 | Garmin nüvi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech
Buy new: $339.99 / Used from: $188.88 These devices have become so inexpensive, I consider them essential equipment. I own this model, and love it. Includes bluetooth for phone connectivity, which is a bonus.
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 | Highland Space Master Soft Sided Organizer
Buy new: $22.52 You'll need something to store all your gear, so it's not all over the trunk.
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 | LifeHammer Orange Original Emergency Hammer
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $13.99 It may be unlikely that you find your vehicle submerged, or your seatbelt jammed, but this is cheap insurance against such tail risks.
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 | Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light
Buy new: $7.98 - $13.99 You may not remember to change batteries in the flashlight in your car. With this excellent hand-crank flashlight, you never need to.
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 | Fix-A-Flat - Tire Inflator Cone-Top, 12 oz. (S410-6)
Buy new: $5.79 Sometimes the leak is too fast, and you'll need this.
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 | Kidde 466310 Automotive Pindicator Fire Extinguisher
Buy new: $18.99 Having seen my engine burst into flames once, I will never be without a good automotive fire extinguisher.
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 | High Visibility Class 2 Safety Vest Lime (Medium)
Buy new: $5.50 Every bit of visibility at night to alert other drivers to your presence on the road is critical.
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 | Autolite FLG1 FlareGlo Safety Lite
Buy new: $12.95 Together with the safety triangles below, this is needed if you're broken down on the side of the road to alert traffic.
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 | 3 Day & Night Warning Triangles
Buy new: $17.41 Together with the Safety light above, this is needed if you're broken down on the side of the road to alert traffic.
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 | Sealed Power 08662 Booster Cable
Buy new: $56.69 Always a good idea -- but you still need somebody to stop for you. 25' long.
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 | Duracell DJUMP Emergency Car Starter with Flashlight
Buy new: $46.80 Jumper cables are great, but you still need another car with a good battery -- what if you're out in the middle of nowhere? This item is just a placeholder -- get a really reliable one from Sears.
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 | First Aid Only Outdoor First Aid Kit, Soft Case, 205-Piece Kit
Buy new: $23.46 A fairly complete first-aid kit, and inexpensive. One for the home, one for each car.
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 | Emergency Mylar Blanket - 52" x 84" - Pack of 12 Blankets - EB-12
Buy new: $14.40 Useful add-on for the first aid kit.
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 | GustBuster Metro 43-Inch Automatic Umbrella
Buy new: $29.00 - $32.95 Always keep a good umbrella that can stow under the seat.
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 | Emergency Poncho, Emergency Rain Gear, Weather Protection
Buy new: $0.99 You never know when you might need to fix a flat in pouring rain.
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 | Tempo Car & Truck Black Leather Visor Tissue Case Starter Kit-New
Buy new: $5.94 Great way to keep tissues handy.
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 | Cottonelle Fresh Folded Moist Wipes Pop-Up Tub/Refill Combo, 84 Wipes (Pack of 8)
Buy new: $38.77 Sometimes, there's no bathroom when nature calls.
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