Winter Emergency Car Kit

[T.j.]

A smaill list of some items that should be considered for yoyr car kits this winter. Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is some of the things you need:


-a shovel
-windshield scraper and small broom
-flashlight with extra batteries
-battery powered radio/gmrs/frs
-water
-snack food including energy bars
-raisins and mini candy bars
-matches and small candles
-extra hats, socks and mittens
-First aid kit with pocket knife
-Necessary medications
-blankets or sleeping bag
-tow chain or rope
-road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction
-booster cables
-emergency flares and reflectors
-fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention
-Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter

https://youtu.be/aLWFBURt5gU

[ipfd320]

This is also a Good Time to Check the Battery Water Level / The Windshield Washer Fluid (Most Important as we all Know what Road Salt does to Window View)---Oil--Powersteering & Transmission Fluid Level and Yes Don,t Forget the Tire Pressures Especially the Ole Forgotton Spare Tire

And Make Sure the Gas Tank is FULL and the Wiper Blades are Good

[Kevin WQRE722]

I am guessing we should have done all this before it was 4 degrees outside.

[Tommy WQRC499]

How often should i check my blinker fluid? 

[allen WQTD895]

hourly

[ipfd320]

Since its Been Almost a Year this Post was Used I Just Wanted to Bring it Back to Life for Another Winter Season

Please Check Out the 1st Post by T.J on Winter Tips

Thanks for Visiting the Forums

[Greg9111]

And this one from 2014

http://www.shtfli.com/shtfliforum/index.php?topic=936.0

[Mike_708]

With the impending possible winter storm, lets get this back out! Stay Safe out there all!!

[T.j.]

Thank you Tony for digging this post up. "Tis the season"

[KEDLI495]

Definitely spare batteries and flashlight or even another source of light such as candles
Definitely extra winter hat and gloves , wool blanket and or reflective blanket
Some of those ready to eat military type foods with the ration heater - after the food is cooked you can use it to warm up
Maybe one of those portable propane space heaters like this one https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mr-Heater-9-000-BTU-Portable-Radiant-Propane-Heater/3353726
Waterproof match case and whats good to do with that is pack some lint you get from a clothes dryer in there - itll keep the matches from moving around and lint is also a great firestarter

[KEDLI495]

Also a spare rain jacket or waterproof/insulated type jacket
Whats also great is Under Armor - keep a set in the bag or car their somewhat a updated version of the old school "long johns" they are lite weight and very warm
https://www.modells.com/product/under_armour_coldgear_armour_compression_crew-1265650.do?sortby=newArrivalsDescend&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=110265

[T.j.]

Also a spare rain jacket or waterproof/insulated type jacket
Whats also great is Under Armor - keep a set in the bag or car their somewhat a updated version of the old school "long johns" they are lite weight and very warm
https://www.modells.com/product/under_armour_coldgear_armour_compression_crew-1265650.do?sortby=newArrivalsDescend&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=110265

Staying dry is always overlooked. Definitely a good idea. Nothin worse then exerting yourself while being soaked. Takes a toll on the body.

[Mike_708]

You know another thing that i don't think that anyone has in there GO bag is a TARP and PARACORD you can do so much with a tarp.

and i do know that sometimes Harbor Freight gives coupons for free ones, just check there flyer for coupons, or even there website!