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Brush-off

Prepping for driving following a dusting of snow and/or ice is no fun without the right tool. At such times the Hopkins SubZero 80037 pivoting snow broom might come in handy. At one end, the product’s ice scraper/ chopper is designed to remove frozen sleet from windshields and windows. At the opposite end, the extra-wide brush/ squeegee combo helps remove the snowfall. The pole can be extended from 39 inches to 60 inches for cleaning up trucks and utility vehicles. Purchase the Hopkins SubZero for $42 from amazon.ca.

Rooftop gear transporter

If interior space is an issue, a roofmounted container is often the way to go. The SkyBox 16 Carbonite from Yakima is so named for its 16 cubic feet (453 litres) of stowage space, which is greater volume than most sedan trunks. The company claims that the product’s aerodynamic shape creates minimal drag (which helps reduce fuel consumption) and produces minimal wind noise when driving at highway speeds. The 21-kilogram Skybox 16, which measures 81 inches by 36 inches (205 centimetres by 91 centimetres), can be opened from either side and can easily latch and unlatch from the vehicle’s roof rack. The Skybox 16 Carbonite sells for $880 at canadiantire.ca.

If the driving shoe fits...

If you drive a cool car and/or want some cool footwear when behind the wheel, then you might want to check out the Tod’s Gommino moccasin-style shoes from Mr. Porter. Originally designed more than 35 years ago in Italy, the shoes are constructed using high-quality sand suede material. The pebbled rubber soles have been created for good grip on the pedals, or just for walking around. When not in use, the shoes can be stored in the included dust bag. The Gommino shoes are priced from $445 (U.S.) from mrporter.com.