T his
Trip Checklist is for suggested items to be
taken during off road trips.
Consider each item on the
list carefully. You'll have decide which ones you carry and when
based on your experience.
U
OK
U
= required items
OK = when item
is present, fully operational or completed
* = these items are usually
required at offroad parks and organized offroad events.
ALWAYS - these items should always be present when traveling
extra set of vehicle keys
sunglasses and/or extra pair of glasses or
contacts, if you wear them
at least one communication tool
- cell phone, CB radio,
suggest having two when offroad.
jumper cables
Flashlight
*
Fire Extinguisher
* First Aid
Kit
►
First
Aid Kit
* Full Size Spare Tire
Hi Lift® Jack
►
Vehicle Recovery
Water - one gallon
of distilled water, can be used for coolant refill, washer refill, battery
refill or for drinking in dire emergency
matches, lighter
Lug Wrench
blanket, plastic poncho, tarp - can be used as
ground cloth for repairs, shade
flares or other signaling device
* Tow Strap
- 2-3 inches wide, 20 - 30 feet long with loop ends, forget those that
have metal hooks
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Vehicle Recovery
tire pressure gauge
Tire repair kit
Trash Bags
Paper Towels,
shop rags
toolbox
► Tool List
Field Day or close to home
everything on the 'ALWAYS'
list
Snacks
extra jacket or coat, gloves, hat
All-in-one tool &/or pocket knife
Recovery Kit - D-rings shackles, snatch block, gloves, tree protector
►
Vehicle Recovery
insect repellent
sunscreen
crowbar or wrecking bar
shovel - a good quality small folding
shovel works OK
camera
binoculars
Overnighter close to home or on well used trail
everything on the 'ALWAYS'
list & 'Field Day' list
duct tape, cable ties, fence wire, plumbers tape,
store in individual quart ziplock bags
► Spares List
extra gas
food & more water - carry 1 gal/person/day
sleeping bags
and/or blankets
multi-use clothing packed in a
suitable duffle bag - socks, gloves, windbreaker, jacket or sweater, rain
coat or plastic poncho,
toilet paper
portable toilet
firewood, portable BBQ, camp stove - depending on camping &
fire regulations
Extended Trip
or far from home, on trails that see little traffic
everything on the 'ALWAYS'
list, 'Field Day' list & "Overnighter List"
GPS, compass, topo maps
maps, guidebooks, brochures, etc. of area to
be traveled
more water & food - water 1
gal/person/day
ice chest/cooler
12 volt cell phone charger
on-board air supply, tank, compressor, etc.
backup method to remove lug nuts (socket,
folding lug wrench, etc.)
extra batteries for:
- flashlight(s)
- camera
- GPS
- Handheld (CB/FRS/GRS) radios
spare
parts
► Spares List
complete toolbox - include matches
► Tool List
hatchet, ax, 'pulaski' or 'mattock' depending
on terrain, climate, etc.
(Winter) full-size shovel
(Winter) tire chains