We all need to be prepared for disaster at all times. That means we need to be ready when we are at work, at home, and even when driving a vehicle. That why I suggest all people that are interested in survival have a survival kit that stays in their vehicle at all times. You can buy a basic vehicle survival kit like the one pictured above on Amazon, but you will be much better prepared if you make one yourself.
Here is a good list of survival gear for your vehicle:
- AMA Certified/OSHA First-aid kit
- Trauma kit. These are very important when there is serious bleeding going on.
- Poison oak/ivy soap.
- One week supply of personal medications. These need to be rotated often because of the heat.
- Topographical maps of your area and all of the areas on the way to your bug-out destination.
- Local, State, and Regional road maps.
- A compass. I recommend a lensatic compass if you have the Topographical maps. If you don’t know how to use them, does a good job at teaching proper compass and map use.
- Change of clothes that is correct for the season for each member of your household.
- LED headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries.
- A hand crank emergency radio.
- The UST Deluxe Survival Tool Kit. This kit takes care of five essential items.
- A folding shovel.
- A small camp ax or folding saw.
- Emergency blankets, bivy sacks, or sleeping bags for all.
- 10 emergency candles and 10 12-hr chemical light sticks.
- Waterproof matches.
- A storm-proof lighter. You can never have to many ways to start a fire.
- Canteen cups, Nalgene Water Bottles, or stainless steel drinking bottles.
- Coffee or tea, whichever you prefer.
- Three days worth of emergency food.
- Emergency water; 5 gallons per person is ideal.
- 100 feet of 550 Para Cord.
- 1-2 plastic tarps, 8′ x 10′ depending on the size of your family.
- Cards and other small games for entertainment.
- 3 flattened rolls of toilet paper and a package of sanitary wipes.
- Personal hygiene stuff.
- Emergency contact telephone numbers.
- Water purification tablets.
- Survival knife / Survival Machete.
- Rain ponchos for everyone.
- Mess kits for everyone.
- A manual can opener
- A light-weight camping stove and propane.
- Hand sanitizer
- Work gloves
- 1 roll of Duct tape.
- Snare wire just in case you need to catch something to eat.
- Yo-Yo fishing reel to easily catch fish. Don’t forget a tiny tackle box of hooks, leaders, etc.
- A roll of large plastic bags.
- A small notebook and pen to take and leave notes.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- $200 cash just in case the power goes out.
Additional Notes:
Don’t hesitate to include other survival gear that you think will aid you. If you can legally carry a handgun in your kit then you will want to consider having one, and some ammo too! Check the whole kit every 6 months and be sure to rotate the food. This last advise is standard for all survival kits.
