I know you may have heard about it on TV in passing, or read about it in a magazine perhaps, but have you taken the step to get a tool like the Resqme for your vehicle? I’m guilty of being that person that saw this and said, “what a great idea!” but then never actually picked one up.
The Resqeme is an innovative product designed as a rescue tool during vehicle entrapment. Severe weather, a car crash, or electronic malfunction can cause you or your loved ones to get trapped inside your vehicle. The resqme can slice through jammed seat belts with its sharp steel blade and break side windows with its spring-loaded spike.
Earlier this summer, Saskatchewan got a lot of rain. A LOT. As a result, roads were washed out and many ditches and sloughs were filled with a dangerous amount of water. I had heard many stories about cars going into sloughs and sadly there was a tragic incident this summer where a father lost his life after his vehicle went into a slough of water with his son inside. Another story had different ending because of the Resqme tool. You can click here to read about a Saskatchewan resident that used the tool to get out of her vehicle when it too went into a slough, potentially saving her own life.
Here’s how the tool works, as demonstrated on The Doctors:
I don’t keep my Resqme tool on my keychain because my vehicle doesn’t utilize a key in the ignition (so my keychain is sometimes in my purse, sometimes in the cupholder). I wanted it to be in a place where I knew to reach for it – so it’s in my middle console. You can also buy a visor clip to hold it on which I think is a great idea too.
In Canada, you can find the Resqme at Home Hardware for around $13.99. Such a small price for something so important and I think this would make an awesome stocking stuffer this Christmas – for parents to give to their driving kids or vice versa.
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I have not heard of a tool like this before. It is a great idea. I think keeping it in the center console would be perfect.
No I have never seen a product like this, but I would definitely use it!
i have never seen one, but I believe we all should definitely own one or more. Put one in each vehicle, and what a great Christmas gift for all our loved ones.
I have never heard of this, but very inventive and will look into getting
I have never heard of these before , but would certainly love to own one and have it in the our Cars for those just incase time , wow , awesome thanks for the chance 🙂
heard about these tools long ago. an emergency glass breaker/seat belt cutter should be part of every glovebox
Never heard of this but definitely getting one!
I have heard about tools like this before, but am glad to know this can be bought in stores for those of us that can’t or won’t use mail order
I keep forgetting to get one! I love the idea and am going to order one now.
This is great. I’ve seen a similar tool before, but not one small enough to affix to a key chain – which was always a concern of mine – the tool is absolutely useless if it is inaccessible. Love it.
I like it, while I don’t have a spring loaded spike, I do have a seatbelt cutter in my car.
I’ve seen a similar thing but it was much larger and did not fit on a key chain. I think this is much better because you always know where it is and it’s handy when you would need it.
I’ve never heard of them but definitely going to buy them! What a great idea!
I have heard of this product and it’s on my must by list ! Thanks for the contest!
I’ve never heard of this before, what a great product! Will have to buy one for family!
Now I know where to find them…had heard of the product but never saw it anywhere…This is a Must Get !!! Thanks for the contest!
I’ve never heard of this before but really like the idea. It would’ve been convenient during my mother’s car accident. Thank God she’s ok.
I’ve just heard about this tool. Would be a great thing to have in the glove box
I have been wanting to get these for my kids. Winning one is one less to buy!
This is a great idea especially since it is small and easy to find a place to keep it in the car.
Never been able to find them anywhere
No I have never used one, but what a great idea….love it !!!
Wow! I’ve never heard of this, but it’s pretty cool. I’d definitely like to have this since we have a 10 month old and do a lot of road tripping during the winter months.
I’ve never seen one of these in the stores but definitely would feel better having one in the car!
never heard of this before. very interesting for sure and I will consider buying one.
i have heard of a similar tool and was planning on buying a few. it would be great to win.
I’ve never heard of these, but seems like a great tool!
Love this idea i want three one for me one for my hubby and one for my mom..
I have never heard of this keychain tool before but now that i have i would love to win one! (or eventually buy one).
I haven’t seen or heard of this before, but think it is a great idea!
These are wonderful for peace of mind. I love the idea of the visor clip ones!
awesome idea I have not heard of a tool like this before. but I like to try it out
We do have a similar tool in the car but it is a lot bigger and as a result ends up being put somewhere that is not really practical. The keychain version is a lot better!
I haven’t seen these anywhere yet which would be why I have not picked one up.
I haven’t heard of this before but what a great idea!
I have seen a tool something like this, but the only problem with it, is you had to keep it in the glove box or in the pocket on the door, that is not very good if your in an accident it could go flying, whereas this one you can keep right on your keys which will be in the ignition which is great to get at if need be
I haven’t seen any like this before… what a great idea!! 🙂
I have never seen th likes of this & I’m still not sure what it is exactly but it looks cool & I’m sure I could use it
I have seen devices like this many times on news reports or on talk shows. I don’t drive and never thought to have one. But I am a passenger so it still would be wise to have one. I think this would be a great to get for every member of your family, you just never know what could happen and its best to be safe than sorry.
I haven’t seen these before but I think I would like to have one in both of my vehicles .
I’ve never seen the Resqme tool before, but I think it’s a great idea
i have not heard of this before it woiuld be a great stocking stuffer for everyone you know who drives
Great tool to have — JUST IN CASE THE NEED ARISES!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Wow what an awesome gift to give even at Christmas or to new drivers.
I have never seen this product, but I think it is a great idea!!
I haven’t seen this before. It looks like a great tool to have! Love to win one!
I brought these in as a Telemiracle souvenir 2 years ago.. Then mine was taken at the airport.
I’ve never seen anything like this before! What an amazing idea
Never heard of it. Seems really handy now.
Never heard of this tool but I am interested in obtaining one.
Never seen something like this, great idea!
This sounds amazing! I have never heard of a tool like this before but I will be getting them for my family for sure.
Haven’t heard of this, would love to pick one up
never heard of it, but after reading about it, I think everydriver should have one for sure
I heard of these before but have never seen them sold anywhere. I’d love to win one!!
never seen them before that I know of and just heard about them now.
I haven’t seen this before but would consider buying one just to have it on hand because you just never know what’s going to happen.
I am amazed by this. I have never heard of it before. After reading the CBS article I sent my DH email and asked him to pick one up for me!! I will put it in the upper console in my car. Every car should come with one!!!
I have never seen or heard of this before, I have not seen them in stores or on TV..I like this idea and I think that the big car makers should be approached and have them in every vehicle
My sister mentioned this once. The video was great to help us see how easy this is to use
I haven’t seen a gadget like this before. Actually this is the first time I’ve heard of it. Definitely a tool that everyone should have on them, especially those who drive any type of vehicle. Thanks for sponsoring this must have gadget and for the opportunity to participate.
I have a seat belt cutter but not with a window breaker-great item
I haven’t heard of this before, but it sounds great! I would love to win one! 🙂
Never sen it before, Looks like its easy to use and a great product though
Never heard of it…what a brilliant idea!
I have seen a product like this before and a product that punctured the auto glass earlier than that, but I never came across it in a store. So I never could buy it, then.
I have not seen anything like this before. I think its a great idea.
Awesome product! This should be standard equipment in every vehicle.
I havn’t seen a product like this before, what has stopped me is not knowing about it’s existence! lol
Awesome idea!
I have heard about similar products. Would be very smart to have one on hand for sure.
I didn’t even know something like this existed. This would make great Christmas presnts!
I have not seen one of these before. Its a great gift idea. My mother always told me to be sure I had scissors or something in the car in case of an accident and I was stuck in my seat belt. This would be much safer and easier to carry than a pair of scissors.
I’ve heard of products similar to this but haven’t picked one of yet as I wasn’t sure where to purchase it.
i have never heard of this product before! It is something i really think I would like to have! Thank you for the review!
I carry a center punch in my car, but can’t attach it to a the key ring, so this is the answer!
I used to have a seatbelt slicer years ago hooked on my visor but not the extra bonus this has with window smashing.
I read the article this summer about the woman in Saskatchewan, and the same as you, I thought about it, then never did anything about it.
I have never seen this before, but, what a great tool to have with you all the time.
Didn’t know this existed
I have heard of these and think they are such a great idea as you never know!
Just like insurance, you hope you will never need it but if you ever do, you’ll sure be glad you have it!
I have seen or heard of this neat gadget before. I will be checking this out. It will also make great stocking stuffers.
Never heard of them before…interesting.
I have never heard of this. What a scary prospect of your vehicle being submerged in water. I will make sure my husband knows about this tool. For such a small thing, it could save your life.
I have not seen a product like this before. What has stopped me is I did not know about this but now that I do I believe this would make a great Christmas stocking stuffer for my son and daughter.
I’ve never heard of a product like this.
Very cool! I love how quickly it breaks the window and cuts thru the seatbelt. Something very important if you ever need to use the keychain!
I need!!! I never heard of anything like this before.
very nifty to have. never seen anything like it
this is awesome! My friend ended up in a slough this past summer. Luckily she still had old school roll down windows and got out. Ever since she told me about her experience I’ve been on the look out for one of these gadgets.
I have never seen anything like this before today. I wish i had.
GREAT IDEA
I’ve seen a tool with a similar purpose, but the part for breaking the window isn’t a spring-loaded spike. I like this idea.
I have never heard of a product like this before. Great idea!
I have a window punch that I picked up from Canadian Tire. It’s always in my car.
I saw this before and foolishly thought it won’t happen to me. But truth be, it could happen.
I have seen this before but I never thought of getting one.
Haven’t heard of this, but after reading this I guess I should
You put it on your keychain and think its not a big deal, until you need it and it saves your life. GREAT GIVEAWAY
I have one of these on my key chain. I would love another one for hubby’s.
Wow! We have a lot of lakes around here and this would be great to have. What a good idea!
closest I’ve seen is a Swiss army knife which I used to have in car but not sure where it went. probably lost on camping trip.
I jave never seen anything like this before and I really want one, I do a lot of driving and this woul dbe such an asset if anything ever went wrong
I had not heard of this tool but it sounds like a great idea.
We have to travel on dirt roads in Labrador, this would be a priceless addition to safety on those roads
I’ve never heard of this product but think it is genius!
I haven’t seen or heard of The Resqeme before but it’s a great invention. I think I’d leave it in the glovebox also.
I’ve never seen a product like this before. I’d keep it in my center console. Scary.
I’ve not seen it on a keychain, but heard of it on the news as an important tool to have handy in the glovebox just in case you need to break out a window while in a flood or other emergency.
you never know when you will be in a emergency situation
I have heard of the ResqMe before. I have not seen it in stores, so have never had a chance to buy it.
What a great idea.
I have never heard of a product like this before, so that is why I have never picked one up. However, after recently reading about a child who was almost strangled by a seatbelt that got stuck around her neck I had said to my husband I would like to keep some kind of cutter in the car just in case – looks like this would be a great little tool to have!
I have seen lots of talk about this but have never bought one- don’t know why- guess hasn’t been a priority
I have never heard of this product before! It is a great invention
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I’ve never seen this product, but fabulous idea!
I have never heard of Resqeme but what a life saver to have a tool that will break side windows with its spring-loaded spike.
i just saw this in a flyer a few dAYS ago, i was intrigued, then i came across this post. i really liked your review. car accidents are so common – this is definitely a must.
What a cool tool. I’ll give this to my boyfriend to keep in his loader this winter, if I win.
I have never heard of this before,,it sounds greart!!
I haven’t seen this product before. it would be great to have.
I’ve never heard of the Resqme, but I’ve heard of something similar for use on a floatplane. This is such a great idea, I will be on the lookout for one for Christmas!
I haven’t seem this before but what a great idea.
I have heard of these but never seen them when shopping.
This is new to me, but I like the idea