My thoughts on the gear to carry in your 4WD
- Just starting out;
- 8000kg 9 metre snatch strap (the standard one that all 4wd stores have)
- 2 x shackles (minimum 3.2 tonne SWL)
- pair of work gloves
- tyre pressure guage
- 30cm x 30cm base plate for your jack (20mm plywood or thicker)
- WD40 (or similar)
Then get out there with somebody experienced and drive
- What you will probably work out that you want after a few trips;
- short handled shovel
- tarp
- toolbox with good tools (no point in leaving your good tools in the garage)
- workshop manual
- 12v air compressor
- jumper leads
- duct tape
- tube of quickset epoxy putty
- spare fuses
- fire extingusher
- first aid kit
- torch
- toilet paper
- water container (I take 5 litres on a day trip)
- handheld UHF CB (if you don't have one in the car)
- Things I am considering;
- bottle jack
- multimeter
- fire lighting kit
- spare radiator hoses/fan belts etc
- tyre repair kit
- air bag jack
- bow saw
- Additional things some people carry;
- Tirfor manual winch
- hi lift jack (but only it you have the mounting points for it)
- tyre levers
- axe
- chainsaw
- Going on the multiweek/desert/around Australia trip;
- Experience so you don't need this list
- (and try not to destroy your 4WD with the weight of things you are carrying)
WA Police Aids to Survival
Adventure Activity Standards draft