Winter is coming! Or rather, it’s here, but the weather is just a tad unseasonably warm for this time of year. Even still, it’s good to be prepared for the inevitable pending snow and ice to come. Plus, these are great gifts for just about anyone on your holiday list. Coworkers will appreciate your help with gadgets for getting the cars cleared to finally get home after a long day at work. New drivers will feel anxiety relief knowing they can easily improve visibility for driving in inclement weather. The car enthusiast who “has it all” will always appreciate an extra pair of ice scrapers/brushes and an emergency portable snow shovel. In short, everyone’s going to love today’s list, and they’re perfect for last minute gifting!
The long and short of it for winter weather vehicle safety is that there’s a few essential items you need: shovels, ice scrapers and snow brushes, emergency blankets, emergency flares, rock salt/sand/kitty litter, de-icer spray. Today, we’ll highlight some of our favorites in each of these categories and a few extras along the way!
This cone shaped car windshield scraper removes ice and snow very quickly and easily with no risk of scratches! It also doubles as a funnel for adding windshield wiper fluid to your car with less spills! We love a good multipurpose tool And it’s currently on sale for 15% off and if you purchase 3 or more you’ll get free shipping.
This incredible tool both chips and clears ice in one fell swoop, making it perfect for those days with sleet and freezing rain, or a slightly warm day before the night time frost freezes the snow again! It’s lightweight, ergonomic, and convenient.
We love the TESSONO Ice Scraper with its 270º Pivoting brush head and a 3-in-1 convenient design for multipurpose use. It’s got an ergonomic foam grip, making it easy to hold securely! It also comes in two colors and can extend from 33.9” to 38.1” for convenience!
This Rain-X snow brush is extendable up to 63” to remove snow from your windshields and roof for save driving and convenience.It’s got a wide 4.5 inch blade with ice chipper feature, and a 13” pivoting broom head with T-blade rubber squeegee on the other side.
Next up on our list of tools are some very convenient portable snow shovels! First, we’re highlighting Protocol Shovel Plus 4-in-1 Emergency Tool Set which is currently on sale at Kohls for less than $30! This multi-tool is portable, collapsible and fits conveniently in everything rom trunks to backpacks to duffels. It includes a shovel, saw blade, ax head, nail remover, and convenient carryall bag.
This portable folding shovel from Napa Auto Parts is perfect for any car, truck or vehicle during winter weather. It’s a multi-functional tool for shoveling and removing snow, and the serrated edges are perfect for chipping ice, using as a pick, or even a cutting tool. It’s made of durable steel to get you through most winter weather dilemmas.
If you spend a lot of time on the roads in the colder weather, we highly recommend these fantastic tools called GoTreads. These convenient, portable, lightweight items stow easily in your car so you’re ready for action in a jiffy. It takes second to pop them into position and give your tires some much needed traction for mud, ice, slush, and snow!
Road trippers and rural drivers will really appreciate these Anti-Slip emergency snow tire chains. They provide additional traction and safety to give your tires more grip on slippery conditions.
This Car Emergency Roadside Tool Kit is perfect for all weather emergencies. It’s got jumper cables, reflectors, a hi-vis vest, and a basic tool and first aid kit each. It’s a great gift idea for the holidays, especially for new drivers! You’ll be prepared for just about everything.
Perfect for ATVs and SUVs, the Reliancer traction tracks are UV-Stabilized thermoplastic rubber with a galvanized steel core for anti-rust protection. It can support vehicles up to 7 tons to provide traction from winter weather, mud, slush, and roadside muck!
The Goodyear Roadside Emergency Kit is perfect for one-stop-shopping in winter weather car safety gear and gift giving all rolled into one! It includes jumper cables, a snow shovel, a flashlight, and more! It’s a wonderful budget buy and useful gift.
