Presenting Everyday Carry video (YT) of my mint Volvo

Post by **CIK7** » 05 Sep 2020, 09:24

My main point posting on the P80 forum is to inform (perhaps the largest Volvo car generation) my fellow MVSers and Volvoians

of my car version everyday carry (EDC). This may help you with that feeling of 'I need to be better prepared', or that thought of 'I'm missing something here'. So here you are: my everyday carry of my 96 960. I can't remember if I shared the video of my walkthrough so, as a bonus, I'll include that too. Enjoy!
Everyday Carry link:
Walkthrough link:

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 05 Sep 2020, 13:15

Have you got a condensed version, perhaps just a quick list? I honestly ran out of interest about 4 mins in due to the chaotic and ill-prepared presentation. I sincerely mean no offense, different people prefer different types of videos. I personally dont get along with the informal vlog style; though I understand others do and that it's much easier to produce! I do, however, find it interesting just what some people do carry, and am always curious to see if there's some useful item I've never considered.

Post by **Sveedy** » 05 Sep 2020, 14:37

I couldn't make it through the whole video either. A bit strange to me, to say the least. I've been driving for almost 50 years and have yet to feel the need to carry any pepper spray, much less carrying it in two different locations in my car. I opt for hot sauce in the little squeeze packets. At least I can use that on tacos.

Post by **CIK7** » 05 Sep 2020, 15:55

Cookeh wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 13:15 Have you got a condensed version, perhaps just a quick list? I honestly ran out of interest about 4 mins in due to the chaotic and ill-prepared presentation. I sincerely mean no offense, different people prefer different types of videos. I personally dont get along with the informal vlog style; though I understand others do and that it's much easier to produce! I do, however, find it interesting just what some people do carry, and am always curious to see if there's some useful item I've never considered.

I made a shorter video. Will update later. EDC: pens, exttra charging cables, 3 dash cams, tire pressure gauge, baby wipes for whatever, hand sanitizer, 3 medkits, 3 window knocker/belt cutter combos, bottles of water, granola bars, disposable rubber gloves, pepper spray, deodorant, pocket knives, chains, reflective vests, oil rag, extra rag for dusting or whatever, ac recharge hose w/ gauge, 2 ton hydraulic jack, 2 ton car jack, 2 spare phones, road atlas, shop paper towels, squeegy, and tool bag.

Post by **CIK7** » 05 Sep 2020, 15:57

Sveedy wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 14:37 I couldn't make it through the whole video either. A bit strange to me, to say the least. I've been driving for almost 50 years and have yet to feel the need to carry any pepper spray, much less carrying it in two different locations in my car. I opt for hot sauce in the little squeeze packets. At least I can use that on tacos.

It is a pretty long video. I made a new one. I will update later. Gotta make some dinner. Also I operate on a different frequency than a lot of people, so I feel the need to carry more than one method of self defense. But you make a good secondary statement. I probably should stock up on Del Taco hot sauce. Its good, even by itself! Mmmmmmmmmm!

Post by **abscate** » 05 Sep 2020, 16:12

If you carry enough beer and Pro file tactics, you can get anything else you need on the road.

Post by **CIK7** » 05 Sep 2020, 16:39

abscate wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 16:12 If you carry enough beer and Pro file tactics, you can get anything else you need on the road.

profile tactics? What do you mean?

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 05 Sep 2020, 17:02

Word play (ish) for prophylactics, I assume. Which I also assume has a different or secondary meaning in the US...?

Post by **volvolugnut** » 05 Sep 2020, 17:11

That is an extensive list. Sort of a 'bug out bag' in your car. Not at all a bad thing. I try to carry some of these things and a Universal Fixit Card for the unknowns. UFC is a credit card.
volvolugnut

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 06 Sep 2020, 03:39

CIK7 wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 15:55 EDC: pens, exttra charging cables, 3 dash cams, tire pressure gauge, baby wipes for whatever, hand sanitizer, 3 medkits, 3 window knocker/belt cutter combos, bottles of water, granola bars, disposable rubber gloves, pepper spray, deodorant, pocket knives, chains, reflective vests, oil rag, extra rag for dusting or whatever, ac recharge hose w/ gauge, 2 ton hydraulic jack, 2 ton car jack, 2 spare phones, road atlas, shop paper towels, squeegy, and tool bag.

Looks like quite a lot on the face of it, but then I realised I have most of that under my boot floor... A few questions if I may:

- Why do you have so much self-defense? Multiple pepper sprays and pocket knives? Are you in an especially rough area?
- 3 dashcams, is that front, rear, and driver? What is your reasoning behind the third, if my assumption is correct? Dashcams are still rather uncommon in the UK and have a lot of bad press.
- 3 medkits/belt cutters. Why three? Or are they all in different places? Even still, what's the justification - have you previously been in an incident where just a single one in one location had a negative outcome?
- 2 spare phones, if you have charging cables why do you need the extra phones? Seems like something one would forget to charge and end up being useless anyway.
- Chains - are they snow chains or tow chains or yet another self-defense item?
- 2 additional jacks - why? I've never used more than one jack to do any job in my life, yet you have three (including the spare scissor jack). Do you often find yourself doing major maintenance or repairs on your daily commute?

Here's my own personal list (feel free to critique!):

Under my boot floor I store the following: Jumper cables, extending wheel brace, tow rope, spare rope (for securing load items), compact 3/8ths socket and screwdriver set (Bahco S330), bulb kit, hi-vis vest, emergency triangle and tyre inflator. In winter I'll add a spare coat and gloves.

I also have an atlas, a first aid kit, and insurance details in the rear seat pockets. I store a microfibre cloth and quick detailer under the arm rest (to deal with bird bombs and any interior messes), and keep a tyre pressure gauge, torch, multi-tool, babywipes and charging cable in the glovebox. The glovebox also houses two CD wallets...!

Ultimately I think that leaves me covered in most events, and the items I have are all compact enough that everything is hidden from view with no impact on load space or useable cabin space.

Gosh, rereading that I have a LOT more stuff than I expected.