When you’re on the road, there’s always the chance that you might have an emergency. That’s just the nature of life, but it gets a little more complicated when you’re in the car. If something happens at home, you’re home! You’ve got all your supplies and the amenities you need to be able to handle anything. And it’s definitely harder to have an accident when you’re at home. When you’re in the car, things change. You don’t have those amenities and comforts, and your emergency could be more severe on the road than at home. That’s why you always need to have an emergency kit in the car with you!

Our suggestion is that you pick some of the most important things on this list if you’re pressed for space, or take them all if you have the room, and put these items into a kit that is easily accessible and lives permanently in your vehicle. It’s always important to be prepared, and so do a monthly check of the kit and make sure everything is still current (i.e. not expired) and that you have enough of everything to handle an emergency, should one happen. Fingers crossed you have smooth sailing wherever you go, but here’s our list of suggestions!

• First Aid kit. Some of the items to include are:

  • Band-Aids

  • Hand sanitizer.

  • Antiseptic.

  • Antibiotic ointment.

  • Bug spray.

  • Aspirin (or similar).

  • Cotton balls.

  • Gauze pads.

  • Tweezers.

  • Bandana.

  • Ace bandage.

• Fire extinguisher.

  • Choose a small one that is easy to store.

• Road flares (if not already in your tire-changing tools).

• Jumper cables.

• Rain Ponchos.

• Tarp.

• Flashlight and extra batteries.

• Rags.

• Duct tape

• Scent-free baby wipes.

• Drinking water and non-perishable snacks.

• Multipurpose tool.