Winter - Car survival pack!

[rich83]

What do you guys carry in your cars over the winter months? Got a feeling it's gonna be a cold one.

[RetroRaz]

de-icer
ice scraper blade thingy
de-misting pad
shovel
coolant
my too lbag
high vis jacket
red triangle
driving gloves
cushion
small blanket
extra thick hoody

if i think of more ill post up

[Scottymon]

I always carry: First Aid kit, AA card, Old Mobile in glovebox switched off with charge cable, small toolkit, Safety kit and Oil Kit things from VW, de-mister

If it's going to be bad, in the wheel well I'll put in a section of carpet, tow-rope, jump leads, extra screenwash, de-icer, hi-vis, space blanket.

And most importantly suitable clothing so you can walk out.... which could be a good 10 miles, if no phone reception.

I was thinking of whacking in my old sleeping bag which packs up small...  haha, or just stay at home!!

[Marc-5-GTI]

Gonna make myself one up this year

Couple of cheap hi vis jackets
A triangle
Note pad with pen
Phone charger and USB plug in thing for the 12v
Sweets  
Cheap first aid kit
De icer
Scraper
Might get a shovel
Screen wash, apple scented  
Hat and gloves
Golf brolly

EDIT

I have winter tyres on
A torch
Boots

[Scottymon]

I forgot the Winter Tyres, so you don't get stuck in the first place!

[skard]

Loads...old mats/bit carpet for traction or leaning on if I have to inspect under car, sleeping bag, dynamo torch, rope for towing, sturdy jump leads, screenwash, coolant, compact shovel, gloves/hat/jacket with hi viz/socks, bar of chocolate/water in cabin, scraper, basic toolset etc. All goes in a holdall.

I live 900ft up and usually the biggest problem is others being unprepared and ditching cars by the roadside. I have snowtyres and it sometimes makes no difference how prepared you are or have AA coverage if the road is blocked.

[rich83]

I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... 

[Scottymon]

[skard]

I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... 

At the very least get yourself some snowsocks (made by Autosock I think, the best ones), they can get you out a pickle. Used to use them to get on my driveway. You take them off once at a main road.

[Marc-5-GTI]

Smart people use snow socks

[Hedge]

Mankini ftw! 

[skard]

Smart people use snow socks

 

[Scottymon]

Smart people use snow socks

 

 

f*ckin' scary how little people know about the ton of metal they are controlling.

[Marc-5-GTI]

Smart people use snow socks

 

 

f*ckin' scary how little people know about the ton of metal they are controlling.

Awful eh!

I hope they were stopping to pick up some birth control at the pharmacy!

[dodds-gttdi]

I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... 

Aha, in my neck of the woods Richness? Would be good to arrange a wee meet up with some of the Edinburghers sometime in Dec. Where about are you staying? Up for work?


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