How many of you keep a BOB in your vehicle and what do you carry in it. In my truck I keep a kit with wilderness type survival gear heavy knife,shelter fishing gear etc. In my car I use for commuting to work I keep a kit with urban type gear in it. Lets hear what you guys carry
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BOB in vehicles
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I keep the following (among other things):
water, two to four canteens full (frequently rotated)
chem light sticks
ferrocerium rod and steel
tinder (lint in film cannister)
multi-tool (LM 2000)
Mora 2000 Knife
paracord
matches
sunblock
extra clothes shirt pants, etc
mil-spec polypro underware shirt
wool watchcap
extra wool coat
large wool army suplus blanket ($14)
wire
MREs
first aid kit
I plan on putting in a kerosene lantern and a safety can of kerosene as a good emergency heat source (and light) as soo as I get that ready.
This all goes in a Knaak jobsight box that's bolted to my truckbed
water, two to four canteens full (frequently rotated)
chem light sticks
ferrocerium rod and steel
tinder (lint in film cannister)
multi-tool (LM 2000)
Mora 2000 Knife
paracord
matches
sunblock
extra clothes shirt pants, etc
mil-spec polypro underware shirt
wool watchcap
extra wool coat
large wool army suplus blanket ($14)
wire
MREs
first aid kit
I plan on putting in a kerosene lantern and a safety can of kerosene as a good emergency heat source (and light) as soo as I get that ready.
This all goes in a Knaak jobsight box that's bolted to my truckbed
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I used to keep a BOB/emergency/survival kit in my car when I was single and drove around a lot. Nowadays, I live in Seattle and commute to Bellevue (12 or 13 miles mostly on the Freeway). Over 90% of my driving is in the Seattle or Bellevue city limits. As a result, I don't see much of a need for a BOB in my car anymore. I just keep some first aid stuff within easy reach in case I come accross or get into an accident.
When we go on long trips, I plan accordingly. For example, when we go over the mountains in the winter time, I bring tire chains, warm clothing, sleeping bags, a stove and some water and freeze dried food "just in case". That's about it for me.
When we go on long trips, I plan accordingly. For example, when we go over the mountains in the winter time, I bring tire chains, warm clothing, sleeping bags, a stove and some water and freeze dried food "just in case". That's about it for me.
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Nominally, I keep my BOB in my truck, but I re-pack it so much, it's probably out of my truck more than it's in it.
What stays in my truck:
First Aid kit
Fire Extinguisher
"Fix-a-flat"
Fleece Blanket
Truck Tent (fits to the bed)
Flashlights (Maglite and small LED)
Water (2 bottles)
Bic, Mg and matches
Umbrella, poncho
Stainless steel travel mug
Road atlas
Pad and pencil
Camp knife and/or folding shovel (E-tool)
Multi-tool
Small tool set (screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, etc.)
Cordage (550, bungees, 3/8 braided nylon rope)
I'm still fighting getting a cell phone, but I guess I will eventually. I don't mind the idea of having one, I just hate the thought of SHOPPING for one. :barf: I have a GPS, but I want to replace it with a newer, better model.
What stays in my truck:
First Aid kit
Fire Extinguisher
"Fix-a-flat"
Fleece Blanket
Truck Tent (fits to the bed)
Flashlights (Maglite and small LED)
Water (2 bottles)
Bic, Mg and matches
Umbrella, poncho
Stainless steel travel mug
Road atlas
Pad and pencil
Camp knife and/or folding shovel (E-tool)
Multi-tool
Small tool set (screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, etc.)
Cordage (550, bungees, 3/8 braided nylon rope)
I'm still fighting getting a cell phone, but I guess I will eventually. I don't mind the idea of having one, I just hate the thought of SHOPPING for one. :barf: I have a GPS, but I want to replace it with a newer, better model.
RokJok
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Like JDMSMBACPA I live in the Seattle area and do the vast majority of my driving in the same urban areas. However, I like to keep a Rubbermaid tub in my commuting car that has in it what I consider essential items to keep myself going for a couple of days. The items are:
- sportsman space blanket, small travel pillow
- polarfleece jacket, scarf, watch cap, gloves, & blanket
- about four liters of water
- half dozen Power/Clif Bars or equivalent, other non-perishable snack foods
- first aid kit, liquid soap, washcloth, toilet paper, paper towels
- D-cell Maglite flashlight & extra batteries
- about a dozen dinner candles, long-snout butane BBQ lighter
- USCG xenon flasher with clear & red lenses that uses a D-cell battery, like the flashlight. It's to use as an emergency flasher in case my car stalls. That way I don't drain the car's battery powering the emergency flasher tail-lights. http://www.emprep.com/Strobe Lights.html
- Cold Steel Bushman or other el-cheapo fixed blade, SAK
- roll of duct tape, Ziploc bags, garbage bags
- a 3-foot crowbar is usually in the car as well, but I'm not quite sure why it lives there
- sportsman space blanket, small travel pillow
- polarfleece jacket, scarf, watch cap, gloves, & blanket
- about four liters of water
- half dozen Power/Clif Bars or equivalent, other non-perishable snack foods
- first aid kit, liquid soap, washcloth, toilet paper, paper towels
- D-cell Maglite flashlight & extra batteries
- about a dozen dinner candles, long-snout butane BBQ lighter
- USCG xenon flasher with clear & red lenses that uses a D-cell battery, like the flashlight. It's to use as an emergency flasher in case my car stalls. That way I don't drain the car's battery powering the emergency flasher tail-lights. http://www.emprep.com/Strobe Lights.html
- Cold Steel Bushman or other el-cheapo fixed blade, SAK
- roll of duct tape, Ziploc bags, garbage bags
- a 3-foot crowbar is usually in the car as well, but I'm not quite sure why it lives there
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RokJok, I see the value in that stuff. I suspect I am just more thoroughly domesticated than you 
If I am venturing off my normal home-work-daycare routes, chances are I am going backpacking and have these items covered. I keep some of the items you mentioned (blanket, water, food, etc.) in our minivan, because that is what we usually take on family road trips and I tend to be more concerned about the wife and kids' safety than my own. I guess there is probably somewhere along one of my routes where I could go off the road and get stranded for an extended time before help arrives, but I can't imagine where (the bottom of Lake Washington? 
). Your outfit would help me more if an earthquake or terrorists took out the bridges and I had to steal a boat or get around the lake to get back to Seattle.
I should probably throw more stuff in my car. I could toss my poncho and Thinsulate poncho liner in there along with some water and food. I've always got a flashlight (ARC LS) on my person along with a Griptilian and a full Zippo, and I have another flashlight and an old Leatherman in the glove box.
If I am venturing off my normal home-work-daycare routes, chances are I am going backpacking and have these items covered. I keep some of the items you mentioned (blanket, water, food, etc.) in our minivan, because that is what we usually take on family road trips and I tend to be more concerned about the wife and kids' safety than my own. I guess there is probably somewhere along one of my routes where I could go off the road and get stranded for an extended time before help arrives, but I can't imagine where (the bottom of Lake Washington? ). Your outfit would help me more if an earthquake or terrorists took out the bridges and I had to steal a boat or get around the lake to get back to Seattle.I should probably throw more stuff in my car. I could toss my poncho and Thinsulate poncho liner in there along with some water and food. I've always got a flashlight (ARC LS) on my person along with a Griptilian and a full Zippo, and I have another flashlight and an old Leatherman in the glove box.
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it sound like you have a very good basic survival pack! I will recomand a good Glock showel, a COOLEMAN kerosene stove, and a good lightweight sleeping bag! But it depend in wich region u live!
Actualy my car survival gear look just like yours, I just add or remove some of the equipement so it match the area where I plan to go.
But remember! Have survival gear in the truck or car is a great thing,but u have to be able to extract it quick from the car! I've seen many time guys having their equipement loose in the back of the car...no good when it burn...
Take care!
Olivier.
Actualy my car survival gear look just like yours, I just add or remove some of the equipement so it match the area where I plan to go.
But remember! Have survival gear in the truck or car is a great thing,but u have to be able to extract it quick from the car! I've seen many time guys having their equipement loose in the back of the car...no good when it burn...
Take care!
Olivier.