Patriot
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So, you are planning your first trip out. Here is a list of equipment that you should think about taking. The amount of gear that you take should always be dictated by how far away and for how long you plan to travel.
Recovery Gear - sooning or later you will get stuck. The right equipment is the difference between a bit of fun in the mud and 6 frustrating hours stuck in the muck!
Shovel -The most basic piece of recovery equipment. This is pretty much mandatory, no matter where you are going.
Jack – The standard jack that comes with your vehicle will not work in many situations.
Jacking Plate – Good for providing a decent piece of ground to put the jack on if you are in sand or soft ground.
Snatch Strap and rated D shackles. Make sure they are properly rated. If a D shackle breaks when in use, it can turn into a deadly missile.
Winch – Either a hand or electric winch. Hand winch is cheaper.
As well as this, it is important to remember that you are going away from a lot of services that we take for granted.
A first aid kit – The more equipment the better, but should at least carrying a range of bandages, and a sling.
Fire extinguisher
Communications – Depending on where you go, your mobile phone may not work, so you may want to think about a CB radio.
Water – if you get stuck somewhere for a few hours out in the heat, water will be very important.
The family – If you are taking young kids remember extra food and water.
A full tank of fuel – running out of fuel in the bush is very untidy.
Another 4WD – It gives you options when doing a recovery and someone experienced will help you avoid making those silly Newbie mistakes.
Lastly, a decent respect for the great outdoors, a bit of commonsense and a sense of humour
This isn't an exhaustive list, but has a few things that can take some of the hassles out for your first big adventure.
Patriot
Recovery Gear - sooning or later you will get stuck. The right equipment is the difference between a bit of fun in the mud and 6 frustrating hours stuck in the muck!
Shovel -The most basic piece of recovery equipment. This is pretty much mandatory, no matter where you are going.
Jack – The standard jack that comes with your vehicle will not work in many situations.
Jacking Plate – Good for providing a decent piece of ground to put the jack on if you are in sand or soft ground.
Snatch Strap and rated D shackles. Make sure they are properly rated. If a D shackle breaks when in use, it can turn into a deadly missile.
Winch – Either a hand or electric winch. Hand winch is cheaper.
As well as this, it is important to remember that you are going away from a lot of services that we take for granted.
A first aid kit – The more equipment the better, but should at least carrying a range of bandages, and a sling.
Fire extinguisher
Communications – Depending on where you go, your mobile phone may not work, so you may want to think about a CB radio.
Water – if you get stuck somewhere for a few hours out in the heat, water will be very important.
The family – If you are taking young kids remember extra food and water.
A full tank of fuel – running out of fuel in the bush is very untidy.
Another 4WD – It gives you options when doing a recovery and someone experienced will help you avoid making those silly Newbie mistakes.
Lastly, a decent respect for the great outdoors, a bit of commonsense and a sense of humour
This isn't an exhaustive list, but has a few things that can take some of the hassles out for your first big adventure.
Patriot
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