What emergency gear do you keep stowed?

I just purchased my first Tacoma. I've graduated from a 2003 Civic, which just wouldn't die, to something that is a bit more fitting for my lifestyle. You might say this is a pretty big change. I'm pretty damn happy I finally obtained this, and have been doing a lot of lurking to figure out my priorities for what I might want to pick up for it, such as new floor mats, maybe some better tires, etc.

At this particular moment, I'm trying to figure out the minimal amount of emergency gear I should stow behind the seats in the back. I obviously have a limited amount of room, so I'm trying to figure out what would make the most sense and be most useful.

So far, I'm thinking:

• jumper cables
• fix-a-flat
• basic first aid kit
• flares
• poncho

I should note, I don't live or travel is super remote areas. I'll be in fishing and camping in central Pennsylvania, not Montana. So I'm thinking that should be taken into account.

What do you keep stored behind and under the seats?

 

Works everytime thus far.

 

A few good threads out there for your viewing pleasure

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=Emergency+gear+site:tacomaworld.com+

 

Gonna be buying maxtrax soon. Although they wont fit under or behind the seats lol. I have the same truck in silver. Just graduated from a 2009 kia optima after 7 or so years. I also carry a med kit I bought at academy, and I carry guns. I wont specify howmany or what type, but yeah I'm always packing. I would recommend guns.

 

You have a link to the medkit? It's tough to find a decent one for camping and have built out my own. There's always a bunch of random stuff I don't want/need.

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ad...EgKPTfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#repChildCatid=748656


Thats the exact one I use

 

Tow strap and a means to attach it to your vehicle.

 

good suggestions thus far. I would include a couple bottles of water and some type of protein power bar. Every vehicle I've owned had a first aid kit in it, too. Don't want to need it and not have it. And yes, some will have too much stuff in them so you might just put together your own.

 

I keep a moving blanket/pad, tow strap, cargo net, bungee cords and ratchet strap set, first aid kit, and basic multi-piece tool kit behind the rear seats.

 

My jumper cables go in the rear bed storage. I have a battery powered flasher / strobe / flare thingy in my overhead mole. I have a FAK with peroxide and hand sanitizer, rubber gloves and sutures. Toilet paper, baby wipes, tools, tow straps, snatch block, work gloves, spare:shorts, shoes, socks and underwear, blanket, water filter, tooth brush w tooth cream, lighters, knife, flashlights, Paracord, jump pack, multi tool, spare H11 bulbs, sockets for CV axle, ratchet straps, 10# fire extinguisher and an old climbing rope, plus some shit I forgot. Always in the truck.

 

A good fixed blade knife like a ESSE 4,couple of bic lighters, tow strap, folding shovel , folding saw, ,good flash lights,headlamp.mutli tool,extra batteries, cheaper collapsible cooler to hold with as many water bottles it will hold,, water no ice(to keep it contained if one leaks). Look on line for cost guard 3 day food block per persons with you. 4 space blankets, four to six tent stakes, 10x10 tarp para cord. Go to north America rescue 1st they have good kits and training to use it. 4 4x4 2 foot long boards . Dry socks,gloves back up hat,coat and gloves. Make sure you have a good way to hook strap to truck tire patch and plug kit. Gun with extra ammo training for gun. Learn to use all the above at home before you go. 2 0r more maxsa traction boards. And a plastic or rubber type water proof box for above items with tie down straps. Learn all you can from others who know more than I do
You can take the box off the box when you dont go off road cooler for you fish and a way to cook them
Let someone know where you are going and when you should be back
Be safe enjoy your nes toco
Nice trick you have
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A credit card.

 

Ifak kit and a few tourniquets is what I carry.

 

I used to keep lots of stuff with me, but now I have cell phone, CB, ham, and AAA.

I realized over the summer that if Im physically in trouble, the best thing I can do is use coms to try to get someone to help. If my truck is in trouble, but I am physically fine, then a phone call to AAA is all I need.

 

#1 on my list- roll of toilet paper

 

The good stuff too, none of that single ply shit.

 

Jumper cables
First aid kit + ARC 5day pack
Machete + Axe
Molly
Thermal blanket/poncho/packable rain jacket
Teepee
Toolkit(s)
Kneeling pad

Lots of compartments to stash all this and more out of sight

 

I keep a waterproof matches, snatch strap, some gloves, shackle adapter for my hitch, safety glasses, jumper cable, a different bottle jack than what came with my truck. I don't do a lot of remote stuff alone despite living in a potentially remote area because I don't have an emergency communication device and I'm not comfortable getting myself into situations where I may need it, if I don't have it. That's on a long list of dual purpose gear that I want (hiking/camping, offroading etc).

 

Fix-a-flat will damage your tire pressure sensors. A plug kit and an air compressor would be be a good option. Or just use the spare.

 

Molly as in molly molly???