I always carry more than one flashlight on me at any time. If I keep one in the car, I tend to forget it's there and never check the batteries. I always carry a Princetontec 20 in my coat or jacket pocket.<br><br>As for tire chains, I've tried the so-called easy-to-use ones you can buy at PEP Boys. I bought the E-Z whatever. Supposed to be idiotically simple. Well, I guess I'm an idiot, because I couldn't do it. It was a frustrating experience to say the least.<br><br>I'd love to find a brand that works as easily as their marketing department says it does.<br><br>Craig<br><br>