A portable jump starter is an essential part of your winter survival kit, and this one includes some bonus features. It’s advertised as having 1600 amps of peak current, which can jump a gas engine up to 7.2 liters or a diesel engine up to 5.5 liters. Charging ports are available for powering up your devices, and the flashlight is a handy addition.

If you get stranded on a lonely country road far from cell phone service, this is something you’ll want. An SOS signal is broadcasted to search and rescue satellites worldwide via the 406 MHz frequency to help rescuers locate you.

This roadside emergency kit includes just about everything you need if you get in a chilly jam. Contents include jumper cables, a small shovel, tow hooks, and more. This is a fantastic kit to include in your trunk.

There are quite a few traction devices out there that are bulky and tricky to store—not these, which roll up conveniently. They’re tough too, able to support vehicles that weigh up to seven tons.

This blanket is heated by your vehicle’s 12-volt socket, and the long cord (96 inches) makes it suitable for back-seat passengers too. Whether you just want to take the cold edge off or use it in an emergency, it’s a great option for both situations.

It’s amazing how well these little things work. There are 20 of them in each order with up to 18 hours of heat. Toss some in your gloves or boots in a pinch and avoid the dangers of frostbite.

A snow brush and ice scraper combo is something you’ll want to keep in your vehicle during winter at all times, but it can be especially handy in an emergency. This one features a detachable ice scraper for a bit more dexterity.

This is a great item to have available in your vehicle. The kit comes with two gloves, a hat, a scarf, and two pairs of socks—a great backup in case you get stuck out in the snow.

If you gotta break out the emergency candles, it’s a serious situation. But it’s not a bad idea to have them. Each candle is rated to burn for 5 hours—so if you need some light or a flicker of heat, these do the job.

This rechargeable device features a plasma lighter rather than flame for the ability to light things in the wind, rain, or snow. It’s rechargeable via USB and fully charges in under 60 minutes to last for days.

Plastic water bottles have the nasty habit of quickly freezing solid, while juice boxes tend to become more slushy. This can be crucial in an emergency, where you might not have time to completely thaw a drink. This pack of 32 fruit punch juice boxes is the way to go.

These might be a tad extreme, but you never know how long you’ll be stuck in the cold. These 12 ready-to-eat meals (MRE) feature entrees picked from a lengthy list of food options and have a claimed shelf life of five years each.