Essentials to have on board

Lmao

 

I use this all steel shovel.
Also coldsteel products.

 

I lived in Phoenix for 38 years, not only you may need a gun but I would also get a speargun also just to be on the safe side, you know how the drug cartel are down there

 

Matches
Candle
Flashlight
Leatherman
gloves
stocking cap
Loaded gun
Micro fiber towel
bungee cords
ratchet straps
7-4 prong trailer light adapter
Reese hitches 1 7/8, 2"
jumper cables
wool blanket
binoculars
tape measure
multi screw driver
pen and paper
bottle water
spare undies

 

Some means of airing your tires back up after you've aired down.
A hot looking girl to use those condoms on
Toilet paper

 

Thanks for everyone's input so far!

 

I do alotta camping and fishing, so I drive alotta forest and service roads. This is what I carry.

In the bed -

- axe
- shovel
- dry boots
- gloves

In the cab -

- maglite
- first aid kit
- spare bulbs/fuses
- toilet paper
- gazetteer/maps
- multitool
- M&P Shield 9 compact
- toe straps/ratchet strap
- change of socks/boxers
- air hose/tire chuck/gauge
- rag

Under hood -

- air compressor

I need to go through and update/add to my "essentials"

 

I don't off road. I carry - in addition to the stock jack set:
Jumper cables
X tire tool (your lugs or those of a stranger with a flat were likely overtightened by some shop)
Water (3 liters or so)
Extra eye glasses
Flashlight
Hat
TP
Pair of pliers
Adjustable crescent wrench
Phillips screw driver
Regular screw driver
Gloves
Towel
Cigarette lighter

 

I saw these tire valve stems, that install from the outside, the other day and thought they were pretty cool.
http://www.colbyvalve.com

 

Here are the essentials I carry:

First Aid Kit
1 Flashlight
1 Headlamp
Mechanix Gloves
Multitool
Shovel (mounted in bed)
Axe (mounted in bed)
Hi-Lift Jack (mounted in bed)
Tow straps/Tie down straps/Bungee cords/Parachord
Toilet paper or tissue paper or napkins (i have kids)
Tire repair kit

And you can also add to this:
Bug out bag
Tool Bag/Box
Jerry Can
Weapon (take down rifle, handgun, taser, pepper spray, knife, etc)

And if you're into prepping:
Nitrile gloves
Gas mask/N95 Respirator
Goggles/Earplugs
Iodine Pills
Water/Food Bars
Lighter/mylar emergency blankets (if you live in cold environments)

 

I use a glock e-tool. Mostly used for shoveling snow if I get carried away, or when I have to take a dump. It folds up and has a telescoping handle with a saw blade in it. Good luck sawing anything with it though, and it fits behind or under the back seats nicely.

 

Heres what I've got

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-sing...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

http://www.sears.com/bully-tools-92...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

I keep one of these in my truck:

$27 AMES Companies, The 163118800 Thumb D-Handle Round Point Mini Shovel, Green

https://www.amazon.com/AMES-COMPANIES-163118800-D-Handle-Shovel/dp/B00CA3JK5G You can get them locally for $10 to $12 usually.

 

Just make sure the handle is long enough to make it semi comfortable when using it.

 

been looking into the air compressor under the hood lately. Seems pretty badass! pics of yours? where did you get the compressor?

 

On sand I always carry a longer shovel in the 4 foot range.
Also do to having a winch I carry an earth anchor.

Next I did not see people talk about is blue and silver poly tarps in 4x8 or 5x10 then one large enough to cover the truck if needed in a sand storm.

Also carry sections as long as the bed of 2x12 boards or 3/4 ply cut in sections 12"x 6'or 8'.
Rubber backed indoor or outdoor carpet work great for traction in powder sand.
Tarps work for cover in hot sun if needed or matt to lay on turning a wrench. Even for making sand bags or catch fluid in a roll over.

 

Now here's a compressor. Oh yeah, it comes with a winch.

Warn 91800 PowerPlant 9.5 Air Compressor and Winch

https://www.amazon.com/Warn-91800-PowerPlant-Compressor-Winch/dp/B00GN6Z2X0

 

I had a Quick air 2. Not mounted anymore, it lives in an ammo can in my trailer as backup.

Went to co2. Power tanks. Great for running air tools and seating a bead.
Can run 150 psi for tools, can also fill two tires at a time fast. Under 1 min from 10 psi to 35. Works for the tow rig also and it is 80 psi.
Keep a 5 pound tank in daily drivers and two 15 lb tanks for off road rig then a 20 is hard mounted on trailer.

The 12 v or motor mount systems always need to have the motor running. If you try to help others on trails it is hard to get next to them sometimes.

Also for a few extras that really work.

Look into More power puller and Max Axe

Had them about 20 years and they are great.

 

I'm really disappointed that no one has listed koozies yet... How the hell are you gonna keep your beer cold when you get to wherever you've stuck/stranded at?

I also keep an emergency flask of whiskey in my truck. Nothing worse than getting to the end of a 4wheel trail or up to a camp site and realizing I forgot to bring whiskey.

Edit: Oh and in addition to all the things everyone else has listed, I keep spare fuses and bulbs as well.

 

How slow are you drinking your beers that you need to koozie for them?

It's nothin fancy. Just a little modified MV50. I'm in the process or sorting out a little tank for it still.