Here is a very economical survival kit that you can store in your car for emergencies. The container itself cost nothing if you are a typical coffee drinker and all the supplies inside can also be bought cheaply. Just use your imagination!

Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:

So far I’ve added a compass, multi-tool, pen, paper (to write a note or start a fire), nails, spoon, stove, paracord bracelet, flashlight, knife, matches, and some small food items. One thing I’m thinking about putting in there is one of those cheap Walmart ponchos (thus the nails to help make a temporary shelter if necessary).

Another thing I need to put in here is some fuel for the stove – not a whole lot, but enough to boil a few cups of water or maybe to help start a fire when the wood is wet.

Being prepared when in transit can spell the difference between surviving the unthinkable and becoming part of a tragic statistic. You should have a first aid kit as well as the basic tools that come with the car. It would also be a good idea to have some drinking water in store.

What’s so great about a car is that there is always enough space for a little survival kit. A coffee can can be stored safely in more than one slot or cubbyhole in a car’s interior. You can put it in the glove compartment, under the seat and even in the trunk.

You can probably come up with some other ideas on your own, items you think might take precedents over ones already mentioned in the text above. But remember, this coffee can survival kit is in your car for – maybe – a night when you are stranded. In other words, help will come the following day.

If you think you might be marooned for a longer period of time – and have the room – you can always load up on extras. On the other hand, can we really know how long a rescue will take? Maybe prepare a couple of these kits!

We think this is a very clever idea and if you would like to read more go to ISU.

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