| Author | Message | ||
     Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 52 Registered: 12-2002 |
Just bought a 30' strap today and rear receiver shackle bracket. I want to add front recovery points to the ARB winch bumper and am curious what other suggestions people have to have a good, basic set of gear to carry for off-road use. thanks, jeff | ||
| Britt Easterly (Britt) New Member Username: Britt Post Number: 21 Registered: 09-2002 |
Here in the NW a spade and axe are a must. Hilift jack and my personal favorite DUCT TAPE. that shit will fix most anything. | ||
| Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco) Senior Member Username: Offroaddisco Post Number: 1383 Registered: 04-2002 |
A few 3/4" D-shackles tree strap (good for a bridle even if you don't have a winch) hi-lift axe shovel transport chain 50' wire rope winch jack-mate 20"x20" plywood for jack base when in sand of soft ground work gloves spares (air filter, etc.) tools tarp Red Greens Favorite duck tape tp and wipes  and I know I missed something. | ||
| Ross Thoma (Rossthoma) Member Username: Rossthoma Post Number: 149 Registered: 08-2002 |
Good start Al. Flash light Choc and/or pwer type bar and warter (It can be tiring getting unstuck). Wool blanket Class 1/A first aid kit 5 Lb ABC fire extinguisher... Well in short, Personal survival gear for you or some one else (acidents happen and it could be awhile till help arrives, Stranded with food, water fire and light is much better than without). Ross Thoma | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Member Username: Bri Post Number: 205 Registered: 08-2002 |
Are we talking strictly recovery and/or repair/survival. ;-) Here are some of the things in my kit. If you look at some winch accessory kits, high-lift accessory kits, spares and tools, you will have the basics. Hose clamps and metal straps Bailing wire Heater hose Radiator hose Belt Rotoflex Filters (air, oil, fuel) JB Weld/Anti-sieze/thread lock Siphon hose Gas Fluids/lubricants Ropes/Tie downs/Shock cord Nuts/Bolts/Screws Hack saw/Saw | ||
| Tom V (Cozmo) Member Username: Cozmo Post Number: 107 Registered: 09-2002 |
receiver shackle bracket mag light cell phone towel | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 176 Registered: 11-2002 |
if you have a winch you will need a winch block as well | ||
| Greg (Gparrish) Senior Member Username: Gparrish Post Number: 1065 Registered: 04-2002 |
I would say a buddy truck is important. While it can be done solo, and we all have, you really are much better off when off-roading with at least one other truck, in addition to the gear listed above. | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 468 Registered: 02-2002 |
A garden hoe. Especially if you get muddy a lot. Shovelling out from under a vehicle is a real PITA, but if you can pull it out from the side you're laughing. Trust me on this one Just get one, cover the head with melted candle wax, and tie it to the roof rack and forget about it. Dean | ||
| David Morin (Sporin) New Member Username: Sporin Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2003 |
Well, I'm just a casual weekend off roader so far. I have good tow points, plus I carry a good strap, a cell phone and a flashlight all the time. When taking a true off road afternoon trip, I add heavy gloves, water, some spare oil, a few tools, a small sledgehammer, duct tape and a shovel. I make sure to wear proper clothes and boots so if I need to walk out I can. Anything more then a well known Class IV road and I don't go alone... period. That's the biggest thing in my opinion. I would certainly add a lot more if I were going on a longer trip, or on a group trail ride. I hope to put together a box of spares too. I'd like a winch someday too, but it's just too much money right now. | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 529 Registered: 02-2002 |
- good bottle of wine - wine opener - cheese - crackers - loaf of bread - chilled cracked lobster - cutting board, plates - Engel fridge - cell phone - AAA number Jaime | ||
| Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco) Senior Member Username: Offroaddisco Post Number: 1385 Registered: 04-2002 |
Jaime, how can you forget a fresh copy of the WSJ?  | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 121 Registered: 02-2002 |
keg of homebrew! | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 530 Registered: 02-2002 |
lol Al!! didn't mention the WSJ as its usually in the Rover anyhow from the morning purchase routine. Jaime | ||
| isaac fain (Searover) New Member Username: Searover Post Number: 52 Registered: 05-2002 |
damn - my wsj sub. is only online - otherwise, I think Jaime has the right idea ;) "Shiraz!? What were you thinking? This trail is obviously meant for a nice bottle of Pinot Gris, matched to a nice block of `mellow blue' " -isaac / yuppie wheeler |
