r/EDC•
jackmagger

My ever changing truck EDC. Kept in my super deep center console on my 2004 Dodge Dakota. This is what I’ve found to be useful so far. What can I add? (Under the right fold is my chapstick and in the left is my charging cable)

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My ever changing truck EDC. Kept in my super deep center console on my 2004 Dodge Dakota. This is what I’ve found to be useful so far. What can I add? (Under the right fold is my chapstick and in the left is my charging cable)

Posted Feb 11, 2020, 9:24 PM UTC

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jackmaggerOP•

Funny side story about that bottle opener: I stopped at a gas station on my way home from picking up a watch an hour north of home. Wanted to get a classic Coke in a glass bottle. Well, I didn’t have a bottle opener and the clerk didn’t either. But he had that for sale in his small alcohol section. So I paid like $3 for a cheap bottle opener to open a single bottle of Coke. Worth it though.

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PM_ME_COFFEE_MONEY•

If you had a lighter you could start fires AND open bottles.

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jackmaggerOP•

You know. I had a friend try to teach me how to do that trick win a lighter years ago and I just couldn’t ever figure it out.

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KaiserBobby•

Wrapping about 10’ of duct tape around an old gift card takes up a very small amount of space and may come in handy

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jackmaggerOP•

I’m making a list now and duct tape is definitely on it. Cheers

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feetormeat•

I would recommend wrapping the duct tape around a lighter. Never know when you're gonna need fire.

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Jpoppell85•

I'd throw a sharpie or pencil in there too. Theres a few things that even a bic won't write on.

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jackmaggerOP•

Hey yeah that’s a good point. Both could do me good. Cheers.

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Gumpy_•

I'd reccomend adding a IFAK (individual first aid kit) from Odin medical or north american rescue. They come with combat-centric medical gear but you can add or subtract based on your needs

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jackmaggerOP•

I’ve been looking into getting some kind of quick tourney for a while. They’re so god damned expensive though. 😂

I’ll keep my eye on them though.

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KaiserBobby•

Glock 19

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jackmaggerOP•

Haha yeah I do need a ccw. Just need to set some money aside and go after one.

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1stcoastfl•

Tire guage? Electric engine jumper?

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jackmaggerOP•

Maintenance stuff is in a separate bag. I have a big tool bag that I carry all that kind of thing in. Basic tools, jumper cables, zip ties. I’ve also got some of my “work” gear in there. Leather gloves, ear muffs etc.

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1stcoastfl•

Figured so. I had a '95 dakota that was a beast!

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jackmaggerOP•

Nice! I adore my truck. Cheers!

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bigex•

Notepad and/or Post-it Notes.

Permanent marker.

Mini-measuring tape.

Duct tape, diaper pins.

Small tin of important meds (Tylenol, ibuprofen, benadryl, etc)

Small (~2600mAh) portable charger, USB wall adapter, and a multi-charging cable

LED mini-stick that runs off portable charger

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Co1eslaww•

What kind of pouch is that?

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jackmaggerOP•

It’s a condor EDC pouch that I got on Amazon for I think $12. Cheers mate

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Co1eslaww•

o heck yea! i dint want to have to go with a pouch from wish lol. condor seems to be cheaper than maxpedition. Loce the less expensive stuff that does the same thing!

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jackmaggerOP•

I’ve never had an issue with any of the Condor gear that I’ve used in airsoft or otherwise so you shouldn’t be disappointed

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DaBeerMan95•

The only thing I didn’t like about the Condor pouch is the elastic holders on the left side. They were too tight for anything thicker than a pen unless you removed the stitching. I use one on my EDC bag for my phone chargers and portable charging pack. Even the cords were to thick to get into the elastics but I made it work.

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PM_ME_COFFEE_MONEY•

Looks like you need a nice titanium spork.
I carry a Backcountry one, but there are also ones by Snowpeak, Sea to Summit, TOAK, etc..

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jackmaggerOP•

I actually have some camp sporks from Countycomm. Haven’t ever thought I needed to carry them though. You think it’s worth it?

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SnizzKitten•

Baby wipes and a couple of plastic grocery bags. Muddy/wet shoes or clothes, gross trash and grimy hands that you don’t want to touch the steering wheel happen. Perhaps my friends insist on eating Cheetos in my car more than is normal.

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Pineicus•

this my sound stupid for a man to carry, but if you slip a feminine pad or tampon in there if you spend anytime with women in your life you could save a life and some pants lol!

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jackmaggerOP•

Hahaha hey that’s not a bad idea honestly. My wife has that covered though since she is with me 99% of the time outside of work. Cheers!

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kkjdroid•

Tampons are also good for nosebleeds, I've heard.

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DontTellUrMom•

Tourniquet (cat7 or similar)

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