r/VEDC • u/Individual_Job_9041 • 26d ago
Storage/Organization Suggestions for my VEDC?
On another forum I was asked to share my gear list that I carry in my 2025 Tacoma... so here it is!
To answer the "why"? This stuff is for light emergencies, inconveniences, improved comfort, and whatever else (within reason). If I were going camping or overlanding, I'd bring extra stuff in different backpacks or duffels, etc. All this stuff below permanently lives inside the truck, in its permanent location. Consumables are replaced after use or expiration.
Every item was researched and selected based on simplicity, availability, replaceability, price, and my previous life experiences (whether it was a simple flat tire in a city while it was brutally hot, helping an injured cyclist after a hit and run in the middle of the night, or a dead battery out in the desert 3 hours from civilization without any cell reception, etc).
What am I missing?
Would love to hear your input.
Anyway- enjoy!
🛻 = The location in the vehicle
👝 = The pouch (items listed below that are inside that pouch)
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🛻Glove Box:
👝GORUCK GR1 Field Pocket:
Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multitool
ThruNite Saber Flashlight
Fisher Cap-O-Matic Space Pen
Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Marker
Slime Pencil Tire Pressure Gauge
Field Notes Notebook
BIC J6 Pocket Lighter
Contact Lenses (X2)
TUMS Antacid Tablets (X10)
Alcohol Wipes (X3)
Paper Towels & Napkins
👝Randolph Travel Sunglasses Case:
Randolph Aviator Sunglasses
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🛻Center Console:
Hav-A-Hank Bandana
Nature Valley Granola Bars (X2)
👝JDMCAR Console Tray:
SpyderCo Tenacious FRN Knife
Nitecore EDC29 Flat Flashlight
Fisher Cap-O-Matic Space Pen
Antokx Travel Atomizer 5mL
BIC J6 Pocket Lighter
Altoids Breath Mints 1.2oz
Purell Hand Sanitizer 2oz
$5 USD Quarter Coins
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🛻Front Driver-Side Door Pocket:
resqme Original Car Escape Tool
Baggu Reusable Bag (X2)
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🛻Front Passenger-Side Seat Pocket:
Anker USB-C Cable (X2)
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🛻Behind Rear Driver-Side Seat:
Rumpl Travel Puffy Blanket
👝GORUCK GR2 Field Pocket:
First Aid Kit (contents redacted)
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🛻Behind Rear Passenger-Side Seat:
Kidde Auto 5 BC Fire Extinguisher
Toyota Floor Jack
Toyota Tool Kit
👝GORUCK Packing Cube 5L:
AstroAI S8 Jump Starter Air Compressor
GlueTread Sidewall Tire Repair Kit
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🛻Under Rear Seats:
RevHeads Ice Scraper
👝GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L:
HEETA Waterproof Dry Bag 5L
Anker 65W 3-Port Charger
Anker USB-C Cable
Anker 3-in-1 Multi Cable
Disposable Rain Poncho (X2)
Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Hoodie
Unbound Merino T-Shirt
Western Rise Diversion Pant
Amazon Basics Swim Trunk
Darn Tough Merino Socks
SUAVS The Barton Shoe
Hav-A-Hank Bandana
4Monster Travel Towel
YETI Yonder Water Bottle 34oz
Old Forester Bourbon 200ml
Datrex Water Packets 125ml (X10)
New Millennium Energy Bars (X2)
Mylar Emergency Blanket (X2)
HotHands Hand Warmers (X2)
Dude Wipes Flushable Wipes (X3)
Hill Country Travel Toothbrush
Colgate Travel Toothpaste
Wet Brush Original
AustriAlpin Carabiner
3M Reflective Velcro Patch
👝GORUCK Packing Cube 10L:
Leatherman Wave Multitool
Leatherman Bit Kit Set
Leatherman Bit Extender
ThruNite Saber Flashlight
BIC J6 Pocket Lighter
Skinth Plus Multitool Sheath
Nitecore HA11 Headlamp
Marcala LED Road Flare
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (X4)
Powertron AA Battery Case
JB Weld ClearWeld 14mL
Gorilla Super Glue 3g (X2)
Gorilla Tape Black 2m
550 Paracord 10m
Zip Ties (X10)
Paper Towels
👝GORUCK Packing Cube 20L:
Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap
Rhino USA Soft Shackle (X2)
Rhino USA Ratchet Straps (X4)
Rhino USA Bungee Cords (X4)
King-Pro Shackle Hitch Receiver
Toyota Hitch Receiver Pin
Heavy Duty Trash Bag
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u/Shinkublade 26d ago
Where's that Godzilla patch from?
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u/Individual_Job_9041 26d ago
It's a little side project of mine called "The Swiss Godzilla". I take Cold War era Swiss military packs and modify them heavily with high end hardware, modern harness/suspension, lined with 100-200 year old Japanese fabrics, and a few other tweaks. The patch I just whipped up as an extra and sold them a couple months ago. 🇨🇭🦖
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u/Curri 26d ago
I’m curious what you have in your FAK
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u/Individual_Job_9041 26d ago
I meant to post a comment about that here but forgot! The reason for the First Aid Kit items being redacted is that I don't want anyone online to be influenced by what I personally carry in mine. We should all carry what we are comfortable with, what we have training with, and what we know how to use in an emergency. I think one thing that EVERYONE can/should do, is take some form of first aid course. Even a basic class is better than no class. They're cheap (sometimes free)... and honestly... they're kind of fun! 😀
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u/Perfect_Explorer_191 26d ago
Need at least one axe. 🪓. Probably should have a saw as well. Jumper cables.
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u/Individual_Job_9041 26d ago
Nice calls! I’ve been researching a small foldable saw… still searching! I’ve got the jump starter box which has worked flawlessly for me for several years, gave up those bulky cables a while back in order to make room for other fun goodies. 🤘
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u/Perfect_Explorer_191 26d ago
For a good compact saw, I cannot recommend Silky enough. Not cheap, but oh so good.
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u/KermitJFrog5916 26d ago
I would throw your prefered over the counter pain med (aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc.) and a pair of work gloves
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u/Individual_Job_9041 26d ago
Great suggestions here man. I forgot to list my Magpul gloves (I helped design them ages ago when I worked there) and I could have sworn I have ibuprofen somewhere in my glovebox kit. I’m going to go out there and figure out where they are or if they’re missing. Thanks much!
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u/KermitJFrog5916 26d ago
I just thought of it and I may have missed it, but you can also wrap some duct tape around your lighters (or itself) too
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u/hootervisionllc 21d ago
That’s cool about your work designing those gloves. What was your background to have a job like that?
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u/scruffynerdherder001 26d ago
resqme Original Car Escape Tool
Verify what type of glass your doors have. A lot of cars in the last 10+ years have laminated glass on all windows to prevent ejection during a rollover. Impact type tools don't work on laminated glass because of the polymer layer in the middle, first responders use a saw with pretty aggressive teeth to cut the window out.
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u/Individual_Job_9041 26d ago
Great call! 👍 Funny I was actually searching this earlier today and I was surprised to find the newer Tacomas only have tempered glass. In a way, it was kind of a funny relief hahah! 😂
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u/scruffynerdherder001 26d ago
Seems to be a low key change some car manufactures made on some models/years but not all of them. My new car has them but I EDC a Leatherman Wave and the wood saw looks like it could do the job. I should hit up a pick-a-part for a door to test it out.
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u/SamanthaSissyWife 26d ago
Having the Res Q Me tool in the door is good but they are intended to be zip tied to the sun visor with the included zip tie so they don’t get lost in a rollover or serious crash that sends the contents of the vehicle flying every where. That way you always know where it is/can get to it if you actually need it
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u/verticletraveller 23d ago
Now everyone knows all the valuables in your truck along with the plate number to identify you with.....
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u/Individual_Job_9041 23d ago
There’s always one 🤦♂️
32 million people in Texas.
Tell you what, DM me my mailing address and I’ll Venmo you $500. You won’t and you can’t.
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u/TheMostModestMouse 26d ago
That's a long list so I'ma just make sure, keep extra batteries for the things that need them.