Emergency preparedness - what do you carry in X5?

When we lived and worked in the NY metro area, we carried a Life Hammer (http://www.amazon.com/LifeHammer-Ori...window+breaker), a bat, quarters and a PBA card.

Leatherman Multi-tool
Aluminum Space Blanket
50 Ft Rope
Tactical Surefire Flashlight
Florescent Glow sticks
Emergency Warning Triangle
Utility Gloves
Micro-fiber towels, detail spray for bird droppings
Windbreaker / Raincoat

Originally Posted by finnbmw

Curious, why a tarp? Good suggestion about duct tape and hose clamps, I'll add those as well in to my kit along with paper towel.

Ground cover
Emergency bed roll
Kneeling pad for tire change
Rain shelter
...

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Good idea actually...must stop by Harbor Freight...mmmm...Harbor Freight...

Ha, just went to Harbor Freight in Dunwoody yesterday to pick up a compact floor jack and two jack stands. The boat trailer had a flat tire...

I also like the idea of a tarp, so many uses actually, thanks for the suggestion.

Originally Posted by finnbmw

Ha, just went to Harbor Freight in Dunwoody yesterday to pick up a compact floor jack and two jack stands. The boat trailer had a flat tire...

I also like the idea of a tarp, so many uses actually, thanks for the suggestion.

That's my store also.

May I play?, I no has X5, but here's what I keep under the back seat of my truck:
First aid kit (SOLO recommended pack out)
4 liters of water
6 cans of soup (with pop tops)
10'x8' tarp
Mexican blanket
Foam sleeping pad
50' 550 para cord
30' tow strap
20' logging chain
Hatchet
Machete (sometimes as many as three)
Bic lighter
280ml flask of bourbon.

Here's what I keep in my pockets at virtually all times:
Knife (single locking blade)
Petzl Tikka 2 flashlight
AAA card
Credit card
Droid Incredible
Bic lighter

Things I carry in my head:
WFR certification
14 years of camping experience
6 years DIY mechanic experience

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Originally Posted by miles_trail

May I play?, I no has X5, but here's what I keep under the back seat of my truck:
First aid kit (SOLO recommended pack out)
4 liters of water
6 cans of soup (with pop tops)
10'x8' tarp
Mexican blanket
Foam sleeping pad
50' 550 para cord
30' tow strap
20' logging chain
Hatchet
Machete (sometimes as many as three)
Bic lighter
280ml flask of bourbon.

Here's what I keep in my pockets at virtually all times:
Knife (single locking blade)
Petzl Tikka 2 flashlight
AAA card
Credit card
Droid Incredible
Bic lighter

Things I carry in my head:
WFR certification
14 years of camping experience
6 years DIY mechanic experience

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If we're talking about things we carry in out head, then:

PTSD

LED flashlight, D batteries, One pint of smart water, and duct tape.

Originally Posted by Die Wolfe

If we're talking about things we carry in out head, then:

PTSD

I'm sure how that'll help with.... Something .
I just think a lot of people go over board buying supplies for getting stranded, but forget about the mental side, a first aid kit only helps so much without the knowledge to go along with it.

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Originally Posted by miles_trail

I'm sure how that'll help with.... Something .
I just think a lot of people go over board buying supplies for getting stranded, but forget about the mental side, a first aid kit only helps so much without the knowledge to go along with it.

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Hahahahaha, I'm just playing man...very good point though. It's all the mental will to survive in the end.

Jumper cables.

Nylon tow strap.

Flares.

Warning triangle.

Rudimentary tool kit.

Leatherman.

Mobility kit.

Gallon of water and box of grandma bars.

Waterproof matches.

First aid kit.

Work gloves.

Flashlight.

Space blanket.

Folding shovel.

Condoms.

And anyone who carries a jack without a plywood or other rigid pad has never attempted to change a tire off pavement.

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