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Daily Driver, Offroading, Overlander Gear
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items Here the gear I use in my daily drivers that I take offroading and overlanding! 🛻
I'll include suggestions of gear that I have used or been used in the groups I travel with.
I'll include suggestions of gear that I have used or been used in the groups I travel with.
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Recovery Gear
Lighting
Daily Drive Gear
Radio
Harbor Freight Alternatives
Recovery Gear
The gear to help you when you or one of your buddies gets stuck. All gear listed is gear that I have or the buddies I travel with have.
Best Budget Winch with Synthetic Line.
OPENROAD 13,000lbs Winch with Synthetic Rope and 2 Wireless Remotes -Panther Series 2S Plus
Solid name, great winch option.
Smittybilt X2O GEN2 10K Waterproof Wireless Winch with Synthetic Rope - 98510
Safer than the factory winch shackle.
Factor 55 FlatLink E Expert - WLL 16,000 lbs. Capacity – Heavy-Duty, Portable Vehicle Recovery Tow Winch: Closed System Winching Operation
Rear recovery point. Basic kit.
Factor 55 00020-01 HitchLink 2.0 Receiver Shackle Mount - Red
Have one like this to store all my gear.
Overland Vehicle Systems 117 Quart Dry Storage Box, Overland Storage Case, Off Road Storage Case, Waterproof
Basic piece of recovery gear.
Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap (3" x 20') Lab Tested 31,518lb Break Strength - Heavy Duty Offroad Straps with Triple Reinforced Loop Ends to Ensure Peace of Mind - Emergency 4x4 Off Road Towing Rope
For helping your buddy when they get stuck.
Rhino USA Kinetic Recovery Tow Rope Heavy Duty Offroad Snatch Strap for UTV, ATV, Truck, Car, Tractor - Ultimate Elastic Straps Towing Gear - Guaranteed for Life! (7/8" x 20' Green)
Hard D-Ring. Basic piece of kit.
Smittybilt -Ring Shackle (Black)
One is none, two is one.
Rhino USA D Ring Shackle 41,850lb Break Strength – 3/4” Shackle with 7/8 Pin for use with Tow Strap, Winch, Off-Road Jeep Truck Vehicle Recovery, Best Offroad Towing Accessories
Single works good for my 34"s. Double would work better, but much more.
ARB 4X4 Accessories Ultimate Wheeler Pack Hd Air Compressor and Pump Up Kit and E-Z Tire Deflator
Safer than the metal shackles. Don't use with rough edges.
Rhino USA Synthetic Soft Shackle Rope (2PK) - 3/8 Inch x 22 Inch (31,400lb Guaranteed Min Break Strength) Recovery Offroad Tow Shackles for UTV, ATV, Trucks, Jeep & More - Use with Rhino Tow Strap
I always recommend upgrading your fairlead to something like this that is smoother. It creates less friction on the winch line. Not intended for steel line.
Factor 55 00016 Winch Hubs and Fairlead (Hawse Fairlead 1.0 1.0 Inch Thick)
Lighting
Can't see at night?
Easy to install and use controller.
Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel RGB AR-800 Toggle Momentary Pulsed Bluetooth Switch Panel for Truck SUV UTV ATV Marine RV Camper Van, Multifunction 12-24V Waterproof 2 Years Warranty
Plug and Play, make sure to adjust correctly. Make these kits for most models.
Diode Dynamics SS3 LED Fog Light Kit compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2012-2015, Yellow SAE Fog Pro
Turns on the sun.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series 3in SAE White Max LED Pod (pair), Combo
Use mine as chase lights.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series C1 Yellow Pro Standard LED Pod (pair), Wide w/Amber Backlight
Side lights on the roof rack.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series C1 White Sport Standard LED Pod (pair), Flood w/Amber Backlight
Daily Drive Gear
Gear to have for your daily driver.
Must have if you drive.
Rhino USA Tire Plug Repair Kit (86-Piece) Fix Punctures & Plug Flats with Ease - Heavy Duty Flat Tire Puncture Repair Kit for Car, Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, RV, Trailer, Tractor, Jeep, Etc
Must have for daily travel and adventuring.
NOCO Boost X GBX45 1250A 12V UltraSafe Portable Lithium Jump Starter, Car Battery Booster Pack, USB-C Powerbank Charger, and Jumper Cables for up to 6.5-Liter Gas and 4.0-Liter Diesel Engines
Radio
What comms I run
Easy to use GMRS.
Midland – MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio – 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone – Overland Caravanning Tractors – Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
Harbor Freight Alternatives
Harbor Freight Alternatives. They have really been stepping up their game over the last few years. Usually you can find them in most cities.
Competitor to Pro Eagle. Half the price.
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
I have seen this being used more often. Budget option to Smittybilt and Warn.
12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope and Wireless Remote
Soft shackles are safer then the metal ones. Learn to use in the right conditions.
Soft Shackle
A tow rope and kinetic rope should be in your recovery kit.
10,000 lb. Capacity 3 in. x 30 ft. Recovery Snatch Strap
Many uses, just be careful.
48 in. Farm Jack
Make sure to keep your line in good condition. If cut or frayed, make sure to replace.
12,000 lb. 80 ft. x 3/8 in. Synthetic Winch Rope
Can be useful in combination with a winch.
Forged Snatch Block
Their version of a metal d-ring
3/4 in. D-Ring Shackle