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So,

You have 50 GBP = 66 USD = 87 AUD (Not a penny more) to spend on overland kit - rig or camp kit - whichever - a one off purchase.

What would you buy?

List something essential - would be just plain stupid not to have on board
and
List something for fun - for those happy evenings around the camp fire
 

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Sawyer mini squeeze water filter $19.00
First aid kit $10.00
Signal Mirror $5.00
Whistle $6.00
6 inch Fire starter $10.00
Boone Hat $10.00
Small Tyvek tarp $6.00
 
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For $66 I second the Tank of gas and some snacks and go somewhere.

Though the ARB Tire Deflator is also on my list.
 
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I think a tire patch kit would be a good buy. Although I just carry an inexpensive one from the local auto parts store.

I have several Coleman lanterns, they can be had reasonably priced used and are great light around camp that don't deplete batteries or need recharged.

A couple old military wool blankets are nice to have on hand. They can be used as table cloths, picnic blankets, nap on a sunny hill top or even used to keep warm if you feel it necessary. They hold something like 70% of their insulating ability if they get wet!

A couple medium sized totes to store gear in or keep in your vehicle are handy too.

How about an inexpensive compressor to reinflate your tires after airing down? You can air down with about any pointy instrument in your pocket but you can do some serious tire damage driving for long distances on under inflated tires.
 

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How about an inexpensive compressor to reinflate your tires after airing down? You can air down with about any pointy instrument in your pocket but you can do some serious tire damage driving for long distances on under inflated tires.
Any recommendation on a good inexpensive compressor?
 

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Any recommendation on a good inexpensive compressor?
The Viair 88p is a good one:


This little Chinese job does pretty well too. A buddy has had one for several years now. The plastic hose breaks up so I'd recommend getting a rubber hose for it eventually. Just have to get you a coupler that works with the factory connector which should be a Type M fitting or if you wind up with old-stock with the Q fitting, you can buy their fitting for the Type M here.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Masterflow-12v-High-Volume-Air-Compressor-Inflator/12321236?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228009352735&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40839387032&wl4=pla-78652586792&wl5=9008851&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=12321236&wl13=&veh=sem


Neither of those have a pressure switch to shut them off so you'll want to use a NAPA 90-455 coupler with them. It's normally open and won't build up pressure and burst your hose. It's a nice quick connector that clips on the valve stem so you don't have to stand there and hold it while the tire inflates.
 
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ARB Recovery Strap....................I've torn apart the eyes of other manufacturer's versions.

With the tastebuds of a dung beetle, exclusive/expensive booze is wasted on me. The $16.00 left over from the ARB purchase could keep me in a mild alcohol induced haze for an entire excursion AND buy the 250 count ibuprofen to smother the requisite banger-of-a-headache sure to follow the cheap booze.
 
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DIY Limb Risers. I have some odds and ends lying around that'll help keep it within the budget.
For fun, I'd stock my cooler full of craft beers. You'd be surprised at how fast $66 can go on that stuff!
 
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I really like these tailgaterz for organizing my kitchen and camping gear. They roll everything up and I just hang them from the truck when I set up camp. I think they were about $30 on amazon


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Those are pretty slick. Interesting. Can't wait to get to overland east this year and see what all is out there for 2018.