What are the top 5 essentials to bring backcountry car camping?

[PioneerOverland]

Assuming that you are driving out into the wilderness, where there will be no amenities--not backpacking. What are the top 5 essentials?

I am mainly thinking of if you were to go on a long multiday trip with no connection and far away from civilization. Anything you can transport in your car is fair game. Additionally, any examples of a time where these items came in use would be helpful.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Cash
AAA
Phone
water
Clear head rated #1 survival tool

 

[Robert Bills]

I can do 10 essentials:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials


Plus my latest acquisition in the survival gear category, which I will no longer leave home without:

 

[TripLeader]

1. Good tent.
2. Food, water, stove, etc.
3. Appropriate clothing and footwear.
4. Bedding: sleeping bag, cot, pad, etc.
5. Camera.

 

[billiebob]

Cash
AAA
Phone
water
Clear head rated #1 survival tool

These ^^^ are the top 5.

Then add

Food storage, how to keep it cool, safe, fresh.
A dry spot to sleep, warm too.
Appropriate clothing.

Suitable First Aid
Maps, Route finding, Smart judgement
File a plan with someone trusted and check in might be the one which saves the day

 

[jadmt]

luggable loo and toilet paper.

 

[Robert Bills]

Haven't you heard? There is no more toilet paper.

 

[T>D>C]

Family
Car repair basics - wrenches, fan belt, flat repair, etc.
Extra fuel
Food/water
Maps/cell phone


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[Deleted member 9101]

Map
Compass
Water
Food
Fire arm

 

[billiebob]

Compass ? I have never needed a compass. A good map yes.

 

[GHI]

Compass ? I have never needed a compass. A good map yes.

Not everyone knows how to use a magnetized sewing needle tossed on to a floating leaf in a puddle of mucky water. The rest of us just bring a compass.

 

[billiebob]

Never needed a magnet to find north, on the ocean on a cloudy day sure. But on land, near a road, never.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Never needed a magnet to find north, on the ocean on a cloudy day sure. But on land, near a road, never.

Some of us like to navigate a little more accurately than others ;-)

 

[GHI]

Never needed a magnet to find north, on the ocean on a cloudy day sure. But on land, near a road, never.

I'd say invite us up for a land nav course, but your border is closed.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

In the Southwest north is found using 1 stick and the sun, its available everywhere and idiot-proof.