Basic Kit to Keep in the Vehicle

[BoltActionJLA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTRk8jaBkxw

this is what i carry at the moment if you have any add in ideas, im open to them

[BornthatWay]

It definitely is bare bones. I would find a blanket to keep in the truck as well. Sometimes if you are stuck the temperature in the day is nice but at night it can get much cooler and those survival blankets do not work as well as people think.

[BoltActionJLA]

I have a coat i typically keep in the truck, but ill see about getting a blanket in there as well

[welderguy]

I second the real blanket idea, as well as a small tarp, a water jug/canteen, I would also think about adding a ferro rod and striker.

[BoltActionJLA]

Thanks guy the tarp is going in the truck eventually i just have to figure out where to put it, and as i said i have two big water bottles under my driver seat

[Ken]

I can barely fit a couple of bags of groceries in the trunk of my Mustang. The rest of the room is taken up by gear. I carry a large first aid kit; a well stocked tool bag with a few spare parts, automotive fluids, a small compressor, and repair supplies; a pack with at least 2 versions of each of the Ten Essentials including a small stove with a couple of small propane bottles; spare clothing (including a dress shirt, tie, suit, and shoes) for winter and summer; several non-perishable cold/heat resistant food items and water (with room for freezing expansion); a complete shaving kit filled with men's toiletries; a few essential prescription medications with copies of the scripts; 2 cell phone chargers and a back-up cell phone; a commercial two-way radio with charger; 2 wool blankets; a spare briefcase; and some well hidden cash together with an emergency-use-only credit card with no duplicate anywhere.

I was driving with a client one day when a defective coolant hose blew out. I went into my trunk, got what I needed, made the repair wearing gloves I keep in my tool kit, and added water and coolant to the system, and drove on. He joked that I had everything imaginable in my trunk, and responded that he had no idea. He said he'd give me (as I remember it was) $10.00 if I had a Q-Tip back there. I asked if he'd give me $10.00 for each one, and he laughed and said "yes." He stopped laughing when I went back into the trunk, reached into my shaving kit, and handed him about 25 Q-Tips.

My Mustang is stuffed. My SUV is even worse, LOL.

[BoltActionJLA]

i have tools and a compressor in my tool box as well as booster cables but in Canada everyone has boosters and a compressor...at least everyone i know lol i guess i should really say everything i have next time even if i think its "standard" lol

[welderguy]

I can barely fit a couple of bags of groceries in the trunk of my Mustang. The rest of the room is taken up by gear. I carry a large first aid kit; a well stocked tool bag with a few spare parts, automotive fluids, a small compressor, and repair supplies; a pack with at least 2 versions of each of the Ten Essentials including a small stove with a couple of small propane bottles; spare clothing (including a dress shirt, tie, suit, and shoes) for winter and summer; several non-perishable cold/heat resistant food items and water (with room for freezing expansion); a complete shaving kit filled with men's toiletries; a few essential prescription medications with copies of the scripts; 2 cell phone chargers and a back-up cell phone; a commercial two-way radio with charger; 2 wool blankets; a spare briefcase; and some well hidden cash together with an emergency-use-only credit card with no duplicate anywhere.

I was driving with a client one day when a defective coolant hose blew out. I went into my trunk, got what I needed, made the repair wearing gloves I keep in my tool kit, and added water and coolant to the system, and drove on. He joked that I had everything imaginable in my trunk, and responded that he had no idea. He said he'd give me (as I remember it was) $10.00 if I had a Q-Tip back there. I asked if he'd give me $10.00 for each one, and he laughed and said "yes." He stopped laughing when I went back into the trunk, reached into my shaving kit, and handed him about 25 Q-Tips.

My Mustang is stuffed. My SUV is even worse, LOL.

The Jeep, is a travaling BOB, I honestly cant think of anything that isnt in there, sleeping bags, tent, tarps, tools, first aid kit, water jugs, fuel can. shovel, ax, spare cloths, extra ammo, a 22 rifle. And then add my GHB, and MY bob if im heading out of town or camping. God help me if I ever get an RV.

[welderguy]

i have tools and a compressor in my tool box as well as booster cables but in Canada everyone has boosters and a compressor...at least everyone i know lol i guess i should really say everything i have next time even if i think its "standard" lol

What we consider standard a lot of people do not! Like wool blankets, to me that is a standard item. as well as MRE's!

[Ken]

What we consider standard a lot of people do not! Like wool blankets, to me that is a standard item. as well as MRE's!

I've gotta' remember to pick up some new wool blankets. The two I carry in the Mustang (still sealed in their original plastic bag) are part of a small lot of gray wool military blankets I picked up years ago. They're warm as can be but scratchier than you can imagine. Delicate washing several times - even heavy doses of fabric softener - and air drying does nothing to improve them.

[Cast-Iron]

I've gotta' remember to pick up some new wool blankets. The two I carry in the Mustang (still sealed in their original plastic bag) are part of a small lot of gray wool military blankets I picked up years ago. They're warm as can be but scratchier than you can imagine. Delicate washing several times - even heavy doses of fabric softener - and air drying does nothing to improve them.

They can get a bit pricey, but check into washable Merino wool blankets. For the savings, I've just learned to tolerate the itch.

[welderguy]

I've gotta' remember to pick up some new wool blankets. The two I carry in the Mustang (still sealed in their original plastic bag) are part of a small lot of gray wool military blankets I picked up years ago. They're warm as can be but scratchier than you can imagine. Delicate washing several times - even heavy doses of fabric softener - and air drying does nothing to improve them.

sounds like the swiss army blankets I have, got them a couple years ago from CTD, 5 blankets for 20 bucks. now I know why there so cheap, there warm just ruff.

[Rick]

For water I use a 2 quart military canteen. In winter, I fill it with 1 quart of water, squeeze the air out then cap it. That gives the water room to expand when it freezes. In summer I fill it with 2 quarts. It's worked fine for a few years.

I have road flares, cyalum, Esbit stove and fuel, canteen cup, Bunny boots, thermal pants, wool blanket, goggles, face mask, wood saw, Marbles Devil's Trail shovel, backpack with water purifier, two straight blade knives, energy bars, 2 MREs, and some other stuff I can't think of at the moment. 2 rolls of toilet paper.

[crashdive123]

What is this winter of which you speak?

[Rick]

He's one of the members here.

[crashdive123]

You fill him with a quart of water and then squeeze the air out? You Indiana folks sure are kinky......but I guess the Alaska folks like it, so it's OK.

[Rick]

You have to wear a gas mask when you squeeze the air out. I forgot to mention that.

[Old GI]

In addition, I keep a small sleeping bag for snow days. Only need on because lively bride will be walking for he...........Uh-Oh!

[hunter63]

I like the layer approach:

1 st layer- Pockets, stuff you ALWAYS carry.
2nd- Jackets, coveralls, jump suits etc. (mine are generally designed to do some type of work, hunting, fishing, etc
3rd- Fanny pack/vest, (do take this hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling, boating)
4th- Carry packs, in home/garage/retreat and vehicle.
5th- Vehicle it self.
6th- Home its self. (Most of your preps).

Our BOV is just a plain black "Everyman" 1999 Ford F-150 Crew cab, 4 X 4. No markings OR since I wrote this F-250 out-fitted the same way, pretty much.

Looks like average Joe’s on-pavement daily driver. BUT
Heavy duty springs and shocks, bigger mud/snow tires.

It's possible that this is over kill, but it fits pretty well.

Carries full compliment of "get out of "stuck" gear"....ax, hatchet, shovels, jacks (3), one “48“ farmer jack, tow straps, 30ft chain, come-a long, chainsaw, 2-1/2 gal stabilized gas or 19 volt electric chain saw....

Air compressor, fix a flat kits (plugs), road side kit w/light sticks, and road flares.

12 battery cables/booster battery, inverter, battery charger/booster/ extension cords/splitters

Fix-a-flat (cans) WD-40, starter fluid, "Heat", spare belt, fuses. (and Manual)

Pretty full set of hand tools.

Cold weather/hunting clothing/boots, w/ fully loaded pockets.

Sleeping bags/pad, dome tent, tarps, duck tape, several lengths/sizes rope/cordage

Spare glasses, thumb drive with documents, spare cash, spare meds.

Maps (remember those?)

First aid kit

10 day emergency food,( modeled after;

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/yago104.html

2 pounds of coffee

2-1/2 gal water (in season), water purification, basic cooking, first aid, lighting (flashlights, Colman lantern, 12 volt trouble light, candles/candle lantern, fire extinguisher, propane heater.

Weather radio, CB's-(on board/portable), Motorola Walkie talkies, battery powered scanner, GPS's (on board/portable) 12v to 115 v inverter…..spare batteries.

12 ga shotgun (various ammo) .22/22mag revolver (various ammo) This varies by season and CCW of the day.
Packaged fishing rod/reel/stuff.

Mostly everything is packed in various belt bags/back packs/shoulder bags, to grab and go.
AND 3 lb coffee can, w/TP and oil dry in it.

Hope this helps, your on the right track, and remember: Old Mountain saying:
The more you know, the less you have to carry……or get a bigger truck, after a bad case of , one more thing- ites.

[welderguy]

Something to keep in mind, if you leave a bag of cloths packed up for a long time, they somehow SHRINK while stored. I found that the pants I had in the jeep, did not fit anymore, I am blaming this strange Occurrence on the 2012 pole shift/planet alignment. So any long term clothing storage needs to be checked for this strange Occurrence.