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In case of emergency

We’ve all been in situations that require someone to unbuckle the seatbelt, roll up the cuffs, and get out and do what needs to be done to keep you moving – that’s if you’re not tempted to call roadside assistance to drive the 100 km or so to your location and do your dirty work for you.

But what if your convoy really is in the middle of nowhere, and someone’s vehicle catches alight or needs a tow to the nearest workshop? We’ve compiled a list of items you will need to get out of most scenarios.

Military tough

PRO-QUIP JERRY CAN POURING SPOUT

You might not have a long-range tank equipped to your overlanding combination, but you do have jerry cans at the ready. This spout has a metal spout that makes it feel satisfyingly heavy to hold, with a flexible plastic “trunk” right up front where your life-saving unleaded

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