Another reason for a vehicle kit:

[Grand58742]

With the weather changing, just one more reason to have an emergency vehicle kit.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/21/missing-arizona-student-found-snowbound-in-vehicle/

Here's a selected quote:

She wasn't prepared for the winter conditions and did not have a heavy coat or blankets, Blair said.

But at least she had the brains about her to be able to melt the snow and to have some form of food. Not a lot, but she managed to survive. Just a small lesson and reminder to check your vehicle emergency kits and prepare for all conditions.

[Grinnan Barrett]

You cannot make people get ready.

My kids all carry vehicle kits year round. My wife refuses to keep even the most basic stuff with her. My son was stuck in a remote area of Oklahoma a couple of years back and had the stuff to pull his truck out with. He had pulleys, cables, jacks along with his winter gear and got himself out. GB

[Hidden Agenda]

Components of my vehicle kit serve double duty as part of my GHB. Thanks for the original post, as it reminded me it's time to rehab/rotate my vehicle kit!

[DIM TIM]

Components of my vehicle kit serve double duty as part of my GHB. Thanks for the original post, as it reminded me it's time to rehab/rotate my vehicle kit!

Good idea. Rotation of some gear is a must.

[protus]

even down here this is what stays in my truck.

1xm65 w/liner
1x orc industries wet wetaher parka(woodland)
1x light weight rain jacket
1x soldier 95 fleece
1x all weather blanket( flannel,cordora lined deal)
1x usgi poncho
1x sil tarp
4x mylar blankets
1x 8x8 poly tarp
6x triox bars

thats off the top of my head for my stay dry/warm items.

when it gets colder or i travel i toss an older wool blanket into the mix