A flat tire or a dead battery is a small problem in daylight and a bigger one on a dark road. Keep these in the trunk or glovebox.
See and be seen
- A hands-free light that stands on the ground or hangs from the hood, so you can see the lug nuts.
- Reflective warning triangles or a high-visibility vest.
Get moving again
- Jumper cables or a jump starter.
- A properly inflated spare, jack and lug wrench, or a tire inflator and sealant.
- Work gloves.
Stay comfortable while you wait
- Water and a few snacks that keep.
- A blanket, especially in winter.
- A first aid kit.
Stay reachable
- A phone cable and a backup power source.
- Your roadside assistance number written down.
Check it with the seasons
Recharge anything with a battery every few months. A light left in a sunny spot on the dash can top itself up between uses.
Our solar fold-out lantern is about the size of a soda can, so it fits in a glovebox.