Rear storage checklist for lite offroaders...

[bem1]

So here is what I have thus far:
-First aid kit
-Jumper cables
-Flashlight
-Small tool set
-Air Compressor (not purchased yet_

What else am I missing? It's a small area, so I don't have much room left...
-Blake

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[American Jeeper]

Shovel, machete, axe, blanket, tow strap, gloves...

 

[jeremyjeep]

I have one of these, doesn't take up much room rolled up. Great incase of wet dog to keep the carpet from smelling, or if you need to protect the carpet from other stuff (bag of soil from Home Depot, etc.). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QJCJT9/

You could also get some Molle pouches to store more stuff - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BP2X2PY/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075M29RMY/

I bought this and store it in the center console - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4QP2O0/

 

[fat_head]

What you take with you really depends on where youre going and who you are going with. If it's a place will cell service, take an extra battery for your cell phone plus basics like what you have. If it's completely off the grid (no cell service), bring everything people recommend plus a InReach GPS communications/tracker.

 

[BostonJohn13]

I always keep a breaker bar in my kit. It can be used in place of a tire iron and of course any other bolts you need to loosen...

 

[4x4Funlover]

If your going Off Road Rule #1 is Don't go out alone. That being said between both vehicles you should have a some kind of recovery strap and a fire extinguisher on top of what you already have. To save a little more space you can carry a jump pack instead of cables.

Personally I carry everyday in the cubby
tow strap
jump pack
small ratchet set
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
tire gauge

When I go Off-Road I have a tot bag that fits behind the seat (2 door) with a cooler that carries:
Battery power impact
a more complete sockets set(with impacts)
Allen and Torx sockets
Wrenches/pliers
Screwdrivers
Air compressor
4 way tire iron

 

[D60]

I personally don't go anywhere anymore without a li-ion jumper pack and an OBD-II code reader.

30' (not 20') tow strap with loops (not hooks) and two clevii minimum

x2 on a breaker bar, you can get the 24" HF Pro for ~$10 with coupon most of the time

I went with the XG cargo bags on my roll bar, there's simply not enough room in that little compartment

 

[IceInfusion]

I personally don't go anywhere anymore without a li-ion jumper pack and an OBD-II code reader.

30' (not 20') tow strap with loops (not hooks) and two clevii minimum

x2 on a breaker bar, you can get the 24" HF Pro for ~$10 with coupon most of the time

I went with the XG cargo bags on my roll bar, there's simply not enough room in that little compartment

Apparently jumper packs don’t work on the JL Wrangler

 

[jplusk]

Link?

 

[Bee-Rad]

So here is what I have thus far:
-First aid kit
-Jumper cables
-Flashlight
-Small tool set
-Air Compressor (not purchased yet_

What else am I missing? It's a small area, so I don't have much room left...
-Blake

Ha! I've got that same Audi first aid kit in my storage area. Don't forget a tow strap.

 

[D60]

Oh and grab a Safety Seal kit if you're feeling flush, or the basics from your FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) if you're not.

I've crammed three plugs in a sidewall tear successfully to get me off the trail LOL

 

[4x4Funlover]

picked up a stray Liberty while out on the trails Memorial Weekend and they were clueless, had a strap and nothing else. not even a full size spare, and guess what? they cut the side wall almost rim to tread we spent 5 hours winching and stacking rocks to get them back to the trail head. the kicker was, the guy even said when he was researching tires the reviews said his tires had weak sidewalls.

 

[landshark99]

If you take your jeep offroad I think one needs at least these minimal items
Shovel, Tow Strap, Snatch Strap or Kinetic Rope, a couple of D-ring shackles or soft shackles, flash light, gloves, jump starter, first aid kit, a bottle jack, tire repair kit, duck tape, knife, basic tools, a four way tire wrench or breaker bar with socket, ext batteries, tire gauge, spare tire



For a more extensive list add
Winch, winch ext, snatch block, tree strap, deadman, high-lift jack with jack stand, recovery boards, air compressor, radio, cb or better handheld ham, flares or emergency flasher, axe, saw, impact driver, more extensive tool set, fixaflat can, food, water, extra clothes, extra valve cores, fire starter or matches, maps/gps, mirror, whistle, hose clamps, JB weld, hoses. wire, cinch straps, ext gas, oil

 

[American Adventurist]

I'll start with a fairly straightforward setup that I like.

REQUIRED Items to have in vehicle 24/7:

Jumper cables (the heavier and longer, the better!). Lithium ion jumper packs are good too.

Spare tire (a good one, fully inflated-full size is best)

Jack (and the knowledge how to use it.) Hi-Lift Rules.

Lug wrench (the ones shaped like an “X” are easiest to use)

Fire extinguisher rated for oil and grease fires, ABC is best

Small first aid kit

Flashlight-Spare batteries

Headlamp, Spare batteries

5 gallon gas can (store empty - do not store gas inside vehicle)

Maps- local, state, and national

Blanket/Poncho Liner

Spare set of clothes- Clothes for warmth/layers

Spare set of boots-good for walking and keeping feet warm

Gloves- Work and warmth ( Mechanix or nomex flight gloves/fleece contact gloves)

Long term food - MRE, energy bars, hard candy, nuts-change out every season

1 gallon of potable water-you can fill it ½ for winter freezing

Shovel (I recommend a snow shovel in winter, they work good in sand too)

Duct tape

Spare key

TP/baby wipes/wag bags

OPTIONAL/MISSION SPECIFIC:

Tow rope or chain

Tire chains (if driving in heavy snow and ice)

Winter camping clothes - wool shirt, pants, socks(2x), a sweater and jacket,

Tent/tarp

Toothbrush, razor, towel and bar of soap.

Backpack/BOB

Camera and accessories

WINTER:

Ice scraper

Road salt: Take an empty liquid detergent container-clean-and use for salt-works great

SUMMER:

Extra water (bottles are best since if there is a leak, you only lose one and they're portable). Whatever you think you need, bring double that amount for safety.

REQUIRED SURVIVAL KIT/BUG OUT BAG: (Keep these items in the back pack):

1 watch cap/beanie (wool is best)

1 "boonie" cover

Tactical gloves

5 heavy duty garbage bags

1 pocket/sheath knife

1 Leatherman multi-tool

GPS w/spare batteries

Firearm (optional) w/ammo

Handheld FRS/HAM radio w/spare battery

Binos, small, 10x25

MSR pocket rocket w/fuel can

Camelback bladder (preferably integrated into a quality BOB), 3 liter (full)

Nalgene bottle x2 (full) - 5 liters of water can last 5+ days if rationed properly IMO in a survival scenario

Water purification tablets/water test kit/purifier

MRE x3 or Mountain House meals

Small individual first aid kit

1 emergency blanket, Milspec type

1 emergency poncho (think shade/shelter)

Tube tent

1 match safe w/ waterproof matches

1 compass/thermometer keychain

Maps in ziplock bag

1 whistle

1 signal mirror

Green laser pointer for night time signalling

1 8+ hr candle

1 Bic lighter

1 wire saw

1 50’ Para cord or rope (550 cord)

1 money container- cash money stash for food and coffee or gas

Small write in the rain notebook w/pen

Sunblock/Carmex (lip balm)

Insect repellent - MUSKOL lotion!

Sunglasses

Socks/UnderArmor type t-shirt

Warming layer

1 set of cheap rain gear, yellow or orange

4 green chemlights

Magnesium fire starter

Film container w/4 vaseline soaked cotton balls or some fine steel wool (tinder!)

1 road flare

2 good carabiners

*NOTE* All BOB contents must be waterproofed i.e.bagged and sealed up.

REQUIRED MEDICAL: (Keep these items in a small first kit in either the backpack or watertight container)

12 Band-Aids

4 1.5”x2” gauze pads

5 3”x3” gauze pads

10yd medical tape (athletic tape - it sticks!)

2 3” elastic bandage

1 lg. cling roll, 4.5”x4.1yd

1 CAT tourniquet

2 SAM splints

1 moleskin

1 small bottle of Betadine

1 hand sanitizer

1 tube, triple antibiotic ointment

1 tweezers

1 trauma shears (will cut through seat belts, clothes, pennies, etc.)

1 Bottle of Ibuprofen, 200mg - (analgesic(pain relief), anti-inflammatory(swelling) for aches, strains, sprains, and other muscle and joint injuries, tooth-ache, menstrual pain, etc. Do not take with aspirin. 1-4 tablets up to 4 times daily)

1 Bottle non-aspirin pain reliever (acetaminophen, 325mg - best drug for fever and flu, headache, minor muscle and joint pain and menstrual cramps, will reduce fever, does NOT work as a anti-inflammatory(swelling) 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hrs) This is generic Tylenol.

6 nasal decongestant (pseudo ephedrine, 30mg - shrinks mucous membranes and opens airways. Use with caution in hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disease, or diabetes. Also useful as a stimulant to counteract drowsiness. 1-2 tablets every 6-8 hours)

4 antacid (calcium carbonate, 420mg - take as needed. chalk is the same thing and can be used as an expedient)

4 diphenhydramine aka Benadryl

2 electrolyte tablets (to replenish electrolytes in case of vomiting, diarrhea or heat exhaustion)

1 laxative

1 manual: First Aid manual: Wilderness one is best

Epi-pen (epinephrine) if you are allergic to bees!

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1 pliers

1 channel locks

1 crescent wrench

1 vice grips

1 hack saw blade

1 wire cutters

1 screwdriver, standard

1 screwdriver, Phillips

1 tire gauge

Set of Stauns tyre deflators

1 BFH (a good hammer)

Work gloves (White Ox cotton/canvas)

Axe

Shovel

Hi-Lift Jack

OPTIONAL TOOLS :

Full set of recovery gear (gloves, straps, block, chain, shackles, line extension, etc.)

1 small socket set-add a spark plug sized socket if not in it

1 spark plug gap gauge

1 fuse puller

1 12V test light

1 Multi=Meter

1 waterproof flashlight

1 collapsible shovel/pick

2 spare AA flashlight batteries

1 spare flashlight bulb

Automotive manual for your make and model of truck

OPTIONAL ROAD SIDE REPAIR SUPPLIES:

1 emergency fan belt kit

1 radiator and gas tank repair putty can be replaced with “liquid metal”

1 radiator hose repair kit

1 heater hose repair kit

1 hose bandage tape

misc. hose clamps

misc. nuts, bolts and washers

misc. cotter pins

2 rolls, bailing wire

1 fine sandpaper

12.5’ electrical wire

4 alligator test clips

1 roll, electrical tape

1 set of replacement fuses

A quality tire repair kit

1 can, “Fix a Flat”, JIC

1 siphon pump

3 road flares

Thread locker

JB weld

2-part epoxy

Zip ties

WD-40

Rags

Large Funnel

Duct tape, 3M or Gorilla brand is best

"The explorer would do well always to have on his person a compass, a light waterproof bag containing matches, a waterproof box of salt, and a strong, light, linen or silk fish-line with several hooks, a knife, and an automatic at his belt, with several loaded magazines for the latter in his pocket. Thus provided, if accidentally lost for several days in the forest, he will be provided with the possibility of getting game and making himself shelter and fire at night."

-Theodore Roosevelt
From "Through the Brazilian Wilderness" 1914

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