Items in my Storm Chase Vehicle

This is not a comprehensive list, but an idea of what I take chasing with me that I have found useful in the past. Use this as a checklist or shopping list if you want.

Stuff every Storm Chaser should carry

  • A ruler (for measuring hail)
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Water
  • Recovery Strap
  • Tools to change a tire

Emergency Items

  • Flashlight (Suggest Streamlight tactical flashlights)
  • Tire Iron
  • Tire air pump
  • Bottle Jack
  • Lithium Ion car jump start battery
  • Jumper Cables
  • Recovery Strap
  • Tow strap
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wire Cutters
  • Electrical Tape
  • Ziplock Bags
  • Trash Bags
  • Paper & Pen
  • Whataburger Spicy Ketchup Packets
  • Fuses
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Mechanics Toolkit including items such as
    • Ratchet
    • Sockets
    • Screwdrivers
    • Allen Wrenches
    • Socket Extender
  • Cheap Multimeter

Items wired in

  • Dashcam
  • Inverter
  • Laptop Charger
  • Video Camera charger
  • USB GPS Pucks
  • Amateur Radio
  • Antenna
  • Cellphone Booster

Spare Items

  • USB GPS Puck
  • Inverter
  • USB cables for charging and data transfer
  • Laptop charger