Emergency Tool Kit List

[goofiefoot]

This is awesome, y'all. Keep em coming!

We're not getting too out of hand on weight here, but always good to keep it in mind.

[gr330zhp]

That doesn't slide around back there?

I flipped my trunk mat over on the rubber side, it grips really well, plus there is sone weight in there so it holds it

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[billschusteriv]

Agree. Latex gloves aren't necessary, just lightweight and do certain tasks well - I've just been on my way to work or a meeting and had to add oil or coolant. The mechanix gloves tend to soak up and retain the oil - washable, but not necessarily something I want to put in my washing machine at home. So everytime I put on a certain pair of mechanix gloves at home, my hands come out all oily - regardless of what I'm doing. Recommend not using mechanix gloves for fluid work.

You could also add road flares. I'm a little uncertain on the operation of these - I've never used them and am not crazy about having flammables in my cargo area with the family.

When driving in a cold weather or snowy climate, you could also consider tire chains, tow strap, and sand/kitty litter/spare or junk car mat for traction.

Food for thought, might not be a bad idea to add a handheld CB or other two-way emergency radio for trips. When I was driving to Deep Creek Lake in Maryland for a Thanksgiving vacation a few years ago - we just about got stranded. We arrived in the middle of a blizzard and partial white out. Only single lanes were plowed down the country roads. We were headed down one of these roads at night and saw a truck headed our way - so I pulled to the side. Little did I know, I just drove into the ditch on the side of the road and about 6 feet of drifted snow. Luckily I had a tow strap with me and got that truck to pull us out. If I didn't, I might not have found another person to pull us out for a few hours or until the next morning.

[llll1l1ll]

CB radio. Good call.

[Newjack]

Attachment 1855

Nothing special but gets the job done

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Where did that trunk mat come from? Is this a stock item?