I live 1/2 mile from the nearest "black-top" road, and
nearly 8 miles from the nearest highway. (80 curves in
the road leading to our driveway) In my fore-runner
(used to drive an Exploder, and before that a
Colt Vista--all 4WD) I carry 3 bags of fire gear..
structure gear bag for house and car fires,
wildland safety gear - all equipment needed for
forest fire response, and a medical bag with Oxygen
tank, blood pressure cuff, rubber gloves, etc.
This life-saving equipment goes with me every where I
go and that sometimes means to remote areas for rescue.
No apology here for remaining ready to help others.
also when it comes time to carry instruments, amps,
speakers, etc. I am ready. SUV stands for sports
utility vehicle and i do make use of it for UTILITARIAN
purposes. I also live in the mountains, and today
there is snow on the ground, the 4X4 makes the difference
between being able to get in and out. One of the only
obstacles to travel and transport are the vehicles
not able to make it up or down the road, which get
stuck and block traffic. the nearest shopping mall is
over 30 miles away and i maybe go there once a year...