Emergency kit!

[98GREENMACHINE58]

Hi! As my first post I wanted to ask what do you carry for your emergency kit? I already have a cb radio, highlight jack tow strap and fire extinguisher. I going to keep 2-3 gallons of water, a blanket and some sort of food. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[peterjford]

I have a simple first aid kit, and I keep a hoodie in all my vehicles. As long as my core and head stay warm I can survive in shorts, at least in California winters.

You should look into getting your amateur licence and a 2m radio.

I have a light on a headband, really handy when setting up the tent after dark.

 

[98GREENMACHINE58]

Amateurs license in what? Also have been told by a friend to ditch the CB and get a ham radio.

 

[Anak]

Amateur license is ham.

If I get a chance I will take a picture of my kit. I found a tote that will gracefully hold a gallon jug of coolant, a gallon jug of water and a bunch of other essentials. That is in addition to the first aid kit and the tool kit.

 

[98GREENMACHINE58]

Sweet thank you

 

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV5R-...e=UTF8&qid=1427902585&sr=1-2&keywords=baofeng

2m radio for $30 that actually works.

thanks china.

 

[premoxj]

Off hand I carry a CB, the radio ben posted above, 1st aid kit, paracord, 2 heat/space blankets, glow sticks (great for rave parties around the campfire too!), tons of water, fire extinguisher, two strap, high lift, small tarp (shade/shelter), moto style goggles etc. Oh yea, Coors light. Never know what you might encounter out in the deserts

 

[Jays siik xj]

Zip ties! Tons of zip ties

 

[cracker]

http://www.xtremetape.com/ , safety wire and condoms

 

[premoxj]

Oh yea, duct tape, zip ties, bailing wire, spare fuel pump/serpentine belt, radiator hose patch kit, tire plug etc.

 

[souske]

http://www.xtremetape.com/ , safety wire and condoms

HARDCORE!!!!

 

[Anak]

As promised, pics of my kit.

Note that this is primarily the liquids. I think these pose the greatest challenge. Tools and First Aid Kit are stashed throughout the Jeep, under seats for the most part. In one sense they count as a kit, but you can't just grab one thing and have the whole thing. This is the only thing that is a consolidation.

What held me up most of all was getting this picture:

I didn't want to send anyone on a wild goose hunt looking for something that couldn't be found. I bought the one in my XJ last fall at Walmart, but I could not find them anymore at my local Walmart. I did find one today at a different Walmart. They can probably be found in other stores as well. Walmart identifies the tote as a "Stacker Tote 007314948359" and retails it for $6.47 + tax.

I am happy with how it fits the coolant and the jug of water. Keeping those out of trouble in the event one of them springs a leak is a priority in my mind. Also note that I don't carry things that are likely to puncture those jugs in this tote and I also put gloves and other absorbent items into Ziplocs just in case something does leak.

 

[peterjford]

18" high is nice.

 

[Nimrod]

i think 18" is the length and 13.25" is the height.

 

[peterjford]

i think 18" is the length and 13.25" is the height.

I think you are right.

I have to lay my oil (5qt) and water bottles on their side to fit in my tubs. I have 2 tubs, one for spare parts and fluids, one for new parts and supplies. Of course they are all mixed up now. I should bag the stuff I don't want to get oily/wet.

 

[Anak]

Yep.

Won't fit a 5 qt oil jug. At least not standing up.

 

[98GREENMACHINE58]

Nice I got a tote but right now just water my air pup some cliff bars and so electrolyte powder next box will be my oils and ten parts