After reading through several equipment and gear posts, I have compiled a fairly comprehensive list of storm chasing gear that may come in handy on storm chase days. I used many of the suggestions already posted and added a few of my own. According to my very, very rough estimate, this list would run about $8,000. I did not factor in or add software for the laptop.
I am a minimalist chaser, and don't have even 1/8th of this equipment. However, if I win the lottery (hard to do since I don't play
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) or happen across eight Gs I am going out immediately and getting all this stuff. I figure I could get a nice police package Crown Vic for around $6,000, so the total cost for my preferred chase vehicle would be about $14,000 to $15,000.
Did I leave anything out? Feedback welcome.
1. Portable battery jumper pack _____
2. First aid bag _____
3. Handheld rechargeable spotlight _____
4. Corded spotlight _____
5. Handheld rechargeable flashlight _____
6. Binoculars _____
7. Extra set of clothing _____
8. Extra shoes _____
9. Jacket _____
10. Raingear _____
11. Reflective vest _____
12. Gloves _____
13. Spare cash _____
14. County maps _____
15. Scanner frequency book _____
16. NWS reporting numbers _____
17. Spotter frequencies list _____
18. Regional and state maps _____
19. Spare batteries _____
20. Power inverter _____
21. Video camera _____
22. Digital still camera and USB card reader _____
23. Spare recording media for cameras _____
24. Cellular telephone _____
25. Laptop _____
26. Scanners _____
27. Vehicle alarm system _____
28. Cooler _____
29. Rope _____
30. Duct and electrical tape _____
31. Fire extinguishers _____
32. Hand tools kit _____
33. Blankets and pillow _____
34. Fuses _____
35. Spare wire _____
36. Spare bulbs _____
37. Prepaid calling cards _____
38. Essential OTC medicines (motion sickness, pain medication, etc.) _____
39. Tow strap and come-alongs _____
40. Insect repellant _____
41. Spare door and ignition keys for pocket _____
42. Door key hidden on vehicle _____
43. Floor jack _____
44. Jack stands _____
45. Four-way and impact wrench _____
46. CB radio _____
47. Power strip and extension cord _____
48. Extra Velcro strips and cable ties _____
49. Extra essential vehicle fluids (brake fluid, oil, gas, etc.) _____
50. Spare wiper blades _____
51. CD changer, aftermarket speaker system, and XM radio _____
52. Second vehicle battery and aftermarket alternator _____
53. Gas can _____
54. Compass _____
55. Anemometer _____
56. Exterior and interior temperature sensors _____
57. Air horn/PA and external speaker _____
58. Portable TV _____
59. Watertight containers to store items _____
60. Portable carpet vacuum _____
61. Walkie-talkies _____
62. Antennas for cell phone, scanners, etc. _____
63. Hidden strobes for front and back of vehicle _____
64. Wig-wags _____
65. Back-up flasher _____
66. Directional arrow – rear deck _____
67. Amber front-facing interior LED lightbar _____
68. Pushbumper _____
69. Fog/driving lights _____
70. Two full-size spare tires _____
71. Paper towels and toilet paper _____
72. Prepackaged food/snacks _____
73. Bottled water _____
74. Air compressor _____
75. Tire chains _____
76. Flares _____
77. Clear plastic sheeting _____
78. Fix-a-flat _____
79. Video camera tripod _____
80. Coin holder with spare change _____
81. Ruler _____
82. Window cleaner _____
83. Jumper cables _____
84. Tire pressure gauge _____
85. Trash bags _____
86. AAA membership _____
87. Spare essential vehicle belts and hoses _____
88. Notebook and pens _____
EDIT: Could you actually fit all this crap in one vehicle?