Solid advice! For several decades (yeah, I'm an old guy) I have carried a plastic container with tools a few parts and fluids for my vehicle. For example, I carry 6 quarts of engine oil, 2 gallons of full strength coolant, a bottle of brake fluid, power steering fluid with stop leak, 5 minute epoxy, an extra air filter, tire repair kit, air compressor new serpentine belt etc. Not to mention my go bag, water etc. This has saved my and others ass*s many times.

Mechanic tip putting air in that tire first is a lot easier to get that plug in. Also, mark the hole before removing it one day you will not find it and keep a pair if dykes or side cutters with you that also makes it easier to get the screw or whatever out by grasping the object close to tire and using the dyke end as leverage against the tire prying up to remove the said object. Love it always ready always prepared never complacent

Better to leave screw in place. Fully inflate then do the plug. So much easier to run a plug under pressure.

If u air your tire up first it makes it easier to open the hole up. Also a cordless drill works well wit h a small bit.

Keep both these tools in my truck for that same reason. If it’s a major hole or gouge on sidewall then next op is to get all your jacking eq out to c/o spare tire. Nice work Man!

I keep a plug kit and I bought a kit that has various size short screws too that are rubber coated. Once you pull out the nail, you can then screw these plug screws into the puncture until flat with tread with a just screw driver. It’s probably better long term to plug, but these screws are about as quick and easy to get you to where your going. Always be prepared!

I always keep a compressor in the car. However, I plugged it in the other day to air up some tires and the power accessory/cigarette lighter in the car did not work. Turns out it was a blown fuse. With the help of KZfaq it was an easy fix! Thanks for another great video! My swimming merit badge counselor in Boy Scouts in 1966 was a retired frogman. He was the go-to dive guy in Bergen, County, New Jersey whenever they had to locate a body in the water and take it out. He was one of the most inspiring guys I met in Scouts!

That landcruiser is beautiful man.

Hey chad,I carry a high volume bicycle pump always in my vehicle because I'm a avid mtb rider and it is way faster and I get a little extra workout. No electricity needed . Keep up the good work brother .

That is one nice LandCruiser! Color, wheels awesome! 👍

The GOAT didn’t move out of the way YOURE the GOAT Chadd!

Outstanding lesson! There are so many young "men" that have no concept on how to change a tire, plug and fill. Keep walking with our KING!! On top of this, this allows you to help others when they are stranded.

@Chad, lubricating the rasp with the supplied rubber cement or even spit will make it slide much for the rasp as well as the plug/insertion tool. Also love the "LandCrusher"

Yes, indeed, a plug kit, air, compressor, basic tools, important! Flat tire is like the number one vehicle breakdown, and many people are not prepared to deal with it these days. It's easier than ever. Small portable compressors are readily available for a reasonable price.

Been carrying plugs and pumps since before you were born Chadd. Learned that from an old guy when I was 9 running a swamp buggy deep in the Everglades back in the day before I got into airboats. Those tools right there saved my bacon way more times then I can attest to. Got me out of the back country of Colorado several times while bow hunting for elk. Have one in every vehicle I own and in my adult kids cars as well.

Tire Repair Kit is a must, Floor Jack, make room for it, it is a life saver, Small Canvas tarp, 4 way Lug wrench, for tires ….. You still need a tool kit, tow strap, jumper cables and charger/battery booster …

when plugging a tire make sure you ream and plug along the same path as the puncture, in other words observe the direction that the nail, screw, etc went into the tire,

Chad is the teacher we our the students class is in session

My mother always had a knack for finding every screw, nail, and bolt on the road growing up; so I spent a good amount of time watching my father putting in plugs. 100% agree with that. Also 2nd-ing another commenter on the ViAir compressor. My father gifted a $25 harbor freight knockoff to me 15-ish years ago and it's still going strong. I've used it off-roading and everything. I had to replace the connectors after accidentally smashing them, but seriously - a $2 fix. I always keep a box of tools in the back. It's saved my butt countless times and definitely gives me peace of mind. Good advice!

Pro tip - get a ViAir compressor (like an 88p or similar) instead. Smaller form factor, better performance. Always attempt to repair the tire that’s on the vehicle before utilizing your fifth spare, if you allocate your spare to the problem and then another problem arises, you’re boned.

Great tip, awesome cruiser too!!

Smart men carry a tire repair kit and some sort of compressor, for those who don’t I think they just became smarter by watching this video. I learned many years ago while in the military that anything can go wrong and will probably happen at the worst time so plan ahead for any situation that you can imagine and learn from others mistakes / crazy situations.

Here’s a tip that helped me. Use a ratchet strap around the tire and reamer to help push/pull it in since it can be quite difficult for some folks. Just guide the reamer in with one hand and ratchet with the other. I use needle nose vice grips for pulling out any screw or nail and usually trim the plug with a razor knife after it’s all aired up. Having the clearance to do this repair is key.

Thanks, Chadd.

Awesome. I have a small compressor from harbor freight. I Jack the car up a bit so the compressor doesn’t have to work so hard. Definitely Jack it up if people are using a fix a flat can.

Those goats are adorable!

The fact that this Gent has chose a LandCruiser as his ride speaks volumes on his intelligence….one smart dude!😎

Just took a nail out of my tire with this kit. Thanks Chad! 😎👍🏻

One added piece of equipment is a goat

I also keep an electric drill and just use it to remove the screw them a drill bit to ream it. Makes life a lot easier.

Love your Landcruiser. Always miss mine when I see them.

If you wana piss the big man off ...mess wit the goat....just kiddin Keep it comin

That is one sweet Land Cruiser!

Once you get back to civilization I recommend getting a tire guy to do an permenant internal patch particularly on trucks. But this is SOLID advice on must haves.

I always pump up tire before pulling out the nail. If im at home i use a drill and small bit to ream and clean the hole, then insert plug. Works every time

RIGHT ON BUD. BICYCLE PUMP IT UP

What a gorgeous truck ❤

I have one of those I keep in my work truck and plan on getting one for my wife's car

Really great video. Thanks!

I have a plug kit in my emergency kit in each vehicle. I only have one electric pump though. Gotta get another one and the Dewalt seems like a great addition to my tools.

Sooooo, a new sponsor from Dewalt heh? Well, I reckon that's a darn good one to have; especially on this channel. You've earned every good thing you get Frogman. Enjoy, life is good.⭐🇺🇸👊🏻

Hi Chad, very helpful for females...last flat I had I simply didnt have the upper body strength to loosen the lugnuts that a machine had tightened

I would highly recommend a couple cans of fix-a-flat in that same situation. Has saved me several times until I can get a repair as well as makes a great gift to leave on the hood of a strangers car with a low tire. Have used plenty of tire plugs too...be prepared.

This is a solid tip for non-car guys like me. Thank you so much for the demo. I wish you good things to your channel. :)

That’s a bulletproof Land Cruiser you have there Young man Excellent motor of choice 👌❤️🇵🇰

As a Traidsman in construction, this is a common practice. Shockingly enough, most people don’t know about a plug.

I am enjoying these "preparedness" videos. I saw the title when you posted it as I was in the gym. So ended up building myself a stranded car box and stopped by the depot for some tools that I didn't already have. Found a use for the pelican boxes I was able to snag for free from work. Now to build out my "go-box" from your other video

Sick rig! Super clean!

Glad you mentioned a slash in the tire. My last flat was a half-inch piece of glass, knew I would be able to fix that on the side of the road. Great video Chad, stuff everyone should know for sure.

Came for the tool recommendations, stayed for the baby goat.

Fastest inflation of a tire I've ever seen! only took about 3 seconds.

I rub a little bit of dirt on after trimming the plug if there is excessive rubber cement. I've had a plug pull out before.

I always keep a Jack and lug nut tool in my vehicle at all times, along with a set of jumper cables. Got some good takeaways and things to add to the emergency box! I’m no mechanic either, but I like being prepared to help myself and help others on the road as needed.

Great video. Thanks.

Nice wheels mate. Landcruiser is a classic.

Great video. I carry both tire patch kit and a small air compresser in both my car and trunk. I have used it a number of times. It sure beats paying some one else to fix my tire. Thanks for the video.

🦊 Thanks for sharing, have a safe and blessed weekend, p.s. Happy New Year. 🦊

That's a nice looking ride brother

Gorgeous Land Cruiser

Good tips. Love Land Cruisers.

Thanks Chadd for the advice!😀

I have memories of my dad back in the 1970's using these same type of plug tire repair. Good knowledge to have in the heat of the moment.

Thanks! I just picked up one of those Dewalt chargers. Great advice.

Thanks Chad, you have the most adorable helper. Reminds me of my cats whenever I try to do anything around the house

Yep, I have those in vehicles as well.

trim that excess plug semi-flush to the tread...prevents it from pulling out under breaking until its broke in good.

The pocket goat is an essential tool for off roaders. Another tip for those plugs... keep a bright colored long needle... I place it right next to the object just before pulling it all the way out in the same orientation to indicate the angle it punctured the tire. that way youre not struggling to push a new plug through the tire.

Always keep a fishing rod and some lures. If you ever find yourself in a position where you have nowhere to go, you can always go fishing.

Outsquisite Training Video! Keep em coming. You have, and I had the same items in my Bowtie SUV. Gonna go lil OT, but I believe it's a topic that should be included, and that's our Weather. I also had, depending on the season, a Severe WX kit that was part of our Severe WX Plan, which was formulated to include our home, with every family member having certain responsibilities, vehicles, with planned routes and predetermined safe places to evac to if situation required abandoning the vehicle, work/school/rec areas. While our lives can go from 1-100, we are only idle when we're sleeping. But the Atmosphere is Never Static. The WX, regardless of the season, can bring the potential for life or death events. So we don't need to be scared. Just prepared. Everyone should have a Severe WX Plan. It will need to be tested and amended until it's right. Drills should be conducted regularly to ensure all family members know what to do, without hesitation. And so endeth the lesson and the Word Fit. Y'all Take Care and Stay SAFE!

After watching your video, i ordered a repair kit , thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

Good advice, and it’s about the same setup I carry…along with Milwaukee inflator and cordless impact. I used the Slime repair kits for years, until an acquaintance had the handle break one one, and buried the shank into his hand. Severed a nerve that left his right hand mostly useless. I went and bought a BlackJack plug kit the next day, just for the aluminum handles.

Another item to bring for modern cars is the wide clear tape and duct tape. a very minor fender-bender can loosen the plastic bumper covers and leave them dangling . the tape may be able to patch it up and get you back on the road.

I'm heading over to Home Depot today anyway. I'm going to see if they have one...and the patch kit. Thanks for the instruction.

I just did this over the weekend in a snowstorm ,gas station wanted $ 25 to do it , I plugged it in 10 minute , it worked

I have plugged many a tire. Works great, never had one fail. I even bought the ARB kit, but the Slime kit works great too.

Excellent! Thank you.

I do this all too often. I need new tires. Though i whole heartedly agree with your jumper box, charger, air pump combo. I recently purchased a ryobi handheld air pump that uses the same 18v batteries from their line of drills etc. Solid advice. And we live in the age of variety. Find your best fit and execute the steps needed to fulfill your goals.

Great advice! Much appreciated. I'm going to do everything you recommended.

RESCUE TAPE! i make sure every person in my family has some + scissors in their glovebox. Cant even tell you how many times this has saved me during a cross country trip

I cannot recommend highly enough the T-handle style reamer and plug inserter shown here. The style with a straight handle (like a screw driver) can be very difficult to grip tightly enough to drive in the reamer and plug, especially when wearing gloves or mittens in really cold weather. Last winter I was trying to help a guy at the local Holiday gas station to get a hole reamed out and a plug inserted, using the straight handle style (it's what the store had on the shelf). It wasn't even crazy cold (single digits above zero, Fahrenheit), but it was a bear getting the plug into the tire with the tiny straight handles, even working bare handed. A pack of extra plugs, stashed in a heavy storage Zip-loc to keep them clean, is also worth the investment. Also, carrying a hand pump, in addition to an electric compressor (I carry a Slime brand compressor from the local hardware store - it works fine), is a good back stop. The pump I have is an older bicycle pump - it stuffs neatly behind the bench seat - but it has a barrel around 2 inches in diameter, so would be difficult to use on high pressure tires (Load rating E tires on a one-ton, for instance). In that case, a pump with a smaller diameter barrel might be needed to top up the tire to the proper pressure (north of 70 psi) for rated load. Pumps intended for charging PCP airguns exist, which are quite robust and rated for high pressures, though they aren't exactly cheap. We have an Air Venturi G6 pump at work, which we use when calibrating piezoresistive pressure transducers, which is very sturdy, if not compact, and will reliably generate a couple of thousand psi (!); this is overkill for high pressure truck and trailer tires, but would do the trick, I'm sure. You may need to get a Presta to Shrader adapter for some of these high pressure pumps, so that it will fit a standard automotive valve. Lastly, a can of Fix-A-Flat or Slime can occasionally be helpful, too, though I have to confess I don't usually carry one. But, belt and suspenders will sometimes do the trick when neither one will work alone. Of course, a full size spare is highly advisable, and a few extra valve stems. Many overlanders also carry tubes and a patch kit, in addition to a full size spare. With some fishing leader, an awl and a tube, even a slashed sidewall might be driveable, at least at low speed to get back to the hard top road. My son got the full lesson in tire patching and repair (and learned that sometimes, the only good fix is to put in a boot) when we were coming off the White Rim Trail in his Tacoma in Moab last year. In the end, the full sized spare and a bicycle pump saved the day, but we tried the full panoply - Fix-A-Flat and plugs - prior to resorting to that!

Greatstuff, thanks! Btw, that Landcruiser is beautiful! Love the the older ones👍🏻

Dude, that is seriously a good thing to know. If you get a flat in the southwest NC blue ridge mountain/canyons on a super narrow windy and 'steep' mountain road you better pray it's a road with turnouts (weather or not, you know what I mean if you're in those counties). Otherwise...911 isn't going to help much, "...where?'". In an emergency that's way better than having to risk pulling the wheel off. Plugs and pumps, received and recorded. Thanks a bunch for the video!

I have the Dewalt inflator that takes the 20v batteries I carry anyway... agree with your reasoning, it works

Right on. Thanks for the advice.

Hey Chad, love your stuff!! Milwaukee is the bomb tho.. I guess Dewalt is better than nothing. Would never argue with you over weapons, but put a 5.3 LS chevy in that Toyota while you're at it. Love you and the King is coming soon

That’s a sweet truck! Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

This is great! Thank you!

I've carried a plug kit in my Peterbilt for years. Good plan to keep one in the family truckster for sure.

Excellent truck talk topic my brother. Always stay prepared for anything & staying 10 steps ahead 👊

The KZfaq algorithm is incredible. I have an ‘84 FJ60 and last week found that same bumper carrier at the flea market for $40 so I guess it thought I would enjoy this, which I did. Yes, I already have the jumper/comp combo and kit already in the truck. Had to do the same chore for my 2CV a few months back. A 2-ply Michelin 145 is a lot easier to plug than a big truck tire.

Dayyuum I’m here for the Landcruiser. She’s BEAUTIFUL

I have that dewalt tire inflator, and it's a must-have for anyone, I will be getting that plug kit, thanks for the video.

Pro tip on tires: Plugs are useless (mostly, lol) on sidewalls so, don’t buy crappy tires with soft sidewalls for your trucks/jeeps/whatever. I have my rigs set up to get me to my stuff if I can, but to get me away from everything if I had to. Lot of thought involved in that bit right there.

Thank pou, greatly shared with my peeps.

Thanks for the reminder. Just went out and put a kit together.

10 year old vehicle used in a salt environment. Small hose clamps…large clamps. Some seizing wire. 5/16..3/8…nylon reinforced rubber hose Hammer to squat brake line if it breaks Brake fluid….spare flex line. They fail. Best to change them out after 10 years and keep a new spare aboard. Definitely tire plugs and 12 volt compressor Power bar and impact sockets for removing wheel nuts Hydraulic jack Spare alternator belt Vise grips , assortment of tools I have removed a busted tire ( knife to cut tire) with a hammer and cold cut chisel and put a tire back on with a few large screwdrivers and blew it up with 12 volt compressor, 25 miles from nearest town up in the wilderness. I keep spare worn tires up there. Spare oil is good. Never know when a tranny line or oil line can leak. Leak may be fixed with the previous listed rubber hose. As for coolant, I can use water to get me somewhere but nothing wrong with having coolant on hand. I got 3 vehicles and my 11 year old 150,000 km Tacoma has very bad brake lines in places, ( working on it) belt idler pulleys have noisily bearings. ( time to change them out ) The alternator stuck while lying up for a month. Burned the belt off. Pipe wrench freed up alternator. In the good old days the rads were copper and you could cut out a leaking core and solder the tank connections. Not sure if some 5 minute epoxy would work .

I have done this in the woods in northwest Montana.

Knowing that people don’t know how to plug a tire really gives me hope

Thanks! I like that power station. I carry a bicycle pump. Lots of work to pump up a tire, but it’s good exercise.

Love how the dog hauled butt when you powered on the air compressor! lol