carry a survival pack in the Prius?

[jayman]

Originally Posted by Froley1

No need for tools---how could you fix these things?

I would never do without a basic tool kit. True enough if the Triangle of Doom turns on, it's probably nothing a wrench could fix. But every nagging breakdown I've had while in BFE has been due to a simple mechanical/hardware issue.

Eg: leak due to a loose hose clamp, loose part, etc

Originally Posted by Froley1

I am surprised at the lack of California people replying since i would for sure carry more, well more, pure survival gear, in California due to the earthquake potential and large area fires.

Oh, don't worry, not too many folks around here bother with survival gear. Even iffy cars are light years more reliable than cars of yesteryear.

It can be -40, blizzard conditions, and folks will be driving around with nothing more than trendy light boots, if they even have boots, most wear sneakers all year round. A light coat on the seat, I'd call it a Fall coat.

Then something happens, say the wind conditions cause a whiteout and they drive into the ditch. Or they get a flat tire. At -40 with -60 windchill factors. At those temps, it becomes life threatening

If they're lucky enough to have cellular coverage, they can call CAA for help. Except I guarantee that at -40, CAA is tied up 4-8 hours dealing with dead batteries, jump starts, and tows out of ditches

Then along comes Jay. He has a warm winter coat on the seat, and a snow suit in the back. His footsies are toasty warm with a pair of ugly, heavy Kamik

Kamik - CENTIGRADE

boots. So Jay stops, asks if everybody is ok, and helps them out.

His good deed done, he then drives off. Problem is, a lot of folks think some vague organization is just waiting to help them out when the s*** hits the fan.

Even here, the government does tell folks to be prepared to be on their own for at least 72 hours

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/_fl/guide/national-eng.pdf

I personally feel it is your RESPONSIBILITY to be prepared to tough it out for much longer, at least 30 days. Depend on the government to rush to your aide? HA! With their usual efficiency

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by jayman

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So does croaking due to a breakdown and no help nearby

And a decomposing body can seriously reduce resale value.

Tom

[patsparks]

Originally Posted by qbee42

And a decomposing body can seriously reduce resale value.

Tom

So always get out of the car before death arrives, think about your relatives, OK.

[sdtundra]

Toyota First Aid Kit, small shovel, tent, emergency blanket, CPR pocket mask, BP cuff and stethescope, haha or i'm just a loser.

[jayman]

Or you're just into really kinky stuff. Just kidding, your line of work it's almost mandatory

[PriusLewis]

Around here a "bug-out bag" often includes a small .22 pistol, or one of the neat AR-7 survival rifles and 10-20 rounds. It makes a good signal if nothing else. Smith & Wesson sells an "emergency" pistol in 44 magnum, but I can't imagine the emergency they have in mind for that cannon!

A hand-cranked multi-purpose radio/flashlight/charger is also good to have. When I lived in Oklahoma many people had a CB stashed away, also.

[a_gray_prius]

Originally Posted by jayman

But seriously, in summer I rarely have more than the basics (Small tool kit, small hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, flares, advanced first aid kit, rain coat, gloves, condoms, etc)

You sir, are truly prepared.

[fuzzy1]

Originally Posted by qbee42

And a decomposing body can seriously reduce resale value.

At -40C/F, it shouldn't have any impact on resale value, as long as the body is removed before the spring thaw.

[fuzzy1]

Originally Posted by jayman

... Even here, the government does tell folks to be prepared to be on their own for at least 72 hours

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/_fl/guide/national-eng.pdf

So the Canadian federal government, and all the provinces, are a bunch of right-wing extremist survivalist militia types?

In my area, only some county preparedness officials seem to care about that. Almost everyone else is afraid of being tarred as a lunatic, and would much prefer to complain about government incompetence afterwards.

[jayman]

Originally Posted by a_gray_prius

You sir, are truly prepared.

I threw that in to see if anybody was paying attention. I have to admit, I'm a wee bit disappointed that it took so long for somebody to notice

Originally Posted by fuzzy1

So the Canadian federal government, and all the provinces, are a bunch of right-wing extremist survivalist militia types?

Nope, they just expect folks to actually take responsibility for their actions. The legal system in Canada doesn't allow for frivalous lawsuits like you would see in the US.