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List of Essential Items to Keep in Your Car

While many of us don’t think about it, having a list of essential items to keep in your car is important. Whether you regularly drive long distances or just across town, you’ll want to have all the best things on hand to keep you and your car safe. From emergency roadside items to tools you might need to fix your car; your trunk should hold everything you need on the road.

Some Of The Essential Items To Keep In Your Car:

Water and non-perishable snacks

Whether driving to work or running errands around town, having fluids and snacks on hand is never a bad idea. Water is a must for a healthy body, and hydration is something your need even when in your car. Keep one or two full water bottles in the car at all times. If you’re planning a long trip, keep a selection of snacks on hand. Nuts, jerky, and dried fruit are all great options to keep.

Tissue and wet wipes

Although they’re often overlooked, tissues and wet wipes are essential items to keep in your car. You never know when you will run into an unexpected accident or roadside emergency. A good rule of thumb is to keep a pack of tissues and wet wipes handy every time you leave in your car, whether visiting a grocery store or dropping your kid off at soccer practice. Of course, you should also keep an emergency kit in your car in case an accident occurs, but if you don’t have it, tissues and wet wipes would come in handy.

Flashlights

Driving at night is one of the most challenging times to be on the road, even if you know the area well. Sometimes a breakdown, a flash flood, or an accident can cause roads to be closed temporarily, leaving you only with the option to be stuck in the dark. This can create a dangerous situation, but when you have flashlights, you can use them. So, never underestimate the power of having extra lights in your car.

First aid kits

It may be strange, but keeping some essential items in your car can be a good idea. You never know when you or your family may get involved in an accident, and having the right items on hand can help you provide first aid until professional help arrives.

Umbrella and sun hat if needed

Whether it’s a cold, rainy, or sunny day, having these items in your car is a lifesaver. But if you’re like me, you happen to leave these essentials behind, all the time.

Hand sanitizer

You never know when you’ll need hand sanitizer, which is why it’s an essential item to keep in your car. One useful way to stow hand sanitizer in your car is to carry it in a slim, portable spray bottle. That way, it’s within easy reach when you need to clean your hands after using a public restroom.

Clean car rags

A clean rag is the most basic car cleaning supply and one of the most overlooked. Next time you clean out your car, grab a few clean rags and your vacuum so you can clean your vehicle from top to bottom.

Importance of keeping essential things in your car:

Keeping essential items in your car is a very good idea because sometimes you might need something and you may not have it. For example, if your car breaks down, you might need some mechanical tools and water. But, if you did not keep these things in your car, you would have nothing to do. This is why keeping some of the items is extremely crucial.

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Hi, I am Gavin & this is my travel blog. Traveling has been an enriching and rewarding experience, so I decided to document my journey for anyone out there to have a read and share my passion.

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