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carbore:
OK as motorists are urged to take clothes etc, what have we added (or usually carry) to our cars. I do a big commute over bodmin so allways carry a bit of kit.


ALLWAYS
Hotcans that heat themselves http://www.hotcan.com/
2l Water
Kendal Mintacke
Beef Jerky
Peanuts
Polos
Waterproof matches
Penknife
Tow rope
12V Worklight
Lightsticks
Hand torch
Sleeping bag
Hat.
Some tools.
First aid kit (+ some training in my head)
Fire extinguisher
Phone Charger

All this is in the cubby or under 1 seat so never notice it!

THIS WEEEK
Bush Saw (Coz if trees come down near me I cant get home)
Spade
Wellies
Hand winch (my only option for the freelander wihout lots of cash/work and you can put them on the back for slef recovery from a ditch)

bravo669:
i have:

Trangia (mini) + fuel
Camp kettle
Water
Werthers originals
warm cloths
Survival bag
Cyalumes
head torch + spare batts
Battery charger
work light
Oil
Tow rope + other recovery kit
small fold up shovel
Large digging spade (for proper weather!)
a few tools
Saw
Binos

not much then ......

Jimbo:
Yep, most of the above plus:

Thermal top and trousers
Waterproof/fleece-lined overtrousers
walking boots (in case I end up leaving the vehicle somewhere and walking home  :shock:)
Flask of coffee
Stock of mars/snickers
9m tow strap
2m tow strap
Assorted shackles
Gaffer tape
Large cable ties
Hi-vis vest
Hi-vis waterproof salopettes !
Orange flashing beacon
Extra-heavy-duty jumps leads (in the Disco)
Anderson plug & 4m monster jump leads (in the Defender)

J.D.:
As I used to spend a lot of time near rivers and lakes as part of my job, I used to carry loads in ASBO.

Strops, winch extension, ground anchor, shackles, 20l of drinking water, MRE's, stove, kettle, tea bags, milk, sugar, waterproofs,  sleeping bag, hi ift jack, bottle jack, torch, flares / light sticks, 12v phone charger, spare batteries, old newspaper, matches (for starting a fire), spare clothes, spare boots, gloves, head torch, maps, hi - vis jacket, dry suit (not just for water, also keep you very warm), jump leads, shovel, tool kit, orange beacons always on roof and strobes (equally good at allowing people to find you than warning other people you are there), warning triangle, saw, crowbar, tyre lever and bead breaker, 12v compressor (on board) with air tank and tyre inflator, and I'm sure I have forgotten a few things.

Box of spares: fan belt, PAS belt, UJ's, wheel bearing kit, EP80-90, ATF / PAS fluid, 15w40 engine oil, spare bulbs, fuses, steering rod with track rod ends on it, brake clamp, electric tape, gaffer tape, zip ties, 16" inner tube, valve cores, rubber glue, patches.

robert francis:
god you lot are well preped, i got my truck me, 1 tow rope for recovering others, spade, boots

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