It's important to have readily available emergency supplies wherever you may be (Work, School, or even while driving). FEMA recommends storing emergency supplies in your cars in addition to your home. This insures, that should disaster strike, you have readily available emergency supplies. Make sure you're prepared for a disaster as well as the unexpected roadside emergency.
Find answers to the most common questions about automotive emergency supplies, from what to keep in your car year-round and the difference between jumper cables and jump starters to roadside safety tools and winter driving essentials — because breaking down is unpredictable, but being unprepared doesn't have to be.
Smart choices are jumper cables or a jump starter, tire inflator, reflective triangles, flashlight, first aid kit, blankets, water, food bars, basic tools, road flares, duct tape, and seasonal items (ice scraper, kitty litter in winter). A pre-packaged car kit covers most of this.
No, not both necessarily. A portable jump starter replaces cables and a second vehicle. Cables work only when another vehicle is present to donate power. Jump starters are more self-sufficient; cables are more reliable and cheaper. Many drivers carry both.
A reflective emergency triangle is a roadside safety device that alerts oncoming traffic and emergency responders to your location. Simply open the triangle (the one we sell is collapsible) and set it beside your vehicle with the reflective side facing oncoming traffic for maximum visibility.
Yes. Tire inflator in a can works by filling your tire with a liquid that instantly seals punctures as air tries to escape — no jack required. It works on cars, trucks, and SUVs and can also help prevent slow leaks. Simply press the nozzle and your tire is inflated and repaired in minutes.
Yes in areas with snow and ice. 20 to 40 lbs of sand or non-clumping kitty litter in the trunk adds weight for rear-wheel traction and provides traction material under stuck tires. Keep in sealed containers to stay dry.