vehicle gear
- geographics
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Re: vehicle gear
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)
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)
Believe it or not, I barely ever ride a mountain bike.
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Re: vehicle gear
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)
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)
Re: vehicle gear
not at all geographics, it's a good thing to consider before you go out, especially in winter.geographics wrote: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!
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
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Re: vehicle gear
Why do you consider this a bad idea?geographics wrote: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!
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Re: vehicle gear
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
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
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Re: vehicle gear
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.
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." - John Muir
- Waffle Stomper
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Re: vehicle gear
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.
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." - John Muir
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Re: vehicle gear
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.
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.