I didn't go through all the comments but Luminous tape or Luminous paint on the box to help find it in the dark when you really get caught off guard.
@mrdark9916
2 жыл бұрын
OR.... Have your gear organized... Lol
@andrewsteele7663
3 жыл бұрын
I am building a black out box for my 82 year old neighbor. But I am calling it a Zombie survival box as he has a great sense of humour. , cheers
@Txchickensnake
3 жыл бұрын
Just a footnote from the texas freeze, those bic lighters will freeze up in cold temps. So if you keep it in a pocket close to your body will keep it working.
@SensiblePrepper
3 жыл бұрын
Good point. Thanks
@jkfoltz0224
3 жыл бұрын
All you gotta do is roll them down your leg once or twice
@Levi-td7ff
3 жыл бұрын
Or get an electric lighter
@GBall_Vision
3 жыл бұрын
Always have a fire steel and striker. Even if you prefer lighters. I have multiple fire sources in the vehicles and house.
@chuckoaks6756
3 жыл бұрын
Anything butane freezes up.
@sundevil6285
3 жыл бұрын
Based on the TX storms and power outages I decided to build a box for my home after watching the videos people uploaded showing what happened, immediately followed by what they wish they had on hand. I think Sensible Prepper covered a lot of great items in this video. In my box, I added chemlights, USB rechargeable lanterns, a few candles, and one D cell lantern. +You don't need to buy an O-light brand flashlight for your preps folks. For the price of a single Olight flashlight Seeker 2 you can build a solid starter kit. They are fantastic flashlights but starting a kit build with $110.00 bucks on a single flashlight is an expensive approach in my opinion.
@Anna-vj6qf
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from Texas and this past winter storm woke me up big time!! I’m so much more prepared now. Also expecting hurricane season to become worse so we prepped for that too. Thank God for these channels. God bless.
@matt_1984_
3 жыл бұрын
You know... This is the kind of thing, prepper or not, everyone needs.
@SensiblePrepper
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. It's basic but something you'll use way more than a bug out bag Thanks Matt
@matt_1984_
3 жыл бұрын
@@SensiblePrepper I mean not everyone is a prepper, i get that, but name someone who's never had/been in a power outage.
@alexketteman5202
3 жыл бұрын
Because *everyone* should be a "prepper" (aka - take first and primary responsibility for their safety, security, and general health and well-being). We've forfeited that as a nation, and hence, are in the situation we are now. Go figure 🤷♂️
@matt_1984_
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexketteman5202 I mean you're not wrong.
@daveh7720
3 жыл бұрын
I think we need to try to steer the common definition of "prepper" away from "someone who stockpiles food and ammunition for a societal collapse" and toward "someone who has prepared for inevitable disasters of all magnitudes, small or large." A Boy Scout, in other words. "Be Prepared!"
@MegaIsok
3 жыл бұрын
A good thing to add is an inexpensive reflective safety vest. It may help you be seen by rescue teams or prevent you from being struck by a vehicle if you need to leave on foot.
@scp-4093
3 жыл бұрын
the problem is that looters could notice you
@cynthiarothrock4255
2 жыл бұрын
I use a hunting vest for walking accrost town in heavy traffic . As many streets I have to cross have non working crosswalks. And being a university town we have a lot of idiot under 30 whom can't really drive behind the wheel.
@KarlsLabReport
Жыл бұрын
I keep one of those in my EDC pack. Glad you mentioned it.
@donaldmaustin8667
3 жыл бұрын
Flashlights and Emergency Candles get me to my old fashioned oil lamps.
@mrdark9916
2 жыл бұрын
And I'll be recharging all of my flashlights, headlamps, batteries, communications, weapon lights, night vision, and lanterns with my portable solar panels and battery backups. Was a little spendy at first to makey "SHTF- HQ" lol (a.k.a basement) but over time it payed for itself 10x over. Got a pretty sick power/charging station ive been working on the past couple years
@grimbo73
3 жыл бұрын
pretty comprehensive kit. only thing I would add is eye protection...simple work glasses/goggles...
@jedlevron
3 жыл бұрын
Paracord for the tarp and a glow stick for signaling would be great to have in box..
@tommysimmons3258
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah let's wave a glow stick so people can take ALL YOUR STUFF.
@wolfmule9914
3 жыл бұрын
Hi all sounds great and very practical , just one subjeston , I have seen a lot of disposable attachments for lights that you could fit into inside of lid of case. Just stick on, cheaper lights. That being a black out box, you could open lid and switch on so you could see what your getting out in the dark. Take care folks
@phililpb
2 жыл бұрын
it is never that dark enen in a black out there is some ambient light
@wolfmule9914
2 жыл бұрын
@@phililpb IT is never totally dark . It is just that there is not enough light to see and do what you want by
@debbieledbetter5147
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas, thanks.
@simonh6371
3 жыл бұрын
Good quick response box for a house. I don't get the criticism in the comments like ''what about food, water, gas cooker'' or ''why have you got poncho, mylar blankets''. Obviously this isn't the total extent of your preps. I haven't got a box like this because I live in a small apartment, but I do have all of the items and I know exactly where they are, and I always have an olight in my pocket, and another flashlight right next to my bed for when I'm not dressed.
@jackbauer9077
3 жыл бұрын
Glow sticks are always good for the dark!
@outlawmustangs6969
3 жыл бұрын
Solar powered garden/Sidewalk lights are great. You can charge them during the day and bring them into the house at night and place them in a glass vase or jar and they will illuminate your rooms then recharge the next day. rinse and repeat. Dollar store has them for $1 each. Save those candles for last resort.
@leonwashburn4747
3 жыл бұрын
A source to cook would be a great addition
@yeswing10
3 жыл бұрын
Harbor freight has good Pop up Lanterns for $5 (unless the price went up) very bright.
@jeffcolwell7391
3 жыл бұрын
Got a couple from rural king in northeast Indiana very bright would be lost without them
@j.j.savalle4714
3 жыл бұрын
Great list! In ours we also put a small wind-up travel alarm clock. No battery worry and handy to have both the time and alarm options.
@R0mans13
3 жыл бұрын
You might use some reflective tape or glow in the dark tape to mark it. Great video brother! I’m commenting like 3 minutes in so ignore if this is addressed lol
@4S7JL
3 жыл бұрын
Post some glow in dark stickers around the box .
@FiveElementsTactical
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼AWESOME IDEA, SOOTCH!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I was just reviewing mine. GREAT IDEAS... especially how well you organize everything!!! You Rock. Stay safe. 🇺🇸💪🏼
@SensiblePrepper
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother!
@Jennifer-nz2ss
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Texas and these storms are really bad here and come in quick so this video was perfect timing! Thankx
@jo-el7020
3 жыл бұрын
I think of the kit as something I may keep in our safe spot for tornados. A bright flashing light and a safety whistle would help people find you if you are trapped in that space. Experienced many tornados over the years and storing safety items in the spot you most likely will need them is a big help. Additionally, you might want to keep emergency phone numbers for utilities and other services taped in the top of the black out box. It could come in handy. You may have them in your phone, but a secondary location is never a bad plan. Thanks for all of the great information.
@chrisniner8772
3 жыл бұрын
My blackout box is a forklift battery in the garage and 1250 watts of solar out back. 24 years off the grid and its working great
@chuckoaks6756
3 жыл бұрын
A vid on battery generators would be pretty cool.
@MalWolf01
3 жыл бұрын
There are products that generate batteries? Dam sun sign me up
@chuckoaks6756
3 жыл бұрын
@@MalWolf01 gas generators, LP generators, natural gas generators, coal fired generators, atomic reaction fired generators. You get the idea.
@rickbourne1376
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe do a video on a more prolonged power outage and talk about generators, deepy cycle batters with AC converters, and small battery backup systems with solar cells.
@teatonaz
3 жыл бұрын
Also,... on the solar,... a Tesla power wall (large Lithium battery) charged by the solar of sufficient size to run some essential home items, like the refrigerator, room window A/C unit ( 105=110 + degrees regularly here in Ariz during summer ) and a few other items, during power down. Thanks great video.
@EOTRove
3 жыл бұрын
Solar puff lanterns are awesome
@steveday4797
3 жыл бұрын
My granddaughter was forever joking about my prepping but she definitely changed her mind when we had a power cut. We had plenty of charged torches and lanterns, battery charger packs meant my granddaughters could watch a movie on my tablet to keep them both entertained. You've now given me a great idea to make up my own box for home
@Al-sf3dw
3 жыл бұрын
You can add a butane camp stove and percolator. These items may be to big for the box. But useful when the power goes out.
@timberwolf0327
2 жыл бұрын
I think a whistle would be good to put in as well. In case you get trapped, you can alert rescuers to your location.
@kydd666
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised you didnt include a battery powered am/fm radio or a walkie talkie. Another big thing to think about when the power goes out is the fact that most if not all of your security systems will be down so keep an eye on your property as theives will take this as an opportunity to strike
@darthblade2016
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Power outage is one of the most common sort of scenario that people should prepare for.
@robertmill7755
3 жыл бұрын
This makes a great individual earthquake kit also. Add some energy bars and water or life straw and you’re set. Put a small flashlight in the boots under your bed.
@squirrelpower1666
3 жыл бұрын
What I learned with the Feb. Freeze of 2021. Water, alternate fuel source, matches, blankets, mouthwash, body wipes and a source of soft light (not from candles) for when everybody goes to bed. I embraced the 72 hour power and water outage as a practice run. I was surprised of a need for a soft light source at night. Food preparation was not an issue, but without natural gas I could see where other people struggled.
@todaywithsusan
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I would suggest is a whistle. I have one on a lanyard I can wear during emergency situations.
@VinceDiaz
3 жыл бұрын
I recently put together a blackout box after going through the Texas Winter Storm / Power Outage. Great to see Sensible Prepper's take on it. Great info. I created a video similar video of my blackout box.
@jons5898
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to give the box idea a try , I have everything on the list but not in the same place ! For the record, BIC lighters have always been extremely reliable for me and part of my EDC for decades.
@jehster
3 жыл бұрын
I would add a crank AM/FM radio with NOAA weather channels.
@KarlsLabReport
Жыл бұрын
I really like how you did your labels from contrasting tape. Very nice!
@ericsteel173
3 жыл бұрын
Sootch, In my opinion this kit is overprepped to solve too many problems and turned it into a bug out bag. I set up a power outage kit, but I followed the kiss principle. It is focused on one purpose, providing light, power and fire for my house in the event of a power outage. So it only has flashlights, a propane lantern, chemlights, candles, fire sources, batteries and spare propane. I also have reflective/glow in the dark stickers on the outside to make it easier to find in the dark. I keep mine in the kitchen, on top of a cabinet. The kitchen is covenient to the whole house and well lit all day so the glowstickers are always “charged”. If I had to deal with a Texas freeze, well I have a different kit for that.
@robertvondarth1730
3 жыл бұрын
‘Couple suggestions. Might as well make it EMP resistant, so use a metal box and such... Use glow in the dark tape on the outside so you can find the dang thing, Better yet paint the whole thing glowinthe dark Use moisture absorbing desiccant packs liberally, because burning things for light or heat tends to create a lot of moisture in the air, you want to protect your electronics and batteries etc.
@neretaireamenhotep2186
3 жыл бұрын
Shared and hoping folks take some self responsibility
@cbrown1444
3 жыл бұрын
I use sunglass/goggles for various work and also keep a pair close by during storms also 👍 canvas jacket and a kevlar neck gaiter meant for explosive/fragments for the military too!
@MooseTurder
3 жыл бұрын
Another alternative to candles for lighting, I keep white chemlights in my kit. Had a family friend lose their house to candle fire, so I am personally hesitant to use them for lighting.
@richardelliott9511
2 жыл бұрын
I am a candle guy, I like making them and burning them but you have to use some common sense in order to be safe. One of the great features of candles is that they will store forever with no expiration date and they will never go dead. Even those misshapen ones that you left in the hot atic will still burn. Learn to be safe with candles and they can be a valuble resource.
@johnfleming8285
2 жыл бұрын
In my kit I have a folding sterno stove, sterno, and a percolator so I can make coffee. Priorities, Man!
@patrickbolthouse7354
3 жыл бұрын
I have a black-out cabinet. First out 2 head lamps. Most important of all is 2 sets of back up lights. The entire ground floor is lighted as soon as the power goes off. Outside is solar powered lights. 1 where at the side door. 1 in the shed where the generator is. And 1 where I set up the generator. Cords, oil, starting fluid etc. Outside wall of the kitchen and furnace room are marine battery charger inlets. They power surface mounted wall outlets. 2 cords and everything I need is powered. If nothing else put a plug on your furnace. And plenty of freedom launchers. Beer too.
@RetiredEMT96
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect for us east coast dwellers, hurricanes really stink and winter storms are worse 🥶 thank you!
@robertgillis6245
2 жыл бұрын
I first bought a 100w “ GoPowerPlus “ solar power station. It is small, but I was just thinking about light at the time. I upgraded later to aa Bluetti. A person can connect a solar panel directly to the power station and charge. The power station is both ac/dc. An electric lamp will run 32 hours, and a LED dc light can be used also separately pr together. GOD Bless!
@Shwiggieman
3 жыл бұрын
Label the box just like you did, but use glow-in-the-dark duct tape. If it's out in the open before the outage or if you casually run a flash light over it looking for it...boom, instant ID.
@bobbymalcich63
3 жыл бұрын
thanks sootchoo for the ideas!!! keep up the great work you do everyday!!!
@phililpb
2 жыл бұрын
a couple of claymore's to help deter intruders might also be useful
@jaggiecz
2 жыл бұрын
Now, I live in the Netherlands, and we don't have tornado's. But we could have power out, so I have some stormlanterns and some crisco-candels I have made. These burn for a long time and give just enough light to see. The stormlanterns give a lot of light if you have to go outside.
@vandwellerhobojoekel5864
3 жыл бұрын
A real good all around survival box with emergency food and small portable cook stoves and small cook pots and utensils are a great idea. I live practically on the ga.fl. state line so a well stocked hurricane box comes to my mind.
@one-of-us9939
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my brother!
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought 4 solar generators, 2 Anker Powerhouse II 400's & 2 Anker Powerhouse II 800's, great generators, they are built better than any solar generator I've seen, extremely solid & durable. I've been very happy with the power output and the connectors, the 400 has 8mm and all the USB types charging connections and the 800 has 8mm, all the USB types and has Anderson Connectors. I'm able to use my Goal Zero 30w & 50w panels, so you have the capability to use almost any type of panels, they don't make you buy their panels, which is awesome. I highly recommend both of them. And if your looking for a great battery powered lamp, i recommend the Black Diamond Moji 250 lumen, they are USB rechargeable & also run on AA batteries, so your able to have to get twice the amount of power, you can use the rechargeable battery first and then use the AA power. They make a smaller Moji 100 lumen, but they are not rechargeable. The Moji 250 also works as a portable battery for USB devices, so you can charge your phone, tablet or any other USB device with it. The Moji 250 lumen can put out enough light to light up an entire room, but have different modes, allowing you to save power. I've seen the Obulbs from Olight and other battery powered lamps, but nothing comes close to the Black Diamond Moji 250 & Volt 250, both of these are excellent choices for portable camp or black out lights for rooms or tents.
@birdiehelpaso1524
2 жыл бұрын
Also you can make your own gunpowder and hollowpoints.
@vandwellerhobojoekel5864
3 жыл бұрын
In addition to having one on your keyring, it couldn't hurt to have a few p38s in there. 2 or 3 cans of vienna sausages or other quick and easy emergency food could also come in handy, hey you never know....
@leonorhernandez7079
2 жыл бұрын
I’m making my blockout box and will spray with neon glow in the dark paint so we can find it when the lights go out!
@phild8095
3 жыл бұрын
Something to work with until you get the generator hooked up. A 5 gallon bucket would also hold some battery lanterns that wouldn't fit in the ammo can.
@Ravennevarr
3 жыл бұрын
When winter hit us in Texas and power went out. I learned the truth horror reality of survival.
@alangastler9187
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don
@tjl.5102
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, I never thought about that.
@BLUELEADER78
3 жыл бұрын
For some reason I find myself have an affinity for your screen name.
@donnabush7938
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve lived in the Houston, Texas area most of my life (I’m 62). I’ve been through hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms and I don’t think we’ve ever had an actual black-out box. I’ve only recently started working on one, because of the ‘big freeze’ we recently experienced down here. I guess my family always trusted that God would keep us safe!
@MyMy-tv7fd
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that, and God also helps those who help themselves bro!
@Anna-vj6qf
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Conroe.. the Winter storm woke me up that we are not prepared. It was actually scary. I was too afraid to let my children play in the snow because there was no way I could warm them after. I’ve learned a lot since that storm.
@matt_1984_
3 жыл бұрын
Trust but verify, and God helps those who help themselves seems to apply.
@chrissewell1608
3 жыл бұрын
I blame Biden... Texas never froze over, when Trump was in office! He wouldn't let that happen! 😁
@chrissewell1608
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe While that sounds smart, you can't out run or mess with mother nature!
@glenmo1
2 жыл бұрын
I don't trust the Open flame of a regular candle but I do like the candle lanterns.. especially the candle lantern mini that uses tea light candles they are extremely safe since they are contained in the lantern
@rfletch62
3 жыл бұрын
Battery lanterns over candles, as a lot of them have USB ports, and radios. Some can be charged by cranking. And Sterno.
@ilovegreen0150
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Australia. Thanks for the tips👍
@mrhallphotography
3 жыл бұрын
I would add reflective tape to the outside of the box. It will make it that much easier to find in the dark. Murphy’s law say we will no be near the box when we need it.
Having a battery backup for your PC also so you can shutdown properly when the power goes out is a BIG thing to have. For those of us that still have pc's
@SgtRudySmith31bRet
3 жыл бұрын
I have one in my office, one on my router, one on my TV (it's also my camera system) and one on my fridge. They are surge protectors, battery backup and they clean my generator power.
@dustinw.5090
6 күн бұрын
I knew it was going to look good
@richardshortman5645
3 жыл бұрын
No.radio? Or 12 volt TV? Consider Enigizer lantern that runs on both AAA an D cells. Have upgraded to also have a budget light forum lantern.
@STB-jh7od
3 жыл бұрын
I would use a bright colored box to make it easier to find in the dark. My blackout kit has cyalume sticks, hand cranked lantern, hand crank radio/flashlight/phone charger combo, and couple battery powered fans (I've been thru too many summers with blackouts and no AC)
@RuffKutz
3 жыл бұрын
That is more like a emergency box. You could keep that in your car or, a couple around the house depending how big your house is or, how many people in your house. I might make one too.
@IchibanOyabun
3 жыл бұрын
Should also have a small portable emergency weather radio with multiple ways to power and or charge it!
@alf3553
3 жыл бұрын
A couple of heavy duty garbage bags or some plastic to help cover things up or fix a window.
@scottishprepper8835
3 жыл бұрын
Might be a good idea to get some glow in the dark paint and put borders around your label. That will make it easier to find the box.
@brianmccrady2318
3 жыл бұрын
Place reflective tape and/or glow paint on the box to make it more visible in the dark.
@counselorchip2248
Жыл бұрын
Recommend glow-in-the-dark duct tape for labeling the box. Easier to see in a blackout.
@agoraphobicadam1171
Жыл бұрын
Silly question: Can you get that glow in the dark duct tape at lowes or home depot? Where can it be purchased?
@eugenejensen576
3 жыл бұрын
Nice set up you have for a blackout
@TheLoxxxton
3 жыл бұрын
UK here not had a power out in 30+ years. Never hurts to plan though
@glenmo1
2 жыл бұрын
I think you might have forgotten the crank portable radio.. I found one at Walmart that you can crank or use solar or you can plug it in via USB and charge the battery.. you can also charge cell phones off of the battery in the crank radio
@AnnieGill7
2 жыл бұрын
Nice thoughts!! Awesome box!
@busyboy3497
3 жыл бұрын
You need to put some reflective tape strips on the outside of the case too, be easier to find in the low level light.
@vazz22
3 жыл бұрын
REMEMBERING PATRIOT PAT TILLMAN 🏈🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@xcyted4now
3 жыл бұрын
Rangers lead the way!
@natalienicolaou1
3 жыл бұрын
Reflective tape and crank radio
@9x19freedom
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sootch for videos on IFAKS I actually had to use it today. I was sharpening my knife using the lansky sharpening system it fell on my arm and the point stabbed me on my wrist down to the bone. Was bleeding a bit used some bleedstop powder poured it on the wound and it stopped bleeding. Put a guaze on. Dr said just use antibiotic ointment keep covered it hurts a bit but what ever.
@erm4292
2 жыл бұрын
A small backpack ing types stove and food for extended blackouts
@TressaZimmerman
3 жыл бұрын
Great list for a blackout box. Thanks.
@bigal2696
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, thank you
@chuk11011
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea to have one of these on hand, thanks
@fatman7100
3 жыл бұрын
Plastic drop cloth 2 duct tape around the windows. Plywood in case someone or something bust out the windows.
@PRiver-sv2mc
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget a firesteel in case of a Bic SHTF; small & light.
@SensiblePrepper
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! I guess the fire kit is needed too! Thanks Dave
@berniestraight126
3 жыл бұрын
Always good information to go over 3 or 4 times a year thanks for putting this out god bless
@jackieo8693
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas
@ucitymetalhead
3 жыл бұрын
I Just have a crap load of battery banks,flashlights&lanterns and batteries for them including a small battery bank/inverter.
@peggythornton5372
2 жыл бұрын
area lighting first is better than direcction light first
@davehuntley6883
3 жыл бұрын
You must spend aday digging out all your chargers flashlights headlamps ect. To recharging all those things
@shaguinew1596
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ..!! Thank you
@hectorn.6137
3 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to assume that if the area has lost power, the cell towers in the area are down too rendering phones useless?
@weirdogirl1275
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of water stored in your basement. You need to flush your toilet manually or wash your hair, or for drinking water as well. Always have plenty of water.
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