The Ultimate Survival Set

hothothot_3

Ok imaginations are allowed to run wild here.

Assuming you have an unlimited boot capacity and assuming that you would drive your vehicle in every type of environment possible (except outer space)........I want you to help me compile a list of items to keep in the car. Also describe if its not obvious why you would carry it. Like I said, you dont have to be reasonable but the ultimate aim is for someone to think "hmm thats a good idea"...which could ultimately save them from needing to call a rescue service. Ill get started off then. please quote my post and add in your item - lets get a nice long list.. Feel free to add on "environments" too - go crazy. :beer:

Snow + Ice environment
snow chains
shovel
pickaxe

Tropical + Jungle environment

mosquito repellent


Desert environment

a tent
large canister bottled water

Motorway and long haul.

traffic cones
flares.
warning triangle

Essential Items regardless of environment

sat nav
batteries
torch
first aid kit
bible/koran/other

KeithP

Can you please explain the money saving element of this thread?

Thanks.

ScottishSapper

KeithP wrote: »

Can you please explain the money saving element of this thread?

Thanks.

A bit like my current love life ====== pure fantasy:p

Wig

Snow + Ice environment
snow chains
shovel
pickaxe
warm clothing
blanket

Tropical + Jungle environment

mosquito repellent
water purification tabs

Desert environment

a tent
large canister bottled water
plastic sheets/bags - to get water with
solar still
Motorway and long haul.

traffic cones
flares.
warning triangle
High vis vests

Essential Items regardless of environment

sat nav
batteries
torch
first aid kit
bible/koran/other
lighter and lighter fluid
portable stove & fuel
hat
compass
map
sunscreen
sunglasses
sleeping bags
mirror
Toolbox

KeithP

ScottishSapper wrote: »

A bit like my current love life ====== pure fantasy:p

Now that seems a more useful subject.

mollycat

Heres my Ultimate Survival Kit for use when reading HOTHOTHOT's numerous, pointless, made up threads...

Dark Glasses

Cold Compress

Paracetamol, (extra strength)

Alcohol

....and a happy disposition!!

Bowling_4_Gold

KeithP wrote: »

Can you please explain the money saving element of this thread?

Thanks.

ultimate aim is for someone to think "hmm thats a good idea"...which could ultimately save them from needing to call a rescue service.

That will be £34 a year (in the long run - got to factor in initial purchase price of items on list) saved. Plus between 8p and 35p credit on your mobile.

mark5

Emergency food and water (already mentioned)

DaveMacD

Snow + Ice environment
proper tyres
snow chains
shovel
pickaxe
axe
tarp
warm clothing
blanket
sleeping bag and a nubile 20something female (to share warmth, obviously)

Tropical + Jungle environment

mosquito repellent
water purification tabs
anti leech stuff
mosquito net and hammock

Desert environment

a tent
large canister bottled water
plastic sheets/bags - to get water with
solar still
shovel

Motorway and long haul.

traffic cones
flares.
warning triangle
High vis vests
Caffeine shot

Essential Items regardless of environment

sat nav
batteries
torch
first aid kit
bible/koran/other
lighter and lighter fluid
portable stove & fuel
hat
compass
map
sunscreen
sunglasses
sleeping bags
mirror
Toolbox
spare fluids (screenwash/antifreeze/oil)
water
MRE's (Since they will keep for years)
snapwands/Cyalumes

Rolandtheroadie

I'd be happy with a scottish army knife. It's like a swiss army knife, but... ok, it isnt.
A V8, a supercharger, and something to take out all those that are better prepared than I am.

hothothot_3

wow nice job so far on the list. and to reiterate for those whippersnappers - it is to give someone ideas and perhaps by buying an item they can avoid losing their no claims discount by calling out a recovery vehicle.

In times of emergency, tens of thousands of calls are made to emergency services and rescue services, think how many of these are down to not having basic equipment. If you dont need to call the rescue service, they can provide a faster service to those who desperately do.

They are also in a position to help other fellow motorists, who may or may not give a reward - as what happened to me when I helped a stranded car out of snow by putting all my car mats under its wheels.