LVdezertdawg
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MarkT has been suggesting for a while that I post the contents of the recovery and survival gear that I carry with us on our runs. This is a long one so hang in there. I am open to all suggestions on better upgrades, newer gear , etc. Okay the first pic shows that I have a bedrug installed with the Bakflip cover and in that shot the cargo management system is engaged. There is dust and dirt everywhere, I make no apologies....I offroad!!!
These two pics show the current setup that I carry on a daily basis
Please note that I carry two full size shovels, both a round nose and a flat edge. The tool box is a stanley extreme box, o-ringed and moisture resistent....more on the box later
With the box removed from it's mounting bracket you can see the shovels, 2 five gallon line-xed gas cans (they are tough as heck!) my five gallon water container all strapped in. I have many water containers and will carry more if required...important here in the land of little water.
The next shots show the Stanley box, it is portable with extension handle and wheels to unload if you need the full bed, it is also alarmed for theft deterrent. This is a very good product.
This is my homemade tie down system, just braided 1/4 inch plastic coated wire. You can place tie downs wherever you like.
This is the box unloaded..a couple of things are missing. Two snatch blocks(in my garage) and the Viair 450P..will be here on Thursday
The contents are listed left to right and top to bottom. red rags, survival kit(more on this later) 8000# come along, two towing straps, blanket, tarp, receiver with rings, a couple of extra D rings for hookups, pair of cold weather gloves, Cold Steel Machete, wrist rocket, small first aid kit, small leatherman with led lamp, small flashlight, BLM maps of the 8 blocks surrounding the Las Vegas area (with MarkT you never know where you will end UP...LOL)
Contents continued, 100" of 3/8 rope, jumper cables, spotting scope, various bungees
What are in the five black bags you ask???
Hygeine bag: hand cleaners, tp, soap, toothbrushes and paste, floss. Female products for wifey, they also double in first aid kits. I keep most things in freezer bags cause they serve many uses. Small handheld trenching tool for latrine.
Attachment bag: A bag full of garbage and freezer bags, various mils. These are great for water capture if we do actually catch a storm...rain ponchos, duct tape, electrical tape, 2 types of crazy glues, assortment of tiewraps
Tie down and liquid transfer bag: First bag is a fuel transfer rig made for me by MarkT..I set my gas cans on top of the bed and pump into the funnel..then fuel tank. Much easier than holding the cans. Next is the CARB compliant lids when we are over in Cali..the third is a liquid xfer hand pump for water.Four ratcheting tie downs.
Tire bag: for repair and some wire rope clamps for the bed
Tool Bag: various handtools, sockets, wrenches, small folding saw and hatchet
This is the survival kit, I have several of these, one in each vehicle and when we hike we always take one along, molle or belt friendly. Weighs a little over a pound and fits in an ammo carrier. See m4040's website for more info on this rig. He is the baseline. Kit contains; 50' paracord, small dish for boiling water or food prep, signal reflector, multi purpose knife, small leatherman, magnesium firestarter, space blanket, sutures, duct tape, ferrous rod firestarter, fishing rigs, water purifier, small LED light, upholstery and clothes needles, compass, survival drinking straw, nail wrapped with 25' snare wire, Bic lighter, bobbins with fishing line and weights, safety pins, storm whistle, fresnel lens
Whew, did you make it this far......
What is not pictured in the raptor...complete change of clothes and shoes...CB radio.....more bottled water...sleeping bag
and of Course The Zombie Bag!!!!! extensive but private.....
I hope this helps with some of the newer people, this may seem like way to much to some. But when you are 75 miles away from town in the middle of the desert, you have to take care of yourself and your group.
These two pics show the current setup that I carry on a daily basis
Please note that I carry two full size shovels, both a round nose and a flat edge. The tool box is a stanley extreme box, o-ringed and moisture resistent....more on the box later
With the box removed from it's mounting bracket you can see the shovels, 2 five gallon line-xed gas cans (they are tough as heck!) my five gallon water container all strapped in. I have many water containers and will carry more if required...important here in the land of little water.
The next shots show the Stanley box, it is portable with extension handle and wheels to unload if you need the full bed, it is also alarmed for theft deterrent. This is a very good product.
This is my homemade tie down system, just braided 1/4 inch plastic coated wire. You can place tie downs wherever you like.
This is the box unloaded..a couple of things are missing. Two snatch blocks(in my garage) and the Viair 450P..will be here on Thursday
The contents are listed left to right and top to bottom. red rags, survival kit(more on this later) 8000# come along, two towing straps, blanket, tarp, receiver with rings, a couple of extra D rings for hookups, pair of cold weather gloves, Cold Steel Machete, wrist rocket, small first aid kit, small leatherman with led lamp, small flashlight, BLM maps of the 8 blocks surrounding the Las Vegas area (with MarkT you never know where you will end UP...LOL)
Contents continued, 100" of 3/8 rope, jumper cables, spotting scope, various bungees
What are in the five black bags you ask???
Hygeine bag: hand cleaners, tp, soap, toothbrushes and paste, floss. Female products for wifey, they also double in first aid kits. I keep most things in freezer bags cause they serve many uses. Small handheld trenching tool for latrine.
Attachment bag: A bag full of garbage and freezer bags, various mils. These are great for water capture if we do actually catch a storm...rain ponchos, duct tape, electrical tape, 2 types of crazy glues, assortment of tiewraps
Tie down and liquid transfer bag: First bag is a fuel transfer rig made for me by MarkT..I set my gas cans on top of the bed and pump into the funnel..then fuel tank. Much easier than holding the cans. Next is the CARB compliant lids when we are over in Cali..the third is a liquid xfer hand pump for water.Four ratcheting tie downs.
Tire bag: for repair and some wire rope clamps for the bed
Tool Bag: various handtools, sockets, wrenches, small folding saw and hatchet
This is the survival kit, I have several of these, one in each vehicle and when we hike we always take one along, molle or belt friendly. Weighs a little over a pound and fits in an ammo carrier. See m4040's website for more info on this rig. He is the baseline. Kit contains; 50' paracord, small dish for boiling water or food prep, signal reflector, multi purpose knife, small leatherman, magnesium firestarter, space blanket, sutures, duct tape, ferrous rod firestarter, fishing rigs, water purifier, small LED light, upholstery and clothes needles, compass, survival drinking straw, nail wrapped with 25' snare wire, Bic lighter, bobbins with fishing line and weights, safety pins, storm whistle, fresnel lens
Whew, did you make it this far......
What is not pictured in the raptor...complete change of clothes and shoes...CB radio.....more bottled water...sleeping bag
and of Course The Zombie Bag!!!!! extensive but private.....
I hope this helps with some of the newer people, this may seem like way to much to some. But when you are 75 miles away from town in the middle of the desert, you have to take care of yourself and your group.
