Truck Essentials And Tramping Kit 

Many drivers dont carry simple tools and multiple times I have helped them because I do. Retractable utility knife(very small, no reason not to carry this). Multi bit screw driver (you can unscrew screws from tyres and its useful to have for general things) Small adjustable wrench.(I once re-attached someones trailer mudguard they had ripped off, with just this tool) Small set of pliers or a locking grip plier( I have used this also to save tyres, break seals) A small box that you can fill with universal bulbs for headlights and trailer lights. (untill everything switches to LED this is still useful. Box Tape, you can repair a slashed trailer curtain or attach a side mirror that someone has knocked off while you parked at the side of road. A length of rope is useful to have, its handy if you can just leave in the truck. Mallet. . . .you can manage with out this but if you use the same truck throw one in the tool box. If you struggle with closing container door latches use a short length of scaffold pipe for more leverage on the handles or improvise with the mallet. Other things I can think of, not mentioned in video: Travel mug, spare charging leads in case one fails, paracetemol, sunglasses, spare gloves: you can put a dry pair on instead of gloves you used 10 minutes ago in the rain.

Just got my Class1, Kev. Your vlogs are proving very helpful in getting my stall set out. Cheers for the help pal 👍🏻👍🏻

Well kev tee you have for got something very useful AN AA ROAD MAP AND YOUR sat nav warm clothes microwave in your cab and your usb cable so that you can charge your mobile phone a writing pad and pen incase your work changes and some tea bags a jar of coffee sugar milk spoon your run sheet and your hi visibility coat and waist coat hi visibility loaf of bread a kitchen knife for paste or jar of Jam and a lap top for games and work diary

Do love a man who is prepared.

Hi Kev. Helpful ! Yes it is. I have got more or less the same stuff in my truck, but let me add something essential a aid kit. With diverse drugs to fight headache, stomach ache, toothache, something to clean burnings, wounds and eyes and of course condoms in the case of.... Have good road...

Set up a drivers union bro. Great video. 👍

Don't know if you still use that stove but, as a secondary one or new, look online for a Terra hiker..I use one for night fishing it's brilliant and comes in a strong small case to keep it safe 👍

Blow up doll????? 😆 😆 😆

Where’s copy of Readers Wife’s and The Truckers Guide to the best Dogging Sites 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Call yourself a real Trucker 😂

It won't be long before truckers start taking a portable solar panel for eg if it was to snow heavy and no power in truck a solar panel would charge phone etc and there are solar showers than can be heated naturally and portable toilets are common in the states now and it won't be long before truckers start using them over here But as truckers are starting to take drones with them in cab etc they will soon be able to send their drone to a local shop to get groceries alternatively could be good to get amazon prime so that a trucker that knows where they will be parked up for the next 2 hours etc could even order amazon fresh (groceries) to be delivered to the gatehouse of the drop they are on the way to and or a deliveroo takeaway to be delivered to truck Technology is making all this possible it only needs a few truckers to experiment such ideas to see if it's possible etc and comment on time ordered and time food arrived etc And you can get a portable solar panel and a portable toilet for truck for about the same price as a good truck satnav etc

Very interesting video, Kev. Only one thing to add, and it’s something I heard from a Canadian. Always chuck a couple of tea lights in your car/truck. The heat generated from a tea light can keep you warm in a confined space for hours at a time.

Thanks Kev, really helpful for a newbie

Great stuff Kev, very useful and all makes sense. How many go out tramping without a lot of that. I used to carry all that stuff for the same reasons, other boys used to take the piss a bit but screw it, I was well prepared for most things and therefore you are happier in your head and more comfortable .👍🏻🎄

A USB power pack would be a good idea, prefereably one that is also solar chargable.

Agree with Andyb, that was a cracking list. Head torch is useful, it leaves your hands free, gaffer tape also got me home. I found a stainless steel thermos flask was useful, any hot water left over was put in it for later use . If you can get hold of an army ration pack they offer a better alternative to pot noodles due to their high nutritional value. Outdoor equipment shops and web sites offer a vast range of useful gear. All the best for Christmas.

Hi Kev hope you and your family are all well well this is really a great vlog of yours i wonder if all truck drivers carries everything like you do that is a great thing to do has well keep up with the great work that you do and keep them great vlogs coming has well driver carefully and stay safe my friend

That's a cracking kit. I really liked your bag by the way with a pocket to have a maglite. I carry a Philips trucking atlas. Or I should say keep it in the cab as it huge blasted thing but very detailed. I always have two head torches, one in cab & one in bag. But as I say great kit - water is vital for me as my old girl overheated a few weeks back due to a leak rad pipe. Gaffer tape & water got me home 😀😉

"runny nose"

I know it's older video, but taking some "emergency" food is smart no matter. I know here in the States, you could get stuck at a shipper / receiver most of the day. Or stuck out on the road behind an accident, and having something to eat so you're not starving. Even seen others asking truckers if they have any food or water, for elderly people. They might need to take it with medication, or they are getting low blood sugar. I like the tuna / chicken salad snack packs, not as bad on the salt levels. Compared to a lot of the soups and noodle cups.

Hi Kev, needing to update my work bag. Yours looks spot on. Could you tell me where these can be bought from please? Many thanks

Good video for the newbies. How about doing one about the types of food you take if you have no fridge or indeed a fridge?

No condoms???

Have you a link to purchase that bag?

man, these european trucks have no room whatsoever

No emergency chocolate?! A space blanket would be good. Just in case you get stuck without any heating and temperatures plummet.

Where did you get your bag from mate? Lol sorry, I see you put links in.

Thanks mate, I’m only 16 but will help me and 2 years haha, thanks once again

Cracking video really helpful.

Lol you need to watch your weight limit bud with all that gear good video

The only thing that you might want to add is a small amount of extra cash - just in case you empty your wallet or leave it in the car. It's better to have too much money on you than not enough.

Do you have any decent recommended iOS apps for driving related work. I've been out of the game for the last 12/13 years and getting started again. Wanted to make good use of anything new that's available.

All that tea, coffee, pot noodles and super noodles and 1 bottle of water! How about a survival blanket and some Kendal Mint Cake. A multi tool and maybe a road map would be useful. Lighter fuel if you’re broken down out in the middle of nowhere and your gas runs out or you have no power you could take a phone battery booster, charge it up at home through usb then plug into your phone to charge up the battery if needed.

That flashlight is for going through Calais.

*What do you make of the essential new trucker book kev. I always carry it have it sectioned out just for quick reference stuff like Driver time or working time directives or signage thats not the norm. *I run the exact same set up just in a different bag slimmer in width so it fits down behind the drivers seat nicely, One thing Ive added is a measuring tape(i know most your loads are same sized trailers but might be handy for the abnormal or oversized trailers out there) dream job 🤞.

That's a bag version of a tardis! 😁

Thanks for the info. Just to make you aware that your Amazon link is no longer working. Has it been replaced with a newer one?

Thankyou this was brilliant content

We'll have to start calling you "MacGyver the truckie"! Took me a bit to work out "HGV". That, "Lorry" and "Artic" are foreign terms to an Aussie! I wish you Poms would speak English!!! Haha. At my work (not in the trucking industry), we call maglights "Yoube sticks"......You be f*cked if we hit you with one! Loving the videos, by the way. My stepson does long distance trucking. Brisbane to Sydney (900 km) and Brisbane to Townsville (1450km). He drives a rigid though, not a semi (feel free to use google translate for Aussie to British words!!!) Stay safe (and warm-I feel for those experiencing British winters. 36C here tomorrow).

very helpful kev nice one 👍

Cable ties ?

Why did you leave to go on picking cars up mate.?

"tacho rolls, legally have to carry them" even if you drive a digital tacho truck?

Multi tool ?

Some good ideas on what to have and some good advice thanks very much kev keep up the good work be safe

I was about to mention did you have the 24v cigarette lighter splitter but you pulled it out of the bag lol. You could invest into an garmin or tomtom fast charger cigarette lighter which has additional usb chargers also

Would have to be apocalyptic for me to have a pot noodle, talking the skies opening with aliens/demons etc attacking cities!

Hi just watched your video and found it very interesting. However around 2:43 you took your car keys out then a small bottle but I can't hear what it was?! Sounds like sickness juice. Regards Luke

Really good video but do you carry a map book?

Super video - thank you. Merry Christmas.

top man Kev

In light of yesterday's video, you may want to add "battery powered sawzall" to the essentials. :D

I was waiting for the kitchen sink to appear from that tardis bag. Never can be too prepared

Sure your not going on a polar expedition Kev. Lol. Can just see you raving away crank up the tunes and them glow sticks. Lol

Nice video my friend thanks 👍

👍 top video as always keep up the good work

Very helpful mate thank you and have a good christmas

Where do you put your PPE? I put mine in my backpack.

Spot on!! New to the game and this helps alot thanks

Thanks it was very usefull and really good tips

Where did you get the truckers handbook please?

Helpful video kev

What diary do you use is it a truck one or just one you buy of the street?