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Roadside Emergency Gear Worth Keeping
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items A vehicle emergency on the highway, especially in the middle of the night, can put you in danger quickly. These are essential safety products to keep in your vehicle. They can help you handle common roadside problems, get off the highway, reach a saf...
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The Best Roadside Safety Kit You Can Have in Your Truck
The Best Roadside Safety Kit You Can Have in Your Truck
I've driven hundreds of thousands of highway miles, and these are the essentials I keep together for roadside emergencies. I've needed this kind of equipment after getting a flat at 3 a.m. and while traveling through backcountry with no phone service...
If I were building a roadside safety kit one product at a time, the NOCO GB40 is where I would start. A dead battery can leave you stranded anywhere, and this compact jump starter can start a compatible vehicle without waiting for another driver. Kee...
1000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB40
When a tire is losing air, a dependable compressor can help you inflate it and reach a safer location or repair shop. The VIAIR 88P delivers up to 120 PSI and is designed for tires up to 33 inches. Follow the instructions, watch the pressure and conf...
VIAIR, Air Compressor, Portable, 120 PSI, for Tires up to 33"
Do not guess whether your tires have enough air. This digital gauge gives you a quick pressure reading before and after inflation so you can match the recommended pressure shown on your vehicle's door placard. It is compact, simple to use and belongs...
AstroAI, Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, RRK150, 150 PSI
In a crash or water emergency, being able to cut a jammed seat belt or break a side window could help you escape. The Resqme combines both functions in one compact tool. Keep it within reach inside the vehicle, not buried in the trunk, and learn how ...
Resqme Car Escape Tool
If your vehicle is disabled, approaching drivers need as much warning as possible. These reflective triangles help make your stopped vehicle visible from farther away and can reduce the chance of another accident. Place them only when it is safe, fol...
CARTMAN Warning Triangle DOT Approved 3PK ...
A headlamp keeps both hands free while you check a tire, connect jumper cables or look under the hood after dark. This 300-lumen Energizer model gives you usable light without forcing you to hold a flashlight in your teeth or balance it somewhere. Ke...
Energizer Vision HD LED Headlamps, Bright 300 Lumens ...
Duct tape is not a permanent repair, but it can secure loose trim, hold a temporary cover in place or keep a damaged piece from flapping until you reach safety. This all-weather Gorilla tape is made to handle tougher outdoor conditions. Never place i...
Gorilla All Weather Duct Tape, Black, 1.88" x 25 yd
A roadside repair can lead to scraped hands or small cuts, and minor injuries can happen anywhere. This compact first-aid kit keeps basic supplies together and ready when you need them. Check its contents when it arrives, replace used or expired item...
Band-Aid Brand All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit ...
Never drive while looking through one small cleared spot in an icy windshield. This long, extendable snow brush and scraper helps clear the windows, mirrors, lights and roof so you can see and other drivers can see you. Use the scraper only on glass ...
SubZero 50" Maxx Force Snowbroom Metal Extendable ...
Being visible on the roadside can save your life. This reflective safety vest helps approaching drivers see you at night, in rain or during poor weather. Put it on before leaving the vehicle when possible, move away from traffic and never assume that...
Hyper Tough ANSI Class 2 High Visibility Safety Vest, Size ...
A disabled vehicle needs to be seen, especially at night or in bad weather. These reusable LED warning beacons provide bright roadside visibility without the flame and storage concerns of traditional flares. Keep them charged, test them regularly, us...
LED Flares for Auto & Tire Safety
When a vehicle is lightly stuck, a compact folding shovel can help clear packed snow, loose soil or debris from around the tires. It takes little storage space and can make a real difference during winter travel. Do not dig near moving traffic or und...
Emergency Shovels for Patio and Garden Use
This straightforward scanner plugs into the OBD-II port on compatible 1996-and-newer vehicles to read standard check-engine codes, view code definitions and check emissions-readiness status. It can also clear codes after the underlying issue has been...
Hyper Tough HT100 Automotive Code Reader for 1996 & Newer OBD2 Vehicles
A compact automotive-rated fire extinguisher is easy to overlook until it is urgently needed. This Kidde model is UL listed, rated 10-B:C for flammable-liquid and electrical fires, and supplied with a mounting bracket. Secure it where it is accessibl...
Kidde Auto/Marine UL Listed Fire Extinguisher, 10-B:C Rated
This compact three-piece set covers the basic hand tools I want in a vehicle: 6-inch slip-joint pliers, long-nose pliers and diagonal cutters. Together they handle common grabbing, holding, pulling and cutting tasks without taking up much trunk space...
Hyper Tough 3-Piece Pliers Set with Ergonomic Soft Grip Handles, Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Slip Joint Pliers and Long Nose Plier set
Roadside work can be dirty and involve rough, sharp or recently heated surfaces. These synthetic-leather mechanic gloves add grip and basic hand protection while remaining flexible enough for common vehicle tasks. They are not cut-proof or heat-proof...
Hyper Tough High Performance Mechanic Gloves, Black Synthetic Leather, Men's Large, 1 Pair
A compact folding utility knife gives the kit a dependable cutting tool without taking up much storage space. This model folds for safer storage and uses replaceable utility blades. Keep the blade folded and locked away when not in use, cut away from...
Hyper Tough Folding Utility Knife with Quick Blade Change Design