Everyone thinks of fall as a beautiful time of year, and rightly so. The leaves are changing colors, the best foods are in season from pies to drinks, and family and friends make their best efforts to come together. However, the autumn season also brings changing weather and road conditions you will want to be prepared for. Here are the must have truck accessories for fall!
Failure to plan is a plan to fail
Fall is definitely one of the best times to get out into the great outdoors and enjoy the weather and beauty. Unlike summer, this is the season we truck owners all set our fuel economy concerns to the back of our minds and head for the hills in our mid or full sized pickup! Aside from rubber floor mats and bed liners, here are three important accessories you might want to consider throwing in your pickup truck bed before you hit the road.
Dress for cold weather
When it comes to weather, fall is notorious for being unpredictable. You may be headed out to see the changing colors of the trees and suddenly find yourself in an early flurry. Be prepared by packing a spare set of warm clothes and stowing them in the bed of your truck for any impromptu trips you may be taking.
One of the great things about having a pickup truck is enjoying the most possible storage space for this kind of gear. If you are wanting to be ahead of the game, consider storing your warmer gear under a custom fit SnugTop truck shell. This is one of the best pickup truck accessories, like a coat for your truck. Not only does it protect the bed, it also does so much more for your gear in the fluctuating weather.
Prepare for Changing road conditions
If you like to travel offroad, remember with great travel comes great responsibility. The roads and trails are going to be getting softer, slicker, and less stable. It’s imperative that you be ready in advance. There are a number of simple tools you may want to consider throwing into the bed of your pickup truck before exploring.
We’ve previously talked about how to create an offroad rescue kit for your ride. This is the perfect season to have it stored onboard. Consider bringing along a shovel, a rescue or snatch strap like the LEER Recovery Kit by Bubba Rope, and any other recovery accessories you have or need to pick up, from traction boards to a winch system.
Pack an adventure Go Bag
Being prepared with the must have truck accessories for fall is not all “doom and gloom.” Some of it has to do with being prepared to take a moment for yourself and enjoy this special time of year! One way to do that is to pre-pack an “adventure go bag.”
Depending on what type of adventure you’re into, you’ll want to pack accordingly. If you are into fly fishing, pack your waders and boots, fly kit/tackle box and the like. If you prefer to hit the trails for a quick hike, pack some extra boots, thick socks, a waterproof coat, some bottles of water, and a few granola bars. No matter what you want to be ready for, it’s always a good idea to let someone know where you’re headed and what you might be doing.
What’s a fall truck accessory you think you might also like to bring along?