Planning an expedition or overland journey in your Jeep vehicle? The following list details all the items suggested for a successful time on the trails:
ESSENTIALS
Below are requirements for vehicles on trail rides. This list is by no means complete,but they are the MINIMUM items that should be carried on a trail.
1. Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance.
2. Fire Extinguisher (1A10BC Dry Chemical).
3. Roll Bar or Steel Unitized Factory
Roll Protection Structure. (If you
have a Jeep, you’re set.)
4. Basic First Aid Kit.
5. Tow rope, strap, or chain
6. Safety belts (one for each occupant).
7. Jack, lug wrench and full size spare tire (no donuts).
8. Front and Rear, frame mounted tow points.
9. A FUNCTIONING 4×4 system.
10. H20 and extra gas- at least 2 gallons of each.
RECOMMENDED
Below are recommended items for vehicles on trail rides. Again, this list is by no means complete, but is recommended items that will make your trail ride more safe and enjoyable.
Vehicle
– Armor – Skid plates, rock rails, etc.
– Lift
– Lockers
– Winch – Rated 8000lb or higher
Radios
– CB or Digital (i.e. Motorola Talkabouts or other FRS)
Tra sh bags (Everyone should be “packing it out” as well as picking up any garbage they see on the trail.)
Camera – Ultra high speed $2000 cameras are discouraged. You will break it. Digital cameras and disposals are encouraged. Bring extra film/disks/batteries with you.
Navigation & Communication
– GPS
– Maps – Road & TOPO
– Compass
– CB & Digital Radios
– Cell Phone
Tools
– Maglite
– Various tools – full socket/wrench sets in standard and metric, screwdrivers, etc.
– Hydraulic floor jack (Hi-Lift)
– Bottle Jack
– Bailing Wire
– Duct Tape
– Zip ties
– Hatchet or Axe
– Shovel
– PB Blaster
– GOJO
– Safety Glasses
– Various Bungee cords
– Saw
– Rope – Small gauge (550 parachute cord) and Heavy (For massive Jeep repair)