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.
The best video for 4WD beginners I’ve seen. There so much crap on UA-cam 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 👍🏻
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's true if you are digging through hard, compacted soil. However if you were driving on that you wouldn't get bogged. Chances are if you're bogged, you're in mud or sand and therefore shovel could be quite different.
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.
Master Ruseman i agree mate, i think we're all a bit guilty of buying stuff we dont need when we dont have time for trips, its almost a comforting mechanism
Good comment, I think the point your making is get out there and enjoy yourself. Take plenty of water and let someone know where you're going and when you should arrive.
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If you don't leave populated areas you can do with just a phone and time to wait for the assistance, really. Everything else is for you to take care of yourself, which is the real next level.
I think lockers can come in handy in some situations and as a little protection from destroying the diff centre, but I do agree you can just go out and enjoy yourself with out spending thousands keep a level head drive accordingly ect. Although sometimes spending money on upgraded heavy duty cvs axels ect is a good preventative if your driving out deep into high country unfortunately shit can happen even if your driving really careful
Awesome Ronny, thanks. I've been off-roading (initially in 2WDs) for about 50 years. It's also been part of my profession, although I do it for fun now. But I learn new things, or get reminded of old things, every time I watch your videos. I'm also enjoying the comments following the videos. Good resource there too. It's a bit hard to add anything given your video and the comments but perhaps I'll add a concept that I think is important. Be prepared to spend overnight on the track after you are stuck or broken down. That scenario will govern what you take, but high on the list should be insect repellent.
Great post. I was a surveyor all over the top end for several years. And... my to 5 must haves are: Long handled Spade Water Insect repellant + head fly net Headtorch Coffee - have to calm your nerves to properly assess the situation Comfy walking shoes - you might have to walk 40kms over night to the nearest road. Boots dont cut it. A box of musli bars is a good idea also. Stuff you pockets with bars b4 your 40km walk. A kit is nice, but if you forget it, most first aid gear can be inprovised from what you already have.
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
You noted during the shovel section that "we are not talking about camping here", but one of the primary goals of basic off-roading is to get to a camp site and experience nature, So I would add basic camping gear to this list for that reason alone, BUT even more critical is if you do get stuck and cannot recover or your rig is critically damaged a basic overnight pack with a good sleeping bag suited to your location could save your life if you get to a point where you need to abandon the rig and hoof it somewhere to get help, better yet never go alone but if both rigs get stuck beyond recovery you need to have that survival gear on hand.
A good alternative is a six pack of beer in cans. Shake the can well and aim at the fire. Or just sit back and watch it burn while having a beer. It's all about choices.
funny thing is this video is made in Australia. I can understand that you carry a lot of water with you. But for a listener in Germany - name a Place where you walk more than 30 min without finding a civilization. And Water is basically everywhere :D - Still you are perfectly right about your facts, its just amazing how different the places are :)
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!
Accredited? Like you, many years and many miles on and off-road, had many mentors, learner to drive on an old column shift dually. Learned from old blokes, go anywhere with tie wire, shifter and pliers types. Ive never heard of accredited training. You trying to get rich off fools?
Just watch and learn off UA-cam nowadays, then start off on easier trips and work your way up, follow the better UA-camr's advice (like this video) and you should be fine. You don't start your very first off-road trip by tackling a month long desert trip solo, just some day trips on popular routes so if you get in trouble someone will come by soon. Learning by your mistakes is OK, everyone will get bogged some time.
You're good man Ronnie, thank you for all the information you've given and thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. All my respect and I believe all of our respect from the community thanks you.
Hey Ronny, love your videos and appreciate the simplicity of how you explain things! As a truck driver, I definitely appreciate the emphasis on a real McCoy paper map, not just relying on GPS ! You can help the beginner to a seasoned driver in various situations! Thanks as always
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.
Good stuff , Make sure you know how to use your 1st aid kit ( do a course ) . Tell someone where you are going and tell them when you are back home , Make sure the spare is at the correct pressure and you can get at it , practice changing a wheel with the stuff you have ( some lug nuts are on so tight from the factory you may need a long wrench to get them off ) carry spare batteries for the radios , Your shovel blade can be used as a jack support if needed .
Came across some guys in the backcountry with a flat tire on their 4x4 pickup. They had the wheel lug nuts off but could not get the wheel off the hub. No amount of kicking or bashing with logs would free it. I had to yank their truck backwards to break the wheel free. These things can really corrode onto the hub. PS, they were also stuck and could not move the truck themselves. Lucky I came along.
Hi Ronny, Another great video as usual! One thing I would add is depending on your location some protection from the environment, blanket, rain gear etc.
A basic kit of essentials that will help you survive a 4WD trip 100%, just add some common sense and have a good time. another well presented and informative video, thanks Ronnie and crew.
Great list! Canadian here with Canadian alterations: Snake bite kit is out...(insert everything in straya is venomous comment) Firestarter and wool blankets so you can stay warm. Freezing to death is an option here. I carry an axe and a bow saw because trees can blow down and block the road behind you. Rope. headlamps. bug dope. Really enjoy your channel, wish i could get a diesel hilux here tacoma only!
I’m so glad this video exists!! I bought a 4x4 8 months ago and I haven’t gone out once because I felt like I had to spend thousands of dollars before I can drive it on anything other than bitumen. I feel like my future is bright!!! Ronny for Prime Minister 😎🤙🏼
Good basic advice. I have been four wheel driving since 1978 and have had these basic items in all 4WD vehicles you mention. Many 4WD's are over equipped these days. The after market people have done a remarkable job with convincing many people that they need this and that etc, etc.
This is a great list! The MacGyver kit is something everyone should have in their vehicle at all times. If you don't have a tool kit to go with it, I say add some slip joint pliers, big vise grips, Cresent wrench and some WD40. That's a minimum in my mind.
Good video Ronny, whatever you put on your list it will be wrong according to someone. You have at least given a rough list for people to just get started. That is the important bit, getting out there. I suggest people read comments below but don't be put off. Some good comments below, some not so good.
I drive a bog standard 1984 Suzuki sj410 and she goes everywhere a large truck would go, your videos have been a great help as I've just gotten into 4 wheeling
MacGyver kit. Yes. I fixed a friend's car with a zip-tie and a stick to get him out of a snow bog situation. Nice info, Ronny. You're practical and super detailed. Thank you.
Add a pair of thick leather work gloves. They will come in handy in many different situations especially recoveries and clearing tracks. Also throw a can of WD40 in your Macgyver box :)
Great practical video, thanks for making it. Only thing as a not hard core off-roader that I found really helpful is recovery traction boards. For $200 for good ones, worked great, got us out, and last pretty much for ever.
Jon Ringo I'm bringing in a LHD 75 series Troopy for myself. But head over to the forums on ih8mud.com. There are a few importers there that can assist you. Or people on there selling their imported 70s and 80s too. landcruisersdirect.com is a reputable one also.
I think the number 16 item you need on that list is a decent video recorder. Number 17, is a youtube channel. These are very important. Because the world needs to see what happens after you shout the words "Hey Steve, watch this?"
Come along or cable puller. Pull straps are not much good if you are alone. That and a good axe have saved me quite a few times . I have had to split logs to make ramps.An use saplings to make fulcrum jacks a few times in the past. Headlamp/fire starter/ flares /raincoat /And like on the hitchhiker's guide to the universe you must always have towels. an finger savers if you can.An from florida usa thanks for the vid..
This. An experienced companion is the most important tool. This was a concept taught in motorcycle schools years back when I first started riding. I've found this to be true in everything I've taken on since, especially 4 wheeling.
I got a little 12v jumper kit from supercheap, $99 for one with enough CCA to be suitable for a V6. Has a LED torch/worklight and two USB 5v charging points built in. About 1/3rd of the size and half the price of the bigger jumper packs. As a bonus, if you can power a device off USB, like a LED flood light, a camera or field recorder, this thing will run it for days as a powerbank. This whole thing takes up less space than a set of decent jumper leads.
With the flashlight/torch, I'd consider having the wind up/dynamo type, one that DOESN'T require battery power, otherwise, you'll be using unnecessary power from your vehicle to power/recharge it.
Good list Ronny, For me always good to have friend with you, that way your not on your own. They can take pictures when you get stuck to and show everyone down the pub. Keep up the good work
Good basic list mate!! i would add max-tracks or wench. many time i have came across people on the trail stuck. and no way of recovery, even a hand wench would be better than nothing.
Thanks for this video (and all the others). I had exactly the same problem when I started off roading. I had this impression that I had to have ALL the gear before I could leave the house. Not true. I've been enjoying enjoying 4x4ing with a standard vehicle and that's exactly why I started my own channel to try and explain that to other people. Keep up the good work!
My first and most used item for going 4 wheeling is actually free and needed the most. Common sense! Used and used often it will help keep you from getting lost, stuck, or dead. Without using their common sense, people do stupid stuff and make bad decisions that require all kinds of recovery gear, truck repairs, hospital bills, or worse!
I turned heads off road with a Toyota RAV4 around the other guys in their big trucks. With a short wheel base it went a bunch of places the big truck would go.
I accidentally took an old Elantra on a mild trail once. It went well, except I put a hole in the cat (no big loss, I need to replace that cat anyway). I can only imagine what everybody in their 4x4s were thinking when they saw my little gray sedan using the trail they thought they were so cool driving on.
I have added to rechargable led light and always take 1 liter oil and 5 liters of coolant because my car is 19 years old and any time can waste those fluids.
I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero(pajero) limited with 140k miles i took it offroading to a remote beach in north north padre island, tx, its bone stock except for tires and i was really impressed with what this thing can do...it was a really fun trip..i was offroading on the dunes and soft sand beach, my tires at 15 psi and i did not get stuck once, lowering the air in the tires make a big difference...cannot wait to go back..
I see a lot of comments about tool kits and how cheap or expensive to go. I recently purchased a kings kit for the young fella have used most of the tools and while they won't stand up to the big names I have found them more than reasonable quality and for around $110 everything you need in one ready kit, also I recommend getting a cheap impact wrench again around $100 will get you a corded 12v impact wrench, then you won't have trouble getting wheel nuts off.
Interesting, we used do go 4WDing 35 years ago, before it was this new popular thing to do. We took nothing. And we did harder tracks than we do today. Back then it was a MQ Patrol and maybe 30meters of rope. I'd say today, the No1 thing is a Compressor. You can honestly get 90% of places with just the right air pressure and some off road knowledge.
Hugh Jazz the automotive industry is full of overkill think about the aftermarket carbs people used to use(and to be fair still do) because 4wding has become more popular it’s just transferred over into the mainstream of automotive life most of these newer 4wds will never be taken off road and use half the gear the owners have spent thousands on a great example of this is looking underneath most of the modified utes that go through a dealers service department most show no signs of going properly off road apart from maybe a dirt road or being in a building site I test drove a Ute with a customer last week that had a bit of bar work was raised had big mud tyres and lights everywhere aswell as new recovery gear in the tray the customer swears he has never taken it off roading and judging by underneath it he wasn’t lying what’s that mean to me he’s spent at least 5k on accessories that he will never need or use his excuse was that he can if he wants
I think more people "don't come back now" all trying to emulate what they see on UA-cam in modern IFS vehicles, thinking they are bullet proof. Carbonfibre492, yeah spot on mate.... 4WDing has become the new recreational fishing industry, selling us everything we need and thousands of things we DONT NEED :)
You don’t need an air compressor, you just need a manual pump and patience. You do need a shovel though, otherwise you’ll break a nail digging with your bare hands.
The shovel … yes. I learned how to drive in the woods in Maine. Over the years people have commented on the shovel I *always* have in any vehicle, but no one has ever complained when I used it to help them get out.
Excellent list (with the additions of jumper-cables, torch and fire-extinguisher that others have already mentioned) ... but the one thing everyone forgot was a tin of ground black pepper. If you get a hole in your radiator 500 kays from anywhere, just dump the pepper into the radiator and the natural flow will take it to the hole, plug it as the husk swells, and it'll get you to the next garage. (But FYI, it must be *black* pepper; white is too fine and because the fibrous husk has been removed from it, it won't swell, so it won't work).
One thing to bring is a friend. It can make the trip more fun and having and entire spare vehicle that can go get help or ferry people to safety is worth a ton of gear.
agreed...nice kit to have in a emergency..I would add medical stapler for quick stitches..20 bux off ebay and brilliant..hemostatic (paprika works well)..
Thanks for doing this MUCH needed video. We see it in the bushcraft space also, guys spend way too much time and money on worrying about gear and miss the experience.
Add chainsaw (and rope). You can create wood blocks and cribbing for your bottle jack. You can clear a blocked trail. You can eliminate branches that might scratch the paint. You can create a foot bridge by felling a tree. You can harvest better/dryer firewood if you need to make camp. You can remove trees and brush that would otherwise block your vehicle from turning around in a tight spot (especially if you are towing a trailer and need the extra room). You can scout much further on foot carrying a saw in the dense underbrush and vines. Finally, if you need an anchor point for your winch but there are no trees in that exact spot, you can sometimes fell a tall tree over to the spot you want and set your rigging off the fallen trunk.
i would think hi lift is better . as its lifter as well and you can pull car with it as well. and its lifts far more higher then any other lifter. not super safe but if you stuck and have only hi lift it can safe you. just with hand winch not so sure.
I also always carry a fire extinguisher, Amerex Halotron. The one time you truly need to use it, will make it very worthwhile carrying it around for all those years.
That's something that needs more than a video to learn. There are some decent Wilderness First Aid courses in the states for about $200 US, specifically targeted at first aid hours from help.
Nice list. I'm sure it's probably changed a bit in the past four years. I carry most all of those items in what I call my recovery bin in the back of my truck. One thing I hadn't even thought about bringing is a hydraulic jack. I have one that just sits in my garage. I never even thought about bringing it...........not anymore though after watching your video. I intend to add that to my recover bin as well. Thank you!
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.
The best video for 4WD beginners I’ve seen. There so much crap on UA-cam 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 👍🏻
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.
#1 item to have is another friend with a 4x4
#5 item might be a cigarette lighter
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What's a friend?
( John Kadel ) LOL Nice one!
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Great video! I think alot of people have said it already but ..
#1 Toilet Paper!
#2 Fire Extinguisher
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.
Agreed Myn never leave the vehicle
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.
And the dog just video bombs the tutorial at the 3:50 mark....LOVE IT!
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.
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.
That's true if you are digging through hard, compacted soil. However if you were driving on that you wouldn't get bogged. Chances are if you're bogged, you're in mud or sand and therefore shovel could be quite different.
@@MitchellGrossman Round nose shovels are better for digging a latrine.
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.
Master Ruseman i agree mate, i think we're all a bit guilty of buying stuff we dont need when we dont have time for trips, its almost a comforting mechanism
Good comment, I think the point your making is get out there and enjoy yourself. Take plenty of water and let someone know where you're going and when you should arrive.
If you don't leave populated areas you can do with just a phone and time to wait for the assistance, really. Everything else is for you to take care of yourself, which is the real next level.
Yep, ya don’t need all the bells and whistles. But if you have got the money to blow and it makes ya happy , why not hey ...
I think lockers can come in handy in some situations and as a little protection from destroying the diff centre, but I do agree you can just go out and enjoy yourself with out spending thousands keep a level head drive accordingly ect.
Although sometimes spending money on upgraded heavy duty cvs axels ect is a good preventative if your driving out deep into high country unfortunately shit can happen even if your driving really careful
This is the best list, from a true expert!
Bro, ur content is always good and easy to listen to.
Awesome Ronny, thanks. I've been off-roading (initially in 2WDs) for about 50 years. It's also been part of my profession, although I do it for fun now. But I learn new things, or get reminded of old things, every time I watch your videos. I'm also enjoying the comments following the videos. Good resource there too. It's a bit hard to add anything given your video and the comments but perhaps I'll add a concept that I think is important. Be prepared to spend overnight on the track after you are stuck or broken down. That scenario will govern what you take, but high on the list should be insect repellent.
Great post. I was a surveyor all over the top end for several years. And... my to 5 must haves are:
Long handled Spade
Water
Insect repellant + head fly net
Headtorch
Coffee - have to calm your nerves to properly assess the situation
Comfy walking shoes - you might have to walk 40kms over night to the nearest road. Boots dont cut it.
A box of musli bars is a good idea also. Stuff you pockets with bars b4 your 40km walk.
A kit is nice, but if you forget it, most first aid gear can be inprovised from what you already have.
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
Shhhhh don’t tell anyone
That's fucking dark dude
That's the first thing I thought of when I heard, "...duct tape and cable ties..." lol
@@CloroxBleach-cq7tj It's reality 101...At least in the states, where we have a few more bad guys than the lovely Aussie country does....
A little late but I think Bundy had a similar kit 🤔. Could Ted of been an overlander/off reader?
You noted during the shovel section that "we are not talking about camping here", but one of the primary goals of basic off-roading is to get to a camp site and experience nature, So I would add basic camping gear to this list for that reason alone, BUT even more critical is if you do get stuck and cannot recover or your rig is critically damaged a basic overnight pack with a good sleeping bag suited to your location could save your life if you get to a point where you need to abandon the rig and hoof it somewhere to get help, better yet never go alone but if both rigs get stuck beyond recovery you need to have that survival gear on hand.
May I also suggest a fire extinguisher. I needed one myself once and once for another vehicle.
A CO2 one specifically, so you don't get a huge mess inside your car.
JP Onefourseven not necessarily, a CO2 extinguisher is quite limited in its usefulness. An ABE dry chem is more versatile, if messier.
A good alternative is a six pack of beer in cans. Shake the can well and aim at the fire. Or just sit back and watch it burn while having a beer. It's all about choices.
Definitely a fire extinguisher. Especially if you're out somewhere really dry or that is prone to forest fires.
You mention a snatch strap but that's of little use if you don't have another vehicle to help. A winch is essential therefore.
funny thing is this video is made in Australia. I can understand that you carry a lot of water with you. But for a listener in Germany - name a Place where you walk more than 30 min without finding a civilization. And Water is basically everywhere :D - Still you are perfectly right about your facts, its just amazing how different the places are :)
Australia walk 30 days find nothing
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!
Accredited? Like you, many years and many miles on and off-road, had many mentors, learner to drive on an old column shift dually. Learned from old blokes, go anywhere with tie wire, shifter and pliers types. Ive never heard of accredited training. You trying to get rich off fools?
Just watch and learn off UA-cam nowadays, then start off on easier trips and work your way up, follow the better UA-camr's advice (like this video) and you should be fine. You don't start your very first off-road trip by tackling a month long desert trip solo, just some day trips on popular routes so if you get in trouble someone will come by soon. Learning by your mistakes is OK, everyone will get bogged some time.
No nonsense review, great work Ronny!
You're good man Ronnie, thank you for all the information you've given and thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. All my respect and I believe all of our respect from the community thanks you.
Hey Ronny, love your videos and appreciate the simplicity of how you explain things! As a truck driver, I definitely appreciate the emphasis on a real McCoy paper map, not just relying on GPS ! You can help the beginner to a seasoned driver in various situations! Thanks as always
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.
Thank you from Southeast Tennessee - everything in this list is ESSENTIAL on this side of the planet, as well! Great stuff, always.
Good stuff , Make sure you know how to use your 1st aid kit ( do a course ) . Tell someone where you are going and tell them when you are back home , Make sure the spare is at the correct pressure and you can get at it , practice changing a wheel with the stuff you have ( some lug nuts are on so tight from the factory you may need a long wrench to get them off ) carry spare batteries for the radios , Your shovel blade can be used as a jack support if needed .
+1 a 600mm breaker bar and the correct socket
Came across some guys in the backcountry with a flat tire on their 4x4 pickup. They had the wheel lug nuts off but could not get the wheel off the hub. No amount of kicking or bashing with logs would free it. I had to yank their truck backwards to break the wheel free. These things can really corrode onto the hub.
PS, they were also stuck and could not move the truck themselves. Lucky I came along.
Bonus Item #6: Ronny Dahl. Bring Ronny Dahl along because he is awesome.
Hi Ronny, Another great video as usual! One thing I would add is depending on your location some protection from the environment, blanket, rain gear etc.
A basic kit of essentials that will help you survive a 4WD trip 100%, just add some common sense and have a good time. another well presented and informative video, thanks Ronnie and crew.
Great list! In America we also need snow chains. I also carry a lithium jumper battery that can charge 12v devices.
Great list!
Canadian here with Canadian alterations:
Snake bite kit is out...(insert everything in straya is venomous comment)
Firestarter and wool blankets so you can stay warm. Freezing to death is an option here.
I carry an axe and a bow saw because trees can blow down and block the road behind you.
Rope. headlamps. bug dope.
Really enjoy your channel, wish i could get a diesel hilux here tacoma only!
Your videos an quality is getting better and better! Editing, sound, lighting is on point here!!!
I’m so glad this video exists!! I bought a 4x4 8 months ago and I haven’t gone out once because I felt like I had to spend thousands of dollars before I can drive it on anything other than bitumen. I feel like my future is bright!!! Ronny for Prime Minister 😎🤙🏼
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
I USUALLY GO WHEELIN WITH A FRIEND !! HE DRIVES A TOW TRUCK !!!!!
I was watching a 4WD Action id and the guy in it used a bar of regular soap to seal a hole in the tank. Was pretty surprised at how well it worked
Thank you Ronny! Sensible, Clear, doable ...Very impressive!!
Good basic advice. I have been four wheel driving since 1978 and have had these basic items in all 4WD vehicles you mention.
Many 4WD's are over equipped these days. The after market people have done a remarkable job with convincing many people that they need this and that etc, etc.
This is a great list! The MacGyver kit is something everyone should have in their vehicle at all times. If you don't have a tool kit to go with it, I say add some slip joint pliers, big vise grips, Cresent wrench and some WD40. That's a minimum in my mind.
Good video Ronny, whatever you put on your list it will be wrong according to someone.
You have at least given a rough list for people to just get started. That is the important bit, getting out there.
I suggest people read comments below but don't be put off. Some good comments below, some not so good.
Harvey Smith. Very good answer Mr Harvey. I was just thinking the same thing.
I drive a bog standard 1984 Suzuki sj410 and she goes everywhere a large truck would go, your videos have been a great help as I've just gotten into 4 wheeling
11. Ridgeback - for company, protection and warmth.
MacGyver kit. Yes. I fixed a friend's car with a zip-tie and a stick to get him out of a snow bog situation.
Nice info, Ronny. You're practical and super detailed. Thank you.
Add a pair of thick leather work gloves. They will come in handy in many different situations especially recoveries and clearing tracks. Also throw a can of WD40 in your Macgyver box :)
I added some cut resistant gloves with rubberized grip area instead of leather gloves.
Great practical video, thanks for making it. Only thing as a not hard core off-roader that I found really helpful is recovery traction boards. For $200 for good ones, worked great, got us out, and last pretty much for ever.
I wish we could get different series land cruisers in the states, im so jealous of what you all have over there.
You can get any new series you want, as long as it's a 200... or if it's 25 years old and import one like I'm doing.
i want a 70 or 80 series. I have found a place online that can import from japan for a decent price.
Jon Ringo I'm bringing in a LHD 75 series Troopy for myself. But head over to the forums on ih8mud.com. There are a few importers there that can assist you. Or people on there selling their imported 70s and 80s too.
landcruisersdirect.com is a reputable one also.
Tony P, thats a good resource. I was also looking at pacificcoastjdm.com/auctionsearch
In europe we have 40, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, 150 and 200 series but all the 70 series are almost 30 years old because new engines aren't sold here.
You bloody legend.
Taking all your advice, bout to go offroading for the first time and took all this advice. Thanks mate.
I think the number 16 item you need on that list is a decent video recorder. Number 17, is a youtube channel. These are very important.
Because the world needs to see what happens after you shout the words "Hey Steve, watch this?"
Thanks a lot for this very nice list of the off road basics..
Good stuff Ronny; I appreciate the knowledge share.
Excellent for a newbie like me 👍🏽
Come along or cable puller. Pull straps are not much good if you are alone. That and a good axe have saved
me quite a few times . I have had to split logs to make ramps.An use saplings to make fulcrum
jacks a few times in the past. Headlamp/fire starter/ flares /raincoat /And like on the hitchhiker's guide to
the universe you must always have towels. an finger savers if you can.An from florida usa thanks for the vid..
Flares went out in the 70s
Clear and comprehensive!
11- A good friend 😎🤙
This.
An experienced companion is the most important tool. This was a concept taught in motorcycle schools years back when I first started riding. I've found this to be true in everything I've taken on since, especially 4 wheeling.
Where do you find one of those these days?
@@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936 In the yellow pages or on Craigslist. They really help out with the instagram shots of your ride, too. :)
Thank you for the simple thing that you show to us. We don't need a expensive tool. Just prepare the suiting stuff for the trip.
Aids (Thailand)
Btw- Would suggest adding a CAT tourniquet and a SAM splint or two to your first aid kit-literal lifesavers to have.
And an Israeli bandage...
Great video. With the amount of people trying to sell this or that, its refreshing to have someone go through the essentials.
also don't forget a flashlight and a jumper cable for the battery..
I like it, good additions
I got a little 12v jumper kit from supercheap, $99 for one with enough CCA to be suitable for a V6. Has a LED torch/worklight and two USB 5v charging points built in. About 1/3rd of the size and half the price of the bigger jumper packs. As a bonus, if you can power a device off USB, like a LED flood light, a camera or field recorder, this thing will run it for days as a powerbank. This whole thing takes up less space than a set of decent jumper leads.
With the flashlight/torch, I'd consider having the wind up/dynamo type, one that DOESN'T require battery power, otherwise, you'll be using unnecessary power from your vehicle to power/recharge it.
On my case, slave cable
Andy V.B Those two items should be in any car anyway, but yes, very important.
Good list Ronny, For me always good to have friend with you, that way your not on your own. They can take pictures when you get stuck to and show everyone down the pub. Keep up the good work
Good basic list mate!! i would add max-tracks or wench. many time i have came across people on the trail stuck. and no way of recovery, even a hand wench would be better than nothing.
Yes indeed. I always take a wench with me. Usually a buxom one. And you are right a hand wench is better than none.
Great top 10. After binge watching your videos, I think you've mentioned most of this stuff at some point, but great to have them all in one vid.
Good list, Ronny.
Just re-watching this. Still great advice and still relevant.
Thanks Ronnie well thought out ..😎
Thanks for this video (and all the others). I had exactly the same problem when I started off roading. I had this impression that I had to have ALL the gear before I could leave the house. Not true. I've been enjoying enjoying 4x4ing with a standard vehicle and that's exactly why I started my own channel to try and explain that to other people. Keep up the good work!
I would add JB weld or another similar epoxy to the "MacGyver kit" it's gotten me out of trouble a few times.
you are a gem Ronny Dahl
My first and most used item for going 4 wheeling is actually free and needed the most.
Common sense!
Used and used often it will help keep you from getting lost, stuck, or dead.
Without using their common sense, people do stupid stuff and make bad decisions that require all kinds of recovery gear, truck repairs, hospital bills, or worse!
Turns out - Common Sense is not so Common :)
It’s not common enough to be called common sense, it should be called rare sense.
What hospital bills? The government pays for my poor decisions where I live.
Probably your best video ever !!!
I turned heads off road with a Toyota RAV4 around the other guys in their big trucks. With a short wheel base it went a bunch of places the big truck would go.
My second gen Vitara did the same thing, and it's got a nice ladder frame to boot
I accidentally took an old Elantra on a mild trail once. It went well, except I put a hole in the cat (no big loss, I need to replace that cat anyway).
I can only imagine what everybody in their 4x4s were thinking when they saw my little gray sedan using the trail they thought they were so cool driving on.
I have added to rechargable led light and always take 1 liter oil and 5 liters of coolant because my car is 19 years old and any time can waste those fluids.
I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero(pajero) limited with 140k miles i took it offroading to a remote beach in north north padre island, tx, its bone stock except for tires and i was really impressed with what this thing can do...it was a really fun trip..i was offroading on the dunes and soft sand beach, my tires at 15 psi and i did not get stuck once, lowering the air in the tires make a big difference...cannot wait to go back..
Tarp, blanket and a brew kit. Especially in the High Country.
Outstanding thank you Rony. Loved Dora the Explorer added bonus.. my daughter used to watch her here in the U.S.A.
Actually you only need 1 item.
A friend that has all 10 items you mentioned.
That friend would be me, But I get your point.
Nice videos.
I see a lot of comments about tool kits and how cheap or expensive to go. I recently purchased a kings kit for the young fella have used most of the tools and while they won't stand up to the big names I have found them more than reasonable quality and for around $110 everything you need in one ready kit, also I recommend getting a cheap impact wrench again around $100 will get you a corded 12v impact wrench, then you won't have trouble getting wheel nuts off.
#1 item? Toilet paper.
Phil Nassmacher lol amen
In an emergency you just sacrifice your jocks or socks mate. Haha
or do it the oriental way, left hand + water.
That would be #2 item.
never forget "mountain money"!
Whistle..a must have item in the wild
Interesting, we used do go 4WDing 35 years ago, before it was this new popular thing to do.
We took nothing. And we did harder tracks than we do today.
Back then it was a MQ Patrol and maybe 30meters of rope.
I'd say today, the No1 thing is a Compressor. You can honestly get 90% of places with just the right air pressure and some off road knowledge.
Hugh Jazz the automotive industry is full of overkill think about the aftermarket carbs people used to use(and to be fair still do) because 4wding has become more popular it’s just transferred over into the mainstream of automotive life most of these newer 4wds will never be taken off road and use half the gear the owners have spent thousands on a great example of this is looking underneath most of the modified utes that go through a dealers service department most show no signs of going properly off road apart from maybe a dirt road or being in a building site I test drove a Ute with a customer last week that had a bit of bar work was raised had big mud tyres and lights everywhere aswell as new recovery gear in the tray the customer swears he has never taken it off roading and judging by underneath it he wasn’t lying what’s that mean to me he’s spent at least 5k on accessories that he will never need or use his excuse was that he can if he wants
I think more people "don't come back now" all trying to emulate what they see on UA-cam in modern IFS vehicles, thinking they are bullet proof.
Carbonfibre492, yeah spot on mate.... 4WDing has become the new recreational fishing industry, selling us everything we need and thousands of things we DONT NEED :)
You don’t need an air compressor, you just need a manual pump and patience.
You do need a shovel though, otherwise you’ll break a nail digging with your bare hands.
Antonio, who is a Patrol fan?
Congratulation. You're a fucking idiot
Great list! On the cheap must have, I would personally add a multi meter (tool). And I now always carry a Battery Booster Pack… Cheers mate! 🤘🏻
Thanks Ronny, please do a first aid kit recommend/compare.
I like the look of the sectionalised pack, where do you purchase?
Cheers Gaz
The shovel … yes. I learned how to drive in the woods in Maine. Over the years people have commented on the shovel I *always* have in any vehicle, but no one has ever complained when I used it to help them get out.
I can’t fit all that in my miata
Item #11: fifth wheel hitch
After you add 40" tires, you'll have room underneath...
Excellent list (with the additions of jumper-cables, torch and fire-extinguisher that others have already mentioned) ... but the one thing everyone forgot was a tin of ground black pepper. If you get a hole in your radiator 500 kays from anywhere, just dump the pepper into the radiator and the natural flow will take it to the hole, plug it as the husk swells, and it'll get you to the next garage.
(But FYI, it must be *black* pepper; white is too fine and because the fibrous husk has been removed from it, it won't swell, so it won't work).
Dunny paper, not just in the 4x4, in every vehicle.
Or the 3 shells 🐚 😉
One thing to bring is a friend. It can make the trip more fun and having and entire spare vehicle that can go get help or ferry people to safety is worth a ton of gear.
Where do I get that awesome color coordinated first aid kit?
agreed...nice kit to have in a emergency..I would add medical stapler for quick stitches..20 bux off ebay and brilliant..hemostatic (paprika works well)..
Thanks for doing this MUCH needed video. We see it in the bushcraft space also, guys spend way too much time and money on worrying about gear and miss the experience.
Love the videos and the push for practicality and safety is something a lot of channels leave out, much appreciated!
A lighter should be high on the list, can't trust the cigarette lighter to work!, and it's important to be easily able to have fire.
yep , so when your pissed you set the damn thing on fire
neardood1 A good addition to the first aid kit too, for sterilizing needles.
Blowtorch is all I've ever needed
Thanks giving simple advice what you need it prompt me on couple things from video ( even thou 4 years old still has great values in it )
Add chainsaw (and rope).
You can create wood blocks and cribbing for your bottle jack. You can clear a blocked trail. You can eliminate branches that might scratch the paint. You can create a foot bridge by felling a tree. You can harvest better/dryer firewood if you need to make camp. You can remove trees and brush that would otherwise block your vehicle from turning around in a tight spot (especially if you are towing a trailer and need the extra room). You can scout much further on foot carrying a saw in the dense underbrush and vines.
Finally, if you need an anchor point for your winch but there are no trees in that exact spot, you can sometimes fell a tall tree over to the spot you want and set your rigging off the fallen trunk.
Good starter list of what to bring with you that can be easily updated to match the mini expedition. Appreciate the shared wealth of knowledge.
Never go alone. Always wheel with a friend.
sometimes you just go alone and sometimes some people want to go and be alone there. so no its not needed to go with someone.
You might want a winch then though. Otherwise there’s not much point in that recovery gear.
cjeam well hand winch or hi lift can pull as well.i have hi lift.
scal man Yeah I’m gonna get myself a hand winch
i would think hi lift is better . as its lifter as well and you can pull car with it as well. and its lifts far more higher then any other lifter. not super safe but if you stuck and have only hi lift it can safe you. just with hand winch not so sure.
I also always carry a fire extinguisher, Amerex Halotron. The one time you truly need to use it, will make it very worthwhile carrying it around for all those years.
I would suggest something for shelter for sun, rain, cold, etc. Even as simple as a tarp.
I'd get one of those heat-reflective space blankets. They fit in the glove box.
I have slept under the vehicle when it was coolish and under the vehicle is great shade 😀
Ray, that's what the car is for.
IM UP IN NORTHERN ONTARIO !!! MY SHELTER IS MY VEHICLE !!
Thanks bud, very helpful and informative and filmed in a very clear professional quality.
Ash
Where can I find the first aid kit with 6 different pockets
Good on you Ronny, words of wisdom and a good starting point. You tend to drive to the ability of the vehicle anyway, so there's that. Cheers mate.
Doggo number one
thanks there brother, awesome content. I'm new to off roading and found your videos and it's helped me a lot
Could you please do a video on remote first aid? Cheers 😁😁
That's something that needs more than a video to learn. There are some decent Wilderness First Aid courses in the states for about $200 US, specifically targeted at first aid hours from help.
Nice list. I'm sure it's probably changed a bit in the past four years. I carry most all of those items in what I call my recovery bin in the back of my truck. One thing I hadn't even thought about bringing is a hydraulic jack. I have one that just sits in my garage. I never even thought about bringing it...........not anymore though after watching your video. I intend to add that to my recover bin as well. Thank you!