Must Have Items

963mw · 12-13-2017, 11:59 AM

Thought we'd get a thread started of must have items in the car at all times.

I currently have:

1) Emergency multitool/knife with seatbelt cutter

2) Tire pump with sealant

3) LED flashlight

What do you guys suggest/keep around at all times?

No Boost · 12-13-2017, 12:05 PM

Get out of jail free card

SoCalRob · 12-13-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 963mw

3) LED flashlight

Regarding #3, I'd recommend an LED headlamp - i.e., with an elastic strap so that you can wear it on your forehead. The technology for LED headlamps has really improved in recent years. They are small, lightweight, incredibly bright and burn an amazingly long time on a set of AAA batteries. And they put the light right where you need it, hands-free. A good brand to check out is Black Diamond. You will be amazed.

Regards. -scr

963mw · 12-13-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRob

Regarding #3, I'd recommend an LED headlamp - i.e., with an elastic strap so that you can wear it on your forehead. The technology for LED headlamps has really improved in recent years. They are small, lightweight, incredibly bright and burn an amazingly long time on a set of AAA batteries. And they put the light right where you need it, hands-free. A good brand to check out is Black Diamond. You will be amazed.

Regards. -scr

Yeah I used to have one but I lost it, it used to put out an insane amount of light.

tke743 · 12-13-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRob

Regarding #3, I'd recommend an LED headlamp - i.e., with an elastic strap so that you can wear it on your forehead. The technology for LED headlamps has really improved in recent years. They are small, lightweight, incredibly bright and burn an amazingly long time on a set of AAA batteries. And they put the light right where you need it, hands-free. A good brand to check out is Black Diamond. You will be amazed.

Regards. -scr

^^^THIS^^^

MrKepan · 12-13-2017, 12:37 PM

don't need any of those. Our car comes with a button in the headliner that you can push in an emergency, flat tire, etc.

first thing I did was throwing away that tire sealant thing. You use it once, your tire is trashed.

six-n-twins53 · 12-13-2017, 12:38 PM

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arquitecto · 12-13-2017, 12:53 PM

I carry around a set of jumper cables in each of our cars just in case. I have only had to use them a couple times but it’s good peace of mind knowing they are there.

Since I live in Florida a sunshade and umbrella are must haves all year round

MrKepan · 12-13-2017, 03:59 PM

things in my car:

- BMW M umbrella with carbon fiber handle
- 1 credit card, hidden
- $20 cash, hidden
- 1 spare pair of sunglasses
- photo copy of my DL
- 1 piece of microfiber towel
- USB charger cable

963mw · 12-13-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MrKepan

don't need any of those. Our car comes with a button in the headliner that you can push in an emergency, flat tire, etc.

first thing I did was throwing away that tire sealant thing. You use it once, your tire is trashed.

Yeah, only use in extreme cases. I just ordered the tire repair kit for any small punctures.

bobert · 12-13-2017, 04:08 PM

Must have? That'd just be (MD) registration and insurance card.

Also carry two safety vests and red warning triangle (along with first aid kit) from ED trip.

Nezil · 12-13-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrKepan

- BMW M umbrella with carbon fiber handle

Ooh, this is interesting. I'm seeing two different types though. Which one did you get, and is it any good?

Tralfaz · 12-13-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by arquitecto

I carry around a set of jumper cables in each of our cars just in case. I have only had to use them a couple times but it’s good peace of mind knowing they are there.

Since I live in Florida a sunshade and umbrella are must haves all year round

I got one of those lithium ion battery packs that you can use to jump start a vehicle. I've not had to use it for my car yet, but had to use it on my wife's car and my Goldwing and it works well.

Tag · 12-13-2017, 04:48 PM

and strippers in the back seat.

M2Nebula · 12-13-2017, 04:52 PM

For winter, a nice warm jacket, hat, and gloves. Compact shovel is nice as well.

963mw · 12-13-2017, 04:54 PM

Does anyone keep some sort of quick detailing tools around in the trunk?

I used to have a leather cleaner/conditioner in the trunk of my 435i, but the battery of the M2 goes there, so trying to figure this one out.

M2Nebula · 12-13-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 963mw

Does anyone keep some sort of quick detailing tools around in the trunk?

I used to have a leather cleaner/conditioner in the trunk of my 435i, but the battery of the M2 goes there, so trying to figure this one out.

Glass cleaner, a roll of paper towels, micro fiber towel(s).

MrKepan · 12-13-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nezil

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Originally Posted by MrKepan

- BMW M umbrella with carbon fiber handle

Ooh, this is interesting. I'm seeing two different types though. Which one did you get, and is it any good?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nezil

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrKepan

- BMW M umbrella with carbon fiber handle

Ooh, this is interesting. I'm seeing two different types though. Which one did you get, and is it any good?

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The small one. Works great. Push button to open AND close. You can probably find similar products for much cheaper on Amazon. But this is special.

The only thing annoying is that the button rattles sometimes on certain road.

infinitekidM2C · 12-13-2017, 05:33 PM

AAA card

Aloha Joe · 12-13-2017, 05:37 PM

Jumper cable, tire inflator, LED flashlight, compact umbrella, micro fiber towels, vests & triangle from ED and Swiss army multi tool in my M2. Oh yeah forgot.......reading glasses

bmwizgoat · 12-13-2017, 05:52 PM

Does anybody know where to get the mesh net that connects to the four hooks in the trunk?

DETRoadster · 12-13-2017, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by M2Nebula

Glass cleaner, a roll of paper towels, micro fiber towel(s).

Same. That's essentially the only thing I have in my car. I travel light as hell:

1) Quick detail spray (can also be used on glass)
2) Small MF towel
3) Insurance Card

Absolutely nothing else!

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