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Showing Original Post only (View all)Car winter emergency kit [View all]
Here in Lexington, KY, temps are supposed to fall to single digits tonight. I'm retired and can stay in, but I told my son and DIL that they should be sure to keep some of these items in their cars "in case of"
blankets
hat & gloves
"pee can" with lid (coffee can?)
snacks, such as protein bars and nuts
water
flashlight & batteries
book
Never know when you will get stuck by the side of the road. What items would you add to that list?
Stay safe out there!!
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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