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HB 4X4

HB 4X4

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I've been working on this pack for quite a while. I had to swap everything from a smaller pack to an old backpacking pack today because it was getting too big, so I figured I would itemize it in case anyone wanted ideas of what to take with you for emergency/survival situations while offroading, camping, or even just to have as an emergency kit for things like earthquakes.

It's set up in a single pack in the event that I have to leave the vehicle.

Assorted Gear:
2x fleece blankets
4x assorted glow sticks
1x 1L platypus water bladder
2x water bottles
1x water purification tablets (30count)
2x pocket stoves w/ extra fuel cubes
2x Mega warmer packs
1x camp soap
1x sunscreen
1x deet bug repellant
1x chapstick
1x folding shovel
1x handheld CB radio
1x mess kit (utensils, 2 bowls, 1 cup)
1x backpacking lightweight teakettle
2x pairs of wool socks
1x compass
1x whistle
1x signaling mirror
1x folding lock blade knife
1x fire starting kit (pack of strike-a-fire, lighter, flint/magnesium)
2x 50ft cords
2x camping toilet paper rolls
2x space blankets
1x tube tent
1x wood saw
1x mummy down sleeping bag (not depicted)
1x full first aid kit (not depicted)

Food:
2x Mainstay emergency food rations (3600 calories each)
1x pack of oatmeal (10 count)
4x Backpacking entrees (each entr
 
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I would consider: fire extinguisher (our group needed one a while back due to an overturned 1st gen 4runner catching fire!), tow ropes, D-rings, HD gloves, tire repair kit, and "crocodile dundee-type"knife.
 
Thai said:
I would consider: fire extinguisher (our group needed one a while back due to an overturned 1st gen 4runner catching fire!), tow ropes, D-rings, HD gloves, tire repair kit, and "crocodile dundee-type"knife.
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I have all of that. I was listing emergency/survival gear, not recovery/off-road gear.

The "crocodile dundee-type knife" is in my drivers door cubby, and the fire extinguisher is mounted in back. I carry 2-3 D rings, 2 tow straps (although I may not need them when my winch gets here), 3 pairs of gloves, and a tire repair kit in one of my back bags, although I could use a better one.

I carry 3 bags in back: A tool bag with just about everything you can think of, a duffle bag with all of the above mentioned recovery gear, and a backpacking pack with survival/emergency gear.
 
here are my thoughts:

way to start a fire and heat food

a beacon visible for 1 mile with interchangeable lenses.

water purification

gun
 
alaskaman said:
here are my thoughts:

way to start a fire and heat food

a beacon visible for 1 mile with interchangeable lenses.

water purification

gun
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I have all of that except a gun, which I will when I turn 21 in November :)
 
Here is the stuff I carry in my survival bag/BOB. The bag I use is a Large North Face Terra 60 (I think the actual capacity is 64L).

My pack is pretty heavy. With the 6ish liters of water I am usually looking around 50lbs.

Fire
 
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I did not see a survival book.
Try this one:
The Official Urban and Wilderness Emergency Survival Guide by Robert W. Pelton

I was looking at your food rations and Mountain House is the way to go. I work for a company that has helped developed the flavors for Oregon Freeze Dry, the manufactures of Mountain House. Those packets have a shelf life of 7 years.

Spaghetti with Meat sauce is the best, just like my Nana used to make. lol
 
IMO this is a great pack. What I have learned though if you are truly concerned about getting rescued in an emergency a sat phone or a PLB is the way to go. Until they get to you good gear to have. The mistakes that people make who do not survive are simple.

1) They leave their vehicle.
2) They don't plan enoughH2O
3 They think wild animals are cute
4) They overestimate their abilities

After crossing the Yukon in winter last year I can attest to the need for a sat phone (which I did not think that I would need)

:bash:
 
Nice thread

I have been working on my "kits" for quite some time, but most of it is about fitting it in the vehicle, not packing for leaving the vehicle. That's a thought I haven't had.

In my 3rd gen, with 5 of us in the family + dog, I have found every possible nook and cranny in the rig that I can stash stuff.

Thanks for your list, I have found many others on the internet, but you get new ideas from all of them. I doubt my kits will ever be "finished"...until I run out of room!
 
Great list HB! I need to organize my camping/survival gear and definitely add to it.

It is always good to bring that stuff when you are traveling long distances or taking road trips. I've always thought "what would I bring with me if I had 5 minutes to get out of dodge?" I'm not always thinking of a Red Dawn type scenarios, but then again neither were New Yorkers when they woke up on 9/11/2001.

I'm with Alaskaman on bringing a gun if you own one and are comfortable using it. For one, if you are in a L.A. Riots type of scenario, people start doing stupid things and all of the thugs come out of the wood work. Being able to protect yourself and your family is very important. Secondly, if you are in the middle of no where, you might have to worry about lions and tigers and bears, oh my! A gun also provides a means for hunting small game if you were stranded for a long period of time.

Something else I always keep on hand at my house if I had to leave my house very quickly is extra gas. I keep it for my 4-stroke lawn mower, but I always have at least 3 gallons on hand so if I had to leave our house in a hurry and I didn't have a full tank of gas, that 3 gallons would get me another 40-50 miles.

As Thai mentioned, I would also bring my 4-wheel'n gear (tow straps, compressor, tools, extra fluids, hose clamps, etc.).
 
I think this is a good thread. helps us all. for all the reasons G.I.G. stated a weapon is a good idea. being trained with it is even better and in my mind essential. takes the "dust" out of the brain and puts having a weapon in proper perspective.
 
Thai said:
Jerry cans??
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I think we are thinking more survival gear, not off roading gear. Basically stuff that in a worst case scenario we would need. I know mine is not only for off roading, but also for dangers such as a big earthquake (the joys of California! :D )

In my truck I have Jerry Cans, recovery gear, tools, a hydraulic floor jack, axe, shovel, a TON of water etc.... This is just my stuff in my one backpack I would take with me if things got bad.
 
Oral Rehydration Solution/Oral Rehydration therapy (ORT)
incase rapid rehydration is needed or to replace electrolyte
LOL! I have to ask my wife :bash:
 
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BlairB said:
I think we are thinking more survival gear, not off roading gear.
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Here you go, Thai.
Recovery and basic equipment for trips

BlairB said:
This is just my stuff in my one backpack I would take with me if things got bad.
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Exactly. Obviously you want to stay near your vehicle at all times. This is in the event that you were forced to leave. In most cases you are fine stashing things all over your truck, but I felt it was better to have everything in one location that I could quickly grab in the event that I HAD to leave.

I do not recommend self rescue, I am just prepared for it.
 
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G.I.G. said:
It is always good to bring that stuff when you are traveling long distances or taking road trips. I've always thought "what would I bring with me if I had 5 minutes to get out of dodge?" I'm not always thinking of a Red Dawn type scenarios, but then again neither were New Yorkers when they woke up on 9/11/2001.

Something else I always keep on hand at my house if I had to leave my house very quickly is extra gas. I keep it for my 4-stroke lawn mower, but I always have at least 3 gallons on hand so if I had to leave our house in a hurry and I didn't have a full tank of gas, that 3 gallons would get me another 40-50 miles.

As Thai mentioned, I would also bring my 4-wheel'n gear (tow straps, compressor, tools, extra fluids, hose clamps, etc.).
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I keep my bag in my truck 99% of the time and usually have all my other gear (minus the axe/shovel and a backpack full of water) in my truck whereever I go.

I also am getting into the habit of having a 5 gallon Jerry Can filled with gas at my house, not to mention 5 other cars all with at least some gas in their tank. One thing, modern-day gas goes bad very quickly so make sure you run a stabilizer in it. Even with stabilizer I try to cycle the gas out of the jerry can every month or two and refill it with some fresh stuff
 
And Alaskaman, what is a good sat phone or PLB that you recommend? I keep considering getting a SPOT but have yet to decide on it.
 
alaskaman said:
I think this is a good thread. helps us all. for all the reasons G.I.G. stated a weapon is a good idea. being trained with it is even better and in my mind essential. takes the "dust" out of the brain and puts having a weapon in proper perspective.
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It is interesting that you have changed your viewpoint on this...cool. :)
 
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