A cheap emergency style CB radio or a cell phone. Don Dave Stragand wrote: > > "Sperduto, Nick" wrote: > > > Anyone with any tips, suggestions, warnings > > I always bring the following spares with me on trips: > > - Carburetor > - Six feet of rubber fuel line > - Starter > - Generator > - Voltage Regulator > - Distributor > - Plugs > > In addition, I bring the following supplies: > > - 1 Gallon of antifreeze > - 2 Quarts of oil > - 2 Quarts of ATF > - Epoxy putty, Super Glue, and duct tape > - Rope Caulk (as a little ball about 2" around) > - Six feet of 12 ga. wire > - Jumper cables > - Flashlight/floodlight > - Tire repair kit > - Flares > - Small toolkit (a couple of sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench) > - FIRE EXTINGUISHER (this is a MUST) > - A paperback book. Stops you from going insane if you have to wait for a tow > truck. I recommend something comical like Dave Barry or Tim Allen. > > And I carry an EMT's jump kit (medical supplies) but admittedly that's > overkill. I just always happen to be the first one at the scene of an accident > -- been at 10 fatal ones and 6 non-fatal... > > Anyway, all of the above items fit in two milk crates -- one for the liquid > items, and another for the rest. They're heavy, but I'm covered for almost > everything that could 'normally' happen on a trip. > > Anyone else have any items they'd add? > > -Dave
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