Post pictures of your cab management ideas
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robert
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In addition to theft, you really need to be concerned about what could happen in the event of an accident/rollover- anything that is not well secured becomes a potential missile.
Here is some of my Cab management Ideas, it is mostly to try and be Ready for Emergency situation or be ready to go and camp or go for a Hike etc...
I used a 1 inch pvc pipe, painted and screwed to the front console, so I can reach my flashlight so easy I just need to pull it up. Next to it A HF power inverter and a small lcd for Reverse . 
Here my custom made, mostly by me Sun visor. My surefire flashlight, emergency folding knife ,a Holder for my driving glasses, a little zipper pouch with Velcro for my moral patch's etc. 
here the back of the sun visor, this zipper black pouch is from blueridgeoverland it has Velcro to take down easy and anytime, that's where I keep my personal papers like insurance, registration. etc.. 
Here Back of my seat. again a Velcro Pouch first aid from blueridgeoverland. I used a EBAY MOLLE Vest to keep on reach my other MOLLE items, like my Nalgene Bottle water with some basic survival items a, my Leatherman tool knife , etc..
I used a 1 inch pvc pipe, painted and screwed to the front console, so I can reach my flashlight so easy I just need to pull it up. Next to it A HF power inverter and a small lcd for Reverse . Here my custom made, mostly by me Sun visor. My surefire flashlight, emergency folding knife ,a Holder for my driving glasses, a little zipper pouch with Velcro for my moral patch's etc. here the back of the sun visor, this zipper black pouch is from blueridgeoverland it has Velcro to take down easy and anytime, that's where I keep my personal papers like insurance, registration. etc.. Here Back of my seat. again a Velcro Pouch first aid from blueridgeoverland. I used a EBAY MOLLE Vest to keep on reach my other MOLLE items, like my Nalgene Bottle water with some basic survival items a, my Leatherman tool knife , etc..
most of my immediate needs are attached to the door. a headlamp and small pocket knife stay in that black pocket, binoculars stay in the main door pocket and so do baby wipes usually.
I'm a flashlight lover too, but I do have to point out that it appears you have 3 seperately mounted lights all on one door. A light for each hand, plus the headlamp? :Wow1:
I tend to keep a small bright flashlight around for my use and the maglight is a good one to hand to someone needing a light. They can't forget it very easily. Maglights also tend to keep some folks attention better than other lights.
Lately I find that I want stuff in the vehicle but mostly out of site. Some stuff is only used for trips and what not so it can be kept in the house to some extent, something like the gps or whatever.
During the trip it usually finds itself in a sliding locking drawer under the seat, lots of sizes made for jeeps can be adapted to work with other stuff.
Some of the organizers for the old bench seat regular cab pickups are useful for other uses if you have a large flat area to cover.
Lately I find that I want stuff in the vehicle but mostly out of site. Some stuff is only used for trips and what not so it can be kept in the house to some extent, something like the gps or whatever.
During the trip it usually finds itself in a sliding locking drawer under the seat, lots of sizes made for jeeps can be adapted to work with other stuff.
Some of the organizers for the old bench seat regular cab pickups are useful for other uses if you have a large flat area to cover.
AggroCrag
Meat Popsicle
I'm not judging, but there is a term we use in the military for "that guy" that goes through the catalogs and buys every piece of new, cool, "gotta have it" tactical gear, just so he can slap it on his kit and look cool. We call them "Geardo's". It's your prerogative if you want to cover every inch of you rig with molle pouches, 15 different kinds of lights, and 33 gerbers, but in my experience, less is more. Those guys end up stripping most of that crap off as soon as they actually deploy and realize that looking cool, doesn't mean being prepared. It's just me, but I'd save all the money some guys here are spending on "tactical gear" and buy more fuel to see the world.
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Wise Old Jason
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Roger that.
AggroCrag
Meat Popsicle
Haha... I practice moderation.
P.S. If anyone is interested, I'll sell you some MOLLE pouches!!:ylsmoke:
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rayra
Expedition Leader
The clips last a very long time, if they are somewhere they won't get bumped or snagged, and don't bear the full brunt of the weight of the Maglite. I kept a 3-cell mounted in a vertical position in the rear corner of my standard cab pickup, Maglite butt on the floor. Over 20yrs. It was easy to reach there, but protected.
I just recently stripped them out of that pickup (been parked in the driveway for a year, rarely used since I got my Sub, I should sell it) and transferred things to my Sub. I put the mounts on the side of the center console, down low between it and the driver seat. The bezel of the flashlight sits below and behind my knee when driving, out of the way but immediately to hand.
The other side of the console, I went ahead and mounted one of those seatbelt cutter / window breaker emergency tools. For the passenger mostly, I always have a serrated folding knife in my pocket.
The console itself, I'm use a couple small zippered pouches, one for minor first aid and various over the counter meds, the other for various power and electronics support items, USB cords, memory cards etc.
In front of that, I build a custom middle console to replace the factory piece, which will house both CB and HAM radios.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ling-and-heavy-gage-power-lines-under-vehicle
And lastly a dash mount for a 7" android tablet.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ablet-GPS-mounts-please?p=2075866#post2075866
I'm also adding USB outlets to the overhead console for my phone and a dashcam, and inside the center console to keep a bluetooth earpiece and the tablet charged when stored.
A larger first aid kit is in a vehicle cubby in the rear cargo area. medium size fire extinguisher is mounted just inside the rear hatch. When I get my platform / drawers built, the left drawer will be full of off-road and roadside emergency gear. I'm using a plastic footlocker tote now. And that's all under the factory cargo area shade. Basically there isn't much to see when looking in the window. All the electronics are / will be out of sight.
I just recently stripped them out of that pickup (been parked in the driveway for a year, rarely used since I got my Sub, I should sell it) and transferred things to my Sub. I put the mounts on the side of the center console, down low between it and the driver seat. The bezel of the flashlight sits below and behind my knee when driving, out of the way but immediately to hand.
The other side of the console, I went ahead and mounted one of those seatbelt cutter / window breaker emergency tools. For the passenger mostly, I always have a serrated folding knife in my pocket.
The console itself, I'm use a couple small zippered pouches, one for minor first aid and various over the counter meds, the other for various power and electronics support items, USB cords, memory cards etc.
In front of that, I build a custom middle console to replace the factory piece, which will house both CB and HAM radios.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ling-and-heavy-gage-power-lines-under-vehicle
And lastly a dash mount for a 7" android tablet.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ablet-GPS-mounts-please?p=2075866#post2075866
I'm also adding USB outlets to the overhead console for my phone and a dashcam, and inside the center console to keep a bluetooth earpiece and the tablet charged when stored.
A larger first aid kit is in a vehicle cubby in the rear cargo area. medium size fire extinguisher is mounted just inside the rear hatch. When I get my platform / drawers built, the left drawer will be full of off-road and roadside emergency gear. I'm using a plastic footlocker tote now. And that's all under the factory cargo area shade. Basically there isn't much to see when looking in the window. All the electronics are / will be out of sight.