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 cablesKeep 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
  • 4×4 blocks of wood
  • Tire chocks
  • JB Weld, Gasket maker

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