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Just curious. Is there any single non car (or driving) related item that is always in your Vibe? In the left rear stow away bin I always have my little swim bag with my goggles, waterproof MP3 player and swimsuit for the unpredicatble times I pass my pool and have the time to get a swim in. What do you always keep in your car?

Good one. Let's see... There is usually a weather radio around somewhere, a flashlight, an extra leash for the dog and a bowl for water if he needs... I usually have trash all over the place too, does that count?

I use to have one of the "boggle" head bulldogs in the back window of my Sunfire... but in the Vibe... um nothing other then my car tool set and the doggie bed seat belted to the back seat...

The very first Craftsman tool set my dad bought for me years ago. That thing has lived in my past 2 cars and I've used them more than I use the power windows just about.

I always have my disc golf discs in the back. Never know when you might feel the need to go.

Quote, originally posted by redlava »I always have my disc golf discs in the back. Never know when you might feel the need to go. Wouldn't an empty bottle be better for that? I usually carry a 2L bottle of water, a roll of duct tape, a roll of paper towels, and hand cleaner.

Let's see. I keep my cell and accessories, gum, cds and a road atlas in my car at all times.Later, Jenni Redd

Seems like I always had my golf clubs in the back of my Vibe. I'm not sure if that says I play a lot or if it just says I'm lazy.

Since we're talking tools too, I carry a small set with me all the time. Can't live without the ratchet and 10mm socket used to take 99% of this car apart.. And a wrench for the battery cable. Duct tape, why of course. Electrical tape, wire cutters/crimpers, fuses, spare tire gauge, etc. Towels to clean the car, and many different cleaning supplies.

Thanks. I I felt like such a tool myself today over something that was in the car that I had forgotten was there. I had my Vibe in Best Buy having them install some accesories for my stereo. (I replaced the factory deck a year ago with a Kenwood ez-500 that I have loved, but today I switched it from XM to Sirius, as well as getting an iPod direct interface.) Well, as they were looking for a place to put the iPod wire, they opened my glove box and I had a bunch of 9mm and .44 ammunition from the last time I went to the range. The guy kinda looked at me funny after that.Oh, I ended up putting the iPod cradle in the compartment right below the shifter.

Coffee cup in the center, umbrella, Snow scraper, towel, fire extinguisher and Me.

remote for XM receiver small bag container of hand tools with spare tire! and not much else never have anything rolling around or clutter or junk always has to be clean !!!

Quote, originally posted by konabri »they opened my glove box and I had a bunch of 9mm and .44 ammunition from the last time I went to the range. The guy kinda looked at me funny after that.LOL! rat-tat-tat-tat!

You know the bare necessities of life.Flash light, road map, cell phone charger, a couple of screw drivers, my mp3 player accessories oh, and my sunglasses.

Cell phone charger, remote for the AVIC-N1 and it's Navigation CD's, and towels of any sort, always cleaning it... My system never comes out either. Those things are ALWAYS in my Vibe, but other 'junk' add's up fast too!

Lessee-FlashlightSunglassesHairbrushPaper&PenCaculator (little solar one for mileage )Takeout Menus (for getting something on the way home)Fire ExtinguisherTowelsBlanketFrisbeeBungie CordsPair of Shorts (don't ask )Baseball Cap (balding + TX sun = bad combo)Tape MeasureTissuesSpare pair of eyeglassesFolding ShovelChild Seat*2 Board Books (Baby Einstein I think)Plush TurtleSome variety of CDRsChewing GumIce Scraper/Brush*Tire Gauge*Mapsco of the DFW area*12V air compressor*Jumper Cables*Garage door opener*Toll Tag*Life Hammer*.... *I guess these are really "driving related"

Hmm... let's see...In the little left hand side (by steering wheel) I have an emergency $20 bill for gas and sunglasses.In the center console I have pens, sticky note pads, small pack of tissues, tire gauge, hands-free earpiece for cell phone, and plastic utensils for when I sometimes eat in my car.In the little storage compartment beneath the shifter I have this little thing that contains 10 plastic bags for when I have trash in my car, and 2 "new car scent" tree freshners that I store there when the one hanging on my mirror gets old.I don't have anything yet in the two rear compartments but in the long one behind the rear seats I store rags for wiping down my car.In the area below the cargo (where the spare tire is stored) I have jumper cables and some tools. In my trunk area I have an emergency kit and a form-fit windshield cover.

I've got a head nodder Christmas dog and Kooky the Beanie Baby cat on my dashboard.In the cargo area there's my old license plates, paper towel, motor oil, and a snow brush.

I won't even try to list all the junk I have floating around my Vibe! It's usually a cluster-F of stuff and I rarely clean it unless I am going to a meet or something, and even then it's usually half-A! I'm a pack rat and feel the need to have everything with me all the time, including parts that are awaiting install!

Jumper cables under the rear deck. A tube of bunige cables. A 3 cell mag light. A box of Dayquill (for those really great mornings). A power adapter for my laptop. And a can of fix-a-flat.My last three cans of fixaflat were given to strangers who had really low tires. Once or twice a winter I break out the cables for somebody who ran their battery down.I guess the one thing not related to driving, that seems to always be in my car is an old aluminum hurst shifting handle. A friend of mine gave it to me to use a couple of weeks before he took his life. I hadn't realized he was giving away all his stuff, but he had some deep rooted depression problems. I guess it just reminds me of good times we had racing and working on our cars. I always mean to take it out and put it in my toolbox for safekeeping... but never gets there.

I always have mint gum in my car among many of the other things people have listed.

well as of this winter-shovel-boots-window scraper-sun glasses-cd's-tool set-bottle of water-tire repair kit-cell phone charger and hands free kit-itrip

Things I have in my Vibe, I have more than one *thing*. -Toolkit because I found out the lug nut wrench GM provided does not fit aftermarket lug nuts on my wheels. Luckily I did not find out the hard way .-Bungy cords to secure cargo when needed.-Large old table cloth used as a tarp to protect cargo area when carrying dirty, sandy, and/or wet cargo (ex. kayaks).-Ice scraper (a must have in winter)-Probably will get a small shovel for this winter.-Driving gloves-CDs of course-Plastic bags, paper towels, and tissues. Learned the hard way after having people throw up in the back seat.-And last but not least, sometimes an airplane.I have all these things, but most are stowed away out of site. I like to keep my car looking clean and organized.

In the compartment to the left of the steering wheel:- My Vibe badges from debadging- McDonalds Monopoly game pieces (is that over?)- loose changeIn the compartment below the shifter:- Sunglasses- air ionizer (freshener) spray- tire pressure guage- loose changeIn the center console:- checkbook- CD's- gloves- napkins- extra straws (cuz they always forget them at the drive thru)- assorted pens, markers, etc.- loose changeIn the glove box:- Windex wipes- owners manual- street finder road atlas (never used )- registration & insurance- papers and other junk- loose changeIn the rear cubby:- BUG SPRAYIn the other cubby:- hand towelsOther stuff:- Blanket (many uses )- Ice scraper- phone charger- loose change

Climbing rope.

me, my cellphone, my insurance card, proof of registration, half empty bottle of coolant, quart of oil, tool set. soon i will be adding a m1119 .45 caliber pistola

Quote, originally posted by joholste »a m1119 .45 caliber pistolaWhat's a pistola and is it different from a pistol?

Doesn't anyone else carry picnic gear?I have a set of plates, cups, and utensils, plus the all-important quilt. Beyond picnicking (a little cold for that now!) the quilt protects the seats from the dog, is emergency warmth, and can put out minor fires....(sometimes life is TOO interesting.)

Quote, originally posted by Summer »Doesn't anyone else carry picnic gear?I have a set of plates, cups, and utensils, plus the all-important quilt. Beyond picnicking (a little cold for that now!) the quilt protects the seats from the dog, is emergency warmth, and can put out minor fires....(sometimes life is TOO interesting.)Maybe some folks in Cally-forn'-ya, but around here, there's only about 2 weeks worth of nice picnic weather a year

I doubt this will come as a surprise to some, but I have a peace sign bracelet on my shifter. Other non-driving items I keep in my car - my Hello Kitty CD holder; Ziploc bags to pick up dog stuff when we go for walks; Carmex; a fleece blanket; a change of clothes (if there is an accident at work - I'm a chemist, they happen). I know there are other things, but am drawing a blank right now.I also have many of the items other have mentioned - jumper cables, tire inflator, etc.

my vibe always has gas in it.

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »my vibe always has gas in it.Based on a discussion over in the humor section http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=20387, one has to wonder what sort of gas you are refering to!!!! Sorry drunken, this was too good to pass up!!!

i keep a small collection as well-flashlight-jumper cables-factory headlight bulbs (i love my silverstars, but you never know how long they'll last)-paper towels-duct tape-plastic drop clothes (old habit from my truck, these things are incredibly useful)-gerber multi-tool-extra tie-downs-umbrella-towel or two-ipod

A flashlight (or 3 or 4) and a 9mm semiauto pistol, loaded with hollowpoints. Extra magazines, too.

Quote, originally posted by Gandalf »A flashlight (or 3 or 4) and a 9mm semiauto pistol, loaded with hollowpoints. Extra magazines, too. Oh, so Gandalf's packin'! What, that magic walkin' stick's too big?

@ GandalfA little off topic here, but:You can keep a firearm in your vehicle?Must be nice.Do you have concealed carry too?As a competitive handgun bullseye shooter in Canada, we can't do that stuff.I'm jealous.

My stuff in the Vibe:Left hand dash compartment:About 8 bucks in change, for Mcflurries, Bacon & Egg McMuffins and other takeout munchies.A partial roll of Spearmint Certs (they've been there since August)In the shifter pod compartment:penlight flashlightpen and small note pad for gas/mileage trackingtwo pairs of foam earplugsIn the center console (the cheesy one without the sliding lid):A bottle of 500mg chewable vitamin CA small container with about 20 Tylenol 1Assorted hard candiesThree CDsA couple of business cardsIn the console cellphone pocket:Clip-on sunglassesIn the console tray:Three of my current favorite CDs Two wooden toothpicksIn the glove box:1 pair of spandex long winter biking pantsan adjustable wrenchAn map of Ontario from 1984 (there might be some roads missing)A map of Indiana from 1995 (transferred from my last car)A granola barTwo snack packages of sesame seed crackers A snack tin of fruit salad (I think it's about two years old now)A pair of safety glasses with side shieldsA fork and a spoonA mini butane soldering torchIn the driver's door slot:A clean cotton cloth for wiping windows (or when I spill the Mcflurry in my lap)A couple of paper napkins In the left rear compartment:A 3 ft by 6 ft cloth, in case I have to get under the car for somethingA pair of leather palm work glovesIn the right rear compartment:Two 8-16" adjustable bungee cordsTwo more are hanging on the left tie-down hook in the backUnder the spare compartment:A plastic bag with a half dozen candles and a butane lighterA couple of full size paper target bedsheets for 25yd bullseyeAbout twenty 25yd center patchesNo ammo, though.

Quote, originally posted by Gandalf »A flashlight (or 3 or 4) and a 9mm semiauto pistol, loaded with hollowpoints. Extra magazines, too. x2CCW permit + lots of compartments = a great way to responsibly exercise one's 2nd Amendment rights

All the necessities: BlanketMittens, Scarf & Hat! (those good ol' Canadian winters)Chocolate (never want to be stuck in the middle of a traffic jam on the 401 with a huge craving!)GumChange for Tim's coffeeA Canada Goose hanging from my mirror - I bought it on my first trip to the US.A green plush frog on the dash - old McD's toyWet Naps for sticky handsHand sanitizer - I'm a germ freak!...And a rubber chicken... always good for a random laugh!

Yes, my state has concealed carry. But get caught with 0.001% alcohol, and a concealed weapon, and you're in BIG, BIG trouble.Since I don't drink, this isn't a concern for me.

Quote, originally posted by eSSjAy »All the necessities: BlanketMittens, Scarf & Hat! (those good ol' Canadian winters)Chocolate (never want to be stuck in the middle of a traffic jam on the 401 with a huge craving!)GumChange for Tim's coffeeA Canada Goose hanging from my mirror - I bought it on my first trip to the US.A green plush frog on the dash - old McD's toyWet Naps for sticky handsHand sanitizer - I'm a germ freak!...And a rubber chicken... always good for a random laugh!Holy cow thats a truly Canadian car! mittens and money for tims!

Great topic. I have all of the regular stuff: towels, wax, tire shine, tools, flashlight, sunglasses, flares, and MORE stuff. I think the thing that I have in my Vibe that's the most NON car related ever is a patch of cloth that a friend gave to me as a rememberance. I put it in the glove compartment along with my unending supply of Listerine Citrus strips. Never can have too-fresh breath. The opposite is definitely a hinderance! Tyke