Pics of your recovery gear setup!!
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camdz
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I might try to snap am pic in the back of the 4runner when I load up the new bag tomorrow.
Mine is more of a survival gear setup, but theres a few recovery pieces in there.
For now a list:
30' x 3" recovery strap
Jumper cables that need to be replaced
Many bungees/100ft paracord/extra hosing for the rear air bags
8- 1000lb 10' ratchet straps
36" camp shovel
MV50 air compressor
3 good sized shackles w/ hitch receiver
leather gloves
first aid kit
basic 100-ish piece tool set
large moving blanket (this just covers the back cargo area)
Space blanket/poncho
batteries for the few lights I keep in the car
Benchmade Rant fixed blade (usually in map pocket)
Swiss army knife
Rubber mallet
"custom block" made from 4" x 4" posts to use with the stock jack.
Few random small things
It looks like a lot crap when you list it, but its all in a medium sized Under Armour duffle for now, with the air compressor and shovel sitting out separately.
Mine is more of a survival gear setup, but theres a few recovery pieces in there.
For now a list:
30' x 3" recovery strap
Jumper cables that need to be replaced
Many bungees/100ft paracord/extra hosing for the rear air bags
8- 1000lb 10' ratchet straps
36" camp shovel
MV50 air compressor
3 good sized shackles w/ hitch receiver
leather gloves
first aid kit
basic 100-ish piece tool set
large moving blanket (this just covers the back cargo area)
Space blanket/poncho
batteries for the few lights I keep in the car
Benchmade Rant fixed blade (usually in map pocket)
Swiss army knife
Rubber mallet
"custom block" made from 4" x 4" posts to use with the stock jack.
Few random small things
It looks like a lot crap when you list it, but its all in a medium sized Under Armour duffle for now, with the air compressor and shovel sitting out separately.
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gaterose
Senior Member
Right now I don't have a lot on my list for my 4r:
4 pc Philips & Flat driver set.
Metric Socket/Wrench Set
30' Tow strap
4 15' ratchets
Jumper cables
Shackle
Extra Headlights
Gloves
Ka-Bar Knife
Bottle Opener
100' rope (what? Charlie Bronson carries a rope)
SOG Multi-tool
Streamlight Ultrastinger & Polystinger
8'x10' Tarp
This is next on the list, my friend sent me this video the other day. Have any of you seen this?
Chinese WJQ-308 Military Shovel It's $100+ but it has like 400 functions and looks pretty solid.
4 pc Philips & Flat driver set.
Metric Socket/Wrench Set
30' Tow strap
4 15' ratchets
Jumper cables
Shackle
Extra Headlights
Gloves
Ka-Bar Knife
Bottle Opener
100' rope (what? Charlie Bronson carries a rope)
SOG Multi-tool
Streamlight Ultrastinger & Polystinger
8'x10' Tarp
This is next on the list, my friend sent me this video the other day. Have any of you seen this?
Chinese WJQ-308 Military Shovel It's $100+ but it has like 400 functions and looks pretty solid.
I try to minimize my recovery gear. I do have winch. In addition a Hi-lift jack, a pulley, a recovery strap and a few shackles and most importantly another vehicle. It all fits in a small back pack (other than the winch) and weights less that 30lbs. I don't wheel alone.
The reason I minimize is 1st: recovery gear is heavy. If I am in an accident it could end up flying around the vehicle breaking something or somebody. The less you have the easier to secure.
2nd: If you do get stuck in an awkward position caring around or even getting to a big heavy bag full of gear can be difficult.
I have laid my vehicle over a few times and always been able to get it on it wheels with minimal equipment. One of the toughest recoveries I ever did was on about the smallest vehicle you could imagine, a Suzuki Samaria. I took rocks, a high lift, a winch on a vehicle that was anchored to two other vehicles. Another was a tractor stuck in mud, it took the winch and pulley so I could add to my pulling force.
I am a big fan of using a winch. They can get expensive but recovery can be dangerous and a winch is money well spent. I want to spend as little time stuck as possible and want to be as far away from the stuck vehicle while I am recovery it.
The reason I minimize is 1st: recovery gear is heavy. If I am in an accident it could end up flying around the vehicle breaking something or somebody. The less you have the easier to secure.
2nd: If you do get stuck in an awkward position caring around or even getting to a big heavy bag full of gear can be difficult.
I have laid my vehicle over a few times and always been able to get it on it wheels with minimal equipment. One of the toughest recoveries I ever did was on about the smallest vehicle you could imagine, a Suzuki Samaria. I took rocks, a high lift, a winch on a vehicle that was anchored to two other vehicles. Another was a tractor stuck in mud, it took the winch and pulley so I could add to my pulling force.
I am a big fan of using a winch. They can get expensive but recovery can be dangerous and a winch is money well spent. I want to spend as little time stuck as possible and want to be as far away from the stuck vehicle while I am recovery it.
zstampe
New member
Nice setups guys. I'm always adding to mine, next on the list is a long tow strap and chains. Everytime I go to harbor freight or a surplus store I'm adding stuff to it it seems. At some point I'll have a bumper and a winch but I haven't won the lottery yet so it'll wait a little longer. Hey Matt, good call on the rope, I might get some today, you never know when it can come in handy, hell, just watch Boondock Saints!
gaterose
Senior Member
Was wondering if anyone would pick up the reference hahaha
03_4x4Runner
Senior Member
That cell phone would be useless in the desert where I off road. No signal at all unless around a populated area. 3 miles out of town and no signal at all.
HB 4X4
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I basically carry anything you can think of. Straps, shackles, snatch blocks, tree savers, tools, weapons, etc...
Winch is on the front bumper... Hi-Lift/shovel/axe are on the roof rack. Pics are in my sig.
In the event that none of my precautions are successful in a recovery situation, I have enough supplies/food for two people to easily last a week (in addition to whatever is packed in the fridge on any given trip).
zstampe
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I basically carry anything you can think of. Straps, shackles, snatch blocks, tree savers, tools, weapons, etc...
Winch is on the front bumper... Hi-Lift/shovel/axe are on the roof rack. Pics are in my sig.
In the event that none of my precautions are successful in a recovery situation, I have enough supplies/food for two people to easily last a week (in addition to whatever is packed in the fridge on any given trip).
I love your setup. I've followed your truck since day one of when I got mine. I'm on Toyota 120 as well. This thread would almost be better suited for that site. Maybe I'll start one there too. Also it looks like you have all the essentials, eventually my recovery gear (and truck) will be like yours hopefully.
Ryan_S
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I'm going to get that just to cut potatoes! Brilliant! :cheers:
MICA4R
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This is high end man, I like your back up Fiji Water, Although I heard Dasani does better in emergency situations.
MICA4R
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Those look like window locks so the drawers dont open when you are on an incline. (the black things at the bottom of the drawer)
