Off-Road Gear List - what am I missing?

[Bonsai Elephant]

I’m setting up my 4xe Rubicon X, I’m not changing the wheels or height and am just looking at day trips, not big overland stuff, will be going solo.

I have a factory winch, and so far the following kit in the trunk or on order:

• On-board ARB compressor with four way set up.
• Deflators.
• IFAK.
• Decent rechargeable flashlight.
• Recovery kit (tree protector/shackles/pulley/etc.)
• Tyre repair kit.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Belt cutter/window breaker.
• All weather mats.
• Tool kit with sockets/wrenches/zip ties/allen keys/etc.
• Dog.

I feel like my SHTF needs are covered, or am I missing anything super important?

Photo attached of dog, for reference.

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[Organic Gasoline]

I always bring an axe and saw with me along with a shovel in most cases. Most likely situations:
-Flat tire or damaged wheel
-Trees or branches on the trail
-Loose a factory fender... I always used to bring extra clips with, now I have bolt on fenders.
-If your rock crawling, there would be other items. Simple trail riding, a stock jeep is tough. No issues likely.

 

[Ratbert]

Something for trail navigation like Trails Off Road or OnX?

 

[sherpaJL]

First Aid Kit

 

[Vinman]

GPS could come in handy.
I also carry a Garmin InReach Mini as the vast majority of our wheeling areas have zero cell coverage

 

[NWJeepr]

Good boots for walking/hiking and a fresh pair of warm socks
A good pair of leather gloves for working
Eye protection
Blankets
Shovel
A good knife
If traveling alone, consider a headlamp for yourself in addition to the flashlight. That way you don't have to hold or prop a flashlight if you need to work in the dark.

(about the belt cutter/window breaker, I don't understand those, never needed one. Even when the belt tensioners fire, you just have to press down on the latch release, and you/the victim is free. All else, good knife. For tempered glass, the butt-end of just about anything works)

Bottle jack and a few pieces of cribbing
First aid supplies, you and the dog. I focus on trauma dressings, 2" tape, benadryl, or an Epi or two if you can carry something more potent (never know what a dog may be randomly allergic to, or a person..)

If traveling in treed areas, I usually bring a big bow saw and hatchet or axe, chain saw if I know it's gonna be nasty or there will be storms.

Extra food/water for you and the dog.


That's just off the top of my head...

 

[VKSheridan]

First aid kit
Satellite radio or at least GMFR (If you’re going solo into BFE)
Skip the 4-way inflators, they don’t save time and are a PIA
Go with a portable air compressor. The on board set-up limits you to your hose length. Yeah, they look cool and everyone that bolts them in brags but they’re not super practical if your hose can’t reach stuck buddy.
Decent jack or air bag to lift you off a rock or stump
Fold-up shovel
Extra dog food

 

[NWJeepr]

Go with a portable air compressor. The on board set-up limits you to your hose length. Yeah, they look cool and everyone that bolts them in brags but they’re not super practical if your hose can’t reach stuck buddy.

Ditto. Not bad to have both, but when you need versatility, the portable really shines. The kind that clamps directly to the battery. ~$100 for a decent one.

 

[Mocopo]

4 way hose is freaking awesome, and i have a portable air compressor that I wish was on board as opposed to portable.
I added extra storage so that I can keep stuff in the jeep and always be ready for an off road adventure. Roll bar bags are the way I went. I keep all my recovery gear in the driver side, passenger side has additional tools, warm jacket and beanie, 550 cord. Under the seats i keep a tool box and my tech bag, which has extra radios, batteries, GPS, NOAA radio, fire starters, string, and IFAK. I also have a Noco jump starter.

 

[Ratbert]

Skip the 4-way inflators, they don’t save time and are a PIA
Go with a portable air compressor. The on board set-up limits you to your hose length. Yeah, they look cool and everyone that bolts them in brags but they’re not super practical if your hose can’t reach stuck buddy.

One beauty of on board is that hose length is short enough that it doesn't drag in mud. That's a benefit in most scenarios. Those short hoses do not get tangled either. Taking up virtually zero usable space is another massive benefit for many models.

I've never run into a situation where airing up all four at once and automatically having everything at the same pressure was a pain in the ass. For me airing up one at a time was significantly more painful and time consuming when I could be sitting back and chatting about the trails we just ran.

 

[Mocopo]

One beauty of on board is that hose length is short enough that it doesn't drag in mud. That's a benefit in most scenarios. Those short hoses do not get tangled either. Taking up virtually zero usable space is another massive benefit for many models.

I've never run into a situation where airing up all four at once and automatically having everything at the same pressure was a pain in the ass. For me airing up one at a time was significantly more painful and time consuming when I could be sitting back and chatting about the trails we just ran.

I agree with this, and I'll also add that when I go on extremely tough rock crawling trails, I like being able to dial in all 4 tires to be the exact same low PSI. I like rolling at 11 for the most part. 4 way hose allows you to know that all 4 are exactly the same. Less important for everyday trails.

 

[grimmjeeper]

Biggest question is what level of trail will you be on. Easier trails don't need anywhere near as much gear.

Second biggest question is how remote are the trails you're running. Close, well traveled trails require less gear for emegencies. Remote trails with no one around require more.

 

[Craigger]

tools, gorilla tape, fluids

 

[kah.mun.rah]

Extra water and updated life insurance policy

 

[Craigger]

Extra water and updated life insurance policy

Yes, but be careful if your wife takes out a new life insurance policy out on you right after she worked on your brakes

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