Help stock, build the OSTS truck.

[dead_thing]

A Stryker light like you see on the utility company vehicles. Wired joystick in the cab and/or remote that comes with a lifetime battery. I'd substitute a fireman axe for the tomahawk as it would be more useful in a survival situation. And a cell phone booster.

[North60]

If you are off-roading, pioneer tools are a nice to have. Shovel, axe, farm jack, come along (if you don't add a winch)... etc

All of the above should attach nicely to the rack you are installing.

^+1 Top list items for offroad ( and other uses) Maybee add a second battery and a 24v system. Electrical Tape,Cable-ties and gearclamps come in handy for quick fixes.

[Farmboy]

Fire extinguisher. When you need them, you really need them.

Ahh, I do need that.

Shovel, axe, farm jack, come along

Will have a shovel in there shortly along with a new jack. I have the hawk which I find easier to store than an ax

Traction aids

Do have some in the basement, just trying to find a spot on the truck. Will probably go in the bed.

A Hi-Lift jack has a million uses.

I had one on the farm and liked it a lot, however it can be tempermental as well.

Oh, just remembered solar panels.

I have a med. sized flexible one right now that will charge all my electronics. Debating a larger one though to mount on the rack/cap.

A winch might be a great advantage on an off road machine.

Winch is planned for the bumper

I'd substitute a fireman axe for the tomahawk as it would be more useful in a survival situation

The tomahawk I have is lighter and smaller but will also work for "entry" when needed.

And a cell phone booster.

Hadn't thought of that.

[wyesguy]

$170 on Amazon

[Yogi05]

If you're building bumpers anyway, make them from pipe big enough to use as storage.

A hi-lift can slide into a front bumper tube for storage.

I was going to build a pipe style bumper that had air fittings on it. You could pump air into it like a portable air tank, and a fitting would allow you to attach an air hose to fill tires quickly. Limited though.

I had figured out an engine mounted compressor system for my old Dodge diesel with two retired fire extinguishers as air tanks (good to 2500 psi I think they were). A coupler and airline long enough to use air tools for various things. This is a bit bulky for a SHTF type vehicle though and only works if your engine can run.

[richmyster]

You'll probably want a battery charger with a booster option as well, a decent first aid kit, a kel tec sub 2000 folded up under that back seat with a few drum mags for it...

[richmyster]

And if you're wanting to have extra fuel, buy one of those tool boxes/slip tank sets and you're killing two birds with one stone.

[MTLGUN]

ViseGrips, the metalic equivalent of Duct Tape. Oh ya, Duct Tape. The black stuff, Gorilla is the best.

[Jay T]

Darren if you are considering a winch, consider a reciever mount, something that can be a rear or front winch. The easiest way out of a suck hole is back the way you came. That mud hole in front may lead to a swamp and pulling yourself forward may get you into more trouble than you want. That 5km walk through a slew back to a guy with a tractor to haul you out can be a ##### in -15. Don't ask how I know that!

For traction stuff, a few sandbags double as weight in the winter and traction aid in the snow and ice. Bumper jacks are great but remember they are called widow makers for a reason!

oh one thing I didn't see that I never leave home without is one of those candle lanterns. I was shocked at how much heat a single candle lantern gave off in a crewcab truck.

[frumpy]

You should put "F#ck'n Eh" on the wrap


Also, a cheap thing I like that I got from princess auto a while ago was a flood light on a magnetic base (plugs into lighter outlet). Great for working on stuff/fixing stuff in the dark or as general purpose lighting for camping.