Going Off-Roading? Make Sure You Have Everything On This Checklist
Posted by Roger Bobrock on
The more you get through your first few off-roading adventures, the sooner you’ll realize that you need to better equip your 4X4 for the next trip. Planning is essential when it comes down to off-roading, and it’s crucial to keep your mind prepared for anything. Here is a list of items that you should have crossed out on your off-roading checklist:
Recovery Kit Essentials
Your recovery kit should include a tow strap, tree saver strap, D-ring shackles, and a snatch block. Investing in a reliable recovery kit will help you stay prepared for vehicle recovery if necessary. Before taking off on a new adventure, it is crucial to store your recovery kit in a safe accessible place in the vehicle.
As always, nature is unpredictable, and a simple mistake or the change of weather can cause your vehicle to get stuck. For this reason, it is vital to always keep your recovery kit within hands reach in case you lose access to your trunk or other areas in your vehicle. Furthermore, in case your vehicle gets stuck, it’s necessary to make sure your kit has recovery gloves. Using recovery gloves helps protect your hands from sharp objects to avoid unwanted injuries.
Nighttime Work Light
Depending on the time of day you start your next off-roading trip, be sure to include a nighttime work light. In case your vehicle needs assistance after sunset, a work light will help guide you through your recovery process. Trying to maneuver your vehicle out of a mess with limited light can lead to injuries and also damages to your vehicle. Using a work light will help increase efficiency to get you back on the road without a hassle.
Jump Starter Cables
Typically, when a car battery shuts down, we have that one friend to always call on to help jump- start our cars. Unfortunately, during your off-roading trip, this can create a quite sticky situation. Therefore, it is vital to have to keep jump starter cables in your vehicle before hitting the road. By doing this, you can always keep your car charged, and you won’t have to depend on anyone else to help jump your vehicle anymore.
Maxtrax for Tires
Lastly, adding a Maxtrax for your tires is a great way to upgrade your recovery kit. Using a Maxtrax can help out if you are finding it difficult to get your tires out of a complicated situation. By simply placing them under your tires, they can ensure a quick easy way out. Altogether, Maxtrax’s can help reduce your recovery time so you can get back on the road and enjoy your journey.