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Java
March 21st, 2015, 07:48 AM
So we all know soloing is a bad idea, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't do it. Also, if you're wheeling with one other rig you better be ready to solo, possibly with a dead vehicle in tow, or if you need to turn around for whatever reason on a run you might end up driving out alone. I'm doing vehicle prep this weekend and trying to fine tune my gear (again!). I found this article and it seems mighty incomplete to me... any suggestions?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/reviews/a8574/to-go-off-road-solo-you-need-these-tools/

http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/14/47/1024x576/546b47e56df5e_-_tools-lg.jpg
Stu
March 21st, 2015, 09:07 AM
they don't even list a shovel, a jack, or even any tools for vehicle repair. And their reason for the hatchet "save your paint from nasty pinstripes from overreaching tree limbs" c'mon. But i guess that's about right for a magazine with a name that implies being on road rather than off.
Jackie
March 21st, 2015, 09:11 AM
It read like a very long commercial...
Adaa60
March 21st, 2015, 09:45 AM
wheres the Hi-Lift jack? last i checked that was like the ultimate survivor tool. wheres the food & water?
xaza
March 21st, 2015, 10:02 AM
Based on the picture, I would figure they just learned to leave the AAA card at home last trip.
The StRanger
March 21st, 2015, 10:06 AM
I agree. As for just tryin to get out !!
I would also include a shovel of some kind
Adaa60
March 21st, 2015, 10:06 AM
Based on the picture, I would figure they just learned to leave the AAA card at home last trip.
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lol Xaza, i actually tried to call AAA a few years ago when i broke on lefthand canyon. there no help if more than 50ft off road
tmleadr03
March 21st, 2015, 10:37 AM
Based on the picture, I would figure they just learned to leave the AAA card at home last trip.

How do you call AAA if you don't have signal? Needs more long range communication capabilities.
Patrolman
March 21st, 2015, 11:49 AM
Yeah, that is a weak list. No water? No blankets? No compass/gps?
tmleadr03
March 21st, 2015, 11:51 AM
Yeah, that is a weak list. No water? No blankets? No compass/gps?

One of the things I figured out slightly too late is no matter what pack like you are spending the night. Don't care if you plan on camping. You might not be given the choice.
Java
March 21st, 2015, 12:57 PM
These two lists are much better:

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Offroaders_Checklist.htm

http://www.overlandjournal.com/overlanding/bare_essentials/

I just put together a new tire kit, also have a pump from this thread: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?22268-Portable-Compressor

the kit, valve cores/tool and spare stems were $36.00 with shipping from amazon.