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Daily Driver, Offroading, Overlander Gear

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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

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.  

 
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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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  It creates less friction on the winch line.  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.  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.  

 
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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.  They have really been stepping up their game over the last few years.  Usually you can find them in most cities.  

 
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Competitor to Pro Eagle.  Half the price.
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
 
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I have seen this being used more often.  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.  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.  If cut or frayed, make sure to replace.
12,000 lb. 80 ft. x 3/8 in. Synthetic Winch Rope
 
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Can be useful in combination with a winch.
Forged Snatch Block
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Their version of a metal d-ring
3/4 in. D-Ring Shackle
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