Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• booster cables
• phone charger
• lighter
• gloves
• blanket or towel
• extra coat, preferably with a hood
• emergency light or triangle
• ice scraper snow brush combo
• tow rope
• small shovel or scoop

Booster cables

The colder climates are what will put a worn battery to the test. The battery will have a hard time holding a charge or fail under a load, therefore you'll need a boost.

Phone charger

With the higher risk of driving, it's important to always have a charged phone or having a way to charge your phone during a trip.

Lighter

A lighter is an easy source of fire, it can be used to heat an object or start a source of heat. Perhaps you can carry a small candle as well. For a lighter, I have a small torch style lighter which can be used easily in windy conditions.

Gloves

Carry a couple different pairs in my vehicle in case one set gets wet, I want to combined them, or if I have a passenger. It's important to keep your hands warm either during commutes, when you're cleaning the vehicle off, or if you're stuck in an emergency situation, especially if you have no source of heat. I also like to have a couple sets of rubber gloves as well. (used in the video is Black 5 mil Nitrile Disposable Gloves #08184)

Blanket or towel

If your vehicle won't start, you are forced to walk a long distance, or get wet, it's important to have that item to help keep warm or dry off.

Extra coat, preferably with a hood

This can be used for yourself or a passenger. Again it's a way to keep warm or even change your current wet coat for a dry one. Also pick a coat with a hood to keep your head warm.

Emergency light or triangle

This is a great way to warm fellow motorists that your car has broken down or you're in need of help. If you have an emergency light such as me, always check the batteries as well, even carry a spare set.

Ice scraper snow brush combo

You certainly don't want to be stuck in extremely cold weather having to clean your car or break the ice off with your hands. Even if you own a larger vehicle, there can be harder to reach areas that are only accessible by a snow brush.

Tow rope

I have a nylon strap style tow rope which I would recommend over a rope style. You may find yourself in a situation where a tow truck isn't available and perhaps a fellow motorist can assist in giving your vehicle a little tug. It is also important to know the safe tow points on your vehicle.

Small shovel or scoop

Have a small feed scoop which works excellent for moving snow fast and efficiently and is safer than using your hands. Pick something that will store in your vehicle which doesn't take up an excessive amount of room and will fit uncomfortably under your vehicle around the wheels.