Emergency Tools for SHTF

Tool List: Chain Saw, Safety Goggles, Gloves, Dust mask, Flashlight, Duct Tape, Utility Shutoff Tool, Pry Bar/Crow Bar, Hammer, Bolt Cutters, Sledge Hammer/Go Devil, Ax, Hatchet, Shovel, Lineman's Pliers. Gas Powered Generator.

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[RKelleySCmm]

Only other thing I'd add is rope and chain. For hurricane Matthew we used 4 by 4s and chains to lift and move downed trees to open the roads back up.

[MRHEAT]

Thanks —- my wife is going to need a bigger backpack to carry all that extra gear :)

[KillaCommieFerMommie]

Great tips as always... Love the bloopers at the end... Anyone who's made videos, understands how easy it is to become tongue tied, or lose your train of thought.... Thank God for editing tools : D

[BAAMRanch]

Having them all in the same place is a good point. I need to work on this my self

[zefemanzano]

Great video for our east coast right now, Texas (Gulf of Mexico) is not out of the woods yet. Great advice as always Sootch.

[andyjansen]

Hi Sootch- Something new (at least for me) for the emergency bag(s) is a multipurpose 550 paracord made by Survivor Cord. In it there are 7 strands of nylon cordage, one strand of 30AWG wire, one strand of 25lb. fishing line, and one strand of waterproof waxed tinder. I think it is great example of having a survival item which covers multi purposes. Probably fitting for one of your reviews. Take care, and I hope you are enduring the storm without difficulty.

[TheLena]

I recommend having a double man hand saw for cutting down trees after shtf . They don't sell them in stores anymore; they are antiques now. You can find them at barn sales, antiques sales or yard sales. They often come rusty and need to be cleaned up. But if you are facing life after electricity, and need to heat with wood, this would be the fasts' way to cut wood (Axe for splitting after). I have one in my barn.'

[tipr]

A good manual saw for felling limbs. I’ve been in situations (tornadoes and hurricanes) where you run outta gas for the chainsaw before you run outta fallen trees to clear. Also a hacksaw or fine tooth saw for cutting tangled metal.

[justin-hurd]

Just want to take a second and say I appreciate how you put the whole tool list, that's awesome haha

[gregh]

Great subject matter. I have a small enclosed trailer stocked full of tools, food, camping gear, copies of important documents ect. Been years in the making but I think I've covered all the necessities.

[sickofliars]

Good timely video. Best of luck and keep safe in SC sootch

[happycamper]

Greetings from Puerto Rico. I have watched a lot of your videos. You are really right about that generators. About a year after the largest hurricane here in the last 90 years, the Island is still far away from a stable electrical system

[wallabing]

When a real emergency happens, the most dangerous thing will be other people.

[willsmith]

I always keep bolt cutters and a pry bar in the truck!

[Diplomat]

After a flood and a tornado. I would add a come along, a large Stanley fubar, block and tackle, a 30” bow saw or 21” Sven saw and a pair of fencing pliers.

[djcarlton]

I got a chainsaw but don't forget the bar oil, extra bar, chain, spark plug. And a good bow saw as a back up. Always like these kind of videos to get you thinking .

[SurvivalTheory]

Chainsaw and a good shovel make life so much better. You forgot to mention bailing wire! Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[bb.w]

Sharpening block is a must have...here..great idea

[lt]

Chainsaw pants/chaps are good to help prevent injury.

[marshallvanwagneriii]

I also keep a large "dig" bar at the house. A very heavy duty bolt cutter is also a good idea. The wire cutters you have is good, but large bolt cutters can't be beat!