Build Your Vehicle Go-Kit

You are reading Part 2 of the Heretica Six-Part Prepping Series. This series covers the critical foundations every individual needs to survive the collapse of traditional systems. The full series includes:

1. Build Your Personal Go-Bag

2. Build Your Vehicle Go-Kit

3. How to Build a Food Pantry

4. What You Need for Your Home If SHTF

5. Bartering Goods and Services

6. Building a Survival Library

This post covers how to build a Vehicle Go-Kit, a survival kit designed specifically for your vehicle. Emergencies don’t always happen at home — your car could become your lifeboat, your shelter, or your way out. In this blog you’ll learn how to build a lightweight but life-saving kit that can keep you mobile, fed, warm, and safe when roads are closed, gas is scarce, or you’re forced to shelter in your vehicle.

• Vehicle Go-Kit Purpose: To keep you alive and mobile for at least 72 hours (3 days) if you’re stuck in or living out of your car.

• Scaling: Supplies are per person; modify for additional passengers.

Vehicle Go-Kit Supplies

1) Water = Minimum: 3 liters per person (1 liter per day). Add and extra gallon jug if space allows (for radiator or drinking)

Upgrade: Include a small water filter or purification tablets

2) Food = Minimum: 9 meals per person (non-perishable, no-cook)

• Suggestions: energy bars, trail mix, peanut butter, canned goods with pop-top lids

• Manual can opener if using canned food

3) Clothing and Shelter

• Spare clothes (weather appropriate)

• Extra socks and shoes or boots

• Emergency blankets (one per person)

• Compact tarp and paracord

• Gloves and hat (weather can betray you)

4) First Aid Kit( Compact but complete)

• Bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers

• Personal medications (3-day supply)

• Burn cream, allergy meds, tweezers

5) Tools and Car Supplies

• Jumper cables

• Tire repair kit and manual pump (not electric)

• Basic tool kit (screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, pliers)

• Folding shovel (optional but smart)

• Ice scraper (cold climates)

• Gas can (empty; fill only as needed)

• Spare fuses

6) Light and Power

• Flashlight (hand-crank or battery-powered)

• Spare batteries

• Solar charger or car charger for devices

7) Communication and Navigation

• Paper maps of your region

• Compass (basic, not app-based)

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio

Upgrade: Prepaid burner phone with emergency numbers

8) Hygiene Supplies

• Wet wipes

• Hand sanitizer

• Toilet paper roll in a zip-lock bag

• Small trash bags

9) Personal Defense

• Pepper spray (check local laws)

• Whistle

10) Comfort and Mental Health

• Small notebook and pen

• Deck of cards or simple game

• Comfort item if you are neurodiverse or you have kids (small stuffed animal, blanket, fidget spinner, etc. )

Packing and Storage Tips:

• Store items in labeled, stackable plastic bins for easy access.

• Keep water and food insulated from extreme heat/cold if possible.

• Recharge or rotate supplies every 6 months.

Reality Check: Roads may be closed. Gas may be scarce. Authority figures may not be friendly. Plan for survival, not sightseeing. Stock your vehicle now. Share this post with someone you trust.