Complete Car Emergency Kit: Essential Gear for Any Roadside Emergency

Stay safe and prepared with the ultimate car emergency kit, designed by Premier Body Armor’s Preparedness Expert, Jody. From essential roadside supplies like jumper cables and first aid kits to prepper gear hacks that could save your life, this vehicle bug out bag list covers it all. Learn how to build a disaster kit for your car, include critical survival items like body armor, and ensure you’re ready for any situation, whether it’s a breakdown or a more serious threat.

Don’t forget to check out links to all the emergency supplies and preparedness gear mentioned below, including our bug-out bag recommendations and best-in-class body armor. Ensuring you’re prepared for a roadside emergency is critical, whether you’re traveling long distances, commuting, or simply running errands around town.

You can start building your own car kit for emergencies with any of Premier Body Armors bag and armor bundles: https://premierbodyarmor.com/collections/body-armor-bundles
Plate Carrier Setups: https://premierbodyarmor.com/collections/plate-carriers
Ballistic Shields: https://premierbodyarmor.com/collections/bulletproof-shields

The Guide for How to Make a Car Emergency Kit Guide Includes:

0:00 Intro
0:18 Having Your Car Prepared for Emergency Scenarios
1:03 Must-Have Car Emergency Supplies
1:37 Why You Need Armor in Your Car Kit
2:01 Enhance Your Car First Aid Kit with a Bleed Control Kit
2:36 More Car Emergency Kit Essentials
4:02 Vehicle Bug Out Bag Checklist
4:25 Summer vs. Winter Car Emergency Gear
4:43 Car Safety Tips and Preparedness Skills
5:15 Start Building Your Vehicle Bug Out Bag

Why Do You Need a Car Emergency Kit?
Car breakdowns, severe weather, or even civil unrest and city riots, that highlight why having a well-stocked emergency car kit is essential.

Car Emergency Supplies/Roadside Tools:
A breakdown of must-have car emergency supplies, including a phone charger, first aid kit, jumper cables, and car repair tools, ensuring your car is prepared for any emergency situation.

Must-Have Car Bug Out Bag Includes:
-Bug out Items such as a phone charger, external battery pack, car first aid kit, jumper cables, multi-tools, road atlas, flashlight with extra batters, and a fire extinguisher.
– A bleed control kit
– Water and non-perishable food items
– Body armor for added protection in high-risk situations
– Blanket for Shelter and shock in trauma situations
– A fully-equipped vehicle bug out bag. Watch our step-by-step guide to prepping your auto car kit for emergencies beyond the basics with a bug out bag checklist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnkFD6mMjA&t=23s

Roadside Safety and Preparedness Tips/Car Safety Best Practices:
Tools to escape your vehicle in emergencies, like a seat belt cutting tool and glass breaker.
Tips for taking alternative routes when driving home to avoid dangerous situations. Keep your bug out bag or kit car out of sight to avoid potential break-ins. Regularly maintain your vehicle- your fluids are topped off, your brakes are in good shape, and your tires are properly inflated and have enough tread. Never let your gas tank fall below half-full.

Why Body Armor Is Critical for Your Vehicle:
Whether you’re stuck in traffic during a city riot, faced with criminal activity, or caught in an emergency situation, having body armor in your car could be life-saving. Keep a plate carrier and plates in your vehicle, add armor to your vehicle bug out bag, or consider having a ballistic shield for your car.

Enhancing Your Car First Aid Kit with a Bleed Control Kit:
With the average response time for first responders being over 15 minutes, having a tourniquet and other bleed control gear in your car first aid kit can be a literal lifesaver. Preventative bleeding is one of the leading causes of death in car accidents, so having a STOP the Bleed-compliant kit in your car is crucial.

Seasonal Adjustments for Your Summer or Winter Car Emergency Kit
Winer: keep snow chains in your winter car emergency kit. Have a blanket, extra socks, gloves, and a warm change of clothes
Summer: Keep water, but add electrolyte packets. Cooling materials, sunblock, and more.

Additional Car Emergency Kit Items to Consider:
Car tire repair kits
Roadside emergency markers (such as flares or reflective triangles)
Portable air compressor
Multi-purpose tools (such as a Swiss Army Knife or similar)
Vehicle repair manual for your specific car model
Backup communication devices like a Garmin satellite radio or a CB radio in case cell service is unavailable.

By preparing with these essentials, you ensure that you’re ready for anything from minor roadside issues to larger-scale emergencies.

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