As a Prepper I’m always happy to see the budget emergency videos for those starting out. Between unnatural weather conditions to today’s uncertain times there are more people finding a need to have some preparations. This is a great video to help them. I always try to encourage people to have all their important papers ready to grab at a moments notice as well, and someone else already mentioned prescription meds. I’ve been doing this for years, but if they just type in emergency preparedness on KZfaq, they will encounter all the tactical, cool gadget stuff and it is definitely overwhelming for a beginner. I’ve found backpacks for less than $10 and the Dollar Tree stuff is a great place to fill them with necessities. As far as the batteries, that’s what I use, just don’t store them in the flashlights and such. Keep them in their own package until needed (which I would do even if they are Duracell batteries). Another thing I try to tell the beginners about preparedness is to steer clear of freeze dried and dehydrated foods until they are certain they have their water situation prepared to handle the amount of water it takes to rehydrate them. You can find checklists to print off and make sure you’ve covered the basics, at the very least. Thanks for the video, it will definitely be helpful 🙏🏻

Amazon has a waterproof and fire proof document folder. We got one of those to keep copies of all of our important documents. Birth certs, marriage certificate, social security cards, bank account numbers, etc. don’t forget extra cash in small bills too.

We live in Florida, and hurricane prep each year. Another good idea is the outdoor solar lights. Charge them up during the day, and bring them in at night. The kids love to carry one with them, and it saves on batteries. Lasts well past bedtime.

Dollar Tree is where I get our batteries. They are just as good as Walmart and last just as long. Great video!!! God Bless

Perilous times are coming it’s smart to be prepared. I’m glad you are helping people to be prepared.

I’ve used their batteries for years in my shop and they performed as well as any others I bought. Great video, thanks for posting!

good morning. Batteries - I use theirs in all of my Holiday displays and they hold up great! I bought a red back pack at a thrift store and filled it with the emergency first aid. When I purchased the first aid items at $Tree during our back to school 'no tax' weekend, they didn't charge me tax on the first aid items. this is just for my first aid. I have a large suitcase that I use to store all the other emergency supplies. Hurricanes aren't an issue here but tornadoes are so I keep the bag in the lowest NE corner of our basement... in our 'safe' corner. Be sure to rotate the items in your bags out every year... maybe on New Years Eve... so that you don't have expired medicines. Great items that you found! Be safe, Be prepared, Be Blessed!

Hi. Two things. 1. the batteries are not all that great, but they are good enough for emergencies. 2. i always add super glue to my bugout bags. for that just in case the wound is too deep and a band aid will not do. I also keep duct tape, electrical tape, a magnifying glass, and paracord as essential items. great job on the video.

When I start your video and see your first smile, it's like the sun is coming out! You have such a positive energy

You can also wrap your candles in aluminum foil so you can make a candle holder when you need it, and help insulate it from melting in your pack.

Prescription medications for those of us that take them. And don’t forget a couple bottles of water.

2 is 1 and 1 is none, it is said. I have a separate food bag and a separate medical bag. I also included those items in my individual bag. In my everyday bag (PURSE): flashlight, small first aid, disinfectant wipes, medicine, snack, and a drink when I walk out the door.

I also have a small sewing kit, an unopened set of 3 knives, disposible bbq (Walmart), and a small pack of any size baby diapers (great to help stop a bleeding wound).

We love the chicken or tuna on the run kits, Campbell's soup to go, fruit cups, even 90 second rice or minute rice and tasty bite indian pouches. It's easy enough to eat cold and it's already cooked and somewhat healthy. I don't really love the batteries at first tere, they don't last long, it might be better to get rechargeable ones, or Duracell that are good for 10 years on the shelf. Oh, and DO NOT forget about the needs of your pet, food, water, poo bags, a collapsible bowl, etc.

I’ve found the Dollar Tree can openers don’t work or work sporadically. I’d spend a bit extra on that one.

This is great! We save the little toothpaste samples that the dentist always gives you and put them with our vacation stuff. But those would be great for this bag too!

We've started preparing these and a fee things I love are the water proof matches and headlamps.

We love the dollar tree for activitys for kids in the summer! I'd put in a note pad and pen.

You are so right. Dollar tree has some great items and when you are on a set income it makes a huge difference.

Great video! I think the "boredom busters" are a great idea! I love word search and crossword puzzles. They could be copied (before working them 😁) so you could have extras. Don't forget pens and pencils!

TY for this...you reminded me that I need to go through our 72 hour kit. :) Haven't done it in a few years...yikes.

Very good idea for bug out bags. Some of items we have are heavy duty socks, underwear, new small solar lights, a baseball cap loaded down with fish hooks, bobbers, string and anything else you can pin to the hat for survival. We have an extra bag that carries extra medicine, food,towels etc. Love your videos! Have a great n blessed day!

you simply amaze me, thank you for being you. Stay sweet Hughes family.

My Dollar Tree carries the 2 gallon storage bags. Love those!

I'd love to share mine with you too Kimmie! (We live in Florida so hurricane evacuations are a real thing, but there are lots of other things that you need a bug out bag for) Your Dollar Tree is so huge!!! I'm jelly

I never thought about buying batteries at the dollar store 🤔 Thank you for all the tips, this was very helpful!

Extra set of clothes. Especially socks. Also, a small blanket. Comfort and to calm. ❤️

I am also going to go there this weekend to pick out stuff for my sons care package for camp

Great ideas!

The batteries at Dollar Tree are garbage. I would recommend getting a better brand to make sure they actual work when needed during an emergency.

Some items at Dollar Tree will take up more bulk and weight than items purchased from surplus firms or outdoor stores. For example, the can opener shown is good but a "John Wayne" can opener is less of a space hog. It's heck on the thumb but soldiers used these for years. Don't skimp on batteries, either. I love Kroger brand batteries, Energizers and Duracell. You also need a second or third way to purify water in your kit. The Micropur is good but PA Plus has a quicker purification time. The same goes for fire starting. I get magnesium spark bars from Harbor Freight. Finally the first aid kids should have an Ambu rescue breather shield and good gloves. Over time save a few coins and get a Stop the Bleed kit (tourniquet from North American Rescue, Israeli dressing, and stuffing gauze). But the best prep is being physically fit.

Thank you for sharing this video. I think taking us along helps people get inspired.😁

They also sell dog/cat food at the $1 tree- can’t forget about the fur babies!!

It's been so long since I've been in a dollar store! They've come a long way!

I have found the rain ponchos even the kids are vey big. But packed so small I have them in emergency kits for blankets on ground or cover up. Table clothes. They can be used in so many ways in an emergency

What a great video! I think everybody should watch this and make their own emergency bag!

Great video. Thank you sweetie😁💛

I love the magic towels! My kids love them

Love your videos

Thankyou very much for making this. Here in the UK £land isn't always the best option I've found. But they do have a big range and I like their torches

I love your dollar tree videos. We don't have that kind of stores over here in Brazil.

I would love to have a dollar tree, looks like a interesting shop even just to walk around

I shared this to my relief society page!! Super helpful!

Have a blessed day Kimmy and Fam💗

Good morning Kimmy! These are all fantastic suggestions 👍🏻😊. Have a wonderful day! 😉❤️

I bought bunch of the religion candles in the tall glass containers. no candles holder need it. As for the batteries, they are no going last long time, but they will get you by in a pinch.

Thank you for the nice video 👍🏼💐🌞 Personally I find videos more relaxing to watch without the constant background-music (sorry for my potentially bad english). Much love

Hey Kimmy This is a great idea 💡 Thanks for sharing

Great video, thank you for all the ideas.

Love this!

I’m interested in what you put in your 72 hour kit.

One of the basic tenets of survival is something is better than nothing. Sure and dollar store knife may not have the best steel but in a pinch its better than no knife. I've found fire starters in my dollar store that I swear by, they're cheap as hell and work great. I also found a small work light that runs on AAA batteries, 3 settings and works awesome. Plus you may find items than can be repurposed.

If you have a larger sizes family you can order supplies online then pick up at your local Dollar tree for free. There is also more selection online then what is in the stores.

Why have I never thought of getting stuff from the Dollar Tree for starting an emergency kit?! I love the Dollar Tree lol I think im going to start a plastic tote as our emergency kit, something easy to carry to throw in a car if we have to go fast

I still can't get over how organized and CLEAN your Dollar Tree store is. All of the ones around my area are pretty disorganized and nasty, I avoid them because of it. However, these are some very good ideas, and perhaps I can find what I need for my family at other locals! Thank you for putting this together and showing what you put into your kit and why.

The Sunbeam batteries I bought there work well so far.

So I've used the batteries and they work for only about a quarter of the time of walmart/costco/homedepot batteries. So that would be something to spend a little more on. Or be prepared to spend quantity on.

I LOVE your videos girl!!

Wow this is so nice

About a day, two at the most for how long the batteries last, just depends on what you use them in.

I live in England, we don't have the dollar tree but we do have Poundland, and B&M bargains both stores are great for setting up an emergency backpack. xxx

Loved this👍👍

I’m so curious. When you update them every six months, which items do you update & what do you do with the items that you swap out?

The batteries are pretty good for items that don’t use a tone of energy like remote controls, I’ve had dollar tree batteries last a few years in my remotes. But kids toys tend to drain them quickly

Thank you! Great video

I've noticed that each dollar tree always has that one item that that others don't have. A select few i have shopped at before will carry energizer batteries and another had clif bars 👍

Fantastic vid

When it comes to the batteries they are not the best but they will work in a pinch. Where do you store your bug out bags in your house?

Does anyone know how to get your doctor to give you extra medication for bug out bags? I take a medication that is a controlled substance so I don’t even know how to go about it!

Well when were able to shop at our dollar tree that is a good idea. We always make sure we have batteries on hand and a flashlight 🔦 If you didn’t pick up you could’ve picked up some hand cream maybe? I was gonna say some headphones but I don’t think that’s really necessary for that type of emergency kit? Oh you could also throw in Kleenex and get some containers with some reusable forks and spoons plates and bowls because you never know where you’ll be when an emergency hits and when you’re going to need that.

I used to use dollar tree batteries all the time and they were great but they now carry a different brand at mine that are not nearly as good. The red ones last pretty long but the blue don’t last at all.

The batteries aren't the greatest they don't last that long, so I invested in the rechargeable batteries. But, when they ever die, I can just charge them and use back up dollar tree batteries in the meantime. So they come in handy for something!

Kimmie, is the rule that we prepare one bag per person in the family?

You look beautiful, girl!

I need to put this together. I don’t know why but I get overwhelmed every time I start putting things together. I don’t know if in my head I just feel it isn’t right or enough of certain things, but I just stop. I prepare for other things-especially the food, but this one gets me.😢

You have nice dollar trew

Loved this video . It was so informative & had things said that I would never have thought of, thank you so much, this video has given some fantastic ideas.. will look forward to watching more. X x 😀

Emergency - shower gel shampoo etc !

That’s awesome!👍👍

Hi there I was wondering if you could give us a list of what should be in this kid just a general list that we can add to and customized or if you can lead us to a reference that might give us that some things are convenient to pick up at the dollar store but some items you can truly get cheaper if you shop around like at Walmart just thought I'd make that suggestion thank you very much in advance for your list or anyone that might help I would like to have something I can check off and make sure my bag is complete. Love your content always look forward to seeing you

Gurl what dollar store did you go to in the valley? Not all stores are that good.

0:13 where you get the backpack at ♡ ♡

What emergency are you anticipating that you'd need this kit? ( genuine question)

Battery quality at DT has really gone down over the past year. Skip them. I 💗 DT.

Have you used one of these bug out bags?

We used their batteries in my daughters rockin rider horse and they lasted for like 5 days lol

I can't do crosswords. But I do like Doduko.

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Their batteries are ok for slow drain items like a thermometer. But other stuff no way.

Sunbeam don't last long in my opinion. Batteries that is.

Useful information; however I miss the heartfelt mom/wide videos.

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the cleaning supplies are not good.

Don't trust the dollar tree can openers! I've never had one work. Better off getting a walmart brand or a p38.

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avoid the batteries . great lotions. terrible phone stuff

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Wow WOW WOW the Ghetto doesn't have any of these in our store no No offense but I have to go to the white part of town to get some of these things not fair to the black community