Author Topic: Winter Supplies (Read 5232 times)

Rockcrawlintoy · « **on:** Jan 09, 2008, 03:10:05 PM »

After reading about the people who were stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains this past week, and reading about how some people have never thought about bringing emergency supplies when wheelin, I though about what I keep in my truck all the time and what are some things that I should keep in the truck for an emergency situation like becoming stuck in a snow storm.

Things I keep in the truck at all times are:
Stove, Fuel, food, Fire source, knife, signal mirror, whistle, water, boots, goretex pants, waterproof jacket, gloves, beenie, a fleece, sleeping bag, spare socks, snow goggles, a backup jump start battery, cell phone charger and a few fluids. not to mention all the recovery gear that stays in my truck all the time, also a space blanket and first aid kit.

Things I wanna get: some sort of shelter and snow shoes.

The kids that were rescued up in Tahoe were very lucky to survive. how about everyone else.

Thomas P · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 04:51:36 PM »

usually i bring enough food and water for at least 3 days, make sure i have my gas tank topped off, 2 shovels, spare parts (the common things that break), always wheel with another rig, recovery gear, its good to have a CB, extra clothing, a chainsaw is great in case a tree blocks the way home, flares, first aid kid, and plenty of beer!!!

Thomas P · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 04:52:45 PM »

the #1 thing is to wheel with someone else, its stupid to go off in a blizzard in the middle of nowhere by yourself, thats when most people get screwed

Rubijon · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 05:04:58 PM »

Damn all I have is plenty of beer. I have a lot of stuff to get.

Tice · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 05:08:36 PM »

Quote from: Rubijon on Jan 09, 2008, 05:04:58 PM

Damn all I have is plenty of beer. I have a lot of stuff to get.

X-2!

red · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 05:24:16 PM »

water, little foods like beef jerky, an extra jacket, extra gloves, tools, spare parts (growing supply), high lift jack, cell phone, walkie, shovel, full tank of gas, truck fluids, extra belts/plug wires, list is growing as i can afford to increase the supplies.

Thomas P · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 05:25:05 PM »

well if you have plenty of beer you can count that as food, also you can use the empty cans to build a shelter or to spell out help, and the boxes make good fire starter!!

Duffil · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 06:39:05 PM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Jan 09, 2008, 05:25:05 PM

well if you have plenty of beer you can count that as food, also you can use the empty cans to build a shelter or to spell out help, and the boxes make good fire starter!!

actually there is an article in this months maxim that shows how to make a stove out of 2 beer cans.

If I packed all that crap in my truck, I wouldn't have any room left for me.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 07:48:34 PM »

believe it or not i have all that stuff in a duffel bag. i do have an 3rd gen ex cab tho so its easier to carry more

red · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 07:52:25 PM »

with the exception of the automotive fluids what i listed are in the console.

lucky7 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 07:53:25 PM »

Just don't watch the news checkout weather.com for exactly where your headed and stay home if it going to get ugly .

Rubijon · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 07:55:32 PM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Jan 09, 2008, 05:25:05 PM

well if you have plenty of beer you can count that as food

There is a sandwich in every beer.

Beer is a liquid jacket as well.

lucky7 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 07:59:57 PM »

I was told there was 2 eggs and bacon in every beer and i love bacon and eggs

Rubijon · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:05:44 PM »

Wow. I guess it depends on what time you start drinking or eating.

What it comes down to is you can survive off of Beer

lucky7 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:18:50 PM »

I try to put it off till noon but someone also told me it's always noon somewhere.

Rubijon · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:24:30 PM »

I think it goes its 5 o'clock some where
but I agree I like noon better.

lucky7 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:27:48 PM »

5 o'clock thats for suits happy hour starts at 3o'clock when you get up early.

$Beer Chug\'n$

Rubijon · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:31:33 PM »

Ok I think we are getting off track. We could die here without the proper supplies.

lucky7 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:36:35 PM »

Yeah i forgot the wheat thins,salami and kraft singles 2 30 packs 1 bottle of water and maybe stop at the kfc and pic up a bucket of extra cripy. :

Rubijon · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 09, 2008, 08:49:52 PM »

Man I want to ride with you.

Hammerhead · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 10:15:30 PM »

Quote from: Rubijon on Jan 09, 2008, 08:05:44 PM

What it comes down to is you can survive off of Beer

...and if not you'll be too drunk to know you're dead and too pickled to freeze or go wrotten...

Duffil · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 10:16:55 PM »

Quote from: hammerhead on Jan 11, 2008, 10:15:30 PM

...and if not you'll be too drunk to know you're dead and too pickled to freeze or go wrotten...

does that mean they can defib may ass back to life?

Hammerhead · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 10:43:46 PM »

That might be possible. A spark plug wire in your mouth and one up your...well... you get the idea.

Oops, forgot the topic

Aside from a cooler full this is what I take along.

In my rig at all times:
the regular tools and parts type stuff
flashlight
wind-up flashlight
hat and/or beanie
small roll of large garbage bags (these are also good ponchos)
high-lift
shovel
recovery kit

Just to be safe I also carry one of the large ammo cans containing:
1 personal shelter (tarp)
1 full change of clothes (military)
1 warm jacket (military)
1 pair gloves (military)
1 hoody
1 wool blanket (military)
2 lighters
1 or 2 MREs (military)
1 can beef stew
1 can chili
1 can soup
2 bottles water
2 sternos (homemade)
1 miniature folding stove
1 messkit (scout)

If I know I'm really going to out in the boonies I'll throw in my pack or duffle bag with:
1 or 2 sleeping bags
1 tent or a tarp large enough to turn my rig into a tent.
more food
more water

Bazzi · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 02:53:38 AM »

hmm.... gonna get back to this

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 04:56:20 PM »

Just for normal day to day driving/ going snowboarding, etc. in my ford I carry:
Blanket
2 cans Beef stew
Flashlight
Sleeping bag
full set snowboard gear, extra boxers, sweats, socks
boots
tools
fire extinguisher
H20
Knife
fluids

Wheeling in the yoter, I've got:
sleeping bag
recovery gear (straps, shovel, hilift, clevises)
several cans of beef stew
h20
full tank of gas
fluids
snow gear
sweatshirts
boots and tennis shoes (to put on when sitting in the cab after the boots get soaked)
spare clothes
Cab or shell for shelter

Doof · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 05:12:19 PM »

thats a pretty good list... after i clean mine out ill take an inventory and show you all what cool junk i have

Huhwhye · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 02:09:34 PM »

Good suggestions.

I also carry a bunch of glow sticks. They last longer than flares and you can use them to light your tent/truck/shelter at night. They are cheap too. No sense wasting the batteries in your flashlight if you are just sitting still. You might need that flashlight later.

Good thing to have if youre stuck overnight.

I also suggest adding toilet paper to the list.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 02:35:10 PM »

good suggestion with the lightsticks

I forgot to mention the TP, I've got it in both.

Hammerhead · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 11:59:09 PM »

Oh yes, TP, that is a must. I have a roll in every vehicle and 1 in each emergency kit.

I also forgot to mention that I usually have a few of those cheap little candles and a few packs of matches sealed in plastic packages with my wifes food sealer. Keeps 'em dry no matter what.

The sealer works good for other things to. Like the spare roll of TP...

DTB · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 05:23:43 AM »

u guys all forgot zip ties and duct tape!

I am VERY disappoiinted in ALL of you

Rockcrawlintoy [OP]

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