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−30 °C to +60 °CStorage range
8.5 kgWeight
50 × 28 × 25 cmBag size
  • Vehicle · built for −30 °C
  • Winter essential

Winter Car Kit

Built around the federal car-kit list, with gear chosen to survive a Canadian winter in the trunk.

$129CAD, plus GST/HST

Free shipping on orders of $150 or more. 10% off when bought with any kit.

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  • Folding steel shovel and ice scraper with brush
  • Booster cables (4-gauge, 5 m) and 4,500 kg tow strap
  • 2 traction mats
  • 3 LED road flares with lithium batteries
  • Fleece blanket, bivvy, warmers, rations and water
  • Seatbelt cutter and window breaker
  • Ships from Ontario, Canada, usually within 2 business days.
  • 30-day returns on unopened items.
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  • Every item listed below, with quantities.
Pairs well with
Winter Pack$99 · Cold weather · 2 people
Food 72$59 · 3 days · 1 person
First Aid Kit 150$59 · 150 pieces · drug-free
Overview

About Winter Car Kit

A trunk swings from −30 °C to +60 °C over a year, and that rules out a lot of ordinary gear. Alkaline batteries leak, rigid water bottles split, and filters crack. Everything in the Winter Car Kit is chosen for that range: lithium batteries, water in pouches that survive freezing, and ration bars rated for vehicle storage.

The contents are built around the Government of Canada's car emergency kit list, from the shovel and blanket to the warning lights. A few items on that list are left for you to add; see the limits.

What it does not do

We would sooner you knew now.

  • Does not include everything on the federal list: add sand or salt, washer fluid, antifreeze, a fire extinguisher, a road map, and spare clothing and footwear.
  • No candle or matches. LED light is safer in a vehicle and matches cannot ship.
  • Contains no medications of any kind. Add your own prescriptions and pain relievers; there is a labelled pocket for them.
Every item, with quantities

What's inside

Get moving

  • Folding steel shovel1
  • Ice scraper with snow brush1
  • Traction mats2
  • Booster cables, 4-gauge, 5 m1
  • Tow strap, 4,500 kg rating1

Be seen, stay warm

  • LED road flares with lithium batteries3
  • High-visibility vest1
  • LED flashlight with lithium batteries1
  • Fleece blanket and reflective bivvy1 each
  • Air-activated hand and body warmers10
  • Toque and insulated gloves1 set

Food, water & first aid

  • Emergency ration bar, 2,400 kcal1
  • Emergency drinking water pouches, 125 mLPouches survive freezing8 (1 L)
  • First aid kit, drug-free62 pieces
  • Seatbelt cutter and window breaker1
  • Whistle and stranded-driver card1
  • Trunk bag with hook-and-loop base1

Specifications

Storage range−30 °C to +60 °C
WeightAbout 8.5 kg
Bag size50 × 28 × 25 cm
Refresh byRations and water: 5 years (vehicle heat shortens this; check yearly)

Helps you prepare for

Questions

What should be in a winter car emergency kit in Canada?

The federal list includes food that won't spoil, water, a blanket, extra clothing, a first aid kit with a seatbelt cutter, a small shovel, scraper and snowbrush, a wind-up flashlight, a whistle, and in the trunk sand or salt, washer fluid, a tow rope, jumper cables and a warning light or flares.

What should I do if I am stranded in my car in winter?

Stay with the vehicle: it is shelter and it is easier to find than a person on foot. Make sure the exhaust pipe is clear of snow before running the engine, run it only briefly for warmth, and open a window slightly. Put on the flares and call for help.

Does the first aid kit include pain relievers or other medication?

No. Our first aid kits are drug-free, which keeps them legal to ship everywhere in Canada and means nothing inside expires in two years. Add your own prescriptions, pain relievers and allergy medication to the labelled pocket.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unopened kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. See the Shipping & Returns page for the details.

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