Product: Thrive 104-Piece Auto Emergency Kit
Model: B071HY4C1Y, B0728DFX4L
Condition: New
Ensure you’re well-equipped for your next road trip with this premium car emergency kit
Packed with all the essential safety products including jumper cables, an escape hammer, a tire pressure gauge, a flashlight, screwdrivers, bungee cords, an ice scraper, and more
Also includes a 66-piece first aid kit, making this a must-have for any driver
A durable, water-resistant nylon canvas case withstands rough handling and resists scratches
Features top-quality, rust-resistant tools that are built to withstand the elements
8-foot jumper cables are built to last, featuring durable 8-gauge wire and robust, locking clamps
Case Dimensions (Rectangle Canvas Case):
13.5" L x 10" W x 4" H
Case Dimensions (Triangle Canvas Case):
13" L x 12" W x 4.45" H
Case Material:
600D Nylon canvas with reflective strip
What’s Included?
1x Thrive 104-Piece Auto Emergency Kit with Canvas Case
I recognize that piece of crap yellow dollar store screwdriver from a mile away. That being said, it’s lasted me like 20 years so it’s a great piece of crap
@tysontomko Ah yes, I have that one as well. I like that the tips are not soft and breakable like most cheap screwdrivers with removable tips. These are pretty solid.
5 zip ties? Apart from adhesive bandages those have to be about the lowest cost item there. With 10, or better yet 20 you could actually do something about that stupid plastic trim that has decided to come loose mid-trip. With 5 it’ll just keep flapping.
@ergomeh HF just had freebie zip ties (or screwdriver or magnetic tray) this past weekend, so that would have been good to augment something like this.
As for flapping trim, duct tape works better than zip ties. Ask any Cybertruck owner after their roof pillar trim and/or trunk trim fails.
@ergomeh@narfcake Not sure; my early deposit Cybertruck order won’t probably be available for a few years, and I can always cancel and get my $250 back to maybe apply to things for my Tesla Model 3.
Creepy as he is, my basic Tesla has been very good, even surviving a very nice lady “parking” her RAM 2500 into my rear fender in a Safeway parking lot Friday Night. Paint or whatever it is (Strange alien plastic titanium space polymer?) barely scratched but a bump will have to be fixed I guess.
I love the Cybertruck hate because even though Elon is creepy as F, he does things like this on purpose. I figured it was worth $250 for the Hell of it, and it’s refundable. (I also have a $1000 for a solar roof someday)
Be aware the amount of negative info on Tesla and really anything related to EVs from any company is ramping up big time. I’m aware of news sources I watch or read and it’s amazing how much you can tell that corporate interests are scared as anything about this trend. I assume oil companies, big gas car and truck companies, and even the dealer networks which Tesla bypasses by setting up its own, My Tesla car was picked up at a dealer that used to be a Toys-R-Us store where ironically I would sometimes buy Lego cars and trucks.
When I was at a company and regrettably had a title with “Marketing” in it, I learned about F.U.D. which has apparently been around for thousands of years. Spread Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt about any competing product you are trying to kill.
But mostly I learned everything about marketing from MAD magazine in the 1970s; things like “contains less poison than the other leading brand” But was surprised decades later that “FUD” was basically everywhere even if you are not aware. (Hint: be aware!)
Not sure; my early deposit Cybertruck order won’t probably be available for a few years, …
@ergomeh@pmarin Actually they already gone through all the pre-orders – and for a couple months already, anyone can order and buy one with minimal (to zero) wait. Given all of its current issues – 5th recall notwithstanding – if you really want one, wait.
(I still expect to own an EV in my future, but for now, the numbers don’t make enough sense versus my current hybrid which is nearing 250k miles.)
I’m extremely skeptical about those jumper cables, and even less impressed by the rest. In part, this may be due to having seen typical examples of this kind of kit up close too often over the years, sometimes in the hands of someone who was pretty desperately in need of stuff that would actually work. Fortunately for them, this is not the kind of stuff I habitually lug around in my vehicle. Mine’s a lot heavier. (And part of mine nowadays is one of the Tacklife jumper packs that Meh sold. Those are excellent.) OTOH, sometimes light-duty stuff is better than nothing, and sometime’s it’s enough. I prefer things good enough to be better than what’s usually needed.
@werehatrack I always try to do the same, and last trip had something where I felt barely prepared. Luckily no first-aid, just tools. Road service people I finally got were less prepared than me! Future tip is to carry more and better tools, sized for whatever challenges you might expect on that vehicle.
The little Tacklife is not bad; helped me power a 12V jack when I had to bypass wiring. But I now carry a big NOCO booster that can start a Diesel with a dead battery in cold weather, not sure why it happens randomly, but it will at inopportune times, which would be any time that happens. They make bigger ones for Semi- trucks and heavy equipment but those will be seriously more $$$ and pounds of weight. Which you need, ‘cause, big battery.
TL;dr take stuff you imagine you might need. Then consider the “I would never need that unless…” and maybe add that. This applies to both on-the-road repairs and also First Aid, which you know is priority because “First” is in the name! “Duh!”
Take only good stuff and as little crap as possible.
That glass hammer/belt cutter should be removed from the kit and put in your glove box or center console if you buy this. Not the kind of thing you want to be searching for when you need it.
@Konraden I recently heard of putting it in the driver’s door pocket (if you’ve got one of those that isn’t filled with something else). I haven’t moved mine yet, but I think I will. If I get around to it.
Nothing wrong with center console, either, if you’ve got a good spot for it there. Depending on the state of your glove box, it might not be a good spot…
In any case: yes, almost certainly move that tool to somewhere other than the trunk. If it’s ever needed, you’ll want to be able to reach it quickly (and not have to unload 3 suitcases to get to it).
Specs
Product: Thrive 104-Piece Auto Emergency Kit
Model: B071HY4C1Y, B0728DFX4L
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$49.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Oct 11 - Monday, Oct 14
You had me at bungee cords.
Not bad Not bad
I recognize that piece of crap yellow dollar store screwdriver from a mile away. That being said, it’s lasted me like 20 years so it’s a great piece of crap
@tysontomko Ah yes, I have that one as well. I like that the tips are not soft and breakable like most cheap screwdrivers with removable tips. These are pretty solid.
5 zip ties? Apart from adhesive bandages those have to be about the lowest cost item there. With 10, or better yet 20 you could actually do something about that stupid plastic trim that has decided to come loose mid-trip. With 5 it’ll just keep flapping.
@ergomeh The zip ties are part of the first aid kit. One for each limb plus a spare.
@ergomeh HF just had freebie zip ties (or screwdriver or magnetic tray) this past weekend, so that would have been good to augment something like this.
As for flapping trim, duct tape works better than zip ties. Ask any Cybertruck owner after their roof pillar trim and/or trunk trim fails.
@ergomeh @narfcake Not sure; my early deposit Cybertruck order won’t probably be available for a few years, and I can always cancel and get my $250 back to maybe apply to things for my Tesla Model 3.
Creepy as he is, my basic Tesla has been very good, even surviving a very nice lady “parking” her RAM 2500 into my rear fender in a Safeway parking lot Friday Night. Paint or whatever it is (Strange alien plastic titanium space polymer?) barely scratched but a bump will have to be fixed I guess.
I love the Cybertruck hate because even though Elon is creepy as F, he does things like this on purpose. I figured it was worth $250 for the Hell of it, and it’s refundable. (I also have a $1000 for a solar roof someday)
Be aware the amount of negative info on Tesla and really anything related to EVs from any company is ramping up big time. I’m aware of news sources I watch or read and it’s amazing how much you can tell that corporate interests are scared as anything about this trend. I assume oil companies, big gas car and truck companies, and even the dealer networks which Tesla bypasses by setting up its own, My Tesla car was picked up at a dealer that used to be a Toys-R-Us store where ironically I would sometimes buy Lego cars and trucks.
When I was at a company and regrettably had a title with “Marketing” in it, I learned about F.U.D. which has apparently been around for thousands of years. Spread Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt about any competing product you are trying to kill.
But mostly I learned everything about marketing from MAD magazine in the 1970s; things like “contains less poison than the other leading brand” But was surprised decades later that “FUD” was basically everywhere even if you are not aware. (Hint: be aware!)
@ergomeh @pmarin Actually they already gone through all the pre-orders – and for a couple months already, anyone can order and buy one with minimal (to zero) wait. Given all of its current issues – 5th recall notwithstanding – if you really want one, wait.
(I still expect to own an EV in my future, but for now, the numbers don’t make enough sense versus my current hybrid which is nearing 250k miles.)
@ergomeh @mcanavino don’t be silly. The 5th one is for the neck.
No condoms?
I’m extremely skeptical about those jumper cables, and even less impressed by the rest. In part, this may be due to having seen typical examples of this kind of kit up close too often over the years, sometimes in the hands of someone who was pretty desperately in need of stuff that would actually work. Fortunately for them, this is not the kind of stuff I habitually lug around in my vehicle. Mine’s a lot heavier. (And part of mine nowadays is one of the Tacklife jumper packs that Meh sold. Those are excellent.) OTOH, sometimes light-duty stuff is better than nothing, and sometime’s it’s enough. I prefer things good enough to be better than what’s usually needed.
@werehatrack A weak battery, 8 gauge is sufficient. A completely dead battery, less likely.
(If I can’t start my vehicle, then I’ve got bigger issues since it’s a hybrid and uses the high voltage battery pack.)
@werehatrack I always try to do the same, and last trip had something where I felt barely prepared. Luckily no first-aid, just tools. Road service people I finally got were less prepared than me! Future tip is to carry more and better tools, sized for whatever challenges you might expect on that vehicle.
The little Tacklife is not bad; helped me power a 12V jack when I had to bypass wiring. But I now carry a big NOCO booster that can start a Diesel with a dead battery in cold weather, not sure why it happens randomly, but it will at inopportune times, which would be any time that happens. They make bigger ones for Semi- trucks and heavy equipment but those will be seriously more $$$ and pounds of weight. Which you need, ‘cause, big battery.
TL;dr take stuff you imagine you might need. Then consider the “I would never need that unless…” and maybe add that. This applies to both on-the-road repairs and also First Aid, which you know is priority because “First” is in the name! “Duh!”
Take only good stuff and as little crap as possible.
That glass hammer/belt cutter should be removed from the kit and put in your glove box or center console if you buy this. Not the kind of thing you want to be searching for when you need it.
@Konraden I recently heard of putting it in the driver’s door pocket (if you’ve got one of those that isn’t filled with something else). I haven’t moved mine yet, but I think I will. If I get around to it.
Nothing wrong with center console, either, if you’ve got a good spot for it there. Depending on the state of your glove box, it might not be a good spot…
In any case: yes, almost certainly move that tool to somewhere other than the trunk. If it’s ever needed, you’ll want to be able to reach it quickly (and not have to unload 3 suitcases to get to it).