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Why DO I drive in the snow?

Posted by Kate Glover on January 14, 2013

Every time it snows around here – people freak out, public transport freaks, out, businesses freak out, it all goes a bit mad. Then there’s me, offering lifts, to go get shopping etc. and people tell me it’s madness.

My reply? Well someone’s got to – and who better than someone who routinely prepares for the zombie apocalypse!

My “snow-ocalypse” kit consists of:

  • a wind-up torch and a cheap flashing tube light,
  • a ration pack,
  • 4 litres water (sealed),
  • 1 quilted loo-roll (good for clearing windscreen/spills!)
  • a folding shovel,
  • mobile phone/ipod charging cables (my lighter socket has a USB adaptor),
  • a jump-start pack AND jump-start cables (in case battery in pack dies),
  • 2 rubber mats in case of getting stuck,
  • sleeping bag

I also keep in my bag:

  • Nintendo 3DS and at least 1 Pokémon game,
  • snacks,
  • spare change,
  • alcohol hand-gel,
  • a notebook and pens,

While not everyone needs to be quite that well-prepared – I find it a comfort to know that if I try to drive to Hastings and the road grinds to a halt in the middle of nowhere – I have no need to abandon my vehicle.  In fact – even if I get stuck on a motorway – I should be good where I am for a few days at least – which is usually long enough for them to get it moving again!  I also now have new tyres and keep a full tank of diesel to help to stick it to the road.

If I had to narrow this down to a few basic items, I’d say make sure you’ve got:

  • means of charging your phone,
  • something to do,
  • a way to keep warm,
  • something to eat and drink (long life snacks etc).

If I am on public transport further than walking distance from home, I also try to make sure that I have access to enough cash to pay for a hotel room in case the weather prevents me from getting home.  If I can end up at a friend’s house – then so much the better and at least I can afford to buy them a pizza in gratitude!

Of course – the best idea tends to be to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.  If you can’t avoid travel however – do at least make sure you can survive and be comfortable in the event that you can’t get home!

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