Keep an Emergency Kit in Your Car

The Problem

You get a flat tire, dead battery, or breakdown on a rural highway with no cell service.

The Hack

Keep in your trunk: jumper cables, flashlight, first aid kit, blanket, water, phone charger (battery pack), tire repair kit or spare, and basic tools (wrench, screwdriver, pliers).

Why It Works

Roadside emergencies happen to everyone eventually. A $50 kit handles flat tires, dead batteries, minor injuries, and survival basics while waiting for help in remote areas.

Pro Tips

• Jumper cables: $15. First aid kit: $12. Flashlight: $8
• Also: phone battery pack, blanket, water, non-perishable snacks
• Review and refresh the kit every 6 months
• A charged phone battery pack is the most critical item