[reu2]

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[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by reu2

One thing I've always been behind on is having a good roadside kit in my car.

What's in your kit? What's your "must have item"Reply below and I'll add to the List.

Emergency Road Side Kit;

First Aid Kit
- Bandages/Bandaids
- Gauze
- Alcohol Swabs
- Povidone Iodine Swabs


- Datrex Emergency Water Packet
- Pac-Kit Sting Relief Swab
- Tweezers
- Clamps
- Medical Tape (I prefer 3M Transpore tape)
- Medical Scissors
- Emergency Thermal Blanket
- CPR Kit if certified
- Nitrile Gloves
- Single use Aquaphor and Surgilube packets
Emergency Road side Flares or reflectors (LED Lit alternatives too)
Seatbelt Cutter Window Breaker Emergency Escape Tool (should be kept in reach of driver)
Jumper Cables
Poncho
Glow sticks
Tire Pressure Gauge
Heavy duty Bungie Cords
Zip Ties
Multi-Tool (Leatherman seems to be most popular)
Emergency Whistle
Baby wipes
Duct Tape
Electric Tape
Extra Fuses
Mechanic Gloves
Emergency Flashlight/Radio (crank charge)
Reflective Vest
Fabric Cooler (Can double as Kit Bag)
Trash bags
Paper towels

If you want to go the Extra Mile;

CPR Kit if CPR Certified
Battery Powered Air Compressor
Power Inverter
Portable Jumpstart Unit
Tire Plug Kit
Pre-Paid Cell Phone with car charger or SPOT Satellite/GPS Messenger
Weather Radio
USB Car Charger (1.1 Amp or higher)
Power Bars
Drinking Water
Tarp
Oil for your model car.

Winter Drivers;
Portable Shovel
Road Salt (Kitty litter works too)


What are we missing?

I think a small first aid kit will do, after that if its mechanical there's BMW assist and if its an immediate emergency call 911...

[reu2]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

I think a small first aid kit will do, after that if its mechanical there's BMW assist and if its an immediate emergency call 911...

Fair enough....

A first aid kit is nice, but it's only part of an Emergency Roadside Kit.

Waiting on 911 or BMW Assist doesn't help keep you safe until they can get to you, and they really don't help if you can't contact them.