Originally Posted by
Caduceus
Currently my 09 Tacoma. Double cab (2 kids under 3), 4x4 sport package (blech, but all I could find). Still, does fine on the minor off roading I do sometimes. Has a 2" lift, light armor, some minor mods and lighting. Eventually I'd like to get it to "overland" status (see Expeditionportal.com for some fun truck pron), but after it gets replaced as my daily driver. Really go heavy with a solid lift kit, recovery gear, maybe a solid axle swap and Dana transmission swap, roof rack for the water and fuel cans ...
Stocked at all times with a gallon or water, food, blankets, FAK, some light recovery gear, and a small backpack. I could get home with the stuff I have (only about 15 miles, and to be honest, I might leave everything and just take my keys and have a good run day). That being said, if it's between that or my wife's Civic ... it wins. Though her car has similar stuff, a diaper bag runs in hers too.
I keep 5 5-gal jerry cans of fuel and 2 of water, so I can toss them in the back pretty quick if need be and get an extra 300 miles of range. Usually refill about 1/4 tank, but if the weather report has stormy weather down in FL, I'll keep a closer eye on it. Like I said, it's a long run home, and my wife is on a military base with the kids. They'd probably be safer bunking down there until things quiet down.