What to keep in your vehicle at all times — from jumper cables and jump starters to contingency kits and safety lights. Gear that earns its keep on any road.
Your vehicle is an extension of your preparedness system. The gear you keep in it should solve the most common roadside problems and support you in an emergency evacuation. These are the items our instructors recommend for every vehicle.
Jumper Cables
Get heavy-duty cables — not the thin bargain-bin ones. You want 4-gauge wire and at least 20 feet of length.
Energizer 1-Gauge 25ft Jumper Cables
Heavy duty, solid clamp grip.
NOCO NJP25 Heavy-Duty Cables
Tangle-resistant, rated for trucks and diesel.
Portable Jump Starter
A jump box lets you restart your vehicle without another car present. Critical for remote areas or when help isn't coming. Charge it every 3-6 months.
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 (1,000A)
Handles up to 6L gas / 3L diesel engines, compact.
NOCO Boost HD GB70 (2,000A)
For larger trucks, SUVs, and diesels.
Fire Extinguisher
Mount it where you can reach it quickly — not buried in the trunk.
Kidde FA110 Multi-Purpose Extinguisher
Compact, covers most vehicle fire types.
Contingency Kit
Mechanix Original Work Gloves
Protect your hands working on the vehicle.
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Rain Suit
Compact, packs into its own pouch.
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Hands-free light for engine work at night.
Navigation & Maps
Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas
Detailed state-level maps with terrain. Keep one per state you travel through.
Safety Lights
Wagan Tech LED Road Flares (3-pack)
Bright, waterproof, magnetic base.
Basic Vehicle Tool Kit
Stanley 65-Piece Mechanics Tool Set
Covers most basic repairs.
Tow Strap (20ft, 30,000lb)
Recovery from mud, snow, or ditches.
Start with jumper cables and a fire extinguisher — those two items solve the most common vehicle emergencies. Build from there.
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