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berettadouble

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Somewhat off topic- but reviewing what is in the truck for vehicular emergencies and need some PRACTICAL input. What do you guys keep in the truck for those week long expeditions down 2 tracks and long highway jaunts to get there? What minimums on tools, etc? Fence stretchers, any other good ideas?
Gotta kill time in the summer months preparing for something....
 
Not too many things but here are my must haves:
Emergency kit for both man and dog,
Tow straps,
GPS-now on phone: keep charged,
Small 2.5 ton floor jack and tools,
Small bag with warm gear,
Water, crackers, etc,
I also have my CHL so generally have a handgun,
I'm sure there's more; can't wait to see this list.
 
i have a swing box that sets behind wheel well. i always keep a tow strap, jumpoer cables,multi tool, portable air compressor, black tape and tie downs in it. also has a flash light and extra batteries and a can of fix a flat. always have a box of fuses, extra headlight bulb, and tail light bulbs in glove box. long trip with boat i carry a full tool box, jack, volt meter, and plenty of wiring supplies. also helps to have money in bank account when you hit the atm to fix something. after all BOAT stands for break out another thousand.;)
 
all good ideas but what about the sterno for those times when you are stuck and waiting or when you cant reach any help its not much but beats freezing to death
 
extra keys are a must when your blackcloud. locked my self out coyote hunting didnt know the keyless entry code so i had to call my boy 65 miles away to bring me a set of keys.
 
Socket set major one. set of wrenches opened and box. Cold weather gear, sleeping bags and survival gear. Water water and water. Cell phone and sat phone/ for big game hunting/ but late season hunting also a must. you just can't be over prepared. Better safe than sorry or dead.
 
I've found zip ties and some 9 wire to be handy, ditto on equip listed above. I always keep a one hand opening lockback knife within reach from the drivers seat. I always need a couple trips to remember to put the plat books in the truck too..
 
I think it would be easier just to attach my packing list that I use.

Hunting Packing List

• Dog First Aid Box
o Pliers for Porcupine
o Wound Wash
o Dog Medicines
o Antibiotics (separate list)
o Snake Bite Kit (Refrigerate)
o Suture Kit
o Medicine dosage Sheet
o Local Vet Clinic Call Sheet

• Dog Collars Box
o Chargers
o Collars Charged & Tested
o Spare Batteries (9 volt)

• Beeper & Bark Collar Box
o Collars (Test)
o Spare Batteries

• Dog Food Box
o Dry Dog Food 40 lbs
o Bowls
o Measuring Cup
o Spoon
o Can Dog Food (2) cans per day
o Can Opener

• Miscellaneous Dog Items
o Leashes
o Spare Collar w/name tag
o Tough Foot
o Nail Trimmers
o Water Bucket
o Dog Vest
o Blanket
o Water Jug (5) Gallon

• Truck Cab Packing List
o Mini Flash Lights
o Leatherman
o Maps (Road & Hunting Area)
o Laptop w/ GPS & Mapping Software (wireless card)
o Cell Phone and Charger
o Digital Camera
o Fix A Flat (2) Cans
o 22mm Socket w/ Breaker Bar
o Tire Gauge
o Tire Chains (test fit)
o E-Tool
o Tire Plug Kit w/ Glue
o First Aid Kit
o Power Cord
o Pull Straps
o Window Cleaner Folding window cleaner & scraper
o Paper Towels
o Tool Bag
o Power Extension Cord
o Ether (diesel truck)
o Toilet Paper
o Baby Wipes
o Sun Glasses w/ Eye Glass Cleaner
o Battery Charger (AA) (For Mini-Flashlights & Camera)

• Ice Chest Cooler (Large)
o Bottled Water
o Gatorade
o Fruits (Banana, Apples, Oranges)
o Cold Cut Meats
o Mustard ((Yellow) Helps prevent leg cramps))
o Relish

• Dry Foods
o Bread
o Snacks Bars & Energy Bars
o Crackers & Cookies
o Peanut Butter
o Coffee
• Thermos
• Coffee Pot (12 Volt)

• Rear Truck (Left) Storage Area
o Vest & Hat
o Chaps
o Rain Gear
o Spare Boots
o Spare Gloves
o Skunk Off
o Trash Bags
o Zip-Lock Bags
o Duct Tape
o Dog Boots
o Spare (AA) Rechargable Batteries

Roughing It Gear (Motel 6)
• Folding Stool
• Sleeping Bag
• Cots
• Tarp
o Ropes. Pins, Poles, Bungee Cords
o 2lb Sledge Hammer

• Heath & Comfort
o Shaving Bag & Tooth Brush
o Towel
o Flip Flops
o Medication
o Foot Powder
o Knee Brace

• Clothing
o Socks
o Underwear
o Pants w/ spare belt
o Shirts
o Boots


• Gun Compartment
o Guns (Bring a Spare)
o Ammo (Lead, Steel)
o Cleaning Gear (oil, Rags, bore swab)
o Choke Tubes


• Hunting Vest
o Water Bottles
o Aluminum Foil (Field Dog Bowl)
o Whistle & Lanyard rig for remote controllers
o Ammo
o Hat w/ Brim Flash Light
o Gloves
o (1) Energy Bar
 
OkieGunner, I'm already tired, do you travel by motor vehicle, or use a railroad car? Like McGyver, or the Wild Wild West.
 
.44 and a Shovel

When I go out in the sticks, I am never without my .44 and a shovel. I may have lots of other stuff depending on what I am doing - short in and out day trip, long slog over trails, or camping -- but I always have those two items.
 
I do 4-5 trips per year and really get into some nasty out of the way stuff.
Cell phone ain't much good.
2 big Labs.:eek: Plenty of food and treats. Dog dishes.
A good jack and shovel will get you off a rock or high center.
You got to turn around if conditions get worse then the jack and shovel method.:)
12 gallons water and a cooler of frozen milk jugs.
Couple 3 cases of beer.:cheers:
Ham, sausage, steak, burger, eggs, beacon, milk etc in another cooler. Some of the stuff starts out frozen and with ice.
Couple boxes Total cereal.
Couple boxes fudge dipped granola.
Bread, butter, cooking oil, ketchup, mustard, pickles, assortment of canned veggies, chips, snickers, mm peanuts, apples.
[my cart tends to get kinda full.

Cooking pans and eating stuff.

A good set of tool is very important. In case of a flat there's a better then good chance your factory lug wrench will not do the job. Sturdy socket and a small sledge will save you a long walk out. [trust me]
Not a bad idea to have a spare, spare.Gallon antifreeze, couple quarts engine oil. Quart of diesel or charcoal starter for campfire starting.

First aid with plenty of tape like adhiesive and electrical. And medications. Rope. Matches and waterproof matches. Lots of paper towels, toilet paper to.

Guns and ammo, licenses, hunting knives and sharpener. Pack frame and day pack. Plastic bags, game bags and garbage bags.

One set of keys always in the pocket, a set for use and extra truck door key in the topper.

Clothes and boots for warm, cold and wet weather. Orange and camo, upland vest and jacket.

Most of my trips are combined bird and big game.

Maps! plenty of maps.

That's all I can think of offhand. All but the perishables stay in the topper for the next trip. Saves a ton of time.
 
david0311

oldandnew said:
OkieGunner, I'm already tired, do you travel by motor vehicle, or use a railroad car? Like McGyver, or the Wild Wild West.
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Won't copy OKI's post to save space but--I'm going for a month or first trip again year again-

I have most of what he has and maybe a little more:eek:

Weather changing from opener to mid Nov. requires a lot of gear--and then again into Dec. on second trip:cheers:
 
5 gallons of water, come-a-long, tow straps and chain (never know how far it will be to a solid anchor for the come-a-long),chains for all four tires, a shovel, 550 cord, and cold weather gear, along with the normal day trip food/drinks and hunting gear.
 
BritChaser said:
When I go out in the sticks, I am never without my .44 and a shovel. I may have lots of other stuff depending on what I am doing - short in and out day trip, long slog over trails, or camping -- but I always have those two items.
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2nd the grain shovel, in winter. I usually put two in. one for the passenger too.
 
I don't have a .44. I take my little ol Sig P239. Where I go, people are the most likely predators I'll encounter. I need to be comfortable carrying it all the time. My lil ol 410s won't be much good past 20 yards to deter one of them.

I haul some of the things mentioned earlier. But since I don't go into bad weather in the northern states like some of you, I don't need the quantity of food and cold weather gear. My bird hunting agenda assures I'm in a motel or lodge by dark and having a waitress serving me a drink a couple hours later. Those evenings of sleeping out in the cold and trying to cook a meal under a Coleman lantern are behind me.
 
Probably too much....

I probably have a tendency too take too much along. I can say that I have never been in need of something I didn't have along. The extra weight has little impact on my fuel economy. I have a crew cab pickup and a 8 hole dog trailer with lots of extra storage in it. I have a truck vault and a cap pack in the top of my cap so its easy to carry alot of gear and keep it organized and easy to find. I usually take 3 or 4 shotguns along. Spares for myself and others if needed. Plenty of various types of ammo and gun supplies. I carry all my huntung clothing in the top storage of my dog trailer so I always have gear for any weather condition along. You can never be to prepared.
 
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