Good stuff. We have a lot of parallels; both in thinking and in packing list. One thing I need to do though is distribute gear in totes so that each is standalone. Ie not a water tote, a food tote and a shelter tote. I want to have each tote contain a little of each (including fire, etc). Then every tote grabbed just adds to my capabilities and I don’t get stuck wishing I had grabbed this or that tote.
I travel a lot - either between home and the BOL, or to classes that I am either attending or teaching, so I've invested a lot into my BOV. I don't know if they're available for your truck, or if you could make one, but I absolutely love my Truck Vault. A couple rifles, a slick plate carrier, a chest rig, a loaded battle belt, PVS14, and Night Cap live in there.
I also replaced my stock fuel tank with a 52-gallon tank, and bought a tool box/60-gallon fuel tank combo. Gives me 110 gallons on board at all times, without having to transfer anything in or out, some secure storage for tools, all in a (relatively) compact footprint. Add in a handful of jerry cans, and I can expand that.
Not sure if your HTs allow it, but I have a couple charging cradles hard-wired/hard-mounted up front, along with a two Mobile stations (one for the Motos that have AES, and one Yaesu 857D for general use).
My truck is also loaded down with all the T.R.A.P emp protection doodads. I know they aren't a real guarantee, but the science *seems* solid. The wife's SUV has the EMPShield stuff. Hopefully one, or both, of them work, if needed.
Stealth features are brake light, and dash light cutouts, which were relatively cheap, and make driving under NODs much more realistic, and easy.
Finally, one of the things I have actually gotten the most use out of is an air compressor mounted up under the frame - with a long hose for an impact tool. Makes changing tires, or changing tire pressures for off-roading a breeze.
Making an Armageddon Truck is one of those rabbit holes like tac gear that I fell waaaaay down.
It's a Truck not a boat! The possibilities are definitely endless, and to be honest it's an area I have neglected until now. I have a lot more to do for sure. I like the cradle idea for HTs and eventually need to set it up for NODs. I regret getting rid of my 70Gal L-tank and truck box a few years ago for sure.
Good stuff. We have a lot of parallels; both in thinking and in packing list. One thing I need to do though is distribute gear in totes so that each is standalone. Ie not a water tote, a food tote and a shelter tote. I want to have each tote contain a little of each (including fire, etc). Then every tote grabbed just adds to my capabilities and I don’t get stuck wishing I had grabbed this or that tote.
I travel a lot - either between home and the BOL, or to classes that I am either attending or teaching, so I've invested a lot into my BOV. I don't know if they're available for your truck, or if you could make one, but I absolutely love my Truck Vault. A couple rifles, a slick plate carrier, a chest rig, a loaded battle belt, PVS14, and Night Cap live in there.
I also replaced my stock fuel tank with a 52-gallon tank, and bought a tool box/60-gallon fuel tank combo. Gives me 110 gallons on board at all times, without having to transfer anything in or out, some secure storage for tools, all in a (relatively) compact footprint. Add in a handful of jerry cans, and I can expand that.
Not sure if your HTs allow it, but I have a couple charging cradles hard-wired/hard-mounted up front, along with a two Mobile stations (one for the Motos that have AES, and one Yaesu 857D for general use).
My truck is also loaded down with all the T.R.A.P emp protection doodads. I know they aren't a real guarantee, but the science *seems* solid. The wife's SUV has the EMPShield stuff. Hopefully one, or both, of them work, if needed.
Stealth features are brake light, and dash light cutouts, which were relatively cheap, and make driving under NODs much more realistic, and easy.
Finally, one of the things I have actually gotten the most use out of is an air compressor mounted up under the frame - with a long hose for an impact tool. Makes changing tires, or changing tire pressures for off-roading a breeze.
Making an Armageddon Truck is one of those rabbit holes like tac gear that I fell waaaaay down.
It's a Truck not a boat! The possibilities are definitely endless, and to be honest it's an area I have neglected until now. I have a lot more to do for sure. I like the cradle idea for HTs and eventually need to set it up for NODs. I regret getting rid of my 70Gal L-tank and truck box a few years ago for sure.