Truck toolbox...
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The Lone Haranguer
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While not precisely on topic - i.e., it is geared more toward remaining in your home to "weather the storm," as it were - a good place to find advice on food and water storage is a Mormon church.
haha - my truck is a perfect size, i love my truck! any bigger and my wallet would get smaller...
I don't want an auxiliary fuel tank, since i can get 300 miles to one tank. i think that's good enough to get from point A to point B...also takes up space and uses more fuel with the extra weight. did i mention this is a 2.7L inline 4?
greebly, valid points on knowing how to use the stuff! i don't have much time to practice, but until i do, atleast i'll have the hardware and a little bit of logic.
i don't want projectile weapons other than a gun. they're slow, ineffective, big, unconcealable, etc. i'll go with a billy club and crobar until i'm old enough. doubt i'll be getting into much trouble anyway.
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I don't want an auxiliary fuel tank, since i can get 300 miles to one tank. i think that's good enough to get from point A to point B...also takes up space and uses more fuel with the extra weight. did i mention this is a 2.7L inline 4?
greebly, valid points on knowing how to use the stuff! i don't have much time to practice, but until i do, atleast i'll have the hardware and a little bit of logic.
i don't want projectile weapons other than a gun. they're slow, ineffective, big, unconcealable, etc. i'll go with a billy club and crobar until i'm old enough. doubt i'll be getting into much trouble anyway.
~tmm
EHCRain10
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Id have to suggest a few items that ive used in my truck....
hydraulic jack (5 ton or more they dont take much space)
leatherman multitool
hatchet, machete or saw
dcell maglite (impact weapon if you need it, keep within reach of the driver seat)
cell phone with camera (use the camera if you get into an accident)
first aid kit
pen and paper that you can reach while driving
10 feet of 3/8 DOT approved chain with removable hooks and at least one D clevis to match
tow strap of at least 20 feet and 10 ton capacity
basic tool kit
at least one heavy duty ratchet strap (push comes to shove you can use it as a winch to get yourself out)
a set of smaller ratchet straps
i would also suggest a flat cover for your truck bed (i had a improvement from 19mpg to 23mpg with mine) from the sound of you engine im guessing that you have a toyota of some sorts that is a great little truck you shouldnt regret having it enjoy
hydraulic jack (5 ton or more they dont take much space)
leatherman multitool
hatchet, machete or saw
dcell maglite (impact weapon if you need it, keep within reach of the driver seat)
cell phone with camera (use the camera if you get into an accident)
first aid kit
pen and paper that you can reach while driving
10 feet of 3/8 DOT approved chain with removable hooks and at least one D clevis to match
tow strap of at least 20 feet and 10 ton capacity
basic tool kit
at least one heavy duty ratchet strap (push comes to shove you can use it as a winch to get yourself out)
a set of smaller ratchet straps
i would also suggest a flat cover for your truck bed (i had a improvement from 19mpg to 23mpg with mine) from the sound of you engine im guessing that you have a toyota of some sorts that is a great little truck you shouldnt regret having it enjoy
you're right on with the guess of it being a Toyota. it's a 2001 Tacoma, extended cab, 4X4, in maroon(undoubtedly the best color 
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you guys know of any websites that explain how to use some of these things, like a tow strap and the like?
and, you guys have any brand names you might suggest, or is a no-namer harbor freight good enough?
thanks,
~tmm
)you guys know of any websites that explain how to use some of these things, like a tow strap and the like?
and, you guys have any brand names you might suggest, or is a no-namer harbor freight good enough?
thanks,
~tmm
Tape;
Duck brand duct tape
Scotch #33 electrical tape
Scotch also makes a high quality (blue) vinyl duct tape which could sub for electrical tape
Strippers/pliers/crimpers;
Klein is a good brand
Or a good multi-tool, Gerber or SOG
Folding saw;
Gerber/Fiskars make several, saws are usually a better option than axe or hatchet
Lights;
Change out batteries after use and every 2 months. Best not to keep batteries in lights but if you do inspect every month, you are trying to avoid a corrosive catastrophe that leaves you with a worse than worthless light. Maglights put out lots of light for an hour maybe, then output drops off rapidly. Streamlight Scorpion has advantage of small size, lithium batteries, more water resistant and casts light further than 3-4 D cell Maglight but does not match total light output of the Maglight w/fresh cells (Maglight has a broader beam). Get some kind of wrist-strap or leash especially for smaller lights, if you are hand carrying the light (switched off) and then start doing other manual tasks you can drop the light without knowing and totally forget about it (especially when wearing gloves, has happened to me)! Petzl is a good brand for LED or incandescent headlamp. LED headlamps free up a hand, are hard to lose, can have various output levels and are very stealthy on low power settings.
Gloves;
Mechanix for dexterity. Full grain for heavy duty/hot work. Ironman Cold Condition (orange black) for cold weather of course and a good compromise between the 1st 2.
Duck brand duct tape
Scotch #33 electrical tape
Scotch also makes a high quality (blue) vinyl duct tape which could sub for electrical tape
Strippers/pliers/crimpers;
Klein is a good brand
Or a good multi-tool, Gerber or SOG
Folding saw;
Gerber/Fiskars make several, saws are usually a better option than axe or hatchet
Lights;
Change out batteries after use and every 2 months. Best not to keep batteries in lights but if you do inspect every month, you are trying to avoid a corrosive catastrophe that leaves you with a worse than worthless light. Maglights put out lots of light for an hour maybe, then output drops off rapidly. Streamlight Scorpion has advantage of small size, lithium batteries, more water resistant and casts light further than 3-4 D cell Maglight but does not match total light output of the Maglight w/fresh cells (Maglight has a broader beam). Get some kind of wrist-strap or leash especially for smaller lights, if you are hand carrying the light (switched off) and then start doing other manual tasks you can drop the light without knowing and totally forget about it (especially when wearing gloves, has happened to me)! Petzl is a good brand for LED or incandescent headlamp. LED headlamps free up a hand, are hard to lose, can have various output levels and are very stealthy on low power settings.
Gloves;
Mechanix for dexterity. Full grain for heavy duty/hot work. Ironman Cold Condition (orange black) for cold weather of course and a good compromise between the 1st 2.
EHCRain10
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keep a look out on the magazine rack for the 4x4 magazines, at least once a year they have how to specials and info on the tools and such that would be used.
brighamr
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awesome thread
I just bought a truck, and this thread is giving me a lot of ideas
Only thing I'd add is a bag of beef jerkey. Lasts a long time and can help you make due if you're stuck for a while.
I just bought a truck, and this thread is giving me a lot of ideas
Only thing I'd add is a bag of beef jerkey. Lasts a long time and can help you make due if you're stuck for a while.
Dave Markowitz
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I posted the following to an email list last year, after the Kim family got lost in Oregon.
Another item to add to this list if you can fit in your budget is a GPS unit. after witnessing the utility of a a GPS navigation system recently I decided to get one. Today I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200W from Amazon.
Another item to add to this list if you can fit in your budget is a GPS unit. after witnessing the utility of a a GPS navigation system recently I decided to get one. Today I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200W from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/SAS-Survival-Guide-Handbook-Collins/dp/0060849827/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196637959&sr=8-1
I keep a copy of this book in my truck, rolled up inside a mossberg JIC kit. I added a bunch of stuff though:
Kabar
Surefire G2 flash light
wrist rocket
something I'm suprised I havent read yet: smoke grenade
flairs
swiss champ
atlas
munchies
that book has alot of good information, shows how to set snares animal traps, shows you what plants are safe to eat, and if theyre good for meds or what not, how to construct all different types of shelters. That book could help you survive about anywhere imaginable!
I keep a copy of this book in my truck, rolled up inside a mossberg JIC kit. I added a bunch of stuff though:
Kabar
Surefire G2 flash light
wrist rocket
something I'm suprised I havent read yet: smoke grenade
flairs
swiss champ
atlas
munchies
that book has alot of good information, shows how to set snares animal traps, shows you what plants are safe to eat, and if theyre good for meds or what not, how to construct all different types of shelters. That book could help you survive about anywhere imaginable!
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