Are you prepared? Im almost there

[hellonwheels1957]

We live in a remote part of AZ and are near 40 miles in any direction from any parts houses so I like to gather up all the goodies I can fit in my toolbox and under the seats.
If your out in the boonies and your rig decides your far enough away from home to take a dump and make you have to walk back to town for help, did you have extra parts on board or did you think it was just going to be a little day outing and didn't need extra parts or tools because it would take up too much space and you were going to take your cooler full of beer instead?
in our case, it can be a matter of life and death if you weren't prepared, as dehydration and exposer is a big factor out here in the upper desert, so I went and spent just over $100 for extra hoses, belts, distributor cap, rotor cap, coil and distributor coil. My next investment is trying to attach 2 jerry cans on board, one with gas and the other with water.
Being a Harley rider, it was always a given to have the essential tools needed to cover your butt on the road and being off road, your but needs it just as much!
Hope yall are havin a good time and keepin it covered!

Happy trails!

 

[Hedgehog]

So, where are you from or more accurately at? Tucson/Marana is where I call home. I carry water and spare fuel. Along with a pile of tools, rope, short chains, winch and sheep herders jack. Honestly the only tools I've needed in the field have been wire cutters, a knife and pliers. That's not stopping me from putting on board air on the Jeep. Air tools will be a part of my tool kit from now on.

 

[tarry99]

We live in a remote part of AZ and are near 40 miles in any direction from any parts houses so I like to gather up all the goodies I can fit in my toolbox and under the seats.
If your out in the boonies and your rig decides your far enough away from home to take a dump and make you have to walk back to town for help, did you have extra parts on board or did you think it was just going to be a little day outing and didn't need extra parts or tools because it would take up too much space and you were going to take your cooler full of beer instead?
in our case, it can be a matter of life and death if you weren't prepared, as dehydration and exposer is a big factor out here in the upper desert, so I went and spent just over $100 for extra hoses, belts, distributor cap, rotor cap, coil and distributor coil. My next investment is trying to attach 2 jerry cans on board, one with gas and the other with water.
Being a Harley rider, it was always a given to have the essential tools needed to cover your butt on the road and being off road, your but needs it just as much!
Hope yall are havin a good time and keepin it covered!

Happy trails!

Hunted Mule deer all over the west back in the 70's on remote BLM land......40-50 miles off the pavement in for 7-14 days and never see another sole.......I like to have more fuel on board than 5 gallons but that depends on how far in you will be.....Extra water and water pure tabs.......All you mentioned above including A carb kit is also nice , some extra primary wire & connectors and an extra spark plug wire. Silicon gasket maker, qt of both oil and gear lube , A basic OHM meter. Fire starters , small ax or saw and a box of energy bars......they last forever. Duck tape, tarp and a basic mess kit for cooking and purifying water , Etc, I always liked a weather radio also...... Of course now you can carry a Satellite messenger to call for help.......not so years back.
High mountain remote winter weather can get you killed if your not paying attention.......

 

[hdgapeach]

Over here in the southeast, it's a little harder to get that far outta contact with civilization. None the less, I do pack up the "hell box" when I know I'm gonna be hittin' the foothills in north GA or hog huntin' in the low country of SC.

Makes it a little more comfortable knowing the spare parts, fluids and tools are in there "just in case".

Last trip to the GA mountains, my brother's CJ7 ended up running hot because the thermostat was sticking. Fifteen minutes turning wrenches, a little water from the creek and a tube of blue goo and we were good to go. Hope he remembered to install another thermostat when he got home. Might outta check on that,

 

[Torxhead]

On a recent Jeep trip, I came across a number of downed trees across a trail that had not been used in many years, I do carry a bow saw and tow strap which did help but next trip out there I will bring my chain saw. You just can't bring too much stuff!

 

[mstar]

All great ideas.I do carry a small chainsaw for clearing trails and camp wood on east oregon hunts.We take our PLB (personal locator beacon)
that I use offshore.It works on land also.Extra botteled water and the other stuff ,cell phone w/charger,etc. First Aid kit is a must have and fire tools are required during fire season which seems to be all the time lately.
mike

 

[hellonwheels1957]

Excellent stuff! and good ideas one and all! I will definitely load up some more of those items on my Jeep!
Always good to get input from others.........you guys rock!





We are located in Greenlee County a little place called Duncan

 

[rocmoc]

I too live 45 miles from Tucson in nowhere. But I only carry water, power bars, matches & smoke bomb for marker, firearm. space blanket and Cell Phone. Have only broke once, popped a bead & was waiting for a spare to arrive from civilization but went out anyway. So walked to high point and made a call. I always let someone know where I am going and when I should return. Pretty hard to not have cell service from high ground even out in nowhere Arizona.

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico:drool:

 

[tarry99]

On a recent Jeep trip, I came across a number of downed trees across a trail that had not been used in many years, I do carry a bow saw and tow strap which did help but next trip out there I will bring my chain saw. You just can't bring too much stuff!

Torx...........Chain saw yes........even though I just mentioned saw above there is a 16" bow saw and extra blade in the tool box under the passenger seat , but after a few trips a small stihl chain saw found a permanent home in the Jeep when were gone for days..........makes life so much easier.

 

[Peanut Butter]

Having lived several years in the mountains of Colorado, and a member of the local fire department involved in S&R, I have these tips:

Have a way to start a fire.
Always let some one know the general area you will be in.
Always let them know when you plan to return, then figure out a reasonable time that you would be late. (These are probably the most important - the earlier the S&R get started the better your chances.)
Pack a GMRS radio with you and stick to a single frequency. (may not be anybody within range, but the S&R people will make use of it. Which means you have to tell the same person that you tell for the above.)
Clothing for weather extremes.
A signal mirror (these really work).
Water. You can go several days without food, but not water.
First-aid Kit

These things will keep you alive until somebody finds you. Everything else just makes it that much easier for you to get home. Rod

 

[mtnwhlr]

Having lived several years in the mountains of Colorado, and a member of the local fire department involved in S&R, I have these tips:

Have a way to start a fire.
Always let some one know the general area you will be in.
Always let them know when you plan to return, then figure out a reasonable time that you would be late. (These are probably the most important - the earlier the S&R get started the better your chances.)
Pack a GMRS radio with you and stick to a single frequency. (may not be anybody within range, but the S&R people will make use of it. Which means you have to tell the same person that you tell for the above.)
Clothing for weather extremes.
A signal mirror (these really work).
Water. You can go several days without food, but not water.
First-aid Kit

These things will keep you alive until somebody finds you. Everything else just makes it that much easier for you to get home. Rod

And would like to add stay put it's alot harder to find a person in the woods than your Jeep.

 

[sketchy]

I'll add that you should also know what to do with that stuff you pack. Open up the kit and make sure everything works. Actually start a fire with your fire starter, make sure your compass points to north (esp. in the jeep), etc.

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[CJ007]

I'm covered





Seriously though, I'm in AZas well. Water and shade are huge, especially in the summer. It sucks breaking down mid day. From heat and sun exposure to hot tools that will practically take your skin off.

I have been adding to mine for some time and there is not much I don't carry. U-joints, spare drive shaft, axle shafts, light, fire, sleeping bag, mylar blankets, protein bars, power inverter, tools, folding shovel, tow rope, fishing rod, weapon, knives/machete. Standard nuts, bolts, small parts, tape, JBweld etc in an ammo can, on and on.....

And it does not take nearly as much room as one might think. I have it compact and most of it never comes out as its for that vehicle only.

 

[CJAKE7]

Don't forget your brain. If you are a real Jeeper you know your vehicle and what it can handle. You know the strong points and weak points. People who make poor choices in the middle of no where piss me off. They get into an S&R situation and put many other peoples lives at stake in the rescue efforts.

Real men don't just keep going. Real men decide its a good time to turn around for the safety of family or friends you are with and the safety of yourself.

 

[Geep]

Don't forget your brain. If you are a real Jeeper you know your vehicle and what it can handle. You know the strong points and weak points. People who make poor choices in the middle of no where piss me off. They get into an S&R situation and put many other peoples lives at stake in the rescue efforts.

Real men don't just keep going. Real men decide its a good time to turn around for the safety of family or friends you are with and the safety of yourself.

Very well said ! Don't put yourself or your ride in harms way !

 

[CJ007]

I have helped a good amount of people when I am going to run a trail, camp or whatever. And most of the people I have helped are just those that don't go out often or never, and are unprepared. Usually taking a girlfriend or friends out for a ride.

Sure, some are idiots but you also never know when you may get stuck or break down. I run leisure trails all the way to hard and the last time I was stuck it was just during down time. I was about 100 feet from the waters edge and the ground color was dry, I hit about a 4ft deep mud pit and just sank. Funny thing is we had all just been driving around in the rocky shallows and were leaving.

 

[Turbogus]

great ideas all.... but I'd include a HiLift and come-along despite having a winch.

 

[GatorBate]

Its always handy to have an extra drive line or two and maybe an axle too. I saw this while surfing the web. I though you might get a kick out of it.