My Car Bag (Pictures)

[Ambu]

Hey INGO.
This is my first try on making a car bag, and I've done it on a budget with mostly stuff that's just laying around my house.
I'm not old enough to legally have firearms in my car, so that is a major missing component here.
This bag is not necessarily a SHTF/Emergency bag, but just a bag to be prepared for stuff I may encounter in my adventures and every day errands. The bag just kinda keeps it organized and contained as well as mobile and convenient.

The following will be pictures of what I have and my description. I welcome and encourage any comments and suggestions! But be easy on me! My pictures aren't the greatest. Sorry guys, I'm just a guy with a digital camera.

Before anyone says anything, I know I am currently missing:

My Minimalist FAK
Road Flare
100 MPH/Duct Tape
E-tool

Without further ado:

Here is the bag itself. I went with the LAPG 3-Day Bag. It's cheap and I had one sitting in the basement from when I used to be heavy into milsim airsoft.

Let's move onto that bottom pocket. On the outside I have 1 of each writing utensil. Pencil, pen, sharpie.

Exterior view of compartment

Compenents:
Eye Care kit (glasses, contact solution (can also flush eyes with it in emergency), eye drops, contact case)
Other conveniences: 2 Water bottles, 3x granola bars, Icy-Hot patch, Army hat the recruiter gave me, 1x Bic lighter in a waterproof pill container.

Side view of the pack:
You can see my cheap aluminum water bottle. It contains kindle to start fires. The container itself should keep the contents dry, and in an event that I needed to boil water or cook, I should be able to use it for that.

My Sogfari:
Never know what you may need a machete for!

Top pouch external view:
There is still some room here, not quite sure what will go here.

Contents:
Blackhawk Fleece Gloves, Oakleys, wipe soft case, and hard case. Also a condom. Never know when you could need one..personally don't want to be having kids at my age. I'm sure there are other tactical uses for them as well

Top side view of bag:
Hrmm, wonder whats in that ACU pouch.

ACU pouch contains:
Aleve and Tylenol mix.

Top view of bag:
Can't get it closed cause the 'hawk is in the way. So I used a carabiner, never hurts to have a spare. You can see my spare blue one as well as red utility knife in this picture.

Main compartment:
Pretty full

Contents:
Cold Steel 'Hawk, 5.11 HRT Urban Boots with 5.11 Socks (not wool, need to come up with some..) Jeans, colombia fleece hooded zip-up, large size t-shirt, small fleece blanket.

Almost forgot to include paracord. Here's 100 feet.

Most of you will have noticed the lack of a knife. Here is my EDC

I originally put this HSGI rifle scabbard on here for my AR, but I'm not sure It will get used for that. For now it contains 2 pairs of zip-cuffs. They have a variety of using other than just restraining people. Any suggestions to use the scabbard for? Either way, it adds a ton of MOLLE real estate.

I'm using some of that real estate for this empty pouch. I may put the FAK in this if it will fit.

Laslty, I strapped a spare Maxpedition dump pouch on the waist strap for the bag. I use it for a trash can for receipts/wrappers.

Thanks for looking guys!
I anticipate any comments/advice you guys have and I appreciate you taking the time to look and help me out.

 

[boosteds13cc]

looking good! gives me more of a reason/idea to make one!

 

[Ambu]

Is there a way for my to copy & paste my original post with my picture links included? o.O

 

[Icarry2]

Yes, highlight it, right click, copy.. Paste it whereever you want.

Good post, thanks for sharing..

 

[Ambu]

Yes, highlight it, right click, copy.. Paste it whereever you want.

Good post, thanks for sharing..

When I do that it won't copy my links, it copies the images themselves and it doesn't work in other forums. Like arfcom. But then again I'm hesitant to post this there.

 

[Lex Concord]

After all the car bag and BOB and BOL and food storage threads, I have to wonder about how bad the economy would be without preppers....just sayin'

 

[3point5]

Thats the first time ive seen a condom in a BOB. Good idea...Maybe I should throw a 12 pack in there....Im taking SWBMO if I hafta bug out anyways.

 

[Zoub]

I am still amazed how many people do not seem to know about these. If a knife that can be operated with one hand is important then you might say the same for all gear. A sharpie with a lost cap is useless.

Sharpie Products: Extra Fine Point Permanent Marker

 

[MagicKev]

Well I for one can open a sharpie with one hand. Then again I do prestidigitation for a living.

For the record, the retractable sharpies do not always close. You need to make sure it does or it will dry out as well.

 

[Ambu]

Thoughts on this light for the bag ?

Good price for me, good brand (Fenix is on par with 4Sevens if I recall)

also, I've added some items per advice and relocated the tomahawk (with a new handle wrap).
Removed the earlier zip tie cuffs and added some that weren't already formed into the cuff shape.

Pictures:

New additions:

Relocated the 'hawk to allow bag to close (sheath is in the mail...)

Used the cobra stitch to make a nice wrap for myself

 

[ar15_dude]

Really nice kit Ambu.

I agree that clothing, esp. inclement weather clothing, is a priority. So I'd add a rain suit...GoreTex is great but expensive. I use my rain coat more than anything else out of my car bag.

If I were a younger man (<18 YO), I'd probably lose the machete. And probably the hatchet as well. Could cause trouble with the "authorities", and likely won't be needed often.

Consider adding "wet-ones" or similar wipes, a few paper towels, and some water proof matches in a waterproof container. Maybe a few regular zip ties, and a small role of electrical tape.

The Fenix light looks real good, the Fenix's I have are great.

Oh, and Merry Christmas to you and all the INGOers.

 

[Ambu]

Really nice kit Ambu.

I agree that clothing, esp. inclement weather clothing, is a priority. So I'd add a rain suit...GoreTex is great but expensive. I use my rain coat more than anything else out of my car bag.

If I were a younger man (<18 YO), I'd probably lose the machete. And probably the hatchet as well. Could cause trouble with the "authorities", and likely won't be needed often.

Consider adding "wet-ones" or similar wipes, a few paper towels, and some water proof matches in a waterproof container. Maybe a few regular zip ties, and a small role of electrical tape.

The Fenix light looks real good, the Fenix's I have are great.

Oh, and Merry Christmas to you and all the INGOers.

I actually have some goretex flecktarn sitting around here...I will look for it.

I keep the machete and hatchet because I am often out with friends and we want to make a fire or things along that line, could really use them..

I'm more or less a high-tech redneck

 

[ar15_dude]

I'm more or less a high-tech redneck

You're ahead of me, I'm just a redneck.

If you want to compare your bag to one that costs $1100, check this:
Outdoor Equipment - READY MADE RESOURCES ULTIMATE BACKPACK BUG OUT BAG (BOB) - Ready Made Resources Solar Power Disaster Preparedness Store Emergency Supplies

 

[schapm]

Good to see a young guy kicking ass. Is that knife a leatherman skeletool? I just got one not long ago and it's great. I put my first car kit together as soon as I had a car. One suggestion for the car kit if not the bag is a shovel of some kind. Great piece of kit, especially in winter.

 

[jsx1043]

Affirm with schapm - keep rocking it junior! It's a great start on a kit, and you're a big step ahead of a lot of people, regardless of their age.

 

[Ambu]

Good to see a young guy kicking ass. Is that knife a leatherman skeletool? I just got one not long ago and it's great. I put my first car kit together as soon as I had a car. One suggestion for the car kit if not the bag is a shovel of some kind. Great piece of kit, especially in winter.

Leatherman skeletool it is! I got it from Dick's Sporting Goods on Black Friday for ~$30. That's a steal on a Leatherman!

I also have a Leatherman Wave I'm considering adding to the BOB

Update; Got my FAK/Truama Kit pretty much squared away. Still need a tourniquet though.
Israeli bandage is in the mail...

Added another pouch

Decided to externalize the boots to allow for a nice gortex jacket

Also added some duck tape

Also added foodstuffs and some gum in case I'm out and about and need some.

Found one of my paracord ties in that area. forgot it was there.

 

[Icarry2]

Couple things I noticed from your pictures.

Water bottle, boots an dduct tape swinging around will get to bothering you. Secure everything you can the best you can. Tuck the water bottle under some side straps, use the boot laces to secure the boots. Tape can be hung on a side strap

Put clothes in bags, plastic zip locks, doubled up..

Just some suggestions..

 

[RichardR]

Wow Ambu you're old enough to drive now? I hope you don't drive on the streets like you drive that go-cart of yours!

Anyway man the kit looks good, oh and hey tell your dad I said hey.

 

[Zoub]

Well I for one can open a sharpie with one hand. Then again I do prestidigitation for a living.

For the record, the retractable sharpies do not always close. You need to make sure it does or it will dry out as well.

Mine always retract, mine are tactical. I use them daily but I do always give it a visual inspection after clicking. On a good day I can straighten all my fingers. No digitation here. Can you open it AND hang on to the cap with one hand?

On a serious note, grease pencils are even more reliable, no cap needed. To the OP, plan for old age now in your gear.

 

[JStarr]

what are the bottle rockets for?