Comments on: 11+ things all climbers should have in their cars

By: ikigkuij

ikigkuij — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:22:10 +0000

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By: Steph D

Steph D — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:58:42 +0000

Cell phone for safety!

Pillow to cuddle with

-Stephanie

ClimbingBeta.org

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:33:54 +0000

Who has an extra hundred bucks lying around to keep in the car? Not me. But that’s a good idea, in principle. Another good idea: if you keep water in your trunk in the summer, swap it out every once in a while so it doesn’t get completely disgusting. I know you’ll drink anything when you’re desperate, but reversing dehydration is much more pleasant when the water doesn’t have weird algae in it . Also, if you don’t have the cash for an extra camp stove to keep in your car, maybe store a box of Nature Valley granola bars or something in the trunk instead. Or some other delicious, imperishable snack. Lastly, I would recommend a car i-pod charger. Because the radio sucks.

By: MoMo

MoMo — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:35:36 +0000

I would agree with the stove and a few packs of Ramen. But…you forgot the whiskey!

Sunscreen, too. I mean, you should have a first aid kit, and sunscreen is an easily forgettable necessity, so make sure it’s in the kit!

By: Terrie

Terrie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:57:27 +0000

I was in JTree last spring with a guy, climbing at Echo Rock. We came out just at dusk and both noticed at the same time – one of his tires was really low on air. I was like “yuck, we’re going to have to walk back to camp, get my car, come back and take the tire into town 20 miles away…

This guy WAS prepared! He opened the trunk and had this air pump that plugs into the car’s electric outlet(lighter, for the old school types). Sure it took a bit of time to fill up, but was sure a lot easier than changing out the spare. I think that is probably a luxury item, but if I ever get a car, I think I will have it in my trunk. I’ve tried to loosen old lug nuts – just not strong enough if they’re really welded on.

By: Tristan

Tristan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:27:58 +0000

I just thought of another one that I think is ESSENTIAL. I always keep a couple of those Fix-a-Flat cans in my trunk. They’re filled with this goo stuff and when you attach a can to your tire valve, the tire inflates and is filled with the goo. The goo seals any holes. Each can costs $4 or $5.

By: Kia Bridges

Kia Bridges — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:16:14 +0000

A small camp stove always comes in handy. and some extra vittles. in case you end up unexpectedly spending the night.

By: Andrew Carson

Andrew Carson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:36:49 +0000

Skip AAA and use Better World Club. They do support self-powered activities even though they are clearly a “car club”. They’ve done as well for me as triple A ever did.

By: asdf

asdf — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:31:44 +0000

rubbish