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Following the various threads on winter preperation to the van itself such as tyres turned my attention to winter survival for the driver &/or passenger(s).
Assuming the vehicle itself is prepared, to increase my chances of survival should I get well & truely stuck & maronned this is what I carry in the depth of winter, as well as some precautions ;
1) 10ltrs diesel in can with filler.
2) Never let the tank get less that half.
3) Weatherproof clothing.
4) Fresh drinking water.*
5) Orange juice in those small box cartons.*
6) Outer packs of Mars Bars.*
7) Sleeping bag(s).*
8) Fully charged PAYG mobile phone (with credit) to suppliment contract phone.
9) Usual stuff like de-icer, car mats (for under tyres), oil, water, screen wash, shovel ect.
10) £100 in cash hidden in the van.
* sufficient for the driver & passengers carried.
What else do people carry for the winter ?
Assuming the vehicle itself is prepared, to increase my chances of survival should I get well & truely stuck & maronned this is what I carry in the depth of winter, as well as some precautions ;
1) 10ltrs diesel in can with filler.
2) Never let the tank get less that half.
3) Weatherproof clothing.
4) Fresh drinking water.*
5) Orange juice in those small box cartons.*
6) Outer packs of Mars Bars.*
7) Sleeping bag(s).*
8) Fully charged PAYG mobile phone (with credit) to suppliment contract phone.
9) Usual stuff like de-icer, car mats (for under tyres), oil, water, screen wash, shovel ect.
10) £100 in cash hidden in the van.
* sufficient for the driver & passengers carried.
What else do people carry for the winter ?