Since my quasiunemployment status of the moment, I first updated my first aid kit. Now, I basically did the same thing with my car emergency kit. Take a look and let me know if I should add or subtract anything. Oh, all of this fits in a duffel bag that I keep in my trunk unless otherwise noted.
Car Emergency Kit
Let me know what you think of this list. The purpose of it is to have stuff in case I break down in the middle of nowhere or something like that.
Is list-making on your resumé?
Somewhat. It’s included in the “detail oriented and organizational skills” umbrella.
Where do you keep the bag with $250 dollars in your car? I need to know in case of emergency.
In the oil pan.
Since my quasiunemployment status of the moment, I first updated my first aid kit. Now, I basically did the same thing with my car emergency kit. Take a look and let me know if I should add or subtract anything. Oh, all of this fits in a duffel bag that I keep in my trunk unless otherwise noted.
Car Emergency Kit
Let me know what you think of this list. The purpose of it is to have stuff in case I break down in the middle of nowhere or something like that.
Knife with a seat belt ripper. Velcro it under the dash in a reachable spot.
Window punch. Scissors. Blanket. Extra head/taillights. Rope/nylon rope (More than the tow rope). Extra wire (insulated conducting kind) Air pump or that fixaflat stuff.
John
Hose clamps (a few different sizes)
45 Semi-Auto(2 back up clips)
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I thought I was obsessive/compulsive, and at the risk of pushing you on to page 2 of your list I would suggest:
Good suggestions. I actually have 50ft of utility/nylon rope but I forgot to put it on the list though. Good idea about the knife with seatbelt ripper and window punch. Scissors are in the first aid kit and I have a Leatherman Wave with scissors. I have a sheet in the bag but not a blanket. I have a spare tire so I’ll probably pass on the fixaflat.
Hose clamps (a few different sizes)
45 Semi-Auto(2 back up clips)
Actually, I would rather have a shotgun since they are better at killing zombies.
I’m less likely to look for your cash now that you have a large knife under your dash. But you may want to check if that is a ‘concealed’ weapon - stupid laws.
Hose clamps (a few different sizes)
45 Semi-Auto(2 back up clips)
Actually, I would rather have a shotgun since they are better at killing zombies.
And find a good hiding place for the drugs. Zombies?
I thought I was obsessive/compulsive, and at the risk of pushing you on to page 2 of your list I would suggest:
As long as you are going all out, do you have an air compressor and a flat repair kit?
This is less important the more common your car is but if you want to go over the top, every model of car has at least one easy to fix part that is prone to failure. Talk to a skilled mechanic familar with your model vehicle, pick a dollar amount you are comfortable with and ask them what parts they would want to have on hand that would be most likely to a) fail and b) be easy enough to fix that you or local grease monkey could get you back on the road and out of the middle of nowhere.
Why so many different kinds of gloves?
Get a radio with a hand crank and you can skip one of the battery sizes you need. I actually got a radio/flashlight combo that has a handcrank for Christmas. Certainly not a Maglite, but better than a Maglite after the batteries you’ve packed are dead. 
You have everything else, why not windshield wiper fluid?
Does anything on your vehicle actually use hex keys? I’d think everything would be covered by your (metric and standard) socket set.
You mention a leatherman in another post, why not use that to replace some of the other items (screwdrivers, pliers, etc)?
I’d just include one of the mylar “space blankets”. Waterproof and capable
of keeping you warm. Heck, I have a few of the finisher wraps stashed around
the car for those times it rains or gets cold when I have the kids out and want
to help them stay dry and warm.
-Jot
There’s a pretty long discussion of this in the lavender room from a few years back, when that couple from SF got lost in the woods in Southern Oregon (I think - could have been very northern CA). Some useful stuff there (along with the typical LR banter).
Nitrile - Stays in the front with a CPR mask in case I need to do CPR on someone
Cloth - To help stay warm or I need an extra bit of grip where the leather gloves are too bulky
Leather - In case I need to handle jagged metal or something hot
Rubber - In case I need to get my hands dirty with oil or something like that
The gloves don’t take up that much space and since this is sitting in my trunk, I don’t really care about weight either. I picked it up last night and it is still light enough to carry relatively easily.
Hex keys are small and I may skip them because of the reasons that you mentioned. Also, this kit resides in my car but I could use it for other things.
Yes, I do have a Leatherman but it stays with the first aid kit mostly and I tend to use that around the house and may forget to put it back in the car. I got a kit of a knife, 2 screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, and needlenose pliers for $12 last night so this isn’t breaking the bank by any means.
I have 1 in my first aid kit so that is covered.
This thread is distracting:
Road atlas for US (if you travel far) or just map(s) covering your area of operation.
Winter hat and gloves (for survival of course but more likely to come into play when you are on your way out to a nice dinner in January dressed only for the dash from house to car but end up needing to change a flat or otherise hang out outside unexpectedly).
Some type of cheap water proof boot that can go over shoes (see dinner example above).
A big work shirt or coveralls and if you live in a cold climate, the cheapest warm coat from Salvation Army you can find (see dinner example above)
Some type of serious hand cleaner if you really are not going to just call AAA.
Not “emergency” related but I keep some interior cleaning supplies in the trunk that I sometimes make use of when waiting for the kids or otherwise stuck somewhere with time on my hands. A clean car is less likely to break down 
The thing I keep in my trunk that I use the most often is a cheap folding camping chair. I always forget about it until I arrive at a track meet, swim meet, etc and then I pat myself on the back for being “prepared.”