Man, this guy covers all the angles. Not only does he have his bugout vehicle fully prepped, but it's a Subaru. That way, if he's followed, he can lose the tail at an Indigo Girls concert.
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
it's 100% grey(wo)man. They'll think im a full blown lesbian.
@Matt-xc6sp9 ай бұрын
@@BrassFactswith Hop riding shotgun? 100%
@sleigh40199 ай бұрын
Lol..yeah .. Own a prep car but lives with 75 ppl in building that will act totally civil when the arrest starts lol ...haha you ppl make me laugh sometimes
@randallrobertson71909 ай бұрын
@BrassFacts Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. I like it. You're gonna come out the other side of whatever we're talking about for sure! Might wanna throw some purple hair dye and patchouli oil in your preps tho. Just to stay on the safe side.
@Senpai_B9 ай бұрын
@@Matt-xc6spwe both know what Hop is riding when they are together post stream 😉
@vega78659 ай бұрын
Very based, was expecting unhinged overpreparedness but u chose items proportional to the probability you'd need them
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
yeah, that's a big pet peeve of mine. Cars are generally not all that useful for full collapse, so min-maxing for that specifically is a bit silly. I'll do it one day for sure. but realistically, those cars are not good daily drivers for normal people. Nor do you want your daily driver configured in that fashion.
@joshdobson89 ай бұрын
Good stuff. I would consider adding a tool kit with some wrenches, sockets/ratchet, screwdrivers, pliers, safety wire, zip ties, hammer, maybe a crowbar, etc.
@Distractd19 ай бұрын
Everyone should have a Leatherman if you ask me!
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
yeah I have one, I replaced the one that came with the car with one. It seemed so basic i forgot to mention it.
@pkake13199 ай бұрын
The issue is this: how many tools do you need if you aren't also stocked up on spare parts as well?
@VictorGarciaR9 ай бұрын
@@pkake1319In that case, most tools would be there to fix/maintain other things. So things like a precision screwdriver set and extra batteries will be more used than a crowbar or a wrench
@Bender_B._Rodriguez8 ай бұрын
@@pkake1319 I can tell you for a fact, a lot of behicle problems can be fixed just by taking it apart and cleaning it, I say this for pre 2000 vehicles. even pre 90s vehicles is better. If you cant find a 70s truck in 4wd anywhere for 3k you have a skill issue.
@JoeDoorVal9 ай бұрын
3:13 canonically first woman sighting in a brass facts video
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
omfg.
@PracticalReformation9 ай бұрын
Fact-check false: Hop has been in many of brassfacts videos.
@nope6538 ай бұрын
One suggestion is a lightweight rain jacket, typically really good for insulating, and I know that every time I've had a flat or something of that nature it's been in the rain and cold and I didn't have a rain jacket and got soaked and or froze half to death.
@user-vk2cd9qw7i7 ай бұрын
mylar emergency blanket is a good option to have in addition
@roundrock639 ай бұрын
You took it to the next level with this one. Very well done and great info all the way around. Will take tip on using NVG to pickup girls at parties.
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
works way better than you think. Turns out women really LOVE looking at stars. And Nods are basically the ultimate stargazing tool.
@odysseytraining32899 ай бұрын
Thanks for the shoutout bro! Great to have you and Hop out for some good training. Vehicle Defense is an important piece to the preparedness game. Look forward to linking up again!
@MitchJohnson01109 ай бұрын
Great video as always, Brass Facts. Couple things I would like to add. 1: Learn basic mechanics. While it's true the newer cars get the harder it is to work on them, it's not a golden rule. Mechanical knowledge is a skill that fewer and fewer people learn every year. In a shtf scenario vehicles are going to be ridden hard and put away wet. They are going to break down often, no matter the make or model. Sure you can change a tire, but what if your spare blows too? What if you bust a brake line? Can you run basic diagnostics on a vehicle that suddenly won't start? How confident are you that you can get it back on the road? These are things that need to be learned and practiced just as much as your shooting skills. If not more so. The dude with gucci gear and no training "becoming a loot drop", and the dude with great firearms training and cardio that died of dehydration because his cars radiator sprung a leak he couldn't fix while he was in the middle of the desert, are in the same category. 2: Make sure you TEST those battery jump packs IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS before you trust them. I can't count how many of those battery bank jump starters have failed to jump a car for me in the winter, (when you actually need it). Sure they advertise the ability to do so, but maybe that's only with a car battery that's just barely too weak to work normally, and in warm weather. What if the battery is completely stone dead and it's 10 below zero? Does it have the juice to jump the car on its own? Did you know many types of lithium batteries straight up will not send any power at all when they get below freezing? Did you consider that hooking a fully charged battery jump pack up to a completely dead battery is going to probably cut the available amps of the battery pack in half? Always get the biggest and best battery jump starter you can afford. (Noco Boost jump packs have done great in my personal experience) These are all things that need to be considered
@BrassFacts8 ай бұрын
I've already jumped the car before because I'm a idiot didn't realize I didn't turn on the engine, turned the defroster on, and left it while packing up.
@MitchJohnson01108 ай бұрын
@@BrassFacts awesome
@josephkerking86388 ай бұрын
They don't make it anymore, but I had a Stanley brand jump pack and that thing fucked. The only times I used it was in below freezing conditions, and while granted the car battery still had *some* juice leftover, after a few minutes plugged into the pack the numerous cars I've helped have never failed to start. It would last for 5 or 6 "jumps" (not actually jumping the car, more like giving the car battery a few extra watts), and 2 years between charges, lol. Didn't even need to pop the hood either, as it charged the car battery through the 12v plug in the cab. RIP Stanley jump pack. You will be sorely missed.
@MitchJohnson01108 ай бұрын
@@josephkerking8638 Thats awesome haha
@PatrickKQ4HBD8 ай бұрын
@OyBOY-ig9bpI wish! 😉 Supercapacitors.
@hotrodglock9 ай бұрын
One of the best, most realistic vehicle load outs I have seen. I carry a lot more tools in my truck, but the basics you are showing are great baseline to go off of!
@soggycracker59348 ай бұрын
The cell phone thing he referred to. DHS will shut off all communication services in a wrol emergency. A great item to add to your vehicle is a large towel, and a few magnets. I use it to cover my windshield during below freezing weather. Being able to just hop in your truck/car and just go is SO nice.
@LKS-19768 ай бұрын
In addition, I have a get home bag with the typical stuff tou mentioned in my truck. I usually take an AR with me, I'm heavy on trauma/medical since I'm a paramedic for decades.
@duneregent10339 ай бұрын
Big fan of BearIndependent's Refuge Medical. I have one of the headrest kits in each vehicle, plus I have them on my cool-guy kit and get-home bag.
@wootdoo9 ай бұрын
I did there complete combat medic responder training and man that's some seriously intense training and it drilled that info into my brain deep
@sabiti54289 ай бұрын
Bear briefs need to be a thing in there 🤣
@hateferlife9 ай бұрын
Good tips. I like how no one is going to read the title! I like to also have a bit of spare fluids onboard; trans, engine oil, windshield wiper fluid, etc ; def some isopropyl alcohol. (My car/truck don't leak, but I know enough people... plus stuff happens). The alcohol is for melting ice in locks or to unstick a door. With a US GI canteen cup and stove stand, some cotton balls, make a quick fire to warm up water for drinking or coffee.
@benjamingingrich91928 ай бұрын
Finally! Someone who understands that not all overlanding vehicles are the best prepper vehicles!
@LMarshall738 ай бұрын
That is true, but there are a lot of concepts from overlanding that spill over into prepping/bug out scenarios.
@benjamingingrich91928 ай бұрын
@@LMarshall73 right, and I do agree with that, but like what Brass Facts said, it's not the end-all-be-all of preparedness like what so many people think
@sportytaco21538 ай бұрын
@@benjamingingrich9192while he had some valid points, that may be relevant to his AO, his concept still falls short. As someone that has been a “prepper” since before prepping was a thing, all of my vehicles for the last 20 years have been selected for a purpose and have been outfitted to suit applicable bugout scenarios. A proper overland vehicle ticks all of the boxes. The definition of overland is long term vehicle dependent sustainability. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Forrester (which I have owned and worked well for where I was living) or a Tacoma (which I currently own and have outfitted to meet my current needs).
@benjamingingrich91928 ай бұрын
@@sportytaco2153 which I do fully understand! I think it's great that you have that, but for a lot of people, it's either just not in the financial deck of cards or it just doesn't make sense for their AO. A lot of prepping overlanders think that preppers HAVE to have an overlander to be properly prepared, which I'm trying to say is flawed logic, not that overlanding is a flawed concept. All, I'm saying is it's not for everyone, and if you don't have one, that is okay, you can still be adequately prepared. Just gotta secure your 4 necessities for life first. Food, Water, Shelter, and lastly, Security
@victorsaenz94523 ай бұрын
Hard pill to swallow, I was only able to swallow after losing my FJ and hoping into a Subaru. FJ was slow, terrible range, and it stood out like a sore thumb. My Subaru can go pretty much anywhere I took my FJ anyways, it blends into society, and it has much MUCH better range!
@dak44659 ай бұрын
I keep a case of MREs and 4 gallons of water in my car, that way if i get snowed in i have food and water As well as a wool blanket
@destroyerofgear9 ай бұрын
Dude the subaru forester is invisible while still being able to carry most of the stuff i want to carry 99% of the time. It's gotten me anywhere i wanted to go in the cascades in winter as well as the white mountains.
@allanjarnagin35408 ай бұрын
Big g(r)ayman vibes
@destroyerofgear8 ай бұрын
@@allanjarnagin3540 yeah all the game wardens just think I'm in the woods sunning my butthole, they never try to stop me to check my tags and license.
@ExtremelyAverageMan8 ай бұрын
Yes, but so is an ordinary pickup-the big takeaway is don't advertise all of your overlanding stuff. I honestly wouldn't trust the reliability past 150k, especially if it has a boxer engine. I would not be comfortable with a Unibody, AWD and a CVT for the long haul, just my 2 cents.
@destroyerofgear8 ай бұрын
@@ExtremelyAverageMan an ordinary pickup blends in but the forester specifically looks like a non-threat
@ExtremelyAverageMan8 ай бұрын
I mean a Volkswagen Beetle is pretty non-threatening too, but ill-equipped for the tasks at hand.@@destroyerofgear
@joshaugustine54368 ай бұрын
Great advice! I would also add a light bulb kit with headlights and tail lights. Also some sort of signaling device like road flares or led strobes. It would suck to get smacked by a car while changing a tire because someone didn’t see you. The last thing would be hot hands. They’re cheap and small but they can be placed on your core or junctions to help maintain your body temp if you get stranded
@kerbalairforce88029 ай бұрын
I might have missed it, but i have the following in mine: Dashboard sized solar panel, throwable fire extinguisher, road flares, handheld or CB radio, 10x10 tarp, 1000' spool of Paracord, full spare set of clothes and rain gear.
@lazystart9 ай бұрын
I think every vehicle needs a small tool kit in it. 1/4 or 3/8 drive metric socket set, combination wrench set, some sort of changable bit screw driver, needle nose pliers and a vice grips. Not enough to fix everything, but enough to handle your normal small breakdowns or quick fixes. And whatever you need for that vehicle to replace the belts on the engine.
@totalweirdo33788 ай бұрын
hoseclamps can be lifesavers.
@fishymacaroon69 ай бұрын
I feel like night vision is often more expensive than a second vehicle, depending on what you choose.
@acem829 ай бұрын
I was just about to write this. I've never spent that much on a vehicle in my life.
@fishymacaroon69 ай бұрын
@acem82 not to mention that the vast majority of people will have a use for that second vehicle long before they have a use for night vision. Not to say people shouldn't get night vision, but it sits pretty low on my priority list relative to its cost.
@hotrodglock9 ай бұрын
Fair point, but with a 2nd vehicle comes more maintenance costs. More insurance. And you can’t just park it and expect it to work when you need it. You better be driving it every few weeks to shake the cobwebs out of it and keep the rubber from rotting.
@wildcat85989 ай бұрын
@@fishymacaroon6 I bought a used TNVC L3 thin filmed GP PVS14 for 2k. Most cars are more than that. I agree on the use part. A second vehicle would probably come in handy more than NV but I mean c’mon, it’s NV. Who doesn’t want to own NV?😂
@highdesertdrew18449 ай бұрын
This used to be the case, I'm not sure anymore. The world isn't exactly exploding with $1000 shitboxes just waiting for someone with some mechanical ability and a nearby autozone. These newer cars just simply don't last, and either can't be repaired, or aren't worth repairing.
@ChameleonCreations228 ай бұрын
My 2008 RAV4 "4wd" v6 has been amazing for this type of purpose! Daily driver with 20+ mpg and a surprising amount of capabilities! Pulled through snow/ice with ease, through deep sand, mud... all kinds of adverse terrain. Spare tire on the back means more space under the comparment in the back. 10/10 would recommend.
@nnerrfman63269 ай бұрын
If you own a set of power tools most manufacturers usually make a usb adapter their batteries. Its a cheaper option for a power bank for anyone that already has the batteries. They work to jumpstart a car in a pinch as well.
@YouveBeenMiddled9 ай бұрын
Jumper cables are definitely recommended, especially with larger engines. Besides, you can't use one of those USB/light boxes to energize potential sources of information you recently captured.
@highdesertdrew18449 ай бұрын
There are some newer ones out there that use supercaps that charge off what remains in the battery, and then provides current when the time comes. Not perfect, but might be a good solution in some circumstances. The guy on the Soft Roading The West demoed one a while ago.
@nunyabeeswax25758 ай бұрын
@YouveBeenMiddled lolled at your linguistics. Stay frosty.
@maverick97087 ай бұрын
one underrated problem in the Oregon area is that almost ALL of our states fuel storage and distribution is located on the "tank farm" so if a natural disaster happens like the looming megathrust earthquake, there just wont be fuel for almost the whole state for quite some time because liquefaction + the airport damage is going to leave your own gas tank as all your gas for the next weeks or even months so that will be quite rough
@nicholasbabcock93847 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you keeping the BS out of your videos. Information without the moral virtue signalling, religious polarity, or fruitless griping. You take the time to evaluate things many preach for or against. I dig the commitment to being reasonably objective.
@Dirtkid985059 ай бұрын
A stock tacoma trd off road or frontier pro 4x with a good hard cover and either BFG KO2's or Duratrac's is my go to set up. Good capability and dependability, and the rear locker adds a ton of capability without the look of a heavily modded vehicle.
@shyguy76239 ай бұрын
I feel the contact lens fluid thing in my soul. LASIK, g, it's life-changing
@BrassFacts8 ай бұрын
yeah, soon.
@nick3d1558 ай бұрын
I love this. I feel like everyone I've ever talked to about bugging out has never considered where they're actually going to bug out to, what would cause them to determine bugging out is the best choice, what adverse scenario they are bugging out and preparing for, and how they will handle a road system being 100% clogged and unpassable, and gas stations not functioning. If your massive vehicle can leave through city streets or has a clear wooded passable path to your destination, great. If your destination is open wilderness to start a homestead on land you didn't previously own or know, it won't end well. You also won't be alone. What happens if you can't buy gas, can't get your vehicle through the roads the rest of the city suddenly wants to leave on with you, or everywhere you go you are unwelcome?
@AceFalken8 ай бұрын
Ryobi makes some interesting car stuff that uses cordless drill batteries. The air compressor has been very good and pasted a while. The jump starter i havent used yet my dad has used it a few times and likes it. Id suggest just adding something like an etool. It takes up no space and shovels are always handy. I would say tools as well (common ratchet, wrench, or driver set) just because it's pretty handy and some of the new bags roll up to take up little cubic space
@JohnWick420699 ай бұрын
Gotta agree with the egress scenario; gas is going to be gold.
@ellerybice37879 ай бұрын
Unless your bicycle does not require gasoline.
@johnborges82318 ай бұрын
Makes perfect sense. Well done. Sure you can definitely have more but hey we are all growing. Very grey man. I myself drive a large E350 Econoline cargo van. It's got solar, small power supply, diesel heater, food, water, clothes, boots, ammo, power tools that gets recharged from the power supply, backup firearm, sleeping bag and cot, hygiene supplies, spare tires, and..... don't judge me..... candy. Had to add that last bit for laughs but then I remembered Halloween and I still have candy so......crap
@JoeCensored7 күн бұрын
Tire patch kit and compressor are absolute bare minimum. I've patched and inflated tires on my own on the side of the road at least a dozen times. I don't understand how people survive otherwise.
@jeffp.87189 ай бұрын
This video came at a good time. I would also suggest a hidden spare key and plb. I am generally well prepared having most all these items permanently in our vehicle, however yesterday while out with the family 4 wheeling in the backcountry in a rarely traversed area 22 miles from cell service and the nearest habitation we misplaced the car key just as we were packing up at sundown. After a methodical search and just as i was prepared to begin a long hike in the dark leaving them behind in the safety and supplies in the vehicle we found the key. Not a good feeling. Ive walked 11 miles after a breakdown in the past and i know how long it takes to walk that distance. I was alone then so there wasnt the stress of leaving anyone, especially children who cannot walk that distance behind. All the suppilies you can think of wont help if you cant turn that ignition. Lesson learned.
@poniccalichronic9 ай бұрын
Hop is absolutely the unnamed lesbian. Those two boys love flannel plaid, tending the closest gash, and growing whatever body hair will bless them. Just wanna say I'm grateful for you bro. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Keep it going!!
@highdesertdrew18449 ай бұрын
Isn't oregon where they all come from?
@LKS-19768 ай бұрын
Cool load out. Regarding the candles, I have read that having a small used/washed out tin can that you can drop the tea candles in will result in great heating.
@Jor07169 ай бұрын
Love the video. I also had a Forester with damn near the same contents for most of its life. However, I have to disagree with your overlanding take. If I had to bug out and leave for an unknown amount of time, I'm taking most of my overlanding gear with me. Not everything, but close to. Most youtubers overlanding gear (4x4 campers, hot showers, overbuilt rigs, popup tents, etc) are pretty rare. Most ordinary overlanders such as myself head out with a tent, food, water, cooking supplies and sleeping supplies. Aka everything I'd want to take if I had to dip.
@Robert-vc7xc8 ай бұрын
I have a similar load out in my truck. May I recommend a small mechanics tool kit. Having some sockets and other tools to work on a car on the side of the road or a trail comes in handy. I had a chunk of filament come loose on a spark plug on a newish car and the car wouldn't go above 30mph and was shuddering itself to death. A socket removed the plug, tapped the plug till the loose filament fell out and the car ran fine until I got home. Random things like a little roll of chicken wire for tire traction in sand or mud and a tire knocker also come in handy. Good video!
@ThrashTillDeth858 ай бұрын
Aside from the debt aspect of a lot of vehicle preparedness stuff most people also think their overlanding/very lifted vehicle can not only carry everything they need when theres simply not enough space even with a semi truck. But also that it's very low profile when it's became a meme about how much they stick out with such a vehicle, any actual shtf scenario they're probably gonna be the 1st person stopped by any authorities while trying to leave or just shot by someone for their stuff
@EchoKilo-wi9ec8 ай бұрын
Yep. Saw an older toyota camrie the other day, that had a "come and take it" bumper sticker. Which is a shame because it's a perfectly low-profile car. Wouldn't have looked twice at it otherwise.
@Outlaw_Wrath8 ай бұрын
I’ve really subscribed to the same thinking on equipping your daily driver to do “most things well” kind of like a GPR. I’m lucky that my place of work and my home, in relation to my wife and sons location is within 7 miles round trip. That being said, those can be a grueling 7 miles of unpredictable circumstances without basic to advanced provisions. There are times I hate driving a truck for the mortgage payment I spend weekly at the pump, however, the utilitarian abilities of having additional storage (and also an in bed toolbox) has given me the ability to be less “choosy” and the result of this has not only helped myself but others in distress. Love the mindset, and the content.
@anomicanomic2705Күн бұрын
A saw is a good idea. I travel a lot of remote areas for work and have to move trees off public roads at least a couple times a month. That is with the DOT operating in any shtf no one is coming to clear them
@craftywafl16898 ай бұрын
Never owned a subaru, but a lesbian friend of mine had one and It was amazingly sure footed! I was impressed with it.
@basedWisco7159 ай бұрын
Car preparedness 101: don’t buy a vehicle that blows head gaskets and grenades differentials like it’s a job lmao
@breckfreeride8 ай бұрын
Dont forget the interference valves and short skirt piston slap!
@basedWisco7158 ай бұрын
@@breckfreeride nor should you forget the constant valve cover leaks, burning your hand on the exhaust every oil change, and having to pull the engine to change spark plugs!
@breckfreeride8 ай бұрын
@@basedWisco715 Superlesbaru motor is the only reason I didn't buy a gr86... The excess, loose rtv plugs up the oil pickup screen and trashes the motors!
@basedWisco7158 ай бұрын
@@breckfreeride I read about that. As if they weren’t unreliable enough to begin with It’s too bad too, because the GT86 would have been the best sports car on the market with a modern Toyota unkillable straight 6
@breckfreeride8 ай бұрын
@@basedWisco715 it's why I'm still rocking my 7th gen GTS Celica!
@k2cyclops1629 ай бұрын
Primitive racing makes a really good seat mount for that fire extinguisher where it'll stay out of the way but still be super accessible
@MM-kv8ly9 ай бұрын
I always have a shovel, a blanket, a full change of clothes in an old back pack, a silcock key, water bottle, etc. Assume anything in a car can get stolen.
@twinchargedmr29 ай бұрын
Get a fullsize spare (if you only have a space-saver) in case you have an unrepairable blow-out. Maybe an extra wiper and headlight bulb would also be prudent in consideration of your regular offroad excursions.
@unintelligentthoughtofanun94162 ай бұрын
The Forester is a bad ass little vehicle! Good on gas, decent amount of power (depending on the engine displacement). The Forester has a decent AWD system and many companies make electric differentials for the damn thing lol. Many night my wife and I spent sleeping in the back of one with the rear sheets down on twin bed while visiting many state parks. Also holds up well in a head on collision (don’t ask how I know) all and all I’m a fan. So much so that the wife wants to trade in the 4Runner (witch was suppose to be a better replacement) for a newer Forester!
@PatrickKQ4HBD8 ай бұрын
4:30 One advantage of a "low capability" vehicle is that you're less likely to need a helicopter to get you unstuck. Carry 100' of plain old 1/2" nylon three strand rope from the hardware store and learn a few basic knots. *ANY* other vehicle will be able to tug you out of any hole you can get stuck in. It's literally the same stuff as the bougie recovery ropes, minus the fancy packaging. Not so with a built 4x4!! You can get verrry stuck with those. Everyone gets stuck eventually - it is inevitable.
@coreybrady31928 ай бұрын
Just found your channel this past weekend. Love your style. How you have a lot of footage rolling while you’re talking over it. It really gets my dopamine going.
@SeanMurphy008 ай бұрын
I chose a Subaru Outback 3.6R over another jeep wrangler for some of the reasons listed. I also added a 2” lift AT tires a nice roof basket and Wilco hitch gate tire carrier with a two 5 gal Jerry can holder a 6 ft rack mounted awning and some ditch lights. I have an ARB Sliding storage boxes in the back along with a 12v fridge and 1024wh 2000w Solar Gen with 160w foldable panel. The mileage and comfort is much better then my jeep and it takes me almost everywhere my jeep did. I do a lot of primitive camping so I use all the gear and aftermarket accessories regularly. No regrets.. ok, occasionally I’ll see a jeep with a n ursa minor top and I get jealous lol.
@GAJake8 ай бұрын
I drive a ford focus hatchback that has my camping bag and those coast guard rations in it. Thank you for helping me not get drawn into thinking overlanding is preparedness. I would love a rig but you definitely helped me feel better at my preparedness.
@huntersam40284 ай бұрын
I also love my Forester. Thanks for the video, you always have good info
@JerichoTheCity14 күн бұрын
There's so much to preparedness and too many people get lost in the sauce focusing only on their rifles and kit. I gave up a long time ago and just larp because it's fun. I'm dying if anything serious happens.
@beagle5368 ай бұрын
The “beaaaaaar independence” line got me! Hilarious!
@turdferguson28639 ай бұрын
Look into the fire escape biner from Outdoor Element. It's what I use now, seatbelt cutter window breaker and striker wheel to light my stove with. If you have a rollover your strap cutter is still attached to the key in the ignition. If you get stranded in the woods your fire starter is on your keychain
@volkoff63579 ай бұрын
I love that Freddy Mucury's son followed his passion in life, too.
@marcmmclellan9 ай бұрын
I was thinking something like a couple bear spray canisters under the frame rail set to dispense all around the vehicle at the push of a button! On a serious note, I run a nvg head harness if I need nvgs in a more compact package.
@maxvanatta70315 ай бұрын
6:53 instant respect ksp forever!
@Eagle525259 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I’ve seen so many of these vehicle prep videos that are completely unreasonable and unrealistic for everyday use. Loading a vehicle down with all of that stuff kills MPG and more importantly, where do your kids sit?
@Kurorahk4 ай бұрын
This reminds me I need to get a map book or some maps in general of my area, and areas I wanna head to in case things go sideways. I generally know where I need to go (because preplanning) but it is best to have alternative routes like you said.
@durgan56687 ай бұрын
I second the Refuge Medical kits as being pretty good gear. I have several; My jeep has a winch, straps, and some basic mats to get traction in less than optimal conditions. On a trip from Texas to Utah during an ice storm, I pulled two gals from California who got stuck in a ditch in Moab, and their van was is a bad spot. NO one was stopping to help, until I and another guy did what was needed in about half an hour in a snowstorm. The other guy's girl should be cloned, she was all about diving in and getting muddy, no second thoughts about it. I grew up in Utah, so wasn't anything new. It's better to be ready for things that happen. Be an asset, not a liability. I showed the 2 gals how to use the strap and then gave it to them, in case they needed it moving forward, pun intended.
@crossfox19918 ай бұрын
I good thing to have (if theres room) is a flat board. If you try to jack up your car sometimes the juck just sinks into the mud/Gravel/sand but the wide base of the boads will stop it from sinking
@GunFunZS9 ай бұрын
You have a much cooler PDW than I do and a whole lot better first aid stuff but otherwise we're pretty similar in kit. I have a 300 blackout ar pistol which will fit in a tennis racket case or other similar. I have a tow strap in addition to the come along and during the winter I tend to keep a duffle in there with basically snow stuff. Like those stretchy cleats that go over your shoes. Another thing that goes in during the winter is a cordless sawzall with a couple batteries and a basically a pruning blade as well as a few metal cutting. Between all that crap I can get a car or log off the road or cut open pretty quickly. I generally value being the kind of guy who will stop for somebody who's stuck on the side of the road. One thing that comes up a lot is people who don't have stuff tied down properly so I keep some rope I don't care about to help them sort it out. I've given away a few blankets to when people were in car wrecks and out in the cold. I also need to get a fire extinguisher. I know that I have been lacking in that area. And I generally only keep a few water bottles in a few packets of ramen in the trunk. Supposed to get you through a rough night but they're not going to be suitable for your evac scenario. I'm middle-aged and not as fit as you so I keep trecking poles with my day pack and boots. Have the wiser precision qiuck sticks, which are my single favorite hunting accessory. Look them up they are really excellent. One tool I'm going to have anyway now does a couple other jobs very well.
@NickGer128 ай бұрын
Glad Im not the only one who has the 13 hours scene permanently engraved in my mind
@BrassFacts8 ай бұрын
it's the fear of anyone that wears contacts.
@corneliusadventurers58218 ай бұрын
Thank for the wise words about the overlanding dilemma!
@mikeanshit1589 ай бұрын
Subarus have the best all wheel drive systems. If you live in the mounatins and theres some snow/ice, they smash through especially with good tires
@snek93539 ай бұрын
Why
@alzeebum9 ай бұрын
Post-apocalypse, this is how we'll all find each other. "Hey.. got a weird neighbor?"
@jonathancamps98539 ай бұрын
The KSP reference makes my day
@wilsongulick46089 ай бұрын
Good point on the overlanding taking over, it does get silly. But you can split the difference. Something like an old Jeep XJ can be nicely upgraded on the cheap and gets good enough mpg (~20) to be a daily driver while adding a couple jerry cans will greatly improve your range in ways worth discussing. It's not large enough to really be an "overlanding vehicle" but it's larger than most cars, more capable, has a lot of upgrade options from bumpers to lights to intakes and ignition and is easy to work on yourself so you can save up for those NVGs. You can trick it out, go lowpro or somewhere in between.
@FroopLoop8 ай бұрын
Jeep XJ driver here. It’s nowhere near that fuel efficient and I have done everything I can to improve it lol. Agree with everything else though, mine always has problems but parts are so cheap and easy to replace I wouldn’t have it any other way. I removed all my seats so I can lie down inside and sleep with all my gear.
@wilsongulick46088 ай бұрын
@FroopLoop Your highway mpg is nowhere near 20? Did you add a stupid amount of mass to the vehicle as a trail rig? Mine are both 18-20 highway with nothing done to improve mpg.
@psode278 ай бұрын
I appreciate the honest admission of why you bring NV with you. While I'm trying to justify it with all the normal reasons most people think of, but in reality, I'm equally likely to get a public intox with my NVGs as I am to save my life or someone else's.
@rico9899 ай бұрын
Love my FJ cruiser not over lander build. Just take it off road and camping as well as find nice shooting spots in the middle of no where.
@What___19318 ай бұрын
Definitely got some entertainment and solid info at the same time. Brilliant.
@ausjacq9 ай бұрын
I'm now emotionally invested in a relationship between Brock and the girl at 3:13.
@nycbike738 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with a Subaru Forester, I had a 2010 Forester. Very capable vehicles and one of the best all wheel drive systems. I installed a simple 2 inch lift kit and slightly bigger wheels and it made it even more capable and is a great daily driver
@JDS-Dalton3 ай бұрын
I've also got a subaru forester, but mine is built up for overlanding and offroading (winch, skids and sliders, tire carrier, lift and oversized ATs), and yea, as long as I'm not rock crawling, it's small enough, and lightweight enough that it will keep up with the jeeps. That being said, it does also have similar preps to what you have, with a few extras, or some of the stuff being higher quality like my air compressor since I will air down to 15-20psi, so a powerful compressor was a must. Not the best vehicle, but ya know what? It's good on gas, it's comfy enough to sleep inside, and it's capable enough to take me well off the beaten path.
@BrassFacts3 ай бұрын
sometimes I wish I got a outback. I'm about 2-3" to tall to sleep in the back.
@JDS-Dalton3 ай бұрын
@BrassFacts dang, even with the seats moved forward? I've got the current gen wilderness and have more than enough space for an 80 inch camping mattress
@BrassFacts3 ай бұрын
@@JDS-Dalton yep. The seats also don't go fully flat, so I have to have a little elevation thing.
@molochi5 ай бұрын
I don't know if I would choose Subaru or a CJ for a bug out vehicle. Pickup truck, 6 Jerry cans of gas should get you 600 MI even with crappy mileage. And if you want to pile a bunch to pile a bunch of other refugees in your pickup bed your engine won't explode like a Subi's might.
@carlh43509 ай бұрын
I always suspected that you and Hop were a couple. Now the subaru seals the deal. 😂. Good video.
@theephemeralglade19359 ай бұрын
1 - Make sure that you have a good high quality latte in the cup holder. Things are gonna get tough. Start out rite. 2 - Load up on Marlboro Red Box, and Mora Companions. You will need them to barter for the pet food you will be consuming. 3 - Forget about firearms, ammunition, bump helmets, plate carriers, and assault packs. Find a Stooge, a chump, who you can send forward - so you can avoid danger, and not have to carry all that stuff. 4 - Zip tie some cardboard to your wheels. Everyone who couldn't afford a dope-ass set of rims during ROL is comin' fuh yo shit. Ain't nobody comin' for my Daytons. 5 - Make sure you have one of every kind of tire, i.e. mud, snow, all season, gas saver, all mounted on cheap rims and ready to install, strapped to your roof.
@theephemeralglade19359 ай бұрын
It's like I have to carry this fucking channel.
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
Is this satire? This is satire.
@jefflemaster28508 ай бұрын
Eh, gotta say- this plan checks out.
@jamaicanomen8 ай бұрын
lost me at latte
@CuddlyStingray07319 ай бұрын
I just created an idea list for car EDC this morning. What appropriate timing!
@pkake13199 ай бұрын
People talk crap about Subarus. But they are incredibly capable vehicles and pretty well reliable as well. Fyi on the battery jump packs... dont leave them in your car, if it gets cold those lithium batteries become absolutely worthless... do not rely on them. Ask me how i know.
@BrassFacts8 ай бұрын
I found they were fine last winter, probably insulated sufficiently.
@scherry91988 ай бұрын
People that talk crap about Subaru's have probably never owned one.
@YedolfWesler8 ай бұрын
Ive always thought it would be a good idea to plate the inside of the car pamels
@dashdotdashdot85838 ай бұрын
I’ve also wondered about the market for plate’s specifically designed for cars, perhaps lightweight composites that don’t have to make as many sacrifices due to a lesser focus on thickness and size requirements.
@MarkJohnson-wt3su8 ай бұрын
My police department tried putting some old vests inside the doors of some plain cars years ago. Over time, problems developed with the hinges because of the additional weight.
@Hoplopfheil10 ай бұрын
carpeps
@spehhhsssmarineer89619 ай бұрын
Hi
@CobraMustang9 ай бұрын
Mr. Hop I think your Subaru is HOTT!
@top-hat-roach81169 ай бұрын
I think there’s a very fine line between prepared daily driver and an overlander. Without going into details, my vehicle has all wheel drive and as currently loaded gets right at 23 miles per gallon with a range of 380 miles give or tank 20 miles depending upon how the vehicle is driven on just one tank. Still need to add a solar and a jackery other than that I can sleep comfortably in the back and still have ample cargo space. Loved the video tho
@RisenCitizen8 ай бұрын
The fact that I own the exact same vehicle and within the first 2 minutes you mentioned "lesmobile" is hilarious. If you had any idea how many times I have had my car called that by different people, it would put a smile on your face too 😂.
@CutlassOutdoors8 ай бұрын
Matchbox makes a black Subaru Forester. That's my 3 year old's favorite car. Every time he sees one at the store, he has to have it. He has four black Subaru Foresters in his fleet, so far (and one red one). So take that for what it's worth. Some little kid in Idaho thinks you drive the coolest car ever. 😄
@victorsaenz94523 ай бұрын
I just lost my FJ in an accident I absolutely loved it, it was completely done up for overlanding. I ended up getting a Subaru Crosstrek and frankly I think it’s more practical for blending in, it can handle dirt roads just fine, and has longer range. I actually believe that my Subaru is a better SHTF vehicle.
@savagesapper42609 ай бұрын
With so many cars these days eliminating a spare (be it donut or full size), a jack is something most people will need to buy. They'll also need to make sure that the jack they get has the lifting capability to lift their vehicle (a car jack won't left an SUV, etc.)
@PatrickKQ4HBD8 ай бұрын
5:20 BF, we drop air pressure in my wife's stock CR-V all the time for rough Appalachian back roads. Totally fine to go down to 20 or 15 psi. You have a compressor. Test it.
@shayne73008 ай бұрын
I'm in Australia, different situation both climate wise and what "threats" I face, daily driver is a Holden (Chevy) Colorado extra cab 4x4 "Tray Back", 2.8L TD, cheap to run, 140L of fuel on board (dual tanks) and while not a dedicated "Overlander", I do have a Slide On camper with onboard solar and water that can be mounted and loaded in about 10 mins in a bug out situation, fully loaded mileage highway is 11L/100km or 21mpg as tested...
@YedolfWesler8 ай бұрын
I ran over a cone in my g37, started a fire from friction in 45 seconds. A cup of coffee put it out. My mechanic said any other shop would have said its totaled all the wires had to be re done
@nick3d1558 ай бұрын
This may be a good reminder.. Bass frequencies are omnidirectional and dissipate over distance much closer to the sound source than mid and high range frequencies. Have your buddy stand at the end of your street and yell. Then whisper in your ear. Thats also why everyone thinks their voice is deeper than it is. Bass frequencies ignore or amplify on/through barriers. Mid freqs and highs reflect off, bounce around, etc. Volume increases the performance of all waveforms. So... Impact on cover from a larger round causes bass tones. The physically resisting or absorbing properties of the cover have similar affects on sound. Proximity to explosions increases perception of all frequencies. Silencers vastly reduce all frequencies, but the sound emitted by an explosion is dependent largely on how long your barrel is and how much powder is consumed before the projectile exits the barrel and sound from the combustion is permitted to leave the barrel behind it. Larger projectiles generally require more propellent to move and thus transmit "bass" through moving matter around them and whatever they contact. Thus, felt explosions from cannons being bassy. The larger the projectile down range causing sound barrier cracks, the louder they will be and the wider range of frequencies they will carry. 5.56 guns we are most familiar with emit a much louder report of high frequencies both from initial barrel departure and from supersonic cracks than some other combinations of calibers and barrel lengths found commonly in the wild. Bare in mind also that sound emitting from unsuppressed guns get louder based first on initial pressure and volume, thus generally the larger a gun is to accommodate a larger projectile and more propellant at a higher initial pressure from combustion, the louder it will be. Consciously knowing this can help you recognize sound signatures and distances with additional effort and testing.
@SpartanONegative9 ай бұрын
You described the Subaru correctly. But that wombat can climb a mountain of sand stock. . .
@blizzak4548 ай бұрын
Car prep must be IN. Nutn and his multi-part VBOK series and now BF. Fun!
@newdefsys9 ай бұрын
A polarized lens filter is best for filming through glass.
@BrassFacts9 ай бұрын
I had one on. Hilarious I tried to do a drill with it later. And it the shot timer just showed up blank on film
@BuckingFastard9 ай бұрын
Don’t put a B-C fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Put a K for kitchen. It’s literally made for kitchen fires and grease.
@kevpachakey8 ай бұрын
Really glad to see someone else with a "real" setup. Too many fake ones simply for youtube. I have a suburban So I hear a bit more room and a few more items, but I also have 2 small kids and a wife to consider
@ThomasThePanzerTank9 ай бұрын
Big part of my job is surveillance/counter surveillance and vehicle work is pretty standard. The biggest thing you can do for evasion is having a low profile vehicle like the Subaru you have here. I own a 2014 Cherokee and that thing looks completely inconspicuous while still having decent storage and a little bit of off-road capability. If I see a Tan Toyota Tacoma covered trunk to hood in stickers from tactical brands or the infamous thin blue line stuff, I'm 100000% drawn to that vehicle if I'm looking for trouble or a gun in the glove box. The whole point of being grey men is to blend and that goes for grooming/clothing too. Let the beard/hair grow out a bit, ditch the grunt style/511 shirts and stop wearing Multicam in public lol
@ThomasThePanzerTank9 ай бұрын
@baljdeepinvajuna1363I realize there’s absolutely no way of not sounding like a fed now no matter how I word this hut oh well lmao. I work private sector for a company out on the East Coast.
@ThomasThePanzerTank9 ай бұрын
@baljdeepinvajuna1363 our CEO decided to settle down in state so we’ve been running physical/monitoring details on his residence. Rest of it is threat analysis, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) gathering and monitoring other locations.
@flopus78 ай бұрын
@@ThomasThePanzerTankwith that said, FED!
@AhHereWeGo9 ай бұрын
I have one of the 12v plug in compressors, and it works, but I would recommend getting the ryobi compressor/blower combo, or the handheld compressor. I have both, used the hell out of them, and they’re great.
@godgunsliberty4342Ай бұрын
Although they are expensive, you should look into ortho k lenses. They're contacts you wear at night and take out in the morning and have good vision for the rest of the day, may help alleviate some of your contact fears
@CivilianAF.14833 ай бұрын
Honda Element owner here. Total sleeper rig.
@user-nh3hn2kf2y8 ай бұрын
You need to test your jack and lug wrench. My father and I had trucks that were 5 years apart and different manufacturers, and both of our factory lug wrenches did fit our lug nuts. Good idea to just get a 4-way lug wrench