4x4 Expedition Equipment List

	4x4 Expedition Equipment List
	by The Irish Rover

1) complete set of tools to handle trail repairs
2)Emergency repair kit
     A)Emergency fan belt(or a complete set of fan belts)
     B)Hose repair kit
     C)JB Weld
     D)Gas tank repair epoxy
     E)Starting fluid
     F)spare nuts and bolts
     G)lock tite
     H)WD-40
     I)multi-meter
     J)electrical wire
     K)Wire crimp connectors and crimper(optional)
     L)Duct Tape(good quality)
     M) Bailing wire
     N)fire extinguisher
     O)Road flares
     P)Road triangle
     Q)jumper cables
     R)spare bulbs and fuses
     S)electrical tape
     T)Repelling rope- for hill rescue work
     U)wheel chocks
     V)Spare wiper blades
     W)High pressure hose to fit over all your tubing with clamps
     X)Hand Cleaner
     Y)Rags
     Z)Spare Batteries
     aa)Hack Saw
     bb)small tubing cutter
     cc)Silicone gasket maker
     dd)Spare spark plug and wire
     ee)Tie Straps(wire ties)
     ff)U-joints
     gg)Axle Shaft or repair sleeves with welder
     hh)Spare tune-up stuff--wires,plug,points,condenser,coil,ect
     ii)Tire repair kit--I recommend Safety Seal


3)Spare axles if appropriate
4)Spare motor oil, gear oil, brake fluid, anti-freeze mixture and tranny fluid
5)Shovel for digging out(not the clapsable one unless you have no choice)
6)ax
7)Saw(i find more useful than an axe)Chain saw if you could carry it
8)full size spare-2 would be better
8b) a WINCH:
      a)Snatch block-consider 2
      b)Tree strap-get the widest one you can
      c)Choke Chain
      d)Tow Strap ****EVERYONE SHOULD CARRY ONE OF THESE****
      e)Shackle-consider 2
      f)Work Gloves

 9)5 gallon Gas Can-at least one(I prefer the Nato unspillable, no fumes)
10)5 gallon water can- at least(remember you need 2 qts per person per day just to survive)
11)Solar shower for those so inclined
12)7 days of food per person. Do your home work on back packing food
13) two sets of clothing, in case first gets wet.(All layers)
(note: wool or fleece will still keep you warm when wet)
14)Rain gear
15)fire starter and kindling
16)tent-unless you have room to sleep in the rig-or if you can't afford see tarp
17)sleeping bags(appropriately rated)
17)sleeping pads. The ground will suck the heat right out of you.
18)Mud boots
19)Fording clothing(waders what ever you want to get wet)
20)Tarp(has a multitude of uses including shelter)
21) Parachute cord
22) REAL emergency Medical Kit
	A)CPR Mask
	B)Disposable airways
	C)3x36 burn bandage
	D)4x4 burn bandage
	E)sterile burn sheet - *optional
	F)Band aids
	G)1" Adhesive tape
	H) elastic bandage
	I)4 oz eye wash- *optional
	J)Eye pads(can use gauze)*optional
	K)2" Gauze wrap
	L)6-10 4x4 Sterile Gauze pads
	M)1 ABD Pad(5x9)
	N)1 Trauma Dressing(10x30)
	O)4-8 triangular bandages(splinting)
	P)Alcohol preps
	Q)Ammonia inhalents- *optional-note never stick this IN someones nose
	R)Triple anti-biotic ointment
	S)Bandage scissors(EMT shears)
	T)BP cuff- *optional-note pulse at the wrist BP is atleast 80/? neck 40/?
	U)Charcoal -for poisoning
	V)Cold packs
	W)Large emergency blanket(80x54)
	X)C-colar- *optional
	Y)glucose tube- *optional
	Z)OB kit -*optional
	AA)no rinse hand cleaner- optional
	BB)Pen light-you should already have a working light
	CC)Iodine wipes
	DD)1 bottle of saline
	EE)Scaple/suture kit(disposable)
	FF)Stethescope -optional
	GG)splinter forceps and magnifying glass- *optional but annoying
	HH)syrup of epicac -*optional for inducing vomiting
	II) some kind of small splinting device-I use a wire splint in a 1x3" box
	JJ) for the non-professional I recomend a small field guide
	KK) if you have room or for groups an oxygen tank and masks- **optional
	LL)personal prescription medication
	MM) Benedryl- I prefer liquid
	NN)Psuedofedrine HCL--this is the closest thing to carrying epinephrine
	OO)Imodium AD--Anti-diaretic
	PP)Burn Cream
	QQ)cortisone/anti-itch cream
        RR)Asprin
        SS)Tylenol
        TT)Anti-biotic
        UU)Pain meds

**Most supplies can be purchased thru Gall's inc. complete kits. 1-800-447-7766
**I highly reccomend at least first responder training/back country first aid course.

23)Small back pack and water bottles/canteen, in case you need to walk out
24)Topo maps of the area
25)Compass
26)GPS unit(optional)
27)small survival manual
28)mechanic book on vehicle
29)High lift jack-if no winch:
	A)choke chain
	B)a way to connect choke chain to top of jack
	C)a length of winch cable(wire rope)
	D)2 shackles
	E)tree strap
        f)gloves

30)Board for placing under jack
31)Cooking gear. I recommend back packers stove and pots
32)CAN OPENER
33) knife-you do not need Rambow knives
34)Garbage bag
35)lighters(matches are a pain)
36)water proof matches(because butane works horrible at altitudes and in the cold)
37)Emergency fishing kit
38)Snare
39) emergency fire arm(I usually carry a shot gun)(optional)
40)Some type of Emergency communication device
	A)CB-who knows it may work
	B)cell phone(who knows it may work)
	C)Ham Radio
41)Recovery points front and rear. These should be mandatory for any 4-wheeling
42)fire extinguisher
43)Wheel chocks
44)Book Where there is No Doctor
45)Book Where there is no Dentist
46)Book Survival 
47)Overalls- for working on rig
48)Toilet Paper
49)Signal whistle
50)Insect Repellent
51)Sun Screen
52)Flashlight
53)Tire chains
54)Tire Gauge--accurate for airing down
55)Lug Wrench
56)Weather Radio
57)Garbage Bags
58)
59)Air Pump
60)Binoculars
61)Camera and Film
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