(Scenario) Broke down.

[KLGunner]

Hmmmmm..... Hurricane season up there too! Kidding, couldn't resist.....

Oh god could you imagine that situation breaking down in a hurricane? Screw that I'm staying in the vehicle at all cost.

 

[SMSgtRod]

Oh god could you imagine that situation breaking down in a hurricane? Screw that I'm staying in the vehicle at all cost.

I was kidding but as wacky as the weather can get I could see a hurricane going in to MT rather than sliding up the east coast as they do. Then too MT will have a really fun thing called an Alberta Clipper visit in the winter. That's always a fun time.

 

[Tenbones]

Since the OP left his question intentionally vague, the best way to answer it would be to give some general, broad suggestions. First of all, if you know you are going to be traveling 20 miles or more, check your current and future weather conditions and prepare yourself accordingly. Familiarize yourself with the route you will be taking and have maps avaliable. Notify family or friends of the route you will be taking and top off your gas tank before you go.

Here in SoDak, winter time is when you really want to take precautions and prepare before you travel any distance and knowing what to expect as far as weather conditions can go a long way in helping you prepare. If it looks like bad weather is in the forecast, you may want to condsider staying home.

 

[SMSgtRod]

NoDak too...... can get brutal in a hurry......

 

[Talyn]

I was kidding but as wacky as the weather can get I could see a hurricane going in to MT rather than sliding up the east coast as they do. Then too MT will have a really fun thing called an Alberta Clipper visit in the winter. That's always a fun time.

Fortunately Hurricane poop out well before getting to MT, and with MT having the Continental Divide anything rolling up from the Gulf typically gets blocked by it to impact the western 1/3rd of the state.

The "Divide" helps block or diminish Alberta Clippers from impact the west-side alot, compared to the eat-side but strong ones do come over the Divide. But we tough them out.

No where near what the Dakotas and MN gets

 

[Talyn]

Some of my family found Superior Wisconsin a place to settle down..... Ok!

I was right across the river from Superior.

Better gun laws in WI but no better weather than Duluth.

 

[Talyn]

Wow I wonder what made him stop his vehicle and start walking then. I mean even if your stuck at least you have warmth and could be found when daylight came. But it’s reasons like this why I brought this up. There was a story a friend told me about when he broke down between Van Horn, Tx and El Paso. This was a very long time ago I don’t know all the details ether. He told me he got off the highway to take a nap it was middle of the night. I’m assuming this was before cellphones. Anyway he somehow broke a driveshaft and was out of visual sight of the highway traffic. He said he started walking and was about 6 miles from his vehicle before he was picked up. He said that the next day when he returned to his vehicle it had been ticketed and also broken into. Personally I think that if he had stayed with the vehicle he would’ve been able to receive help from officer who obviously came by shortly after his departure and I think he could’ve prevented the theft and damage to his vehicle had he stayed.

Wow I wonder what made him stop his vehicle and start walking then.

Stupid is as stupid does.

 

[Talyn]

West Texas, New Mexico and n. AZ wouldn't be too bad, but s. AZ a whole different ball game. I do live in the west Texas area and it's not hard to find shelter or a house in need. Back roads or not there are farmers everywhere! What happened too me one time is that I had a blowout on rt66 in the winter. This is about 6:30am Monday morning and had too walk 1.5 -2 miles for the next house (a farmers house that is} for a jack, 4 way wrench and/or 2x6". The problem arose due to the jack not being tall enough and the new nuts were larger and he offered a ride back to my p/u. This was '84 and I did mention he was a farmer. A good suggestion on knocking/door bell ringing is that after, 1) back away from the door and 2) let them see your hands which makes you less threat looking. This person was grateful about my actions and welcomed me in.

West Texas, New Mexico and n. AZ wouldn't be too bad, but s. AZ a whole different ball game.

The 100+ deg summers with 90-100% humidity down there must be gotten used to I guess.

 

[Northbound]

Always carry an EDC bag , A Go Bag and A B-O Bag in your truck and a EMS medical bag

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

West Texas, New Mexico and n. AZ wouldn't be too bad, but s. AZ a whole different ball game.

The 100+ deg summers with 90-100% humidity down there must be gotten used to I guess.

More like 20-35% humidity. Pretty dry where I'm at!

 

[KASHIRA-3]

What would I do?

I would stay with my vehicle and utilize my 72hr preps that are in the trunk. If I suddenly go dark without explanation and have not communicated with anyone for 4 hours, someone will be looking for me. I am not going to head out on foot unless its absolutely necessary. 75 miles to town is a good hike and I am not going to thumb it. My Wife always knows what my itinerary is for the day and when she can reasonably expect me back.

If I happened upon a good Samaritan, I would simply ask them to make a call for me when they got to town or some place where there is cell service.