Car Kit

[junmist]

My huge problem is that I have to drive 33 miles each way to work

25 for me hence the flasks and the loo roll

[kentnewts]

Some good replies, full face resi and NBC suit have at home but think I'd get some funny looks/ questions from work we have random searches on entering or leaving!! Food is a good one! Can't believe I forgot, although I would have my GHB with me so have some in there!

[90.]

Along with your "prepper" car kit you should always have at least one fire extinguisher preferably two, one accessible from the front and one in the boot, hi-vis vests for you and any passengers you may have & a bulb & first aid kit.

If you travel abroad you should have these. but it makes sense to have them anyway.

I my vehicle I also carry an ortlieb style waterproof roll top bag with a change of clothes, I have jogging bottoms, T shirt, hoody top & socks, the clothes cost less than £10 from sports direct - I am looking for the vacuum bags to reduce the pack size.

With the change in the weather it makes sense to winterize your car, eg check anti-freeze make sure you keep the washer bottle topped up with screen cleaner, check your wipers & check your tires for tread and pressure.

On my way home from work tonight the M4 & side roads were flooded and with 1 smart car off the road on a bank waiting for recovery in the rain, driver had no coat.!.

be safe

90.

[BristolDave]

I've added 4 of the self heating 'drinks 2 go' dodads. Hot choc in case we get caught out with the kids. We also have loads of other bits and bobs, as listed by others.

BD

[Lomast]

Not All Prepping related as i am also involved with 4x4 response work but my car has:

2 Tow ropes 4t & 28t
various shackles & strops
4 Folding cones
20 Glow sticks
HD Jumper cables
HD Jump pack/ with compressor
Large FA kit
Shovel
Pry Bar
Wheel Chains
2 Fire Extinguishers
72 hr rations
4 Blankets
20L Jerry of Diesel
Large tool kit
Spare Bulbs, Aux belt, fuses & fuel filters (in case of dodgy fuel) plus other odds and ends
3 Torches
Motorway Spec Hi Viz Jacket
Motorway spec HI Viz Vest (sleeveless ones are not Class I)
4 Standard Hi Viz Vests (for passengers)
Jack
Wheel Brace
2 cans emergency tyre sealer/inflator
20L Water plastic Jerry can.
Pens/pencils/ paper


Grab bag containing
£50 cash in small notes & coins + £100 Prepaid credit card
24 hr ration pack
Spare clothes
Maps 5 OS maps of immediate are and surrounding areas, several local 'red' books and 1 Large 1 glovebox sized Road Atlas
Another Torch
Survival kit
Waterproof Coat & trousers


2nd Grab bag not always kept in car but added in bad weather/long journeys
Gas Stove + Gas
Brew Kit & Kettle
More Food MREs & Survival biscuits
Water Purifier
Tarp



Also fitted to the car i have
Sat nav
CB Radio
PMR Radio
VHF/UHF Amateur Raadio
Amber LED beacon
Roof mounted driving spot lights
2nd Battery & Split charge system

Im sure i have missed a few bits and peices off this list as well

[PreppingPingu]

I always carry:

a 2l bottle of old water due to have a car radiator leak once and also its useful for rinsing off my daughter's vomit from the outside the car after she's been travel sick out the window (eew I know)
Some drinking water, sweets and choc bars
Blankets
First aid inc foil blanket, hi vis jacket and warning Triangle
Small bag with spare kids clothes - nb/ check this from time time - kids grow! Besides now the extra clothes can double for me as my almost 14 yr old is the same size as lil ol me!
Empty fuel can
Torch and batteries and jump leads
Rope, maps and those single use hand warmers
Spare change, notepad and pencil, matches
In winter, a folding spade.

What I need to add:

A good book to read to pass the time if needed
Spare mobile phone and hand charger
My solar/windup radio