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Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jez, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    JL911

    JL911 Psshh

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    Sadly I cannot keep much ammo in the truck nor magazines as I live nearby the fascist state of MD and frequently pass through. My Glock mags are "high capacity", therefore illegal and must be removed from my truck any time I visit or pass through the state.
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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  3. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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    G.T. Official TW Burrito Inspector

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    Remember the Guyot stainless steel water bottles that they quit making because they sold the line to Nalgene? Seems like they are making a comeback.

    [​IMG]

    Just ordered four of these. I have two of the older Guyot bottles that were made with a smaller diameter base that I keep full time in the front door cup/bottle holder pockets. I just dump the water in them every month and refill them and toss them back in the door pockets.

    [​IMG]

    Friend of mine gave me some stainless fish mouth spreaders that fit inside the rim perfectly which will allow you to boil water in them quite easily. Embarrassed to say I have no idea where the spreaders are right now.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    Noelie84

    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    What size .50 cans are you using? Not sure on the dimensions of the SAW cans, but my .50 cans are the standard cans and like I said they're only good for about 500rds of 7.62X54R
     
  5. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    IPNPULZ

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    Deeper in the South…….
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    going to be fun!
    I think M2A1 I will have to check to make sure but I get about 8 or so layers of 10 20 rd packs
     
  6. Nov 13, 2015 at 2:22 PM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    I went grocery shopping in the woods and this guy conveniently took a nap on my sleeping platform on our ride home.



    Does that count for this thread?
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Noelie84

    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    Sure does! Nice looking....Rack.
    I wish we had more bucks around here, but the past few winters with all the snow have been hard on the population in general.
     
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    That belongs in the expo thread due to the platform. Unless you are discussing how much venison you can fit in an ammo can, then you are welcome. :D
     
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  9. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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    Noelie84

    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    Shrug. I vote we let it slide if he can produce a good 'ammo can venison stew' recipe that doesn't taste like gun oil :D
     
  10. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    Didn't know this thread excited......just sayin Hi
    Off to read all 172 pages now
     
  11. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    :rofl:
    Glad I'm not the only one who does that when they find a thread they like.
    Take it from an old hand at thread mining...grab a scratch pad and a pen in case you see any ideas you like!
     
  12. Nov 13, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    Pfft. Copy/Paste is your friend.
     
  13. Nov 14, 2015 at 5:57 AM
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    IPNPULZ

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    I stand corrected on the can size I looked when I went to storage this morning and they are FAT 50 cans....
     
  14. Nov 14, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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    Just looked at and sub'd your build thread -- amazing truck and lots of work. Did you keep the basket in the bed with the canopy? How does that work for you? You have some great details (paracord grab handles and such) that I will be reading more about and adding as time goes by. You have a great self-sustaining rig there and you could live out of it for as long as you want -- may be more important as time goes by and with current events..........
     
  15. Nov 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    True - can expect the occasional troll to wander through but I have found this a great thread, inspirational and some really good ideas that I have incorporated into my truck. Someone elsewhere said that these are "bugout bags on wheels" and that is how I view my truck. Keep posting, I will keep reading and spending money -- that's what it's for as long as it have value!! Stay safe all!!
     
  16. Nov 14, 2015 at 1:17 PM
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    You know looking at this thread I am already on the same page here. MRE's are great various water containers as well as fire starting equipment. Foil blankets and various pieces from my issue that I find stays in my truck. I really don't think about it its just what I do. After you have been stuck in a snowstorm or stuck out in the back woods you learn to put some things in your truck. One thing I didn't notice on here is keeping at least half of tank of fuel at all times. Thinking prepared and being prepared are very different.
     
  17. Nov 14, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    Fire starting, cutting, warmth, instant food, WATER, a couple of containers, small comfortable bag, Firearm. The less you carry the further and faster you can travel. Use the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid
     
  18. Nov 14, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Being in the military taught me that you can't always rely on your vehicle and if you really need to bug out carry only the minimal. I have way too much stuff in my truck About like you minus the jerry can and the dog food. Every survivalist situations I have seen the vehicle gets scavenged and you can only carry so much. My Ideals came from growing up in Ca. and always having a kit in the car incase of earthquakes or getting stuck in the desert. Really there is a thousand ways to skin that Cat but I do believee in the KISS method it has never lead me wrong
     
  19. Nov 14, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Hey thanks! I've been building it as an expo build so its great for camping. Most camping rigs end up being decent survival rigs on their own. Not sure what basket you are talking about though? I may have just forgotten. My bed always has a basic bug out bag, tools, tie downs, hi lift, air compressor, and a RTT on top of the canopy. :thumbsup:
     
  20. Nov 14, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Agreed. I keep my BOB nearby at all times. I can live for three days out of it, and it's saved my bacon more than once. I keep my BOL stocked, and am also ready to go off grid at home if need be. The bag, like my pistol, is just there to get me "home".
     

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