The items in this list are suggestions only. Selection of any particular item is up to the needs of the individual driver.
- Shovel
- Sand, salt or kitty litter
- Traction mats
- Tow chain
- Compass
- Cloth or roll of paper towels
- Warning light or road flares
- Extra clothing and footwear
- Emergency food pack
- Axe or hatchet
- Booster cables
- Ice scraper and brush
- Road maps
- Matches and a ‘survival’ candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light)
- Fire extinguisher
- Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing)
- Flashlight
- First-aid kit
- Blanket (special ‘survival’ blankets are best)
