Car/truck everyday supplies

[hurley842002]

My kit varies very slightly depending on the time of year. *denotes items carried in the cold months only.

-2 gallons of water
-Cold weather sleeping bag*
-several 30g protein bars
-Mr. Heater portable buddy w/2 bottles of propane*
-2 tarps (1) large (1) small
-multiple methods of fire starting
-spare Glock 9mm mags
-Shovel
-Snow shovel*
-(2) first aid kits
-ESBIT stove with several Hexamine tabs
-lots of para cord
-a couple extra flash lights w/spare batteries
-tire patch kit
-fire extinguisher
-small tool kit
-CB Radio
-FULLY stocked tool box (depending on how far or where I travel)
-on board air (mounted under the hood)
-4 d-ring shackles
-snatch block
-30ft 30,000 lbs tow strap
-8,000lbs winch
- a couple different pairs of gloves

Several of the items are stored in a tupperware container similar to the one gnihcraes has in his pic. I may be forgetting a few items, but that is what came to mind. I try to get to the mountains as much as possible, so that list obviously grows when I head to the back country.

[JohnTRourke]

don't forget a hammer
I've used a hammer way more (except band aids I suppose) than most anything. (hit a fender and jam it into a tire, a little manual adjustment and away you go)

[rockhound]

best tools to add to your vehicle

first a rear locker in the differential, the lock right is cheap, simple to install, nearly invisible in everyday driving and will turn any vehicle into a much more capable back country, survival vehicle.

driving in off road situations with one locked axle will be a game changer in any driving situation. there are more expensive options, but this one can be installed in your garage, i have had one in nearly everyone of my off road and daily driven vehicle for the last ten years. you will be able to drive out of situations that would normally strand most people.

second a winch, front or rear, hard mounted or multi mount. all the survival gear in the world is useless if you cannot recover your own vehicle, or those with you. and recovery gear

add ground clearance, and good tires. a mechanically sound and capable vehicle can keep you from needing the survival gear.

one pet peeve is those that drive around with an unprepared rig. i dont care if it is a subaru, a jeep, pickup or a honda, a decent set of tires should be part of your annual budget. have an extra $150 this month, put it in savings toward a decent set of rubber.

[hurley842002]

best tools to add to your vehicle

first a rear locker in the differential, the lock right is cheap, simple to install, nearly invisible in everyday driving and will turn any vehicle into a much more capable back country, survival vehicle.

Well if we are including these types of items, my list has only just begun

[jerrymrc]

Well if we are including these types of items, my list has only just begun

And I will agree. I have turned my dodge into a snowplow once. I will say that I am always amazed the number of people that think that 4X4 sticker means four wheel drive.

[hurley842002]

I will say that I am always amazed the number of people that think that 4X4 sticker means four wheel drive.

X2 and most find out otherwise, the first time they decide they want to actually use that "4x4" for what it was meant for. I was only a week or so into my 16th birthday when I found out that 4x4 wasn't really four wheel drive. It is truly amazing what you can do in 2 wheel drive with a locker, throw it in 4 wheel drive, and it's night and day, add a front locker, and you are entering a whole new ball game. I won't own a rig that see's any amount of trail time, without throwing at least a rear locker in it.

[jerrymrc]

Besides the hand warmers I also carry one more thing. The military used to have a chemical heating pad that was good for 8 uses. It does get hot (143 tested today) and it lasts for 8 hours each application.

I did a little searching and they are not available as a set but you can still buy the refill surplus here http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/...g-pad-3749.cfm

These are not a toy but having one could be a lifesaver in the winter. Since they are activated by water you need to store it in a waterproof bag. The ones I have are from 83-88. My cheap tip for my friends.