What is the preferred list of recovery gear? I'm a DD/weekend warrior but the trails I take can get a bit overwhelming for the very capable but stock XJ. Oh and don't forget "never wheel alone."

I know I've seen it here previously and I appologize if I didn't search right, but I figure it is probably a good reminder/refresher and hopefully I'm not the only one who will benefit form this thread.

Thanks,
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a winch
shovel
hi lift jack
a good strap
gloves

 

a ****** block
an axe and a bow saw.
Straps [Big & long, and a tree saver (NO HOOKS)]

 

if you don't have a winch (like myself) how effective is a come along? I'm mostly on dirt roads and don't ever really do any honest 4 wheelin' (my xj is 2wd). I'm just wondering wht i would need or could use to get out of a road side ditch and alike...

 

a hi lift jack works like a come along and is safer
just need some straps long enough to get to a tree or something strong enough to pull you out

 

how does that work? i guess the tree goes between the jeep and the jack then the rope/strap loops onto the jack?

 

I also bring
A bottle for every fluid that I could use
Small box of trash bags
Jumper cables
Basic tool set + some extra sockets
Bottle Jack
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Cell Phone Charger!

 

Change in clothing

 

yes
you can find vidio on youtub or on the high lift sight on how to use it that way

 

 

most of what they say, and somthing to lye down on when you break somthing and the mud will drown you if you get in it lol
oh and a chainsaw

 

I say screw the come along and just get a winch and a land anchor! It's a lot pricier, but way cooler.

 

Hey now!

If I was going to bring that I might as well bring some Coke too..

 

make sure ya trucks got rated tow hooks,.

 

So, you're not man enough for straight up?!

But then.... you didn't have Coke on the list.

Disclaimer: The bottle of Jack is only for when you are stuck enough, that you can't drive out!