Long Trip & Self Sufficient Recovery List...

[KamoKid]

I know I've read the thread about "what's in your recovery kit" before but since this section pertains now to expeds I thought I'd start a new one for us...

I usually switch gear out if not needed on a specific trip, or add gear if I think I will need that. Some of you on here probably have some great kit. My kit is basically just recovery stuff, and not camping/survival.

Please add your list below too if you'd like to share your insight on a specific piece of equipment!


FIRST AID KIT!!! (How did I almost forget that)Anyways, you can easily buy one of these. My wife and I made our own. I'm not an EMT but could almost be one with the training I've had. I simply built our own. The main reason for this was to use stuff my wife and I would be familiar with. My wife (and some friends) do not come from a background like mine. She has basic knowledge so I try to train her on the stuff we carry. Some of the places we've gone to she would be the only one who could help me if I get messed up... It's VERY important to show your friends/family how to use first aid kits and materials. Store bought first aid kits always seem to have some goofy stuff in them to me...

[devinsixtyseven]

Fiberglass recovery/bridging ladders - 200$
Scepter 20L/5.5g H2O jugs - 30$ or 50$, don't remember exactly.
NATO jerrycans, 6$ each
NATO nozzle, DIY, look around, avoid the cheap Chinese garbage
Tire plug & repair kit - Got it free, but get one & learn to use it
Tyrepliers - 160$
Irons - ~20-30$ each, need two, three is more helpful
Baja boots - 4-5$ each
Compass - 50$ (Suunto MC-2G)
Maps, hi-res topo if possible - 10$+ each
GPS - 100$ got me a wrist-mount unit that I seem to have lost
Multiple ways to light a fire
Small camp stove - Jetboil is great, 100$-ish IIRC.

You should have a water purification kit. I still need one.

Kayak drybags are great for storing clothing, and sleeping bags if stored in their compression sacks. You can lash them down outside the cab & they'll be weatherproof.

[Bloo]

I hope my wife doesn't see this list (prices)....

[cvlighthouse]

Don't leave home without em!

spare tire
tire plugs & 12v fuses
tool kit
air compressor and tire gauge
tow strap
jack and lug wrench
shovel
chainsaw
extra fuel, water, engine fluids
spot light
tie downs
tire chains if needed
winch or come along
shackles
snatch block
tow chain
gloves

[KamoKid]

Yeah, I hear ya about the wife not needing to see these list.... haha

Some of you jogged my memory about kit i had forgot...

Scepter 5 gal fuel cans (x2)
Scepter 5 gal H20 cans (x2)
Garmin GPS
Tire Repair Kit
Smittybilt 10K Winch (on bumper)
D shackles (I have a whole box of various & different sizes)
Full size spare tire & rim combo
and the list goes on... haha

[luni]

Originally Posted by devinsixtyseven

Small camp stove - Jetboil is great, 100$-ish IIRC.

You should have a water purification kit. I still need one.

One thing I somehow brain-farted on when I went to Colorado was how little fire likes burning up over 10,000ft. First night we were camping I went to light a campfire and it just fizzled out every time. Luckily I had snagged a Jetboil more intending for it to be portable hot lunch on backpack hikes. It ended up being our primary means of preparing food for 4 days and I still keep it in my truck with a trail meal handy just in case. If size and weight are at all a concern definitely snag a Jetboil. Backpackers have all the cool lightweight high speed camping gear.

As far as water purification, Katadyn (sp?) makes a solid and very reliable water filter. We brought one of those with us. Didn't end up needing it but just in case we ran out of bottled water we could refill at any mountain stream. Considering it was me, wife, dog, and all our food was boiling water based, having a replenishable water source on hand was great piece of mind.

To still a line from dismount equipment. Where you carry everything you need to fight on you. It's broken down into 3 "lines."

First line - Essentials. Weapon, ammo, nav, water, food. In our case that could be as simple as a backpack with a full camelbak, some MREs or trail food, a means to start a fire, and map and compass. Everything you'd need to grab and go should you have to ditch the vehicle. Or a little less extremist. The stuff you carry in your daily driver every day, like tow straps, etc.

Second line - The bulk of your stuff. Your tentage, sleeping arrangements, camp stoves, hunting or fishing gear, chairs. All the stuff you're going to use if you bring it but by no means is it vital. You could go wheeling without it but you'd be uncomfortable. The amount of second line varies from person to person and trip to trip. Some people roll with a small ground tent, others a RTT. Some people cook over a campfire, others pack a 2 burner coleman stove top with pots and pans.

Third line - The "extras." In light infantry world, this is your ruck sack. Your changes of clothes, personal hygiene kit, the stuff that ends you out past just a couple days. In our case, it's your spare parts, extra fluids, extra water, extra fuel, extra food. This stuff you probably won't dip into but if the SHTF you'll be really glad you have it. This is generally the stuff you stock up and plan to have in supply but if you had to grab and go you might not have it all around.

It's a very efficient packing method and it assures that you stay well organized and don't forget any of the crucial equipment. I've been using it for years but only recently started applying it to the way I pack my truck. Could also help organize your mods too so you don't get off track and start putting a stadiums worth of lights before you have a spare tire or a winch.

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[cvlighthouse]

Originally Posted by KamoKid

... My kit listed is basically just recovery stuff, and not camping/survival.
...

Yeah.. I tried to keep my list to a vehicle recovery minimum too..

I really like the pull pal you mentioned, but I can't see myself spending that kind of money on something like that. I may try and fab one up though.

Something else I thought of for vehicle recovery would be visqueen and some kind of fluid absorbent in case I were to have a radiator leak or some kind of spill on the trail.

[devinsixtyseven]

Luni I'm digging that list and three part breakdown.

Jetboil is the bomb! We usually make food ahead of time, freeze it, and just grab the week's food from the cooler and toss in the Jetboil...the "group camp kit" is really handy, and they're very easy to clean. If you don't want a big mess, you can get water boiling, then drop your food (frozen, or partially thawed, or whatever) in the water inside a sturdy ziplock bag. Nearly nothing to clean in the pot afterward, if you're careful, and the hot water is great for washing up.

It also makes a great "shower", just pack a washcloth and a towel with the JB and you're set for a long time. There's nothing as good as getting clean, four days in to a nine day trip, when you're covered in sweat and grime, then get to crawl clean and dry in to a warm & dry sleeping bag.

Just remembered...I keep a large tarp under each seat, and usually pack one or two more in the bed between items. We've used them to R&R busted vehicles, and over & under tents in torrential rain and blowing sand.

-Sean

[Yotaforlife]

x2 on the jet boil. They also make a french press for it. Best coffee ever!

I'm checking your lists against mine to make sure I have everything, this is gonna cost BIG.

I've done some backpacking on the AT and what not so I have the basics for light camping. Now I just need to get the truck in order.

Thanks for sharing your lists.

[crolison]

just make sure you know when your porc stuff is shipping, and make sure they guarantee it.

They are bastards there and fuck you over.

[Ebruddah]

Originally Posted by KamoKid

I know I've read the thread about "what's in your recovery kit" before but since this section pertains now to expeds I thought I'd start a new one for us...

Below is a graphed out chart of most of my gear. It's def not the "end all / be all" list! I usually switch gear out if not needed on a specific trip, or add gear if I think I will need that. I also did not list some smaller, but important items. Mainly just tried to stick to bigger items. I might update it as I go through more of my stuff. Some of you on here probably have some great kit. My kit listed is basically just recovery stuff, and not camping/survival.

Please add your list below too if you'd like to share your insight on a specific piece of equipment!

Here's mine(included pieces still getting, along with cost and place ordered)...
Pull Pal-----------------------------------------pullpal.com-----360
Warn Winch Kit Bag(shackles, gloves, snatch block, 10' of 3/8"chain)----------------------------------------eBay.com------220
Max Ax Tool-------------------------------------maxax.com------260
Synthetic Winch Rope Extension-------------amsteelblue.com------102
Yanker Straps (white 1")-------------expeditionexchange.com------120
Hi-Lift Jack (60" cast iron)------performanceoffroadcenter.com------72
Tire Chains-------------------------------tirechaindealer.com-----115
Jack Accessory Bag--------------------------------hilift.com-------80
Tree Straps (4" & 3")---------performanceoffroadcenter.com-----22/14
Hi-Lift Jack Base Plate--------performanceoffroadcenter.com-------40
Jack Mate--------------------performanceoffroadcenter.com-------33
Hi-Lift Jack Case--------------performanceoffroadcenter.com------27
Hi-Lift Jack Bumper Mate------performanceoffroadcenter.com------23
Hi-Lift Jack Handle Keeper-----performanceoffroadcenter.com-----11
D-Shackle Trailer Hitch--------performanceoffroadcenter.com-----17
Carpet Strips (20" wide x 8' long)--------------------------------free
TOTAL----------------------------------------------------------1516
(prices do NOT include shipping)

FIRST AID KIT!!! (How did I almost forget that)Anyways, you can easily buy one of these. My wife and I made our own. I'm not an EMT but could almost be one with the training I've had. I simply built our own. The main reason for this was to use stuff my wife and I would be familiar with. My wife (and some friends) do not come from a background like mine. She has basic knowledge so I try to train her on the stuff we carry. Some of the places we've gone to she would be the only one who could help me if I get messed up... It's VERY important to show your friends/family how to use first aid kits and materials. Store bought first aid kits always seem to have some goofy stuff in them to me...

I've got most of this in my rig already except for a Pull Pal, Winch accessory kit (will get one when I get my winch) and the Max Ax...

But none of this shit means jack unless you know how to use it effectively and safely! It pays to practice with your gear. The best video to start off with would be Bill Burke's "Getting Unstuck".

[No Burrito Taco]

Nice way to carry a shovel,ax and pick is a Military Hummer tool kit. All the stuff fits in a nice rack and is pretty easy to carry and mount if you want. They show up on Ebay all the time about 25-35 bucks for the rack about 75 with tools. Got the Max Ax also was a guy on Ebay selling them for 85 bucks brand new at one time. Got mine from him brand new in the box.

[ike]

I really need to get an axe in the truck.


Currently my list is as follows

Straps
4' chain
D rings
shovel
tire chains
hi lift
come-along
bottle jack(amazingly usefull)

I also keep iodine tablets and a pocket rocket(MSR's small backpacking stove) in the truck at all times.

[Tdaz250]

Bump

[wingysataday]

I keep a small bug out bag behind my rear seats with the essentials: 200 rounds of ammo, 3 mre's, 1 gal H2O, gloves, rain coat, balclava, lighter, matches few other things.