off-road emergency gear

RBJRBJ · Jul 18, 2022

Water

bcbouy · Jul 18, 2022

flashlight, a big @ss knife,and a first aid kit and something to start a fire are absolute essentials.

Light Colonel · Jul 18, 2022

Great responses, desert kits should include some type of shade tarp (parachute type cloth, small and lightweight but can be rigged for shade is best imho.) Invest a little time to actually tie/rig it for your truck (where and how will you attach it. Do you need poles? Inexpensive fiberglass flag poles are great and could stow in the bed area. Bring more water than you need for emergency especially if you are dehydrated with "beer".

danielmid · Jul 18, 2022

Going off memory here: trauma med kit, knife, flashlight, tire deflators, work gloves, driver floor box (hitch tow mount, hitch ball, cargo net, jumper cables), passenger floor box (tow strap, rachet straps, paracord), collapsible 4 way lug wrench, collapsible shovel, Costco Viair knockoff air compressor, tool bag (bailing wire, duct tape, pliers, screwdrivers, vice grips, pry bars, hammers, wrench set (sae/metric)), Swing Away tool box in bed: (recovery strap, soft shackle, bottle jack, tool roll with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 sets), and recovery boards.

Also, I haven't seen mentioned, a full size spare in the bed.

Most of this stuff I keep in the truck all the time, I throw in lots of water, full size shovel and hatchet, and the drill/impact bag when headed out remote.

CrasherAsher · Jul 18, 2022

Thanks everyone for your posts this is a fun and interesting thread. I like to hear everyone responses and views. my plan for this "oh **** bag" is that i can leave it in the truck no matter its 30 degrees or 115 degrees. So am i going avoid batteries, food, and first aid.
I never go in the desert without at least 3 gallons of water, 2nd way of communication (flares, mirror, radio) and always tell people where i am starting and where i am coming out and times. My dad rule was you just have to get back to blacktop (main road) doesn't matter if you have to drive with 3 tires just get back to the black top.
After living in AZ my whole and the countless hours spent camping and off-roading in the desert as many of you know you cant plan for every scenario. But now that i have kids and I want to share my love of the desert with them. Surviving and protecting them is #1. That is my main reason that I am go over my kits with a fine comb.

So after reading your posts I think i am going to break into 3 kits.
kit1 never leaves the truck, it will be non perishable tool and supplies.
lug wrench
Tool kit
tow straps
chain
zip ties
duck tape
bailing wire
paracord
jumper cables
shovel
trash bags
gloves
big ass knife
tire repair kit
glow stick
flare
jack
serpentine belt
kit2 Battery operated tools and med kit
air compressor
med kit
impact
flash light
tarp (to big to keep in the truck)
kit3 food and water
food
water

Dan90 · Jul 18, 2022

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone mention traction boards. Actiontraxs makes some great boards. I’ve probably used this tool more than any other and they don’t take up much room. They are especially helpful if you off-road by yourself. Crazy the amount of mud, snow, sand you can get out of with just some simple traction boards.

2021Ram3500 · Jul 18, 2022

Water! More water! And more water!! Enough for everyone going along with you to last for several days. Too many have died on a simple afternoon trip into the deserts only because they didn't bring water or enough water!! In fact, add a bit more water!!!

CrasherAsher · Jul 18, 2022

@Dan90 yea I do not think I have ever used traction boards before. where i live snow and ice is not a thing. but we go plenty of sand thanks for the tip I will look into them.

Burn2k12Ram · Jul 18, 2022

fire extinguisher

Zaraspook · Jul 18, 2022

Come Along and Good ground stake.

bcbouy · Jul 18, 2022

Light Colonel said:
Great responses, desert kits should include some type of shade tarp (parachute type cloth, small and lightweight but can be rigged for shade is best imho.) Invest a little time to actually tie/rig it for your truck (where and how will you attach it. Do you need poles? Inexpensive fiberglass flag poles are great and could stow in the bed area. Bring more water than you need for emergency especially if you are dehydrated with "beer".

not trying to sound like a d!ck,but why a tarp when you have a truck cab with open windows/doors for ventilation? not to mention comfortable seats.

Whiskey13 · Jul 18, 2022

I have lived in many parts of our country and the place you live and play should be a major consideration for the gear you take along. I have a few thing I like to alway take along.

I keep many of these items in my truck all the time, just in case I or a friend of mine need help on any given day.

I have a winch on my truck but take recovery gear for it such as tree straps, ****** straps, shackles, ****** block, D rings, soft shackles, gloves
Shove, Axe, Jack, I like Hi-lift but not for anything other than recovery, use different jack for tire changes.
Fire Extinguisher
Quality First Aid Kit for more than one person
Emergency Run Bag with light weight food, water, did I say water, good compass and topo map of your area if you can get one, 550 cord, weapons tape, your meds, self-protection, extra cloths and socks for your climate, emergency shelter, poncho, toilet paper, hygiene items, flash light, fire starters, Camp stove and fuel (such as Whisper Lite) quality knife, water purification tablets and collapsible storage container.
Jumper Cables, tire plug kit, small compressor, sockets and wrenches mostly metric from 10 to 18mm at a minimum, pliers, assortment of bits and bit driver, multi tool, screw drivers, spare fuses.

In the wonder outdoors a good day only stays good if you take time to prepare for it.

CrasherAsher · Jul 18, 2022

@bcbouy I get where you coming from, but when you are dealing with high heat of the desert vehicles just becomes a furnace. Even with the all the windows open. your best bet is to get low with shade over your head. One time I dropped the tailgate and hid under that.

CrasherAsher · Jul 18, 2022

@Whiskey13 what is weapons tape?

Whiskey13 · Jul 18, 2022

In my first post the ****** Straps should be ****** Straps and ****** block should be ****** Block
Sorry about that.

CrasherAsher · Jul 18, 2022

Whiskey13 said:
In my first post the ****** Straps should be ****** Straps and ****** block should be ****** Block
Sorry about that.

HUH?

Whiskey13 · Jul 18, 2022

I have tried twice to write ****** and All I get is ******

TomB 1269 · Jul 18, 2022

CrasherAsher said:
I am cleaning out my truck and trying to figure out what essentials I need when for when I go to the desert with out taking up to much space. So far I have 20ft tow strap, 12ft chain, mini air compressor, tire repair kit (I also have a spare tire), flash light, Jack, duck tape, zip ties, bailing wire, small tool set. what am i missing?

Thanks everyone for your posts this is a fun and interesting thread. I like to hear everyone responses and views. my plan for this "oh **** bag" is that i can leave it in the truck no matter its 30 degrees or 115 degrees. So am i going avoid batteries, food, and first aid.
I never go in the desert without at least 3 gallons of water, 2nd way of communication (flares, mirror, radio) and always tell people where i am starting and where i am coming out and times. My dad rule was you just have to get back to blacktop (main road) doesn't matter if you have to drive with 3 tires just get back to the black top.
After living in AZ my whole and the countless hours spent camping and off-roading in the desert as many of you know you cant plan for every scenario. But now that i have kids and I want to share my love of the desert with them. Surviving and protecting them is #1. That is my main reason that I am go over my kits with a fine comb.

So after reading your posts I think i am going to break into 3 kits.
kit1 never leaves the truck, it will be non perishable tool and supplies.
lug wrench
Tool kit
tow straps
chain
zip ties
duck tape
bailing wire
paracord
jumper cables
shovel
trash bags
gloves
big ass knife
tire repair kit
glow stick
flare
jack
serpentine belt
kit2 Battery operated tools and med kit
air compressor
med kit
impact
flash light
tarp (to big to keep in the truck)
kit3 food and water
food
water

I know here on the east coast for beach driving you have to have a piece of board measuring 18x18 5/8 or 3/4 inch ply so you can stop jack from sinking in sand.
Some 2x6 at 3 ft is also good, as you can jack the tire out of hole fill in sand and place board under tire to support on soft / disturbed sand. Sand anchor of something that can be buried to use as sand anchor (i.e. 2x6 3ft long or so can work if nothing else). Last some 1/2 rope so you can tire tire strap to tire thru the rim and use the trucks tire as a winch.

Whiskey13 · Jul 18, 2022

CrasherAsher said:
@Whiskey13 what is weapons tape?

Good quality duct tape, also tried several time to fix my straps to recovery strap and block

vala · Jul 18, 2022

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