necessities.......

    I was asked today to run out to a mall near us and pick up a large
package that was ordered some time ago.  As I readied for the trip I
realized that I would have to clean out my truck to accommodate the
package.  This led me to wonder if anybody else carried extra gear
in their vehicle year round .. just in case.   I posted the question on
Facebook and got a few interesting responses but nothing like I'm
seeing in  my truck.. Can I be that odd?  I made a partial list as I
was cleaning..........

one tote containing...
1 moving blanket
1 wool blanket
1 8X10 plastic tarp
1 roll of bank line
1 spool of bailing wire
1 hoodie
1 pr pants
1 roll duct tape
several metal tent stakes
3 cans of sterno

1 large (bug out) alice pack with ...
   folding stove
   cooking pot & skillet
   utensils
   first aid kit
5 methods of fire starting + 4 kinds of tinder
2 water bottles
4 flashlights / headlamps
   Emergency food for 3 days + coffee and tea
   cordage
2 knives
   folding saw
   extra bandannas and dry socks
   Garbage bags
   whistle
   compass

1 sealed bucket full of shelled corn  (it is hunting season ya know)

 
That takes care of the bed..  Now let's go behind the seat...

1 set of binoculars and one monocular
1 emergency jump start battery pack
1 28" axe
1 9X12 canvas tarp
1 8X10 plastic tarp with fleece sleeping bag liner rolled into it
1 spare first aid kit
1 set frog Toggs rain gear
I emergency road kit with jumpers and flares
2 rolls of duct tape
   several more drum liner sized garbage bags
   assorted tools and socket sets


Now I know I overlooked some things but I think your starting to get
my drift.   I like to be prepared.  That's not counting what I took out today.

Small hunting backpack
Large 3 compartment  bag that goes on the quad
small three bag saddlebag unit that goes on the quad gas tank
compound bow and quiver in case
two pairs of boots and an extra rain coat.

I'm thinking maybe I need a bigger truck or possibly a van that I always
longed for.. but then that would just give me more room to fill   lol

I'm going back to Face Book now and see if anybody is coming close..
I have my doubts but ya never know......