I have been "4-wheeling" throughout Northern Michigan for the past 35+ years to get to my hunting and fishing spots (which I have been getting to otherwise for the past 50 years). Your video is excellent. It cannot be over-emphasized to "BE PREPARED". 95% of my own off road excursions are in a solo vehicle, and probably 95% of those are all by myself. The one, possibly MOST IMPORTANT, thing you did not include in your "Top 10" items is a SHOVEL. Virtually every time I have been stuck (which is much more often than I care to admit) my bacon has been saved by a simple garage-sale purchased short-handle shovel. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, I have used my $5 garage sale purchase shovel to help me get unstuck in the past 4 different 4x4s that I have used to enjoy the great outdoors in Northern Michigan.
@@luigismushrooms5701 While a simple military trifold shovel has gotten me unstuck countless times, I cannot discount the security of extraction boards. I have not used them yet, but I have a set of my own for a Jeep I am building, due to an experience I had with mud so slimy that no amount of digging would get me out, and we had to add stable ground to gain traction. Never drive into Bentonite mud.
@@luigismushrooms5701 I don't have it yet, but after 30 years of hard work and frugal living, I will soon enough! 1982 CJ-7 with $80,000 poured into a custom restomod. It should be done by August. Never before have I enjoyed such luxury, and to this day I still rely on a shovel and a tow rope in my Chevy pickup. Which works just fine. I agree with you, but I still enjoy the luxury knowing there's unexpectable terrain out there.
Sounds crazy but trust me bar soap Dove seems to work best and I’m not talking to take a shower! If you crack a diff cover, oil pan, even put a small hole in transmission pan, and gas tank rub the bar soap over the hole or crack with force enough to fill hole or crack. It is resistant to heat fuels and solvents. It will retain the vital fluids and get you off the trail and probably home. I once put a half inch hole in my fuel tank and stopped the leak and then drove 600 miles home with the trail repair. Keeping and eye on it of course.
Great frickin idea!!! What scent works best? 😂😂😂. I’m putting a bar of soap in my rig tomorrow. Can’t wait until my wife or kids find it and wonder what the hell
One thing that always seems to be overlooked is a clean change of clothes. If you're somewhere muddy, or if you break something and do a filthy repair, or get soaked, it's always nice to change quick and not ruin your seat. Staying warm and dry isn't just a comfort thing, it can also be a safety thing too. If the weather turns quick, you're not going to want to be soaked to the bone.
For emergency fire starter... road flairs. They work in the pouring rain, or starting a fire in the snow. They also are great for illuminating your position in an emergency.
Yankum ropes are awesome. Matt's off road recovery uses them and that dude pulls RV's buried to the axle in thick mud out. It's crazy what those ropes and the Banana can do
You should be able to use your Power Tank as a form of fire suppression as it contains C02. Flood the area with C02 and displace the oxygen to help snuff out a fire of any kind. This gives yor Power Tank an additional use.
After wrecking my quad alone, shoving the ball of my arm under my shoulder blade, I realized how lucky I was to have a very friendly group of riders nearby that helped me get my quad back to camp, load it up strap it down, and a girlfriend to drive me to the hospital. without them I would have been walking miles in pain!
if i dont go wheeling alone, than i would never go wheeling... if you cant find a buddy to wheel with at least make sure you are responsible and well equipped
Been off-roading for nearly 40 years. This is one of the most concise and informative vids out there. Down to earth no BS. Love it. Also, if you're in Australia, don't go anywhere without a chain saw and the gear to go with it.
I saw the Yankum Rope in the thumbnail. Learned about them from Matt's Off Road Recovery. No one should go off road without one. I'm very impressed with them.
No script. You actually know what you're talking about instead of reading to us. Very professional, and great information. --- thanks for uploading. ---
In addition to generic essential list people should consider items specific to their needs. For me a spare pair of glasses is essential for someone else it might be an extra days worth of medication. I've seen some folks on the trail who clearly missed their meds. ;)
Don't keep the fire extinguisher under the hood, when you see smoke coming from the engine compartment always try to fight it without lifting the hood (through the grille, wheel arches etc.), if it doesn't work, only then lift it. You will immediately add a lot of oxygen and the fire will suddenly grow. With anything bigger than a compact passenger car 2kg of the extinguishing agent is a minimum to have.
I always bring my pack. It has a knife several ways to Make a fire. Mre's mylar blanket. Tool box. I always bring my gun. Plus the other items you covered. And water!
Really looking forward to the vid on onboard air using the AC compressor. I do a lot of winter wheeling, so I have a few items to add to your list: 1) Sleeping Bag/Bivy Sack - lifesaver when staying the night 2) Shovel - anything from getting unstuck to digging a snow cave 3) Headlamp 4) Trash Bags - Collect leaking fluids, keep parts and tools (and yourself )out of the mud, makeshift rain coat
@@DirtLifestyle yeah man, i use it like a tarp if i gotta lay on the ground to fix something under my truck or if i just need to use it as a blanket. sometimes the heat goes out and it sucks driving somewhere freezing your ass off
I’ve recently picked up the Milwaukee electric chainsaw and that has helped a lot so far clearing trails, getting firewood and even track building. The capability to charge on board and not carry petrol and 2t oil in my diesel truck is nice too
I’d add a Mylar emergency blanket and some basic nutrition like granola bars. I also carry both a life straw water purifier as well as water purification tablets. That way you can get water out of a puddle in an emergency situation. Valve cores and stems would be other good and really cheap items to always keep in the vehicle.
I just want to say that I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job with camera work, editing, and I find you very easy to listen to. Keep making vids and know that people like me appreciate it!
Full sized spare depends on location/destination. My local park, you're never more than a couple miles from the parking lot, so the spare can sit on the trailer/in the truck. Same with a lot of the spare parts. Moab, Johnson Valley, etc? Hell yes, bring the spares with!
One thing that surprised me with those Jeep Trailhawks (the cherokee's at least) is that they come with fullsize spares. While every other trim has a compact spare.
I am relatively new to off roading and this really has helped. I am also a technician. One other thing i take is my battery booster pack just incase i get a flat battery, or if ur alternator fails u could hook it up to keep u running to get to civilization. It also works to charge phones etc to 😄
As far as spare tires go, this is what we did in the military, 100% works every time!! Full size spare deflated after it was checked before leaving. Then did what you did by shoving it in back with gear on top of it, after covering it with a moving blanket. Stuck a full size second spare with air in it, mounting it wherever we had room. Like on the hood, roof tailgate, etc. Then brought along a tire repair kit and the trump card, a inner tube that fits inside the bad tire from the tire store. !! Also, we brought with us, a air tank filled like yours, a cigarette air pump, plus a regular like a craftsman small shop plug in kind. Only hooked up when needed to our spare battery ! Always had 2 full size batteries with us. Only use one at time, mounted the second battery next to it so the cables would reach it easily. Used this battery on anything that needed electricity. Never had to worry about the main battery exploding or damaging the truck in any way. We just switched the cables to recharge it. Lastly, a new pocket size charger with the USB port along with the two black & red cables. When this mini charger needed juice then we would recharge it, but always left the base with it fully charged. I believe they are only 30-50 dollars so get one, keep it with your mini solar light charger !! With all this good stuff guess who is going home to our sexy lady and who is not or they home all pissed off lol
Brother i just came across your channel after watching hours of the ultimate adventure 😅 as a wa born and raised myself i grew up wheeling and its awsome to see a local and to be able to take things from you like this video and prepare my full size much better for when i go out
Can of starting fluid you can reseal tire bead and inflate the tire at the same time, I use a stick with some TP or paper on the end to ignite it,{ it has a good flash factor}, also a tub of wheel bearing grease ,Ya always need grease and like you said the list is endless it just depends on the room you have and how you organize things.
I love how crisp the video quality is, and just fact after fact without embellishment. Plus, you enunciate your words well so someone like me can understand what you're saying. Keep it up, subbed
Thanks for the list! Something I noticed, that plastic hinged red Kidde fire extinguisher was probably recalled. The hinge snaps easily, making the plunger difficult to depress. The shiny new one (viewers left) is the update with robust metal hinges. Google Kidde fire extinguisher recall and check it out. If you're effected, they'll mail you a replacement along with a return label to send the bad one back in.
This may sound funny, I always carry a spare starter, Its heavy and hard to find a carry spot. I lost a starter on Rubicon one 4th of July. I was with another 62 Cj5 so towing from middle of Rubicon wasn't fun. I know you can't carry all spares you need, but if you wheel enough you'll figure it out. Listen to old timers and young timers, I am 71 started wheeling in my jeep at 16. In all my years I still learn something new every year about 4 wheeling.
This was fantastic. I don't off-road much at all (but eventually want to do more)...I already have a tow strap, but aside from a winch (because I never wheel without a buddy, nor do hard core enough off roading yet to justify one) and axle bearings, all of those are practical for the 1-2x a year crowd!
Great suggestions, some people are dummies when it comes to breaking down on the trail. #1 to leave at home is your pride when preparing. You WILL breakdown. It's not a matter of if but WHEN.
Please more "How too's".... this really helps the sport grow and bring in more people which brings down costs of aftermarket parts as well as more innovation by companies. I know I'm trying myself to offer help to others more than I have in the past and when I do I usually end learning something from them. I would to know more from the vets in the sport!
Love the vid so far, not a mechanic so test tools do me much good,,,, fuel, a good rope and come along are a mainstay for me. also a compressor is always in the back and a battery back up to help jump start the jeep. I'm not a rock crawler, hunting fishing and just fun back road sight seeing. Overnight camping gear is also a must for me. Good point should have an extinguisher. Thanks again for the vid.
Couldnt agree more on the fire suppression mate! Its SO IMPORTANT! Its usually overlooked by many here in Australia. when it really shouldnt be, look whats currently happening and has been since september! keep up the killer content :)
82 WERK Yep! Gotta have beer. I don't smoke pot to often, but that would help pass the time. I was out with a friend, and told him NOT to go through the rutty mud hole. Well the idiot got stuck, so I went fishing just in case we had to spend the night we could eat something. We got lucky, and some people pulled up. They gave us a ride to a tavern that was about 10 miles away, and waited for his dad to come get us. We got his truck out the next day!
A J hook! You wouldn't believe how often you come across people that don't have good recovery points and you need to attach to a frame or suspension part to pull them, and a J hook does amazing at that. Mostly for cross overs and cars.
Important info here! I just recently discovered that Fix A Flat cans freezes at night and no use until warmed. Thankfully the compressor worked to get out without changing the flat.
Nice list, thanks for not doing only the obvious things. I’m looking forward to seeing how that ac pump to air pump conversion works out. I never trust 12 volt compressors, and I almost never use my ac cause it’s a soft top. Seems like a great solution especially if you want air lockers.
Great video. If i may add one suggestion, i'd suggest a small survival kit. A few items like: Fixed blade knife, signal mirror, whistle, large orange garbage bag, space blanket, compass, lighter or magnesium bar with striker, and a small stainless steel pot or water container you can put it all in. It'll all take up less space than say a football, and could easily save your life.
Belt! That thing will turn a very bad day into a 15 minute fix! I saved another random TJ on the trail a little while back just by having my old belt that I saved from my last belt change in the back of the LJ.
Last summer I broke a tie rod 12,000 ft above Leadville Colorado. Had to hitch hike back to town for parts (twice because the parts store gave me the wrong parts). Luckily they had a tie rod remover tool because I couldn't get it off with my tools. Lesson, buy a couple spare parts to install on the trail if needed. And the proper tool to do it.
I don't understand how 131 people gave this a thumbs down. I've been wheeling for a while and I picked up a few pointers. Great video and to the point of things.
"Take the biggest fire extinguisher you can fit." Nate, I cannot stress this enough. About 16 years ago I had an engine fire. My beloved pickup truck from high school that I spent practically every penny I had on. The PVC jacket for the master power relay decayed enough the circuit shorted out and caught on fire. Discovered my poor truck was on fire approximately 2 minutes after it started, and I blasted through 3 of your average home kitchen ABC extinguishers in quick succession, they didn't even put a dent in it! Thank god one of the neighbors had a (40 pound???) commercial ABC extinguisher that managed to actually put the fire out.
As far as spare tires go, this is what we did in the military, 100% works every time!! Full size spare deflated after it was checked before leaving. Then did what you did by shoving it in back with gear on top of it, after covering it with a moving blanket. Stuck a full size second spare with air in it, mounting it wherever we had room. Like on the hood, roof tailgate, etc. Then brought along a tire repair kit and the trump card, a tube that fits inside the bad tire
Nate, I really enjoyed the video. I think you do a nice job of presenting your subject matter. I come from a motorcycle background, but something that came to mind, not as a basic, but as an idea for those who want to take it to the next level...garmin in reach or other similar satellite based communicator. I know that there are a lot of areas out in the woods with little or no cell reception. While satellite is not a perfect system I've been out riding with a buddy in Washington and we were able to get help for a stranded teenage motorist without having to drive out because he had an in reach that he could txt with. Our cell phones were totally useless but the in reach gave us a connection with it's txting feature. So it's more than just when you are dying it is also a convenience tool and could save you time and money. Thanks for the great content. Jesse
Great video as always can't forget mountain money I just carry a package of baby wipes they are a great multi purpose item also somthing often overlooked is valve stems ask for rubber stems to be installed when getting new tires they dont snap off like a Brass stem will if ya wack it on a rock I carry plugs for quick repairs and patches in 4 different sizes just incase and a bead breaking hammer and tire bars (irons) if ya dont have a bead breaking hammer and ya need to patch a tire ya can always have some one run over your tire while laying down flat it normally works 😆
Awesome vid. Iv'e quaded and dirt biked my whole life into very sketchy areas and helped out many a offroader. I've always wanted to start Jeeping as a hobby so i got 2016 jeep wrangler sport recently. Going to be awhile before I get to the big boy level, but I have to start somewhere. Thanks for advice.
Hook your ac/aripump up to a tank, run it off a pressure stat that shuts it off at something like 120 psi. That way you will have something close to the CO tank in regard to speed. You can also do as we do here in Iceland and have all four tires hooked up for on the go pressure adjustment.
Great content Nate!! I totally agree about carrying an extinguisher, and don't see nearly enough people carrying them. Keep up the great work love your vids!
I love my power probe...best tool ever. My buddy and I are both planning on starting TDi swaps soon. One on his 98 TJ and on my 01XJ. Love the vids man, learned almost everything inknow about TDi swapping from you.
In the minitruck world we use a york 210 or a sanden. We call it an edc ( engine driven Compressor ) , you can fill a five gallon air tank in 30 seconds instead of 5 minutes.
Great list. I grew up out in the southern California desert near Landers. You do not know how many people my Gramps, my Pops and I have rescued over the years. Most of the time if these guys that break down had prepared by following a recommendation like you list, they could have rescued themselves. These days, that area has a lot of people traveling through it, and people can sort of rely on a stranger stopping to help. And you are right, probably flat tires and U-joints the most common breakdown.
Nate, The one thing I find people that don't like the electric or belt driven air supplies fail to think about is a storage tank, if they would install a pressure switch on a tank so the system has air on demand, it would hold enough air to greatly sped up tire inflation, think about your shop air supply and how it works. Heck a 5 gallon tank will go a long ways.
Get some snatch block pulleys you use them correctly you can increase the pulling power of your wrench. Plus safety glasses or goggles nothing sucks more than injuries to the eyes. Gloves that are cut resistant will help and make sure sizes to fit everyone riding in your rig. A packing blanket may for padding on the ground.
Belt and suspenders guy here...I carry a full size spare AND a tire repair kit when I head into the desert. But I also run E-rated AT tires, not balloons...little more likely to get a #4 Indian Love Stone through them, even aired down. I also carry 2 jacks, a HMMWV scissor jack and the farm jack.
A good way to learn what you should carry before hitting a trail is to visit an off road park. Lots of people, so if you get caught without something you need, there is help. But it gives you a good idea of what others carry, what you should carry, and what different types of terrain require.
I don't even have a real off-roader - just a cherokee latitude with a 2.5 inch lift, Curt hitch receiver and soon to be some wildpeaks. Still way more than my last vehicle and great to have something for the winters here in Idaho where I can help get others out of the snow. I love this stuff though and its good even just for basic recovery knowledge.
I would seriously not recommend putting a compressed cylinder ie a fire extinguisher under the bonnet first it will get clogged with dirt, dust and shit second the vibration and most serious it may go bang with the temperatures that are reached under the hood. Great video good to see someone helping out the new blood to many cheque book 4B drivers using million dollar kit. respect! 😎🇦🇺
Watching this just reminded me of my how much stuff I have with me at all times behind and underneath my rear seat. I even keep an extra fuel pump with me lol.
Great video. I love how you share some of your mistakes to drive your points home. Humble man. I would add a shovel to the list. It’s been essential plenty of times for me. 👍
Thank you. I have bout half that stuff. I would add that a hand shovel and chainsaw have been the most useful tools for me. (Especially in the Idaho mountains)
Great list Nate! I especially appreciated the mention for bottled air. Lots of guys only hear about compressors. As requested, here're some examples of what I carry. Packed in kit form in my truck bed toolbox (except the spare tire): • *Tire:* puncture kit, air, pressure gauge/deflator, spare tire(s), lug wrench, bottle jack, wheel chocks... • *Recovery:* tire chains, high-lift, winch kit, kinetic, straps, tracks, shovel(s), 25 ft 1 AWG jumper cables, kitty litter in winter... • *Tools :* typical + self-amalgamating/weld tape, magnetic tray(!), ratchet strap, ClampTite tool, vehicle-specific shop/repair manual since I'm no mechanic by trade... • *Spares & Fluids :* similar to yours but I add anything that's broken more than once. Also, a water pump when venturing far from help. Winch shear pins too. 1+ cans of fuel as well. • *First Aid Kit & Manual:* built from a book called "Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities" • *Change of clothes (layers), boots & optional coveralls.* • *Survival Kit:* tent, water, emergency rations, fire, wool blankets, hygiene kit, playing cards... enough to hunker down for a minimum of 3 days outside the vehicle if necessary. • *Road clearing:* chainsaw or bow saw, axe. Lots of fallen trees every year where I drive. • *Roadside/accident:* triangles, flares, lights, reflective vest, notepad and pencil...) • *Communication:* Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and optional sat phone when out of cell phone range. Amateur radio is a nice option as well. VHF if you have reliable repeater coverage. A cheap handheld GPS is really handy for giving people your location over voice comms.
I appreciate the time you take to make these videos, your brother really gets hooked up and his green jeep is gonna be famous! I have a 4bt cummins in my jeep tj and would like to know more about your diesel
Very helpful video. I was surprised how many items I already had in my rig. I did buy the socket set after seeing the video. The Tekton tool kit is the mvp.
A couple of ideas, if your buddies run a different pcd/stud number get a cheap wheel adaptor, really bloody handy when you have a tire that's too far gone and the spares already gone the tire might be the wrong offset/wrong size but if it fits on the rear it'll save you. Also with your bearings vacuum seal them, forces the grease into the bearing and stops it oozing in the bag when it gets hot in the car.
Great info, thanks! I would add a serious First Aid kit with cayenne pepper to stop profuse bleeding and the strongest pain medicine you have. Activated charcoal for food poisoning.
List never ends.....seems like I carry more crap every time I go out.. The AC OBA is a great setup, buddy of mine did it. Way faster than my ARB compressor. Other topics you should do videos on are Dual Battery setups, solar for your Rover, DIY rock rims. Keep up the great work always look forward to your vids.
Lot of useful info. I've wanted to do some wheeling. But dont have the money or really anywhere to go. in my normal trucks tool box; i keep jumper cables, bunjee cords, ratchet straps, 30' tow strap, 2 jugs of coolant, usually 1 or 2 jugs of oil. Belt dressing spray. Multiple jackets, hatchet, army boots, ive always had to use my 5 gal jerry can both for driving and other stuff like lawn mowers and small engines. Helped others low on gas too. Also used the extra 5 gals when i was low on money and so i could continue to work. Also have spsre in the bed. I picked up 2 more Jerry cans so my truck can have 2 tanks of fuel (30 gallons of fuel total) and only takes up two 1/2 feet of the bed. My truck has a 36" light bar and 2 led pods currently with red tint. I also kerp my 12.g in my truck with few different type of ammo. Jack under the rear seat. And i have all this stuff just for daily driving. Havnt been on any real trails. Just country dirt roads and my boss's swamp. 99' v6 dodge Dakota ext. Cab
My nephew carries a cell phone so he can call his uncle to pull him out of a hole 3 hours away.
😂
Laughing so hard at this.
Lol jeep life
Joey Bowers 😂
Is your nephew Kane brown? Lol
I have been "4-wheeling" throughout Northern Michigan for the past 35+ years to get to my hunting and fishing spots (which I have been getting to otherwise for the past 50 years). Your video is excellent. It cannot be over-emphasized to "BE PREPARED". 95% of my own off road excursions are in a solo vehicle, and probably 95% of those are all by myself. The one, possibly MOST IMPORTANT, thing you did not include in your "Top 10" items is a SHOVEL. Virtually every time I have been stuck (which is much more often than I care to admit) my bacon has been saved by a simple garage-sale purchased short-handle shovel. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, I have used my $5 garage sale purchase shovel to help me get unstuck in the past 4 different 4x4s that I have used to enjoy the great outdoors in Northern Michigan.
People would rather spend hundreds on those dumb plastic boards and store them on their vehicles lol... Always tickles me.
@@luigismushrooms5701 While a simple military trifold shovel has gotten me unstuck countless times, I cannot discount the security of extraction boards. I have not used them yet, but I have a set of my own for a Jeep I am building, due to an experience I had with mud so slimy that no amount of digging would get me out, and we had to add stable ground to gain traction. Never drive into Bentonite mud.
@@Mushamman that's great fam, I don't have stock so you do you
@@luigismushrooms5701 I don't have it yet, but after 30 years of hard work and frugal living, I will soon enough! 1982 CJ-7 with $80,000 poured into a custom restomod. It should be done by August. Never before have I enjoyed such luxury, and to this day I still rely on a shovel and a tow rope in my Chevy pickup. Which works just fine. I agree with you, but I still enjoy the luxury knowing there's unexpectable terrain out there.
Sounds crazy but trust me bar soap Dove seems to work best and I’m not talking to take a shower! If you crack a diff cover, oil pan, even put a small hole in transmission pan, and gas tank rub the bar soap over the hole or crack with force enough to fill hole or crack. It is resistant to heat fuels and solvents. It will retain the vital fluids and get you off the trail and probably home. I once put a half inch hole in my fuel tank and stopped the leak and then drove 600 miles home with the trail repair. Keeping and eye on it of course.
Good stuff! I'm absolutely stealing this!
A great suggestion that works almost like magic! Thanks Sean! I am glad to see that I am not the only one that promotes this temporary fix!
Never heard of this, what a great tip! Thanks Sean
Great frickin idea!!! What scent works best? 😂😂😂. I’m putting a bar of soap in my rig tomorrow. Can’t wait until my wife or kids find it and wonder what the hell
I had to do this back when I was 18 and got in a wreck. I completely forgot about it. Really glad you mentioned this
One thing that always seems to be overlooked is a clean change of clothes. If you're somewhere muddy, or if you break something and do a filthy repair, or get soaked, it's always nice to change quick and not ruin your seat. Staying warm and dry isn't just a comfort thing, it can also be a safety thing too. If the weather turns quick, you're not going to want to be soaked to the bone.
You should always have a roll of tp. I keep one in every vehicle I drive protected in a ziplock bag.
JustNobodyButME Often overlooked! But you’ll never forget it after being caught without it just once.
I second this!
You can save weight by ditching the T.P. and dragging your butt across the ground like a dog.
This is a damn good suggestion 👍
And that's why I have a stash of restaurant napkins 😅
For emergency fire starter... road flairs. They work in the pouring rain, or starting a fire in the snow. They also are great for illuminating your position in an emergency.
Yankum ropes are awesome. Matt's off road recovery uses them and that dude pulls RV's buried to the axle in thick mud out. It's crazy what those ropes and the Banana can do
There nothing new I bought my first Bubba Rope 10 years ago now a bunch of other companies are copying them.
Let me show you what my banana can do 😂
Which yankum rope would you suggest?
How are they better than the others please?
You should be able to use your Power Tank as a form of fire suppression as it contains C02. Flood the area with C02 and displace the oxygen to help snuff out a fire of any kind. This gives yor Power Tank an additional use.
A 52inch light bar will get you out of most sticky situations. 😆
light bars before lockers right?
Lol
😂 awesome
That, and an angry eyes front grille
Lol. I've got a 36" light bar on my roof. It is handy when it is low visibility or hidden dangers.
my thing was, Don't go alone! Always have a wheeling buddy.
After wrecking my quad alone, shoving the ball of my arm under my shoulder blade, I realized how lucky I was to have a very friendly group of riders nearby that helped me get my quad back to camp, load it up strap it down, and a girlfriend to drive me to the hospital. without them I would have been walking miles in pain!
James L great advise
That was my #1! Never go wheeling alone. Even if it's just a mild trail, you never know what is going to happen.
if i dont go wheeling alone, than i would never go wheeling...
if you cant find a buddy to wheel with at least make sure you are responsible and well equipped
@@MrMrsregor exactly I don't have anyone to wheel with, just be as prepared as possible.
Snatch blocks are another super valuable piece of recovery gear
Been off-roading for nearly 40 years. This is one of the most concise and informative vids out there. Down to earth no BS. Love it.
Also, if you're in Australia, don't go anywhere without a chain saw and the gear to go with it.
Curious as to the common reasons you need a chain saw!
@@DrXtoph fallen logs over tracks. Or if you're near wolf creek it might come in handy for disposal of incriminating evidence ;-)
@@MrSpitfireMustang are you a serial killer?
I saw the Yankum Rope in the thumbnail. Learned about them from Matt's Off Road Recovery. No one should go off road without one. I'm very impressed with them.
No script. You actually know what you're talking about instead of reading to us.
Very professional, and great information. --- thanks for uploading. ---
In addition to generic essential list people should consider items specific to their needs. For me a spare pair of glasses is essential for someone else it might be an extra days worth of medication. I've seen some folks on the trail who clearly missed their meds. ;)
Don't keep the fire extinguisher under the hood, when you see smoke coming from the engine compartment always try to fight it without lifting the hood (through the grille, wheel arches etc.), if it doesn't work, only then lift it. You will immediately add a lot of oxygen and the fire will suddenly grow. With anything bigger than a compact passenger car 2kg of the extinguishing agent is a minimum to have.
Adrian LL thanks man, thats good advice, learn something every day from guys like you
Absolutely good advice. I've had a car fire when I was young and it was fine until I popped the hood haha. Lesson learned!
I always bring my pack. It has a knife several ways to Make a fire.
Mre's mylar blanket.
Tool box.
I always bring my gun. Plus the other items you covered.
And water!
I call mine J.O.B jeep out bag. Basically a meal, warm clothes, basic survival
A First Aid kit should be in every vehicle.
#2 on my list, but I'm a Navy Corpsman, so I go everywhere with one.
Along the lines of the other comments in this thread...I carry duct tape and super glue as they have many more uses as well
Agreed. Take a first aid course and/or refresher. It’s a perishable skill.
Only if you know what you’re doing.
Along with a Fire Extinguisher, why people don't carry them blows me away.
A basic electrical kit with wire, black tape, fuses and a toggle switch has saved my ass several times. Great video Nate!
Multi-meter too.
Really looking forward to the vid on onboard air using the AC compressor.
I do a lot of winter wheeling, so I have a few items to add to your list:
1) Sleeping Bag/Bivy Sack - lifesaver when staying the night
2) Shovel - anything from getting unstuck to digging a snow cave
3) Headlamp
4) Trash Bags - Collect leaking fluids, keep parts and tools (and yourself )out of the mud, makeshift rain coat
I carry a blanket too it's great for when you need it
Great suggestions!
@@DirtLifestyle yeah man, i use it like a tarp if i gotta lay on the ground to fix something under my truck or if i just need to use it as a blanket. sometimes the heat goes out and it sucks driving somewhere freezing your ass off
My wife has said several times if somebody in our club is stuck and doesn't have a shovel they're on their own! It's her litmus test.
For winter... I can’t recommend a 12v water boiler enough!
Tarp, invaluable when snow wheeling useful for a million things, and can be used for shelter.
That vacuum packed bearing and spare parts is a really good idea
First aid and extra work light is awesome as well. I got crap from friends about carrying so much. That is until they needed help! Haha
I’ve recently picked up the Milwaukee electric chainsaw and that has helped a lot so far clearing trails, getting firewood and even track building. The capability to charge on board and not carry petrol and 2t oil in my diesel truck is nice too
That's a great suggestion for those of us that live in wooded areas
NO hassles with finicky starting either. Quieter than gas too.
I NEED to get one! I’ve heard good things about the DeWalt, Milwaukee and Stihl electrics..... now I need to FIND one in a store near me! (Coastal NC)
Fire extinguisher is probably the most over looked and most important! Thanks for the video
I’d add a Mylar emergency blanket and some basic nutrition like granola bars. I also carry both a life straw water purifier as well as water purification tablets. That way you can get water out of a puddle in an emergency situation. Valve cores and stems would be other good and really cheap items to always keep in the vehicle.
All good suggestions
I just want to say that I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job with camera work, editing, and I find you very easy to listen to. Keep making vids and know that people like me appreciate it!
Thank you very much man I really appreciate the kind words! 👊 you rock
Full sized spare 100%, my buddy and I were wheeling in Moab, and he cut a side wall.... let’s just say he was happy to have a spare
Full sized spare depends on location/destination. My local park, you're never more than a couple miles from the parking lot, so the spare can sit on the trailer/in the truck. Same with a lot of the spare parts. Moab, Johnson Valley, etc? Hell yes, bring the spares with!
One thing that surprised me with those Jeep Trailhawks (the cherokee's at least) is that they come with fullsize spares. While every other trim has a compact spare.
Thank you for mentioning fire suppression. It’s shocking how many times we create sparks near dry stuff.
I am relatively new to off roading and this really has helped. I am also a technician.
One other thing i take is my battery booster pack just incase i get a flat battery, or if ur alternator fails u could hook it up to keep u running to get to civilization. It also works to charge phones etc to 😄
Very informative, well organized delivery, and an eye opener for the novice, which is where my level is at.
Thanks for taking the time, just bought are first 4x4.
As far as spare tires go, this is what we did in the military, 100% works every time!!
Full size spare deflated after it was checked before leaving. Then did what you did by shoving it in back with gear on top of it, after covering it with a moving blanket. Stuck a full size second spare with air in it, mounting it wherever we had room. Like on the hood, roof tailgate, etc. Then brought along a tire repair kit and the trump card, a inner tube that fits inside the bad tire from the tire store. !!
Also, we brought with us, a air tank filled like yours, a cigarette air pump, plus a regular like a craftsman small shop plug in kind. Only hooked up when needed to our spare battery ! Always had 2 full size batteries with us. Only use one at time, mounted the second battery next to it so the cables would reach it easily. Used this battery on anything that needed electricity. Never had to worry about the main battery exploding or damaging the truck in any way. We just switched the cables to recharge it. Lastly, a new pocket size charger with the USB port along with the two black & red cables. When this mini charger needed juice then we would recharge it, but always left the base with it fully charged. I believe they are only 30-50 dollars so get one, keep it with your mini solar light charger !! With all this good stuff guess who is going home to our sexy lady and who is not or they home all pissed off lol
Brother i just came across your channel after watching hours of the ultimate adventure 😅 as a wa born and raised myself i grew up wheeling and its awsome to see a local and to be able to take things from you like this video and prepare my full size much better for when i go out
Can of starting fluid you can reseal tire bead and inflate the tire at the same time, I use a stick with some TP or paper on the end to ignite it,{ it has a good flash factor}, also a tub of wheel bearing grease ,Ya always need grease and like you said the list is endless it just depends on the room you have and how you organize things.
I love how crisp the video quality is, and just fact after fact without embellishment. Plus, you enunciate your words well so someone like me can understand what you're saying. Keep it up, subbed
Thanks for the list! Something I noticed, that plastic hinged red Kidde fire extinguisher was probably recalled. The hinge snaps easily, making the plunger difficult to depress. The shiny new one (viewers left) is the update with robust metal hinges. Google Kidde fire extinguisher recall and check it out. If you're effected, they'll mail you a replacement along with a return label to send the bad one back in.
I'm a 45 year Commercial Electrician and your power prob is one of the best troubleshooting tools I've come across for automotive testing, thanks.
This may sound funny, I always carry a spare starter, Its heavy and hard to find a carry spot. I lost a starter on Rubicon one 4th of July. I was with another 62 Cj5 so towing from middle of Rubicon wasn't fun. I know you can't carry all spares you need, but if you wheel enough you'll figure it out. Listen to old timers and young timers, I am 71 started wheeling in my jeep at 16. In all my years I still learn something new every year about 4 wheeling.
Me too. Also alternator, motor mounts, belt, and hoses.
A manual transmission may be a good addition.
Use non chlorinated brake cleaner if you are starting fires with it, chlorine gas is no joke. Good gear list!
This was fantastic. I don't off-road much at all (but eventually want to do more)...I already have a tow strap, but aside from a winch (because I never wheel without a buddy, nor do hard core enough off roading yet to justify one) and axle bearings, all of those are practical for the 1-2x a year crowd!
Great suggestions, some people are dummies when it comes to breaking down on the trail. #1 to leave at home is your pride when preparing. You WILL breakdown. It's not a matter of if but WHEN.
Please more "How too's".... this really helps the sport grow and bring in more people which brings down costs of aftermarket parts as well as more innovation by companies. I know I'm trying myself to offer help to others more than I have in the past and when I do I usually end learning something from them. I would to know more from the vets in the sport!
Bring some hiking boots. You'll need them, when you get stuck.
FIRST AID KIT and know how to use it. Baby Wipes...MANY uses. EDC. Great job!
Love the vid so far, not a mechanic so test tools do me much good,,,, fuel, a good rope and come along are a mainstay for me. also a compressor is always in the back and a battery back up to help jump start the jeep. I'm not a rock crawler, hunting fishing and just fun back road sight seeing. Overnight camping gear is also a must for me. Good point should have an extinguisher. Thanks again for the vid.
Couldnt agree more on the fire suppression mate! Its SO IMPORTANT!
Its usually overlooked by many here in Australia. when it really shouldnt be, look whats currently happening and has been since september!
keep up the killer content :)
Thanks man!
Beer, if you got stuck really bad, and waiting for help :D
@phục êwê i have a 4x4 ?
Beer and fire wood
82 WERK Yep! Gotta have beer. I don't smoke pot to often, but that would help pass the time. I was out with a friend, and told him NOT to go through the rutty mud hole. Well the idiot got stuck, so I went fishing just in case we had to spend the night we could eat something. We got lucky, and some people pulled up. They gave us a ride to a tavern that was about 10 miles away, and waited for his dad to come get us. We got his truck out the next day!
@@82werk72 I don't know. Do you?
@@MaynardFreek what ?
A J hook! You wouldn't believe how often you come across people that don't have good recovery points and you need to attach to a frame or suspension part to pull them, and a J hook does amazing at that. Mostly for cross overs and cars.
Thanks so much. Distilled water was something I never thought about. I like carrying things that have multiple uses.
No problem! Happy to help!
Important info here! I just recently discovered that Fix A Flat cans freezes at night and no use until warmed. Thankfully the compressor worked to get out without changing the flat.
Nice list, thanks for not doing only the obvious things. I’m looking forward to seeing how that ac pump to air pump conversion works out. I never trust 12 volt compressors, and I almost never use my ac cause it’s a soft top. Seems like a great solution especially if you want air lockers.
Great video. If i may add one suggestion, i'd suggest a small survival kit.
A few items like:
Fixed blade knife, signal mirror, whistle, large orange garbage bag, space blanket, compass, lighter or magnesium bar with striker, and a small stainless steel pot or water container you can put it all in. It'll all take up less space than say a football, and could easily save your life.
nothing beats pulling someone out that are on their frame with a chain. its a great way to reorganize everything in the jeep
Belt! That thing will turn a very bad day into a 15 minute fix! I saved another random TJ on the trail a little while back just by having my old belt that I saved from my last belt change in the back of the LJ.
That dude is lucky to have ran Into you on the trail! 👊
Last summer I broke a tie rod 12,000 ft above Leadville Colorado. Had to hitch hike back to town for parts (twice because the parts store gave me the wrong parts). Luckily they had a tie rod remover tool because I couldn't get it off with my tools. Lesson, buy a couple spare parts to install on the trail if needed. And the proper tool to do it.
I don't understand how 131 people gave this a thumbs down. I've been wheeling for a while and I picked up a few pointers. Great video and to the point of things.
They have really nice and shiny 4x4's that never go offroad! LOL!
Great videos, gave me some new ideas. The extra u joints and bearings in that vacuum pack is a great idea.
We’ll be getting on board air soon! Great list Nate!! ❤️🐞
Thanks!!!
"Take the biggest fire extinguisher you can fit." Nate, I cannot stress this enough. About 16 years ago I had an engine fire. My beloved pickup truck from high school that I spent practically every penny I had on. The PVC jacket for the master power relay decayed enough the circuit shorted out and caught on fire. Discovered my poor truck was on fire approximately 2 minutes after it started, and I blasted through 3 of your average home kitchen ABC extinguishers in quick succession, they didn't even put a dent in it! Thank god one of the neighbors had a (40 pound???) commercial ABC extinguisher that managed to actually put the fire out.
Gasoline based fires are no joke. Luckly the only one I have dealt with went out fast but I've heard of folks having the same issue you did.
Definitely great items on that list!! I always will carry a rain jacket, headlamp/ flashlight, fuses, and tweezers lol
I'm pissed off that youtube hasn't suggested me this video and I had to go digging for hours. Far better than the other videos I have seen!
As far as spare tires go, this is what we did in the military, 100% works every time!!
Full size spare deflated after it was checked before leaving. Then did what you did by shoving it in back with gear on top of it, after covering it with a moving blanket. Stuck a full size second spare with air in it, mounting it wherever we had room. Like on the hood, roof tailgate, etc. Then brought along a tire repair kit and the trump card, a tube that fits inside the bad tire
Nate, I really enjoyed the video. I think you do a nice job of presenting your subject matter. I come from a motorcycle background, but something that came to mind, not as a basic, but as an idea for those who want to take it to the next level...garmin in reach or other similar satellite based communicator. I know that there are a lot of areas out in the woods with little or no cell reception. While satellite is not a perfect system I've been out riding with a buddy in Washington and we were able to get help for a stranded teenage motorist without having to drive out because he had an in reach that he could txt with. Our cell phones were totally useless but the in reach gave us a connection with it's txting feature. So it's more than just when you are dying it is also a convenience tool and could save you time and money. Thanks for the great content.
Jesse
Thanks for watching brother 👍. Great suggestion
Great video as always can't forget mountain money I just carry a package of baby wipes they are a great multi purpose item also somthing often overlooked is valve stems ask for rubber stems to be installed when getting new tires they dont snap off like a Brass stem will if ya wack it on a rock I carry plugs for quick repairs and patches in 4 different sizes just incase and a bead breaking hammer and tire bars (irons) if ya dont have a bead breaking hammer and ya need to patch a tire ya can always have some one run over your tire while laying down flat it normally works 😆
Awesome vid. Iv'e quaded and dirt biked my whole life into very sketchy areas and helped out many a offroader. I've always wanted to start Jeeping as a hobby so i got 2016 jeep wrangler sport recently. Going to be awhile before I get to the big boy level, but I have to start somewhere. Thanks for advice.
Hook your ac/aripump up to a tank, run it off a pressure stat that shuts it off at something like 120 psi. That way you will have something close to the CO tank in regard to speed. You can also do as we do here in Iceland and have all four tires hooked up for on the go pressure adjustment.
Use caution with the power probe, (I love mine!) don’t put 12v current into a multiplex harness, ECM & TCM’s will fry! (The smoke gets out!! Lol)
Great content Nate!! I totally agree about carrying an extinguisher, and don't see nearly enough people carrying them. Keep up the great work love your vids!
Thanks brother 👊
I keep one in every car, I see them as necessary road gear like flares, jumper cables, and a cigarette-lighter air pump.
Also looking forward to the belt driven air. AC on a Jeep is analogous to a kick stand on a tank or a screen door on a submarine.
Lol this killed me 👍
It is always a good idea to tell someone at home , where you are going 4 wheeling if you go alone.
Great tip!
I love my power probe...best tool ever.
My buddy and I are both planning on starting TDi swaps soon. One on his 98 TJ and on my 01XJ. Love the vids man, learned almost everything inknow about TDi swapping from you.
Thank you! Good luck on your swap 👊
In the minitruck world we use a york 210 or a sanden. We call it an edc ( engine driven Compressor ) , you can fill a five gallon air tank in 30 seconds instead of 5 minutes.
Great list. I grew up out in the southern California desert near Landers. You do not know how many people my Gramps, my Pops and I have rescued over the years. Most of the time if these guys that break down had prepared by following a recommendation like you list, they could have rescued themselves. These days, that area has a lot of people traveling through it, and people can sort of rely on a stranger stopping to help. And you are right, probably flat tires and U-joints the most common breakdown.
Nate, The one thing I find people that don't like the electric or belt driven air supplies fail to think about is a storage tank, if they would install a pressure switch on a tank so the system has air on demand, it would hold enough air to greatly sped up tire inflation, think about your shop air supply and how it works. Heck a 5 gallon tank will go a long ways.
Get some snatch block pulleys you use them correctly you can increase the pulling power of your wrench.
Plus safety glasses or goggles nothing sucks more than injuries to the eyes.
Gloves that are cut resistant will help and make sure sizes to fit everyone riding in your rig.
A packing blanket may for padding on the ground.
Belt and suspenders guy here...I carry a full size spare AND a tire repair kit when I head into the desert. But I also run E-rated AT tires, not balloons...little more likely to get a #4 Indian Love Stone through them, even aired down.
I also carry 2 jacks, a HMMWV scissor jack and the farm jack.
A good way to learn what you should carry before hitting a trail is to visit an off road park. Lots of people, so if you get caught without something you need, there is help. But it gives you a good idea of what others carry, what you should carry, and what different types of terrain require.
I don't even have a real off-roader - just a cherokee latitude with a 2.5 inch lift, Curt hitch receiver and soon to be some wildpeaks. Still way more than my last vehicle and great to have something for the winters here in Idaho where I can help get others out of the snow. I love this stuff though and its good even just for basic recovery knowledge.
Don't know how I missed lil gem. It is amazing how far your video's have come. Great video. Definitely agree with the power probe.
power probe !! best trail tool!! jumped the starter last month with one!!
I love the vacuum bags for spares.
Good list. The serpentine belt and keeping the tank topped off makes good sense.
Thanks! I'm flattered you guys watch my channel 👍I enjoy the podcast
Oh wow! You've heard of the show! Everyone that I tell about it has never heard of it. :D
I would seriously not recommend putting a compressed cylinder ie a fire extinguisher under the bonnet first it will get clogged with dirt, dust and shit second the vibration and most serious it may go bang with the temperatures that are reached under the hood. Great video good to see someone helping out the new blood to many cheque book 4B drivers using million dollar kit. respect! 😎🇦🇺
Watching this just reminded me of my how much stuff I have with me at all times behind and underneath my rear seat. I even keep an extra fuel pump with me lol.
I bottomed out in my stock tj today and anything on this list would’ve helped
Great video. I love how you share some of your mistakes to drive your points home. Humble man.
I would add a shovel to the list. It’s been essential plenty of times for me. 👍
Thank you. I have bout half that stuff. I would add that a hand shovel and chainsaw have been the most useful tools for me. (Especially in the Idaho mountains)
Super excited for the compressor build!!
Love the bagged and tagged spare parts! I've done that as well, but you might have me beat with the vacuum seal (at least that's what it looked like).
Thanks! The vacuum sealer is a game changer 👍
Thank you so much for this, I'm getting into off-roading and it can be very overwhelming not knowing exactly what gear to buy.
Great list Nate! I especially appreciated the mention for bottled air. Lots of guys only hear about compressors.
As requested, here're some examples of what I carry. Packed in kit form in my truck bed toolbox (except the spare tire):
• *Tire:* puncture kit, air, pressure gauge/deflator, spare tire(s), lug wrench, bottle jack, wheel chocks...
• *Recovery:* tire chains, high-lift, winch kit, kinetic, straps, tracks, shovel(s), 25 ft 1 AWG jumper cables, kitty litter in winter...
• *Tools
:* typical + self-amalgamating/weld tape, magnetic tray(!), ratchet strap, ClampTite tool, vehicle-specific shop/repair manual since I'm no mechanic by trade...
• *Spares & Fluids
:* similar to yours but I add anything that's broken more than once. Also, a water pump when venturing far from help. Winch shear pins too. 1+ cans of fuel as well.
• *First Aid
Kit & Manual:* built from a book called "Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities"
• *Change of clothes (layers), boots & optional coveralls.*
• *Survival
Kit:* tent, water, emergency rations, fire, wool blankets, hygiene kit, playing cards... enough to hunker down for a minimum of 3 days outside the vehicle if necessary.
• *Road clearing:* chainsaw or bow saw, axe.
Lots of fallen trees every year where I drive.
• *Roadside/accident:* triangles, flares, lights, reflective vest, notepad and pencil...)
• *Communication:* Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and optional sat phone when out of cell phone range. Amateur radio is a nice option as well. VHF if you have reliable repeater coverage. A cheap handheld GPS is really handy for giving people your location over voice comms.
Very good list! Thanks for taking the time!
I appreciate the time you take to make these videos, your brother really gets hooked up and his green jeep is gonna be famous! I have a 4bt cummins in my jeep tj and would like to know more about your diesel
Thanks man! I need to make a video on this 👍
I always bring some boards and blocking so I can fill holes and span deep ditches etc. I gotta get me one of those Yankum ropes, they are awesome.
I always have a couple of planks, a hi-lift jack doesn't work well in powdery sand.
Very helpful video. I was surprised how many items I already had in my rig. I did buy the socket set after seeing the video. The Tekton tool kit is the mvp.
A couple of ideas, if your buddies run a different pcd/stud number get a cheap wheel adaptor, really bloody handy when you have a tire that's too far gone and the spares already gone the tire might be the wrong offset/wrong size but if it fits on the rear it'll save you.
Also with your bearings vacuum seal them, forces the grease into the bearing and stops it oozing in the bag when it gets hot in the car.
Great informative video for the new guys. Full size spare is the only way to go.
Great info, thanks!
I would add a serious First Aid kit with cayenne pepper to stop profuse bleeding and the strongest pain medicine you have.
Activated charcoal for food poisoning.
List never ends.....seems like I carry more crap every time I go out.. The AC OBA is a great setup, buddy of mine did it. Way faster than my ARB compressor. Other topics you should do videos on are Dual Battery setups, solar for your Rover, DIY rock rims. Keep up the great work always look forward to your vids.
All great suggestions! Thanks man!
Lot of useful info. I've wanted to do some wheeling. But dont have the money or really anywhere to go. in my normal trucks tool box; i keep jumper cables, bunjee cords, ratchet straps, 30' tow strap, 2 jugs of coolant, usually 1 or 2 jugs of oil. Belt dressing spray. Multiple jackets, hatchet, army boots, ive always had to use my 5 gal jerry can both for driving and other stuff like lawn mowers and small engines. Helped others low on gas too. Also used the extra 5 gals when i was low on money and so i could continue to work. Also have spsre in the bed. I picked up 2 more Jerry cans so my truck can have 2 tanks of fuel (30 gallons of fuel total) and only takes up two 1/2 feet of the bed. My truck has a 36" light bar and 2 led pods currently with red tint. I also kerp my 12.g in my truck with few different type of ammo. Jack under the rear seat.
And i have all this stuff just for daily driving. Havnt been on any real trails. Just country dirt roads and my boss's swamp.
99' v6 dodge Dakota ext. Cab