Help stock, build the OSTS truck.

Farmboy said:
I have one of the Motomaster Nautilus's that I've actually used multiple times on a few vehicles as well as for emergency lighting, boiling kettles, charging electronics.

Any of these systems I highly recommend if there is room in a persons vehicle.

Good call.



Have a couple, from general purpose to tourniquets/quick clot/gauze etc.



I'll have to look at those, good call.



Got one of the singles. We sell them in the store and I love them!!



Got a few lights, so not sure I could add another or replace one I have.



It's up a couple inches with 35's so I think I'm going to stay that way for awhile. (possibly :D)


Here's the updated pic with a bit more organization.

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Here's the hawk ;)


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Here's a size comparison pic :D
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Hey is that a thrunite tn31 flashlight i see in there ?

Not sure what rear end you have but take a look at detroit truetrac differentials . They are worth every penny spent.
 
You need a Dodge Ram 2500

Farmboy said:
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.

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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?

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I'll say it again because no one took notice...

Delorme Inreach SE satellite communicator.

Allows you to send AND receive SMS messages to/from a mobile phone or a computer (via email) from almost anywhere on earth using the Iridium satellite network. Plans are dirt cheap and features an SOS function that will directly alert the monitoring center, who in turn contact the appropriate local emergency service provider (Search and rescue, RCMP etc).

Close to Sat phone functionality at a tiny fraction of the price!
 
Delorme Inreach SE satellite communicator
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Saw that and started looking into it ;)

I didn't read through the whole thread, but you will most likely need food and water before a tomahawk.
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Yup, have food, some water (more will be added) and multiple sizes of filters.

I am enjoying following this thread. I wouldn't mind if you opened up all your pouches and showed us what was inside each
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I plan to as soon as the weather is a bit nicer and I have a bit of free time. Hopefully soon.

Hey is that a thrunite tn31 flashlight i see in there ?
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The big one in the truck is an RC40 that I can recharge in the truck or through my solar panel.
 
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra and I use a Delta Champion tool box in the bed for most of my gear storage needs. For some ideas for you, here is what is in my box, from the best of my memory:

- full size axe
- full size bow saw
- tire chains and spider bungees for mounting
- tow rope
- jumper cables
- trailer hitch and ball
- 350pc Stanley tool set (sockets, drivers, wrenches etc)
- Fast Orange hand cleaner
- 2 jugs of washer fluid
- 10x15 tarp
- 100ft rope
- Brakleen
- WD40
- Tire chocks
- Shovel
- Rubber boots
- Leather work gloves
- Mechanix gloves
- Safety glasses
- Ear plugs
- Bolt cutters
- Hack saw

There's some other stuff, but it slips my memory at the moment.

In the cab under the back seat lives a jump kit geared towards my level of EMR first aid training. In winter I add a rubber maid tub with snow pants, parka, gloves, toque, sockets, sweater, granola bars, esbit stove, lighter. I also toss in the full length ice scraper and lightweight snow shovel.

I have kicked around the idea of a canopy with the sliding tool boxes to allowing me use the truck bed as a sleeping area as well. However, if I were to do that, I kind of defeat the purpose of having a pickup truck and should have simply bought an SUV. When I eventually buy a house with storage space, I could see myself buying a canopy and only putting it on for certain trips. As it stands though, having the open box is more beneficial to me.
 
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Some quality walking shoes! With a brand new loaded up ifs 1/2 ton on oversized tires, your gonna need them. I guess if you stick to fire roads and oil leases you might be ok.
Anyways, looks like you are committed since you already have the Chevy. Rather than wasting your money on a lift kit for the stock garbage that's currently under your truck, take it to a reputable offroad shop in your area and have a solid axle conversion done to the front. Winches front and rear are a must, reciever mounted winches are often unaccessable when your stuck. Have at least a rear locker or selectable locker installed you'll be amazed at how useless a stock 4x4 system is. Also since new trucks are made out of pop cans, have some nerf bar/ running boards made that attach to the frame so that you protect the doors from trees and rocks.
My personal opinion: you bought a comfortable truck, not a survival truck. When the going gets tough, it will leave you. I don't consider myself a survivalist, but I know vehicles and offroading is in my blood.
Best truck to use for what your doing would be a 3/4 ton dodge or ford and age doesn't matter. Chevy quit building trucks around 1987 when they started installing car front suspension in them. For modern vehicles there are really only 3 options: dodge power wagon, ford raptor, jeep Rubicon. The power wagon being the top choice for what your doing. Comes lifted with tires, winch, lockers, etc.
My own survival vehicle won't hold all the gear, but I don't need roads so I can get to the most remote areas if need be.
 
purplezuk said:
Some quality walking shoes! With a brand new loaded up ifs 1/2 ton on oversized tires, your gonna need them. I guess if you stick to fire roads and oil leases you might be ok.
Anyways, looks like you are committed since you already have the Chevy. Rather than wasting your money on a lift kit for the stock garbage that's currently under your truck, take it to a reputable offroad shop in your area and have a solid axle conversion done to the front. Winches front and rear are a must, reciever mounted winches are often unaccessable when your stuck. Have at least a rear locker or selectable locker installed you'll be amazed at how useless a stock 4x4 system is. Also since new trucks are made out of pop cans, have some nerf bar/ running boards made that attach to the frame so that you protect the doors from trees and rocks.
My personal opinion: you bought a comfortable truck, not a survival truck. When the going gets tough, it will leave you. I don't consider myself a survivalist, but I know vehicles and offroading is in my blood.
Best truck to use for what your doing would be a 3/4 ton dodge or ford and age doesn't matter. Chevy quit building trucks around 1987 when they started installing car front suspension in them. For modern vehicles there are really only 3 options: dodge power wagon, ford raptor, jeep Rubicon. The power wagon being the top choice for what your doing. Comes lifted with tires, winch, lockers, etc.
My own survival vehicle won't hold all the gear, but I don't need roads so I can get to the most remote areas if need be.
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Couldn't agree more about the front solid axle business
 
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