I have a friend that's an experienced wheeler that owns a respected large 4x4 shop. Who once mentioned he prefered using a scissor jack for most issues, if possible. So, I made up some oversized scissor jacks (they come in pairs). They are 24" 7500 lb jacks which I've modified the top to bolt on two different saddles, one for the frame and one for any round tube (axle or my rock rails). One of these will to high enough to lift both wheels on one side using either the frame or rock rail.Sounds similar to all the stuff I have for mine minus the jacks. I have a few basic tools. Fridge is dependent on how long the trip is. I also have a dog so I take a separate first aid kit and food and water just for him. I feel like I need a better jack than just the factory scissor jack.
I like this. I’ve always been hesitant to run high lift jacks and the like, especially if I’ve got a winch.I have a friend that's an experienced wheeler that owns a respected large 4x4 shop. Who once mentioned he prefered using a scissor jack for most issues, if possible. So, I made up some oversized scissor jacks (they come in pairs). They are 24" 7500 lb jacks which I've modified the top to bolt on two different saddles, one for the frame and one for any round tube (axle or my rock rails). One of these will to high enough to lift both wheels on one side using either the frame or rock rail.
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As I've gotten older, I've given a lot of thought to a Spot. I hunt alone sometimes (me and the dog) and I could be a couple miles from the vehicle, over a ridge or whatnot. Terrain can be steep and rocky or other hazards, and then there's just the old people parts to consider. I think it's a good thing. I'll probably give in and get one this year.I usually bring a sandwich, a bag of chips, water and my recovery gear for a trail run. I carry a SPOT GPS locator with me in case of an emergency.
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Yeah I get it they cost some money and you also gotta pay for the service. But here out west there are too many places without cell service and water. It would be really stupid for me to die out of heat and lack of water in the middle of nowhere when I could instead be home safe in a few hours thanks to the little spot device. I also hunt, mountain bike, ski, etc...As I've gotten older, I've given a lot of thought to a Spot. I hunt alone sometimes (me and the dog) and I could be a couple miles from the vehicle, over a ridge or whatnot. Terrain can be steep and rocky or other hazards, and then there's just the old people parts to consider. I think it's a good thing. I'll probably give in and get one this year.
Spot is the worst of the bunch, garmin inreach has better coverage but it’s still a bit limited. If you don’t want the ability to send messages a PLB is the best thing to get, punches through cover/canyons better than the combo sos/communicators do, due to different freq and power transmitting, it also reaches out to a wider range of identification devices.As I've gotten older, I've given a lot of thought to a Spot. I hunt alone sometimes (me and the dog) and I could be a couple miles from the vehicle, over a ridge or whatnot. Terrain can be steep and rocky or other hazards, and then there's just the old people parts to consider. I think it's a good thing. I'll probably give in and get one this year.
But not 3 one-eyed jacks. That'll get you shot. And technically, I had 3 jacks with me, it you count that little factory jack.I don't know about two jacks, but three jacks is generally a winning hand