• About USA Carry
  • Advertise
  • Contact
WIN A FREE GUN? ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY
USA Carry
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Resources
    • Concealed Carry Permit Information By State
      • A-E
        • Alabama
        • Alaska
        • American Samoa
        • Arizona
        • Arkansas
        • California
        • Colorado
        • Connecticut
        • Delaware
      • F-J
        • Florida
        • Georgia
        • Guam
        • Hawaii
        • Idaho
        • Illinois
        • Indiana
        • Iowa
      • K-M
        • Kansas
        • Kentucky
        • Louisiana
        • Maine
        • Maryland
        • Massachusetts
        • Michigan
        • Minnesota
        • Mississippi
        • Missouri
        • Montana
      • N-O
        • Nebraska
        • Nevada
        • New Hampshire
        • New Jersey
        • New Mexico
        • New York
        • North Carolina
        • North Dakota
        • Northern Marianas
        • Ohio
        • Oklahoma
        • Oregon
      • P-U
        • Pennsylvania
        • Puerto Rico
        • Rhode Island
        • South Carolina
        • South Dakota
        • Tennessee
        • Texas
        • Utah
      • V-Z
        • Vermont
        • Virgin Islands
        • Virginia
        • Washington
        • Washington D.C.
        • West Virginia
        • Wisconsin
        • Wyoming
    • Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps
    • Concealed Carry Permit Examples
  • Articles
    • Concealed Carry
    • Reviews
    • Defensive Gun Use Stories
    • Training
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • EDC
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Directory
    • Firearm Instructors
    • Gun Ranges
    • Gun Stores
    • Gunsmiths
    • Gun Clubs
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Deals
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Resources
    • Concealed Carry Permit Information By State
      • A-E
        • Alabama
        • Alaska
        • American Samoa
        • Arizona
        • Arkansas
        • California
        • Colorado
        • Connecticut
        • Delaware
      • F-J
        • Florida
        • Georgia
        • Guam
        • Hawaii
        • Idaho
        • Illinois
        • Indiana
        • Iowa
      • K-M
        • Kansas
        • Kentucky
        • Louisiana
        • Maine
        • Maryland
        • Massachusetts
        • Michigan
        • Minnesota
        • Mississippi
        • Missouri
        • Montana
      • N-O
        • Nebraska
        • Nevada
        • New Hampshire
        • New Jersey
        • New Mexico
        • New York
        • North Carolina
        • North Dakota
        • Northern Marianas
        • Ohio
        • Oklahoma
        • Oregon
      • P-U
        • Pennsylvania
        • Puerto Rico
        • Rhode Island
        • South Carolina
        • South Dakota
        • Tennessee
        • Texas
        • Utah
      • V-Z
        • Vermont
        • Virgin Islands
        • Virginia
        • Washington
        • Washington D.C.
        • West Virginia
        • Wisconsin
        • Wyoming
    • Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps
    • Concealed Carry Permit Examples
  • Articles
    • Concealed Carry
    • Reviews
    • Defensive Gun Use Stories
    • Training
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • EDC
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Directory
    • Firearm Instructors
    • Gun Ranges
    • Gun Stores
    • Gunsmiths
    • Gun Clubs
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Deals
No Result
View All Result
USA Carry
No Result
View All Result
Home Articles Travel

Preparedness on the Road: Your Car Emergency Kit

Sean Holt by Sean Holt
February 3, 2022
in Articles, Medical, Self-Defense, Survival, Travel
0
Preparedness on the Road: Your Car Emergency Kit
0
SHARES
311
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Whether you’re running to the grocery store or taking the Great All-American Road Trip, your vehicle should be home to a car emergency kit. A quick web search will confirm that car kits come in various sizes and compositions. There are small kits designed to deal with minor medical issues and breakdowns in town, larger kits for off-roading or long-distance journeys, all the way up to full-size survival kits for folks going into the backcountry. Rally drivers racing across the Australian Outback or the Sahara will often carry a huge number of spare parts in case of a breakdown and enough outdoor gear for a long-term expedition.

Which of these is best for you? That depends—on how, where, and how often you drive, the kind of vehicle you’ve chosen, and your individual preferences. In general, there are some core components that all of us should have in our trunks or bed-boxes. We’ve made a convenient list of these products as an Amazon List here.

  • A First Aid Kit. It’s a must, as I’ve said before. You can put together a basic one fairly cheaply or a larger and more advanced kit for longer drives away from town. The choice is yours, but make sure you have one and know how to use it.
  • A Cell Phone and Charger. Communication is vital, so make sure you can reach out and touch someone if you need to.
  • Flares and an Emergency Warning Triangles. If you have a breakdown, you’ll need to alert other drivers to avoid further catastrophe as you wait on the side of the road.
  • A Tow Rope. If you need to pull your car out of a ditch or off the road, it’s an essential tool.
  • Blankets and Clothing for Inclement Weather. If you break down in cold or rainy weather, you’ll be glad you included these.
  • Bottled Water and Snack Food. Comfort items for a long commute or a breakdown.
  • An Empty Gallon Jug and Toilet Paper. Just trust me on this one.
  • A Fire Extinguisher. A large all-rated fire extinguisher, at that. Make sure you check it regularly to ensure it’s ready to use.
  • A Flashlight or Two and Extra Batteries. It’ll get dark eventually, so make sure you’re ready.
  • Work Gloves. For emergency repairs and other rough duty.
  • Jumper Cables or Car Battery Booster Pack. If you don’t need them, someone else will. Be prepared to be a good Samaritan.
  • Foam Tire Sealant. You may need to fix a flat in a hurry. This stuff works great.
  • A Tire Gauge. Keep an eye on that air pressure.
  • A Jack, a Tire Iron, and a Spare Tire. In case the tire sealant can’t do the job.
  • Basic Tools. A couple of screwdrivers, some pliers, and the all-essential duct tape. You can do a lot with a little if you know how.
  • Rags and Hand Sanitizer. You may need to clean up after an emergency repair.
  • Maps of Your Area. GPS can and will go down at the worst possible moment. Have a paper backup.
  • Contact Info For Your Friends and Family. A critical part of any emergency plan, and doubly important on the road. You might want to have a tow service in there, too.
  • I never go anywhere without a book or two. Make sure you’ve got something in your car to kill the time while waiting for a tow.

There’s a host of other items you might need depending on your location and season, but we’ll discuss those circumstances in future articles. For now, this should get you started—and the basics can go a long way with a bit of creativity!

Previous Post

Did That Concealed Carry Class Prepare You for the Streets?

Next Post

Watch: Another Jewelry Smash-and-Grab Thwarted by Owner with a Concealed Carry

Sean Holt

Sean Holt

Sean is an avid hunter and firearms enthusiast. He has been carrying concealed since 2005. His main concealed carry setup is a Springfield Armory Mod.2 9mm carried in an Alien Gear Holster ShapeShift IWB although he does have different methods of carrying depending on the situation.

Related Posts

Otherwise Legal Gun Owner Arrested For Checking Handgun At Albany International
News

Otherwise Legal Gun Owner Arrested For Checking Handgun At Albany International

by Concealed Nation
May 20, 2022
The All-New Springfield Armory SAINT Edge ATC
Guns & Gear Reviews

The All-New Springfield Armory SAINT Edge ATC

by USA Carry
May 20, 2022
Mass Shooting in Chicago - "One million shell casings," a Officer Told 911
News

Mass Shooting in Chicago – “One million shell casings,” an Officer Told 911

by Brian Armstrong
May 20, 2022
Florida Man Draws On Man w/ Knife During Road Rage Incident Caught on Video
DGU

Florida Man Draws On Man w/ Knife During Road Rage Incident Caught on Video

by Luke McCoy
May 19, 2022
13-Year-Old Uses Mom's Glock to Defend Himself Against 2 Burglars; Fatally Shooting 1
DGU

13-Year-Old Uses Mom’s Glock to Defend Himself Against 2 Burglars; Fatally Shooting 1

by Luke McCoy
May 19, 2022
Next Post
Another Jewelry Smash-and-Grab Thwarted by Owner with a Concealed Carry

Watch: Another Jewelry Smash-and-Grab Thwarted by Owner with a Concealed Carry

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Connect with
Login
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Notify of
guest
Connect with
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

USA Carry

© 2022 USA Carry LLC

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Resources
  • Articles
  • Forums
  • Directory
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Deals

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Resources
    • Concealed Carry Permit Information By State
      • Alabama
      • Alaska
      • American Samoa
      • Arizona
      • Arkansas
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Connecticut
      • Delaware
      • Florida
      • Georgia
      • Guam
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Illinois
      • Indiana
      • Iowa
      • Kansas
      • Kentucky
      • Louisiana
      • Maine
      • Maryland
      • Massachusetts
      • Michigan
      • Minnesota
      • Mississippi
      • Missouri
      • Montana
      • Nebraska
      • Nevada
      • New Hampshire
      • New Jersey
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • North Dakota
      • Northern Marianas
      • Ohio
      • Oklahoma
      • Oregon
      • Pennsylvania
      • Puerto Rico
      • Rhode Island
      • South Carolina
      • South Dakota
      • Tennessee
      • Texas
      • Utah
      • Vermont
      • Virgin Islands
      • Virginia
      • Washington
      • Washington D.C.
      • West Virginia
      • Wisconsin
      • Wyoming
    • Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps
    • Concealed Carry Permit Examples
  • Articles
    • Concealed Carry
    • Reviews
    • Defensive Gun Use Stories
    • Training
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • EDC
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Directory
    • Firearm Instructors
    • Gun Ranges
    • Gun Stores
    • Gunsmiths
    • Gun Clubs
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Deals

© 2022 USA Carry LLC

Popup Button
wpDiscuz
0
0
Join the conversation, please comment.x
()
x
| Reply
You are going to send email to

Move Comment