MY WINTER VEHICLE KIT

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[@galeoutdoors9530]

Carry nearly the same items myself although different brands . Extra items i carry are . Bulbs fuses toilet paper . Screen wash coolant . Engine oil

[@odinbiflindi]

A glass breaker and seat belt cutter are a must.

[@colint8259]

Ah yes, toilet paper. Never a good moment to get caught out, even if you find a PortaLoo somewhere. Nice one!

[@wmluna381]

@@valery9022 Like for a tail light, or whatever, if one goes out. I am assuming.

[@gordonshrubb7155]

Bag of sand, jerry can, extra oil, wiper fluid, axe handle. Long underwear. Extra headlight bulb. Flares(real flares) Northern Canada add rifle .308.

[@ladybug-hx7bq]

I carry an extra pair of shoes & socks as well as a hat an gloves

[@Maddie_Madds]

I think I have more than 50% of this stuff. Plus my hiking boots live in my car too as well as lanterns & a powerful torch. I was out Sunday night at a party when the rapid snow came in. The roads were covered in thick snow, so I changed out of my dress & in to my warm clothes & boots. I didn't get stuck, however loads of people around me did and I even used my crowbar to help dig someone else's car out (They were blocking my route so I had no choice 😅).

[@Maddie_Madds]

@Richie Reports UK that's right, I know several routes but they were all the same situation. It took me 2.5 hours to do what is normally a 15-20 minute drive because I was being held up by other people being stuck and blocking the routes.

[@totalutternutter]

De icer also works well on frozen car locks but that won't help you if the only can you have is locked in the car (that you can't get into because the locks are frozen) so keep an extra can in the house.

[@pinetree9343]

Brilliant! Great idea. Thank you

[@borntraveller007]

my bottled water froze in my van today, good luck with that one🙄🤣 Looks like a serial killer starter kit when laid out😳😉 but got all that👍 + a Ryobi cordless angle grinder and a tin of boiled sweets from 1987

[@emmyarwen3]

A Kelly kettle or fire box and percolator or pot so you can make a cuppa. Everything is better with a warm drink if you are waiting for RAC or someone to come out ( as I would be I’m afraid)

[@Rex-mx1zf]

Things I have alternative in my ghb are power banks Lighters,ferro rod, fire tinder,beef jerky, mixed nuts,heinz soup sachets,chocolate digestive biscuits(a must 😋) enamel mugs, swiss army knife,water carrying bag... Thanks funky for another awesome video 👍

[@lewisallen5890]

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[@AriesJedi]

I have most of these too. I am a female 110 Landrover Defender owner and I have been off road. So I am pretty rare. But I am not mechanically abled. I also have a good hammer. Used to own a Vauxhall cavalier and it needed a good hammering to get the alternator started. A metal hanger. Used once to get my car keys after they were dropped down a drain. By hubby. Also we had to use a hanger to keep a split pipe open, with gaffa tape around the outside. Couldn't call RAC and couldn't call friends as we were on holiday in Wales. The split air pipe was collapsing inside until we used the metal hanger like a stent in an artery. Needed pliers too. Then we got a replacement in Shropshire. Toilet. My DDs when they were young hated showing bare derrier and refused to go kerbside au naturale. So we used a fold up potty with bags, till they became teenagers. Then I made a sit on loo that lives under the middle seats. It used to be a Robertson mince pie mixture in a watertight plastic container. Around 9 inch diameter and 4" tall. I made a lidded wooden box for it, out of 1" waterproof ply. No chemicals needed, just bleach and sponge for cleaning. Plastic bags, A4 sized, Ziploc. Loads of uses-sick kid, burnt hand. Sucking wound of punctured lung-not personally needed but hubby was a trained first aider. Waterproof clear tape. Exhaust pipe tape for damaged exhaust pipe. We had pillows that were also toys that clipped to the seat belts for DDs to sleep. I could go on a lot more. I even designed a system that was a kitchen-with a sink-and it was also a king size bed. It stored enough food for 2 weeks for 4 adults. I live in Iceland now and the tyres have to have spikes from Halloween by law. You can't store water overnighthere, so you have to remember to take some every trip.

[@wkdewok]

What's missing is a 9mm with 100 rds lol

[@iamaslavetonoman911]

Lol

[@AshOutdoors]

Im only a short journey to work every day so i carry very little, but longer journeys i tailor my kit. Priority for me is First aid kit with added pain killers/antihistamines/aspirin, eye wash, burn gel, etc. (In case of accidents at work mainly, work does provide but my kit is better) Jump leads, tyre inflator, spare wheel, small trolley jack, breaker bar with correct size socket for wheel bolts/nuts, 17 & 19mm in my case for both vehicles. A 1L bottle of engine oil might be a good idea to add to your kit just in case & doesn’t take up much space. Good video Funky, thanks for posting.

[@robertmillington50]

Great video as always, the only other thing I have is a fire extinguisher , and traction mats

[@aslansdaughter4648]

I realize that I am not prepared car-wise. I need to get an emergency bag made up. Thank you!

[@leemichel8199]

Wheel chains a must for snowy weather .plus crampons for your boots

[@WiltshireMan]

Good kit Darren. I would say though a synthetic sleeping bag is warmer than a wool blanket but maybe not as "Funky" though:)

[@BourneOutside]

I like that rooftop strobe light 😉👍🏼 I have a similar "jump start" unit that looks a little more squat than yours. Totally agree, a battery life saver until you can get a new battery, if needed. I'm trying to educate one of my children who now drives to have life saving items in the car. It is like banging your head against the wall. Nothing in the boot of the motor, but they don't like having the boot untidy... don't call me out then at 0300hrs to help you. Even though I would go 🙄

[@KaylynnStrain]

some places here in the US already have been dumped on with snow, I don't drive but I have winter items for my get home bag which goes with me every time I go out to ride city buses

[@preppersshopukmilitary]

If you want some killer jump leads, get your hands on some welding cable. Then take your croc clips from your current cables and crimp them onto the welding cable. I've tried jumping vehicles on standard cables even some of the biggest cables you can buy to no luck. But welding cable is super nice and think and you'll get more current through than, ill send you a picture when I can of the cable I've got

[@loz_j_k6203]

Love the video, definitely going to upgrade what I have in my car. Good idea to add if you wear them is a spare pair of glasses / Contact lenses + solution. Vaseline, for your face and lips to protect from the cold

[@allanparkins8142]

Great kit 👍I put a small battery lantern in as well.

[@PreppedScots]

got a kit sorted out for myself and my dad going to and from work on nightshift, kit is similar but main difference is i have a backup canteen pouch ontop of the gas cooker i have that acts as a mini mess kit as it has a firedragon stove, fuel and a few options for lighting/starting fires and water purification, i also have comms in terms of some radios (baofengs) which also picks up commercial FM, along with warmer clothes im keeping my decent walking boots in the car also with some MK2 gaiters and a few extra pairs of socks, i also keep a 2qt canteen half full (has a fleece lined pouch so it hasnt fozen apart from the exposed cap but best to be safe) and i always keep a 1L canteen on me in work so i just make sure thats full before i leave, i already take a power bank to work along with a IFAK, better be safe than sorry, currently typing this up in -8C with gloves on lmao, hope all is well lad

[@PaulBuikema]

Brilliant mate. Basic and succinct. You are right on the jump leads or jumper cables as we call them over here. I assisted someone once and their set was thin as, casing actually caught fire when we tried to start them up, luckily I had leather glove on so I could wildly grab the cables and pull them off the cars.

[@GunnarThe1980sMan]

it is snowing now where i live, and this video is giving me some inspiration to check my car reps. thanks Funky

[@lordmccormick4792]

Great post family! I have same plus few items! Also my tip would be keep your vehicle fuel tank full! I use to run around like most popping in £10 a day! Silly… Fill up!! And top up that £10 daily❤️🇬🇧

[@Zoeybeau_1]

Fuel is so much cheaper where I live it's also what we've started to do.

[@Spiritual111]

Pop out urinals for men and women Toilet roll Hand gel Bread covers over socks . Bubble wrap can be good for heat also

[@jartotable]

Some good ideas there. Torch I've forgotten. BuT I'd also add a plastic shopping bag (place to put sodden clothes, rubbish etc) so many uses. Loads of wet wipes and tissue paper, and a small bottle of talc (Anything to do with cars always makes your hands dirty). Yes you heard right. Talc gets rid of sand on feet, drys wet feet before putting clean dry socks on. I know this is winter we're talking about but I always have a small bottle of it in the car. Something to pee in too. Can you tell I have small kids?

[@wmluna381]

They always seem to want to pee at the most inopportune times, I swear. Gardening water retention pellets for soil (same or similar to what's in diapers, vomit bags, pet wee wee pads, bucket camp poop additives, and such) or vermiculite for absorption in a quart or gallon size brand name zip loc freezer bags. Not a time to use the cheapie and non-freezer storage bag. Good in case you're all trapped in the car for whatever reason. These options are lighter than cat litter, but that can work, too. I forget the amount to throw in, but for an adult, enough to handle the output of 8-12 oz of liquid. I drank a lot of water one day, waited until the last minute to pee, and measured. Science and all. 😂 I topped out at 8 oz, but others may have bigger bladders. Or you can buy overnight diapers (kid or adult) to layer at the bottom of a sturdy trash compactor (smaller and thicker mils) or Glad Flex bag. You can also use a bed pan commode, diaper liner, or aforementioned puppy pads. For some reason, here in the U.S. thrift stores seem to get caches of adult diapers donated to them. I've seen them at different locations everywhere so be on the look out.

[@Rob-qf2fs]

I'd whack a Artic candle or a few tea light candles in your kit mate with something to keep them in ( I suppose your cooking pot would do, just for safety reasons) just incase you have to stay in your vehicle in snow or freezing conditions. Just leave a small gap with a window open say a couple of cms for ventilation. Will keep the inside of your vehicle a little warmer and will supplement running your engine to keep the heater going. Plus I'd also carry a few different coloured chem lights. For inside the vehicle and also to mark your position to emergency or rescue services. ( Just incase that strobe light of yours was to fail or your battery to die. Maybe a pack of cards or top trumps to past the time too. Great vid funky, hope you and the family have a lovely safe Christmas ATB Rob

[@fionareed9884]

I always keep a spare pair of snow boots in my box in the car. Enjoy your vids! Thank you for sound advice. Have a lovely Christmas Funky & all! 🎄🎁🎊

[@duster_adventures]

Got a very similar kit, a few other bits are I've got some wet wipes, anti bac gels a couple of warm hats jackets and socks ( everyone hates wet feet ) and an old pair of trainers. And loads of unsused dog poo bags because I forget to take them out after walkies 🤣

[@pinetree9343]

Funky, your video is by far one of the best and comprehensive winter vehicle kits out there. And having seen about 2 dozen or so, you've covered everything. Only items I would add is I carry a can of mixed nuts, turkey jerky, and dehydrated fruit. I carry a simple tire patch kit, hand tire pressure gauge, boys axe, candles and small lantern, toilet paper and hand wipes, night watch cap, extra wool socks. In the Toyota highlander, I have an inflatable mattress and at least 2 twin sized wool blankets. In the Toyota tundra, I carry a propane stove and lantern, as well as 4 gelled fuel stoves and aI small kerosene lantern/fuel. Each vehicle has a tool kit. Some sort of shovel, fence pliers and bolt cutters. In winter, both carry tire chains/repair kit. Under the hood of the engine, I have magnetic base 12 volt tractor lights and battery connections, spare engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, serpentine belt, and extra fuses and fuse holders. Inside the vehicle is an atlas and state maps for roughly 1000 mike circumference from my home. An electrical repair kit with 3 colors of 10 gauge x 25 feet, about 30 feet of 2 color 14 gauge wire and about 100 connectors of all types plus crimper, and an assortment of light bulbs. The tundra carries a 100 watt solar panel, charge controller, 12 volt deep cycle battery and 12 volt d.c. to 120 volt a.c. 1000 watt inverter. The highlander only is equipped with a 400 watt inverter.

[@Zoeybeau_1]

Great job, I need to put more bits in my car, it was called the Tardis by the kids. Don't forget to put spare socks, warm ones under the front seat I've a thick pair, under the passenger seat we have more, the de-icer and other bits in the back. I've a woollen blanket on the back seat with vet bed. My bug out bag in the back too. But I do need more stuff as the winter isn't going to be good, and damn sure I don't want to be caught out or turn my car into my grave.

[@steveclark..]

I carry far more than a screwdriver tool wise, having a spare alternator belt on board can save a lot of time sat at the roadside but only if you know how to fit it. Sadly a lot of drivers don't have such mechanical skills nowadays.

[@bradcement3068]

Great kit you have there. Nothing missing here and honestly I think you covered all the bases.

[@charleneherman5609]

A bag of cat litter is good in case you get stuck and need something for traction

[@LadyFisher12]

Ty Funky great video, only thing I can think of to add would be some cat litter to help get grip to start wheels moving although you can use your rubber mats I've heard

[@LittleCarol]

Oo cat litter what a great idea. thank you. xx

[@LadyFisher12]

@@LittleCarol Ty xx

[@andywalker6908]

Hi Funky, great vid mate, I would add a litter of Screen wash concentrate,, a couple of litters of oil and 5 litters of fuel.. I live in the Highlands of Scotland and getting stuck is a distinct possibility. even if you don't need these items its amazing that someone else who is stuck in another vehicle near you usually does because they don't prepare for the road conditions. a good set of winter tyres make a big difference also.

[@rafo6577]

Pretty much the same setup here although I carry many more tools and spare parts. Being a mechanic it's something I always have onboard any vehicle I own. I would recommend having some simple spare parts to anybody and even if they're not mechanically minded as there is often someone around who is. Simple spares can be used to help others too. Great work Funky bringing this to people's attention as many, including preppers forget or overlook this here in the UK especially.

[@campkramer3875]

hey old man :-) still funky, still prepper - hugs ... winter is already here in my region of germany its more heavy cuz we are on 800m ... already got my vehicle prepared (always) ... the food is not necessary we only drive small distances but i got a gethomebag within water and some nrg bars ... keep on rockin greetz

[@wmluna381]

Living in snow country, one thing I learned is not to cheap out on a tire air inflator unit. The fill rate matters when you're waiting and watching for it to get to the right PSI. Even better, spring for one with an auto shut off feature that allows you to preset the PSI. Plus, get an appropriately sized one for bigger vehicles like SUVs + pickups. No one taught me squat about cars and I very much had to learn things the hard way.

[@tekpic04]

As a owner of a car for winter, the kit entails a spare old blanket for the engine bay, snow chains in case of the wrong kind of snow. Service kit of spark plugs, engine oils, copper grease, etc etc.

[@margaretwood152]

[ADD] a Good/High Quality *_KNlFE_* (preferably one w/ a Glass-breaker on the Pummel) for Cutting Seat Belts (if you or someone else on the road are involved in an accident) ~&~ of course for *_SeIf Defense._* (Esp. when you're broken down & you don't know where you are.......Good Block? Bad Block Gun Block? *_Cr@ck Block!?!)_*

[@gail3318]

That was fabio! Thank you

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

I don't live in the outbacks, and most of my journeys are to and from work. So realistically I don't expect much from a kit expect to keep me fed for a few days and getting home. I'll be doing a video / post when I upload it, but basically. Toolkit, food/drink for a few days and money to get home, and stuff to keep warm

[@nomorewars1366]

Snow chains a must have. Awesome thanks

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

Get Snow socks easier than chain's. I can put snow socks onto my tyre's in under 5 minutes and they are great driving in deep snow.

[@tubefreakmuva]

Something to pass the time!

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

You need something to get you home. It's no good if you cannot drive and get out if you are snowed in like if you was on the M25. Not a lot of people know this but you need SNOW SOCKS for your tyres so that you can drive in the snow. They are better than snow chains. I have used these and you can get them from ebay for £20.00. They go around your tyres and are easy to put on and I have climbed hills leaving all the 4 x 4 Range rovers behind me. Get SNOW SOCKS they will get you home!!

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

@Sky Girl You can get hem on ebay. Just type in snow socks.

[@jensendixon9500]

I run a fleet support van so have a shovel and jump leads tow ropes hi Vis etc always in the van just have one bag that gets put in with seasonal clothing in

[@peterstratton4075]

Puncture repair ( plug )kit, spare wiper blades, heated Gillette x2, yellow work coat x2, coil of "soft steel wire" ( ideal for tying up exhaust if rubbers fail) ....all this in addition to Your kit 👍

[@marieworden7882]

Don't forget the towing eye for your vehicle!

[@wmluna381]

What's a Gillette?

[@peterstratton4075]

@@wmluna381 like a Waistcoat

[@wmluna381]

@@peterstratton4075 A-ha, thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@peterstratton4075]

@@wmluna381 Your very welcome! Glad Your interested 😊

[@emilyuk3570]

Excellent video funky.

[@woden20]

Hawaiian shirt and shades, got that from Gretas essentials travel kit.

[@MrZimmaframe]

I can tell you right now the most important spare thing to have in your car is a charged spare phone. Currently in Norfolk on holiday and my phone has stopped working. I use it as a satnav when driving, gps and internet for if i need contact the AA and if i need to call an emergency number.

[@michaelgreenwood1115]

Het up mr funky great live stream Friday just gone , we all thinking the same! Ropes at the ready! , keep up the great work 👍

[@susandudley9296]

Great kit to have in the car.

[@heidi22209]

Totally dig the content. Love from the states.

[@brotherrob.5999]

Stay funky Rob from Wales

[@peterevans8194]

One other thing to add with regards gloves, have a look at the OX Thermal lined Latex work glove..They are about £10 delivered. They are similar to the normal latex glove, but they are waterproof all over, plus they have a micro fleece type lining for warmth. They are often used by the folks who work in industrial cold stores...UCI Koolgrip Arctic Thermal Waterproof gloves are similar and a bit warmer if anything...I have used both sorts, and they are both excellent and are great buys for a tenner or less...

[@nevermind6351]

If I could afford em, I'd add a good quality manual winch (or electric) & some reasonable tyre chains, if the ice & snow is continual, nobody will be going far without chains.

[@stevewales-uk]

Couple of whistles wouldn’t go a miss.

[@UnstoppableTramp]

Careful with those inflators mate, we had ours for our Ibiza trip and it kept on breaking down on us after about 10 or so uses

[@rolandpritchard1731]

Boots, socks,poncho,helikon tex seaman roll and sunglasses can help when your just looking at white sun snow in bright sun light which can sometimes happen.

[@carolinagirl3110]

Great stuff!…thanks for sharing!

[@afreeman1980]

My kit includes snow chains.

[@nethersnowell256]

Thanks for that we have a bit more than you we have a Kelly kettle and a wood burner for heat if we need be outside the vehicle we have soups and crackers 4 wool,blankets plus waterproofs and boots wool socks in the event we need better footware

[@wowsly]

i love 3 in 1 oil :D i keep a can every where lol. have a look at soft shackles to keep with that kinetic rope. i have a portable lump pack that i use all the time as it also has 2 usb sockets and i can run my radio gear off it :D the main think people need to do i learn how to drive lol seen so many cars FUBAR on the side of the road the past week up here and its only -5 and no snow yet... im really looking forward to it again, it was great 2 years ago, roads closed and people stuck every where and my little terios was pulling people out day and night :D

[@darrenh7028]

Driving in Scottish Highlands …here is what I carry in the car Winter Car kit ( All) Car accessories- Box 1 Towing eye for front of car Good Tow rope Good quality Jump Leads Spare 5l screen wash ( -20c) First Aid Kit Tool Kit and large cable ties Silicone WD40 10l Fuel can - flex hose Gloves Tape - Electrical & Duct tape Snow Brush for clearing car Windscreen cover Telescopic metal snow shovel Tyre socks Knife ,Hand axe and Folding saw Tea light candles Warning triangles x 2 Flashing LED strobe lights x2 Orange survival bag Power bank and charging cable Pencil ✏️ and pad Plastic Pee bottle (Winter Tyres fitted to AWD car) Winter Car Kit Food and Drink- Box 2 Flask with Boiling water Water and Juice Snacks - Mars Bars / Cereal Bars / Sweets Gas stove / Spare Gas/ Lighter Plate,Bowl,Insulated Mug,Cutlery Soup/ Pot Noodles Coffee/Milk ( 2 in 1 sachets) Tissues/Toilet Roll / Wipes Personal Belongings Rucksack 40l Hi Vis Jacket Hi Vis Vest Waterproof Jacket & Trousers Fleece Winter Boots & thick socks 🥾 Hat and Gloves Towel Survival bag Sleeping bag Inflatable pillow Head torch x2 Wind up torch Mobile Phone x2 Umbrella Hand warmers

[@jasonblack7503]

Probably worth keeping meds, just incase you are away from home. Some medication is life critical.

[@SonofChurchill]

To add I have a tarp & knee pad should I need change a wheel plus some old boots should I need to walk anywhere. Better then Trainers

[@MrBSAKing]

Winter screenwash. Decent tyres will make a big difference to traction.

[@MrBSAKing]

And a toolbag (all year round) . I've had to fix stuck brake calipers on the side of the road before!

[@justeatingbigmacs]

i’ve a bucket of grit in boot

[@bricemcbay8441]

Thank you sir

[@Nightskyvibes1]

Love this thank you sir

[@pepesilvia8289]

Great tips 👌

[@nellbrown770]

pritty much the same as you mate, but ive also a pair of tyre leavers, lighter fuel for quick tyre inflate, small compressor and 10 ltrs of water plus 10ltrs diesel. cb radio too

[@Pilgrim420]

Great info 👍

[@triciastevens6919]

Where is your ice scraper/snow brush?

[@skyblue-df2od]

Water !!!

[@markmcsharr8777]

Good them battery boost I've got one 👍

[@sanddancer62]

Funky what do you think of the led beanie hats that have rechargeable led lights I have a few of them got some for my nephews and neices they love them

[@bekindtoeachother8060]

Break down cover and a torch 🔦

[@maxpower1797]

Get them zipties in them vechicles people!!!!!

[@rolandpritchard1731]

Swag man roll.

[@user-tu5vq5hv5o]

im in the bay area. Cars are constantly broken into. How can you keep all this in your vehicle?

[@vikingprepper2948]

💯

[@dailyallowance3826]

20percent thumbs up rate is good for utube 👍 have you checked out and joined the English constitution Party , we want to save Enlgand

[@chrissysbbq5687]

Hello funky my man

[@julienolan5022]

Do you do a livestream on Friday the 9th because I can't find it?

[@stevewales-uk]

What, no comfy toy.😂

[@techtipsuk]

Where do you travel to justify this? It’s insane. You’re in the UK not the artic.

[@peterevans8194]

If people don't want to spring the cash for one of those Silky saws, a 30" or 36" bow saw is nearly as good, and not too difficult to store under the floor of the boot or even just strapped to the rear of the back seats. If you remove the blade, and put back in with the blade facing towards the frame, it's less likely to snag or damage other items....With regards the various aerosols, if you put them inside of a thick sock, its stops that maddening chinking as they roll about....Plus you have spare socks if you need them!😁

[@n.g.gardenservicesessex1714]

IS THAT SILKY BIGBOY SAW ??