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What’s a super-useful item one should
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i keep jumper cables in my trunk just in case i
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TSA has taken few wine keys taken from me. < > discussions in r/AskReddit X
That tiny knife could barely cut foil, let alone a 4658 · 1486 comments
human. I finally bought a wine key without a Humanity no longer exists. An alien
civilization touches down on Earth and finds a
knife and I just leave it in my suitcase.
single USB drive with a single picture on it,
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The TSA took my 1/2 inch pocket knife, but let me keep my unidentified vials of
white powders. They even took them off to test them and gave them back. Got on
the plane to hawaii with 6 2-gram vials, one of them was definitely Luminol, but fuck
me if I knew what the others were.
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Egg
Backup egg incase something happens to your first egg
Backup Backup egg
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a pen
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I made one to keep in my wallet. It is made from a cut-down ink insert from a regular
pen, two short lengths of telescoping antenna, and two rubber caps. I cut two slots in
the leather middle crease of my wallet and it stays in there.
It is probably the most clever/useful thing I've ever made.
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[–] dirtymoney 6572 points 10 hours ago*
open https://imgur.com/s4wICBt
closed https://imgur.com/kKsKVaX
in wallet https://imgur.com/d2SuCvp (note: that pic is of it in my old wallet, but
it is mounted the same way in my current wallet.
I wanted a pen for my wallet and all the options out there were either too
expensive or crappy. I wanted something cheap that would STAY in my wallet
securely... not just clipped on like most wallet pens. So I made my own from
spare stuff I had at home.
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Seriously dude you should Market this this thing is amazing this is an
amazing amazing amazing pin you really should try to Market it before
someone else steals your idea
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problem with that is it is just made from cheap parts and involves cutting
into your wallet. People don't want to cut into their wallet. They want
slick readymade stuff they can just clip on.
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Sounds like you should get into the specialized wallet with a writing
utensil game and not just the wallet writing utensil game then, my
dude.
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a wallet made of lead so you can write with it, even underwater
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Tums. When someone needs one, and you magically pull one out of your pocket, you've
saved the day.
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I keep a small assortment of medicines in my work bag for this very reason. Surprise
headache? Covered. Upset stomach? Got you, fam.
Thank you for the silver, random internet friend!
It's great hearing from you all that prepare as well, it's nice knowing there are other
people out there that can take care of themselves even if it's in a rather minor way.
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I also have that bag because my mom is a doctor and insists I do that, and I swear
I've given meds to other people wayyy more than I've used it myself. In normal life
it's usually either pain medication or bandaids, but if you go off the beaten path it's
definitely allergy meds.
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I carry three types of pain meds, allergy pills, dizziness and nausea relief,
antiacids, antibiotic ointment, liquid bandaid, pads, tampons, gauze and
bandaging, and a week's supply of all the medication that everyone in my family
takes, on top of the meds I need in case I have a seizure.
My parents were not doctors, they are crazy doomsday survivalist nutjobs. But if
I am ever placed in a situation that requires me to act as a battlefield nurse, I
have the equipment and know how to do so.
My childhood was weird.
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And this is just the not-so-crazy shit that they have done. I'm just going
to leave out the stuff that borders on or is child abuse.
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Can you do the 9/11 one? And then the other 2 if you are able pls :)
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Sure.
When 9/11 happened I was already out of high school, not
because I graduated but because I was having a mental
breakdown and my parents don't believe in psychiatric
medication. I was 16 and going through what I now know was a
schizoid break. I was at the house helping my mom do laundry,
ya know filling up washtubs, wringing out clothes by hand, and
hanging them up to dry on the clothesline as one does in our
modern age, and listening to AM talk radio (fun fact, if you think
Fox News is crazy AM talk radio in South Florida will make you
realize that they might just be moderates) when that shit went
down.
My mom goes stock still, looks me in the eye and tells me to hop
on my bicycle and go get my siblings from middle school. Now, I
had a second-hand racing cycle, great for speed...not so good for
hauling a pair of freaked-out preteens 4 miles home. While I'm
both literally and figuratively hauling my ass off fetching the kids,
my mom uses our phone to contact my dad at work and tells him
to get home NOW because it was the end and we need to get to
safety.
So I make it back, tired as fuck, as my parents are tossing our
(prepacked) bags into the back of the family F-100, not a typo
btw my parents have never owned a vehicle that was made after
'85 because cars after then have computers and an EMP bomb
renders them undriveable. We kids, and all of the cats(35 at the
time, they were trained to come to a whistle and would also heel
like dogs), joined the baggage and they took off for the
wilderness of the wetlands of South Florida near Lake
Okeechobee.
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I carry a small pill container on my keychain, you know, the essentials: Aleve,
caffeine, Viagra...
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I am a med student and was taught to always bring a set of medical gloves, just in case
something happens so that I can help and dont have to worry about infections.
Haven't needed them yet and sincerely hope I never will.
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It's going to look really suspicious if I follow all this advice at once.
Gloves, a lockpick set, a bandana, a lighter, a knife, a gun... and baby wipes.
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don't forget the 6-gauge 20' jumper cables and a roll of mentos!
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Pocket sand
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Shashashaaa~
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Shortly after my fiancee and I started dating I saw a LifeProTip for guys to keep pads in
their house and car, so I looked at which ones she used and bought a pack (more
difficult than I thought, had to ask a lady for help lol) and split them between my
emergency kits. I didn't really think much of it but a year later we were taking a
roadtrip and her period came unexpectedly. Told her I had pads in the glovebox and I
was a hero. 10/10 would recommend.
Obligatory cliche first time gold/silver edit: Seriously though thank you so much!
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Sanitary towels can also be used as non-adhesive bandages in a pinch. I had to use
a panty liner on a blister that had burst and had gone all raw and I didn't have a
plaster big enough to cover it without having the sticky bit stuck to raw skin.
Cut a bit of lady's product off, stuck it on and plastered it to keep it in place. JOB
DONE.
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We once used a pad as a bandage when someone got a cut in their head during
a game. Head wounds bleed a lot, esp when wet from the pool, and pads are
super absorbent. Slapped it on there and made him hold it until we got medical
care sorted out. Bit hated to head out for stitches in your Speedo.
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Good thinking!
Had to do the same with my younger brother once when he cut his foot open
on some glass. Wrapped it up in a pad and got him to the hospital. He was
like, "huh...These are, like, really absorbent...I mean, I know what they're
for and that makes sense, but, like, really absorbent."
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Sanitary napkins were invented by WWI nurses who used the bandage
supplies for female purposes. Using pads for an injury sort of brings it
full circle.
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This particular lady law has been set in stone since at least the time of Moses.
"Know ye no woman shall want for tampons, should another be nearby with stock. Lo,
they shall be given over without question or complaint, nor expectation of favors due."
I don't even use them anymore (huzzah cups) but I still carry a pad and a tampon in my
purse at all times because I've had MULTIPLE women, some I didn't even know, come
up and ask if I had any.
I've bled through my jean shorts before. No other woman is going to have to experience
that if I'm nearby.
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Same here. I had a funny situation where a teen girl was at our family thanksgiving.
She asked one of my aunts.. who stared at her like she was insane. She was well
into her 60s.. I don't know if the girl did not know about menopause or what, but I
gave her what she needed.
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Sex ed in America is bad in most states and worse in the rest, and menstrual
health is a very taboo topic. There's a non-insignificant chance she didn't, or
more likely just forgot because it never gets mentioned in her day-to-day life as
a teenager.
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My SO asked why I still have a box of tampons and a few in my purse when I use a
cup. I explained they were for emergencies and other women. He thought it was
pretty awesome. But if any women asks they could be cruella deville and they’d still
get one. It’s law.
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I may hate the person but If she needs pads or tempon it's a truce. You don't
fuck with leaks.
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Total white flag territory. I might hate you bitch, but by God I'm not going to
stand around and see you bleed all over the place and embarrass yourself.
Everyone with a uterus has been there at some point. Sisterhood transcends
everything. I can hate you tomorrow. For now, you're getting what you need
to keep your own body from making you look like a murder scene.
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Exactly! Not to mention I never keep track so my period always seems to sneak up on
me. But yeah I think it’s also really cool when guys who have female friends carry a pad
with their things just in case. Shits so considerate.
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Baby wipes
Holy moly the usefulness of baby wipes is insane. Need to clean your hands? Baby wipes.
Need to clean a stain? Baby wipes. Need to wipe down a desk or laptop? Baby wipes.
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I second this. I keep a package of them at my desk at work. And another package in my
car. So nice to be able to properly clean my hands when eating or clean up small
messes.
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Swiss Army knife, in case you have to build a computer out of the blue.
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This is the one I carry. I've accidentally fixed so many things since I got it.
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containment breach
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Well don't just leave me hanging with a comment like that. Marvin this shit
up and provide me some links!
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This thing is awful. The corkscrew part is at the extreme edge of the tool, so, when
you attempt to uncork a bottle of wine, the tool wildly swings around the room. Last
time I uncorked a wine bottle with the damn thing, I grew a mustache, and
performed surgery on my wife in the other room. I also started a small fire, caught a
rabbit in a snare, and signaled the coast guard that I was in danger. And when I
came to remove the cork I jerked upwards and managed to remove every stone
from a horses shoe and shaped some nearby fallen branches into rudimentary
Spears. Every new bottle I open brings new shenanagans into our lives. Some say I
should stop drinking corked wine but that is the talk of a pschopath. I will return it
soon as the only reason I can see anybody wanting this is a boyscout with
exceptionally large pockets.
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Don't forget your tweezers, you were on the verge of making a huge mistake. ;)))
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Flashlight has come in very handy more than a few times whenever the power went out in
our office building.
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There it is
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OOTL?
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They hyped news about the Diablo franchise for the last Blizzcon. At the
event they announced a new Diablo game for smartphones, at a Q&A section
someone asked if it would actually be available only for mobile and when
answered that yes, mobile only the audience reacted negatively and started
booing, the surprised presenter replied them with "don't you guys have
phones?"
A video
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I always have a stack of napkins in the glove box for exactly this. Its easily one of the
best driving tips I learned early on, along with cleaning the windshield and wipers every
time you fuel up. Wipers work better and seem to last longer if you clean them off.
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Exactly what I was going to reply. Whenever I get fast food I just put the extra
napkins in the glove box. Have got plenty now.
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If I get pulled over I'll have to hand the officer a handful of napkins 'Here, hold
this for a sec while I dig out what I need...oh, here's some more napkins...'.
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I went through this this other day when I went to get my car inspected. Guy
at the garage asked for my registration, I opened the glovebox and a
cascade of napkins fell out.
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Here goes: I sped. I followed too closely. I ran a stop sign. I almost
hit a Chevy. I sped some more. I failed to yield at a crosswalk. I
changed lanes at the intersection. I changed lanes without signaling
while running a red light and speeding! inhales
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My car got broken into a few months ago and since the hooligans couldn't find
anything worth taking, they took all my napkins from the glove box. It has been so
inconvenient. That stash of napkins took years to build and now I never have
napkins when I need them.
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You mean when you hit up Fast Food stock up on napkins right?
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My mom always takes large stacks of napkins from fast food places. My brother and
I would always joke that she was the Napkin Napper. She'd keep them in her car or
purse. Started doing this as I got older, and realized she's just prepared.
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Some form of pocket knife or multi-tool. If you wear glasses or sunglasses with any
regularity, a relatively clean glasses cleaning cloth. A bandana is also surprisingly useful to
have on you for a variety of things, from face-mask if there are bad air conditions/debris, to
a makeshift bandage in the worst case.
It's not exactly carrying it with you, but a car trunk should always contain at least an
adjustable wrench, if not a set of socket wrenches, a jack, spare tire, tire iron, jumper
cables (with which to beat the shit out of your son), and some duct tape for any emergency
repairs that might be needed to get you to a mechanic in an emergency, and some general
car-cleaning spray/wash and clean microfiber cloths (to spot-clean off bird poop ASAP as it
can eat through your paint coat and kill the resale value of the car in the long-run), and
finally a spare/old coat in case you get trapped in the snow and can't fix the car and may
have to make a hike in the worst-case scenario.
EDIT: As has been pointed out in replies, a fire extinguisher is also really crucial, and I'm
getting one tonight/ASAP for my car.
EDIT 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: To address a couple things: No I'm not a dad, I just learned
a lot of this stuff the hard/expensive way, and for anyone who is mad/confused as to why
we're beating kids with jumper cables, you need to be acquainted with the works of
rogersimon10 who, legends say, is still being beaten by his dad daily with a set of jumper
cables.
Also, thank you for the gold and platinum, whoever it was who did that! And obligatory "RIP
my inbox"
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jumper cables
Don't cheap out on jumper cables, the inexpensive ones are crap and will leave you
stranded.
Cable capacity is related to wire thickness (gauge) and lower numbers are better. 8
gauge at least, 6 is better. Avoid 10 gauge or any higher number, if the packaging does
not tell you the gauge it's almost certainly inadequate.
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And because situations often don't allow the two cars to be nose to nose, you don't want
short cables. 12' minimum, 16' is better. Good cables will cost close to $20 or more.
And learn how to use them!
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Exactly. And you'll appreciate the length of the cables when you're beating
/u/rogersimon10 with them too.
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I miss Roger
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For the longest time I didn't know that the black clamp for the car you're getting
power from was supposed to clip to the frame/electrical ground, and not the
terminal on the other battery. But yes, quality cables are life.
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I have a pretty good idea of how to use jumper cables, but I still Google it every
time just in case. It's not something I do often enough to be sure about and
while my car isn't in great shape anymore, at least it's not currently on fire.
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The last time I tried to help someone out with my jumper cables, I got really
confused because her battery didn't even have an accessible negative terminal.
So I embarrassed myself by trying to Google how to hook up the cables until she
told me to give up because she called a friend to come get her.
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Also you're saying the jumper car not the jumpee? Whenever I jump cars, I put
my cables on the positive and negative of my battery, and on the positive of the
dead car and the black on the frame.
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Fire extinguisher. Most car fires start out really small but they spread fast. A few squirts
from an extinguisher will prevent the entire car being lost. When my son bought his first
car I gave him an extinguisher and told him to check the gauge ever time he opens the
trunk.
EDIT: Thanks, kind internet stranger, for the Gold.
And get an extinguisher for your home, too. For $15-$30 you don't have to watch
everything you worked for go up in smoke.
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If you ever need to use a fire extinguisher aim it low at the bottom of the flames. Its
amazing how many people point it just at the flames and thats not going to do
much. You need to smother that bitch.
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That's a really good one and, one that I've overlooked/never really considered and
don't actually have (but will tonight), but it's obvious when you think about it. Lots
of fluids in your car are flammable by design, other things like upholstry will light up
just incidentally, and it's full of shit that'll explode.
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My mom taught us to have a Survival Kit in our cars since moving to Minnesota in 1998.
Candles, matches, thick blanket, boots, flashlight, water, energy snacks, etc. Still have a
kit in my car even while in Florida. Also, Target and Walmart have those mini-medkits
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with bandaids, sanitary wipes, gauze, and ibuprofen tablets in them. Had to use it when
I picked up a kitten on the side of the road. It sadly died on the way to the vet, but at
least it died in the car and not the middle of the road.
Dad used to be a pitman for fun in DC, so he always kept a toolbox in his car. Learned
from him to keep a set of tools handy in the trunk, along with funnels and a spare gas
can. Went to Goodwill, got a medium-sized wicker basket with lid and tossed in paper
towels, oil, WinDex, RainX, and a pressure gauge in it. Yesterday, cleaning the glass
doors at my work place, I got the idea of using RainX on the outdoor portions. We'll see
how that turns out next it rains.
Also got myself a pair of jumper cables, only to find out my parents got me a much
nicer pair for Christmas. So now I have two.
Edit: Reason for candles - Batteries are unreliable after a few years, and you'd be
kicking yourself if the flashlight goes out when you're changing a tire. They can also
generate heat using a couple of bricks to enclose the flame and absorb the heat.
Also, since this got traction and it's the beginning of winter: If you get stuck in a ditch in
the middle of nowhere with no signal and it's cold? Do NOT blast the heat. Too much
for too long will kill you with carbon monoxide poisoning. Better to use a blanket and
some handwarmers like another person suggested. It sounds common sense for those
who typically use the heater, but down south where I am, we had to brief the command
on Not Doing That.
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I went off the road in the cold. Had a small stove with me, food, water, blanket,
spare boots, warm socks, sleeping bag, and a bunch of other shit.
I was not just 'okay', I was comfortable, notwithstanding that it was seriously cold
outside.
10/10, do recommend.
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Chapstick! My god your lips will be fine one moment and then before you know it they’re dry
as a hump. Especially heading into colder weather having one on you at all times will be
your saving grace
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I feel like I've never experienced chapstick do anything other than feel weird on my still-
chapped lips.
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Grocery bags.
Got trash? Grocery bag.
Muddy shoes? Put some grocery bags over em.
Wet umbrella? Grocery bag.
Need to pick up something gross? Grocery bags make great impromptu gloves.
Somethings leaking? Put it in the grocery bag for damage control.
Got too much stuff to carry and your pride only wants you to make one trip? Grocery bags
have got your back.
Need to murder someone? Grocery bag.
TLDR; Grocery bags fucking versatile. Get some.
Edit: My top comment is about me justifying hoarding grocery bags. I’m okay with this.
Edit edit: Thanks for the silver! And the gold!
Edit edit edit: Some other uses for grocery bags from the comments:
Need something to store all your grocery bags? Grocery bags. - u/GodMonster
Nowhere to put all those used baby wipes? Grocery bags. - u/Isthisinfectious
Nowhere to put that baby? Grocery bag. - u/brokencig
Need to wipe a baby? Grocery bag. - u/Kalmm
Feel like puking? Grocery bag. - u/ycnctloswyhiyp
No condom? Grocery bag. - too many of y’all you guys are nasty.
Don’t want ice on your car mirrors in the morning? Grocery bags. - u/gamedude88
Boil water? Grocery bags are the fucking future according to u/one_mez
To store all of this awesomeness, use the donut method as explained by u/O2C
New official plastic bag theme song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-lIDTnW0xFs
courtesy of u/gordlewis
Also I pity the Australians and Californians and some parts of the south that have to pay for
or are banned from using plastic grocery bags.
All of you are invited to my super secret plastic bag black market! BYOB - bring your own
bag
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You get a grocery bag, you get a grocery bag, you all get grocery bags!
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You forgot "Need something to store all your grocery bags? Grocery bag."
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To piggy back on this awesome post, I subscribe to the "donut" method of stashing your
plastic bags.
You make a small loop with the handles (the "donut") in one hand and grab the other
end with your other hand. Twist the bag up into a small ball and the pass the loop
around the ball to keep it wrapped tight.
The bags stay self contained, compact, and they're easy to open up. It sounds more
complicated than it is.
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Large nail clippers. I'm constantly surprised by how well they function to cut things (opening
blister packages, sealed stuff, etc) and they are way more travel safe than scissors. Plus, an
uneven nail snagging on stuff or a painful hangnail can ruin a whole afternoon. I routinely
keep huge nail clippers in my car, purse, and cube at work.
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I live pretty fair from many stores and services so driving long distances is a common
occurrence. I have learned over the years what needs to be kept in the car at all times.
Inside a gallon bucket with a lid is:
toilet paper, baby wipes, paper towels
a pen, pencil and a sharpie. Scotch tape.
sunscreen and bug spray
first aid and common OTC medications, menstrual supplies
sporks and straws
enough bags for every passenger to puke into
a brush, deodorant, little toothbrush, mouthwash
cash and change
a leatherman and a small pair of scissors
EDIT: I have since added a small flashlight and a lighter.
EDIT: TY for the precious metal type goodies kind strangers
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So true for me. The smell, sound, and look of puke is enough to send me
over.
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The best is to take the puke bags whenever you fly somewhere. They're wax
lined and you can roll them shut.
Just make sure they're replaced occasionally because they will wear out.
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My wife tells me the same thing about condoms but you have to save
money somewhere when you have 10 kids
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One thing I would add that I always keep in my car, is my last/old pair of glasses.
Hopefully I never need it, but if I some how broke/lost my current pair of glasses, I
would need the previous pair to drive home.
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Extra points if they're gallon sized Ziploc bags. Being able to close them to keep the
mess and the smell contained... Priceless. (My family struggles with car sickness
also)
Edit: yes you throw them out as soon as possible after fact. but being able to close
the bag for the few minutes before you can get to a garbage can is worth it. And
once zipped closed you can place it on the floor of the car so you don't have to look
at it.
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I just got the mental image of fresh hurl, sloshing around in a clear plastic bag.
I didn't need to eat dinner tonight, anyway.
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[–] trtlbnny 103 points 6 hours ago
I just want you to know that I'm eating chili for dinner as I'm reading
through this comment chain. I had to stop eating for a minute. This is
unusual as I have a very strong stomach.
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Head over to /r/VEDC and some people get a little crazy about this type of thing.
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This is almost the exact same as my list, but I have added the following additions (and
don’t carry the female hygiene products). I live in Australia
a lightweight and compact “travel towel”
a phone battery pack and two cables
a small but powerful LED torch
some snacks (peanuts, jerky and chocolate etc)
several bottles of water
in small bag in the rear, a change of clothes for me and the youngest kid, including
board shorts for snap swims and a pair of sandals
several bottles of water
small but sharp pair of scissors
spare contact lenses
secret stash of a $50 and $20 in separate locations (VERY useful)
compact picnic blanket
compact umbrella in winter
collapsible down vest
a hat
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pocketknife
A lighter, even if you don't smoke. Candle goes out in a restaurant? You got this! A smoker
lost their lighter? Instant new buddy! You have a bottle of liquor and a problem? Create a
molotov and with a "BORTLES" you'll have changed your problem into an entirely different
one!
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I worked as a bartender back in the day, didn’t smoke but always carried a few bic
lighters on me. Smokers tend to be pretty generous if you enable their vice.
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I had a lady in a casino offer me a dollar for a cigarette once. Now I always take
extra just in case it happens again. It's pretty much the only way of making a profit
in a casino.
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In the military, bumming smokes to people will earn you so much lee way you
can get away with murder. It's absolutely insane.
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So you're navy?
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Depends on how much I like you. Kidding, I'd probably give them one, but if
a stranger offers me a dollar I'll take it.
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As a guy that didn't smoke but had a lighter, yes they are.
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Create a molotov and with a “BORTLES” you’ll have changed your problem into an
entirely different one!
This is my time to shine!
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JAGUARS RULE!
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r/UnexpectedGoodPlace
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Breath mints
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Yes, I do this. Great for fixing my bad breath and for breaking the ice with others.
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[–] shifty_coder 325 points 11 hours ago
Make sure to periodically change the water bottles. The water doesn't expire, but the
plastic does. It will be accelerated by the temperature changes and light exposure it
gets in your car.
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4 quarters, never know when you'll come across a cool toy in a machine. I bought a
SpongeBob gummi hand thing that has that ringlet so you don't lose it mid slap at Pizza hut
last week. My coworkers are perfect targets.
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LPT; don't want to leave a spare key hidden by your door? Hide a small lockpick set that you
know works with your door so only you know 1.) where it is and 2.) how to use it
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A small air pump that plugs into your car's power port. You can put air your tires without
having to make a trip or if you have a tire issue you can pump it back up and get to a place
to fix it, no tire changing. And if someone else has a flat tire you just whip that out and
you're a goddamn hero!
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And a tire gauge, because you don't want to blindly fill tires.
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I work in an office, so technically I don't need much, but I've found that I can just pile so
much useful crap into my backpack.
Aside from my work laptop, it can hold a change of clothes, tide pen, over-the-counter
medicines (ibuprofen, cough drops, etc.), Nintendo Switch case, wireless earphones, fully-
charged USB-C battery back-up (ANKER), flashlight.
I'd also like to add in a quick survival kit.
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I've heard of cops always carrying a candy bar in their car because you never know when
that out-of-control car might mean the driver has diabetes and their blood sugar has just
spiraled out of control.
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I've found juice boxes to be more convenient than candy bars. They don't melt, plus
they can be consumed faster and they're absorbed faster than chocolate.
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If you have a vagina? Pad/tampon. Always. Even if you don't have a vagina, another person
might need a tampon.
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Hard candy and/or gum is useful in any situation where you might get bored (the movies,
concerts, commuting) or to curry favor with the other humans or to shut up the little
humans.
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Blow out trauma kit for major bleeding. They're small, and I keep one in each of my
vehicles.
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Flex tape.
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I'm a student. I carry a noteboard. It's a portable, foldable whiteboard. Do I need it often?
Not really. But it's the most satisfying feeling in the world when somebody says "ugh, we
need a whiteboard" and I whip one out from my pocket. Has happened three times in four
years.
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I carried white board markers in my backpack for a while, and then a class mate in my
Spanish class needed to write something on the board, and there were no working
markers in the room... So I whip out my green and say, here you go and the bastard
says "oh, you keep white board markers in your backpack?" condescendingly and then
doesn't give me my marker back after he was done writing! he put it on the metal rail
under the board... So that turned me off from doing that, my markers are mine now.
ed: forgot word
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It sounds sketchy, but a lock picking kit has helped me many times
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