Snow Winter driving accessories

Having a reflective safety vest in your car over the winter months is a very good idea, and the best way to be seen at night. Available in yellow, conforms to EU Standard BS EN 471.

Save time and cold hands by fitting this windscreen protector if there's a forecast for frost or snow.

The Fasty Ski strap is perfect for keeping you skis together whilst in storage, in your car or roofbox, or as you carry your skis between the slopes. The Fasty Snowboard strap is a long tagline strap that can be worn whilst riding to ensure the board doesn't go far away, after the occasional mishap.

You ought to clear the snow off the roof of your vehicle, as well as off the glass. If you don't then the whole lot may slide forward, once the metal roof has warmed up, and cover the windscreen. Not good! This is the best small snow brush we have found anywhere, with non-scratch bristles and an insulated handle.

Unique patented headlamp converters for continental driving. BEAM BENDERS redirect the beam and do not block out the light. Self-adhesive. One size fits most vehicles.

Already compulsory to carry at least one in your car in most European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, Austria and Switzerland (+ many more). The warning triangle packs small into its own black storage case, is easy to assemble and stands securely. (Obvious points, but some triangles don't do all of these things!)

It makes sense to keep a small shovel in your car so it's there when you need it. This one is strong enough to do the job, small enough to be hidden away when not in use. Superb value for money.

RUD's Quick Step shoe chain is the simplest and cheapest, but it still makes a massive difference between slipping and walking! All you need to do is to pull the superlastic loops over your shoe (small loop over the toe, large loop over the heel) and off you go!... One chain fits all shoe sizes.

Designed to help children carry their own equipment. Suitable for skis up to 140 length, approx. age 10.

The Boardweb brings the simplistic and easy-to-use design of the Skiweb to snowboards. Wrap around the snowboard and strap across the back or over the shoulder to hike to the perfect powder. Totally safe to carry while on the slopes. No buckles or adjustments.

This Maypole 3 tonne tow rope starts at 1.8m and stretches to 3.8m, eliminating snatching. Its drop forged hooks make it quick, clean and easy to use - there's no need to grovel around under the car looking for places to tie on or loop through. Just clip it into your towing eye, front or back. It's basically a big bungee cord, covered in a strong, multi-coloured sleeve.

These are well designed shoe chains, sold in pairs. The ice studs make an important difference when walking on iced-over pavements and compacted snow. The stretchy bit is silicone, not rubber, a very important feature as it's the rubber in shoe chains that tends to perish long before the metalwork wears out.

These are well designed shoe chains, sold in pairs. The ice studs make an important difference when walking on iced-over pavements and compacted snow. The stretchy bit is silicone, not rubber, a very important feature as it's the rubber in shoe chains that tends to perish long before the metalwork wears out.

The RUD 'Bergsteiger' is a serious shoe chain, available in four sizes. It is standard issue to most European post offices, including our own Royal Mail!

Made of alloy steel, easy to put on, take off, and store and (amazingly!) self-cleaning, i.e. no snow and ice residue is left between the chain and the sole of the shoe.

• The RUD 'i-Sock' is a completely new safety product that offers exceptional grip on snowy and icy surfaces. They're extremely quick and easy to use - just strap them onto your boots or shoes.
• A great feature of the 'i-Sock' is that, short term, they can be used in e.g. shopping centres and other snow free areas; you don't even need to take them off when you're driving!

These are very well designed and robust shoe chains, sold in pairs. The black hardened steel ice-spikes make all the difference when walking on iced-over pavements. The stretchy bit is silicone, not rubber, a very important feature as it's the rubber in shoe chains that tends to perish long before the chain wears out.

This orange shovel features a robust integrated handle and telescoping shaft (with a T-shaped grip) which makes the shovel quick to assemble and easy to use. The blade is made from an unbreakable polycarbon, and has a decent edge to it (29 x 21 x 6cm) and it's also very light - only 600 grams!