Planning a trip, You guys have some recovery gear advice?

[PCTaco]

If you can't do a bumper winch, a hi-lift as a winch is probably the next most useful item you can have. For example, we had to use mine to lift a F150 up out of the mud in order to get chains on it. We still ended up tying 3 trucks together to mud bog out of where we were.

Along with that, you need straps etc. Make absolutely sure they're rated to what you want to do with them, none of those cheap-ass walmart straps.

I'd carry a tire plug kit, and possibly emergency valve stems. https://www.colbyvalve.com/

Know how to re-seat a bead.

Any tools you think you'll need. I like to have my battery powered impact wrench with me, for obvious reasons.

Most importantly: food and water if you absolutely get stuck and have to wait for rescue. Budget a gallon a day per person, though more is better.

Others have already covered a first aid kit. I also carry an Israeli bandage, quick clot, and a couple of tourniquets but I cut firewood solo in the woods, so it's just one of those things.

 

[catch22nm]

Airing down, throttle control and line choice will go along way. Air down when you hit the dirt. The ride will be a lot smoother with 18 to 20 psi than with 32psi. A small lift and suspension will be a big improvement for what you do and won’t suffer as a DD.

Dont make a suspension thread. Make a build thread and ask there for build advice. Welcome to the forum aka the shit show.

Cool thanks for the advice, I’ll get to use it soon. I’ll have a few extra tools just in case shit happens and I am going to air down once we hit the dirt section. By the way what’s a DD? Only time I’ve seen that is Designated Driver (we drink a lot in New Mexico and some people out on trails because there are places with literally 0 police).

Also I’ll make a build thread as soon as I get closer to building.

 

[kasnerd]

Cool thanks for the advice, I’ll get to use it soon. I’ll have a few extra tools just in case shit happens and I am going to air down once we hit the dirt section. By the way what’s a DD? Only time I’ve seen that is Designated Driver (we drink a lot in New Mexico and some people out on trails because there are places with literally 0 police).

Also I’ll make a build thread as soon as I get closer to building.

daily driver

 

[Dukestaco]

Cool thanks for the advice, I’ll get to use it soon. I’ll have a few extra tools just in case shit happens and I am going to air down once we hit the dirt section. By the way what’s a DD? Only time I’ve seen that is Designated Driver (we drink a lot in New Mexico and some people out on trails because there are places with literally 0 police).

Also I’ll make a build thread as soon as I get closer to building.

It all depends on the conversation.
when modifying the vehicle DD is daily driver.
Drinking thread DD day drinking.
Or designed driver.
NSFW thread DD double D’s or Dickem Down. Hope that clearers it up a bit.

 

[kasnerd]

It all depends on the conversation.
when modifying the vehicle DD is daily driver.
Drinking thread DD day drinking.
Or designed driver.
NSFW thread DD double D’s or Dickem Down. Hope that clearers it up a bit.

@catch22nm welcome to the cluster f that is IFS....

This should be rule 1A, words and facts are meaningless, they can be used to prove anything.
@4runner DOA

 

[Thesandaddict]

maxtrax. thats what you need. im a vendor let me know i can get them ordered up quick. probably need some KC lights too. and Simpson harnesses. you definitively need this offroad this is not up for debate.

 

[Toxicity927]

You might want to look into some emergency communication. If you don’t have cell service that CB radio won’t really help. I guess you and your buddy could talk to each other to boost spirits as the vultures circle around overhead.

I highly recommend something like the Garmin InReach. GPS with emergency SOS buttons. You can also send out non-emergency text messages, check weather etc. Pricy but I think it’s worth it.

 

[4runner DOA]

You might want to look into some emergency communication. If you don’t have cell service that CB radio won’t really help. I guess you and your buddy could talk to each other to boost spirits as the vultures circle around overhead.

I highly recommend something like the Garmin InReach. GPS with emergency SOS buttons. You can also send out non-emergency text messages, check weather etc. Pricy but I think it’s worth it.

Love my inreach.

 

[Toxicity927]

I have an explorer plus used it for 2 weeks. The dog chewed it up and I traded it in for a new one because I love it that much.....

still looking for a new dog

 

[Itaro]

I have an explorer plus used it for 2 weeks. The dog chewed it up and I traded it in for a new one because I love it that much.....

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Awww cute puppy

 

[Dukestaco]

I have an explorer plus used it for 2 weeks. The dog chewed it up and I traded it in for a new one because I love it that much.....

still looking for a new dogView attachment 27575

You got to love that face. You are scolding him and he knows he did it but won’t look you in the eyes because of plausible deniability. Smart sob that’s for sure.

 

[WileECoyote]

You got to love that face. You are scolding him and he knows he did it but won’t look you in the eyes because of plausible deniability. Smart sob that’s for sure.

Yeah, never... EVER... underestimate an animals intelligence, they really are smarter than you think!!!

 

[WileECoyote]

@catch22nm So, I don't know if fuel was ever brought up? I know water was brought up.

Anyways, I like to pack 2x 5gal cans of fuel and 1x 5gal can of water and have a full tank of fuel at the very last gas station available so I have a full tank of fuel (i.e. as much as possible) and then the 2x 5gal cans of fuel that is with me. Food, I try to bring as much "dry food" as possible... within reason... if it is going to be a 2-3x day camping trip. I bring just enough and then a little bit of extra food for just in case purposes.

Anyways, to sum it up:
2x 5gal cans of fuel
1x 5gal can of water
food, just enough food and then a bit of extra for emergency puposes

 

[theesotericone]

Beer. Lots of it.

Recoveries are a lot less fun without it.

 

[catch22nm]

It all depends on the conversation.
when modifying the vehicle DD is daily driver.
Drinking thread DD day drinking.
Or designed driver.
NSFW thread DD double D’s or Dickem Down. Hope that clearers it up a bit.

makes sense

 

[catch22nm]

You might want to look into some emergency communication. If you don’t have cell service that CB radio won’t really help. I guess you and your buddy could talk to each other to boost spirits as the vultures circle around overhead.

I highly recommend something like the Garmin InReach. GPS with emergency SOS buttons. You can also send out non-emergency text messages, check weather etc. Pricey but I think it’s worth it.

Ill check these emergency GPS's out, I love tech gadgets so I will probably get one of these,

as well the other suggestions like...


AAA - I have the ToyotaCare roadside assistance included with my warranty but It's probably crap and I have never used it. anyone have any experience with it? I've had AAA in the past for when I used to drive my old Suicide Lincoln on cross country and knew I'd probably end up towing it., Plus some of my buddys are tow truck drivers so as long as I can get to service I can usually get an emergency tow.

Extra Water - Being that I am in the desert I always bring copious amounts of extra water when I am on any sort of trip, I also have my Lifestraw in my camping bag at all times. But I'm sure this is something that gets people killed.

Food - same as above

First aid - I've got a few kits in the car

Good straps - Ill pick some up before my trip for sure. any favorite brands?

maxtrax/or knockoff - still not sure if its worth it. probably not alot of sand in this specific area, could be some slick sections or mud if it rains on us, . I hate knockoff shit most of the time but real stuff is so damn expensive so im still on the fence

Tools Jacks etc - I definitely need to look into which tools to prioritize and bring. I have a decent tool set for some basic home wrenching but I should put together a separate set for recovery. What tools are must haves?

As far as essentials when I do these trips I set up like I was going on a long camping trip. I always have all of the essentials as I camp quite often here. New Mexico is some of the best camping in the US in my opinion. Especially when you consider that there are less than a million people in this big state. We've got Mountains, Desert, Caves, Ufo's , Forests, Rivers and Grassland all in one state. It's funny tho, everyone who comes here expects Saguro cactus and I have to explain that's Arizona haha.

The area I am going is pretty desolate but there are some ranches within serveral miles of this particular abandoned ghost town. People work out there this time of year but they just might shoot me if I am not careful haha. I'm not too too worried about having to become Bear Grylls but In the end I am just an IT guy/Photographer so all the advice helps.

 

[catch22nm]

Beer. Lots of it.

Recoveries are a lot less fun without it.

Always! something local but not too Hoppy for me, goes down easier.

 

[catch22nm]

The forum has me listed as being 61years old lol, musta had 1 too many when I signed up. Guess I need to contact an admin on that one.. 40 here

 

[kasnerd]

The forum has me listed as being 61years old lol. Guess i need to contact an admin on that one.. 40 here

it's 2020, be thankful it's a positive integer that is still incrementally increasing.

 

[4runner DOA]

The forum has me listed as being 61years old lol, musta had 1 too many when I signed up. Guess I need to contact an admin on that one.. 40 here

Think you can change it in your preferences yourself. If not I can fix it tomorrow.