"Have thy tools ready. God will find thee work"
Charles Kingsley
Heading out where civilization has yet to sprung is exciting, peaceful and a wonderful way to get away from it all. However being far away from population centers means that if something happens to you or your vehicle; you are on your own. That being the case it is important to be prepared.
Whither you are planning a week long outback trip in the middle of no where or you are heading out on a leisurely day trip. There are certain items that are necessary to take with you. The following is a list of what I take with me every time I go out into the "waste lands" even if its just a day trip.
What to Take With You
1. Like our bodies, engines require certain fluids in order to operate properly. Extra fluids are a must. I always take with me oil, radiator fluid, and distilled water. If I am going some where very remote I will also take with me some extra gas (has come in handy before).
2. Extra engine belts (helpful if one snaps)
3. Jumper cables
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| I keep the belts in a canvas bag so they don't crack |
4. I like to take two spare tires. If one goes pop! You can continue your adventure without worrying about not having a spare.
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| Use a real spare...never a donut! |
5. Tools to work on your vehicle.
If something breaks it will take you a while to find a tow truck (and they will charge you a bucket load). By bringing your own tools you may be able to solve your own problem. |
| My bag of tools. I have included: wrenches, a flash light, Wd40, and pliers. |
6. Towing straps or a wench (to pull you out of the mud)
7. Air compressor (handy with flat tiers)
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| Love this thing! |
Know How to Use Everything!
Test your gear, know its condition, and understand how it operates before you have to use it.
There is nothing more stressful than trying to figure out your gear while trying to solve a problem.
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