11 Dec 2014

Is your car equipped for the winter?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Be prepared! A lot of people don’t seem to realize that the cold winter is a harsh environment and people need to prepare with a winter car kit! If one was to get stuck they need basic necessities and amenities to survive until someone arrives with help! The ten items include, water, windshield scrapper, a multi-tool, a LED flashlight, blankets, matches, reflectors, and a small first aid kit. These will allow you to have a head start in a basic survival situation and give you a bit of mental comfort when you make a long trek and you know you have supplies and such to be safe!

This comes at a good time, as I am sitting here in Toronto, watching a "winter wonderland" out my window - the first snow of the season. 

Read the full article here:
GUIDE: 10 Items To Build Your Winter Car Kit

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