The 4x4 Kit: what to bring

[gbcruiser]

I've just put together an article about essential items that should be included in any 4x4 kit:

4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: 4X4 Essentials: Preparing your 4x4 Kit

This is a minimum list of what I think are the required items, but I'm wondering if I missed anything?

 

[Beowulf]

FSM
LED headlamp
FAK
ditch the come-a-long and add a tirfor or at least a MPP
ditch that hand pump (you seriously gonna pump a 35" tyre with a bike pump? ? ?) and put a $30 MV-50 (aka MF1050)
electrical continuity tester and multi-meter
valve stems and tire tool (the general purpose one one that removes valve cores and valve stems)
ratchet straps

-B-

 

[C6H12O6]

I disagree with the non-potable water recommendation. Why would you want to bring water along at almost 9 pounds per gallon that you couldn't drink in an emergency. Engines run just fine on drinkable water. Really. We don't run well on bad water.

I would also probably add a bottle of Heat fuel additive and maybe a funnel and screen/filter if you are going somewhere out of the way with crappy gas. Bad gas is a real bummer, but pretty easy to remedy most times. I've seen Heat work miracles. Cheap insurance at $1.50 a bottle.

 

[brownbear]

I disagree with the non-potable water recommendation. Why would you want to bring water along at almost 9 pounds per gallon that you couldn't drink in an emergency. Engines run just fine on drinkable water. Really. We don't run well on bad water.

I agree. Emergency water should be for both.

If your camping chances are you will pack a 5 gallon jug of water in one of those blue containers. So that would work for your rad if needed.

 

[Godwin]

One more water comment. In an emergency water can be used in place of brake fluid, just flush the system well as soon as possible.

 

[gbcruiser]

Great suggestions and much appreciated. I've posted this question a few places, but gotta say these are some of the best suggestions so far...

 

[Bogo]

One more water comment. In an emergency water can be used in place of brake fluid, just flush the system well as soon as possible.

I used motor oil to get one car home. It has a higher boiling point than water. Brakes get hot.