{"id":704,"date":"2018-09-02T13:55:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T13:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survivaljar.com\/?p=704"},"modified":"2019-01-03T09:59:19","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T09:59:19","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-car-for-road-emergencies-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivaljar.com\/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-road-emergencies-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare Your Car for On and Off Road Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"
An emergency can strike at any place, and at any time, which is why it is essential
\nalways to stay prepared and have some emergency tools and products on you in time of need. Our cars, in particular, are one place where survival tools need to be kept. Cars are great for storage as there is a lot of hiding spots where we can stash stuff so when we break down or need to get away fast we have the gear we need.<\/p>\n
Because of this, it becomes important to have the right tools on you that can help you stay safe and equipped during this time. The right tools can not only ensure that you are more equipped for the task at hand but can also shape how you seek a solution to get out of it.<\/p>\n
One of the first ways to prepare yourself for an emergency is to keep a suitcase or a toolbox with all the everyday essentials that you might need. You never know when you can be stranded in a place and may need some of these items to protect yourself.<\/p>\n
To start out, make sure that your suitcase or trunk container itself is one that is made tough in quality. It should be something that is ideally waterproof, and which can protect the items inside it from harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n
One of the first things that you should keep in this case is a spare set of clothing. Even though it is ideal to keep a full set of light and warm clothing in this suitcase, some people like to keep just one, i.e., either light clothing or warm clothing.<\/p>\n
This option will mainly depend on the places that you are traveling and the weather conditions that you will be encountering there. If you live in a warm area and use your car for your daily commute, keep a change of clothes that you can use on a sunny day. If you are traveling by your car to a place that is colder, carry a set of warm clothing to ensure that you have something to protect you well in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n
I have lost count on the number of times I have had to change my kids because they have spilled something on their clothes going somewhere.<\/p>\n
Having a few personal hygiene products on you when you are traveling by car is always
\na good practice, and is especially useful in case of an emergency. If your car breaks
\ndown and you need to spend a night somewhere, you have what you would need to get
\nby.<\/p>\n
This is something that can also be useful in cases of personal emergencies.
\nKeeping a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, hygiene products and other essentials is a good start. I have lost count number of times I have been late to work and forgot to brush my teeth. Now it is just a quick trip to the trunk where I keep a spare toothbrush and some bottled water.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, a person can encounter a situation wherein they would have to spend
\nsome time away from any place where they can get food. In situations wherein a person
\nis stranded and doesn’t have roadside assistance, you may be spending the night in the car.<\/p>\n
Having a few snacks in your car is always beneficial. It is important to note that the snacks that one keeps should not be perishable goods and should be things that can last a considerable amount of time.<\/p>\n
Car trunks also tend to get heated a lot more than the rest of the car, which is why carrying
\nsomething that won\u2019t melt is also advised. Things like crackers, gum, and other packed
\nitems that can be kept for more than a year.<\/p>\n
There are some food products called Meals ready to eat or MRE for short<\/a>. They are made for the military and can last for many years if stored in a cool dry place. I store a few under the driver’s seat and rotate them through ever 6 months.<\/p>\n The fourth thing that you should have in this suitcase is some emergency money. It is This amount should be kept safely in the suitcase and should be enough to suffice in time of an emergency. Generally, keeping around $100 is advised when going on a trip anywhere with your car.<\/p>\n4. Money<\/h3>\n
\nessential that you don’t use this unless it is an absolute emergency. Sometimes, I find myself grabbing a few notes from time to time and then when I need it its all gone.<\/p>\nEmergency Gadgets<\/h2>\n