10 BEST Truck EDC Gift Ideas for Christmas 2023

[@vinberube136]

Let's be real, we use these guides to find gifts we buy for ourselves!

[@pretentiousname01]

Im in this comment and my wife hates it

[@A_Cash1944]

I know that’s right!!

[@mencacemike10]

This …this right here hits 😂

[@teej5633]

Ha! That's why I'm here.

[@Boo1776x]

get out of my mind bro

[@bigzach322]

Something I recommend for everyone who regularly drives on remote forest roads but specifically for Taylor, is a saw to clear freshly fallen trees. I keep a Silky folding saw in the trunk of my Subaru that I frequently pack for camping, but it has come in handy a few times on forest roads after storms to partially clear downed trees. For a truck like that, I'd keep a longer fixed handle that'll be equally awesome at car camping.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I keep a Bahco in my Packout. 🤘🏻

[@CodyV207]

As a person who does pretty well for himself financially, the $90 stool, the $150 fixed blade, etc is crazy to me. I have a $20 stool I got from bass pro years ago. It’s made it through multiple deployments, multiple field exercises and I still use it. Knives, well, I use my knives. And spending $150 on something that’s gonna be used quite often and get abused. Go cheap. But to each their own. These are great ideas and if you have the pocket for it, go ahead. But, personally, the stuff I spend the most money on, is stuff that’ll save my life, or others lives.

[@MotoNoir86]

Agreed. While I’m always interested if there’s something innovative out there, I feel like most of these gear influencers can’t help themselves and are still the little kids with money burning holes in their pockets. It seems a lot of these dudes judge themselves by having researched and acquired more than the other guy.

[@jencduke]

Love the "cost effective " $39 trash bag.

[@AndrewHernandez-gs3cc]

The video is titled "best" not "budget" or "affordable" to be fair. But I understand where you are coming from.

[@ktm250xcw]

Sounds like you need to make your own video for budget. Many of us like the higher-end ideas, regardless of price. I don’t always buy the most expensive, but his ideas gets me thinking and that’s why I’m here.

[@colecravath]

We judge others with rationality yet make decisions emotionally. He bought the stuff because it made him feel good and prepared. Buy what makes you feel prepared.

[@oneplus2ins]

7:46 Old shopping plastic bags work well too.

[@christopherpike8269]

Tow Strap and soft shackles to put in the Jumper Cable bag.

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Just a thing or 2, and maybe ideas as well... I keep flares and a fire extinguisher in my truck for the obvious reasons. There are a few companies that make some fantastic, real strong magnet rails for sockets. If your sockets are just sitting in a bag, this is a good solution for organizing. Also, I keep a couple pair of gloves as well (Mechanix). However, as nice as they are I don't keep leather. The simple reason is if they get wet in summer or wet from snow in winter, they take forever to dry! Also an addition maybe: Some kind of charge everything cube or stick. Cheap and handy as hell. Great vid, see ya on the next one.

[@Dudleyism1]

Top three things to keep in a truck is ratchet straps, tarp and tap measure. All this stuff is car or truck stuff. Still cool though but I wouldn’t pay 59 dollars for a bag to hold a med kit.

[@SigFan55]

If it’s not in there already I always keep a tire patch kit in my truck. Never know when you are going to need it or it can get someone else out of a jam. Also the usual tow strap and some shackles, life straw and some emergency rations.

[@tooshieg2059]

Load those sockets on a piece of coat-hanger wire that clips to itself or a piece of paracord. It will make like a bracelet that fits anywhere yet is an easy grab.

[@cessnaflyer182]

For socket organization in the BROG pouches I bought ARES socket rails off amazon, the 9.84" rails fit well in the pouch. Hope this helps

[@collinis1]

To organize your sockets. But some allthead of the right diameter, run it though all your sockets (in order of size/metric v. standard) and secure with nut and washer. Alternatively you could just run some stuff wire through it. The best/most expensive option would be the wera socket rails

[@allenbt11]

There are a couple of companies that make Urethane Socket Rails. They are flexible strips that might solve your socket organization problem, and you should be able to cut them down to the right length to fit your pouch. Cheers.

[@aaronlanders8128]

When he's done eating his protein bar.lololol. he really meant his ice cream bars and big macs.

[@shedlife1783]

You should do a ‘tour’ of your packouts. Always a winner.

[@the_gear_shak]

1.) Need to add one of the Fenix CL28R floodlights 2.) Would some of Jayberry's smaller possible pouches work to organize the sockets inside the bigger pouch? If not look at Atlas 46's elastic organizers

[@chaddamron3877]

You find a way to keep sockets organized I'm all ears 😂😂😂- that actually looks 💯 better than my tool bag(s) - sockets always a pain

[@BarrettDunn]

Try the Snap-on flexible magnetic socket rails. I use them in my pangolin tool roll pouches and they work great.

[@Residew]

10:20 socket rails would be oerf CT for your socket organization.

[@dmmflys]

Add a tire plug kit along with that air pump (they make some that attch to leads on battery instead of cigarette lighter plug) I agree everyone should have a fist aid kit. But you should know/practice how yo use everything in it. If it's 1st time ur putting a tourniquet on and the guys is bleeding out on side road ur not going to be able to get it on and functional intime.

[@Extravertic]

As for a trash bag - I use already used zip bags that I keep between my seat and a door. Really clean solution.

[@nicor.4543]

So the giftguide like "YOU NEED MORE BAGS FOR EVERYTHING" 😂😂

[@ls_gill1582]

Yo get the 1/4-3/8 rails then cut them to size! I use those with the same set up and it’s a game changer. 1 raid for my deep and 1 rail for my shallow. For both drives. Thanks for the ideas in the vid tho!

[@gkwessman]

buy plastic socket holder strip and you can cut them down if they're too long for your tool roll. easy to separate metric and standard 1/2in and 1/4in drive. game changer for me in my pangolin tool roll.

[@nickmerk8330]

ATLAS 46 for socket organization. Super quality gear. I've had tool rolls and bags from them for about 10years and they've all stood up to a lot of heavy work

[@thetoolwatch]

For my tool bag, I just put all the metric 3/8 sockets in a labeled ziploc, and metric 1/4, sae 3/8, sae 1/4 in their own bags. Doesn't eat up any extra space, and makes it a little easier to find them.

[@Saw_Squatch]

For most people who visit remote areas a folding saw like a silky big boy would be a great addition to a truck kit in case of downed trees but for those of us that live in the woods full time I personally carry a full sized chainsaw 24/7. I got stuck cleaning 7 miles of downed trees on my way one one night after a storm and the only thing I had was my silky Zübat I keep on my pack for work and I can tell you from that day on I've kept a proper chainsaw with me at all times and it's come in handy many times. Personally I carry a cheap echo 590 Timberwolf because I want a real saw with 60cc or displacement for dealing with real trees and I got it new for $350 on sale, plus it's built far better than the Stihl farm boss/ Husqvarna rancher plastic clamshell crap for a lot less money and meth heads are less likely to notice echos for smash and grabs, especially because I keep it in a soft case with a spare bar and chain, wedges, and extra gas and oil. If the road isn't passable after 3 tanks of gas the county better be cutting me a check lol

[@nicholascorrigan637]

Atlas 46. They have socket organizers that don’t take up much room

[@jeffmartin738]

BROG is like 30 minutes from where I live. How did I not know this. Great video.

[@TheMarkGross]

3 knives but I didn't see one bolt cutter. It may be there. I keep a Capri tools (Project Farms top choice) bolt cutter in my truck. it is small but solid and can cut through pretty heavy gauge. Sometimes a bolt cutter is handy if you need to cut through something a knife won't. I also keep a monocular in my front console. It doesn't take up much space and is useful to see 'what's going on up there' or to read an always-too-small note on the door of a business without getting out of the car. I will likely buy the stool though, good call on that.

[@BestDamnEDC]

Did you miss the part where this isn't my truck EDC video but just recommendations for gifts...?

[@TheMarkGross]

@@BestDamnEDC sorry if I cam off as snarky. I enjoyed the video.

[@usmcmsgt5487]

2:34 Cops: Do you have any weapons in the vehicle? Taylor: hymmmmm……. Have you seen my videos? Cops: Call for back up.

[@A_Cash1944]

Let’s see if I can explain this right. For your sockets, use some paracord, and place a permanent “toggle” at one end. Slide the sockets onto the paracord. Either in order of size, or order of frequency needed. Then place a removable toggle at the other end. Done. You can have one socket-rope for each size of ratchet. Or a few ropes, depending on how you’d prefer to organize.

[@A_Cash1944]

P.S. I dig that tool roll. I have a very different travel tool setup.

[@wingandhog]

Can’t go wrong with Fanttik products. I own almost everything they produce and carry the portable air compressor and jump starter in my truck but in a carry bag that also easily fits on my motorcycle bags. Can’t tell you how many times I have used both.

[@danielgorr2418]

For the sockets you could try the rails that they pop on and if they’re too long you could probably cut them down to fit in the pouch. They have them for every drive size and sell them at most places that sell sockets. I know for sure they have them at Lowe’s and harbor freight.

[@jk6615]

For the sockets in the roll, just run a piece of paracord through the openings and then tie off or a knot and loop closer.

[@sloanNYC]

Nice list. I also try to keep a tarp and poncho just in case I get into trouble in the rain or snow and some LED rechargeable road lights for visibility if stuck. They seem safer to keep in the back than flares. Cheers!

[@Matt_ells]

I personally have a full kobalt rail in the back of my car that has the 3/8 and 1/4 inch drives with no skips but its a heavy beast. Also Milwaukee sells a PACKOUT low profile organiser that has the 3/8 and 1/4 inch drive in an organiser that is nice. Actually what I bought before I got rid of the packout stuff.

[@Brayden-P]

You should be able to find socket rails that fit into those tool bags to keep all of your sockets organized. They make them in different rail sizes and different drive sizes.

[@bballstar2452]

For the sockets, you could use rails to organize the sockets be drive size

[@14DAVEYO]

Just get some socket rails that will fit in the roll. Easy!! Nice truck edc!

[@v137a]

For sockets, I took some plastic socket rails and cut them down to fit in a Pangolin. Still had enough spots for all the sockets I was carrying.

[@williamsnyder574]

That tool roll looks awesome but it’s pretty darn expensive. I like the tritium fob. Coolest gift guide I’ve seen this year!

[@bluefalconoutdoors]

bro has never used that roll in his entire life, that roll was so clean even the clear window didnt have any dirt, stain, grime, etc... the tools were definitely added 10 minutes before the video was made

[@kevinhinojoza]

Almost bought a truck last week. This video would have come in handy if I did but still useful 😂

[@joeydf]

Get the husky socket rails from Home Depot. They’re made of plastic so less chance of cutting into your pouches. The plastic is pretty sturdy and I’ve had no issues a year later with them being tossed around in my tool roll both on and off road. And damn that’s a lot of stuff in your truck. A lot of redundancies that you could probably cut back on.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

You forgot to mention the monster zero ultra energy drink in your cup holder that would be the 11th essential

[@WadeKnifeandTool]

Awesome video👊🏻

[@gurtejsingh656]

Great video with great advice. For beginners u don't need all those cool bags. Spend the money on good tools. I think the bags were more expensive than the tools in this video 😂

[@BestDamnEDC]

Some of them were, but they're handmade by small US-based companies. A good, quality bag is also something that can't be understated. You don't have to spend a fortune, but I agree with your point also

[@nasaboy87]

I had a less than year old battery that went bad. Spending $90 on a jumbo pack so I could get it exchanged was the best money I've ever spent. And it came in handy when a manager's car wouldn't start after work one day.

[@WellsFamilyHomestead]

Zip tie like sockets together small to large

[@MrJAV1987]

Loved the vid man. Very well done

[@sunderx8]

everything shines

[@Allinoffroad]

Do yourself a favor and throw that olight in the trash , surefire with cr123 will always work .I’ve had 3 lights crap the bed when I needed them

[@nevenmiskulin]

Awesome content. What do you use for carrying medication (syrups, tablets, digital thermometer etc.) when traveling? When on a vacation with my kids, I often see the need for such a thing.

[@commentsonthetube14]

Just get steel socket rails from harbor freight and cut them down to fit. Then fit as many sockets on each as you can. Doesn't really take up any extra space. You need to kind of break the corners on the end after you cut them and bend them up so that the holders don't slide off the rail. But it's really easy to do.

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Down side is they rust. :(

[@CCruz-hl5ik]

I’m surprised you’re not carrying an impact drill to match your Packouts. More importantly, help you change a flat easier.

[@nmda9578]

Taylor, we have like the exact same truck EDC. Great minds think alike I suppose lol

[@olivershemtov6523]

That jacket is dope, where’s it from?

[@sergebedard5746]

for the sockets... I like wera organization ... should take a look or Tekton is also alright.

[@austinkersey6449]

You can buy socket rails from harbor freight for just about a dollar and cut them to size

[@MrBiiG90]

How do u feel about Molly storage packs that mount to the rear of the front seats that can hold packs and ect

[@BestDamnEDC]

They’ve been a no-go for me in the Colorado because it was my daily driver and I have kids. Not enough room in the back to store stuff on the seats. But I’ve since made it a dedicated trail rig while I daily something else, so we’ll see…

[@ianjacobs7065]

Can we get some jacket reviews? Things for people who edc, who work on cars and fix things but still wanna look good.

[@JD.5150]

Super curious what rack and tonneau you’re running.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I'm no longer using the setup but it was Paragon cover and the Xtrusion Overland XBRS

[@unfi6798]

Use pvc tubes for socket.

[@josebayron3320]

What brand pants are you rocking. Been looking for some paints that my leatherman and pocket carry won’t wear through.

[@BestDamnEDC]

Off The Grid Trailhead pants tinyurl.com/4mtxwzwe

[@katieholka5558]

What’s the bed rack set up

[@kevinriven2195]

What would you recommend for a compact power bank to fit inside the carry commission X bum bag

[@NicholeLaShawn1]

Great loadout! Can you tell us the brand of the red box in your trunk with the clear lid and where you purchased it? Thank you!

[@hamilton7012]

They are Milwaukee Packouts. I think Tool Nut has them on sale right now. They are great boxes.

[@armedmindset6778]

The trash bag caught my eye until I saw the price. $40 for a trash bag?

[@JeronimoStilton14]

We really need mini trucks to come back.

[@MWDAdventures]

Are you going to get the xl bum bag for the truck?

[@seanjoyce9418]

where did you get the phone mount to the left of your steering wheel along the A post

[@sheldongiles7408]

Socket organization? Ok the line between edc and ocd is a gray area but this could be a warning sign don't you think ? I contemplated this some years ago and realized those nice cases with a slot for each one wasn't a good idea. You get them you are losing them just go with dumping them like you do now sockets come and go. Hmm worse than knives other tools. I have to rework my bum bag now. I have succumb to ocd now 😂

[@derekatkins8494]

For sockets that will fit in that pouch, check out the Makita XPS impact sets. They have ¼ and ⅜ drive in metric and sae. Not sure about ½ though. But they're super compact

[@gavinschambach6936]

Can u and zac do another preparanator vid

[@josejuarez9535]

Lol so many knives

[@tom-mo-]

I added all this to my truck and my blue book value doubled!

[@squirrelatwork]

Do you edc a firearm. If so can you include them in your edc videos?

[@____________________________.x]

I'm not a fan of tool rolls, I like tools organised by function - so car tools, plumbing tools, electrical tools, decoration tools. Because they always have accessories that have to go with them which aren't necessarily tools (like pipe clips)

[@Iam_jardow]

When are you gonna get the sambar running??

[@928ruf]

I don’t understand why Olight is still pushing us to use their proprietary charging system. I prefer charging my light using the same USB C cable to charge my phone. I always have one with me contrary to this Olight cable.

[@johnsmith-ug1xx]

shoot me some dimensions i can make some socket holders for you on the 3d printer. appreciate your time and videos

[@patrickavondale8653]

Big fan of these style videos and some neat new stuff in this one. I just wish we could be a bit more transparent with real life’s impact on these clean detailed truck edc vids. I have two car seats and spare diapers / kid stuff and the mess of being on the road a lot and taking kit in/out to use gear never translates well in these videos. Always feels like an unrealistically perfect “social media” version

[@BestDamnEDC]

I normally have car seats in as well. I mentioned that. And my truck wasn't cleaned or vacuumed. The camera just doesn't show all the dust and dirt. My truck is far from clean almost all of the time

[@butoikaruga]

basically, ready for the apocalypse.

[@stanleyhamilton8955]

Hey Taylor was wondering if you know of a nice pen that uses zebra pen refills my mother in law has an obsession with zebra and wanted to buy her a nice pen for christmas

[@ExhumedTornado]

What's the pants brand you are wearing? They look nice. 5.11 ?

[@BestDamnEDC]

Off The Grid Trailhead pants alnk.to/5udDxQf

[@guillermoayala9117]

And the Kei truck?

[@mattwalker2583]

Funny how when I first discovered your channel you were all about the o lights but now you don’t mention them anymore and you say you don’t use them did they stop comping you

[@BestDamnEDC]

I stopped talking about them because they discontinue models about as fast as I can talk about them. Makes it kind of hard to recommend anything when you don't know if it will still exist in even the next month or two.

[@Toglander]

Why do you carry jumper cables if you have a jump box? I understand redundancy, but doubling up on everything becomes a little ridiculous.

[@BestDamnEDC]

Because jump boxes die. Pretty obvious

[@Toglander]

@@BestDamnEDC - I have had a NOCO box for years, used it several times to help other people, and have never had an issue. As long a you remember to charge them every 6-12 months (or after using it) there are zero issues. It’s pretty obvious you just need to buy a higher quality jump box.

[@jcar1417]

I carry both, jumper cables for jumping someone else, jump box for myself, also can use jumper cables for some field expedient welding . Carry some rods in a airtight contain, and a compact face shield.

[@Toglander]

@@jcar1417 - Why wouldn’t you use the jump box for someone else’s vehicle?

[@jcar1417]

@@Toglander I’ve had used it to jump other vehicles, but it depends where I am for the most part. I travel outside of cell phone range quite often so I like to keep the jump box fully charged for emergencies and I also use it as a power source for phone charging, radio power supply etc. I don’t always have opportunity to charge it and sometimes I just forget. Dc to dc charging is slow . The jumper cable’s always work as long as my truck is working.

[@TheBaconandeggs10]

Since you have all the totes for the gear, get those harbor freight screw drivers out of there and get you a nice wera or even Klein multi. It’ll cut down on space and cover your needs. Also have you tried a good pair of Tillman gloves? IMO much better once worn in

[@BestDamnEDC]

There's actually a Wiha screwdriver in there, which I'd pick over Klein 10/10 times.

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

fantikk will not inflate truck tires.

[@DaVinci740]

10:12 bet you dont have a 10mm in there!

[@SteveAustin-jp3ev]

Milwaukee pack outs are a waste of money. They cost way to much. I guess I'm predudice because I only buy and use Makita and DeWalt cordless and corded tools. Not a fan of the Red color. Makita Blue and DeWalt Yellow for me. How many knives do you really need? I know im addicted too .

[@matthewring6217]

Did I miss the video when you swapped from Sierra to Colorado?

[@BestDamnEDC]

I haven't had the Sierra for nearly two years

[@matthewring6217]

@@BestDamnEDC Was there a video on this? KZbin notifications must be letting me down! Haha

[@BestDamnEDC]

I briefly mentioned it when I bought the Excursion last February. Bought the Bison earlier this year, but didn't really talk about it

[@matthewring6217]

A video of your thoughts on it would be cool.

[@bking94]

what cover do you have on the ZR2? been looking for a solid one for my '19 zr2 diesel

[@BestDamnEDC]

Paragon. I will be selling this one soon. Not because I don't like it, but I'm replacing with something totally different. This one has been great

[@bking94]

@@BestDamnEDC can you ship to tampa? lol

[@bking94]

i would be interested in purchasing

[@chbright1]

How do you keep your pack out from sliding all around your truck bed?

[@BestDamnEDC]

I use a tie down strap. One of the friction ones

[@jacobroberge178]

@@BestDamnEDC they sell a baseplate that you can drill down in the truck bed. Keeps your pack out gear exactly where you want it and you can remove it easily.

[@BestDamnEDC]

@@jacobroberge178 yeah, I know. But this works for now. Once I swap to a different bed cover, the Packout won't be sticking around. You'll see 😏

[@chbright1]

@@jacobroberge178who wants to drill a hole in their truck bed tho.

[@-hawtzauce-1108]

Zip cuffs or ability to make them GETEM😅

[@lord.needham]

Hello Taylor and Ricky.

[@RikkiHernandez]

My lord!

[@dustinw.5090]

No CCDW in the console....

[@0z._]

What truck was that?

[@BestDamnEDC]

Colorado ZR2 Bison

[@RikkiHernandez]

We should’ve added Febreeze to the list. 🤢💨