're alone. I also keep a pack of dice as well.

[@renza481]

I live in the netherlands. I sugest a waterproof sack or backpack. Or wrap it in plastic bags before droping it in a box or bag.

[@robert4027]

My shelter in place kit includes a portable wood stove with 24 in firebox Winter is starting here and loss of power is deadly at zero degrees

[@melodyclark4347]

That is the best decision. God bless you.

[@elizabethraworth64]

Great timing. It's time for me to redo my winter bug in kits. Thank you.

[@no_peace]

Me too. I went a little crazy

[@PamelaHipple]

I use 5 gallon buckets to store food like beans and rice and coffee flower and lard and much more I've got hand wormer in them

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Sit tight until you can't, then move with purpose. We had a short blackout recently and the first thing I did was grab my brew kit lol.

[@OldPackMule]

If you put your items in a book bag then put the items inside a trash compactor bag with a twist tie or zip tie. It will be water resistant and, if not too heavy, it will float. If you put the items in a 5 gallon bucket you can use that bucket as a toilet. Put baby wipes in the bathroom kit.

[@FranLu-qs2xv]

The plastic bin recommended at 1:46 will float then fill. Some floated then did a fill of water. I had a flood and all my bins ruined all I had. The flood water got 14 inches high when it happened. Just an fyi. Thanks.

[@timbumgarner1207]

My house is a shelter in place kit.

[@Dylanschillin]

MRE's are essential in any survival pack because they provide sustenance and bricks when it comes out the other end

[@sbman436]

I have an army container. It's water proof and it has 2 trays on the top of it. It's dope af

[@geniusphil1]

Latex gloves also important. They can help you to stay clean, and also if you have to help someone else.

[@Kosmofire]

I’d say add a extra can opener!

[@sherripittman2872]

Thanks for the chat God bless ❤🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marchills4131]

Great instructions and a good concept that a shelter in place kit indeed makes more sense for most realistic emergency scenarios. One technical suggestion: tone down on the use of that staticy blank screen scene transition. It works best if used sparingly or when you want an ironic pause in the cadence of the video. It comes across as way over-used in this video and gets annoying after the fifth or sixth repetition.

[@Lastcallrepent]

A good relationship with Yehovah ! Doing His Torah

[@jahar9591]

Yes, but while you are worshipping GOD THE FATHER, please stock up on extra items. ( Respectfully ,He won't do your supper dishes either. He expects you to use the common sense he blessed you with and help yourself.❤

[@shelly-annwatson8133]

Very simple but well thought out list. Thank you!

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

Deck of cards... Great fun and good for morale. Great choice.

[@mcshark13]

Shelter in place is way more likely, especially during this time of the year. Winter storms can be devastating and travel restrictions.

[@docink6175]

I live in a mobile home in Florida, shelter in place during a hurricane?? NO WAY! But I do have all the basics in case of prolong power outages etc, vegetable shortening and wick material for light and heat in case the flashlights give up, those solar power banks are ok but take 3-4 days of florida sun to recharge, I have 5 in rotation with an auxiliary 40w solar panel and 120ah 12v battery. bug goo and sun block, aspirin and ibuprofen, sudafed, allergy meds, benadryl, lighters, matches, work gloves, gorilla glue, tarps, a hammer and or hatchet with assorted nails, cordage, clothing... 3 med sportsman chests in a closet that can be quickly packed in the truck to suppliment the gear already on board

[@no_peace]

I use veggie oil and different cotton wicks for lamps. They're useful and it's fun to make different types to see how they work. I wish more people knew how to use oil/shortening for heat and light

[@gabbyofmilton]

On solar battery backups, even mine with 3 extra panels they tell you after you by it; that it may not fully charge. They tell you to charge using a USB port.

[@annlockey8552]

Aqueous Cream is a good way to wash with no water, it's often used by cancer patients after operations, but can be used by anyone to sanitize the skin. Also dry shampoo or talc which can be used on feet or pits to to keep them fresher.

[@robertmorley4137]

I would be cautious about storing water in your kit. You should store water that is in a sturdy plastic bottle, similar to the bottle shown in this video. Many of the disposal (single-use) bottles you purchase by the case are very thin, and, over time, could leak inside your kit.

[@bugoutbrothers]

Good point

[@squirrelpower1666]

The Great-Value ones are notoriously thin.

[@JanHeisterberg-Andersen]

I auggest focus on testing connectivity of the various devices. USB cables exist in many forms - and devices may. Use older plugs. A “charger” as mentioned, does not suffice. If, somehow, you can charge, you will have maybe 10 devices and powerbanks. So ne sure to meet this requirement. Secondly, your source is most likely shared with others; this sharing requires a (short) power cord AND a “splitter” so you can attach yourself and still pass through to others. Be aware of differences in powerplugs in places where the Ground plug may inhibit connections.

[@earlelzy7243]

I have shelter in place items, but I have them in several containers around the house indoor and outdoor because I live in northern California(earthquake land). I also have BOBs for cars and each person. I still feel I'm not prepared enough. What do you think?

[@The_Beach_Lady]

Good morning ☕️

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Everyone should have some knowledge of basic first aid etc. It would help in any emergency situation.

[@DEBSTAH29]

I prefer the common small 80's radios that use AA for some reason i think there wont be wifi in the great tribulation :)

[@brianroberts815]

Yep. Truth is, most people won't be able to Bug Out in an emergency. Be it kids, sick, no money or ready vehicle, they're gonna be forced to shelter in place. And MOST people don't have mothan 3 days worth of food at most times. The solar/crank radio is a great idea. Ours is AM/FM Weather and PSB. IT has a flas3, LED lamp, a small solar panel, and a USB charger. Paid $12. Our First Aid kit is pretty expansive. It's basically a US Military portable Field Hospital. Small O2 tank w/ mask, saline and D5W IV, suture kit, snake bite, pain meds, LOL, sma surgical kit, LED lamp, tarp, tent, rad, and normal First Aid gear. I used to be a EMT2A years ago.

[@madizzle90]

Would a Swiss Army knife come in handy?

[@TheSaneHatter]

I'm sending this to my friend who got caught in Texas's February freeze, and would up sheltering with me instead.

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

Do you think these products would all fit in a standard bucket from a big box store? Reason I ask is because you can use that bucket as a toilet if needed.

[@melodyclark4347]

Yes.👍

[@legallyfree2955]

Bottled water is fine for a short while, but you should probably have both a way to filter water and a way to boil water. You should add some kind of cord or rope along with some kind of tarp, all of which the type you choose will depend a lot of budget and space. A multitool as budget allows, or at minimum a screwdriver and a basic kitchen knife like a 6" chef knife and a cheap pair of pliers. Lastly I would add at least once blanket, preferably wool. Outside of that I would be getting more food but that's not really within the scope of a video about stuff you can put in a moderate sized box.

[@thedude20125]

With reguards to water most people in houses forget about their hot water tank as a water source. If you isolate that water early (or better yet before) a shelter in place situation you have a big source of potable water already in your house that you dont have to worry about expiring or maintaining (byond notmal hot water tank maintenance obviously).

[@Count2seven]

I’m kind of curious why you didn’t include a multi tool? I have one with my car even

[@no_peace]

Do you have a favorite one? My favorite is the Gerber Dime, because it's so small I can keep it in a pocket and it doesn't make my pants fall down lol. I use it every day. But I can't choose a bigger one, too many variables and the risk for the money is so high with nicer ones

[@deawnabrantly5052]

You can also write the travel and tourism of the state you were going to or the state you are in and they will give you a certain number of free maps. I did this for Arkansas and they gave me like at least seven maps free and I think the limit was higher than that but I only needed seven.

[@donnaingram2871]

Thanks for this information. If I had to shelter in place, I'm not sure I would have a clue as to what to do. BTW, Tupperware is a brand name. That plastic tote is not Tupperware.

[@NateB1976]

Dude nice kit for sure and dig the video. One thing though. If the threat of nuclear exposure is ever so severe you should have to shield all your windows and intakes of air into your home then all your doing is delaying the inevitable. But a little extra time with loved ones before you run out of air or expose yourselves to radiation could be worth it.

[@gonefishing3644]

You may also need some stored drinking water and a homemade composting toilet (snap-on seat, 5-gallon bucket, trash bags, bags of peat moss). An emergency that creates a need to shelter in place may also be one that contaminates the local water supply or breaks a community's underground water pipes.

[@no_peace]

You can also put bags over your regular toilet. I think people rigged up a way to manage liquids too, like by having a container in the toilet bowl but I can't remember right now.

[@cameronwall-peters424]

I'd like to think most people would have this prepared special for all climates

[@Shakashack2022]

Question abt “toilets”… Does FEMA say how often to toss pee bag (don’t want to waste a large bag for only one person / sitting), & where safe to empty pee bag (if even safe to pour on to dirt ground)? Do keep bags SEPARATE - one for pee & one for poo for easier disposal later. Thankful for indoor plumbing!!

[@christopherpeterson1400]

I live in seattle ..plastic sheet and duck tape = no rain...lol lol

[@davidhawkins847]

You kind of covered it in having charge cables and battery pack, but I would suggest expanding on that. For every charge pack I keep a bag or case that I keep all accessories in which include: Charging cables - usb-c, micro, & lightning (can be adapters, but at least 2 cables) Power charger - AC w/2-3 ports & 12v adapter with 2 slots. A flexible usb light A usb-c to USB-a female dongle for connecting usb drives to phone without removing my case. On my power chargers I lean to 1 usb-c port and 1 usb-a port. They have different power delivery capabilities and most items are going to usb-c which supports the higher wattage. Having a battery pack with a built in solar is helpful, but I would suggest the ones with multiple panels or having a portable solar panel in the 20w range. The charge rate on many of those built-in panels is only 300mW. Ok for minimal charging if you have good sunshine, but not enough for heavy usage. If you use rechargeable batteries (aaa, as, 18650) you may want a 12v or usb based charger. Some of the AC chargers also support 12v with the correct cable.

[@davidhawkins847]

Each of the items I keep with the battery pack allows me to keep it charged or charge nearly any device capable of being charged. AC & 12V charger - I can be on the road in a car or stopped at a restaurant and be charging the pack. If I have cables or adapters for the three common connections I can charge not only my equipment but someone else's. I commonly have USB-micro cables with usb-c and Lightning adapters and a usb-c to usb-c cable. This combination allows me to take advantage or the faster usb-c charging on devices that support it, and support normal or legacy devices still using the micro connection. Flexible usb light can be used as a map or book light and I don't have to worry if the pack has a light built in. Plus it gives me a little better control on where the light is directed. Usb-c to usb-a dongle - many phones/ tablets can accept usb drives now, but the little adapter won't fit through the case on my device. The dongle fits because the usb-c side is the same size as a cable so I don't have to remove my case to download or upload files to my mobile device from external storage. If you decide to look for a usb powered battery charger be especially mindful of what it will charge. There are only a few that will charge BOTH lithium batteries and NiMH batteries and a few of those use a non-common usb cable. As for the battery packs with built in solar panels. They do work great, at least the ones I'm familiar with, but the panel really can't support heavy usage. Those individual panels are usually rated at 300mW, so a 20k pack would take 60+ hours to charge from empty. I use them on weekend campouts and sometimes drain them too fast and other times I'm able to get just enough charge through solar to last. I have both the single cell pack and one with 4 cells. While the 4-cell one charges faster it is thicker. For a home application this shouldn't be an issue, but for travel it may be something to consider.

[@lcg3816]

I haven’t use any solar panel charging items yet, but i think traditional power banks will charge any items better than that

[@UnknownUser-pf9rk]

I wonder how you would go about this when you have this shelter-in-place kit, a bugout bag and maybe a get home bag in your car. You would have to buy at least 3 of all the important items and would therefore have more than you actually need. This could become a problem for more pricy items.

[@SomeBuddy777]

Go about it gradually. Don't buy them all at once. And remember, if you have to shelter in place at home, the bug out bag in your vehicle, and also your backpack would be there, too. That way, you'd actually be 3 times as prepared.

[@theresalogsdon765]

Sometimes you can get City and State Maps from the Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Tourism. Usually these are Free

[@sandyjohnson5111]

In Iowa, they don’t shelter in place when a tornado is possible. Everyone goes out on their front lawn and looks for the tornado.

[@ryangraves3292]

Same in west Texas

[@debramurphy4295]

This would be a great bag for kids to carry.

[@Dreggz1312]

What do you think about the MPOWERERD Luci Lights? theyre the same as the luminaid lights and have been around as long but theyre cheaper. luminaid 2000mah packlite is 50 bucks, luci 2800mah light/charger is 30 bucks

[@leeuwestein101]

iam gunna get a city bus map!! they have points of intrest & public buildings on it- and its free!

[@Tykoon]

What about a Walkie-talkie in case the cell network is down?

[@Tassie-Devil]

Just one thought so far (and this applies to several of your videos), I recommend against integrated solar recharging of radios, lamps, torches etc. If the sunlight is strong enough to provide significant recharging current, the heat can significantly damage the internal batteries, electronics, etc. A larger flexible (=breakproof) solar panel with both USB and 12V outputs can be carried on a backpack or left outside, and can recharge many items simultaneously via cables, while the devices remain in the shade. One good quality panel will cost far less than the additional cost of "can be solar recharged" option on lots of devices. The technology is now click-and-play for even the least savvy user, and a single larger panel offers a far more reliable outcome (even on cloudy days) than lots of tiny PV cells. Again - remembering that you can leave your panel in the sun, and your devices in the shade.

[@Favorite-catNip]

I have a small solar battery rechargeable thing. Doest work well

[@richardim499]

I have the portable smart bulbs from Amazon that you can detach and they charge in the socket

[@Federico84]

What about water purifier tabs?

[@williamyoung369]

Nice job. I might include some baby wipes & antiseptic mouth wash for hygiene. Maybe some Pedialyte for infants.

[@JMWmemphis]

Sunjack solar charger is a good backup option

[@alancarter4270]

Our family created a "Black Out" box along the same lines.

[@sherimatukonis6016]

Anyone with a vacuum sealer can deal up individual items also (except the pocket knife to open said items.)

[@justinzak5025]

MPOWERD has a bunch of solar lighting options that double as a battery...

[@alimfuzzy]

I'm sure you don't need to include a deck of cards in your emergency stash. There will be plenty of things to do in the whole of your house, including decks of cards.

[@thelastbattlefield]

Another great video with real useful content; the cup and the window hacks especially. Thanks for posting. If I can make one suggestion? Maybe try putting a little bass in your voice here or there, or changing pitch or tempo once in a while. Speech coaches tell people who speak for a living, to speak like as if you’re singing: fast, slow, up, down, pause, repeat- basically, *change it up*. The information here is really great. It’s just that when listen to many of these videos in a row, which I’d like to do, the repetitive constant nasal pitch starts to grate on the ears a bit which = changing the channel. Not tryin to be a dick. Just bein honest and throwing it out there. (This might just be a “Yeah, well …. that’s just .. like .. your opinion maannn” situation. If so, it wouldn’t be the first time I should’ve kept my opinion to myself 😐) Otherwise, great content, keep up the good work! Much love from a fellow Marylander here!