What hunting rig are you running/how do you use it

[Rotnguns]

Jeep Wrangler Sport S here, with Warne winch, rock rail and step ups, and a roof rack. Works great for me and my wife. Kind of a challenge to get my kayak on top but otherwise just fine. Can't sleep in it though. Need to bring cots and a tent.

 

[Bowtie747]

Anyone have a portable fire pit in their rig? I considered one for truck camping. Having a fire in the parking lot and using the pit to not leave a mess. Thanks

 

[SilentPursuit]

The new hunting rig! Upgraded to a slide in truck camper and a 1997 Toyota T100 truck.

 

[MarkOrtiz]

The past 3 years I’ve been using my Tacoma double cab w/6ft bed. My daughter now has that truck and I got a 2006 Chevy 2500 with the duramax, but it rides terrible off-road. Now I’m looking at another vehicle with a pop up tent camper. Just don’t know what yet.
I really like being mobile. We usually camp up high so we can hike to our glassing spot or hunting area without firing up an engine. There has been quite a few times that we have crawled out of the truck and had animals within 200 yards of the truck.

 

[SilentPursuit]

The past 3 years I’ve been using my Tacoma double cab w/6ft bed. My daughter now has that truck and I got a 2006 Chevy 2500 with the duramax, but it rides terrible off-road. Now I’m looking at another vehicle with a pop up tent camper. Just don’t know what yet.
I really like being mobile. We usually camp up high so we can hike to our glassing spot or hunting area without firing up an engine. There has been quite a few times that we have crawled out of the truck and had animals within 200 yards of the truck.

I really like those hard shell clam tents, they seem really nice. A bit pricey but probably worth it.

 

[IdahoElk]

04 4runner with the 4.7 v8. Has a small lift and a few other things. We spend alot of time with it in Wyoming. Need to add a full length roof rack just because it doesn't have the most storage

We're brothers!

 

[MarkOrtiz]

I really like those hard shell clam tents, they seem really nice. A bit pricey but probably worth it.

I really like that you can still use your truck bed for lumber, hauling, and then when you go hunting you can keep all or your camping supplies down below and get a full bed. They are a little pricey starting at $6500.

 

[Choupique]

Mines a dodge 2500 diesel 4 door long bed. Horrible on the mountain roads, but it's 1300 miles minimum one way for me. That thing is incredible for getting us there and getting us back. The last 10-30 miles just happen to be a little rough. Big spikey chains, slow speed, and scouting out turnarounds are critical.

I wish it could transform into a Toyota when it leaves the blacktop.

 

[jcaud]

Always took a truck out before this year. Got a 4Runner last year and it was pretty dang awesome. Had no issues hauling mine and my buddies stuff, and was damn nice to not have to set up a tent at the end of every day!

 

[jrowl2282]

We're brothers!

Looks like yours is a little more pampered than mine. I love it though, I'm suprised I don't see more around.

 

[AndrewMT34]

I have a 2017 Toyota Tundra with a decked system and hightop topper. Works great for upland hunting trips and big game trips.

I have a small lift, 35’s, and a front bumper installed. I hope to drive this truck for a long long time.

 

[StuckInTheEast]

Currently working out last few details on a salvage title 2016 tundra I've been putting together for hunting and some family camping trips. Started out as a bone stock limited with front end damage. It's not perfect cosmetically but mechanics are all there with only 70k miles.
I love my toyota's, they have their quirks and issues like anything else just not typically the major drive train problems I see from Ford, Chrysler and GM...of course they seem to have screwed the pooch there on the 3rd gen tundra. That thing broke my heart, so underwhelmed with the new ones.
Main changes here are Bilstiens all around, add a leafs and RAS in the rear for 2.5" more height and the extra weight. 34" tires, Full RCI engine/trans skid plates and rock sliders, c4 bumper, warn evo 12, nuthouse hard deck nutshell rack, natur nest hardshell RTT, Rhino backbone roof platform and a cheap Ironman awning and enclosure.
200watt solar system, 75qt fridge freezer.
working on insulated 20 gal water system with rv style pump and propane instant hot water.
Its a bit heavy loaded with gear and only gets few mpg better than my 8.1L Chev beater but drives/rides really nice. Supercharger would be the ticket but not in the cards presently.
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This rig served us well on its maiden voyage... hauled 3 cow elk home to boot. My only gripe was 11.5mpg average on a 3k mile trip. She is a thirst girl...portly too...we were over 9k lbs coming home but road and handled great.
Needs a little shift point tuning to make the cruise control happy but extremely functional otherwise...need to seal the bed up a bit better, that wyoming dirt road dust finds its way into EVERYTHING.

 

[AndrewMT34]

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This rig served us well on its maiden voyage... hauled 3 cow elk home to boot. My only gripe was 11.5mpg average on a 3k mile trip. She is a thirst girl...portly too...we were over 9k lbs coming home but road and handled great.
Needs a little shift point tuning to make the cruise control happy but extremely functional otherwise...need to seal the bed up a bit better, that wyoming dirt road dust finds its way into EVERYTHING.

I did the OTT tune on my tundra. I think it was worth every penny.

 

[StuckInTheEast]

I did the OTT tune on my tundra. I think it was worth every penny.

I've heard good things...but I had to modify the secondary air injection system(salvage truck...it was smashed) and I wanted it gone anyways to avoid limp mode if it failed. No one would even talk to me about that part because it "emmissions component" that run a few seconds on start and shutoff.

 

[SouthernCharm]

Gx470, love it in the back country. Tight turn and goes anywhere with all wheel drive and v8, just can’t pass a gas station.

 

[AndrewMT34]

Gx470, love it in the back country. Tight turn and goes anywhere with all wheel drive and v8, just can’t pass a gas station.

Gx470’s are awesome. If I didn’t travel a lot with two bird dogs that’s what I’d have too.

 

[SouthernCharm]

Gx470’s are awesome. If I didn’t travel a lot with two bird dogs that’s what I’d have too.

I took all the back seats out and built a box. It may hold one large dog crate? I really like the 6.2 diesel Chevy suburban, it was a beast, but took 3 football fields to turn around. It would run over any trees though,lol.

 

[AndrewMT34]

Gotcha. I have 2 gunners and they take up a bunch of room. Someday I’ll have one for just exploring.