What do you put in your car for emergencies? Can be in the trunk, boot, back,

You've gotten a lot of good answers here. What we have in the trunk of the our car is a tire jack & spare tire, jumper cables, screw driver, wrench, small hammer and a few other miscellaneous tools, and a shovel, along with a small ax. There is also a can or starter fluid and flat fix it, extra radiator fluid and windshield washer fluid. The glove compartment contains a small first aid kit and a small scraper as well as the owners manual and a repair book. In the back seat are two blankets and pillows, a small kit containing 2 votive candle holders and at least 4 votive candles. The kit also contains a few candy bars and nuts. (The number of candles change and the food items in the kit change based on the trips we are planning to make). There is also a long handled scraper with a brush. If we are going on a long trip, especially on back roads, we will throw in more blankets (we no longer own sleeping bags), extra warm clothing, extra coats and gloves and some old new papers, as well as a few gallons of water. And just in case we might be stuck in the middle of Wyoming for a few days, it never hurts to have a couple of rolls of toilet paper. Not that I have every been stuck in the middle of anywhere for a couple of days, but I have known people who have been, and one might as well be as comfortable as possible.

Let's see besides a ice scraper, I have starter fluid, jumper cables, a couple items that I can put under the rear tires so I can get tracksion, warm gloves, a heavy coat, some small canned goods in case I am stuck there for awihle, a can opener. A hat that covers my ears and ties under my chin.a small shovel in case have to dig my self out. There is probably more in that box but this is just some of the things along with my cell phone that I carry in case of emergency. Everyone should be prepared once winter sets in. It takes one second to slid off the road and be stuck. YOu could be there a long time if out on a country road and you can't get the cell to work, OH yes and 2 good flashlights.

I keep an ice scraper and several blankets in the back of the car. If nothing else, I can keep warm. I also toss an extra coat in the car. My car is relatively new but I just never know what could happen. I should carry water also but it will freeze in this weather. If I don't carry a purse, I do carry all kinds of identification along with a laminated card that lists the emergency contacts along with any medications I take. Sometimes I leave the information in my car in the center compartment.

I have a butt load of stuff in my car, how much could be used in an emergency, well.... I do have credit cards that can be used as ice scrapers in a pinch. I have some blankets, 2 big bolts of cloth from a free cycle I haven't taken in, cat food... can't eat it myself, but it helps because its in the rear end of the van (that's about 50 lbs of extra weight right now.) I have some soda in the car, I know, big help, but I won't be thirsty... Honestly, I have a van full of stuff and don't know what half of it is anymore.

We have blankets and my husband always have some kind of tools in the trunk. He is also creative, but in fixing mechanical things..Also I believe he has a hanger in the trunk too, though our muffler isn't falling off, it is there in case it does..

Ice scraper and can of de-icer (not exactly emergency supplies, as having to de-ice the car is a common occurrence in these parts in winter). Spare tyre, jack etc. A back pack with warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, hi-vis, small first aid kit, compass, small torch, waterproof matches and a can of self-heating coffee. A folding knife kept in the pocket of the driver's side door in case I should be in a crash and have to cut myself free of my seatbelt.

i put jack and other tools in the trunk along with a spare tyre.the roads here are so bad ,the tyre may puncture at any time.happy mylotting.

First of all I have a can of fix a flat.....in case of a flat tire. I don't like changing them myself. I also have this very cool little case my friend gave me for my birthday that has a ton of things in it....bandades...antibacterial cream.....kleenex...a small candle....candy bars (which have to be replenised once in a while after my granddaughter is in the car) I also have a blanket...and a scraper and a brush for brushing snow off the car!

i have jumper cables, a flashlight, first aid kit, tissues, small baby blanket for my niece when i babysit for her, a tire inflator and one or two bottle of water. that is it though. i carry alot of things i might need in my purse too like medicines for asthma for me and my son, ibuprofen, an epipen for my son who has food allergies, and some other things i do not like to be without just in case. i think being prepared is a good thing and the one thing you do not have seems to always be the thing you really need. the law of averages i guess.

This is further proof that I don't live in the same world as everyone else! I understand the need for "precautions" and all that, but I am a firm believer (and living it every minute) that your habitual thoughts create the future you live, and if you are always planning for emergencies, and anticipating "what can go wrong", that's what will most likely enter into in your experience. I guess there is a fine line between anticipating only wonderful things happening, and planning ahead.