NismoSkyZ Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 What do you guys always carry with you in your trucks? I have a very dismal list that includes jumpers, bungies, ratchet straps, bottle of oil, flashlight, flares, a flat tire kit and a mini air compressor. I plan to do some major mods this summer and do A LOT more wheeling...what else should I have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Ben~ Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sometimes when I go wheelin, I bring a shovel... I dunno if that sounds dumb or not but its already worked once. What would be ideal would be a collapsable shovel that could fit in some sort of plastic sleeve so as to not get your cargo area dirty (or a holder on the outside of the truck maybe). It works well to dig out ruts when you get stuck, I know a couple instances when my friends got stuck and we could've gotten out within minutes had we had a shovel (stuck across comparatively-dry ruts). Having some water and food with you is also usually a good idea... if you get stuck and have to sit waiting for someone to pull you out its always a good idea to have something to eat/drink on you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Oh man.... Flares First aid kit Fire extinguisher MRE's Spare belts(alt and PS) An extra blanket Gallon of water 3-D cell Mag light Signalling mirror Fire starter(magnesium/flint type) Jumper cables Shorty shovel Air compressor or C02 tank Tire plug/flat repair kit Ratchet straps Oil, antifreeze and trans fluid Belt dressing WD-40 Clean rags Leather gloves ROLL OF TP Lots of recovery stuff, 3" tow strap, 2" tow strap, couple of tree straps, shackles, clevises, a half-ton comealong, etc 100' of 1/4" yellow rope 20' of 3/8" yellow rope Bolts, washers, tape, wire, tie rod ends, the list goes on. The back end is packed. Heh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sometimes when I go wheelin, I bring a shovel... I dunno if that sounds dumb or not but its already worked once. What would be ideal would be a collapsable shovel that could fit in some sort of plastic sleeve so as to not get your cargo area dirty (or a holder on the outside of the truck maybe). It works well to dig out ruts when you get stuck, I know a couple instances when my friends got stuck and we could've gotten out within minutes had we had a shovel (stuck across comparatively-dry ruts). Most army surplus stores carry fold-up shovels like theseI also carry a fire extinguisher, a saw (I got hung up on a stump once plus it's handy when collecting fire wood), various hand tools, a flashlight and some clean rags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 i normally have my tools, 3lb sledge, engine oil, gear oil, brake fluid; recovery eq. which includes a couple of D clevises and kinetic rope and then the almost worthless hand winch and chain. i do have small shovel but last time it didn't get me very far. :sniff: the mud was bad and i only finally dug it out some more when my buddy showed up with a regular sized one. so, if you get a roof rack attach a full size shovel to it. warn even makes little brackets. those are the basics when i go to an OHV park. when in wilderness i have my camping gear in my backpack. that's everything.. stove, water filter, tent, pad, bag.. food and clothing for at least 20-30 degrees below average for the time of the year. i always have a tiny, tiny first aid kit too. maps and compass. and the number one butt saver over the years has been a bike.. that's right, bicycle. it beats walking. galoshes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhicks99 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) An e-tool is invaluble (folding shovel), pretty much ditto on 88's list , and of course sidearm with extra mags. ETA: No ones mentioned the Hi-lift yet??????? You gotta have a Hi-lift I think it's a law or something Edited December 7, 2006 by cdhicks99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 An e-tool is invaluble (folding shovel), pretty much ditto on 88's list , and of course sidearm with extra mags.ETA: No ones mentioned the Hi-lift yet??????? You gotta have a Hi-lift I think it's a law or something you actually have to have something to attach the hi-lift to otherwise it's pretty impossible to use w/o tearing up something bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I'd like one, but they're heavy and huge and take up room. Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelow Leaks Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I havent got one yet, but they mount on the stock tire carrier. So room isn't really a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I have an off brand, but as MZ pointed out... nothing to use it on withough resulting in damage. Unless you use it as a winch I always have... Engine oil PS Fluid (aka Auto tranny fluid) Brake fluid 6L's of water Flares First aid kit (Vacuum sealed) TP (Vacuum sealed and flattened) ...yeah, you read that right 2 blankets At least a small flashlight Clean rags Jumper cables 2ton comealong Ratchet/non-ratcheting(can't remember the proper name) straps two 2in tow/recovery straps extra alt. and belt. Fix-a-flat (semi truck size can) Removable roof crossbar for over the front doors I usually have... Plenty of tools Leather steel toed work boots Misc. little/spare parts including nuts/bolts/washers/various wire zip ties (small and large) - almost always have some of these Some other things I can't think of right now. I have other things if I think I might need them, including the Farm Jack (like a HiLift) that I mentioned Many things I still need to get, icluding a new hand axe and a small shovel I used to also carry a set of clothes but have not for a while.. need to start doing that again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Pinned the topic, this is always valuable info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 has anyone said work gloves yet??????? i also carry my truckers chain, a couple 2x8's, and a floor jack. yes... a floor jack. works great on the 2x8's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdpathy Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) Items: Two shovels, Floor Jack, Bottle Jack, Regular Jack, Tow Rope, Clothes, Tent, Spare Tire (great in case of flat tires), Water, Extra Fluids, I know there is more but I can't think of it. Edit: Chains all around Additional Edit: Car Wiring Duct Tape Heaters Spotlights Flashlights Tool Kit Ummmmmm... Hmmm. Edit: Fire Extinguisher Hi Lift Jack Edited February 10, 2007 by Jdpathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Glock with 4 extra Mags... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govols74n Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Most army surplus stores carry fold-up shovels like theseI also carry a fire extinguisher, a saw (I got hung up on a stump once plus it's handy when collecting fire wood), various hand tools, a flashlight and some clean rags. If you look closely the shovel has a saw built in, and chops well if u sharpen 1 side....doesnt cut as good as a real saw though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishpeck Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Lessee... - First Aid Kit x2 - Those "hand warmer" packs x4 - An assortment of knives - Various wrenches - Assorted screw drivers - Pliars, wire cutters/strippers - Multimeter - Few feet of copper cable - Electrical tape - Duct tape xInfinity - Flashlight - Various radio parts - Conglomeration of spare engine parts - Trash from the last eleven years. . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) Good stuff there.... allow me to add: GPS!!! A couple of the mylar emergency blankets small tarp and heavy twine (emergency rain shelter, or for laying in mud...) couple HD yard size garbage bags (makes nice poncho) water sterilization pellets couple clif bars pretty complete first aid kit wire, misc connectors hose clamps, misc bolts folding saw (lotsa trees up here) water proof matches, vaseline soaked cotton balls or other fire starter quick set epoxy putty and radiator repair putty silicone sealant Edited December 13, 2006 by mws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks everyone. I recently added a 6 D Cell Maglite (dual purpose), a first aid kit from an 05 pathy, a survival knife, fire extinguisher, duct tape, ratchet straps, tire plug kit, 20k lb recovery strap, towel, reflective triangle, and a lighter. I will soon be purchasing a small craftsman tool kit, folding shovel, water, and a 3-5 gallon air tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd123 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 for survival always have a blanket, a light, a fire source, and a knife (a real one spend around 80 on a survival knife if you know you can get lost without help). Tools and a friend always have a friend, never know when youll need help remember your rig is to heavy to do the ol' leg out the door pushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinKernaghan Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Let's see, my Pathy is not configured for off-roading as much as the rest of yours, and I also don't live in such a cold climate to need all the snow stuff, but I try to keep it self-sustainable in the event of a mechanical problem: - Chilton's guide (don't leave home without it!) - Mini-Maglite - Giant Maglite (with dead batteries, really more appropriate as a hammer/weapon) - Multitool - $7 Wal-Mart basic socket set (the driver probably isn't well-built enough to survive more than one emergency) - Bungee cords - Jumper cables - Wire brush - 4-way tire iron (locks up nicely to the spare tire carrier) - Extra belts leftover from when I replaced all three at once (I know two of them are only an inch different in length and are probably interchangeable, but I forget which two...but I suppose if you were in a REAL tight jam you might just have to sacrifice power steering for an alternator...) - Assorted fuses and junk (though Nissan, in their occasionally extremely awesome forward-thinking, provided us with a few fuses inside the fuse panel door) -A bunch of old blankets and sheets, to protect the cargo floor and protect me in the event that I have to get under it in an awkward place. Almost all of this stuff fits in the commodious pre-airbag-era glovebox, and in the amplifier access panels in the back (which is probably stupid, I'm concerned I might accidentally pull too hard on the jumper cables and rip out my taillight wires so I just be careful). I still need to get a portable air compressor, because those are just handy. They make a few that take forever to use, but are at least small enough to squirrel away under the drivers' seat... OH and a golf club under the rear seats. I actually have no idea what that's for, but hey, who really knows what anything is for on these newfangled automobiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Why do so many of you carry a wire brush? Am I missing out on something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinKernaghan Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Well, a couple of times my battery connections have crapped out and I found that if I just took the connectors off and scraped away at the terminals with a wire brush, things would work again. One of these days I really need to go for an Optima battery and just be done with the whole mess entirely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've had 'bad hair' days from sleeping in the pathy that require a brush to look my spiffiest the next morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 *snort* Heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Condoms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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