What to pack? Tips-tricks

[the_fablab_]

Haters gonna hate, potatos gonna potate

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

Desert trip time….

Going to have to have you on the podcast sir to chat about your packing abilities!

 

[Cleandezert]

i am freaking impressed with how much crap you guys bring. The question is how often does most of that stuff get used?

Myself I bring 2 small tool bags, a first aid kit, and a tow rope. The theory is to drive my truck at a safe speed i don't break it. (probably why Elliot broke me off in the whoops)

But seriously in the last 20+ years, only had a few occasions where we had to bust out tools. and only times trucks got towed back were for things that nobody would have spare parts for liked being rolled or timing belt blowing up.

 

[dwphoto]

i am freaking impressed with how much crap you guys bring. The question is how often does most of that stuff get used?

Myself I bring 2 small tool bags, a first aid kit, and a tow rope. The theory is to drive my truck at a safe speed i don't break it. (probably why Elliot broke me off in the whoops)

But seriously in the last 20+ years, only had a few occasions where we had to bust out tools. and only times trucks got towed back were for things that nobody would have spare parts for liked being rolled or timing belt blowing up.

It's one of those better to have it and not need it. Then to just not have it and ruin a weekend for something simple.

Just a small sampling of recent fail haha

Zipties win races

Sometimes old people hit stumps

Sometimes shit blows up.

brand new tires get flats

only fans blow up

Brakes be breakin

old people fall asleep

I'll let myself out

 

[the bodj]

The best is that three of those fails were all from Flaunt's truck on the same trip haha. Steve is bad luck for him.

 

[dwphoto]

The best is that three of those fails were all from Flaunt's truck on the same trip haha. Steve is bad luck for him.

haha yea I went in to that album... and it was like Ding DING DING

But not so fast there bucko

 

[KingJew_1902]

Good thread, Im definitely underprepared compared to some of you. I bring tool bag, jack, compressor, pull strap, spare tire and cooler full of beverages and snacks

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

Been meaning to post these. I love these big Ice Packs for my designated truck cooler. They stay frozen for a few days. A much better option than ice for a cool weather weekend trip. They also keep the contents in the cooler tighter than ice or frozen water bottles (no more exploding beers).



TOURIT Large Reusable Ice Pack... https://amzn.to/3zggr5v

 

[Aaron]

Im just starting to get my rig setup. Picked up some pelican type bins for tool storage in the truck. Working on mounting and organizing now. Got tired of the HD special totes getting destroyed every trip in the bed or making noise in the cab.

 

[marcytech]

I’ll go over some stuff I carry!
I’ve become a huge fan of tool rolls after seeing my first one not long ago.
I buy these “bucket boss” rolls from Amazon ( https://amzn.to/3VIUVy4 ) and they’re legit! The one in the pic is 4 years old and has no rips or anything. It’s great for tossing in the can behind the seat or something because it doesn’t bang around or anything, mostly stays put and stays quiet!

I’ll go over what’s in my main one that I keep in the cab behind the seat. Easy to grab!
starting left to right
Pocket 1 has gloves, a big knife, spare wheel studs, some small lengths of -3 brake line as well as -3 plugs/ caps. Also a valve stem repair kit and valve stems.

Pocket 2
all my sockets. Mostly 3/8 drive but I have a few of the bigger sizes my truck needs in 1/2” drive and only the small common 1/4 drive sockets . 3/8 extensions , 3/8 drive to 1/2 adapter. 1/4 drive ratchet. All standard sizes with the exception of a 9 and 10mm 1/4” drive ( I don’t carry no metric shit) lol

pocket 3
3/8 drive ratchet, and screwdrivers of all different types. Also a small pry bar and standard Allen key set. (I don’t carry no metric shit)

Pocket 4
Pinchers pocket
Pliers of different types, wire crimp and vice grips.

pocket 5 is all my wrenches. I like putting the small wrenches on a carabiner like in the photo just cuz it’s easy that way. Once again all standard with the exception of a 8/10mm combo wrench.

Pocket 6
Electrical stuff. Lengths of wire, butt connectors, tape, heat shrink and a few special fasteners like spare engine mount bolts (my trucks allergic to those) bus bar screws and some other small random stuff
Also some self fusing tape.

Also inside the cab I have a breaker bar with 1” socket for my lug nuts fastened to the cage
New fancy speed strap.

I’ve got a prp cage mounted bag that I found at a yard sale for $1 that I have a ton of big hardware in, heims, jam nuts and longer lengths of -3 line.


Outside the truck I have a spare belt zip tied to the engine cage
One life trauma kit on the bed cage and that’s about it
When I do longer point to point runs I have a rack that bolts to the bed cage and then holds some huge plank bins full of junk that I won’t get into haha

One thing I’d like to do is start carrying spare parts. So any input on small parts I should be carrying for a 4.0 ranger let me know!

 

[the_fablab_]

Hell yeah bud. I really gotta redo my tool / spare parts setup.

 

[SteveG]

i am freaking impressed with how much crap you guys bring. The question is how often does most of that stuff get used?

Myself I bring 2 small tool bags, a first aid kit, and a tow rope. The theory is to drive my truck at a safe speed i don't break it. (probably why Elliot broke me off in the whoops)

But seriously in the last 20+ years, only had a few occasions where we had to bust out tools. and only times trucks got towed back were for things that nobody would have spare parts for liked being rolled or timing belt blowing up.

My Bronco is used for work and primarily in Baja, where help (and trailers) are often hours away. So, I try to take spares for just about anything that will stop me from moving.

That said, considering the number of dirt miles, It’s pretty rare for me to pull tools out for myself. But I like helping and try to be the first to pull tools, jack, whatever out when someone breaks… I’ve been that guy and unexpected help always makes it better. So, to that end… lots spares, a decent selection of tools and general supplies to get myself or someone else rolling.

 

[SteveG]

Going to have to have you on the podcast sir to chat about your packing abilities!

Ha! It’s really not that impressive... Just don’t want to spend what little time I make to go out to the desert broken down! But, when it happens, you can be sure I’ll have enough gear to make it a damn good time!

 

[SteveG]

It’s that time again… San Felipe bound!

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

It’s that time again… San Felipe bound!

You're a mad man!

 

[Dirtfiend602]

Snatch block, shovel, and an 8 ball

 

[dwphoto]

 

[Exploder_M]

I’ll go over some stuff I carry!
I’ve become a huge fan of tool rolls after seeing my first one not long ago.
I buy these “bucket boss” rolls from Amazon and they’re legit! The one in the pic is 4 years old and has no rips or anything. It’s great for tossing in the can behind the seat or something because it doesn’t bang around or anything, mostly stays put and stays quiet!

I picked up a tool roll bucket boss right after I read this post. I ran it a couple a few trips and I can attest that is legit! So compact and organized. Very strong and good amount of room for the size.
+1

 

[SteveG]

Old school pro tip right there… my old man has been doing this forever… master o’ Tetris.

 

[FENDERFAB]

Bumping this thread-

So when you guys go to the desert- what are you using to transport spare parts, fluids etc etc? Im not talking about packing tools in your race truck /prerunner. Im talking service stuff- Larger parts, bulk fluids, nitrogen kits, etc.

I have used totes in the past but i felt like i was always having to shuffle through them to get what i need and they would be a mess at the end of the trip.

I have one of the husky packout rollers i was planning to use for larger tools and bigger items, possibly a tote or two for fluids and extension cords/lights etc.

Interested to see what you guys are using. I have also considered mounting a larger tool box/job box to my trailer for these items.