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On The Road Again: Don’t Forget Your Emergency Kit!

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Whether you’re going on a road trip, camping or sending your children off to college you should make sure that you or they have an emergency kit for those unforeseen circumstances. To make this task easier we’ve put together a list of items to help you put your kit together.

  • Cell Phone/Charger
  • Flashlights/Extra Batteries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Road Flares
  • Jumper Cables
  • Vest- High Visibility
  • Blanket
    • Particularly for those cold Winter months
  • Kitty Litter or Sand
    • Great for Winter in case you get stuck
  • Water
    • 2L per person per day is best
    • Use small bottles so they’re easy to carry
  • Extra Food
    • Energy bars, canned food {non-perishable} and/or granola bars
    • Don’t forget a can opener!
  • Pylons
    • You can even get pop-up road cones at your local Safety stores or Canadian Tire.
  • Basic Toolkit
  • Spare Tire and Jack
  • Small Pocket Knife
  • Water Proof Matches

These are just a few ideas, if you have something that’s not on our list feel free to add it to our comment section!

Top 10 Camping Must Haves

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Ever get that feeling when you leave on a holiday that you’ve forgotten something at home? Besides the basics (tent, sleeping bags, pillows etc.) follow our staff’s top 10 list for things to bring with you camping so you don’t forget those little things again!camping_fullsize_story1
  1. Bug Spray, Sunscreen and After Bite
    • Be prepared for the outdoors and bugs! Having a sunburn or bug bites can make a camping trip very uncomfortable.
  2. First Aid Kit
    • Make sure you keep a First Aid kit with you in case of any accidents or injuries.
  3. Flashlights
    • Have an extra set of batteries with you or use a solar powered flash light.
  4. Cell Phone and Charger
    • Most of us always have our cell phones but don’t forget the charger; you don’t want to remember in a time of emergency.
  5. Lawn Chairs
    • Enjoy the fire from a chair not the ground 🙂
  6. Axe and Matches/Lighter
    • You might need the axe to chop wood and the matches to light your fire, don’t forget to put your matches in a water proof container so they don’t get wet if it rains.
  7. Spare Water and Food
    • Don’t forget to pack in case of an emergency and you’re stranded. A little extra food and water can go a long way.
  8. Toiletries and Antibacterial Wipes
    • Remember your bathroom items you might need them.
    • Bring Antibacterial Wipes they are more convenient for soap and water when around the fire for your sticky marshmallows or around other messes.
  9. Garbage Bags
    • Go green don’t forget to pick up your garbage. Use a different bag for cans/bottles to recycle later.
  10. Camera
    • Don’t forget while you’re enjoying your trip to take photos to remember the great time later.

For a more extensive packing list visit: Camping Essentials List  We hope you enjoy your vacation this summer!