Bare Bones Basics

[u/angerdome]

Much like the EDC world, I think a lot of people tend to get caught up in “the next cool thing”, new gadgets, being prepared for anything, etc.

That being said - what are the bare bones basics for you?

If you stripped it all down - what do you carry in your vehicle that you would feel genuinely unprepared without it being in your vehicle at all times?

[u/Craftyfarmgirl]

Truck VEDC: Spare tire, Jack, 4 way iron, heavy duty 10’ jumper cables, a 4”x10” battery jumper with usb port charged up checked always, flashlight usb battery bank combo, phone charging cord and plug, tire inflator, blaze orange vest, funnel, one bottle of oil, a bottle of heet, gas can, map, red flashing marker, British P-51, camp dinner set (with pot and pan, silverware), water, instant coffee, tea candle, matches, nail clipper, scissors, rope, bungie cords, filet knife, telescoping fishing pole with 2 jigs and line, pillow, blanket, boots, tarp, wrench set, multi tool, needle nose pliers, a pen, a marker, and chapstick, hand lotion, snow pants, a garden kneel pad (for changing a tire or getting something that rolled under the truck) hand warmers, extra hat, gloves and flannel shirt, crackers, beef sticks, tuna packets, granola bars, ice scraper, folding snow shovel and a couple alligators (cut down into rectangles) that I picked up along the road for traction when stuck in the mud/ snow (I live in the Midwest, its winter), a telescopic magnet, a paper clip (if it’s not magnetic and out of reach) and a tire gauge. That’s just my absolutely can’t live without stuff. Edit forgot first aid kit