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02-03-2009, 10:07 AM
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Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dutchess NY
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Winter Emergency Bag
Ok so we all know the Yaris is pretty sure footed in the white stuff, though random things do occur. In the event that my Yaris slides off the road or just plain doesn't have it in it to make it all the way home and I have to park it somewhere and continue on foot i keep an emergency backpack in the car. It consists of a warm change of clothes, including underwear and wool socks, insulated hiking boots, a fleece pullover, flashlights, emergency wistle, first aid kit, fleece blanket, reflective emergency blanket, gloves, water, and some food. I have to add a folding metal shovel to this, just haven't gotten around to it as yet. Does anyone else do this and what do you carry in your bag?
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02-03-2009, 10:41 AM
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You hit the nail on the top of the head. The only things I have that you did not list are a compass, three shot gun shells, water proof matches, GPS and making sure my flashlights have a stobe. My food is standard MRE's and I have two flares. This is a very good thing to do especially if you are traveling with family and young kids
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02-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007
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Yep have to add a compass, that just makes sence. Flares I should add too. What are the shot gun shells for?
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02-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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Bacon!
Drives: 2008 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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Depending on the circumstances you might be better off to stay with the car rather than walking. I have a small round tin with some tea candles and matches (along with misc other safety crap). That's enough heat in a little car to keep you warm overnight as long as you have a blanket.
Last edited by ToddR; 02-03-2009 at 12:29 PM. Reason: proofreading is important :( |
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02-03-2009, 10:57 AM
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Good advice. One of the most important things overlooked is making sure that someone knows where you are planning to go, just incase something happens along the way if you are in a remote area. |
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02-03-2009, 11:27 AM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
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I just keep my back country pack in the car all winter. It's a 20L model that contains:
Collapsible metal shovel Snowshoes Avalanche probe Avalanche beacon Hand-cranked flashlight Power bars Trail mix 2L fresh water Cable saw 2 homemade fire starters Bic lighter Lean-to tarp Emergency sleeping bag (space blanket style) 50 feet of nylon cord Extra pair of warm socks In the car with me is always my iPhone 3G (so I have GPS in addition to cellular service) and my rugged, portable solar panel/battery that can charge the phone twice.
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02-03-2009, 11:30 AM
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Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006
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all I need in an emergency bag is this
 in a brown paper bag
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02-03-2009, 11:46 AM
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Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007
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oh cable saw, and tarp, good ideas.
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02-03-2009, 01:22 PM
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 Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue 3dr LB MT Join Date: Nov 2008
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Down here in Florida I carry a B.O.B. (Bug out bag). Pretty much the essential stuff to survive for three to four days.
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02-03-2009, 06:29 PM
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Winter Emergency Bag .......... oh I thought you were talking about what Michael Phelps might carry
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02-03-2009, 06:45 PM
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Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008
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This makes me feel so unprepared.
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02-03-2009, 08:23 PM
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Great ideas! I had a few of those items but will certainly add a few essentials.
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02-03-2009, 10:09 PM
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Bacon!
Drives: 2008 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Northern IL
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If you do any cross country driving it's not a bad idea to have a roll of toilet paper in a ziplock baggie in the car as well. It's not so much an emergency item as it is a convenience, but it's come in handy a few times for me.
Last edited by ToddR; 02-04-2009 at 08:04 AM. |
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