71422 Triangle Warning Kit (Three Triangles) , RED

These are plain, old boring safety triangles, to be placed on the road as flares in case of emergency. They aren't the best, but they are not bad at all.Safety triangles are pretty much safety triangles, they all kind of suck and aren't that user friendly. They are heavy and get in your way, but they also help keep you, your vehicle and your passengers safe in an emergency if they are used correctly.For the price, these triangles are great; compared to other triangles we have used: they are good; compared to your average automotive product: they are fair.

A couple of months ago, I was driving down the freeway at about 75mph. As I cleared a hill, there was a car stalled car in the middle of the freeway. A lady standing behind the back bumper waving people to the right so that they would not hit her. In the back seat of the car was a child. I slowed down and as I passed her, I rolled down my window and yelled at her to get herself and her child well clear off the road to the wide grassy median, because she was in danger." She and her child were in mortal danger.I myself have a child, and this started a train of thought in my mind: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ME!A few weeks later, I was driving down some back road when I came across a commercial truck which was stalled at some stop sign -- behind the truck, the driver had set up a set of triangles like the ones pictured here --- WOW, they were bright and very clearly visible.I have heard about road flares etc and other devices to let people know that they're approaching a broken down vehicle and I remember that as a child, my father owned a set of triangles like the ones the truck was using. At once, I recognized the solution to my problem and how much smarter than me dad really was.I searched for signal triangles, road flares, etc on Amazon until I came across this set which resembles the set that my father owned so long ago (I'm sure he still has his set somewhere).I own an SUV and this fits along with my jack and other repair (grandpa stuff) in one of the floorboard compartments....so I can retain some semblance of "coolness" while still having everything I need to get me going if triple A doesn't answer the phone.I wound up buying them.Pros:- Big- Sturdy- Highly Reflective- Heavy (this is good - the bases are filled with sand I think and sealed no sand can leak out)Cons:- The box on my father's set had sturdier latches on the box.The latches on the box being flimsy doesn't really matter, this isn't something that you're going to pull out regularly. This is something that you pull out in the uneventful situation that you should winde up in the middle of the road with your vehicle and loved ones in it.It comes with directions on how to use these.Overall, I think this is a must have for any responsible motorist....when I was younger, I didn't carry anything in my car and now I'm turning into my father and my grandfather (who had even more stuff than my dad) --- argh.......but you know what, the those old guys were very wise. I should've paid a lot more attention to them back then.If you're a professional trucker who stops quite a bit and uses these frequently, just bear in mind that the box will likely not support routine use of taking these in and out (the latches will likely break) and the triangles themselves might now survive rigors of regular use....but hey, I could be wrong.For the average motorist, they're perfect.

I received my Grotes in a very short time from Amazon. Definitely heavier than I had expected. I think my set may have been used and returned, however. There was a sandy material inside both the shipping box and the orange container box that held the 3 triangles. The container box was pretty scuffed up, the tabs that hold the container box closed looked as if they had been opened numerous times due the discoloration where the tabs bend. The grit was all over each triangle and I didn't have gloves handy so I haven't tried putting them together yet. I did unfold one but did not snap it together. It appears to do what it is expected to do. Something needed, but nothing to rave about.

This set of 3 warning triangles is a very strong, extemely well constructed set. I was very surprsied when I opened the heavy plastic case to find that the triangles were very stury and would stand up to the most adverse road conditions. A great buy and a necessary part of anyone's emergency auto gear.

I alway carry triangles, after moving back to the US I bought these. They are sturdy and bright, they look like they will withstand some wind. The box tends to slide around a lot in the trunk, 4 stars because you can only like and not love safety triangles.

good quality and comparable price !!

But it does the job. Will take up more space in your trunk than you might expect. They are sturdy though.

Exactly as advertised, great price and quick delivery.

These are good quality units with strong, stable, heavy bases that will resist being blown over by strong winds and passing traffic. They fit well into the included carrying case for easy secure storage.

I bought these after I saw the same set on a government auction for only $10, but the shipping cost across Canada would have brought the price up to over $72; I compared prices at several different places before settling on the ones you're looking at.These are the exact ones that *should* be in every Light Utility Vehicle, Wheeled in the CAF, and would have been real useful to have when I overcorrected while driving on ice in November 2020 and ended up stuck in a ditch, far below the line of sight from the road. The three of them fold up nicely and fit precisely in their compact 19.25x5.50x5.00-inch case. The bases are filled with sand for weight, and the whole triangle is made of plastic with aluminium rivets so they won't corrode or fall apart easily; just don't leave them sitting in direct sunlight for months at a time or the plastic will degrade.They reflect light from a mile away, which is great for warning other drivers of potential hazards at night from a long distance while you are changing tires on the roadside or unsticking yourself.

Very solid, good size, great value.

very good product , but if you have a small vehicle they are large even in its plastic box and heavy . They won't blow away must be filled with sand.

An excellent set of emergency "flares" to keep you safe and seen when pulled off onto the road's shoulder. The bases are very heavy for their size, so they can't blow away in heavy weather. The reflectors shine back a lot of the light, so visibility is not an issue. You get three of these triangle reflectors (reflective on BOTH sides), and they fold down and all 3 fit into the emergency orange case provided. Instructions for use is on the manufacturer's shipping carton, so don't toss it.Highly recommended to anyone driving an older vehicle, especially after dark.Purchased along with the Blazer C48AW LED Emergency Strobe Beacon (plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet) and makes you even more noticeable to passing traffic.