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In reply to the discussion: Car winter emergency kit [View all]Siwsan
(26,260 posts)3. A bag of kitty litter and a snow shovel.
The litter (not the 'clumping' kind) for tire traction. And flares might be a good idea.
One weird and potentially dangerous suggestion, I once heard, is a candle. Preferably one in a full glass type holder. The lit candle is said to supply plenty of heat for a car. Not sure I'd risk it, though. Maybe some of those heat generating packets you put in your gloves and socks would be a better and safer idea.
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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