15 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car

If you're like me there's stuff in your car like crumpled bags from Starbucks and maybe some audio equipment in the back. But the problem is, we probably don't have any of the things we actually need in a emergency.

Some of us have a few of these I'm sure, so let's see how many YOU have!

1. Jumper cables
2. At least one flashlight with extra batteries
3. A first aid kit
4. Non-perishable food. Meaning canned food and things like energy bars.
5. A can opener
6. At least three gallons of water per person. Which means 12 gallons for a family of four. But that would be if you're driving through the middle of nowhere or you're going camping. Otherwise your gas mileage will be horrible.
7. A basic toolkit with a wrench, pliers, and a screwdriver.
8. Food and water for your pets.
9. A hand-cranked radio, or one that uses batteries.
10. Cat litter or sand to give your wheels better traction if you get stuck.
11. A shovel. It's especially important in the winter, in case you need to dig your car        out of the snow.
12. An ice scraper, unless you never drive anywhere cold.
13. Extra clothes, including a jacket.
14. A blanket or sleeping bag.
15. Your old cell phone, and make sure it stays charged. Even if it's deactivated, any cell phone can call 911.

Source: Ready.gov / LifeHacker.com