I started keeping a small drawstring bag in my trunk with backup essentials: socks, a toothbrush, a phone charger, a tiny first-aid kit, and a small blanket. It has saved me (and a few friends) multiple times when unexpected travel or minor emergencies popped up. Having a mini “just in case” kit can turn a potential disaster into a mild inconvenience.
My kit consists of mylar blankets, fire starters, a sewing kit, a fishing rod and a knife. If I get stuck out it’ll be because of an avalanche or extremely heavy snow.