What Essentials Do you Keep In Your Car

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by KMA KiCKz

One could only dream here in California

Yep, back in the day, I just carried an ax handle in my car for self defense. Then, as I got older, I became afraid that someone would just take it away from me and beat me with it ...... so ......

[g e]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, back in the day, I just carried an ax handle in my car for self defense. Then, as I got older, I became afraid that someone would just take it away from me and beat me with it ...... so ......

Everyone in town besides me has guns in their cars. No point bringing a stick to a gunfight.


Stuff I do keep on the car:
Tire pressure gauge
T bar tire iron
Jumper cables
Mag lite d cell flashlight
CD sleeve for the CD player
Sunglasses
Windshield shade
Masks although no longer required
Hand sanitizer
Towel for wiping off sweat after exercise
Road atlas for US and southern Canada
Emergence road hazard lights and an emergency window breaker Subaru sent to me hope I never need to use that window breaker!

I guess that’s it.

I used to carry a small tool kit but stopped after I realized I wouldn’t know what to do with them

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Inspired by the ECD (Every Day Carry) thread, figured this would bring some interesting results or possibly informative ones that people can pick from to use on their car. Aside from, if applicable, spare tire and lift kit, what essentials do you keep on your car all the time? I'll begin, feel free to post links for the items you have.

1. Quick Detailer
2. Microfiber Towel
3. Oil Rag

3. Sunglasses
4. 12 V adapter for multiple USB connections.

5. OFT Tablet (In case of CEL)
6. Tire shine

7. First Aid Kit

8. Small Mechanics Tool Set (Jumper Cables, Small Wrenches, Tow Straps, Hazard Triangle, Flashlight, etc)
9. 1QT of Engine Oil.

Basically the same things for me, but swap tire shine for a set of gloves and safety glasses.

In addition:

- Power bank/jump starter
- Air compressor than can be powered by the 12v in the car or by that power bank
- 50/50 premixed bottle of coolant from the local Subie dealer
- Spare bulbs for low beams, high beams, signals and reverse lights.
- ~half a roll of those blue paper shop towels

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by g e

............

I used to carry a small tool kit but stopped after I realized I wouldn’t know what to do with them

I hear that -

[soundman98]

i started carrying tools when i was more responsible for the rest of the families aging fleet, so i would spontaneously run by pick-n-pull yards for replacement parts when i had time. we've all moved out, and generally upgraded vehicles to models new enough that haven't really dropped into pick-n-pull yards yet, so i need it a lot less than i used to.

[CrowsFeast]

Sunglasses, comb, air pump, pressure gauge, light, CD's, phone charger, zip ties (they're good for lots of things in a pinch), panel tools (haven't figured out where else to store them), probably more that I'm forgetting about.

[extrashaky]

Always in my car, in no particular order of importance:

Leatherman Raptor Shears (soon to be mounted in the door pocket so I can find them upside down)
Tire gauge
Bottled water
Caffeine mints
Invisible glass
Blue paper shop towels
Reading glasses
OBDII bluetooth adapter
Travel trash can (uses standard plastic grocery bags)
Insulated cooler bag (I never know when I'll need to buy boudin.)
Canvas pencil case (for receipts)
Northern Tool back scratcher
Lip balm
Capsaicin nose spray
Hand sanitizer
Alka Seltzer
Ryobi inflator
Ryobi automotive battery charger
Kobalt tool kit
Harbor Freight breaker bar
Spark plug socket (fits the keys to my spline drive lugs)
Trunk cargo net
Jumper cables

My next addition will likely be an Element fire extinguisher. I keep first aid supplies in my computer bag.

If you can't tell, I drive a lot, and I'm fucking serious about it.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Always in my car, in no particular order of importance:


If you can't tell, I drive a lot, and I'm fucking serious about it.

What! No tent and sleeping bag?

[spike021]

Originally Posted by g e

I used to carry a small tool kit but stopped after I realized I wouldn’t know what to do with them

I recently bought a nice-looking tool-roll thing to put in the car.

But in hindsight I realized I don't know wtf I'd put in it, I already only have like one socket wrench and a couple sockets to my name..

[shiumai]

Water bottle
Headlamp
USB stick for music
Owner's manual
Wheel lock key
Cusco 'smart cross' wrench
Detail spray and MF towel - mostly to clean windshield on longer trips
String, zip ties, multi-tool
Fire extinguisher, nomex gloves and nomex hood
Rain jacket
Reusable shopping bags
Trunk organizer

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What! No tent and sleeping bag?

Being a Hilton Diamond Member usually takes care of that. It's only failed me one time, so I just napped for four hours in the car and hit the road again.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

I recently bought a nice-looking tool-roll thing to put in the car.

But in hindsight I realized I don't know wtf I'd put in it, I already only have like one socket wrench and a couple sockets to my name..

Bubba suggests all you need is a Mexican socket set -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Being a Hilton Diamond Member usually takes care of that. It's only failed me one time, so I just napped for four hours in the car and hit the road again.

Well, I looked that up and I have a question.

Hilton Honors Member Benefits

"Member Tier Benefits · Guaranteed Hilton Honors Discount rate · Points toward free nights, travel partners and more · No resort fees on reward stays · Digital Check ..."

Now, what I would like to know is, what is a "travel partner" and do they supply one? -

[dpfarr]

Seems essential.