US West Boz's Blunder: Vehicle Recovery in Hunter-Liggett Area

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cool, just heads up tho... my 2nd gen doesnt go very fast haha 70-75. So if youre meeting in gilroy then driving down I can meet closer to the trail so i dont slow down the crew on the highway
 
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cool, just heads up tho... my 2nd gen doesnt go very fast haha 70-75. So if youre meeting in gilroy then driving down I can meet closer to the trail so i dont slow down the crew on the highway
No problem - we can roll at that speed on the way in - this day will be all about "safe, slow and steady" for sure!
 

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Jerry is onboard as well. I'm listing what I have with me and on the truck to use - let's build a list of gear that the experts can review and advise on. Here goes:
1.) Replacement winch line for my winch, plus another one. 85' each.
2.) Tow straps, (2), both 30'
3.) Kinetic rope 30'
4.) Shackles (4 soft, 2 hard)
5.) Snatch block (1)
6.) Traction boards (6)

Tomorrow I'll be picking up more gear and will update then (land anchor, more ropes/shackles/snatch blocks/come along/etc).
 

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cool, just heads up tho... my 2nd gen doesnt go very fast haha 70-75. So if youre meeting in gilroy then driving down I can meet closer to the trail so i dont slow down the crew on the highway
No problem - we can roll at that speed on the way in - this day will be all about \"safe, slow and steady\" for sure!
Yeah geared to go only 70-75 max anyways. So no worries. Cruising sweet spot is actually 65mph for better 'smiles per gallon'.
 
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1) Winch Warn Evo 10S (synthetic line); Factor 55 end link.
2) (3) D-shackles; (1) Soft shackle
3) Kinetic Rope
4) Tree Saver
5) Snatch block
6) Traction Board set

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Shovels/Axe
Chainsaw
5G of Fuel (in case)
Drinking Water (4Gal)
Snow sled (might help dragging equipment around)?
 

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Jerry is onboard as well. I'm listing what I have with me and on the truck to use - let's build a list of gear that the experts can review and advise on. Here goes:
1.) Replacement winch line for my winch, plus another one. 85' each.
2.) Tow straps, (2), both 30'
3.) Kinetic rope 30'
4.) Shackles (4 soft, 2 hard)
5.) Snatch block (1)
6.) Traction boards (6)

Tomorrow I'll be picking up more gear and will update then (land anchor, more ropes/shackles/snatch blocks/come along/etc).
I have a tree saver as well. Will also consolidate lists when we get them together.
 

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What’s the total up to so far. I don’t want to be a crowd but I can definitely lend a hand if a hand is still needed.
 
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What’s the total up to so far. I don’t want to be a crowd but I can definitely lend a hand if a hand is still needed.
Looks like 3 rigs and 3 people plus myself - def wouldn’t mind a couple more, especially those with recovery experience.
 
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What’s the total up to so far. I don’t want to be a crowd but I can definitely lend a hand if a hand is still needed.
Looks like 3 rigs and 3 people plus myself - def wouldn’t mind a couple more, especially those with recovery experience.
I can definitely help with a winch and recovery gear.
 
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I'm driving a 2020 Defender S with 33's, no armor, no winch.... I'm set up for overlanding and expedition.... so far Moab, Mojave Road, Mojave Heritage trail segments 1 and 2, Death Valley (steel pass and mengal pass), and Pismo Dunes
 
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Your truck can make it there - but we won't use it/need it. If you have experience spotting or helping with recovery - we'd love to have you. Your call.
 

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Hi Mathew, I’d like to try and get there to help; I can assist with comms and spotting etc. I’d be coming from the south though.. any chance I can join the convoy south? What would your approximate eta in Jolon be?
 
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Hi Mathew, I’d like to try and get there to help; I can assist with comms and spotting etc. I’d be coming from the south though.. any chance I can join the convoy south? What would your approximate eta in Jolon be?
We'd love to have the help! Let's aim for 7:30am at Jolon. Stay on 146.460 and we'll sync up as we get close. Not familiar with Jolon - but maybe meet at 65500 Jolon Rd, Jolon, CA 93928 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church parking lot?
 
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Not an expert, but I have used my gear. Depending I could see vehicles linked to make a strong recovery point, so an extra vehicle might help. The snatch block can make a pulley system for extra heft. Also - haven't seen Hunter Liggett since 1981. Good excuse for a quick peek.
12" chainsaw
Warn winch
30 ft tow strap
tree saver
2 shackles
2 soft shackles
snatch block
4 boards