Here's some articles on recovery equipment, execution, and some general information on driving and spotting techniques to help everyone understand safety of passengers in the vehicles should be foremost during any off-road activity, vehicle integrity (and I include everything from axles to paint in that category) runs a very close second.

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Tow_Straps.htm

http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/snatch.htm


http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=260359

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Driving_Techniques.htm

http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/techniques.htm

http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/hills.htm

http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/rocky-terrain.htm

And if you're going to be using a winch to recover others or getting support for your own recovery you should probably familiarize yourself with the basic guidelines for winching as published by Warn



ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS tie everything down. You'll be amazed to see how quickly the most innocuous of articles will reach terminal velocity when you turn these toys greasy side up. Anything heavier than a cell phone needs to be secured inside.

Here is a List of recommended tools to have in your rig.

This is only a recommendation -

Sockets:
10mm
13mm
15mm
16mm
18mm
21mm
24mm
35mm (half shaft nut)
3/4" (lug nuts)

Hand Tools:
3/8" socket wrench
1/2" socket wrench
socket extender
open ended/box wrenches (metric and SAE)
breaker bar
pry bar
Crescent Wrench
Needle Nose and Standard Pliers
wire cutters
Vice-Grips
C-Clamp
BFH (big $%#&@ hammer)
phillips and flat head screwdrivers
torx screwdrivers or T-handles
air pressure guage
bottle jack
ratchet strap(s)
flashlight/lantern
tow strap

Supplies:
Work Gloves
Latex Gloves
JB Weld
RTV Sealant
Lock-Tite
Silicone (Tube, not spray)
Zip Ties
electrical butt connectors
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Quart of Oil
Plastic Garbage Bag
Oil Dry/Kitty Litter
Block of Wood (a 1ft length of 2x4 is ideal)


first aid kit

 

Great post Buster! Thanks for all the helpful articles. This should be required reading for everyone who offroads. Thanks again!

 

Hey D you should put this one at the top. Make it easy for new people to find.