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Deflect-O RWT Warning Reflective Triangle With Weighted Base
Good to have if your flares are dead. Also good in place of a flag for an impromptu game of "capture the flag".
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Orion Safety Prod. 3153-08 Safety PlasTcap Flare
Buy new: $5.50 Besides the typical use on the roadside, useful for signalling to helicopters for help.
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Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame
Buy new: $5.99 Use these when checking hot fluids or messing with the battery. The eyes are a terrible thing to waste.
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Fix-A-Flat - Tire Inflator with Hose, 16 oz. (S420-6)
Buy new: $5.95 You will have to replace the tire after using this because it makes the tire unpatchable. But if you can't or don't have time to put on a spare tire or pump up, this would be useful. Get the bigger 20oz size if you have large SUV-like tires.
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TVG Motoring Essentials TG5C-0000 Gold Tire Gauge
Don't get a gauge that requires batteries because batteries tend to die.
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Prestone 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant, 1 Gal
Buy new: $11.19 The premixed 50/50 allows easy refills or topping off of coolant.
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Royal Purple 1530 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Container
Buy new: $7.89 Get the cheap generic brand at the store. 2 quarts should be plenty.
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Stanley Proto 680-68-012m 68-012 Stanley 6-way All In One Screwdriver
Buy new: $4.95 Tools are useful for basic auto repair by either you or your friendly good samaritan.
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Detailers Choice 100% Cotton Mechanics Shop Towel - Package of 5
Buy new: $5.95 Good for checking and cleaning hot fluids. Like coolant, not body fluids.
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Permatex 09254 Nitrile Dipped, Cloth Gloves, X-Large
Buy new: $5.05 Protect your manicure. Waterproof palm is nice.
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Nathan 3-Liter Replacement Hydration Bladder
You can survive months without food (insects are tasty in a pinch), but you can't survive 2 days without water. The bladder can be made to fit into any shape.
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Duck 00-03020 1.88-Inch-by-20-Yard Colored Duct Tape, White
Buy new: $6.99 If your coolant hose is leaking, try wrapping a bunch of duct tape around it.
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Coleman Cable 08665 4-Gauge Heavy-Duty Truck/Auto Battery Jumper Cables with Polar Glow Clamps, 12-Foot
Buy new: $36.65 Lower gauge = thicker cable = better conduction.
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Bucket Boss 06100 Cable and Tool Bag
Buy new: $21.30 Holds the junk in your trunk.
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Highland 10175 15' Tow Strap with Hook
Buy new: $16.46 You never know when you're going to be stuck in some mud. Another car might be able to drag you out.
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Coleman Taos Extreme-Weather Mummy Bag
Buy new: $41.72 / Used from: $37.99 For cold weather situations. Find a sleeping bag that compacts into a small stuff sack to save space. A fleece blanket can be adequate depending on your climate.
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Eco Friendly Polar Fleece Blanket: Beige
Buy new: $19.95 The sleeping bag is warmer but the fleece blanket is cheaper and useful in many situations.
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Hopkins 13014 Ice Chisel 10" Scraper
Buy new: $6.84 Ice in drink - good. Ice on windshield - bad.
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Survival Heat Pad, 9" X 13" - Pack of 4 Heat Pads
Buy new: $19.90 Hypothermia may be hazardous to your health.
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Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator
Buy new: $49.97 Runs off regular outlet or car outlet.
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Stanley 87-793 10-Inch Long MaxGrip Adjustable Wrench
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Maverick Multi-Purpose Lighter
Buy new: $7.48 Cavemen could start fires. So should you. Get the cheap disposable ones at the local megastore.
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Security Chain Company Super Z6, SZ139, Cable Chain for Passenger Cars, Pickups & SUVs - Set of 2
Buy new: $64.01 If you don't know what snow looks like, you probably don't need these.
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Fresh Step Clay Cat Litter, 14 Lbs
Buy new: $5.49 / Used from: $9.99 Provides traction if you are stuck in snow and ice. Your kitty will like it too.
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Littelfuse 094363 MINI Fuse Emergency Kit
Buy new: $6.14 If an electrical component of your car doesn't work, check the fuse.
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Stanley 10-788 Contractor Grade Instant Change Utility Knife
Buy new: $10.55 / Used from: $3.16 |
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Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.160 lumens Tactical Flashlight, 2-Pack
Any LED flashlight will do. An extra set of batteries is a good idea also.
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Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
Buy new: Too low to display Probably don't need this in the car but useful in the garage if your battery is dead and you need enough juice to start your engine and drive to the repair shop.
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