Survival Bags

[hoosier1104]

Well being ex-military I tend to plan for the worst and as such I put a survival bag in my truck. It contains the following items:


Desert Gortex Jacket and Pants
(3) Pair of Clean Boxers
(3) Pair of Thick Winter Weight Socks
Thermal Shirt
(3) MRE's
(10) Bottles of Water


Did I miss anything? I am getting tow straps, and a small collapsible shovel as well. :dntknw::icon_cheers:

[ryan]

several different types of ways to make a fire

i like to have lighter, matches, and a flint or something similar

[milje]

several different types of ways to make a fire

i like to have lighter, matches, and a flint or something similar

Something to make a fire with is always good.


I'd also keep a basic tool kit in there, and a first aid kit. I usually keep a couple of cheap knives and a good knife in my truck also (for cheapies they have some at Walmart for like a buck, if you have to pry on something or cut something that might chip the blade on your good one I like to use a junk one). Fire extinguisher ain't a bad idea either.

[feellnfroggy]

Is it the wet weather gortex or cold weather gortex? Id keep the wet weather stuff and the black fleece coat and beanie. A second pair of boots and an axeand/or knife.

[hoosier1104]

Is it the wet weather gortex or cold weather gortex? Id keep the wet weather stuff and the black fleece coat and beanie. A second pair of boots and an axeand/or knife.

The gortex is what they issued me when I went to the desert. I wear the black fleece coat and beanie almost every day during the winter. The 2nd pair of boats will go in when I get my new pair that do not have a rip in the sole. I was thinking about dropping in a pair of my old black all leather ones from my old BDU days.

The knife and fire thing is not a bad idea. I totally overlooked that aspect. I know a lighter and flint are good items to have but do not forgot good old steel wool and a 9V battery.

Keep them coming guys. :icon_cheers:

Justin

[feellnfroggy]

Hey, theres a little flint and tinder kit htey sell as the surplus. When I left over there they issued two sets of gortex, one was plastic lined, that was wet weather and one had the cold weather lining like the new boots do. Which did they give you?

[tony314]

MRE's are good eaten!

[hoosier1104]

This what I have in my bag: http://www.militarysupplyhouse.com/jacketsus2.htm. I would like the reversible one but I was issue the set in the left column.

[Roger]

I carry one of the various survival type 72 hour prepackaged kits, pretty much all the time. I have one in each vehicle and one for each of my kids. In mine I also carry a bigger first aid kit, and some basic tools. I always have at least one mil type blanket. I don't carry a big knife or anything that could be construed as a weapon as I do have to work on base. For wheeling, depends on how long or far away I'm going. Either go with what I have, or add tools and clothing and food.

But I do need to setup a good bugout kit.

[daniel3507]

multi tool is what i always carry. im in the process of getting such a bag ready to keep in my truck as well. i completely overlooked extra clothes. what about some road flares? and a flashlight if you dont already carry one in your truck

[Will]

What calamity should we be worried about surviving?

[ryan]

What calamity should we be worried about surviving?

When I lived in CO i did a lot more camping/wheeling than after I moved back, so I'd carry stuff like that with me then

Not worried so much about risking dead by starvation at Attica, but in the mountains it was worth some preparation

OTOH, I was at an emergency preparedness seminar where someone said that his go bag was a .45 and 1,000 rounds of ammo. Keep in mind this was to a group of a couple hundred people. The guy from NYC emergency management was totally speechless

[RumpRangerSTX]

mybe 4 wheel drive :icon_rofl:

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I keep a small duffle with some clean clothes in each truck I'm driving. I also have a mil-spec grenade box that I keep my assortment of commonly used tools for my trucks (used the box cuz it's somewhat shallow and long enough for socket rails, plus waterproof) and a SAW ammo can with a 10' strap, 30' strap, large and small shackles, 2' length of 7/16" hardened chain with a couple different hooks for the ends, and an extra ratchet strap. Also have a fiberglass D-handled spade shovel and a hammer, plus two MRE's, couple bottles of water and a small bottle of alcohol (usually rum or vodka). And a first aid kit. Have a couple packs of those snack crackers in the glovebox, couple pairs of disposable gloves, sturdy fixed blade knife (of adequate size for gutting a deer), small handful of zip ties, and a compass. Under the seat there's a roll of TP in a ziploc bag, roll of duct tape, one of those thin divided boxes with some assorted fastners, bulbs and fuses, and some WD-40 or the like. Usually have a lighter and pack of matches on hand as well and a couple maps, and a camera goes nearly everywhere I go.

My work truck carries all that and enough tools to build a resort....

[adsm08]

flash paper and the factory cig lighter also makes a viable fire source.

[fangotango306]

^if your truck battery isnt what stranded you in the first place...............my small list to add: foil emergency blanket, small rope and duct tape have 80 million uses, and maybe a fire extinguisher. marine flare guns can be handy if in the woods. wind up radio/flashlight (harbor freight)

[daniel3507]

I keep a small duffle with some clean clothes in each truck I'm driving. I also have a mil-spec grenade box that I keep my assortment of commonly used tools for my trucks (used the box cuz it's somewhat shallow and long enough for socket rails, plus waterproof) and a SAW ammo can with a 10' strap, 30' strap, large and small shackles, 2' length of 7/16" hardened chain with a couple different hooks for the ends, and an extra ratchet strap. Also have a fiberglass D-handled spade shovel and a hammer, plus two MRE's, couple bottles of water and a small bottle of alcohol (usually rum or vodka). And a first aid kit. Have a couple packs of those snack crackers in the glovebox, couple pairs of disposable gloves, sturdy fixed blade knife (of adequate size for gutting a deer), small handful of zip ties, and a compass. Under the seat there's a roll of TP in a ziploc bag, roll of duct tape, one of those thin divided boxes with some assorted fastners, bulbs and fuses, and some WD-40 or the like. Usually have a lighter and pack of matches on hand as well and a couple maps, and a camera goes nearly everywhere I go.

My work truck carries all that and enough tools to build a resort....

now that is prepared

[GreatWhite]

-bottle of jack(for cleaning internal wounds)
-dixie cup(for correct dose)
-lighter & paper(start the bonfire)
-condoms(just in case I get my shoes wet, use as sock)

[lil_Blue_Ford]

now that is prepared
lol, believe it or not, at some point or other I've needed most of that stuff.

And the alcohol is not for getting drunk, it's intended for survival rations and in a pinch, the vodka can be used like rubbing alcohol. And I'm of legal age.

Oh, yea, I usually have a 4 or 6 ton hydro bottle jack in the truck and a couple random blocks of wood.

[daniel3507]

i may head to army surplus tomorrow on my day off and check out what they have there

[ajames942]

-bottle of jack(for cleaning internal wounds)
-dixie cup(for correct dose)
-lighter & paper(start the bonfire)
-condoms(just in case I get my shoes wet, use as sock)

haha thats great.

[lil_Blue_Ford]

i may head to army surplus tomorrow on my day off and check out what they have there
FWIW, I got most of my ammo cans off of E-bay... I found a guy that had a 30-cal box, 50-cal box and SAW box for like $12 plus like $8 shipping when I got 'em. I use the 50-cal for misc electrical stuff (kinda like an emergency kit for electrical repairs), and the 30-cal for my multi-meter and test lights an stuff.

[Shran]

I should really go through my toolbox and see what I need. I know I've got fire creating and extinguishing supplies, a hatchet, machete, saw, knives, boots, first aid kit, extra coat, flash lights, spare parts, and a ton of tools.

I would carry guns and alcohol like mentioned above but my club is extra anal about not allowing that stuff for whatever reason.

I also carry condoms just in case me and random woman #3 were eventually rescued.

[WNY964x4]

once i get my backrack and toolbox on the truck , i am gonna fill the toolbox with my firefighting gear , and if i have enough room , make a custom slide out tray to mount ammo cans on underneath the toolbox , plus store some stuff in the cab

[phatdaddy]

Wow , I Never Felt So Normal.....

[74duster318]

Well, since it has to be a survival "kit"...

http://www.snakeriverarms.com/siteadmin/productimages/pro_10131_1_0.JPG

Chuck a few bottles of water in there too, and you're all set.

The rest is just child's play...:thefinger:

[hoosier1104]

Well what brought this on is the series "The Colony" on Discovery or History Channel.

I have a spare AA battery Maglite in my tool box in the garage but I do not think that will cut it honestly. I have no need for a emergency blanket when I have a poncho liner plus my cold weather gear. I have a first aid kit, which I need to restock due to a drunk ass kid in the Coke Lot at the Indy 500 this year getting hurt and me doing what is right. I will put my Leatherman SuperTool 2000 in there now that I think about. I will definitely be throwing in some TP. I could through in some zip ties. Once I have my CCW, I will be carrying a Glock with me at all times as well. :yahoo:

As far as thinking something is going to happen, I have no idea what is going to happen in the future so I prepare for the worst.

There are plenty some good items in these bags. Keep them coming guys.

[AllanD]

Oh lord...

The list of stuff that's either in my truck or on my person for a trip down to
the local 7-11 or the nearest is longer than all the posts above combined.

It includes more than one firearm, frankly I consider guns to be like golf
clubs, each specialized for a different job.

Food, snacks, WATER, Caffein, Painkillers (Aspirin, Ibuprophen and Tylenol)
several very different means of starting a fire, not counting the backpacking
stove and coleman lantern that each will run on gasoline

And Do I need to mention how much fuel I have on an average day?

You only carry ONE spare tire? I carry two when I travel more than 100 miles from home

Also a spare starter motor, alternator, accessory drive belt (and another shorter belt to bypass the A/C if I need to) an alternator harness (there is heavy fuseable link built in)
Coil Pack, set of spark wires, EDIS module, PCM (yeah I carry a computer)
(you'd be amazed just how many spares you can fit in a single milk crate)

MY spares kit is a single Sunkist Orange box with a printed inventory sealed
in plastic, the box is not only taped shut but sealed in shipping wrap and
that box is then put into a milk crate. (for easy handling and protection)
there's a few suprises in the box as well, light bulbs, a couple snickers bars
(in a rubbermade plastic box) and a couple bottles of water (making repairs
is thirsty work) not to mention the tools necissary to change those parts.

on a normal day I have not one cell phone, but TWO, my daily "on my person"
phone is a GSM phone that while a generic prepaid phone it's parent carrier
is actually AT&T, my other phone is a CDMA phone activated on Verizon.
That one can be connected to either of two antennae
(I've got a 6watt amplifier but haven't installed it yet)

I purposely arrainged things that way because those two carriers have
the broadest roaming agreements I've been without a signal on one or
the other, but never both....

But that doesn't satisfy me, I have a 2m/440 Amateur radio (An Icom 2410)
as a daily radio, a CB that is often on top of my toolbox (it's useful to telling
truckers I don't mind them cruising in the left where the pavement is smooth
if they don't mind me passing them on the right)
and a HF radio that only goes in for L-O-N-G trips...
I HAVE talked to people in Russia, Japan and Europe while driving...

but while I'm a firm believer in calling for help when the situation arises,
I'm also a firm believer in dealing with the problem myself instead of
sitting around with my thumb up my ass waiting for help that may
or may not arrive...

Also many situations that aren't "dire" get that way because people
wait for help that may not be comming or may not arrive in time...

AD

[wrecking-crew]

Oh lord...

The list of stuff that's either in my truck or on my person for a trip down to
the local 7-11 or the nearest is longer than all the posts above combined.

It includes more than one firearm, frankly I consider guns to be like golf
clubs, each specialized for a different job.

Food, snacks, WATER, Caffein, Painkillers (Aspirin, Ibuprophen and Tylenol)
several very different means of starting a fire, not counting the backpacking
stove and coleman lantern that each will run on gasoline

And Do I need to mention how much fuel I have on an average day?

You only carry ONE spare tire? I carry two when I travel more than 100 miles from home

Also a spare starter motor, alternator, accessory drive belt (and another shorter belt to bypass the A/C if I need to) an alternator harness (there is heavy fuseable link built in)
Coil Pack, set of spark wires, EDIS module, PCM (yeah I carry a computer)
(you'd be amazed just how many spares you can fit in a single milk crate)

MY spares kit is a single Sunkist Orange box with a printed inventory sealed
in plastic, the box is not only taped shut but sealed in shipping wrap and
that box is then put into a milk crate. (for easy handling and protection)
there's a few suprises in the box as well, light bulbs, a couple snickers bars
(in a rubbermade plastic box) and a couple bottles of water (making repairs
is thirsty work) not to mention the tools necissary to change those parts.

on a normal day I have not one cell phone, but TWO, my daily "on my person"
phone is a GSM phone that while a generic prepaid phone it's parent carrier
is actually AT&T, my other phone is a CDMA phone activated on Verizon.
That one can be connected to either of two antennae
(I've got a 6watt amplifier but haven't installed it yet)

I purposely arrainged things that way because those two carriers have
the broadest roaming agreements I've been without a signal on one or
the other, but never both....

But that doesn't satisfy me, I have a 2m/440 Amateur radio (An Icom 2410)
as a daily radio, a CB that is often on top of my toolbox (it's useful to telling
truckers I don't mind them cruising in the left where the pavement is smooth
if they don't mind me passing them on the right)
and a HF radio that only goes in for L-O-N-G trips...
I HAVE talked to people in Russia, Japan and Europe while driving...

but while I'm a firm believer in calling for help when the situation arises,
I'm also a firm believer in dealing with the problem myself instead of
sitting around with my thumb up my ass waiting for help that may
or may not arrive...

Also many situations that aren't "dire" get that way because people
wait for help that may not be comming or may not arrive in time...

AD

you put a whole new meaning on the word 'overkill':headbang:

[np24]

Oh lord...

Also a spare starter motor, alternator, accessory drive belt (and another shorter belt to bypass the A/C if I need to) an alternator harness (there is heavy fuseable link built in)
Coil Pack, set of spark wires, EDIS module, PCM (yeah I carry a computer)
(you'd be amazed just how many spares you can fit in a single milk crate)

AD

I hope that with all those spare ignition parts, you have a spare crank sensor also, that lil bugger will leave you stranded.

[Toms984x4]

Wow , I Never Felt So Normal.....

+1 no shit. I will admit though, I do usually carry my tools and spare fluids with me in the cab (oil,trans fluid, coolant, etc). I'm well equipped for fishing though, all that shit is in my toolbox. :D

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I should really go through my toolbox and see what I need. I know I've got fire creating and extinguishing supplies, a hatchet, machete, saw, knives, boots, first aid kit, extra coat, flash lights, spare parts, and a ton of tools.

I would carry guns and alcohol like mentioned above but my club is extra anal about not allowing that stuff for whatever reason.

I also carry condoms just in case me and random woman #3 were eventually rescued.
FWIW, I put the alcohol in a one of those plastic water bottles (after drinking the water of course). I just made sure it's a different label than the ones I carry with water and nobody knows the difference. Vodka looks just like water and some rums are cear too.

[RDR]

i just carry Hunting knife, rifle and a lighter,a hatchet in my tool box, rope,flash light and a jacket.

[phatdaddy]

I keep a small duffle with some clean clothes in each truck I'm driving. I also have a mil-spec grenade box that I keep my assortment of commonly used tools for my trucks (used the box cuz it's somewhat shallow and long enough for socket rails, plus waterproof) and a SAW ammo can with a 10' strap, 30' strap, large and small shackles, 2' length of 7/16" hardened chain with a couple different hooks for the ends, and an extra ratchet strap. Also have a fiberglass D-handled spade shovel and a hammer, plus two MRE's, couple bottles of water and a small bottle of alcohol (usually rum or vodka). And a first aid kit. Have a couple packs of those snack crackers in the glovebox, couple pairs of disposable gloves, sturdy fixed blade knife (of adequate size for gutting a deer), small handful of zip ties, and a compass. Under the seat there's a roll of TP in a ziploc bag, roll of duct tape, one of those thin divided boxes with some assorted fastners, bulbs and fuses, and some WD-40 or the like. Usually have a lighter and pack of matches on hand as well and a couple maps, and a camera goes nearly everywhere I go.

My work truck carries all that and enough tools to build a resort....

Is it just me. Or does most of this pertain to the if she says no category ...

[feellnfroggy]

Is it just me. Or does most of this pertain to the if she says no category ...

I htink Im bout to put a survival bag in my truck.

[daniel3507]

im going to be tossing in some magazines or a deck of cards for mine. something that lists any allergies you may have or special care you may need if you are not able to tell respoders

[Toms984x4]

im going to be tossing in some magazines or a deck of cards for mine. something that lists any allergies you may have or special care you may need if you are not able to tell respoders

I'm going to put a little notecard in my wallet incase I get in an accident and am unable to responde. It makes life easier for EMS and First Responders.

[feellnfroggy]

I was readin random article in the tech library, and noticed it was reccomemded to carry a blanket to absorb the shock of your winch line in case of failure. Not a bad Idea. An old greenw ool army blanket would be best, and semi water resistant.

[mn_smokeater]

I'm going to put a little notecard in my wallet incase I get in an accident and am unable to responde. It makes life easier for EMS and First Responders.

as one i say thanks!:icon_thumby:

not to be a downer but consider laminating it as blood tends to ruin things like that:icon_twisted:

[MountainMike]

as one i say thanks!:icon_thumby:

not to be a downer but consider laminating it as blood tends to ruin things like that:icon_twisted:

What kind of stuff is good to list? Blood type, allergies and what else?

As for the second thing, ugh.

[daniel3507]

here is a free card you can print out online.
http://www.medids.com/free-id.php

[mn_smokeater]

what i have is my blood type, my allergys, short medical history, any current medcations im on, name an home adress, next of kin contact info.

edit: pretty much same as what dan found. i have 2 one in wallet, in glove box.

[Toms984x4]

as one i say thanks!:icon_thumby:

not to be a downer but consider laminating it as blood tends to ruin things like that:icon_twisted:

I know it can be rough in such an intense situation. Sometimes people (myself included) put their cell phone in a cubby hole or cupholder and it goes flying when you get in an accident and it may not be found. Instead of my parents names, I put "mom" and "dad" in my phone book so they can easily be found in case were to happen. I'm just a bit disappointed in myself that I haven't done it already.

[Will]

This is just for driving around or for your Camel Trophy team? Everyone seriously has all this stuff in their truck all the time?

You break down, jump out, set up a perimeter, put up your aluminm heat shelter, fill some sand bags, start digging a well, wire up some flash-bangs and a few Claymores, then call AAA and when the wrecker is 15 minutes out, pop smoke and start laying out suppressive fire while he hooks up. Then, you have the Sandys drop napalm while you bug out.

Isn't like a cellphone and an credit card enough for daily survival in the moderately developed parts of North America?

[mn_smokeater]

some phones have at the top of the contact list an ICE contact area mine has 3 numbers an the same things as my ICE card. its a nifty thing but i have yet used it most times the cells lost in the car or in the pockets an i wont put my hands in any pockets but the rear ones been stuck once with a needle id like not to repeat that.

[TheTopher]

+1 on the normal feeling...most people just look at me funny when I tell them what I carry.



Hatchet
First aid kit
Couple bottles of water
Small hydro floor jack
Toolbox of all my hand tools from when I was in construction
Couple good flash lights
Duct tape
Zip ties
Good blanket
Jumper cables
Spare jacket
Good tire pump, tire slime and a tire rasp + plugs
Assorted knives
Various ratchet straps, tow straps and bungee cords.
Fire extinguisher
Propane torch
Zippo + fluid
Car charger for the cellphone
Good ratchet set
Road flares
WD40 and PB Blaster
Bolt cutters
4 way tire iron
Brake fluid, PS fluid and oil
A sturdy tee ball bat in the cab


Even though I'm not in construction anymore I still carry my hardhat too...I don't have the heart to take it out.



I'm really liking this thread, I'm getting a lot of ideas of other stuff it wouldn't hurt to add. Keep 'em coming, guys.

[daniel3507]

who keeps their stuff in the cab and who keeps it in the toolbox?

[AllanD]

I hope that with all those spare ignition parts, you have a spare crank sensor also, that lil bugger will leave you stranded.

No, I don't have one... I have TWO both that I've actually RUN to
verify the little bastards work. also a Spare IAC, TPS, IAT, ACT
and spare relays and fuses.
as well as spare fuel pumps (TWO) a spare fuel tank selector valve
and a spare selector switch.

I HAVe needed a selector valve.

I've needed a fuel filter any number of times, and ONCE I blew out an oil filter... So guess what else is in my spares box?

This is just for driving around or for your Camel Trophy team? Everyone seriously has all this stuff in their truck all the time?

You break down, jump out, set up a perimeter, put up your aluminm heat shelter, fill some sand bags, start digging a well, wire up some flash-bangs and a few Claymores, then call AAA and when the wrecker is 15 minutes out, pop smoke and start laying out suppressive fire while he hooks up. Then, you have the Sandys drop napalm while you bug out.

Isn't like a cellphone and an credit card enough for daily survival in the moderately developed parts of North America?

Frankly after dustoff I prefer to nuke the site from orbit just to be sure....

And as for sandbags and supressing fire?
I prefer camo net to hide me from casual observation
amd why would I shoot first and reveal my position
unnecissarily?

Seriously though. not all parts of north america are "developed"

I know of places here in "Developed" PA that even if there was a
helicopter on standby just to rescue your ass you are still going
to be waiting a while.

a 45minute wait can kill an accident victim who would survive
a 20minute wait.

Ever cross Iowa or Nebraska during a blizzard?

You can freeze to death in only a few hours.

I've only needed rescue ONCE and that was only because I killed
my trucks engine (and when I say "killed" I mean the only thing to
be done was an autopsy to determine how badly fukt shit really was.

I did it during a flood that was a declared disaster, I was "safe",
but stranded and actually used my com gear to talk to a coast
guard helo to tell them, that "No things weren't nearly bad enough
to take a ride in their f'ing fling wing flyer, I was simply stuck, not in
any actual danger".They confirmed I was 75feet above the projected
flood crest.

As for "Crap to carry" there's some gear I carry for others.
Like a fleece blanket that I got from salvation army for 4bucks.
I'm perfectly willing to let an accident victim soak it in blood
after which I won't want it back....
I had another blanket just like it that I rescued from the trunk
of a junk car and washed it myself that ended it's exsistance as
bio-waste after it was used on another accident victim.

Yes, I keep a certain ammount of "emergency gear" that I am fully
prepared to simply walk away from.... I have more.

But you should see what I load on when I'm going out KNOWING I
might get into trouble....

BTW, credit cards are nice... IF you have one.

as for cellphone chargers? Only ONE?

Those things break too, I have TWO, both are factory "Rapid chargers", Both my phones can use the same battery
and I have a spare battery for each of them.

I have redundancy for my redundancy.

when planning for survival "Paranoid enough?" is a valid question.

And though this may sound odd sanitary napkins and even tampons, skinny ones. their original use was to plug bullet
wounds. And for more mundane purposes you can make
a woman in need grateful.

Non Lubricated condoms are included in every military survival kit, not because they expect you to satisfy some lusty native girl
when you are shot down, but because they can be used to waterproof things (notes, matches, etc)
OR simply used to store drinking water....

AD

[feellnfroggy]

This is just for driving around or for your Camel Trophy team? Everyone seriously has all this stuff in their truck all the time?

You break down, jump out, set up a perimeter, put up your aluminm heat shelter, fill some sand bags, start digging a well, wire up some flash-bangs and a few Claymores, then call AAA and when the wrecker is 15 minutes out, pop smoke and start laying out suppressive fire while he hooks up. Then, you have the Sandys drop napalm while you bug out.

Isn't like a cellphone and an credit card enough for daily survival in the moderately developed parts of North America?

I was just gonna suggest dogtags with name social blood type and religion, LOL But since you brought out the .50cal pit......

[feellnfroggy]

I'm really liking this thread, I'm getting a lot of ideas of other stuff it wouldn't hurt to add. Keep 'em coming, guys.

You do realize you only drive a ranger right? When do you run out of room?

"No things weren't nearly bad enough
to take a ride in their f'ing fling wing flyer,...:icon_rofl::icon_rofl:


AD


I am starting to look for this before certain posts. LOL:icon_thumby:

[AllanD]

You've never hear a helicopter refered to as a "Fling wing flyer"?

When combat pilots aren't humming "Ride of the Valkyries"
(their apocalypse now Air-Cav fantasy)
They should be humming "Nearer my God To Thee"

Ever see that Jimmy Stewart Move they always run at christmas time,
"It's a Wonderful Life", where the angel tells the little girl "every time
you hear a bell an angel gets their wings".

well every time someone says "Helicopters can't fly" (Note: I didn't say it I typed it)
somewhere in the world one falls out of the sky....

And don't you say it aloud either, lest you kill some innocent passenger of a helicopter.
(Flight crews know the risks and get into the damned things anyway and therefore whatever happens is their own damned fault)




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[feellnfroggy]

Crashhawks, SHithooks, and Crashme's thats the names Ive heard, but never been in an accident with a heli. Been in 9 in cars. I like the whirliebirds.

[TheTopher]

You do realize you only drive a ranger right? When do you run out of room?

I never run out of room! The only thing I can't fit in the ranger is the mother-in-law!

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Is it just me. Or does most of this pertain to the if she says no category ...

:icon_rofl:

Actually, I'm single... and no wisecracks about that either.:thefinger:

I'm going to put a little notecard in my wallet incase I get in an accident and am unable to responde. It makes life easier for EMS and First Responders.

Always a good idea, I had a card in my wallet for awhile but with doing construction work, anything in my wallet tends to get destroyed. But I wear a dog tag at all times with the important basics.

This is just for driving around or for your Camel Trophy team? Everyone seriously has all this stuff in their truck all the time?

You break down, jump out, set up a perimeter, put up your aluminm heat shelter, fill some sand bags, start digging a well, wire up some flash-bangs and a few Claymores, then call AAA and when the wrecker is 15 minutes out, pop smoke and start laying out suppressive fire while he hooks up. Then, you have the Sandys drop napalm while you bug out.

Isn't like a cellphone and an credit card enough for daily survival in the moderately developed parts of North America?

:icon_rofl::icon_rofl:

I certainly could get by with less in my truck. And usually when I break down I don't have the one thing I need. But most of the stuff in the truck has been needed at one point or other (usually for work), or I use often enough that I got tired of removing it from the truck. Or is something to satisfy my near-constant snacking.

[lil_Blue_Ford]

who keeps their stuff in the cab and who keeps it in the toolbox?
How bout "Wherever it fits best... " lol

[LittleBigFoot]

As far as tools, I try and bring a full socket set etc, but I always have:

A 19mm or 3/4" deep well. (95% of my sh#t that brakes can be taken apart with a 3/4"
A 1.5" cressent wrench
Vice grips
A torch
Pam. But only fake butter flavored (Gets ATF off hands, starts fires, lubricates, water proofs tents, works better then WD40)
A few cans o' gas
Duct tape and paper towels (Shade tree first aid kit)
A blanket
A shovel
A high lift
An axe
A pack of smokes
A bottle of cheap rum for when all the other tools fail

And a bottle of peppermint schnapps for when the rum runs out, and it eliminates that whole spitting after using mouthwash thing in case I have a sexy rescue-er.

[hoosier1104]

who keeps their stuff in the cab and who keeps it in the toolbox?

I keep my in my ruck sack behind my seat. I have been thinking about getting a tool box to put in but I cannot bring myself to buy one.

[ryan]

You break down, jump out, set up a perimeter, put up your aluminm heat shelter, fill some sand bags, start digging a well, wire up some flash-bangs and a few Claymores, then call AAA and when the wrecker is 15 minutes out, pop smoke and start laying out suppressive fire while he hooks up. Then, you have the Sandys drop napalm while you bug out.


this made my morning...thanks Will! :beer:

[hoosier1104]

^+1,000

That is what I call a get'r'done attitude.

[Toms984x4]

^+1,000

That is what I call a get'r'done attitude.

I don't think you quite understand. He's mocking you guys for having all this crazy shit in your trucks as if World War 3's about to happen.

[hoosier1104]

We just like to be prepared is all. Hope for the best and plan for the worst.

[TheTopher]

I don't think you quite understand. He's mocking you guys for having all this crazy shit in your trucks as if World War 3's about to happen.


Thank you for tuning into this week's edition of "The bleeding obvious" tune in next week as we explain that people sit in chairs.


Couldn't resist mate. :icon_cheers:

[Mark_88]

Condoms?

You might meet Lady Bigfoot in the wild...and you don't want Bigfoot STDs...she uses Gorilla tactics, so you might have to wear it all the time...just in case...:)

[hoosier1104]

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...........your giving away my plan.

[Will]

I can see you guys aren't taking road survival seriously. I mean, a folding shovel and a pair of shower shoes for avoiding athlete's foot isn't going to save you if the shit really hits the fan out there.

First you need THIS (VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJcM6BzGxw) mounted on the front for getting through traffic.

http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/bel/Bel-M4ShermanCrab.jpg

[Toms984x4]

Thank you for tuning into this week's edition of "The bleeding obvious" tune in next week as we explain that people sit in chairs.


Couldn't resist mate. :icon_cheers:

That was directed to hoosier. I think he was the only one who didn't know Will was mocking everyone with WW3 survival gears. It's ok though, I got a good laugh out of it. :icon_cheers:

[OilPatch197]

And a first aid kit

AND A FIRST AID KIT, JACK YOURSELF UP WITH YOUR KNIFE!! YA NEED A FIRST AID KIT!!!

I suggest building your own first aid kit, a "$200" or a "$300" first aid kit, that can be mobile and serve you in most situations. I like the BlackHawk Emergency Medical Roll, it ROCKS. Unroll that puppy and you got access to everything.

This is what I would put in your kit:
FOR BLEEDING:
5x9 Kendall-brand Abdominal Pad
(1), 4x4 in J&J-brand Topper Sponges
(4), 4x4 in J&J Surgipad thick gauze pads
(6), 4x4 in J&J All-Purpose sponges (gauze pads)
(6), 3x3 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads
(8), 3x8 in Oil Emulsion adaptic dressing
(4), 2x2 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads
(6), 2 Equate-brand tampons
Kendall-brand 4.5 in x 3 yd gauze roll
10cmx12cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing
(4), 6cmx7cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing
(8), 1 roll Nexcare-brand microspore medical tape, ¼ inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip (4), 1/2 inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip
(4), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare-brand) large bandaids
(15), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare or 3M-brand) large elbow/knee adhesive bandages
(5), 2x2 in non-adherent pads (Telfa-style) gauze pads
(4), latex tourniquet, military compressed triangular OD bandage
(1), Polymem® (pending addition), mini super glue tubes in baggie

TOOLS: Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight with AAA lithium batteries
Fiskars general purpose scissors
hemostat
(1), Size 11 Scalpels
(4), REI-brand sharp tweezers, LaCross-brand Tini-Tweeze tweezers (small, flat bladed)
Benchmade-brand Rescue 5 cutting tool
4x6 in Bagettes-brand plastic bags
(2), 1 US Military Document Envelope (NSN 8105-00-334-4120),
wooden cotton swabs
(10), large sewing needle on index card material, single edge razor blade
(1 maybe 2), Gorilla-brand duct tape wound on hotel key card, latex gloves (2 pair), folding magnifying glass
35mm film container for eye washing

DISINFECTING:

1/2 oz mini bottle of Povidone-Iodine solution
30ml BandAid-brand antiseptic wound rinse (others ok too)
PDI-brand 10% Benzoin Tincture swabs in foil package
(5), BD-brand Alcohol Swab
(16), PDI-brand Povidone-Iodine prep pad (medium size, 10)
Neosporin NeoToGo spray
Neosporin-brand antibiotic ointment (1 tube, 6 single use packets),
4 oz Swift-brand Eye wash
4 oz Hydrogen Peroxide
1.5 oz hand sanitizer gel

COMFORT:
Chapstick
GoldBond-brand single use antiseptic wipe
itch relief cream
Benadryl-brand itch relief stick
½ oz Clear Eyes-brand eye drops
10ml transport tube of Burn Free or Medi-Burn relief gel
Adventure Medical Kits-brand compact Emergency Bivy sack
6 in ACE bandage (1), 4 in ACE bandage (1), moleskin sheets (2)

PHARMACY:
salt packets in baggie (6)
Extra-Strength Tylenol (lots)
Advil (lots)
Loperamide (lots)
Benadryl tabs (20)
large antacid tablets (5)
heavy duty pain killers (your choice, use with care)
antibiotics (10 days worth)

OTHER THINGS:

oral thermometer in case
cotton balls
CPR MicroShield
flexible finger splint
suturing kit (includes syringe and 1% Xylocaine local anesthetic)

Crammed tight into a BlackHawk-brand medic roll

[fangotango306]

I can see you guys aren't taking road survival seriously. I mean, a folding shovel and a pair of shower shoes for avoiding athlete's foot isn't going to save you if the shit really hits the fan out there.

First you need THIS (VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJcM6BzGxw) mounted on the front for getting through traffic.

http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/bel/Bel-M4ShermanCrab.jpg

these things are so sweet, seen one in action once at a WWII motor pool convention, they shake the ground for like 300 feet

[irishblessing]

my survival bag consists of

2 packs of windproof matches
a lighter
flint
asprin
a weenie whistle
a folding screwdriver set which
condoms(they were put in my roadside kit to hide form my parents) but are now reffered to as the roadside survival kit
and thats all i can think of right now

[irishblessing]

my survival bag consists of

2 packs of windproof matches
a lighter
flint
asprin
a weenie whistle
a folding screwdriver set which
condoms(they were put in my roadside kit to hide form my parents) but are now reffered to as the roadside survival kit
and thats all i can think of right now

[AllanD]

I don't think you quite understand. He's mocking you guys for having all this crazy shit in your trucks as if World War 3's about to happen.

Those who are materially prepared to survive are also usually those who
have the mental preparation to survive... or they wouldn't be preparing
would they?

With both the means and will to survive, plus a little luck,
you have a fighting chance should the worst happen.

Lacking ANY of those three things you are basically fukt.

But admittedly luck plays a bigger part than we'd like.

AD

[85_Ranger4x4]

I usually have some vice grips, pliers, a couple screw drivers, jack and lug nut wrench, flashlight, fire extinguiser, jumper cables, a first aid kit, collapsable shovel... in the winter I throw my 0 degree mummy bag in the back seat and keep the gas tank over half full. A cell phone is a biggie, I have also noticed that truckers give road contition reports on the CB, that saved my tail a couple times when I lived in Omaha.

I don't venture to far out into the wilderness on wheels, it usually isn't that far to a house should something drastic happened.

[Will]

these things are so sweet, seen one in action once at a WWII motor pool convention, they shake the ground for like 300 feet

Good for landscaping I'll bet.

[Toms984x4]

Those who are materially prepared to survive are also usually those who
have the mental preparation to survive... or they wouldn't be preparing
would they?

With both the means and will to survive, plus a little luck,
you have a fighting chance should the worst happen.

Lacking ANY of those three things you are basically fukt.

But admittedly luck plays a bigger part than we'd like.

AD

I can see having parts for your truck like you stated. Like I said, I have spare fluids in the cab with me and I also have another serpentine belt and some other things just incase something breaks. Some of the things people listed really amazes me. I didn't know you would need that kind of stuff for your morning voyage to work and then again on the way home. Doesn't make sense to me that you would leave it in there 24/7. I'm content with carrying my tools, fluids, small parts, two cellphones, and a credit card.

[TheTopher]

With the exception of my bat, first aid kit and blanket everything on my list rides in the toolbox and it's just easier to leave it there.

[hoosier1104]

Those who are materially prepared to survive are also usually those who
have the mental preparation to survive... or they wouldn't be preparing
would they?

With both the means and will to survive, plus a little luck,
you have a fighting chance should the worst happen.

Lacking ANY of those three things you are basically fukt.

But admittedly luck plays a bigger part than we'd like.

AD

Like Allan said, it is a state of mind and a preparedness to take on the unexpected at any given moment. Luck has a big part to do with it but so does the willingness to survive in a ****ed up situation.

AND A FIRST AID KIT, JACK YOURSELF UP WITH YOUR KNIFE!! YA NEED A FIRST AID KIT!!!

I suggest building your own first aid kit, a "$200" or a "$300" first aid kit, that can be mobile and serve you in most situations. I like the BlackHawk Emergency Medical Roll, it ROCKS. Unroll that puppy and you got access to everything.

This is what I would put in your kit:
FOR BLEEDING:
5x9 Kendall-brand Abdominal Pad
(1), 4x4 in J&J-brand Topper Sponges
(4), 4x4 in J&J Surgipad thick gauze pads
(6), 4x4 in J&J All-Purpose sponges (gauze pads)
(6), 3x3 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads
(8), 3x8 in Oil Emulsion adaptic dressing
(4), 2x2 in J&J (or other brand) Gauze Pads
(6), 2 Equate-brand tampons
Kendall-brand 4.5 in x 3 yd gauze roll
10cmx12cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing
(4), 6cmx7cm Tegaderm® transparent dressing
(8), 1 roll Nexcare-brand microspore medical tape, ¼ inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip (4), 1/2 inch 3M-brand Steri-Strip
(4), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare-brand) large bandaids
(15), BandAid-brand (or Nexcare or 3M-brand) large elbow/knee adhesive bandages
(5), 2x2 in non-adherent pads (Telfa-style) gauze pads
(4), latex tourniquet, military compressed triangular OD bandage
(1), Polymem® (pending addition), mini super glue tubes in baggie

TOOLS: Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight with AAA lithium batteries
Fiskars general purpose scissors
hemostat
(1), Size 11 Scalpels
(4), REI-brand sharp tweezers, LaCross-brand Tini-Tweeze tweezers (small, flat bladed)
Benchmade-brand Rescue 5 cutting tool
4x6 in Bagettes-brand plastic bags
(2), 1 US Military Document Envelope (NSN 8105-00-334-4120),
wooden cotton swabs
(10), large sewing needle on index card material, single edge razor blade
(1 maybe 2), Gorilla-brand duct tape wound on hotel key card, latex gloves (2 pair), folding magnifying glass
35mm film container for eye washing

DISINFECTING:

1/2 oz mini bottle of Povidone-Iodine solution
30ml BandAid-brand antiseptic wound rinse (others ok too)
PDI-brand 10% Benzoin Tincture swabs in foil package
(5), BD-brand Alcohol Swab
(16), PDI-brand Povidone-Iodine prep pad (medium size, 10)
Neosporin NeoToGo spray
Neosporin-brand antibiotic ointment (1 tube, 6 single use packets),
4 oz Swift-brand Eye wash
4 oz Hydrogen Peroxide
1.5 oz hand sanitizer gel

COMFORT:
Chapstick
GoldBond-brand single use antiseptic wipe
itch relief cream
Benadryl-brand itch relief stick
½ oz Clear Eyes-brand eye drops
10ml transport tube of Burn Free or Medi-Burn relief gel
Adventure Medical Kits-brand compact Emergency Bivy sack
6 in ACE bandage (1), 4 in ACE bandage (1), moleskin sheets (2)

PHARMACY:
salt packets in baggie (6)
Extra-Strength Tylenol (lots)
Advil (lots)
Loperamide (lots)
Benadryl tabs (20)
large antacid tablets (5)
heavy duty pain killers (your choice, use with care)
antibiotics (10 days worth)

OTHER THINGS:

oral thermometer in case
cotton balls
CPR MicroShield
flexible finger splint
suturing kit (includes syringe and 1% Xylocaine local anesthetic)

Crammed tight into a BlackHawk-brand medic roll

:icon_surprised: Do you actually carry all this with you? :shok:

I can see having parts for your truck like you stated. Like I said, I have spare fluids in the cab with me and I also have another serpentine belt and some other things just incase something breaks. Some of the things people listed really amazes me. I didn't know you would need that kind of stuff for your morning voyage to work and then again on the way home. Doesn't make sense to me that you would leave it in there 24/7. I'm content with carrying my tools, fluids, small parts, two cellphones, and a credit card.

Small spare parts and fluids are a given but we are talking what you need to SURVIVE not to fix your truck. A blown engine or trans with no cell service, which is highly unlikely but possible, does not keep you warm. I will admit some of the stuff that is being mentioned is a little over kill but some people think they need it to survive. I made a basic survival bag to last 3 days just in case something really ****ed up happens.

[Toms984x4]

Like Allan said, it is a state of mind and a preparedness to take on the unexpected at any given moment. Luck has a big part to do with it but so does the willingness to survive in a ****ed up situation.

Small spare parts and fluids are a given but we are talking what you need to SURVIVE not to fix your truck. A blown engine or trans with no cell service, which is highly unlikely but possible, does not keep you warm. I will admit some of the stuff that is being mentioned is a little over kill but some people think they need it to survive. I made a basic survival bag to last 3 days just in case something really ****ed up happens.

Of course I would need all this stuff for my 20 minute commute with about 40 other cars in the morning. I guess if I break down i'll have to setup camp on the side of the road and do what Will said.

[hoosier1104]

Now you are just taking thread out of context all together.

[hoosier1104]

Update: D Cell Maglite added.