[TopsyCrett]

"Everyday Carry refers to a small collection of tools, equipment and supplies that are carried on a daily basis to assist in tackling situations ranging from the mundane to the disastrous." — Wikipedia

What do you guys make sure to carry in your Vehicles every day?
Does your selection vary depending on the car?
Although not EDC per se, what do you make sure to carry when going to a Track day? Camping trip? Off-Road? when Vancouver Snow-pocalypse hits?
Where did you find/purchase your VEDC's ?

Hopefully others can get ideas, and be more prepared for emergency situations from this thread. I'll be contributing a list of my own VEDC's with photos soon.

[swfk]

My BCAA card.


Track day:
- spare tire that's filled
- spacer for the donut to clear BBK
- basic socket set
- torque wrench
- zip ties
- scissors
- head mounted LED light

Snow day:
- metal shovel
- jumper cables

[thumper]

i just cleaned out my trunk so i just took inventory of all this... for daily commuting:

mini tool kit
electrical tape
duct tape
zip ties (because roadkill)
bungee cords
emergency kit
air compressor flat tire kit
folding snow shovel and brush/scraper
mini battery booster pack

[320icar]

I have a new car now so it has changed extensively over the years. Used to have all kinds of shit to rebuild the entire car if needed but now I just have..

- all the factory jack/tools/spare
- booster pack w/ built in compressor
- large first aid kit
- spare old cell phone w/ charger (911 always works)
- pen, paper, bird poo wipes, knife, sunglasses, spare CD (big shiny tunes 2)

And if it's winter, gotta have extra stuff for skiing season
- folding shovel
- folding mini stool (for puttin on ski boots)
- tow rope, flares, flashlights, gloves, mini backpack, hand warmers. Emergency blanket, water, snacks, etc etc

[meme405]

This is going to be excessive for most, but I drive FSR and remote sites throughout the year, so I carry/have the truck outfitted with a lot:

-Beacon Light
-Buggy whip
-VHF radio (with all LAD channels and Range Road channels, as well as personal/Site channels)
-On the headache rack I carry a bunch of bungee cords (or inside my jobbox)
-a bunch of ratchet straps 1", 2" (ranging from 5' to 20')
-two 5/8" crosby Shackles, two 3/4" crosby shackles
-Misc Nylon Choker slings (2" 10' & a 4" 8' usually)
-Folding Shovel
-Emergency Axe (a wrecking tool actually)
-Wheel chains (for all 4 tires, with the proper wheel bungee's)

-Red Duffel Bag emergency Kit:
-Blanket
-Level 1 first aid kit
-Flashlight
-Candle
-lighter
-jumper cables
-Food
-Fire starting kit
-Basic mechanics kit (screwdrivers, sockets, etc)
-Duct tape, electrical tape
-Zap Straps
-Tie Wire

My day pack has a:
-VHF hand radio, same channels as my vehicle radio (with mic attachment)
-Food (non perishable/Long term stuff)
-Some Form of Folding knife (usually a CRKT M16)
-Fixed blade full tang knife (usually a benchmade nimravus)
-Mechanics gloves
-Dust mask
-Leatherman Wave
-Leatherman Raptor
-Lifestraw
-Portable 30000mah charger
-Laptop
-Olight S3R batonIII
-Water Bottle/Kanteen
-Zippo Lighter
-Pen's, pencil, sharpie, paper, notebooks, etc
-Emergency Blanket

Like I said, I drive upwards of 60k km a year, and on some of the worst roads, and in northern climates, so my kit is A-Typical. However if you are planning on going 4 wheeling, or winter camping, the above gives you a good idea of some of the shit some of us who do this daily carry.

Current Truck:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/20170121_132600_zpsu3ekopvh.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/20170121_132600_zpsu3ekopvh.jpg.html)

Driving a couple weeks ago (literally on a glacier):

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/20170110_165559_zps8m23sfxc.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/20170110_165559_zps8m23sfxc.jpg.html)

[westopher]

Screwdriver, torx, and socket set.
Spare, widowmaker, zip ties, coolant.

[JordanLee]

www.reddit.com/r/vedc for a great list of ideas as well.

Looking forward to building a flat platform in my SUV with drawers

[toyota86]

daily commuting in my m3
coolant and water
couple liters of oil
small collection of common bmw sockets and tools
flash light
rags
pen/paper
zip ties/hose clamps
obd reader
jumper cable
electrical tape
first aid kit
umbrella
extra jacket
tire pressure gauge
phone charger
touch up paint
leather care
rubber care spray

daily commuting in my altezza
10, 12, 14mm socket/ratchet and a double sided phillips/flat screw driver
a paper clip
pen/paper
drinking water
napkins
squash air freshener
phone charger

[mos_skeeto]

I'm a bit paranoid if I ever had a flat and had to change it with cars wizzing by. I keep a bright orange road pylon in my trunk so I can at least put something on the road. It's better than nothing.

[MrPhreak]

I try to keep it fairly light for my cars

-Compressor
-Socket Set
-Breaker Bar
-Flashlight
-Ratchet Straps
-Zip Ties

One thing I've learned: You can fix or improvise virtually anything on the road (or trail) with a ratchet strap and zip ties

[godwin]

I recommend not to carry a full socket set but just the bits and sockets for the ones you will actually use. For me it is always 10mm, 12mm, 8mm, 18mm etc.. along with a magnetic parts tray, all fit in an old school Lenovo power adaptor bag. I carry a fully kit out spare coolant expansion tank in all my cars.. if you own BMWs, you know why.. cheap $50. I also keep photos of the wheel locks I use on my phone. Had to CNC a spare one once.. after that I keep that handy.

The reason besides weight and being pointless for the full socket set.. if you cross the border, the US side really frown on work related things.. a full set bound to get ask more questions.

Real flares, small axe, matches are in my winter kit.

[LuHua]

A bit too much in my car...
Main items:
-Lithium jump starter w/ flashlight
-12V Compressor and pressure gauge
-Tire plugs
-Collapsible shovel and brush/scraper
-Breaker bar and torque wrench
-Leatherman Surge multitool
-5L Plastic gas container(5L on a Civic gets you a looooong way)
-USB chargers, pens, some hidden change, water bottles, touch up paint, cleaners, paper towel roll, window cleaner, garbage bags...

My complete set of work tools is in the car which includes a socket set, drill/driver and bits, hand tools, jb weld, torch, zip ties, etc.

[Skittlez160]

Basically the same as most here...

- Jumper cables
- Mini ratchet set
- Tire plug repair kit
- Torque wrench
- Breaker bar
- Sockets
- 2 fleece blankets
- Valve core tool
- Nylon grocery bags lol

I'm probably forgetting about a few items here and there. I recently took out my mini tool bag with wrenches and what not. I gotta go through it and trim it down a bit.

[6o4__boi]

Jumper cables
Breaker bar with my tire socket
A small hydraulic jack
Flashlight
Umbrella
Snow scraper/brush
Small gas container

lol and an assload of of free bags i've collected over the years cus ain't nobody paying 5 cents for grocery bags

[Great68]

Couple of cloth grocery bags in the trunk,
Some bird dropping wipes, a couple of rags.

[cdizzle_996]

Condoms and a phone charger

[pastarocket]

jumper cables
shovel (packed in the winter only), snow brush
emergency survival kit (light sticks, U.S. coast guard food packs with 5 year shelf life, band aids, portable rain coat, water packs with 5 year shelf life. lighter, matches, antiseptic wipes, survival manual).
wrench, mini pylon.
phone charger.
golf umbrella,
flashlight
cloth grocery bags
paper and pen

baton (can't be too careful these days) :troll:

[godwin]

Don't store touch up paint in the car!! It is a waste of money since it will just dry out. I suggest make a paint swatch when you first get the touch up paint and note the paint code, so you can go match it at Lordco if you need to.. Who in the right mind touch up on the side of the road?! Go home, clean it, get it done properly (ie sand, paint, sand, clear coat and sand). Your car is not a delicate snow flake, it will survive a paint scratch until you get home.

Engine oil, gas, I would only bring them if I am going on the TransCanada to Alberta, where there is no Lordco etc for long stretches etc 500km. Those things don't like heat cycles. No, mixing oil grades in an emergency is not as bad as running without oil. If you really want to put 1+kg of dead weight in your trunk, make sure you cycle out your can of oil once a while before it congels into putty. Keep a 4L jug of distilled water from a pharmacy, so you get coolant and drinking water all in one. Also keep a pack of JBWeld (dry putty, not liquid epoxy) and Suguru around though. I emphasis of ease of long term storage, chances are you don't need them, but you don't want to need them and find them to be freaking useless.

For jacking up cars, it is more important to have practice, than to have a full race setup.. also keep a foot long 4x4 and 4x2 in your trunk. (I suggest sanding them and drill a hole with a string loop around it), you might end up needing them to balance or the very least you can use them as wheel chokes (or you might need it as kindling to make a fire). Check before you go on a trip that your jacking pads underneath the car are all there.

For cars that are newer than 97 and just out of factory warranty.. also get a cheap OBD2 scanner.. not so you can scan everything, but just be able to clear codes, in case you are stuck in fail safe mode. Again for emergencies.. I don't have my BMW diagnostic setup with me, but enough to see what's wrong or might need to source a part like cam sensor etc. So knowing your car ahead of time really helps at that particular daily drive or long trip.

Also store your lithium ion jump battery pack in a metal cookie tin (with a semi good air seal).. Those Chinese egg roll tins are good candidates (since they usually have 2 lids), wrap your pack in a zip lock bag first. Unless you want to increase your car's likelihood to end up like Lomac's Mx6, keep it in a metal container. SeemsGood Also read the instructions for power level for your particular li ion setup, you don't want it at 100% but usually 80-90%. Also mark the last time you check the battery. I assume you would park at somewhere with an electrical outlet so you can charge... if your car dies and won't start in middle of no where you are hoofed either way. Honestly because of the storage issue, I recommend an old fashion pb acid battery pack from CT any day..

The whole point about EDC is you don't want to have everything you want to do to the car with you at all times, but just enough so you can get to safety or back to the shop. Just like you don't expect an ambulance to be equipped to carry out plastic or brain surgeries.. They have enough to stabilize and have the patient good enough to get to the hospital. Modularize your pack so you can mix and match according to your needs. Also pack things sensibly, things like clothing, meds etc in Molle backpacks, tools in mole bags, oil liquid etc in storage containers. You don't want to squirrel things all over the place.

I usually keep ziploc bags of supplies like airline bottled water (Thanks AirCanada) and their snacks, so I can give away to homeless people if I see them especially at stop lights on Grandview Highway. Sometimes I will throw in an apple or banana, but it seems people who man those places prefer processed food like granola bar etc.

Oh according to RFD Canadian Tire's Road side assistance often have 50% off.

[wickedxj]

Have ELM327 OBDII readers in both vehicles. Haven't seen voltmeters listed, have cheap ones in both vehicles. Before jumping someone's car, I always check their battery voltage, maybe it's not the reason it's not starting, could help you diagnose a connection/terminal problem. Also confirm alternator output once started.

Besides that all the usuals listed already↑

[!Aznboi128]

Shit, after reading this I'm considering I'm packing light.

All I have in my trunk is a mutibit screwdriver and a muti-tool that includes pilers/sidecutters/knift etc.

In the wife's car tho... all sorts of stuff it's amazing
wife has
-spare shoes
-spare clothing
-blanket
-dog leash
-dog food
-water
-first aid kit
-road flares
-inflate a flat tire kit
-Stoptech BBK + rotors
-mastercraft 150+ pc tool kil
-torque wrench by the driver's door
-heat gun

okay the last few things is just cause I was lazy to take out but she does keep the rest in there normally.

[roastpuff]

^ x2! I thought I was decently prepared but you guys have the entire shop in there.

My truck has a big Rubbermaid box in the back:
- Washer fluid
- Straps/tie-downs/webbing
- Jumper cables
- Safety vest
- Socket set (just the simple 50-pc one)
- 12V air compressor
- Work gloves
- Tow straps, tow hooks, recovery strap, shackles
- Tarp
- Shovel + snow brush + sand/salt in sand bags in winter

Inside the cab, in the underfloor storage area:
- Blanket
- Food/water (just some granola bars and water bottles)
- Flashlight/work light

[meme405]

What people appear to be missing over and over is a first aid kit.

The thing about a first aid kit, is that it has a lot of useful things in it, string, scissors, lighter, dry wipes, etc. These can help you outside of first aid situations as well.

The other part of a first aid kit, is that even if you don't know how to use everything in there, carry it, then you give the chance to someone who does know how to use it and may not have one the opportunity to help someone.

The number of times I've reached into that first aid kit makes it among the most used items in my entire kit, Everything from helping a trucker who cut himself chaining down his load, to full on car accidents.

It can be a little bit of an expense, many more thorough kits can reach into the hundred dollar marks, but even a $20 bag with sterilized cleaning wipes, gloves, bandages, cleaning solution, etc. will be of use.

[roastpuff]

What people appear to be missing over and over is a first aid kit.

The thing about a first aid kit, is that it has a lot of useful things in it, string, scissors, lighter, dry wipes, etc. These can help you outside of first aid situations as well.

The other part of a first aid kit, is that even if you don't know how to use everything in there, carry it, then you give the chance to someone who does know how to use it and may not have one the opportunity to help someone.

The number of times I've reached into that first aid kit makes it among the most used items in my entire kit, Everything from helping a trucker who cut himself chaining down his load, to full on car accidents.

It can be a little bit of an expense, many more thorough kits can reach into the hundred dollar marks, but even a $20 bag with sterilized cleaning wipes, gloves, bandages, cleaning solution, etc. will be of use.
I've been meaning to get/build one, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet...

[Nlkko]

Ratchet, zip ties, spare bulbs or front and rear lamps, and uhm... dog poop bags.

[Mikoyan]

- spare old cell phone w/ charger (911 always works)


Just make sure it's not an old Telus/Bell CDMA phone, the kind that didn't need a SIM card. The network's being turned down nationwide at the end of this month. It's not going to work after that.

[Mancini]

This is the best thread I've seen in quite a while. Very useful.
I'll chime in when I have more time.

[godwin]

For the majority of Revsceners who live in the Metro Vancouver area, I rather people have First Aid training first.. then get a First Aid kit. Having a swanky St John's Level 1 pack won't do squat if you don't know how to use the things inside. The likelihood one needs to administer first aid before a first responder arrive is minimal in the metro area. Also talk to your company's HR, they might pay for you to attend First Aid course (helps with insurance etc).

I think EDC should be trip dependent, if I am going to Golden from Vancouver? yup I will have a first aid kit, and my snow kit. Do I need both while I am driving 5 minutes from my place to Whole Foods on Robson? I might, but it is highly improbable. Most Mercedes have First Aid kits, however like anything that you don't use like touch up paint, oil etc, after a few years of non use, heat and UV cycles, those things disintegrate or turn into sickly yellow.

Also one shouldn't need their whole shop in their cars. One should have the car in tip top shape in the first place (no warning lights on the dash) before you get on the road.. So no need to trouble shoot for a dead alternator etc. . If your car's alternator spontaneously explodes without symptoms beforehand at Crowsnest Pass, no voltmeter or battery pack will able to save you. You will need to get a tow to Fernie either way. Things you keep in your car should only be for triage to get you safely to the next stop within reason.

Over packing your car is just a waste of gas and worse a false sense of security and hubris. Pack, but pack wisely. As I had said before pack modularly (I like using MOLLE pouches) and a plan to cycle the consumables.

What people appear to be missing over and over is a first aid kit.

The thing about a first aid kit, is that it has a lot of useful things in it, string, scissors, lighter, dry wipes, etc. These can help you outside of first aid situations as well.

The other part of a first aid kit, is that even if you don't know how to use everything in there, carry it, then you give the chance to someone who does know how to use it and may not have one the opportunity to help someone.

The number of times I've reached into that first aid kit makes it among the most used items in my entire kit, Everything from helping a trucker who cut himself chaining down his load, to full on car accidents.

It can be a little bit of an expense, many more thorough kits can reach into the hundred dollar marks, but even a $20 bag with sterilized cleaning wipes, gloves, bandages, cleaning solution, etc. will be of use.

[meme405]

For the majority of Revsceners who live in the Metro Vancouver area, I rather people have First Aid training first.. then get a First Aid kit. Having a swanky St John's Level 1 pack won't do squat if you don't know how to use the things inside. The likelihood one needs to administer first aid before a first responder arrive is minimal in the metro area. Also talk to your company's HR, they might pay for you to attend First Aid course (helps with insurance etc).

I think EDC should be trip dependent, if I am going to Golden from Vancouver? yup I will have a first aid kit, and my snow kit. Do I need both while I am driving 5 minutes from my place to Whole Foods on Robson? I might, but it is highly improbable. Most Mercedes have First Aid kits, however like anything that you don't use like touch up paint, oil etc, after a few years of non use, heat and UV cycles, those things disintegrate or turn into sickly yellow.

Also one shouldn't need their whole shop in their cars. One should have the car in tip top shape in the first place (no warning lights on the dash) before you get on the road.. So no need to trouble shoot for a dead alternator etc. . If your car's alternator spontaneously explodes without symptoms beforehand at Crowsnest Pass, no voltmeter or battery pack will able to save you. You will need to get a tow to Fernie either way. Things you keep in your car should only be for triage to get you safely to the next stop within reason.

Over packing your car is just a waste of gas and worse a false sense of security and hubris. Pack, but pack wisely. As I had said before pack modularly (I like using MOLLE pouches) and a plan to cycle the consumables.

Agree entirely on the first aid training. It's valuable to have, you never know when you might need it. It's much better to have both, but I think most people are much more likely to get the pack than the training, and I am just pointing out that it still has value.

Bear in mind, that accidents don't only happen during the winter, so while it's great that many people plan better in the winter, you can run into problems just as easily during the summer, being prepared should be a year round thing. Sure it's less of an immediate risk in the summer since it's not as cold, but spending a night unnecessarily in your car is no fun.

Also on the subject of weight, or sizing, I have the largest possible kit, barring carrying firearms or other sorts of things, and It all still weighs less than a couple hundred pounds. And if you pack it nicely in your car (depends a little on the car), you can usually get it in, in a fashion that doesn't hamper daily usage of the car.

I literally just flew back from site yesterday, so can't snap any pictures of my truck layout, but the entire thing is more compact then you would imagine, I can still fit people in all 5 seats with the entire kit in the car (maybe an f350 isn't the best example for this as it's got room and storage all over, but meh).

These things are really person, usage, and vehicle dependent. Obviously most people don't need a VHF or HAM radio, and unless you are hauling loads or have a truck you won't need things like ratchet straps, and shit like this.

It's just like an EDC, it's person dependent, my personal EDC is a small folding knife (like a CRKT M16, or a Kershaw Leak) a streamlight microstream, a jetstream pen, my wallet, my cell phone, and my keys (which has a small knife, and usb stick on it). Most people don't carry a knife or a flashlight daily on them, I just find that after a few years of having them, the instances where I use them has grown, and I simply enjoy having them with me.

I am by no means a survivalist or a prepper, or whatever, I just happen to have a need in my line of work for having certain tools with me.

If you work as an admin in and office setting, I can't imagine a flashlight would be high up on your priority list to carry.

[Mikoyan]

^
I work in an office, and my personal EDC is pretty much identical to what you're carrying.
Having the a few basic items can make things go much smoother.

It's all about your mindset and being prepared for what you'll likely encounter.

One emergency kit a lot of people forget about is a 'Get home kit' for your office/desk if you're in that kinda of work environment. I've got a small bag with enough for me to get through 12/24 hours to shelter in place or make my way out if need be.

[Shorn]

so as a paramedic, it's kind of ironic cause i don't even carry any sort of first aid equipment in my car. and i know a lot of my colleagues who don't as well.

like someone else said, generally in the lower mainland, we dispatch ambulances to true life threatening emergencies quite quickly. if i were to stock a jump kit with all the equipment at work, it would cost probably 500 bucks and even then you don't have a lot of the more useful stuff like oxygen tanks and a defibrillator.

serious bleeding? apply pressure with any clothing or towel
fractures? stabilize the fracture and don't move them
airway issues? head tilt or jaw thrust to open airway
not breathing? chest compressions cause i ain't giving mouth to mouth to strangers
dead? see not breathing

so definitely, taking a standard first aid + cpr course is infinitely more useful than a first aid kit.

the only 'equipment' i do carry is a box of gloves in the car. my safety comes first! i'm not touching anyone's blood without gloves, dying or not

just my 2 cents

[meme405]

so as a paramedic, it's kind of ironic cause i don't even carry any sort of first aid equipment in my car. and i know a lot of my colleagues who don't as well.

like someone else said, generally in the lower mainland, we dispatch ambulances to true life threatening emergencies quite quickly. if i were to stock a jump kit with all the equipment at work, it would cost probably 500 bucks and even then you don't have a lot of the more useful stuff like oxygen tanks and a defibrillator.

serious bleeding? apply pressure with any clothing or towel
fractures? stabilize the fracture and don't move them
airway issues? head tilt or jaw thrust to open airway
not breathing? chest compressions cause i ain't giving mouth to mouth to strangers
dead? see not breathing

so definitely, taking a standard first aid + cpr course is infinitely more useful than a first aid kit.

the only 'equipment' i do carry is a box of gloves in the car. my safety comes first! i'm not touching anyone's blood without gloves, dying or not

just my 2 cents

So someone has to be dying to require a first aid kit? Don't understand why people are taking such a daily use item and making it seem as if it's only useful when you have something catastrophic happen.

What about just cutting yourself on your snowboard edge while throwing it in the back, like I did just yesterday. Luckily I had my first aid kit and I had something to clean it out and a band aide to throw on it so I don't bleed all over the inside of my car. Believe me I've done the electrical tape band aides and superglue stitches before, and i've done that type of ghetto ass shit enough that I can appreciate having a clean gauze pad and some rubbing alcohol.

Or after snowboarding when one of my friends tweaked her ankle a little and I at least had an ice pack and tensor bandage (pretend we were hiking and not snowboarding where there is ice all around...lol)

It's like saying "don't carry jumper cables, because BCAA will come in less than 5 minutes". Well yeah they might, but it's gonna cost you, and be an annoyance.

[TopsyCrett]

Finally get a chance to contribute…

ML320: This is my daily, My friends and I like to spontaneously go on weekend day trips “off-roading”.

Glovebox – Sunglasses, Tissues, Sanitizer wipes, Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, Binoculars, Handheld Long distance radio, and Gum.

Centre console – Small Multi-Tool, Tactical Flashlight, Sharpie (For quick, any surface, plate # write downs), Pen, 10kmah Batter pack + Micro/Lightning USB’s, AUX Cable, Flash Drive, and a Eagle Energy Disposable Vape (I don’t vape, but this shit is like redbull in a e-cig. Only use if I’m suuuuper drowsy.)

Door Pockets – Anti-fog moisture absorbent salt pack (Toss on dash sometimes if I know my windows will fog up), Compact Umbrella, Driving Gloves, Winter Gloves (Seasonal), Spare hat, Throw-up / Trash Bags.

Rear Seat Pockets – Ice-Off spray-on ice melter, compact ice scraper, compact snow brush (Seasonal), Tablet mount on rear console

Trunk – OEM Mercedes Med Kit (Added more stuff in), Pillow + Blanket (for the GF), Large Umbrella, Full-set of casual clothes + 1 set of under garments, snow/wading boots, hiking shoes, Sunshade (Seasonal), Owners Manual + Folio that I throw repair/parts receipts in.

“Car Kit” Canadian Tire trunk organizer bag: Quart of Oil, 30,000 lbs Tow Strap, 15,000 lbs Ratcheting Tie Down strap (I use as a tow strap only when we really need the length.) Bungie Cords with carabiners instead of hooks on the end (To tie down cargo), Various toiletries/medication in a travel kit, Extra Bulbs, rechargeable LED floodlight,
LED headlamp, Beef Jerky and Granola Bars, Distilled Water, Jumper Cables or WaganTech V8 Jumperstarter.

Tools – Zap Straps, Breaker Bar, Tool-Bag (Most of my Car related tools… Only when going off-road or on a long trip, remove Stanley kit when I take these), Smaller CDN Tire Stanley Socket-set with other essentials (Daily), Small capacity Jerry can (empty), Collapsing Shovel/Saw combo (Off-roading or when it snows), Electrical and Clear Duct Tape.

Want to Buy/Do: Curtains, Platform for Small Bed, A nice Spyderco knife, OEM under seat locking compartment, Roof Basket to hold Full size spare, jerry can, collapsing shovel, CB radio, Better Med Kit, and an ARB awning (only when going camping).

Accord and E34 – (Weekend / Summer cars): Same stuff in Glovebox, Centre Console and Door Pockets of ML (minus binoculars), Spare clothes in a bag, Car Kit comes with me from ML (Minus Tow Straps), Small Stanley tool kit as well. Distilled Water + Oil.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/755/32409724301_220129c1e6_k.jpg

Car Kit on Right, Secured by Bungie Cords to Cargo Tie down hooks. Jerry can in front of car kit as well as spare clothes bag.
Boots are for winter, used a lot when getting people unstuck. Usually have wade boots when I go offroading. Not pictured are
tools. Everything is always tied down with the Bungie Cords.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/562/32491368036_a25d5dd2b8_k.jpg

Have one in each vehicle ^

[syee]

Pretty good list. The only thing I haven't seen yet is spare fuses (well at least just the common ones that your car uses). Since it rains so damn much here, I also keep an old rain jacket/shell in the trunk in case it rains or someone gets cold. Also a roll of duct tape for the annoying back seat drivers.

[godwin]

That's the thing about first aid, besides the training to make your competent; I am not sure the majority of the people have the mental commitment to help in a chaotic situation. Meme your work requires to do it, just not sure what a normal 9-5 office drone would do.

I remember military med kits always seem to be a whole less packed than level 1 kits, but you need to learn a lot more like making efficient tourniquet, take correct vitals etc.

For ding and scratches, first aid kit is seems over kill. Yes I agree with Shorn a lot of things can be called into service as first aid items, especially since these days, things like blankets etc are nearly disposable. Good nitrile gloves, I prefer ones that goes past my wrists, but again needs to be used pretty regularly as they are designed to decompose really quickly.

I don't think there is a definite answer. I will say depends on situation and personality. The person should get training and have the commitment first. Honestly I would have a kit if I am riding a bike more than I would be in a car.

One thing I have in my winter molle kids is D shackles and tow ropes. I get tow ropes from Princess every year. When I am on the Coq and need them (thankfully on others so far), I use them ones and leave it to the people I help.. chances they will need it again on the Coq.

so as a paramedic, it's kind of ironic cause i don't even carry any sort of first aid equipment in my car. and i know a lot of my colleagues who don't as well.

like someone else said, generally in the lower mainland, we dispatch ambulances to true life threatening emergencies quite quickly. if i were to stock a jump kit with all the equipment at work, it would cost probably 500 bucks and even then you don't have a lot of the more useful stuff like oxygen tanks and a defibrillator.

serious bleeding? apply pressure with any clothing or towel
fractures? stabilize the fracture and don't move them
airway issues? head tilt or jaw thrust to open airway
not breathing? chest compressions cause i ain't giving mouth to mouth to strangers
dead? see not breathing

so definitely, taking a standard first aid + cpr course is infinitely more useful than a first aid kit.

the only 'equipment' i do carry is a box of gloves in the car. my safety comes first! i'm not touching anyone's blood without gloves, dying or not

just my 2 cents

[Lomac]

Warm Weather Gear:

12v tire pump
Basic tools appropriate to my car (10/12/17mm sockets and wrenches, as an example), including spare fuses, spool of 14ga wire, butt connectors and OBD2 reader
Quart of oil
Road flares
First aid kid since I'm out in the bush a lot
Featherweight, yet super warm blanket
Water and protein bars
Jumper cables
Spare change of clothes
Old cellphone that still works for dialing 911

Cold Weather Gear:

All of the above, plus...
Collapsable aluminium shovel
Couple jugs of windshield washer fluid
Spare set of warm winter clothes
Hand and feet warmers
Handheld CB radio
Ice scraper
Tow strap

Also, TopsyCrett's post just reminded me that I have to replace my fire extinguisher. Surprisingly I haven't had to use it in a while now... :lol

I'm sure I'm missing stuff but that's all what comes to mind right now. I know I'm usually overly packed and prepared compared to most people but living in the middle of nowhere means a breakdown or being stuck on one of the highways out here means you're often left to fend for yourself for a few hours, especially during winter.

[meme405]

Finally get a chance to contribute…

ML320: This is my daily, My friends and I like to spontaneously go on weekend day trips “off-roading”.

Glovebox – Sunglasses, Tissues, Sanitizer wipes, Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, Binoculars, Handheld Long distance radio, and Gum.

Centre console – Small Multi-Tool, Tactical Flashlight, Sharpie (For quick, any surface, plate # write downs), Pen, 10kmah Batter pack + Micro/Lightning USB’s, AUX Cable, Flash Drive, and a Eagle Energy Disposable Vape (I don’t vape, but this shit is like redbull in a e-cig. Only use if I’m suuuuper drowsy.)

Door Pockets – Anti-fog moisture absorbent salt pack (Toss on dash sometimes if I know my windows will fog up), Compact Umbrella, Driving Gloves, Winter Gloves (Seasonal), Spare hat, Throw-up / Trash Bags.

Rear Seat Pockets – Ice-Off spray-on ice melter, compact ice scraper, compact snow brush (Seasonal), Tablet mount on rear console

Trunk – OEM Mercedes Med Kit (Added more stuff in), Pillow + Blanket (for the GF), Large Umbrella, Full-set of casual clothes + 1 set of under garments, snow/wading boots, hiking shoes, Sunshade (Seasonal), Owners Manual + Folio that I throw repair/parts receipts in.

“Car Kit” Canadian Tire trunk organizer bag: Quart of Oil, 30,000 lbs Tow Strap, 15,000 lbs Ratcheting Tie Down strap (I use as a tow strap only when we really need the length.) Bungie Cords with carabiners instead of hooks on the end (To tie down cargo), Various toiletries/medication in a travel kit, Extra Bulbs, rechargeable LED floodlight,
LED headlamp, Beef Jerky and Granola Bars, Distilled Water, Jumper Cables or WaganTech V8 Jumperstarter.

Tools – Zap Straps, Breaker Bar, Tool-Bag (Most of my Car related tools… Only when going off-road or on a long trip, remove Stanley kit when I take these), Smaller CDN Tire Stanley Socket-set with other essentials (Daily), Small capacity Jerry can (empty), Collapsing Shovel/Saw combo (Off-roading or when it snows), Electrical and Clear Duct Tape.

Want to Buy/Do: Curtains, Platform for Small Bed, A nice Spyderco knife, OEM under seat locking compartment, Roof Basket to hold Full size spare, jerry can, collapsing shovel, CB radio, Better Med Kit, and an ARB awning (only when going camping).

Accord and E34 – (Weekend / Summer cars): Same stuff in Glovebox, Centre Console and Door Pockets of ML (minus binoculars), Spare clothes in a bag, Car Kit comes with me from ML (Minus Tow Straps), Small Stanley tool kit as well. Distilled Water + Oil.

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Car Kit on Right, Secured by Bungie Cords to Cargo Tie down hooks. Jerry can in front of car kit as well as spare clothes bag.
Boots are for winter, used a lot when getting people unstuck. Usually have wade boots when I go offroading. Not pictured are
tools. Everything is always tied down with the Bungie Cords.

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Have one in each vehicle ^

Nice sounds like you are almost building an overland rig, with the awning and stuff. Next up some winches, a lightbar, and a rooftop tent...

Actually surprised we don't have an overlanding topic yet on RS. I see more and more people becoming involved with it. I really want to buy an Xterra or something and kit it out.

[godwin]

For fire extinguisher.. make sure you get the right type (ie you want powder / blue label one).. doesn't have to be that big unless you have a older rear engined car.. Ferraris are prone to leak oil and cause oil fire.

[godwin]

One of my friends have one of these.

Alu-Cab Africa - Expedition Tent (http://www.alu-cab.co.za/standard-products/expedition-tent)

It makes you want to stick with speed limits especially going around bends. After that ride, I think my choice is a factory "Trailrunner" Sprinter 4x4 (https://www.mercedes-benz-vans.ca/en/sprinter-4x4/cargo-van).

I guess there isn't that much overland people here because Unimog holds their value extremely well. Maybe in a few years there will be an RV section on Revscene.


Actually surprised we don't have an overlanding topic yet on RS. I see more and more people becoming involved with it. I really want to buy an Xterra or something and kit it out.

[Shorn]

So someone has to be dying to require a first aid kit? Don't understand why people are taking such a daily use item and making it seem as if it's only useful when you have something catastrophic happen.

What about just cutting yourself on your snowboard edge while throwing it in the back, like I did just yesterday. Luckily I had my first aid kit and I had something to clean it out and a band aide to throw on it so I don't bleed all over the inside of my car. Believe me I've done the electrical tape band aides and superglue stitches before, and i've done that type of ghetto ass shit enough that I can appreciate having a clean gauze pad and some rubbing alcohol.

Or after snowboarding when one of my friends tweaked her ankle a little and I at least had an ice pack and tensor bandage (pretend we were hiking and not snowboarding where there is ice all around...lol)

It's like saying "don't carry jumper cables, because BCAA will come in less than 5 minutes". Well yeah they might, but it's gonna cost you, and be an annoyance.

Well, I totally understand cause it sounds like you work in a more rural area. But again, my point was for heavily urbanized areas such as Vancouver, a first aid kit in the car isn't very useful.

The way I see it, you either have a serious injury or a minor one. If it's serious, call 911, but if it's a minor wound, go to the nearest restroom and wash it out and you'll live.

I can see it as a convenience item if you need a bandaid here and there, but I just didn't want anyone to have the illusion that a first aid kit might be the difference between life and death.

[TopsyCrett]

Nice sounds like you are almost building an overland rig, with the awning and stuff. Next up some winches, a lightbar, and a rooftop tent...

Definitely, the lifestyle is so popular in the Philippines, with Delica's, Landcruisers etc... that ever since visiting I've wanted to have my own take.

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I went to North Shore Off Road, and they had those tents you put on roof racks. They are roughly $1300, I definitely think it's a reasonable price but I'm doing this build on a student budget. Will definitely get one in the future. Benz Maintenance and keeping it running top is what I gotta focus on.

Sleeping inside, with a spare mattress + a platform I can make will do for now, and the off road parts company ARB makes a universal roof basket awning for about $180 USD.

I see winches for around $300 on craigslist, but for something like that I would want a warranty for. For now, I always go out with friends and being the underdog with an ML I had / have to learn it's limits. It's gotten stuck in some situations where a winch would have been miles more convenient.

As for auxiliary lighting, I put on some Hella 500's a buddy didn't want up front:

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and I have flushmount led squares going into the rear bumper.

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I think an Xterra would be a good compliment to the Infinity :P, I love how they look, I can imagine the aftermarket support is huge... Still kinda original too, not as popular as Jeeps and rusted out 400k KM 4runners (Obviously these are played out for a reason, reliability of these in buttfuck nowhere is unparalleled. But that's no fun :P ).

[meme405]

Definitely, the lifestyle is so popular in the Philippines, with Delica's, Landcruisers etc... that ever since visiting I've wanted to have my own take.

Yeah it's pretty sick to be able to get out there and you can get to some wild places if you just start driving and don't stop where the pavement ends.


I think an Xterra would be a good compliment to the Infinity :P, I love how they look, I can imagine the aftermarket support is huge... Still kinda original too, not as popular as Jeeps and rusted out 400k KM 4runners (Obviously these are played out for a reason, reliability of these in buttfuck nowhere is unparalleled. But that's no fun :P ).

Yeah, I've been having difficulty finding the right one, before I bought the Juke for this winter, I thought I had the right one, but then a quick check showed it had like an 8k accident the guy didn't say anything about. Fucking pissed me off.

I'm looking specifically for an offroad/pro-4x model in 6mt, preferably 2010+ as there was a facelift and interior re-model in that year. Tough to find though, especially since they discontinued the thing.

I've also been toying with the idea of just skipping the normal choice of SUV's and small mid-size pickups, and just buying an all out full size diesel (like an 2017 duramax crew cab long box), I'd probably get caught out in some spots where the size would limit me, but I'm not trying to crawl the thing. So I don't know.