Rig Kit

Pelican 1510 Case (no foam)

Pelican

Crush-proof, waterproof and dustproof, with an automatic pressure valve and a lifetime guarantee.

• FitsBehind the seat or in the cargo area, and rolls on its own wheels.

Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro

Front Runner

Stackable, impact-resistant boxes with lids you can stand on. Strap them down or bolt them in.

• AlsoThe same box works for the Go-Bin, so the whole kit stacks.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Backcountry). Check the seller before you buy.

Amerex B417T 2.5 lb ABC Fire Extinguisher

Amerex

Commercial-grade, with a metal valve and a gauge you can read at a glance. A fire service company can recharge it.

• Heads upMount it with the bracket. A loose extinguisher becomes a missile in a crash.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Fire and Safety Plus). Check the seller before you buy.

C-A-T Gen 7 Tourniquet

North American Rescue Trusty's pick too ›

The tourniquet the U.S. military issues. One hand, about a minute of practice, and you know how to use it.

• Heads upFakes exist. Buy only the genuine North American Rescue listing.

QuikClot Clotting Gauze

QuikClot Trusty's pick too ›

Packs into a wound to help stop serious bleeding where a tourniquet can't go.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Pattern.). Check the seller before you buy.

HyFin Vent Chest Seal, Twin Pack

North American Rescue Trusty's pick too ›

What medics carry for a chest wound. Vented, so trapped air can escape.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (HMZ Medical). Check the seller before you buy.

MyFAK Standard First Aid Kit

My Medic Trusty's pick too ›

Built in the USA with real trauma gear, organized so you can find things fast.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (MyMedic). Check the seller before you buy.

resqme Car Escape Tool

resqme Trusty's pick too ›

Seatbelt cutter and window breaker on your keychain, so it's on you even if you're pinned. Made in the USA.

Streamlight Stinger 2020

Streamlight

The rechargeable police patrol light, rebuilt with 2,000 lumens. Charges in its holder so it's always ready.

• The buildMachined aluminum body that takes drops on pavement.

Mechanix M-Pact Gloves

Mechanix Wear

Knuckle and finger impact guards for changing a tire, clearing glass or pulling a hot hose.

• Heads upThis link is size XL. Pick his size on Amazon.

SABRE Tactical Pepper Gel

SABRE Trusty's pick too ›

Optional. Police strength, and gel doesn't blow back or fill the cab the way spray does.

• Heads upCheck your state's rules before you carry it.

NOCO Boost X GBX155 Jump Starter (4250A)

NOCO

Rated for gas engines up to 10.0L and diesels up to 8.0L, so it covers every rig on our list: the 6.8 V10, the 7.4 and the 8.1.

• Track recordCame out on top in head-to-head jump starter tests four years running.
• SafetySpark-proof with reverse-polarity protection.

VIAIR 400P Air Compressor

VIAIR

Clamps straight to the battery and pushes 150 PSI, enough for big Load Range E truck tires.

• DutyBuilt to run long enough to air up all four tires after the trail.

JACO ElitePro Digital Tire Gauge

JACO Trusty's pick too ›

The most accurate gauge in a head-to-head test of 17 brands.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (JACO Superior Products). Check the seller before you buy.

ARB Speedy Seal Series II Tire Repair Kit

ARB

Metal-handled tools that won't snap when you're forcing a plug into a thick truck tire.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Addiction4WD). Check the seller before you buy.

GEARWRENCH 24" 1/2" Drive Breaker Bar

GEARWRENCH

The factory lug wrench bends on seized truck lugs. Two feet of leverage doesn't.

• AddAn impact socket in your lug size.

Leatherman Surge

Leatherman

Leatherman's heavy-duty multi-tool: bigger pliers, bigger blades and a 25-year warranty.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Leatherman Tool Group). Check the seller before you buy.

KNIPEX Cobra 10" Pliers

KNIPEX

Grips round, rusted and stripped parts without slipping, and adjusts with one push. Made in Germany.

3M 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape

3M

Self-fusing tape that seals a split hose or a chafed wire. The tape electricians trust.

J-B Weld Original Cold Weld

J-B Weld

Steel-reinforced epoxy that patches a cracked part or a leaking tank well enough to get home. Made in the USA.

ARB Recovery Snatch Strap (17,600 lb)

ARB

Stretches to snatch a stuck rig out instead of jerking both trucks. Rated for full-size trucks.

• Heads upHook only to rated recovery points, never a ball hitch.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Trends Auto). Check the seller before you buy.

Factor 55 Extreme Duty Soft Shackle

Factor 55

Synthetic shackle rated past 43,000 lb, without the steel that turns into a missile if something lets go. Made in the USA.

• CarryTwo.

VIOFO A119M Pro 4K Dash Cam

VIOFO Trusty's pick too ›

Won a head-to-head test of 11 dash cams, best of all at night. Mount it and forget it.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (VIOFO LTD). Check the seller before you buy.

ROAM Adventure Co. 83L Rugged Case

ROAM Adventure Co.

A heavy-wall, lockable, weatherproof case you can stand on, strap down or mount on a rack.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Backcountry). Check the seller before you buy.

Zarges Aluminum Case

Zarges

German aluminum cases built for military and emergency services. The extreme option.

Not sold on Amazon. Buy direct from the maker or an authorized dealer.

Autel MaxiCheck MX808S Scan Tool

Autel

Reads engine, transmission, ABS and airbag modules, shows live transmission temps, and can run tests on the parts themselves.

• Heads upSoftware updates are free for a limited time. It keeps working after that.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Autel Authorized). Check the seller before you buy.

Fluke 117 Multimeter

Fluke

The electrician's standard. Finds bad grounds, dead relays and charging faults.

TEKTON 3/8" Drive 6-Point Socket Set, 73-Piece

TEKTON

Six-point sockets grip the flats instead of the corners, so they don't round off rusted bolts. Lifetime warranty.

CDI 1/2" Click Torque Wrench (2503MFRPH)

CDI (made by Snap-on)

Snap-on's own torque wrench line, for 8-lug wheels and suspension bolts that need to be right.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Abolox LLC). Check the seller before you buy.

Lisle 24680 Spill-Free Funnel

Lisle

Bleeds the air pockets that overheat a Jeep 4.0 or a Vortec V8 after a coolant top-off. Made in the USA.

MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards

MAXTRAX

The original recovery boards, made in Australia from flexible nylon that bends instead of shattering.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Rack Attack). Check the seller before you buy.

Bubba Rope Big Bubba Recovery Rope

Bubba Rope

Kinetic rope sized for 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Stores a smooth pull that a flat strap can't match.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Ktuji). Check the seller before you buy.

Hi-Lift X-Treme 48" Jack

Hi-Lift

Lifts, winches, clamps and spreads. Cast and stamped steel, made in the USA.

• Heads upPowerful and dangerous if misused. Learn it in the driveway first.

Glock Entrenching Tool

GLOCK

Issued to the Austrian army. Steel blade, with a saw hidden in the handle.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Botach Inc). Check the seller before you buy.

Silky KATANABOY 500 Folding Saw

Silky

The big folding saw arborists and utility crews carry. Cuts through a downed tree across the road.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (SHERRILLtree). Check the seller before you buy.

Strapinno Retractable Ratchet Straps, 2-Pack

Strapinno Trusty's pick too ›

Won a head-to-head test of 12 brands for build quality and holding strength.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Strapinno). Check the seller before you buy.

Scepter Military Water Cans, 2-Pack (5 gal)

Scepter

Thick, food-grade cans made to military pattern. Stack flat and don't split when they get kicked around.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Spreetail). Check the seller before you buy.

Katadyn Pocket Water Filter

Katadyn

Metal-bodied ceramic filter with a 20-year guarantee. Turns a creek into drinking water.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (M Emporium). Check the seller before you buy.

ACR ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon

ACR

Sends an SOS to search and rescue by satellite from almost anywhere. No subscription.

• Heads upRegister it free with NOAA before you go.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (ACR Electronics, Inc.). Check the seller before you buy.

Jackery Explorer 2000 v2

Jackery Trusty's pick too ›

Came out on top in every category of a nine-way power station test: longest run times and fastest charging.

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Black Diamond Trusty's pick too ›

Both hands free for a roadside repair in the dark. Waterproof.

Sold on Amazon by a third-party seller (Black Diamond Equipment). Check the seller before you buy.