Car Emergency Essentials – Printable List of What To Have In Your Trunk In Case Of Emergency

Ever wonder what a good list of items you should keep in your car in case of emergency?

I have put together a list to print out of items to keep in your car during winter or for emergencies. 

This is a homemade car survival kit printable checklist so you can gather all of these items yourself and put in a storage container that will go in the trunk of your car.

Just this past Christmas day, there was a travel advisory and the plows were not on the roads.  We were traveling back from my in-laws and we barely made it up a snow covered steep road near our house.

I was thinking about all of the gear we would need if we needed to abandon our car and walk home (or wait a long time for a tow truck.)  I was thankful I had most of these items (especially the cold or snow items) in my trunk!

• Phone Charge Cord (one that is dedicated to the car)
• Flares
• Fire Extinguisher
• Window Hammer/Seatbelt Cutter (keep in drivers door pocket to get out or into a car in an emergency; smash bottom corner of window)
• First Aid Kit/Trauma Kit
• Tourniquet – (look into purchasing the SWAT-T because it’s better for children)
• Quick Clot
• Pressure Dressing
• Band aids & Antibacterial ointment
• Antiseptic Wipes (or see why I prefer Norwex Travel Cloths)
• Diapers/Wipes (even if your kids are out of diapers, the wipes are still useful for clean ups/sticky hands)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Latex Gloves
• Shears
• Sharpie
• Paper Towels
• Bee Sting Stick
• Benadryl (allergic reactions, rash)
• Pain Medicine (acetominophin, Ibuprofin, aspirin)
• Extra dose of prescription medications
• Ice Pack (instant cold pack)
• Leatherman/Pocket Knife
• Flashlight (lithium battery)
• Food; (MRE or other non perishable)
• Water
• Emergency Money (I always keep a $20 bill in my glove box)
• Emergency Blanket (thermal blanket, space blanket etc.)
• Blanket
• Tools: Hammer, Screwdriver, Pliers
• Lighter
• Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape
• Tissues
• Poncho
• Rope/Tow Strap
• Jumper Cables/Battery Pack
• Wiper Fluid (especially in winter)
• Any vehicle fluids specific to your cars needs (if you have an older car that has a specific issue)
• Gas Can (most gas stations have them for sale)
• Cold Weather Gear (coats/sweatshirts, hats, mittens, boots – don’t forget sizes for the kids!)
• Old Towel (to wipe down wet slides at the playground😆)

Go ahead and copy and paste this list into a word document so you can print it and have it for yourself!

If you’d rather not have to make your own homemade car survival kit and would like to purchase one ready made – here are some ideas for you over on Amazon:

• Thrive Roadside Emergency Car Kit
• Car Emergency Safety Kit Bag with Portable Air Compressor
• Everlit Survival Car Emergency Kit, Roadside Safety Tool Kit with Digital Auto Air Compressor Tire Inflator
• Emergency Survival Kit and First Aid Kit, 142Pcs Professional Survival Gear and Equipment

If you are looking to prep your home in case of an emergency – be sure to get the Free Printable Emergency Preparedness Supply List – What To Stock Up On For a 3-Day Supply in Your Home!