Must have gear

[Caligirlnic]

What is your go to gear that you always carry for vehicle breakdown repairs on a trip?

Also, does anyone use a specific app for incline gauging? Yea Im a newbie :)

 

[FJ81]

Basic tools(wrenches and sockets, some pliers), knife, maybe something to patch radiator hoses. Or spare hoses and belts. Its a bit different for certain vehicles since some have known failure points, others just have random things go wrong. Good wheels chocks, a working Jack. A decent hammer!

 

[soonersfan]

I have one of those plastic cases with wrenches and sockets. Then I carry a tool bag with pliers, monkey wrenches, screwdrivers, zip ties, JB weld etc. I also carry extra fluids.

 

[Caligirlnic]

Basic tools(wrenches and sockets, some pliers), knife, maybe something to patch radiator hoses. Or spare hoses and belts. Its a bit different for certain vehicles since some have known failure points, others just have random things go wrong. Good wheels chocks, a working Jack. A decent hammer!

I have a 08 Tacoma so pretty reliable truck, and I have a basic tool kit in the truck as well. Great ideas above, thanks

 

[Caligirlnic]

I have one of those plastic cases with wrenches and sockets. Then I carry a tool bag with pliers, monkey wrenches, screwdrivers, zip ties, JB weld etc. I also carry extra fluids.

Good Ideas!! Thanks

 

[Angel Sterling]

What is your go to gear that you always carry for vehicle breakdown repairs on a trip?

Also, does anyone use a specific app for incline gauging? Yea Im a newbie :)

Like the above posts, I pack the obvious (tool kit, fluids).
I also have a mini air compressor that was like $25 (I'm also just starting out and cant afford major items quite yet).
Tow straps, jack, flares/glow sticks, flashlights. Don't forget a first aid kit!
I also would like to know what people use for an incline gauge.

 

[Crusty Overland]

Tackle boxes and or ammo cans filled with tools and extra parts and fasteners. Sockets, wrenches and vise-grips of various sizes are what I most use. Also if you have an older rig make sure you pack WD-40 and PB Blaster. We also have a full EMT kit and vital fluids on board.


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[Jeep Overland Journals]

Electronics

⎕Ham radio / CB radio / walkie talkie
⎕Variety of sized batteries
⎕Multi meter
⎕Solar panels
⎕Solar battery charger
⎕Solar / Crank radio/Flashlight
⎕Cell phone/s Multiple carriers

Navigation

⎕Phablet/Tablet
⎕Binoculars
⎕Compass
⎕Laminated travel maps
⎕Paper Maps
⎕Topographical maps
⎕Travel brochures

Emergency Roadside

⎕Flashlights
⎕Jumper cables
⎕Tire plug kit
⎕Air compressor
⎕Roll of electrical tape / duct tape
⎕Extra fuses
⎕Fire extinguisher
⎕Reflective vests

Vehicle Recovery

⎕Rigging gear/straps/shackles
⎕Bungee
⎕Leather work gloves
⎕Safety glasses
⎕Rope

Camp Multitool / Fire Starter

⎕Maul hatchet saws, box cutter, knife, shovel
⎕Flint rock
⎕Wet/dry matches/Lighter
⎕Steel wool
⎕Shielded 9 volt battery
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Medical Necessities

⎕Sturdy First responder kit
⎕Variety of bandage tapes and sizes
⎕Antiseptics
⎕Gauss
⎕Acetone
⎕Aspirin
⎕Alcohol
⎕Bug repellent
⎕Cotton balls
⎕Q-Tips
⎕Painter's stirs

Clothing

⎕Spare clothes
⎕Shoes/boots
⎕Shoe laces
⎕Hats
⎕Sweaters
⎕Rain gear
⎕Socks
⎕Sunglasses
⎕Sewing Kit

Perishables

⎕Collapsible water container
⎕Collapsible cooler
⎕Freeze dried food
⎕Bottle Water

Camp Storage / Tent repair

⎕Trash bags
⎕Zip lock bags
⎕Toilet paper
⎕Tent Patch
⎕Tent sealer
⎕Portable table

Vehicle Repair Kit

⎕Ratchet set
⎕Socket set
⎕Various tools pliers screwdrivers
⎕Torque wrench
⎕Torque set
⎕Variety sized Zip ties

Pet Goods

⎕Pet treats/food
⎕Pet bowls/leashes
⎕Pet Bedding

Hidden assets

⎕Hidden Emergency cash
⎕Extra set of keys or FOM

Other
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________

Made this into a check list so that you can print this out and check stuff as needed, Feel free to edit as needed.

 

[4xFar Adventures]

If you have an iPhone, open the Compass app and swipe left. There's a level for horizontal angles (lay phone on the edge) and if you lay it on its back, you get two circles that overlap if it's level (like a venn diagram).

 

[Smileyshaun]

Duct tape and zip ties , everything else is just vanity

 

[Caligirlnic]

If you have an iPhone, open the Compass app and swipe left. There's a level for horizontal angles (lay phone on the edge) and if you lay it on its back, you get two circles that overlap if it's level (like a venn diagram).

Have you ever used the level for camber/angle gauging?

 

[4xFar Adventures]

Have you ever used the level for camber/angle gauging?

I have, but it wasn't inside the truck. I was with the Deadman Offroad guys in Pismo getting familiar with their product and one of our trucks was getting winched up a dune. During the stuck assessment I guessed the angle was 30*. We stuck the phone on the slider and it read 29*. Pretty good eye! Generally speaking though, I don't use them.

 

[Doug2003]

Electronics

⎕Ham radio / CB radio / walkie talkie
⎕Variety of sized batteries
⎕Multi meter
⎕Solar panels
⎕Solar battery charger
⎕Solar / Crank radio/Flashlight
⎕Cell phone/s Multiple carriers

Navigation

⎕Phablet/Tablet
⎕Binoculars
⎕Compass
⎕Laminated travel maps
⎕Paper Maps
⎕Topographical maps
⎕Travel brochures

Emergency Roadside

⎕Flashlights
⎕Jumper cables
⎕Tire plug kit
⎕Air compressor
⎕Roll of electrical tape / duct tape
⎕Extra fuses
⎕Fire extinguisher
⎕Reflective vests

Vehicle Recovery

⎕Rigging gear/straps/shackles
⎕Bungee
⎕Leather work gloves
⎕Safety glasses
⎕Rope

Camp Multitool / Fire Starter

⎕Maul hatchet saws, box cutter, knife, shovel
⎕Flint rock
⎕Wet/dry matches/Lighter
⎕Steel wool
⎕Shielded 9 volt battery
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Medical Necessities

⎕Sturdy First responder kit
⎕Variety of bandage tapes and sizes
⎕Antiseptics
⎕Gauss
⎕Acetone
⎕Aspirin
⎕Alcohol
⎕Bug repellent
⎕Cotton balls
⎕Q-Tips
⎕Painter's stirs

Clothing

⎕Spare clothes
⎕Shoes/boots
⎕Shoe laces
⎕Hats
⎕Sweaters
⎕Rain gear
⎕Socks
⎕Sunglasses
⎕Sewing Kit

Perishables

⎕Collapsible water container
⎕Collapsible cooler
⎕Freeze dried food
⎕Bottle Water

Camp Storage / Tent repair

⎕Trash bags
⎕Zip lock bags
⎕Toilet paper
⎕Tent Patch
⎕Tent sealer
⎕Portable table

Vehicle Repair Kit

⎕Ratchet set
⎕Socket set
⎕Various tools pliers screwdrivers
⎕Torque wrench
⎕Torque set
⎕Variety sized Zip ties

Pet Goods

⎕Pet treats/food
⎕Pet bowls/leashes
⎕Pet Bedding

Hidden assets

⎕Hidden Emergency cash
⎕Extra set of keys or FOM

Other
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________

Made this into a check list so that you can print this out and check stuff as needed, Feel free to edit as needed.

Thanks for the checklist.

 

[Northernlady]

Thank you! Awesome checklist. It is a great way to start off and personalize as you go!

Electronics

⎕Ham radio / CB radio / walkie talkie
⎕Variety of sized batteries
⎕Multi meter
⎕Solar panels
⎕Solar battery charger
⎕Solar / Crank radio/Flashlight
⎕Cell phone/s Multiple carriers

Navigation

⎕Phablet/Tablet
⎕Binoculars
⎕Compass
⎕Laminated travel maps
⎕Paper Maps
⎕Topographical maps
⎕Travel brochures

Emergency Roadside

⎕Flashlights
⎕Jumper cables
⎕Tire plug kit
⎕Air compressor
⎕Roll of electrical tape / duct tape
⎕Extra fuses
⎕Fire extinguisher
⎕Reflective vests

Vehicle Recovery

⎕Rigging gear/straps/shackles
⎕Bungee
⎕Leather work gloves
⎕Safety glasses
⎕Rope

Camp Multitool / Fire Starter

⎕Maul hatchet saws, box cutter, knife, shovel
⎕Flint rock
⎕Wet/dry matches/Lighter
⎕Steel wool
⎕Shielded 9 volt battery
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
⎕Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Medical Necessities

⎕Sturdy First responder kit
⎕Variety of bandage tapes and sizes
⎕Antiseptics
⎕Gauss
⎕Acetone
⎕Aspirin
⎕Alcohol
⎕Bug repellent
⎕Cotton balls
⎕Q-Tips
⎕Painter's stirs

Clothing

⎕Spare clothes
⎕Shoes/boots
⎕Shoe laces
⎕Hats
⎕Sweaters
⎕Rain gear
⎕Socks
⎕Sunglasses
⎕Sewing Kit

Perishables

⎕Collapsible water container
⎕Collapsible cooler
⎕Freeze dried food
⎕Bottle Water

Camp Storage / Tent repair

⎕Trash bags
⎕Zip lock bags
⎕Toilet paper
⎕Tent Patch
⎕Tent sealer
⎕Portable table

Vehicle Repair Kit

⎕Ratchet set
⎕Socket set
⎕Various tools pliers screwdrivers
⎕Torque wrench
⎕Torque set
⎕Variety sized Zip ties

Pet Goods

⎕Pet treats/food
⎕Pet bowls/leashes
⎕Pet Bedding

Hidden assets

⎕Hidden Emergency cash
⎕Extra set of keys or FOM

Other
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________
⎕__________________

Made this into a check list so that you can print this out and check stuff as needed, Feel free to edit as needed.

 

[JersT4R]

I also keep an Overland checklist (things to take on a trip) on my iphone, and a 2nd list of gear - things I want/need to buy for my T4R and camping. Looks like there are a few more things I need to add to my lists.

My Overland list includes:
Food - snacks/meals and water
and where items are located - Vehicle drawer system vs Storage containers

Thanks!

 

[TrippinStfflr]

I also keep an Overland checklist (things to take on a trip) on my iphone, and a 2nd list of gear - things I want/need to buy for my T4R and camping. Looks like there are a few more things I need to add to my lists.

My Overland list includes:
Food - snacks/meals and water
and where items are located - Vehicle drawer system vs Storage containers

Thanks!

I really like how you mentioned where they are located on your list. The big stuff usually has a dedicated spot but little stuff or stuff that doesnt always travel with us sometimes gets stashed where ever. Not to mention my wife usually has no idea where I stashed things. Its a good idea for everyone to know where its at.

 

[bionicman]

Tackle boxes and or ammo cans filled with tools and extra parts and fasteners. Sockets, wrenches and vise-grips of various sizes are what I most use. Also if you have an older rig make sure you pack WD-40 and PB Blaster. We also have a full EMT kit and vital fluids on board.


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remind me to not go overlanding with you

 

[Crusty Overland]

remind me to not go overlanding with you

Haha why?

 

[bionicman]

Haha why?

Vital fluids!... Lol if I get in a situation where I need vital fluids - I've made a serious judgement error!!![emoji1]

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