rngrchad

Here is my current list of "stuff" for a winter of living out of my truck. Anything you guys could reccomend, add, or know that I am missing please chime in. Thanks in advance! ps- I'm heading towards the pacific northwest where I'll end up in and around the Cascade mountains, and then up into Vancouver BC to hit up whistler,blackcomb,fernie,and revelstoke.

Washington Trip List:
Tools:
Full line of ½” drive sockets, extensions and breaker bar/ratchet
Full line of 3/8” drive sockets, extensions, ratchets
Full line of ¼” drive sockets, extensions, ratchets
Snap-on black handle ¼” nut driver
Vice-Grips- Different sizes
Knipex Plies-both sizes
Magnet pickup tool
Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
LeatherMan & Pocket Knife
Jumper Cables
HighLift Jack+winch kit
BlackHawk Wrenches
PryBar(s)
Hammer
Screwdrivers=Phillips and flat
tire pressure gauge
Tire plug&patch kit
Utility Knife
12v air compressor
Digital MultiMeter
SnowChains(4)

Clothes:
Rain Jacket
CarHarts
Beach Towell

Climbing Gear:
Cams
Rope
Slings
Shoes/ Chalk

Snowboard Gear:
Crampons
Jacket
Underclothes/shirt/long underwear
Sock Hats
Snowboard socks
Snowboard Boots
Snowboard Pants
Board(s)
Snowboard Shovel
Avalanche Beacon/Aluminum avy probe
Goggles
Gloves/Mittens

Other:
Cash & Credit Card
Resume
Diploma from Hocking College
Fix Cigarette Lighter In Truck
Driving Maps to Washington, and Vancouver/BC
Printed List of Phone #’s
Camera and Batteries for it
SunGlasses
Both Nalgene Bottles
MSR Bladder Water Bag
Pass Port
Birth Certificate
Alarm Clock(battery powered)
Tooth Care, Nail Care, Shaving Needs
Printed list of Phone#’s, addresses, emails
Zip Lock Bags, Small Trash Bags
FlashLight
First Aid Kit
Pillow
Matches
HeadLamp (Petzl)
La Sportiva Boots
Salomon shoes
Slip On Work Boots
Shampoo
Bar of Soap
PeptoBismal
Electrical boot dryer
Synthetic fill SleepingBag
Cooking stuff:msr stove,gas,silverwear,rags,ultralight pots/pans
reading material
cd's
Tent
Sleeping Pad
Can opener
Leatherman
Food:
Ramen Noodles
Peanut Butter Jelly
Bread
Canned Foods....fruits, soups etc etc
Batteries aa and aaa
Lighter&Matches
Spare Keys
Jump Pack
CB w/ 300 watt linear
Ice-Scraper
ShotGun 12ga
Valve Stem Tool

Localmotion

a gun maybe? with all of that crap, you are likely to get robbed IMO.


Cash and Credit cards.

rngrchad

Hmm..I took that much stuff out last winter for 2 months...no problems. It looks like alot when it's put into a typed list but really it packs pretty easily

CJM

Tire repair kit (GET ONE!), 12v inflator, freeze dried foods, a lighter, a wool blanket incase you get wet or your bag gets wet.

Elton

wheres the tent ? spare keys ? camping stove ?

bob200587

I suggest at you carry two flashlights, "two is one, one is none" And you already listed the headlamp now that I looked again. There's nothing worse than having to do roadside repairs at night, and try to hold a flashlight with your neck. I dunno if you said, but of course, plenty of batteries for everything that needs them.

I also think you should have a fixed blade utility/fighting knife.

I would have some sort of firearm in the car. Carrying it, you don't have to do, but there's no reason not to at least have it with you.

Also, any spare parts you have room to carry. The most important at least.

fireteacher

check spare tire pressure

Elton

lol buy a tent trailer

rngrchad

I'm just going to make this a monster long list, and then decide later what to actually take and not to take.....this is not a true representation of what I'm taking....I can only fit so much in a standard cab Tacoma The ideas are great guys, keep'm coming.

Elton

or buy a canopy and build a sleeping platform and lots of blankets for those cold nites

rngrchad

Here is a pic of the sleeper in my bed. This is and older shot, about 2 years ago, the topper has since been insulated and lined with exterior carpet.....also gone are the silly clamps holding the topper down. I just self-tapped it directly to the bedrails.....just to give you an idea. This pic was taken during the warmer months when I was climbing at the New River Gorge in West Virginia.

AH64ID

12v air compresser or that patch/plug kit you have wont do you much good...

I also dont see tire chains on your list...

Rain-X for the windshield

I would get a canopy and make a sleeping platform.... I wouldnt want to live in a tent on ski slopes all winter. You can probally find a 12v heating pad or rods to keep the canopy warm. Which I would reccommend a optima yellow top, or spare battery for.


Look into rechaggable batteris with a 12v charger... Maha is the best, get there 2700ma AA, and 900ms AAA's, and the MH-C401FS intelligent charger linky

If you dont have a CB i would get one. From all my winter travels around the NW I have learned that the truckers will tell you where it gets slick, where the backups are...etc.. and get one with weather channels..

rngrchad

oh so true.....:pat:

Elton

lol now you tell us

sdstud212001

toilet paper, small shovel, hat, sunblock, road flares

AH64ID

I added a few things to my last post.. then also remeberd this one.. keep some windshield washer fluid (I reccommend the orage rain-x brand for winter BEST STUFF) in your bed, in case you door locks freeze up... you can pour it over them to thaw... happens when its raining low and cold up hi

firemaniac

Don't forget a real map and compass with a bit of knowledge on how to use them, batteries and electronics don't mix well with rain and sometimes fail when you need them, also extra coffey several locals will sometimes let you in on their secret places over a warm cup-o-joe.

rocket

iTrader: (1)

and a mirror
magnifying glass
compass
various sizes of hose clamps
paper towles
plenty of spare batteries (you can never have enough)
onboard welder
a SAW!
tin foil
zip lock baggies
zip ties
4WD Toyota Owner magazines
a few fire starting logs (break 'em in half when used)
an axe
lighter fluid
extra oil, radiator, and PS fluid
and something to remind you of YT

CyMoN

triple A card or same as towing card in case you need a tow, costs a lot less than paying the tow company out of pocket.
bottle of brake fluid,
permetex sealent.
can of PB blaster oil.
10 flares and the snap glow sticks the flares will also come in hand if you need to start a camp fire when its wet out.
bear mace_people mace
assorted sizes of hose for fuel and brake for a quick fix.
fire extinguisher.
and at least 2 gallons of water.
had buddy a few years ago 4runner caught fire got the fire out he dumped his gallon of gaderade on the fire.
rice is cheap and 2lbs is alot i think one cup dry comes to 3 cooked
a black 8x8 or 10x10 tarp and bungies
one of those portable battry jumpers would not be a bad idea.

984RNR

spare keys