Indefinitely Wild
How to Start Ice Climbing
The Gear You Need to Start Ice Climbing
How to Jump-Start a Dead Battery
This Test Proves How Essential Snow Tires Are in Winter
A Winter Emergency Kit for Any Driver
Traction Control, Explained
Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Partners
Truck Stuck? We Put Maxtrax to the Test and It Did Not Disappoint.
What’s the Best Way to Heat a Tent in Winter?
How to Cook Elk and Other Wild Game
The Updated Ford Ranger Can Handle All of Your Gear—and Any Adventure
Turkey and Campfires Is a Combo We’re Thankful For
Voice Mail Won’t Rescue You. This Advice Will.
Let’s Talk Layering
Turn Your Dog into a Proper Adventure Pup
The All-New Toyota Tundra, Reviewed
What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Sleeping Bag
Want to Camp Comfortably This Winter? Get a Canvas Tent.
How to Keep Your Gadgets Charged Outdoors
The Case for ATVs
How to Set Up Your Truck for a Natural Disaster
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Driving a capable truck may be the only way to stay mobile when natural disaster strikes. Carrying some basic supplies you probably already own will make the experience not only safer but also more comfortable. The same upgrades that will take your camping trips to the next level can also set you up to respond to extreme conditions and life-threatening scenarios. Wes Siler walks you through his rig to show you how to be prepared on the road.
Gear Wes Recommends:
– Tires: Toyo Open Country WLT1 ($171)
– Medical kit: Tactical Operator Response Kit ($80)
– Fire extinguisher: First Alert Rechargeable Recreation Extinguisher ($25)
– Rescue knife: Benchmade 537SGY-1 Bailout ($260)
– Headlamp: BioLite HeadLamp 200 ($45)
– Satellite communicator: Garmin InReach Mini ($350)
– Sleeping bag: Therm-a-Rest Oberon 0F/-18C ($480 and up)
– Sleeping pad: Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite ($80 and up)
– Recovery gear
