Top 10 Must have 4 Wheeling

Top 10 Must have 4 Wheeling with a bonus 5 items

The list:
1:04 #1 Shovel
1:53 #2 Two UHF radios .5 watts
2:36 #3 Recovery gear
4:11 #4 First Aid Kit
5:44 #5 Air Compressor
7:02 #6 Paper Maps
7:41 #7 Water in two containers
8:04 #8 Tool kit basic stuff
9:39 #9 MISC fix it kit
10:39 #10 Good Spare
11:16 RECAP + 5 BONUS items
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[HomersPulloutGame]

#1 item to have is another friend with a 4x4

[Verb]

As someone who has spent 4 decades in remote outdoor hiking, 3 decades 4x4-ing, and a licensed outdoor guide, you are spot on! I have nothing to add or take away. All the other 4-wheel and overland channels that list "essential " are left wanting.

[Noises]

Oh, I just noticed something, in your bonus items you mention an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.) An EPIRB is always going to be registered to a marine vessel. If you're 4WDing in a remote area, you want a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) which is registered to an individual (you, ) rather than a boat. Usually A PLB will be smaller and cheaper than an EPIRB anyway. It does the same thing but they initiate and mobilize entirely different search & rescue efforts. You should never use an EPIRB on land unless it's all you have. Many PLBs have dual functionality (the most common EPIRBs used by aussie boaties are both PLB&EPIRB.) But you have to make 100% sure when you buy a emergency locator for 4WD trips that whatever you buy has PLB functionality.

[zeMasterRuseman]

I went on a 2 month trip a few months ago (my first long one) after buying a 4wd. From Melbourne I did the oodnadatta track, uluru, crossed from alice springs to townsville via plenty hwy, back to alice springs via sandover hwy, and crossed the simpson desert & the birdsville track.

I have a 80 series, no lift, no lockers, no fridge, only a $20 cheap gas stove, $20 12v shower head from jaycar a few jerry cans from bunnings, and a swag + the things listed in this video was all I had. you don't need all the expensive crap you see people use on youtube to get out there.

[grizzlec]

I learned to 4wheel many years ago in 2wd trucks. My #1 recommendation is a come-a-long (hand powered cable winch). Get the big one. Even if you have a winch. That winch can loose power. I have one in my '06 4x4 4Runner and two in my 2wd '99 Dodge Ram.

[carleenfurner]

The best video for 4WD beginners I’ve seen. There so much crap on YouTube to sift through, most of them trying to sell you expensive shit you don’t need.
Thanks mate, I’ve got a little lost now to do up my own recovery gear kit. Legend 👍🏻

[adams]

May I also suggest a fire extinguisher. I needed one myself once and once for another vehicle.

[olliehopnoodle]

A really good video and list of things for most folks to take 4 wheeling. Depending on the time of year, I would add extra clothes and a sleeping bag. If you do get stuck and need to shelter in your truck and it's really cold out, you want to be able to stay warm.

[freedomrider]

And the dog just video bombs the tutorial at the 3:50 mark....LOVE IT!

[yoboo]

Great video! I think alot of people have said it already but ..
#1 Toilet Paper!
#2 Fire Extinguisher

[cooperken]

Hi Ronny, love your work. I would like to suggest a slight change to your list, instead of a square ended shovel which is difficult to use in harder ground because of the corners I would highly recommend a round end Plumber’s type shovel. I’m a builder always go for the long handled round mouth for soil or general digging. If you look at who does the most digging it’s always the plumber with a long handle round mouth shovel. Keep up the great work.

[andyrocket]

also don't forget a flashlight and a jumper cable for the battery..

[vagabond]

Ronny, Ive been 4WDriving for 33 years and I suggest the 1st item on your "Must Have List" should be (accredited) driver training. If you haven't learnt the basics of how to drive and recover your 4WD you will get into trouble. Love your videos, keep it up!

[excelephant]

YES!! Thank you! Finally a video about what you actually need for offroading. I wish everybody had to watch a video like this before they were allowed to drive offroad. Just one thing I would add as an important item - a small dry chemical fire extinguisher. Apart from that, bang on target, mate.

[obananamano]

I would also add 'Knead It' to the misc kit, or some kind of epoxy putty.. for fuel tank repair, makeshift spacers, brackets repair etc

[lyndonruis]

Shovel, duct tape, cable ties, tie down straps and a Perth region pine forest. Got a feeling I've heard this story before, I think the police are now looking for you Ronny.  :-p

[ruffus]

A HiLift, fire extinguisher, & booster cables are 3 items I'd add. Just a few weeks ago I lent my spare HiLift to a friend who ended up quite stuck & used it as a winch to save himself. He tends to go offroading solo & usually I'll get the rescue call when he's stuck. One advantage of getting stuck in a stock vehicle with street tires is they tend not to get in as much trouble as a built rig & fairly easy to extricate.

[dustinkoppel]

Bro, ur content is always good and easy to listen to.

[RandyLunn]

Great list! In America we also need snow chains. I also carry a lithium jumper battery that can charge 12v devices.

[ddbear]

This is the best list, from a true expert!