Help me to NOT fail

[Blue Baby Sound]

Do you have a tree saver or snatch block? Could be very helpful. Maxtrax are incredibly useful and quick for recovery tools but it doesn't look like you would be in a place to use them. Maybe a fire extinguisher?

Thank you!
I don't have a tree saver or snatch block, they're on my Amazon list that I'm building up to though.
Fire extinguisher is a every day carry item for me, forgot to include it on my list.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

- I generally travel on my own, so I give a rough itinerary to my wife with check-in times noted on there. If I miss a check-in time by more than 8 hours, then she knows to worry and give the authorities a heads up (although it's never happened). If you cannot get a call to go through, you can try a text message, which apparently works on a different band and thus could go through when a call will not.

- Cash. ATM cards don't always work. Banks sometimes put holds on them if you haven't notified them of your travel plans and you use the card in multiple cities/states over a short period of time. I stopped to get gas this morning and the card readers on the gas pumps were out. The ones inside worked, but if those were down as well, I'd of used the emergency cash I keep on hand. Cash is king, as the saying goes.

3 days isn't very long...stats say you'll be fine and have a great trip, but it's best to prepare for unforeseen situations. Hope all goes well for you!

Thank you, great info here.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

Might be drilling down a bit here splitting hairs, but how about matches... a lighter or both ? The Rubi seems ready

Thanks, exactly what I'm after. The little things are what always slip thru the cracks!!

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

So adding to the previous list:
Duct tape (have)
Sledge (have)
Extra ammo/ long gun (wife and I always have our pistols)
Ratchet straps (have)
Gear oil (have)
Fire extinguisher (have)
Tree saver (need to buy)
Snatch block (need to buy)
Matches (have)
Lantern (LED) (have)
Flashlights (have)
Batteries (have)

Thank you everyone!
The wife will be going with me, our trips in the past have been 1 day trips and close to home. Usually rocks, but after we did K trail a few months back we're shifting our focus to more trips like this one. Starting off small and hopefully we can grow from here to week long, maybe 2 week long trips.

We'll see how she does, she's already fretting about pooping in a bucket. Any better solutions?

Thanks again!

 

[IndyRubicon]

We'll see how she does, she's already fretting about pooping in a bucket. Any better solutions?

There are plastic portable toilets available (3 legs on them and they get the job done). You can use wag bags with them (military-style poop bags) or there are civilian-style ones. You can get them from places like Cabala's or on-line. There are even tent enclosures for the toilets.

Another option is a tow hitch toilet seat. You can then rig something around it using the rear corners of the Jeep as attachment points.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

There are plastic portable toilets available (3 legs on them and they get the job done). You can use wag bags with them (military-style poop bags) or there are civilian-style ones. You can get them from places like Cabala's or on-line. There are even tent enclosures for the toilets.

Another option is a tow hitch toilet seat. You can then rig something around it using the rear corners of the Jeep as attachment points.

Perfect, just pulled up some of the options. Looks easier to buy than build LINK

I love the idea of draping the back off. I'll try a couple of options on our dry run.

Thank you!

 

[oscar the grouch]

Hey Blue Baby. Didnt realize you were on here too. welcome to the adventure travel forum

 

[AFSOC]

Ozark NF is fun. Don't over think it. You won't be needing spares. Overloading and preparing for too many 1%er issues will end up diminishing your experience.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

Hey Blue Baby. Didnt realize you were on here too. welcome to the adventure travel forum

:wavey:

Thanks, Oscar!
Honestly at first I only stalked this forum to keep up with Comanche Scott.
I'm still in the learning phase for overland stuff, so I mainly just sit back, shut up and read

 

[oscar the grouch]

know that feeling. AFSOC nailed it tho. dont over think it. It is literally possible to "what if" yourself into a corner.

 

[Blue Baby Sound]

Ozark NF is fun. Don't over think it. You won't be needing spares. Overloading and preparing for too many 1%er issues will end up diminishing your experience.

Thanks, AFSOC. That's a great point of view.

 

[Comanche Scott]

:wavey:

Thanks, Oscar!
Honestly at first I only stalked this forum to keep up with Comanche Scott.
I'm still in the learning phase for overland stuff, so I mainly just sit back, shut up and read

Funny how things work out. I got a lot of great ideas from your build, and a lot of great input from the talented folks on this site.
Great group to learn from, no doubt! :beer:

 

[OH9JK]

Wranglers have a built in bottle opener

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[MOguy]

You list is long. If you sleep in the Jeep will you have to unpack each night to make room? What about extra gas?

I have a TJ so space is more limited. I am not as serious about this as others and I am a minimalist compared to many others. My experiences are limited. I don't take a cooler, just water, MREs, caned food or whatever doesn't need to be refrigerated. Not having a cooler frees up space. I like smaller water bottles compared to a larger water jug or cans, they pack easier. Bring chairs so you can sit around the fire.

I think somebody mentioned it above but make sure you leave your route and time line with somebody so incase you have issues. This way people know how to find you. CB signals won't travel far but they are common. If you have an issue having a CB (make sure you list the channel you will use on the travel plan you leave) may help if people have to look for you.



First aid kit, map and compass?

 

[Mass_Mopar]

First aid kit

Good list, and I second having a small kit to patch things up if needed. Also, trash bags.