Could add some liquid skin, (dollar tree zells liquid skin), that would protect the wound and keep debris out of the wound. Alot of times the bandaid will come loose and you have to replace it with another bandaid.

I would add a pre-threaded needle sealed in a straw, you have enough room.

could put a few water purification tablets in it plus a folded piece of foil and an extra ziplock bag

40 years ago I remember reading of an Eagle Scout who made Coffee Can Survival Kits with large Metal cans. He included a smaller can, matches, and Tea light candles to heat up water for coffee, tea, and Mrs Grass's Chicken Noodle Soup packets.

Benadryl goes into my small survival kits, it saved a kid’s life once by having it in my first aid within my truck. My emergency supplies have come in handy several times over the years, especially what I keep in my truck: a fire extinguisher (saved a burning car), jumper cables (lots of jumps for others), gas can, shovel, rope & come along winch, leather work gloves, various tools, snow chains, cramp ons, gallon of water, water purification, flashlight, hand axe, cordage & tie downs, jar of peanut butter and a can of chili, candles, stocking cap, and a wool blanket.

I have a box of those coffee cans in the shed 😂 They are good for bird houses, gardening and all kinds of stuff.

I use the larger coffee container, it will hold a whole roll of toilet paper in it, keep it behind the seat of my truck for a real SHTF ! Thanks Don !

Great video and great comments. These kits can be life saver . A few things to remember are that You need to know what you have and how these things can be used . I have several kits in the cars ,camping gear even picnic kits . I try to keep an updated list with each . I try to pass this knowledge on . My grandkids and I go to yard sales and thrift shops and play what if . So we hunt for items we could use in a what if situation . I’m not sure about zombies but believe my grandkids could handle a lot of situations CALMLY. Thanks for sharing you get ideals . I can be long winded Forgive me for that . Knowledge knowledge knowledge and save your life . Thanks for reading the rambling

The Gorilla Tape is a great fire starter/fire extender too. Tear off thin strips to expose fibers for easy lighting or, roll into little cylinder shapes. Thxs fer the great video. Nice to keep things simple.

Great Video ! For batteries use Lithium Ion Batteries ! The Lithium Ion Batteries last a Looong time and do not leak ! ! ! The Batteries work better in COLD weather ! Remember The Ten Essentials by the Seattle Mountaineers... The Ten Essentials will keep you safe overnight and bring you home safe the next day ! tjl

I have three cans, metal all that size: one for an emergency alcohol stove, one for TP, and one as a basic survival kit like this, all together with a 500 ml water bottle, alcohol, and trash bags, in a 5 gal bucket with a lid.

I might add a gallon ziplock. That way, if you had to, you could store your things while using the canister.

May I make a suggestion ? I would suggest using a metal coffee can instead of the plastic. Since this kit is intended for short duration use, the metal coffee can will allow you to boil water.

A contractor trash bag could be compressed and secured with a piece of wire or long twist tie (I save all of the ones that are on things I buy like a vacuum or appliances). This kit is a wonderful idea. I will make one for the car. Thanks!

I'm your fan, I'm Brazilian and I travel a lot around the world as a helicopter pilot and I improve my English a lot with your videos. After 5 years in the French Foreign Legion, I'm sure we'll be putting your knowledge into practice very soon. God bless America and world democracy.

I would put 55 gallon trash bag in it or around it. Good video

A Boy Scout in the 50’s we carried a knife, I’ve carried one for 63 years, couldn’t begin to tell you all the things it’s done.

If you are going to make a kit that size it might as well be in a metal container you can use to boil water and cook in.

Could add a few hydrate packets to mix with water. Dollar General has the Pure Kick brand, 6 packets for $1.25. 3or 4 wouldn't take up much room.

Great idea! My only addition is because I am at the age now where I have to include spare glasses in every bag and kit I pack.

One thing that most people creating survival kits miss is putting 19 to 14 multi vitamins tablets in your med kit. Great to keep your vitamins and minerals up even if you do not eat. They do no take up that space or weight.

Just took me back to “The best part of Wakin’Up is Folgers in your cup” lol

Great video, cheers from London. Maybe add a couple of coffee sachets, for morale purposes, if you boil up some water.

@SensiblePrepper awesome idea for a ready survival kit. A couple items that can be added... as for a container for cooking/boiling water, it would be easy enough to place a clean soup/tin can inside the container. In addition, a small wind of bailing wire or 10-12 GA copper wire to fashion a handle or bail for the tin can. As well, the other uses of these are plentiful. A small wind of cable wire too, can be added to fashion a snare trap. I'm certain, we can all design additions and customize such kits in a variety of ways. Truly ingenious concept!

The Tacoma Mountain Rescue Council kits they made years ago taught me one important lesson. Use a metal container that can be used to heat/boil water for your kit. Plastic containers have very limited utility. Quart size paint cans, bought new, are great for a kit this size. Don’t forget wire to fashion a bale, and other uses. Edit: The original TMRC kit was in a pocket size tobacco tin. Later kits, also sold by REI, were in a square can. The whole focus of the kit was hypothermia.

A small metal cup fitting inside could be used to boil water and or cook in. Doesn’t take up much space if also filled with the items. Another idea is a small mesh bag to put the items into while using the main container.

I think I’ll make one using this idea with a #10 can and put it in my car.

Lots of good ideas here and in the comments, a signal mirror slid in behind the compass would only take up a fraction of an inch more space and could prove valuable when needed.

Good idea. I have used old Nalgene bottles. that way you have something to put water in also. Thank you.

I am nowhere near to the end of the massive, 48 OUNCE can of coffee that was gifted to me by a barista friend. But when that day comes . . . boy! Is it gonna make one HELL of a survival kit!

1) There are tons of plastic containers at grocery stores with screw top wide mouth lids so you don't have to tape the lid. 2) The bandana works as a Tourniquet with the multi tool as the winder. 3) Finally, to comment on the cheap space blanket. My dad set out too late in the day to hike Pyramid Peak in Desolation Valley CA and found himself in pitch darkness heading back just a half mile from his car because of overcast sky. This was before cellphones and he had no flashlight but he did have a flimsy space blanket in his camera case. After tripping and bumping his knee along the steepest section of the Horsetail Falls area, he realized he couldn't continue without endangering his life. So he found the foil blanket and wedged himself between a boulder and a pine tree and settled in for the night. The space blanket absolutely saved him from getting hypothermia. Conclusion, they do work and they're so thin, inexpensive and light every go bag should have at least two. One to wrap yourself and the 2nd to reflect campfire heat.

A couple of heavy duty, clear Ziploc type bags to use as water containers, and also for solar disinfection

I use a few Coffee Cans in my vehicle as a Survival Kit. One of my Coffee Cans holds a roll of toilet paper. My Coffee Cans are segregated with medical/blankets in one, food/water in the second can, and tools in the third can. I have a fourth can made of aluminum for my stove. I prefer the Dunkin Donuts plastic can, as the lid is more secure.

I always carry two to four bandanas with me all of the time. I have a Get Home Bag and another smaller backpack full of First Aid Gear that I can wear on my front if necessary. Of course my vehicle is always close by if I need any of the items. Be prepared and be safe my friends. Keep Prepping.

A gallon zip lock bag would be nice to hold everything if you use the container for water.

I would add, large heavy duty aluminum foil. It will fold down. Also electric tape. Could use to seal the can, for first aid, so many uses. There are metal cups that could fit in there. Best kit I've seen.

When you unwrap duct tape, put a pipe, or hammer or something, in a vice, and put the roll on that, so you can pull 10 or 15 feet off the roll. Otherwise, the tape won't lay smoothly when you wrap it.

I think I would fold up a plastic grocery bag and put it in there to dump the contents into if I needed the container to carry water.

I think there are a few ways you could improve your kit. Number one use a metal coffee can instead of plastic, then you could boil water in it for drinking. And I know what you're going to say, it would rust but remember this is just for emergencies. Number two replace You're knife and multi-tool with a Victoria Knox one-handed trecker, because it has a saw that would be very useful for creating shelter in an emergency.

I have made several of these kits. It's a fun project, and can definitely be a big help in situations. I tape things to the inside of the lid such as a pair of shoe laces and a couple pre-threaded sewing needles.

I've boughten a military surplus ammo box to use as my first aid /medical box,and I think that an ammo box will work well for an emergency survival kit too. To each there own choice.

I'm a huge fan and a prepper by nature. As a new amputee (2019), I thought maybe it would be a good idea to discuss prepper ideas for those who may be challenged is some way. I carry a "first aid kit" for my prosthetic leg should it malfunction or get damaged in the process of relocating to a safer location. Do you a great job of preparing others, and many ideas you have brought to the table I have adopted. Before my amputation I spent many years in the volunteer fire service and teaching Boy Scouts how to prepare themselves and their families how to prepare for emergencies. You certainly have my attention on various ideas. Thank you. As a responsible firearm owner, you other youtube is also full of great ideas and products. Be well...be safe. God Bless the USA!!

A small booklet made out of pages of waterproof notebook paper with a list of items some basic instructions for their use would make these wonderful gifts

Years ago Mom packed coffee cans for each of us for our cars, or going away to school. Wonderful memory. Good video, and particularly liked the water filter. Two changes I'd consider are a small pencil and a couple sheets of weatherproof paper to leave a note. I would also switch the flashlight to a AA from a AAA. If you need replacement batteries, a AA flashlight would be able to use both types if it is up to scavenging for batteries, and AA's are more common I believe.

Mors Kochanski style bushpot survival kit was designed for day packs. For canoe ( loss of) kits , smaller pots fit in a pouch always on you.

Using flex paste from flex seal to seal the outside of the can around the lid helps to water seal the items inside in case you want to bury the can, then its easy to peel off later when needed

Safety tip for you when striking your knife on the rod you don’t need to expose the blade on the folding knife just a tip you are the best keep up the great content

I would point out one small correction. Steel with high carbon is necessary if you are using a traditional flint and steel. Tiny pieces of steel are being shaved off and spontaneously ignited by flint, chert, obsidian...anything harder than the steel. A modern ferrocerium rod uses the reverse concept. Small shavings of the ferro rod are ignited, instead of the metal that strikes it. It can be used with anything harder than it. It need not be high carbon. The key is a sharp 90 degree spine on a knife. Flint, and even a sharp piece of glass works well too. I realize there's really no more space, but I might suggest a mini Bic lighter. You can put a small plastic zip tie around it and under the button to prevent the butane from escaping if it gets accidentally pressed. Also, a few sewing needles and thread--maybe a button or two could be added to the fishing kit for very little space. Storm matches are great, too. Those tiny birthday candles that automatically re-light are a great flame extender. Great video! I learned a few things.

You could put a small stainless steel dog bowl in the bottom and it would allow you a pot to boil water and you could drink from it without taking up any room at all

I got a coffee called Hills Brothers brand of coffee at Rural King and it was the old metal cans like we used to buy. I thought it would make a more sturdy survival kit and it was a little bigger and can hold more items than the Folgers can. This is an excellent video.

This is a good idea. And I always hate to just throw away empty, usable, containers. And...remember when coffee cans were metal?

The one survival item you are missing is actual Coffee lol

You should add: 1. Water purification tablets 2. At least 2 heavy duty (freezer) zip-loc bags, 1 quart capacity. 3. Trickster birthday candles. Blow them out, they relight themselves. An idea I came up with in 1973, when I was in search & rescue in Spokane, Washington. 4. At least two glow sticks, yellow (seen better at long distance). During Halloween season you can easily find the smaller sticks. For night signalling. 5. Restaurant packet of peanut butter. Best bait for animal traps. 6. Metal can for heating water. Or carry a Sierra cup on your belt when outdoors. I wish someone made a mini canteen cup, stainless steel, that would fit in your coffee jar. 7. At least 2 Bic (or equal quality) lighters. Ferro rod is okay, but why start with spark when you can start with flame? 8. Stick candle, 4 or 5 inches high, 1” diameter. Provides light and heat in shelter for hours. Saves on batteries. 9. Wire saw for cutting shelter poles, firewood. 10. In your pocket, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Huntsman model. It has an excellent saw and many other useful tools.

7:00 please stop putting safety pins in fishing kits. This is your chance to give yourself the best chance at survival, don’t give yourself sub-par gear. You’ve got enough room in that container for a SUPER robust fishing/trapping kit with legitimate gear, you don’t need to set yourself up for failure by adding pins instead of hooks. You’ve got room for both.

Store batteries out of flashlight takes a little more space but they will no corrode as fast the space in the empty flashlight can store some matches or other small items to reclaim the space. . also check the items in these kits every so often to make sure they are good still

Thanks. I didn't even know about those tiny filters. 5:00 mark.

Tweaking the contents one of these would be great to throw in your pack before you go on a day hike. You never know what could happen

I miss the old steel one pound coffee cans. they were the best for many storage needs. I like this kit big enough to help, small enough that you will likely have it with you.

You don’t need Carbon steel to strike a ferro rod. You need something sharp and hard, like broken glass or a rock.

I did a project like this over the summer building a junk drawer tool box inspired by the Art of Manliness. Not too relevant to the woods but having a place for common tools including tape, flashlight, lighter and multitool keeps you ahead for "bugging in"

I don't like that style of lighter just from personal experience but the rest of the kit is awesome! I would add some small food items like electrolyte pouches, bullion cubes or some hardcandy just for comfort

I posted a similar video. I used a clear ( you can see items without opening) plastic mayo container with screw on lid. Very secure. Similar in size to your coffee can. Great idea with the coffee can. That will work also.

Next time your at the dollar store grab a few of those Curad booboo kits and put them in a few places. They come in handy

I found a steel camp cup in my stash that fits perfectly inside of it! So I have something to put over a little fire. This is the coolest prep I have seen in a long time. I'm making them for my kids in their kids.

If you use metal coffee can, the can, Can be a stove or a pot to hold/boil water. Add a hobo/wax stove(a pellet tin is my favorite!) & extra fuel, replace fire tender with it. Practice cooking on it & adding fuel while stove is lit. Wax isn’t explosive or really flammable by its self so it’s great for long term storage in cars. Add a few plastic grocery bags so you can carry the gear in coffee can & carry the can with water in it , much easier. Hanki/bandana should be upgraded to a big fire resistant hanki. Maybe 2… one hundred & 2 uses for bandana! ✌️🤟🤙

Nicely done. Looks like a one pound coffee can. Is that correct? I would add a Silcock key and maybe some cash in small denominations. Thanks for sharing.

I read, I think in an old Boy Scout manual, about using a bush pot to carry survival essentials. One of the things that they include was a bucksaw blade wrapped in masking tape, rolled up in the bottom of the pot.

Those coffee cans are good for tomato, peppers or vegetable plants if you don’t have pots, buckets, etc or live in an apartment. Great information in this video. Thank you. God bless you.

Just love the bloopers, it makes the show. Another use for a coffee jar. Cheers from Australia.

Seems like you could probably fit a metal cup of some sort in there. I'll have to give it a try.

Some water purification tablets would be a good addition small, cheap and great in a pinch

Your list didn't say what size the coffee can is. That will help a lot. I also found out that dryer lint can be used as a fire starter. Personally, I have my medication and my colostomy supplies with me in small bags along with a change of clothes for emergencies. My supplier of colostomy supplies has an alternate mailing address and I have an alternate pharmacy in case of a disaster. Most people don't think of these things. Oh, and duct tape is good for pulling out stinging nettle if you're on the California coast. Just a first aid use.

I'd like to see what's in a NASA survival kit or a pilots kit . I'm sure the NASA kit is anywhere anytime kit .

I would recommend electric tape for the seal because it leaves less of a residue and it is stretchy.

Love the kit and the contents. Idea change to a steel coffee can and you can heat underneath . \ Then add a 4X4 hardware clothe to sit the can on no weight gain there. Last storm matches on top with the torch and a candle stub.

Well i never thought about using a plastic coffee can for a survival kit, but i do have one of the 2lb size plastic can that i labeled sh*t kit. I have a roll of toilet paper in it. Inside the cardboard roll i placed a small bottle of hand sanitizer, also have a small packet of baby wipes in the can and a small folding shovel. I carry it to my deer stand with me. Its good to carry in your vehicle too for times when you are out in the boonies. Thanks for this tip tho, i may try repacking some of my items like this to store in my backpack.

Would a Wallyworld Stainless Steel Cup slide down inside the can? The space outside of it could still hold the space blanket, boo boo kit, fishing kit, etc...

I kinda like the idea of the stealth aspect of it all. You know it it’s there but nobody else does. In a way you’re protecting yourself by protecting your kit. it’s basically there when you need it in a pinch. Somebody tried breaking into your home wouldn’t immediately suspect that that coffee in your kitchen held a gun or matches. I like that idea of scalable prep too. One prep can be for one day, which fit into the prep for three days…three months…three years and so on. Like those Russian toys a small doll inside a bigger one…and up and up. Like the planning strategy of soldiers, one prep for very short term inside a bigger inside bigger. That way you scale your prep to the current situation and so forth. What other stealthy prep, would you recommend the common homeowner to have? What hidden prep did you have in your car for example? You can have hidden prep in with your spare tire, for example. Maybe even some in with your engine… One key development I liked most about the flashlight was it was easy to use with the paracord and hang the light inside of your clothing. The main idea of any type of kit that can take a lanyard. Put a small lanyard on each of them before you put them in your kit. it’s a whole lot easier to add another lanyard.

Aluminum foil would be good for boiling water. It would fold good in the can.

A large zip lock bag can work well as a source to carry water. Good idea with the duct tape.

Great vid, Sootch! Two things I think I would include that I have done in similar kits in the past are: 1) A folded decent size piece (or two to double up for dyrability) of heavy duty aluminum foil. Among other uses, you can fashion a "cup"/small pan in order to boil water. 2) A very small sewing kit for repairs. It would fit. Even if it was just a couple heavy duty needles and a good hank of black upholstery thread. I like including a small thimble too. I found a nice little one that is small and is brass/maluable so it can be "squashed" a little bit to fit smaller space and opened back to shape to fit on finger tip when needed. Thread can store inside it.

Think you could still fit a few zip ties in there lol. I use zip ties for a lot of stuff

Would definitely add a drop cloth, a few trash bags and some wipes minimum. Very few things will make your life easier than a good saw. If i had to pick knife or saw I will always pick saw.

In the case of a SHTF scenario.....Murphy's Law is that you will have to. Compressed towels.

A wet bandana is a life saver in hot dry weather!

Ranger bands could be used to hold lid on

Great video 👍. Could have added the bandana to the 3 days without water as a pre filter,amazing how many uses for one.

I would add a small pot in which to boil water, some plastic bags to collect water, and some iodine tablets as a third water cleaning option (filter, boil, iodine). Redundancy for water treatment.

Bandana can actually be pretty important for the water part, too - you can use it to pre-filter sediment from the water so it doesn't clog your water filter. If you need to drink from a muddy water source it'll help quite a bit.

Camping I would put a roll of tp, wet wipes and tube of hand sanitizer as the back up bathroom. Put small folding shovel in and ready to rough it.

The amount of carbon in the steel is not what matters when striking ferro rods. It's the sharpness of the striking edge. A lot of stainless knives can't do it because the spine edge isn't sharp enough. Same for any carbon steel without a sharp spine.

Easy simple and a grab and go

I'd add a pair of socks to either container. Also to hold lid on, but access easily - make more of a hinge with duct tape or just tape 2 areas vs. wrapping it around the lid. Easier to quickly remove.

Thanks for all the work you do Sootch. God bless 🇺🇸

Don't forget coffee 💯👍🤝☕️☕️☕️

This is actually a good idea- if you brew your coffee. I buy store-brand (Giant Eagle) wet wipes in the 30- or 80-count containers, and after you use the wipes, the hinged, snapping lid makes it excellent for storing those same things for the car or survival (phone charging wires, batteries, lights, compass, fire-making, first aid, etc.) Then you add duct tape around the outside, obviously. Gorilla Glue an extra button compass to the underside of the lid. But the coffee container is still a good idea. Sorry, you can't boil water in the coffee container or in the plastic wipes container... No lanyard or carry strap?

Great idea, I’d add a protein bar or mre.🙏🏻🇺🇸💕

I suggest punching a hole on opposite sides and you could loop cord into them and carry it as a bucket

Thank you for the information 🙏

Good, basic information that anyone should employ. Thanks very much for all you do!