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.
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Recovery Gear
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Lighting
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Daily Drive Gear
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Radio
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Harbor Freight Alternatives
Recovery Gear
The gear to help you when you or one of your buddies gets stuck. Â All gear listed is gear that I have or the buddies I travel with have. Â
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Best Budget Winch with Synthetic Line.
OPENROAD 13,000lbs Winch with Synthetic Rope and 2 Wireless Remotes -Panther Series 2S Plus
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Solid name, great winch option.
Smittybilt X2O GEN2 10K Waterproof Winch
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Safer than the factory winch shackle.
Factor 55 FlatLink E Expert - WLL 16,000 lbs
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Rear recovery point. Â Basic kit.
Factor 55 00020-01 HitchLink 2.0 Shackle Mount
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Have one like this to store all my gear.
Overland Vehicle Systems 117 Quart Dry Storage Box
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Basic piece of recovery gear.
Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap (3" x 20')
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For helping your buddy when they get stuck.
Rhino USA Kinetic Recovery Tow Rope 7/8" x 20'
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Hard D-Ring. Â Basic piece of kit.
Smittybilt -Ring Shackle (Black)
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One is none, two is one.
Rhino USA D Ring Shackle 41,850lb Break Strength
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Single works good for my 34"s. Â Double would work better, but much more.
ARB 4X4 Ultimate Wheeler Pack Hd Air Comp Kit
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Safer than the metal shackles. Â Don't use with rough edges.
Rhino USA Synthetic Soft Shackle Rope (2PK)
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I always recommend upgrading your fairlead to something like this that is smoother. Â It creates less friction on the winch line. Â Not intended for steel line.
Factor 55 00016 Winch Hubs and Fairlead
Lighting
Can't see at night?
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Easy to install and use controller.
Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel RGB AR-800
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Plug and Play, make sure to adjust correctly. Â Make these kits for most models.
Diode Dynamics SS3 LED Fog Light Kit, Yellow
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Turns on the sun.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series 3in SAE White Max
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Use mine as chase lights.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series C1 Yellow Pro LED
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Side lights on the roof rack.
Diode Dynamics Stage Series C1 White Sport LED
Daily Drive Gear
Gear to have for your daily driver. Â
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Must have if you drive.
Rhino USA Tire Plug Repair Kit (86-Piece)
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Must have for daily travel and adventuring.
NOCO Boost X GBX45 1250A 12V Jump Starter
Radio
What comms I run
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Easy to use GMRS.
Midland MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio 15W
Harbor Freight Alternatives
Harbor Freight Alternatives. Â They have really been stepping up their game over the last few years. Â Usually you can find them in most cities. Â
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Competitor to Pro Eagle. Â Half the price.
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
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I have seen this being used more often. Â Budget option to Smittybilt and Warn.
12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope and Wireless Remote
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Soft shackles are safer then the metal ones. Â Learn to use in the right conditions.
Soft Shackle
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A tow rope and kinetic rope should be in your recovery kit.
10,000 lb. Capacity 3 in. x 30 ft. Recovery Snatch Strap
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Many uses, just be careful.
48 in. Farm Jack
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Make sure to keep your line in good condition. Â If cut or frayed, make sure to replace.
