Video: Things to Keep in a Winter Emergency Kit

But after the winter whimsy of the holidays, they're all, "Make it stop, make it stop, make it stop!" Unless you're one of the stars of "Ice Road Truckers," no one really enjoys driving in Arctic conditions. Here are some suggestions to help you keep on trucking this winter. First, remember that tires lose one to two pounds per square inch, or PSI, of pressure for every 10 degrees of temperature change, so it's not uncommon to come out on a cold morning to find your tire pressure warning light on. If this happens, make sure you have a tire pressure gauge. An air compressor can be nice too in case you get stranded in a place where you can't get air. Beyond that, pack a shovel in case you get stuck in the snow. If that's still not enough to get you free, here's where a winter emergency kit's gonna come in handy. You want at least a flashlight with extra batteries, a heavy wool blanket, though these space blankets will do in a pinch, a small set of tools, or at least a multi-tool like this one here, snacks and water. Make sure you change these out periodically. Jumper cables, a first aid kit, and a smartphone charger. If you're stuck for a long time and running the engine to stay warm, be sure to get out every once in a while and check to make sure nothing, like snow, is blocking your tailpipe. Carbon monoxide can work its way into the cabin, and that could be lethal. Stock up on these supplies, make sure they're in the car, and with any luck, you'll never need them. That's old. That's old. (upbeat music)