BoB for a car etc?

[weggz]

Hi all. Im a newbie here.
Im new to the prepping game and have just started.

Im attempting to prep for my family of four (2 adults & 2 children) and pets etc.
I will in time be prepping for various situations etc but may i just some advice on a BoB for my car.
Im thinking of putting together a rucksack type bag to keep in the boot of the car. Nothing major just something that can stay in the boot and be ready if needed. You never know if the car breaks down in the middle of nowhere at night or some other situation crops up on a journey.
I was kind of thinking putting a torch, foil blankets, bit of medicine, first aid kit, matches, some cash knife etc.
when it comes to food and drink do you have any ideas? I was looking for food that would sustain us for a short while and keeps well. would it be possible to say put bottled water in the bag and would it keep ok?
Just thinking of covering all situations when out and about in the car either alone or with family.
Andy.

[jansman]

Welcome weggz. Have a search around the site. EDC and Equipment is a good place to start.

[Yorkshire Andy]

take a look here:

viewtopic.php?f=42&t=9232

http://uk-preppers.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... =42&t=8634

[Stasher]

Hi Weggz

The only things I think are missing from the previous topics are jelly sweets (presumably your children like them!). Extra cyalumes so that they can hold their own light (children can get very unnerved in the dark ) the light gives them some control. On the food front I wouldn't bother with food to be heated (in fact I don't bother ) I have some prepacked meals that do not require cooking eg http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/wayfayrer-b ... ce-p107519 they are pricey, but hey, if it's cold and I'm stranded for the night I won't care! Hunt around, you can get similar meals cheaper and the shelf life runs into years. As you are married I would also suggest some feminine hygiene products. Ah, on the food front you will need some cutlery!

I keep nappy sacks in the car to contain any rubbish accumalated in a 'fairly' hygienic fashion

I also keep a rug (as std) on the back seat and a couple of large dustbin liners and baling twine as it may be necessary to create a makeshift shelter or simply a makeshift waterproof! If the children are small I would include a book for you to read them, colouring books and crayons - just adjust to the relevant ages

Hand warmers are excellent, I always have mine, BUT if the children are small they may not be able to gauge when it's too hot, there are warnings on the packaging

Best of luck, don't forget you don't have to spend a lot of money, just think what will make life easier

[Briggs 2.0]

It's a good idea to keep a window breaking and seatbelt cutting tool in the car. £5-ish from Halfords or Screwfix.

[Decaff]

It's a good idea to keep a window breaking and seatbelt cutting tool in the car. £5-ish from Halfords or Screwfix.

These are brilliant to have and easy to use, my last one got stolen with my car and I haven't replaced it so thanks for the reminder.

[ggc]

It's a good idea to keep a window breaking and seatbelt cutting tool in the car. £5-ish from Halfords or Screwfix.

Good idea. £5 for something that can potentially save your life or someone else's. My gf and I both have one, just stick it in the door pocket and it'll be ready for if you're unfortunate enough to need it.

[dazthechippy]

Stasher, that's a great line up there - I love the glow stick bit, empowering kids would keep them calmer then having nothing, nice idea

[weggz]

Wow thanks everyone for your kind inputs.
I will get started right away!
My children are both girls aged 12 and 8 and yes they love sweets so thats a good idea.
Great idea about the glow sticks too.
I can see myself getting very involved in all this prepping
Thanks again.

[Yorkshire Andy]

It's a good idea to keep a window breaking and seatbelt cutting tool in the car. £5-ish from Halfords or Screwfix.

Good idea. £5 for something that can potentially save your life or someone else's. My gf and I both have one, just stick it in the door pocket and it'll be ready for if you're unfortunate enough to need it.

Make sure its secure if the car flips you might not find it especially in the dark and you dont want it flying about unrestrained and get it in the side of the head if you roll several times.. (ok the glass might be broken from that but chances are your seatbelt will be jammed.....


If it didnt come with a bracket stick it in the pocket with silicone sealent or double sided tape.... it will still be easy to remove if needed but secure in place....

my original life hammer came with a bracket with 4 sharp pins that anchor it to carpet or the head lining