Urban Survival: The Vulture Tool Kit / SHTF Gear

#1 A gun first and foremost.

#2 A Multi-Tool such as a leather-man or Gerber, has knifes, small saw, screwdrivers, bottle opener, and more.

#3 Self tapping screws with rubber washer. As you stated many gas tanks are hard to get gas from, a hose will only get so much, however a self tapping screw can be screwed in at the bottom of any tank and gas will flow out of the tank into your bottle, then just install the screw to stop the flow of gas, and you can get more gas very easily the next time you need it. They can also be put into a lock so no one else can pick the lock. Many uses. Gets rid of all those hoses and stuff you carry.

#4 A cutting cable with rings, very small but will cut just about anything, including a lock if you buy a good one.

No freaking knife? No can opener? Leatherman wouldn't be a bad idea.

I think you are right on point with having this type of kit I do have some suggestions for you in pretty much of the modules that you have….
1. Intel- You might want to think about adding some type of small radio so you can hear if there is any weather things you need to know about, places to avoid. Perhaps a 2 way radio to communicate with another person, maybe even a short wave radio, an possibly a police scanner.. Some of these can be bought as combined units I highly suggest you look into them. Especially with the intentions of this kit. You do not want to be going into a HOT zone. What i mean is you dont want to be leading yourself into like a riot zone, or something like that.
2. Cordage… I think it would be a good idea to add some type of cordage that is better at supporting weight an also some cordage that doesnt have such elasticity to it. Such as bankline perhaps a #36. Just make sure you get real bankline not the walmart crap. An I would also include in this section several carabiners that i would trust my weight to an several that i could use as a make shift pully system.
3. Water System… In addition to the clear tube especially when getting water from already filtered source if it is not compromised I would suggest adding a marine grade hose. If you are getting water that is some how not filtered that i would use the clear hose so you know the difference. I would also suggest getting like a sawyer mini an putting a carbon filter in the mix it will help a lot… for filling up that msr water pouch. Also just a type when prepping your water storage containers use hydrogen peroxide an water in a 1 to 4 ratio this is what hospitals use. They do not use bleach.
4. Breaching Tools- I just recently learned about this oddly on youtube an have tested it myself it does work. You might want to add some heavy duty wrench
5. Personal Safety- 1. I think you should have some type of firearm on you… you have zero mention of this. 2. You should definitely have eye protection, an a filtered mask a couple of them those N-95 masks arent that expensive. I would also think perhaps some foam ear plugs might be good if you are doing tons of banging on something in a factory type place, also perhaps some knee pads.

Lastly, I was just thinking you might want to put together a small tool roll of like a universal socket set. They have ones that in cover a lot of sizes in just a few pieces good set. I would also put in a a screw driver set that has the same set up. I just think these few more tools might be helpful in the event your needing something to help with electricity, cars, security. Where you might be taking batteries, alternators, electric panels.

This just also popped in my mind perhaps some discuss on this items usefulness might be warranted an what i thought of is those collapsible luggage or grocery carts that you see a lot of older people using? it might come in handy to have that in your pack. An than as your getting stuff take it to one central place where that is at putting it in that. So you can get it back to your location easily. What do you think?

Hope you enjoyed my ideas. I have a similar kit myself. Glad to see someone else is on the same wave length as myself.

Knife

Very informative!

oh and ps: A PERISCOPIC PEN WITH MAGNET AT THE END, TO FISH METAL OBJECTS FROM PLACES YOU CAN NOT REACH, THROUGH SMALL HOLES, FENCES OR SO..

Why most of the North American preppers are fat?

Join the fire department…then you will understand the meaning of heavy duty breaching tools

Any "kit" or BOB should be assembled with 1 priority in mind: WATER. Finding it, collecting it and FILTERING it. Add some water filters and a couple of high capacity USB power banks with dual charging mode (AC & solar cell). Otherwise, your Vulture Kit is awesome!

I like the concept you have for the kit. I remind me of gears use in breaching rescue or force entry.

What is the functionality of the kit as a whole, you left home base somewhere you know is safe friends community food etc… is this a forward outpost, a line of defense, what are you after out there that is so important, in basics it is a derelict house with junk what do you require out there putting yourself or partner at risk. To scavenge what, to forage what? How long do you plan on being out there? Same questions I would ask myself-than I would plan a kit for that, If you scouted around first and marked out trails or places along the way, in basics we have to leave this area (a bad situation) I have a goal, direction and purpose. I can forage this type food along the way, or we need to get to this location in a timely fashion.
Are you leaving the area for good, or heading to another family's home next state over for awhile until it settles here.

problems- you did not have any food with you, some dry food would have been good, perhaps some money or trade-able's, identifiable stuff back up papers phone numbers etc… perhaps a small medical kit, some sort of water filter would be good, a headlamp flash-lite keep your hands free, a tarp for quick shelter.

I would go with a bag kit for things you always going to take, and another couple bags with 2 different load-outs 1 is for this job goal and the 2nd is for this job goal. this way your not forgetting anything or could be tight for achieving the goal and gotta get things done fast. You could also take a small tool roll pack to compliment your pack and allows for more essentials, staying over nite or away for a couple days and your tools are completely separate from your pack, this way your not having to route through your pack unnecessarily.

I would use the DEAD ON multi pry bar hammer tool . I would also bring pepper spray for that occasional dog that might be holing up in or being left to guard property that youmight not have seen going in. I would also bring a multi tester to test any electronic parts or maybe some batteries to test any flashlights radios I might find. I would also bring a flashlight. In case you are suddenlt surrounded by other marauders and have to hunker down and hide until dark and slip out at night and find your way back with your map in the dark. And bring some hot dogs or bologna for any multiple dog packs that might be guarding a high value property that you needto get into. You throw the bologna about 50 yards away and make a dash for the target and hopefullyget there before they can get back. And keep another slice of bologna on you to repeat when leaving the target house or property. I would also bring a slide bar and screwdriver or a FORCE OVER tool to start any vehicles you might encounter along the way. Why walk back to your camp location if there was a vehicle you might have been able to drive and drive back with all your stuff and more. I use to repossess vehicles in Los Angeles. I would also Bring a couple of locks with me in case I find or need to stash some of the stuff I found at a nice location and needed to make sure other LESS PREPARED VULTURES want to wander on the property. NOW I LOCKED IT UP SO I CAN COME BACK. I would also have a few signs from HOME DEPOT or LOWES that say NO TRESPASSING OWNER HAS A SHOTGUN. If I did have a property that wasnice for the pickings I would post it where everyone could see it. That way the less motivated VULTURES would move on and I can come back to the property. If these were helpful to you shoot me back an email

Hoes are for siphoning purposes. Hahaha! Great video, brother!

Knee pads would be something that I'd add. Then you might want something (camo tarp or sniper's veil) for camouflage to avoid others finding you should they wander near you.

Good kit, but it doesn't seem like you have much space to back stuff back with you.

Nice kit, thanks for sharing it. Could you elaborate on the 'homemade gas siphon kit' you mentioned at the end of your improvised shelter video?