Check Out This Unique Accessory for Slippery Montana Roads

• A unique way to gain traction in slippery conditions is to use a snow sock for your tires during the winter
• Would snow socks work on snowy and icy conditions across Montana roads?
• Could these socks replace standard chains on vehicles in the state for safer travel during inclement weather

The Best Seat to Ride and Check Out Montana Roads

When riding with more than one person in a vehicle, your choice of where you sit is an important decision.

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You might think that the door/window seat is the best one inside the vehicle.  As a person who grew up on a ranch, I can assure you that the door seat is the absolute last place you want to place your derriere.

Old School 4x4 - Turning the Hubs and Putting on Chains in Montana

Riding shotgun means opening the gates, picking up the mail, or in the case of winter, getting out and shoveling or putting on chains.  If you are really old school, you would get out and turn the hubs to engage the 4x4.

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But there is a new way to get out of those slippery and stuck situations on the backroads.  Ever heard of a snow sock for your car?  Yes, they are a real thing, but do they work as well as chains on your vehicle?

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Are Snow Socks a Viable Alternative to Chains in Montana

In a testing report via Consumer Reports, I found some interesting details when it comes to the viability of these on our roads in Montana.

Sure, these are possible to use in an emergency, but for everyday winter travel, definitely not.  There are a few drawbacks to using these that I agree with from the review.

• Difficulty in getting them to cover the entire tire
• It often is easier with two people
• Speeds are limited to 25mph

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In a snap these may work, but having a good set of chains for your vehicle is probably a better idea for the inclement weather that can come with a Montana winter storm.

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Oh.  And the best seat in a truck in the winter or out in the country?  Always choose the middle seat.  You might get stuck shifting once in a while, but you'll stay warm!