Truck checklist

[dfanonymous]

I'm not sure about how many of you western hunters 4x4 into your hunting areas but I usually do. Wondering if any of you more experienced off roaders have any suggestions on any gear related to self recovery or vehicle protection. So far just got a high lift jack and some traction mats. Maybe looking at some rock rails but I'm not trying to put a lot of weight on the truck.

 

[elf]

I carry a portable winch in my truck all the time.

 

[Ol' Red]

Add a winch, good shovel, and tow strap. Common sense when driving off is important also. Ranchers tend get upset if you tear up roads, and so does BLM. Good hunting.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Some type of tire inflation? Small compressor that plugs into a cig lighter, along with two large cans of flat tire repair (Fix-A-Flat).

 

[bigngreen]

I don't pack a lot, probably my most important item is my chains, 3 pair of old older chains, not the new junk but from back when they used excellent quality steel, a few tools to repair chains and a roll of tie wire.
Usually have a Capstan winch, shovel, axe, Wyoming saw and tow strap. I do try to put weight on my truck to hold the back down, between the chains and weight I've rarely needed the other items for getting my truck out of anything.

One item I'll never have is a handy man, there are always better, safer tools than the handy man!!!

 

[dfanonymous]

Forgot to mention the truck is an 18 taco

 

[wildcat455]

I'm not sure my list meets your weight addition requirement, because the last thing I'm worried about if I'm stuck/stranded is a couple hundred pounds of gear, but here goes.

My vehicles are well maintained, Which keeps me from working on them when I'm supposed to be hunting/scouting. Both are equipped with lockers front and rear, which has kept me from dragging out recovery gear more than a couple times. I still carry some parts and tools to get me out of trouble just in case the unforeseen mechanical issue happens. Also, I have a dedicated backpack in each vehicle with items similar to what you would find in a bug out bag, in case I can't get unstuck and have to wait for help. So far, I've only used items out of them for situations less severe. Handy to have along. Most items in it I'd have anyway out hunting, but not necessarily when I'm out scouting.

Dedicated tool kit for vehicle.
Spare belts, hoses and hose repair kits, 2 gallons pre mix coolant, 2 quarts of engine oil. The spare belts are take offs from regular maintenance, I replace them before they are un-serviceable, and rotate the last take offs into the vehicle as spares. For the diesel pickup, I also carry Power Service diesel fuel additive, in case a severe storm rolls in, or a refuel is necessary on the trip.

Permanently mounted winch and heavy duty winch bumper. Winch should be rated at 1.5X vehicle weight, or more.
Winch controller, leather gloves, a couple clevis/shackles. Mounting points for Clevis/shackles are incorporated in front bumper, for rear I use a receiver mount clevis/shackle anchor point.

2-3" wide snatch strap, depending on vehicle weight.
(3" is in pickup, 2" in Jeep)

Tree saver strap.
High lift Jack, bumpers and rock rails capable of supporting lifting vehicle by them. Also carry a bottle Jack in pickup.

4 tire chains. Tire plug kit. Spare tire in good condition.

Air compressor (Viar in Jeep Rubicon, ARB air locker compressor in truck, with hoses and fittings to reach and air all tires).

 

[Predator 22]

I'm not sure my list meets your weight addition requirement, because the last thing I'm worried about if I'm stuck/stranded is a couple hundred pounds of gear, but here goes.

My vehicles are well maintained, Which keeps me from working on them when I'm supposed to be hunting/scouting. Both are equipped with lockers front and rear, which has kept me from dragging out recovery gear more than a couple times. I still carry some parts and tools to get me out of trouble just in case the unforeseen mechanical issue happens. Also, I have a dedicated backpack in each vehicle with items similar to what you would find in a bug out bag, in case I can't get unstuck and have to wait for help. So far, I've only used items out of them for situations less severe. Handy to have along. Most items in it I'd have anyway out hunting, but not necessarily when I'm out scouting.

Dedicated tool kit for vehicle.
Spare belts, hoses and hose repair kits, 2 gallons pre mix coolant, 2 quarts of engine oil. The spare belts are take offs from regular maintenance, I replace them before they are un-serviceable, and rotate the last take offs into the vehicle as spares. For the diesel pickup, I also carry Power Service diesel fuel additive, in case a severe storm rolls in, or a refuel is necessary on the trip.

Permanently mounted winch and heavy duty winch bumper. Winch should be rated at 1.5X vehicle weight, or more.
Winch controller, leather gloves, a couple clevis/shackles. Mounting points for Clevis/shackles are incorporated in front bumper, for rear I use a receiver mount clevis/shackle anchor point.

2-3" wide snatch strap, depending on vehicle weight.
(3" is in pickup, 2" in Jeep)

Tree saver strap.
High lift Jack, bumpers and rock rails capable of supporting lifting vehicle by them. Also carry a bottle Jack in pickup.

4 tire chains. Tire plug kit. Spare tire in good condition.

Air compressor (Viar in Jeep Rubicon, ARB air locker compressor in truck, with hoses and fittings to reach and air all tires).

Those sound like some bad *** rigs! Post some pictures!

 

[Mustang72]

I pack pretty heavy also with pretty much everything already listed. Two other things I like to carry are a small chainsaw and at least one or two tarps. A handsaw or axe will work,but a small chainsaw is so nice at times. A tarp has so many uses that I carry one of two in every vehicle all the time. Mine aren't as set up as Wildcats YET!

 

[Mustang72]

I pack pretty heavy also with pretty much everything already listed. Two other things I like to carry are a small chainsaw and at least one or two tarps. A handsaw or axe will work,but a small chainsaw is so nice at times. A tarp has so many uses that I carry one of two in every vehicle all the time. Mine aren't as set up as Wildcats YET!

 

[nevada75]

My hunting rig is a 2001 Dodge 1500. It's pretty much stock except I replaced the dented up bed with a homemade wooden flat bed. Makes loading ATVs much easier. The toolbox in the bed has all the usual items folks have already mentioned shovel, tow strap, tarps, tire chains, receiver mounted winch, combo jump box/air compressor, etc. Most importantly a 3 foot piece of t-post or scrape 2 inch pipe. We dont have a lot of trees here in Nevsda to winch off so I get the sledgehammer out and pound it in the ground for an anchor.

What I haven't seen mentioned is all the survival gear under the back seat of my truck. There's a small camp stove, sleeping bag, stocking hat & gloves, a small cooking pot, MREs, instant coffee, headlamp, matches, knife, etc. I also keep an old 20 gauge single shot and box of ammo for birds and bunnies.

I figure it's just a.matter of time before I get stuck or break down 3 hours from pavement. It might be a day or two before some one can get out and give me a hand. I want to be comfortable while I wait.

 

[sp6x6]

I have pretty much all listed in Jeep,then truck is kinda base camp,lot stuff in p/u camper wave heater,bbq,lots of stuff,big breaker bar for lug nuts

 

[sp6x6]

Few scrapes,hit log and threw me in wash out,rear tire 4' off ground

 

[sp6x6]

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