Help stock, build the OSTS truck.

[Farmboy]

So the Suzuki XL7 has been retired and GMC 1500 Sierra is now taking over :D

So what do I need to add besides a wrap and dillion?

I'm thinking bumpers front and rear and cargo draws in the back as well as possibly a "chase truck" style rack with light bars or might put the cap on. Need gas storage somewhere and thinking of mounting to the sides of the rack behind the cab.




The new OSTS truck has under seat storage. Lots of gear fit, now to organize into bags/pouches.

What do you carry with you and what should I make sure I have with me?

Concerns I have are going off the road in remote areas, having to leave my area due to train derailment or other and unforeseen issues when travelling or having to leave my area with short notice. Also long days at outdoor trade shows/ranges/matches.

Some things I do have:

Lights
Fire Starters/stoves
Water and purifiers
Survival blankets and a siltarp
Blades and tomahawk
Dried food, bars, granola, tea, coffee and drink mixes
Survival kit
Duct tape
Siphon
Med kits

There are other smaller items as well.

Truck stuff includes:

Tow strap
Air compressor/tire repair
Fluids
Some tools

What else should go in the truck?

[Uberfiend]

At least a couple full-size spare tires, shovels (possible strapped to the side or rack) and the aforementioned jerry can storage.

[Reaper665]

Norinco coach gun with assorted ammo could come in handy.

[Stevebot-7]

Not the most safe storage location if you're going offroading, but it has all kinds of cool factor.

Fire extinguisher. When you need them, you really need them. There are plenty of small sizes as well, just make sure to pick the most appropriate kind as they come in several flavors, each with it's own problems.

Hell, it's a truck, I'm sure you could find somewhere to put a 1000' spool of paracord.

[JimboJones]

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.

[richmyster]

Traction aids to throw down in case you get stuck all by your lonesome.

[BabySeal]

A Hi-Lift jack has a million uses. You can buy or make a mount to bolt it to your rack. Just grab one of those rubber handle retainers or it will rattle enough to threaten your sanity in that location.

For those that haven't heard of these, you can use it as a jack, a spreader, a come-along and a few other things. Worth their considerable weight in gold when you need it.

Manufacturer's website here.

[Stevebot-7]

Oh, just remembered solar panels. I figure it could be extremely handy to have a solar panel trickle-charging a battery pack or two, so that you could top up your devices without needing to drain your truck battery or have the vehicle running.
Also, if you could buy one of those Earl tablets and demo it for me that would be super

[DangerD]

Two cheap hookers and a Mexican.

[Jeepster]

A winch might be a great advantage on an off road machine. If you are putting bumpers on the front consider a full grill gaurd that the whinch could mount into. Then a skid plate of sorts. Keep the engine and rad protected. You might want to get a good quality set of tire plugs. One thing I'm considering for my own jeep is a receiver hitch mounted Vice. Just in case you have to make repairs somewhere along the way.