Mandatory Equipment list for Club Trail Rides

[H2_RECOVERY]

The following is the minimum equipment you must have present on/in your vehicle to participate in Beltway Jeepers trailrides:

1. Full Size Spare Tire (each veh)
2. A jack capable of lifting a wheel off the ground (each Veh) (HiLift group)
3. A tow strap (group)
4. Tow Hooks Front and Rear (each veh)
5. A 4WD vehicle in good working order (each Veh)
6. First Aid Kit (basic - each veh, bigger - group if EMT)
7. Fire Extinguisher (each veh)
8. CB (recommended each veh) FRS/GMRS (recommended - talk around)
9. Tools and fluids (each veh)

And for the most important of all,
10. Common Sense - Know your skill level and the capabilities of your Jeep. Think before you do something or the results could be very, very bad.

The CB and FRS/GMRS radio's are optional but highly recommended.

[streetdoc]

When we stole the list above we wanted something that was fairly basic as a starting point, also something that would be a minium of what is needed. The link below is much more extensive and should give you ideas of what other equipment you would like to have. I listed both CBs and FRS/GMRS radios based on another club that I run with. We used CBs for official radio traffic (obsticles, other groups, is everybody together, etc) we used the FRS radios as a BS talk channel. By using to different radios the leader and tail gunner could get out important info when ever they needed to the group. It worked really good. Everybody needs to carry some basics and each of us will develop some specific like to have for yourself. I'm sure the Mike carries more tools than I do, for some crazy reason I have a lot of first aid stuff. If you have special skills that would benifit the group on the trail, bring the equipment that you would need.

Off-Road Equipment List - Extensive (http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Offroaders_Checklist.htm)

[JeepinSoldier]

At H2's request, I have modified his original post and the remainder of this thread.

Below I have also added *OPTIONAL* additional equipment lists from the Austere Mobility Handbook being prepared for Beltway by Fifthpro.

Fifthpro, thanks for all your work so far in support of the club.

[JeepinSoldier]

Recommended standard equipment list, kept in the vehicle at all times.

Flashlight and spare batteries.
First Aid kit.
Food and Water
Tarp/Poncho. (Shelter)
Lighter/Matches. (Fire)
Fire Extinguisher.
Basic Tool Kit.
Knife/Leatherman Tool.
Spare tire, Jack, and Lug Wrench.
Leather Gloves.
Tow Strap.
Spare Key.
Paper Towels&Toilet Paper.
Sun Glasses / Perscription Glasses.
Seasonal additional clothing.

[JeepinSoldier]

A good trail repair kit contains:

Standard and Phillips Screwdrivers. (Various Sizes)
Allen Wrenches. (Standard and Metric)
Large Socket Set.
Pliers. (Standard and needle nosed)
Wrenches (Cresent and Open end combination box, standard and metric)
Vice grips, various sizes.
Channel-locks. (Large)
Torque Wrench.
Pipe Wrenches x 2.
Hammer (All types)
Prybar(s)
Bolt cutters.
Sledge (Small)
Files (Various)
Razor Blade Knife.
Hack Saw with additional blades.
Electrical Tool Kit.
Tire Patch/Plug Kit.
Jumper Cables.
Duct Tape.
Electrical Tape.
JB Weld.
RTV. (Gasket Maker)
Bailing Wire.
Letherman Tool (Wave)
Tire Lug Wrench.
Tire Pressure Gauge.
Fix a Flat (Four Cans)
Zip Ties.
Assorted sizes of hose clamps.
Assorted sizes of nuts and bolts.
Air Pump. (OBA)
Rags.
Funnel.
Bungee Chords.
Ratchet Straps. (Numerous for lashing gear, field repairs, etc.)
Large Shackle to remount tires.
Cotter Pins.
Radiator Stop Leak.

[JeepinSoldier]

Electrical Repair Kit:

Multi Meter.
Wire Cutter/Crimper/Stripper Tool.
Electrical Wire. (Various Gauges)
Electrical connectors. (Various Gauges)
Electrical Tape.
Fuses (Various Sizes and Types)
Electrical switches.
Electrical Relays.
Soldering Iron and wire.
Zip Ties.
Wiring diagram of vehicle.

[JeepinSoldier]

Spare Parts / Field Repair Items:

Hoses (Siphon, Radiator, Fuel, to fill Diff, etc.)
Serpentine Belts.
Lug Nuts.
Nuts and Bolts. (Various Sizes Standard and Metric)
Universal Joints (Drive Shafts and Axles)
Valve Stems/Valve Stem Remover.
Spark Plug Wire (Long)
Spark Plugs.

For very long distance movements into remote areas or very difficult trails:

Spare Tie Rod assembly Tie Rod, Drag Link, Ball Joints, Nuts and Cotter Pins.)
Spare Drive Shafts (Front and Rear)
Welder (On-Board with Supplies)
Past broken parts / items susceptible to damage and required for vehicle mobility.

[JeepinSoldier]

Vehicle Fluids:

Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Gear Oil
Coolant/Waterx1Gal
Extra Fuel (As required 5 Gal minimum)
Bearing grease
WD 40x1 can
Starter fluid
Automatic Transmission fluid if the vehicle is an automatic

[JeepinSoldier]

Recovery Equipment, for Self and Assisted Recovery.

Learn how evreything works BEFORE you have to use it in a high stress enviornment in low light conditions!

Gloves
Shovel / Pick / Axe
Hi-Lift Jack w/Large footprint base
Jackmate for Hi-Lift Jack
Hi-Lift accessory Kit to allow for use as a 'Come-Along'.
Chain (Properly Rated)
Tree Saver
Clevisx2 (Minimal)
Snatch Blockx1 (Minimal)
20' - 30' Snatch Straps x 2 (Properly Rated)
Pull Pal
Sand Ladders (PAP or PSP)
Come-Along
Winch and controller with damper material
Wheel Chocks
Hi-Lift 'Lift Mate' and 'Bumper Lift' if required for your vehicles setup.