These are the top 8 items that you should have in your glove compartment; this is very basic and shouldn’t be in place of your car emergency kit.
Having a flashlight that is compact and bright is one of the most important items to have in an emergency. If your car breaks down at night a good flashlight can be used to help you check the engine change the tire or signal for help.
A first aid kit that easily fits in your glove compartment is a must. Choose a good first aid kit, you will not want to be caught in a situation where you need it and find its lacking.
- Signaling items
Having items to signal with such as a:
Whistle, Mirror, Glow Sticks, Flair
Having any or all of these items could be the difference between you being rescued or not.
- Paracord
You should always keep paracord in your cars glove compartment. With the many uses and the strength of the 550 paracord, it will serve you in multiple ways.
- Phone charger and cord
This may seem like a given, but having a phone charger in your glove compartment is a good idea, now days they are fairly inexpensive and small. Don’t forget to have a spare charging cable for your phone.
- Map
Back in the old days you would be hard pressed not to find a map in your glove compartment, but now days with GPS a lot of people don’t carry one. Having a map is vital if you are lost or stranded, especially if you need to find
your way out on foot.
- Energy bar
Stashing a few granola bars in the glove box is a great idea, so you can last a little while if you are stranded waiting for help to come or need to trek it out on foot.
- Window breaker
Breaking your own car windows probably isn’t something you plan on doing. But, if you have an accident and somehow drive into a body of water, having a tool handy may allow you to break the glass and escape to safety.
