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             Emergency Kit For Your Car

                                             “Must Haves?”

Since the weatherman is already promising inclement weather and with snow and ice storms it might be time to do your car bag check list.
You might be thinking, “isn’t that what bug out bags are for – in case of emergencies?” And you would be 100%  correct!   But roadside emergency preparedness is different in that it goes  beyond your basic bug out bag needed for survival. (If you have yet to do so, you can check out our bug out bag list here also.)
A car emergency kit can mean the difference between getting back home, back on the road quickly, or  being stranded with no way of getting help for hours on end, sometimes in dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Today I am  going to be giving you a list and hopefully showing you how to build an awesome car emergency kit to help get you home safe, to the ones you love.
Keep in mind, these items,  will be a great supplement to any get home bag (G.H.B.) in your vehicle. Perfect for  when you are out and about and you or someone else needs some help or assistance that you are willing to give.

Car Emergency Kit:

NOTE:     Remember that quite a few of these are dependent on the type of your vehicle, climate, and terrain you have,  so please do your research and use common sense (or ask someone who has some) for your area. (if it doesn't snow and freeze where you are, you probably don't need an ice scraper, etc.)

    Durable bag for the items
    Bottled water (2-3 gal.)
    Roadside flares/glow sticks (6, and check out reusable LED flares)
    Spare car fuses (several)
    First aid supplies/ med kit
    Spare tire in a can (Fix-a-flat)
    Spare tire and jack
    Paper towels / rags
    wiper washer fluid
    Paper and pen
    Multipurpose tool (leatherman)
    Granola / energy bars (foil wrapped, switch out twice a year)
    Small tool kit (automotive kit include a couple screwdrivers, a pair pliers, vise grips, an  adjustable wrench, a tire gauge, etc.)
    Flashlight (solar or a hand crank)
    Small, foldable shovel
    A Non-spill gas can (2-5 gal.)
    Car escape tool  (includes a seatbelt cutter and window breaker)
    Jumper cables (16ft.-20ft., be sure to get the proper  gauge for your vehicle)
    Road maps (of your area)
    Blankets (emergency blankets or wool)
    Extra gloves, shoes ,socks, emergency poncho, a stocking cap (for colder climates)
    Fire extinguisher small (ABC type), just in case
    Antifreeze (1 gal.)
    Two quarts of oil
    Roll of duct tape
    Seasonal supplies  (umbrella, ice scraper, snow shovel, etc.)
Useful  Items to Add:
    Emergency car battery charger (jump start)
    Solar battery charger
    Strobe light
    Towing strap or chain
    Sanitation (hand sanitizer, towelettes, small trash bags)
    Extra pair of shoes, gloves etc.
    Hygiene supplies, soap, etc.
    Cell phone charger (left in car at all times)
    Battery powered and/or Hand crank radio
    Sleeping bag (per person)
    Hand-held GPS unit
    Paracord
    Sterno fuel
    His and hers  johnny on the spot
    At least 1 days worth of medication. (this  needs to be rotated regularly)

Now, there are a lot of stores that sell preassembled roadside emergency kits, and of course they are better than nothing and will definitely  help in a pinch, but like a bug out bag (B.O.B.), nothing beats a custom-built bag that you made for you and your specific needs and location.

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As always please do your research.
                                                                                                  Courtesy of Preppers Are We.