Required Expedition Equipment and Gear

Required Equipment

·        High-clearance 4WD vehicle with low range

·        Full-size spare tire

·        Front and rear rated recovery points

·        All-terrain or mud-terrain tires in good condition

·        Minimum 200-mile fuel range

·        4 Gallons of extra Fuel

·        Work gloves

·        Portable air compressor (If possible)

·        Fire extinguisher

·        Headlamp or flashlight

·        GMRS radio

·        Navigation app with offline maps

·        Tent or sleeping setup

·        Sleeping bag

·        Water – minimum 1 gallon per person per day

·        Personal medications

·        Weather-appropriate clothing

Optional Equipment

·        Hi-Lift jack or bottle jack

·        Shovel

·        Winch line dampener

·        Snatch block

·        Basic tool kit

·        Spare serpentine belt

·        Spare fuses

·        Spare engine oil

·        Coolant

·        Jump starter or battery pack

·        Satellite communicator

·        Vehicle 12V charging setup

·        Camp chair

·        Camp table

·        Portable fridge or cooler

·        Trash bags

Vehicle Pre-Trip Checklist

·        Tire tread and pressure

·        Brake pad condition

·        Fluid levels checked

·        Recovery points secure

·        Radio tested

·        Winch function tested

·        Spare tire inflated

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