[sea_going_dude]

Lots of good ideas. Just remember that most sleeping bags will unzip all the way around so may be used as a good, warm, insulated blanket. Highway flares are good for starting fires anywhere and almost anytime. Already mentioned I think.

Almost forgot windshield de-icer is great stuff. Unless ice is very heavy, just turn on wipers and spritze the de-icer on and watch the ice go away, no scrapping. super good stuff