Maybe it’s growing up in the snowy Midwest. Or maybe it’s having two teenage drivers in my family. Whatever it may be, my cars are always well-stocked with emergency supplies. And while not everyone may drive in wintry mixes, everyone will need supplies to stay safe if their car stalls out, crashes or meets other kinds of inclement weather.
Below, I’ve gathered the most important necessities from Amazon, like these 4-gauge jumper cables for $30 and this Lighting Ever LED flashlight for $10. Shop now for a fully stocked vehicle.
10+ Car Safety Essentials to Grab on Amazon
- Light Bright: This pocket-sized Lighting Ever LED Flashlight comes with three batteries and a beam distance of nearly 500 feet — $10
- Bundle Up: With a 4.6-out-of-5 star rating based on more than 16,000 ratings, this military wool blanket will be sure to keep you warm when waiting for the tow truck — $43
- Hydration Station: As we all know, we can’t do much surviving without water. This 24-pack of Amazon Grocery water bottles should do the trick — $3
- Well-Fed: Food is also an obvious necessity, but it’s important to keep non-perishables with a long shelf life on hand. This 60-pack of Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars includes 30 pouches with two bars in each — $11
- Getting Diggy With It: For those who encounter snow, which can be anywhere from Maine to California, this folding shovel is made with carbon steel and also comes with a pickaxe and 90-degree pick hoe — $29
- Extra! Extra!: You never know when you’re going to need a second pair of gloves or hat, and this hat, gloves, scarf and ear warmer set will keep you covered — $20
- Be Heard: If you’re trying to draw attention but aren’t as mobile as you would like to be, this 2-pack of whistles with lanyards will likely make sure someone gets the message — $7
- Stay Connected: When the car needs to be shut off and but you need to make sure your phone still gets some juice, this 45-watt portable charger will help you stay connected. The slim charger has an attached USB-cable — $19
- Power Move: These 4-gauge jumper cables are 20 feet long and boast a 4.7-star rating with more than 18,000 ratings — $30
- The Basics: Matches are always a staple of an emergency kit. This 150-count matches set contains 11-inch, extra-long matches — $25
- Old School: And when the phone dies—or maybe even before then—this Rand McNally Road Atlas will get you where you need to go. It includes 378 detailed city maps and even 11 culinary road trip guides that will be a fun read for when you’re not stranded — $31
