Equipment Checklist - Vehicle

 

Safety Gear:


Papers - Registration, Insurance, Parking Passes, Roadside Assistance Information and Cards

Trip Itinerary in Ziplock Bag

A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod jack

Jumper cables

Tool kit and/or a multipurpose utility tool

Flashlight and extra batteries

Reflective triangles and brightly colored cloth to make your vehicle more visible

Compass

First aid kit - vehicle sized (don't skimp)

Nonperishable, high-energy foods, such as unsalted nuts, dried fruits and hard candy

Drinking water

Reflective vest in case you need to walk to get help

Car charger for your cell phone (ideally multi charger that will charge any phone)


Fire extinguisher


Duct tape - Full roll

Rain poncho




Winter


Snow brush

Steel Shovel

Windshield washer fluid

Warm clothing

Cat litter or sand for traction

Blankets

Chains


If driving off highway - Tow Rope, Road flares, Large Tarp, Paracord, Axe













 

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