Great idea. You can put it on your head and breath out through your nose till it inflates. Then you can see underwater for those deep crossings. That's what you're talking about right?
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Great idea. You can put it on your head and breath out through your nose till it inflates. Then you can see underwater for those deep crossings. That's what you're talking about right?
Great list(s), but a simple set of tools matched to the equipment and fasterners on your vehicle will always come in handy.
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Front in cab
First aid kit
Gloves
Fire extinguisher
Torch / flash light
Rear of truck
Fire extinguisher / fire blanket
First aid kit
Jump leads
Shovel
Knife
Rope
Recovery gear
Water carrier
Emergency box food / basic tool kit
Air comp
Wet gear
Axe
Blankets
All the above never leave my truck
Front in cab
First aid kit
Gloves
Fire extinguisher
Torch / flash light
Rear of truck
Fire extinguisher / fire blanket
First aid kit
Jump leads
Shovel
Knife
Rope
Recovery gear
Water carrier
Emergency box food / basic tool kit
Air comp
Wet gear
Axe
Blankets
All the above never leave my truck
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A full sized quality shovel is possibly the most used tool I have in my truck. If you don’t have a dual battery set up a portable jump starter is a good idea, or at least a quality set of thick gauge cables. I have a second battery for the fridge to jump off of but I still carry one of the small jump starters anyway. My truck always has a few gallons of water in it and I plan water for trips not counting those emergency gallon jugs. A small water filter and a pack of water purification tablets is a good idea too. I always have a jet boil stove and Starbucks via instant coffee in my truck because I like to make coffee quickly on the go, but I also keep a few backpacker meals just in case. A hide a key somewhere that would be hard to get knocked off from wheeling like on top of the frame is better than having to break a window in the middle of nowhere. Work gloves. I keep an empty backpack stashed in my truck so that in case I have to walk out I can carry enough gear and water comfortably to get by for a long hike. I pretty much keep my truck packed like I’m going to be stuck somewhere for awhile on top of the regular camping stuff even for short trips.
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The camping gear is in 3 large Plano cases....see “the get out of town in 20min” thread by Michael.
But not always in the vehicle unless on a trip and depends on if it’s a trail run for the day or multi day/week trip.
As for everyday carry: Get home bags (there is another thread on those if you want to know the contents); bottle jack, basic tools, shovel, fire ext, 2 IFAK’s (besides what is in the Get home bags) and a mass cas kit in the truck. Up to Date CAA/AAA for on road, and a recovery strap and tire puncture kit, plus a NOCO Genesis portable jump start battery. Note: this is our everyday carry. When we Overland it’s a whole nother ball game and the load out depends on where and what we are doing and what our mission is.
We are still massaging what to carry for everyday carry in the new Taco, it will most likely be similar.
But not always in the vehicle unless on a trip and depends on if it’s a trail run for the day or multi day/week trip.
As for everyday carry: Get home bags (there is another thread on those if you want to know the contents); bottle jack, basic tools, shovel, fire ext, 2 IFAK’s (besides what is in the Get home bags) and a mass cas kit in the truck. Up to Date CAA/AAA for on road, and a recovery strap and tire puncture kit, plus a NOCO Genesis portable jump start battery. Note: this is our everyday carry. When we Overland it’s a whole nother ball game and the load out depends on where and what we are doing and what our mission is.
We are still massaging what to carry for everyday carry in the new Taco, it will most likely be similar.
Gotta agree with the common idea that it depends on where you are and where your going.
I don't cary most of the stuff that other guys have mentioned(full-size shovel, chainsaw, radio, battery jumper, AAA card) but I mostly travel solo and have made it this far.
I'm a low budget preparer so that I can have a larger travel budget. I just got done with a California-panama round trip and would say that the most important things for me when going semi-remote are the necessities (water, food, shelter) and some cash in local currency.
You can't carry everything that you might possibly need, but given these things, you can survive wherever you are for several days and you can use that time to fix your truck, dig out, or get help. And having that cash can buy you more time or more help.
And don't forget to have fun. A good attitude goes a long way.
I don't cary most of the stuff that other guys have mentioned(full-size shovel, chainsaw, radio, battery jumper, AAA card) but I mostly travel solo and have made it this far.
I'm a low budget preparer so that I can have a larger travel budget. I just got done with a California-panama round trip and would say that the most important things for me when going semi-remote are the necessities (water, food, shelter) and some cash in local currency.
You can't carry everything that you might possibly need, but given these things, you can survive wherever you are for several days and you can use that time to fix your truck, dig out, or get help. And having that cash can buy you more time or more help.
And don't forget to have fun. A good attitude goes a long way.
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I can send you a list we use before each trip it won't let me upload the excel file. Remember everyone's needs differ but i'd bet we all carry the basics. I agree with those who said it all depends on where your going and what your doing. Once we finish a trip be it long or short we review the list and add or remove items we thought we needed or things we wished we had and that lets us compile different list we can pull out for each type of trip we take. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Definitely a good list to start and depending on where you plan to travel to will decide what gear is needed/required.
I carry:
Straps, d rings gloves etc for recovery
Air up/down + tire repair kit
8 ton bottle jack, tools, stands and safety glasses for repairs if needed
Fire extinguisher, cb first aid and all the other basics.
Extra clothes, oil/fluids
Water and some food.
Im sure im forgetting other stuff but you learn as you go
I carry:
Straps, d rings gloves etc for recovery
Air up/down + tire repair kit
8 ton bottle jack, tools, stands and safety glasses for repairs if needed
Fire extinguisher, cb first aid and all the other basics.
Extra clothes, oil/fluids
Water and some food.
Im sure im forgetting other stuff but you learn as you go
Definitely rate the air-compressor at the top of the list, means you can let your tires down anytime to the optimal PSI and reduce damage to the track or your vehicle. Also - make it a big enough one for your tires, a slow inflate will not only get boring, but shorten the lifespan of the compressor running too long.
Secondly; a small custom toolkit. Sized for your own vehicle (reduce weight by removing unnecessary pieces), include some fencing wire, zip ties, miracle tape, tank putty, lighter, electrical tape, rag and a small tarp to lay on.
Doesnt take up much room but should get you out of a fix.
Secondly; a small custom toolkit. Sized for your own vehicle (reduce weight by removing unnecessary pieces), include some fencing wire, zip ties, miracle tape, tank putty, lighter, electrical tape, rag and a small tarp to lay on.
Doesnt take up much room but should get you out of a fix.
I guess not much to add. Recovery gear, tools and tire repair, first aid. If your going long term out of civilization get food and water. Enjoy.
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Armor...skid plates, diff covers, rock sliders, etc. assuming you have a JK, it’s easy to supplement the stock skid plates to tighten up the weak spots.
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My recovery gear list I strongly suggest to those who enjoy wheeling alone.
1. Tow strap: You can double your tow strap back to your rig and using a large stick start bind-wrapping the strap to pull you out of a rut or off a rock just enough.
2. Foldable shovel: Used to direct the vehicle's path in certain cases. Also to dig out a hole in the beach to allow for a heavy tarp to be filled back in with sand used in combination with the winch to pull yourself off the beach ruts.
3. Tarp: You never when you may need a smaller sized tarp. Many purposed like the one above.
4. Chain: Chain links can be used in conjunction with your tow strap, D-rings and farm jack to jack yourself out of a sticky situation. Very useful if you have no winch.
5. Snatch strap: A stretchable strap that can act like a rubber band relieving the vehicle of the initial shock load and 'snatching' the vehicle out of a rut on the beach.
6. Tree Strap: An average 10' strap that can handle loads of abuse and can be used as a bridle-strap to distribute the pulling weight evenly on a vehicle. Or can be used to protect the trees when winching out of a rut in the woods.
7. Snatch Block: A pulley-wheel pressed in between 2 metal shackles that can be used with a winch rope to direct the pull of the vehicle. Mostly used in conjunction with a tree strap. Very useful tool if you have a winch.
8. Farm Jack: This has many useful purposes when out on the trail. Especially the manual winching method mentioned above when using in conjunction with chain links and tow strap.
9. Foldable Hand Saw: Used to clear out debris stuck under your rig or around your rig to avoid probable damage.
10. Max-tracks: These are very flexible grippy textured tread bores that can be used in a plethora of configurations to save yourself from a disatourous situation in the water, mud or on the beach.
11. Powertank / Air Compressor: Highly advise the use of onboard air in case you blow a tire and have no spare. There are many ways to re-seat a tire that has fallen off the bead. The air will get you Oscar Mike in no time.
12. Tire Repair Kit: Because it's a life saver and every one should carry one any ways.
*Extremely important! ALWAYS remember to pack more water than you need even before waking up to go riding. ALWAYS pack a first-aid kit including lots of gauze and a tourniquet just in case its needed. And ALWAYS to make sure you let someone know of your time schedule when riding out to the unknown. ALWAYS pack a method of making a fire.*
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1. Tow strap: You can double your tow strap back to your rig and using a large stick start bind-wrapping the strap to pull you out of a rut or off a rock just enough.
2. Foldable shovel: Used to direct the vehicle's path in certain cases. Also to dig out a hole in the beach to allow for a heavy tarp to be filled back in with sand used in combination with the winch to pull yourself off the beach ruts.
3. Tarp: You never when you may need a smaller sized tarp. Many purposed like the one above.
4. Chain: Chain links can be used in conjunction with your tow strap, D-rings and farm jack to jack yourself out of a sticky situation. Very useful if you have no winch.
5. Snatch strap: A stretchable strap that can act like a rubber band relieving the vehicle of the initial shock load and 'snatching' the vehicle out of a rut on the beach.
6. Tree Strap: An average 10' strap that can handle loads of abuse and can be used as a bridle-strap to distribute the pulling weight evenly on a vehicle. Or can be used to protect the trees when winching out of a rut in the woods.
7. Snatch Block: A pulley-wheel pressed in between 2 metal shackles that can be used with a winch rope to direct the pull of the vehicle. Mostly used in conjunction with a tree strap. Very useful tool if you have a winch.
8. Farm Jack: This has many useful purposes when out on the trail. Especially the manual winching method mentioned above when using in conjunction with chain links and tow strap.
9. Foldable Hand Saw: Used to clear out debris stuck under your rig or around your rig to avoid probable damage.
10. Max-tracks: These are very flexible grippy textured tread bores that can be used in a plethora of configurations to save yourself from a disatourous situation in the water, mud or on the beach.
11. Powertank / Air Compressor: Highly advise the use of onboard air in case you blow a tire and have no spare. There are many ways to re-seat a tire that has fallen off the bead. The air will get you Oscar Mike in no time.
12. Tire Repair Kit: Because it's a life saver and every one should carry one any ways.
*Extremely important! ALWAYS remember to pack more water than you need even before waking up to go riding. ALWAYS pack a first-aid kit including lots of gauze and a tourniquet just in case its needed. And ALWAYS to make sure you let someone know of your time schedule when riding out to the unknown. ALWAYS pack a method of making a fire.*
Thanks and enjoy that nature! - Nickzero
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