The best tire-pressure gauge: Accu-Gage 60 PSI

The best scissor jack: Torin T10152 Scissor Jack

The best lug wrench: Gorilla Automotive 1721 Telescoping Power Wrench

The best basic roadside emergency kit: Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 2.0

The best headlamp: Black Diamond ReVolt

The best flare alternative: First Alert 9.1.1 LED Emergency Beacon

The best work gloves: Ammex GWON Gloveworks Orange Nitrile Glove

The best emergency poncho: Emergency Zone Emergency Poncho

The best foam tire sealant: Fix-A-Flat S420-6 Aerosol Tire Inflator

The best jumper cables: AAA Heavy Duty 16-foot 6 Gauge Booster Cables

The best portable jump starter: Brightech SCORPION SCP02 Jump Starter

The best duct tape: Duck Max Strength

The best multipurpose tool: Leatherman New Wave

The best escape tool: resqme Quick Car Escape Tool

The best fire extinguisher: Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC

The best cleanup items: Quickie Microfiber Towels, Goop Multi Purpose Hand Cleaner - Orange Power

The best storage bag: Black+Decker MATRIX Wide-Mouth Storage Bag

The best GPS unit: Garmin nüvi 2539LMT

The best water carrier: Reliance 4-Gallon Aqua-Tainer

The best energy bars: CLIF Bars

The best emergency blanket: Emergency Mylar Blankets