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What do you all keep with you? Lights? Flares? Tools?

I usually check the spare tire pressure once a year as I’ve needed my spare and it be flat and I keep a small set of tools.

But lately I’ve been thinking about at least some reflectors/flashing lights incase I need to change the lights at night. Maybe even a small first aid kit. Or even a bottle of spare air. I don’t even have jumper cables honestly.

So what do you all keep in your daily? Anything?

Coop

In my RS, I don't have any tools. In my Stealth I have a set of jumper cables, and a bottle of oil. The Explorer doesn't have any tools either, except for a jump box, just in case.

Now when I drove my Stealth to NGs, I had full socket set, gear wrenches, jack and jack stands, and a few other hand tools just in case

Roadside assistance from auto insurance. A lithium ion battery jump box in the Volt, just in case someone leaves an interior light on or something while it is at the airport (yes, that's happened).

A couple blankets in winter.

Nada.

Well except for when I go riding. Then I sometimes have some bike repair tools hah.

Lithium ion jumper. Jumper cables. First aid kit. Spare. Jack. Blanket. Chains in the winter. Straps. Pillow. Towel.

In the jeep I used to keep all of the above along with air pump, tow strap, bungies, shovel, winch kit, pry bar, hammer, hatchet, mechanic tool set, change of clothes, coolant, oil, and I'm sure more.

Eventually I want to set up something in the bed of the truck to store a bunch of emergency stuff, just haven't done it yet. Will before winter hits though.

Towels. That’s a good idea. I use to keep hot hands but that was just because I had a bunch to get rid of. But they got used for other things so maybe I need to redo them.

Coop

I wish they had some sort of leak proof oil container so I could keep some oil and antifreeze with me. Almost all original stuff would leak eventually. Sounds like I need to get some cheap jumper cables as well.


Coop

Each of my cars purposely have all of their jacks and tire change out kits. Nothing like not having any of those tools on the roadside.

All of my cars have a basic metric small tool box, pliers, drivers, flashlights, and misc tools.

My dailies have added flares, LED hazard lights, jumpers, first aid kits.

My personal and work trucks have more extensive tool kits, straps, water, compressors, tarps, hitches, change of clothes, and some other things. They have come in handy a time or two.

I wish they made a better portable jack than the factory ones. They are always so dang slow and pitiful to use.


Coop

Just ordered new chains for the truck. Dropping tire size so got a new set. Now have chains for all three vehicles

4wd and send it.

I’ve heard chains help with ice. I have wanted a set for the avalanche as a lot of times our snow gets icy because of the day and night temps.


Coop

When weather gets bad here they are required

I have an emergency roadside kit from Costco. Basic hand tools, jumper cables, 12v pump etc.

Forester and sti both have a basic socket set, jumper cables, compressor, and first aid kit. And zip ties of course. Going to be setting something up for the Lexus soon as well, though I also have a come along, shovel, axe, tow strap, and some other recovery gear in that. I’d like to get chains for it as well since they are required in winter on some roads.

I will actually probably get some quick chains and a small shovel for the winter since it might be needed on the cabin driveway..

[quote=""tabasco122""]Forester and sti both have a basic socket set, jumper cables, compressor, and first aid kit. And zip ties of course. [/quote]

Shouldn't you have a spare head gasket in each one too

I was going to suggest mud flap extenders.

Both subarus are turbo models, no headgasket issues