list of stuff to bring offroad.. courtesy of TTORA

ozziesironmanoffroad · 10-16-2007, 06:46 PM

is all this truly necessery? i mean, its a great idea, hell yeah, and i think its great. however, i cant afford some of the stuff in the mandatory list.. is it all mandatory to offroad with all the stuff ANYWHERE, without ttora? as i said im not trying to flame them, im just curious
Mandatory Items:
Full tank of Gas and maybe a backup
Seatbelts (this should be a no brainer)
Full size spare tire and tools needed to change it (including wheel lock)
Vehicle jack (stock one OK, Hi-Lift would be better, floor jack maybe)
Front and rear tow point attachments (stock front points are OK, reciever hook works good in rear)
Drinking water (it is the desert you know)
Water for your vehicle (it is the desert you know)
Inflation Device (CO2 Tank or Air Compressor, If you air down or maybe have to reseat a bead)

Recommended Items:

QUALITY TOW STRAP (without metal hooks on either end)
Shovel
CB radio
More water
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Tools (basic kit)
Basic repair parts (hoses, belts, fluids, etc.)
Maps/ gps
Food
Extra clothing, hat, sunscreen etc.
Common sense
Sense of humor

ozziesironmanoffroad · 10-16-2007, 06:48 PM

OOPS.......... gosh DARNET didnt mean for it to do an actual plan.. i was looking for like an offroad question area.... GOSH... so sorry mods

AxleIke · 10-16-2007, 07:48 PM

Yes. Except the inflation stuff. You can just leave your tires at stock pressure. I did that for several years before I got CO2.

tc · 10-16-2007, 09:58 PM

Actually, I would consider most of the stuff on the recommended list pretty mandatory too. And nothing on that list is very expensive. Look around and you probably have most all of it.

Was that for a specific run, like AZ Rocks or something?

sdstud212001 · 10-16-2007, 11:46 PM

I cary all that stuff all the time in my 87. It probb ruins my mpgs but I didn't get a 4runner for it's mpgs.

I also carry alot more like:
Rain coat
jumper cables
tire plugs
Rope
Chain
Tire chains (For the winter)
portable stove
Canned and dried food
Ammo lots of ammo
toom much stuff to list

I carry alot of stuff, I'm that guy on the trail/camping trip that has the things you forgot at home.
Always be prepared-I was a boyscout

**Elvota** · 10-16-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad

However, i cant afford some of the stuff in the mandatory list.. is it all mandatory to offroad with all the stuff ANYWHERE?

I'd agree with the responses you are getting. Being prepared is what it is all about.

If you don't have the funds for all of it right now, just go as prepared as possible and make sure you wheel with others that can fill in the list.

The team effort approach works pretty well and can save some coin up front.

sdstud212001 · 10-17-2007, 12:06 AM

when I got stared I got alot of my stuff from pawn shops and garage sales. They wern't pretty or hi tech but a shovel is a shovel.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 10-20-2007, 08:40 PM

pawn shops eh? good idea stud.... and thanks mods for moving this to the right section

CJM · 10-20-2007, 09:39 PM

I carry everything mentioned too in my truck box, cept my shovel broke (stupid old wood shovel). I carry it all b/c it comes in handy, I also carry what sdstud212001 is talking about. I also carry a full change of clothes with 2x each undies and socks, come along, a tarp, every kinda lube and spray one would need out in the field (grease, 5 qt oil, ATF, gear oil, starting fluid, brake fluid, PB blaster, RTV, etc), a small propane torch, a pretty danged good full set of tools and a few spare parts.

Basically I am sure my truck box has 250lbs in it.. Alot of it can be done without but helps, last trip someone broke a birf and we got a replacement from some cruisers but woulda been sunk if I didnt have RTV sealant and some wheel bearing grease plus some tools.

MudHippy · 10-20-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxleIke

Yes. Except the inflation stuff. You can just leave your tires at stock pressure. I did that for several years before I got CO2.

Maybe if you haven't had the misfortune of blowing a tire, then popping your spare on the same trip, as I have. If so, or if you want to keep Murphy from using the "lack-there-of" to your disadvantage, then you'll need something to pump up a patched/plugged tire to get going anywhere. Even if it's the "one-time use" $15 cheapo plug-in-the-lighter-socket "air compressor"/tire pump, BRING IT! AND THE TIRE PATCHES & PLUGS!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdstud212001

I carry alot of stuff, I'm that guy on the trail/camping trip that has the things you forgot at home.

Me too. I don't leave home without EVERYTHING I or someone else could possibly need. I actually have 2-3 of many things. Backups for backups, you know what I mean?

Everybody just assumes, as they should, that I've "got one of those in my truck". WHATEVER that happens to be at that given moment.

There's even the odd thing or two I haven't needed yet, BUT I/SOMEBODY WILL EVENTUALLY. I have a sixth sense about these things.

BLKNBLU · 10-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Yeah I have to echo the above posts as well. What on the Mandatory list can't you afford? I mean really, except for the inflation device and tow points, that stuff should be mandatory for every car on the road!!

312necro213 · 02-16-2008, 01:48 PM

Just one simple 6 dollar thing that could save you hundreds... easily...

JB WELD!

nosecondz · 03-28-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 312necro213

Just one simple 6 dollar thing that could save you hundreds... easily...

JB WELD!

dude bump for the jb weld, try the 15 min jb weld hella sweet

CJM · 03-28-2008, 09:39 PM

I echo what I posted before, all of those items have helped out many times in offroading as well as other times.

norcalsvx · 03-28-2008, 09:58 PM

i carry more than what they have listed for sure i wheel a lot alone in the waay back county you dont want to have something happen out there and not be prepared

DocWard · 05-11-2008, 01:07 AM

A First Aid Kit isn't Mandatory???

***waskillywabbit*** · 05-11-2008, 06:33 AM

Chrome don't get you home!

Most of those things are not mandatory or recommended, but essential for anyone who wheels on a regular basis. Unfortunately, there are always those who choose not to fully engage their brains and would endanger and greatly inconvenience those of us who try to, thus you have to have rules and lists of vehicle requirements and things to bring with you.

If you are ill-prepared...do everyone a favor and stay at home.

dirtoyboy · 05-26-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudHippy

Maybe if you haven't had the misfortune of blowing a tire, then popping your spare on the same trip, as I have. .

Been there done that.....fun stuff...a cheapie compressor and tire plug kit can save your whole weekend..

I carry all of that stuff plus a full oil change, ATF, gear oil, brake fluid, extra hardlines, my own homemade spill kit (Oil-Dri, a spade, nitrile gloves and a trash bag all in a little container), a pry bar, a BFH, extra trunion bearings, A birfield with a long and short side shaft, right and left tie rod ends, assorted bolts/nuts, extra axle seals, extra pinion seal, , extra hoses, caps to seal off hydro assist....hmmm i know im forgetting something else

oh right...beer!

10-16-2007, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,080	list of stuff to bring offroad.. courtesy of TTORA is all this truly necessery? i mean, its a great idea, hell yeah, and i think its great. however, i cant afford some of the stuff in the mandatory list.. is it all mandatory to offroad with all the stuff ANYWHERE, without ttora? as i said im not trying to flame them, im just curious Mandatory Items: Full tank of Gas and maybe a backup Seatbelts (this should be a no brainer) Full size spare tire and tools needed to change it (including wheel lock) Vehicle jack (stock one OK, Hi-Lift would be better, floor jack maybe) Front and rear tow point attachments (stock front points are OK, reciever hook works good in rear) Drinking water (it is the desert you know) Water for your vehicle (it is the desert you know) Inflation Device (CO2 Tank or Air Compressor, If you air down or maybe have to reseat a bead) Recommended Items: QUALITY TOW STRAP (without metal hooks on either end) Shovel CB radio More water First aid kit Fire extinguisher Tools (basic kit) Basic repair parts (hoses, belts, fluids, etc.) Maps/ gps Food Extra clothing, hat, sunscreen etc. Common sense Sense of humor

10-16-2007, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,080	OOPS.......... gosh DARNET didnt mean for it to do an actual plan.. i was looking for like an offroad question area.... GOSH... so sorry mods __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

10-16-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,536	Yes. Except the inflation stuff. You can just leave your tires at stock pressure. I did that for several years before I got CO2. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

10-16-2007, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,813	Actually, I would consider most of the stuff on the recommended list pretty mandatory too. And nothing on that list is very expensive. Look around and you probably have most all of it. Was that for a specific run, like AZ Rocks or something? __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

10-16-2007, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
sdstud212001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Split time between Flagstaff & Kingman AZ Posts: 1,503	I cary all that stuff all the time in my 87. It probb ruins my mpgs but I didn't get a 4runner for it's mpgs. I also carry alot more like: Rain coat jumper cables tire plugs Rope Chain Tire chains (For the winter) portable stove Canned and dried food Ammo lots of ammo toom much stuff to list I carry alot of stuff, I'm that guy on the trail/camping trip that has the things you forgot at home. Always be prepared-I was a boyscout __________________ 1987 DLX 4X4 5 Speed: Electric Flex-a-Lite,SR5 guages,Yokohama Geolander A/T+ II,Pro Comp AAL, KC Slimlites, Bull Bar, Aux fuse box, Limo Tint, Marlin Crawler Bumper, painted shell, Sirius Wish List: Safari Rack,Bigger tires, SDORI BJ Spacers, 2001 Limited 4X4 Auto:Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Brembo Rotors, Akebono Pads, 17" 2007 4Runner wheels, Yokohama Geolander AT-S,Sirius & Limo tint Wish List: TJM Front Bumper, KC Hilites, Safari Roof Rack, Thule Cargo Box, Rock sliders, Limo Tint Last edited by sdstud212001 : 10-16-2007 at 11:49 PM.

10-17-2007, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
sdstud212001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Split time between Flagstaff & Kingman AZ Posts: 1,503	when I got stared I got alot of my stuff from pawn shops and garage sales. They wern't pretty or hi tech but a shovel is a shovel. __________________ 1987 DLX 4X4 5 Speed: Electric Flex-a-Lite,SR5 guages,Yokohama Geolander A/T+ II,Pro Comp AAL, KC Slimlites, Bull Bar, Aux fuse box, Limo Tint, Marlin Crawler Bumper, painted shell, Sirius Wish List: Safari Rack,Bigger tires, SDORI BJ Spacers, 2001 Limited 4X4 Auto:Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Brembo Rotors, Akebono Pads, 17" 2007 4Runner wheels, Yokohama Geolander AT-S,Sirius & Limo tint Wish List: TJM Front Bumper, KC Hilites, Safari Roof Rack, Thule Cargo Box, Rock sliders, Limo Tint

10-20-2007, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,080	pawn shops eh? good idea stud.... and thanks mods for moving this to the right section __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

10-20-2007, 09:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I carry everything mentioned too in my truck box, cept my shovel broke (stupid old wood shovel). I carry it all b/c it comes in handy, I also carry what sdstud212001 is talking about. I also carry a full change of clothes with 2x each undies and socks, come along, a tarp, every kinda lube and spray one would need out in the field (grease, 5 qt oil, ATF, gear oil, starting fluid, brake fluid, PB blaster, RTV, etc), a small propane torch, a pretty danged good full set of tools and a few spare parts. Basically I am sure my truck box has 250lbs in it.. Alot of it can be done without but helps, last trip someone broke a birf and we got a replacement from some cruisers but woulda been sunk if I didnt have RTV sealant and some wheel bearing grease plus some tools. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

10-21-2007, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,198	Yeah I have to echo the above posts as well. What on the Mandatory list can't you afford? I mean really, except for the inflation device and tow points, that stuff should be mandatory for every car on the road!! __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright

02-16-2008, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
312necro213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 315	just one thing. Just one simple 6 dollar thing that could save you hundreds... easily... JB WELD! __________________ 2001 4runner lift coming soon 1990 Sr5 4runner Project...

03-28-2008, 09:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I echo what I posted before, all of those items have helped out many times in offroading as well as other times. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

03-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,148	i carry more than what they have listed for sure i wheel a lot alone in the waay back county you dont want to have something happen out there and not be prepared __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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DocWard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	A First Aid Kit isn't Mandatory??? __________________ Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway - John Wayne.

05-11-2008, 06:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
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