A shovel and a bag of sand (both for weight and spreading on the ice when having trouble getting up a polished hill or similar) would be the absolute minimum.
No but really, it's great living in the Netherlands, winter-prep wise... Worst that could happen is a traffic jam of a few hours, so I should be quite safe with a coat and some water and biscuits, something like that. It'll have to be a doomsday-like scenario for that not to be enough
Quote from: bmot on November 11, 2013, 12:37:44 PMNo but really, it's great living in the Netherlands, winter-prep wise... Worst that could happen is a traffic jam of a few hours, so I should be quite safe with a coat and some water and biscuits, something like that. It'll have to be a doomsday-like scenario for that not to be enough Well, good shoes or boots is smart everywhere, if you have to leave the vehicle and start walking. You know, if you got a centimeter snow or something.
Until he needs it. ... DefSent from a digital multitool
Gareth,I am really curious whether it will work on your shoes too...it's rubber all the same, or is it?
I wouldn't like to think I was walking pine sap residue through my house when I got back ...
the very worst car I ever drove (owned) in 'snowy weather' was my Landrover Discovery it was a bit of a shock to be honest, I thought i'd be whizzing about, the envy of my friends and neighbours in my 4x4 go anywhere vehicle, but it was horrible. the BEST car was my old 'Mini' that I had back in the 90's.I think the 'Disco' would have faired better off-road in the snow but the weight of it (equivalent to a small house) worked against it on 'tarmac'. the huge tyres just crushed the snow into ice and made the whole behemoth slide
Here is my all-season car kit list:Jumper Cables~12 Full 1/2 liter water bottlesknife sharpenerCoolerTravel Pack of Antibacterial WipesTravel Pack of Standard WipesImmodium Multisyptom Relief ChewablesMainstay 3600-Calorie Emergency RationsStainless Steel Large Cup/Small PotSterno Canned Cooking FuelLight My Fire Firesteel, Army ModelMylar Space BlanketsBottle of Extra Strength TylenolVictorinox SwisstoolFolding Camp ShovelFenix E01 LED Flashlight w/ Lithium BatteryRed BandanaVictorinox Electrician Plus100 ft. of 550 paracordFork & SpoonPlastic Trash BagsRoll of Duct TapeAquamira Frontier Emergency Water FilterSterno Single Burner Folding StoveMountain House Meals (2 servings each)Celox PadEmergency (Crank/Solar) Radio/FlashlightCompassziploc bagswhistlesignal mirrorZiploc bag of dryer linttweezerssafety pinsHeavy 55-gallon plastic bagsMapsrite in the rain notebookLifeStraw water filterIn addition to the above, I have a Vic Rescue Tool in reach of the driver's seat, plus I'll always have appropriate clothing for the season, including a heavy winter coat with hat and or hood in the winter, plus whatever EDC-type items I'm carrying on my person that day.
I've just purchased some 'anti-slip' grippy mats (not quite as good nor extreme as above) only paid about £4 pounds for a set of two, and they connect together. about 2' long each I figured for that money if they get me (or anyone else) out of trouble ONCE it'll be money well spent. much like all my car kit, I go for cheap if possible because English weather isn't that extreme. If the advice is "don't travel".... I don't
Hmm, can I ask how you (or anyone else, of course) store all this stuff in your car? Do you have a bag, or a special compartment or something like that?
My car (small 4x4) spends most of it's time with the rear seats folded down and full of boots, waterproofs, more outdoor clothing than you can shake a stick at, torches, fixed shovel, traction boards, tow strops/shackles, well stocked first aid kit etc.For winter I fit winter tyres and make sure there is some food/drink in.Also I carry a plastic dust pan and brush which is great for clearing snow off the roof and windows I have found these ok for stuff http://evaq8.co.uk/
'expired' doesn't always mean useless eh ! god bless the 'health and safety' fools personally i'd even eat out of date food rather than starve
Quote from: Metal Mickey on November 13, 2013, 11:27:54 PMMy car (small 4x4) spends most of it's time with the rear seats folded down and full of boots, waterproofs, more outdoor clothing than you can shake a stick at, torches, fixed shovel, traction boards, tow strops/shackles, well stocked first aid kit etc.For winter I fit winter tyres and make sure there is some food/drink in.Also I carry a plastic dust pan and brush which is great for clearing snow off the roof and windows I have found these ok for stuff http://evaq8.co.uk/Sounds like my brothers Niva...Stuffed with tools, gear and equipment.I suggested to remove the rear seat, bolt in a safety net and airline rails to fix stuff to and have some decent luggage room.But he said He´d rather be able to pick up all three young, female Hitchhikers standing in the summer rain which he is sure He´ll meet some day...