Nice write up. Bet it took awhile to post that
Nice write up. Bet it took awhile to post that
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
You missed number "6" on the added list for winter months! LOL
I've been set up for years in my 4x4's. In addition to the usual recovery gear, MRE's, bottled water, etc. etc. I have a couple different duffel bags that are seasonal.
In winter, I just toss in my "fowl weather bag" to add an emergency sleeping bag, two down coats, gloves including a set of battery heated gloves, wool socks, snow boots, rabbit hats, (i.e. WWI flight cap) couple of Balaclavas, ski goggles, pair of heavy Dickies insulated coveralls, wool scarves, can of Johnny Warmer fuel to go with the pair of Johnny hand warmers which are added to a packet of disposable ones, and a set of ice crampons for the boots.
Granted, that bag is 3 feet long and hard-stuffed to about 18 inches in diameter, but should I get stuck, I will NOT be like the guy in the family who tried to walk out in tennis shoes and a windbreaker. That was I think, two years ago, on an Oregon forest road. They were following a GPS, and like too many people, MINDLESSLY following it. Their little ill-equipped car got buried in the snow miles from anything. The guy didn't make it, but the wife and baby who stayed behind in the car did.
Another item I carry is a Spot Satellite Messenger. If all else fails, I can hit the 911 button and wait for rescue.
Good write up, and one that EVERYONE who heads out in winter needs to read. Frankly, I'm getting tired of reading in the news of people getting stuck who survive on eating snow and an old Snickers bar that was in the glove box. (Assuming they do survive) It's an amazing thing about modern vehicles, you can carry a LOT OF STUFF. It's not like you're making your horse tired. If you travel, summer or winter, PACK STUFF ALONG.
On edit: You can buy survival stuff on Amazon, up to and including full household kits for disasters. I carry coast guard survival candy bars, military MRE's, sealed packets as well as bottled water, emergency sleeping bag, (The winter bag just adds another) and things I can't even remember. We always joke about how we could live comfortably for days should we ever get the Jeep stuck bad. If nothing else, buy one of their pre-made 3 day survival backpacks and keep THAT in your car trunk, behind the pickup seat, or your Jeep.
Last edited by Adondo; 11-06-2012 at 10:39 AM.
2006, 4.7L, QTII, Toyo Wild Country M/T 265/70R17 tires, Ultrasport 175 wheels, Rocky Road 2.25'' lift kit, HID off-road lighting, Surco 50x60 roof rack, Foxwing awning, Superchips performance programming.
Great Write Up
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
Great information, thanks for sharing!
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
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I stuck your thread so it will be on top so people see it. Just keep the first post updated as you and other members come up with useful additions. Great post by the way!
Thanks.....It took me about a day to come up with this list. I did it because, we always see someone stuck or needs help or we maybe out in it ourselves. I just like to be prepared.
Do you tow a trailer around to stow all that gear? Seems like over kill but I don't live in the Pacific Northwest. I guess the gear you carry depends on where you live.
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