Is that lod up front?

 

Random thoughts here:

1. Recovery gear. Winch, straps, shackles, land anchor/Pull-Pal (because you can't always count on having a handy rock or tree, and even if you have a buddy with you, you may still need to anchor him to get you out of a pickle--we needed four vehicles, two winchers and two anchors, to recover a pick-up truck from quicksand a couple weeks back), etc.

2. Camping gear. Can be built-in (Roof top tent) if desired. Cabin tents may be roomy, but you'll spend much of your trip setting up gear and tearing it down. A dome tent with hooks (not sleeves) for the poles can be set up in 5-6 minutes. And don't forget a camp chair!

3. Extra carrying capacity. Not an excuse to go overweight, but never know when you might need.

4. Trail tools. Hand tools and maybe even an on-board welder. Tire repair kit. Air compressor.

5. Cooking and food storage. Smaller is better, but Dutch oven meals are "oh so good!". Refrigerator (a real one, not one of the cheap car coolers) will spoil you (and can be used as a freezer, if needed). Pots, pans, etc. Recommend against paper plates because they become bulky trash that may be difficult to deal with (we carry out what we take in). A Trasharoo is a very nice addition, too. So is some type of table on which to prepare the meals.

6. Extra lighting. You may not plan to drive at night, but you never know when it may be required.

7. Fording capability (even the desert has flash flooding that could leave rivers high for several days). Snorkel and breather lines extended to air intake box, minimum.

8. Extra gas and water. It's also nice to carry the ability to "make" water--a backpacker's water purifier--just in case. As for gas, you never know when you might have to double-back and extra 95 miles because the road is blocked by a landslide (happened to some on White Rim Trail a couple years ago), or because a gas station that the GPS says is there is now permanently closed (happened to me when crossing Medano Pass into the Great Sand Dunes last year).

9. Trail spares. These can be bulky and heavy. But, if you take the tools to swap a U-joint, it's a small piece that is easily carried. Of course, a U-joint failure may be worked-around by removing the affected axle and/or driveshaft (if you can proceed through your route on 2WD).

10. Awning. Optional, but sometimes shade is very nice.

11. Overhead rack. Maybe you don't want to carry gear up there--always a good plan--but the ability to fit your trail buddy and some of his gear into your vehicle could come in handy in case of a serious problem with his vehicle that requires leaving it behind.

12. ???

 

First mod. JKA 2" Premium Lift.
Specifically designed for travelling and expedition use, especially in Africa and Australia.
Includes some unique small things like axle breather extensions. All to get your Jeep expedition ready.

 

Great list!

Tell me more about a land anchor/Pull-Pal and a Traharoo please...

What does your OBA setup look like? Do you run/carry air tools?

I have a beach rig.. there are no trails anywhere near me and being a working slob with young kid, I don't get a lot of time off to travel to where the trails are. But, much of the overland/expedition features come in handy for extended beach excursions.. hence, this is one of my favorite threads!

 

OBA: Look up Kilby dot com. Part #KE-2200-K. This is by far the best OBA on the market. It has a 100% duty cycle and can run air tools. It runs off your engine.



The Pull Pal: Basically, just think of a ships anchor. The harder you pull on it, the deeper it will try and bury itself.



The Trasharoo: It's a great product. It's a heavy duty bag that can be attached to your spare tire to hold garbage or whatever junk you'd like.



For self recovery, I HIGHLY recommend a product called "Maxtrax". They're sand ladders or traction aids to help you get out of mud or sand without having to winch yourself out.

 

I have two MaxTrax.. carry them in the wifes car in the winter.

Trasharoo.. love that. Put it on my shopping list. I was using a plastic bag inside a HD mesh bag strung to the spare.

The OBA looks quite complete.. I'll look at that more.

Thanks.

 

Mark, this list makes me feel so under prepared! Great suggestions!

 

12. PDW or Personal Defense Weapon

 

The only problem with this is the trouble of carry a weapon across state lines, or to other countries.

 

What I understand is; as long as said weapon is "secured" it can be carried across state lines.