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What gear do you keep in your truck???

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by kane22, Dec 16, 2019.

  1. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    kane22

    kane22 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tools, recovery gear, emergency supplies, everyday stuff...just trying to get my new truck set up. Sitting here looking at all the stuff I have, thinking about what else I need, and how to store it.
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    BalutTaco

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    Tire fix kit.
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Its amazing how much shit i have stashed away in my truck, lots of little compartments and areas to creatively fit things.
     
  4. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    MadKatt

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    I carry the usual suspects but I have a short drive to work so I whittled down my normal gear. Carry med bag, shovel, tow straps, tools, breaker bar, flares, a crap load of tie downs.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Amanelot

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    Mostly work related stuff. Tools, boots, safety gear. Got a few guns stashed away but nothing too serious. Tire repair kit, little compressor, air gauge, valve core remover, first aid kit, and some windex.
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    AstoriaTRD

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    My Glock doesn't stay in the truck and I need to get a folding shovel......
     
  7. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    Taco Caliente

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    I've found that I can store lots of gear in an organized manner using milk crates in the bed under my tonneau cover. Inside the cab, I have lots of first aid gear as well as tools, emergency lights and flashlights, battery jump pack, camp knives and machete,
     
  8. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:27 PM
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    m603holden

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    I keep it in 3rd. I find it the most fun of all the gears.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Junkhead

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    I got a little bit of everything. Duct tape, sheething tape, rope, tire repair kit (amazing shit), shovel, bear mace, small machete, small tool set, recovery rope, jumper cables ( to jump start AT guys:D), blankets, water, gloves, and i never go below a quarter of gas just in case, also good for fuel pump.

    I think thats it, im ready for those fucking zombies.:devil:
     
  10. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Junkhead

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    When i first saw the thread thats exactly what i thought the question was, i got excited a bit for a second.
     
  11. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    shakerhood

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    X2!
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    3rd is my favorite, too. Very nice power delivery when you give it the business.

    I was in 4th merging onto the highway last night and it was smooth as glass at higher RPM.
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Right on. Thats how i do my weekly "italian tuning" to keep that 3.5 clean as a whistle.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    A full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, and sunglasses.
     
  15. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Junkhead

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    You forgot the lighter sir.
     
  16. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    Kwik Trip rewards card.

    It will be a cold day in Hell before I leave the house without it.
     
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  17. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    Tallgrass05

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    Jumper cables, air compressor, zip ties, rope, bungee cords, socket wrench set, assorted screwdrivers and other tools, flashlight, welding gloves, goggles, heat mask, cigarette lighter.
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Oh I don't smoke, but a lighter would not be a bad idea actually now that you mention it.
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Well my next question is gonna have to be, why the half pack of smokes?
     
  20. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    In case I find myself 106 miles from Chicago and being pursued by the police...
     

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