Gear Bag Stuff

[Renodemona]

Hey Gang!
Putting together a bag of stuff to throw in the Jeep while going offroad. Looking to see what kind of stuff you guys like to keep around (and maybe why?). Here's what is in there so far:

Flashlight
Bottle Jack
Zip Ties
Waterproof matches
Hatchet
Leatherman style tool thing
Flint/Steel
Paracord
First Aid Kit
Binoculars
CB Radio
Work Gloves

Anything that I'm missing, feel free to let me know!

[XJChad]

A small spool/coil of bailing wire, duct/duck/gorilla tape, tire plugs, small shovel and granola bars. Also some spare insulated copper wire. Ive used the bailing wire two different times to repair jeeps to get them off the mountain. 1st was to hold a bolt in for a control arm when their nut came off, 2nd time to hold the exhaust on when it broke. A good knife and a take down 22 cal rifle/ammo.

[68J2000]

I don't know how hard you go when you're off-roading but it wouldn't hurt to bring something similar to JB weld putty in-case you happen to crack or puncture your oil or trans pan and of course extra fluids for both you and your Jeep.

Have fun out there and post up some pics when you go wheeling!

[Dusty]

I now carry a spare distributor gear, and punches to drive the roll pin out & in.

[TUDrewser]

A small spool/coil of bailing wire, duct/duck/gorilla tape, tire plugs, small shovel and granola bars. Also some spare insulated copper wire. Ive used the bailing wire two different times to repair jeeps to get them off the mountain. 1st was to hold a bolt in for a control arm when their nut came off, 2nd time to hold the exhaust on when it broke. A good knife and a take down 22 cal rifle/ammo.

Bailing wire is still holding my exhaust on...just keep twisting it back together when it breaks. I should probably consider fixing it...

[jsinajeep]

Why not run with "will-e" he carry it all

[Stuka]

A Tarp. You have no idea how handy a small 7x7 tarp can be if you have to get under the rig in the mud, or you need cover from the rain/sun.

Also this should be a given, but a spare tire.

[AwesomeJ10]

Don't forget to actually tie the bag down. If you roll over, you don't want stuff rolling around and hitting you.

[Blazer3664]

A Tarp. You have no idea how handy a small 7x7 tarp can be if you have to get under the rig in the mud

X2, and maybe a basic change of cloths (sweatpants and a t-shirt fit more than one size person).

A big ratchet strap can be used to slowly and carefully bend, straighten, move, and of course hold things.

Jim

[FSJ Guy]

I now carry a spare distributor gear, and punches to drive the roll pin out & in.

This is why I have a spare distributor pickup coil in my box...

[COLORADOCRAWLER]

Some odds and ends of electrical wire, fuses, and crimp connectors jumper cables, electrical tape, crimper/stripper pliars. A complete set of hand tools and a little of each type of fluid in your rig. You definitely want whatever special tools you need to change a hub or axle shaft. Have put in some seriously unnecessary time waiting on someone to go to/from town to get a big socket to pull a front drive shaft on a TJ that no TJ owner in the group possessed. One of every size u joint , tow strap with shackle, good work gloves, high lift, and winch remote if you have a winch (yes it happens lol). I like a shovel too, they've gotten me out of a lot of trouble in both snow and mud. I also have a 3/4 ton chain come along that is pretty compact and is better than ten dudes holding a tow strap to keep you from slipping into a hole. Some of my wheeling buddies think I over do it because my junk rarely gives any trouble, nor does theirs, but I've helped a bunch of folks off the trail and maybe carma will come around if I need it some day.

[haminawag]

My vote is for xtra oil, water, a whole bunch of sandwiches and a hot girl!

[shimniok]

some ideas here: http://cfsja.org/trails/check.html

[Mrpatatomoto]

spool of wire and basic connectors, bailing wire, wd40, wire cutters and needle nose vise grips. large heavy jacket, if not for cold, for putting on to crawl under instead of getting your clothes dirty. Thats my basic kit, gotten me home a couple times.

[VOX]

if you're going to carry all this stuff you're going to have awful mileage, so you'd better consider carrying a couple of extra 5 gallon gerry cans of gas.

[letank]

sleeping bag rated for the temp you expect and a small backpacking tent... invaluable when you get stuck in the snow late in the afternoon... so no need to panic after mutiple failures... set tent, enjoy dinner, and in the morning... the snow is hard again and off you go... snow shovel of course...

cardboard (from broken up boxes) are usefull to lay down so you do not get soaked if you do not want to carry a tarp.

for clothing my old motorcycle rain suit is perfect, it is a one piece... so no leaks at the waist, add fleece gloves, even wet they keep your hands warm, leather will fail.

[carnuck]

If you can find some of the coated cardboard (don't know if it's vinyl or what) it tends to last longer for sleeping on and it's almost impermeable, but don't burn it in an enclosed space!

[bigun]

Camp chair, charged cell phone with Blackbart's number on speed dial, Nook and snacks to hold me over till he gets there to rescue me!

[Tatsadasayago]

I'm one of those who bring a ton of stuff along that covers every conceivable problem...
When I decided to drive my Willys M38A1 from Reno to Ely, Nevada solo I had so much crap in the back and on the rack I rolled it on a 15 degree sidehill after driving over a football sized rock I didn't see.

That is why I went back to a Cherokee!
Along with just everything else mentioned here I carry a spare set of driveshafts, water pump, alternator, full bearing and seals for one side front and rear plus pinion seals.
Equipment includes:
Rifle, revolver, 12-pack of fresh road flares (Great for signaling, emergency light and wet night fire starter. I carry a full ALS med kit minus the controlled substances, a dozen cans of potted meat or vienna sausages and enough water for the cooling system and myself for a two week unplanned stay.
All this fits in the area behind where the rear seat goes and is secured with floor mounted automotive tie down loops/plates for rollovers.

This is my extreme expedition loadout I took with me on my aborted drive to Cordoba, Argentina that ended in Chiapas Mexico a few years back. All that junk and the only failure I had was a plugged fuel filter courtesy of PEMEX gas.

For a weekend wheeling trip I take the usual loadout good for an unexpected overnight stay in BFE waiting for the cavalry to arrive.