You also pack a boom-worthy attitude, which illustrates the importance of mental preparation and self confidence.
The main addition I’d make is a portable water purifier, and in my case, HF communications gear and associated antenna and power source. But anyone should carry a portable shortwave radio and a pair of GMRS walkie talkies for local area comma.
The comms piece I am completely lost on; have to admit it out in the open. I am not certain what I should be looking for. For instance, my wife works approx 5 miles from me as the crow flies. What should I look into so she and I can have something in a pinch/emergency that I can assure her I am getting to her and we are getting home? What can we store in our cars/bags? (and what would have the best battery life?)
As to the purifier, I have stop gap measures to get us home including the water straws. At home, we have well water on a hand pump in case electric is out.
Thanks for the post...More for me to think about and act on.
We have a radio in both cars. Small, by Eton, that you crank to charge. Can also charge cell phones, and picks up NOAA weather alerts besides regular AM/FM.