Emergency Equipment for your Car | Survival Gear | Tactical Rifleman

Links for all items are listed in the write-up below:
This week’s video I wanted to touch a bit on Survival systems. I get asked a lot to do more videos on survival subjects. They all want to know what I keep in my EDC, my bags, and in my vehicles. I preach that your best weapon & tool will always be the knowledge that you have up in your “brain housing box.” That said, it does help to have certain items, to make bad situations more bearable.
So, this week’s video will cover what I recommend you keep (at a minimum) in all the vehicles that your family has. To show that I “practice what I preach,” I am showing the bag that is kept in the trunk of my daughter’s car. Below you’ll find Amazon links to most of the items, to save you time hunting.

Old Book Bag (I used last year’s school bag)

First Aid- (Basic Small Kit, that I then plus up from my own First Aid supplies)

I then stuff that plastic box into a good IFAK (I like RED, for ease to finding), along with all the good trauma gear that I covered in our IFAK video (found in video archive)

Tire plug kit- (I then put this into the tire inflator case)

Emergency food rations- (Get the Coast Guard approved versions)

Space Blanket (Big Heavy-weight version)

Glock E-Tool- (I love this thing)

550 Cord (Need I say more?)-

Hand warmers

Leatherman Wave

Toilet Paper Travel Roll (or 3)

Water Purification

Ponchos (Trash Bags work better for me, but not the girls)

Hand Sanitizer

Old Sneakers (Buy new Hiking Shoes and put current ones in Bag, while they still fit)

That about covers it. I know there a tons more items to have in case of an emergency. Hell, my Jeep only gets 12.7 miles to the gallon of fuel, because of all the emergency gear I have inside. However, my daughter doesn’t need a high-lift jack or a CB radio. Her number one tool will still always be using her head and the knowledge that we have taught her. That, and having her father on Speed Dial.

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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[barriotejas]

just a simple but overlooked hack but if you are in a situation where the vehicle is stuck your floor mats can be used for tire traction.

[shannahmeaney]

I'm a 17 year old girl and just got my first car. This video was extremely useful thank you

[jck]

Wow. Someone who understands that people still need trunk space. Awesome, thank you

[derrickjones]

THANK YOU for being a father/husband who puts his family first. Its nice to see a person who lives in the real world and doesn't expect everyone to be trained as x-military may be.

[tkwieciak]

Lightweight reflective vest so you don’t get run over when you’re outside of the vehicle, especially at night.

[JohnBoyGamer]

If the bag is for a family member, I could also recommend a piece of paper in the bag that would have some information on it. For example, phone numbers, basic instructions on how to use some of the kit, and instructions on how to fix minor issues with the vehicle. That way if something happens and they don't know what to do that can refer to that piece of paper, or have someone to call that can help. Of course you would hope that already knows this basic information, but if it's a stressful situation then it may come in handy.

[RyanMah]

Might be a good idea to keep like $100 in the bag as well.

[informedcitizen]

I loaded my daughter's car with similar items but anytime her car doesn't start or her tire is flat or low she just gets on her phone and calls dad...I'm not always gonna be there but until then, I am the number one emergency tool she has.

[gz]

Old cell phone with a car charger. Even disconnected it will let you dial 911.

[SoEliteGamer]

I keep spare outfits in my vehicles lol

Can't tell you how many times they've actually come in handy

[Vkuaa]

Definitely subscribing. As a young girl who travels a lot by herself, I found this video very helpful. Thank you 😊

[huddless]

Add a "moving blanket". I use it to protect the trunk floor liner. Good for ground cover when changing a tire. Ground pad or insulation inside (not as good as wool but cheaper) if stuck. It can also be used to protect something in the trunk during a move. Multi use!
Also good to cover items you don't want nosey folks to see when you have the trunk open at the store or where ever.

[mrdark]

I am also a huge proponent of the "Half a tank is an empty tank" line of thinking when it comes to gas. I try to be very careful about making sure i have atleast 1/2 tank at all times. Just a few months ago i got caught in a huge traffic jam with like 1/8th of a tank. Ended up running out of gas right outside the gas station parking lot. Luckily i had enough momentum to just put it in neutral and coast my dead car right up to the pump lol

[HataAlla]

Work gloves... using tools in the cold without gloves sucks and gets impossible after a while. And 20 other reasons... love your gloves protect your hands👍

[Nick]

The wife thought I was crazy for doing this until she needed it. Don’t forget to pack for your pets as well.

[frobbit]

THIS IS GREAT! I've tried to get family to listen to the simple message of preparation for years, I am the crazy man until a few family members got into a situation. Now I'm the "smart" one and this stuff in this video is really great. Thank you.

[ryanjones]

I was really thankful to see you talk about getting quality gear for your loved ones. In so many of the videos I've seen online some guy buys top of the line gear for himself and the spouse/family gets what's left over or something that is garbage if anything at all. As you said, we won't always be there. Set them up for success not failure.

[ChiefMiddleFinger]

Carl, I enjoy your your method of presentation. No B.S. with humor on top. Rare gift...rock on...!!!

[MrLobsterity]

In Russia the first ever survival item people pack into cars is a set of warm clothes. A 15$ Decathlon's insulated jacket "for mountain hiking" is way better then those space blankets and hand warmers. Heavy but really warm and compressable. And that showel is not very useful. From my experience if a showel has bended edges it looks cool but obstructs getting snow from under the car's bottom. Straight "soviet combat engineer showel", like a garden showel with short handle, is the best thing ever for digging snow or mud, very light and convenient :)

[tonybelisle]

I am a mechanic for over 25yrs and the second my daughter started driving I thought her all the things she needs to know no man needed