Evacuation Essentials! Pack to Help You Survive Disaster!

[@LP-pd8ve]

keep in your CPAP bag - unused mask, hose, filters, water chamber, surge protector, extra CPAP charge cord, 12 volt CPAP charge cord, 240 charge battery, phone chargers, ear plugs, eye mask. If you have to go to a shelter you will want to be able to sleep. Always use a charge protector with your CPAP even at home it will protect your CPAP in a power outage. If you keep your bag packed this way you can grab the main part of your CPAP quickly instead of having to unplug and pack in a hurry.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Excellent idea! Since you only use your CPAP bag when you’re traveling or have to leave, that’s a great place to store the stuff! Thank you so much for sharing that😊💕

[@jaygeecee13]

Thanks, Eunice! Your vids are always spot on. My instinct is to start assembling go kits, even thought we (mostly) live in a stable natural environment in North Jersey. Still, disasters can happen. But I'd be pretty much on my own because my husband doesn't think this way. I all ready have many of the bits and pieces you show. I'm so curious as to how and when you became such an expert and if there was a motivating event that got you started. Thanks, again!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! Yes! Several instances in my life have taught me to be prepared for anything!😜

[@heidilyszczarz329]

Yes on the first aid kit video, please!

[@TheoryofSimple]

You got it! Coming soon! 💕😊

[@CrystalVan21]

Great video!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you💕

[@yukiaedogawa]

You have THE most complete set of contingency items I have ever come across. Wow! I, personally, can't afford all of that (though I wish I could) but I have come up with what works for me and my family. We live in a flood-prone area and as much as I would like to move to somewhere else, it's financially difficult. That being said, I've whittled the list to enough food and water to last us a week, basic toiletries, candles and/or lamps/flashlights, and enough battery packs to power our phones for communication purposes. Our documents are always stored in a waterproof bag as well and I've made a point to have scanned copies as backup. I would love to see your smaller kits, especially for traveling. Thank you so much for generously sharing your ideas and tips!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! And You are welcome! I am happy you are being prepared and doing what you can. Sometimes yard sales are a great way to pickup some items for your kit! 😊💕

[@alimfuzzy]

Sounds like you got the Basics covered

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@alimfuzzy thank you!😊

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Just keep adding stuff to your kits each month. Don't give up, you'll have everything you want or need eventually! Patience Grasshopper! :)

[@bearisland55]

My regular hiking backpack is also my minimalist "go bag". It has everything I would need for about 24-48 hours and only weighs about 12 lbs. I go through it after every hike just to make sure it's ready. I would also pack some emergency cash in case ATMs are not working. Great vid! ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

We are cut from the same cloth, which is why I always have that red backpack ready to grab and go! I also have my backpacking backpack which has a tent and sleeping pad in it and everything. I would need to live out of it for at least a week so that’s ready to go. The only other thing I would need to do is bring some emergency dehydrated food which reminds me I’ll have to do a separate video just on food items that I prep for shelter in place and evacuation.! 💕😊

[@DebbieRae-d8b]

Hi! Did you do a video for packing a travel emergency bag? I saw you mention it in one of your videos but not finding it. I'm a long term traveler. 175 days each winter. Thank you! I love your work!!!

[@katrinaluxford6400]

sleeping bags, beach /camping cart, raincoats, playing cards etc, folding camp mattress, tent, earplugs, headphones.

[@TheoryofSimple]

A lot of that is covered in other videos that I’ve done about what’s in my personal backpack plus what I keep in my car at all times😊

[@lovemalika]

I love the emergency Preparedness videos. I am a "prepper" and I'm always looking to improve my kits

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! I’m not a total prepper and I feel like I’m kind of in between prepping and just being ready for anything but I do keep a lot of things in my garage for sheltering in place as well as for evacuation and the one thing I do need to cover in a separate video is the type of foods that I keep for shelter in place and evacuation!

[@churchofpos2279]

Don't forget to prepare for your pets. I keep extra leashes, bowls, harnessess , and food on hand. They are in a small backpack that is easy to grab and go.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! The fur members of your family are very important and they cannot understand what’s going on so it’s very important that you keep them safe and stress-free! Thank you so much for sharing that💕😊

[@churchofpos2279]

@@TheoryofSimple No problem. After seeing all the number of natural disasters, where pets were left behind, I made sure that I am prepared to take them with me.

[@melw3518]

I keep extra leashes and collars (and small collapsible bowl for water) in all of our cars as a 'just in case' while we are out. One time a leash broke so it was good to have the back up and the other time was for a stray dog I found.

[@briannab5296]

Me too. I just bought a backpack for my cat. Am slowly adding all his necessary gear & such to it .. I feel like his pack takes first priority over mine for several reasons. As a human I can figure things out, adapt, make sacrifices in situations whereas he can't. In case of emergency or evacuation and for some reason I have to hand him over to someone else to take care of him they will have his things all together. If I go into the hospital or die, whoever takes care of him has everything together without having to dig & hunt and wonder. I also keep a pet first aid kit that is a bit different from human kits. Also a thin 5x8 notebook with notepaper & tabs and page protectors that hold his vet records & other important info, including a list of motels that allow pets. Some washcloths, a towel, a kid size blanket. There's also a kids lunch bag with a mesh side pocket to hold water bottle, and two food safe plastic containers with snap on lids for his food & water. He has a small grooming bag with his brushs, comb, nail clippers and pet wipes. His notebook has vet records & Contact info, his microchip # plus contact info for the microchip company, there's a tab where I list his routine, quirks & habits. Another tab for his history, where I also write down the cute things he does. Pictures! I went thru my digital pics of him and had my favorites developed so there will be hard copies for various reasons. My vet no longer gives out rabies tags so it's very important to have a copy of his shots record in there. A small roll of t.p. for picking up furballs and upchuck. Rubber gloves (for me). Of course his collar, halter and leashes are in there. Everything fits nicely in his cute backpack, except for his litter box & it's supplies. So I have a plastic clear bin with extra food & water, a litter pan, some lightweight litter, scooper, and litterbox deodorizer (Arm & Hammer), trashbags for the poop. A roll of paper towels. A key chain ID tag hanging on the bag with his name, mine, and i.c.e info. He has a hard-side carrier in the house he sleeps in, and a fold up carrier on wheels with a pull handle just for vet visits. I used to have just the hardsided carrier but the vet techs would shake it violently to get him out of it which broke my heart especially since he considers it his safe comfy bed .. so i bought the rolling one just for vet visits to avoid having him shaken like a bag of rocks and so he can still feel safe at home in the hard one. He also has a stroller in my van perfect for any urgent situations or day trips. It has a zip around mesh top to keep him safely inside, a tray underneath for his backpack. He has only one toy that he will play with, so there's a huge note in his pack reminding me to grab it!! LoL, he's my furbaby and he has as much gear as a human baby! Once I finish up with his backpack I'll start on mine. But I feel so much more peaceful already just having him ready.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@melw3518 great idea on the extra leash because we know that they are going to be pets that need to be rescued in their owners can’t get to them!! on🩷🩷

[@barbhayes5613]

I have a 10-gallon food-safe bucket with a screw-on top that is stocked with dehydrated vegetable mixes, dried beans & lentils, powdered bouillon & seasonings, and some freeze-dried fruit. It's not a crazy amount (and I refresh it as needed) but it would keep us from going hungry if supply chains are cut off. (I also have freeze-dried food for my cat; he doesn't love it, he'll eat it if he's hungry enough!) All my camping cookware/stove is in a tote that fits easily in the car, so we can 'car-camp' if we need to evacuate.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! I also keep freeze dried food in my garage for an evacuation so I’ll probably do a separate video just on some of the things that I keep regarding food for evacuation! 💕😊

[@Cookingforacrowd]

I love your preparedness kits! You’ve got SKILLS❤️

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! 🙏💕

[@cathygrant665]

I have a few heavy duty trash bags, they fold very small and can be used for many things.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Excellent idea! That can be used for so many things! Thank you for sharing💕

[@CrystalVan21]

I would add a fire kit with tinder, two Bics, ferro rod, etc. Also a tiny camp stove (hiking size), gas canisters for the stove, and a container you can cook in. I know you would have plenty of food and snacks! Others might not think about needing a fire kit though. 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

You will find out in that red backpack that I showed at the beginning of the video and it has basically everything you need a backpack except a tent! Of course I have a tent because I have a backpacking kit that I can also grab if I need it😊💕 thank you so much for sharing that.

[@akliana]

Thank you for this. I live in Alaska so will need more appropriate clothing for colder weather. It has been suggested here that everyone have an emergency go bag in cases of earthquakes. BTW you link to the folding charger plug goes back to the multi head cords.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I’ll be sure and change that link today! Thanks for catching that! Yes, in Alaska, you have a much different weather pattern to think about😊

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Butane canisters don't last long if you are using the stove for cooking. During a cyclone in February, I boiled water every morning and the vacuum flask kept the water hot most of the day. I had another one for UHT milk. The most gas was used in cooking food. There was no electricity/internet for a week and one and a half cannisters lasted that length of time. Spare gas is essential. This may not be an issue in the US, but petrol was a problem as supply roads for tankers were cut. You cannot store petrol for emergencies but it pays to have a plan if a disaster strikes and your tank is low. And of course, make sure there are food, water, housing, bedding, treats and toys for pets. They will be anxious so you have to stay with them. I ended up sleeping in the car because the evac centre did not allow animals.

[@TheoryofSimple]

All great points, and I am especially surprised at the one about them not allowing pets in the evacuation center. but I do understand why. Yes you should be able to have enough stuff to at least get you through 72 hours if not longer and if you can’t store that much just do what you can.. That’s why that immersion heater I have in there is important because you can take a whole box of Rahman with you and make some meals to get you through a little bit longer with just heating up some hot water.🙏💕 Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.🩷

[@Leannemmoore]

Hi and thank you for all this great info. I am into EDC (everyday carry) and survival, bug out bags. I carry a pack in my car just in case I am in a remote area and have to leave my car or just in the worst traffic ever. I Include basic fire starters and emergency food/water. Great stuff. You never know, be prepared!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! I don’t know if you could see my car but the crate that’s in. There is one that I have in my car all the time in case I’m not home and an emergency arises.💕🙏

[@Leannemmoore]

Yes I did. Looks wonderful. I love it. Thanks for this episode. Do more!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Leannemmoore thank you! Will be doing more! 💕😊

[@lilyandrose8557]

You’ve thought of it all, including a minimal version for those with limited space or tight budget. We all can participate in this preparedness, which gives a certain peace of mind about how we cope with life’s uncertainties.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thanks! It’s always better to be a little prepared than not prepared at all😊💕

[@donnavincent2004]

Here’s a tip for people who wear eyeglasses - bring one of those headband attachments to hold your eyeglasses securely to your head. I just saw a news video of a flash flood event and a guy lost his glasses in the flood waters and couldn’t see. I save my old glasses as spares for when I travel. I also see people walking through flood waters in flip flops - this is dangerous, you need to wear Wellingtons. I used to keep a pair of knee high wellies. Will need to replace those.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Love the headband eyeglass idea. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@1SaltyBunnie]

I appreciate you. What a great informative video. We need more of this wonderful information. Sending you so much love and light! ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! 🙏💕😊

[@Brandon-0028]

Wow, Eunice... this was really great! I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately and mentioned it to my family. It has been a little overwhelming to know where to get started, however you gave me some great ideas here, thank you! I keep some healthier versions of freeze-dried camping meals in the garage for a quick grab as well, because they are efficient to re-hydrate, and lots of things like nuts which are high in protein, as well as grass fed meat sticks and pre-packaged olives to hold us hover a few days. Looks like I need to start a new project :). I hope you and David are well!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Hi Brandon, thank you so much! I think I’m gonna do a video on the type of foods that I keep for shelter in place as well as a vacuolation so that’s a great idea for a video! 💕😊 we are doing well and hope you are also doing fantastic🙏

[@lisahines8176]

I appreciate all your videos! Thank you for helping us get prepared! 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and it is my honor to help get people prepared for anything!😊💕

[@muddymomma369]

I try to watch all of your videos because I always learn something! For the most part I am at home all day every day but you should hear the fussing from my family when we go somewhere! Yes, I am the one who hauls it all! My brother called me Granny Clampet when we were camping with them because I carried so much stuff. That being said, if you needed it, I had it. I would love to see your first aide kits! Keep the videos coming! I always get a new idea from your videos! This was another great video! ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I think is mothers. We are always the one who are prepared for anything.! I always say that was the reason why we started caring, handbags and purses. Is everybody needed something and we always had it! I’m going to put together a video regarding the first aid kit soon!💕

[@Jackie7665]

Great information! Thanks so much. You hit on so many important points. I can only think of 3 essentials to add 1. Small fire extinguisher- good for fire safety and personal safety 2.rubber soled boots - walking through flooded areas, keep your feet dry safe from unseen hazards in water or dark areas 3. Emergency contact and health info info written out sealed in waterproof bag - can’t access on your devices

[@TheoryofSimple]

All great adds! Thank you for sharing! 💕😊

[@Summermute7]

Great video. Thanks for sharing! Yes, I want to see first aid kits! 😊👍🏻

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you and I’ll be making those first aid kit video soon! I’m💕😊

[@SusanBush-xj2rj]

I have learned a lot from your videos and have referred friends. You’ve included lots of essentials as well as creature comforts. I think first about having a plan for the “worst most likely” emergency, so I make sure I have sufficient water and food for at least three days for evacuating. I would be very interested in seeing your video on first aid kits. I like to keep a bleeding control kit on hand in my house, car and purse.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! I will do a video on my food prep and first aid kits soon! 💕😊

[@rinaatienza2554]

Another awesome video! Aside from our fences falling down & tree branches, we survived Hurricane Ian. I checked & made sure that all my families were prepared for anything. We were so lucky that we didn't lose power unlike some of my family members. Some people think preppers like us are too crazy & tend to overdo it, but in reality...it's actually a smart move. Since we have the hurricane season from June-Nov., our water bottles & other supplies are always handy & we use the FIFO system (first in, first out). I bought a bag that balloon up as big as the tub, I filled it with water, it's amazing because you can siphon the water as you need it...after the hurricane, I just used the rest of the water for my garden. Thank you for replying on my previous comment. Thank you for videos, I hope we can convince others to start prepping also...because it's fun too!

[@TheoryofSimple]

You’re very welcome and thank you so much for your feedback on my video! I’m so happy that you are prepped, especially since you live in hurricane country! But everybody should be prepared because there are power outages from brownouts and disasters, floods, etc. that could put anyone at risk. I would rather have an insurance policy, rather than kicking myself or not being prepared💕😊

[@oLi102]

Yeah,I would love a video on all your first-aid kits.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I’ll plan on doing that video soon😊

[@sharonshannon4721]

Have a hard hat and safety glasses and gloves to prevent 2:36 getting injured by flying debris. Love ur videos. I am Emt and red cross shelter manager , I encourage everyone to take a basic cpr and first aid course . It a very useful life skill

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much for such great advice! Yes, CPR and first aid classes are a must! 🙏💕😊

[@konyanblo201]

In a potential zombie apocalypse, you definitely would be the character that survives and makes it to the happy ending! 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Lol! Yes! Except I’ve never watched a zombie movie so I don’t know how to kill them😂

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

WOW! You are prepared.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@AmberGarrett-py6ry thank you! Love helping others be prepared!😊

[@dianaw248]

Thank you Eunice for such an important post…. Great ideas!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much, Diana! 💕😊

[@gracesf5477]

Hi, this is great content. I can’t find the waterproof dop bag you presented in the small emergency bag @20.29 in video

[@TheoryofSimple]

Hi there and thank you so much! you can find a link to that bag in the video description where I marked the chapters of the video as well as products at 20:35😊💕

[@mercedeslopez2655]

Wondering if you tested all of the items that you running on your solar battery. Because if it's a 1000 watt battery and your appliance exceeds the watts of the solar battery, it won't run. Example 120 volt lamp or 500 watts cook ware burner.. just too make sure you can run them without worry.😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

I do test everything that I want to use with that battery before I pack it together. For example, I know that the immersion heater and all of the fans and lights will work with that particular battery and I have a video where I’ve done that. You also want to be sure that even though it may run off that battery but it doesn’t just use the whole battery in one hour. Also, I have a larger solar panel that I can bring to recharge but it doesn’t fit in that bag so I have multiple different options. And you’ll notice that’s also why I did not put an electric cookware burner with that set because I don’t want to use that battery completely up quickly.😊

[@missybryant1184]

Yes, please provide a video on building a smart First Aid kit. Thanks! Love your videos - keep 'em comin'!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I’ll be doing that first aid video soon💕

[@cj9667]

Very informative! We were in living in the BayArea during the Loma Prieta earthquake and Oakland firestorm. Both were a wake up call! No one has an excuse NOT to be ready!

[@cj9667]

Hayward hills to be exact

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cj9667 that is true and everybody should be prepared anywhere because you never know where a fire could start or as we saw in Libya this week a large damn gave way and killed thousands of people and wiped out a quarter of a city. You may not think something like this is in your way for natural disaster, but it is always better to be prepared and not have to use it!😊

[@akliana]

I ordered the Nite Ize packing cube linked in this video, but it is too small so I’m returning it. What size do you actually have? There is a large and a medium. This one on your link does not fit the solar light. It is too small so I’m returning it.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Honestly, I can’t remember which one it is but I would probably just get the large so that way you know you have plenty of room and I have so many of those packing cubes I’m not sure which one you’re referring to😊

[@MistySlocomb]

More info on your first aid kit would be nice. I am still trying to add useful things to mine....

[@TheoryofSimple]

I put that video out this past week so you can watch it up on KZbin now!

[@mendyviola]

Luckily where I live, I will have a few days of advance notice if I need to evacuate (hurricane country). Mostly I shelter in place during hurricanes being far enough away from the storm surge area. I do keep all my camping/emergency gear centrally located with a “basic” kits well organized. I can grab the kits and go fairly quickly. If I still lived in wildfire country, I’d totally have a grab and go bag like this. Add a water key to your kit so you can access water from the outside of commercial buildings if needed.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@mendyviola happy you were prepared for evacuation in your hurricane prone area! Just remember that even though you could be getting City Water from buildings that it could still be contaminated. It’s always best to have water filters to help get bacteria and parasites out of the water so that you have something safe to drink no matter where you are.💕😊

[@mendyviola]

@@TheoryofSimple I have water filters and tablets with my camping gear.

[@AJK278]

Another great video Eunice, such practical info - definitely want to see your first aid packs, what you pack for food, and how you prep for your dog. Look forward to seeing more content, always learn something from you!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! First aid kit video coming this week! 😊💕

[@AJK278]

Thank you @@TheoryofSimple xxxx

[@debnelson5071]

Wow! Another timely, thorough, and awesome video! I would love to see a video about your ideas on food you would take with you in an evacuation/bug-out situation, and of course one on first aide. Thank you, Eunice!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I love the suggestion on the food, so I’ll definitely be pulling one of those together later this year! 💕😊 I’ll also be doing that medical kit video soon as well!

[@ingridbrown3365]

Ete did you buy the sweet denim dress in your short video? Loved the options.

[@TheoryofSimple]

KZbin is no longer allowing us to paste links in our comments or descriptions for these vertical or short videos so if you visit me over an Instagram I can send you the link to the dress😊

[@debbiedorsey2371]

Love this video! And thank you for all the tips! I would like to see a video on your first aide kits pls.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and video on first aid kits will be coming soon!

[@AmazingGrace911]

Great ideas thank you for sharing

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you and I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and hope you prepare for any emergency situation that may arise💕😊

[@jenharvey3397]

Wow Eunice, this is an amazing setup! I do have most of these components (and others), but not all in one bag like this - I'd never be able to lift it! I have quite a lot of survival and comfort items squirrelled away in my vehicle though - much of it in many-pocketed back seat hangers and tool kits, several small bags. It would take some work to get them into a hotel room with me, several trips at least! But I could lift them without wrecking my back. My home-use power outage kit lives in a stacked rolling tool box, so if necessary I could carry the four boxes to my car one at a time (I have a bit of a walk to my bottom-of-the-garden shed garage which opens off a narrow back alley.) Perhaps a bit more kerfuffle to bring them with me, but of course, the important thing is to be prepared. The precise ways that is manifested are secondary, the important thing is to have SOMETHING packed and ready to go.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yeah, like I said this bag is 55 pounds so if it’s something you can’t lift you’re better off getting some smaller duffels and dividing things up so that each pack has a little bit of everything so if you only can grab one bag you’re not grabbing just an electrical bag or just a clothing bag💕😊

[@YoFavSlytherin]

I live in Trenton, FL. We are about to get hit by a level 3-4 possibly a 5 hurricane(Hurrican Helene). I have packed an emergency bag but we don't know if we are going to have to evacuate

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@YoFavSlytherin at least you are prepared. Better to be prepared ABs not have to use it than to not be prepared and suffer the consequences🙏 hope you can ride this out in safety 🙏🙏

[@atomicfrijole7542]

Pets are important to prep for. You missed stowing a backup of your important computer data (I recommend having CD/DVD backups of important docs along with hard copies) and a way to make fire or heat water without electricity or gas -- look at the Kelly Kettle system. Also I think personal defensive tools are a good idea to take with you but I understand why you may not cover those in this video. Lifestraws aren't bad but look at the multipure emergency portable water filtration system as another possible tool in your toolbox. An axe or silky saw may be a smaller set of tools to have in your car in case you don't have time to collect all the ryobi tools. I do like your use of ryobi tools -- the 18v battery tools are great. Mixed nuts or trail mix will last several months in a dark, cool storage area -- easy to swap out for fresh if you just mark it on your calendar. Something else we try to keep in our vehicles during fall/winter/spring is a dedicated blanket/coat/hat/gloves/extra socks for each person. If you look at camping blankets, you can find very nice down blankets that weigh nothing and pack down very small. A candle in a metal coffee can with some matches will keep you warm in your car, just make sure you crack the windows slightly to ensure you're not getting monoxide poisoning. If you have an SUV, truck, or minivan, you can find molle panels to help store stuff and sometimes they will cover rear side windows -- added benefit of protecting your belongings a little more.

[@TheoryofSimple]

So if you watch my other videos, which is what is in that personal bag as well as what is in my car, you’ll see that many of those things are covered. Of course I don’t have pets living with me at home but yes, if you have pets, you will have to think of them just as I don’t have children living at home and if you have children, you have to think a Packing for them as well.😊💕 Thank you so much for sharing all of your great ideas with all of us.💕😊

[@atomicfrijole7542]

@@TheoryofSimple Hah! OK :) I have some watching to catch up on then! :)

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@atomicfrijole7542 yes! And please give me your feedback on this other videos as well🙏😊

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Excellent post. I have a cookbook with recipes to make food for my cat and dog (RIP:Tonka) so if my pet food supplies run out I can still make healthy pet food from my supplies.

[@akliana]

Yes, please do a video on first aid kits.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I’ll be making that first a video soon!

[@reneecopeland1095]

Thank you for all of the informative videos that you share with us.

[@TheoryofSimple]

You’re very welcome! I love making videos for you💕😊

[@sandraware519]

Great tips

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@sandraware519 thank you so much!

[@gabrielleblack8469]

My first thought was "this is way Over the top and what evacuation is she preparing for?" My second thought was, "well, her approach is more of a community response" nothing wrong with that! Very comprehensive. Well done.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and a lot of this comes from experience of being evacuated twice😊

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

My Achilles heel is the go bag, thanks for a the kick in the backside to get one together. I have a get home bag and supplies at home,( as a longtime "prepper") but would be hard pressed to to gather what I need in an evac situation. Thank's for the motivation! Wish their were a term for prepper without the negative connotation. My Dad was Farmboy/Career Military Guy that just "put stuff back" for a rainy day. It's just what you did on the farm and where you were stationed, the survival stuff he learned in the Military, he taught me everything he taught my late brothers. Hated it at the time, but man has it saved my butter through the years!!! I find more and more (as the world gets weirder) I thank him in prayer for all he taught me! I also thank him for a private school education more and more...lol

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@NothingToNoOneInParticular I completely agree with you about the negative connotation about prepping. You don’t have to be a doomsday zombie apocalypse kind of prepper but you do want to have things ready so you’re not scrambling and panic during a situation where you just need to get moving and for those of us who have been in those situations like forest fires or floods, you know what it feels like when you’re been told to evacuate and you’re not sure if you’re going to have anything to come back to. so people can say all the things they want about I look at it as an insurance policy. You don’t wanna pay for it you’ll use it, but you have it when something does go wrong.💕😊 i’m really happy that this video is giving you the inspiration to get that go bag ready💕😊

[@LS-lb7pw]

Always love your organization and Ideas Eunice! I'm sure you also have some type of snack or food in your car or at least ready to go. We've evacuated so many times, so now I always have some food in the car or our get out bag. Even a candy bar, gum etc. can make the difference in comfort if stuck in an evacuation route for hours.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@LS-lb7pw you bring up a very good point and yes, first of all I always have some sort of gum and some sort of snack with me in a purse. However, I also keep freeze dry backpacking meals in the wheel Well where my spare tire is located in case I need something more in an evacuation situation💕😊

[@jenniferselespara1327]

Food water clothing first aid cash flashlight your welcome!!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@jenniferselespara1327 thanks!

[@debk6598]

Great info! Thank you! I have several Lumi Lights and love them! I plan to take mine on my trip to Scotland this fall.

[@TheoryofSimple]

You can never go wrong with those lights! They are perfect for a bedside table or to take out and about if you want a little ambient light for an evening picnic😊 or the power to go out where you are you have some sort of light😊

[@karinhart489]

Typo: on you list under “more” of this video, you show the portable solar panel is 1000watts, but it is a 100 watt panel. I knew it was a typo, but a newbie to emergency preparedness might not. Otherwise, an excellent video on the different levels of GoBags, all of which are very doable. I’m sharing it.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thanks for catching that. I’ll go ahead and change that right now.!😊🙏💕

[@kimsadowski4058]

Food?

[@TheoryofSimple]

I keep emergency rations in my garage and yes, they can be thrown in as well! I’m going to do a separate video just on food! 😊💕

[@frenchielvr]

What a thorough and well though out video! Thank you Eunice! I've been a prepper for years, but you've given me even more great ideas to add to my stash. We each have our own emergency backpacks ready to grab and of course for the doggo. I recommend keeping soft sided animal carriers handy for any small pets. An emergency whistle attached to your backpack helps in case you are separated from family.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! Love the idea of a soft sided pet carrier! They’re nice and portable! I always have a whistle on me in my purse but yes, everyone should have one! 💕😊 Thank you so much for sharing.!

[@akliana]

Do you have an emergency kit for food? They say you need an emergency food supply for at least 3 days, but as was experienced in Lahaina and because Alaska is remote from the US I think we need to prepare for at least 7 days worth of food.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I have a kit that gives me 26 days worth of freeze dried food! They are the best meals but when you’re an emergency situation, it will do! I’ll have to do a separate video on food!

[@carlaaustin3345]

You’re amazing! Thank you!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I’m so happy that you got some great advice from this video!😊

[@SerenaKaye]

🖤💚 A timely video with all the fires right now. We have evac for both cars including necessities for pets. As always you keep giving tips and tricks that make packing easier.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you and you’re very welcome! I’m so glad that you keep some thing stocked in your car because sometimes you are not at home and that’s all you have with you🙏

[@victoria7105]

Do you have cooking pots in the kit? I bought one of those handcrank radios for emergencies too!👍👍

[@TheoryofSimple]

I do not have them in this kit, but I have them in the kid that I always keep in my car💕😊

[@dawnclements4520]

Thank you for all your awesome videos. I would love to see ones on all your different first aid kits.

[@TheoryofSimple]

First aid kit video coming soon!

[@jeannemc8087]

Great as always Thumbs up

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you 🩷

[@alimfuzzy]

Did you look into the travel cpap? Remember sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of death due to power loss.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, David has looked into that! 💕😊

[@kimsadowski4058]

Those big bags almost call for a backpack frame. In case the car is not an option.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, that’s why the rolling duffel is good because it has a hard plastic bottom that you can roll around but if you are going to be on foot, you will need to have some sort of backpack with some framing, and obviously reduce what you can carry😊💕

[@noemimatias3729]

Pleaee do a what’s in your emergency/ first aid bag.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Will do!💕😊

[@oldmarriedcouple1]

Yes please show us your many 1st aid kits :)

[@TheoryofSimple]

Coming this week! 😊

[@autummsun]

What about protection? Pepper spray gels? Stun guns? I hate to think of these things but desperate people do desperate things.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I always have pepper spray and a knife on me and in the car. 😊

[@autummsun]

@@TheoryofSimple oh yeah that’s right !

[@heidilyszczarz329]

I have a question about the water proof documents holder. You said you keep your passports and birth certificates in them and the big bag is stored in your garage to grab and go. I also keep our emergency supplies in garage but am afraid of original documents being stolen if my garage door open, etc. I do keep copies of important documents in a folder in garage. What do you think, would the copies be sufficient in an emergency? Thanks and another great video!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and it’s actually a great question! I actually keep this waterproof bag in my home, but where I can grab it and put it into this larger duffel. Because I use my passport a lot I don’t keep it out in the garage so all of these documents are kept in my house and I can grab them quickly and go.😊💕

[@morgenkelly8642]

Another option would be to get the passport card in addition to the large document and keep that in a go bag or just in your wallet. Should be sufficient in North America.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@morgenkelly8642 yes it’s always good to me to carry your passport card in case your passport gets stolen or your drivers license gets stolen at least gives you some sort of ID. Now you’re not gonna be able to go across the US border unless you are going to Canada or Mexico but it’s just another form of identification to have.! Great suggestion, and thank you so much for sharing💕😊

[@michelleking6843]

I would love you to do a video of your first aid kits.

[@TheoryofSimple]

First aid kit video coming soon!

[@mullins809]

We keep sleeping bags and a tent in our car

[@TheoryofSimple]

That’s a great idea! I keep a down sleeping blanket in my car and a sleeping pad just in case as well as a fully packed backpack and you can find that video on my channel as well💕😊 thank you so much for sharing😊

[@yeeaahhzz]

pretty thorough but a couple of notes: portable batteries hate being kept at 100% (it weakens their overall charge capacity) and puffer jackets/sleeping bags (anything with fill) hates being compressed longterm. The warmth will be cut because the loft is reduced.

[@TheoryofSimple]

The batteries in the charger are something we use all the time so they’re not always at 100%. They get just charged every time we use them The larger battery I occasionally use it and just charge it just so I can recharge it again.. regarding the puffer jackets they are not down, but even though they are in a compression cube, it’s not that tight and again these are emergency situation things these are not every day items. It’s better to be prepared and have some things then scrambling trying to pack things when you don’t have time😊

[@yeeaahhzz]

@@TheoryofSimple cool, btw: headsup, your CO detector is designed for dangerous "home levels" not emergency, small space useage (150PPM) For Buddy style propane heaters, you need low-level CO detectors which cost a fair bit more. The only purpose of a carbon monoxide alarm is to keep people from dying, but they they DON'T eliminate health risks. The right CO detector to be paired with the buddy, it should read less than 15ppm, according to a firefighter. I had the same co detector as you in my kit and just found out its useless for my propane heater. I'm now looking for a low-level detector. Also, your surge protector should be rated for your tech stuff's load. That white one, especially if older than 8 years, might not protect anything from surges.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@yeeaahhzz all great points! I’m definitely gonna look into getting a different carbon monoxide detector for the propane heater. Thank you so much for the heads up on that.! Regarding the surge protector, mines not eight years old, but good information to know! Thank you so much for sharing💕😊

[@margodellicarpini3541]

I’d love to see a first aid kit video

[@TheoryofSimple]

First aid kit video coming soon😊

[@beeswanky]

First aid kit video please.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Coming soon!😊

[@mwahl1686]

Eunice - can we use a battery tester on rechargeable batteries? I guess I always figured testers were created for alkalines and that what they test for wouldn't be in the makeup of a rechargeable. Thanks for any info!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Well, I have use this to test the batteries and it works so I would say yes. Could there be a better tester out there for rechargeable batteries possibly but since I have this one on hand, this is what I use.😊

[@mwahl1686]

@TheoryofSimple thank you! Is the tester you have linked in your Azon storefront? I know sometimes the things you have you've had for a long time and are no longer sold, so just curious. Not gonna lie - love a one stop shop! 😅

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@mwahl1686 I did not Link it in my Amazon storefront because it’s an older one. I would put a link here to a newer one but KZbin is no longer allowing us to put links in comments.

[@mwahl1686]

@TheoryofSimple Thank you! I'll Google. Can't win em all! 😂 That's strange they won't let you the channel owner post links in comments. I suppose there's always the description area that could be used too (unless they've changed that as well!).

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@mwahl1686 I’m vertical videos like shorts. They are not allowing any links at all, but they still allow us to put links in our longform Contant.. it’s just a shame that there are some bad apples that put in bad links it hack into peoples systems, and that’s ruined it for those of us who are legitimate😟

[@robbiemear2374]

I have heard (I've never done it) you can prop your solar panels on the dash board in the sun so they can be locked in your car if theft is a concern

[@TheoryofSimple]

That’s an interesting concept, and I’ve never tried it. I’m wondering how much the windshield good denigrate the amount of solar coming into the panel? It might be a great experiment to try.💕😊 thank you so much for suggesting that! 😊

[@robbiemear2374]

@TheoryofSimple I have recharged an inflatable, blow up light thru the windshield and also some solar xmas lights I used in a van. That worked well

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@robbiemear2374 that is great to know! I wonder if you have tinted glass if it makes a difference?

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I've done this, works great but I live in a small town. Also make sure when setting up that the panel is not reflecting light in such a way in the car that might start a fire.

[@michelleg4409]

Yes to the first aid kit please!

[@TheoryofSimple]

First aid kit video coming soon!😊

[@michelleg4409]

@@TheoryofSimple I really enjoy your videos!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@michelleg4409 thank you so much and I really enjoy making these videos for you💕😊

[@kerrierohr9341]

I feel so unprepared 😮

[@noncompliance1922]

Start with what you have. Most of us have a set of older clothes, a few toiletries and first aid items, and maybe some older bedding. It does not need to be fancy; just useful. I found very useful and inexpensive items such as backpacks, water jugs, and sleeping bags at thrift stores. If you can put together a personal "go bag" for everyone in your family using an older (last years) backpack with a change of clothes/undies, toothbrush and paste, and a towel you will be on your way. If you have children include a small toy, card game, or stuffed animal in their bag. A pet carrier with bowl and leash are important if you have a pet. Last have a tub with canned food items and paper/plastic plates with utensils to eat with. Something is better than nothing. The secret is to get started and not wait until it is too late. You can do this.😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@noncompliance1922 yes thank you so much for that answer and it’s not about buying necessarily new things but if there are some important things you should have definitely get them now!💕😊 Thank you so much for your feedback.🙏

[@TheoryofSimple]

Start small and just put a few things together and then add things as you go along, but something is better than nothing! And believe it or not if there’s something you really need and you can’t afford to put much together try the dollar store to get a few items😊💕

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Well you found a great resource for fixing that unprepared feeling! Work on it month and you'll eventually be so prepared and confident! Try watching "Sensible Food Storage" on C. Westfall's channel for dry but great primer on storing food and covers the things you'll need in an emergency. Eunice's channel is an unusually great channel for being prepared. Just keep plugging away and you feel more secure. It doesn't happen overnight, we all have to just keep a steady pace! Fun hobby that provides peace of mind. Get on it and have fun doing it!