17 Things Every Man Should Keep In His Car At All Times

I have all those things. Great list!

I would also add:
1) cargo net
2) windshield visor
3) sunscreen

A map!

Anonymous wrote:

JVB wrote:

No 2 makes no sense

If your vehicle didnt come with a spare tire and jack, it would be wise to get one. You know, a spare tire is what you use in case you get a flat tire. And a jack is to help you get the car off the ground, so you can access the tire. Then you spin the lug nuts and remove the flat tire, and install the spare tire. If you do this right, it may take around 20-30 minutes.

Ohhhh!! Got it now. I should go get one of each.

Anonymous wrote:

2. Spare tire and jack. A doughnut is nice, but if you have the room, a full-size tire (like an old one leftover from your last upgrade) will guarantee you can get where you need to go.

Do NOT trust the jack that came with your car. Make sure it works before you get a flat. The one that came with my new truck doesn’t extend enough to lift it.

3. Corkscrew with bottle opener. Of course, you’d never use this in the car, but there are all kinds of situations where you’ll find yourself with a bottle of wine or six pack to be shared. Don’t be stuck on a road trip without a way to open it.

Around here a corkscrew qualifies as an “open container”, which is stupid as f~~~ but the state depends on fines to pay for welfare votes so the statute stands. Check your local laws to make sure your local government isn’t also greedy and retarded.

4. A spare pair of earbuds. A day full of errands goes much faster with music or podcasts. You’ll likely have your phone on you, so in case you realize your forgot your headphones mid-drive, these can save the day. And if you have kids, sometimes they can work miracles.

I recommend getting a car stereo with a bluetooth interface and playing your music / taking calls via that. Or get one of those bluetooth to FM radio adapters that plug into the lighter socket. Around here they qualify as a “hands free” device. Ear buds and headphones do not (and are subject to a fine – I mean it when I say this state is greedy and retarded).

6. A dedicated car blanket. This can help you keep warm in an emergency, but it’s also about having it on hand for side-of-the-road lunch breaks, evenings in the park, outdoor events, and other things worth sitting down on the ground for.

And laying down on the ground for…

I personally recommend a compact sleeping bag over a blanket because it insulates better and can be unzipped into a blanket if necessary.

I also recommend a tarp or “space blanket” to put under your blanket dry if the ground is moist. Otherwise your blanket can turn into a giant wet spot, and that isn’t very insulating. The tarp can also be used to keeps you dry when installing chains or fixing a flat on wet ground. Blankets just get messy when you use them for that.

8. $20 in cash. Credit cards don’t apply everywhere, often where you need them the most. Throw in a couple dollars of quarters can’t hurt either.

Make it a hundred if you can. Towing companies will usually haul you on spec for $100 cash up front, but won’t for a measly $20.

And while we’re on the subject of towing, AAA. ’nuff said.

9. Flashlight. A simple, long lasting LED light will help you avoid draining your phone’s battery in an emergency. If it has a magnet, all the better. That will allow you to place the light and keep both hands free when you need them. Toss in an extra battery as well.

Get a COB LED flood light with a magnet. It’s much easier fixing a flat or installing chains with the whole area lit instead of a single flashlight spot. I like the Nebo Big Larry because it puts out a lot of light even in power saving mode and has a super bright red blinky mode which is better than road flares.

10. Umbrella. Trust us; whether it’s for you or someone you’d like to be a gentleman to, you want one in your car.

The tarp I mentioned takes up less space in the boot, and if she needs me to be a “gentleman”, I don’t want her in my car.

11. Measuring Tape. For all the times you stop by the hardware store, lumberyard, or wherever else on your way home, if you’re a ManMade reader, you need to measure stuff. Keeping a dedicated one in the car means you’ll always have one when you need it.

If you’re at the hardware store. just pull a tape off the shelves and put it back when you’re done. And don’t abuse it.

14. An atlas. Like, a paper one. Smartphone apps work great inside city limits, but hopefully, you’re taking your car places where the satellites just don’t go. Plus, this can make for endless conversation starters and games on long road trips. We recommend the spiral-bound National Geographic Adventure Edition Road Atlas.

Thomas Guide. Also have a compass with it. Maps aren’t much use if you don’t know why way to turn them. A cheap compass will do for road navigation.

15. Road flares. Just in case.

See the bit about Big Larry flashlights above. They really are more visible than flares, and last longer too.

17. Weatherproof Matches. These can come in handy even when you’re not starting an emergency fire.

A cheap disposable lighter is more reliable and useful.

You miss out the most importing thing

Video cameras (checking in and out of the car), it may save you from false accusation.

Price varies from $25 to $100+

https://www.amazon.com/car-video-cameras/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acar%20video%20cameras