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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by zepearl on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @04:00PM (#29800423)
Btw. I replaced some years ago the blanket with a sleeping bag (warmer + can be folded/compressed better therefore needs less space when stored/hidden in the trunk), and the normal flashlight with another one which is magnetic on one side (for example so that it won't move while mount snow chains).
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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by MikeKusold on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @05:55PM (#29802028)
A sleeping bag that is stored compressed loses it's insulation properties: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-store-a-sleep...

I keep a Harbor Freight moving blanket in my trunk. It's thick for insulation, and also cheap in case you need to protect your seats after a muddy activity. I also wouldn't feel torn up about laying it down on ice if I need some traction.

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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by kylehotchkiss on Wednesday January 05, 2022 @12:49AM (#29805627)
And if you ever need a new one, it’s like $2
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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by rootusrootus on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @06:20PM (#29802372)
My suggestion for the flashlight is to get one that works as a headlamp. The modern LED versions are quite good, going from incredibly bright all the way down to dim but usable for days.
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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by mulmen on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @06:18PM (#29802350)
Magnetic flashlight is nice. If you don't have one I also suggest a headlamp.

https://www.rei.com/c/headlamps

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Re:Motorists have been stranded on a major interstate in Vir... by throwawayboise on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @04:48PM (#29801038)
If you get one of those vacuum pack bags you can store a blanket or sleeping bag in very little space.
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