Everyday Carry OffRoad Edition

[Bijan]

Yo fellas - I am in the process of turning my rig into a 50/50 overland vehicle / reliable DD if needed.

I wanted to get a lot of different input on what types of everyday items you carry *just in case*. Whether it's recovery or medical...

My future list of things include:

Recovery:
10,000lb winch
Hi-lift Jack
Shovel
MaxTrax
Straps (How many, what length?)

Food:
(x) gallons of water
Small stovetop burner (or what's out nowadays?)
Instant grits/pasta
Beef jerky
Nuts
Dried fruit



Saftey:
First aid kit
Weapon of some sort
Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Fire extinguisher


Mechanical:
Sockets
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Knife
Razor
Saw
Duct tape
Electrical tape
HVAC tape?




What else can we talk about?

 

[delloro]

weapon, of some sort? that is its own thread right there.

judging from your list, you won't have a lot of room left. I suggest a stainless .357 revolver.

 

[gingervitis]

weapon, of some sort? that is its own thread right there.

judging from your list, you won't have a lot of room left. I suggest a stainless .357 revolver.

I suggest multiple weapons. Why not a stainless .357 revolver, a couple of Glocks, an AR-15, and a Mossberg 500 just for good measure? :usa:

 

[Burnzy]

I would add these items. Large assortment of nuts and bolts, cable ties (heavy duty), a 10x12 tarp and a few extra ratchet straps and bungee cords.

 

[Ory69]

Yep

Tarps and bungee cords....... +1 there!

Add in a few plastic trash bags, heavy duty type. They are lifesavers.

My vote on the firearm.......... an SKS, 7.62x.39. It's small (carbine) and will operate like your Toyota (forever, in any condition).

 

[JeepKiller]

Weapons (Tools)
Knife wise- I keep a fixed blade in the each of the seat pockets behind the front seats (Becker BK2/BK9), a gerber axe in the cargo area, and a Spyderco Tenacious in my center console.
Gun wise- I would keep a full size glock (17/19) in the glove box or center console, and an AK variant in the cargo area. Both will out live your 4Runner.
You should include a means of making shelter as well. (Tent, Hammock, Tarp, etc)

 

[dustybaja]

I think that safety/bailing wire and a set of safety wire pliers (or even fencing pliers) are a must for off-roading. It's a tougher short term fix than duct tape or zip-ties. Nothing against those 2, but I heard a great quote: "All good ranches are held together with bailing wire."

 

[kevinpt]

I would add these items. Large assortment of nuts and bolts, cable ties (heavy duty), a 10x12 tarp and a few extra ratchet straps and bungee cords.

i agree with having zip ties at all times. i got hit about a month ago and when i pulled out zip ties to hold my bumper on i got a reaction from my mom and the cop. you never know when you will need some zip ties

 

[JudeThaddeus]

Yo fellas - I am in the process of turning my rig into a 50/50 overland vehicle / reliable DD if needed.

I wanted to get a lot of different input on what types of everyday items you carry *just in case*. Whether it's recovery or medical...

My future list of things include:

Recovery:
10,000lb winch
Hi-lift Jack
Shovel
MaxTrax
Straps (How many, what length?)

Food:
(x) gallons of water
Small stovetop burner (or what's out nowadays?)
Instant grits/pasta
Beef jerky
Nuts
Dried fruit



Saftey:
First aid kit
Weapon of some sort
Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Fire extinguisher


Mechanical:
Sockets
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Knife
Razor
Saw
Duct tape
Electrical tape
HVAC tape?




What else can we talk about?

I carry all of that in my truck (except the firearms [emoji12]). The one thing I would recommend is instead of water, carry a water filter and coffee filters. Use the coffee filter first then the smaller one. This will lighten your load and give more room in the back.
I also recommend you double up on everything. Two ways to make fire, two water filters, etc.
Two is one and one is none.

 

[Dropzone]

^^From my time in the infantry in Alaska and other parts of the world you always should carry water. Filters are great but worthless if there isn't a water source...

 

[redkat]

Air Compressor w/tire pressure gauge
Tarp(s)
Toilet paper?
Assorted rags
Soap/Disinfection (maybe that's in your first aid, I like to have some elsewhere as well)
I prefer my Glock 17 due to its durability, lightweight, simplicity,
relative compactness ....a revolver would be more simple, but hefty to carry.

Lightweight Kydex holster
A couple of hi cap mags, loaded
A day backback or camelback in case you gotta hike in or out of some place.

Oh yeah, I always carry an MSR Whisperlite International ( can run on a variety of fuels), fuel bottle and enough freeze dried food for 2 or 3 days.

The environment and conditions you travel in will dictate a lot of your choices.
Think about where you're going and what you may encounter.

 

[Beer.runner4]

Yo fellas - I am in the process of turning my rig into a 50/50 overland vehicle / reliable DD if needed.

I wanted to get a lot of different input on what types of everyday items you carry *just in case*. Whether it's recovery or medical...

My future list of things include:

Recovery:
10,000lb winch
Hi-lift Jack
Shovel
MaxTrax
Straps (How many, what length?)

Food:
(x) gallons of water
Small stovetop burner (or what's out nowadays?)
Instant grits/pasta
Beef jerky
Nuts
Dried fruit



Saftey:
First aid kit
Weapon of some sort
Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Fire extinguisher


Mechanical:
Sockets
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Knife
Razor
Saw
Duct tape
Electrical tape
HVAC tape?




What else can we talk about?

For recovery, I would really recommend a snatch block. As far as food, because jerky and dried fruit are stored in plastic probably, and they still have moisture in it even though its "dried/dehydrated", even if its kept in a insulated lunch box or cooler(recommended), I would throw it out after about 4-6 mos. because plastic will start break down and bacteria grow from moisture. When it comes to water, direct or not in direct heat/sun, the plastic still breaks down and bacteria start growing after about 7 days(any type of bottle), so for water if its in a reusable container, I would change it every 3-4 days and preferably not keep any plastic bottles whatsoever except Nalgene bottles. Highly recommend metal canisters/bottles or glass if you can, and with cases of water, I would also be very cautious and take them only on trips/camping. You might think I'm a little brash but my father works for the FDA and they do these tests for safety all the time, for example, when you reach for a new bag of jerky that has been sitting for about 8 months non-stop in a cooler/insulated lunch box out of the sun in a car, you have a 65%-75% chance of contracting Trichinella(worms and bad ones too-requires hospitalization) . Just my 2 cents. P.S.- Have one pistol in the car, thats all you need, they will tell you get rifles and all this sh**, but you probably will never use it anyways.

 

[delloro]

,when you reach for a new bag of jerky that has been sitting for about 8 months non-stop in a cooler/insulated lunch box out of the sun in a car, you have a 65%-75% chance of contracting Trichinella(worms and bad ones too-requires hospitalization)

There had better not be any trichinella in store-bought jerky. Trichinella is found in pork, bear and the like. Not beef.

 

[Tacticalrunner]

I threw a chopping axe into my mix too being as it can be a weapon and a wonderful tool

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[_04runner_]

Zip ties are a great idea!

 

[Rwhockey29]

mines pretty simple as i just bought the truck about a month ago. a full electrical repair kit including crimping pliers, wire, connectors, tape, fuses, fuse tester, test leads, battery terminals, etc. basically if anything on the truck electrical tears, rips, or burns out i can fix it well enough to get it home. recovery bag with snatch block, tow ropes, line weight, ratchet straps, and D rings. also keep a pair of leather gloves in the side, and a cheap ODBII reader. cheap 12v air compressor. jumper cables. 120 piece tool set. mud boots. tire plug/patch kit. high intensity shock proof flash light. cheap come-a-long just in case. extendable lug wrench set. up front i keep a snap on multi tool and and a survival headlamp in the center console.



ill be purchasing some maxxtraxx here soon and wiring up the offroad lights.

when we actually do go off road or camping, i have several tarps, an axe, 10 gallon potable water container, solar shower, two tents, rope, 2 burner stove, and an assortment of non perishable food along with the stuff in the coolers.

 

[sam.basye]

Figured I'd add to the Weapon part of the thread.

Bought a Sig Sauer P232 and wanted somewhere to conceal the gun within arm's reach and easy access without it digging into my hip while driving.

I had a couple locking paddle holsters and came up with this great location!

In arms reach and out of the way.
My foot doesn't come close to it as it's up close to the wall.
Just like going to scratch your inner right ankle to release it from the holster.

Took the paddle off, bought a longer hex bolt (20mm), 4 washers, lock washer, and hex nut. It's a little hard threading the nut initially as it's pretty tight back behind the panel. The hole in the plastic trim panel lines up with a hole in a metal support behind it.


The little plastic push rivet was missing anyways..