ITEMS TO HAVE IN THE VEHICLE
- Satellite phone
- Maps / GPS / compass
- Pens and note Pad
- Permits if applicable
- Motor Association member card / details
- 12V chargers / cables
- 2x 25L water containers (NOT clear ones) – minimum
- 2x 25L fuel – minimum
- Fuel Funnel
- First aid kit (outdoors)
- Sunscreen
- Rigging gloves
- Duck-tape
- Electrical tape
- Heavy duty jumper leads
- Heavy duty snatch strap
- 2x Shackle (U-bolt) – large (for snatch strap)
- 1x Shackle – medium (for trailer security chain)
- Recovery tree protector
- Heavy duty tow rope
- 4x Occy strap (minimum)
- Ratchet straps
- Box of assorted fuses
- CRC/WD40
- Radiator Stop Leak
- Axe and/or chainsaw
- 2x Tie down ratchet straps
- Tarps poly (2mx4m)
- Ropes
- Torch x2 (minimum) + spare batteries
- Head torch + spare batteries
- Tool box (for all of the above)
- Fire extinguisher
- Globes / fuses
- Radiator / Heater Hoses
- Fuel filter
- Anti-freeze/boil
- Fan Belts
- Engine oil / brake fluid
- Windscreen sun shade
- Vehicle Owner’s Manual
TOOLS TO HAVE IN THE VEHICLE (Minimum)
- Allen keys
- Ball peen hammer (12oz)
- Set of assorted spanners – 8mm / 10mm / 12mm / 14mm / 17mm / 19mm / 21mm
- Adjustable spanner (Shifter) – medium & large
- Full screw driver set – Flat tip / Phillips tip
- Pliers – Medium ordinary pliers / Long nose pliers / Multi grips / Fencing pliers
- Socket set – 3/8 drive & 1/2 drive
- Tool box (for all of the above)
FOR CHANGING A FLAT TYRE
- Wooden jack plate
- Wheel brace
- Wheel brace extension handle
- Shovel – long handle
- Spare tyre or two or three!
- Jack, bottle – minimum two tonne
- Trolley Jack
- Air compressor, with hose attachment
- Tyre pressure gauge
- Ground sheet
FOR SPLIT RIM WHEEL REPAIRS
- 2 x tyre levers (flat bar)
- Talcum powder
- Patches (assorted sizes – mostly large)
- Glue
- Metal file
- Bead breaker (tyre pliers)
- 3x tubes
- Tool box/container/bag (for puncture repair kit)
FIRST AID KIT
- Non Adhesive Dressing 7.5cm x 5cm …….. 6
- Conforming Bandage 5cm x 1.5m …….. 3
- Non Adhesive Dressing 7.5cm x 10cm …….. 3
- Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 1.5m …….. 3
- Non Adhesive Dressing 7.5cm x 20cm …….. 1
- Heavy Crepe Bandage 10cm x 1.5m …….. 1
- Basic Dressing Pack …….. 1
- Triangular Bandage Non-Woven …….. 2
- Gauze Swabs 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 6pk …….. 3
- Combined Dressing 10cm x10cm …….. 2
- Alcohol Wipes x 10 …….. 1
- Wound Dressing No 14 …….. 1
- Antiseptic Spray 50 gram …….. 1
- Wound Dressing No 15 …….. 1
- Hydro Gel 3.5g Sachets …….. 5
- Nitrile Gloves 1 Pair Pack Large …….. 5
- Plastic Bags 6 pack …….. 1
- Resuscitation Mask Non Return Valve …….. 1
- Scissors Stainless Steel 12.5cm …….. 1
- Safety Pins x 12 …….. 1
- Tweezers Stainless Steel 11.5cm …….. 1
- Splinter Probes Sheet Sterile x 5 …….. 2
- Surgical needle …….. 3
- Surgical grade thread …….. 2
- Disposable razor …….. 1
- Kidney Dish 10” Clear Plastic …….. 1
- Shock Blanket …….. 1
- Instant Ice Pack …….. 1
- Bandaids Plastic x 50 …….. 1
- Micropore Tape 2.5cm X 9m …….. 1
- Sodium Chloride 15ml …….. 8
- Eye Pad Dressing Sterile …….. 5
- Sharps Container 90ml …….. 1
- Antiseptic Sachets 1gram …….. 3
- Electrolyte tablets, packet of …….. 1
- Oil of cloves, bottle …….. 1
- Cottonwool, packet …….. 1
- Antiseptic, tube …….. 1
- Prescriptions, as required
- Diarrhoea tablet, packet …….. 1
- Nausea tablets, packet …….. 1
- Travel sickness tablets, packet …….. 1
- Aspirin, packet …….. 1
- Eye wash bottle …….. 1
- Lip balm …….. 1
- Sun block …….. 1
- Sunburn lotion …….. 1
- Insect repellent …….. 1
- Soap …….. 2
- Towel, small to medium …….. 1
- Paper towel, sealed
- Pen and Note Book, water-proof
- Late edition comprehensive first aid handbook
- Dust proof container for above
Consider that first aid may also be needed for any pets!
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
- Tent/s
- Hammer / mallet & pegs (eg sand pegs)
- Sleeping bags & sleeping bag liners
- Mattresses, inflatable or …
- Swags
- pillow, pillow cases, protective sheets, blankets
- Tarp (ground/hanging in case of rain)
- Camp chairs
- Camp table
- Torches / lamps and spare batteries
- Head torches and spare batteries
- Shower with tarp for privacy
- Long handled shovel / toilet paper / ag lime if possible
- Mozzie / sand-fly repellent (spray/coils/citrus)
- Generator
COOKING EQUIPMENT
- Food
- Quantity drinking water in potable containers
- Food storage containers
- Billy can / camp kettle
- Frying pan
- Camp oven
- Pots / saucepans
- Mixing bowl / mixing spoon
- Tongs, spatulas, sharp knife
- Fire grill / BBQ plate etc or …
- Gas stove
- Gas bottle with attachment
- Firewood (depending on fire restrictions)
- Lighter / matches / fire-starters
- Aluminium foil
- Paper towel
- Rubbish bags
- Eski with ice and/or portable fridge/freezer
- Plates, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, mugs/cups
- Chopping board
- Can opener / bottle opener
- Water/drink bottles
- Washing bucket, soap dishwashing liquid
- Tea towels
PERSONAL
- Water bottle and/or
- Camel back hydration unit
- Bi-carb soda
- Sunscreen
- Fly nets
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitiser
- Prescriptions
- Emergency food supplies / rations
- Lighter – cigarette etc, matches (water proof etc)
- Suitable clothing
- Wet weather gear
- Towel
- Walking shoes / appropriate footwear
- Hats and sunglasses
- Toiletries – soap (pure), toilet paper, personal hygiene
- Sleeping bag liner / protector
- USB within encrypted / password protected personal data
- Power bank – phone, camera etc