- socks
- bags of my favorite tea
- bottle of hand sanitizer
- candles
- cat litter. It works as well as sand beneath the tires for traction and weighs less.
- cell phone charger
- change of clothes
- chapstick
- charged cell phone.
- cute PJ shorts
- drinking water.
- duct tape. It is the universal fix-it solution. Carry at least 10 feet of it.
- extra pair of sunglasses
- Fire Extinguisher.
- First-aid kit. As well as an assortment of Band-Aids, it should include adhesive tape, gauze pads, aspirin, antiseptic wipes, antiseptic cream or ointment, and anything particular to you or your family.
- Flashlight and extra batteries. The flashlight should be waterproof.
- Foam tire sealant. A quick, inexpensive way to repair many flats without changing the tire.
- Gloves.
- hat
- jacket
- Jumper cables. They should be at least 10 feet in length and coated with at least 8-gauge rubber.
- lighter
- listerine
- lotion
- Nonperishable snacks. Protein bars are a good choice.
- notebook
- pack of gum
- pair of flat shoes
- pair of heels
- pens and pencils
- q-tips
- Rags.
- Rain poncho.
- scarf
- sleeping pills
- Snow shovel.
- Swiss Army Knife.
- Three reflective warning triangles.
- Tire gauge. to periodically check the air pressure in the spare tire.
- tooth brush and toothpaste
- Tow strap or tow rope. It should be strong enough to tow 6,000 pounds.
- unread book & a book I’ve already read and adored
- Warm blanket.
- Windshield ice scraper.
- Small fire extinguisher.
- High-visibility vest or similar.
- Gloves. For work and warming purposes
- water
- Local maps
- Multi-tool
- vital fluids (like oil and wiper fluid
jun 24 2010 ∞
aug 6 2013 +