Traveling Prepared

[@ptg4n6]

As always, another great video with excellent information and suggestions. Great to see you continuing your video series, and always looking forward to your next posting. Thank you .

[@TheMan4547]

Great job and very educational. Always good to see some good equipment from someone that has obviously used whats inside. Gotta pick a movie night and watch more of your videos.

[@richardhummell2497]

To waterproof the cloth around the see through cosmetics bag, use boot silicone spray or even clothing waterproof silicone spray. This stuff really works and keeps the zipper lubed as well. Thanks for the vid! I see you keep your vehicle clean and neat like I do. See! Great minds do think alike! Keep on keeping on! Rick

[@AppalachianFreedom]

Excellent setup! Man it's good to see you Brother! I trust that all is well with you and yours! God bless you folks!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Another great presentation. Extremely thorough. Take care, be safe.

[@sherman614]

Excellent stuff, brother! Also, i love to see people being prepared, more people should be. I carry my Maxpedition Remora get home bag/day pack with me EVERYwhere i go. Some people think it's over kill to carry it everywhere, but I'm prepared. Tonight for example, my car broke down. Had my pack with me, fortunately i was close to home and had my cell phone. But my point is, it was raining, dark, and i had my pack with me with things in it to take care of myself and get me home safely.

[@Wolf8407]

gotta say you make some really great videos of preparations and ways to stay safe and i do like to use a lot of your ideas and reviews as guidelines for my own. Thank you for making these videos and I am looking forward to more.

[@SamTravels]

I like how you put things to the test ! Great set up and kits...

[@mrmotownmadness89]

You sir are extremely prepared for anything with that kit. Love the Arcteryx pack you have too, quality stuff. One day I'll have something similar

[@hinckleypoland]

great kit. Thanks for taking the time to share... CT is an awesome fella...lol

[@CampfireTalk]

PackRat!!! Well as in typical fashion you've created another top notch video. What's makes this one & all your other videos great isn't so much the "gear" that is featured, but the "why". I appreciate the response brother, take care.

[@pkdiddy]

Nice job on the kit. Looks like you have all the "must haves" covered. Much more that what you've got and you cross into the "nice to have" territory.

[@Whipstorm]

Awesome kit, gave me a few good ideas! Thanks for the vid!

[@djhaakinson1234]

Great video! Got me thinking about mine a little more. Good to see uploads from you again!

[@wicreed]

Very nice.Great to see you posting again.

[@thejoefowler]

Great to see you making videos again. Hope to see more soon and hope you and your family are well.

[@ThePrivateMan]

Excellent; you have most comprehensive car kit I have seen (other than my own). Maybe consider coins along with the bills which may be nice in case you find picky $ machines along the way. I also carry mainstay's water packets which are nice-they do not freeze in the winter and carried in the summer. Another thing I have is a lockable rubber-mate style container that has two wheels if you pull off the vehicle that can be dragged like a dolly cart (again wall-mart) if need to abandon the car.

[@YuddaLevy]

great vid and kit....i will be using some of your ideas. From personal experience i would keep a tiny cheap portable AM/FM radio in the bag. About the size of a pack of cigs but probably your most important prep the first few hours of an event. Obviously your truck has one...but when you grab your pack and go...you will need the know the info....routes, c events etc..... also those lith AA are perfect for the radio...2 batts last me over a year in mine. i bought mine from CCom. hope it helped.

[@PackRat556]

@DeanC993 Thank you my friend! I appreciate your time in watching!

[@sraike]

Great video PackRat. Good to see ya back online.

[@305ssmonte]

That cosmetic bag is a good idea.You can see everything inside.On those light sticks they last a long time don't they?Thanks to this video I checked my light stick to see if they still work,and it does.It is dated 2005.Very helpful videos thank you for doing them.

[@andywest6250]

A sensible kit, thanks

[@leetshots]

was thinking we hadnt seen a vid for a while. good to see everything seems well with you. thanks for the vid.

[@sirguy104]

Thanks, this inspired me to build my own kit, but on a smaller scale.

[@ChiefDoesStuff]

Great video. Nice to see you back!

[@EatCarbs]

Great video! I carry a lighter too.. but I always get the clear ones so I can always check the fluid levels. I also keep mine in an old medicine bottle to keep it waterproof. I don't know if you keep one in your truck or not..but I ALWAYS make sure to carry a pair of nail clippers... a hangnail will drive me bonkers. lol Thanks for the vid. =D

[@HillbillyNorthA1]

Great vid. Nice kit, well thought out.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

backwoods223 "backwoods223 2 years ago -- very nice kit! I need to get one of these put together but i've just been putting it off. just hard to find a place for one in a single cab pickup. very little room behind the seat, and underneath has the mechanism for the seat adjustment. You've motivated me to get on it though. Surely I can find a way" If you haven't already found a way... here's a suggestion. Hang one or two haversacks or messenger bags from the head rest(s) on the seat. Usually there's some vertical space between the back of the seat & the back window. Shoe bags that hang on closet doors will work, but I like the mentioned bags better because the contents are covered. Found some large $5 messenger bags at a local thrift store that work well for this purpose. Shoulder straps can be adjusted to fit around the headrest supports and position bag at the best height. Velcro can be attached to the lower back side of bag & seat to keep bag from moving when truck is in motion. Yet, bag remains easy to grab & go, if the need arises. And, it stays out of sight. Especially when compared to hanging one from a gun rack, for example. If not else will fit, try one of the reusable grocery shopping bags, putting the handles over the head rest, if they'll fit. Quite a bit can be stashed in one of those, especially if you use a large, fairly flat/thin storage box to organize your gear to use the vertical space available. Hope this though is helpful. It's the way I've met the challenge in our bench seat pickup truck.

[@PackRat556]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@ucitymetalhead]

this gives me a few ideas for my backpack even though i don't have a car i still try to be as prepared as possible.

[@Jollyprez]

That truck is disgustingly clean and tidy.

[@kingtut574]

You should add one of those knives with a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker or something along those lines.

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

I would maybe include a good tarp to go with the bag and poncho it may seem like a redundancy but the bags rip on me in windy situations other than that ...... man you have it all great vid thanks for posting.... side note i live in such a crappy neighborhood that if i leave a bag in my car it would be gone in record time hahaha

[@ctcsurvivalkid]

great vid man... i hope that u will make more and keep up the great work..god bless u!!

[@ViolentKisses87]

Oh Packrat, the first prepping video was your Survival Backpack Part 1 vid. Shortly after I started also watching Nutnfancy. All these years and $'s later, what a long strange trip it's been.

[@backwoods223]

very nice kit! I need to get one of these put together but i've just been putting it off. just hard to find a place for one in a single cab pickup. very little room behind the seat, and underneath has the mechanism for the seat adjustment. You've motivated me to get on it though. Surely I can find a way

[@muncleike]

a good add is some reflective tape to put on your cloths if you have to walk at night so you don't get hit.its better then a vest because there may be passangers with you.and then you can leave the glow sticks buy the car so it don't get hit.

[@summersong100]

good vid. very practical stuff, nothing crazy as I sometimes see in other folks' vids.

[@kessler003]

would love to see that maxpedition 1st aid kit reviewed. great video man.

[@jeriwade123]

GREAT video!

[@Preparedglueguy1]

Thanks for sharing. How far are you from home normally? My office is 7 miles from home but around 2 weeks out of the month, I travel and could be anywhere from 100-300 miles from home. I need to pack more stuff in my GHB but it still only weighs 20 lbs. Keep up the good work!

[@Dumpster3211]

My traveling bag consists of gauze, duct tape, a ka-bar, a wrench, and iodine tablets. At the end of the day, that's all you really need. Everything else is a luxury.

[@sirguy104]

Good video. Keep up the good work.

[@PackRat556]

@mrmattvan I have eaten that one. If you add a little less water it thickens up nicely. I appreciate you watching and for commenting.

[@shady610]

I think most people overlook some sort of entertainment aspect. A book or something to use to relax during down time.

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

thanks for the video, no doubt you are well prepared for emergencies, Take care!

[@tohopka11]

What about some sort of insect repellent? I keep a spray can and also OFF! travel wipes in my truck that I use all the time when I'm out somewhere and the mosquitos come out. Other than that very thorough as usual. Keep the vids coming!!

[@OneWithGuns93]

A good signaling item is those cheap little colored smoke bombs you can get during firework seasons. What would be easier to see other than a huge bright orange and blue and purple cloud of smoke coming out of the trees?

[@willrush1962]

Great kit

[@steintanz]

... useful kit indeed!

[@hheintze1]

Yay! you made a new video.

[@galkinator]

Why not pack a tarp or at least a space blanket for emergency shelter etc? And in the winter it's good to have a wool blanket too. No reason not to - you've got room in the vehicle.

[@Tengan65]

Nice vid, PackRat. Take care.

[@JJolaine]

Thx for the info. My pack is probably too big. Now, I would hide the money somewhere else, though since all of YT knows where it is.

[@pierrelebelle2137]

I know this is kind of random but could you maybe make a video of either how to make some snares or traps that could be used if needed? Seen a few on here and thought they were just mediocre. Seems you know your stuff. Just looking to learn some basic ones that work good.

[@ltbig24]

Great video, think I will have to update my car kit

[@wicreed]

Very nice.

[@YuddaLevy]

@YuddaLevy :) just watched CFTs video..... and almost verbatim he shows the radio w/ the lith batts. again....great job.

[@PackRat556]

@1097411 Thank you my friend! I appreciate your time.

[@DC.]

Great Vid

[@hautala88]

I used to watch these videos back in the day, what happened to this guy? I wonder why he stopped uploading.

[@PackRat556]

@marbles112 Thank you my friend!

[@Nordicrelaxationn]

which backpack do you think i should buy, this arcteryx mantis or a maxpedtion falcon 2 pygmy? gonna use it as an edc bag / day pack thanks

[@tuffnutt34]

great vid

[@redneckgunowner2]

FYI you drive slow everyones passing you lol,but love all the videos hope there will be more

[@karenholman7975]

love ur vids. what is name and model of ur pack? thx karen

[@marbles112]

cool video man

[@michaelburt7715]

good job

[@neolithic3]

What about a sleeping bag/blanket in case you are stuck in your car in cold weather.

[@mattff229]

Are you able to have a CCW in your state? If so why no firearm?

[@1foolishguy]

I might be mistaken but I did not see any para cord

[@TheNegative]

Where'd you go?

[@facundosalas]

where do you cook your food?

[@whatupted]

wow I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDS WHY HAVENT YOU MADE MORE? WHATS UP

[@baseballman74]

hey man how come you don't upload videos anymore??? you were great~ \

[@mattff229]

by the way nice set up you have.

[@kabar1211]

you don't need a get home bag if you drive a gmc

[@justin11905]

does anyone know what happened to packratt did something happen to him his family or did he just quit youtube if so im sad and packratt even if u quit youtube yue still awsome

[@kingtut574]

Dear Packrat556 i have a great kit im making for te winter becuase of ur idea with the extra clothes and other stuff Also i have a video with my main kit so please watch and comment

[@offramp100]

Toilet paper?

[@matt128361]

i know what i'd use the lotion 4 ~.^