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Car driving in snowy winter weather
January 31, 2017
Miscellaneous

Winter Car Survival Kit- 15 Items You’ll Want To Have

Winter weather has truly been making its mark across the United States. Even states that never get snow are seeing a flurry or two this year.

During inclement weather, driving far distances is never a good idea. Stand still traffic and accidents caused by snow or black ice can easily lead to being abandoned in your car for an extended period of time.

We created a 15-item winter car survival kit for you and your passengers to use in emergency scenarios created by poor weather conditions.

Car Maintenance Survival Items

Close up of car tire stuck in snow

If you are in your car for a long time, you must have the following items just in case your vehicle gets stuck in snow or ice. Your car is also more likely to have emergency engine issues when the temperature is below zero.

The items listed below can help your car get up and running again in the bitter cold.

  • Ice Scraper/Brush
  • Jumper Cables
  • Cat Litter/Road Salt/Sand

Use Kitty Litter on Roads to create traction during the winter

Having one of the items from the last bullet point may seem a bit bizarre. Yet, all three can help create traction for your tires if they are stuck in snow or ice.

If you slide off the road, put either cat litter, road salt, or sand under your spinning tires, and there’s a good chance you’ll be back on the road in no time.

  • Emergency Flares or Reflectors
  • Map
  • Folding Shovel

Car Maintenance Tip: During the winter months, it’s always a good idea to keep your gas tank at least half full. This way, you can rest assured your car doesn’t run out of gas due to unpredicted traffic or accidents.

Having your tank half full is also beneficial for avoiding no-start conditions caused by frozen fuel lines due to condensation in your fuel tank.

Food & Health Survival Items

First aid kit for winter car survival kit

It is essential to ensure that you maintain your and your passenger’s health if your vehicle becomes abandoned because of the winter weather. Keeping things as simple as a first aid kit in your winter car survival kit can become very helpful with injuries.

Hunger is inevitable when you’re in your car for a long time. Having the food items listed below can quickly eliminate hunger until help arrives or you are back on the road. Health and food items are always good in your car, no matter what season.

You truly never know when you’re going to need one of them.

  • Granola Bars and Energy Bars
  • Canned Food
  • First Aid Kit
  • Bottled Water

Health Tip: Hypothermia is a serious health hazard that can occur during winter. This can happen quickly with low temperatures when abandoned in a car with no heat.

Check out this guide on how to tell if you or your passengers have hypothermia and how to treat it. Having this winter car survival kit can help prevent hypothermia.

Warmth/Light Survival Items

Blankets, hats, scarves, and gloves are essential to staying warm

Keeping warm is an absolute necessity during the winter months. Adding these items to your emergency winter car survival kit will make you more comfortable staying in your car for an extended period of time if needed, especially if your vehicle won’t start due to the weather or maintenance problems.

Having a source of light is very important as well. A light source is incredibly beneficial at night time and will also aid you in flagging help when needed.

  • Blankets
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Warm gloves, hats, and socks.
  • Matches
  • Flashlight with extra batteries

Warmth Tip: Thick hats and socks are essential for keeping warm in winter. Your body lets out the most heat from your head and feet, so keeping these areas covered with warm clothing is very important.

Once you have all of these supplies, you will be ready for any bad weather the winter brings while on the road. It’s always better to be safe rather than sorry.

Preparing a winter car survival kit is an easy way to stay safe this season. Even though some of these supplies are geared towards winter-specific weather, many of these supplies should be kept in your vehicle all year.

Inclement weather and natural disasters can occur year-round while you’re on the road. These items are essential for keeping you and your passengers comfortable and safe.

Don’t forget to make an at-home emergency kit too! The items in this kit are necessary for surviving any natural disaster.

(Photo Courtesy of Michael Goodin)

Winter is in full swing! Prepare for the snowy roadways with our guide on making a winter car survival kit!
15 items you need for a winter car survival kit

 

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