10 Items Every Man Needs In His Car

I hope to see you on the inside!

Today, I'm talking about cars, specifically ten essential items you need. Before I start, you need to do two specific things for your car. One is to ensure it's clean, which is one of the easiest things you can do to boost your car's appearance. Next, make sure it doesn't smell like ass. No matter what car you drive, if it stinks like butt, it's a turn-off. I use Drift, which is a sister company to Scentbird. It's not made of synthetic, toxic chemicals. They use natural essential oils, which I'm using teak, which smells insane and connects with a magnet you can slip on your visor. And then clip it. It's made of a simple, sustainable block of wood. That said, here are the essentials you need in your car:
Pen and paper. You always need these to write things down while you're in your car.

Tube of Vaseline. It's the best and can double as a moisturizer if your hands are dry. You can also dab it around your eyes. Other lip balms will melt and get nasty.

Grooming kit. Buy or assemble a kit with essentials such as scissors, tweezers, and clippers.

Knife. You can get a knife with a glass break on the back. This could also be used in case of an accident.

Umbrella. You want to ensure you're still looking good even in the rain.

Gum. You need to have fresh breath.

Pack of tissues. These are great to have on hand for various reasons, including crying, runny noses, and spills.

Sunglasses. Always keep an extra pair in your car.

Tire inflator. Mine is from the brand Slime. It's a mini tire inflator and has come in handy.

Bag + Box. My essentials bag contains extra coins (change), hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, aspirin, Tylenol, butt wipes, and dental floss. My box contains a light jacket, first aid kit, gloves, towel, and running shoes.

Headphones. I like to keep these in the car in case I forget mine.

Flashlight. It's essential for nighttime issues. Mine's from a company called Coast.

[davidnestico]

You need Jumper Cables, a basic Tool Kit, Road Flares, a Yellow Reflective vest

[JuanDominguez-]

Jumper cables device, air tire portable compressor, lightweight aluminum jack, a bag of essential tools, spear tire (not your typical donut) extra chargers, an ice scrapper, extra 1/4 of engine oil, antifreeze gallon, and a solar charger.

[AndreasRP.]

A small/medium fire extinguisher is a nice thing to have, you never know when you might need it.

[DrivenByJason]

"what do I care, it is a lease" 🤣

[Joey]

I don't know about anyone else but the last time I was in a car that was broken down on the side of the road, I was thankful I had my grooming kit with me.

[Dankdalorde]

Alpha M > every other men’s fashion/tips channel for the last 10+ years. Always solid and humble and has never lost his way or grifted ❤

[jeremybernstein]

Add a headlamp. Nothing more frustrating than trying to change a tire in the dark while juggling a handheld flashlight. The handheld is definitely better for looking FOR stuff, but a headlamp is better for looking AT stuff. Just my .02¢

[matthewgarnes]

Hey alpha, idk if you read the comments but i started watching you in 7th grade, i was fat awkward and was moving towns. Now, i just graduated college, and i can honestly say youve helped me along the way man. Watching your videos helped to inspire me to be a man, to take care of myself and to be confident. Thanks alpha 🙏

[chris_marshall_]

Ice scraper and brush for cold weather. Just leave it in the trunk year round. Also good for tree sap and bird crap that's been hardened on your window.

[brandonsmith]

I think you covered everything a person needs in the car. Some items I put in my car on a road trip one year during the winter when it was snowing was a small shovel and sleeping bags. My wife looked at me funny and said "Um, what is with the shovel and sleeping bags? Am I coming back from this road trip?" LOL. Perhaps I over did it with the shovel but even with an SUV I wanted to be prepared.

[demoticwhippzzztv]

No specific order
1. IFAK w Narcan
2. Combat Torniquet
3. Battery Jumper
4. Concealed weapon on your person. (You should never leave home without it.)
5. Depending on season a coat/ light jacket.
6. Water/something to drink, stay hydrated of you break down
7. (This one is subjective but I need it.) Plate Carrier
8. Long Gun of some sort. AR or shotgun are my favorite depending on where I am/ what I'm doing
9. Spare Ammo
10. Cell phone and a charger. Lifeline to everything it is needed

[MaddMango]

I'd add a wire hanger and pair of pliers/cutters for said hanger. I've done roadside repairs for exhaust and wiper arms with a wire hanger. I'll also say a bottle of water or two stashed away from direct sunlight, offer then to someone that's been stranded on the side of the road.

[sptownsend]

*Jumper Cables / Jumper Pack; Phillips & Flathead Screwdrivers, * a pair of *Slip Joint Pliers, * and a *6 or 8 In. Crescent Wrench; Full-Size Spare Tire, Jack, & Lug Wrench* (the smaller diameter of the mini donut spares means you have to drive slower or risk damaging your drive components); *Fire starter* (matches or lighter); *Salt & Pepper* shakers (my friends have come to appreciate that I have them in the glovebox); *Map & Compass; Window Scraper; 1 Gal of Distilled Water* (for overheating of either the vehicle or its occupants); *1 Quart of Motor Oil;* and a nice *Heavy Wool Blanket.* I have 4x4 and a sufficient amount of ground clearance so that my all-terrain tires can get me through a little snow, but back when I drove a low 2 wheel drive car, I always kept my *tire chains* in the trunk, too. *Maybe an extra 5 - 10 Gal of Gasoline, * if I'm going on a trip through areas where gasoline is either too expensive or non-existent. I loved this video, Alpha! Great items to keep in your car!!

[michaelbest]

Volunteer firefighter / EMT - Better option i've found instead of a knife with a window punch is the ResQMe tool. Spring loaded punch with a seat belt cutter. 2 pack on Amazon for about 16 bucks. Keep one in my own car, one in my turnout gear. Never had a problem taking a car window with one of those.

[DreamyBongos]

I have an older trunk matt to keep the current one clean. Don't have to worry about that getting dirty from
chemicals, dirt, rust, whatever.

[rodrigodiaz]

The beauty of a lease. Any issue becomes someone else’s problem

[donnyrn]

Keep em coming! Been a fan since the shark tank days haha

[Roberto-ture]

One item I carry is a cool box. Not only does it as the name says keep things cool like drinks or food from the shop. Trust me summer in Southern Spain is 40c plus hot and you need that cool drink. Also it keeps food warm and mine gets used for the odd takeaway curry. So it keeps food warm, stops spills on your nice carpet / leather seats. It also keeps smells in, so stops you stopping halfway for a reach into the food when you smell that curry goodness (I guess this is mainly a English thing) but you get me drft.

[darkphotographer]

video was just a commercial for the drift thing, i had in my car also, tool kit, sleeping bag, jump cables, windshield cover, small 12v solar panel for when you don t use you car,

[Superdessucke]

I love this channel and you've given so much good advice that I usually agree with. But seeing those brushes hit the car hurts my heart :-( Get a paint correction and ceramic coat and then just go to touchless car washes. They do just as good a job, and they do not damage your paint.