Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Hopefully the zombie apocalypse doesn't for another few year so i can get my truck geared up like that isuzu. Lol

 

I want his lockers and that tent lol

 

oh I saw what all he did and it is a great rig, just not sure it's worth that much.

 

Same here. I'm kind of diggin those over the cab racks but i'm not sure if i'd rock one.

 

There is a way to have the tent sit on the top of the bed of our trucks with a bed basket that (I think) hooks into the track system on the bed rails.

 

I'm going to build a bed rack. something i can attach equipment and gear for camping and such.

 

I don't think it's truly possible to have a serious discussion about all this without at least considering government (local, state, & federal) in the equation. As we've seen, older, now outdated and declassified, civil defense plans call for the seisure of transport (cars, trucks, boats, etc) for government use, along with the search, seisure, and redistribution of food, medical, and similar supplies.

Certainly newer plans call for this as well, potentially impacting anyone in this thread talking about working vehicles, food stocks, and related supplies. And, of course, events following Katrina suggest those newer plans might also include the seisure of weapons, which is related to this topic as well.

I don't think any of this is "politics," so not really a violation of the intent behind any such forum rule.

 

How many here have actually tested your preparedness - went out for some extended period, surviving solely on the equipment included in your bug out bag and/or vehicle? Have you also tested with the total loss of either bag or vehicle? Such tests fairly very quickly reveal any gaps or weaknesses in your preparedness. At least they did for me.

 

i haven't done it with my current bag, but i have been in survival mode with only the things i could carry. the only thing i'm really missing a good sleeping unit and some MREs but those aren't necessary.

 

Read the top of page 49...I just spent the night in the woods on 588 acres and 25* weather. Just threw a sleeping bag and a tent in the bed and took off to see if I could make it. Sure enough I had everything I could ever need for at least one night. A few things I came up with to modify my comfort but overall I feel good about my preparedness.

 

Just thought you guys might be interested in this:

At 9pm et (I think) on February 7, national Geographic is starting a series called "doomsday preppers"... it looked interesting to me...

Here is a preview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbgUZFHb9QY

 

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also if you are looking for a good concealment jacket, i use 511 tactical coyote tan agressor jacket. warm as hell and a ridiculas amount of pockets. but is like 275 $. paid 180 for mine of ebay

 

I have worked for the government for 13 years and annually review a shtf protocol. There are no such provisions in modern "red" plans. Course nobody believes me. Lol. We are also far less coordinated than Hollywood leads the GP to believe. Plus, I have seen what happens to agencies with the mere threat of a budget shortfall effecting paychecks, employees abandon ship like the rats they are. Point is, Uncle Sugar will not be there when you need him. Be patriotic; be self sufficient.

 

Enjoying this. I too was contemplating a Serpa holster in the truck. I was thinking under the steeringwheel. I carry all day and was talking to the wife about how much of a pain in the ass it'd be to draw from strong side with the sport seats. At work, driver has a holster on the chest, so he can pull and point at his nearest threat which will be someone coming to the door. So I was thinking something for the Glock 34 where driver can draw quickly and a double mag of 30 rds. ea. screwed into the water bottle area of drivers side. If you've never fired live rounds through a windshield as you drive, it's a pain in the ass. The glass hits you, it's loud and you're rounds don't fly straight until you cut a good hole.

Finishing up my stereo install so while the plastic is apart I'll see what I can come up with.

As far as being able to survive with what I have, I know I can. Problem is I'm very rarely alone in the truck. Hence mine is built to get me and mine home.

Also, I just picked up my son the Urban Operator pack from Tactical Tailor. I got it in MultiCam and it is badass. They sew in VS17 into the interior. Great every day pack. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/packs_bags/packs/urban-operator-pack. If you don't want to spend alot of money on a pack just for BOB but want one for multi use, I highly recommend it. It's big enough for a 1-2 day BOB and you can still use it for school/work/hiking/etc. you'll just have to take stuff out and back in. My son is in the 3rd grade and this bag will last him forever. They warranty their work for life.

 

For "bug out" survival how many feet of 550 paracord would you want for survival??

I'm debating on how much to get for myself while also making some paracord keychains (4) and 4-6 bracelets for friends. Also anywhere you guys find legit mil spec paracord for a fair price? Been out of the Marines for a few years and it's painful to think what easy access I had to so many items that I now have to pay a lot for! Example a .50cal ammo can online can easily be $20+ w/shipping included. I picked one up the other day at a gun show for $8 luckily.

 

Sadly, there are now numerious agencies (at the local, state, & federal levels) involved in disaster and similar planning. Because of that, it's quite difficult to pin down a clear picture of what exactly is planned. There's no doubt grand government schemes (food delivery, etc) will likely fail, but that still leaves isolated, random, activities with little or no supervision.

Let me give an example. Following Hugo years ago, the town I lived in at the time imposed curfews, travel restrictions (blockades), and similar (to hell with civil rights), enforced by national guard personnel. Several days later, as neighboring communities dropped their restrictions, this town could not because the mayor, only one with authority to do so, had cleared out prior to the hurricane and had not yet returned. It was another two days before the mayor finally arrived to sign the papers. In the meantime, residents were SOOL - especially if they ran afoul of those national guard personnel.