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06-13-08, 07:53 PM
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Trail Essentials
After some discussion at the last meeting, the consensus was to compile a list of "required (mandatory)" and "nice to have" gear that you should carry when going off road. Feel free to add to the list of make corrections. This thread will most likely be made into a sticky.
Required
A safe and Reliable vehicle
Full tank of fuel
Full size spare tire (the same size as the other four)
Some way to lift your vehicle so you can remove your tire
Warm clothes, rugged footwear, water and some food
Tow strap and shackle
Toolkit
Matches/lighter
Nice to Have
Winch
Hi-lift jack
Handheld Radios/cb
GPS and backroads mapbook
Spare Birfield
Gear oil, Engine oil, Brake fluid, ATF
Hub socket
Zip ties, electrical tape, hose claps nut and bolts
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06-13-08, 07:56 PM
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Required:
Tea.
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06-13-08, 10:21 PM
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nice to have
tree saver,flashlight,tarp,axe or saw,shovel,extra dry clothes and socks
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06-14-08, 09:51 AM
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And
A contact phone # in case of a later then planed trip.
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06-15-08, 07:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dslcruzr
A safe and Reliable vehicle
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well shit, that's me out.... 
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06-15-08, 09:29 PM
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first aid kit, axe, air compressor
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06-17-08, 12:15 PM
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Tarp, old blanket/towel, work gloves...
And might I suggest:
4X4 Essentials: Preparing your 4x4 Kit
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06-17-08, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seapotato
well shit, that's me out.... |
thats what you get for transplanting a rover around some cruiser parts.
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77 FJ40 TBI 2F, Aussie rear, rear 45 springs, 36" TSLs, Warn 8274......
Made in Japan, Built in Canada
97 4 Runner Ltd
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06-17-08, 11:20 PM
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I wan't even referring to that death trap, it's still languishing amongst the thistles...
which reminds me, is that your truck I can hear rusting?
now back to our scheduled programming....
if there's lots of off camber stuff, an extra pair of pants might be a good idea...
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87BJ70 Bluefish.
BJ5509IIA Unholy Crossbreed...Grover?
85 VW Diesel. Der Schizervagen on Meth.
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06-18-08, 01:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seapotato
which reminds me, is that your truck I can hear rusting?
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its louder than that...
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77 FJ40 TBI 2F, Aussie rear, rear 45 springs, 36" TSLs, Warn 8274......
Made in Japan, Built in Canada
97 4 Runner Ltd
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