What do yall keep in your truck at all times?

Well, looking good, but I think you forgot few Claymors, grenades and something like Javelin... Just to make sure!
(JOKE)

 

I personally do the same with my EDC. There is always extra mags when it comes to being prepared. @ashesofempires I don't think its crazy to keep extra ammo in your vehicle, now if you have a whole arsenal hidden in your vehicle that's a different story. To me weapons are just another set of tools to use and a skill to learn, Will I ever use this tool and rely on the skill I built up? probably never.

Here's the real question "will you regret not having the tools or the skills to use said tool if you find yourself in a situation that calls for it?". I've always answered yes so I train, get familiar with my tools and learn to operate every single one safely and effectively.

 

Lord, make me swift and my aim true. Steel me against those who would harm me and mine. Give me the courage to act decisively. And Lord, if this is the day you call me home, let me die in a pile of brass, not on my knees thinking “If I only had my gun”.
I train a lot too. Lots of failsafes and two in the T. Some professional training and lots of practice using violence of action. I often drill myself if I get up to pee in the middle of the night. Weak hand, maintaining cover, it needs to be second nature. When my daughter was little, she asked me if I was scared after checking out a noise for her. I told her, “No, if someone else were here, they ought to be afraid I’m here”.

 

Definitely

 

LONG LIVE THE DAC

 

I’ve watched my share of MacGyver and Gilligan’s Island shows. I can build pretty much anything from nothing at this point in my life.

 

Yep

Same reason I keep an industrial size fire extinguisher in my truck.

 

Other than the trucks jack, jumper cables and a tool kit, duct tape and some zip ties.

 

My new truck should be here this week so I've been sorting out my crap.

Plug kit
Compressor
Jack
Hand tools
Select sockets
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Zip ties
Tow strap
Shackles
Ratchet straps
Small steel garden spade [much more usable than those "tactical" shovels. Cheaper too]
Lighter
USB Flashlight
Fire extinguisher
TP
First aid kit
SteriPen
Helinox Folding Chair
Lined leather winter gloves
Toque
Long underwear
Socks

Dang....it always ends up being a ton of crap. I've unexpectedly needed almost everything on this list in the past however. The fire extinguisher is pretty much the only thing I haven't needed to use.

 

Thats more chit than in my garage.

 

I'm guessing you live in, or near, a city?

Every day I'm in an area where, if something happened, I could easily sit there for 24 hours before seeing another soul and have no cell service. That's just near my house.

If it's 98 degrees or -40 degrees, which it very well could be where I live, I want to be able to get rolling again. Or at least be comfortable staying in place.

 

standard kidnapping kit

 

Toilet paper

 

Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Flashlight
Jump starter battery pack
Tow strap
Shackles
Ratchet straps
Air compressor
Tool kit
Tire jack kit
Tire plug kit

 

Yep both towns nearby just a few miles away. Biggest city 25 miles away. Been close to a 100 F degrees this summer a few times. Gets down to about -10F in the winter. Got 99% cell coverage, so getting stuck in the middle of nowhere is pretty remote. Furthest i had to walk one winter night after getting stuck in the woods was 3 miles or so....no biggie.

 

I’ve been following this thread as it’s been very entertaining.

I do have a question any recommendations on a tool roll that has most of the things needed for the taco? I assume metric socket wrench set, screwdrivers, maybe set of Allen key, not sure what else?

also what’s best portable tire repair? Would fix a flat get me home on a 285/75/16 tire?

 

When society collapses, I’ve learned that with toilet paper, baby wipes, bottled water and ammo, I’ll be able to trade for everything you guys are listing on this thread.

 

In societal collapse, all you need to survive is tp, baby wipes, bottled water and ammo…

 

Tarp
Load straps
Fleece blanket
Lifeboat ration
Road flares
SOLAS rocket
Folding shovel
First Aid kit
Jumper Cables
10lb Fire extinguisher
Gloves
Glow stick or two

A lot of that is just off-roading stuff that happens to fit behind the seats so it just stays there all the time.

 

On top of what you've said I'd add vise grips and needle nose pliers. You'd be pretty much covered for most easy repairs with those things. I don't carry much more than that for tools.

I don't know about fix-a-flat but I have an ARB repair kit. Came in handy last winter when I picked up three nails at once in the 4Runner and had to plug three tires. Still running those plugs with no issues. Plugs can be a contentious issue on vehicle forums though.