What do you carry with you?

[mach0415]

Hello all! I thought I would ask all of you what extras you carry with you (if you do) when driving. I’m thinking of a small duffel bag to keep with me with some tools and extra ignition parts, belt, a fire extinguisher, flashlight, magnet, and a tire pump.
So what’s in your bag?

[rfitzpatrick]

Cash -- and Triple A Card

[Tacoma Bob]

AAA card. I actually carry far more than any three cars need. I'm thinking of really scaling back. I have a small canvass Craftsman tool bag, hydraulic bottle jack,flares,fan,belt, Marvel Mystery oil,crank. I have 4 military surplus ammo cans with various stuff like spare dizzy, spare carb, light bulbs. Too much crap really.

[Big hammer]

A cell phone it's the most important item to have!

[McMimmcs]

AAA card, Don’t ruin your trip carrying an extra car in parts. Some people even carry a glossary of parts. If the car is in that bad a shape stay home. Carry a spare tire, fan belt and set of points and the AAA card. You just opened a major can of worms. .

[History]

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Definitely a sig p365, am curious also on what other than the sig is a necessity.

[katy]

Originally Posted by history

definitely a sig p365, am curious also on what other than the sig is a necessity.

ammo

[dumb person]

I should have a tire pump and fan belt, but i can't find a tire pump anywhere. And anyone under 50 seems to be "What's a V belt?".

I do tend to carry a tiny bottle of oil. Swiss army knife, screwdriver or 2. adjustable spanner. And lately i've been reminded of the value of a packet of chewing gum. Can patch all sorts of leaks with that.
Also, a candle and piece of soap. Amazing what you can lube or patch with those. A stick that you can carve threads into with a pocket knife is handy if you lose a sump plug too.

Originally Posted by History

Definitely a sig p365, am curious also on what other than the sig is a necessity.

Originally Posted by burner31

Because I read the news, along with some basic tools and some extra parts.

Don't leave home without it.........

I'm really curious how bad things are that you need that. A 410 make sense for rabid raccoons but wtf?

Originally Posted by Synchro909

IMO, the best thing to take is the gap between your ears filled with knowledge about your car.

This is not to be underestimated. If more people did this (regardless of what brand car they drive), there'd be a lot less break downs in the first place.

[History]

Let's hope I never "NEED" it. Why do you feel you might "NEED" a 410? I'm really curious how bad things are that you need that.

Originally Posted by dumb person

I'm really curious how bad things are that you need that. A 410 make sense for rabid raccoons but wtf?

[Bill Pursel]

Originally Posted by History

Definitely a sig p365, am curious also on what other than the sig is a necessity.

Smith M/P 9mm in mine lol

[Sunnybrook Farm]

When I drove my restored 29 as a daily driver years ago, I just had the bag of original Ford tools, jack and an extra condenser. I had the grease gun loaded with water pump grease and a little tin of Vaseline for the distributor cam and windshield wiper motor. That was all I needed.

[rocket1]

HISTORY,not allowed to carry in N.J.I have 200 mile towing with AAA and cell phone.

[History]

Originally Posted by rocket1

HISTORY,not allowed to carry in N.J.I have 200 mile towing with AAA and cell phone.

Very sorry Mr Rocket, let's hope this gets changed.

[1928Mik]

History: An S&W M&P 9 for me, plus AAA, cellphone, and a few misc tools and ignition parts under the seat.

[Tom Endy]

I carry a small canvass bag with common hand tools in it under the front seat. In the bag is also a trouble light for checking voltage points, a distributor by-pass cable, a feeler gauge, and a distributor cam wrench. Under the back seat is a spare fan belt, a spare Zenith carburetor and a spare distributor that is timed for my engine. I also carry a spare lower distributor shaft. The shaft is not for me, but for other people. A number of times I have had to use my spare distributor on other people's car during a tour and several times found the one removed had the long shaft on it. I also carry a suitable jack and a lug wrench.

Tom Endy

[Fred K OR]

Originally Posted by Tom Endy

I carry a small canvass bag with common hand tools in it under the front seat. In the bag is also a trouble light for checking voltage points, a distributor by-pass cable, a feeler gauge, and a distributor cam wrench. Under the back seat is a spare fan belt, a spare Zenith carburetor and a spare distributor that is timed for my engine. I also carry a spare lower distributor shaft. The shaft is not for me, but for other people. A number of times I have had to use my spare distributor on other people's car during a tour and several times found the one removed had the long shaft on it. I also carry a suitable jack and a lug wrench.

Tom Endy

I do about the same as Tom. But I do have my AAA card and cell phone. Also throw in a tow cable. A lot of the road around here are two lane narrow and it is good the have the cable to be able to have someone pull you to a good parking spot.

[Dougs 28]

AAA card, and I’ve had to use it....

[mach0415]

Haha! Laughing and yet appreciative of all the responses.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

I carry tons too much, too much to list here. Am a firm believer if something breaks, it will be something you do not have. So if I carry enough maybe I will not break down.


I do mostly solo driving, am paranoid about getting stuck somewhere. Do not have a significant other to fetch me.


Just the way I am.

[Gary WA]

MAFCA Members Roster, just call and they will all show up to repair, you just watch.!!!