Posted: 11/23/2003 4:42:09 PM EDT
| i live and work in kuwait, and do alot of driving around the country. i am putting together a bag to keep in the trunk in case of emergencies...such as the car breaking down...getting stranded out somewhere...etc. so far i have things such as MREs, water, GPS, flashlight, extra batteries, 2 way radios, D-rings, pouch of redman tobacco...and a few other small items...does anyone have any suggestions?? thanks guys. |
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Some of the stuff in my bag: Para cord Signal mirror whistle multi-tool fixed blade knife space blankets zip lock bags of assorted sizes large trash bags goggles (for wind/sand) flight gloves chem lights first aid kit rescue strobe collapsible drinking cup waterproof matches sunscreen bug repellant toliet paper MSR water filter For water I use Platypus containers |
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The rest of my pack just in case you want to go whole hog: Compact down sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees Self inflating ground pad Compact 2 person tent Multi-fuel stove (an MSR that burns white gas, low-grade kerosene, auto fuel, Stoddard solvent, aviation gas, diesel #1 and naptha). I figure I’ll never be in a situation where I can’t cook and get some heat  2 small aluminum bottles w/ white gas (rather than 1 big one) Small nesting camp pots/fry pan set Compass Compact binoculars Plastic latrine trowel Folding limb saw Headnet (an absolute godsend when there are flies/mosquitoes around) Snake bite kit Headlamp Food is energy bars and gels. It’s compact and I’ve survived for a few days in the field on that and water and do well. The cook stove/fuel/pans are for long term use. I carry 2, 3 liter Platypus reservoirs in the bag. One has a drinking tube the other is my reserve. I keep a couple of gallons of water in my vehicle at all times along with more supplies , first aid stuff and tools. Last but not least, a Leki trekking pole so I can manage to get around with this bitch of a pack without falling over and busting my ass
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Quoted: I'm curious, what is the firearm situation like there for civilians? Can you carry? Keep a carbine in the car, etc...? Stay safe. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I'm curious, what is the firearm situation like there for civilians? Can you carry? Keep a carbine in the car, etc...? [red]Stay safe.[/red] Someone needs to tell that to the assholes that were attacking American troops a few months back. Oh, but wait a minute, gun laws are only designed to keep guns out of the hands of legitimate owners, not actually reduce crime, right? Nevermind then. |