Reddit mentions of Stanley 84-519K 12-in-1 Multi Tool,Stainless Steel/ Black Pouch

Well I'm glad I helped, but don't think you need to spend a whole bunch of cash to get something good. This Stanley multitool is sturdy and only costs like $13-$20 depending on your location. It's not flashy or anything, but it'll get the job done and last a while as long as you aren't using it all day every day like if you're in construction or something.

If you don't mind spending a little money and want something that'll last forever, the Leatherman Wave is anywhere from $50-$90 (depending on where you buy, and if you can find a deal. You very often can if you look). It's incredibly well built, keeps an edge very well, and is very ergonomic. It has a 25 year warranty as well, just in case something goes wrong.

I dig it. A couple thoughts beyond what folks have said below:

• a cheap backpack may be more comfortable plus leave hands free than a duffel bag.
  
  
• a cheap used cellphone can give you GPS services plus texting and phone - valuable if you broke a leg in that plane crash. I would assume same cost and weight as the GPS, with more functionality. Perhaps pair it with a simple compass - use the phone to find the destination and the compass to get there.
  
  
• a fire goes a long way toward good morale, not to mention warmth, cooking and signaling. Along with the lighters folks mentioned, I'd pack a small baggie with cotton balls soaked in vaseline.
  
  
• a few blister bandages could save your feet, as might a spare pair of socks. Again, cheap and light, still under budget. Might want to throw in some cheap sunscreen and a hat too.
  
  
• instead of a knife I'd go for a cheap multi-tool.
  
  
• with any spare cash I'd buy a bit of rope or 550 cord. The multi-tool, lighter and rope are general insurance against mishap or murphy's law.
  
  I can see where this might creep over $200 but I think it's close enough that given time and looking for sales I could keep it under. Also weight would not be much higher, especially given the 27 pounds of water we both would be carrying.
  

These are in a crate in the trunk:

• Collapsible shovel
  
• Mylar blankets
  
• road flares
  
• flashlights
  
• ponchos
  
• fix-a-flat
  
• fire extinguisher
  
• jumper cables
  
• Warning Triangles
  
• Compressor
  
• Duct tape
  
• First aid kit
  
• Large warm blanket
  
• Bottled water
  
• Granola bars
  
• Cat liter
  
• Paper towels
  
  These are located in the passenger cabin:
  
• paper towels
  
• A flashlight
  
• Multi-Tool
  
• Auto escape tool
  
• Tire pressure gauge
  
• knit gloves
  
  During winter I'll put an ice scraper and de-icer in the car/trunk. There are kits you can buy and add items as you see fit. Take the time (unlike me with the shovel) to understand how to use each item properly in an emergency situation. Also don't wait until you need to change a flat to learn how.

Like /u/LiquidArrogance said Amazon is better.

Prime shipping and it's a 21 in 1 for like $13

Thanks though OP!

• Stanley 84-519K
  
  
• Iphone 4S
  
• Two Strike Anywhere Matches (Kept in wallet)
  
• MTech 3" Spider Knife
  
• White Men's Nike Golf Wallet
  
• Refillable Butane Lighter w/ Flaslight.