Now that I am home from deployment I have started to brain storm as to what I want to put in the Tundra. The CrewMax comes with a rear seat that folds forward, giving a bit of storage space, so I will utilize that. So far I have the following:

SuperStrap recovery strap
E-Tool
Gerber Camp Axe
Plastic Tarp
Handtools (I need to get a roll for them and a bag, they make too much noise in the case)
Army Poncho Liner "Woobie."
First Aid Kit
Camelbak with water
MRE

Reading this makes me want to figure out a way to add a lot more. IF I can do it and keep my bed open (I don't want to mount a tool box there) I will.

Good idea on the survival skills practice. Looks like I know what I am doing on my next camping trip!

 

something a lot of people carry but dont think of it as a survival tool is a lighter. i have one specifically for the truck. also and a sparking stone is great a great fire starter.

docward- where were you at? im still deployed, for another 10 days or so.

 

#1 Winch mile marker 8000
#2 3-20,000 lb. stretchy strap, tow chains, tree saver, bag of 3/4 shackles, & snatch block
#3 bungee cords & duct tape
#4 Tools all the hand tools for working on a Toy in a tool bag its a mess but its all there
#5 Hi-lift jack
#6 Full size spare
#7 Full size spade shovel
#8 6' Breaker bar
#9 Half axe
#10 Lighter fluid & starter fluid back up lighter
#11 Oil, Power steering fluid, gear oil, & brake fluid
#12 5 gal clean water can
#13 5 gal gas can
#14 MRE vegetarian meal & beef jerky original flavor
#15 CB
#16 misc belts and hoses
#17 spare birfs
#18 tarp
I think thats all the poo I take with me

umm i dont have a first aid kit though kinda dumb

 

wyorunner, I was in Kuwait, at Kuwait Naval Base, doing the SECFOR mission. I think KNB was the only post in Kuwait that had actual military pulling security.

Good point about the lighter.

 

I just completed my Ham Radio certification, so I'll be adding one of those to my truck with a handheld in my kit.

Useful for listening on the commercial band that the logging trucks use, as well as calling out to civilization in case of dire emergency. Cell phones don't work so well in our back woods.

 

Perhaps I missed it, but I don't see bailing wire listed enough.

Bailing wire is your friend!

 

I've been considering that, but since the guys I camp with still use CBs, I would need to find room for two radios.

 

When I was taking my course there was a local jeep club taking it at the same time.

Maybe you can get your club to get a group discount or something.

 

Well heres my list of gear, some I already have and some i still need to add.
(2) 20,000 lb recovery straps
(2) D-rings
Length of chain, for when the straps are a foot short
Snatch block
High-lift jack
Full size spare
Axe, shovel, machete
Extra belts, rad hoses, and hose clamps
Atleast 2 quarts of engine oil and transmission fluid, and 3 gallons of antifreeze.
Tool kit consisting of metric and sae sockets, screwdrivers, etc.
Jumper cables
Power inverter
Dual Batteries
OBA
Fire extinguisher
Tent big enough for myself
Sleeping bag
Tripod LED light
Enough wire and connectors to fix anything
Fire starters
Propane Torch
Spot light
Bungee cords
Tire patch kit
First aide kit

Another thing that i want to do sometime is go out to the way back of my farm and camp out there, with only the things i have in my truck. That way, I have a second chance to get some things that i might need if incase I do actually have to stay out in any situation. Just a thought.

 

I've mentioned it. But seems additional income is at a premium for some, understandably so. Then you have those who simply don't like change... Who knows though...Two radios might be cool!

 

every day I carry
20 ft chain
fire extinguisher
basic first aid kit
2 or 3 flash lights
a lighter
1 marine flare
one of those fancy tsunami air compressors
tire plug tools and a box of extra plugs
jumper cables
chain saw "some days" not always
my tool bag with almost any socket you would need to fix anything on the truck
a quart or 2 of oil
theres more but I am too lazy to go look right now.

 

Peanut butter...and dark chocolate. They have a generally long shelf life...plus, who doesn't like a good spoonful of peanut butter when fighting for survival???

 

Old thread, but hell, I'm experienced!

I carry real basic stuff: tools, hilift, chain, fire extinguisher, shovel, hatchet, water jerry can, and so on. However, in my experience, it's best to prepared to walk. For example, I once got a (non-toyota) vehicle hopelessly snow/ice-stuck in the middle of the northern Cascades. Spent hours and hours trying to dig it out but to no avail. The sun was going down, the temperature was dropping to freezing, clouds were moving in, and it was 25 miles to a commonly used road. I walked out (oh, and to all the jerks that passed me as I walked another 5 miles into a town, thanks for not picking up the exhausted guy on the side of the road), and it was not fun. In short, I think any "survival kit" must include everything you need to hoof it back to help.

@latrans: peanut butter and chocolate are in my truck anytime I go into the serious backcountry. Swear by them for backpacking. I can be seriously beat up, cold, and depressed and a big chunk of dark chocolate makes everything better!

 

i just haul tons of beer. that way i can barter my way out of things

 

I carry ...








cone is for work btw

Things In the case:

WD40
carb cleaner
regular tow strap
loop style tow strap
tow chain
small first aid kit
rags
gloves
hammer
hatchet
2 litters of water
rope
bungee chords
matches
duct tape
contractor garbage bags
Head lamp
batteries
Folding army issued shovel
tackle box with fuses, caps, clamps etc
bottle rockets (poor man emeregancy flares) just in case I guess

and I have MUCH more room in there if I remove the bottom foam piece, which is good because I would like some more gear.

I also carry a crate.

Things in the crate:

motor oil
radiator fluid
gas
wd40
grease gun (DO NOT IGNORE YOUR ZERK FITTINGS)
rag
Klein tool bag of basic hand tools

I also carry a full craftsman ratchet set.

This stuff never comes out of the truck. Fits nicely and gets strapped down. I use this stuff all the time, comes in handy a lot more then I though it would.

-RONI-

 

Well I see a lot were mentioned already but here are other things you might want to double check:

food, medical kit, tent, towel, ropes, power inverter, cord, flashlight, boiler, heater, compass, stopwatch, wireless radio communicator, jackets, extra running shoes, batteries.

I think it'd be best if you pack them accordingly so as to separate the food and other tools. It would also be easier that way.

 

Also don't forget to bring your mountain money aka toilet paper. I always keep a few old pill bottles with some tinder and lint from the dryer in my survival kit as well. I take my crazy creek chair and my sleeping pad with me as well. The other thing I bring since I am living in Montana is layers, I always keep my under armour for quick change or adding layer especially with our ever changing weather patterns.

 

yeah my dad back in the 70s forgot toilet paper and accidentally wiped his ass with poison ivy...no my dad packs toilet paper in every car...including his Camry.