Is your car emergency kit missing these items? Roadside Essentials for emergency car kit

[@patmcbride9853]

*use lithium batteries for your flashlight because of their lifespan and lack of corrosive leaks.

[@DonzLockz]

You forgot a CB, GMRS, FRS, MURS or HAM radio. Road light flashers and a jump starter battery pack.👍

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for the suggestions. They are good to have too. Note that I did mention something about flares or battery powered flares in the video.

[@lorismith8479]

Headlamp allows your hands to be free incase you need to change a tire in the dark...

[@FrakkingCreations]

Good suggestion. Thank you for sharing!

[@jdeveau6718]

Came here to suggest the same.

[@jaylen8822]

Thumbs up, great list. I would add Tire Chains. Great for traction in icey/winter conditions and most come in a neat small kit.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thank you. And good point on the tire chains. Thanks for sharing!

[@jazzikao4193]

Ladies, sports bra, hair ties and a brush and/or feminine products like pads or tampons. Good alternative to cotton ball or pads for injuries if you have tape in your kit.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for sharing items from your list. Good to have those in our list too.

[@danielrichardson3613]

A tampon isn't an alternative to a dressing, unfortunately, as a tampon is only designed to hold a relatively small volume of fluid.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

I’m confused . . . Why would I want to keep a sports bra in my survival kit? 🤔

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

@@altitudeiseverything3163well, if you are comfortable enough not to wear underwear then you’re fine. Most women aren’t comfortable to go out without underwear. Sports bras are a lot more comfortable than regular bras.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@user-bi8ko7kc6h No, I wouldn’t want to go without underwear. However, I find *sports* bras to be tight, restrictive, and hot…. Overkill and the opposite of comfortable. Good for gym workouts, running, and mountain-biking, but unnecessary for everyday wear. I don’t need a lot of support, so any soft, natural fiber, wireless, pull-on (no hooks, when comfort is the goal) bra or bralette works for me. But, really, when we’re talking *”car emergency,”* a bra wouldn’t make my list at all; a simple safety pin can temporarily mend a broken strap, and is multi-purpose for other mishaps. Actually, a spare pair of panties would be a higher priority; that would be a logical accompaniment to the emergency pads/tampons.

[@tinac7921]

Keep a power bank spare in car or u can't call anyone

[@marcusaurelius652]

He says that

[@sambyvlogss]

I dont know why i like this types of videos it always makes me happy

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks. That's nice of you to say. What type of video do you consider this as?

[@sambyvlogss]

@@FrakkingCreations Its super entertaining i like videos that are packing bags they are super prepared i watch this because it entertains me and ilive in a tropical country but i find this video entertaining

[@nhilet143]

I agree.

[@troopygino]

@@sambyvlogss Interesting!

[@Fido-vm9zi]

You & I are smarter for knowing such things.

[@jdeveau6718]

Put about 6 small yet sturdy bags in the poop kit. Also hand wipes. The hand sanitizer only works when your hands are clean.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Good additions. Thanks for sharing!

[@johngoodin3445]

You might want to visit a military surplus store for a military grade Poncho. They’re Extremely rugged, and extra large. They can do triple duty, as a poncho, ground sheet, or sleeping bag. Put it on in the car as a first line of defense should get stranded in the wintertime.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for sharing your tip.

[@prostyle1626]

The whistle compass. Remove the chain and keyring. A compass is magnetic and you dont want metal objects on it.

[@Mr.13]

Zip ties, screws, a cup or a bowl, plastic bags, rubber bands, shampoo or soap, burn cream or lotion, chalk to write on the floor

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for sharing additional items from your list.

[@erwin643]

Shampoo? Really? And where are you going to find the water for that? Please don't tell me your drinking water.

[@Mr.13]

@@erwin643 I'm not telling you anything figured out on your own

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

Some emergency kits have toiletries like shampoo because some people will be using them in natural disasters.

[@fatboyrowing]

Enough money in small bills to completely fill an empty tank should be stored where it isn’t too convenient to borrow from. If your credit card doesn’t work or if you need to buy 2 gallons gas from a farmer in the middle of nowhere (that’s why I said small bills - don’t want to ask him for change for a $100 bill)

[@FrakkingCreations]

Good idea to have some cash on hand! Thanks for sharing your idea.

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

Someone else said he once had vehicle trouble and the tow company said it would be six hours before rescue. An independent tow truck came along but he didn't take credit cards. It's a good thing he had emergency cash in the vehicle.

[@AintSkeerdNWO]

Plastic container for toilet = self - composting toilet, add multiple plastic bags with kitty litter in them, then just wrap up the poop - don't pee in these - that's what the outdoors are for...

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Double-bagging is a good idea, too. I learned the hard way…. 🤢😂

[@mrmicro22]

Hand warmers work by absorbing oxygen. They need to be in a small pocket or some how smothered to work at best efficiency.

[@macycroy4078]

This is my first car that I have owned and I’m leaving for college soon, very thankful for this video!

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[@simonhanna7106]

Nice Kit, I have mine with me everywhere I go and people make fun of me until they need something. The other things that I also carry: impact wrench (makes changing a tire very easy), siphon pump , lithium battery jumper with power bank capability, emergency battery flashers, breaker bar, swiss army knife, glue sticks with lighter, fuse kit, throw up bags, pee bags, precision screwdriver kit, headlight flashlight (when working on a car at night), basic multimeter, and for food, I carry MRE that has the heating bag with it. That's all I can remember now and I'm sure I have more .. lol.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for the comment. Good ideas for your kit. Definitely taking it to the next level.

[@sgtg4600]

An Excellent video. 👍🏻

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[@sweetapple6314]

Awesome list of survival tips. Helps you prepare for your daily trip.👍

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Thank you!

[@genegreen9613]

I watched three other videos similar to yours. Yours is the best and most thorough in my opinion.

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[@Rodknockacres]

and get thicker cables for diesels. I cary thick ones because I have a diesel truck

[@FrakkingCreations]

Good point! Thanks for sharing.

[@DJ-mj8sd]

Good video from an obvious Canadian. Great ideas

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[@MikeH-sg2ue]

That’s some outstanding preparation! Lived, & traveled in all provinces, & territories in all seasons for my whole career. You’ve gotta be ready for Winter. I’ve been rolling up strips of carpet remnants, with short roofing nails driven through them. Just role them out, & drive over the ice! They take up space, but worth it, the first time you need them! Two long strips have really helped me, out of a few icy spots! A few times, many other vehicles, where thankfully, that I had them. Drive carefully, & smile often!

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[@josephpostma1787]

Just make sure the nails are pointed down!

[@dabaydestrian437]

It gets over 100 degrees in the summer where I live.. will things like lighters and fire extinguishers explode in that heat in the car?

[@FrakkingCreations]

They shouldn't for temperatures that are possible in a car during the summer. Here is what I have found... For the fire extinguisher, they typically have safety valves that will release pressure if pressure gets too high (for example, the tank gets heated). The valves will fail before the tank will. One word of caution would be that if the safety valve fails, the contents of the fire extinguisher would start coming out. If stored properly in the vehicle, it may not be an issue. I believe most public service vehicles like police and EMT have fire extinguishers on board. For lighters, Mythbusters did a test of this (Episode 65) and their results: BUSTED: A lighter can explode on a car dashboard. BUSTED: A lighter can explode when put in a laundry dryer. Check it out here: mythresults.com/episode65#:~:text=A%20lighter%20can%20explode%20on%20a%20car%20dashboard.&text=There%20was%20no%20reaction%20for,the%20interior%20of%20a%20car. That said, I still wouldn't put these anywhere where direct sunlight can hit them. Hope this helps.

[@DonzLockz]

No, I was a smoker for 20 years and always had a few lighters in my work van.... in the sun, a typical summer would get to 40⁰C here. Also, fire extinguishers are perfectly safe too. LPG tanks are also okay. Where possible, atleast try and keep them shaded. Oh, a white car doesn't get as hot as a dark coloured car.🍻👍

[@alimfuzzy]

Dynamo flashlights are the way to go in an emergency. Even better if you can get one with a built in radio and USB output for charging your phone

[@ToyoteroMundial]

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[@wheresjimmy247]

Do you have a link for the pencil case you put the glove box items in?

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[@RebeccaNeffati]

I always put a small first aid kit and a seatbelt cutter/window breaker in the glovebox too, as in an emergency, you may need to have these within arm's length if you are trapped.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Good idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@GothicKittyMadness]

haha this is overkill! this isn't a breakdown roadside kit this is for camping!

[@FrakkingCreations]

Is it? A roadside emergency kit will be different for everyone. As with most things in life, everyone will have different requirements and needs. Not everyone has the same requirements as you might based on where you drive. Not everyone lives their lives like you or me. An roadside emergency is … an emergency, and you won't be able to predict what kind of emergency. But you can be prepared based on what you do and where you drive. It's always up to the individual to decide what they need based on their situation and circumstances. I just provided a list of items that can be useful in a roadside emergency kit. A person driving short distances only within the city will not need much in their kit. People are around, there's cell coverage, friends and family are relatively close enough to help, it's easy to get food, water and shelter. But a person driving in rural areas where not many people pass by and in winter conditions will need more. Getting stranded in these conditions can mean the difference between life and death. So yes, the items required for this kit will look a little like a camping kit. There is no one size fits all here.

[@redbear_70]

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[@profesorinwestor1984]

Nice video

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[@charlesludwig9173]

This is the best advice I have seen.

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[@afsaynag2338]

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[@Reddylion]

Nice.

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[@NotJessH]

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[@NotJessH]

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[@rebeccaclementz3756]

You can get some trick birthday candles that won't blow out in the wind.

[@MunchWillbeBlue]

12:37 if you have older cars or have not been maintaining it well you can have a lot of moisture in your car and actually have ice on the inside of your car including the front windshield.

[@TorchyBurns1]

I HATE THAT MUSIC! IT DROVE ME AND MY DOG CRAZY!!! 🐕 😒

[@JDS-Dalton]

Good looking kit! One thing i would recommend though, is instead of that 4 way lug nut wrench, I'd recommend a good breaker bar, a 1/2 ratchet, and a set of deep sockets. It's not fun when you need to change a tire and find out that the lug nuts were torqued down an insane amount where one of those lug nuts just won't do it.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for commenting and also for providing your recommendations. That's something people don't always think about but may run into.

[@tc1uscg65]

Hmm, I'm going to need a bigger car.

[@FrakkingCreations]

It's true that there is a lot of items here and though it packs up nicely into a box and bag it might already take up most of the trunk space in a smaller vehicle. Not all items are necessary for everyone since everyone has different needs and have different situations. You will have to choose what makes sense for you based on the usage of your vehicle. For example, are you driving only within the city or between cities? Are you driving in winter regions? And other questions you can ask yourself to determine what you will likely need or absolutely not need.

[@erwin643]

Nice stuff, but.... Where are the guns and ammunition, and maybe a combat knife? This is America, after all..

[@fredbayato1808]

Wasting money! And you sir are a sales man advertising your snake oil!

[@FrakkingCreations]

Wow. Snake oil on what items? You really think none of these items should go into an emergency kit? What is in your emergency kit if all the items I mention are snake oil? Or maybe you think any emergency kit is snake oil and wasting money. Everyone's situation is different and you are supposed to make your kit based on your needs. For example, don't add the winter items if you don't get snow where you live.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Hmm…. Try telling that to the US midwesterners recently trapped on highways for days in their cars during sub-freezing temperatures. And where I live, in the Rocky Mountains, winter and spring avalanches frequently leave people stranded overnight, or longer -often many miles from the nearest town, in brutal conditions- until that massive amount of snow can be cleared. Not being properly prepared can be deadly!

[@Tony-pq3xv]

Snake oil? He isn't selling anything. Just giving a list of items that could be useful in certain situations. I keep some of these items in my vehicle and have used some of them.

[@Summermute7]

Wow! Somebody needs some anger management. And perhaps some common sense because it is smart to be prepared for emergencies. Many of these items cost very little and/or most people already have them on hand, yet they would be invaluable in an emergency.

[@fixedit8689]

Something for the car thieves to get when they break in.

[@Gravyballs2011]

2 gallon fuel container. Running out of gas is an emergency too, especially in aggressive weather and/or in an unsafe area.

[@FrakkingCreations]

Thanks for sharing. Question for you would be where to store the fuel container for cars? It is a hazard to store in the trunk or cabin. The specialized fuel containers vent gasoline fumes if the fuel in the container gets warm/hot and the fumes could be dangerous if inhaled or builds up in the trunk/cabin.