Posted by NCLisa on 2/11/07 10:44am
Msg #175208

OT - What do you have in your car?

We spend a lot of time on the road. What kind of things do you have in your car for safety, security, convenience, etc.?

I have an auto toolkit (which I wouldn't be able to use since I don't even know what a spark plug looks like), flashlights, portable air compressor, GPS, fed ex & Ups supplies, scissors, office supplies, hand sanitizer, and my daughter got me a coffee cup that plugs into the cigarette lighter to keep my coffee/tea warm, tea bags.

Reply by Barbara J Moon on 2/11/07 11:29am
Msg #175215

In addition to the good choices you have listed, I also have a spotlight that plugs into the lighter, my HP F380 copier (in the rollaround suitcase), a small eyeglass repair kit, an American Red Cross emergency kit, several 16oz bottles of water, an extra notary seal locked in the glove compartment, and some change for parking. "Silverwings" (my 2000 silver Honda) and I are ready to rock and roll.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 2/11/07 12:44pm
Msg #175222

Most of that and a compartmentalized pouch that attaches to the back of the passenger seat for easy access to office supplies and maps.
Also a short piece of copper pipe with big nuts welded on. Thats for breaking glass or heads.

Reply by BMoon_FL on 2/11/07 2:42pm
Msg #175233

One more thing, I also have a good pair of jumper cables.

Reply by Teddog/CO on 2/11/07 7:15pm
Msg #175274

Darn near the kitchen sink. Along with a portable battery charger, tow rope, water , food, flares, spotlight, blankets, change of clothes & socks, high snow boots (you never know when you'll have to hoof it) With all that thrown in all the office equipment, copier, printer and laptop. Paper, shipping supplies,...etc. Good thing it a jeep with lots of room!!

Always be prepared!!

Reply by MelissaCT on 2/12/07 1:03pm
Msg #175344

High powered flashlight for seeing house numbers & street signs in the dark (thank you, QVC!!) -- it's a Craftsman, to boot! GPS windshield mount holder/charger, cell phone charger , radar detector, maps, gum, Altoid mints, mace, scrapers, Slim-Fast cans (for eating on the road without hitting the drive-thru), jumper cables, blanket and "emergency" $$.

Reply by Les_CO on 2/11/07 1:13pm
Msg #175225

Smith & Wesson Airweight 38 Chief's Special !

Reply by John Temblador on 2/11/07 7:40pm
Msg #175277

I have copier paper, fed ex envelopes & tracking, phonebook, GPS, water, raingear, red flashing light and Taurus Model 605 .357 (CCW) for safety & security of self and public. Good to see some back up from your post Les - CO.

Reply by Les_CO on 2/12/07 10:10am
Msg #175324

I'm not a police officer, etc.. (I have some very good friends that are/were, now retired)However in CO if you "go to school" and don't have a record, you can get a permit. I think in FL the same thing applies? I 'heard' when thay passed that law the 'carjackings' and muggings went down by half. Got to watch those little 'ol ladies, they just may have something in their purse besides a SS check.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 2/11/07 5:31pm
Msg #175252

Most of the above, plus a twenty in the glovebox :) n/m

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 2/11/07 7:44pm
Msg #175278

The above items in one form or another plus ......

Some of the areas I serve, cell phone service can be weak to none. I have a cell phone booster (I got it from an ad in the Good Sam magazine, but there are several good ones on the market) that works well. I also have a CB radio (yes, old school, I know) that I did use one time to call for help when I came across an accident where there the nearest cell tower was to far for the booster to work.

Also, a warm blanket, water, some granola bars .... depending on where I am going.

Reply by Joan Bergstrom on 2/11/07 9:59pm
Msg #175297

Glenn How good are the cell phone booster?

Do they make a big difference?

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 2/12/07 1:23am
Msg #175311

Re: Glenn How good are the cell phone booster?

Well, I was able to make a phone call while 4 wheeling out in the New York Mountians by Cima if you know the area. The nearest Cingular tower is about 35 miles. Also I have full service when traveling between Lucerne Valley and Yucca Valley on Old Woman Springs rd, where the service can be spotty with a lot of dropped calls. They are pricey, though I have this one: http://www.jdteck.com/.

Reply by Gerry_VT on 2/11/07 10:51pm
Msg #175304

Spring loaded center punch

Ever since I used to be a volunteer firefighter, I've carried a spring-loaded center punch. Carpenters use them to start drill holes, but they do a wonderful job of shattering side and rear windows into tiny pieces, which are relatively harmless. Useful either for escaping from a car that has gone into the water, or getting into someone else's car to render aid. Because it's spring loaded, you don't need a hammer.

Reply by closerchris on 2/12/07 12:15pm
Msg #175339

I carry most of my supplies in my "man-bag." A notebook, FedEx and UPS supplies, pens, a flashlight, multi-tool, my notary stamp, an "initial here" stamp which I've never used, a cork (held over from when I was an escrow agent), misc office supplies, a map book, some extra cards, a copy of pertinent state statutes, paper clips, binder clips, a bunch of recepits... some mail... I also have a "man-whore" pocket with a tiny cologne, hand sanitizer, moisturizer, wet wipes, nail file, and eye drops. A lighter, a book of matches... assorted change.

In my car I've got jumper cables, a first aid kit, a good wrench, an emergency compressor (which does me no good really as I've got nitrogen in my tires, not regular air), mechanic's gloves, SIRIUS satellite radio for the hours on the road, an emergency flashlight, a couple of "to-go" coffee cups, a trash bag (paper sack from the grocery store), and some envelopes.

Reply by David Kral on 2/13/07 12:18am
Msg #175452

EXTRA KEY

Extra Key hidden outside car. Just in case.