What I carry in my car in case I have to HOOF-IT!!!!!

I keep my carry on luggage in the trunk containing full change of clothes, shoes, and a blanket. Pre packed backpack goes in also. Good use for a carry on size luggage instead of taking up closet space. Also keep a milk crate with jumper cables, car fluids, and drinking water.

I would many add a few cinch-sacks (or packable bags) to offload too anyone with you or use as a day pack. They are even some that are waterproof & packable. Sunglasses? Hat? Good stuff! I also like to print out the contents & keep it at the front (for others, reminder, etc)

Like the way you set the bag up. I have a similar bag for my son (in college). Will be using your ideas to lighten it up a bit

If you're talking about long distances, then consider adding a bicycle to your car trunk. Folding bikes have come a long way in their strength and durability and offroad options are available. Riding is a lot quicker than walking. There's also the option to transfer the pack onto the bike and use it like a mule the way the Vietnamese did on the trail. Zizzo makes a model called the Forte that is the size of a BMX bike with 300 pound payload. Montague and Flatbike make full sized mountain bikes that fold by rotating around the seat steam. I prefer (and use) the Flatbike since it retains the diamond frame strength. Montague's flagship is the Paratrooper model, originally designed under military contract. My get home kit is based around a bike packing kit that fits the Zizzo Forte or the Flatbike Change 612.

You may already have this in your med kit but if not, I'd add moleskin tape and maybe a trial size bottle of powder for chafing. Unless you normally walk alot-there are parts of your body that are going to thank you for having these preps! What about a tin with a small fishing kit?

I would pack what I would take on an ultralight backpacking trip. I'm not sawing wood and building a lean-to. I've got a butane stove, 1 person tent and sleeping bag, you can get by with an MRE or two. Congratulations being the few who aren't arming themselves to the teeth like some mall ninja who's gonna fight Walking Dead rejects.

Where did you find the can lid?

Fantastic information. I was looking at one of the battery operated scooters off Road version but a bike does sound good. I have a tiny little compact car (Nissan Versa )for long distances to work. I have to research that fantastic info though thank you if it fits, I’m gonna get it. I’ll follow up with you.