Air quality detector is not what you need for confined spaces. Air quality detector measure the air pollutants and give you a 'healthy' vs 'unhealthy' air quality index type number of various pollutants, particulates, and pollen. For confined spaces you need a 4 gas monitor (or more), these will measure the concentrations of CO, O2, EX/LEL (methane and other explosive gases), and H2S. Those are the major ones that you need to know about to deem whether an area is not 'healthy or unhealthy' but 'breathable or deadly'. The one you pulled out is for sure an air quality monitor and completely useless for 'being safe' in confined spaces. You can tell this because there isn't 4 separate input regions, which is required to get air to 4 different independent sensors for each gas type you are monitoring for. You can also get different gas detection systems if you know of other gases that are in the area. Source: MSHA, OSHA confined space, lots of time in mines, SPRAT confined space, ect ect.

Honestly, knowing the kind of person Grey is, I'm a bit shocked he didn't already have a kit like this for his adventures.

The hammock is in the category of "don't die from hypothermia" Sleeping on the ground will sap your body heat faster than you'll realize.

Why wasn’t there CGP Grey brand coffee in the box? Surely a survival essential

the hammock is 100% don't die depending on where you are. Being elevated stops you from both leeching heat into the ground and from being bitten by lots of ground things that have lethal bites.

After having so many dead people ruin his life, it would be tragic for Grey to join them prematurely. Great to know he's got a team who are going help prevent that!

Stagnant air is a serious risk! It's the silent invisible killer. Here in New Zealand, lots of farmers used to die after going down into their own septic tanks to sort out an issue (the risk is better known now). Back in 2013, my ex's boss died inside the hull of a ship. His worker went down a ladder and collapsed and the boss didn't know what happened, so he went down after him. Both of them died

I love how he even pixelates his packing information no with squares but with hexagons!

I hope Lucy is compensated well for this video. I found her presence highly important

Was anyone else expecting the don’t die box to be some kind of quantum superposition thought experiment?

I think the idea of the two tomes of knowledge in the "Don't Die Box" is to read them BEFORE you got exploring. I think your team and especially wife would agree with that one. At least I hope they agree...

As someone who's taught a wilderness medicine course and prepared some lectures on venomous animals, we always include a slide to laugh at the venom extractor. It is not recommended by any academic toxicologist or practicing emergency medicine physician. If it any way delays you from getting to a facility that can give you antivenom, it is truly worse than worthless.

Hearing Grey say “don’t die of hypothermia. Which is surprisingly easy to do!” is terrifying

Strongly recommend throwing all this into some kind of tackle box with organizational structure, you don't want to be digging around for the burn kit for 10 minutes because it's buried in a box

Seeing this tells me that when your team reviewed your exploration videos they must have felt like they were watching a horror movie... Your lucky to have such a smart and kind team!

Hearing his voice talking to lucy is so funny, man is basically a professional narrator but even he has a dog voice like that because it's impossible not to

In retrospect I can't believe you did that TEKOI investigation without Confined Spaces training. Which would have told you never go down in a confined space if you haven't got a second person to stay at the top and to stay in communication.

I think the hammock is a "don't die of exposure while sleeping" device. Sleeping on the cold ground can seep body heat from you surprisingly fast without another sleeping surface, especially over the course of a night's sleep. A hammock is probably much more space efficient than a blowup mattress. Though it's drawback is you do need places in the wild convenient to hang it upon.

Don't forget to inspect the box at least once a year (6 months preferably). A lot of things expire or will stop working. So if you haven't checked it recently then you don't actually have it.

Small addition to the emergency beacon: You might want to look into the services that provide the rescues. It will still work without it but if you're not a member with the providers you might get a nasty surprise after you successfully didn't die. IIRC there's two big ones with different plans (also obviously you don't need to have it all the time. Pretty sure both offer a per trip option too)

FYI, searching for "venom extractor" gives two search results: sites selling them and sites telling you: "DO NOT USE THEM, THEY'RE MORE HARMFUL THAN BENEFICIAL!". So, I would maybe do some more research into snake bites before carrying one.

The Scouts BSA Handbook is something that really flies under the radar. It's always *incredibly* well thought-out since it's meticulously designed to convey lifesaving information to kids

Hey, grey! So, I have advice for you regarding this kit. Venom extractors are NOT effective for treating envenomation. They can actually make the problem much worse by working the chemicals further into your system. The best way to be prepared is to have the ability to capture what bit or stung you (In the case of an arthropod attack), and by having a general antivenin for the kinds of venomous snakes you are likely to encounter. Be safe out there, and keep please keep sharing your adventures. cheers!

That trick there 5:35 demonstrates your skills at juggling. You save something from falling, BEFORE you consciously realize what you are doing. That there deserves its own episode.

What about water purification? You can either get activated charcoal filters or p&g sell these little sachets of powder that when added to dirty water coagulate all the solid gunk and disinfect the water so you can make puddle water potable.

Another helpful item for fire starting is birthday candles. Matches are great for getting a flame, but since they only last around 15 seconds, it can be challenging to ignite damp/cold kindling. Birthday candles will burn for a couple minutes, making it much easier to dry out kindling and get a fire going.

These are all great items but there are a few more important ones that I feel are important to include. A water bottle and water purification tablets are essential. Dehydration is probably one of the most likely causes of death in a survivalist situation. Another one is a yellow plastic tarp. It’s can be used as a shelter or a poncho or for signaling. A lighter is handy for starting a fire since fire can keep you warm, boil water, cook food, deter predators, and signal for help.

I like how at 2:30, the box information is blurred with hexagons. Neat detail.

Just be sure to shake out the boots since scorpions like to hide in boots. Detective Lucy is doing her job really well. And tried to blend in with everything so grey will have to take her on his next adventure

That is when you know you are loved by everyone around you. Honestly it would bring me to tears if I was surrounded by people that cared enough about me to put that much time, effort and money into a package specifically meant to keep me safe and alive.

"Do no apply suction or incise the wound. Sucking devices , even the more modern versions, have been shown to be ineffective and possibly harmful" Wilderness and Rescue Medicine 7th edition pg. 179, discussing snakebites.

Inspector Lucy was the BEST part of this video!!! Absolutely adorable! More Lucy please. I want to see stick figure form of Lucy in future videos, and then for her to wear a detective hat and magnifying glass with Grey.

Am I the only one that was impressed by him catching that cute little flashlight?

When I was working at a food plant as temp labor, the required introductory training had a section about not going into enclosed spaces if the space contains more than one person and everyone in that enclosed space has collapsed.

The fact he blurs his info with hexagons and not squares is a nice touch

5:35 - A rare moment where one is actually filming when they instinctively do something cool. Well done!

One thing I’d recommend adding to this pack for driving purposes is an emergency car starter. The one I have is from a brand called ‘Halo’ but I’m sure there’s plenty of others out there. It’s basically just a big battery you throw in your back seat or your trunk and forget about until you’re in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night and your engine won’t do the go thing. It’s as simple as clipping the clamps onto the battery prongs and pressing one button, so you don’t have to try and figure out a jumpstart while freezing.

perhaps consider adding a water filter to the dont die box!

Its important to note that the geiger-counter is just for external radiation. In the TEKOI videos, you were far more likely to receive an internal dose, likely from radon.

Dude that Eno hammock and strap setup is amazing, I love mine. It's really nice to see how thoughtful of a team you have, I can't wait to see more of your adventures!

This was fun. Seems a lot like a list of items non-backpackers buy as gifts for backpackers. I’m no lightweight stickler but you’d leave behind most of that if you ever had to walk to safety

Lucy is a great investigator I love her

As someone who works in an outdoor shop, watching Grey haphazardly tear into that Leatherman box killed my soul.

This is actually so wholesome of your team and wife to do

The "Don't Die Box" should have been a "Don't Die Backpack". Some of that gear is fine to sit in the car during adventures, but a lot of it you want on your person. But awesome idea overall. (Also more puppies in videos. Always the pup)

When I was studying Communication Tech we had a field day where the teacher was showing and explaining typical Installations. Before he opened the lid for an underground cable line he said: "If roaches or rats start running from the hole, it's probably ok. If nothing comes out, just close it and get away." Thankfully, some tens of roaches escaped from the hole as soon as he start opening the lid...

After so many months of no uploads, I was afraid the worst might have happened! But now knowing he has this box, I can rest easy again!

I work in confined spaces and that is SO SO true. We have a saying about argon which is used in our work "all it takes is one breath" heavier than air gases filling your lungs will literally make it impossible for you to breathe not a pleasant way to go. There is also the possibility of simply ending up in a low oxygen environment, anyone exploring confined spaces I cannot stress enough that you have a "cricket" (oxygen concentration monitor and alarm) or other safety equipment. Much better safe than sorry.

The emergency beacon is also super useful if you get lost and have no sense of direction around you. Because it's super easy to get into an incredible amount of trouble when you wander around guideless.

I would verify that air quality detector for confined space use. If it doesnt have a self contained pump and test certain things, may not be ideal. Should test for O2, CO, Flammable vapors (so your flashlight doesnt blow you up), and maybe others.

Locater beacons are honestly pretty cool. You can be almost anywhere in the world and if you have one of those beacons and turn it on, there will be a search and rescue team scrambling to your location.

I love the hexagonal blurring on the small box. it's the little things

I love how out of all the equipment his team gave him. They also made a book as a guide to what he got and when to use it.

Great team. Thats a Goretex jacket so its waterproof yet breathable. Those Salomon hiking boots are also top of the line Goretex waterproof/breathable boots. Your team really cares about you not dying.

I like how Grey uses a puppy voice. True dog owner right there

Now that Grey has Inspector Lucy by his side, he has evolved from being a robot into the highest form of being - Pet Owner. He even has the cute pet owner voice when talking to her 😂❤

A hammock is a don't die item, it keeps you off the ground while you're at your most vulnerable and the ground can be a dangerous place.

The hammock is more than a hammock! it’s also instant shelter in storms and snow. Aka, don’t die of hypothermia but slowly.

Once you learn what everything does, you should make a video explaining it to us as an “Adventure 101” since teaching is the best way to internalize knowledge.

That is an expensive box! What a wonderful gift! However, I second the other comments about the air quality detector and the venom extractor, perhaps those need further investigation.

my man really just opened 5 years worth of christmas goodies and then he got a second box...

I think a rendered drawing of inspector Lucy needs to be included as an easter egg in all future videos.

Great video! I really enjoyed the format and editing & I love Inspector Lucy!! I definitely added some of these items to my hiking wishlist too :)

The YakTrax are super useful... I dunno how often people actually die from falling on ice, but certainly people get injured all the time and those definitely help a lot with not slipping and falling.

Finally, CGP Grey unboxing video

I don't know which I love more - Lucy, or the voice Grey uses to talk to her?

I believe it is often said, behind every great person is an equally great team making sure they don't die.

if you have to sleep in the wilderness, the ground will SAP the heat from your body, so a hammock, is 100% a "dont die" item, as it will allow you to sleep off of the ground, which will keep you warmer, as well as dryer, should it rain. and the straps that hold the hammock up, can also secure a tarp above the hammock, for a makeshift covering. hammock+tarp+sleeping bag=emergency shelter.

The survival medicine handbook is incredible. Bought it a few years and decided to read it cover to cover. Great knowledge

Merry christmas Grey, I hope you're having a wonderful end of the year. This was a welcome surprise video as I was home sick today, thank you for the fun watch.

oh gosh it's a miracle you made it this far this jolly *without* this box previously being in your possession

I was expecting this to be an educational video about some kind of concept I was previously unaware of. The box you keep an Oracle AI in, the nuclear football, the Doomsday Clock, quantum superposition… Not those exact things, but something in that ballpark. I'd be _lying_ if I said I'm not even a _little bit_ disappointed that it's not that… But I love this a whole hell of a lot. A "Don't Die Box" is a great gift. And how kind of your wife and your team to put that together for you. I'm glad you were lucky enough not to need this before (the idea of a world where you have a "Death" section on your Wikipedia article that says you were found asphyxiated in Tekoi - perhaps not until several days/weeks/months later - is absolutely horrifying), and even gladder that you now have one!

I'm surprised there are no emergency rations in the don't die boxes

The shoe treads are vitally important in one very specific situation, but if you are in that situation, you will be happy you have them. Source: Climbed Snowden in the snow, am crap at climbing

The hammock allows you to sleep elevated off the ground where all the ants, millipedes ticks and wild pigs like to wander at night. Don't underestimate the hammocks abilities to keep you alive.

Yak tracks are so nice! 15+ years ago the parents and I delivered newspapers. After the father slipped on ice and broke his ankle, we ended up getting some. They ended up becoming backpack staples when I was in college as well. Great for those who walk a lot during the winter.

DO NOT USE THE VENOM EXTRACTOR. Those things are a scam, and all they do is cause further injury.

The wipes are more important for survival than you might initially think. Not only would getting sick because you aren't clean be a huge problem but mental health is crucial if you are in an extended survival scenario. If you feel better(cleaner) you sleep better, make better decisions, remain calmer, and conserve resources.

Love the channel! You got the hook up with that box. The hammock helps you to not sleep on the ground(with all the buds,etc) and keeps the earth from stealing your body heat. Great gifts!

Yay for Inspector Lucy! Glad you were properly supervised for opening this box!

I thought they'd include a bag for all of this so you can more effectively not die on the go.

Grey's dog voice is almost as cute as the dog itself

Its great to see that you team is trying to make sure you stay alive out there :D

I highly recommend a short blade ka-bar. It’s basically a multi-tool in its own right. Also, the giant books are there for you to read before you even leave home - the point is to have the knowledge in your head, indexed and ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Because tables of contents only get you so far when life is on the line.

The way everything was laid out at the end, I was like "yes, take a dog for protection and mental health".

I live in California, and my family keeps our earthquake kit (a sort of very specific "don't die box") in our car. my top tip? always keep a pair of shoes nearby- the largest category of injuries after an earthquake is people with debris in their feet (YEOCH!)

Someone else mentioned that, but Air Quality Detector is not for gasses. It's to be used in conjuction with N95 masks when you visit Poland or other smog-filled place. 🙃

Watching this video made me realize I LOVE listening to people narrate their dogs thoughts. New joy unlocked

Never thought about it until at a survival talk. Kindle (e-ink) with survival books and a lightweight solar charger >>>>>> Actual books. It's low power enough it can run great off solar, and being so lightweight means you will actually carry it with you.

There's one massive oversight to your don't die box. Something to enable you to get fresh drinking water no matter where you are.

Of all the types of videos Grey could have made I was not expecting an unboxing video... Next time Grey Reacts! 😂

Nice to see the included flashlight is an Olight. The S mini. A very compact, easily rechargeable light. Maybe still the brightest model for its size in the lineup.

1:15 I guess I need to update my "Grey's Goofy but Pleasantly Surprising Voices that Remind Us that He is a Human" list. This and the valley girl voice from the stick figures trademark videos are probably my favorite.

This is such a sweet gift for Grey from his team and loved ones

Hammock can also fit into the "Don't die of hypothermia" section. Making an effective barrier between you and the Earth can be difficult in many situations. Without that barrier you are just going to be bleeding heat all night.

something else you might want to consider are books for identifying edible foods in an area you’re traveling to, still risky if you’re not familiar with the plants but could be helpful if you’re stuck in the wilderness for a bit and you have them with you to consult since there’s a lot of plants that are very toxic

don't underestimate how much heat gets stolen from your body when you lay straight on the ground instead of in something like a hammock. One of the basic things you have to do when building a shelter for yourself is put some kind of insulator between you and the ground. In the old days that was straw. In survival situations it's often tree branches. Not super comfy but not bad at insulating.

Surprisingly entertaining! You should do death-defying adventures more often. Try taking random balloon trips in random weather.

Love the don't die box. My wife and I love our Yaktrax's. We have been getting more ice in winter lately and it make hiking much more enjoyable/safer. It almost like the ice is not even there. The only problem, being a geezer, is bending low enough to put them on my hiking shoes.

Another possible inclusion to go with the matches: A cotton ball coated in vaseline will burn for a surprisingly long time so they're great for starting a fire, and you can stuff several into an old pill bottle or similar container for easy (and clean) transport