WHAT DO YOU CARRY IN YOUR TACOMA WHEN YOU GO OFFROAD?

TOW ROPE, PIECE OF WOOD, SHOVEL, AND COOLER FOR BEER.

Figured I would yell my answer back like you asked your question

 

Beretta 96 pistol. 12 gauge mossberg pump shotgun. Spare tire bottle jack with the tools. Mexican socket set (adjustable wrench). Small box of dog food for the puppy. Couple cans of chili. In the bed, fuel cans, water jug, ratchet straps, klx110 dirt bike in case the truck gets stranded somebody can go for help. Few other odds and ends.

 

Buddy was in the process of moving. R&d has been on the stand by until he settles in and I can let him borrow the truck

 

That's what's behind my seat. One ammo can for tools, one for recovery. I also have a breakdown shovel, hi-lift off road base, and some de-skunk juice (after the dog got sprayed, never going to be without again).

If you are looking at making something, there is a nice hole already present that you can put a threaded rivnut in that will provide a 3rd top mounting (at least for the top part).

Good luck.