Vehicle Get Home Bag: Essential Kit for Stranded Drivers

What Is a Get Home Bag?

A bag in your vehicle with supplies to walk home (10-30 miles) if your car is disabled during an emergency.

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Core Contents

Navigation

• Local maps (paper)
• Compass
• Offline phone maps

Water

• 1L bottle minimum
• Water filter straw
• Purification tablets

Food

• Energy bars (2000+ cal)
• Trail mix
• Electrolyte powder

Clothing

• Walking shoes/boots
• Rain jacket
• Warm layer
• Hat and gloves

Tools

• Torch + batteries
• Multi-tool
• Cash (small notes)
• Phone charger

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Seasonal Adjustments

Summer: More water, sun protection, light layers Winter: Extra warm clothes, hand warmers, thermal blanket

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Bag Recommendations

• 20-30L daypack
• Not tactical looking
• Comfortable straps
• Weather resistant

Keep Reading

• Power Cut Map UK: How to Check Outages in Your Area and Who to Call
• Building Your First Bug Out Bag
• Grey Man Concept: How to Blend In During Emergencies