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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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I was going through everything in my truck today, and it made me start wondering, who else carries what I do? I will make a short list of what I carry in my truck on a day to day basis.
- jumper cables
- spare tire
- floor jack
- tool bag (includes socket set, open end wrenches, pliers, electrical kit)
- 2 14'x5/16" log chains
- 2 30'x2" recovery straps
- air compressor
- tire repair kit
- first aid kit
- fire extinguisher
- Mag light's (2-D cell and a AA flashlight)
- blanket's
- antifreeze
- distilled water
- matches and toilet paper
- local and state maps
- GPS
- battery box (for jump starting)
- tarps and bungee cords
- rope
- axe and shovel
- 2.5 gallon fuel can

This is just a short list of what I keep in my truck at all times. You never know what your going to be faced with on a day to day basis so I like being prepared. What do you carry?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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-ratchet straps
-jack
-4way
-hunting knives
-streamlight
-spare tire
-jumper cables
-towing strap
-fuses
-small tools
-duct tape
-water
-other little tidbits
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Knife,sockets,pliers,wire cutters,first aid kit,tow strap,4 rachet straps,couple screw drivers,jumper cables,duct tape,flashlight,power inverter(its only in my truck for camping)and a spot light. Other stuff that is in my truck but really has no use is shot gun shells and 9mm shells they have been under my seat for a year now im not sure why they are still in there and my jack might be useful if I had a spare lol. People say to me why do carry all that stuff around you will never use it but after they say it they are asking if they can use my tools lol
 

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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first aid kit, Cds, condoms
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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cause its a work truck, i have a lot of tools in the back. along with that i carry: jump box, jumper cables, first aid kit,ratchet straps (3 or 4), booster seats, lots of dvd's, AA batteries(for the headphones), flashlight, extra headlight bulb and tail light bulb, a survival beer, all kinds of chargers(phone,gps etc..) haynes manual, my pistol(always!) like 3 pair sunglasses. holy crap, never knew i carried that much crap. i guess we put things in and never take it out. hey thanks for making me look and see what a mess my truck is! lol
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by McNasy
cause its a work truck, i have a lot of tools in the back. along with that i carry: jump box, jumper cables, first aid kit,ratchet straps (3 or 4), booster seats, lots of dvd's, AA batteries(for the headphones), flashlight, extra headlight bulb and tail light bulb, a survival beer, all kinds of chargers(phone,gps etc..) haynes manual, my pistol(always!) like 3 pair sunglasses. holy crap, never knew i carried that much crap. i guess we put things in and never take it out. hey thanks for making me look and see what a mess my truck is! lol
Anything I can do to help! lol That is one thing I didnt put on my list, is I always carry a .223 and my .45, but I am at the farm ALOT, and never know what your gonna get into and need a firearm. Between the coyote, the snakes, and damn groundhog's.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Let's see. Booster seat, kids, trash, thumbdrive (for the stereo), tiedowns, bungee cords, tarps, netting, sunglasses, jumper cables, jack, COFFEE!!!!, GPS and god knows what else day to day.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Isnt it amazing what all is actually in your truck day to day, and you really dont relize it until you start thinking about it, or do what I did and start going through it all!! lol never again!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboy63645
Isnt it amazing what all is actually in your truck day to day, and you really dont relize it until you start thinking about it, or do what I did and start going through it all!! lol never again!
Yeah well I only named the necessary stuff didnt mention that I have a radar detector,sun glasses,bug spray,sun screen,tire guage,2 thumb drives,Ipod and cord,extra batteries,gloves,forgot to mention I have my cb tho I never use it lol
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Oh yeah. Charging cables and 12V adapter, napkins, wet wipes, knife, multi-tool, tire gauge, first aid kit, a bad attitude, portable ashtray...
 
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