Lighter and Matches

Double your fire–starting options with a lighter and matches.

Old Raincoat

Cram an old raincoat into the kit and you’ll stay dry while wiring your tailpipe back to the frame with a coat hanger.

Rechargeable Light

A rechargeable spotlight is a 1,000-lumen bright idea. An integrated kickstand turns it into a handy task light, and it’s light and small enough to carry when you make a break for civilization ¬(streamlight.com).

If you get stuck out in the middle of nowhere, because of the weather, an accident or equipment malfunction, your vehicle can be your lifeline until help gets there.

Making sure your vehicle is properly fitted with survival gear, though, is critical if you want to give yourself a fighting chance in a serious survival situation or endure through a less severe situation in relative comfort.

To see more items you should consider including in your vehicle survival kit, check out Field & Stream.

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