car saftey kit

[myrmom]

Ok if I want to put a car saftey kit together what should I have it in?

A couple of things I was thinking of
Flashlight
seatbelt Cutter


what else would you recommend....

Can you buy a car saftey kit already put together?

[beeman]

Duct tape, booster cables, etc. I got one a couple years ago at costco and it's got emergency blankets and reflective markers and everything like that. So far all I've used is the booster cables though ;) .

[skaterbabscpst]

waterproof matches & kindling
rope
warm gloves
emergency blanket
non-perishable food (raisins, granola, nuts, ect.)
a bucket for water
sterilization tabs for water
medical kit

You can usually put together a better quality kit yourself.

[southpawboston]

agreed. the best kits have the tools that YOU think are important. in addition to the above items i would add:

multifunction tool like a leatherman knife
more than one blanket
can of fix-a-flat
emergency flares
jug of distilled water

[skaterbabscpst]

More than 1 blanket is definately important. The starter on the Suburban died last week whle the whole family was out at 11 pm in 35* weather. The kids were very glad I had 3 fleece blankets in the car. lol

[papooses]

Nonperishable foods
Water
Blankets
Hot & cold packs
Hand sanitizer
Snow boots + spare winter clothes
Matches
LED flashlight & radio (winds up, no batteries)
Mini fire extinguisher
First Aid kit
Medical information + kin contact list
Spare glasses
Maps
Flares
Mini tool kit with Swiss Army knife
Duct tape
Jumper cables
$20 cash + copy of ID & spare keys (whistle on the keychain)
Tissues + plastic bags
(whistle on my keychain)

Leila also has her spare toy backpack in the trunk (for emergencies as well as for when I have meetings, but no babysitter).

[Judi]

Remember, the selt belt cutting should be in your glove box, or another safe place that you can reach while still in your seat belt!

[Duckieheart]

We also bought a kit at Costco several years ago. We've used it many times. It has a flashlight that we've needed many times. It also has reflectors, and a small air pump. However- we will add to it now that we have the baby (if she ever comes out). We've never really carried water or food with us, but we will for her. And blankets...

[southpawboston]

reflectors are a great idea... i'll have to add to my kit.

also, i'll add here that if you don't normally keep a cell phone charger in your car, you should. even if you never use it, if you get stranded and your phone dies, you can always plug it in (assuming you didn't get into a collision which killed the car's battery).

[Jewels]

I know others have given great lists but I just thought I would add this Get prepard (http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/kit/kit_e.asp) site it has some good info for being prepared for emergencies and making plans.

[beeman]

More than 1 blanket is definately important. The starter on the Suburban died last week whle the whole family was out at 11 pm in 35* weather. The kids were very glad I had 3 fleece blankets in the car. lol

- a hammer to hit the starter with when it dies. Sometimes it works :) .

[SafetyKitsPlus.com]

I also recommend the AAA Car Emergency Kit line. The kits are a terrific start toward preparedness. The great thing about the kits is that they have plenty of room inside to add all the personal items that the kit is missing. These kits really have it all in a really useful bag and you cant really beat the price even if you started piecing the kit together yourself.

[CPSDarren]

Having your own kit or a commercially available one in your car is a great idea. I got one in a grab bag gift for the holidays last year!

[Defrost]

I also recommend the AAA Car Emergency Kit line. The kits are a terrific start toward preparedness. The great thing about the kits is that they have plenty of room inside to add all the personal items that the kit is missing. These kits really have it all in a really useful bag and you cant really beat the price even if you started piecing the kit together yourself.

I just wanted to add that I checked out the link, and you can buy these by the case as well. If you're buying for two vehicles, you can buy the case, which comes with four kits, and give the two extra to family members or friends as gifts.

[flipper68]

A small or folding shovel, sand, carpet squares/cardboard for help getting out when stuck. (Can't tell you how many times the shovel has come in handy, especially when I drove my zero clearance Civic.) A plow or snow blower can cover or build a huge ridge around your vehicle in seconds/ heavy or drifting snow piles up during the course of a day at work.

Spare coat/sweatshirt, mittens, and ice scraper.