Basic kit

[AcesandEights]

No I can't, because with you it is a continual thing to be shitty. Once, twice, thrice over a year that is just having a bad day. It happens to everybody. With you it is all the time, and that just makes you what you are.

-emphasis added

That says more about you than me, but your language was unnecessarily personal and derogatory. To say that about another person; especially to make such a personal attack against a person you don't know, isn't appropriate. You owe me an apology.

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[Kreepin1]

-emphasis added

That says more about you than me, but your language was unnecessarily personal and derogatory. To say that about another person; especially to make such a personal attack against a person you don't know, isn't appropriate. You owe me an opology.

No he doesn't. We know you from your posts. Try being more diplomatic or reap what you sow.

 

[Astro Jeep]

-emphasis added

That says more about you than me, but your language was unnecessarily personal and derogatory. To say that about another person; especially to make such a personal attack against a person you don't know, isn't appropriate.

Whatever. From now on if you don't want to be insulted don't come on here and maliciously go after people for your enjoyment. You may word your posts tactically but the totality of what you write is to debase others opinions on a continual basis, and you intentionally did so this time to make @Shibadog seem incompetent which he is not. (To others I apologize for my language if it offended, but not to @AcesandEights )

 

[Frostbyte]

.....You owe me an opology.

 

[RZ.]

"ignore"

 

[Remorseless]

"ignore"

I don't know how you can ignore this, this is fantastic TV! I want a David Attenborough nature show voiceover!

 

[AcesandEights]

No he doesn't. We know you from your posts. Try being more diplomatic or reap what you sow.

Do you think I know you because I've read your posts?

 

[Shibadog]

Guys I’m sincerely sorry if I stepped on toes here. I was simply trying to get some info out that might help newbies to the Jeep world. By no stretch was my list intended to be all encompassing or required for all. It is, simply, a basic list of what has worked quite well for me, and would certainly put any newbie miles ahead of where they be empty handed and hung up (as one of our new member were last night based on his post). I have personally encountered new folks out in the world who had no idea “how” to use a Jeep off-road, including one that couldn’t get his into 4 WD, and another, in a Rubicon, who was stuck and had no idea what a “locker” was. When I was a pup the folks driving Jeeps and similar rigs were primarily outdoorsmen, and most seemed to have a good handle on what they needed to get by in the wilds. They knew their rig and what they could and couldn’t do. Today, lots of folks are out there with no idea what conditions they may encounter, or how to deal with them. Seems many believe, “I’ve got a Jeep, I can’t get stuck” all us geezers know a that is Wrong?. I hope newbies will read and learn. Anyone with ideas that will help the new folks should chime in. None of us is as smart as ALL of us!

 

[Remorseless]

 

[Kreepin1]

Here is my list. Some of this is do as I say, not as I do. For example, I keep the change of clothes at my trailer and my spare is smaller than my tires. Also keep in mind that I generally go on day trips with other people. Things I only carry in my Big Ass Jeep are marked with a *

Basic Equipment
Every vehicle should carry these and they should be securely fastened down (like everything else). You should be able to reach the fire extinguisher from your seat. Factory seat belts do not release if you are upside down (don't ask how I know this) so you need some sort of cutting tool within reach.

GMRS and/or CB radio
Cooler with water and lunches
First aid kit (include any of your family's special needs like EpiPens or insulin)
Fire extinguisher
Rain ponchos
Complete change of clothes
Full size spare tire
Jack
Small piece of 3/4" plywood
Wrench to remove tire (and key if you have locking lug nuts)
Specialty tools for your vehicle

Good to have
With the exception of the Hi-Lift, every vehicle really should have these too. Contrary to popular belief, a Hi-Hift is not a substitute for a winch unless you carry several lengths of chain with hooks and bolts.

Space blanket
Sun screen
Bug spray
Tow strap or kinetic rope (no hooks on ends!)
Shackle
Short piece of chain with washers and bolt that fits through middle links
Small tarp or blanket ground cloth
Hand towel(s)
Ratchet strap
*High lift jack
*Entrenching tool or small shovel

Basic Tools
Regardless of your mechanical skills you should carry these to fix your rig of someone else's.

Philips and flat screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench
Set of combination wrenches (metric or SAE to fit your vehicle)
Pliers
Ball peen hammer
Duct tape
Zip ties
Small roll heavy wire and something to cut it
Spare fuses
Fan belt(s)

Optional Tools
These are really more for the skilled mechanic, but consider carrying a few of these as well.

*Schrader valve and removal tool
Chisel
Punch
Socket set
Small vice grip
Channel locks
Allen wrenches
Torx bits (if your vehicle is cursed with them)
Stubby and offset screwdrivers
Hacksaw
File
Teflon tape
WD-40 or wire dry spray
Scissors
Electrical tester
Wire strippers
Electrical wire, tape and connectors
Misc. nuts and bolts
*Extra fluids (motor oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, ATF, gear lube)

Other stuff I carry
Chain saw
Soft shackle
Winch kit (tree saver, snatch block, winch controller)
*2 lb sledge hammer
*Hi-Lift Lift Mate

 

[Astro Jeep]

Guys I’m sincerely sorry if I stepped on toes here. I was simply trying to get some info out that might help newbies to the Jeep world.

You did nothing wrong, and definitely did nothing to be sorry about. Your list was great, and I will add it to my to do list to prepare for my extended overlanding trip.

 

[rkwfxd]

Guys I’m sincerely sorry if I stepped on toes here. I was simply trying to get some info out that might help newbies to the Jeep world. By no stretch was my list intended to be all encompassing or required for all. It is, simply, a basic list of what has worked quite well for me, and would certainly put any newbie miles ahead of where they be empty handed and hung up (as one of our new member were last night based on his post). I have personally encountered new folks out in the world who had no idea “how” to use a Jeep off-road, including one that couldn’t get his into 4 WD, and another, in a Rubicon, who was stuck and had no idea what a “locker” was. When I was a pup the folks driving Jeeps and similar rigs were primarily outdoorsmen, and most seemed to have a good handle on what they needed to get by in the wilds. They knew their rig and what they could and couldn’t do. Today, lots of folks are out there with no idea what conditions they may encounter, or how to deal with them. Seems many believe, “I’ve got a Jeep, I can’t get stuck” all us geezers know a that is Wrong?. I hope newbies will read and learn. Anyone with ideas that will help the new folks should chime in. None of us is as smart as ALL of us!

Nope. You are good. There was only one ? in this thread and it warms my heart to see other recognized it as well.

Along the lines of gear to carry, I just started my “magic bag of tricks.” I already carry tools, OBA, tire plugs and sidewall patches etc…. But I’ve started to keep a list on my phone of stuff we needed while on runs. So when I get home I can add those items to my bag. Couple weeks ago a guy lost a bolt for his track bar, I once lost a nut to my swaybar link. We also had a guy with a hole in his power steering line. So now Ive started a collection of misc nuts and bolts, hoses, etc.

 

[Dgr401]

Good list. Did anyone mention a flashlight(s)? Sorry I missed it if you did.

 

[Shibadog]

Good list. Did anyone mention a flashlight(s)? Sorry I missed it if you did.

Nope but good catch. I carry one up front beside the seat but forgot about it when I put the list down this morning?. (Hey, I’m an old man, gimme a break?)

 

[Dgr401]

Nope but good catch. I carry one up front beside the seat but forgot about it when I put the list down this morning?. (Hey, I’m an old man, gimme a break?)

This old man remembered lol.

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