Going somewhere in the next, well, any time? Whether it’s near, far, or wherever you are (we had to!) you should always have an emergency kit. Our suggestions for what’s inside are below, and they aren’t constrained only to things that you’ll need in an actual emergency. There are also some great things for if you have a boredom emergency, i.e. when you have restless passengers that need to be entertained. It also has essentials that you might forget about in the packing process. So, get a bag that you can keep in your car and fill it with things you might need – start with this list!

In The Car

• Blankets and pillows

• Music

• Folding chairs

• Reading material

• Camera

• Cash for toll roads

• GPS

• Binoculars

• Wet wipes

• Puzzle books and quiet toys for kids

• Pen, pencil, notepad

• Tissues, paper towels, toilet paper

• Small bags for garbage

Vehicle Emergency Kit

• Flashlight, roadside signal flares or reflective cones/warning signs

• First aid kit

• Booster cables, wrenches, screwdrivers (basic toolkit)

• Gallon jug of water

• Extra washer fluid, oil, transmission oil, brake fluid

• Rags, workshop towels, old blanket

• Gloves

• Spare belts (alternator, fan and air conditioner belts)

• Candle, warm clothes, heavy blanket (for winter travel)

• Duct tape and WD40