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In reply to the discussion: Car winter emergency kit [View all]2naSalit
(86,649 posts)12. Pencil and note pad.
I live in the mountains in the west and I keep a duffel bag of snow/winter gear including a snowmobile riding suit, it's good to -60F and shearling lined boots or some kind of arctic temp boots with good tread. (Yaktrax are good to have handy). Those hand and foot warmers are life savers, they last for hours and they don't cost much plus they are small. I have a hood that is also good for blizzard conditions fits over the collar of the snowsuit. and heavy mittens.
And a roll of paper towels, toilet paper is for indoors as far as I can tell. A towel might be a good idea too, keeping dry is essential.
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I have had to use one several times when roads closed and I was stuck on the side--usually
hlthe2b
Nov 2019
#7
Blankets are what you put inside your sleeping bag to increase it's warmth, and water is kept at
braddy
Nov 2019
#14
I have found jumpers to be useless these days...a trickle battery charger works better.
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#35
That is the issue...those sold rather cheaply in the stores are worthless...and it is hard to find
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#45
Aluminum space blankets. Fresh change of clothes and socks. 12V USB charger and cord.
Patterson
Nov 2019
#25
An empty beverage gallon with a screw on top works best for a "pee" container.
JoeOtterbein
Nov 2019
#26