Winter Gear

This is why I have a collapsible snow shovel in my side box. It's come in handy.

 

Was there possibly alcohol involved in there somewhere?

 

That was only to clean the windshield...

 

Follow up...

... collapsible snow shovels can be purchased at Dick's or REI. Any retailers that specialize in back country skiing.

I used to have a snow shovel for emergency rescue and for digging a snow cave or building an igloo in backcountry emergencies. The shovel in my side box was purchased last winter at the Stamart in Bismarck, ND.

 

You need the whole set up for every type of weather, you may be going into cold wet so a good pair of snow shoes,breaking the wind a rain suit works well, for the cold, layers because of change in temps, you need to shed sometimes down summer wear sometimes, but be prepared, have a supply of water, warm blankets, fuel towards full in case of those lovely storms we get, Sunglasses is a good thing for sun and snow.

 

I have to stress sunglasses are a must for how the sun sits in the sky during rush hour, not cheap cheap ones, but block the uv rays and a long sleeve shirt for the side blast from sun.

 

For day to day wear, for me, Carhartt heavy cotton long sleeve, button top, pocketed, pull-over shirts, over a basic t-shirt, along with Wrangler blue jeans keeps me comfortable as long as it's not overly windy or excessively cold, without the need for an over-coat. This is a very comfortable and long-wearing outfit for most colder days where the temperature may swing quite a bit. The secret is always using inexpensive t-shirts under your primary shirt. This adds layering and added warmth, but also greatly extends the life of the more expensive outer wear.

 

and then there is those days as a wet slug chaining across these hills in the winter. change in clothing,aw hell just pull into a motel with laundry and hot tub its thanksgiving.