What do you keep in your car?

[mariopepper]

I am owner of Peugeot 407 and quite often I use my car for weekend trips with a huge amount of stuff. Last week I went fishing with full back of fishing rods. Next one I'm going to try camping for the first time.
So here is my thread question: what stuff/equipment do you keep in your car? For me it's necessary to have medical box, some extra food, water, gloves, and probably I will take walkie-talkie too for emergency situations.

[bofh]

I carry a chainsaw! I live in a wooded rural area where a good storm is likely to knock trees down and a few times a year they end up blocking the road.

[Sinbad]

Gum, spare change, a pistol, extra napkins, spare change, phone charger, ice scraper and a bluetooth headset.

[57Rambler]

... a pistol

Not a good recommendation if loaded, as that is against the law in many/most states. Even if unloaded, there are then strict restrictions on how/where to carry your ammo. Safest best is to put the firearm in a locked container (but not glovebox or console) and the ammo in the trunk or another lock box (but again, not in glovebox or console).

As for what I carry in my vehicles : MF towels, QD, roll of paper towels, pr. of work gloves, flashlight, multi-function knife, 100+ piece tool kit (Harbor Freight), roll of duct rape, roll of electrical tape, spare hose clamps, and jumper cables. Also a jump drive with my music.

[Sinbad]

Not a good recommendation if loaded, as that is against the law in many/most states. Even if unloaded, there are then strict restrictions on how/where to carry your ammo. Safest best is to put the firearm in a locked container (but not glovebox or console) and the ammo in the trunk or another lock box (but again, not in glovebox or console).

1) The fact is that it is not against the law in Colorado. The vehicle is an extension of your home and a conceal carry permit is not needed.
2) there was no mention anywhere of a recommendation. The question was "So here is my thread question: what stuff/equipment do you keep in your car?".
3) thank you for your concern.

[brianc636]

1) The fact is that it is not against the law in Colorado. The vehicle is an extension of your home and a conceal carry permit is not needed.
2) there was no mention anywhere of a recommendation. The question was "So here is my thread question: what stuff/equipment do you keep in your car?".
3) thank you for your concern.

I was thinking the same but you said it much more eloquently than I would have.

In Missouri it’s not a big deal to carry a loaded pistol around. I work for a pretty large company and it’s not unusual to have multiple people bring their pistols in the office. Depending on the department, we have show and tell day too.

[Sinbad]

I was thinking the same but you said it much more eloquently than I would have.

In Missouri it’s not a big deal to carry a loaded pistol around. I work for a pretty large company and it’s not unusual to have multiple people bring their pistols in the office. Depending on the department, we have show and tell day too.

Thank you Brian. That sounds like a lot of fun. I would love to work for a company that had show and tell. It's no big deal in CO, either. I know so many people who do it. I can't, and won't, speak for 57 Rambler, but I would guess those are the laws in Ohio. Everyone who owns a gun is responsible for everything that goes with it, including knowing the local, state and federal laws. Happy Carrying!!!

[UncleDavy]

I spend most of my time in my company car and I load it up with all of the necessary everyday things. There are two hard hats, yellow safety vest, yellow safety jacket, rain jacket, change of shirt and pants, sweat towel, snow brush, hand cleaner, extra gloves, first aid kit, water jug, tool box, bearing pullers, torque wrench, demo cases, catalogs, portable battery charger, portable tire inflator, and of course the detailing bag. It's a good thing that I have an SUV.

[PaulMys]

Other than QD, glass cleaner, and few MF towels......

I have a small tool pouch, my Buck knife, jumper cables, pen & pencils, note pad, tape measure, a lot of napkins, bottle of water, and about 10 of my favorite CD's.

[LSNAutoDetailing]

In Arizona, water, water, water and more water... and an umbrella... One would ask why an umbrella? If the car breaks down, you don't want to stay in the car due to the heat but you need something to cover or give you shade you from the sun. Sometimes I throw my quick-start jump-pack in the trunk. Never know when the battery may decide to lose juice.