Don't leave home without having these essential tools in your car or truck to be prepared for emergencies. Here are the top things I think you should keep in your vehicle.
Disclaimer: Although I bought most of these items myself, I was provided products for free from Workpro (multitool), Wurkkos (flashlight), Sofirin (flashlight, I bought the headlamp), 711L (sachets), GOOLOO (jumpstarter and inflator), XTOOL (ODB) but I asked for products to review and all opinions are my own. Amazon links below are affiliate links that support the channel.
Emergency tool ——————
ResQme car escape tool ($8)
https://amzn.to/3T0LxFP
Multitool ——————————
WORKPRO 18in1 Multitool Budget pick, Wave+ clone ($30, $25 on sale)
https://amzn.to/3whfkRz
BIBURY Multitool ($60, $40 on sale) Surge clone, upgrade pick
https://amzn.to/42KhIwD
Makita 8 piece impact socket set ($20)
Metric: https://amzn.to/3I3txo4
SAE: https://amzn.to/49DKYXX
KESI 13 piece socket set ($41) upgrade pick
https://amzn.to/498pLF1
711L rachet No retention in Bibury so can fall out
1/4 adapter: https://amzn.to/49HkOnj ($20)
Swivel: https://amzn.to/48fmYtf ($40)
Flashlight ——————
Wurkkos FC12 ($38, $34) long throw flashlight
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https://amzn.to/3SsHb90
Sofirn SC29 ($42, $32) warmer, more even flashlight
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https://amzn.to/3SuvbE3
Sofirn IF23 ($60, $56) 4000 lumen, side lantern w/RGB
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https://amzn.to/49fPAU2
RovyVon A8
https://amzn.to/3JCoawH
Headlamp ——————
BOBKID ($24/2 pack, $10 on sale = $5 each) budget pick
https://amzn.to/3ONyF3k
sofirn HS ($30) mini flashlight with headlamp band, value pick1100 Lumens, Right Angle, IPX8
https://amzn.to/49j6NMx
Nitecore NU25 ($40) super light headband, upgrade pick400 lumen, USBC, IP66
https://amzn.to/3I4v6Sx
Jumpstarter ——————
GOOLOO GE1200 Jump Starter ($90, $70 sale) budget pick
2,000A, light, basic
https://amzn.to/48nFU8W
GOOLOO GT4000 jump starter ($200, $130 on sale) upgrade pick
4,000 amps, light, 100W USBC PD power bank rechargehttps://amzn.to/42FlyHf
EVA Case for GT4000 ($25)
https://amzn.to/49Hpzxf
VTOMAN X7 Jump Starter with Air Compressor ($190, $110 on sale)
https://amzn.to/48AP2rf
Tire inflator ——————
R8 12v tire inflator ($40, $22 on sale) budget pick
https://amzn.to/4alqeVe
GOOLOO GT160 Tire Inflator ($80, $60 on sale) upgrade pick
160PSI inflator with digital display, light, power bank. Enter PSI (see door) and go
https://amzn.to/42M3hYW
Other Tools ————————
Sharpie, 5 pack ($5, $1 each)
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WD40 pen, 3 pack ($15 $5 each)
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Bic Mini Lighter, 8 pack ($10 $1.25 each)
https://amzn.to/3woCXIg
Disposable gloves, 100 pack ($12)
https://amzn.to/3uMtmdw
Terminal cleaner ($6)
https://amzn.to/3T0Tb2P
Dielectric grease ($11, $8 on sale)
https://amzn.to/3UJWSeB
Automotive fuses, 300 pieces ($14)
https://amzn.to/3V3RrYn
Reflective Vest, 2Pack ($13, $8 on sale = $4/ea)
https://amzn.to/3SEASzj
Emergency Roadside LED Flares ($33 = $16/ea)
https://amzn.to/4bCA0nj
Apple AirTag ($30, $24 on sale)
https://amzn.to/3x6e7wY
Garmin inReach Mini 2 ($36)
https://amzn.to/3IOxEVl
OBD diagnostic tool —————————
XTOOL Advancer AD20 Pro ($30)
https://amzn.to/49nVvaa
First Aid Kit ———————————
First Aid Only 442 basic kit ($21)
https://amzn.to/489v3Q3
Make your own first aid kit — Costs ~$95
Note: Prices are for the amount used in kit, some of these are multipacks
EMS Emergency Medical Trauma Bag ($13)
https://amzn.to/48mvZAG
QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze ($22)
https://amzn.to/49FdVCP
Sterile Compressed Gauze ($6)
https://amzn.to/49GTPrI
SelfAdhesive Wrap Tape ($3)
https://amzn.to/3uIhJ7x
Nexcare Cloth Tape ($3)
https://amzn.to/3uBjALt
6" Israeli Style Emergency Compression Bandage ($8)
https://amzn.to/3wnBTUQ
Emergency Wound Closure Device ($27)
https://amzn.to/3uDbX7g
8” Medical Trauma Shears ($4)
https://amzn.to/3ONoY4Z
Disposable Nitrile Gloves ($1)
https://amzn.to/3OQOMNE
Tourniquet, 3 Pack ($6)
https://amzn.to/48qbNhj
Pill bags
https://amzn.to/3uEk3wl
CPR shield
https://amzn.to/49ZMN1W
Chapters
00:00 Intro
0:24 Emergency escape tool
1:34 Multitools
4:24 Flashlights
8:04 Headlamps
9:56 Maps
11:32 Jumpstarters
13:08 Tire inflators
14:32 First aid kits
16:04 More tools
16:35 Roadside safety gear
16:51 OBD scanner
17:21 Apple AirTag
17:38 Snacks & water
18:08 Garmin InReach
18:27 Winter gear