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Emergency Equipment for Truck #6623353
09/23/19 11:14 AM
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I have been out of snow country for quite a few years. I just got an invite to hunt in the Adirondacks in late November. The camp is about 10 miles from maintained roads via logging roads. I will want to get out on a certain date for other obligations. What do you recommend I carry in my 4wd pickup? I am thinking bow saw or chainsaw, tow straps/chains, hand winch, all of which I already own. I plan on buying a scoop shovel to help me dig out if necessary, and thinking about buying tire chains.
Any advice on the tire chains? What else should I think about?

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623359
09/23/19 11:22 AM
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Food, water, boots, hat, gloves, snow shoes, fire starter, dry fuel for starting fire, flash light, ax, another gun and ammo tarp, extra gas and oil. When things go wrong you never have enough. JMO


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623399
09/23/19 12:38 PM
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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623411
09/23/19 12:58 PM
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My own opinion - a good SSB Single Side Band CB radio - because there is no better means of communication, as the skip qualities of 11 meter [27 mhz..] is beyond belief.

I've heard calls for help on ch 9 AM come in my base station at home - E.Derby CT - from Storm King Mountain N.Y. when a motorist called in a distress call during a real bad snow storm.

Someone will hear you, and even if you can't hear them - if they know where you are, they could be the link you need to get help, especially if the operator is a member of REACT which is a volunteer emergency monitoring service that is nationwide.

I'm very partial towards Uniden/Bearcat, my vehicles have always had an SSB radio in them since the late 1990s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esatm-X88B8

Edit: I'm going to add an extra car battery that's fully charged as well to this....

Last edited by Big George W; 09/23/19 12:59 PM. Reason: add line at end

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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623438
09/23/19 02:06 PM
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I can understand the extra car battery.


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623496
09/23/19 04:11 PM
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I'm not sure about what you are calling a "scoop shovel", but a long handled coal shovel is really what you want. If you have one, perhaps a high-lift jack might be useful too...


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623520
09/23/19 04:51 PM
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Scotch
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Aspirin
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Propane
Tire plugs
Tire slime
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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623524
09/23/19 04:56 PM
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The small little lithium battery jump packs are smart and can be had for $75-100 and unlike a full size car battery, will fit under the seat along with a slime patch kit/mini-compressor totally out of the way. Just make sure it's sized right for the size of vehicle you're using. It can be a real pain to realize your battery died way back in on a remote logging road (speaking from experience)

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623527
09/23/19 05:07 PM
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shovel, axe, handyman jack, air compressor, tire plugs, box of tools with wrenches socket set pliers a coil of wire, black tape, allen wrenches screwdrivers test light. spare serpentine belt and spare tire spare battery. ( boat battery does double duty for this). duct tape, bag of tire chains. (one for each tire) a couple 20 foot chains with hooks on the end. 5-6 mre's. I keep a mapp gas torch in mine but at the least some storm proof matches. both is better. complete change of dry clothes. blanket, couple flashlights. should have a good pocket knife in your pocket. don't forget some toilet paper and a couple gallon jugs of water. that stuff sounds like a lot but every one of those things has saved my bacon more than once and doesn't take up a lot of room. You will be able to rescue yourself most of the time and if not those MRE's will keep you going while you wait for the storm to blow through or whatever.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623544
09/23/19 05:53 PM
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All of the above, don't forget snacks first aid kit, axe, can't stress extra dry clothes enough, extra lighters flashlight batteries

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623545
09/23/19 05:53 PM
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Just get a Toyota Tacoma. Throw a chain, come-a-long, axe, and some crackers, for a little extra weight. You won't need the equipment.


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623548
09/23/19 06:01 PM
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Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, road flares (they work great for starting fires too).


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623559
09/23/19 06:11 PM
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I've been in the Adirondacks in late November when a big storm blew in. Bad as anything I ever saw in wy. If your ten miles from the road it aint no joke. Only a fool would try and walk out before the weather lays. 10 miles can be a looooooooooong ways.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623578
09/23/19 06:41 PM
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Thanks guys. Running a first generation Toyota Tundra with good tires and a new battery.
I’ll be hunting so I will have good clothing and a sleeping bag with me.
If it is storming, I’ll wait it out in camp.
I am most concerned about getting stuck on deep snow, or sliding off the road.
I just ordered a set of tire chains. Most of the area doesn’t have cell service.
Thanks Redknot on the coal shovel suggestion.

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623582
09/23/19 06:48 PM
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Zuter the stuff I listed leaves plenty of room for trapping equipment


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623597
09/23/19 07:20 PM
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might have missed it, but entrenching tool is handy


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623602
09/23/19 07:29 PM
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throw in a pair of goggles/eye protection.

EVERY TIME I've had to crawl under my truck, I got dirt/rust in my eyes.

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623616
09/23/19 07:57 PM
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First Aid Kit/Meds
Wool Blanket
Fleece Bag
Fishing Rod and small tackle box
Complete change of clothes and hoodie, gloves, hat, boots
Food: MRE's, coffee, tea ,soup, water, vegetable oil, and a small stove, pot, pan, utensils, condiments, napkins
Power Bank, variety of spare batteries, fuses, GPS, USB cords
Tool Roll: variety of tools
Flares
Tow Bag: Tow strap, hitch, shackles, tarp, gloves
Wipe Bag: Wet Ones, Bug Repellent, sun screen, lens
Nature Call Kits: ZipLoc bags with TP and wipes(3)
Collapsible Umbrella
Variety of Flashlights stashed everywhere
Ax
Shovel
Fire Extinguisher
Bin: eye/ear protection, N95, Variety of gloves, safety vest, Duct tape, wire, oil, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, StopLeak, Anti-freeze, Kneel pad, breaker bar with lug socket, crow bar, bottle jack, jack stand, shop towels, saw, hammer, bungies, nails, wire, and misc...
Sun Visor Molle: Leatherman, knife, pens, paper, pen light, latex gloves...
That should be nearly all of it, probably missed a few things...
And AAA!


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Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623641
09/23/19 08:32 PM
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One thing I haven’t seen yet is trash bags works good for make shift ponchos but also you can use them for warmth if sleeping also, chicken grit or kitty litter for traction not just for your truck but you as well.

Re: Emergency Equipment for Truck [Re: ZUTER] #6623755
09/23/19 11:05 PM
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What on Earth is there to hunt in the Adirondacks worth all of that trouble? Come on down to Virginia. You are allowed to shoot more deer than three families can eat in a year. You will need a light jacket on most days, but you should bring an extra sweatshirt for underneath just in case.

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