10 Things I Won't Go Off-Road Without (Offroad Tools & Recovery Gear)

[@oby-1607]

My nephew carries a cell phone so he can call his uncle to pull him out of a hole 3 hours away.

[@HaroldCundal]

😂

[@Environmenthrall]

Laughing so hard at this.

[@joeybowers4257]

Lol jeep life

[@CasperRc81]

Joey Bowers 😂

[@josephfain2688]

Is your nephew Kane brown? Lol

[@seanbenson4668]

Sounds crazy but trust me bar soap Dove seems to work best and I’m not talking to take a shower! If you crack a diff cover, oil pan, even put a small hole in transmission pan, and gas tank rub the bar soap over the hole or crack with force enough to fill hole or crack. It is resistant to heat fuels and solvents. It will retain the vital fluids and get you off the trail and probably home. I once put a half inch hole in my fuel tank and stopped the leak and then drove 600 miles home with the trail repair. Keeping and eye on it of course.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Good stuff! I'm absolutely stealing this!

[@kiphenricksen6029]

A great suggestion that works almost like magic! Thanks Sean! I am glad to see that I am not the only one that promotes this temporary fix!

[@pauljordan3064]

Never heard of this, what a great tip! Thanks Sean

[@Colorado4x4]

Great frickin idea!!! What scent works best? 😂😂😂. I’m putting a bar of soap in my rig tomorrow. Can’t wait until my wife or kids find it and wonder what the hell

[@ffrob2001]

I had to do this back when I was 18 and got in a wreck. I completely forgot about it. Really glad you mentioned this

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

I have been "4-wheeling" throughout Northern Michigan for the past 35+ years to get to my hunting and fishing spots (which I have been getting to otherwise for the past 50 years). Your video is excellent. It cannot be over-emphasized to "BE PREPARED". 95% of my own off road excursions are in a solo vehicle, and probably 95% of those are all by myself. The one, possibly MOST IMPORTANT, thing you did not include in your "Top 10" items is a SHOVEL. Virtually every time I have been stuck (which is much more often than I care to admit) my bacon has been saved by a simple garage-sale purchased short-handle shovel. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, I have used my $5 garage sale purchase shovel to help me get unstuck in the past 4 different 4x4s that I have used to enjoy the great outdoors in Northern Michigan.

[@luigismushrooms5701]

People would rather spend hundreds on those dumb plastic boards and store them on their vehicles lol... Always tickles me.

[@Mushamman]

@@luigismushrooms5701 While a simple military trifold shovel has gotten me unstuck countless times, I cannot discount the security of extraction boards. I have not used them yet, but I have a set of my own for a Jeep I am building, due to an experience I had with mud so slimy that no amount of digging would get me out, and we had to add stable ground to gain traction. Never drive into Bentonite mud.

[@luigismushrooms5701]

@@Mushamman that's great fam, I don't have stock so you do you

[@Mushamman]

@@luigismushrooms5701 I don't have it yet, but after 30 years of hard work and frugal living, I will soon enough! 1982 CJ-7 with $80,000 poured into a custom restomod. It should be done by August. Never before have I enjoyed such luxury, and to this day I still rely on a shovel and a tow rope in my Chevy pickup. Which works just fine. I agree with you, but I still enjoy the luxury knowing there's unexpectable terrain out there.

[@retiredppd]

A 52inch light bar will get you out of most sticky situations. 😆

[@Berry-McCaulkiner]

light bars before lockers right?

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Lol

[@DirtLifestyle]

😂 awesome

[@L0sGuys]

That, and an angry eyes front grille

[@isaacsalo2358]

Lol. I've got a 36" light bar on my roof. It is handy when it is low visibility or hidden dangers.

[@Spitts]

Yankum ropes are awesome. Matt's off road recovery uses them and that dude pulls RV's buried to the axle in thick mud out. It's crazy what those ropes and the Banana can do

[@1291-i7f]

There nothing new I bought my first Bubba Rope 10 years ago now a bunch of other companies are copying them.

[@BlackKnight-ll8qh]

Let me show you what my banana can do 😂

[@DCMehan]

Which yankum rope would you suggest?

[@robertwilson1827]

How are they better than the others please?

[@JustNobodyButME]

You should always have a roll of tp. I keep one in every vehicle I drive protected in a ziplock bag.

[@RunDub]

JustNobodyButME Often overlooked! But you’ll never forget it after being caught without it just once.

[@jacobbiddle1884]

I second this!

[@curtislasher994]

You can save weight by ditching the T.P. and dragging your butt across the ground like a dog.

[@DirtLifestyle]

This is a damn good suggestion 👍

[@Jbennett070]

And that's why I have a stash of restaurant napkins 😅

[@82werk72]

Beer, if you got stuck really bad, and waiting for help :D

[@82werk72]

@phục êwê i have a 4x4 ?

[@atvman1014]

Beer and fire wood

[@davidregan9872]

82 WERK Yep! Gotta have beer. I don't smoke pot to often, but that would help pass the time. I was out with a friend, and told him NOT to go through the rutty mud hole. Well the idiot got stuck, so I went fishing just in case we had to spend the night we could eat something. We got lucky, and some people pulled up. They gave us a ride to a tavern that was about 10 miles away, and waited for his dad to come get us. We got his truck out the next day!

[@MaynardFreek]

@@82werk72 I don't know. Do you?

[@82werk72]

@@MaynardFreek what ?

[@insaynbcr]

You should be able to use your Power Tank as a form of fire suppression as it contains C02. Flood the area with C02 and displace the oxygen to help snuff out a fire of any kind. This gives yor Power Tank an additional use.

[@JManNetworks]

my thing was, Don't go alone! Always have a wheeling buddy.

[@turbo558]

After wrecking my quad alone, shoving the ball of my arm under my shoulder blade, I realized how lucky I was to have a very friendly group of riders nearby that helped me get my quad back to camp, load it up strap it down, and a girlfriend to drive me to the hospital. without them I would have been walking miles in pain!

[@adventuresofjandk]

James L great advise

[@tjshine7444]

That was my #1! Never go wheeling alone. Even if it's just a mild trail, you never know what is going to happen.

[@MrMrsregor]

if i dont go wheeling alone, than i would never go wheeling... if you cant find a buddy to wheel with at least make sure you are responsible and well equipped

[@98hundy]

In addition to generic essential list people should consider items specific to their needs. For me a spare pair of glasses is essential for someone else it might be an extra days worth of medication. I've seen some folks on the trail who clearly missed their meds. ;)

[@RunDub]

One thing that always seems to be overlooked is a clean change of clothes. If you're somewhere muddy, or if you break something and do a filthy repair, or get soaked, it's always nice to change quick and not ruin your seat. Staying warm and dry isn't just a comfort thing, it can also be a safety thing too. If the weather turns quick, you're not going to want to be soaked to the bone.

[@nicholasjanosy2214]

A girlfriend to push the vehicle.

[@pedrosolistorres]

🤣

[@sorenmelchior]

For emergency fire starter... road flairs. They work in the pouring rain, or starting a fire in the snow. They also are great for illuminating your position in an emergency.

[@adrianll8289]

Don't keep the fire extinguisher under the hood, when you see smoke coming from the engine compartment always try to fight it without lifting the hood (through the grille, wheel arches etc.), if it doesn't work, only then lift it. You will immediately add a lot of oxygen and the fire will suddenly grow. With anything bigger than a compact passenger car 2kg of the extinguishing agent is a minimum to have.

[@xUdieToox]

Adrian LL thanks man, thats good advice, learn something every day from guys like you

[@yoboo6167]

Absolutely good advice. I've had a car fire when I was young and it was fine until I popped the hood haha. Lesson learned!

[@TheoneDragon51]

I always bring my pack. It has a knife several ways to Make a fire. Mre's mylar blanket. Tool box. I always bring my gun. Plus the other items you covered. And water!

[@brandonq6373]

I call mine J.O.B jeep out bag. Basically a meal, warm clothes, basic survival

[@scottyd980]

Bring some hiking boots. You'll need them, when you get stuck.

[@garycook3821]

A First Aid kit should be in every vehicle.

[@tjshine7444]

#2 on my list, but I'm a Navy Corpsman, so I go everywhere with one.

[@ashersdad1755]

Along the lines of the other comments in this thread...I carry duct tape and super glue as they have many more uses as well

[@jeffreylc]

Agreed. Take a first aid course and/or refresher. It’s a perishable skill.

[@calebnation6155]

Only if you know what you’re doing.

[@neth77]

Along with a Fire Extinguisher, why people don't carry them blows me away.

[@sgraham9511]

Zip ties, bailing wire, duct tape, hammer.

[@ajseuol1864]

S Graham all these items can be found in a hitman's toolbox. You forgot the bag of lye and shovel.

[@ashersdad1755]

All of those are in a small tool bag under my driver's seat so they're readily available

[@felixhaimson8921]

Snatch blocks are another super valuable piece of recovery gear

[@mnsterbruiser]

I thought oh here we go some generic clickbait list. But, no actually remarkably good list full of actually useful trail items.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!!! I'm very happy to hear that

[@chrisj3097]

Lol honestly almost didn't click on the video for that reason. Great video!

[@bj42paul]

Yes, this channel is honestly great :)

[@stephenmusial9292]

Tarp, invaluable when snow wheeling useful for a million things, and can be used for shelter.

[@michaelsills3451]

First aid and extra work light is awesome as well. I got crap from friends about carrying so much. That is until they needed help! Haha

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

Been off-roading for nearly 40 years. This is one of the most concise and informative vids out there. Down to earth no BS. Love it. Also, if you're in Australia, don't go anywhere without a chain saw and the gear to go with it.

[@DrXtoph]

Curious as to the common reasons you need a chain saw!

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

@@DrXtoph fallen logs over tracks. Or if you're near wolf creek it might come in handy for disposal of incriminating evidence ;-)

[@mosasa1307]

@@MrSpitfireMustang are you a serial killer?

[@kyhillbillys10]

First aid is a biggie and tools.

[@mountainvalleyfrost5777]

Shovel, shovel, shovel!

[@ChemBeforeTheStorm]

“ why doesn’t my headlight work, why doesn’t my winch work, why don’t my lockers work...?” Answer: you drive a Jeep.... 😉

[@henrikm4657]

I’d add a Mylar emergency blanket and some basic nutrition like granola bars. I also carry both a life straw water purifier as well as water purification tablets. That way you can get water out of a puddle in an emergency situation. Valve cores and stems would be other good and really cheap items to always keep in the vehicle.

[@DirtLifestyle]

All good suggestions

[@Jake1896s]

Only thing missing is friends that can help wrench, or friends that always have cold beer.

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

Jake Smith precisely why I need other upgrades over a winch, my friends can pull me out haha

[@ohsee1346]

Really looking forward to the vid on onboard air using the AC compressor. I do a lot of winter wheeling, so I have a few items to add to your list: 1) Sleeping Bag/Bivy Sack - lifesaver when staying the night 2) Shovel - anything from getting unstuck to digging a snow cave 3) Headlamp 4) Trash Bags - Collect leaking fluids, keep parts and tools (and yourself )out of the mud, makeshift rain coat

[@johndowe7003]

I carry a blanket too it's great for when you need it

[@DirtLifestyle]

Great suggestions!

[@johndowe7003]

@@DirtLifestyle yeah man, i use it like a tarp if i gotta lay on the ground to fix something under my truck or if i just need to use it as a blanket. sometimes the heat goes out and it sucks driving somewhere freezing your ass off

[@donhappel9928]

My wife has said several times if somebody in our club is stuck and doesn't have a shovel they're on their own! It's her litmus test.

[@thatmar1neguy]

For winter... I can’t recommend a 12v water boiler enough!

[@davedennis6042]

I saw the Yankum Rope in the thumbnail. Learned about them from Matt's Off Road Recovery. No one should go off road without one. I'm very impressed with them.

[@Mo_tism]

I’ve recently picked up the Milwaukee electric chainsaw and that has helped a lot so far clearing trails, getting firewood and even track building. The capability to charge on board and not carry petrol and 2t oil in my diesel truck is nice too

[@DirtLifestyle]

That's a great suggestion for those of us that live in wooded areas

[@reddwarf60]

NO hassles with finicky starting either. Quieter than gas too.

[@gunnarman4326]

I NEED to get one! I’ve heard good things about the DeWalt, Milwaukee and Stihl electrics..... now I need to FIND one in a store near me! (Coastal NC)

[@dansears9204]

Can of starting fluid you can reseal tire bead and inflate the tire at the same time, I use a stick with some TP or paper on the end to ignite it,{ it has a good flash factor}, also a tub of wheel bearing grease ,Ya always need grease and like you said the list is endless it just depends on the room you have and how you organize things.

[@SWBCrawler]

Belt! That thing will turn a very bad day into a 15 minute fix! I saved another random TJ on the trail a little while back just by having my old belt that I saved from my last belt change in the back of the LJ.

[@DirtLifestyle]

That dude is lucky to have ran Into you on the trail! 👊

[@aaronthompson9771]

A basic electrical kit with wire, black tape, fuses and a toggle switch has saved my ass several times. Great video Nate!

[@Padraignotlad]

Multi-meter too.

[@silentjde]

That vacuum packed bearing and spare parts is a really good idea

[@riverrockfab]

I just want to say that I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job with camera work, editing, and I find you very easy to listen to. Keep making vids and know that people like me appreciate it!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much man I really appreciate the kind words! 👊 you rock

[@williampearce5573]

Full sized spare 100%, my buddy and I were wheeling in Moab, and he cut a side wall.... let’s just say he was happy to have a spare

[@student1979oct]

Full sized spare depends on location/destination. My local park, you're never more than a couple miles from the parking lot, so the spare can sit on the trailer/in the truck. Same with a lot of the spare parts. Moab, Johnson Valley, etc? Hell yes, bring the spares with!

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

One thing that surprised me with those Jeep Trailhawks (the cherokee's at least) is that they come with fullsize spares. While every other trim has a compact spare.

[@somethingyojoe8098]

I bring a tow strap, winch, and someone who can pull out my 2wd.

[@jackconnelly6710]

This may sound funny, I always carry a spare starter, Its heavy and hard to find a carry spot. I lost a starter on Rubicon one 4th of July. I was with another 62 Cj5 so towing from middle of Rubicon wasn't fun. I know you can't carry all spares you need, but if you wheel enough you'll figure it out. Listen to old timers and young timers, I am 71 started wheeling in my jeep at 16. In all my years I still learn something new every year about 4 wheeling.

[@icedink87]

Me too. Also alternator, motor mounts, belt, and hoses.

[@stich1960]

A manual transmission may be a good addition.

[@GoatOffroad]

We’ll be getting on board air soon! Great list Nate!! ❤️🐞

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!!!

[@flat4314]

Needs a part 2 with all 25 items

[@DashnCars]

Great videos, gave me some new ideas. The extra u joints and bearings in that vacuum pack is a great idea.

[@npc-dq4zl]

Haha, my rig is starting to look like I live in it...

[@michaelsaunders297]

I bottomed out in my stock tj today and anything on this list would’ve helped

[@uberNerdStatus]

Thank you for mentioning fire suppression. It’s shocking how many times we create sparks near dry stuff.

[@fidelvigil7726]

Very informative, well organized delivery, and an eye opener for the novice, which is where my level is at.

[@dmg9971]

any particular reason why you changed the superwinch for warn? Also, always bring some medications, pain reliefs, etc.

[@andrewx11]

You could probably use your powertank with a blow nozzle as a fire extinguisher. CO2 will suffocate the fire without a mess. I would also be concerned about mounting those cans in a hot engine bay

[@campbelloffroad3660]

good thought!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@lastfanstanding999]

People... distilled water is great drinking water, i have drank it for over 35yrs and this myth about minerals is bogus, you get mineral from eating food and just breathing, so its okay to drink this great tasting water, and it keeps 10x longer if kept out of the sunlight just as all drinking water should be out of, so what did we learn about distilled water... its great for everything ! BTW Great video Joe Dirt lifestyle ! lol :] ]

[@paullydca]

Video on belt driven compressor... yes please!

[@ldn0224]

Important info here! I just recently discovered that Fix A Flat cans freezes at night and no use until warmed. Thankfully the compressor worked to get out without changing the flat.

[@jameshall4385]

nice tips. i would always carry a full-size spare. i don’t care how heavy or how much room it takes up. i would add extra underwear to that list because shit happens.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol awesome

[@hannahranga]

Socks too, it's amazing how much better you'll feel with fresh undies and socks.

[@klarahfenderson1374]

I always have a box of chewable pepto-bismol tablets in the glove box. Experience with road trips and questionable truck stop food.

[@scrambler350]

Fire Extinguisher would be my #1 - don't leave home without it. Especially in a modded vehicle.

[@jdmredteg]

Use non chlorinated brake cleaner if you are starting fires with it, chlorine gas is no joke. Good gear list!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Always carry a plasma rifle in 40 watt range in case a T-Rex attacks...

[@wolf_kiff_workshop]

I am relatively new to off roading and this really has helped. I am also a technician. One other thing i take is my battery booster pack just incase i get a flat battery, or if ur alternator fails u could hook it up to keep u running to get to civilization. It also works to charge phones etc to 😄

[@kimjohanson7117]

Use caution with the power probe, (I love mine!) don’t put 12v current into a multiplex harness, ECM & TCM’s will fry! (The smoke gets out!! Lol)

[@JeepJeep234]

A J hook! You wouldn't believe how often you come across people that don't have good recovery points and you need to attach to a frame or suspension part to pull them, and a J hook does amazing at that. Mostly for cross overs and cars.

[@BradleyCodes]

I just have 3 gallons of gas in a jerry can in the back, that way if I forget to top off I should have enough to get back to base camp

[@MrRander7769]

It is always a good idea to tell someone at home , where you are going 4 wheeling if you go alone.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Great tip!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I have a Can Am that weighs 1500 lbs and a 4 seat arctic cat(about 1600 lbs) and have yanked out full size trucks using my kinetic energy rope.

[@dvonehrlich]

Nice list, thanks for not doing only the obvious things. I’m looking forward to seeing how that ac pump to air pump conversion works out. I never trust 12 volt compressors, and I almost never use my ac cause it’s a soft top. Seems like a great solution especially if you want air lockers.

[@7t2z28]

I kind of like the idea of carrying extra bearings. If you're running something unique, this could be really important.

[@sprk11]

Love the vid so far, not a mechanic so test tools do me much good,,,, fuel, a good rope and come along are a mainstay for me. also a compressor is always in the back and a battery back up to help jump start the jeep. I'm not a rock crawler, hunting fishing and just fun back road sight seeing. Overnight camping gear is also a must for me. Good point should have an extinguisher. Thanks again for the vid.

[@TrashPandaGarage]

Love the bagged and tagged spare parts! I've done that as well, but you might have me beat with the vacuum seal (at least that's what it looked like).

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! The vacuum sealer is a game changer 👍

[@luigismushrooms5701]

On my winch, the little plastic boots held the salt water on the nut connections and rotted the wires out... Defeats the purpose of having them... No more boots :)

[@RickActual]

@Dirt Lifestyle Regarding the fire extinguisher under the hood: are you sure that it will remain completely reliable after prolonged exposure to the extreme heat of the engine bay?

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Last summer I broke a tie rod 12,000 ft above Leadville Colorado. Had to hitch hike back to town for parts (twice because the parts store gave me the wrong parts). Luckily they had a tie rod remover tool because I couldn't get it off with my tools. Lesson, buy a couple spare parts to install on the trail if needed. And the proper tool to do it.

[@ximedicmitchlxk6181]

Press your bearings with your high-lift jack between 2 blocks of flat wood :p

[@1970351C2V]

Mentions that he needed a code scanner and forgot it...then forgets to add it to the list. :)

[@wyattoneable]

Thanks so much. Distilled water was something I never thought about. I like carrying things that have multiple uses.

[@DirtLifestyle]

No problem! Happy to help!

[@andyhall9669]

If it hasn't been said, remember that in some states brake clean is non-flammable.

[@tomzane1606]

Anytime u break somthing.. especially something u can change on the trail... buy 2 of it cuz it will break again

[@BurntTransGarage]

I had one of those aerosol style fire extinguishers fail. The chemicals ate the finish off my cabinets in the garage. Not recommended at all. I suggest getting a regular ole filer extinguisher.

[@waddney4121]

Fleshlight

[@ericmillier6652]

Fire extinguisher is probably the most over looked and most important! Thanks for the video

[@chazzcrowchild6726]

What kind of diesel is in your Jeep that thing is super cool 👍👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! It's a 1.9 tdi out of a 2006 vw Jetta 🤘

[@chazzcrowchild6726]

@@DirtLifestyle how's the power ? Better then the old 4 litre?

[@quetzal1]

Cool stuff, but geez, all that and your Jeep is completely full of tools, parts, recovery gear, and just enough room for 1 passenger. Maybe someone should make the minimalist list for those who aren't doing the high risk type trail.

[@mick330i]

quetzalin water knife tools

[@klarahfenderson1374]

Short list for people that want to make it easy: 1. Buddy that has everything in his Jeep already. :P

[@brianmoffett7475]

Also looking forward to the belt driven air. AC on a Jeep is analogous to a kick stand on a tank or a screen door on a submarine.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol this killed me 👍

[@DB-yj3qc]

Converting AC to air? Did that one way back, are you going to pull and pack with grease or just run /add oil?if the latter (Sanden compressor) oil separator for filling tires But it's low cost and works I was able to run air tools with it didn't need separator then.😁 I had maybe $50 tied up in converting it.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I have a in line fog style oiler. It will allow oil to flow into the intake of the pump 👍

[@outbackwack368]

FIRST AID KIT and know how to use it. Baby Wipes...MANY uses. EDC. Great job!

[@Str8sixfan]

This was fantastic. I don't off-road much at all (but eventually want to do more)...I already have a tow strap, but aside from a winch (because I never wheel without a buddy, nor do hard core enough off roading yet to justify one) and axle bearings, all of those are practical for the 1-2x a year crowd!

[@Lee-gc2mq]

#11 a Garmin inReach Explorer so when the shit hits the fan you can call out for help.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

I love the vacuum bags for spares.

[@TJSoffRoad]

hahaha a power probe, what a joke. watching your videos is like watching one big add

[@jnightrod]

Smart bagging up your spare parts like that.

[@mitchellhelling4379]

Thanks for the list! Something I noticed, that plastic hinged red Kidde fire extinguisher was probably recalled. The hinge snaps easily, making the plunger difficult to depress. The shiny new one (viewers left) is the update with robust metal hinges. Google Kidde fire extinguisher recall and check it out. If you're effected, they'll mail you a replacement along with a return label to send the bad one back in.

[@B.wilk89]

Great video as always can't forget mountain money I just carry a package of baby wipes they are a great multi purpose item also somthing often overlooked is valve stems ask for rubber stems to be installed when getting new tires they dont snap off like a Brass stem will if ya wack it on a rock I carry plugs for quick repairs and patches in 4 different sizes just incase and a bead breaking hammer and tire bars (irons) if ya dont have a bead breaking hammer and ya need to patch a tire ya can always have some one run over your tire while laying down flat it normally works 😆

[@davemoon1103]

All the comments in the section are great but I think the most important thing is a credit card because if you go on and off routing you’re going to screw something up and we all know what jeep stands for just excessively expensive parts

[@Aroundtheworld1019]

People new to wheeling are going to change those parts out on a trail?? This list was for some pretty advanced groups. Would be nice to see this same video for just truly new starter types.

[@DirtLifestyle]

When you started wheeling you didn't change your own parts? We never had the money to pay other people to wrench on our rigs so we have always done our own maintenance. 👍

[@loudandclearmedia]

Coms. It's easier to get help when you can call for it.

[@MrJoshh1]

Couldnt agree more on the fire suppression mate! Its SO IMPORTANT! Its usually overlooked by many here in Australia. when it really shouldnt be, look whats currently happening and has been since september! keep up the killer content :)

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@jamesacker7343]

Putting a fire extinguisher under hood sounds bad. The heat in the engine compartment might cause it to explode.

[@paulbadtram748]

Get some snatch block pulleys you use them correctly you can increase the pulling power of your wrench. Plus safety glasses or goggles nothing sucks more than injuries to the eyes. Gloves that are cut resistant will help and make sure sizes to fit everyone riding in your rig. A packing blanket may for padding on the ground.

[@richhill1667]

I agree with most of your suggestions however in my opinion if you are stuck on warn winches you are just paying extra for the name. Yes I have owned a Warn winch. Never again. Many less expensive winches that are equal to the Warn. i believe people buy Warn winches just for the wow factor. Hey Joe look I have the latest greatest Warn Winch. Overpriced.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've had mile marker, smittybilt, rough country, super winch and warn. The quality and performance of the superwinch and warn have been the best. No issues, ever. They just work. I do come from a place of experience. I've had many rigs and many winch over the years 👍

[@CarswithNash]

I always bring some boards and blocking so I can fill holes and span deep ditches etc. I gotta get me one of those Yankum ropes, they are awesome.

[@klarahfenderson1374]

I always have a couple of planks, a hi-lift jack doesn't work well in powdery sand.

[@drewp503]

I blew up my front axle in a crusher, both drive flanges blew off and never found one of them...my hi lift saved me...I would jack the truck up almost to tipping to pass over boulders...I got out.

[@shaneslater896]

I just picked up a 2000 xj and the previous owner cut the fenders down too far for the mounting holes what would you prefer I do so I can put some fender flares on there what brand would you recommend. Thanks.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I don't have any recommendations unfortunately. My experience with aftermarket xj parts is limited 👍

[@killerturkey1000TheKing]

Strange. I use brake clean to stall or bog an engine when looking for a vacuum leak

[@zacharyicenhower4503]

Awesome vid. Iv'e quaded and dirt biked my whole life into very sketchy areas and helped out many a offroader. I've always wanted to start Jeeping as a hobby so i got 2016 jeep wrangler sport recently. Going to be awhile before I get to the big boy level, but I have to start somewhere. Thanks for advice.