Winter Travel - What Do You Carry in Your Vehicle in Case of Emergency | |
TheLordsServant
(OP) User ID: 77987777 United States 09/08/2019 10:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's a long related thread by Dr. Acula Thread: Dr. Acula and Friends: Emergency Winter Prep Tips!!! (411) I am a humble Servant of the one True Living God. |
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User ID: 77972403 United States 09/08/2019 10:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We live where it is freaking freezing a good 4-5 months out of the years. What do we keep in the car? 100 hour liquid wax emergency candles / water proof matches glow sticks flashlight extra fleece blanket peanuts & other nut snacks Nature Valley trail mix bars Chocolate Cocoa and instant coffee, tea bags Ramen cups (good dry too) and multiple utensil Emergency vehicle kit that includes flares and jumper cables Something to put under the tires to help to get them out of ice or mud Extra gloves & wool socks Water kept in metal thermos with metal lid or cup that can be heated up with candle duct tape poncho The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill Daily Updates Thread: ASS IS IN THE WRINGER - Rolling Updates from 11/16/20 to present (Page 235) |
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Vision Thing
User ID: 8862443 United States 09/08/2019 11:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A charged up cellphone charger battery. Also a CB radio. If it gets to the point of you needing to carry food or water, whatever you have will not be enough. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 71057234 You must not live where there are winter road conditions. Of course you should have some granola bars or something in the car when you're traveling in winter. Your answer makes it sound like the only thing you need to worry about is being able to call for help. But conditions might make it impossible for any help to get to you for many hours. |
Vision Thing
User ID: 8862443 United States 09/08/2019 11:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in snow country so I always have in my car in the winter: Quoting: Windsage handgun and 50 rounds ammo tactical belt and holster thermal jacket, 2 kinds of gloves, winter hat, sleeping bag winter hiking boots, wool socks day pack butane lighters metal cup lifestraw water purifier paper maps Baofung walkie talkie organic protein bars, 'Epic' bison cranberry bars gallon of water (I keep it in a cooler in my car. My garage rarely gets below freezing so it stays in liquid state throughout the winter.) LED flashlights w/strobe function snow shovel tarp couple of strips of plywood jumper cables snow melt fix a flat 15 ft. of nitrile fuel line leatherman, knife 50 ml. bottle Makers Mark LOL almost forgot, I bought an electric 50"x60" blanket that plugs into the cigarette lighter, just in case of an overnight in the car. I rarely go more than 100 miles from home in winter. Idaho is populated with some of the nicest, most decent people in the country, so in any case I'm not afraid of the locals. But in case of an EMP, I have planned for a long walk home. What I see from your list is that you would be able to help someone else who is in trouble |
Olelady
User ID: 73338982 United States 09/08/2019 11:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Winter is coming quickly. Quoting: TheLordsServant And the chances of a freak snowstorm will be increasing exponentially. What do YOU carry EXTRA in your vehicle that could potentially save your life? ------------------------EDIT TO ADD BELOW------------------- Topic from last year started by Mental Case Thread: Winter Preps in your Car Here's a long related thread by Dr. Acula Thread: Dr. Acula and Friends: Emergency Winter Prep Tips!!! (411) -*WOOL* blankets to stay warm if need be. -Nothing is better than chicken grit for when your vehicle gets stuck. -Winch -Car emergency tool ETA: I keep tape, scissors, and ziplock baggies in my car at all times and usually a change a clothes for the members in my family. I can't tell you how many times just keeping those simple items saved me a lot of time and grief. Last Edited by Olelady on 09/08/2019 11:36 AM WYSIWYG COVID Va¢¢1nes do hurt people. I’m walking, talking proof of that. Killed a close family member. |
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Serepta Ann
User ID: 77964158 United States 09/08/2019 11:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | just winter? I carry all the time, backpack with all tools necessary, first aid, blankets...blah blah blah, a small soft sided picnic cooler with foods (small can stuff, chicken, soup, ravioli kind of stuff) and a thermal jug of water as well as some water packs...and dog food Quoting: Serepta Ann Right there with you! I have this all the time also. I could camp out for a week with the stuff in my trunk. No worries here. Everyone in my family thinks I'm nuts. I'm prepared if SHTF and I need to leave in moment's notice. Everything is in the car. mini Tent, sleeping bag, beach chair, food, life straw, batteries, transistor radio, water, tools, rope, duct tape, exacto knifes, saw, first aid, wipes, tp, mini grill, charcoal, can opener, ziploc bag of honey, tea, sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, cremora, etc.etc. Too much to name. Most stuff is in a huge hiking backpack. I use those plastic zipper bags that comforters or sheets come in and organize by food (food, drink, utensil) tools, etc. I must say 911 and GLP put the fear of EMP attack and grid going down and this is why I'm ready. I have always lived in earthquake country and always did the things needed in the home (including Velcro for pics on the wall lol) but when we moved to So Cal I went a step further and every car had a survival pack and I still do that today. I can get home fed and safe if anything ever happens...even if I have to cut branches with my mini hatchet lol You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or you will lose yourself every time |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 57618836 United States 09/08/2019 11:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If I were traveling in winter weather I'd take a thermos of hot coffee and a thermos of hot soup, water, food for me and dogs and opener, warm clothes and blankets including hat, mittens and gloves, a phone charger and my dogs to keep me warm if I need to cuddle up. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76733938 Winter is coming quickly. Quoting: TheLordsServant And the chances of a freak snowstorm will be increasing exponentially. What do YOU carry EXTRA in your vehicle that could potentially save your life? Flashlights, shovel, boots, extra socks, gloves, those hand/feet warmers and kitty litter in case of getting stuck. Worst thing is having wet socks/clothes I read once so out of everything if you’re stuck in winter keep dry to keep warm. Extra warm clothes, tools for a breakdown, my floor jack. Some dry foods. Gloves. Some instant hand warmers. Quoting: XeroZ Thank you folks for some basics. Anything "out of the ordinary" that could be useful? A bar of chocolate and a can of soda. You can use the candy to shine the exposed aluminum to polish. Then reflect the sun off the can onto tinder. Now you got a chocolate coke fire. |
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Louis in Richmond
I have heard the deafening silence. User ID: 75261038 United States 09/08/2019 11:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We determined we both have lock de-icer safely tucked away in our trucks' glove compartments. 'Lotta good that will do us. Until your military service has required you neutralize enemy combatants and invaders in the defense of your country, don't presume to tell us that have defended you that you don't support every shot we fired to eliminate that enemy. |
Shadow Dance
User ID: 59490123 United States 09/08/2019 11:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I keep my "go bag" in the trunk ... it has everything I need for a two week "emergency" - When I had kids living at home, I kept a small tent in there, too with a "stove in a can" - but I never had occasion to use it - so when they left home, the tent went with them now, that I am retired, I just don't travel when the weather is bad |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77457813 United States 09/08/2019 11:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | One thing you should have in your car, regardless of weather, is a well supplied first aid kit. Solar blankets, an entrenching tool, weather radio, small crank generator (spare batteries don't last forever). If a bad snow storm and you are not, lets say on the Alaskan Highway) you should expect rescue within 48 hours. But you should be prepared for at least 5 days. Above else stay with the car, |
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TheLordsServant
(OP) User ID: 77987777 United States 09/08/2019 11:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I moved from the West Coast to Wisconsin 11 years ago. This is the first year since that I've have night temps in the 50* degrees as early as this week. And last winter I had not only by far more snow than any previous year, but I also had by far the coldest temps of any past year -33* a couple of nights. Last Edited by Servant-of-the-LORD on 09/08/2019 11:55 AM I am a humble Servant of the one True Living God. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77568399 United States 09/08/2019 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Winter is coming quickly. Quoting: TheLordsServant And the chances of a freak snowstorm will be increasing exponentially. What do YOU carry EXTRA in your vehicle that could potentially save your life? ------------------------EDIT TO ADD BELOW------------------- Topic from last year started by Mental Case Thread: Winter Preps in your Car Here's a long related thread by Dr. Acula Thread: Dr. Acula and Friends: Emergency Winter Prep Tips!!! (411) FAKE NEWS, there is no winter, were supposed to be under Global Warming. Be sure to never use plastic straws either while youre sipping that lemonade cause December will be our new summer |
Mental Case
User ID: 77695047 United States 09/08/2019 12:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We determined we both have lock de-icer safely tucked away in our trucks' glove compartments. 'Lotta good that will do us. ----------- Yup, I see a slight problem in that logic HEYYYY, a business idea! You could make a bigger magnetic "HIDE A KEY"...put de-icer in it & sell it to the public...just stick it under a bumper. Last Edited by Mental Case on 09/08/2019 12:10 PM If I am going to be damned...I am going to be damned for who I really am! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76202283 United States 09/08/2019 12:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Timely thread; I was just discussing this with my doctor's receptionist Friday because of the hurricane. Quoting: Louis in Richmond We determined we both have lock de-icer safely tucked away in our trucks' glove compartments. 'Lotta good that will do us. I had a car door freeze shut while I was at work, and luckily there was a convenience store across the street, with boiling hot water and cigarette lighters. I saw a guy yesterday using a claw hammer trying to get into his minivan. He really fucked up his door. I've watched cars burn, and without a key there's nothing you can do about it. In Mexico I watched firefighters smash out car windows, only to find the steering wheels locked. The hid-a-key for my Subaru only opens the door. It doesn't work in the ignition. I used it once when I set my keys on the driver's seat, and the door blew shut. You have to be careful with automatic locking systems. I used the hid-a-keys in my pickups several times, once out in the wilderness, and a couple of times down in Mexico. Over 44 years of driving I've probably been locked out of my vehicles about 6 times. |
RepublicofTexas
User ID: 73680073 United States 09/08/2019 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Extra warm clothes, tools for a breakdown, my floor jack. Some dry foods. Gloves. Some instant hand warmers. Quoting: XeroZ Add a case of drinking water, Slime, and portable compressor, and Gorilla Tape for busted water hose, and you will be almost complete for any typical issue. Last Edited by RepublicofTexas on 09/08/2019 12:23 PM Make America Strong Again Make America Sexy Again I'm fukken this monkey, you just shut up and hold the tail." |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77957115 Canada 09/08/2019 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I moved from the West Coast to Wisconsin 11 years ago. This is the first year since that I've have night temps in the 50* degrees as early as this week. And last winter I had not only by far more snow than any previous year, but I also had by far the coldest temps of any past year -33* a couple of nights. We try to hang on to summer with all our might over here. I have a "safety kit" in my car that I bought at Canadian Tire. I forget everything it has in it, but I know it has a blanket. I really should open it and take a look. In the winter, I have a shovel that folds and a little bit of cat litter. I also have CAA. I live close to my job, so if it's bad weather, I just take a cab. Thankfully, I don't have to drive up north anymore for the holidays which was always treacherous. I have driven through such horrible conditions, that seeing just a snowflake now gives me anxiety. lol |
Mental Case
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77909947 United States 09/08/2019 12:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. Stay warm - A cheap $20 sleeping bag from walmart can save your life and saves 1000's of calories. No need for external heat. I also like the down Double Diamond camping blankets from Costco $25. They're cheap and really warm and pack down really small. 2. Stay dry - Rain coat and rain pants and $20 rubber slip on boots will keep you dry and dry is warmer. Costco has pack-able rain coats for $25 that work great. Cheap plastic rain pants from walmart will do to keep your legs dry/warm. 3. Communications - Cell phone with car charger - so you can call for help. 4. Tools - A collapsible shovel from Walmart and basic tools from Harbor Freight (4 in 1 screw driver, adjustable wrench, pliers/needle nose/vice grips) 5. Light - any flashlight will do, $5 walmart AA/AAA headlamps are better because they give you all the light you need and leave both hands free to work. They also are very energy conservative. 6. Body Fuel - Food = warmth. Walmart has $5 2400 calorie food blocks that keep for 5 years in the camping section. (Ultimate Survival Technologies 5-Year Emergency Food Ration Bar) If its raining snowing, you'll have water to drink, just have a plastic cup. 7. Medical - one ziplock bag with 1 box of Gauze square pads or a roll of gause from the Dollar store, and 1 roll of Athletic Tape. The Athletic tape is the sticky part to make any size band-aid that you need and it can be used to close large or small wounds and it doesn't come off easily. It can be used as binding for broken bones to splints and its also *the best* thing for blisters because it spreads the friction across a larger area of skin and its slippery so it slides against your shoe. |
Mental Case
User ID: 77695047 United States 09/08/2019 12:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few years back they had snow in atlanta & thousands of people were stuck on the highway overnight. I try to prep for that scenario. Oreos and fig newtons ain't a bad idea. warm cloths and candles, blankets and emergency blankets...A little $1 plastic rain poncho. WATER WILL BE FROZEN so I get small bottles that I can tuck inside my coat to melt. Also a metal cup so I can melt snow over a candle. If I am going to be damned...I am going to be damned for who I really am! |
RepublicofTexas
User ID: 73680073 United States 09/08/2019 12:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For flashlights, consider one of those that cranks. No worry about the batteries corroding and ruining the device before you need it. Make America Strong Again Make America Sexy Again I'm fukken this monkey, you just shut up and hold the tail." |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77640440 United States 09/08/2019 12:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I moved from the West Coast to Wisconsin 11 years ago. This is the first year since that I've have night temps in the 50* degrees as early as this week. And last winter I had not only by far more snow than any previous year, but I also had by far the coldest temps of any past year -33* a couple of nights. We try to hang on to summer with all our might over here. I have a "safety kit" in my car that I bought at Canadian Tire. I forget everything it has in it, but I know it has a blanket. I really should open it and take a look. In the winter, I have a shovel that folds and a little bit of cat litter. I also have CAA. I live close to my job, so if it's bad weather, I just take a cab. Thankfully, I don't have to drive up north anymore for the holidays which was always treacherous. I have driven through such horrible conditions, that seeing just a snowflake now gives me anxiety. lol You can have it. It's still 90 degrees here. I'm so ready for fall/winter. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 7441312 United States 09/08/2019 12:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Winter is coming quickly. Quoting: TheLordsServant And the chances of a freak snowstorm will be increasing exponentially. What do YOU carry EXTRA in your vehicle that could potentially save your life? Blanket, high vis vest, small shovel, parka, gloves, water, pull strap. Been stuck on I-90 for hours in a lake effect blizzard more than once, it’s not any fun. Drive a Suburban, so usually end up as the rescuer for folks who don’t plan at all. I-90 can get so much snow so quickly that the great lakes states it passes through keep huge snow blower vehicles at the ready since it can quickly drift too deep for plows to clear ... and the huge mining size front loaders, which they also use, are slow. (particularly oh, pa, ny. Any area near Buffalo is guaranteed to get several multi foot dumps per winter, even the major interstates) |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7441312 United States 09/08/2019 12:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few years back they had snow in atlanta & thousands of people were stuck on the highway overnight. Quoting: Mental Case I try to prep for that scenario. Oreos and fig newtons ain't a bad idea. warm cloths and candles, blankets and emergency blankets...A little $1 plastic rain poncho. WATER WILL BE FROZEN so I get small bottles that I can tuck inside my coat to melt. Also a metal cup so I can melt snow over a candle. Forget the fig Newtons, unless you want to be shiting along the side of the road. In that case be sure to have some toilet paper |
Serepta Ann
User ID: 77964158 United States 09/08/2019 12:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Datrex makes survival water pouches they would fit nicely in your pocket, I keep some in my food container along with an insulted jug of water A few years back they had snow in atlanta & thousands of people were stuck on the highway overnight. Quoting: Mental Case I try to prep for that scenario. Oreos and fig newtons ain't a bad idea. warm cloths and candles, blankets and emergency blankets...A little $1 plastic rain poncho. WATER WILL BE FROZEN so I get small bottles that I can tuck inside my coat to melt. Also a metal cup so I can melt snow over a candle. You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or you will lose yourself every time |