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Yeah, yeah…your vehicle’s fairly new and you take care of it, and you’ve even got a membership in AAA. That doesn’t mean that your chances of ending up in a tight spot are zero. It’s just common sense to be prepared with a trouble bag in your car. Here’s a pretty good rundown of things you should keep in a car emergency kit:

Fully charged cell phone: You may want to consider a cheap prepaid “burner phone” with a long battery life and keep it strictly in the car. If nothing else, at least keep a charged-up power bank on hand.

First-aid kit: At a bare minimum, a first-aid kit should include gauze pads and bandage tape, aspirins, antiseptic wipes, scissors, antiseptic cream or ointment, Band-Aids, rubbing alcohol and burn cream.

Tools: It doesn’t have to be anything comprehensive; just a good quality Leatherman-type tool and some duct tape can be real, real handy.

Fire extinguisher: It’s kind of bulky, but it can literally be a lifesaver. Try to find a fire extinguisher that’s rated for Class B and Class C fires: flammable liquids and electrical fires.

Warning triangles or highway flares: Self-explanatory.

Tire gauge: You know you should be checking your tire pressure regularly anyway…right? Right?

Foam tire sealant: If you got a flat tire and it didn’t completely shred before you could get off the road, a can of tire sealant can keep you going for a while.