Winter survival kit question
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2013 GL450
Winter survival kit question
Wondering what people have in their cars for winter emergencies. An article listed the following. For those that do, what are you storing it in and where in the SUV have you put it. Would also be curious if anyone has very strong opinions on brands for any of these products - which to buy and which to stay away from.
Extra cold-weather windshield fluid
Rag for wiping off headlights and taillights
Snow brush
Tire Chains
Maps
Digging Out
Collapsible snow shovel
Traction aid
Come along cable hoist
Tow strap
Road flares
Jumper cables
Assorted tools - repair items (including duct tape, wire, and zip ties)
Collapsible saw
Orange safety vest
Sheltering in Place
Cold weather sleeping bag
Mylar emergency blanket
Food
Water in water bottle - change often to avoid freezing
Clothing: Clothing should consist of multiple layers if synthetic or wool clothing
Winter boots
Winter accessories: hats, glove, mittens, balaclava
Multiwick candle / can / matches
Headlamp with batteries
Notebook with paper
First aid kit
Large contractor garbage bags
Flagging tape
Walking Out
Snowshoes
Ice walkers
Winter clothing system consisting of wicking, insulation, and weather layers
Backpack large enough to carry ten essentials, shelter, and sleeping bag.
Sunglasses / goggles
Lip balm, sun screen
Shelter
Whistle - signaling devices
Wilderness survival kit
Map and compass
Extra cold-weather windshield fluid
Rag for wiping off headlights and taillights
Snow brush
Tire Chains
Maps
Digging Out
Collapsible snow shovel
Traction aid
Come along cable hoist
Tow strap
Road flares
Jumper cables
Assorted tools - repair items (including duct tape, wire, and zip ties)
Collapsible saw
Orange safety vest
Sheltering in Place
Cold weather sleeping bag
Mylar emergency blanket
Food
Water in water bottle - change often to avoid freezing
Clothing: Clothing should consist of multiple layers if synthetic or wool clothing
Winter boots
Winter accessories: hats, glove, mittens, balaclava
Multiwick candle / can / matches
Headlamp with batteries
Notebook with paper
First aid kit
Large contractor garbage bags
Flagging tape
Walking Out
Snowshoes
Ice walkers
Winter clothing system consisting of wicking, insulation, and weather layers
Backpack large enough to carry ten essentials, shelter, and sleeping bag.
Sunglasses / goggles
Lip balm, sun screen
Shelter
Whistle - signaling devices
Wilderness survival kit
Map and compass
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That's a lot of space ... you'll need a trailer! : )
If you're off-road, chains are important, but otherwise, the (expensive) Thule K77 Summit XL chains are great in snow and ice for climbing in deep (not too deep) snow. Quick to install.
I've had GL's for 4 years and found them to be good snow wagons. Just carry some to put over the wipers area when parked otherwise that's a bit of a ice dam and the washers will be blocked. A brush to clear the road slush off the running boards is nice, just have a flat tupperware container to put the brush in.
Getting clear paint protection film over the wheel arches and the nose will prevent the road rash from driving on roads with sand put down for the snow, or generally keep the car protected from kids and dogs.
The fold out flap over the rear bumper is great for avoiding scratches and again, dogs, kids, bags, skis, whatever.
The mud tray rear liner and "all season" mats are great, too.
Otherwise, I wish it had a remote start, a block heater and a way to force the air suspension to both a lower "access" height and a higher "rock crawl" height -- the Range Rover does this and it's a great way to make the car "sit" on the snow to crush it down underneath, then lift up and be able to drive away after being "high centered" in deep snow.
If you're off-road, chains are important, but otherwise, the (expensive) Thule K77 Summit XL chains are great in snow and ice for climbing in deep (not too deep) snow. Quick to install.
I've had GL's for 4 years and found them to be good snow wagons. Just carry some to put over the wipers area when parked otherwise that's a bit of a ice dam and the washers will be blocked. A brush to clear the road slush off the running boards is nice, just have a flat tupperware container to put the brush in.
Getting clear paint protection film over the wheel arches and the nose will prevent the road rash from driving on roads with sand put down for the snow, or generally keep the car protected from kids and dogs.
The fold out flap over the rear bumper is great for avoiding scratches and again, dogs, kids, bags, skis, whatever.
The mud tray rear liner and "all season" mats are great, too.
Otherwise, I wish it had a remote start, a block heater and a way to force the air suspension to both a lower "access" height and a higher "rock crawl" height -- the Range Rover does this and it's a great way to make the car "sit" on the snow to crush it down underneath, then lift up and be able to drive away after being "high centered" in deep snow.
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That's a lot of space ... you'll need a trailer! : )
If you're off-road, chains are important, but otherwise, the (expensive) Thule K77 Summit XL chains are great in snow and ice for climbing in deep (not too deep) snow. Quick to install.
I've had GL's for 4 years and found them to be good snow wagons. Just carry some to put over the wipers area when parked otherwise that's a bit of a ice dam and the washers will be blocked. A brush to clear the road slush off the running boards is nice, just have a flat tupperware container to put the brush in.
Getting clear paint protection film over the wheel arches and the nose will prevent the road rash from driving on roads with sand put down for the snow, or generally keep the car protected from kids and dogs.
The fold out flap over the rear bumper is great for avoiding scratches and again, dogs, kids, bags, skis, whatever.
The mud tray rear liner and "all season" mats are great, too.
Otherwise, I wish it had a remote start, a block heater and a way to force the air suspension to both a lower "access" height and a higher "rock crawl" height -- the Range Rover does this and it's a great way to make the car "sit" on the snow to crush it down underneath, then lift up and be able to drive away after being "high centered" in deep snow.
If you're off-road, chains are important, but otherwise, the (expensive) Thule K77 Summit XL chains are great in snow and ice for climbing in deep (not too deep) snow. Quick to install.
I've had GL's for 4 years and found them to be good snow wagons. Just carry some to put over the wipers area when parked otherwise that's a bit of a ice dam and the washers will be blocked. A brush to clear the road slush off the running boards is nice, just have a flat tupperware container to put the brush in.
Getting clear paint protection film over the wheel arches and the nose will prevent the road rash from driving on roads with sand put down for the snow, or generally keep the car protected from kids and dogs.
The fold out flap over the rear bumper is great for avoiding scratches and again, dogs, kids, bags, skis, whatever.
The mud tray rear liner and "all season" mats are great, too.
Otherwise, I wish it had a remote start, a block heater and a way to force the air suspension to both a lower "access" height and a higher "rock crawl" height -- the Range Rover does this and it's a great way to make the car "sit" on the snow to crush it down underneath, then lift up and be able to drive away after being "high centered" in deep snow.
Great observation…..well stated!
