Tools & Emergency Kits
Trail tools, air compressors, first aid kits, and emergency preparedness gear.
Buying Guide
The tools and emergency gear you carry can turn a trip-ending breakdown into a trailside fix. From portable air compressors to comprehensive first aid kits, being prepared means you can handle whatever the trail throws at you. Here are our top picks.
Top Products
ARB Compact Air Compressor
The ARB Compact Compressor is not the cheapest or the quietest, but after two years of permanent mounting and regular use on 35-inch tires, it has proven to be one of the most reliable air-up solutions available for overlanding rigs.
- Excellent flow rate
- Reliable duty cycle
- Quality build
- Not the most compact option
- Higher price point
- Louder than some competitors
VIAIR 400P Portable Compressor
Smittybilt 2781 Air Compressor
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