How To Build A Survival Kit For Your 4X4

[@CedricAda]

Yes! Thanks Jon, I've got a mate whose massively into 4x4ing, here in australia, no less - where you often go up to 600km from the nearest reliable services. He doesn't take anything more than extra water and a recovery system (straps, cables, shovel, tracks) and I think he's crazy. We're going to a place called The Simpson Desert Conservation Park (punch it into google earth to get an idea of its remoteness) in a couple months so we WILL be starting with the stuff you've mentioned, and probably expanding a fair bit in some directions!

[@Wingman115]

I made it to Perth back in 1985 when I was in the Navy. I had a chance to explore the backcountry. Mighty pretty down there. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@charleslarson3152]

Well thought out sir and yes, it's all to be designed around where one lives. Living in the southern Arizona desert, I carry water....lot's!!... in hard containers. And you are indeed smart to that Hi-lift jack. I have rescued some who did not have one. When running alone, I would suggest that you might think about adding a battery jump unit. When a battery decides to die, it can fail rather quickly. Happened to me. The thing just up and quit after only two years of service.

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff thanks for posting a comment.

[@toms9738]

IKEA bags are awesome. I have them in all my kits.

[@Wingman115]

+tom s For the price you can't beat them.

[@Incandescentiron]

I have the zippered versions if IKEA bags. In addition to handles, they have straps that can be carried as a backpack. very handy.

[@701overland]

Thanks for sharing you kit .. I need to get those molle attachment boards for sure!

[@Wingman115]

I have a link in the discription on where to get them. Thanks for stopping by v

[@arctodussimus6198]

Nice kit. I have a similar kit in my truck, along with a hatchet, I carry a Fiskars X-25 axe (lightweight and dependable), and also keep a Daiwa Minicast backpack fishing pole and kit. Being in Tennessee, I keep a good sleeping bag this time of year too.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for sharing.

[@johnlord8337]

Ah Wingman ... you had me drooling. JetBoil, jumpers, Corona saw, MREs, tarp/mylar, machete, nalgene water bag, .... My kit, a little more intense for SanFran metro and NorCal pacific coast and mountain adventures. JetBoil, multiple fuel canisters, 10 Mountain House MREs, survival food pack (uck!), 2# jug mixed nuts, 2# jug mixed dried fruit, dried cranberries, jars coffee/tea crystals, lime juice, coconut oil, kitchen fork/spoon, multiple matches matchbooks, six 2 liter soda pop water bottles, mini clear plastic water drinking bottles, multiple fold up chinese food carry containers, ETON AM/FM/WX black hand crank radio/ flashlight/USB hand crank charger, 2 ham radio transceivers 2m/70cm w/ secondary battery packs, cigarette lighter electric tire pump, tire pressure gauge, SECOND CHARGED CAR BATTERY, jumper cables, tow rope, mule tape, fire extinguisher, multiple tool/repair kit, flares, highway red hard hat, fluorescent yellow and red mesh work vests, highway hand flag, big baton maglite, small maglite, AA/D battery cache, brake fluid, RADIATOR FLUID jug, fire extinguisher, goodly stocked med kit, large span of vitamins/minerals/Muscle Milk drink jug, rubbing alcohol (explosive burning alcohol fuel for tire bead popping and inflating tire), mini MYOG alcohol stove, peroxide, listerine mouthwash, toy/ammo/mags, whistle, mini mirror, pepper sprays, razor blade knife, 2 opposing blade (fighting) knife, flat box cutter, hunting knife, machete, flat plate (throwing) hatchet, flat plate hatchet, mini pruner bow saw, second set regular and snow-cold monkey suit clothing, hiking boots/wool hiking socks, working and cold weather gloves, wool cap, hiking tennis shoes, multiple plastic shopping bags (carry, wrapping), tarp/mylar, tarp/mylar, space blanket, quilt, pillow, essential oils cinnamon (antibiotic, tooth brushing) and clove (antibiotic, pain numbing, teeth, wounds), small change coin money, 2 rolls quarters, wash cloth/bath towel, hand soap, body wash bottle, laundry soap, hand alcohol gel sanitizer, hand/body lotion, small ditty bag of cosmetic items (toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, tweezers, mini scissors, nippers, shave kit, hair brush, second glasses, foam ear plugs, shoe/boot laces, .... and a "few" more items.

[@Wingman115]

+John Lord Good stuff brother.

[@WanderingBeast]

I have a scout so I just add gas ;) just going through the thought exercise is more than most folks do. nice kit

[@Wingman115]

+Wandering Beast I love your Scout! We need more video's with the Scout.

[@EatCarbs]

+Wingman115 Agreed!

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

Good set up bro! Who wouldn't keep a tactical teddy bear. I tell you what, when I get my first 4x4 to go romping in the desert, I'll make a video for the kit I choose to have. Till then, I'll be on two wheels. I just posted a vid on what I carry for riding around town. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@Wingman115]

+NATEaBERGER I will check it out.. Thanks for watching.

[@rickd248]

Being in CA. I guess that's why you don't show/carry any firearms. A Henry Survival Rifle plus a sidearm and rifle are also normal. I usually carry a spare for everything that is critical. That includes signal, fire, shade, water filter, hunting and defense. Knives are critical so I carry several of those. I like your setup. I treaded in my TJ about 10 years ago and now have a Land Rover. I carry my kit in a large, water proof hermetically case.

[@Wingman115]

+rickd248 Thanks for watching.

[@1IdeaAhead]

Tactical Teddy is a must!!!!!!

[@Wingman115]

Yes it is..

[@tolismargiolas8355]

Very good

[@Wingman115]

+TOLIS MARGIOLAS Thanks for checking in.

[@bluetunder40]

Nice Set up John ...

[@Wingman115]

+The Lone Patriot 111 Thank you sir.

[@EatCarbs]

Well damn... guess that's why I am failing... no tactical teddy bear =\ Sadly my Jeep is a shambles... a complete mess. I've been meaning to clean it out and organize it. So no video until that's done. Thanks for the video.. I was digging that driving clip at the beginning.. I could have watched more of that.

[@Wingman115]

+Eat Carbs Thanks for watching.. Here's the link to the Jeep mudding video.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TNoYiErNJ5ibc

[@EatCarbs]

Sweet.. thanks

[@MrBH27]

Nice video. I'd probaby spend $5 bucks on a rubbermaid (or something similar) bucket to hold that gear in. That box can rip and can't hold water.

[@Wingman115]

That box has character. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@rayman1968]

Is there a particular reason you carry a tow strap as opposed to a snatch strap? Didn't know you were from So Cal. I'm in Simi Valley. Spend a lot of time in the Southern Los Padres NF.

[@Wingman115]

I misspoke I have a recovery strap in the jeep. I'm not doing crazy stuff like rock gardens or anything. I can't afford the repairs! LOL I explore the old jeep trails in the backcountry a lot of times by myself due to my work schedule I'm off on weekdays.

[@jjking316]

you and Dave from Top Guns channel look and sound a lot alike. Is that you Dave?? haha great vid and tips

[@jjking316]

Do you carry any kind of battery backup storage device? I've been trying to decide on something decent to get for my pack. But there are so many options out there

[@Wingman115]

LOL. ok.

[@Wingman115]

I have a SunJack solar panel with power backup. Video on my channel.

[@garylawson7930]

+wingman115 now you need a Rubbermaid Action packer and a mount from Swag Offroad so that hatchet doesn't split you open in an accident.

[@Wingman115]

+Gary Lawson Great points I need to pick both up.

[@athoutdoors9921]

Here's a link of my Jeep survival kit. I like your setup. Some things I have that you may want to consider is a jump box, and shackles to connect tow straps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJnHdH2KlLl2i5I

[@Wingman115]

+ATH Outdoors Thanks for the 411.

[@MrTommyboy9]

a large umbrella, crowbar, tools.........even a small tent that doesn't take up much room, just in case you have to spend the night, unless you want be stuffed inside that jeep?

[@Wingman115]

Depends on the weather.

[@MrTommyboy9]

+Wingman115 How about a small roof rack to add a few more things just in case, as you Never know? The hell what it looks like, you'll be glad you got it. Lol

[@Wingman115]

+MrTommyboy9 I have a swing out bumper rack for the Jack spare and gas cans.