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What do you keep in your vehicle for snowy weather?

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Spacemud:
Think I already have everything except the flashing beacon and warning triangle, so not too expensive at all. Secret is having it in the car when you need it though isn't it?!  :wink:

DaveS:
Keep Hi-viz vests in each car (mandatory on continent)
If too cold stay at home :lol:
Snow good excuse to use Range Rover which has tow ropes shovel etc in it. :D

laser_jock99:

--- Quote from: "Spacemud" ---Thanks all, quite a few things I hadn't thought about, but some everyone should carry as a matter of course!

From the many suggestions, here's my list to get together over the weekend (although the 30 or so steps to The Black Swan always seems a better option than venturing out in dodgy weather) -

Checking fluid levels regularly
make sure the fuel tank is topped up
Keep some money/change on board (in a safe place) you can’t always rely on a mobile phone, and you could (if close enough) get to a local shop if walk able.
Wellies or Stout boots
Shovel
High visibility vest
Flashing amber beacon
Holdall containing - sleeping bag, thermal top and trousers, extra fleece top, extra trousers, thick socks.
A truck load of scoff! (Biscuits/chocolate/raisins/mars bars)
Flask of hot coffee and/or a small camping stove
Good selection of fuses
Good torch
Recovery straps etc
Tool kit
Grease
--- End quote ---


I'd also add the following items:

1) Can or two of spray de-icer.
2) Ice/snow window scraper.
3) Snow chains (if you've got 'em).
4) Gloves & Hat.
5) Waterproof overtrousers (nothing worse than the snow getting your legs wet).
5) Mobile phone (it might work) and/or CB.
6) Spare fuel can (20L jerry can if out in the sticks- only used mine once but it adds a hell of a lot of reassurance!)

driftwood:

--- Quote from: "Spacemud" ---

Checking fluid levels regularly
make sure the fuel tank is topped up
Keep some money/change on board (in a safe place) you can’t always rely on a mobile phone, and you could (if close enough) get to a local shop if walk able.
Wellies or Stout boots
Shovel
High visibility vest
Flashing amber beacon
Holdall containing - sleeping bag, thermal top and trousers, extra fleece top, extra trousers, thick socks.
A truck load of scoff! (Biscuits/chocolate/raisins/mars bars)
Flask of hot coffee and/or a small camping stove
Good selection of fuses
Good torch
Recovery straps etc
Tool kit
Grease
--- End quote ---


and a paaartridgeee....in a pearrrr treeeeeeeee :wink:

Bulli:
I always carry too much stuff....does nothing for my economy but gives great peace of mind. All ususal recovery gear+
Candles and lighter/matches - great for keeping warm they will warn a LR easily.
American issue MREx2
a 4litre bottle of water
toilet roll...you never know
mobile charger
american goretex high leg insulated hunting boots($99) Awesome ..if i have to walk out i would choose these over anything else- I have scarpa walking boots and these are way better for cold weather.
down jacket
tent,insulation mat and sleeping bag - might sound mad but would you want to sit in a car that could be rammed ??? If needs be i would sit any storm out...the tent i have has been used by me in Cairngorm in winter.

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