Well, out with the old and in the with new! Now that it is almost June, it is *relatively* safe to put the snow shovels and winter car kit away. (But we still never know, lol). I really don’t have a summer car kit, save for a first aid kit. As we travel further and further away from home, I’m leaning more toward having a dedicated box of gear for our summer car trips. How about you? Do you have one?
First on the list would be a no battery flashlight. My boys love these things. We’ve always wondered how they work without batteries. Here’s a video explaining how the flashlight works. And they are very durable, too. Watch this!
Wow, a flashlight that can get lost in the snow, be dropped on concrete, run over, and bashed with a hammer. Now that’s my kind of flashlight, lol!!!
Besides a hardy flashlight, consider getting a digital tire pressure gauge (we have a manual one that never seems to work correctly), a first aid kit and manual, a few canned goods with can opener, and, if you have the space, a jug of distilled water. And as always, drive safely!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
My car kit’s never removed from car..always with me. U never know when you may need it so it’s always safe to keep in the car at all times.
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:23 am
You sure must be traveling a lot. Yes, that kind of flashlight will always come in handy. Thanks for the post. God bless.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Do those things really work? If so, I want one. I saw them advertised on TV and thought they were really cool, but I’m skeptical of the things sold only on TV.
Thanks for your comments on my new blog theme. I’m glad you think it’s classy. Just wait and watch over time. The spring theme, as nice as it is, is my least favorite of the four. Summer comes out on June 21.
Again, thanks for the positive feedback and the validation!
Cheers!
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Hi My Bug Life. Here in the Northeastern United States, we have great swings of seasonal changes. I don’t have the space to keep snow shovels, road salt, blankets, and a snow windshield shovel in my car all year round. In the summer it is lighter, with those things I mentioned in my post.
Mel, we really can’t travel anywhere without a car. In rural New York, we have no public transportation, and the shopping centers are miles away. Cars are necessary here.
Matt, I do think they work. My husband bought a really cheap $5 one and it worked for a while. If we get another one, it will be a better model, built to last!
Thanks for visiting, folks!