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preparing for a long range road trip

Episode 3055 · Prepper Broadcasting Network · sources verified August 29, 2026

  1. 1. Put forty dollars in small bills in the glove box today.
  2. 2. Photocopy your driver's license, insurance card, and vehicle registration and store them in a waterproof pouch in the vehicle.
  3. 3. Open your vehicle first aid kit and confirm it contains adhesive bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and pain relievers.
  4. 4. Place a flashlight and a set of spare batteries in the driver's door pocket or center console.
  5. 5. Add a car phone charger or battery pack to the vehicle and test that it charges your phone.
  6. 6. Fill one-gallon jugs with water at one gallon per person per day for your household and place them in the cabin or immediately behind the rear seat.
  7. 7. Pack a three-day supply of non-perishable food per person: protein bars, nuts, dried fruit, or shelf-stable meals that require no cooking.
  8. 8. Pack a change of clothing and sturdy footwear for each person in a bag you can reach without unpacking the trunk.

Notes

bepreparedsolutions.co/pbn/3055-preparing-for-a-long-range-road-trip — full notes, sources, and the episode audio.