this is my first truck, what should I always have with me...

daily driver, 95% pavement - never owned a truck before...

what tie-downs, straps, tools, etc do you always keep in your truck to make it -um, truck-worthy?

interesting list
Ten Things Your Truck Shouldn't Be Without - PickupTrucks.com News

• Jumper cables
• tape measure
• box of matches
• box cutter
• one bottle unopened water
• a small axe
• a folding shovel

recommendations for Alaska

1. Large caliber gun. .45-70 guide gun, shotgun or .480 caliber pistol would do.
2. Arctic gear for up here, or water and shade tarp for the desert. You will die without it.
3. Sat phone.
4. Good first aid kit.
5. Mountain house food and a jet boil. You can live a long time with that combo.
6. Good sleeping bag and bivvy sack.
7. Great boots for if you have to walk out.

Tow strap, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and basic tool kit to start.

Raven13 said:

Tow strap, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and basic tool kit to start.

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simple enough

I would add a good flashlight, I use a rechargeable, stays plugged in console so always ready. Course personal preference here- I like a Kimber .45 and a Colt AR-15, you might like other guns.

Current credit card - gotta have gas!

I've never had to jump start my truck, change a tire, or ran out of gas. So when I leave on a trip, I just make sure I have cash and credit cards for food and gas. Maybe a concealed friend for those that wish us harm. The above suggestions are good ideas though......

Condoms

2014RubyRed said:

Current credit card - gotta have gas!

I've never had to jump start my truck, change a tire, or ran out of gas. So when I leave on a trip, I just make sure I have cash and credit cards for food and gas. Maybe a concealed friend for those that wish us harm. The above suggestions are good ideas though......

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Agree, i always keep $50. under the mat, just in case I forget the wallet. I keep tie downs in the back compartment and a couple bunji straps. Always have a hand knife somewhere. That's really all that's needed other than a small pad of paper and a pen in center console.

Bear spray,

AK under folder (polish)

VHF radio

Welcome, I hope you have some of the answers you were looking for. Happy New Years.

Depends on where you are going / expect to be. When I am just driving around town, I don't haul too much aside from a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a couple of tie downs and some bungee cords. I do have two containers full of tools, recovery stuff, and basic survival gear that gets loaded prior to off road trips, as well as trips over Donner summit.