Basic items to keep in a survival kit for winter weather include a shovel, jumper cables, kitty liter, automotive tools and a flashlight. Keep everything in the trunk for easy access. Consider the purchase of a storage bin specially made for car or SUV trunks to keep everything conveniently placed.
Personal items needed when stranded in cold winter weather include blankets, water and snacks. Foods to pack for emergency situations include candy bars, trail mix, nuts and any other easily stored items that boost energy and create body heat. Store all items in the back seat during cold months in order to have them easy to reach when they are needed.
Pack a first aid kit before you pack anything else. The kit should include bandages, triple antibiotic ointment, a pocket knife and aspirin. Keep medications that you must take on a regular basis in the first aid kit for emergencies.
Additional items to include include are matches, an axe and sleeping bags. Another important extra is a cell phone charger since a phone is useless if the battery runs down. Keep a 3-pound coffee can to melt snow should the water supply run low.
