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This 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 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  
   
 

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