Suggestions for cold weather drive prep.

[captahole]

Hello everyone. I am driving from la to utah next week. Any suggestions for things to bring in the truck with regard to survival if we get stuck and are waiting for a tow? we have the warm weather gear in our luggage and extra water and food. Just asking the pros on this board.
Thank you.

[.46caliber]

Tangent to your question, snow chains might be a good idea. In some areas you're legally required to have them in your vehicle certain times of the year.

Better to not get stuck in the first place.

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[BuzzinSATX]

Hello everyone. I am driving from la to utah next week. Any suggestions for things to bring in the truck with regard to survival if we get stuck and are waiting for a tow? we have the warm weather gear in our luggage and extra water and food. Just asking the pros on this board.
Thank you.

I grew up in NH, and lived many years in MT and AK. Two things I saw most folks need in winter was a jump start or a tow from a snow bank. Many people will stop to help, but many won't have either cables or a strap...suggest you have both...

Otherwise, a shovel and warm blankets will go a long way to helping in a bad situation.

[Moose-Knuckle]

To add to the above . . .



Some thoughts on the matter; warmth, illumination, and sustenance/hydration.

In a three-day pack keep the following: candles that produce heat, multiple methods of fire starting (matches/lighter/flint/etc.), cans of Sterno, maybe a small folding stove (Sterno makes them and there $5), packets of instant coffee/hot chocolate/oatmeal, tea bags, stainless steel cups to heat up beverages/food in, those body/foot warmers hunters and skiers use, Mylar blankets, redundant wool socks/gloves/head gear/scarfs/base layers/a good hard shell/etc., small tent (at the least a tarp and some paracord), quality boots and a set of gaiters in the event you have to self-rescue and go it on foot. Battery powered lantern, flash lights, head lamp, extra batteries, a good fixed blade and a hatchet or small axe.

[Capt. Chaos]

All of the above but I would avoid using any combustion style for a long term heat source if you are stranded in your car due to the carbon monoxide risk. Get a box or two of those chemical or air activated heat packs. Good winter clothes, ie: parka, snow pants, gloves, boots and face mask. Also a sleep bag for each person rated for the expected cold, and food that requires no heating. An be sure to keep a good stash of your water and food in your sleeping bags with you so it doesn't freeze solid if forced to hunker down in the vehicle.

First post complete.

[soulezoo]

I'll add to the previous posts:

Do you have an extra cell phone battery? There are stretches where cell service is not so good (and even non-existant) and a battery can draw down very quickly searching for a signal.

[coil]

I'd add at least 10 gallons of extra fuel to the above mentioned.

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[Slab]

Head lamp and TP, just sayin....

[Hedgelj]

The only other thing i add is a come along or similar to self extricate from the ditch/snowbank.