• First Aid Kit & Insect Repellent Go Shopping

• Basic Tool Kit & Snap Ring Pliers

• Air Pressure Gauge

• Portable Air Pump

• Jumper Cable

• Spare Key for Vehicle

• Safety Glasses

• Leather Gloves

• Fire Extinguisher (should be mounted in the vehicle in an easily accessible location)

• Flares

• Tarp

• Flashlights

• Matches / Lighter

• Broom

• Trash Bags

• Compact Shovel (this could go under hygiene as well, lol)

Personal Hygiene & Care

You may be fine with being dirty, but don’t damper your companion’s trip by having to smell you

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• Toilet paper & Wet Wipes

• Hand Sanitizer (liquid and wipes)

• Lip Balm (unrefined coconut oil can be your best friend, it’s great for moisturizing and cooking)

• Sunscreen 

• Body Wash, Wet & Dry Shampoo, Children’s Spray Conditioner (this stuff is amazing, even for grown-ups)

• Towel(s) & Washcloth(s)

• Deodorant (a little vodka and essential oil is an amazing alternative that actually cools you down)

• Comb/Brush

• Feminine Products

• Medications, Contact Lens Care, Spare Pair of Glasses and/or Sun Glasses

• Clothing Line

• Tooth Brush, Toothpaste, and Floss (floss can come in handy and serve other purposes)

• Dr. Tichenor's Mouthwash -  Walgreen's sells this, or you can pick it up on Amazon (great for your mouth, bug bites, burns, rashes, and more – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, you have to dilute it for gargling)

• Waste Removal (Potty Receptacles)

• Portable Shower or Bathing Option

Check out our “Gear and Binge Worthy Stuff” forum for great ideas and solutions

When planning a trip, a few things can slip our minds, hopefully this helps with those details

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• Flashlight / Lanterns

• Dish Soap / Bleach / Scrub Brush

• Ice Chest / Cooler

• Stove / Grill, Fuel / Charcoal, Firewood, Matches / Lighter

• Cooler, Pots & Pans

• Plates, Flatware, Knives, Napkins/Paper Towels

• Cooking Utensils

• Bottle Opener / Pocket Knife

• Thermos  

• Spices & Cooking Oils

• Ibuprofen / Aspirin / Tylenol / Nausea Meds

• Pet Food, Water Bowl, Allergy Meds, Treats

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• Folding Camping Chairs

• Tarps

• Tent / Sleeping Quarters / Shade Protection

• Binoculars 

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• Hiking Boots

• Hat / Windbreaker / Rain Jacket

• Umbrella

• Sleeping Bag / Bedding / Pillow

• Sleeping Pad / Air Mattress

• Bathing Suit / Swimwear

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I'm sure you'll find somewhere to share your mishap stories on our forum - or read a few for entertainment value

• Spare Tire, Full Size Jack & Tire Iron – or if you’re really cool, a Hi-Lift Jack

• Tow Straps (2 or more, 2 inch width or wider, 20 foot or longer)

• Winch Kit: Tree Strap, Hi-Lift Jack, Snatch Block, Pickle Fork, Shackle, Gloves

• Prybar/Crowbar

• Tree Saver

• Come-Along

• D-rings / Shackles

• Shovel

• Chainsaw & Bar Oil, 2 Cycle Engine Oil, Spare Chain (recovery & trail clearing)

• Pullpal

• Snow Chains

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Check out our "Must Have - Safety" forum for more ideas or to share your own

These items are not necessary, but a few good ideas to keep in mind.

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Duct Tape

Bailing Wire

Wood Blocks 

Bungee Cords / Rope /Tie Wraps

Super Glue

Rags

Work Gloves

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Do you have other ideas we've left out? Let us know on our "Must Have - Safety" forum

Take time to do a little preparation and ​consider having a few things on hand

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• Engine Oil

• Fluids: Brake, Power Steering, Automatic Transmission, Coolant/Water, Starter 

• Bearing Grease

• Wd-40

• Extra Gas

• Funnel, Siphon Hose

• Lug Wrench

• Extra Fan / Serpentine Belts

• Hoses, Fuel Line, Coolant Hoses

• Spare Tire

• Tire Repair Kits, Plugs

• Extra Lug Nuts, Tire Star Wrench / Lug Key W/Key Socket

• Cotter Pins / Keys - Various Sizes

• Valve Stems, Valve Stem Remover

• Nuts & Bolts Assorted Standard And Metric Sizes

• Rtv or Hylomar Hpf - Form-A-Gasket

• Radiator Stop Leak - Silver Flakes In Tube

• Spare Hub / Hub Fuses

• Electric Fuel Pump

• Coil / Electronic Ignition

• Spare Universal Joints (U-Joints For Drive Shaft & Axles)

• Spare Drive Shaft (Rear And Front)

• Extra Spark Plug Wire

• Spare Points

• Volt Ohms Meter (Multimeter)

• Wire Cutters / Wire Crimps / Wire Strippers (Multi-Tool)

• Spare Fuses of All Sizes and Types Used in Your Vehicle

• Electrical Tape

• Spare Wire - Lengths of Various Gauges

• Spare Switches

• Spare Relay if You use Relays

• Crimp on Ends (Male & Female, Various Gauges)

• Small Pocket Sized Needle Point Blow Torch

• Flux Core Solder for Repairs

• Wiring Diagram of Your Vehicle

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Check out our "Wrenching" or "Rigs" forums for more ideas or to share your tips