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Step By Step Guide To Assembling An Emergency Kit For The Trunk Of Your Car

Basic Supplies

You never know when a disaster is going to strike, and if something happens while you are traveling then you may be forced to walk miles in order to get help. No matter what type of climate you live in there are a few essentials that you will want to include in your emergency roadside kit including a flashlight, jumper cables, a blanket, warm clothing, extra oil and antifreeze.

Cold Climates

Even if you do not live in a location that experiences heavy snowfall, if you plan to travel through anywhere that is likely to get snow then you should have winter supplies in your emergency kit. You should keep a bag of cat litter, sand, or asphalt roofing shingles in case your vehicle gets stuck in the snow. Additionally, you will want to make sure you have an ice scraper and a small shovel in case you have to dig yourself out of the snow.

First Aid Kit / Food and Water

As with any emergency kit, you should always include a few first aid supplies in your trunk. This can include anything from band-aids and latex gloves, to disinfecting wipes and aspirin. You should also always keep a short supply of water in your vehicle emergency kit, and a handful of protein bars or survival snacks. Just make sure you select items with a long shelf life, such as our water boxes and emergency food supplies.

Additional Supplies

Depending on how dedicated you are, there are dozens of premium supplies that you can include in your emergency trunk kit. Including a fully charged, prepaid cellular phone, or an AM/FM radio.

Purchase a Kit

If you feel overwhelmed by the task of collecting items and assembling an emergency kit for your trunk, then you can always purchase one of our automobile emergency kits at GetReadyGear.com. We have one to four person emergency backpacks as well as insulated cooler bags with all the emergency supplies you need to feel safe in your car. Prices for one person kits are as low as $30, so you will not have to break the bank in order to buy a preassembled kit.

Additional Car Essentials

In addition to an emergency roadside kit, it is also a good idea to have a jack, spare tire, and tire gauge in your trunk. You should also keep your owners manual in an easy to find place, as it has lots of information about your vehicle that can help if you experience any car troubles.

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Home survival kits and survival products for emergencies including hurricanes and earthquakes. Get Ready Gear provides supplies for families and businesses for a variety of unexpected natural or man-made events.

What should I keep in the trunk of my car?

I have jumper cables and a first aid kit in my trunk right now. What else should I keep there just in case?

Flares, blanket, strong garbage bags, four-way lug wrench, flashlight, ice-scraper (obviously not during summer), long funnel, jack, spare tire, water, oil, paperwork (in case you don;t already keep it) map, any needed medication.

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