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Permalink Reply by Cisco Carson on December 28, 2012 at 10:43pm

I'm just fuckn' with you. A pre-paid sim card.

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Permalink Reply by Harry P Flashman on December 28, 2012 at 10:57pm

For a standard car, I wouldnt bother with much more than you already have.

The flashlight and map I would keep in the glove compartment along with a spare mainlight bulb and some spare fuses.

I`m a bit leary on the fix-o-flat foams and would probably carry a proper spare wheel and a jack instead. Keep the car normally clean inside and out and wax it as needed and I would say that you`re good to go. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Corbin on December 28, 2012 at 11:23pm

Thanks gentleman! What would you reccomend for a trash receptical in the car? I have this black bag that hangs behind the passenger side, with a lining for easier cleanup.

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Permalink Reply by Carl Monster on December 29, 2012 at 7:28am

My dad had one that straddled the hump, but it always struck me as fussy and have not seen one since. The few guys I know, me included, use the floor of the vehicle, with organic matter being tossed out the window.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Knight on December 29, 2012 at 10:51am

When expecting to produce trash, like when I have a runny nose and need tissues, I use a plastic grocery sack.  They're basically free, and are immediately discarded once used.

 

I don't *keep* a trashcan in my car.

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Permalink Reply by Harry P Flashman on December 29, 2012 at 11:29am

Sounds about the same as I`m doing, Chuck.

Because I have a dog, I normally have a roll of doggy bags (not the take out but the take up kind) in the car door and make use of those for littering of all kinds, supplemented with the grocery thingy when expecting more littering iow, the family on longer trips.

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Permalink Reply by Nathan DeParis on December 29, 2012 at 12:20pm

Have a roll of toilet paper. A pocket or utility knife is always a good thing to have. I have an led light you wind up and doesn't need batteries. Tissues, when I go to some places to get grub I take extra napkins. If you live in a place that gets snow always have a good scrapper, and jumper cables, especially if you drive a pickup. I also have tie downs in a under seat storage bin in case I agree to haul cargo. 

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Permalink Reply by Beowulf87 on December 30, 2012 at 12:34am

Driving gloves are manly.  I have a beautiful pair of Mad Max reproductions, and I wear them with pride.

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Permalink Reply by Ogden on January 1, 2013 at 10:28pm

I have one of those all-in-one bag road safety kits, a small powerful LED flashlight, a small hand crank flaslight, minimal tools, and a phone charger. In summer I have a hat with a decent brim, and a fleece, in winter I keep at least one scraper/brush and a warm hat and gloves in the car and bring boots on long trips. My paint etches easily, so I always have some McGuires quick detailer and a microfiber cloth in the car for quick bird poo removal. I usually have my gym bag in the car too.

I also have wheel cleaner because I upgraded my brake pads and the brake dust usually needs more than just a high powered spray to clean it off the wheels.

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Permalink Reply by ben hollie on January 16, 2013 at 10:42pm

First thing I do when I get a new to me car is toss out the space saver spare if it has one and replace it with a full size spare wheel and tire. Also a good set of jumper cables. A basic tool kit is never a bad idea. I also keep a blanket and a change of clothes with me. As far as the glove box goes I keep some spare fuses, some zip ties, all my proper paper work, some tylenol, a cigarette lighter or matches, band-aids, and napkins or tissues. And I'm never in my vehicle without my pistol and some extra ammo.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Martin Sturman on January 17, 2013 at 12:47am

Jumper cables. If you don't use them to save yourself you can use them to get man points whenever someone needs a jump. Get a heavy gauge set. Keep a rag or 2 for checking fluids. A small 12v compressor is handy at times also.

 

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Permalink Reply by Jeff M on February 2, 2013 at 1:28am

may not be manly, but i keep a flashlight, rain jacket, and a pocket knife or razor knife within arms length of me while i drive. i drove over a bridge everyday for most of my life and drowning because i'm stuck in my seat belt was a real concern.

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