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Offline recurve shooter

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what should i keep in my truck?
« on: September 26, 2011, 04:42:20 pm »
Hi guys. bought my first truck a couple months ago, little chevy s10 extended cab 4-banger. its a pittiful little vehicle compared to the full grown chevys i was used to. but its in great shape, runs like a top, good gass milage, and, most importatly, its MINE!  ;D

anyway, im messin around with it today, cleanin some junk out, and trying to figure out what junk to put back in. my question is, what do you guys think would be smart to carry around with you? im thinkin maby a change or two of clothes, as well as personal stuff, deo, toothbrush, razor, ect. maby a box of ammo for my most commonly used guns, incase i do something like forget my ammo at home lol. a knife or two, some pine knot, lighters, fishin stuff, cane knife, a small tent, a big tarp, flash light.... if i can find one maby an M.R.E or two. but thats about all i can come up with, other than the obvious air compressor, some tools, spare tire, jack, lug wrench, ect.

you guys are always pretty good at knowing what would be good to have around, so im looking forward to seeing what els you guys would suggest i keep in the truck.

like i said its an extended cab and i have a tool box in the back so even though its a tiny truck i do have a bit of room.
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Offline Stoker

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2011, 05:45:22 pm »
Coupla things my dad always stressed.You are going to get stuck carry a shovel.A spare coat a warm hat and gloves.You might have to stay the night.
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2011, 06:45:52 pm »
Two or three cans of Fix-a-flat comes in real handy.
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2011, 07:17:18 pm »
If you are in areas you may get stuck it doesnt hurt to have some water and food of some kind, I also keep a can of fix a flat. Durring hunting season I like to keep my truck as empty as possible as we have problems with break ins here when you leave your truck for long periods of time, so I usually leave a not in the window when im hunting that says " Hey John whent on a short walk be back in 15 minutes."  ;)

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Offline johnston

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2011, 08:30:58 pm »
If you can keep gas in it you will be fine.

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2011, 10:38:28 pm »
 I also have a Tupperware box with flashlight, tuna fish, raviolli, canned spagetti, bottled water, para-cord, Therma-cell fuel and pads,AAA batteries, 9volt battery and steel wool for fire starting, fishing kit, water bottle with filter kit, Duc tape, first aide kit and toliet paper. Also an axe and a small military shovel for that very rare occasion when a Jeep might get stuck.

Josh; you could change that note to,, " Guess how far I hunt from my truck, and what kind of scope I have?" ;D
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2011, 02:27:49 am »
Jumper cables and toilet paper...I carry a hatchet to, and some tools, w/ a hammer  and a bow saw, cuz trees come down on my road a lot. no seriously, they do.
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Offline Rick Wallace

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 12:49:51 pm »
I also have a Tupperware box with flashlight, tuna fish, raviolli, canned spagetti, bottled water, para-cord, Therma-cell fuel and pads,AAA batteries, 9volt battery and steel wool for fire starting, fishing kit, water bottle with filter kit, Duc tape, first aide kit and toliet paper. Also an axe and a small military shovel for that very rare occasion when a Jeep might get stuck.

Josh; you could change that note to,, " Guess how far I hunt from my truck, and what kind of scope I have?" ;D
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2011, 01:17:19 pm »
Aside from all the stuff the guys have mentioned an 8000 pound winch helps a ton pun intended. You never know when you might hit the unexpected stump hole a shovel will help but why sweat when you can just hook to a tree and press a button. Ron
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2011, 03:37:43 pm »
I never leave home without a roll of toilet paper and some duct tape.  Never. 

Let's just say I learned some lessons the hard way.
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Offline recurve shooter

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2011, 04:15:53 pm »

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" Guess how far I hunt from my truck, and what kind of scope I have?" ;D

" Hey John whent on a short walk be back in 15 minutes."  ;)

best Idea ever! lol

ok so pretty much everything mullet said and tp, shovel, cables, fix-a-flat, my army blanket. anything els?
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Offline Rick Wallace

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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2011, 04:27:18 pm »
Pretty girl,if you can get her to stay in there!!!! >:D >:D
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2011, 05:55:17 pm »
Pliers, bailing wire and duct tape - that'll fix just about anything. Oh, and a cooler full of ice cold beverages :).
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2011, 06:33:30 pm »
LOts of ratchet straps and bungees. I use mine as much as I use the gas in the tank.
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Re: what should i keep in my truck?
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2011, 07:39:14 pm »
The only things that stay in my truck all the time are a shovel and a handyman jack.
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