What do you keep in your vehicle at all times?

I haven't seen a thread with quite the same topic. Some are geared just toward emergency needs, others are just how you use a specific compartment.

I think the lists we put up could give one another ideas as to things that would be handy to have all the time.

So, in mine I have (from memory, so I may miss a few things):

Front Left Compartment (in front of fuse panel)

• Change

Compartment Behind Ignition

• 3-in-1 USB Cable that a vendor was giving out at a conference (like this: http://www.n1wireless.com/3-in-1-us...e=1&fep=3003&gclid=CLjHuP_gzcoCFdAXHwodVckJ2Q )
• Subwoofer control dial is attached here as well

Glove Box

• Gloves
• Hat
• Manuals/Registration
• Bag of Band-Aids and a few alcohol wipes
• AT&T Motorola Atrix HD (old phone, no SIM) that would work for emergency needs if necessary

Below HVAC Controls

• Chap Stick
• Work RFID Badge
• Mini Maglite
• 12V to USB Port for Charging
• 2.1A Charger
• USB flash drive full of music

To Right of Gearshift

• Pilot G2-10 Pen
• Ring of work keys

Center Console

• Extra pens (inferior to a Pilot G2)
• Notepads
• Microfiber cloths
• Life Savers & Gum
• Full size Maglite
• Extra batteries (AA and D)
• Other miscellaneous seldom-used keys
• Aux Cable
• Extra USB cable

Under Back Seats

• Factory tire-changing stuff (jack, arm to lower spare, lug wrench, etc.)
• 6-ton Hydraulic bottle jack
• Piece of a 2x4 for Jack
• Chain (15 ft I think)
• Jumper cables

Behind Back Seats

• Driver's side occupied by small subwoofer/amp
• Hitch receiver and pins
• Small bag of IT-related cables, etc. for work (Power cables, CAT5 cables, Cisco Console and Stacking Cables, etc.)
• Tow strap (20 ft I think)
• Tool bag I put together with mostly Harbor Freight stuff
• Extra not-so-great fleece jacket
• OBD-II Scanner
• Snow brush/ice scraper

Tool Bag

• 2 Ft Breaker Bar
• Various Pliers, Vice Grips
• Various screwdrivers
• 1 lb hammer
• Set of SAE and Metric wrenches
• Set of 3/8 drive SAE and Metric Sockets & Ratchet
• Set of 1/2 drive SAE and Metric Sockets & Ratchet
• Multimeter
• Extra fuses
• Electrical Tape

Bed Storage

• Bunjee Cords
• Ratchet Straps
• Red flag for oversize cargo
• Rags

Things I think I should have/would like to have

• True first aid kit
• Some sort of small air compressor
• Additional piece of plywood for jack
• Additional miscellaneous tools
• Fire extinguisher

 

Looks like a good list so far

 

Well I won't go as in depth with the categories as you did

But I always have my Glock 27, cheap pawn shop pistol, flashlights, get home bag, tarp, boots, rope, andddd a few knives here and there.

Oh, and 3-4 different hats.

 

Knives remind me I do have a few, but not ideal--there is a sheetrock knife in the bag of tools and I always have a Leatherman Squirt PS4 on my keychain. Probably should throw a better one in the truck.

 

1911 .45
Tools of corse

 

I have no idea but if I even think I need it it is in the truck.

I should remove the 1000 feet of 1/0 welding cable from behind the seats.

Mileage might rise from my normal 12mpg

 

Travel coffee mug, with hot coffee in the AM

 

Like wise, when towing my camper I have dedicated equipment bags that I grab as well and a bunch of other stuff. Both my vehicles have crossbars for tire changes too.

 

I think it's a good idea to carry a spare set of pants with you. Denim should really only be worn for a day. Can't stand it the next day.