

Nothing takes the fun out of a road trip like car trouble! While serious problems usually require a visit to a mechanic (always a good idea before setting out on a long trip), emergencies can still happen. Maybe you picked up a nail where you stopped for dinner; it’s now dark and raining and you have a flat tire. Or your twelve-year-old didn’t close the car door, and the battery ran down during your all-day hike. An emergency kit geared to cars can be invaluable for roadside trouble.
This 42-piece kit will get you through the basic mishaps. For your car, the kit includes booster cables, a screwdriver, duct tape, and assorted fuses. For you, there’s a flashlight, a poncho, a safety vest, and a first aid kit. All of this plus a car care guide comes in a compact carry bag with the AAA logo on the side.
In the winter a simple roadside emergency can expand into a survival issue. Severe cold, icy conditions or falling snow can leave you stranded in a cold car for hours. The Orion Extreme Weather kit addresses this issue by combining car emergency tools with gear to keep you warm. Included in the kit are flares, a reflective triangle, one pair of jumper cables, a multi-function tool, and a flashlight. There are four hand warmers, two blankets, two water pouches, and two candles with matches, as well as a safety vest and a poncho. A full first aid kit rounds out the supplies.
If you prefer to have all your safety and survival gear in one place, consider a combination survival/road kit. These include a three-day/72-hour supply of food and water, basic survival gear, and emergency roadside equipment. You can make one yourself by combining a survival kit and a road kit, storing it all together in one package. Or check out some pre-assembled versions, such as the Mountain Road Warrior Emergency Kit or the Auto Survival Kit from Survival Solutions.
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