Pretty new to wheeling

[grizzle831]

ok so im pretty new to 4x4 and have not taken my 4runner out yet but will be in about a week or two.. so my question is what so any wheeler keep in the back of there truck? survival kit if you will. as i said im pretty new to this and would just like to be ready.

im only posting here because i see that the new members area is not getting that many views. any advice is welcome

 

[SV_Dude]

First thing, DON'T GO ALONE! Always have a buddy with another vehicle with you. Especially this time of year when it's extremely cold at night if you're in the mountains. Have someone that can bring you home if your rig breaks down or can tow yours home.

Normal things to keep in the vehicle are:
Tire plugs

Air source

Jack

Basic hand tools (including vise grips, they make great brake line clamps if a brake line fails)

Water and food

First aid kit. It doesn't have to be anything extreme. Mine is in a little bag that is about the size of a quart of oil. All I keep in it is stuff to stop bleeding and opening airways. The basic life saving supplies. I have a couple other little doodads but not much. All you need to be concerned with first aid is keeping the person alive (comfort isn't important) till you get them to a hospital.

Maybe some extra fluids (oil, antifreeze)

Anything beyond that is up to you based on what you find necessary as you get more experienced.

 

[KidVermicious]

Welcome to the forum.

I think the best and first advice anybody can give you is find somebody experienced to go with. I'm sure there's forum members near you to meet up with, or you could google for 4x4 clubs in your area and check their forums for upcoming trips.

A prepared offroader needs to carry spare parts of anything that will likely break, tools to use those spare parts, a well stocked recovery bag with snatch straps, tow straps, a working jack, tire plugs and a full size spare, a good shovel and axe, etc. If you're heading into a remote area alone you also need a personal survival kit, what I call my jump bag - warm clothes, emergency food and shelter, first aid kit, three ways to make fire, lots of water, a firearm if it's legal for you to carry one, a means of signalling for help, maps and compass to back up your GPS, etc.

Knowing exactly what YOU prefer to carry is part of gathering experience as a wheeler, though. For now, I suggest going with another person or group that has experience, and save the solo wheeling until you know what you're doing.