TRAVEL GEAR

Upgrade Your Vehicle’s Emergency Kit

Stock these items to stay safe while on the road

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Whether you’re embarking on an epic road trip or leaving your pandemic lockdown bunker for the first time in weeks, having a well-stocked emergency kit is essential. You could be stranded far from home and family, face mechanical or medical problems, or have to deal with extreme weather events.

This is the emergency kit I keep on hand at all times. You can easily expand it for specific activities like four-wheeling.

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• A warm blanket: Double fleece blanket kit which cheaply makes an excellent blanket (and Fabric Scissors if you don’t have them)
• Emergency poncho(s)
• Heavy duty ratchet tie-down straps
• 12 Volt tire inflator
• Tow / winch strap
• ODB2 Scanner
• Car fuse pack
• Your wheel nut socket (if you have keyed lug nuts)
• Air pressure gauge and tire deflator
• Car jump starter and USB Battery (and a power port USB adapter)