Comments on: 13 Things a Man Should Keep in His Car

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:44:21 +0000

Except for the personal locator and taser gun I keep these items in the truck bed at all times; some I carry with me at all times
personal locator
whistle
warm blankets
an old warm jacket
reflective blankets
Water 3 gallons – leave in truck bed
seatbelt cutter with widow hammer
warm socks
panty hose
Mushers for dog’s paws
flashlight
triangles
pillow
phone
wind up radio/flashlight

By: Jason T

Jason T — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:54:04 +0000

I still refer to this article as I build my car kit. My suggestion: a fleece jacket especially for those random cold days during the spring and fall.

By: Dylan Palme

Dylan Palme — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:54:39 +0000

I’m sure it’s been mentioned, but a toolbox is something I keep in the back. You never know when you’re going to have to put on your handy man hat.

As the great man said, “If they don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”

By: jerry

jerry — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:03 +0000

A trained mind re: daily life and the emergencies that can arise.

By: Chris Roach

Chris Roach — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:47:22 +0000

Here in Florida most of the natives have never seen an ice scraper. A coworker of mine went to Alaska for business and ruined a credit card scraping ice. He had never even seen snow before! He had seen the ice scraper in the car but had no idea what it was for.

By: gaffer

gaffer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:19:15 +0000

A general ‘bail out’ bag/survival kit which will vary depending on your locality. Basically you want something that in the even of a major natural disaster (zombie apocalypse as some like to refer to it) you will have enough gear to get back to a safe location and survive out in the woods for a few days if need be.

By: Jay V

Jay V — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:06:32 +0000

I would add:
1. Fire extinguisher (for a car near you just involved in accident and gone on fire and occupants can’t get out – this has been reported). I keep mine inside car. N.B. Get it serviced regularly.
2. Foot-operated tyre pump (although tiresome to use – I’m aware of the pun) for when you are far from home and the 50pence air hose for tyres at yet another petrol station (UK) is busy – again – and its been far too long since you checked the tyres – again.
3. Set of waterproof clothes and thick gloves – for when you become stuck in middle of nowhere and it’s chucking it.

By: Kamron

Kamron — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:43:21 +0000

How about WD 40 and Duct Tape, a tool kit, with wrenches, pliers screwdrivers etc. an extra complete set of bulbs and 4 sets of all the fuses your car uses. That’s what I would also have in my car. And always, always have a notepad and a working pencil/pen you my never know when you need to make little jottings or notes.

By: Brad Robb

Brad Robb — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:06:12 +0000

i thik the list should include a seatbelt cutter, and some sort of tool kit…..i keep a toolbox mounted to my pick up with all sorts of things in it,but i also keep a small toolbox in my wifes car, i stock them both with cheap tools so that loosing them on the side of the road is no big deal, ive even given them away to stranded moterists, or left them with friends who needed them, i have alot of friends that dont own the simplist tools…….what ever happened to the manly art of making ones ownn automotive and home repairs…..maybe that should be ur next article

By: Valerie

Valerie — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:27:35 +0000

Great article! My son has his license now and I want to put an emergency kit together for him. Thanks for the tips!