I know some of us get into some places with our vehicles in the winter in search of game where a more saner person wouldn't go. Even Semi may have to worry about a deep mud hole. I just thought I would share what I carry in my pickup in one of those plastic tote boxes. Here is a list of what I can remember is in there:
1. jumper cables
2. jump starter
3. power inverter
4. air pump
5. flares
6. mini propane lantern/propane (for heat and light)
7. wool blanket
8. 8 x 10 tarp
9. hatchet

Also, in the cab of the truck I have a gallon zip lock bag that contains matches, lighter, empty soup can, emergency candles, toilet paper, and a couple granola bars and a space blanket. (the bag can be used to collect some snow and let it melt for drinking water)
You never know what is going to be lurking around the next bend or if your battery will suddenly go dead in the middle of no where.

Thanks Bronko very good advice and so very true.

Us Northern boy's usually just keep a case of beer in the truck. It never fails. If you break down, crack a pop and company will be there within the hour.

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I like to carry a bag of chicken grit in case I get stuck in the snow. A shovel aint a bad idea neither if you got room for one someplace. Those little foil blankets take up no room and really do keep you from freezing. Beer, not so much, but maybe a little brandy in case the St Bernard don't find me.

In my old truck I also had a giant come a long hand winch that could drag me out of anything. I never had to use it on my vehicles, but did use it on two friend's trucks. I normally carry matches, water, some food, and a very old sleeping bag. I never thought of my power station that can jump start a car, blow up a tire, provide lights, and even plug in some items. Good post.

Now I hunt only on my property. I have a rule that on hunting days, if I don't call the family that night and miss night 2 to come looking for me. I also carry my cell phone now also, in case of emergencies.

Bronko, that is some very good advice.

i'm off road a lot recovering hogs and deer: My truck has a winch and it carries a big old tractor jack that i've never needed. That 1994 Toyota is the oldest hunting truck used on Ft. Sill. Another hunter has a Toyota almost as old.

#6 should be - Lighter for making fire to stay warm. A lot more wood in the forests than in a propane bottle!

He said the lighter is in the ziplock bag.