LIST for Winter Car Emergency Kit

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[ebutler]

After spending 3+ days in my car on I-75 in 2013, I can tell you the cheap emergency foil blankets that are the size of a deck of cards were a HUGE help in making my "living" area smaller & helping to capture as much heat as possible.
I also had 2 wool blankets, a can of 7 hr sterno and most of your items.
After that experience I now also carry a foam pad to put between me and the seat to help keep warmer

[justincase]

PPQ; Old pair of hiking boots with thick wool sox; Portawipes/ wetwipes; tinder/ fatwood/ some dry firewood; Sub2K; real wool blanket; warm gloves; hoodie/ fleece pullover; Mtn House packets; a 10x12 tarp/ rainfly; CZ75; first aid kit; 50’ rope; flares; 1911; folding camp shovel; 4595TS; small axe or hatchet; 30/30; Bahco folding saw; multi tool; 🍭 candy!!

[trajan]

My focus is on quick recovery 1st. Being spotted fast. Helping people locate you. Making it easy for people to find you. Spot lights, bullhorn w sirens. Bright orange clothing, signs and reflectors, flags. Cell phones, walkie talkie radios. Being flashy and noisy. Making it easy for others to pull you out. The longer you are trapped the more dangerous it is. 2nd would be survival mode. Hunkering down. Staying with vehicle. Keeping warm. 3rd worry about playing cards and crapping in your vehicle last.

[ThePSTMAN]

One thing with the snow comment, if you just melt the snow, make certain you have some way of purification, either tablets or boiling. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to include some instant coffee packets or cocoa packets. This will give you some nutrients and make the hot water more palatable.

[tmcdgreen]

Chewy bars are sooo important. A hard granola bar will be impossible to eat on a super cold day if you get stuck. Outside my winter kit, stuff I have in my car year around are tissue, napkins (multi use paper source), hand sanitizer, hand wipes and general toiletries. I always bring water with me and keep water in my car when I leave, no matter what. I find if you do it and ask folks traveling with you to bring water every time, it becomes routine and no one complains. Always bring water!

[chelseagarchar]

I always like to store toilet paper or a compressed wipe of different kinds for bathroom purposes but also to help you get a fire started if you needed to. Also different water filtration type systems if you are grabbing some random snow or water. Also I feel like wearing and keeping proper clothing in your vehicle at all times is important. ( many people get in a pickle because they are wearing heels and dress clothing). Having an extra pair of warm clothes and shoes is a must if you are not already wearing them. Spot on with everything else.

[richardross]

Good video. You and I have similar ideas about survival. Add tissues, tire chains, micro spikes, insulated boots, and insulated coveralls. Sometimes you have to get out to dig out or walk out. Add instant oatmeal, instant cocoa, cup noodles, and a Sterno can or 4 tealight candles. 4 candles together will bring that Walmart cup to a boil with 8 oz of water in it. Don't forget some plastic spoons from Wendys. When you can, in the fall, teach all of your family drivers how to install chains the easy way(just drive onto them). The small cheap fleece throws from Walmart can make you a lot more comfortable. Good Luck, Rick

[bunnielynn]

I recently made a list of things I plan to put a n my van in case of an emergency this winter. In addition to your list, I have: Bible, books, highlighters, notebook, pins, hat, gloves, scarf, extra jacket, boots, socks, Kleenex, water bottles, dried fruit, crackers, pillows, scissors, bucket & plastic grocery bags (to use as potty) and

[trajan]

Get a rolled up bright orange, "help" sign to place on your vehicle or your dash. Bright triangle reflectors signs from Tractor Supply used by slow moving vehicles and farmers is good to. Place on or around your vehicle.

[albertaadventures]

Great ideas. I live in Alberta Canada and travel over 1.5 hrs one way to work. I keep my car ready to stay overnight in every time I’m traveling to work. I have a bed set up and especially in the winter I have down sleeping bags and a heat source for emergencies (buddy heater- and yes I know to crack the window etc). For your kit, since it’s small, you could easily fit some peanut butter to go for some added food source and maybe even a little pocket stove or Esbit stove. Then you could even have some cup a soup for cold stranded days. 🤙

[trajan]

I carry a bullhorn in my van. Also has a siren on it. Also have Midland Walkie Talkie Radios to communicate with the house if in range. Just added Rino 30ft. 3 inch recovery straps, extra 3/4 shackles, and 2" hitch shackle, and an emergency shovel. Very nice high quality products. 4 different flashlights, battery operated and rechargeable spread out in the van. Also added a spot light from Amazon that has a 2 mile beam for $30. Has 3 different color plates if needed that has a flashing switch.

[mikehotshots]

I would ditch the cup for a single wall stainless steel bottle. That way if you can get it hot, it can double as a hot water bottle to keep you warm. If you use a wide-mouth bottle you can store stuff inside.

[SonOfTheDawn]

Useful. I just moved from Florida to a state with real winters so this is a new thing for me. I'd recommend a wool blanket (think NATO surplus) and/or a poncho liner to go with.

[patmills]

Love the lantern with cell charging capabilities, !

[manuel]

A fordable shovel for the snow is probably a good one too.

[Goudney]

As someone who has spent a lot of time in cold places there's a couple things I would change/add to this kit. Zippo makes a hand warmer that's really awesome and is powered by lighter fluid (it doesn't have an open flame). I would also suggest switching those high carb bars for something that's more fat based because fat will keep you much warmer for longer than carbs. And the last thing is a ferro-rod for starting a real fire outside your car if you're in a place with firewood available. If you start it close to your car, some of the heat will radiate through the windows and actually heat the inside of the car. Ferro-rods take a small amount of practice to be able to use effectively but once you know how, it can be a literal life saver.

[redoak]

Good ideas. I would add wool socks and make that a wool cap. I would also add a hunk of fat wood and some paracord/bank line and maybe some electrolyte packets, as well as some sanitizing wipes.

[trailerfitter]

I'd stick a couple of Military MREs (Meals Ready To Eat) in the kit with a water-activated meal pouch heater. if you are stuck for any length of time before you and your passengers are recovered them warm food is important. So is hot drinks. Have flask of hot water every time you go on a trip.

[garymoore]

I watched this on the off chance that I'd pick up a nugget of knowledge, and I did so thank you. A whistle, something I'd never thought of even though I always have one with me when I go mountaineering.

[adam_clay]

great video, after you said duct tape i was thinking either plastic or a tarp just in case you have a broken window.