We don’t have any Boy Scouts in our family, but we try to travel with as much preparedness as we can stand, which means that we always have a road trip first aid kit stashed in the trunk of our car.

Whether your summer includes weekend road trips, daily drives to the pool, or spontaneous detours for a hike, one of the smartest things you can do is prepare for the little surprises that come with ...

Having a car unlocks the seemingly endless freedom of the open road — and the inevitability that something will eventually leave you stranded on the side of it, wishing you had an emergency car kit ...

Ice scrapers and brushes should be a crucial part of any car's winter safety supplies, even in areas where it doesn't get ...

Seventy percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in cars, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Depending on where you live, wintertime can bring severe cold ...

In an emergency you will need to be prepared and have the right gear in case you need it. Carry equipment for treating injuries, inflating or changing tires or starting a dead battery. Cars are safe ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. In the city, the idea of a winter safety kit ...

Camping, hiking, training and everyday living all come with a small amount of risk—unless you’re living in a bubble or under a rock. And if you’re not living in a protected sphere or under a large ...

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