Long drive must have's

Drjoeb · 08-31-2010, 07:53 AM

When you go on a long drive say >= 4 hours what items you put in your car that you just wouldn't leave home without - besides your wallet. For example in my car(s) I alway have a first aid kit and flashlight.

cdeslandes · 08-31-2010, 11:07 AM

Flashlight
EZ Pass tag
H2O
Paper-based atlas or portable GPS in case the car GPS breaks

BlueZ4AZ · 08-31-2010, 11:29 AM

The smallest version of my stuff - money, keys, comb, lighter, hankey and a pen.

Memphis1 · 08-31-2010, 11:42 AM

Nada, just cash to buy whatever on the road. Comfortable clothes is a must.

TurboHank · 08-31-2010, 11:59 AM

This is what I pack:

1. Some water.
2. Sun block.
3. Paper towel- in case some darn birds decided to drop a deuce.
4. Camera.
5. Something to read.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-31-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Drjoeb

When you go on a long drive say >= 4 hours what items you put in your car that you just wouldn't leave home without - besides your wallet. For example in my car(s) I alway have a first aid kit and flashlight.

Well besides the money as Memphis points out I take along a light Roots folding chair and a very small cooler with some nice cold water that holds some ice and 4 small bottles of water. Then also not to forget the umbrella.

The Roots Chair

BTW fits nice behind the seats on the shelf

Vel · 08-31-2010, 12:51 PM

Gun, Dorito's, coffee, pipe/cigar

the belgian · 08-31-2010, 01:27 PM

uhm, uhm, a full tank off petrol and cash card. wishky bottle and sunshine oh and a nice bird like yuor wife

Silver-Bolt · 08-31-2010, 02:30 PM

Hooker, blow, and bail money.

T89 · 08-31-2010, 03:06 PM

Recently drove up to Munich for a weekend. Normally takes about 5.30-6 hours but because of traffic and construction was more like 6.30-7 hours. Just took a few bottles of water and snacks. All you need really.

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NikkiZ4 · 08-31-2010, 06:50 PM

Iphone
Water
Sunblock

NikkiZ4 · 08-31-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt

Hooker, blow, and bail money.

OK ,that made me LOL!

Drjoeb · 08-31-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Iphone
Water
Sunblock

I agree with the sunblock. Got cooked this weekend with the top down and didn't even realize it.

Jay Zone · 08-31-2010, 07:47 PM

Sunglasses
HPFP

richard in NC · 08-31-2010, 10:25 PM

I do have a tire gauge, flash light, spare oil, rag, and small tool kit that I always carry in the car. I also take an air compressor for trips needing close adjustment of tire pressures. For general long trips I always take a camera, lap top, magazines, iPod, sun screen, sun glasses, and hat. I did an 11 day, 1600 mile trip when the Z4 was new. Enjoyed every minute of the driving even though only a single day was worthy of top down driving.

flpnout · 08-31-2010, 10:36 PM

iPhone, iPad, Laptop bag with Macbook Pro & USB AT&T Air card, Camera, a few bottled water, wallet some cash and couple credit cards. Most of my shit are work related items to keep me connected and reachable....Argh!!

Items always in my car: Flash light, tire pressure gauge, couple bottled water, rags & a quick detailer to remove the nasty yellowish/brown bug guts.

Dr Stig 2 · 09-03-2010, 04:12 AM

3 extra 19" rims.
Lots of chocolate.
And some more chocolate, for when the first lot runs out.
And a small box of wet wipes (for bug removal while fresh, hand cleaning before re-entering car, and for the peace of mind that all OCD people need at short notice)

tiborakos · 09-03-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboHank

This is what I pack:

1. Some water.
2. Sun block.
3. Paper towel- in case some darn birds decided to drop a deuce.
4. Camera.
5. Something to read.

While i agree on the first 4, no 5 does not fit... when will you have time to read? auto-pilot operation on

TurboHank · 09-03-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tiborakos

While i agree on the first 4, no 5 does not fit... when will you have time to read? auto-pilot operation on

I go on 4-5 hour drives on a typical weekend day, sometimes I stop by a nice little beach on the Californian coast, and just take out a book to read for about 20-30 min. Since my iPhone wouldn't have reception in those remote places, a book does the job to kill time.

flpnout · 09-03-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboHank

I go on 4-5 hour drives on a typical weekend day, sometimes I stop by a nice little beach on the Californian coast, and just take out a book to read for about 20-30 min. Since my iPhone wouldn't have reception in those remote places, a book does the job to kill time.

Haha. I should try that to get away from work. No reception is a good thing.

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T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	Recently drove up to Munich for a weekend. Normally takes about 5.30-6 hours but because of traffic and construction was more like 6.30-7 hours. Just took a few bottles of water and snacks. All you need really. T
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Iphone Water Sunblock
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I do have a tire gauge, flash light, spare oil, rag, and small tool kit that I always carry in the car. I also take an air compressor for trips needing close adjustment of tire pressures. For general long trips I always take a camera, lap top, magazines, iPod, sun screen, sun glasses, and hat. I did an 11 day, 1600 mile trip when the Z4 was new. Enjoyed every minute of the driving even though only a single day was worthy of top down driving. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	iPhone, iPad, Laptop bag with Macbook Pro & USB AT&T Air card, Camera, a few bottled water, wallet some cash and couple credit cards. Most of my shit are work related items to keep me connected and reachable....Argh!! Items always in my car: Flash light, tire pressure gauge, couple bottled water, rags & a quick detailer to remove the nasty yellowish/brown bug guts. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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