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Collapsible Dolly

You already know that transporting heavy and bulky objects to and from your vehicle or garage can be difficult without assistance. The Collapsible Dolly from Dozop remains disassembled for easy storage in your vehicle, but the manufacturer claims it can be put together in about a minute (without tools) to form a 19-by-19.75-inch rectangle. The plastic dolly weighs about 4.5 pounds and can handle loads of up to 250 pounds. The rubber wheels can roll over carpet or uneven surfaces. Purchase for $45 at thegrommet.com.

Safety Discs

What could be worse than breaking down at night on the highway? Not being seen by passing traffic. A set of Roadside Safety Discs from Tactical Outfitters should provide a measure of security. Each 10-cm wide waterproof and shockproof disc can be set to nine different flashing modes that, according to the manufacturer, can be seen from up to 5,000 feet away (1,500 metres). The device uses three AAA batteries. A floodlight setting could come in handy when working under the hood, and the magnetic base lets you attach the light to your vehicle. Purchase three discs for $48 (U.S.), six for $72 or 12 for discs for $120 at 1tac.com.

Titan Plus

The Titan Plus key-chain flashlight is claimed to be virtually indestructible by virtue of its nickel-plated brass construction that resists scratches and corrosion. The $129 (U.S.) Titan Plus has three brightness levels — 15, 75 and 300 lumens — and a single AAA rechargeable battery. The expected battery life on the lowest setting is seven hours. A stainless-steel ring is included for attaching the flashlight to your key set and there’s also a removable pocket clip. Get all the Titan’s key stats and order info at surefire.com.

– Wheelbase Media