Emergency Stuff in Your Truck? What Do You Carry For Emergencies?

[My1stFord]

I keep my AAA Club app on my phone, my insurance info in my glove box (do people outside of the South say 'glove box?'), some cash in an unobtrusive place, extra charging cables, and an extra jacket in winter in case I get stranded while waiting for AAA. I don't spend a lot of time in the wilderness so that seems like enough to get by until help comes.

In the north, they call it a mitten cubbie.

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[ledger9427]

Cell Phone
One-Hitter
Bic Lighter

 

[pndwind]

In response to all who have posted so far... no guns? Decayed mentioned ammo but no firearm.

That’s on me.

 

[Arukoru]

The price isn't horrible for the bag and all the accessories but for instance the jumper cables are likely the very cheapest you can find. That goes for everything else in the kit. For first aid I'd rather roll my own kit, but honestly a box of band aids and a roll of cloth medical tape will cover about 90% of what you need until you get home. Search "emergency kit for car" and you see similar options at half the price.

IMO you really need some road flares or LED flashers (that reflective triangle just isn't enough), a source of light (or two) and at least some basic tools like vice grips, and adjustable wrench and screwdrivers.

Yeah that was my initial rationale, I am not the kind of person that will ever consciously buy a road flare or a reflective triangle but they are useful when you need them. Not sure what it is, I also don't check my oil on every gas fill up even though its easy and can be done before the gas is done filling. These sorts of things I make myself buy as part of a larger kit to justify it in my mind. $50 is nothing for safety, I'd spend any amount of money if I thought it would make a difference to myself or my wife but at the same time I can't help but notice I've never needed any of these things once and every first aid kit in every car I've ever driven was expired.

Long story short, I just have to trick my brain into buying things I don't feel like I need by getting them in a bundle so even a cheap crappy reflective triangle is better than me changing a tire alone at night on the side of the road.

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

Vape charger
Pipe
Emergency chronic
Lighter

Well, at least we know now how you're making use of the cubby next to the display.

 

[Pelster94]

I might as well be ready for...whatever. Here are the things I'm gathering to put in my Mav when it finally comes in:
- fire extinguisher
- fix-a-flat
- first aid kit
- tow strap
- flashlight
- blanket
- jumper cables

This Video had two parts, and I think he has even updated it recently, but you might see something in here you'll want to include:

 

[Decayed]

This Video had two parts, and I think he has even updated it recently, but you might see something in here you'll want to include:

Ooh! I forgot the folding shovel.

Listen guys, a quick trip through the automotive department at walmart can save you from being stuck on the side of a dark road in the cold and rain. It can save you from being run over while you deal with the problem. While you're there, pick up a couple of fire extinguishers for your house. They're cheap and can save your house.

 

[MikeYork5]

I carry the same emergency kit in my boat. Car, motorcycle, and bicycle :

 

[atomguy245]

I've got a whole get home backpack in case for some reason I need to walk on in a SHTF type event. Here's something I learned from 2 recent breakdowns of my current vehicle: the tow truck driver may or may not give you a ride anywhere. They could possibly just leave you there on the side of the road. So have cold weather gear during the winter months.

 

[VetteNZMan]

flashlight, special zip tie like tourniquets - they are almost $20 each but you can apply to your self and they also work well for peds and adults, chest wound patch, large bandages (4x4), gloves, 81mg aspirin, term blanket, scissors, Benadryl, elastic bandages / wrap.....

 

[spuds_mackenzie]

As of right now, nothing except for 100 bucks in a zip lock bag. Just in case I need gas and my credit/debit cards don't work or I forgot my wallet or something.

 

[vezpa]

Always carry a roll of toilet paper and paper towels.

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[NewBernWolf]

Always carry a roll of toilet paper and paper towels.

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That's what all of the paper napkins from the drive-thru are for. I'm pretty sure everything in my console is either a charging cable or a napkin.

 

[shark978]

glock (probably a bad idea since I leave it under the seat, which means someone could break in and steal it when I'm in the store, but I do it anyway so far). I'm in Texas so thats pretty normal, but also a target for thieves. Flashlight. I think a wrench like channel locks, a serrated folding knife. That's about it. The wrench is maybe so I could do very simple repairs, I guess mainly fiddle with the battery connectors as at one time I had an issue there (but not anymore). Also of course jumper cables and the factory jack. Also got this super neat battery jumper from Amazon for 50 dollars, it's compact battery with little cute cables that can jump your car. So far used it on a friend and started them right up. So dang convenient to use. About maybe 8" by 4", can also charge your cell phone etc in a Emergency. It says it can jump up to 20 times on a full charge, but given it's size I'm pretty sure you couldn't sit there and crank your battery repeatedly on it for too long. But if it's literally just a case of needing a jump, it works. also has a display that tells you your battery voltage, how much percent charged it is, etc.

99% of the time I'm driving in a relatively populated area anyway and it's a warm weather state, and with cell phone help is a phone call away.

 

[Harleystreetbob]

battery charger,inflater/tire repair kit,dog leash,dog food,bolt cutter,blanket,condoms and fire extinquisher

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