15 Under-$25 Items You Should Put in Your Car Now Before Winter Arrives
By Kaitlin Gates,
14 hours ago
A less than $2 emergency blanket could save your life during a snowstorm.
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As someone who grew up in Michigan, the first snowfall—and oftentimes, blizzard—would typically fall either before October 31 or on Halloween to make trick-or-treating less treat and more trick. Now, as an adult, the beginning of October means it’s time to begin winter preparations that are far more important. (Though let’s be honest, the perfect costume is pretty important, too.)
These days, winter prep means making sure the snowblower is ready to go, that I have plenty of rock salt on hand, and that my car has emergency supplies in case I get stuck in the snow, or worse, stranded for hours or days. I’ve been prepping my car for years and have narrowed my list down to 15 items I make sure to always put in my car before the first flakes fly, including flashlights, blankets, jumper cables, and more. While you can’t put a price on your life, all items are under $25 and could help save your life in the event of a winter emergency.
For less than $2 each, these emergency blankets could save your life. While no one wants to think about getting stranded for days during a snowstorm, it does happen and it’s best to be prepared. They work by trapping your own body heat and because they’re shiny, also reflect the sun and headlights to help rescuers find you. The blankets are folded up to fit right in your glovebox and unfold in seconds to keep you warm in the event that you’re stuck in your car and run out of gas.
First Aid Only 299-Piece First Aid Emergency Kit
Amazon
$21
Instead of tossing bandages, pain relievers, and ointments in your purse or random spots in your car, stay more organized with this 299-piece first aid kit . The kit includes all the supplies you’d need if injured, including an antiseptic, burn cream, wound closures, sterile gloves, and more. More than 63,000 shoppers have given the kit five-star ratings, saying it’s great for travel and keeping in the car and has a great assortment for practically any minor emergency.
E-Shidai Solar/Rechargeable LED Flashlight
Amazon
$14
$13
A rechargeable solar flashlight is a must and this one also includes an emergency strobe light. Bonus” It can also be used as a powerbank to charge your phone. The flashlight can run for 8-15 hours depending on how it’s being used. Shoppers say the solar charging makes the flashlight great for outdoor emergencies and call the built-in power bank a “game changer.”
Rhino USA Folding 3-in-1 Survival Shovel
Amazon
$27
If your vehicle gets stuck in the snow, your first line of defense is a shovel. Since it’s not exactly practical to carry a full-sized shovel around in your car, this folding shovel weighs 2 pounds and folds down to just 9 by 6 inches when not in use. It also works as a pickaxe and pickhoe, which can help break up ice around your tires.
Keep scrolling to shop for more items you should put in your car now before winter weather arrives.
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