#287041 - 11/07/17 12:54 AM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC
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Cash -- small bills
Car stuff: paper maps, safety triangle, LED flares, tire air compressor, small tools, multi-tool, Cold Steel shovel
Clothes: fleece vest, waterproof parka, fleece neck gaiter, fleece hat, down booties, gloves (multiple), down mittens, waterproof pants, Gore-tex hiking boots, Smartwool socks, waterproof poncho
Fire starters: Bic lighters, stormproof matches, fire steel, several sticks of fat wood
Knives, small axe
Lights: Flashlights, headlamps, batteries
First-Aid
Backpack: compass, titanium cup, Lifestraw water purifier, snacks, cocoa, tea bags
Misc: hiking pole (cane-style), umbrella, fleece blankets, fleece sleeping bag liner, chemical hand and feet warmers, tissues, 550 paracord
This is just a partial list. Changes a bit between summer and winter.
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#287048 - 11/07/17 10:05 PM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Enthusiast
Registered: 02/15/03
Posts: 204
Loc: College Station, Texas
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I would be curious what folks think of carrying some sort of fire suppressant/extinguisher in their vehicle?
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#287049 - 11/07/17 10:37 PM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Geezer in Chief
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
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Makes more sense than carrying a sixpack. Beer is not a very good fire suppressant.....
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#287053 - 11/08/17 03:46 AM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Crazy Canuck
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 02/03/07
Posts: 3226
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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Makes more sense than carrying a sixpack. Beer is not a very good fire suppressant..... Well, it does work to an extent. The main problem is the lag time between input and output.
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#287054 - 11/08/17 04:23 AM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Veteran
Registered: 08/31/11
Posts: 1233
Loc: Alaska
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Makes more sense than carrying a sixpack. Beer is not a very good fire suppressant..... Well, it does work to an extent. The main problem is the lag time between input and output. You don't buy beer. You only rent it.
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#287055 - 11/08/17 07:41 AM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 04/08/02
Posts: 1821
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I would be curious what folks think of carrying some sort of fire suppressant/extinguisher in their vehicle?
A foam extinguisher, the 'spray' type that looks like a giant hairspray can. (Do make sure it's the vehicle type which is freeze resistant.) I fully realize that this will only be effective against rather small fires. But I do not intend to fight bigger fires without protective gear. The car can easily be replaced, lives are not. I choose foam because powder extinguishers will ruin the electronics. Insurance covers fires, not corrosion on electronics.
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#287056 - 11/08/17 02:01 PM
Re: The well-equipped automobile
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
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comment on use of a dry chemical fire extinguisher... I had a need to use one on a trapped driver scenario, with others helping... I failed to warn them when I discharged the bottle...the chorus of coughing earned me a momentary dirty look from them...
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