Any advice on what to add in my current car get home/ big out bag bag

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skyrymproposal@reddit

More. Normal things like extra socks, shirt, gloves, shoes, towel, blanket, etc.

Tools for the car (I recommend metal zip ties for latching things down), like a fix a flat, jumpers, etc.

Fire extinguisher, window breaker/seat belt cutter.

Masks and toiletries.

Camp stove.

I know there are so many more things.

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rocketdoggies@reddit

Thanks for the metal zip tie recommendation. Great idea!

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Live_Huckleberry2507@reddit

I actually did not know this was a thing. I'll be picking some up soon.

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Trauma kit! At minimum, you should keep a tourniquet (I recommend keeping at least 1 CAT & 1 SOF-T, just make sure it’s the real deal and not some cheap knockoff and learn/practice how to use them correctly), hemostatic gauze, and nitrile gloves. People overlook the importance of these items and have a false sense of security thinking a standard first aid kit is sufficient but the reality is most kits do not include the things you’d need to save a life if you or someone else is losing a lot of blood. Dark Angel Medical has a kit I really like that mounts discretely behind the passenger side headrest so you could even reach it and apply a tourniquet to yourself after an accident if needed. I’ve also recently added an emergency whistle to my keys so it’s always in reach.

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Cute-Consequence-184@reddit

No flashlight?

T light candles didn't do shit for waking down a roadside. Total wind up getting run over fast

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Causaldude555@reddit (OP)

I have 2 flashlights and lanterns

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Cute-Consequence-184@reddit

Why the heck so many batteries? So you just not want to store them at home?

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Docella@reddit

Ducktape

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Udon_Nomi@reddit

Moleskin.

You'll thank me if you're ever stranded on foot.

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Apprehensive-Time355@reddit

Can use duct tape as a preventative aid to hiking blisters

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SpartArticus@reddit

too much alkaline batteries, to heavy and bulky

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TacTurtle@reddit

Why 60 alkalines when 2-4 spare lithiums or a small battery bank would do?

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wykedtexas@reddit

I have a pint of whiskey ya know just in case

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Additional-Stay-4355@reddit

Toilet paper, and a change of undies. This would protect me from my ultimate nightmare scenario.

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RichardBonham@reddit

r/VEDC is all about vehicle-based Every Day Carry.

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JRHLowdown3@reddit

Battery powered impact drill and fittings for your lug nuts- saves a boatload of time. Jump box/air compressor combo, spare jack set up. Short piece of 2x10- you can strap the extra jack to this. Snatch cords for towing. 2nd spare tire. A "jiggler" siphon set up.

Didn't see any weapons listed, even if you CC every day, a rifle in the vehicle would be nice. Bonus for concealability- folding stock, a "pistol" version of a standard rifle, etc. These can be easily tucked into a camp chair bag or something similar.

Cash- as in foldable FRNs. Atlas of the whole US, topos of specific area you are in or BO to. Your pack should have normal BO stuff in it.

If your in an urban area or somewhere prone to rioting i.e, "summer of love/st. Floyd of fetanyl" summer of 2020, you may opt for a quick pull "sling bag" type setup that you can retrieve quicker if God forbid you have to ditch your car. You can fit a lot in those little bags and the emphasis for that should be on getting away, not a stand and fight (and die in a crowd) scenario. Think distraction as well as defense.

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suzaii@reddit

A solar charged power bank

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Dananddog@reddit

Much better idea than all those batteries, unless he's somewhere like the PNW where the solar would be at super low output most of the year.

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dittybopper_05H@reddit

I don't know. Up here in the northeast, we've had two straight days of overcast, and we're going to have at least 2 more days.

The whole point of prepping is to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Many of the doomsday predictions have reduced sunlight as one of their features. Nuclear winter, large asteroid impact, and super volcano all come to mind.

And of course, a multi-day storm or blizzard are both "prep for Tuesday" kinds of events that would qualify, as would being stuck in an area like the PNW or in an area with a complete or near complete forest canopy coverage.

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DominicDellaLuna@reddit

Toilet paper, and chocolate bars. We save the small rolls of TP and vacuum seal them in small batches. It keeps it dry and compact. And, everyone needs some chocolate at some point and it makes a great barter item. And Bic lighters.

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dittybopper_05H@reddit

OK, so I have to ask: 60 alkaline batteries... For what?

Are you going to use them to try and jump start your car?

Math follows.

An AA alkaline battery is 1.5 volts @ 2.5 amps. You need (12 / 1.5) = 8 batteries for 12 volts.

60 / 8 = 7 "banks" of 12 volts, with 4 batteries as a remainder.

7 * 2.5 amps = 17.5 amps, not enough to jump start a car.

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frosted-mule@reddit

Good broke in boots or hiking sneakers and wool socks. Packable Gore Tex jacket and pants. Chaco sandals are Great if it’s hot or you need to cross waterways. Paper maps or atlas if unfamiliar with areas. Fixed blade knife or a tomohawk with a belt sheath.

You don’t need batteries.. my rechargeable black diamond storm headlamp last me 10 full days inn the back country using it every night for a multiple hours.. you can get a pocket device charger to triple that capacity. Life straw. Good gloves for conditions. Good hat for conditions. Lip balm. Sun block. Polarized glasses.

All is a good small pack.. I have a Seal Line pack with a suspension system. It’s waterproof. It others if your climate is not wet.

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agent_mick@reddit

Can you carry a fixed blade/tomohawk/machete in your vehicle legally or is that a state by state thing

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Far-Plum-6244@reddit

I didn’t see a tire inflator. I actually have a full size manual bike pump. I find it easier than getting out the electric one. If you just need a few lbs, it’s faster.

The other thing is more of a commitment, but if you are fleeing a wildfire or big storm, a chainsaw can be a lifesaver.

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Any-Application-8586@reddit

Enough cash for a full tank of fuel. I’ve used my fuel cash stash for fuel more regularly than anything else over the years, but I tend to travel through areas where connectivity for cards can get spotty when the wind blows the wrong way.

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Crafty_Skach@reddit

Is anyone else thinking of adding road atlases of Canada and Mexico, or is that just me?

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mommacat94@reddit

I did that.

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redditJ5@reddit

Throw away the ration bars. Don't believe me, only eat them on a Saturday and Sunday and tell me you want to ever eat them again. Get a few pro pack bags of mountain House.

What do you need with 60 batteries....

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Alaskanarrowusa@reddit

I’d add more water, 2 quarts isn’t much so consider adding a collapsible water container (1-2 gallons) in your bob since you already have purification tablets.

I’d also add a fire starter, a mylar blanket, tarp, or bivy sack, some extra layers of clothing - gloves, hat, and socks.

Others: some duct tape and paracord for repairs and shelter setup, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, soap, toilet paper, pepper spray or something legal in your area, cash in small bills and also try 50 Doomsday Apocalypse Survival Items for others.

Hope this helps!

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PixiePower65@reddit

2 man tent and earplugs if you end up evacuating to overnight location. ( even useful if in a gym with tons of other evacuees ) Deck of cards. Solar phone charger

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CarelessOrder5150@reddit

2nd the deck of cards. I toss one in every bag and bulk food container. Great barter item

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Medium_Frosting5633@reddit

Copies of important documents such as insurance, ID etc. you might need them before you get home, or your home might not be there anymore. On a similar note photos of loved ones, not whole albums just one recent one of each person you might want to find if you are separated from them.

High vis vests for each person that regularly travels in the car plus a spare adult sized one for friend who is unexpectedly with you, there are many potential emergencies where you WANT to be seen and found. Store these where you can reach them from the driver’s seat.

Out of curiosity, why so many batteries?

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DEMDHC24@reddit

Talcum powder. Apply liberally if walking becomes the only viable mode of transportation.

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john-greg-luke@reddit

Id try to add a change of clothes and maybe some body wipes. It's nice to be able to clean up a bit

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rocketdoggies@reddit

Medication!

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intprecluse@reddit

Easy and cheap ones people overlook. Contractor large TRASH BAGS. So many uses! Tarp and paracord.

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Lancifer1979@reddit

👍. Always carry some contractor trash bags in your vehicle. Auto accidents can happen and you don’t want all your stuff getting towed away. Among their many uses, you might actually need to use them as bags to gather and hold stuff. 😉

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skyrymproposal@reddit

Oh I need a tarp. Smart.

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Alternative_Might883@reddit

Get some fishing gear. I have a big duffel bag with camping/survival/useful stuff in my car, with an empty 40L TT backpack on top. So I can pack for the occasion. I don't call it BOB or a car get home bag, I call It "go fishing any time, when missis get annoying bag"

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AlphaDisconnect@reddit

Camp shoes. Think crocks. Can't live in boots. Biodegradable soap. Trioxane fuel tabs and a folding stove for it. If the bag is that big, iwatani epr-a and some butane cans. A way to purify water. I like my iodine crystals. Shelf stable. Add to water. Look up the now gone Polar pure. Thousands of liters.

A tourniquet, chest seal, some hemostic gauze, maybe a nasal airway but maybe some training required.

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jadelink88@reddit

I'd get a wind up/solar combo radio. Good for hearing those announcements.

A pure wool blanket, keep in the car, keeps you warm if you're snowbound and is a literal lifesaver in a wildfire. Growing up in bushfire country, people always used to put one in the car, just in case. Shelter under it in case of fire.

Also just...warm if you have to spend a night in the car.

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ResolutionMaterial81@reddit

My advice....ditch the alkaline batteries for lithium or rechargeable with a long shelf life chemistry.

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PlantoneOG@reddit

Get rid of all the alkaline batteries and get USB rechargeable lithium ones. You can turn 60 batteries probably into 24- I'm thinking like 16 aa and 8 aaa - And just throw a small solar panel in there that can recharge a lithium battery bank for you that not only can recharge your small batteries but your cell phone as well

https://a.co/d/8kLfFxq

I keep several sets of these between my vehicles and my tool boxes. I can obviously plug them into my car and charge them that way, and I also have battery toppers for my DeWalt batteries

https://a.co/d/187giDR

Hth

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Causaldude555@reddit (OP)

Thanks but in the summer I measured 160 in my car and 120-140 in the trunk so I tried to stay away from lithium

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PlantoneOG@reddit

My 9 volts have been floating around in my toolbox in my vehicle since 2022 and they're just fine. I've got a set of aaa's in my toolbox that date to 2023 and two other sets one in each of my car's map pockets that date to late summer 2023 and they're all just dandy.

And that's completely ignoring the 12 volt lithium tool batteries I've been carrying around for 10 years now, and some of my DeWalt lithium batteries that are going on six or seven years old that have been in my vehicle all summer long and all winter long since I've owned them.

I've had much worse luck with alkaline batteries leaking in hot car conditions that I've had any trouble with lithium batteries. Heck I've had to throw away an entire case worth of alkalines that leak through up in the cupboard in my kitchen cabinet.

Ymmv,

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PlantoneOG@reddit

I also forgot about the 26650s I have in a couple of flashlights I keep in my cars, along with the 18650 powered headlamps that again I leave in my vehicles.

But that's also why I use the ebl brand, they produce a good quality of cell. These are not the cheapest Chinese garbage on the market that you can get for 39 cents at the dollar store

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Pando5280@reddit

How far are you planning to have to travel? I'd ditch a majority of batteries and just add a couple quality glow sticks. That said this sounds more like a vehicle kit so I'd add an old blanket and a set of cold weather clothes like a decent jacket, thermal top & bottom, a pair of good socks and a warm hat and gloves. If your kit is for getting home from the office add a pair of old sneakers or hiking boots.

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Causaldude555@reddit (OP)

It’s mainly meant for either a stuck away from home or an immediate evacuation bag. Basically a store of supplies so that no matter where I am I at least have some basic backups. It’s designed around my car since I’m never more than a few minutes away from it.

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Pando5280@reddit

Gotcha. I'd add some comfort snacks, ie hard candy like Lifesavers or gum. I keep my vehicle stuff in an old backpack, so much easier to travel with if you have to. I'd also add $100 (at least $20) in smaller bills like 5s and 10s - in a power outage you might not be able to use your cards and Ive needed my emergency cash a handful of times for random non emergency situations like finding random yard sales, food trucks or kids selling lemonade on the side of the street. (my rule is always buy lemonade from kids selling it on the side of the street)

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skyrymproposal@reddit

I just kitted up my car for the same thing! I approached it like “what do I need for three days of uncomfortable camping” weighted agains how much space I can give up. I have a BOB but what if I can’t grab it?

Unless you keep cash on you at all times, perhaps hide some somewhere in there, too.

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skyrymproposal@reddit

Oh I need a new tarp. Smart.

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Rachael_Is_Weird@reddit

Id recommend adding an extra set of clothes and shoes just in case anything gets wet. And also a knife of some kind