What should you keep in your car?

Are you taking a road trip this winter? Do you just need an excuse to get rid of all the random stuff that has accumulated in the trunk and backseat?

Here’s a weekend project idea: Clear out anything you don’t need and stock your car with a few actually useful items instead.

Whether you buy a premade emergency kit or gather a few things separately, here’s what to consider tossing into your trunk as a way to stay prepared and safe on the road.