Life Saving Gear That Should Be In Your Truck. Builtright Industries MOLLE

[@cdb033]

I've carry an axe everywhere and never used it. I live in South Carolina. My father has always carried one and my brothers and I do the same. I was taught, you'll never need it until you don't have it. So I would carry just in case.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

That's how I used to be sure it wouldn't rain, by carrying a rain jacket with me to work. 😎

[@johnnyc0811]

No wonder girls stay away from me. Carry condoms in glove department

[@brianbrown7530]

I love the way you outfitted your truck bed. It gave me some ideas for my F- 150.

[@dogbittenouch]

One of the best videos for truck carry essentials I've watched. Everything makes sense. Might need a bigger truck, but I can see a use for everything. And again it makes sense. Had to subscribe just based on this video. And I like the way you flowed with the vid. No BS or silly stuff.

[@zacandmillie]

That's a well sorted out truck. You have given me some great ideas to upgrade my EDC.

[@douglasblaydes7801]

fire extinguisher - great thought!!

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@tklube308]

I always keep a chainsaw, 50' of ⅜ logging chain (used a lot), 3" trucker style ratchet straps(also used a lot), and a good tool kit in my truck. Good video, Semper Fi brother.

[@maybeso1547]

Best truck setup I have ever seen by far. I would keep the shovel because you never know. It would also be good if you decide to make a Dakota fire pit.

[@banksbombers1488]

In West TX I was a volunteer firefighter for several years. We used shovels to put out/contain roadside fires before brush trucks could arrive on seen. A lot

[@TheNobodyZone]

I just wanted to tell you I like your channel and videos. You shoot the right angles, you present well and you hit the nail on the head for concept. Semper fi.

[@majic5zero]

Absolutely on point. Leave it to a Marine to get to the point and lay it out. I've got some very good tips, here, for when I pick up my next truck. Keep it up. New subscriber.

[@MarineX]

Well said!

[@cantstartafire]

One thing I carry and have placed in all of out vehicles is a NOCO Genius (there are other brands as well) battery bank jump charger. It's great for helping people out because you don't need to maneuver your truck to run cables and it also functions as a battery bank to recharge all of your other electronics up to and including laptops.

[@ballwizz23]

I have a different jump box and have used it multiple times for myslef and others. Imo it should be one of the first thing in a vehicle preparedness kit.

[@Harrington2323]

I bought one for 40 bucks 3 years ago and charge it every 6 months or so. Then it losts 50% of it's charge.

[@bigskyscott4092]

I love your videos and your opening logo is awesome! Great job!

[@celbridgecorolla]

Great video I’m in an urban area I do travel some rural roads and go hiking or rucking I believe you guys call it. I have my trauma and boo boo kits break down wise jumper cables and a power booster incase I need to jump my own car and there is nobody around I won’t be SOL in the car I keep a hi viz and some battery flares I also carry a torque wrench that has two sizes on it which earned me 50 bucks for helping someone a few weeks back. I also carry fire extinguisher and that too I do how ever need a trolley Jack 100%. I’m an emt so I also carry a defib that’s most of my kit in a nut shell

[@zapman2100]

i live in Colorado and used to use axes all the time to clear trails going in and out, but I'm getting older now and carry a little chainsaw, used to carry a Sthil now I carry a Milwaukee battery powered one.

[@originalzo6091]

Always on your side Always a thumbs up from me brother

[@beargreen68]

i used to carry a full size shovel but now just carry my e-tool. it gets the job done and its compact. Semper Fi brother

[@MarineX]

Semper Fi and thanks much.

[@titanpreparedness]

Always smart to be prepared. Never know when you might need it. Good advice

[@MarineX]

Always!

[@clarkkent4991]

Storage and organization. An absolute.

[@siles1993]

Tremendo equipo amigo ai que estar preparado pala lo que se avecina buen video saludos des de españa

[@bryanreilly1290]

I keep a C.R.K.T. woods chogan In the jeep, which is a combination small forester axe and hammer. It's dual purpose and has come in handy in multiple situations. I also keep an E tool, a small compact folding shovel. They take up virtually no room and are both very handy. Having been stuck in both mud and snow on different occasions I can say with conviction that they are both extremely useful and have earned their place in the jeep.

[@MarineX]

I have the saw in the cab. I need to move it. Good reminder.

[@oldsoldier181]

I keep a shovel and axe in the bed of the truck. But, I have a small shovel, the russian one, and a boys axe. I use both when camping though, so, they get used. Up here in New England, you're better served with a chain saw for road debris. Or a bow saw at the very least. In the back seat of my truck (a tacoma), I fabbed some MOLLE panels out of something I ordered from Amazon. I bolted them to the plastic behind the rear seats (which fold down flat, and I keep them down), and have enough gear there for 72 hours. I usually have my dayhiking pack in there too, which I could, theoretically, live out of if needed :)

[@MB12116]

Well, I keep a shovel in case I get stuck in sand at home or snow in the mountains. I could also use it as a fire tool since I live in California and could use it to move dirt or create a line. I like a halogen over your fubar and always mate it with an axe. If it’s windy or I’m driving through woods fir sure I will through in a chainsaw, if not I depend on a sawzall or my silly big box/ axe

[@HeathInHeath]

Great video. If you're trying to deal with a downed tree that has someone trapped in a car a far safer option is to use a saw. Using an axe would add dynamic force with every blow which could cause more property damage to the car and endanger anyone inside the vehicle. The Silky Big Boy or something similar would take up less space and be a better option.

[@dvig3261]

Shovel...absolutely. I've used them numerous times in snowy conditions. But that's up north...so maybe not in southern texas, but in case you take a northbound road trip...keep that handy. As for the ax, nah...I do carry an estwing riggers axe. It's small has a hammer and an edge. General purpose camp tool..but more of a luxury for the most part.

[@maryspeight2840]

Personally I would opt for either a smaller axe, or maybe add a folding bushcraft saw . One of the most overlooked items in personal vehicles is the ABC type fire extinguisher, and you nailed it dude. Very comprehesive load out . Nothing beats being prepaired, awesome video. Guy Speight

[@MarineX]

Dually noted

[@JVIT_TV]

Completely agreed about the smaller Axe or folding saw. Definitely good if you need to start a fire, for small logs, kindling etc. If you are considering a tree being down that you need to chop up, a portable chainsaw may be a more practical option, especially in a rescue situation. Regarding the shovel, I know you're in Texas but if you ever needed to bug out quickly and move to an area that receives snowfall that may prove helpful. Really enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@bdog1532]

I'd add some quick traction gear. Hopefully that box has tire plug kits and temporarily sidewall repair. On long traveling I'll carry two sparses with me. Extra fuel would be good to have. I carry a little firewood as well. I should do a video on my truck set up. My truck is a little more on the extreme side but that's do to we're I live and what I do with my truck. But you have a great edc truck set up.

[@Johng915]

Love the video and again, I like how you look at things like why carry the shovel in urban Texas. I'm in Houston so I understand your thought process on it and I agree with you in the video, there's no need to carry a shovel or axe 100% of the time especially if you don't go mudding. I'd keep the mounts and not put anything in place of it so you CAN mount it when you go hunting, but I honestly think it's a waste of time to carry either in urban Texas. I'd carry a good collapsible saw in the general box before mounting an axe because like you said, the axe wouldn't be as quick as people think and could be especially dangerous with adrenaline pumping. Keep up the good work.

[@dropkickengage2194]

Definitely keep the shovel, especially since you have room and a good spot for it. Nothing worse than having to improvise a digging tool.

[@MarineX]

Very true!

[@johnmock5825]

I carry a shovel and axe hell even a shop broom lol

[@papasfunnyfarm9703]

Your little girl has go poopoo. “Get the shovel, Daddy!” Plus, I often use a shovel as a long handled machete for chopping brush or weeds.

[@jaredtomanek2384]

I need to put a shovel in my truck. It would have been handy when we stomped out a small fire that was growing quickly on the side of the road.

[@softballsoccerball]

thanks

[@Gl0ckb1te]

The shovel is if you have to take a trail with no trees and you are stuck, you fill under the tire with rocks to get out.

[@ls66]

Nice rig jarhead! Semper Fi.

[@MarineX]

RAH!!

[@toddhickox4757]

Nice setup !!!

[@michaeljtoney3544]

a winch on your truck can be used to remove objects or even vehicles out of harms way ,also a 20 foot chain is very useful!!! great setup you have there!!

[@MarineX]

Thanks for the info!

[@ryantennyson4723]

Swap shovel with foldable one, but keep one in the truck. Mount the maul or similar device for home or business breach through door or window, unless the Stanley can handle that. I do carry a wood cutting device either a small saw or hatchet in case a fire is needed mainly when i could be stranded middle of no where mainly during winter.

[@robg7324]

would love a review of the jack - moved away from a full size axe down to a hatchet and a silky pocketboy saw

[@tomsmith2587]

Well thought out and well demonstrated.

[@alvaroeloredo]

Damn... very well thought out and laid out system man!

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@3adscout826]

I like the idea of having an Axe, pick and shovel with the vehicle just like a pioneer tool kit that has long been the standard with the US military

[@andymonty2528]

Add a high visibility vest to the bank right corner first thing before you do anything road side make yourself as visible as possible .. not that it always works I stopped on a blind bend when a motorbike laid itself under a big rig .. I run back to the straight to warn traffic stood on the center line some old gent drove past me without seeing me and I was in my work kit bright orange trousers and jacket .. it was his wife that told him to back up to see what I was waving at!

[@moreburpees7101]

Very nice kit. Good share and educational for your followers. Thumbs up bro

[@MarineX]

Thanks for the visit

[@scottzike1054]

Already a Battalion member .. USA Retired .. Solid vid .. good job .. Two things though .. The minute you take BII out of the vehicle you will need it .. and where is your water ?? I do like and am going to adopt some method of securing items to bed side .. thank you ..

[@vicros446]

I use the shovel for my camp fires. Scooping at ash or steering the fire. Keep the shovel.

[@MarineX]

I have a shovel in my camping kit. But two can't hurt.

[@JasonStPierre]

keep the shovel or replace with a E-tool. I can think of a few reasons starting with when you ditch the truck assuming there is time you can bury those extra preps nearby for later retrieval or dig in during a WROL to avoid stray projectiles. u said Texas so leave the axe and use a folding saw for firewood unless you need a second breaching tool...

[@rwynne29]

Great video! I love seeing different setups.

[@zackschmidt4381]

I have definitely used my shovel that I have mounted on my diamondback, but definitely a different snowier climate up in central Alberta, but my Fiskar has only been utilized while camping… but it looks cool mounted. I also swap in a pair of cheap traction boards for the winter. Great video once again sir, I’ll be checking out those hero clips

[@MarineX]

They're a great find.

[@brianreed8699]

SEMPER FI Brother, I agree with the majority here, keep the shovel. And add a haligan bar, also known as a firefighters entry tool. And add with it a good axe. Between the Stanley tool and the haligen bar, axe combination you can get into any damaged vehicle in an emergency situation. Also I'd add in a half-dozen road flares/fusees. They can always be used to start a fire in an emergency situation. SEMPER FIDELIS again, Gunny Reed

[@MarineX]

Thanks Gunns.

[@robertpeters3031]

I have always had an axe and shovel in my car... the shovel gets used rarely... mostly helping dig people out of snow drifts. The axe gets used a couple times a year to cut trees out of the road so i can get to work. (But if the weather sucks i toss the chain saw in the back)

[@madcratebuilder]

I like your setup, very will thought out. I need to add a pry bar to my kit. Your shovel and handle mount is great. I'm more of a off roader and carry more recovery gear, I carry ax, hand saw, ele chain saw. Different regions of the country carry different stuff.

[@matthewgarvin2035]

Camp leatherneck brother💪💪💪. I was Bastion 2012 & 2015. Airborne cavalry. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍.

[@dylanbrown3840]

I agree I think alot depends on where you live. I live in one of the snowiest places in the US and a shovel come in handy a few days times a month not so much for myself but other drivers less prepared.

[@MarineX]

Agreed.

[@jambo_jackbelly]

I agree about the Axe, trying to cut a 20 inch tree will take about 20-30 straight minutes of swinging that axes . I do carry a chainsaw because I live in the country. I get fresh mixed gas and keep it in a air tight container and write the date on it and if I have a tree down I gas and prime then.

[@thomasodell8841]

Great videos.

[@ecorey45]

I keep a collapsible aluminum snow shovel in my trucks toolbox along with recovery gear since most folding military shovels are crap in snow

[@thesquatchm2499]

I live in dfw as well, in an older suburban neighborhood. I keep a cold steel trail boss in my truck, but since I’m in construction I usually have my dewalt sawzall with me as well. There’s been a few times during fall and winter that trees and branches have fallen in the road and those have helped out. But also realistically there’s usually another way around that’s faster than cutting it out of the way. I ended up cutting and moving them just to help out.

[@MarineX]

I wish I could pull keeping my sawzall with me at all times, but my wife would kill me

[@thesquatchm2499]

@@MarineX I can get away with it because I don't have nearly as much in my pickup as you do, so my long husky tool bag fits it all and tucks under the back seat.

[@largo5348]

A silky saw might come in handy

[@SierraKilo76]

Nice kit. I like those triangles. And I like, that they are stored on the passenger side, where you normally do not have traffic passing by, so you stay relatively safe before you are able to put them up. Your Video reminded me, that I need to upgrade my kit, because I only have to at the moment. By the way: They are mandatory in Germany (or Europe) and really do the trick. I think the axe makes its way into so many kits, because if you picture an older army jeep, they had this. Or its rumors or they had it in the movies. And it looks cool. I live in a wooded area. I know how to use an axe. But I have no idea why I should have one in my car. A saw would be useful. But in the case of downed trees axes are really dangerous. Your Stanley tool is in my opinion more useful.

[@latchison6566]

I agree that you will never need an axe until you don't have one. That's why I don't carry a full size axe with me. Instead I always have a boys axe in my truck. Not as small as a hatchet, yet not as large as a maul. However if I need to take care of a large tree, I can still do so with an axe that will fit on the side of my backpack easily. The shovel that I carry is a folding fire shovel with a square tip in case I have to use it as a maddock as well for trenching. I also carry two 30' truckers chains in my truck just in case.

[@zeeemog3532]

Preciate the good video, looking forward to watching more!

[@MarineX]

Appreciate it!

[@Harrington2323]

When you have a problem with a small tree or branch you can better use a folding saw or one of this manual chain-saws. The same for medium "wood". When there´s a big wooden problem you better find another way around it. For a truck the best thing is a good winch.

[@busyboy3497]

Great set-up

[@mikehusv707]

Good Work man, wish I could have you set up my truck lol

[@TopWaterAssassin78]

You can carry the axe for self defense. You should also have a pull rope for emergencies. In case you need to pull someone out or even have something incase you get stuck.

[@gizmofish57]

Just discovered you, sir, and I like how you think. Very sequential. I can tell you are military and very alert. I'll be following.

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@hugovaldez5971]

Nice set up! Got some great ideas from you.

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@steveclark..]

I say always have some sort of shovel on board, I carry a small foldable one, that helped me out one year whilst driving in London, the capital city of England, an unlikely place to need a shovel I agree but I would have been stuck on that road due to the snow/ice that Winter's morning.

[@robertmichel6200]

Excellent vid, you're well prepped! 👍

[@MarineX]

Thanks! 👍

[@rowbearpucklebuck2331]

That pry bar is good, but there is a reason firemen carry axes in their set up. Copy them. Like being armed: pray you never need it , but if you do need it, nothing else will do. We live in a remote area and any time we leave the homestead, we are always packed as if we may run into trouble. My delicate flower wife wondered why i always drove a 1ton 4x4. I told her that we have it, because one day it will save your life. One day it did. Some drunk, veered into her. Because of her good judgement and the mass of the truck it allowed her to survive a head on. She has her own 4x4 with crash bars and emergency gear, now

[@KernowEDC]

Personally, I’d say the axe would be a good shout. If you came across a vehicle that’s had a tree come down on it in a storm or something it could be pretty handy. I live in a pretty rural area in the UK, so both a shovel and an axe are handy vehicle carries. We have a lot of muddy, uneven back lanes where if you get stuck, a shower would be super handy! We have a lot of old trees falling down here too. Great to see your kit anyway! Keep the great content coming ✌️#BATTALION

[@KernowEDC]

*re the axe, can I just clarify that I meant for clearing smallish tree branches covering a window/entry point to a vehicle, not for cutting through a full tree trunk 😂

[@lilrockfromga5092]

Good video. Thanks

[@peakbagger2014]

Splitting mauls are not used for chopping trees, they’re only used for SPLITTING WOOD. Ok, also if you want to get a tree out of the road, then get a 21 inch buck saw. That’s what I have in my van and I use it all the time! Good luck

[@mackenzieclancy959]

All my trauma kit is on the left as close to the driver's seat as posible. My bug out/hunting/recovery goes on the left rear and right because it's not as time critical to get to

[@gorillahd9247]

Keep both the axe and shovel. My wife watched the video with me and said you might be on a trip outside of TX where they would be useful. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around...

[@shepgip7779]

Keep the shovel

[@unprofor9394]

Nice equipped Truck! Good Video, Sir! And My best Wishes to You, from Norway! Thumbs up!😀👍

[@chasingthetrail9375]

Personally I carry a shovel, boys axe, and machete in my suv attached to trunk. Shovel has been most useful as I’m in the desert now but in Arkansas I used my machete and axe a lot more.

[@dominica2765]

Nice set up I always carry an action shovel never know when you got a dig out or maybe even dig yourself a hole or dig somebody out or shovel snow or if you have to takeoff in a hurry and you’re going somewhere else I carry and I Saw Also thanks for the video have a blessed day

[@MarineX]

Well said

[@patriotordinance9695]

I would keep The shovel just because you haven’t used it now doesn’t mean you won’t need it in the future it’s not bothering anything there it’s out of the way so keep it I think that would be a smart move🇺🇸👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertfromtexas2480]

Unless you make a lot of trips to east Texas, I wouldn't worry about an axe. I do carry a shovel in my pickup and my big truck (semi) I live in the panhandle and we get snow so I carry that and road salt in case I get stuck. I carry the same in my semi because my main operating area is the plains and Midwest. Good video

[@MarineX]

Agreed and thanks

[@greygoatQ]

Keep the shovel...

[@coloradojt]

Completely different kit needed here in Colorado...

[@MarineX]

Agreed

[@knifeknerdreviews4609]

Good stuff bro, you caught a sub on this one. As a Texan I completely understand about the shovel and axe, but you know you just never know... During harvey I stayed put at home but had I somehow been caught in it I definitely could have encountered both road debris and mud...

[@knifeknerdreviews4609]

I do agree that a good saw would be far more effective then an Axe at removing potential road hazards, a Silky Big Boy Saw is a fantastic piece of kit to have and takes up no room at all. But I still keep a smaller 30 inch Estwing Axe for whatever possible scenario.

[@MarineX]

I appreciate it

[@independentprepper1]

Looks like you are prepared

[@18zrod]

Loved the video. Definitely will watch the pelican case video if you do one.

[@MarineX]

Soon to come. Thanks much

[@James-ke5sx]

Really high quality set up, nice. We hope we never need to use it. I'm a 71 year old cyclist in Canada. Guess why? I used to have an original, red color, Challenger RT in the 80's. Between being a ticket magnet and 12 miles to the gallon I started riding a bike to work in the city. Became a life habit, keeps me in shape, sorta, ha. Repacking my GHB today for a small bike trip. Gonna check your other vids.

[@ScipioHun]

When I bought a fire extinguisher into my car my friends and colleagues were surprised. I told them I can see the burnt asphalt everywhere, so once maybe I will need it. Maybe I can save someone, maybe I can save my car. Who knows? 15 $ for a life is not a huge investment, isn't it? Now all my relatives are having an extinguisher in their vehicles. :)

[@MissingData_]

Great video, and i like that you brought up that you DIDNT need some items like an axe and shovel due to location. some people think " all the tools all the time" and overfill, but do you ever find it annoying if you have to use the bed for "truck stuff" (moving furniture or anything)

[@ncruncher722]

Subscribed. Awesome content!

[@MarineX]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jamessims5240]

Nice outfit bro…

[@collector7993]

More excellent content, keep em coming bud.

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@tanktopper]

Carry a coldsteel shovel. It is a axe n shovel combo.

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Maybe pack the shovel in advance of another snowpacalypse like we had down here in Austin in February. Just to get out of my driveway I had to borrow a neighbor's shovel. And do you carry any tow straps/tow ropes/tow chains? Curious to know what folks are using that works best if you had to pull a vehicle out of ditch or something. Dig the setup, very well thought out!!!

[@fernandoromero3649]

Tow straps in my opinion are better Gustavo . In the cold if you don’t have gloves your fingers will hurt . I’ve used both , and I like the straps better , plus less weight.

[@clarencesmith9580]

When I had a working truck with a cargo box I had a 16" chainsaw along with a couple gallons of water a 2 person mess-kit and a coleman sportsman one-burner camp-stove along with some canned goods along with the normal stuff like tow chain, tire chains, repair tools oh I live in Oregon.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

Funny, we have the same gear down to the eye pro and gloves accessible next to the breeching tool. 😂😂. As far as carrying the axe, why not ? I’m is south Florida, probably will never use it but I carry it. Better to have and not need then to need and not have. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MarineX]

True. I can mount it up on the other side of my diamondback

[@caryvanarsdall3957]

swap your shovel with a smaller one so you still have it but add a folding saw

[@themikehoncho]

You said you would probably remove the shovel and axe because you don’t live in a area where you think it’s needed. But what if we were invaded and you had to bug out? Your moving towards the middle of the country where they could become necessary. My sgt. used to tell me keep whatever you can to stay alive just don’t let it slow you down. IMO it doesn’t look like an axe or shovel would add any drag but could save your life.

[@jdc1978]

Great video!

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@betoallen8446]

Just subscribed 👍 Keep up the great videos

[@MarineX]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PreparedCitizenSolutions]

The shovel I would leave. Let's just say you go on a hunting trip and it starts to rain so you drive back and you get stuck. I would also throw a set of mattracks in there if your ever in the situation.

[@KoralMae]

Funny. It’s the shovel and the shovel alone that’s saved my tail 95% of the time. The other 5% can be attributed to a good saw.

[@jjfore0921]

But do you keep sneakers and boots for the walk?

[@MarineX]

Sneakers in the get home bag, boots in the cab

[@ThatPNWlyfe]

Here in the Pacific Northwest, I carry a Milwaukee electric chainsaw in the winter months when the storms are rolling through. Trees fall across the road all the time here.