vehicle gear

[geographics]

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[Charley]

I take:
plenty of water,
shovel,
mylar and normal blankets,
snowshoes,
can of fix-a-flat (in the desert I carry a bicycle pump as well- it takes a good bit of work, but will fill up a tire perfectly well),
a portable battery charger
a few tools (though I'd probably just electrocute or mangle myself)

[sassysadie]

Here is my list

In the truck all the time:
Snow Chains - 2 sets
Shovel
saw
Tow Strap
Car tools
Ax, and Knive
Flash light
Flares
Poncho
First aid kit
Tarp / poncho
Wool Gloves and waterproof liners
Wool cap
Cell phone charger
Umbrella
Wool blanket
Emergency blanket
Fix a flat


Emergency Box - I put in the vehicles when going on a trip
Emergency Supplies – Goes into a plastic tub I keep all year,
Backpacking stove with fuel
Small pot to boil water + 2 cups + utensils ( Actually an old Boy Scouts kit from the 60’s)
Snow shovel
Couple freeze dried meals
Energy Bars- Many
Lighters + Matches
Utility tool and Knife
Space Blanket
First aid kit + Sunscreen
Flash lights
hatchet
Red / orange poncho
Water purifier system + 2 water bottles + Purifying tablets
8 pints of emergency water
Emergency shelter
Rope-
30 lb test mono – tying and other uses
Cards
Toilet Paper
Aluminum Foil
Signal mirror – very good if you know how to use it and some sun
Old sunglasses
Crap Bags
2-3 gallons of water ( 10 gallons if more remote section)
Topo maps of region
GPS
CB Radio
Cell Phone
Insect repellant – as required
Pistol

Following are stored in waterproof Bag(s) and depends on time of year – how much I take
Gloves
Warm hat
Jackets
Boots and Several pairs of Socks
Pant wind breakers
Sleeping bag
Blanket(s)

[Crusak]

i think it was a bad move for me to have started a thread about what we keep in our vehicles. I propose this thread be removed. sorry for the hassle!

not at all geographics, it's a good thing to consider before you go out, especially in winter.

Great lists, sassysadie!

Anyone bring a chainsaw with them? I know a few hunters that always bring one along, to remove trees that have fallen in the road. Even a large bow saw may come in handy for the same purpose.

[retired jerry]

i think it was a bad move for me to have started a thread about what we keep in our vehicles. I propose this thread be removed. sorry for the hassle!

Why do you consider this a bad idea?

[sassysadie]

I wish I had a good chain saw once. Good idea
I ended up putting a chain on the log and pulled it just enought to squeeze by.
Tree was not there going in - So it must have fallen after I went by. It was 20 inch diameter.

I would appreciate any recommendations. My list is from past experiences

[Waffle Stomper]

I think it is a useful thread too. Unless we limit our trips to major highways a kit in the car is important to have. There have been many accounts over the years about stranded motorists in our national forests. Winter or summer good preparation is important.

[Waffle Stomper]

One thing, that might be considered is a ham radio license. They are not difficult to get and then you can have a ham radio in your car. I have a small handheld that can be used with an antenna on the outside of your car. Also, you can be an asset to community emergency teams (CERT). I don't always have it with me but I do carry it from time to time when I think I might be out of normal cell service.

[sassysadie]

WS

Can you educate us briefly on what it takes and what limitations exist?
What type of distance does it carry?

I had a CB but it is limited, Have a FMS/ GRMS ( Think that is right) but not sure who would listen to the frequency.

it would be nice to have something that forest service / police link into.