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I stole and modified a list from a book on 4×4 off-roading. You probably don’t need all of this, but it will give you things to think about.
SPARES
1: Inflated, full size spare tire.
2: Duct tape
3: Spare fuses, at least two of every size in your vehicle
4: At least one gallon of water above and beyond your drinking water
5: Assorted zip ties, tiny to huge.
6: Water pump, power steering, and alternator belts.
7: Radiator stop-leak, heavy duty.
8: Silicone emergency tape for patching radiator and heater hoses.
9: Can of GOOD penetrating oil. (PB Blaster!)
10: Can of CRC 5-56 for drying wires.
11: AT LEAST one quart of motor oil, one quart of ATF fluid, one pint of brake fluid, one pint of power steering fluid, one gallon of anti-freeze.
12: 15 to 20 feet of ten gauge wire. A few shorter lengths of smaller wire.
Small assortment of crimp on connectors.
13: Roll of baling wire. (Sometimes sold in auto part stores as “Mechanics Wire”.)
14: Roll of GOOD electrical tape. (3M)
15: Roll of plumber’s Teflon tape.
16: Tube of hi-temp silicone sealer (gasket maker). IMPORTANT! REPLACE ANNUALLY! GOES BAD EVEN IF NOT OPENED.
17: Loctite thread restorer.
18: Small can of wheel bearing grease.
19: Extra tire valve cores, caps, and at least one new valve stem.
20: Quick-set epoxy (JB Weld).
21: Fuel tank repair kit.
22: Tire plugging kit.
23: A few feet of fuel line – sized to your vehicle, and a spare fuel filter.
24: Small can of misc. hardware – assorted nuts, bolts, screws, washers, hose clamps, cotter keys, etc.Regards
John
I don't like to make plans. They cause the word "PREMEDITATED" to get used in court!
DON'T FEED THE VULTURES!
My Body is a Temple! Ancient, Crumbling, Probably Cursed . . .And the Tools List:
TOOLS
1: Service Manual
2: A jack that can lift your FULLY LOADED vehicle for tire changes.
3: Two flashlights, large and small. Optional 12 volt trouble light with long wires that hooks to car battery.
4: Work gloves to protect hands.
5: Pair of clear safety glasses to protect eyes.
6: 8 to 12 ounce ball peen hammer.
7: Short handled 3 pound sledge hammer for heavy “persuasion”
8: Combination wrenches ¼ to 1 inch (or 8 to 24 mm)
9: Tubing wrenches – some vehicles like Fords need a special tool for fuel line fittings.
10: 3/8 inch drive socket set – 6 point, inch or metric sizes as listed for combination wrenches. Can supplement with ½ drive larger size sockets and ½ inch breaker bar.
a: Spark Plug socket
b: 3, 6 and 12 inch extensions
c: Swivel
d: ½ and 3/8 adapters
(Note: 6 point sockets are less likely to round off nuts and bolt heads than 12 point sockets. But some vehicles have 12 point heads and if so, you may need a few 12 point sockets too.)
11: Screwdrivers, regular & Phillips, various lengths.
12: Inch and/or metric Allen wrenches – if needed.
13: Torx bit set – if needed.
14: Wire cutters and wire stripper/crimper.
15: Combination and needle nose pliers.
16: Large Channel Lock pliers.
17: Locking pliers (Vise Grips), large and small sizes.
18: Large adjustable wrench, 12 inch or bigger.
19: Small, medium, and large punches, center punch, and cold chisel.
20: Hacksaw and extra blades
21: Small crowbar or pry bar.
22: Files, large flat and small round, half round, and triangular.
23: Siphon hose and funnel (suitable for ATF fill).
24: Jumper Cables.
25: Tire pressure gauge.
26: Valve core removing tool.
27: Utility knife & extra blades.
28: Electric drill (rechargeable, kept charged) and assortment of drill bits.
29: One large and two small C clamps.
30: Torque wrench (optional).
31: Digital Multimeter.
32: OBD code reader – if needed.
33: Spark plug tester.
34: Small grease gun.
Special tools such as spindle nut wrench for your 4X4 axle, tie rod tool, etc.Regards
John
I don't like to make plans. They cause the word "PREMEDITATED" to get used in court!
DON'T FEED THE VULTURES!
My Body is a Temple! Ancient, Crumbling, Probably Cursed . . .Hold on there is MORE:
Bathroom
Aloe Vera Gel
Bath Towel
Camp Suds
Comb or Brush
Insect Repellant
Personal Wipes
Q-tips Wet ones Deodorant
Razor
Skin Lotion
Sun block
Sun shower Set-up
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush & Toothpaste Floss
Washcloth
Camp
1/8″ & 5/8″ Rope
Beach Chairs
C D Player
Camp Dry spray waterproofing
Fireplace
Firewood
Flashlight/Batteries/Spare Bulb
Gallon Laundry Bucket
Hand axe
Lantern/Fuel/Mantles
Pillow
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Tarps/Poles/Stakes
Tent & Groundsheet
Tent peg hammer
Tent pegs, spare
Clothing
Bandana
Bucket hat
Cold weather gear
Hiking Boots Sandals
Jacket
Jeans
Loose Fitting Cotton Tops
Raingear
Raingear
Shorts
Sneakers
Socks
Sweater
Sweats
Underwear
Kitchen
Aluminum Foil
Bamboo Skewers
BBQ & Propane
Camp Suds
Coffee Pot & Filters
Cook Grill
Cook Oil & Pam
Cup per Person
Dish Towel
Fork/Knife/Spoon per Person
Gallon Potable H0 Per Person Per Day
Large Ice Cooler
Liters White Gas
Matches
Paper Plates & Wicker Holders
Paper Towels
Pot Holder
Pots/Pans
Prep Knife
Scrub Sponge
Sink
Spatula
Spices
Stove
Trash Bags
Tupperware (nesting)
Stainless steel eating cooking utensil’s
Ziplocs
Office
Auto insurance papers
Binoculars
Calculator
Camera (Still and/or Video, spare batteries/charger, memory card/tapes)
Cell Phone and Auto/Solar Charger
Fanny or Day Pack with Liter Canteen
Hotel Reservations Vehicle
Identification/Birth Certificate/Naturalization Documents etc.
Mexican Fishing Permit Maps/Compass
Mexican Vehicle Insurance
Note Book & Pen
Passport
Registration Drivers LicenseDon
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasAnd MORE
Personal
Boogie Board
Fishing Gear
Frisbee
Kite
Playing cards
Reading Material
Spending Cash
Survival Gear
Advil, Sudafed, Antihistamine “Benadryl”, Maalox
Antiseptic “Sea Breeze”
Baby wipes
Bug Spray
Camp Heater
Can Opener, military “P-38”
Cell Phone and Charger
Chap Stick
Collapsible bucket
Compass
Dog tags w/ICE [In Case of Emergency] and medical info on them
Ear Plugs
Emergency Blankets
Firearm and bullets
Fire starter kit
First Aid Kit
Food – Trail Mix, Jerky, dried Fruit, Bagels, canned stew, crackers, MRE’s, etc
GPS
Hand Lotion, cleaner
Knife: Leatherman, Swiss army, Fixed
Knife sharpener
Lighter(s)
Maps
Parachute cord
Prescription meds
Poncho & “Poncho” liner, military type
Signal mirror
Smoke bombs or grenades
Snow/cold weather gear
Spare glasses/contact lens
Sun block
Sunglasses
Tarps
Water purification tabs, filtering system
Waterproof matches
Whistle, extra loud safety or police
Tool Kit
1/2″ Sockets and Ratchet SAE, Metric
1/4″ Sockets and Ratchet SAE, Metric
12 point 1/2 inch socket for the unit bearing bolts
12Volt DC Ni-Cad Battery
3/8″ Sockets and Ratchet
36 MM socket for front axle hub bolt
AAA, AA, C and D batteries
Air Compressor
Allen Wrenches
Assorted, washers, nuts, bolts, cotter pins
Assorted Screwdrivers
Ball Peen Hammer
Brake Tools
Brazing Torch & Rods
Channel Locks
Chisels
Cordless Drill & Bits
Crescent Wrenches
Crow Bar
Duct Tape
Electrical Repair Box
Electrical Tape
Extensions for ratchets
Files
Flaring Tool
Flash Light’s)
Funnel
Garbage Bags
Gear Oil Fill Spout
Grease Gun
Grease Pencil
Hack Saw w/spare blades, metal cutting
Hammer 24oz, 4 lb, and Rubber
Haynes Manual
Hi-lift Jack
Impact Driver
Jumper Cables
Magic Marker
Magnet on telescoping extension
Multi-Meter
Needle Nose pliers
On board air supply
On board welder
Pair Vise Grips
Paper Towels
Pickle Fork
Pipe Wrench
Pliers & Needle Nose
Propane torch
Pry Bars
Punches
Rags
Ratchet Straps
SAE & Metric Allens
SAE & Metric Wrenches
Sledge hammer
Tap & Die Set
Tape Measure
Tire Iron
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire repair kit w/spare stems/valves
Torx & Safety Torx sets
Tubing Wrenches
Wire Brush
Zip Ties assorted lengthsZiploc bags, assorted sizes to 1 gallon
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of Texasand LASTLY
Equipment
ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Axe or Woodman’s Pal
CB/SSB Radio
Chain with S Hooks
Clevis/snatch block
Come-a-long
Flares
Gerry Cans fuel, water
Halon Fire Extinguisher
High Lift Jack
Pair Leather Gloves
Pintle
Sand Anchor
Sand Mats
Set Spare Keys
Shovel “D” handle and or folding military issue
Tow strap
Tree Strap
Wheel Chocks
Yank Strap
Vehicle Spare Parts-Fluids
10 1/8″ 6012 DC Welding Rods
10-40 W Oil
85-90 W Oil
Assorted nuts, bolts, washers
Axle fluid
Axle Shafts
Axle-Drive Shafts
Baling Wire
Brake Clean
Brake Fluid
Brake Line
Brake Lines for front
Brake Lines for rear
Chamois
Drag link
Electrical Wire 12, 16 gauge
Epoxy, Steel reinforced: “Pro Poxy 20 Epoxy Putty” seals gas tanks etc
Full Size Spare Tire
Fuses, electrical assorted
Gas Tank Repair Kit
Grease, grease gun, wheel bearing grease
Hose clamps, assorted sizes
Hose Repair Kit
Hydraulic Fluid
JB Weld
Loctite
Lug Nuts
Octane Booster
Oil Filter
PB Blaster
PEAT SORB, P.I.G. pads to absorb oil spills
Pittman arm
Power Steering Fluid
Radiator fluid/antifreeze pre-mix
Radiator Hose repair kit
Radiator STOP LEAK “Bars Leaks” is excellent
Roll Duct Tape
Roll Electrical Tape
RTV “Automotive Goop”
Serpentine belt/fan belts
Set Spark Plugs
Shop Rags
Solder
Solderless Terminal Kit
Spark Plug wire
Spark Plugs
Starting Fluid
Tie rod
Tie Rod Ends and Heim Joints
Tire Repair Kit
Transmission Fluid
Tube Form-a-gasket
Tube Hand Cleaner
Tube Pig Putty
U-Joint
U-Joint Snap Rings
U-Joint Straps/U-bolts kits
U-joints, drive shafts axles
Valve Cores
Valve Stems
WD-40
Wire Ties
SourcesGear Distributors:
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http://www.Campmor.com
http://www.Cheaperthandirt.com
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http://www.Sportsmansguide.com
Surplus:
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http://www.colemans.com
http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com
http://www.rangersurplus.com
Tactical Gear:
http://www.defensereview.com
http://www.eagleindustries.com
http://www.gear-guru.net
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com
http://www.lightfighter.com
http://www.militarymorons.com/index.html
http://www.specialtydefense.com
http://www.specopsbrand.com
http://www.specwargear.com
http://www.tacticaltailor.comGeneral gear:
http://www.botachtactical.com
http://www.cabelas.com
http://www.REI.com
http://www.sierratradingpost.com
http://www.uscavalry.com
http://www.wholesalehunter.com
http://www.dogtagsdirect.comKnives:
http://www.knifecenter.com
http://www.onestopknifeshop.com
http://www.osograndeknives.comFood:
http://www.longlifefood.com
http://www.nitro-pak.comDon
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasAll of the above, some of the above or none of the above.
I used to be with an Adventure group and we did some hard trails, some as long as almost 200 mi in our Jeep and stayed out for a couple of weeks in places like Death Valley, the interior of Mexico, Baja etc.
So one night around the campfire I said let’s come up with a no holds barred list of survival items for us and our Jeeps. I said I would consolidate and remove duplicates. Then depending upon the trip we could come up with a Basic Items Load List or BILLy as we called it.
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasExtra toilet paper and an emergency locator beacon, in case you run out of TP.
Let me suggest that you LEARN to identify Poison Oak and Ivy by sight!!!!
I have seen way to many who did not know it by sight and it was not pleasant…
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasSo many suggestions, and no mention of booze?
It somehow makes a lot of situations where you know you won’t be going anywhere for awhile easier.Booze is a dirty word. I have a LOT of time on the trails across the US and the world, I have well over 60 years under the stars at night. Booze does not mix well in most of the day time activities. More than once I have packed up and left.
Don’t get me wrong, a cold beer on a lunch break is fine, if you can hold it to 1.
Nothing like a ice cold beer at lunch in the Sonora desert, or Death Valley or Johnson Valley. And I really enjoy a Makers Mark sitting around a campfire cool night.So I have never included it in any list, I let that be a personal choice. Somehow that seems to send a message there is a time and place…
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasBooze does not mix well in most of the day time activities. More than once I have packed up and left.
Agreed. I’m out there because I like to feel connected with everything. In the day, I might take a nip to celebrate achieving a particularly special objective but few things reach that level.
But things happen. Earlier this year, we got caught in a massive storm that dumped 48″ (4 feet) of snow on us so we were holed up 7 miles from the road. We wound up rescuing a couple guys on snow machines who wound up having to spend the night with us. Was nice to have something to share. When we finally got back to the parking lot a couple days later, neither it nor the road were drivable.
On a more serious note regarding emergency gear. In my experience, Gorilla tape is superior to duct tape in every respect. Stronger, works fine when wet, much more abrasion resistant, not susceptible to gunking up if you leave it around. Vaseline is great for wounds and blisters and makes a great fire starter as well when combined with cotton. The electrical tape that others have already listed is a superior way to bandage wounds — works when wet, doesn’t get torn up so easily, and is handy for repairs. I also think there’s no substitute for a proper headlamp. I carry a Personal Locator Beacon as well. It is cheaper than a satellite communicator, requires no subscription, is fully waterproof, and can send out a signal in conditions where a satellite connection can’t be made.
Kyle, I believe what the Gorilla tape is the Mil-Spec (90 mile an hour) duct tape we used in the military.
I have not got as much snow camping as I would have liked to…now that I am married my wife draws the line at that.
I just donated all my camping gear to the Boy Scouts at church. Between the work, I do on my ranch (clearing land) and other interests I have ( I still work), but I do miss it a lot…time is my enemy. Maybe when I sell my company I will have more time???
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasMaybe when I sell my company I will have more time???
Funny that you mention that.
I ran a company for a few years and quit to become a happy working stiff.
I loved the work and the customers. The legal, financial, compliance, and subcontracting issues that took most of my time, not so much.
Now I have a much easier ride that gives me more access to the outdoors than anyone I know. We literally have National Geographic quality stuff for a day trip 🙂
As my friends say, ‘I am a serial entrepreneur’. I start them that is the fun part, then I sell as I am not much of a maintenance man, I just love the build of it. Fact is I work HARD and I love it, Today, both John Deeres in use, my chain saw and hot, dirty, tired, LOVE IT! I was an IT consultant to the Fortune 500 and I got just over 2 Million air miles to show for it, glad I don’t fly anymore unless we go overseas, other than Italy, Spain, and Greece I don’t have much desire to go back anymore.
I am looking at a Host Mammoth Camper as my next buy for camping…
Don
US Army Retired
2019 F 350 CC-LB King Ranch
Hill Country of TexasAs a medical professional, I have a first aid kit that will prevent the need for many Emergency Department visits, but I would like to recommend a few items for others who may find themselves having a medical emergency in remote locations. The number one most potentially impactful medication (aside from an Epi-pen in acute allergic reaction) you should carry is the lowly common aspirin. In the event of a heart attack or any suspected acute cardiac event, aspirin is the one medication we give that actually improves outcomes in the vast majority of patients, and the earlier it is given improves its effectiveness. With that said, there are a few situations in which it may be contraindicated, so check with your physician BEFORE a big trip to see whether or not you could fall into this category. FYI aspirin is NOT indicated to alleviate chest discomfort, but rather to prevent platelets from clumping together and forming blood clots that can clog small arteries.
In addition, be sure to carry extra prescription medications in case an unexpected emergency prevents you from returning home in a timely fashion, minor wound care supplies, including butterfly closure strips, as well as a few otc medications for digestive issues that could ruin a trip (think anti-diarrhea, antacids, or anti-nausea). Having a current list of your medical conditions, prescriptions, and emergency contacts that is readily accessible can help any emergency providers who might respond in the event you cannot speak for yourself.
Know the signs of heart attack and stroke. These are time-sensitive events in which EARLY intervention can make all the difference in both survival and ultimate quality of life. Experiencing a medical emergency while on the road can be potentially devastating, but a little preparation and knowledge can help make a terrible situation better.
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack
https://www.strokeassociation.org/en/about-the-american-stroke-association/american-stroke-monthBe safe!
Deb
I believe that I do not need a first-aid kit and medicines at home, because health can also be obtained through sports. I really love sports and can spend hours spending time doing this without even getting tired. Therefore, I always liked to make my body beautiful and strong, and I really like when I put in order my body too. My favorite sport is training. I have everything for this house: a horizontal bar, parallel bars, and especially I like to study with the help of my Swedish wall. I also recently bought a TimTam power massager so I can work peacefully. I believe that I chose a good view because I looked at a good view. I advise all workers, because it is just a great thing to help you in your sport. Be healthy, thank you for your attention!)
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