Carry & travel
Put together a workday disruption pouch
A small pouch for a disrupted commute should solve familiar problems without turning every workday into a packing exercise.
Think Prepper / Field guide
Carry & travel
Take a smaller, well-chosen version of your plan with you.
Carry & travel
Choose a commuter bag you can carry on foot
Try the bag with a realistic load and a longer walk, including the shoes and clothing you use for the commute.
Carry & travel
Keep a paper contact list with a travel wallet
Keep a few important numbers and addresses readable without a phone, while leaving passwords and account details elsewhere.
Carry & travel
Prepare a car kit for the season you are driving in
Build a vehicle kit around the route, passengers and weather, and keep it separate from maintenance that the car still needs.
Carry & travel
Keep a roadside light separate from your luggage
Know where the light is, how it operates and whether you can reach it without unloading the vehicle near traffic.
Carry & travel
Check the spare tire before you need it
Confirm that a spare is present, usable and accessible, then learn the limits that apply to that particular wheel and vehicle.
Carry & travel
Know what is in a tire-repair kit
A compressor and sealant kit has specific limits. Check the instructions and expiry dates before relying on it in place of a spare.
Carry & travel
Store a vehicle jump starter according to its instructions
Storage temperature, charge checks and vehicle compatibility belong in the plan before a jump starter goes into the trunk.
Carry & travel
Pack a winter driving bag before a long journey
Pack warmth and essentials before leaving, then decide whether the journey should happen at all when conditions worsen.
Carry & travel
Make a route plan that includes fuel and rest stops
A route is more than the line between two addresses. Give stops and changing conditions space in the schedule.