As far as essential items for your kit, the following should definitely be included:
- A charged cell phone – you’re likely to have one already, but it could be useful to keep a spare, as well as a charger, in your car.
- Jumper cables, a fire extinguisher, tow rope and a reflective warning triangle.
- A multipurpose utility tool and a waterproof torch with extra batteries.
- Details of your car insurance, and your insurance company’s contact number.
- A first aid kit –include an assortment of adhesive bandages, gauze pads and safety pins; adhesive tape, antiseptic cream, disinfectant, pain killers, tweezers, scissors, and cotton wool.
Other useful items that can really help while you’re waiting for assistance:
- Drinkable water – try to pack a few small bottles to make the load lighter.
- Emergency food – a handful of protein bars for example.
- A map book - while you may have a GPS in your car already, an electrical malfunction may make a hard copy a real life saver.
- A toilet roll or two, wet wipes or paper towels and some hand sanitiser. This can be really useful if you can’t find a toilet for miles.
- Bug spray and pepper spray, especially for ladies travelling alone.
There may be other items that you’d be at a loss without, or that you feel would make an overnight stranding much more comfortable for you. Pack those, along with the essentials to make your road trip a guaranteed success.
Source: PSG Insure
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