Stuff you keep in your S2K
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From: Chesterfield VA
Other than statutory requirements like registration I'm sure there's sunscreen and probably a tire pressure gauge and little 12v air pump. Probably a jacket or two during the season.
Valentine 1 and Garmin GPS clutter the dash.
-- Chuck
Valentine 1 and Garmin GPS clutter the dash.
-- Chuck
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I'll not bother listing things already mentioned.
Wipes (if I have to add oil, check tire pressures, fix something, I don't have to drive with dirty hands)
Napkins, for similar reason above.
Zip up ski midlayer (aka fleece sweater), in case it gets colder (top stays down unless it drops below freezing). This is in addition to jacket and passenger jacket.
Harbor Freight cig lighter tire pump (this was already mentioned but maybe wasn't clear its not a hand pump)
Mints
Radar detector
Coins for parking
Earphones, in case I need to make a call. I find these work better in noisy environment with both ears listening than say a Bluetooth headset with only one ear involved.
Wipes (if I have to add oil, check tire pressures, fix something, I don't have to drive with dirty hands)
Napkins, for similar reason above.
Zip up ski midlayer (aka fleece sweater), in case it gets colder (top stays down unless it drops below freezing). This is in addition to jacket and passenger jacket.
Harbor Freight cig lighter tire pump (this was already mentioned but maybe wasn't clear its not a hand pump)
Mints
Radar detector
Coins for parking
Earphones, in case I need to make a call. I find these work better in noisy environment with both ears listening than say a Bluetooth headset with only one ear involved.
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From: Chicago
glovebox
Sunglasses
Owner's Manual
(2) Wheel Lock keys
Flash Light
(2) magazines - 9mm hollowpoints (S&W)
Credentials
Notepad
Pen/Pencil
Extra Insurance Card
Mints
Tire Pressure Gauge
(2) microfiber towels
$5.00 in quarters
$50.00 prepaid Visa for emergency gas or funds
Old school prepaid phone (for emergencies, obviously)
Backup phone charger (for both iPhone and prepaid phone)
trunk
Jumper cables
Cigarette lighter-powered air pump
(4) LED road flares
(2) 20 and 50-ft. heavy duty ropes
(2) Towels
Ratchet/wrench set w/screwdrivers and a gerber knife
First aid kit
Gore-Tex work boots
(2) bottles of water
under seat
It's actually right in the front of the seat rail but..
Fire extinguisher
Sunglasses
Owner's Manual
(2) Wheel Lock keys
Flash Light
(2) magazines - 9mm hollowpoints (S&W)
Credentials
Notepad
Pen/Pencil
Extra Insurance Card
Mints
Tire Pressure Gauge
(2) microfiber towels
$5.00 in quarters
$50.00 prepaid Visa for emergency gas or funds
Old school prepaid phone (for emergencies, obviously)
Backup phone charger (for both iPhone and prepaid phone)
trunk
Jumper cables
Cigarette lighter-powered air pump
(4) LED road flares
(2) 20 and 50-ft. heavy duty ropes
(2) Towels
Ratchet/wrench set w/screwdrivers and a gerber knife
First aid kit
Gore-Tex work boots
(2) bottles of water
under seat
It's actually right in the front of the seat rail but..
Fire extinguisher
Last edited by TofuProductions; Mar 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Today I just received the same fire extinguisher bracket that TofoProductions used from Amazon (The Bracketeer universal mount). I needs all the legroom, save one notch, of the seat adjustment, so I'm going to try mounting an extinguisher in front of the seat. It should be out of the way, yet easily accessible. I have an "auto emergency" bag with much of what has been written, plus a blanket. I, too, have the Pashnit air pump, in-line gauge and tire plugger gun set and a leather tool roll with a variety of drivers, pliers and sockets. I pack extra water on trips out of town. I received a gift of a compact battery with enough juice to jump a dead battery, that also goes in the trunk.
in the cabin, I carry a pair of amber lens glasses, required paperwork and cell phone chargers. You gotta love that Modifry glove box organizer. A state road atlas in a back seat pocket and paper maps of road destination go in the seat back pockets. I have a radio-door mount piece that holds a GPS or cell phone with a suction cup fitting holder.
in the cabin, I carry a pair of amber lens glasses, required paperwork and cell phone chargers. You gotta love that Modifry glove box organizer. A state road atlas in a back seat pocket and paper maps of road destination go in the seat back pockets. I have a radio-door mount piece that holds a GPS or cell phone with a suction cup fitting holder.
Last edited by AZS2KDancer; Mar 22, 2017 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Wrong word
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From: Foothills East of Sacramento
I have those on my person, not in the car. 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot. My agency practices shooting over your shoulder and behind so I am comfortable drawing from a side holster and dealing with a potential car jacking.
Mine just fits sideways behind the front seat and the nozzles and fusiform shape let it slide under a little so the seat can move fully without interference. May want to invest in Halon. I have used extinguishers twice in my life (that is part of the reason I have one in each car) but the fires have all been in someone else's vehicle. There is nothing like one when you really need one!
Today I just received the same fire extinguisher bracket that TofoProductions used from Amazon (The Bracketeer universal mount). I needs all the legroom, save one notch, of the seat adjustment, so I'm going to try mounting an extinguisher in front of the seat. It should be out of the way, yet easily accessible. .
