What do you keep inside your prius?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveG @ Dec 27 2006, 10:47 AM) [snapback]367183[/snapback]</div>

I figured it was a myth, but still I prefer not to have objects in my car turn into projectiles in the event of an accident so I be sure to keep everything secured. I'm surprised at how many people have so much survival gear. I rarely ever go anywhere that survival gear is necessary, a few quarters and a pay phone should do the trick and Texas has such mild winters. Good to know that so many people are prepared though.

 

Howdy ilusnforc

In San Antonio, you might need flotation gear :lol: :lol: ... what with those flood gauges scattered about the city in low spots. When I lived there it was possible to get trapped in an area when we had a gully-washer rain.

 

hmm.
pen and paper for jotting notes at stoplights (i tend to think about work while not at work, and not as much while i'm actually here)
disposable camera for accident documentation, cell phones don't have good enough quality for that
toyota manuals, etc
tire gauge
cd's
atm deposit envelopes
fuses
flashlight
dinky all but useless first aid kit
dash duster
a thick blanket in the back for emergencies

 

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--Registration
--Owner's Manual and all the other documentation
--Digital tire gauge
--A copy of the '06 Brochure from my dealer (fun reading years from now)
--One of those Prius keychain fobs that I finally found and bought
--A list of voice commands and alternates (thanks, PC!)
--A combination flashlight and strobe light designed for the marine environment (i.e., very durable and waterproof)
--Disposable "travel johns" and these cute little rolls of TP
--Hand cleaning wipes
--A cable and charger so I can plug my PDA into the car audio system and listen to tunes (or the Wall Street Journal audio edition)
--A box of Kleenex brand facial tissues
--Medical kit (again, probably over the top since it's for an offshore crusing sailboat)
--Survival kit (dry food, water, blankets, gloves, duct tape, a tarp, etc.
--A comfy pair of shoes in case I'm wearing heels when the 'big one' hits (or I just get sick of wearing heels)
--A six-pack of bottled water
--An old favorite pair of binoculars
--A bird spotter's guide for the West Coast of the U.S.A.
--Travel tool kit
--My favorite blankie from when I was a child

This sounds like a lot of stuff, all listed out at once, doesn't it...is this why the mileage is hovering around 48...?
[laughing]

 

the basics: sunglasses, kleenex, coinage, phone charger, altoids, pens, a bit of scratch paper

other good things to keep in the Prius:
big heavy Mag flashlight (both for light and safety)
Swifter dusters for the dash
the fix-a-flat spray stuff
flares, tire pump, and other emergency stuff that I got for test-driving a Lexus years ago
earthquake stuff (sweatshirt, jeans, hiking boots, tshirt, canned food, matches, first-aid stuff, old walkman for radio access)
Lots of bottled water (both for when I'm running errands & earthquake preparedness)

There's a great website: http://www.72hours.org/, that details everything one should/could have on hand in case of emergencies/disasters.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ Dec 27 2006, 01:38 PM) [snapback]367284[/snapback]</div>

That is true, however I've never had a problem, even in my Insight. We're in an area that is a little higher ground and doesn't tend to be too affected by flooding (plus I don't do a lot of driving especially in bad weather). Ever since my sister drove my Prius down here from Utah with me she's wanted one. I've been trying to get her out of the new trailblazer but she's on the southeast end of Houston and worried about flooding in a Prius. Enough hijacking of this thread, Prius capabilities in a flood will have to find their way into a new thread...

 

Things I have:

- First Aid kit, manual, insurance information
- Tire pressure gauge
- Sunglasses, CD's, mp3 player and extra batteries, maps of MI and a Road Atlas, small air freshner
- Lots of dry food (energy bars, nuts, crackers, cookies) and drinks in the space below the trunk for emergencies.

Things I want to store:

- Snow showel, salt, snow scraper
- Sleeping bag and an extra jacket
- Flashlight

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(fphinney @ Dec 26 2006, 10:24 PM) [snapback]367048[/snapback]</div>

Same here, only I've taken a further step of placing it all in a small backpack, which
I keep in the lower storage compartment. In case I need to abandon my vehicle and
walk home. Extra clothes in the backpack as well.

Other stuff: a microfiber cloth for cleaning the MFD.

 

I replaced the jumper cables with a multifunction ac/dc jump start system that rides under the deck. You aren't going to jump start another car with a Prius.

 

- Tire flat fix in a can
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As I understand it, this item could ruin a somewhat expensive low tire pressure transmitter!

 

If you want to break into my car to steal something, to make it so you don't have to look around, here's where it is:

Overhead compartment: Sunglasses

Driver's side sunscreen: CDs (Currently: MP3 cds of Kate Bush albums, David Bowie albums, misc. Celtic music, Beatles albums, movie soundtracks, 80s music, Latin music, and misc. mixes)

Glove box, upper: Tire gauge

Glove box, lower:
Registration
Insurance information
Owner's manuals

Passenger side door: Umbrella

Front cupholder: Change container

Center console:
Pens
Calculator
Mini flashlight
Swiss army knife
Key for wheel
Phillips head screwdriver
Bee sting kit
Notpad
Scissors
Kleenex
Heat pack

Secret compartment:
More Kleenex
Lint-free cloth

Backseat on floor:
Heated ice scraper I got for giftmas

Trunk:
On side: First aid kit (with added asprin)

Inside:
Ice scraper/brush (to be moved to front if it ever gets cold)
Real blanket
Emergency sign
Emergency gas carrier

In a canvas bag Inside the lower trunk:
Work gloves
Big flashlight (with no batteries)
Batteries for above flashlight
Toiletry kit
Duct tape
Space blanket
Gojo wipes
Heat pack
Cold pack
Fix-a-Flat

Note: Most of the trunk items I got from a neat little kit the Car Talk guys used to sell online. I need to replace the emergency food and water that came with it.

 

-box of kleenex ( a must for me. slipped in the drawer under the console)
-wide brimmed hat for hiking
-umbrella
-towels for cleaning and waxing
-rubber gloves
-sponge
-an axe
-two saws
-two loppers
-wire cutters
-ice scrapper
-cloth bags to use instead of plastic/paper store bags
-mittens and a wool hat
-c.d.'s
-maps
-hiking trail guides
-owner's manuals

Someone here listed rain ponchos. These will be added to my vehicle supply shortly.

 

I keep a twelve foot folding ladder most of the time, except when the boat is in the water.

 

Am I the only Montana Property Owner? I didn't see "12 gauge shotgun in the rear gun rack" on any of your lists. Maybe that's a good thing :^)

Besides many of your listed goodies that you all have, we keep a "window-smash-out" hammer in the glove box, as the Flathead valley gets its share of ice on the roads. Not that we're looking forward to sliding off the road and into and under the water.

 

I know that I can't be the only one, but between March and
November of each year I carry my golf clubs and everything
I need to get a round of golf in at any time.

The carved out sections on each side of the "trunk" are
perfect for fitting in my golf bag.

 

Apart from all the usual paraphernalia, a 1250W power inverter mounted in the rear compartment above the spare tire, and a flat extension cord.

It was a real life-saver during the big storm and power outage here earlier this month.

 

I never keep the registration and/or insurance info in the car – both have personal information that a car thief can use.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nicos @ Dec 31 2006, 08:39 AM) [snapback]368939[/snapback]</div>

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Nicos -

Good thinking! My wife & I have 2 cars. For the last 6 years or so, I have grabbed the registration certificates & photocopied them - then reduced them in size & covered the good side with clear packing tape. We keep this wallet sized version in our billfold/purse.



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hill @ Dec 29 2006, 11:00 PM) [snapback]368536[/snapback]</div>

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Hill -

Re: "window-smash-out" hammer

Have you ever tried smashing out (or in) a windshield? It takes one hell of a lot of work! Might be better to tackle a side window? One or two blows will turn those to "rock salt!"

 

registration
insurance papers
owners manuals
first aid kit
solar calculator
pen and paper
bluetooth phone and bluetooth palm, cell phone charger
ice scraper and cable chains and adjusters <winter>
front sun shade <summer>
Cal Parking pass
mico fiber cloth and spray cleaner
clip on sun glasses
spare set of glasses
small tool kit including 3/8 socket set, metric wrenches, and screwdrivers
Ipod, I pod charger, 1/8 pone cable for Ipod, Ipod holder clipped to right side dash vent
spare oil filter, and wrench
digital pressure gauge
prepaid maintenance coupons
Cal insulated coffee mug
bottled water
super glue and 5 minute epoxy, alcohol wipes, baby wipes
fastrack pass
leather wipes and a small spray quick detail wax, clean rags
tape measure
pencil soldering iron and solder
butt conectors and crimping tool, electrical tape, zip ties, Volt ohm meter, wire
rechargable streamlight flashlight and charger mounted under rear hatch
fleece blanket
disposable camera
2 Livestrong wrist bands
cash under spare
third transponder coded to car with key and no battery in hide a key
spider net and holddown ratcheting straps
leatherman pliars

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hill @ Dec 29 2006, 11:00 PM) [snapback]368536[/snapback]</div>

I keep mine in the driver's side door. That way if my seatbelt locks in the crash, I can reach it to use the seatbelt cutting portion of it. It's no good to me if I can't reach it...