Guys that drive a long ways to hunt, what are your less common(but important) pieces of gear/tools you're sure to keep in the truck?

[noKnees]

windex and a roll of shop wipes, can't stand driving with dirty windows.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Those silky's are badass for what they are. Notta chance will it replace the chainsaw that stays in the truck.

Me in Wyoming this October. I actually had my Stihl in the truck, but it was more of a hassle to bust it out than to use the KB. These saws punch way above their weight class.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Amazon.com

You don’t want to use them with a winch, but for vehicle to vehicle recoveries these things are a game changer. Significantly increases your vehicles pulling ability, and is way gentler on your vehicle due to no sudden shock. They can be dangerous, and need to be used responsibly. But I’ve been seriously impressed with the couple that I have bought and used for winter recovery.

Just be careful with those bungee ropes, they work incredibly well but don't hook them to a drop hitch or something that can fling back at the other vehicle.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Me in Wyoming this October. I actually had my Stihl in the truck, but it was more of a hassle to bust it out than to use the KB. These saws punch way above their weight class.

I keep one in my pack with the dirtbike. It does very good!

Last weekend I cut one outta the way that used all of a 28" bar. I slabbed off rounds that were easy enough to roll outta the way. I am not using a handsaw for that kinda stuff

 

[Coopsdaddy]

3-4 flares

 

[Steve300xcw]

I always wonder about the tow strap guys. Do you travel with other folks or are you just hoping somebody will drive by?

 

[realunlucky]

I always wonder about the tow strap guys. Do you travel with other folks or are you just hoping somebody will drive by?

I've pulled plenty of people out that just needed me to hook up to the other end of the strap

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[Jake Larsen]

These things are expensive, but they work extremely well. With a few recovery straps, these will get you out of just about anywhere. Like a come-along winch on steroids. Solves the “waiting for someone to come along and pull me out” problem.

Wyeth-Scott 335ASLT More Power Puller, 3 Ton Capacity

This heavy-duty industrial-grade portable hand winch is NOT the type of light-weight puller you will find at most home centers or discount stores. The More Power Puller has been designed and proven to perform in a variety of demanding environments without bending, breaking or collapsing.

americanforestry.com

 

[3gunyotehtr]

These things are expensive, but they work extremely well. With a few recovery straps, these will get you out of just about anywhere. Like a come-along winch on steroids. Solves the “waiting for someone to come along and pull me out” problem.

Wyeth-Scott 335ASLT More Power Puller, 3 Ton Capacity

This heavy-duty industrial-grade portable hand winch is NOT the type of light-weight puller you will find at most home centers or discount stores. The More Power Puller has been designed and proven to perform in a variety of demanding environments without bending, breaking or collapsing.

americanforestry.com

I have one of those. Awesome piece of kit. They are very handy around the farm too.

 

[Steve300xcw]

And $100 more than a badlands winch

 

[displacedtexan]

And $100 more than a badlands winch

I like just pushing the button.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I like just pushing the button.

I was a lot smarter before the winch got bolted on though lol

 

[displacedtexan]

I was a lot smarter before the winch got bolted on though lol

It definitely makes me think less! Lol

 

[bowkill]

Just be careful with those bungee ropes, they work incredibly well but don't hook them to a drop hitch or something that can fling back at the other vehicle.

We had a kid in high school that was killed using one of those bungee tow ropes. The hook came off and went right through the back window of the pulling vehicle and hit him in the skull. Game over!

 

[omicron1792]

Me in Wyoming this October. I actually had my Stihl in the truck, but it was more of a hassle to bust it out than to use the KB. These saws punch way above their weight class.


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I travel with battery powered small chain saw. Man I end up using it a lot.

 

[pa52855]

We leave in 2 weeks to head to Montana for our elk hunt. Its 400 miles to my friends house, then another 2040 miles to Montana from there. I'll put every bit of 5000 miles on my truck the last 2 weeks of September and first week of October. Our last trip in 2022 was smooth sailing with only stops for fuel and food.

My Tundra has a small lift and bigger tires and it dawned on me this morning, I should probably have a plug kit and small compressor available on such a long drive. I pretty much always have basic hand tools and a few power tools in my tool box, but those are two things I dont keep on hand that could really save a lot of time and hassle if the need were to come up.

Anything else that ya'll have taken that you were glad you did? I hate over packing, but I also like to make sure I'm covered.

Obviously have a great packing list, but it's primarily focused on gear, clothes, etc. Not so much emergency situations.

The tire plug thought I had this morning has me pondering if theres anything else I should keep in mind on such a long haul from home.

I would add a first aid kit a winch comes in handy for mud along with a shovel. tylenol, advil will help out greatly.

 

[Maineotter]

Things that live in my Tacoma during hunting season and sometimes year round

Tire chains
2 spare tires with appropriate lug nuts
Bottle jack, boards for jack base and raising height
Lug wrench
M18 Impact wrench with every standard lug nut size socket
Axe
Chainsaw with fuel and oil
200' bull rope
2 straps
Tire plug kit
M18 Inflator (so worth it)
Jump pack (for me only)
Jumper cables (for others)
Socket set
Bag of hand tools
Blue shop towels
Case of water
Germex
Shovel
Binoculars
Bag of spare clothes
Boot dryer
M18 Lights (Spotlight, Lantern)
Inverter
M18 Inverter (Can plug in usb, a, or wall chargers)
Rechargeable headlamps
Rechargeable flashlights
Shotgun and shells
Trashbags
Screws
Duct tape
Wiring kit with spare wire
Hat gloves
Rain jacket
Jacket
Rubber boots
Gas can(s)
Rope / paracord / zipties
Toilet paper and wipes
Maps
Spare knife
Cooler
Tow straps
Universal hitch

Definitely forgetting some stuff but thats a good chunk of it

 

[Nick4050]

We had a kid in high school that was killed using one of those bungee tow ropes. The hook came off and went right through the back window of the pulling vehicle and hit him in the skull. Game over!

They’re amazingly effective, but can definitely get sketchy in a hurry if you’re not careful. Soft shackles on good solid hook points that are closed loop, so short of something breaking there is no way it can come loose. I’ve also found that buying one way that’s rated for significantly heavier rigs than what you have works good because you still get the kinetic energy storage, with a little less stretch length. And if you give it a good bump and the stuck vehicle doesn’t budge at all, don’t just keep hitting it harder and putting more and more stretch in the rope. Get out and do some digging, most of the strap/rigging failure I see is from guys being lazy and trying to yank something through a solid wall of dirt/mud or a frozen solid snow berm. The kinetic ropes get a bad rap for being inherently dangerous, when in reality they’re just like any other tool in the sense that using them improperly and without safety in mind is what usually causes an accident.