Required Expedition Equipment and Gear
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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