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In reply to the discussion: Car winter emergency kit [View all]hlthe2b
(102,200 posts)7. I have had to use one several times when roads closed and I was stuck on the side--usually
coming home after a weekend ski trip.
I doubt you have to worry about the kind of heavy snow I'm talking about, but I'd add some roadside emergency flashers and an all-in-one tool and a hand crank light/charger for your cell phone. Ditto a tire inflator and a portable battery jump starter. Maybe some hand warmers and a small shovel.
I add a -20 F sleeping bag, a set of snowshoes and snow boots, but again, pretty much overkill outside the Rockies. Out here the chain law can be implemented for passenger cars too, so having a set of chains is a good idea. (Legally fine with 4wdrive as long as you have really good treads)
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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