equip the car with
a shovel
warning triangles
carpet or cardboard
snacks
first aid kit
safety vest
blanket
warm clothing
water bottles
torch
batteries
ice scraper
jumper cables
windshield washer fluid
fill coolant reservoir
air up tires
get fuel at halfway point
carry an emergency kit
get skid wheel adapters
gloves
flashlight
rock salt, sand, or kitty litter
chain or rope
basic tool kit
sunglasses
