I just got my first pickup. What are things that you always carry in your truck?
Dan
March 30, 2020 at 10:01 am
#1928922
What do you keep in your truck?
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March 30, 2020 at 10:07 am #1928928
Tow strap
Tool kit
First aid kit
Work gloves
Flashlight & spotlightMarch 30, 2020 at 10:08 am #1928930Mechanics tool box, jumper cables, couple of rags, scissor jack, bunggie cords, pulling strap, large (job site sized) first aid kit and most of all a topper!
March 30, 2020 at 10:14 am #19289371) Your Dog
2) Gun rackMarch 30, 2020 at 10:16 am #1928939Winter survival kit. 1 snickers bar and a case of beer.
March 30, 2020 at 10:18 am #1928940tow strap
large ratchet straps
different drop hitches
large flashlight
jumper cables
two pairs of work gloves
chainsaw, bar oil, and gas (summer only)
drink chips from various local watering holesMarch 30, 2020 at 10:20 am #1928941Don’t use them very often, but had to pull out the hip waders to launch/load the boat last Friday. Glad they were in there!
The dog travel kennel.
Floor Jack and some wood blocks.
-J.
March 30, 2020 at 10:22 am #1928943Tow strap
Tool kit
First aid kit
Work gloves
Flashlight & spotlightMust own a Chevy.
March 30, 2020 at 10:35 am #1928949Brad Dimond wrote:
Tow strap
Tool kit
First aid kit
Work gloves
Flashlight & spotlightMust own a Chevy.
My list is nearly identical. It’s what dad drilled into us growing up. Yes, we had a lot of chevy’s but no real tool kits.
In all our cars:
Tow strap/rope
Jumper cables’
Air pressure gauge
Snow brush/scraper combo(leave in all year)
Stocking cap and gloves(leave in all year)
Shovel(winter only)Truck specific:
First aid kit
flashlight or headlamp (spare batteries)
Folding knife
Actual paper maps
Toilet paper
2″ hitch and don’t forget the pin
Duct tapeMarch 30, 2020 at 10:53 am #1928955In addition to much of the items already mentioned, my wife put together a go bag(s). She claims it will sustain us for 3 days. I thought it was silly but given our current situation, maybe not.
It’s a PITA when I need the pickup bed to haul the atv or portable fish house. But she’s happy and that’s important.
March 30, 2020 at 11:07 am #1928966I have a floor jack,T/X tire wrench. Air pressure gauge, Tub of Towels, small tool box, multitool, small trauma pack, box of nitrile gloves and a good headlamp
March 30, 2020 at 11:28 am #1928975Headlamp, allergy/pain pills, chain, jumper cables, lighter, bungee/ratchet straps, gloves and a hat.
March 30, 2020 at 11:41 am #1928980The longer you own that truck the more you will acquire. Mine basically looks like a second garage, but 3 things that have been in every truck I’ve owned-ratchet straps, crescent wrench, and a 12 gauge.
March 30, 2020 at 11:50 am #1928986Two to three fishing rods
Tackle box
Minnow bucket
Fishing hat“the net”
March 30, 2020 at 1:22 pm #1929037I keep a tote in the box with the following: tool kit, two tow straps, jumper cables, ratchet straps, and an extension cord. I usually also have a universal three-way hitch and a 2″ ball 2″ drop hitch floating around in the box. Spare pair of sunglasses in the glove box, some ibuprofen in the center console, and a spare key for both the gate at our farm and for the fish house…it really sucks to forget either one of those.
March 30, 2020 at 2:20 pm #1929073Looks like most of you guys got this covered but add a roll of TP! Trust me you never know.
March 30, 2020 at 2:27 pm #1929075Air pump and tire plug kit, especially when travelling over rough terrain.
March 30, 2020 at 2:29 pm #19290797 weight fly rod. Extra tippet material. Small box of flies. Don’t leave home without it!
SR
March 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm #1929084Looks like most of you guys got this covered but add a roll of TP! Trust me you never know.
Wet wipes!
March 30, 2020 at 2:57 pm #1929098<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brad Dimond wrote:</div>
Tow strap
Tool kit
First aid kit
Work gloves
Flashlight & spotlightMust own a Chevy.
Maybe….but I carry this stuff in case I come across a Ford that needs something other than gas.
March 30, 2020 at 4:26 pm #1929138Binocs, elk bugle, turkey calls, predator calls and a spot light
March 30, 2020 at 5:55 pm #1929156Binoculars, extra pair of socks, tow strap, ratchet straps, stocking hat, and an extra cheap pair of sunglasses
Edit: almost forgot the most important thing.. toilet paper!March 30, 2020 at 8:11 pm #1929213One of those big X shaped lug tools. Change a tire with the stock lug wrench once and you will understand.
March 30, 2020 at 8:25 pm #1929215Everything listed above, plus:
Lighters
Bible
Cordless drill
Clean underwear
The Back 40March 30, 2020 at 8:38 pm #1929221The longer you own that truck the more you will acquire. Mine basically looks like a second garage, but 3 things that have been in every truck I’ve owned-ratchet straps, crescent wrench, and a 12 gauge.
Yep.
On top of the essentials most listed…random bullets. Random lures. 3-4 knives. 3-4 pairs of sunglasses. Bug spray. Multiple Menards rebates I keep forgetting. Air compressor. Golf tees. Fire dept hat that sits on the dash in case I get pulled over. Fishing line. Head lamp. Duck and turkey calls. Binos. Hand sanitizer.
That’s about half the crap I got in my now 8 yo truck.
March 30, 2020 at 9:01 pm #1929234Fruit snacks, crayons, coloring books, princess tiara, rainbow unicorn.
None of you guys must have a 5 year old daughter.
March 30, 2020 at 9:28 pm #1929241Fruit snacks, crayons, coloring books, princess tiara, rainbow unicorn.
None of you guys must have a 5 year old daughter.
Sorry Matt, that was three trucks and about a million miles ago
March 30, 2020 at 9:35 pm #1929243It’s a ford so extra oil!
Jumper cables, tow straps , bungee chords & a hockey stick to reach stuff in the truck bed . Binoculars to spy on the old fisherman.
A tow chain
March 31, 2020 at 7:17 am #1929272First aid kit. The army blanket, now full of holes, that I packed in my duffel bag when I got out in 1968.
March 31, 2020 at 9:52 am #1929330First aid kit. The army blanket, now full of holes, that I packed in my duffel bag when I got out in 1968.
Thanks for your service Ron
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