What do you carry in your rig for any everyday occurence and also for any overnighter that may happen along?

 

In the driver's door: 3 cresent wrenches small, medium, BIG, Phillips and reg. screwdrivers, needlenose and channel lock pliers, Flashlight, leather gloves, tape measure, lighter. Passenger door(wife's side): skin moisturizer, kleenex, maps(not that they get used), binoculars. Behind back seat: Stanadyne, 1 qt oil, socket set, 30' tow strap, 20' chain, coveralls, bottle jack(not the one Ford provided). Home made center console: Fuses, CPS, can coozie, GPS, FRS Radio, deck of cards. Under seats: Jumper cables, first aid kit, blanket, baby wipes, bungie cords, winter hat and gloves. Mounted to rear driver seat: Fire Extinquisher. I know that there is more than that in there. Thank god I have a Crew Cab!

 

Tools come and go from the cab of my truck as I need them at home and at work.

The things that do NOT leave my truck are 2 blankets, and one rain suit. I have a load lock from a semi-trailer cut down to fit in my box, and a couple racheting tie downs. Work gloves, rope, washer fluid, oil and brake fluid are in a bag behind my seat.

 

aside from my tool box, 10 flares, full med kit with adj cervical collar, wheel chocks, Cliff bars, couple of bottles of water, full wildland fire suit, small shovel, heavy leather gloves. climbing rope,harness ,carabiners and some webbing, chainsaw w 1 gallon of pre mixed gas. small 20* sleeping bag [in the winter]

but then again I live and work in the mountains

 

<font color=#085A9C><b>Laptop, PDA, some CD's and sunscreen (SPF7)










and summer time, pretty much the same, but SPF15

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slammer's got the right idea~...

onboard essentials here = cooler w/ some 'pepsi', a pack a smokes, my wallet and a cell phone.

no worries.

 

Jumper cables, small hand tools, electrical tester, air guage (dial), cell phone, warm hat, jacket, umbrella, medical kit, phone book, steel cheater bar.

When I travel: Camper (self contained with water food, clothes, tools), 5 ton jack, air compressor (small).

 

Two flashlights - batteries - Toilet paper - Ruger 357 Mag - Blanket (year-round) - Hi-Lift Jack - Hand tools (assortment) - Drinking water - phone book - cell phone - extra fluids (oils, grease, coolants) - handsaw - hammers (assortment) - pry bar

Did I mention toilet paper?

 

a can of cope & a Glock 27

 

Check out this thread for some rather impressive lists:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=17700

 

My list keeps getting longer & longer... most of the stuff is in a rubbermaid container in the bed, some in the glove box, some in the center console, some in the cargo-net style organizer in the back seat of the CrewCab, and I just bought an organizer that hangs behind the driver's seat. Organization is critical when you carry this much gear...

Tools:
Wrenches, ratchet set
Tool belt with most common hand tools (pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, knife, etc)
Dewalt & all accessories (drill bits, driver bits, EVERYTHING)
Multi-tool
Hydraulic bottle jack

Rope/Straps:
Nylon/poly ropes of different weight ratings
2 heavy duty ratcheting straps
1 emergency tow rope, 15,000lb rating
2-3 dozen bunjees, various sizes
Mason's line

Safety:
Bright orange safety vest
Flares
Big 4-D Mag Light & "miner style" head-strapped flashlight
Fully equipped first aid kit, and a smaller glove box kit
Fire extinguishers
Halloween-style snap & shake chemical lights

Vehicle Repair:
Extra fluids (oil, antifreeze, etc)
Tire Patch Kit
X shaped tire iron with 4 different ends (for different size lug nuts)
Cordless compressor

Comfort/Convenience:
Pillows & blanked I "accidentially" kept from my last airline flight
More blankets/picnic style lay-downs
AXE body deoderant spray
Change of clothes, tootbrush, tootpaste
Skin Moisturiser
Off bug spray
Pocket/hand warmers
Lever Hand/face cleaning wipes
Heavy-duty hand wipes

Miscellaneous:
Machete
3' section of EMT & hose-style conduit (wouldn't want someone to hit me with either one of these...)
Large Tarp
Duct Tape
Latex gloves
IronClad work gloves
Lighter & matches
Extra bits of lumber
Axe
Rags, paper towels, etc.
Various size garbage bags
Cardboard (something to lay on & throw out, if needed)
Simple Green Spray bottle

If anyone can top this list, then give me your # so I have someone I can call if I'm in a jam. There's more, but I'm forgetting... believe it or not, everything is stashed away very tidy. Large items in the rubbermaid (tends to get heavy -- thinking of changing to several smaller ones rather than one big one) & milk crates in the bed, smaller ones inside the cab. Here's a pic of my modular bed setup... again, this will probably changes soon. More pics in my gallery!

 

haroutd,

Between the two of us, there's not much else someone would ever want to carry - I think we've about got it covered!

cell phone
gps
assortment of cds
surveyors tape (for marking trails etc.)
1 7/8" ball for hitch
2" ball for hitch
spare fuses and bulbs
sunscreen
first aid/survival kit
rain suit
Kbar knife
disposable utility knives
44 /ammo
357 w/ammo
22 w/ammo
wire leader material
tarps
plastic sheeting
camp shovel
bible
flashlights
spot lights
spare batteries
maps
atlases
rags
red flags
hand cleaner
candles
cans for candle holders
hand warmers
mini emergency shovel
eye glasses
eyeglass repair kit
emergency strobe
flares
emergency triangles
orange saftey vest
can opener
bottle opener
bow saw
hatchet
machete
hack saw
crowbar
multi tool
pad locks
chain
tie downs
rope
bungee cords
tools (wrenches, screwdrivers & stuff)
fence pliers
work gloves
zip ties
rubber gripper (jar opener)
tape
duct
packing
electric
friction
teflon
jumper cables
jump start
come-a-longs
tow chains
30' tow strap
25' tow strap
20' tow strap
2 - 15' tow ropes
portable air compressor
tire gauge
needles & thread
paper & pencil
deck of cards
insulated coveralls
sweatshirt
change of clothes
change of shoes
insect repellent
toilet paper
paper towels
latex & nitrile gloves
hose clamps
CB radio
small magnifying glass
oil
antifreeze
brake fluid
distilled water
wd-40
spray grease
funnels
clothes pins
tooth picks
aspirin
antacids
bag of screws, nuts, bolts & washers
hammer & nails
spool of electrical wire
razor blades & box cutter
trash bags
fishing supplies
hooks
line
swivels
beads
sinkers
parachute cord
back brace
hammock
umbrella
ear plugs
hearing protectors
zippo lighters
zippo flints & fluid
disposable lighters
epoxy putty
emergency blankets
multi-purpose adhesive
tire repair kit
fire kit (see emergency gear list)
paraffin based fire starters
magnifying glass
0000 steel wool
strike anywhere matches
flint and magnesium fire starter
bailing twine
sisal rope
charred cotton & wood

 

Dang thats a long list!! I bet you guys could overtake Litchenstein with that much equipment!!

As for me, I always carry my cell phone, GPS, radar dector, trailer lighting adaptors, Swiss Army knife, thick leather gloves, two shackles, 30' ****** strap, 20' tow strap, 4 D-Cell Maglight, 1 million candle power spot light, folding "army" shovel, 5 shop rags, 60" Hi-Lift, my 200+ rock CD collection, and most importantly, Deep Woods Off!

 

Dang it Gary, after reading your list I rememberd at least 20 items I keep that I didn't include... there's just too much "stuff" in there. And it keeps growing & growing... every time I have to improvise with a tool I'm carrying rather than the ideal tool I'd like, once I get to the house that tool goes into the hopper, too! Kife sharpener, electrical multi-meters, various screws & fasteners, etc.

Can't tell you how many times I've had to fix something at a friend's house very impromptu... they're always surprised when I start grabbing gear and have everything I need for most common tasks. One of my buddies once said that if he's ever stranded in the middle of nowhere, he hopes it's with me. With all the stuff I carry, I could build us a small house in no time...

And before anyone starts to think I'm a nut for carrying this much, I have a good reason/excuse. I manage properties for investors, and have a weekend place I go to once in a while. I used to hate goint to the vaca house or stopping at one of the rentals, finding something needs to be done, but not being able to do it since I needed tools. Now, 99% of the common tasks I do can be accomplished without coming back later. Just hit a hardware store for materials, grab the tools from my truck, and get it done.

P.S. -- I'm thinking of keeping the plumbing torch & MAP gas with me now... best way of starting a bonfire/BBQ I've seen yet. No fluid required, even burns wet wood!

 

Glock 21, K-Bar Knife, Mag Lite,small tool box.