Blog

Ontario Car Emergency-Kit Essentials, and More!

Are you hitting the Ontario highways for a road-trip adventure?
Awesome!

SUV driving on a snowy roadBut before you go, make sure you have these few first aid and safety items tucked away in your trunk. Whether the mosquitos are murder in Muskoka, or your wheels get a flat on the way to Wawa – you’ll need a few items to deal with any trouble you encounter on the road.

For treating scrapes, cuts and owies of all kinds, you’ll minimally need bandages, antiseptic wipes, gloves and hand sanitizer. And if your road-trip takes you to blackfly and mosquito territory, you’ll be very thankful if you remember insect repellent and After-Bite.

Towels aren’t just necessary items for intergalactic travellers (fans of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will understand). A big, absorbent towel can clean up messes, dry you off, keep you warm or even shield your head from the sun. And, of course, you can use it to ward off the noxious fumes of the Ravenous Buglatter Beast of Traal (what can I say, I’m a Douglas Adams fan!).

If your vehicle conks out while you’re on the road, you might find a flashlight, flares or light sticks, cable ties and a utility knife handy as you wait for CAA to come to the rescue (you do have CAA, right?). Sometimes safety kits will even come with a “Call Police” banner you can use to alert other drivers if you’re in a real pickle.

Ontario weather can be unpredictable at any time of year, so your safety kit should include things like a rain poncho, a foil/mylar blanket, heat packs and hand warmers.


Emergency Car Kit, Ontario

Example of Purchased Kit Contents


A few other random items you might need are waterproof matches or lighter, duct tape (it fixes everything!), a kneeling pad for when you’re changing a tire or tending to a sick person, liquid lock de-icer, extra batteries for your flashlight, and a good old pen and pad of paper.

If this seems like too many things to remember, don’t worry – you can buy complete car emergency kits at stores like Canadian Tire or First For Safety.

Happy – and safe – travels!

ToDoOntarioOntario Car Emergency-Kit Essentials, and More!