AUTO TRAVEL SURVIVAL GEAR TIPS
"preparedness prevents the necessity of requiring rescue"
Most of our outings find us arriving by car. Refilling the gas tank when at 1/2 empty can save problems even in the city. When stranded, short term (24-48 hrs) stay with the vehicle. In case of long term activate a self evacuation, leaving behind a detailed plan / account for rescuers. The winter environ being harsher requires more thought and supplies.
SURVIVAL GEAR
1. 2 sacks cat litter (spread on ice for traction)
2. 6 flares or fuses and 3 reflectors with stands
3. tow (min. chain 5/16" X 10', or a strap which can be tied if broken) heaviest you can afford
4. spare fan or pulley belt
5. gas can empty
6. fuses (tester and pulley*)
7. small tool kit
8. hose repair kit or spare hoses*
9. duct tape, one loop bale wire
10. spare key taped to outside of car
11. 2 pr work gloves
12. 2 pr wool socks
13. wool hats (can substitute Poly pro for wool not cotton)
14. wool blanket
15. sleeping bags ( store them in car not closet)
16. snow suit*
17. matches and liter
18. flashlight with spare bulb and batteries, 3 litestick*, plug in spotlight*
19. metal can with lid filled with paraffin and rolled cardboard or 6 candles
20. 10 food bars and 10 bouillon cubes ( 10 dog biscuits)
21. metal cup or can ( can be used to store supplies)
22. 1st Aid Kit (take a long class {30 to 80 hr.} to learn how to use it)
23. heavy plastic ( fruit juice ) gallon jug 3/4 full H20 with several drops bleach
24. shovel with short, D handle
25. heat packs*
26. snowshoes*
27. snowboots*
28.help sign, sunshade, orange roadside trash bag doubles as sleep bag or poncho
29. unread novel, pen, black marker, tablet
30. signal devices; cell phone *best with roof mount ant.*., I D cell strobelight*, mirror & whistle
ITEMS TO CHECK IN THE FALL
Anti freeze
fan belts
Clean battery cables and terminals
all tires including spare (air pressure and wear)
jack &lug wrench or cross bar lug wrench
tire chains(make sure they fit the tires on the car)
Inventory above listed items
Battery cables
*=If you can afford them in space and $. Keep kit covered or hidden from outside view to prevent theft. Buy good quality used toolbox/gearbox, dented, scratched, stained, at garage sale or thrift store.
New toolboxes/gearboxes are a greater invitation to theft.
AUTO TRAVEL SURVIVAL GEAR TIPS
"preparedness prevents the necessity of requiring rescue"
Most of our outings find us arriving by car. Refilling the gas tank when at 1/2 empty can save problems even in the city. When stranded, short term (24-48 hrs) stay with the vehicle. In case of long term activate a self evacuation, leaving behind a detailed plan / account for rescuers. The winter environ being harsher requires more thought and supplies.
SURVIVAL GEAR
1. 2 sacks cat litter (spread on ice for traction)
2. 6 flares or fuses and 3 reflectors with stands
3. tow (min. chain 5/16" X 10', or a strap which can be tied if broken) heaviest you can afford
4. spare fan or pulley belt
5. gas can empty
6. fuses (tester and pulley*)
7. small tool kit
8. hose repair kit or spare hoses*
9. duct tape, one loop bale wire
10. spare key taped to outside of car
11. 2 pr work gloves
12. 2 pr wool socks
13. wool hats (can substitute Poly pro for wool not cotton)
14. wool blanket
15. sleeping bags ( store them in car not closet)
16. snow suit*
17. matches and liter
18. flashlight with spare bulb and batteries, 3 litestick*, plug in spotlight*
19. metal can with lid filled with paraffin and rolled cardboard or 6 candles
20. 10 food bars and 10 bouillon cubes ( 10 dog biscuits)
21. metal cup or can ( can be used to store supplies)
22. 1st Aid Kit (take a long class {30 to 80 hr.} to learn how to use it)
23. heavy plastic ( fruit juice ) gallon jug 3/4 full H20 with several drops bleach
24. shovel with short, D handle
25. heat packs*
26. snowshoes*
27. snowboots*
28.help sign, sunshade, orange roadside trash bag doubles as sleep bag or poncho
29. unread novel, pen, black marker, tablet
30. signal devices; cell phone *best with roof mount ant.*., I D cell strobelight*, mirror & whistle
ITEMS TO CHECK IN THE FALL
Anti freeze
fan belts
Clean battery cables and terminals
all tires including spare (air pressure and wear)
jack &lug wrench or cross bar lug wrench
tire chains(make sure they fit the tires on the car)
Inventory above listed items
Battery cables
*=If you can afford them in space and $. Keep kit covered or hidden from outside view to prevent theft. Buy good quality used toolbox/gearbox, dented, scratched, stained, at garage sale or thrift store.
New toolboxes/gearboxes are a greater invitation to theft.