This Will Be Your Family's Most Used Emergency Kit!

Your black-out bag will most likely be your family's most-used emergency kit just because of how common power outages are in many areas. I typically 5 or 6 power outages a year and my blackout bag is the first bag I grab. It will have all the essential gear I need to ride out a 4 or 5-hour blackout.
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[@baileyloudon8110]

The design of the bag gave me an idea: put some glow in the dark stickers or whatever on the bag so it's easily findable in the dark

[@bugoutbrothers]

ohhhh I do like that idea! Maybe even glow in the dark tape!

[@scottrok13]

Thanks for the “no candles for kids” reminder! Recommend the addition of small bags of snacks = granola/bars, gorp, mints, gum, pretzels + a full quart bottle of water TO remind kids to NOT OPEN the refrigerator while the power is out😃🖖🏼

[@OldPackMule]

The concept of application specific emergency bag(s) is excellent. Too many people try to make one bag to cover everything and it's too heavy or improperly stocked.

[@OGbrick420]

fyi instead of pulling out the battery bank and recharging it every 3 months, run the battery down first so that you dont short cycle the battery and cause it to lose ability to hold a full charge.

[@pyronymph-868]

Aiming a flashlight at the ceiling produces diffuse light; no lantern needed. Why is this never mentioned?!? Every Winter growing up in Colorado we kids did just that; shine your flashlight up!

[@compound63]

Years and years ago I owned a bar located out in the country. During a spring storm we lost power during a rockin Saturday night. I got out all my flash lights and pointed them at the ceiling creating almost as much ambient light as normal. And the party kept right on rockin’!!

[@jacksonteller1337]

We only use a lantern in the kitchen for food preparation. Long term i can also get my headlamp from my workbag for that. We use a torch in the living room and bedroom.

[@jeremywhitesell2688]

I lit up a blacked out Walmart like this. Everyone got out. Ruined the thieves plans though.

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

Most lanterns last longer than flashlights at the same level of brightness.

[@betruetoyourself7162]

The fan is something not many other channels talk about. In the summertime, if the electricity goes out I have 3 tiny usb fans and two bigger battery operated fans.

[@bugoutbrothers]

oh the USB fan is a good idea. Maybe I'll add some of those to my kit. Would go great with the battery charger as well.

[@AndreFavron]

@@bugoutbrothers I actually bought - specifically for extreme heat power failure scenarios - a DEWALT DCE511B 20V portable fan. It simply uses the same batteries that my interchangeable tools use but it is powerful enough to feel the airflow from across the room.

[@TimothyLipinski]

Great Video ! Make sure the AA Batteries are Lithium-Ion batteries because they do not leak and last a long, long time ! The Duracell batteries now leak because they changed the formula ! The 18650 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are great and some can be replaced by two CR123 batteries ! Have a power Brick with charge cable to charge your cellphone once or twice... Also have the phone number of the power company ! ! ! The Battery Radio should be an AM/FM/WB NOAA Radio... Powered by the Lithium-Ion Batteries ! ! ! tjl

[@bobbymothershaw]

We went 24 hrs without power here in the UK (some had to go with no power for 10 days) last month. One thing I would add is get some movies etc preloaded on a tablet/laptop. Also try turning your power for a day and do a trial run.

[@OehlJim]

Where I live (Western Mo.) I expect to have to reset the clocks ANY time I return home! Thanks, EVERGY!

[@paulmcdonald1968]

Agree. It's the most likely emergency kit for anyone. If the emergency is going longer than a traditional "blackout" THEN you can go to the long-term "shelter in place" kit. I don't put a "first aid kit" in my blackout bag because I have a fully stocked first aid kit in the house. I don't need over-redundancy in the house, I just need to be able to find the first aid kit.

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

I have a winter blackout tuff box. This is a great concept when my littles are older and more independent! Great video.

[@stargypsysoul604]

You’d be surprised how many times we lose power due to “wildlife interference” where I live 😂😂 this is brilliant❤

[@VAMobMember]

USB rechargeable head lamp for each person

[@DARTHDANSAN]

I have a black out kit that made because I saw your original black out kit video you made few years ago. Thanks for getting me prepared. Please promote portable power stations! So people are aware of them . Luci lanterns and usb lanterns are great options

[@Draculapin]

I’m literally got a power outage 10 minutes after watching that video. Commenting in the dark from Montreal, Canada.

[@bennycruz5888]

Very informative! I just went through hurricane Ida on grand isle Louisiana. We just got power back by diesel generators and water. Winds hit 191 sustained a d gusts hit 242mph. Almost wiped out the whole island. It became uninhabitable. We went without power and water for over 90 days! Your video is very or say spot on just add insect repellent and hand sanitizer a multi shower gel bottle because u will depend on mother nature for rain to catch and use for what is needed for toilet and bathing i would say have a bottle of bleach but you are talking a simple power outage which like i said is spot on. I could endorse a lot of products and regardless of what comments u have or how many years you have been posting videos just be organized have a plan ( with kids and wife) is crucial and don't get bored like you mentioned and accept the reality and live day by day with a plan. Great video man! I'm glad someone is doing what you are doing and reacting because when u go through what we have been through your video will accommodate the situation. Oh yeah where did you get that bracelet ( beads with green) luv it! Let me know if u can great job

[@MerlinsBeard91]

Love how this is so thought out especially for families that have kids. Definitely going to be coming back to this video as my kids get older to build appropriate black out bags for them.

[@pleasebekindtwnty4sven]

Great video brother . Keep the simple yet useful content going.

[@SandyL9316]

Glow in the dark design tee shirts would be fun to have on hand, especially for kids. Obviously not something for the bag and not critical, but would help keep things on the positive side. Also you could keep better tabs on the kids if they step out of the light. Sure you can use glow sticks too which are brighter, but they have a shorter shelf life, on the other hand, you just have to active the shirts glow by shining light on it for a few minutes. I just love my glow in the dark constellation shirt which has worked for years.

[@wmluna381]

That's a cute idea!

[@nessaazul3743]

That's fun!

[@william.maclennan9061]

Great, video. I like how you incorporated the kids.

[@stacyraygoza2085]

Thank you for your great tips. Please keep them videos coming.

[@alimfuzzy]

Amazed you didn't bring out that square lantern you show in every episode.

[@theorlandoprepper]

Good info, thanks. The "kid safe" concept is awesome.

[@carpediem3593]

Hey, I'm a new Sub and I really enjoyed your video. I have a new neighbor and we just experience a power outage during this 100-degree summer in central Virginia. I just forwarded your video to him. I also enjoyed your "Shelter-In-Place Kit" video too.... One suggestion, can you do a video for a Suburban Survival or Emergency Kit or Bag......See a lot of wilderness kits on KZbin but no one is talking about emergency life in between the city and the woods (Suburban life is different than city life).....Thanks and keep the videos coming....

[@marktunacao3567]

Hi,im Mark from the philippines,we just recently being hit by a typhoon,last dec.16 that resulted in power outage,limited drinkable water and also gasoline,but luckily im always watching preparedness video like yours,we are able prepare for d worst case..keep making a video like this,it helps a lot..

[@vindivergilio3482]

Great info/video. We have a simular kit. Not a 'black out' bag so to say, but it has batteries, light sticks, flashlights (incl a set of headlamps) 2 large charging banks, cables and a few other items ya might need if the power goes out. One item that is in ours is a spare set of keys to the lock on our outside generator shed door and a spare ignition key (our generator has a key operated electric start instead of just a push button). These were added after one outage at around midnight and the keyring with those 2 keys on it was not in the place we usually hang them. We still haven't found the missing 2 keys a year later. We also have a set of channel locks and an adjustable wrench to shut off the main gas and water valves if needed in the box ( an HD plastic tool box). Up until today, after watching this video, we did have a few lighters and candles in it too but after blindly overlooking the dangers for a while, I pulled em out. Ya know...It's amazing how many people, and not only preppers, think along the same lines of having things like a 'black out bag' or as we call ours, a power box in their home. We put ours together about 3 yrs ago when our local area grid started having outages due to just old equipment and outages of 10+ hours became a weekly thing. Thank God our local utility company has since upgraded our grid and outages are rare now. On a side note, Ya know what kills me? There are still many people who know some of us are preppers to one degree or another and the amount of teasing we have to deal with because of it is amazing. I would like to think my family is ready if anything happens, no matter how big or small, and believe me, I've been called all the names from Rambo to Nut Job. I just don't get why non (or even anti) preppers are like this. We don't live in a fortified armed bunker living off of MREs like alot of non preppers think preppers do. I think we just practice (and possess) more common sense than they do. Sorry bout almost going off on a rant, lol. Thank you for another great video. See ya in the next one.

[@johnjolabushcraft8844]

Great Idea thanks for sharing

[@JMWmemphis]

Eton blackout buddy is a good option

[@tarinindell8217]

Im 100% on board with the battery powered fan. Theyre good during the day, but they are EXCELLENT at night. I cant sleep if im too hot, and i know that is common. One of my first purchases was a battery powered fan. The one addition i would include is a simple bottle of water. It will help limit the need to wander around your house in low light conditions. Save you or your kids from having to carry a flashlight or lantern up and down the stairs while also trying to balance a glass (or two) of water that youre bringing from the kitchen.

[@Leveraction-xr4uz]

I just have my wife get up and fan me while I sleep.

[@sheilameagher3675]

Other hints: -I have received free playing cards from volunteering in Casinos (they change out, retire packs of cards routinely).

[@bz_cookie]

A whistle too!

[@artandcraftwithbj9532]

I was waiting for this one 🔥

[@readingrainbow7986]

This is a WONDERFUL video! Thanks! I also suggest headlamps. My kids love wearing them and it leaves their hands open. Just a thought.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@Oneshot8242]

I thought about this, but looked up the reliability of our power grid first. Denmark is in the top 3 in Europe. The last one i can remember was in 98 in Copenhagen. The storm that caused it was also blowing cars down the street. Lasted less than four hours, and was limited to our small neighborhood. PS - ALL low voltage lines are underground.

[@bugoutbrothers]

oh interesting. Yeah I always say you should be prepping for what is most likely to hit your geographical area, so I guess power outages would be low on your list.

[@baileyloudon8110]

Anyone else feel like blackouts were waaaay more common when they were kids?

[@bugoutbrothers]

lol yes! I think we have been moving more away from above the ground power lines to underground power lines which I'm sure has helped alot. Even with older houses you can see the power lines running to the top of their home. It's all underground now for most homes built in the 80's and beyond.

[@mendyviola]

Living in a place where we lose power a lot (Texas Gulf Coast), I use solar powered landscape lights as emergency lighting often. I always have them in my yard and know they work. It’s just a matter of pulling them out of the ground and bringing them inside at night, and then back out during the day. 😂

[@retseji7461]

Love the video. Love how you go into detail . I dident think of this kids pack. I got most of the kids stuff in my own bag but this idea takes a load off my shoulders and prevents searching trough my backpack. Ps. What is the song playing in the back ground i love it!

[@IndependentNewsMedia]

Nice video, Merry Christmas.

[@anthonygomez446]

Hurricane season be here soon can't wait

[@jamessotherden5909]

I would also add a battery powered TV to your bag. Even though I have a whole house generator I have all the items you showed.

[@jacksonteller1337]

We have everything for in the house in waterproof containers. Glow sticks are in the childrens rooms and each room has the appropriate lights, kitchen lantern the rest torches ready to go (rechargeable). We live below sea level so we need to be waterproof.

[@slevinchannel7589]

May i give some Prepper-Pro-Advice?

[@jacksonteller1337]

@@slevinchannel7589 not if it is about living below sea level. As the entire country is below it with the exception of a small strip along the German border.

[@litawolf1684]

Love the video But what about a power station? Like the time you take camping. There not heavy.

[@ericpatrick5542]

My Things I Will Use Is A Survival Kit, Fire Starter Kit, First Aid Kit, Camping Cookware Set, Survival Food Bars At Least Two Ration Bars, Survival Water, Survival Medicine, And Spare Clothing In My Bug Out Bag.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Nice break down. Couple of thoughts; batteries have a shelf life so write somewhere on the package the date of purchase. Better yet, stick them in the small fridge in your man cave or garage. That'll extend their life. I would also suggest getting a handheld solar/crank flashlight. Very inexpensive and they usually come in a package of two. Since you have a battery bank, upgrade to a larger one and then use rechargeable flashlights. I would consider adding an inflatable emergency light. Several brands are available, like LUCI. I keep one on the outside of our packs and when we need them, everyone gets to have fun inflating them. Bottom line, we try to use rechargeable items as much as possible; either crank, solar, or recharge from a battery bank. Many items that are rechargeable can also use normal batteries. We all have headlamps that have rechargeable AAA batteries but in a pinch we can replace them with regular AAA batteries. On your NOAA emergency radio, preset it for the NOAA channel for your area. I mark ours as well so if the kids slide through channels for music, they can always dial back to hear the latest NOAA broadcasts.

[@raverboi4203]

Nice bag sucks about not having fire but I understand

[@cryptocalypse6969]

I only got power for about 2 hours per day for the past 3 months now. Don't have a single item. But still alive 😂

[@slevinchannel7589]

May i give some Prepper-Pro-Advice?

[@rquatt8474]

For entertainment Dollar Tree sells board games such as monopoly and battleship etc . For the price they are a good deal to keep entertained.

[@slevinchannel7589]

May i give some Prepper-Pro-Advice?

[@BrendaBodwin]

Great ideas for those that have this problem. I'm 100% solar & mini wind turbine, with a water wheel back up. If my power goes out, theres a much bigger problem than this bag could handle. 😁🤣😂 I still like it, for others, though. Keeps them out of the real emergency supplies. 👍👍

[@slevinchannel7589]

May i give some Prepper-Pro-Advice?

[@BrendaBodwin]

@@slevinchannel7589 I was born in a militant prepper family which means I personally have 54 years of prepper experience and 6 generations with of knowledge. I'm 1 of those weird souls that can go into the wild with no tools, in any terrain and environment, and survive. So prepping a home base location, beyond the preps that are already there, 5 years of supplies, to support 100 people, at 17 different locations in 3 North American countries, is not high on my list of priorities. My priority now, is building small off grid homesteads and giving them away. But, if you think you have something important to add.. feel free.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@BrendaBodwin :) Well, the name of the Website 'Skillshare' is very self-evidend, so that's that. Bt even aside from that: Knowledge is Key, so why not wawtch much and a lot of KZbinrs like 'Professor Dave' and 'Some More News'? The latter especially - the guy covers so diverse topics he has covered both Uvalde and Crops, so that should tell you a lot.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@BrendaBodwin Even if you dont believe buying Skillshare and maybe also "Nebula" for your ewhole family and even Neighbours isnt a good idea, at least watching the very good Content of Some-More-News is a Must. guy has so many Topics covered already i feel silly even naming a specific Example.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@BrendaBodwin ?

[@carlosh1896]

What age you suggest a child knows to use a blackout bag correctly?

[@Fabiomanfio]

( I'm sure you'll undestand nothing 'bout this ... kkk ) Na maioria das vezes, os preparadores viajam e focam em situações fantasiosas. Para quem tem família e vive no mundo real, sabe que suas dicas são muito importantes. Valeu ! :)

[@anthonygomez446]

Get a milk jug. Fill with water. Tape a chem light to it. Last for hours. Your welcome

[@JFoxC]

I’m surprised there’s not a headlamp in that bag

[@pawel_tips911]

But few hour power brake is not BlackOut, not at all.

[@jayceew2j202]

No go on the music

[@johnv.3323]

Meh video, same info you go over on all your other videos for the past 5 years....

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Consistency is key 🔑