While going through some threads here with my lady we got to talking about what things we need to keep with us in her car while we travel. Of course we keep a firearm or three, something to start a fire, a blanket and her meds but other than that what do ya'll carry on a day to day basis? Oh and as a side note my lady has decided, after several threads, that we need to all follow Corey if the apocalypse ever happens and she's decided that I need to build my next 4runner similar to his FJ...... Now all I need is his bank account.

 

DEF a firearm !! I also usually keep some rope or strap and a small 10x10 tarp so I can make a shelter if I have to . A decent knife and a hatchet is always in my rig as well . I figure I can get dinner with my firearm and clean it with the knife and use to hatchet to make fire and ill survive a while . Oh and my tool box has a case of water in it too . then theres always the recovery stuff for the truck .

 

-water
-hatchet
-tarp
-rope... lots of rope
-polar fleece (really need a blanket)
-sharpies and paper

other stuff, too, but it's all geared toward truck repair

 

A stove, errr stoves. Even just for car camping, I take multiple stoves along. Different fuel sources, wood & containerized fuel.

 

Collapsable shovel, high lift jack, recovery strap(s), hatchet, 300 piece tool set, spare belts, space blanket, tarp, rope, mini-stove, lighters, electrical tape, water, canned goods (enough for a weekend)

 

first aid kit
jumper cables
jack w/ breaker bar
recovery strap
rope

food, matches, and other supplies I have since I usually camp when I take the truck out

 

I dont often find myself in a position where im spontaneously camping, so i typically drive around with these in my truck
water
jumper cables
siphon
empty bottle
funnel
hammer
measuring tape
120 pc. tool set w/ breaker bar
towel(s)
emergency blanket
flashlight
multitool
meds
coupons
beanie
carhartt

 

In Oregon, topographical map of the area I'm venturing into with markings of any missing persons in that area at any time. Several years ago, I located a few remnants of a daypack that may have been from someone missing nearly 10 years earlier three drainages over and nearly 5 miles north. AFAIK, it was not determined if it was. My find was just another data point in the mystery for the authorities to consider.

Also:
A book of detailed maps for Oregon state
Compass
Jumper cables
Recovery strap and rope
Ax
Flashlight and Batteries
Quart of oil and transmission oil
Tool box with knives and fire starter, rags
Digging shovel and snow shovel in winter
Coveralls and stocking cap
Gloves
Full water bottle
Insect repellant
Hand sanitizer
Tire chains in winter
Granola bars

Seems like a lot, but it's all been used at on time or another.

 

I do not know if I carry more than the usual person but here is my list,

Maglight
Kabar

 

First aid kit
Bug spray
Water
Antifreeze
6mm rifle
Tow strap
Tarp
Firestarter
And some other things I can't think of right now

 

Due to profession, I always have firearms with me, but the one thing I also carry that a lot of people don't thing of is a BFH or big frickin' hammer. Also, my tools are in 2 sizes for sockets, 1/2" drive and 1/4" drive. The reason being, my 1/2" stuff goes small enough that my 1/4" stuff starts where the 1/2 ends.

Wire. Electrical grade wire can also be used for structural purposes as well.

 

My kit is mostly geared toward simple roadside repairs, and possibly getting caught out in a snowstorm.
Tools:

• Metric Sockets 1/2" drive
• Metric Box Wrenches
• Prybar
• pliers
• 6 in 1 Screwdriver
• Head flashlight

Emergency kit

• Wool Blankets
• Chemical hand warmers
• emergency food for each passenger seat
• First Aid kit
• 100' paracord
• crank charge light/emergency radio

 

I only need one thing...Everything else I can figure out.

Toliet paper

My butt is special.

 

Smith and Wesson .38 special
5 gallons of water
flashlights
tow straps
2 hoodies and a snow jacket
2 fire starter blocks
lighters
a bundle of wood
5 gallon gas tank
2 sleeping bags
bug spray
toilet paper
penutes and beef jurky
3 extra D rings
4 extra blankets and a small pillow
4 rachet style straps
full size spare
jumper cables
hatchet
crow bar
jack
100ft of climbing rope
2 packets of hand warmers
2 pair of snow gloves
2 pairs of leather work gloves
small tools
extra quart of oil
funnel
windshield washer fluid
2 folding chairs
spare fishing reel

all in a homemade cargo box in the back
still need to get a small shovel

 

Independent (not dependent on cell service) GPS

 

I always have these items in my truck or on my person:
2 winter Jackets
Axe
Shovel
Glock 30 with two G21 mags
7gal of water
Tow straps
Come along
Winch kit from quadratech ( goes with my m8000)
5ft choker chains & 15ft chain
Flashlight
Gloves
Misc. tools
TP
Matches & Newspaper & Wood
Hi-lift Jack
Lantern

 

Damn there are a lot of guns listed. Apparently, my trails are more hospitable then most.

I have a 3rd gen 4runner, and here is what I have stored away in all the cubbies.

Center Console:
Tire pressure gauge
GPS

Under rear seat:
Jumper Cables
Wood Blocks for jacking
Power inverter
Toilet Paper

Rear Storage Cubbie:
Full roll up tool kit: Metric Sockets and wrenches, pliers, vice grips, knife, duct tape, elec tape, elec wire, wire, multidriver, hose clamps
Recovery bag: Gloves, Maglight, Tow strap, small first aid kit.
Brake fluid, Oil
(yes, I really fit all that in there)

Of course, if I am heading off, I will load up on other stuff, but that is the daily stuff. Everything else is determined by the trip.

 

A lot of water
Firearms
Rope
Duct tape
Food
Tool set for truck
Breaker bar
Tall jack
Tire cross
Flashlight
Knife
All my hunting gear (gutting tools, compass, SOS signals, flares, magnesium fire starter etc.)
Extra gas can