mm wrote:

I might have one of those. I'm not sure. I probably bought it 20
years ago and put it in the big tupperware box in my trunk. I rarely
open it, and I've forgotten what exactly is in there.

I do know that I have two melmac plates, and 2 forks, 2 spoons, and 2
knives. I've been carrying them for 30 years and only had one
occasion to use them. But it was worth it for that one time.

I have spare fuses, and a piece of non-electric wire. I used to have
a 12 volt floodlight, but I think I had to take it out to make more
room.

And I have a yellow band (like a tape, 2 inches wide) with big cast
hooks at each end, silver colored. I know it is meant for towing,
but i forget if it is elastic or not. I know I haven't had occasion
to do that in 20 years either, and might not have the nerve even if
there was a reason. I'd be afraid once the car behind me took off, it
would rear end me. I don't trust the other driver. Well, maybe I
will when I know who he is.


It's good to have an emergency kit in the car. Mine includes much of what
you listed, plus a first aid kit, jumper cables, tools (including hand-axe),
two MREs, smallish tarp, smallish thermal blanket, fire extinguisher, five
dollars in coins, cigarette lighter, pistol, short-barreled 16 gauge
shotgun, and about 200 rounds of ammunition.

I used to carry a spare, clean, dress shirt and condoms. But with age and
(now) no wife, they seem superfluous.