It was a horrible "survival story gone wrong" when it hit the media a while back.

A family was trapped in the car in a snowy ditch in the middle of nowhere.

They'd left for what was supposed to be a simple winter-time trip...

...and one of them never made it back. 

The father left the snowed-in car to look for help.

While his family waited for him to return...

...he died of exposure to the winter elements.

But the real tragedy here is that it didn't have to happen.

If only the family had the cold weather survival gear and information they needed, they might all still be together today.

In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson interviews wilderness survival expert Kevin Estela about the cold weather survival gear you should pack in your vehicle.

Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode:

• The 1 mistake almost every driver makes in cold weather... all the time!

• The "life hack" for your sleeping bag that will help keep you warm in deathly cold temperatures.

• A special kit you should keep in your car that will help prevent dehydration during longer cold-weather emergencies.

• Why your wireless phone is NOT ENOUGH in an emergency.

• The special gear that is as important as a trauma kit if you're stranded during ANY weather.

Don't wait until a cold-weather emergency happens to you.

Prepare now so that you and your family will be safe when it matters.