clothes probably of the type popular with campers, hikers, travellers etc, and enough clean smalls, socks and undies to last 2 weeks. Don't forget decent quality hiking or approach shoes for everyone and a set of water-proofs if you face the possibility of having to venture out in bad weather. Consider a severe weather event like the winter of 2010 / 11 would you be wise in investing in quality sleeping bags for each member of the family? You should have a decent shovel and yard brush, possibly a large bag of rock salt to help get around the outside of your house Transport Your vehicle can be your life saver if properly used and equipped or it can be your tomb, the choice lies solely with you. If you venture out in winter without the essentials for yourself and your car then you deserve everything you get. The car should be clean, it should have a full screen washer bottle with a 50/50 mix of water and screen cleaner in it. The tyres should be the correct pressure and if you live in the very north of the UK you really should have a set of chains or winter tyres. Make sure the engine coolant / anti-freeze is kept topped up when the car in serviced. Make sure the wiper blades will work in filthy weather and heavy snow. Keep a folding shovel, bag of salt, can of de-icer, warning triangle, red chemical light sticks and preferable a sleeping