# Things you always have in your car **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 31, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217 "2009-05-31T01:12:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/41 "2009-06-01T13:38:32Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > It’s a 175 disc… but if you don’t say Frisbee, non-Ultimate types have no idea what you’re talking about. 🙂 🆒 Just checking… I was starting to like you, and I needed to be sure… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/42 "2009-06-01T13:39:50Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > There’s a big carton in the back of my PT Cruiser, containing: > > A rhinestone tiara. > A red wig (female) and a styrofoam head. > Big T-shaped pins, to pin the wig onto the styrofoam head. > A gold wand with glitter and sequins. > A rainbow clown wig. > A bag of New Year’s party favors from the Millennium. > A Harley-Davidson dog collar (I don’t have a dog). > 2 feather boas, one red and one black with gold sparkles. > A pair of castanets and lace fan from Spain. > A rain stick. > A print of Picasso’s _Guernica._ > An 8" inflatable Godzilla. > A pair of women’s tap shoes, size 12. > > And yes, it’s all my stuff, and I’ve actually used it all. And it’s **panache45** for the fabulous win! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FallenAngel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FallenAngel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FallenAngel)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/43 "2009-06-01T18:06:38Z")
Insurance and registration information Jumper cables 1 gallon of water First aid kit Pistol Sun shade Duct tape Swiss army knife Empty gas can Fuse assortment Electrical tape ---
**Author:** ![Push\_You\_Down](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/push_you_down/32/9095_2.png) [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/44 "2009-06-01T18:18:30Z")
A jug of water Skates and skate pads Pack of Gum Change Spare oil. Tool Kit. CDs Scissors Golfballs (my brother in law left them in the car when he gave it to me… I have yet to remove them… 4 years later. ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/45 "2009-06-01T18:37:29Z")
Absolutely nothing. The owner’s manual, and that’s it. Maybe a pen. I used to have an old International Scout with no roof when I was young, and I guess I never broke the habit of not leaving anything in the car. Anything I need for my commute I bring in my computer bag. ---
**Author:** ![Myrrajh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/87869e/32.png) [@Myrrajh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Myrrajh)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/46 "2009-06-01T19:00:57Z")
In the glove compartment: extra napkins from restaurants hand sanitizer tire pressure gauge In the pocket behind the passenger seat: pen, notebook, and a map book In the trunk in a large Rubbermaid container: jumper cables toilet paper first aid kit a small bucket a gallon of water extra washer fluid (critical in the winter) owner’s manual ---
**Author:** ![vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@vandal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vandal)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/47 "2009-06-01T19:16:48Z")
on the dash: sunglasses in the glovebox: CD case with various CDs pens pencils nail clipper napkins scissors leatherman knife in the driver side door pocket: hand sanitizer altoids under the driver’s side seat: map book in the spare change drawer: spare change in the trunk: phone book paper towel roll towels ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/48 "2009-06-01T19:32:55Z")
My regular crap/survival stuff: Entrenching tool Skinning knife Steel toe boots Hard hat Umbrella Blanket Snow chains 2 gallon gas can Tie straps Tarp Trail mix Change of cloths Lighter Cigar clipper Fly rod Box of flys Random Junk: 2 Christmas ornaments Coasters Cleats Mouthpiece Stopwatch I figure I can live out of my truck if it comes down to it for a couple of weeks. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/49 "2009-06-01T21:48:50Z")
_Glove box_: Owner’s manual Registration & insurance card Little bundle of cards for library, bookstore, shooting range, and such _Door pockets_: Maps _Console_: Lactase pills Altoids Pen & paper Screwdriver, adj. wrench, adj. pliers Work gloves Bottle opener Tire guage Paper napkins, salt and pepper packets _Back seat_: 2 large towels (clean up spills, use for “tablecloths” if we eat in the car, lay on ground for tire changing) Umbrellas Flannel shirt Cloth shopping bags Cheapo truck-powered compressor _Pickup box, sometimes_: Heavy, heavy jumper cables Trailer hitch Rope ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217/50 "2009-06-01T22:01:03Z")
Glove box: spare eyeglasses, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, multitool, wire saw, hand lotion, mini-maglite, tire gauge Console: flashlight, multitool, lighter, matches, wetwipes Seat pouches: MREs, water, fire extinguisher, hard candies, a knife or three Behind seats: bugout bag (clothing, supplies, etc), about a ton of crap Bed-mounted tool box: tools, ammo, mini-tent, camping supplies, jumper cables, medical kit, more water eta: I live in earthquake country. I try to always be prepared for a major quake. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-always-have-in-your-car/498217.md?page=2)