The winter brings a special set of circumstances for your roadside emergency kit. Not only do you have to concern yourself with dangerous driving conditions and keeping warm, but your food and water can be affected by the low temperatures. Here are a few ways to keep yourself hydrated and not hungry during winter emergencies.
For your water you'll need to be sure to keep it stored either above freezing or in freeze proof containers. Plastic bottles can crack when frozen, so as much as possible try to avoid plastic and opt for glass or metal instead. Larger quantities of water freeze more slowly, so consider keeping your water in gallon jugs or larger and pouring it out from there.
Food in the winter can get hard and difficult to eat due to the cold. Some foods like jerky or raisins can even partially freeze due to the fat or water content. Plain granola, mixed nuts, and energy bars can generally withstand the lower temperatures rather well.
Keep in mind how the cold affects your food and drink before you have an automotive emergency and stay safe.
For your water you'll need to be sure to keep it stored either above freezing or in freeze proof containers. Plastic bottles can crack when frozen, so as much as possible try to avoid plastic and opt for glass or metal instead. Larger quantities of water freeze more slowly, so consider keeping your water in gallon jugs or larger and pouring it out from there.
Food in the winter can get hard and difficult to eat due to the cold. Some foods like jerky or raisins can even partially freeze due to the fat or water content. Plain granola, mixed nuts, and energy bars can generally withstand the lower temperatures rather well.
Keep in mind how the cold affects your food and drink before you have an automotive emergency and stay safe.
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