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A few weeks ago I felt inspired to put together emergency kits to keep in our vehicles. Here is what I put together. And here is the inventory list I have taped under the lid of the car kit containers.

I think that more cold weather clothing would be a good idea. It’s just that clothing is bulky. I’ve instructed my family to always assume they are going to be walking home at 1 AM and to bring appropriate clothing. You never know in what form or when crazy emergencies might happen.

More items probably could or should be added. I am open to suggestions.

Lists updated on 9/6/2025

Backpack:

• Coat(s)
• Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
• 2 Pairs of Gloves
• Baby Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Roll of Toilet Paper

Container:

• Fiji Water – 6 Pack
• Jump Starter / Air Compressor
• Engine Oil (With a permanent marker, write oil type on top of the container lid.)
• Machete
• Atlas
• State Map
• Tool Kit
• Tow Rope
• Tow Rope Coupler
• Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System
• First Aid Kit
• Adhesion Bandage
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen
• Potassium Iodide Tablets
• Antibiotic Crème + Pain Relief
• Dramamine
• Carmex Lip Balm
• Bleed Stop
• Cough Drops
• Elastic Bandages (4)
• Cloth Bandages (4)
• Ponchos (4)
• Space Blankets (2)
• Fire Kit: Fire Starters, Waterproof Matches in Container, Cigiret Lighters, Flint & Steel
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution
• Mosquito Repellant
• Sunscreen
• WD-40
• Paracord Rope
• Heavy Duty Scissors
• Fix a Flat
• LED Rechargeable Flashlight
• Multi-Tool (Pliers, Knife, etc..)
• Bear Spray
• Duct Tape
• Car Fuse Kit
• Hand Warmers
• Compass
• Flushable Wipes
• Tire Pressure Gauge
• Window Scraper
• Microfiber Clothes
• Cliff Bars, Protein Bars, Beef Jerky
• Can Opener
• Binoculars
• Towels

The heavy items are the tools, jump starter, and air compressor. If you had to walk, these items could be left and everything else needed could be placed in the backpack.

A long discussion could and should be had on all this, but here is a good start anyhow. Maybe I’ll do a YouTube video on this.