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Be Prepared For Just Anything With These Items

Every Day Carry Items For Cars

We can never predict when problems will happen, but we can choose to be prepared as humanly possible. There are a few everyday carry items for cars that drivers can keep ahead of the game should issues arise. It would be almost impossible to be prepared for everything that could happen; however, it is very possible to make a kit that could cover a lot of bases. Our team put together a list of the most helpful items you can carry every day. Let’s take a look at what they came up with.

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How Do You Pick Out Things For Car EDC?

Choosing the items that go into your every day carry kit should fit with the type of vehicle you drive, your environment and the season. Emergency needs are likely going to be vastly different in winter than they are during the summer. A few standard items that should be included with every automotive EDC kit include:

  • Flashlight
  • Gloves
  • Road flares
  • Jumper cables

Additionally, a tool kit with various kinds of screw drivers and wrenches (imperial and metric) can really come in useful. In fact, there are a lot of tool kits on the market that keep a lot of different options really well contained in a case that is perfect for throwing under the seat or in an interior storage cubby. 

Emergency EDC Gear Options

If you come across an accident scene, it’s entirely likely that someone could need immediate assistance before first responders arrive. Having a readily accessible first aid kit could really come in handy. Some of the must-have items include:

  • Non-latex sterile gloves
  • Gauze bandages
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • First aid tape
  • Adhesive bandages 
  • Sharp scissors
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • Aspirin and/or ibuprofen 

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