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After several rounds and seasons of testing traction boards, we can say for certain they'll get you out of a slippery spot.

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Question: Hi, I read your "Ask A Trooper" article regarding winter travel survival kit essentials. Would you reconsider recommending cat litter as an agent for traction?

(Detroit Lakes, MN)--Sgt. Jesse Grabow and "Ask a Trooper" looks at cat litter in you winter survival kit.