5:18 He actually says what's in the bag

I think when you did this video 5 years ago you were prophetic. You kept saying if a flu breaks out. Great video for those of us that live in the city.

Something I saw not long ago but might be missing from your kit is a "bathtub bag". They are large bags for holding water in your bathtub. Seems like a good idea I know I plan on picking one up. But having a sterile bag to hold the water in your bathtub might be a big plus also should help with evaporation.

One thing I've been adding to my kits is a silcock key for obtaining water from the spigots on the outside of buildings. I keep one in my house kit, my car, and my work bag. Would definitely be a good thing to have in an apartment dwelling situation. They ar inexpensive and can br found at most major hardware stores. Another good thing to get would be a wrist watch if you dont own one. Something like a Casio F91W will run you about $10 and the battery should last about 7 years.

Extra supplies of baby and feminine products. A diaperless baby would definitely be a problem.

0:51 this video aged well 👍

I feel like a lot of preppers are married to the idea of putting their stuff into bags. This is a bug-in bag, it doesn't need to be mobile. Why not use a large plastic tote, or a set of shelves? Then you're not limited to small items, it's easier to find things quickly, and you don't end up spending 30 minutes re-packing the bag every time you grab something which you put on the bottom (admit it, you spent at least that long re-packing this bag after you made this video). I'm not saying a bag doesn't work... it just seems like everyone uses them, and I'm not convinced the advantages outweigh the sacrifices.

I watched this video when I was like 8 because I wanted to survive an earthquake now I'm watching this because of the Corona virus 😷😫😭

I learned you gotta stock up on water back in....oh I think it was about 2003. The whole power grid went down in my entire region (Northeast Ohio and far beyond, including parts of Canada). This was very different from normal power outages, which are usually just certain parts of town and no big deal. The whole region was out. It was kind of scary. The whole area was out for many miles all around. My water water also went out because I'm on high ground from Lake Erie and the pumps that took water to me went down. There were only a few stores open around that had generators. People were shoving each other around for the water and so forth on the very first day! I had to quickly get water, including for my dog (very important not to forget your dog!!). If the grid had been down much longer. I think it would've gotten violent. For real. People don't think about how fast things can fall apart, but they can fall apart really quick. Especially in hurricane areas, but I'm not in a hurricane area and it was getting crazy. So, yeah, I think a bug-in kit is a very good idea. Including home defense weapons!

I also have a small first aid book in case someone gets hurt and we cannot get through to the emergency services right away.

During Summer heat, the 1 gallon per day mantra is not sufficient. No electricity means no air conditioning. No air conditioning means a significant perspiration increase and smelly bodies. Two (2) gallons per day per person is a minimum for Summer months.

If you have a bug-in plan then you should look into oil lamps. An oil lamp gives you 3 types of resources light, heat and you can use it to cook over. Select your oil lamp wisely to achieve the maximum resources from it.

Here for the Covid Great Depression... pretty much done prepping, adding some last minute items.

Anyone here after California earthquakes?

Actual content starts at 2:00 if anyone once to skip ahead.

one thing ppl must know is the distress signal...SOS... 3 SHORT FLASHES 3 LONG FLASHES 3 SHORT FLASHES...or beeps

good Kit I have a similar one for my wife, just a few suggestions to add to family's kit.Hand Warmers, Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes, Luci Light (Can be recharged daily) Saving Batteries, good for kids. also you said fill bathtub (Most) Bathtubs have a slow leak. I have 2 Contractor bags for the bathtub, fill them up tie them up no leaks.... Just suggestions Good LockRV

a 3x5 note card which is laminated would probably be beneficial for letting someone know the contents and possibly multiple cards stacked on top in each compartment so you aren't digging in the wrong pocket.

medicine aspirin, allergy, mucous relief. also from personal experience surgical masks work better then cheap dust masks when it comes to dust, or sand. idk why, but when wearing a cheap dust mask a lot of the time the air you breath comes from the sides of the mask instead of through the mask like a surgical mask. just my opinion though.

Reality Science & Prepping did an apartment prepping video today, as well. It's good that someone realizes most aren't wealthy. Improvisation will be invaluable.

Great video. Here a list of things I would add to this list: silcock key, small high lumen battery powered lantern, full tang knife, a map of the city you live in, handgun. Life straw, water purification tablets, water bottle, small jar of peanut butter, spoon, & multi tool.

That radio is amazing!

Here for the Coronavirus

Safety glasses. goes with dust masks for high dust events.. Great Pack!

I plan as if I'll be camping inside my apartment. I just "move" my camping gear inside. Some stays inside anyway, other gear is moved from cargo areas in my truck. If it's winter and heat is out, I pitch the tent inside and use a ceramic propane heater inside the tent. The solar generator goes up, stored wood is prepared for use in my rocket stoves (out on the patio), I schlep water from the river 25 yards away, if city water is not available. I keep enough medical preps for neighbors. I'm up high so I can do good overwatch with night vision. Urban-specific firepower. plenty of ammo. Life is good.

And some strong cord for people who live in flats, so they can escape via the window in case of fire. Good ideas from you thank you xx

four years later and you called it man. flue epidemic, people are looting and i wish i had prepped.

Good suggestions. A good starting point that you can add to or take off depending on your current living situation. A few thoughts: Space saving is very important. A box of strike anywhere matches seems unnecessary particularly especially when you have an extendable Scripto lighters that will work in all weather conditions and saves space. Better yet, a cheap lightweight Bic lighter that fits in the palm of you hand. I'll bet they will beat matches lite-for-lite when you match them for an equivalent amount of volume in your pac. Candles can be replaced with lightweight collapsable solar lantern(s) (lasts forever). Ditch the glo sticks. Other thought, break your survival list into different categories and find inexpensive, reliable, compact options for every item in each category. Categories might include: Shelter, clothing, sleeping, sanitation, medication/first aid, food, records/documents, etc. There are plenty of highly functional items and alternatives for each item within each category. Shopping the Internet will find plenty of choices for even the smallest item. Final suggestion: be sure to shop camping/outdoor retailers such as Big5, REI, etc., for equipment. They have the goods and ideas for survival camping.

Don't get me wrong I love your outdoor videos but it's great to see you looking at urban survival too! Looking forward to seeing future videos in this series.

Awesome series! Don't forget about hygiene and where to do your business. Because the water and plumbing can and will fail.

Obviously this is more of an option for a house dweller than an apartment... I’m currently keeping five kerosene space heaters in the basement. I’ve got about 30 gallons of kerosene out in the shed. I also have several kerosene powered camp stoves. I figure I could go at least two weeks heating the house exclusively with kerosene. I also have three CO detectors that are running on batteries.

This video came up and was going to dismiss this video right of as was made 2016, and what why , hello you should have your preps where you can get to in your apt. But after watching, it makes sense to have a do not touch ever, emergency essentials pack for apt. In real life that works, you convinced me. Thanks.

Crazy how you keep saying flu epidemic and here we are. Great video

If you live in CA, as I do, or Australia or what have you, the filter masks are also a good idea for the ever-present threat of wildfires.

Great ideas! Thanks Ben! My "stay in kit" also includes a saw, pry bar and hammer. Our Tornado Safe Room is in the basement and the first time we had to use it I was wondering how we could get out if the house collapsed on us.

Put a piece of duct tape on the outside with the use by/best buy date of the earliest battery and chemical light stick. Remove battery from radio and charge it periodically. Also, keep in a cool location - candles can melt and deform.

that is a solid kit! Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to the series!

Great info, I’m here after a week of nonstop earthquakes in Puerto Rico. In 2017 two massive category five hurricane devastate our power water and so now I default I have had to become quite the prepper. Videos like these

Good quick intro. Also good prepping video. This is also great for people who aren't big preppers.

Should add: Shemagh Coffee filters Multi tool Tea Light candles Wool clothing (Socks, Shirt, cap/beanie, jacket, others) Cotton holds moisture and gets you cold. Toilet paper, napkins, wet wipes, ect. MREs are good as well. They taste good until you have to eat them often it's good to eat civilian MREs as they don't become bland to you after a while.

You do a great Job..... Thank you..Bill

LOVE this video! The Reflective Emergency bag is a FANTASTIC idea! Regarding flashlights, I keep a small 300 Lumen L.E.D. flashlight in a pants pocket at ALL times-I ALWAYS know where it is! At this time, my local Home Depot has their little Coast L.E.D. Headlamp, and 300 Lumen Flashlight on sale for $11.98 each. I bought them both, and am VERY pleased with their performance.

Great video! I'd add an inexpensive multi tool to the bag just so you don't have to find out during a crisis that you didn't put something back in the junk drawer where it belongs ;)

Thankx for doing an apt one for this! Who can own a house anymore!? Not sure I would want to anyway great video man.

Safety glasses is something I think would be good in there. Your eyes are important and safety glasses love to move from where you put them

Nice kit. Those $5 headlamps are well worth the money. I think I'd leave them blister packed and sealed ready for use and I'd trim the packets down to the minimum to save space for more items. I do this on all sorts of items. Many thanks.

yeah a new series

Thanks Ben. With you doing a series, though... I would not care to comment on contents of that kit until we see what else you choose to pullout of the closets, bedrooms, garage area, etc in the future videos of this series. You've got the "immediate needs" things covered very well.... 1st Aid Kit, Safety, Communications, Lighting and Water. I'm looking forward to how you'll deal with extreme heat in the Summer and cold in the Winter in an apartment (it's often hard to do...even in a house). I think you have a great series building here. Thanks again.

I would store pillar candles instead of tapers as I wouldn't need candlesticks to use them. For safety reasons I would set them on a plate, but those I would have readily available.

At Puerto Rico now with all the earthquakes & knowing we have to prep for hurricane season in a few months. This is a great bag of emergency to have. We did prep a heavy-duty rolling case as a in door emergency source for at least a 2 to 3 weeks. And some of the items you mention like the propane and stove We do not have and should add. Again is an additional box we have from the backpacks we made if we have to leave the house. Liked the video thanks.

Gett waterproof fire lighting equipment man.Wet matches and a wet lighter won't do you any good.

Nice kit. About electronic, a new pack of headlight do not necessarily means that the first time of use they do work (make sure)....You can believe a many surprises I had the first time.

For indoor cooking in an emergency, I use a propane stove with single use cans. I also have vitamins and immune booster powder to add to water.

Excellent video Ben. Truly a must see whether one is a prepper or not. Definitely a good one to make someone think about getting started being a bit more prepared. Like I said, excellent stuff man.

Your awesome dude I'm thinking about a channel like this searies I'm only 10 but it better to be safe than sorry

Great kit ideas!!! A few other items I would add would be a rope, twine and bungee cords. Not sure what exactly I would use them for but always safer to have and not need than to need and not have.

Excellent video, Ben! I would add a small bottle of hand sanitizer just in case you come in contact with sewage. And also, add some insect repellant, to avoid being bitten by disease carrying mosquitoes.

I havent read all 269 comments so this might be redundant (as all emergency kits should be) You said you dug around for tools in your junk drawer, a small multi-purpose tool would work well in most emergency situations, Gerber or Leatherman comes to mind, they are small and compact. I didnt see anything to drink the water with, a canteen? or cup? also to cook the food in, your plates will run out fast if theres no running water to clean the dishes. Tealights (candles) are cheaper than chemlights. You have a good starter kit for an apartment, nicely thought out.

“Might have a flu epidemic” not too far off lol. crazy to think this was said 4 years before Covid

If you only have one of something, say a hand crank/light/charger. should you put it in your car or keep it in house. sometimes you can't get 2 of everything right away. thanks for the vid. very helpful.

Excellent overview video and all logical and simple things most anyone can and should have at the ready. I have the same idea as you with having a kit and multiple kits for bugging in. The key is having the essentials organized when you need it and extras that can get you through until you get your better supplies. I was planning on doing a similar video soon and I'll be sure to mention your video. I did a basic video recently on my channel regarding the current water crisis and failing infrastructure and some simple ways on how to be ready to store, filter, and purify water.

Excellent, concise video. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

You have some great videos, I'm definitely recommending you to others

Watching in 2021 😩 this is very useful

Pre stocked & ready to go in one place is very smart. I am also in an apartment

I think you should consider a cooking pot of some sort, a fire kit etc, in case, like you said, you have to leave but don't have access to your other stuff. Perhaps house/apartment is damaged and unsafe to stay in and you got to get out asap. Also, you could possibly go with a "bug in bag" for each person in the house/apartment. Don't wanna keep all your eggs in one basket. Plus there is the good chance people become separated and them having their own small kit, 24 hours at best, could be huge. Just a couple ideas. It's a great idea. I keep ny great in bags and totes I can move quickly and easily if need be. Take Care and Be Aware

Do you remember where you got that stove? It looks more stable than mine. Also, you might want to keep the radio in some kind of Faraday something. Seems you would want a water filter or pot in your kit just in case you need to leave unexpectedly.

#1) fire extinguisher because I don't trust my stupid neighbors.

the snow was "very deep" yet all the food went bad... come on bro put the food in a tuperware and stick it in the snow

I'm watching in the UK and we have a problem in the north of England were a dam might burst and flood the north of England (were I live) the army has been drafted in and there trying to pump the water. Law enforcement went to all the local towns and told the residents they have 15 minutes to pack what they need and then get out before they moved them all. Always helps to be prepared and love the videos.

I would add a multitool to the bag. I think that would be very handy in all emergency kits.

good kit, i like to use a 5 gallon bucket with a gamma seal lid. (put empty backpack in bottom), i would add plastic sheeting (isolate outside air if needed), micro climate, trash bags (removing personal waste), freezer bags, don't forget hygiene items, wet wipes and suck and any meds, possibly a local map may be handy. Having cash is very important.

what brand of water tablets are those and for how much water?

Great video. Most prepper videos assume we all have room to store a month’s worth of bottled water and the rest! More apartment-focused videos are required ie escaping from burning high rises vs stay-put fire policies etc

Our government should pay you to do videos like this . I think everyone should have at least 4 of these kits handy .

It is good to have supplies in order to post a large sign. For instance, to indicate your household is fine so emergency personnel don't waste time checking. Or if you are trapped in a apartment building due to the stairwell being inaccessible.

A decent multi-tool would be a good addition. I'm always finding I have to go looking for mine because it wasn't put back.

Well thought out kit good job!

I would add a couple kinds of tools into a bug in kit like that! Like a hammer or some pliers. You never know when you might need to bust open a window for ventilation or if u need a tool to manually turn off a gas line to prevent any unwanted hazards like an explosion! Great great great kit!!

Off the wall but… Invest in a good sofa bed. This was you can create your micro-climate in the living room and still have the comfort of a proper bed, rather than making do with sleeping bags and having sub-optimal sleep. A luxury for sure but well worth it and you can still use it even without a disaster!

maybe a knife or scissors might good

HEET, GREAT FUEL FOR LITTLE STOVES...

I suggest you replace the batteries with enloop rechargeable. They do not leak if left alone. Also add a few large contractor garbage bags.

There are a few suggestions for surviving any situation 1. Have food stock: 2. Find a shelter: 3. Know the dangers: (I learned these and the reasons they work on Marla Survive System site )

I would still add a water filter straw. For communications you should probably have little ham, since cell and landlines may be out. Maybe some plastic sheeting for sealing off Windows, rooms.

Dude! This series is gonna be so helpful to me. I've been looking for something like this for a while now since my wife and I live in an apartment building. I can't wait to see what else you have for us. Just need ideas for water collection since we do not have a tub. (i.e. empty cat litter buckets, etc.)

6 years ago.. my man predicted the pandemic.

Cool. Looking forward to the rest of the series Ben

Happy 2017 friends

well done video man. I like that you focused on a few important items that most likely would be needed and not a million little things for "just in case" one thing I might add is a small multi tool but you probably carry one day to day anyway.

people watching this in 2021 he knew before us:)

Throw a plastic drop cloth and big thrash bags to go along with your duct tape. Never know when you might have a broken window and need to keep out the cold. Nice kit though. I am putting a lights out kit as well pretty close to what you have I just got a big plastic tote.

Man, I feel like we've really been through it here, we had a bad storm knock out power for several weeks, even if you could find a generator you couldn't find gas for it, it was near-apocalyptic conditions! After that I bought 2 generators and converted the biggest one to run on gasoline, propane or natural gas and plumbed a gas line/quick connect outside for it. Then the next catastrophe, a chemical tank leaked into the river our water company gets water from! 300,000 people affected. Another near-apocalypse event, people fighting over water in the stores. I bought 2- 35 gallon water storage tanks during it, and now I keep them filled and cycle the water regularly. I'd still like to get a 325 gallon IBC and direct our gutters to it with a small pump to tie it into the household water for toilet/bath water. We hauled water for 3 weeks, it was hard work and very difficult to bathe in 10 gallons of water, which equates to about 3 inches deep in the tub. With all this, it makes me think "what's NEXT!?!"

here's several things for surviving any situation You never know when things are going to go bad and that is why it is important that you ensure that you have some knowledge about the survival skills in order to keep yourself and your family safe when things go awry. Most of the people just think that these situations are not going to happen but the truth is that these situations can happen any time and it is not just for the end of the world but you would need such survival skills even in times of natural calamities as well and that is why it is important for you to learn such skills and we would be highlighting 3 of such important skills. 1. Have food stock: You need to understand that in times like these, you need to have a spare food stock and you need to have foodstuffs which can last for a longer period of time like canned food and dry fruits like cashews as well. These would provide you with energy as well as other nutrients which are required for surviving as well. You need to ensure that you are having foodstuffs which do not require any additional processing and can be used directly as well. 2. Find a shelter: In times like these having a shelter which can product you from weather as well as other living being is important. If you are out of your home, you have to first and foremost search for a makeshift shelter or you have to think about building one if natural shelters are not available. 3. Know the dangers: (I read these and why they work from Marla Survive System site )

I have almost everything shown here in my kit as well, but I'd add this information: 1.) If you live in a population center, you DO NOT need a month's worth of supplies. If it's a severe national crisis all government resources are going to be prioritized to the cities. That's where everyone lives. If you live in a medium to large metro area, you only need about 3 days of supplies. Help will PROBABLY arrive well before 72 hours. If you live in a rural area, you will need more supplies, obviously, since you won't be seeing any government help quickly. 2.) Don't put gas, open-flamed heaters in your home survival kit...and definitely never operate them INSIDE your home. This is very dangerous (and illegal). If you need water for drinking, just use iodine, bleach, or water purification tablets. Alternatively, you can use something like LifeStraw (I have one) that allows you to drink directly from contaminated water sources and draw fresh drinking water. If you want hot meals, get MREs. Depending on whether it is a civilian or military MRE, 1 box contains twelve 2,000 or 3,000 calorie meals, respectively. More than enough energy for you if you are sheltering in place. 3.) Get a power bank and make sure it's fully charged up. An 11,000 mAh bank can provide a good 3 full charges to an iPhone 8 or Galaxy S8. If your phone has smaller batteries than these devices then you can get more charges. 4.) Get a multitool! I have a Leatherman Signal in mine. If I NEED to start a fire, it's got a ferrocerium rod built into it and a distress whistle. You should be able to do almost anything you need to do with a quality multitool, and it's much more compact than carrying around a kit of small tools. 5.) I'd also recommend foldable maps of your local area and a compass if you can squeeze it in. There may not be cell signal, so unless you download offline maps from Google, it's unlikely you'll be able to retrieve a map on your phone if there's no signal post-disaster...but I'd say it's your call on that. Foldable maps take up almost no space and are cheap. 6.) Essential documents and photos are critical if you plan to file insurance claims or prove your identity when systems are down.

I do keep food in my blackout/blizzard kit but it's different from the food in my pantry. I've included things like alphagetti, and maple beans. We don't normally have them in the house because they're not very healthy, but they're comfort foods for us. It's good for moral. I've also included some nuun tablets that turn water into an electrolyte drink similar to Gatorade.

I have almost the same stuff in my home kit. I added a deck of cards and a small notebook, some jigsaw puzzles and a lantern. I don't use a crank radio I have a small radio with a weatherband station with lots of batteries. The only crank radios I could find only run for 10-15 minutes.

Super demo on this kit Ben!!! I saw many things I could use in my own kit and immediately looked up online to acquire them. Thanks much! I'm curious about the taste of the water after being treated with the P&G packets. Have you tried it out? If not, would you be willing to do a review on it - to include a taste test?

Thanks for your hard work and advice.

Nice Kit as alwasy... So my wife and I are talking about going to a tiny house... Anywhere from 250 sq ft to 450 sq ft... It would be an interstering to see how someone could have gear and suuplys in such a small space.