Episode 005 - Car Preparation Bag
Released: 5/19/2023
Preparation is about having the right stuff, at the right place, at the right time and being prepared for situations while traveling is no exception. Car preparation bags are a great way to be prepared for emergencies or other events while traveling in your vehicle. This episode goes through potential items and storage options for your vehicle to prepare for traveling or being stuck while traveling.
Notes
Main Considerations When Building a Bag
Main Ideas
- Preparation is about having the right stuff, at the right place, at the right time
- With car preparation you are preparing for events that can occur while traveling somewhere or while being stuck somewhere during travel with your vehicle
Ideas for Car Organization
- Special pocket case made of shoe rack wrapped around box (see images) for in between seats
- Under seat storage
- Rear hanging storage on seats
Quick Access Items
- Pitchers and plastic liners for urine and bowel movement elimination
- Rain-proof jacket
- Sunglasses
- Trash bags
- Notebook
- Ruler
- Can opener
- Temperature safe containers of water
- Tissue paper
- Books
- Wash cloths
- Spare small backpacks or carrying bags
- Toiletries
- Tooth brush
- Shampoo
- Hand soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand lotion
- Comb/brush
- Small games
- Deck of cards
- Dice
- Flashlight
- Batteries
Non-Quick Access Items
- Car jumper battery
- Jumper cables
- Bungee cords/rope
- Air compressor
- Medical kit
- Water filtration
- Temperature safe and shatter resistant water containers
- Spare clothing
- Hat
- Blanket
- Tool set
- Flares/reflective triangles
- Reflection vest
- Heater
Temperature Sensitive Items
Store in a small carry bag that is stored outside the vehicle in a temperature-safe area until needed for a trip
- Medications
- Essential Oils
- Food stuffs
Images
Custom car bag side view
Custom car bag top view