Well I said I would post up tonight.
Here is my set up.
My Wife continually laughs at the amount of “Stuff” I carry, that is until she needs it. It use to be just the two of us, but now my newborn little daughter comes along with us.
We are always trying to go on explorations on the weekend so I always want to be ready for anything. That is why I say this is my basic gear.
Note: this was good for me to see what I had in the truck. It is hard sometimes to see what I have beyond the gear I use on a regular basis.
Below is how the back of my truck looks on a good day, with my typical gear strapped down. Very rarely do I have LESS gear.
The down fall of my truck lid is it leaks, below is a picture of a drop in mid flight over my air compressor from the corner.
Here is all of the gear separated out on my new tarp (old one got torn-up in the snow this past weekend). This also includes a couple Items from the front of the truck.
Below is my tire chains, 50 ft of 5/16” chain, Flair gun, hand held flairs, Duct tape, 10mil pipe rap tape.
Below is my emergency kits. From left to right. White Gas Stove and tank, TP, Huge garbage bag that can be used as a poncho. Repair kit in big pill container: duct tape, rubber bands, small wire rope, small wire, twine, elect tape, dental floss with a large needle. A carabiner. Small First Aid Kit: triple ointment, bandages, gloves, alcohol, pain pills, iodine tablets, emergency blanket, zip lock bags, and a compass. In Film containers: Matches (many), bouillon cubes, fishing lines, hooks, bobber, lure. In zip lock bag: Flint and Steal, Fire starters, whistle, foil, and Lighter. Main First Aid Kit form front of the truck. Air Compressor.
Below is my gear that is in my bag, and orange milk crate. In the bag: two small chains, locks, electrical tape, jumper cables, 100’ rope, long zip ties, shackle mount, hitch, small bungee cords, string line, Tugging rope, two garbage bags, dog water bottle, dog treats, and FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Hack saw. In the Crate: PB Blaster, Paper towels, Soap, ATF, Oil, Road Flares, bottled water, inverter, PVC Glue, rags, paper plates, dog dish, Ropes, twine, bungees, and ratchets straps.
This Picture below is my Bucket’O Tools: (Left to right, top to bottom) Electrical/phase tape, Teflon tape, 10mil tape, rapping tape, caution tape, 5lb engineers hammer, hatchet, pry bar, ½” SAE/Metric sockets, ratchet, and extension, metric ¼” ratchet set. Adjustable End Wrench, Silicone, water proof electrical connections / shrink tube, Modified Lighter, stubby screw driver, wire rope nut, Wire “clamptite” tool and wire, end wrenches, small screw drivers, nut drivers, larger screw drivers, small pry bar, dikes, lineman pliers, small water pump pliers, PVC cutters, vise grips, crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, another lineman pliers, and FENCE PLIERS. Assorted gloves, Channel Locks, Ear plugs, speed bore bit, mini mag, small wire for a jumper, misc electrical parts, Tire pressure gauge, two valve stem removers, and a Fluke Electrical tester that has SAVED MY LIFE on numerous occasions.
Below is out of the front, I pulled a few things that I thought were important: Stream Light, Mag Light w/LED, Stream Light clip light, plug adapter, multi tool, and a Camera with film.
I use to carry more but the leaking top let the water ruin too much of my tools so I cut my tools down to a smaller amount. I have tried so many different bags, boxes, and now a bucket, although I have never found one that I have been satisfied with. At one point I had a full set of combination wrenches, and a complete set of sockets and ratchets. When I use to be on the road more I felt it was more necessary to carry more, including my CO2 tank with hoses, and accessories (this was because I use to be around more sand so I was always airing down my tires for more traction). When I am going to the snow I carry even more gear including blankets, a sleeping bag, a pot, and food, and MUCH MORE Tools.
Before I go anywhere I’m first thinking of what I have to pack in the truck. I would like a more secure container for my tools that would also keep them dry(!) and more organized. I would also like to get rid of my top, and just have a tool box and a secure box I can put my other stuff in.
Again, Thank you for giving us the chance to win one of these great boxes!
Joe.
P.S.
I also want to add that I seem to be the first one called by my friends and family for advice and/or help, I am also the first to pull over to help. If I were lucky enough to win this, it would get a lot of use and advertisement!
Well maybe fraternal twins, not identical. Mine is metric.
Mobile / Cell Phone - Credit Card and Roadside Assist Membership work best for me. I do have a few basic tools in most vehicles to fix the little things. 
