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Your Get Home Bag: Because Stranded Isn’t a Good Look

If you don’t have a car and you’re reading this, please contact us so we can personally thank you for being part of the solution. Our car-based society is ridiculous at best and literally killing us at worst. If you do have a car, we know it’s not your fault. But you definitely need to be ready, so buckle up and gear up.

A breakdown, a natural disaster, or an unexpected detour can leave you miles from home with no clear way back. That’s why we’ve put together this interactive checklist to make sure you’re covered. We’ve divided it into essential, comfort, and bonus items—so you can build a bag that gets you home without regrets.

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Essential

Car emergency/repair kit Even if you don’t know how to fix a car, maybe a passerby will be able to use your tools to help you! You might want to get a car repair guide too.

1 gallon of water Be the nerd who keeps emergency water in the car. You might need it.

High calorie emergency food Glove box treasure.

Cell phone charger with car adapter

Hand crank radio with USB charger Our MVP also wants to be your travel companion.

Flashlight Have a plan in case your headlights are out of commission.

Extra batteries

First aid kit

High visibility vest (doubles as flag) Another nerdy thing that seems dumb until it is necessary.

Local maps Thomas, where is your guide when we need it?

Backup eyeglasses or contacts

Wool socks

Beanie Getting stuck in cold weather is twice as bearable if you have a warm hat on.

Emergency blankets Portable, effective, and so, so crinkly.

Cash You can’t eat it, but you might need it.

Comfort

Safety cones

Basic car repair book A very useful thing to have if there are no helpful passersby.

Empty gas can Essential? Comfort? You be the judge.

Disposable masks

Duct tape You can’t fix your engine with it, but you might be able to patch your radiator long enough to get down the road.

Personal sanitation This includes: moist towelettes, hand sanitizer, garbage bags, and plastic ties

Warm jacket Impress the bears who peek in your windows with your impeccable fashion sense.

Gloves

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