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Call it overkill, but i've got a large Tupperware container with a couple gallons of water, several protein bars, a couple wool blankets, change of clothes, first aid kit (along with the others kept in the Jeep year round), propane heater (heater buddy), 2 spare propane jugs (small coleman ones), multiple fire starting devices, extra coat, chains. Plus my tool box usually goes in the Jeep once winter hits (the extra weight is a plus). I rarely use the cargo space in my Jeep for anything other than the above items, so it's not an inconvenience for me, plus I never let the winter keep me from heading into the back country, so it's quite necessary to be prepared.
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I have a truck and don't need any of that crap!
At least that seems to be the mindset of some folks. All good advice above. I have enough to make it at least 3talk days
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If you watched the blizzard last year in Chicago there were people stuck for a long period of time right in their cars. It's not overkill to have what a lot of these folks have mentioned. Even a candle will keep you warm in a car (crack a window) and having a book will help also. MRE's and snack bars are a great morale booster. [Beer]
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Along with all the crap mentioned above, you might want to make a couple of friends and keep the cell phone handy. [Awesom]
If you're strictly an "around town" kind of a guy, you really don't need anything. If you plan on traveling off the beaten path or up in the mountains, you probably can't have too much stuff.... just in case. [Beer]
Not sure what kind of RWD vehicle you have, but putting some weight over those wheels will buy you a lot of traction. My company trucks have all been 4WD but I seldom, if ever, have to put them in 4x4. Seems 4000 lbs. over the rear axle really gives you some traction. [Coffee]
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2000 5 series BMW I do carry my bob with me at all times.
I'm allergic to cats so do I still need the kitty litter ?
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On top of all what others have posted, I would also get those pink gel buffet heater things (at any army surplus store)
and a solid platform like an elevated candle holder
to light in the event your stuck and its night and enine can not be ranto keep you warm.
This will take the chill out of the air and allow you be relativly comfortable.
I have several of these and if you lose all your water or drink it up you will also
have a means to melt snow. NEVER EAT SNOW UNLESS ITS TRUELLY A LAST RESORT.
Watch the news and if there is gonna be snow by morning rush hour, LEAVE A FULL 1.5 HOURS
AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU DRIVE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC or 530AM to 9AM TIMES.
A 30 ft tow strap and about 2 pieces of 2 ft of 3/8 or bigger chain with a way connect them such as a 1/2 x 13 bolt with washers and a nut.
This will enable you to tie onto any part of the frame of your vehicle and others vehicles if there are no obvious spots for tie on.
I travel in remote sections of the Rocky Mountain region and these are the
bare minimum
for vehicle recovery.
Also Tuesday night the 25th, if there is significant snow on the ground, go to an empty parking lot and do some donuts to get used to how your vehicle reacts to kicking the ass end out.
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Extra blankets, cold weather clothes. A metal shovel (I also have an e-tool for backup), Cat litter is ok but I fill a container with a mixture of sand, gravel and salt.
First aid kit, food, water (I mix in a little vodka so it doesn't freeze). Map of Colorado.
Above all else, plan your trip and watch the weather.
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Fill your tank before a storm. Don't let it get past 1/2 full before refilling.
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I didnt see it mentioned yet but keep a level head on your shoulders. Dont rush, dont try to make up time with speed. Either leave earlier or get there late. All the gear listed here wont do you anygood if you roll it down the road several times or wind up under whats left of a jack knifed semi. Other than that brake a little early, apply thr throttle slowly, and no qiuck jerks of the steering wheel and you should be fine