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From: barbaral@tekig1.UUCP (Barbara Lee)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Emergency Kit Summary
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Date: Mon, 20-Feb-84 20:54:49 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 20 20:54:49 1984
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Thanks for all of your replies regarding a car emergency kit.
Here is a summary of the suggestions I received.  

Tools:
tire inflator, siphon, vice grips, hammer, knife, screwdrivers
(flathead and phillips),long nose pliers, cresent wrench,
sparkplug wrench, jumpers, ignition meter, tire sealant, spare
wire with alligator clips, 12 volt tester
 
Car Parts
oil (and spout or can opener), belts, fuses, windshield fluid,
coolant, distilled water for battery, hose clamps, duct tape,
fuel filter, headlight, bulbs, sparkplugs, distrubutor cap,
chains, towrope, dead weight in car for rear wheel drive

MISC
fire extinguisher, flares, triangular reflectors, CB radio,
ground cover, rag or old towel, paper towels, first aid kit,
maps, 1 gal. container to get water, 1 gal. container for gas,
old clothes and shoes, pen and paper, travelers cheques
(many places won't accept personal checks)

FIRST AID KIT (from Better HOmes and Gardens book)
paper cups, flashlight with batteries, blanket, pillow,
newspapers (to place under person on cold or wet ground, or
for splint), assorted bandaids, 2x2 and 4x4 sterile first aid
dressings, roller gauze bandage 1 inch by 5 yards and 2 inches
by 5 yards, adhesive tape, triangular bandages (36x36 inch square),
safety pins, mild white soap, scissors, tweezers, tourniquet
(3-4 inches by 20 inches), syrup of ipecac, rubbing alcohol,
nail clippers, aspirin or substitute, calamine lotion.

I don't think all of us will carry all of the above items.
Hopefully, you can tailor the list to your specific neds.
Thanks again for the responses--I learned a lot.