Basic recovery gear and tools
• Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrench/ plier set, socket set both SAE and Metric)
• Bailing wire
• Duct tape
• Zip ties
• Electrical splices, fuses and black tape
• GPS
• Jumper cables
Keep up with your trail gear.
Clean and inspect your equipment.
Trail and Recovery gear Essentials
• Gloves
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Knife
• Air compressor or CO2 tank (includes hoses and tire gauge)
• Winch (rated at least 1.5-2X the weight of your Jeep)
• Spare D-ring or shackle/soft shackles
• Tow strap (20-30 feet and at least 2X the weight of your Jeep)
• Recovery (snatch, kinetic) strap (20-30 feet and at least 3-4X the weight of your Jeep)
• Tree strap
• Snatch block (at least or greater rating than your winch line)
• Shovel
• Hi-lift jack/Bottle Jack
• Axe/foldable saw
• Tie downs, ratchet straps and bungee cords
• Fire Extinguisher/ Element Fire
• Hand towels, toilet paper, wet towels or rags
• Extra fuel
• Extra water
• Land anchor
• Mud/snow/sand ramps
• CB radio (no license required)
• HAM radio (must be FCC licensed)
• Extra oils/fluids (motor, transmission, differential, WD-40, brake)
• Tarp or Utility blanket
• Bug out bag (MRE, matches, whistle, blanket, spare cloths, pen/paper etc.…)
• Trash bags
• 550 Paracord
• Tire repair kit
• Extra fan belt
• Come-along
• 4x4 blocks of wood
• Tire chocks
• JB Weld, Gasket maker