As much as I like to think I have a handle on things, sometimes projects slip through the cracks. Case in point.  Since the big road trip to Arizona in late September, not once have I gone out to the Subaru and reviewed the contents of my car kit.  At the time of my journey I was certain that I had everything I needed in the event of a calamity along the way.  The journey, after all, was close to 1,500 miles.

Since then, life has happened.  We needed room to cart groceries and, in Shelly’s case, to transport 4 set of golf clubs along with 3 of his buddies.  Something had to give, but what?

Today’s challenge is to take inventory of your vehicle’s emergency kit and supplies.  To get you started, here is a car kit submitted by long term reader, Elaine K.  I think it is a good one and am going back to check my own supplies to make sure that I am as prepared as she is. Slime 60089 Quick Spai... Check Amazon for Pricing.

Best Practices: 46 Items to Include in your Vehicle Emergency Kit

1. Tow chains
2. Jumper cables
3. Spare tire
4. Tire jack
5. Fix-a-flat (I like this brand)
6. Fire extinguisher
7. Gasoline funnel
8. Candles
9. Flashlight
10. Cigarette lighters
11. Matches
12. Flares
13. Duct tape
14. Disposable gloves
15. Well-stocked first aid kit (here is one I put together myself) BESTSUN Mini Red LED F... Buy New $9.99 (as of 12:50 UTC - Details)
16. Well-stocked tool kit
17. Solar blankets
18. Wool blankets
19. Warm socks
20. Rain coat
21. Cash (bills and coins)
22. Winter hat
23. Heavy gloves
24. Heavy sleeping bag for winter, lighter sleeping bag for summer
25. Paper
26. Pen
27. Whistle
28. List of important phone numbers
29. Can opener
30. Knife
31. Map
32. Garbage bags in various sizes
33. Paracord or rope Grabber 8313AWBGR Out... Best Price: $13.70 Buy New $10.61 (as of 11:14 UTC - Details)
34. Quart of oil
35. Sewing kit
36. Baby wipes
37. Toilet paper
38. Hand soap
39. Comb
40. Hair brush
41. Tooth brush
42. Change of clothes
43. Various towels in Ziploc bags (women can use to urinate in if caught in traffic)
44. Water
45. Water filter (such as the Lifestraw)
46. Edible nuts stored in raw honey

I don’t know about you, but I got some good ideas from this list.  And shame on me; for all of my foresight I did not have a fire extinguisher in my car.  Thanks, Elaine, for your valuable contribution to Backdoor Survival and to our preps!

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