As of all you fellow Jeepers know,we can all get into some hairy situations,and depending on your rating of fearlessness,it is indoubtful that your always in an area of nothing but you and Mother Earth. Saying that we all must be prepared for the unleashing of Hell and demons,The Great Freeze,or Revelation,unlike other daily commuters we have to have every known gadget,gizmo,and what-cha-ma-call-it, that we can pack in our cargo rendering vehicles,so let's hear what you pack in your Jeep,and never leave home without it!!

Joshua, this is a great idea! This will also be an excellent way of compiling a list of "trail tools" so all the bases are always covered ...

I've got my little Sears toolbox filled with wrenches & screwdrivers, flat repair items, and my boyfriend is always adding to it. Under the back seat I have jumper cables, a California Duster :yawn:, and that tool thing that you take the wheels off with :confused:

Center console includes cds, a poncho & garbage bag for those monsoons, and some body splash in pear flavor in case I need to smell good where I'm going :D

SAE/metric 3/8 socket wrench set with 1/2-3/8 adapeter, jointed socket handle, and 3/8 U-joint
open and box SAE/metric wrenches with couple of crescents
1/2" air impact wrench
CO2 10# bottle
safety seal tire plug kit
30000# tug strap
screwdrivers
vise grips
epoxy putty
20 foot airhose for CO2 with airchuck adapter
QuickAir deflators
flashlights
duct and electrical tape
HiLift jack (probably most important tool)
HiLift winching kit
3 pairs of work gloves
ATF, motor oil, brake fluid
hose clamps clamped on to hoses under hood


I'll probably remember more later. This is just trail stuff. Have the funny lug key for spare, jumpers, fire extinguishers, maps, sun hats, windbreakers, and mini-survival kit in Jeep all the time.

>Assorment of tools,half of them wouldn't be any help on the trail:eek:

>Flourecent orange rain coat with flannel inside,Rocky boots with no soles,pair of old roofing jeans covered in tar,extra pair of socks,extra pair of boxers???? who needs underware it's too hot right now!!

>Jumper cables,sythentic oil,brake fluid,empty gas can(it's only 2 1/2 gallons),four-way speed lug nut wrech,rope all colors and sizes,extra bulbs,wires and wiring kit,and a big ugly oak stick(used to be a louisville sluuger before the ex-mark mower ran over it).

>Several extra cans of Kodiak wintergreen,quaters so i can kick myself when there's not a pay phone around,constantly reminding me i need to get a Nextal and GPS system.

Also, a bunch of other crap that has a meaningless place in my jeep cause i have nowhere else for it,but well use my Mcguiver skills to find a way to rig something neat up,in the heat of the moment in the wilderness!

I try to carry everything i pull off my jeep. Also think of parts that you might ruin more often. Carrying brakelines(tear often on trails), rear driveshaft(gotta watch those rocks), cap/rotor(in case of dunking). Don't know if anyone mentioned flashlight, and water. CB/cell. Zip ties usually come in handy, and never forget duct tape.

WD-40 and duct tape.

If it doesn't move, and it is supposed to, WD-40 it.
If it moves, and it isn't supposed to, duct tape it.

:rolleyes: :D

Okay...this is what I bring wheeling...

Fire Extinguisher
Tools: socket sets, screw drivers, wrenches, hammer, allen wrenches, pliers, channel locks, vise grips, torx head sockets/bits, charged cordless drill with spare battery, small asst drill bits, asst washers, nuts and bolts, scissors.
electric stuff (fuses, wire, wire stripper, misc stuff)
tie downs/bungie cords (I always have an extra for Kirk :P)
Pry bar
Hatchet
Shovel
zip ties
duct tape
wd 40
Tire repair stuff/plugs, adhesive
tire deflators
high lift jack (thankyou babe...:))
spare ujoints/axle shafts
flashlight(s) and batteries
first aid kit
DEET
chapstick
Blanket
spare socks, pants, sweatshirt
rain poncho
matches
tow strap (who borrowed mine and forgot to return it?)
bikini top (when wheeling topless)
collapsing chairs
water
tuna(...for Erik)
moisturizer(...for Erik)
face wipes
toilet paper
charged cell phone (though it NEVER works on the trail)
trail book
map


Ive gotten a bit lazy lately...but I should get back to bringing all this stuff

a big bag of miscelanious hand tools with wrenches torx, crescents, channel locks, pliers, and all sorts of other hand tools. a well organized socket set with extra tools added in that i have bought to remobe specialty parts on the jeep.
spare dana 30 axles, a u joint or 2 of every type, air hose. air impact a jacket, blanket, cel phone, extra gas, few water bottles, and a FIRST AID kit with 2 days of emergency food, some twine, and a ratchet strap, tow strap.. um.... i think thatll do :)

Originally posted by NAILER341
....with 2 days of emergency food....:)

hahahaha...would that be 6 cans of tuna? HHhhrrmmnnn?

hehehe...yeah ok.

T.

one COD :D

replacement front axles from now on. went to the junkyard and replaced the broken one and got left and right spares. i got rears too.

:wave:Originally posted by unclegreaser
replacement front axles from now on. went to the junkyard and replaced the broken one and got left and right spares. i got rears too.
got a spare ball joint? :D :wave:

In addition to any spares I bring along, like u-joints, water,extra food and some blankets, etc... I always keep the following in mind as a minimum equiptment level for street or dirt as Cal 4 wheel recommends...
Cal 4 wheel recommends the following:

1. Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top.


* 2. Functioning parking brake or Mico lock.


3. Tow strap or rope. No chains or straps with hooks. Recommend rated at 2 times vehicle weight.


* 4. First aid kit (what do you want when you are hurt?). It should be mounted/stored in an easily found and accessible location, so that someone not familiar with your vehicle could find it in a hurry.


* 5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts (don't forget your wheel locks).


* 6. Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches (measured at the outside diameter) of existing tires on the vehicle; must be an appropriate off road type tread. No temporary spares.


7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good, appropriately stored (not a missile hazard). Like the first aid kit, someone not familiar with your vehicle should be able to quickly find and access it.


* 8. Seat belts for driver and all passengers.


* 9. Antennas must not exceed 4'6" (54") in length except when longer antennas/whip are required by certain OHV areas.


* 10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are generally rated for only 2,000 pounds, and that is when hooked to a trailer. They can come off with devastating results and are not recommended. Instead, for SUV's without a good tow hook attachment point, use the largest shackle or clevis (generally 1") which will fit in the tow ball hole on your stock bumper.


* 11. Battery hold downs; no bungee cords.


12. Functional 40 Channel CB radio. Handheld (walkie-talkie) types are acceptable but not recommended.

On pavement:

I have a bag in the boot with a 4 bit screwdriver, quart of oil, brake fluid, powersteering fluid, thingy for pouring the oil, two tire gauges (one electronic; one manual), mini duster (never use it), other stuff, personal cup for Starbucks, two canvas shopping bags, folded papertowels (that Tempo thing that used to be on the visor)

I keep a thing that hooks under my clutch pedal in the Jeep to tie it down to where I park it. (You can drive a Jeep with a Club on the wheel. I did it to see if I could.)

I keep assorted hats and a bandana under the driver's seat and a windbreaker in the space between the sill and the driver's seat. I have a big hair clip on the windshield. There is a bandana for a guest under the passenger seat.

There is a garbage bag in the floor in the backseat, and a scarf from Desert Storm.

Maps in the map pocket on the passenger side and junk in the map pocket on the driver's side.

I have CDs in the glove box and Books on CD under the driver's seat (it's crowded under there). I have spf 50 in the glove box.

I have asked Santa for a particular version of the Cobra CB. I hope she heard me.

The most important things in the vehicle are my cell phone, cell phone hook up, AAA card and a tube of bright red lipstick.

Sorry, forgot the offroad bag: Tow strap 30k, Fire extenguisher, First Aid kit. lash straps and velcro straps.

Tool bag with a motley assortment of tools.

Tow strap, a couple of extra d-rings, harbor freight 3-1 tool, extra ball joints, (2) spare front shafts, (2) extra D.S. ujoints, torque wrench, tie down straps, box full of air fittings, arb fitting repair kit, extra solenoids, 25ft coil hose with air chuck, Safety SEAL kit, extra lug nuts. extra fuses, spare serp belt, JB weld, HOSE repair Tape, extra hose clamps, High Lift Jack, Box full of assorted fastners, grade 8 bolts, etc...


That is just on the big trips, on local ones, small assorted (harbor freight) tools cause they always get lost, and a few assorted other parts..


probably too much, but it all fits in 2 rubbermaid tuff tainers..

Item to carry in the Jeep:

Charmin makes these little sample rolls. They cost .99 and can be found at Rite-Aid in So. Cal. (maybe other states too) in the sample aisle. They were a gift from heaven at Oceano when the portapotties ran out of stationary. They are small, encased in a plastic dispenser and fit in a fanny pack.

Hope you find that useful. :)

Originally posted by qwiksilver
Item to carry in the Jeep: Charmin makes these little sample rolls. They cost .99 and can be found at Rite-Aid in So. Cal.

hahaha, we bring the regular size rolls (not the double rolls) and each fits nicely in a (i think it's the 1-qt) zip-lock bag. we have a couple in what we call the "jeep bag" and there's always a spare in the trunk. can't ever be left without the teepee! :) and then there's enough to share if need be.

On the trail we carry a fire extinguisher, a couple of e-tools an assortment of sockets & vice grips, duct tape ( if you can't fix it, Duck it:P ), a roll of those disposable blue shop-towels, tow strap, Hi-lift and usually a cooler or two for lunch:D

Oh I forgot about the first-aid kit and an assortment of sunscreens, 3 to 5 bottles of diet Pepsi in various stages of consumption:rolleyes: (ask Sandy), childseat, and last but not least, those oasis air-down things.

Originally posted by king4wd
On the trail we carry a fire extinguisher, a couple of e-tools an assortment of sockets & vice grips, duct tape ( if you can't fix it, Duck it:P ), a roll of those disposable blue shop-towels, tow strap, Hi-lift and usually a cooler or two for lunch:D

As a former extreme light backpacker I am always on the lookout for small stuff. I found this roll of duct tape that is small enough to fit in a fannypack first aid kit. It has the same footage as a regular roll, just a smaller spool. It was labeled as blister tape. (Hikers wrap duct tape around their feet if they start feeling a blister coming on.) I think you can find it at Sports Chalet or REI (can't remember which one).

You know, as small as our Jeeps are, how do we get all this crud in them? My VW had more room than the Jeep. I actually had a trunk in the VW. Where are we putting it all.

depending on the run, i carry quite an assortment of spare parts and tools...

fire extinguisher
zip ties
duct tape
toilet paper
first aid kit with 2 days rations
tool bag with lots of hand tools
impact wrench
3/8" air ratchet
spare axle shafts
spare hub
spare u joints of every type on the jeep
a rag or two
some oil, trans oil, dextron 3,
wd 40
brake cleaner
ball joints
a pretty well equiped socket set
any required specialty tools that i have had to use on my jeep
hi lift jack
couple of d rings
and a snatching strap for pulling other stuck jeeps :)
flashlight
gps

there is probably more, but... that is a long enough list. ;)
i dont "always" carry all of that stuff, but when i go on a difficult or long run... i like to be prepared.
i forgot to mention tire repair stuff ;)

garmin city cd's? :8

Originally posted by sarah
garmin city cd's? :8
well not yet ;) i hope to be able to navigate my way through the city one of these days withthe garmin ;) :wave:

Oh I forgot about the first-aid kit and an assortment of sunscreens, 3 to 5 bottles of diet Pepsi in various stages of consumption (ask Sandy), childseat, and last but not least, those oasis air-down things.

Tom's wife Sandy

Originally posted by king4wd
Oh I forgot about the 3 to 5 bottles of diet Pepsi in various stages of consumption:rolleyes: (ask Sandy)

My dear husband tends to exaggerate a bit. While on the trail I prefer bottles of Diet Pepsi, not cans. I don't have 3 to 5 bottles open at once. Get your facts straight there dear! :rolleyes: Men