Tool kit and spares

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

21 minutes ago, Terryathome said:

Take note: The tools list was split between the 4 or 6 cars on the trip.

Technically, so was ours, though I did point out that I wasn't going to take any of my normal tool kit out, so there would be some duplication, but that's no biggie.

So I had the jack and a (space saver) spare, Ian, had, I think, a puncture repair kit, Andy had a small Jerry can with the emergency  fuel reserve in, and so on.

[Onliest Smeg David]

To keep hydrated on  or long trips I use a water bladder. The drinking valve can be clipped to you so that there's no fumbling for water bottles. The bladder can be insulated (bubble wrapped in carrier bag) and placed behind seat out of the sun. Also can be part filled, put in freezer overnight then topped up in morning.

E.G. http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/source-clear-1-5-ltr-e3194007?id_colour=180 (other options available  although this would be my recommendation after many many years of use of several makes)

Buy as large as possible, after all it doesn't have to be filled to brimming but a small one will only ever take a small amount of water! Can also be used for wine, beer etc etc  

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Interesting, Smeg, I did wonder if this would be possible while sat in traffic, fumbling for a bottle!

Can you get all of it out ok with the bag behind the seat, or do you end up sucking till you're cross eyed!

[Onliest Smeg David]

46 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

Interesting, Smeg, I did wonder if this would be possible while sat in traffic, fumbling for a bottle!

Can you get all of it out ok with the bag behind the seat, or do you end up sucking till you're cross eyed!

I've not had a problem, although even behind seat the water bladder's not  directly on floor but usually around waist height. Pipe exit does need to be lower than rest of bag, and occasionally when little water left it can help to blow into bag before getting last out.