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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse What is the most important emergency equipment that you carry in your vehicle? Tire stuff (spare tire / jack / chains) Warning devices (flares, etc.) Communications (cell phone, On-Star) Jumper cables Personal survival gear / first-aid kit Tools (tow chain / cable / shovel / flashlight) Extra fuel Not applicable Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What is the most important emergency equipment that you carry in your vehicle?
Tire stuff (spare tire / jack / chains)
Warning devices (flares, etc.)
Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
Jumper cables
Personal survival gear / first-aid kit
Tools (tow chain / cable / shovel / flashlight)
Extra fuel
Not applicable
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,977 Points:513,890 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 6:51:53 AM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse cell phone
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 9:17:24 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse gun
thorman52 Veteran Author South Bend Posts:388 Points:40,050 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 1:38:28 AM Ignore thorman52 Report Abuse Jumper cables, jack, tool box, cell phone. All with me all the time when traveling.
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:496 Points:393,635 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2013 4:27:43 PM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Cell phone Spare tire with a jack Booster cables First aid kit Flashlight Tools Extra light bulbs During the winter a blanket, gloves & shovel gas can If you are out in the middle of nowhere and cell doesn't Work You are on your own (a car drives by maybe one every hour)
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,110 Points:394,395 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 8:44:26 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse Warm clothes
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2013 1:54:48 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:27:24 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Tire stuff (spare tire / jack / chains)
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:24:31 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse 45 AUTOMATIC
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,184 Points:2,402,810 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 10:19:50 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse cell phone and fist aid kit
MAZmobile Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,643 Points:479,450 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:52:21 AM Ignore MAZmobile Report Abuse water
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,140 Points:1,369,355 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2011 7:10:06 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Jack, booster caables, cell phone
krauky Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:9 Points:1,390 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2011 5:52:14 PM Ignore krauky Report Abuse jack, cell phone
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,455 Points:725,255 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2011 12:22:31 PM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse 9mm
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,894 Points:639,200 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2011 8:11:29 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse Jumper cables
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2011 12:29:07 PM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star) I think this is the best because having an emergency kit, extra food, blanket, etc. is very good. If you don't have a phone or way to let someone know you're broke down-you may need the food, blanket and other provisions. From experience I know not many people stop and help.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2011 2:54:26 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 4:14:21 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Communications.
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,377 Points:700,650 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2011 9:13:00 AM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
stepback Rookie Author Flint Posts:27 Points:2,335 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2011 10:00:58 PM Ignore stepback Report Abuse cell, first aid kit
majjad Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,448 Points:1,429,400 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2011 11:34:47 PM Ignore majjad Report Abuse Fire extinguisher
TriniB Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,350 Points:437,690 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 10, 2011 9:04:21 PM Ignore TriniB Report Abuse Cellphone.
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2011 12:32:59 PM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse All the above minus the extra fuel.
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,455 Points:1,138,535 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2011 12:15:28 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Cellphone.
ScoobyTN Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:7 Points:280 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 3:11:26 AM Ignore ScoobyTN Report Abuse My cell phone cables oil windshield wiper fluids break fluid a spare tire emergency lights, blankets,flares the usual emergency items
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,021 Points:2,569,275 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2011 2:42:06 AM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse Among other things, i carry a winter emergency kit (ie blankets, candles, water, energy bars etc.)
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,021 Points:2,569,275 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2011 2:42:05 AM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse Among other things, i carry a winter emergency kit (ie blankets, candles, water, energy bars etc.)
Dee_Kay Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:494 Points:71,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2011 1:43:04 AM Ignore Dee_Kay Report Abuse Fire extinguisher and a cell phone
Dee_Kay Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:494 Points:71,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2011 1:43:03 AM Ignore Dee_Kay Report Abuse Fire extinguisher and a cell phone
monty28 Rookie Author Kalamazoo Posts:47 Points:37,590 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2010 9:32:23 AM Ignore monty28 Report Abuse myself
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,984 Points:3,036,015 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2010 9:46:17 AM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse In no particular order, jumper cables, spare tire/jack, cell phone. All are equally as important, and not different enough to pick one over the other.
Nicanite Champion Author Flint Posts:4,930 Points:988,945 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2010 9:38:41 AM Ignore Nicanite Report Abuse Cell phone and jumper cables.
jedintheshed Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,222 Points:605,065 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 12, 2010 11:23:00 AM Ignore jedintheshed Report Abuse Call phone
michigan6804 Rookie Author Grand Rapids Posts:38 Points:6,305 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2010 1:34:18 PM Ignore michigan6804 Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
SAVEITIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,379 Points:1,171,290 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2010 2:55:36 AM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse Communications (cell phone, On-Star)
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,551 Points:935,620 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 14, 2010 8:37:08 AM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Jack & Tool Box,Spare Tire,Jumper Cables.
wh_bonney All-Star Author Albuquerque Posts:782 Points:240,695 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2010 12:49:51 PM Ignore wh_bonney Report Abuse It's hard to pick just one. I think jack and spare.
fuel1971 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:73 Points:29,510 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2010 12:22:27 AM Ignore fuel1971 Report Abuse Tools & extinguisher
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,612 Points:1,575,910 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 21, 2010 11:12:10 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse Personal survival gear / first-aid kit
jeffrey561 Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:84 Points:27,205 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2010 6:54:02 PM Ignore jeffrey561 Report Abuse Charged cell phone is the first emergency for me.
boatbum2 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:654 Points:55,515 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2010 12:57:54 PM Ignore boatbum2 Report Abuse 44Mag in Arizona
BIGBOOTYJUDY Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:40 Points:5,670 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 4, 2010 11:27:14 AM Ignore BIGBOOTYJUDY Report Abuse booster cables and spare tire and a camera
jeffrey561 Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:84 Points:27,205 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2010 9:33:14 PM Ignore jeffrey561 Report Abuse Cell phone.
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,858 Points:1,947,620 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2010 9:13:15 PM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse a cooler and instant light charcoal
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2010 11:43:13 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse cell phone
drwho48 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:13 Points:27,690 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2010 11:35:50 AM Ignore drwho48 Report Abuse 4 ton jack,some tools,flashlight,cell phone would be great
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2010 3:26:24 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse CELL PHONE
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,551 Points:935,620 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2010 11:27:11 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse 4 Ton jack,jumper cables,lighting,traingle squares,tool box,chains,rope,food,fuel tank full @ all times,satellite phone,flare gun,wood,chainsaw,gloves,unions,toilet paper,shovel,water,gojo,rain gear,first-aid kit,
fugiwara Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:6 Points:23,445 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 10:35:00 PM Ignore fugiwara Report Abuse Fix flat
ziontang Rookie Author California Posts:7 Points:2,000 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 1:18:00 AM Ignore ziontang Report Abuse Cellphone! hands down :)
Ericah Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:33 Points:400 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2010 10:30:30 AM Ignore Ericah Report Abuse tire stuff, communications, jumper cables, and tools