[Robert.Mauro]

denissh said:

FYI it's a Prime Day​

NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000​

Portable Lithium Car Battery Jump Starter on sale $69 ​

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Wow, a couple weeks after I got my "no name" one. Happy with my "no name" so far. Now that I have a new battery, I don't think I will use it again, anyway. I carry it for others.

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Oooh...I grabbed that deal. Great price and even better since I had $15 of points sitting there available, too.

 

[packout]

on sale now coupon code Love30 (30% off). I keep a control bleeding kit in my vehicle as well as on my person. I am not an emt. I just ordered another kit given the sale price. I ordered the advanced version since it has the combat gauze. Each of our vehicles has one and we also carry in backcountry in our packs.

 

[Percy Garris]

Water bottles, a couple of crackers or a candy bar which I "rotate" out monthly to ensure freshness (rotate=eat). A 1st aid kit ( More comprehensive than the one that came with the car), gloves, paper towels, A USB chargeable flashlight, And a shovel and scraper in the Winter time. And sunscreen (For 2 reasons-a lot of light comes in through the panoramic sunroof when it's open, and also In case we make an impromptu visit to the Lake and don't have the house keys for up there, but still want to swim) and sanitizer. And 5 bucks, and a couple dollars worth of change in the centre console in case I run out of cash or don't have credit cards and need some gas, the change is in case I would need to pay for metered parking and don't have my cards with me.
I try to cover most of the bases.

 

[packout]

Yep. Good tips.

I put out a small car fire with the one I used, and I go hiking, camping and on other similar adventures. We also get fire safety and fire extinguisher training twice a year at my work and I've helped coordinate extinguisher replacements for our habitable areas and server room, including replacing the halon ones no longer legal in our area.

Where might a small extinguisher be stored and secured, other than in the rear (not particularly accessible to the driver in an emergency)?

 

[Titanrx8]

And 5 bucks, and a couple dollars worth of change in the centre console in case I run out of cash or don't have credit cards and need some gas,

Better increase that to $10 for current gas prices.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Where might a small extinguisher be stored and secured, other than in the rear (not particularly accessible to the driver in an emergency)?

In the second row cupholder, behind the driver's seat. Won't budge. It's the only thing in my car that hasn't budged when I hop the Ascent off the ground on trail bumps. Reachable from the front if you're outside and know exactly where it is. Easily reachable from the second row door.

 

[packout]

In the second row cupholder, behind the driver's seat. Won't budge. It's the only thing in my car that hasn't budged when I hop the Ascent off the ground on trail bumps. Reachable from the front if you're outside and know exactly where it is. Easily reachable from the second row door.

that sounds reasonable. What model extinguisher fits?

Many years ago I had a Chrysler minivan that caught fire in the engine compartment (very well maintained). I had my wife and very young son with me. No injuries, as I was able to pull over and get everyone out, but vehicle was totaled. At that time I did not have an extinguisher.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

that sounds reasonable. What model extinguisher fits?

Many years ago I had a Chrysler minivan that caught fire in the engine compartment (very well maintained). I had my wife and very young son with me. No injuries, as I was able to pull over and get everyone out, but vehicle was totaled. At that time I did not have an extinguisher.

I was just taking pics, lol...

First Alert Rechargable Standard 1-A:10-B:C Fire Extinguisher

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First Alert HOME1 Rechargeable Standard Home Fire Extinguisher UL Rated 1-A:10-B:C, Red - - Amazon.com

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I also like that it can be recharged.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

One tip. I use a piece of gaff tape on the door to prevent wear from rubbing.

 

[magus]

That's a great idea for the extinguisher! I'll add it to the list.

Lotsa good info in here.