What Emergency Supplies Do You Keep in Your Vehicle?

[UK4X4]

way too much !

In two drawers

recovery gear straps and shackels
winch extension
jumper cables
deflater
air compressor
electrical tester
tools
glues-tape-resin-tie wraps fix it bits and bobs
welly boots - it rains alot here
hammock with sil tarp
wet wipes
gloves
pepper spray
large fixed knife
folding knife
GPS

 

[Joash]

Only a week into keeping tools in the car, they already came in handy. I had my doubts I would ever use them, but I figured it can't hurt. Today I was able to score some points with my father in law, with whom I can't talk because of a language barrier. While we were on the road, he called my wife to say he was stranded with a dead battery. We weren't able to jump it, but were able to put in a new one with the tools I had only put in the car a week ago!

 

[ThirstyCamel]

Don't have tons to add but
a supply of spare fuzes
a small spool of electrical wire
a few zipties
a small assortment of crimp on connectors
some electrical tape


Oh yes and if you're going to carry a First-aid kit I would suggest a Wilderness Frist-aid course. The basic course is 16 hours and WELL worth the time

 

[Silver dude]

I carry the basics

Xterra has a beyond decent first aid kit from the factory.
I added large gauze pads and bandages to help with mountain biking accidents.
Fire extinguisher
Sleeping bag
large protein bar
2 bottles of water
a hooded sweatshirt and rain coat
3 different flashlights kept in 3 different locations
anti diarrhea medicine (hey could be emergency)
Basic pain relievers as well as decongestants
2 Cam straps
Pepper spray
hunting knife

Carry a tool bag with a full set of hand tools. pliers, screwdriver, hand saw that uses sawsall blades, wrench sets, socket sets. Then I have pouches in the bag that hold spare fuses, bailing wire, duct tape, bunch of random fasteners nuts and bolts, pieces of electrical wire, leather gloves, huge long rolled up zip ties, penetrating oil, big hammer,

Spare quart of engine oil under the hood.

Then of course recovery gear, during the snowy months. definitely a tow strap and winch gear.

 

[rotti]

To the above suggestions I would add a backpacker style headlamp.

When things go bad it is usually dark and you need both hands. That and I hate the taste and feel of a Maglite in my mouth.

 

[Joash]

I agree re. The headlamp. I always thought people who wore them were just nerds until I tried cooking over a fire in the dark with one on and realized what a difference it makes.

 

[cnynrat]

My normal off-road recovery kit and tool box lives in the FJ. It's just easier to keep it there all the time. I also try to use the tools in the tool box whenever I do any work on the truck around home - it's a good way to find out about the key tool you may be missing.

We also have an emergency backpack in each of our vehicles. They are set up to function both around here in the event of an emergency (for instance, when the big one hits SoCal), or when we are out on the trail. They have a long list of stuff, but include food, water, headlamps, HT, emergency shelter, first aid, some warm clothing, paracord, stuff to get a fire going, etc., etc. Your basic 3-day bug out bag.

 

[Joash]

How long do flashlight/headlamp batteries last when stored in a car? i.e. How often do you switch them out?

 

[Chris2000XJ]

On my person:
Glock 19 IWB
Extra mags readily accessible

In a 24 gallon action packer:
Super yanker
Tree saver
Winch extensions
Extra shackles
Recovery hitch
Winch remote
Small hatchet
Folding shovel
Goretex top and bottoms
Fleece or wool beanie
Several diff types of gloves
Toilet paper
Couple cans of misc food or
Other odds and ends

Under bench seat:
Hand tools in a tanker toolbag
Extra serpentine belt
Heavy gauge jumper cables.

Crammed in the hollow space of my spare tire I have a small first aid kit that can handle a decent trauma as well boo-boo's

Depending on what I'm doing:
CO2 for my tires
5 gallon scepter fuel and water jugs
Rest of my camping gear

 

[Dave Bennett]

Water, empty container for water, MRE, extra clothing, first-aid kit, blanket, towels (cloth and paper), pen, pencil, sharpie, notepad, book, basic tools, pilot survival knife, small half dome shelter, mb5C w/oob, clorox wipes (great for cleaning CPR manikins), Cyalume sticks, sock w/quarters, small box of laundry soap, small binoculars, Starbuck's gift card, 550 cord, and lot's of other stuff that may come in handy. A good deal is packed in to a back pack that stays in the truck. On trips there is some redundancy of equipment. I'd rather take two of something on a trip then leave it out after I return and need it on a routine day going to work. Minus the water it is probably no more than 30lbs. MPG be damned.

My normal off-road recovery kit and tool box lives in the FJ. It's just easier to keep it there all the time. I also try to use the tools in the tool box whenever I do any work on the truck around home - it's a good way to find out about the key tool you may be missing.

We also have an emergency backpack in each of our vehicles. They are set up to function both around here in the event of an emergency (for instance, when the big one hits SoCal), or when we are out on the trail. They have a long list of stuff, but include food, water, headlamps, HT, emergency shelter, first aid, some warm clothing, paracord, stuff to get a fire going, etc., etc. Your basic 3-day bug out bag.

Great lists, similar items live in my rig as well.

 

[Borrego60]

I also try to use the tools in the tool box whenever I do any work on the truck around home - it's a good way to find out about the key tool you may be missing.

That is an excellent idea.

 

[off-roader]

Basic tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammer, wire crimper, crimp on connectors, etc.), jumper cables, multi-tool knife, flashlights, obdii reader, wired winch control, & a 1st aid kit.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I carry everything I would need including food for 3 full days in any climate along with the tools and spare parts for any field repair or recovery.

 

[benchasephoto]

In the vehicle at all times for me = Wool blankets, first aid gear, water, knife, portable jump starter fully charged.

 

[PaintRock]

I just picked up some of these. They have a little hanger that pops out and a magnet on the back. Not a bad little light for the price... One is going in all the vehicle kits.