Cars and roadside
What lives in the car, for flat tires, dead batteries and winter.
Top picks
- Must-have
Jumper cables
Energizer jumper cables, 20 ft, 4-gauge
Long, heavy-gauge cables with a carry bag.
Portable jump starter
NOCO Boost GB40 jump starter
Starts a dead battery without a second car. Doubles as a USB charger.
Tire pressure gauge
AstroAI digital tire pressure gauge
An easy-to-read digital gauge with a lit nozzle.
Roadside warning triangles
Performance Tool W1498 warning triangles, 3-pack
Three reflective triangles in a case.
Car blanket
Arcturus military wool blanket, 64 x 88 in
A heavy wool blanket, 64 by 88 inches, to keep in the trunk.
Seatbelt cutter and window breaker
resqme car escape tool
A keychain seatbelt cutter and side-window breaker. Not for windshields.
- Must-have
Car snow brush and scraper
Hopkins SubZero 16511 snowbrush and ice scraper
A snowbrush with an ice scraper and chippers.
First aid kit for the car
Protect Life 100-piece travel first aid kit
A small hard-case kit that fits a glove box.
Kits
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Car and roadside (12)
- Must-have
Jumper cables
Energizer jumper cables, 20 ft, 4-gauge
Long, heavy-gauge cables with a carry bag.
Good for: Every car
1 set for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Must-have
Infant car seat
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1 seat per baby
Portable jump starter
NOCO Boost GB40 jump starter
Starts a dead battery without a second car. Doubles as a USB charger.
Good for: Every car
1 jump starter for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Tire pressure gauge
AstroAI digital tire pressure gauge
An easy-to-read digital gauge with a lit nozzle.
Good for: Monthly tire checks
1 gauge for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Roadside warning triangles
Performance Tool W1498 warning triangles, 3-pack
Three reflective triangles in a case.
Good for: Breakdowns
1 set for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Car blanket
Arcturus military wool blanket, 64 x 88 in
A heavy wool blanket, 64 by 88 inches, to keep in the trunk.
Good for: Winter car
2 blankets for the group
Product link checked Oct 31, 2026
Cleaning and laundry (1)
Microfiber cloths
1 pack for the group
First aid and medicine (1)
First aid kit for the car
Protect Life 100-piece travel first aid kit
A small hard-case kit that fits a glove box.
Good for: Car
1 kit for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Heat, cold and rain (2)
- Must-have
Car snow brush and scraper
Hopkins SubZero 16511 snowbrush and ice scraper
A snowbrush with an ice scraper and chippers.
Good for: Winter car
1 brush for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Must-have
Gloves or mittens
1 pair each
Amazon search: “winter gloves”
Tools and home repair (3)
Zip ties
Gardner Bender 46-308UVB 8-inch cable ties, 100-pack
Black ties made for outdoor use, for tarps, bags and quick fixes.
Good for: Kits, camp and car
1 pack for the group
Product link checked Oct 31, 2026
Bungee cords
1 set for the group
Folding shovel
1 shovel for the group
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