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Packing an emergency preparedness kit in a vehicle for cold weather is essential to be ready for unexpected weather conditions. Hardware Retailing recommends these four products for customers building a emergency kit as the weather gets colder.
Flashlights
The Bunkhouse 2-in-1 Rechargeable Flashlight from DM Merchandising is a lightweight and compact flashlight with 3 watt and 200 lumen power and a built-in floodlight. The flashlight has a four-hour runtime at 100% light and a 10-hour runtime at 50% light while the floodlight holds a 3.5-hour runtime.
This emergency flashlight from Mad Man is an LED flashlight that includes a seatbelt cutter, glass breaker and flashing red warning light for emergency situations. The flashlight has a magnetic head for hands-free operation and weighs 14.08 oz.
Portable Heater
The Zippo HeatBank 6 Rechargable Hand Warmer includes three heat settings, a USB charging port and a neck lanyard. The heater reaches up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and lasts for up to 6 hours of run time.
Gloves
These heated gloves from Antarctica Outdoors are available in four sizes, include a rechargeable battery and heat up within 10 seconds. The gloves have touch sensors for touch screen devices and three heat settings for different temperatures and weather conditions.
