The War Box | Items You Need

[@DecMc]

Hi from England. One thing I might add, I am of Irish descent and I always remember one of my more feral/poacher uncles saying: 'If you go camping, (or a SHTF scenario) is always have a metal pencil sharpener with you in your kit. You can scrape the bark off from the little twigs that you find with your knife. And then twist them in the pencil sharpener and have instant dry kindling.' A wise man.

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

damn. THAT’S a great idea!!!

[@markwhite6782]

Damn, I've been a "survivalist" for 40 years and thought I had heard it all. What a great idea!

[@mtnbound2764]

a knife does the same thing....

[@fleatactical7390]

We call those "knives" in the USA. But I guess your government banned those already too.

[@kennethhoppe2259]

​@@mtnbound2764I don't know about some people. I think they just make up stupid shit to see someone's responses. A F-ing pensil sharpener 😮

[@markwhite6782]

My post has nothing to do with survival or SHTF but human behavior. I'm rural so we live like preppers all year long but I'm telling you let one little ice storm hit and people lose power for a day and you will see people shoving old ladies to the ground for that last AA battery at Wal-Mart. I'm disgusted at human behavior when things get tight. If and when SHTF close friends and family will form my clan. I was finished baling 328 square bales and fixing to haul them when I was hit with a kidney stone attack. Wife took me to the hospital where I stayed all day and eventually endoscopy took it out. Drove home in the rain at 11:00 PM pissed off at 328 bales that were being ruined by the rain. Next morning I drove to my meadow and there wasn't a bale left, they were all stacked nicely in my barn. I still don't know which friend(s) did this because they all denied it. Wife swears she never told anyone about the kidney stone. These are the people I want if we form clans.

[@Beforetheworldbegan]

Same here I've been debating moving but people like that are worth staying, thst alone worth not moving.

[@brianriggs2844]

What an absolute blessing, despite the kidney stone. If it was another person, from what I read, you would have helped your neighbors in a similar fashion. My belief is that they want you in their clan as well. For that to happen, you must be a valued individual in the community.

[@leoamaya1818]

First & foremost thank you. My wife & I recently moved out of N.Y to Texas. I’d rather be over prepared than underprepared. Keep it simple & keep it classy America 🇺🇸

[@maxpinson5002]

Good Luck Just remember to vote conservatively unlike the other out-of-staters that are flocking here

[@stephenfricke9298]

Good move. Other than upstate NY Texas is a much better place

[@markwhite6782]

Don't bring a blue vote with you. We are getting ran over with citizens from the Peoples Republic of Kalifornistan here in Oklahoma. Hope they see things are better when done our way.

[@maxpinson5002]

Remember, it gets hot here. And divest yourself of your snowmobiles before you move A friend figured that out too late

[@May-su8xv]

Welcom to Texas

[@kitsune303]

I toss a dehumidifying pack in any sealed container. And check on your prep regularly to look for condensation, vermin, corrosion, etc. A big part of being prepared is staying prepared. Don't let your kit rot out from under you.

[@GTFBITK]

Great recommendations also test your gear.

[@williamguillIII]

I save almost every desiccant pack I get in things I buy, like jerky, etc. I put one in my gun bags, ammo cans, etc. Anywhere there could be moisture....especially if you live in the South in a humid environment.

[@SheilaDuzan]

One of my life lessons that I wasn't being adequately mindful of my equipment... I had some critter eat a hole in the corner of my bob, compromising several different compartments which connected in that corner. The critter had been after some cheese crackers which I had previously been using as firestarter material. Stupid of me to allow grease and crumbs to just be wrapped up in some cotton cloth.

[@Wesmancan]

It you package it properly. That’s not an issue. Period

[@Wesmancan]

@@williamguillIIIthey are spent by the time you use them. and your stuff will smell like jerky.

[@4monkeystyle]

Yes, Chadd. Please show us what else you have in your war box. Thank you!

[@MikeNH603]

Yes this! Thank you.

[@fkr787]

Where's the second video?

[@4monkeystyle]

@@fkr787 Chadd's second war box video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2G5nH-Fms59pZo

[@rogerjensen5277]

Absolutely!

[@Alpharanchmilitia]

Thanks!

[@C420sailor]

MOAR!

[@MoonMoon-gu2ge]

100mph tape, and 550 came with me on literally every training exercise and deployment. I've also added paint markers, spray paint, extra chemlights, and a back up 'sick call' bag for hydration salts, minor wounds, otc meds, and wraps.

[@garthland]

the 3M '33' electrical tape is awesome too,and won't come undone with blood.

[@lancebland1308]

Thank you Chadd and Chilly

[@Sumitso]

Excellent topic. I keep a small solar panel to recharge batteries or other items such as headlamps, gps or handheld radios, which fits in the truck/everything/go bag, test the output BEFORE shtf to see how long various devices or batteries require. I personally try to keep as many items on a common battery type when possible.

[@dukeofdixieland]

Chad you are just flat out cool

[@lantose]

Dollar Tree has several inexpensive items, one in particular are the $1.25 shower curtain liner and/or 10x10 plastic painters cover which are flat and thin to cary and great for rainy weather, and ponchos to name a few. I keep one of each in my back pack.

[@williammitchell8612]

Great advice. I love your YT channel, Chad. Thanks!

[@SteveP-p6o]

Thanks Chadd for all the knowledge you share with us. Its times like these when you just can't let your guard down. No border no true President, we are all on our own. Be prepared for the worst.

[@richardstone5241]

Great advice! I carried a War Box for bulk storage in my vehicle and my Go Pack in case I had to ditch my vehicle or leave behind while camping (yes, my go pack is what I used for regular camping) as it forced me to use and know (where the items were in my pack) the same items.

[@scoutndad1941]

I agree Richardstone 100% with your approach. My bug out bag and grt home bag are changing depending on where I’m going, how far from home I’m going, how long I’ll need to travel with, who I am with and weather conditions. I am always reassessing and making changes which forces me to USE and look at the condition of items. Use that ferro rod when out camping, replace/refill used ifak items, ensuring the waterproofing of those winter boots is still effective. I want to know where everything is, look at new ideas of what to add when it makes sense.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

As a 57 year old grandma I’m very proud of my get home bag. Especially that I had everything in this box in my backpack except the cordage. Plus a few other things just for me. 😉 and yes I walk with my backpack just so I know I can.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Paracord (I prefer US made) and/or bank line doesn’t weigh much. Keep doing the things.

[@LowBudgetYoutuber]

Bugout bag is not a War Box. Bugout Bag means you walking with the Horde and getting on the FEMA Bus. War Box means you standing your ground and protecting Family, Neighbors and Property.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

@@LowBudgetKZbinrif I have to walk home from work, I have four routes. I know that to get thirty miles I need a backpack. I know what I need. I know it isn’t a war box, however if I have to walk I know I need everything in my bag plus a couple extra things…

[@dylanasbury2663]

​@@GeorgiasGardenain't a single thing wrong with what you said darlin 💯👍🏻 what works for YOU (the individual) is what's best! Keep goin and keep doing YOU momma bear! ❤ Some cats online just "think" they got it all figured out 🤦🏼‍♂️😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GeorgiasGarden]

@@dylanasbury2663THANK YOU. I can promise you, this woman can survive. I can get home. That basement dweller has no idea how equipped I am.

[@mapbike]

Yes keep this good info. coming sir.

[@kyleclemente5939]

I now wait everyday to view your content.. great channel, great American. Value added everywhere. Thank you

[@travisdean8794]

I’m pretty well covered. Have those items and more. A lot of people need to see this. Those with the mentality that they won’t have to worry about it should take a look around themselves.

[@michaelwoods6754]

Love it!! Keep it coming brother!

[@timoechsner1428]

Thanks brother! Please keep the videos coming! Appreciate your service and sacrifice for our country.

[@ForensicPI]

Amen

[@yahusrevus]

Excellent video. Everyone seems to get lazy and/or forget that they should have a stockpile of this sort at all times regardless. So, thanks for the reminder.

[@Ccerastes]

Thanks, Chad. Yes, I for one would like to see the contents of your war box.

[@battlebrotherlyall5492]

My daily beater is a retired police Tahoe and it came with a lockable storage drawer in the back. Great way to store DD tools and parts as well as war box stuff and I can still fit some of my fighting gear and pew pews in it. Thinking I should still have a removeable war box to throw back there when needed too.

[@richardholappajr.6184]

Good advice! Keep 'em coming. Thanks!

[@madeinthe90s22]

Definitely want to see more of this type of content Chadd ✊🏼 good shit always. Very much appreciate what you do for the community.

[@geraldwest3428]

Excellent, thank you, mister!

[@PepperLewisAndCo]

Chadd, a good alternative to the expensive Energizer and Duracell 123 batteries (average of $10 to $13 for 2 batteries) is in the sporting goods section of Walmart. In my local Walmart's sporting goods section, Surefire has 2 packs of 123 batteries for around 5 bucks. My store has been out of the lithium 123s from Energizer and Duracell, but back in sporting goods, they had 8 to a dozen 2 packs of Surefire 123s on the shelves, and often have boxes of 2 packs on the top shelf.

[@babijii]

yup lets see it all. Thanks Bless

[@scottdouglasshieldsnclmtab9950]

ALWAYS great info Chadd . Thank you ~

[@timothykennedy3434]

Great short video! Yep the KISS principle!

[@austinpinkerman6675]

I've been stocking up on stuff for years. Got shit everywhere put up. Your videos really help me stay in check and up to date, thank you for what you do. Kentuckian 🇺🇲

[@tjabdon606]

Yes Eastern Kentucky myself

[@KYAg227]

Louisville area here

[@tjabdon606]

@@KYAg227 I border Huntington Wv.

[@austinpinkerman6675]

@@tjabdon606 same!

[@JamesXcapesNY]

Long island, NY..... and yes we're out here as well...I do mostly VA work... all the vets I meet tell me the same.... "keep your powder dry James.... horizon isn't looking good,good luck"

[@ericg2217]

Yes sir, more war box and thank you this video too.

[@edsweeney6843]

Great video. Thanks for sharing and for all you do. 😊

[@kurtrussell5228]

We used to call it " 100 mph tape" and "550 cord" but yes, both were always included in the load out plan.......along with chemlights.

[@SevereTstormFan]

why is it called 100mph tape?

[@marthaprice3448]

I would like to see more. Things are at the point, I believe, that last minute, essential item choices must be made and I keep finding myself going back and forth while keeping what I can quickly load and go that will make the biggest impact on surviving.

[@sirstrange4075]

Love this type of content

[@michaelperez1666]

Yes I love this style of content

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Another valuable item to have are the heavy duty 3 mil 42 gallon contractors clean-up bags 👍

[@johndoe4073]

Great idea! Makes sense. Small and lightweight too. Definitely a solid addition. Thank you for sharing.

[@ziprline]

Yes, for body part disposal.

[@SkidsteerCowboy-57]

Yeah I was thinking that’d be about the only use for them @ziprline so I’d just keep that space empty for something else. I’m not in the military and I won’t be burring anyone if shtf

[@lesgobrandon8038]

I am a winter backpacker. I take a black contractor bag mainly as a tool for melting snow for water so I don't have to use as much of my stove fuel. They also can be used as a poncho, a dry sack or even for medical emergencies. Get creative. 😎

[@jeffechols5302]

Nuff said brother God bless

[@stanleypowell3711]

I would suggest using energizer lithium batteries. They’re expensive but heat doesn’t affect them as much and they are less likely to leak and ruin electronics.

[@Katana_Gryphon]

100% valid recommendation. I replaced all my alkaline batteries with lithium. Sure, they're more expensive. Sure, the runtime and shelf life are shorter. But they are significantly less likely to leak and ruin equipment that costs hundreds of dollars! Also want to add a suggestion that your battery box should include spare chargers for all your rechargeable gear, as well as a car cigarette lighter adapter.

[@rsr3959]

@@Katana_Gryphon Have never had Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables leak. They may no longer be the best rechargeable, but most of my supply was purchased a decade ago... Avoid Duracell coppertops -- they've ruined hundreds if not thousands of dollars in electronics for me due to leaks... And be aware that higher powered lithium can damage some electronics.

[@AllAboutAdventures]

​@Gryphonification dude, you're tripping. Lithium batteries have much longer run times and shelf life than alkaline

[@aaronsoule8484]

That’s what he said

[@johndavidtackett]

Plus they hold a lot more power & don’t drain themselves in extreme temperatures like regular alkaline batteries do. 😉

[@davesimoniac5409]

Great video, I hope you post the rest. Thanks Chad

[@frankp215]

Thank you for taking time out of your life to help educate and prepare us for an uncertain future!

[@emillerg007]

Thanks for the video... regards From The Dominican Republic

[@mattbratcher3383]

As a backpacker I know what to pack for lightweight meals. I do not eat dehydrated meals just to be clear. They are expensive and very heavy. At $10 per meal, I can buy $5 worth of food to last me for over a day on the trail. Maybe do a video on a variety of food people should stock up on in case of an emergency.

[@williamguillIII]

Yep, and those dehydrated meals are loaded with sodium too. I started out the AT using some of those that are made in Utah. I quickly dumped those and started buying Knorr meals in the packs. Less sodium, lighter, easy to prepare and filling. I also had duct tape on my trekking poles, to use for repairing things(rips, blisters, bandages for cuts, wrapping around shoes when the soles start to come off).

[@mattbratcher3383]

@@williamguillIII and to add 90% of all dehydrated meals are disgusting. I like the Knorr rice packs. I also packed Stove Top and mixed it with packaged chicken or BBQ from Walmart. Couscous mixed with the packaged chicken is dang good too. And I’m sure you have ate your share of Ramen Noodles loaded with hot sauce on the trail too. Definitely don’t forget the duct tape wrapped around your trekking poles. That has saved me countless times. And don’t forget the Body Glide for that monkey butt. I also pack Esbit tablets to start my fires. They are light and small and will burn for 15 minutes while you get your fire started.

[@AL4N.]

Tuna, peanut butter, coffee, and ramen stay in my pack at all times. What's in yours?

[@mattbratcher3383]

@@AL4N. Stove Top, package chicken, ramen noodles & hot sauce of course & just about any Tuna Creations meal. I just rotate some of these as I take hiking trips so they don’t expire.

[@AL4N.]

@@mattbratcher3383 stove top is a great idea, thank you for that! Would be pretty good with some summer sausage.

[@417beach]

Such a great video. Things I am adding now. Thank you!!

[@TurboDog73TX]

Good stuff Chadd. I'd also add that "Mule Tape" or the stuff thag electricians pull wiring throught conduit with is INSANELY strong and durable for it's weight. Also pretty easy to come by..

[@J_Trask]

IIRC The standard muletape us electricians use is has a 2500lb tensile strength.

[@grob25]

Carry on please. These are good reminders

[@adamrodgers2377]

Thank you Chad and big thanks to Chilly for busting out my order so quickly. 🤙🏼

[@farmer429]

Thank you. I’m looking forward to the next video.

[@tenacioustortoise7151]

Yes, more please!

[@SeekerofEndurance]

Yes, please show items one by one!

[@glencrouch442]

Great video, and your right, those are things easily overlooked. I would love to see everything you have in your war chest, I'm sure that would help a ton of us put together a useful war box. Thanks For the videos!

[@ClaribelRamirz]

Thanks. A survivalist. Taking care of my tool boxes. Removing from my box what I need now. Thank you. Making space.

[@Acdiesel1]

More please. Thanks for all you do, man.

[@kylebales5329]

Love this stuff. Keep it coming.

[@hfd35]

Hello Chad from Texas. In a past you talked about a tourniquet. I’m a fireman I know about tourniquets. Maybe you could do a short video on what tourniquets are used for and how to apply them. Thanks for your Contant. Thanks for your war box and your Bible study. Appreciate you enough said.

[@douglascat774]

Keep em coming! Thank ya

[@clivemclean3390]

Love how short and pointy these vids are consistent with your philosophy of encouraging people to think. Love going on to read the comments for additional, see where people are. Just a great community of folks. Without making war box too heavy I've had a policy of going to the fourth level on almost everything light so one can equip another/trade. Putting stickys on batteries and other perishables with dates helps to order consumption so oldest are used first. Came here from Jamaica 35 years ago with my family but was taught the significance of this country from I was a child and how God has loved this nation. But I also know what is to become of it by treason. May each prepare physically and spiritually. 🌴

[@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

Good list, like you said "you're not going to think about these things". I have 550 always around, in my get home bag, my business laptop backpack, get home from out of town box (basically the same as your war box) and in my vehicles. I have 3 different colors: black (cut and melted ends in 50' lengths), OD (cut and melted ends in 25' lengths), and tan (cut and melted ends in 12.5' lengths). I also keep full 100' sections at home. Another thing in that realm is flat webbing, it is good to have in your vehicle for a number of uses. Batteries, I like rechargeable (Panasonic Eneloop and Tenergy are my go-to) but always have some standard batteries as well.

[@electron4784]

Thanks Great ideas .... That is thinking out of the box..

[@artcantulaw]

In preparing I divide my items by major categories of use 1.Water 2.Food 3.Fire 4.Shelter 5.Medicines/Hygiene/first aid 6.Clothing/material s for extreme weather i.e. rain snow, extreme heat 6. Security So when I'm gathering up I ask myself what category does this item fall under. So I get a big picture of what category might need more

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

Thanks guy ! Love the shirt!!!!!!

[@unitedstatesdale]

Im old and crippled but can still drive. Ill come in handy as the lead baitcar or just plain old bait. 😊

[@mikepowers1196]

Looks like we are in the same boat. Give em hell no less

[@marksaylor3123]

You are a human being, you have value to the world.

[@freeradical6390]

We will appreciate your "service"! lol :)

[@rogerjensen5277]

Or as a mobile IED!

[@reneebrown2968]

That's me too. I can still drive and I may get a shot off

[@merica5656]

Keep bringing the content 👍

[@acinfla9615]

Ready willing and able! Pretty good motto.😊

[@jasonvickers2265]

Great information. Plus really digging the hat.. 👍

[@Ring0--]

This is gold!

[@Rentcollector]

Love your vids. I hope you understand how many lives you educate for the better!

[@JD-ky6mn]

Thanks Chad!

[@godigitalguy82]

Can't tell people enough how much preparation is fruitful

[@henryslab]

Thanks for sharing. Really Lole this style of content

[@victorchinchillvas]

More please!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@CIATFBI]

Love it! Please do more.

[@braveheartz263]

The War Box Series -You may already have this in the works, but the War Box Series should continue as you see fit. It’s very useful as items to purchase from your store or other similar KZbin provider or a major online store. The War Box Series Episode 2 - Essential Range Gear, 3 - ????? These War Boxes would be available to draw gear from. You already cover a lot of this in other videos, but I find it useful in this quick and ready format.

[@rooknado]

Well said, I agree

[@John-lc2lz]

Do it for 🌶

[@shawnames2271]

Yes!

[@jsheible3695]

Great advice. I love to carry Mule Tape. I have towed a vehicle with mule tape !!

[@brianhumphries9312]

Great video! Will definitely add those to my go box .

[@rogerlikes]

Thanks for the video, Last night I dug out my older Fenix single AA flashlight and (2) AA L2D light. I might pick up newer versions and use these for spares. I also have dome AAA flashlights. Assuming after shtf I will be grabbing every remote control I come across to salvage batteries to use or trade:')

[@timothylewis90]

Old 82nd Paratrooper here and our version of that tape was "100 MPR tape" and hell yes.....used lots of it in OD green!!!!

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

Yes do a review of everything to have in your bug away kit. Thank you…72 yr old widow here.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Accounted for… I buy optics that function with or without batteries, so that is one less set and less weight being carried around.

[@okbob8147]

Yeah Brother. God Bless

[@scottjohnson7899]

Yes more of this👊🏻

[@Shesty23]

I need to learn it all. Thank you. Thank you for your service.

[@spankymagee]

I use about 12 2032's a year. A lot of stuff takes those. My favorite batteries are the 18826 I think they're called. It's like a double length 123 and they're rechargeable. I try to buy items that use those because they're real powerful in flashlights, etc. 2 years ago I bought about 48 each of rechargeable AA &AAA each because they last like 10 years wh3n regularly recharged and have about 300 cycles, yet only twice as much as the disposable. I'd rather have 300 uses of a battery than one with alkaline for twice the price. And I got several Chargers that can plug in to a 12v battery with a solar panel.

[@victorlibo8236]

Another great video. Thank you for your service.

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

Be sure to spend the little bit extra and buy the lithium batteries; especially for your lights/optics. Alkaline batteries have a tendency to leak/corode more than their lithium counterparts.

[@alh961]

Good idea. I have a decent pile of CR123’s but need to buy some lithium AAA’s for my earmuffs and headlamps.

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

@@alh961 Good plan. The last thing you want is your ear pro or lights getting destroyed because of a leaky battery.

[@Min4Mass]

Definitely would like a full rundown of the box.

[@Anamericanhomestead]

In the army, it was called 100 mph tape. And we always had extra with us. Used it for everything.

[@shiftd_1114]

This should all be in a good back pack , you should always have multiple in your house, as well as for every family member , and one in each vehicle .. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket "

[@stevenbrown5210]

Yeah,.mines in a backpack so I'm mobile

[@darbyheavey406]

This looks vehicle mobile…I have done a lot of backpacking and you are not carrying this puppy on your back.

[@ralphgiordano1801]

Thank you love your mind set..

[@ED-sw9tq]

Would love to see the full kit.

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Great topic, we know yer just scratching the surface, keep goin'. Categories: Shelter. Medical. Security. Food. Mechanical. Commo. Box of Bibles, Etc... Great, man, go to it. ✌️

[@darylhopkins9796]

One can never have enough 5/50 cord. The duct tape is ultra important and often overlooked.

[@johncoleman2990]

Good information. I look forward to your other videos on your "War Box."

[@kennethreisigl5477]

Chad can you talk more about the 1-inch tubular webbing what it looks like its usage?

[@Fires755]

Thank you!! Love you!!!

[@mothersmilk8370]

Definitely do a more in-depth version of this video! PreparedAirman also made a similar video not too long ago showcasing his Range Box + gear