Vehicle Kit

[izzyscout21]

I finally upgraded to a bigger vehicle that I can actually keep things in now, so I'm looking for ideas.
Who has a vehicle survival kit, and what do you keep in it?

[Gunfixr]

I haven't really made a kit, and don't have a lot of room, but I threw a few things in the back.
A small shovel, a hatchet, some rope and tie-down, a case of water, which gets rotated, a blanket or two, some flares and other stuff.
Should go without saying there's a light in the truck.
I take with me a sling bag, and it has more. Several days of food, usgi poncho, couple different ways to start a fire, knife or two, water filter, paracord, some other stuff I can't remember at the moment.
If I'm going more than a few miles away, the bag goes.

Oh, there's a topo map of the state under the seat.

[mitunnelrat]

I'm still working on it... several things have taken higher priority, but... I keep my basic tools, an e-tool, a hatchet, jumper cables, warning triangles, jack/ breaker bar, a vz17 panel, coveralls... have a drop leg panel and drop leg holster that need to make it back in. A cab to hook up. Plans for HAM still. More to come.

[Onestep]

Keep one in the Tahoe. Bought a tub w/lid from Depot to store it all in.
Mainly set up for roadside breakdowns.
100' 3/8" rope (anchor rope I had), 25' snatch strap, assorted tools, some ratchet straps, bungees, zip ties, gloves (multiple pairs), flares, tire iron, spare hub kit for trailer, folding shovel, machete, flat fix, 12V tire inflator, rags, paper towels, hand cleaner and I know there's more but need to do an inventory. This should get you started.

[realist]

I have a GMC 2500 pickup so I can carry more than you. I have installed a metal toolbox which fits under my bi fold Aluminum cover for the bed top. The tool boxes come with a key lock which is the same for most so I replaced it with a combo lock. So I have double security, the aluminum cover is locked down so no one can see and the toolbox locks too. Inside I carry, jumper cables, toolbox, small sledge hammer, as, shovel, tow strap, saw, pick for general tools. There are several of the blue tarps. I carry two complete sets of clothing, heavy coat, and Gortex. I carry a cleaning kit for my guns, 250 rounds of 9mm, 45 Cal, 223, and 308 each. For shotgun I have 50 slugs, 50 buck and 100 #8. I also have 1000 22s. There is a breakdown 22 Ruger, and a Remington 870 shotgun. I also carry a tarp, water filter, 100 feet of climbing rope with beaners and 550 cord. I have five days of freeze dried Mountain house food. I have a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and cook kit in an internal framed backpack. There is also a Colman lantern with a couple of bottles and additional mantles.

Inside the truck I general have at least five liters of water, junk food (granola bars and trail mix) which gets replaced regularly. There is trash bags, blanket, lite jacket, and another tool kit. Then I have a big first aid kit along with a small blow out kit which is with me whenever I am camping or shooting. Most of the time I carry two 9 mms, either Glocks or S&Ws with extra magazines and 200 rounds of ammo in a locked compartment. The glove compartment is full of the small stuff i.e. lighters, and knives, boo boo stuff.

It may sound like a lot but I go up to my property and work from the truck periodically. This gives it a test and allows for resupply when needed. It is a work in progress which I tweak all the time. When I travel up there I always have an AR or similar battle rifle and maybe a 357 revolver for snakes. Then there are the miscellaneous tools I bring up such as chainsaw, large sledge hammer with splitting malls etc.

[robsdak]

truck kit? huh, never thought of it that way. it's just things i carry in the truck. LOL

i carry what i need to, to get by. i can live out of the truck for a good week before it starts too wear on me.

[bacpacker]

Keep a full GHB with everything I would need for 3 days. Maybe a little lite on food. Otherwise 3 tarps, 500ft of 550 cord, various ropes, tie down straps, garbage bags, hunters ax, folding shovel, folding saw, flashlights, spare batteries, hiking boots, socks, leather work gloves, warm gloves and hats, folding and fixed blade knives, mobile and hand held ham radios, fire starters, water, water filters and purification tabs. Probably other stuff as well.

[Gunfixr]

I think realist won.

[izzyscout21]

I think realist won.

No crap.

[Onestep]

By a mile!

[izzyscout21]

We won. And probably killed the thread. lol.

[Fidel MD]

I have a GMC 2500 pickup so I can carry more than you. I have installed a metal toolbox which fits under my bi fold Aluminum cover for the bed top. The tool boxes come with a key lock which is the same for most so I replaced it with a combo lock. So I have double security, the aluminum cover is locked down so no one can see and the toolbox locks too. Inside I carry, jumper cables, toolbox, small sledge hammer, as, shovel, tow strap, saw, pick for general tools. There are several of the blue tarps. I carry two complete sets of clothing, heavy coat, and Gortex. I carry a cleaning kit for my guns, 250 rounds of 9mm, 45 Cal, 223, and 308 each. For shotgun I have 50 slugs, 50 buck and 100 #8. I also have 1000 22s. There is a breakdown 22 Ruger, and a Remington 870 shotgun. I also carry a tarp, water filter, 100 feet of climbing rope with beaners and 550 cord. I have five days of freeze dried Mountain house food. I have a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and cook kit in an internal framed backpack. There is also a Colman lantern with a couple of bottles and additional mantles.

Inside the truck I general have at least five liters of water, junk food (granola bars and trail mix) which gets replaced regularly. There is trash bags, blanket, lite jacket, and another tool kit. Then I have a big first aid kit along with a small blow out kit which is with me whenever I am camping or shooting. Most of the time I carry two 9 mms, either Glocks or S&Ws with extra magazines and 200 rounds of ammo in a locked compartment. The glove compartment is full of the small stuff i.e. lighters, and knives, boo boo stuff.

It may sound like a lot but I go up to my property and work from the truck periodically. This gives it a test and allows for resupply when needed. It is a work in progress which I tweak all the time. When I travel up there I always have an AR or similar battle rifle and maybe a 357 revolver for snakes. Then there are the miscellaneous tools I bring up such as chainsaw, large sledge hammer with splitting malls etc.

Good start.

Here's whats in my truck:

My BoB
Truck Rifle (usually an FR-8)

*Fire Extinguisher mounted in bed 20A:120B:C 20#
*Fire Extinguisher mounted in cab 3A:40B:C 5#
Bed Cap
Bed liner - spray in
Bug shield
Dash mat
Dashcam
Electric power distribution fuse block
Floor Mats front/rear digital fit
Fuel Tank - increased capacity OEM
Gooseneck Hitch and 5th wheel adapter (normally at home)
Gooseneck map light - 12" front, 2x18" rear white/red LED
Jumper cable plug-in, front
Locking fuel caps (keyed alike)
OBD-II Bluetooth transmitter
Off-road driving lights white narrow
Oil Drain Valve
Push Bar / Grill guard, wrap-around with light mounts, receiver, tow hooks
Radio HF/Multiband with antennas, tuner
Rig Runner
Security center console
Tablet holder
Visor Organizer
Wheel Lock set
Winch 16,500 lb electric with front bumper, synthetic rope
Window air deflectors front/rear




Portable Equipment *indicates shelf-life limited item, replace annually
*Dive spotlight
*First Aid Kit (Major Trauma)
*First aid Kit, small
*Flashlight Mag Light 3-D cell with LED, traffic cone and batteries, quick fists
*Food, MRE and asst
*Misc snivel gear
*Portable phone charger with lithium batteries
*Water, 6-pack 1 liter bottles, 2 1 gal bottles
*Wet wipes indiv packs in rubbermaid food container
12 vdc air compressor
12 vdc refrigerator
Antenna, NVIS (home made)
Antenna, G5RV
Antenna, J-pole 2 meter
Antenna, J-pole, 440 MHz
Bail-Out Bag Brown
Binocular, 7x50 with compass
Boots, insulated waterproof Composite safety toe lug soled flight rated, socks
Calculator solar power large display
cargo net
cargo straps ratcheting pr
Clipboard, ICS
Contractor garbage bags
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Dog Sling for back seat
Gloves, Driving, goatskin
Eyeglass repair kit
Fuel can spout for MFC
Fuel cans 5 gal (MFC, Diesel, Tan)
Fuses, asst
Gloves cold weather thinsulate XL, S
Gloves, Leather Work XL and S
Gloves, Mechanics XL
Gloves, nitrile XL, S
GPS, with beanbag, cable and case, with backup camera
Hand Tools in Tanker tool bag
Handheld AC vacuum
Hat, Boonie OD, XL
Hat, Boonie, Khaki XL
Hoyles encyclopedia of card games
hydraulic bottle jack, 8 ton
Ice Chest medium
Ice scraper
Jumper cables 25' with storage bag
Tablet computer, with software, Wifi
Lifehammer
Map Atlases, DeLorme local state plus adjacent, Rand McNally medium format
Map set N. America paper and software
Masks, N95 with exhalation valve, 5
Multitool, Crunch, with bits
Note pad pencil pen, post-it pad 3x5
Paper towel, roll
Piddle packs (6)
Pioneer Tools
Playing Cards, deck
Printer inkjet portable wireless, in case with paper, carts
Rain/Snow pants
Reflective vest mesh with pockets
Reflector kit (2)
Rescue Tool Channellock 89
Sleeping bag, double -15F
Sleeping Pad, Thermarest with connector kit
Small tarp 5x8
Snow broom/Scraper, telescoping
Spares - oil, air, fuel filters, serpentine belt, starting relay, bulbs, alternators, water pump, starter, fuel pump, etc
Spotlight handheld 1+ mil CP
Super Siphon - marked fuel
Tent 4 season
Tire Lug wrench cross type
Tire Mounting hand tools, tire patch kit
Tow / Recovery rope
Towels / rags
Trouble light 12vdc LED
Truck storage boxes
Utility rope trucker 3/8" x 50'
Water cans 7 gal 4 (usually left at home)
Wheel chocks on rope pr
Winch accessory kit
Window cleaner
Windshield sun cover aluminum
Winter Grill Cover
Cellphone charging cable, holder, USB adapter


Dog Supplies
Dog biscuits 1# can
Dog blanket
Dog booties, 2 pair
Dog brush
Dog Food 3# can
Dog food bowl, plastic
Dog harness
Dog leash, long
Dog backpack
Dog strobe
Dog toys
Dog vest
Dog water bowl, folding

Then for consumables for the truck, I have another tote that I may take, with this:
Antifreeze, gal
Antigel (Power Service White)
DEF 2.5 gal with nozzle
Diesel Cetane Addititive, Qt (Power Service Gray)
Oil, engine Mobil Delvac Turbodiesel qt
Pri-D
Priocide
Transmission fluid qt Mobil-1 Synthetic
Transmission oil funnel
Windshield Washer Fluid gallon

Then, every vehicle has a plastic 'ammo' box with
.22 LR 200 rnds CCI minimag
.308 1 battle pack + 12 tracer, 12 APIT
.357 18 rnds 125 JHP +P+ 6 rnds 158 gr +P+ 6 Corbon, 6 Tracer 6 shot
.45 50 Rnds Corbon
12 ga 50 rnds total, in bandoleer shot slug buck tracer and breaching
5.56 SS109 1 battle pack + 20 rnd tracer
7.62x39 1 battle pack + 20 tracer
9mm 50 rnds 6 tracer 44 Corbon
5.45x39 1 battle pack + 12 tracer

And in the winter we add
Winter Bags
Arctic canteen (2 qt), cover, cup
Balaclava, fleece
Blanket, Rescue (2)
Bomber Hat, poly fleece
Collapsible snow shovel
Duffle bag
Food (Cadbury chocolate bars, hot chocolate mix, power bars)
Gloves, heavy wt (Mitts) Wiggys
Gloves, liner, polypro
Goggles, snow/ski gold tinted
Parka, Wiggys
Scarf, cashmere or Buffalo
Shoe packs (Sorel or equal Wiggys)
Ski /snowshoe poles (collapsible)
Snow Pants, Wiggy’s with suspenders
Snow shoes and bindings
Socks, heavy wt long,
Socks, synthetic liner
Sweater, heavy

[bacpacker]

Show off

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[Fidel MD]

Use what you can...

[bacpacker]

Absolutely. I'm really just kinda envious of all that.

[ak474u]

Good start.

Here's whats in my truck:

My BoB
Truck Rifle (usually an FR-8)

*Fire Extinguisher mounted in bed 20A:120B:C 20#
*Fire Extinguisher mounted in cab 3A:40B:C 5#
Bed Cap
Bed liner - spray in
Bug shield
Dash mat
Dashcam
Electric power distribution fuse block
Floor Mats front/rear digital fit
Fuel Tank - increased capacity OEM
Gooseneck Hitch and 5th wheel adapter (normally at home)
Gooseneck map light - 12" front, 2x18" rear white/red LED
Jumper cable plug-in, front
Locking fuel caps (keyed alike)
OBD-II Bluetooth transmitter
Off-road driving lights white narrow
Oil Drain Valve
Push Bar / Grill guard, wrap-around with light mounts, receiver, tow hooks
Radio HF/Multiband with antennas, tuner
Rig Runner
Security center console
Tablet holder
Visor Organizer
Wheel Lock set
Winch 16,500 lb electric with front bumper, synthetic rope
Window air deflectors front/rear




Portable Equipment *indicates shelf-life limited item, replace annually
*Dive spotlight
*First Aid Kit (Major Trauma)
*First aid Kit, small
*Flashlight Mag Light 3-D cell with LED, traffic cone and batteries, quick fists
*Food, MRE and asst
*Misc snivel gear
*Portable phone charger with lithium batteries
*Water, 6-pack 1 liter bottles, 2 1 gal bottles
*Wet wipes indiv packs in rubbermaid food container
12 vdc air compressor
12 vdc refrigerator
Antenna, NVIS (home made)
Antenna, G5RV
Antenna, J-pole 2 meter
Antenna, J-pole, 440 MHz
Bail-Out Bag Brown
Binocular, 7x50 with compass
Boots, insulated waterproof Composite safety toe lug soled flight rated, socks
Calculator solar power large display
cargo net
cargo straps ratcheting pr
Clipboard, ICS
Contractor garbage bags
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Dog Sling for back seat
Gloves, Driving, goatskin
Eyeglass repair kit
Fuel can spout for MFC
Fuel cans 5 gal (MFC, Diesel, Tan)
Fuses, asst
Gloves cold weather thinsulate XL, S
Gloves, Leather Work XL and S
Gloves, Mechanics XL
Gloves, nitrile XL, S
GPS, with beanbag, cable and case, with backup camera
Hand Tools in Tanker tool bag
Handheld AC vacuum
Hat, Boonie OD, XL
Hat, Boonie, Khaki XL
Hoyles encyclopedia of card games
hydraulic bottle jack, 8 ton
Ice Chest medium
Ice scraper
Jumper cables 25' with storage bag
Tablet computer, with software, Wifi
Lifehammer
Map Atlases, DeLorme local state plus adjacent, Rand McNally medium format
Map set N. America paper and software
Masks, N95 with exhalation valve, 5
Multitool, Crunch, with bits
Note pad pencil pen, post-it pad 3x5
Paper towel, roll
Piddle packs (6)
Pioneer Tools
Playing Cards, deck
Printer inkjet portable wireless, in case with paper, carts
Rain/Snow pants
Reflective vest mesh with pockets
Reflector kit (2)
Rescue Tool Channellock 89
Sleeping bag, double -15F
Sleeping Pad, Thermarest with connector kit
Small tarp 5x8
Snow broom/Scraper, telescoping
Spares - oil, air, fuel filters, serpentine belt, starting relay, bulbs, alternators, water pump, starter, fuel pump, etc
Spotlight handheld 1+ mil CP
Super Siphon - marked fuel
Tent 4 season
Tire Lug wrench cross type
Tire Mounting hand tools, tire patch kit
Tow / Recovery rope
Towels / rags
Trouble light 12vdc LED
Truck storage boxes
Utility rope trucker 3/8" x 50'
Water cans 7 gal 4 (usually left at home)
Wheel chocks on rope pr
Winch accessory kit
Window cleaner
Windshield sun cover aluminum
Winter Grill Cover
Cellphone charging cable, holder, USB adapter


Dog Supplies
Dog biscuits 1# can
Dog blanket
Dog booties, 2 pair
Dog brush
Dog Food 3# can
Dog food bowl, plastic
Dog harness
Dog leash, long
Dog backpack
Dog strobe
Dog toys
Dog vest
Dog water bowl, folding

Then for consumables for the truck, I have another tote that I may take, with this:
Antifreeze, gal
Antigel (Power Service White)
DEF 2.5 gal with nozzle
Diesel Cetane Addititive, Qt (Power Service Gray)
Oil, engine Mobil Delvac Turbodiesel qt
Pri-D
Priocide
Transmission fluid qt Mobil-1 Synthetic
Transmission oil funnel
Windshield Washer Fluid gallon

Then, every vehicle has a plastic 'ammo' box with
.22 LR 200 rnds CCI minimag
.308 1 battle pack + 12 tracer, 12 APIT
.357 18 rnds 125 JHP +P+ 6 rnds 158 gr +P+ 6 Corbon, 6 Tracer 6 shot
.45 50 Rnds Corbon
12 ga 50 rnds total, in bandoleer shot slug buck tracer and breaching
5.56 SS109 1 battle pack + 20 rnd tracer
7.62x39 1 battle pack + 20 tracer
9mm 50 rnds 6 tracer 44 Corbon
5.45x39 1 battle pack + 12 tracer

And in the winter we add
Winter Bags
Arctic canteen (2 qt), cover, cup
Balaclava, fleece
Blanket, Rescue (2)
Bomber Hat, poly fleece
Collapsible snow shovel
Duffle bag
Food (Cadbury chocolate bars, hot chocolate mix, power bars)
Gloves, heavy wt (Mitts) Wiggys
Gloves, liner, polypro
Goggles, snow/ski gold tinted
Parka, Wiggys
Scarf, cashmere or Buffalo
Shoe packs (Sorel or equal Wiggys)
Ski /snowshoe poles (collapsible)
Snow Pants, Wiggy’s with suspenders
Snow shoes and bindings
Socks, heavy wt long,
Socks, synthetic liner
Sweater, heavy



Uncle. Lol

[bacpacker]

Think I need a bigger truck. 20 box truck maybe, with monster mudders of course.

[Fidel MD]

Think I need a bigger truck. 20 box truck maybe, with monster mudders of course.

It fits in an F250 with a shell...

[realist]

I think my biggest hole in my preps is the radio. I do have a license but no equipment. My goal is to correct it this winter. I have a bunch of research to do. I want a good base station and a separate good mobile.

[bacpacker]

What license class are you?

I run a Kenwood D700 in the Truck and at home. VHF/UHF w APRS built in. For HF I have a Gen 1 ICOM 706 that I can move back and forth. Hope to get my HF antenna mounted this fall/winter and get back on the air.

[realist]

I only have a tech license. I have had it for a couple of years. I would like to say I have been too busy to pursue it but that is BS. I have made a goal of this winter to put together a vehicle and base station. My ultimate goal is to get my son involved so we can talk, he is about 700 miles away. I figure I will just start over and get refreshed on the tech and try to get the general. I do not do the ham cram classes, I take the complete ones. I am one of those people who need to do things a couple of times to get it down pat. I have used public safety radios for the past thirty five years and we have always been trained when you are on the air make your transmissions as short as possible. From what I have heard Hams generally like to talk like on a phone which goes against everything I have been taught. I guess I need to change.

[bacpacker]

Don't forget your training. In emergencies, short and to the point transmissions are critical, when there is lots of traffic needing past in particular. A lot of Hams do tend to drone on and on sometimes, but most that are in EmComm understand the need to keep things brief. Also, in a SHTF situation, transmitting very little will be important to not be tracked down.

[Domeguy]

I reworked my fanny pack GHB I keep in my truck. I always keep behind the seat my case of bottled water, some caned goods, 1 man tent, a folding shovel, blanket, ect. I keep a fanny pack I keep the following:
1 plastic watertight container
1 stainless Steel caribiner
1 ss Leatherman micro
10 alcohol prep pads
1 large band aide 3x5
6 regular band aides
1 allergy pill
1 waterproof pill bottle w/ 8 Hydrocodone
1 ss mug w/ lid
1 full sheet paper w/ pencil
1 emergency blanket
1 credit card folding knife
1 cc stainless steel multi tool
1 ss Readyman card
1 cc sized fresnel lens
9 large safety pins
4 tea candles
Assorted sizes rubber bands
2 condoms (unused)
1 ss arrowhead
4 wet ones towelettes
1 small tube super glue
100 ft military grade paracord
5 coffee filters
1 instant cocoa
1 tea bag
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 hack saw blade
1 ferry rod
1 Vaseline straw w/ 3 cotton pads impregnated w/ Vaseline
1 fishing kit with assorted hook, sinkers, bait, w/ 100 ft line
1 ss tweasers
2 chemical lights
1 wire saw
1 snare
1 Bic lighter
1 emergency whistle
5 sterile cotton pads
5 water purification tablets
10 ft dental floss
1 mini compass
10 ft Gorilla tape
10 matches
1 bottle hand sanitizer
2 MRE entree meals
1 RominRomin noodle soup
1 mini can opener

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[gunnermax]

In mine,
30klb tow strap
chain with 2 hooks
Hitch hook and ball mount,
maps, road atlas, google map directions, topographic maps of states along route
GHB/BOB
Extra fluids, funnel, tire changing equipment, oil changing tools (socket wrench and special socket is all i NEED)
hand tools: hammer, prybar, pliers, adjustable wrenches, my job has me have lots of power tools, and 6 batteries for drill/impact, portable saw. can charge in truck
Shovels, prybar, sledgehammer, axe, spare 2x4s
bugspray, sunscreen, tums, calamine lotion, snow scraper, pencils, food
First aid kit with extras, more food
Winter clothes, spare clothes, sleeping bag, 2 tarps, blanket, waterproof boots, pants and jacket.
2 cargo straps rated to 10k
chainsaw fuel
spare bulbs and fuses
flat tire kit (amazon rocks)
110v power inverter with 3 plugs
TP
more TP
1 case of bottled water
1 gallon distilled water for coolant
2 gallons drinking water
2 levels for work
air compressor, hoses, and tire inflator
extension cords.
fire extinguisher

[Kesephist]

The only things I woud recommend changing are throwing in an extra deck of cards, get the next largest size of fire extinguishers, and half again more water.. double, if you can afford the space penalty.