{"id":2295,"date":"2018-10-02T12:41:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T12:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2020-11-14T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2020-11-14T15:58:57","slug":"13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Things To Store In Your Car In The Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660028e823add\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 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Scraper\">Ice Scraper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Blankets\" title=\"Blankets\">Blankets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Extra_Clothing\" title=\"Extra Clothing\">Extra Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#First_Aid_Kit_Press_for_Info\" title=\"First Aid Kit (Press for Info)\">First Aid Kit (Press for Info)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Jump_Leads\" title=\"Jump Leads\">Jump Leads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Spare_Gas_Can\" title=\"Spare Gas Can\">Spare Gas Can<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Flashlight\" title=\"Flashlight\">Flashlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Spare_Tire\" title=\"Spare Tire\">Spare Tire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Tool_Kit\" title=\"Tool Kit\">Tool Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Bag_of_Sand\" title=\"Bag of Sand\">Bag of Sand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Shovel\" title=\"Shovel\">Shovel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Flare\" title=\"Flare\">Flare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#Dried_Food\" title=\"Dried Food\">Dried Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/13-things-to-store-in-your-car-in-the-winter\/#A_Final_Word\" title=\"A Final Word\">A Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2295\" class=\"elementor elementor-2295 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6204764f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6204764f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dafa569\" data-id=\"5dafa569\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbfa2d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dbfa2d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think topping up your tank and quickly inflating your tires is adequate preparation for a winter car journey, think again.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the saying goes, fail to plan and plan to fail. Nowhere is this truer than setting out unprepared for a car trip when the temperature plummets and the foul winter weather sets in.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside the usual basics you\u2019d pop in the trunk anyway, check out our list of 13 key items to safeguard you in the event of an accident or breakdown when it\u2019s snowing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>13 might be unlucky<\/em> for some, but it won\u2019t be unlucky for you if you have everything <strong>on this checklist\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Scraper<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blankets<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Clothing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Aid Kit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump Leads<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare Gas Can<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashlight<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare Tire<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tool Kit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bag of Sand<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shovel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flare<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried Food<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Now, let&#8217;s jump into details and describe why these things are a must to store them in your car during winter, or even through all seasons &#8211; for your personal safety and for everyone that are in the car.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ice_Scraper\"><\/span><strong>Ice Scraper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/717xQRAlmML._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"246\" height=\"246\" alt=\"\"><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll start with the blindingly obvious. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SCRAPER-Cars-Small-Trucks-Indestructible\/dp\/B01KU5ND4Y\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484394&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=ice+scraper&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a decent ice scraper<\/a> and keep it in the car year round.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply cleaning your windscreen and windows before setting off can prevent an accident from happening in the first place.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get ice scrapers with folding, telescopic arms so you can stash them easily in the glove box without eating up too much space.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blankets\"><\/span><b>Blankets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before anything goes wrong, it\u2019s comforting to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Microfiber-Sheet-Set-Extra-Long\/dp\/B00Q7OAN50\/ref=sr_1_4_acs_sk_pb_1_sl_1?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484555&amp;sr=1-4-acs&amp;keywords=blanket+set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have a nice blanket to wrap yourself up<\/a> in driving on a cold day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the snow is falling and you end up getting stuck, <a href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/best-kids-bedding-sets\/\">blankets<\/a> come in doubly valuable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find some old blankets and pop them in the trunk. You\u2019ll be delighted at your foresight if you find yourself trapped in a snowdrift or broken down at the roadside.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Clothing\"><\/span><b>Extra Clothing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While blankets are all well and good if you\u2019re staying put in the car, how about if you need to go and get help or more gas?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spare jacket along with a hat, scarf and gloves could mean the difference between strolling down the road in relative warmth and shivering while regretting your failure to think ahead.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Aid_Kit_Press_for_Info\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-Aid-Kit-Survival-Emergency\/dp\/B013EBQQUY\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484630&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=first+aid+kit&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>First Aid Kit (Press for Info)<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not enough to have a first aid kit. You need to have some basic skills in place so you can use it confidently in the event of an accident.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91ZspcEOyaL._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"271\" height=\"271\" alt=\"\"><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to go over the top here. Either assemble your own kit with what you would reasonably use or buy a ready-made version in a carry case.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jump_Leads\"><\/span><b>Jump Leads<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you call them jump leads or jumper cables, flat batteries are one of the most routine and frustrating car issues. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Silverline-3-6m-600a-Heavy-Leads\/dp\/B000LFXQ6E\/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484716&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=jump+leads&amp;dpID=51bir3eZseL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep a set of cables in the car( click to see the best on the market)<\/a> and you\u2019ll maximize your chance of getting back on the road promptly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve left your headlights on or the cold weather has zapped the juice from it, don\u2019t let a flat battery put a dampener on your trip.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spare_Gas_Can\"><\/span><b>Spare Gas Can<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, it\u2019s a sensible idea never to put yourself in the situation of running out of gas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These things happen, though. Few of us can say we\u2019ve never run the car on fumes and been caught out unexpectedly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you obviously don\u2019t want to keep flammable fuel in the trunk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clever-Market-Automotive-Emergency-Gasoline\/dp\/B07H73VW49\/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484786&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=gas+can&amp;dpID=41f28SW6pxL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make sure you\u2019ve got a spare gas<\/a> can so you can head to the nearest garage and top up if needed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where those warm clothes we mentioned come in handy, too!<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flashlight\"><\/span><b>Flashlight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monster-Light-1300Lumen-adustable-backpacking\/dp\/B07G1WTQY9\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484847&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=flashlight&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decent flashlight is something worth having<\/a> in the car at all times. In the winter, it\u2019s especially likely to come in handy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, your phone might come with a flashlight app but do you fancy changing your tire with your $1000 iPhone balanced precariously on the spare tire?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tactical flashlights with SOS modes are really not expensive. Do yourself a favor and invest in one for winter driving.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spare_Tire\"><\/span><b>Spare Tire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, it always makes sense to repair any tires with questionable tread before the icy and snowy weather kicks in.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how well you keep on top of your tires, accidents happen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t sell yourself short with a space-saving tire or risk going without one at all. A proper and fully-inflated spare tire in good condition is an essential year-round not just for winter.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tool_Kit\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/car-diagnostic-tools-for-your-garage\/\"><b>Tool Kit<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone is a mechanic and there\u2019s less that can be readily repaired at the road-side as cars become more complex.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, a <a href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/garage-essential-products-and-tools\/\">basic tool kit in the trunk<\/a> could be a lifesaver if you get caught out in inclement weather. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to go over the top but keep a few essentials on hand.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bag_of_Sand\"><\/span><b>Bag of Sand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever been stuck and unable to pull away on an icy strip of road, you\u2019ll know how frustrating it can be.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a small bag of sand in the trunk, you can scatter it across the road if you\u2019re stuck in an awkward spot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>An added bonus?<\/strong> <\/em>The heavy bag itself will give your car some added weight in the rear which also helps with traction.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shovel\"><\/span><b>Shovel<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a full-sized shovel is perhaps impractical to keep in the car, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NACATIN-Portable-Tactical-Collapsible-Multitool\/dp\/B075KFR5VL\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538484902&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=shovel&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consider picking up a collapsible model<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you need to clear your driveway before setting out or remove some snow from under the tires when you return from a country walk, a decent shovel on tap can be a real lifesaver.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flare\"><\/span><b>Flare<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veering into a situation of outright emergency in an isolated area, a flare is indispensable.<\/span><\/p><p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Orion-Safety-Alerter-Coastal-Signalling\/dp\/B07HNR792S\/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=homendgarden-20&amp;qid=1538484969&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=flare+gun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check this flare gun for details<\/a>.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if visibility is limited, an emergency flare will alert others to your plight and is a valuable tool if you\u2019re driving on desolate roads in wintery conditions.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dried_Food\"><\/span><b>Dried Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it might seem overkill, a stash of dried food in some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/best-food-storage-sets-containers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decent storage containers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be the smartest decision you make if you end up breaking down and stranded for a lengthy spell.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, if you keep regular snacks in the car, you\u2019re likely to eat them before they\u2019re genuinely needed. Dried food will serve a turn in an emergency.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Don\u2019t forget some water too so you stay nicely hydrated.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b222eec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b222eec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8ef9a1\" data-id=\"f8ef9a1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16742050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16742050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Final_Word\"><\/span>A Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb5841b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bb5841b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you make sure you have a comprehensive safety kit in place, breaking down in the snow needn\u2019t be a nightmare.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback. 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