25 Must Have Items for Your Car Emergency Kit pt1 

A note about the road flares. You can boil a considerable amount of water with a road flare quickly in any enviroment. Used them in the military. A ten minute flare can boil enough water for an entire squad to have coffee on a cold rainy morning. My squad loved me, LOL

About the breaking of glass most car manufacturers make their headrests to remove from the seat to be used for breaking the glass out of a vehicle. Just a little something to know.

1. Multi Tool (pliers, screwdriver, knife, etc) 2. flashlight 3.adjustable wrench or vice locking pliers 4. electrical tape 5. tire plugs 6. jumping cables or jump starter 7. band aids 8. 9mm handgun 9. lighter 10. rope or zip ties 11. water

You know what would be a good idea, I think a little card with emergency phone numbers with some clear tape on it so it doesnt get wet. I hate to admit it, but I dont know a single number. Good Video :)

Here's another secret. If you do get stuck and you don't have anything, if you have floor mats in your car, you can put them under your drive tires to possibly give you traction to climb out.

One cheap item I would add to this kit is a small steel wire brush! Sometimes cars won’t start because their battery terminals are so corroded that it can’t supply enough power to the starter. Cleaning them up might be all that’s needed.

I would highly recommend a wool blanket. I know it would take up a lot of room, but it would help keep you warm while you wait. Or maybe some compressed down jackets.

Good video - cat @ 1:25 is like "oh man he's off on one again, find somewhere else to sleep"

Fire extinguisher, leather gloves, window breakers, crow bars, Fix a flat, radiator stop-leak, JB weld, hose tape, flares, tow straps, jumper cables, spare qts of oil, jugs of water, wiper fluid, antifreeze, spare fuses, lock de-icer, saws for trees down across the road, blankets and stoves for cooking/keeping warm while stranded overnight high in the Cascades, been there done all that and used every single item over the years lol. I carry all these things and more now, because ive NEEDED them over the years and learned those hard lessons u can only learn when stranded far outside cell coverage lol. And have saved so many other people over the years. If you go off the beaten path regularly, then youd better Be prepared folks, thats for damn sure. Your always the weird prepper guy, until the time comes to save the day lol then your the most popular man around.

For the emergency hammer/glass breaker, they should be within hands reach from the driver. If you are involved in a crash and want to use them yourself you might be pinned in position by the seat belt (and this might be tensioned by the seat belt tensioning device). Also the hammers don't work under water for that you need a spring loaded one, you can get some small ones like the resqme that you can keep on you car keys so they are within hands reach.

Two things: you should keep the glass break in the glovebox, and you should also pack a small fire extinguisher. I’ve seen a lot of accidents, and when oil leaks on a hot radiator-- fire!

I wish they made more containers that are just rectangular like a cardboard box instead of an odd shape that wastes space.

I'm not very mechanically inclined but I highly reccomend a car manual and socket/wrench set. Helped me troubleshoot why my car was overheating before it was even cooled down enough for me to touch anything.

The Cat Litter needs to be the old fashioned clay litter. The type that clumps becomes slick and sticky when wet.

Thank you Cody for sharing this video ;) I really appreciate you taking the time to share some knowledge to help those men who like you saild , did not have fathers or any strong male influences in their life. God Bless you and your family.

My mottos for life are as follows. Be prepared, Always Faithful, and If anyone references the good book and has a cat in their video it’s an automatic favorite.

Didn’t even mention a 5th of whiskey. 🤨

Here in Tennessee we can use a spork instead of a snow shovel.

Don’t forget candles, might not happen but if you run out of gas and it’s winter, a small candle can heat up the whole cabin of your vehicle.

A good stove option is a Trangia alcohol stove, and a couple bottles of Heet gas line antifreeze, in the yellow bottle.

Cody, road flares or any pyros will eventually fail as they absorb moisture & oxidize. If you seal them, vacuum bag if you have it, wrap with inexpensive mylar hvac duct tape, or find other ways to hermetically seal them (tin candy box?) you can get a reliable 10-15 years out of them. But out loose like that? Paperweights as they age.

I have used kitty litter. It has bentonite in it. It works pretty good for soaking stuff up but it can get slimy and really nasty in water. Instead I like to carry sawdust with me. It is lighter than kitty litter, It works better as a traction aid in the winter, It soaks up oil and is biodegradable. If it gets damp it does not turn into a slimy mess. Down side is it can be flammable. Of course if you need to start a fire that could be a good thing I suppose. Use it to soak up some spilled or unspilled oil and it makes starting a fire really easy. Just another option to consider that can help keep the weight down.

Jumper leads or a small jump pack are handy too 👍

Good. Nice classic Wranglerstar video.

Best two vehicle survival items: 4 wheel drive and a winch...

I especially liked your message that 2 minutes into the video... God bless! Stay safe! Thank you for helping people! We're All in This Together...

These are the best Wranglerstar videos. The ones where he goes through a bunch of kit explaining what each thing if for.

I've an actionpacker that has been through hell and back that is 25+ years old. Scuffed up but still functions like new.

Dad and I always called ours a "get home" box. Jumper cables fluids belts, basic set of tools etc

Cody, Cody, Cody I love this video.... You have me building on a kit like this from last winter 👍 I really enjoyed this one and loomi g forward to the next one. Like I said in a previous comment, being prepared is always key and like you just said I end up helping someone else more than I need the items for myself. 👌👌👌👌

1:43 Loved the video, but the only thing I'd be concerned about with packing all of my stuff in a container like that is if it would be a little hard to get to something specific. I love all of the stuff you included but I can just picture myself now needing something towards the bottom in a hurry and having to dump the whole thing out in my trunk... it would still be better than not having it. Best of luck, thanks for the great video, and God bless.

Great reminder to check and update the car kit, Cody!

I’ve had two of those keter tough boxes for about 20 yrs , there as good as the day they were made

I watch this every year as the temperature drops.

Only thing cable ties and duck tape cant fix is a marriage 🤣🤣 love ur channel be safe

As a former smoker i can tell you butane lighters such as bics, sciptos, etc dont work very well when theyre cold. Most likely the pressure in them drops. Better off with matches or a zippo. Or just keep it close to your body, not on a knife sheath. If you dont believe me, try an experiment; when its like mid dec, leave one in your car over night then go out and see how easy it lights in the morning, how large the flame is

Great kit! I always tell people to keep a glass breaker handy. Thank you for sharing.

You have some really good items in your box. Thanks for sharing!

Very Good Advice! Thank You.

I had to skip back because i thought your cat was a rogue raccoon

I have something similar in the trunks of both my daughters cars packed in a good quality ice chest for double duty one thing that I added to both of their kids is one of those small handheld battery jumper boxes where the battery pack is the size of a large cell phone and it comes with Clips to attach to the battery it recharges from the cigarette lighter but that's small battery will jump a car and they're available from Amazon or from the Walmart automotive center from around $40

Cody, You should make your own survival kits and sell them. Wranglerstar survival kits by Cody. .For any car any where.

I'm glad you mentioned that you should FLUSH OUT the stop leak. That stuff will cause ALL sorts of issues within the engine.

I love watching your videos whenever I’m sad I feel happy when I watch your videos

Maine here. Cat litter does nothing for ice and snow anymore. It dissolves into a sludgy mess. It's not a sand nowdays. However, I'm sure it does work for oil spills.

Love your channel, Wranglerstar! I watched you regularly a few years ago then got away from youtube. Sure glad you're still here! Warm wishes from the snowy Ottawa Valley, Canada!

Good video. A winter kit is a must have, especially up here in North Dakota.

ever try the home depot brand bins. the yellow and black ones. they are super strong and worth every penny

Thanks Wranglerstar! I just built an ammo can emergency kit for my Polaris Side by Side. I just put a couple simple things in there like a UNIVERSAL SOCKET... I know they are terrible, but it works. Anyway, I put some duct tape and electrical tape, blade fuses, nuts and bolts I may need, a few switches for the light bar, a torch, solder, lighter, cat litter for traction, some rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, and an AC adaptor for my cigarette lighter.

Awesome informative video! I never thought about this but now I am really thinking about creating (putting together) a kit!

This is great, definitely need to set up a tote to keep mine more organized. This did inspire me to buy my wife and I both some legit glass breakers. Thanks for the info!

Them there Action Packers with snap handles are actually really awesome.

Radiator hole use needle nose to remove the fins around the hole. Then take the needle nose pliers and crimp the body of the radiator close

Best video in a while love these type videos when. He talks about kit that are purpose built for the trucks and other need to have things

I carry about 10 road flares as well as a couple of the red LED types. I use flares quite a lot for starting fires on job sites during the winter. Throw a flare into a scrap pile and go back to work for a few mins. I dont care how wet the pile is, Fire is waiting for ya when u come back lol. I carry basically everything your saying but also a few more things based off my own personal experiences, loved the JB weld, i have fixed an oil pan before way back in the mountains. Which is why i also carry 3-4 qts of oil as well.

Most needed, yet least favorite vids. You go to a great deal of effort to help people with these. Be blessed for helping others.

Had to get someone out of the snow today. I only had a shovel, leather gloves and a axe. I'm getting this kit, because I see the need of one. Great kit! Love the philosophy behind the gear and the reason you have it. Thank you Wranglerstar!

Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

Dont forget the fire distinguisher which you will need to use before the fire extinguisher, to make sure it really is a fire.

I recommend an OBD-II sensor and a print out of OBD-II code list. Sometimes you will be driving and that check engine light comes on. It's good to know if that light is signaling a serious problem with your car or something minor.

this guy's video is straight forward information and usefulness to everyone. kudos to him. great channel. thanks.

Speaking of the good Church: Annual church meeting and Pastor and his lovely Wife pronounced they were due with their to-be 5th child. One of the church Elders stood up and stated that it will be a bit more financial struggle for the congregation to assist the Minister’s family, but it will work out. The Pastor stood up and thanked the congregation for their acceptance and understanding, and concluded by saying, Children are a gift from God”. The resident old spinster stood up and proclaimed loudly and in ernest, “Rain to, is a gift from God, but when it rains so much, you use RUBBERS.” “Just sayin’” the spinster said.

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Excellent, part 1, of this video, I have three bigger size totes and I can't seem to squeeze all that like you did in there. I will have to retry.

Great stuff. I like that all the stuff is used and tested.

I would have watched the entire two-part thing if you had uploaded it all. I agree with everything so far.

I run with a pneumatic center punch in the center counsel for breaking glass

A good winter kit could save your life great video again

This is very helpful, I really like how neat and organized this is. I could also use a nice tough box for being able to grab stuff off the roof.

You might want a mixing stick for the jb weld

Good stuff and info.

Thank you so much for posting this. I’m born and raised in a tropical country but now living in the hockey Land! This is super informative!

Wow you packed a lot in there. I need to add to my box. Jumper cables in next part?

Just found your videos, good info. I love this kind of stuff. Thanks

Excellent video!

I think taping that glass breaker to the underside of the lid would be beneficial. Since that’s the one thing in an time sensitive emergency you would want to not have to dig through the box for first. And he mentioned having one in the glove box outside of this one.

Things to consider. Nice Tuna btw!

I was so ready for the Amazon, or wranglemart links and start buying :)

Back to the old school classic video style, nice!

Good information. Thank you!

Very helpful. Thank you.

Thanks!

I used the JB weld to fix the harmonic balancer on my tacoma for a year before I had to replace it.

What brand of space blanket do you recommend? Couldn't find one in your Amazon store.

I'd be carrying all of this out in the backcountry someplace and get stuck in a winter storm, but I'd be bringing a survival kit with food and camping gear just incase and extra tools

Great video! Thanks for the tips

Thanks for this very useful video, I will put this kit together

Husky red waterproof containers are amazing

Love your videos. I have a request. When you post videos like this can you share links to the items on Amazon or another retailer? Thanks

I would like to see Mrs Wranglerstar's vegetable garden now. I haven't seen a recent video of her garden and I am interested in where it is up to now.

That went quick... look forward to part 2

26 with Loctite Mr. Wranglerstar!

Pro tip with silky saws that I don't see many people talk about is they are excellent for Flint and steel fires they light char cloth easily! Better than most dedicated steels.

Good stuff, looking forward to part 2

Thanks for reminding me to bring in the hoses and cover the outside faucets.

Antenna ball = great defense weapon. Super vid!

Living in SC, that 1/4 inch of snow we get every two years can be rough.

great list. would be helpful is you put the list (ideally with links) in the notes

very helpful , thank you

Well thought through kit, some of the things are not applicable in south africa, but my kit are more or less the same but adapted to our temperatures