hey all just curiouse on how my list stacks again your guys's here it is,(take it all when im wheeling , fact is it stays in the truck always!) cum along tow strap 10 tie downs 2 gallons antifreeze 5 gallons water high lift jack, (need a new one) chain rope gloves shovel big bar (to pry on stuff with) flashlights, gas(extra) oil power steering fluid brake fluid tool set first aid kit, extra clothes emergeny food thats all i can think of at the moment, im sure theres more, what all do you guys carry? im gonna have to get a runner and ditch this pickup if i have to get to much more laterz wade

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This one has been asked & some pretty impressive lists were a result. Here's the link

I forgot about that thread. There was some pretty good stuff in them list's. I carry a shovel with me now behind my speaker box after getting stuck on my way to work in my nice clean uniform.. ya that one was fun to explain..haha

tp(you just never know when you might need it when you are way out in the boonies)
2 tow straps
2 D ring shackles
Cell phone
extra blanket
Mag Light
buddy
first aid kit

I take only the most important things, as too much recovery gear makes me a little too brave...

2 tow straps for when 1 can't reach.
A full sized shovel to drain the swamp my neighbor gets stuck in with his stock TJ.
And most important of all, my wife an 16month old boy!

4x4Trails.net has a good 4x4 Excursion Checklist.

A bunch of fancy 3rd Gen 4Runners.

J/K. Drain pan, Purified water (for radiator or drinking) Motor oil, Gear oil, High carb food like Snickers, Extra fuel, All my tools, Two jacks, two jackstands, thick boards to jack from on non-stable ground/snow, Warm cloths, Map(s), Shovel, Metal coat hangers, winch acc. kit, Cig lighter to torch it all if it really gets bad, and some other junk.

I'm surprised no one said camera yet, so that when you get stuck, everyone can get a good laugh at ya

cumalongs kick ass

What type do you guys use? I saw one at Harbor Freight and I wasnt' sure if it was worth a damn. It had a max length of only 10ft though, I guess If I could get another truck that close it might work. What weight range should it be able to handle?

Take a look at the More Power Puller. I have one and it's ready for anything.

http://www.morepowerpuller.com/index.asp

Be careful with those cheapo come-along things. I have one and I'd be scared to death using that thing anywhere near the claimed rating. With any kind of load it creaks and groans like its going to come apart at any minute. Take a close look at how well its made. On mine you have to make sure the ratchet mechanism engages with the gear on the cable reel every time for fear of it suddenly disengaging when you're moving the handle to get ready for the next pull. With these, I think you get what you pay for, and if you don't pay much you don't get much.
Alan

icechest and the beer incase you get stuck you have something to drink when your stranded it always is a easy way to winde down

Minus the soccer balls and hef usualy stays at the mansion

Tools and tow straps
Wire
Beer
Beer
Basic camping gear
Beer
Food
water
extra clothes
Boots
Most importantly more than one person and friends with other trucks
first aid kit
Spare parts
Ect
The more prepared the better

I wheel with some people who could build there truck again 3 times over so you cant ever bring to much!
It really helps if you can tow it there but I know thats not possible for everyone but its the safest and best way to go IMO

The playmates are a must though

I wheel a bobbed 82' PU with a carbed 22R so I try to keep the weight down.
Along with all the items mentioned above, I keep a collection of nuts & bolts and other MacGyvering items to rig the rig back together if need be.
I bring a water purifier so I don't have to bring an excessive amount of water. Also I always have my Jet Boil packed along with coffee and MRE's.
In the winter I keep a propane heater packed.

Same here...plus I need room for all the beer!!
I usually bring .... comealong...and yes its the cheapo version, and yes...last time I was stuck it failed.
Maps and gps are a must( ok so gps is not 100% essential, but maps are)
T.p. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go
50' of heavy chain
Cell phone, and 2way radio (cell phone has a camera)
Food, and water
motor oil, gear oil, atf
leatherman
and I always keep a survival kit in all my vehicles, bandaids, neosporen, gauze, space blanket, waterproof matches, magnesium striker, and a hatchet.
Thats it for me, I figure if I have too many tools, I will get cocky, and spend more time fixing my rig on the trail than exploring.

O...almost forgot...I always wear comfy waterproof boots, ya never know how far you may have to hike out.

A comalong is important but your high lift can also be used to pull. A couple of shakles and a good tow rope (NO STRETCH IF POSSIBLE) and you ccan get 30-40 inches of STRONG PULL, that thing (a good high lift) can pull 5 ton no prob.
I also like to carry a small soldering style butane lighter, fits in my hand and good to 1800 degrees, some solder and flux (just a little) because elec. tape can't fix everything.

hell ye thats what im talkin about wheelin girls and beer where do i sign up

Not a bad idea to have some benedryl when in the woods, especially on those camping/wheelin trips. You never know what may bite, sting you.

What does everyone use to hold their stuff? I use rubermade tubs often, but would like to pick up some ammo cans to store things I always want with me.

A beer!

i want to start bringing a bag of tools with me but would hate to hear them clanging around the whole time

So far in my rig:
tool set in blow moulded case
multibit screwdriver set
rope
straps
shackles
come along (heavy duty)
cooler with refreshments
muskol
afterbite
bumperjack
20 ton bottle jack
shovel
spotlight
depending on whether there's a chance I'll get really stuck somewhere far in, camping gear and food for my dogs

what's to come?

hatchet
chainsaw
more straps
more shackles

these are all kept in rubbermade totes and strapped down (especially the idiot makers like the jacks and shovel. Don't need one of those in the back of the head after a sudden stop)

I used to be braver, but now my list has grown for the FJ40...

Sunglasses
1-First Aid ammo box (based on 4Wheeler's Bible)
1-GPS
1-Topo map of area
1-Spot light
2-Mag lights
2-Survival knives
1-Folder knife
1-Machete
1-Hatchet
1-Leatherman
2-Gallons drinking water
2-Gallons non-drinking water
1-Lighter
1-Small box strike anywhere matches
1-30' Strap
1-Come along
1-Fold up shovel/pick
20-bungee cords
1-20' ˟˟˟˟˟ big and heavy chain
2-Big grade 8 bolts with 2 washers to each and nuts for chain
1-40' Nylon rope
4-25 kilonewton caribiners
1-Change of clothes
1-Set gloves
1-Blanket
1-Beanie


------------------------------For More Than One Day------------------------------

1-Full metric set tool box (used to be a mechanic, so EVERY tool I might need goes on trips that I can fit in my carry around box)
1-Bottle jack
1-36" pry bar
1-24" breaker bar w/ optional cheater bar
2-Qts 20w50 oil
1-Bottle brake fluid
1-Bottle 90-140 gear oil
2-Army surplus Mummy bags
1-Winnebago 30X10 2 room tent
1-Tarp
2-5 gallon jerry cans of fuel
1-5 gallon jerry can of non-drinking water
2-Funnels (1 long, 1 stubby)
1-Extra day of food over planned trip
3-Extra days of water over planned trip
2-Pairs Mechanix gloves
2-M65 jackets
1-Haynes manual
1-4X4 block for chocking tires
1-Pack extra batteries for Mags

I know it looks a little excessive, but my uncle got stuck in Death Valley once and had to hike out in the early 80s in July. Still has scars on his lower legs from the eyelets burning through his socks from the heat.

Lesson learned: I'd rather be over-prepared than under-prepared. At least you can be the guy that people at camp come to for help because you have EVERYTHING but a welder, which I'm looking into, haha.

I also carry a can of carb cleaner or starting fluid to rebead if needed.