Some great suggestions here! I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to safety and worst-case-scenario planning, but I guess that's not a bad hobby for someone who enjoys long adventures off the grid with vehicles. Here's a snapshot of my set-up, in case it is helpful for others to see:
1. Overhead molle panel with flashlight, cutter/breaker and trauma kit. With room leftover for a Glock, if I had one. The trauma kit in this spot has two major components: traumatic bleeding and CPR. After the marathon bombing, there was a national push to get the public to realize that WE are the first responders in most situations.
https://www.stopthebleed.org/ My kids have all practiced how to apply a tourniquet, and we keep several in the house and our family cars.
2. Fire extinguisher with the Drake quick release in the passenger footwell. Important to have it within reach, as Mark points out. More important to have it secured TIGHT. I've used my fire extinguisher on a Baystate outing, and I've heard stories of concussions from loose objects hitting a driver during a flop. Both are real risks to plan for.
3. Two more first aid kits on the headrests. Sorted into quick-care (cuts, stings, burns) and more elaborate care (splints, medicines, etc).
4. Bear spray and flares. Good for defense against bears (and anyone else that attacks), starting fires, signaling for help, etc. Both are also within reach.
5. Go bag. Packed with everything I would need to stay alive for a week without if my Jeep burned or drowned. As mentioned, I'm a nut. But it's a convenient way to carry all of the stuff I might say "dammit, I wish I had some . . ." during an extended trek off the grid.
