Those pictures make me feel real prepared and lucky that I own seven snowmobiles, four front end loaders, and two bull dozers. <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

>>>>I have been looking at diffeent racks for the outside of Jeeps and would like to opinion of others about what type actually work well. If I have a rack, I can haul a Deer without having to tie it to the hood<<<<

I use a flat cargo shelf type that fits into a hitch receiver on the back end. Basically angle iron, diamond grate, and 2" tube. I got a 15" longer piece of 2" tube for the tongue / center support. This allows me access (around the spare) to a truck tool box mounted on the shelf for extra "trunk space" on longer road trips. It is the kind that sits down in bed instead of across the side rails. It's held on with 4 bolts that pass right through the grate so it's no problem to switch configurations. A 60" shelf and box is the perfect width for a Jeep but you could go with a more compact 48" model with a standard length tongue for hunting or other trips offroad.

Ed

I've found a great source for orange bandanas is http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com

Be careful that you buy the right content - cotton vs synthetic.

Ken

I keep hand tools in my truck year round. Between the hinges of the extended cab jump seats are a pair of eagle creek travel bags. One is a BOB with flashlights, batteries, leatherman, etc. The other has screwdrivers, socket set, etc. In with the jack is an extension handle for the lug wrench and wrench roll. under the hood is a spare set of wheel bearings packed in grease, a box with bulbs, fuses, and other electrical supplies, spare brake pads, set of spark plugs and wires, funnel, brake fluid, spare fan belt, etc. In the bed under the cap are tire chains, tow chin, tie down straps, jumper cables, 12v air compressor, and spare fluids.

RE the 1977 Blizzard

My cousins used to have a house they bought in the spring of 1978. They had airal pictures of the house taken during the blizzard, - with the snowmobiles parked on the roof as the house was being checked - similar to one of the photos in the spread, just taken from the air - you had to look HARD to see there was a house there

Thank you! I had looked at the cargo 'trunks' and was wieghing the benifits of that as oposed to the over the cab racks. Or I could do both, I guess...

Now I have more to consider! Eek!

Makes more sense now ... thanks for the info! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Instead of a can with a plastic lid, you might consider a "clean" paint can, they come in various sizes, from the Home Depot.
The only issue would be being able to get the lid off via a screwdriver, etc.
Would most likely make for a more water/air tight seal.

I did see that someone down the string mentioned sand, but if you are in a snow area, you might consider a few bags of kitty litter for traction. If it spills in the trunk or cab, it is a little easier to clean up than sand.

Skater,

tape a couple of pennies or quarters to the side of the paint can and you can use them to open the lid after it is sealed!!

Garrett