Gene_WI
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Prompted by the worst road conditions I have ever driven on in the USA.
My small survival kit, (all or parts of) that I carry in the vehicle. The reasoning behind the kit is to have the survival tools necessary for a variety of events ranging from a simple roll over to a bumpy car ride home during a period of civil unrest. This kit is not complete (but adequate) and should be considered a work in progress.
1) Med kit. This is a permanent in car accessory. I bought a simple Walgreens kit, dumped most of the useless soccer mom crap they put in there and made my own. Contents are; Blood clotting agent (several minutes of arterial bleeding and you get to meet the maker), Gauze, pads, burn relief, antibiotics, survival blanket, iodine solution (a great multipurpose reagent; antiseptic and an anti radiation agent*), tweezers, gloves, eye wash, eye pads, splint. * If iodine is consumed internally (i.e. Eaten or drank) it saturates the thyroid gland. The thyroid is one of the first organs affected by radioactive fallout. My uncle who was a liquidator (I.E. worked in Chernobyl) swore by the stuff.
2) Flare gun, with a supply of illumination, signal and smoke flares. Could be useful for signaling, distractions and concealment.
3) Extra gloves socks hats etc…
4) A large canteen of drinking water (because hydration is important).
5) Entrenching tool (mine is west German surplus) that includes a spade and a pick axe. This is one of the most useful tools in my inventory. Gets you out of a ditch in no time. Doubles as a very effective close quarters weapon, indeed a sapper spade was the hand to hand weapon of choice during both WW1 and WW2.
6) Glock G19. Simple, reliable, accurate. Two mags of speer gold dot hollow points for predators of all shapes and sizes, and a 33 round mag of FMJ for the total SHTF scenario.
7) Surefire G2 light, small, light and effective, one of the best light I have ever used.
8) Bayonet (This one is a US M8A1). A decently sharp blade will work, can be used for all sorts of tasks, cutting, opening cans, wire cutting, dressing a carcass, sawing small branches, and poking holes in bad critters. P.S. I prefer to carry an AK bayonet as well.
9) Portable power source. Second in importance only to the med kit, this is a must have for all vehicles. I can jump start my car, inflate tires, recharge electronics, and operate small appliances (including laptops) etc… This thing has saved my ass many times.
10) A set of tools for small repairs. I also carry all necessary vehicle fluids, as well as larger tools (not shown).
11) Binoculars, because seeing is very important.
12) Cell phone charger.
13) A good folding knife. A knife is the basic tool that is the foundation of human well being. This particular example is a Spyderco Endura. A great all purpose blade.
14) A seat belt cutter and glass punch combo tool for the car keys. Because drowning and burning alive sucks ass. P.S. After a serious crash most seatbelts will lock up, in order to get out they need to be cut.
15) Cell phone.
16) Electrical interface cables, for all sorts of appliances.
17) Emergency food rations for two-three days.
Well that is my kit. Comment question concerns welcome.
In the future I would like to expand my med kit more, add some nigh vision capabilities, add a GPS kit. Also I am considering adding a KelTec sub2000 carbine. Also I want a radiation detector, and a quality gas mask.
Enjoy.
My small survival kit, (all or parts of) that I carry in the vehicle. The reasoning behind the kit is to have the survival tools necessary for a variety of events ranging from a simple roll over to a bumpy car ride home during a period of civil unrest. This kit is not complete (but adequate) and should be considered a work in progress.
1) Med kit. This is a permanent in car accessory. I bought a simple Walgreens kit, dumped most of the useless soccer mom crap they put in there and made my own. Contents are; Blood clotting agent (several minutes of arterial bleeding and you get to meet the maker), Gauze, pads, burn relief, antibiotics, survival blanket, iodine solution (a great multipurpose reagent; antiseptic and an anti radiation agent*), tweezers, gloves, eye wash, eye pads, splint. * If iodine is consumed internally (i.e. Eaten or drank) it saturates the thyroid gland. The thyroid is one of the first organs affected by radioactive fallout. My uncle who was a liquidator (I.E. worked in Chernobyl) swore by the stuff.
2) Flare gun, with a supply of illumination, signal and smoke flares. Could be useful for signaling, distractions and concealment.
3) Extra gloves socks hats etc…
4) A large canteen of drinking water (because hydration is important).
5) Entrenching tool (mine is west German surplus) that includes a spade and a pick axe. This is one of the most useful tools in my inventory. Gets you out of a ditch in no time. Doubles as a very effective close quarters weapon, indeed a sapper spade was the hand to hand weapon of choice during both WW1 and WW2.
6) Glock G19. Simple, reliable, accurate. Two mags of speer gold dot hollow points for predators of all shapes and sizes, and a 33 round mag of FMJ for the total SHTF scenario.
7) Surefire G2 light, small, light and effective, one of the best light I have ever used.
8) Bayonet (This one is a US M8A1). A decently sharp blade will work, can be used for all sorts of tasks, cutting, opening cans, wire cutting, dressing a carcass, sawing small branches, and poking holes in bad critters. P.S. I prefer to carry an AK bayonet as well.
9) Portable power source. Second in importance only to the med kit, this is a must have for all vehicles. I can jump start my car, inflate tires, recharge electronics, and operate small appliances (including laptops) etc… This thing has saved my ass many times.
10) A set of tools for small repairs. I also carry all necessary vehicle fluids, as well as larger tools (not shown).
11) Binoculars, because seeing is very important.
12) Cell phone charger.
13) A good folding knife. A knife is the basic tool that is the foundation of human well being. This particular example is a Spyderco Endura. A great all purpose blade.
14) A seat belt cutter and glass punch combo tool for the car keys. Because drowning and burning alive sucks ass. P.S. After a serious crash most seatbelts will lock up, in order to get out they need to be cut.
15) Cell phone.
16) Electrical interface cables, for all sorts of appliances.
17) Emergency food rations for two-three days.
Well that is my kit. Comment question concerns welcome.
In the future I would like to expand my med kit more, add some nigh vision capabilities, add a GPS kit. Also I am considering adding a KelTec sub2000 carbine. Also I want a radiation detector, and a quality gas mask.
Enjoy.
