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.

Check out the survival forum, those boys will hook you up real quick, most everything is probably already posted for your viewing pleasure anyway

well, i could add liquor and firearms but both would get your legs cut off in kuwait............

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

Quoted: Some of the stuff in my bag: Para cord Signal mirror whistle multi-tool-check fixed blade knife-check space blankets zip lock bags of assorted sizes large trash bags goggles (for wind/sand)-check flight gloves chem lights-check first aid kit-check rescue strobe collapsible drinking cup waterproof matches sunscreen-check bug repellant-check toliet paper For water I use Platypus containers

the rest are good ideas!! thanks!!!

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

Quoted: The rest of my pack just in case you want to go whole hog: Compact down sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees-check 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-check 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

the snake bite kit is a good idea also...i was also thinking of a fire starter kit of some sort.  as for the water..i have a case in the trunk, a bottle in the bag..and i also carry around a 3L Camelbak M.U.L.E. w/ me at all times.  thanks for the help Airwolf...i'll do an inventory when i get home this morning and post a list of what i currently have and what i plan to add!  

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I'm curious, what is the firearm situation like there for civilians? Can you carry? Keep a carbine in the car, etc...?

Stay safe.

unfortunately not amigo....no civilians are SUPPOSED to have firearms...american, kuwaiti, etc...PERIOD.  a little un-nerving at times...but i DO always at least have a knife on me.  

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.