Now that the weather is turning colder, here is a list of things you should keep in your car in case you get stranded. Winter survival kit for your car: Blanket: If you are stuck with a car that wont start, or that has conked out, and have to wait in cold weather for help, you will want a decent warm blanket as an extra layer. Snow shovel: Get a short-handled shovel, probably a coal-type shovel, to stow in the trunk in case you need to remove snow from around the wheels of your vehicle. You can buy plastic ones, but you may want to opt for a metal one in case you also need to chip at some ice or compacted snow. Flashlight: Self explanatory. Keep a good-sized, water-proof flashlight with fresh batteries in case your breakdown is at night. Pack emergency candles too, as a back-up. Or you can get the ones that crank up. Hand warmers: Available at camping stores. Smash the bag and the chemical reaction inside creates warmth to defrost fingers that may be trying to change a tire or fiddle with an engine. Matches: You never know when you will have to manufacture heat. Its better than rubbing two cold, snowy sticks together, hoping for the best. Bottle of water and a few protein, snack bars. You hear of people surviving on ketchup packets that have fallen between the seats, but some planning will yield a better menu under emergency conditions. Syphon Pump: If being out of gas is your problem, and you get offered help by a good samaritan, you want to be able to get a gallon or two of gas out of another gas tank to get you going quickly. Lightsticks: These cost almost nothing at a dollar store and can be used either as a light source or to wear in case you are shoveling snow around your wheels at night. Flares: These should be in your trunk in all seasons for putting next to your car if you are pulled over in distress. Whistle: It can be used to either signal for help to someone who cant hear you yell, or to scare someone who may be trying to take advantage of your distress. Kitty litter: kitty litter sprinkled around your tires will aid you in getting some traction.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:21:13 +0000
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