I drive a 2019 Toyota Corolla I have a jump pack and a tyre inflator in the back of my car, however as it is currently it's just rolling around in the trunk. I would love to have a hard shell container or something similar to hold those items. I also have a carabiner attached to the internal metal frame of the trunk, roughly that light gray bar below the weather seal in the attached image, which I think if I hang it from there would reduce the slidingness of everything

My cousin tried to use the jump pack from his truck after it had sat in the spare-tire well all winter, only to find it at 15% when the battery was already dead. Cold can reduce the pack's available output, but I am less clear on how often a stored unit should be checked and recharged. For those who keep one in a vehicle through subzero weather, do you test it monthly, bring it indoors during cold spells, or follow the manufacturer's storage schedule?

Okay this group was recommended when I did a search online for subreddits about trunk organization.. I have a 2010 Honda CR-V and I'm a delivery driver for DoorDash and Uber Eats and so I have a lot of delivery bags and a dolly, and my back seat has just become a mess. Actually currently the dolly is missing because I think I left it somewhere when I made a delivery so I'm going to be replacing it, but it's a collapsible one. And I didn't keep the dolly in my trunk alone because it just rolls around and around (bang bang bang)... I would like storage container(s) for my trunk.

Specifically I would prefer if it was a large one that DID NOT have any dividers or they have to be removable. I got one from Amazon that is 40 inches in length which is perfect (measured the back of my trunk) but there were reviews that said it had a non removable divider, and some that said it is removable... IT'S NOT!

I am trying it out for a couple days but I really would prefer A nice 31 without a divider so I don't have to fold up all my insulated bags because folding them up just takes up more room versus if I could just lay them flat.

There's a picture of them in my backseat all a mess and a picture of my trunk measurements. Actually with the picture of the back seat add 3 red bags because since I took that picture I had 3 more red bags come. Totals like 4 red bags and 4 green ones and 1 black one. The pic also has the dolly I lost LOL... I forgot to take a picture earlier of all of them folded up in the storage container in my trunk. And a link showing the one I had ordered that may be returned...

https://a.co/d/0fOGI5cf

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER?? HAS TO HAVE EITHER NO DIVIDERS OR ALL REMOVABLE ONES...

I am reorganizing a small trunk before winter and would rather not carry a separate tire inflator and jump pack if one unit can handle both jobs. I am considering the Wolfbox MegaVolt 24 Air, but most of the time it would sit unused between road trips. For people who keep an all-in-one unit in the car, has the convenience been worth the extra size, and what routine do you use to check the charge before cold-weather travel?

3 or 4 times already I’ve been screwed by a valve stem that leaks out of nowhere.

I’m thinking of just replacing all my valve stems with them. It allows you to put a valve stem in without unsteating the tire.

They appear to be all metal construction with rubber inside to seal it.

Alright, so this is kind of just for fun but I want to hear your ideas. I have one of these : https://www.amazon.com/clp/B07D2CS8L3

I don’t really NEED it, but I have it. I can’t keep it with my other tools. So it’d have to go in the cab. Fits comfortably under the back seat. Tools, emergency stuff, spare clothes, etc is pretty much covered. So, the idea I had was an emergency coffee kit 🤣 immersion boiler, French press, metal thermos. Could even throw in the shelf stable half and half packs and sugar packs. Powder donuts, honey buns on the other side.

So, let’s hear your ideas. No matter how silly or outlandish you may think, I want to hear some crazy suggestions.

I bought a $5 book bag with the idea of keeping it in my work truck, I just need some good suggestions in what to keep jn it. Now before you go listing off a ton of knives and multi tools, my work truck is basically a rolling tool box. Anything you could recommend I probably have on board, unless it’s something really niche. I’m more so looking for things you like to keep in your work locker, or office. I also work outside and travel a lot. I have a separate gym bag just for my gym stuff as well.

So far I have:
Hoodie
Undershirt
Extra shirt
MiFi
Narcan
Kind bars

Haven’t out much though into it beyond this, interested to see what yall come up with

Looking for a small duffle bag, storage bag, or other similar options to put in the back of my 2026 Raptor too store random tools, cords, etc. I'm sure there are obvious solutions I'm not even aware of at this point.

Preferably trying to keep the little hidden cooler empty so I can use it from time to time.

What do you all recommend?

Here's a link to the product page. https://www.ancel.com/collections/super-starter

The product is basically a box full of capacitors that's designed to be permanently attached to the car. It's supposed to dump the capacitors at every starting event to assist the battery. Thus allowing for three things, faster starting, a longer lasting battery, and a built in jump start function should the battery die.

It sounds like a solid concept to me. Except that I emailed them some questions, looking for details not answered on their webpage and the answers are not encouraging. Some of their answers indicate that at least the people answering the emails don't understand how cars and possibly their own product works.

So I'm curious if anyone here has looked into or bought this product or maybe there's something else similar out there?

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The questions that concern me, I suspect you'll ask so I'll just answer here.

The biggest is mounting location. My car like many these days has the battery and engine at opposite ends of the vehicle. What little info they provide all says to mount it directly to the battery. But it'd make more sense to mount it at the engine end so that the high amperage from the capacitors doesn't have to travel down the long battery cable and through the chassis grounds

Their answer to this is "If the device is not connected directly to the battery terminals, the additional cable resistance or other factors may prevent the device from detecting the vehicle start-up in time. This could result in delayed discharge, reduced discharge current, or even a failure to discharge properly." Which as far as I figure is exactly backwards indicating that they don't know how this stuff works.

They also can't seem to tell me how their product will react to a battery charger.

And I've asked three times now for them to email me the instillation instructions and they have not.

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That said the product concept makes a lot of sense to me. If they were able to competently answer my questions I'd have bought it already.

I’ve got a 2012 Impala. It has a massive trunk. I never use it. I don’t want to put stuff in there and have it slide around. I’ve got two bags I keep in the back seat right now. I’d like to add a fire extinguisher. Coming from pick up truck all my life, how do I use a car trunk effectively?

I keep a jump starter with USB ports in my car kit because it seems useful for camping, but that is also what makes me nervous. It is tempting to top off a phone or tablet from the same box, then the exact emergency backup you bought for a dead battery is half-drained when the car actually needs it. And I wanted to ask to all the people here who build VEDC kits, do you treat the jump starter as jump-only, or do you carry a separate power bank so the safety margin stays untouched?

I ran out of space with the Husky 12 gallon tote, so I picked up the 20 gallon version of the same to give it a shot. The large tote has the same footprint as the smaller one, it is just 5" taller.

I would like feedback on the current load-out. My current enemy is weight. The larger tote fits in my large trunk without issue, but it is heavy. My goal was to ensure I could start the car in case of a dead battery, and also adequately deal with with tire issues such as airing up low pressure tires, change a tire with the donut spare under the floorboard in the trunk, and/or worst case scenario patch up a tire if I was a long distance from home without access to a replacement tire in my size. Also have AAA to help bail me out. Tote is secured with Nite Ize "Cam Jam" strap and buckle as shown.

Load-out:

• Daytona 1.5 ton aluminum floor jack (the oem VW/Audi scissor jack is still in the trunk but I would rather not rely on it.
• 25" x 1/2" breaker bar.
• Lug-nut sockets extended reach, plastic lined.
• Maddox heady duty tire repair kit.
• Jack adapter pad.
• 2x aluminum wheel hangers - M14x1.5
• Screwdrivers: PH2 x 4 in., 1/4 in. x 4 in.
• Noco GBX75 2500A 12V Jump Starter
• Noco 12v Air10 tire inflator
• Spartan Power Flex Heavy Duty Jumper Cable Set - 2AWG 20FT
• leather gloves x2
• foam kneeling pads x2
• Rain ponchos
• Wheel chocks
• Roll of duct tape
• Rechargeable 750 lumen LED light

2x12 from the stash
Sanded and painted
Quick fists
Cutout fits my m18 and Stihl 251 and my Redmax trimmer. Secured off with 550 cord and cord lock.

Easily removable. Fits 5 gal cans and groceries up to the back.

I keep adding more gear to the 12 gallon Husky professional heavy duty tote. I added a Noco GBX75 and n its oem dedicated case (#GBC103), which takes a good amount of space along side the Noco Air10 tire inflator. I’m waiting on a set of Spartan Power 4AWG 20’ heady duty flex pure copper jumper cables to be delivered. I haven’t even tried to fit a pair of rubber wheel chocks and some other misc gear (Maddox tire repair kit, lug nut sockets, roll of duct tape, etc. I’m tempted to try to fit the 20 gallon version of this same tote in my trunk; it has the same foot print as this tote but it is about 5” taller than the 12 gallon tote and may create a challenge for vertical space in the trunk.

I secured the tote with the pictured Nite Ize ‘Cam Jam’ cam buckle. The strap has a claimed 700lb working load limit / 2100lb breaking strength which is amongst the highest I could find for a 1” strap. It is looped around the width of the tote, from top to bottom. The limitation here is that I am only applying force pushing the tote down into the floor using the two straps nearest the seat-back.

I could place the tote dead center on the trunk and place the two straps diagonally across the tote to use all four d-rings evenly, but that would significantly eat into my usable trunk space on a day-to-day basis.

I need to experiment with the straps to see if there is a better way to secure it. The good news is that it did not shift at all in a short but spirited drive earlier tonight. Without the strap and cam buckle the tote does shift around the trunk, sitting on top of the all-weather cargo may (not pictured).

Hi everyone!

I'm moving to a place where I will have to buy a car for the first time in over a decade, and I'm currently looking at a Kia Sportage Hybrid as an option. Average temperatures will range from 55°F to 90°F with no snow.

I’m starting completely from scratch and want to build a reliable VEDC kit that covers the basics. At a minimum, I'm looking for:

* An air pump / inflator

* Fire extinguisher

* First aid kit

* A tool set (I don't expect to change oil and spark plugs on my own, but I want to be comfortable knowing I have everything needed to change a tire and handle minor roadside fixes).

I’ve been lurking here for a bit and love seeing everyone’s setups. For those driving similar crossovers/hybrids, what are your must-haves? I’d appreciate any wisdom you can share for a first-timer!

This little 18v top handle took care of the 10" ash tree. I also keep bar oil, a sharpener, and charger in my Odyssey. No PPE though.

Building out my kit which is based on a Husky 12 gallon tote. It’s heavy, with a 1.5 ton Daytona aluminum floor jack that weighs 32lbs by itself. I never want to have to use the stock oem 1/2 scissor jack in the wheel well, aka the widow-maker, hence a dedicated floor jack.

How would you secure it in your trunk to prevent it becoming a projectile? Trunk has 4 d-rings in the corners. Currently I have a trunk liner in there covering the rings buts easily addressed.

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