Rollaboard Travel - Tips on Traveling Light

If you plan on driving in the cold of winter it is important to plan for the worst possible scenario. If your car were to break down in a blizzard or you got into an accident there are certain items you need. Without the engine running and heat blowing you will become cold very fast. While you may not travel too far from home, you still need to be prepared. Here are the items you need to build a winter survival kit for your vehicle.

Large Duffle Bag

This is a really important part of the kit as it holds all of the contents together in one compact place. This keeps all your necessities in one place so there is no searching when the time comes to use it.

Bottled Water

Store about four to six liter bottles of water in the duffle bag to ensure you have plenty of water to drink and cook with. This will come in handy if you get stranded for longer than expected.

First Aid Kit

Buy a complete first aid kit for your survival kit that includes more than just bandages and ointment. Make sure it includes wrapping and wound wash along with rubber gloves to treat others around you.

Road Flares

These are critical for cops and passing vehicles to see you in poor visibility or if your vehicle has slid off the road. Make sure you have a pack of road flares in a sealed plastic bag with a couple of lighters in case they need to be used.

Flashlight

In a separate sealed plastic bag you should pack a couple of flashlights and extra batteries. These are good for finding your way through the duffle bag or first aid kit when it is dark outside.

Warm Blankets

Make sure you store a couple warm blankets in the duffle bag to keep yourself and others warm. It is preferable to have wool or fleece blankets as they take up less space and are very warm.

Food

Make sure you pack a good amount of protein bars, nuts, dried fruits and camping meals in your duffle bag. They are higher in calories and will keep you warm if you are stranded for long periods of time.

Camp Stove

The most compact and convenient camp stove I recommend is the Jet Boil. It is the size of a child’s thermos and is perfect for boiling and measuring water. With all the parts included you don’t have to mess with a large camp stove with screw on gas tanks.

However, if you have a different small camp stove that works as well put it in your kit. Make sure you can use it easily in case the weather is really bad outside.

Dishes and Utensils

Make sure you have camp mugs that can be used to drink and eat food, spoons and forks. These are important for making your camping meals.

Make sure you buy a large enough duffle bag to fit all of the contents in and put this is your car before winter hits. You never know when you might need to use it for yourself or to help a stranded car on the side of the road. Good luck this coming winter and be safe in your travels both close and far.