PerlNinja Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Since I don't go wheeling I don't carry a lot of spares with me, but in various spots in the car you will find: 2 gallons of drinkable water (for me! ) 2 gallons of non-drinkable water (engine, etc.) full first aid kit 2 small fire extinguishers tow rope 2 tie down straps 2 belts (pant belts, yep.. really..) magic toolbox (it tends to have just the things in it that i always need at the time i need them) And a telescoping bit of leather covered iron I can't have with me in most civilized countries >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestewart395 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am happy to report, after being stranded at Stuckfest last week, I now have an 8000 pound hand winch, 2 14' 8500 lb. hooked tow ropes and a pair of rubber boots. I'm ready now. Well almost. Hi Lift Jack coming soon, for those times when there are no tree's around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestewart395 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 And a telescoping bit of leather covered iron I can't have with me in most civilized countries >.> I am curious about this leather covered piece of iron..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Harbor freight sells the hi lift jack very affordable.love mine. Watch the sale ad's and get the 12k winch for $150/$250. I got lucky and got the winch, plate and wireless remote all for under $200. I'm just cheap that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 After trying to dig my truck out of the snow with a dustpan the other day, I added a shovel to my traveling tool kit. Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestewart395 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Harbor freight sells the hi lift jack very affordable.love mine. Watch the sale ad's and get the 12k winch for $150/$250. I got lucky and got the winch, plate and wireless remote all for under $200. I'm just cheap that way. Nothing wrong with being cheap. Right now the 12,000 pounders are 300. I do keep my eye on them. Harbor Freight is 3 min from my house, I'm in there all too often. If they go down to 200 or less I'm gonna pounce on it, then go home to face my wife's wrath. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It's worth it if you don't want her to help you dig out of the muck. LOL unless you want to go mud wrestling..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestewart395 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Lol. When I got stuck last weekend I brought her a chair to sit in while I dug it out. She threw the chair in the mud and started shoveling,lol. But it was a PITA. I want to prevent that from happening in the future. Not the stuck part, that's going to happen, the unprepared part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I hear that!!! I don't have the winch mounted yet, im thinking about having a front hitch made for me, then I could use hitch mount and use it on either end. I'm also building a off road/bug out kit to keep with truck at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSrcing Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A lot. My truck is my bug out vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1ndm4n Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have a high lift... Floor jack... Tools... Tow straps and chains... Dring hitch... Boots... Zip ties duct tape... And a shovel/hatchet 2in1 Sent from my Q7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Just putting it together now... but a DIY emergency welding kit: -2 lengths of 2 gauge battery wire, with battery terminals at both ends -welding goggles -welding gloves -7014 or 6013 welding rods -jumper cables (already in the vehicle) -old bike tubing (to wrap the jumper cable that holds the welding rod) Watch a few youtube videos, practice a bit at home, and then throw this kit together. If you're totally hooped, and you have a second or third vehicle, put the batteries in series and DC weld away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1shotkllz Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Just put this together the other day. Never again will I get stuck with no shovel to dig with. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERPOLLO Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) My glove box... dust mop, sunglasses, notebook, perfume .. bulb,.. I think I forget something.... Sent from my SGH-T599 using Tapatalk Edited May 4, 2014 by SUPERPOLLO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 You live in America now...you probably forgot your gun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERPOLLO Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 You live in America now...you probably forgot your gun. YEAH you're right man... let me think about¡¡¡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyPathy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) I saw several mentions of 20k+ lb tow straps so I'm curious if you guys actually spent several hundred dollars on tow straps or if maybe you meant 5k straps. Back on topic I'm a very MacGyveresk kinda fellow. On me, 2 knives, 1 folder for general use, 1 self-defense, i smoke so always have 2 lighters on me primary and mini back up, and a small flash light either in pocket or in Snap-on backpack I never leave home without. It contains everything i need in case i decide not to go home. Being a bachelor i frequently spend night at river etc on a whim. On truck Tire slime in tires Small 12v compressor Ax and machete Pouch of cheap throw away wrenches 4-17mm Jumper cables Few extra screws and bolts I've accumulated Stock tire changing equipment Couple small rachet straps Change of clothes and a coat or hoodie That's it for me. Edited May 14, 2014 by PeteyPathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadville4x4 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 a 2 foot x 2 foot piece of 3/4 inch plywood can get you out of some surprising situations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1ndm4n Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Lol Sent from my LG-L40G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Now I always have this, it's an automatic opening: Edited May 29, 2014 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhurst Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 You live in America now...you probably forgot your gun. Nope. I got that. Only places I go without that is school and federal buildings. Or places that have posed asking no firearms. Other things I always have in my rig: Glock Model 81 knife Spare blinker bulb Tire pressure gauge Mini compressor Angle grinder Couple pens Couple note pads Spare for all belts but T-Belt Emergency blanket for the winter Flares Usually my bicycle helmet and gloves iPod shuffle Microsoft Zune HD AUX cable Manual for the rig and all accessories such as the radio. I think thats it. All stuffed in a single cab D21! With me: CRKT Wasp knife G26 Wallet (of course) truck, tractor, house, barn and gate keys Xperia Z phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestewart395 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Just put this together the other day. Never again will I get stuck with no shovel to dig with. Oh my god, that is so ingenious , I'm going to do this. Could also add the other tools I only use in emergencies. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 But how good do those stay up there when you open the rear door? Wouldn't that add more weight to it and make it harder to keep open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I saw several mentions of 20k+ lb tow straps so I'm curious if you guys actually spent several hundred dollars on tow straps or if maybe you meant 5k straps. They aren't that expensive. A while back Pro Comp had had a sale (can't recall through who) and 20k lb straps were $15.99 and 30k lb straps were $19.99. I bought 3 of the 30k and on reflection I should have gotten 1-2 of the 20k as well; you need some big arse D-rings for the 30k-ers! I gave 1 of the 30k straps to a friend, but then bought some used parts from a member and wound up with another 30k strap, 30k tree saver, 12k snatch block, more D rings. Combined with my HighLift jack, 94' of 3/8 cable off of a dead winch and another 94' on the mounted winch, if I can't get to you/get you out, just leave it there until spring and come back with an excavator... As for 5k straps, the only thing I'd use something that light for was to move a vehicle across a flat parking lot. That is a liability right there. if you are stuck in as little as 4-6" of mud or sand, it takes approximately 2x the vehicle weight in pull to get it moving, so 8-9k lbs for a Pathy. That is why I have a snatch block for my 8k lb winch, and actually plan to upgrade to a 9.5k, it is barely enough... There is a link here to the US Army vehicle recovery guide, that has good tips and numbers, especially when pulling up a grade, etc. I'll see if I can dig it up for you... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Found the thread, but sadly the Army links are dead. The information can still be found in the link Pezzy supplied, about 1/4 way down. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/20836-vehicle-recovery/?hl=%2Brecovery+%2Blink The BOLD above is a mis-statement; sidewall depth miring equals approximately 1x vehicle weight pull strength, hub depth equals approximately 2x vehicle weight pull strength requirement. At least I was off on the side of safety. When it comes to recovery, always use heavier rated equipment than you think you need... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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