Your Guide to Preparing an Emergency Kit for Your Car

A minimal kit keeps you moving legally and safely after a flat or breakdown on remote Australian roads.

Core items

Reflective triangles or LED flares, torch, gloves, tyre gauge, compressor, basic tools matching your wheel locks, drinking water, and a charged phone power bank.

Tyre-specific

Factory jack and iron, or a quality aftermarket kit if you upgraded wheels.

First aid

Compression bandage and antiseptic — bites, stings, and cuts happen changing tyres in the bush.