Overland Essentials: 10 Things to Never Leave Home Without
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- If you're going overlanding in remote locations then these are the 10 things you should never leave home without.
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Recovery Gear
01:34 Tools
05:01 Jack
09:35 Tire Repair Kit
12:07 Fire Extinguisher
13:58 Navigation Tools
16:14 Spare Parts
19:45 Emergency Comms
23:46 First Aid Kit
26:50 Air Up/Down Tools - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I didnt hear you say this but fuses are an important thing to have as well. In addition to that bottle jack i carry a 4x4 piece of wood to place under it. Not only does it stabilize the jack, it gives you an xtra 4 inches of height to play with.
Your truck comes with spare fuses. Just take it out of a non necessary part radio/ windows/ac. And drop that wood man. You’re telling me you can’t find a rock flat enough to give you that lift?
Also carry starting fluid to pop your tire bead back on.
#1 thing to bring: A positive attitude! :)
Great video, learning about your rig is a huge process to over-landing. I carry a bottle jack and a old block of railroad tie.
High lift jacks (farm jacks) are so dangerous. Got a flat coming home from Moab last year in the middle of no where solo. Handle popped and smacked me right in side of face. Barely missed my eye and knocked me out for a good few seconds. Luckily a motor cyclist came by and helped me out. Got home and sold the jack never again will use one
Powerbuilt makes a bottle jack with an integrated jack stand built in, definitely getting one for off-road tire changing 😁
I think another good point is go to with friends. We all have tools that we share (and Knowledge). This last trip we worked well together and used each other's tools to make it home.
Incredibly helpful and easy to follow for a newbie. I watched Brad's video of you explaining your Gladiator buildout in New Mexico and, coupled with this one, both of you are very easy to follow and you're both detailed in your explanations and pnractical in your reasoning. Takes loads of experience coupled with the right personality to provide the kind of information you and Brad do. I, for one, appreciate both. Thanks again Matt!
Awesome, thank you!
I have one of those big trailer jack blocks for my trailer and I can say that there is some steel in there as there is a piece visible but otherwise the weight is definitely in the plastic having dealt with plastic as a machinist. I love it as it gives the height needed to be able to get the trailer tongue off the ball without maxing the jack and is sturdy enough to use as part of the leveling of the trailer. I stuff it in with the chocks and other stuff when not in use. And for reference the trailer is a A frame pop up with the outdoors or whatever they called it package so it sits quite a bit taller than the normal pop ups and is sitting on 27" all terrain trailer tires. Even with the lift on my Sequoia I had to have a 2" positive ball hitch on the thing to make it almost level when going down the road, otherwise it sits nose down.
Some traction boards have a spot for a jack base as well, can use them when stacked. Good to find multiple purposes/uses for individual items, helps reduce clutter.
Great advice and helpful. Perfect video!
Very useful info here. Great job!
Good very informative video…I always carry all those tools, a night before hitting the trail always check my tools and my pro eagle jack
Abs sensor.. $24 is cheap insurance.. if you snag abs sensor wire, gladiator loses 4wd, traction control, abs, lockers, and basically ends up being one wheel drive.
5 minutes trail side repair.
Great information Matt, thank you
I love my step 22 tool roll Adam makes some great stuff.
Hi Matt, Amazing video! Thank you 🙏🏽 I hope all is well😊
Thx for this video I need a few of these items.
Great information! I’m going to have to pick up a bottle Jack. That just seems better all around on or off the trail.
Another part to bring with you is a spare serpentine belt. I had one recently that got some coolant on it (squeals) and was replaced with a new one. Old one while otherwise in good shape goes with the oem jack area as an easy spare (4runner).
In regards to fire extinguishers, every so often the extinguisher (dry chemical types) should be removed, then invert them and tap (with hand) up and down the cylinder to loosen the powder. It can become compacted (over a period of time) due to vibrations from vehicle while in motion.
i used a large rock to raise the lift - worked out well on the trail. Really good info man
Good advise! Tks👏👏
Great video and info. Only two things I would add to the list for the Gladiator. First is a jumper wire to go from post 1 to post 2 on the main fuse box (front two posts) for when the aux battery dies and it won't start. This will get ya home. 2. Just under these posts is the fuse array. If you manage to pop that when jumping the vehicle or whatever, it's dead and you're stranded (happened on my son's car). I carry a jumper wire I made up and that fuse array just in case.
Yep. I'm familiar with that issue and solution.
My wife loves the Zoleo. Picked it up last summer. She feels a lot better with my running around off grid knowing I can get help if needed
I got one also, just set it up yesterday and going out on a 6day solo 1000miles from home. Hopefully won’t have to use it but gives wife much reassurance
I have the Safe Jack branded bottle jack extensions. A bit pricey but recommended to not only extend reach but also provide a larger jack area.
The only thing I don’t like about mounting a first aid kit on a molle panel is that they’re (typically) a pain to take off. A firm mounted first aid kit is fine when you do first aid at your rig, but one with a quick release that you can grab and go lets you go to the injured person. Outer Limits Supply has a couple different waterproof kits that mount to a plate you can bolt to a molle panel with a quick release that are great.
Refuge medical makes an awesome kit that has a quick rip away function and can handle almost any trauma medicine needs. I've carried one for a long while now. On every vehicle and at work.
Another informative video Matt! Thank You. With the tire repair kit another add on to consider for "OFF ROAD USE Only"...would be the Glue Tread. This is designed for repairing sidewall damage. Suitable for 4x4, side x sides or ag.
Some really great info both in your video along with your viewers comments. Love It! You have an amazing YT community. 🙂
Mark (& Teresa) Maryland
I've heard of those but haven't seen them before. I'll look into those. Thanks!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures 🙂
Speaking of repairing a tire. 2 must haves... sidewalls slugs work and Colby valves they can be installed from the outside
Lol. Ya we went there 🤪. But good point on the jacks. . Toilet paper, battery jumper is also part of our must have along with extra water and warm clothing just in case you have to hike out of a spot because of a broken rig
i pack an axe and a chainsaw but you can get by with a large hand pruning saw. Bow saws limit the diameter of tree you can cut. Pruning saws cut great and with a bit of determination you can get through some pretty thick wood. Thanks for the great videos.
"Chainsaw" Yeah you can get something like a Dewalt battery operated chain saw- hack saw - generator - drill and driver set that all use the same batteries. SO you can charge your battery on the road if you have an A/C plug for the charger unit. I also include a radio and flash light that operates of the same batteries. I don't know it may be overkill but >>>> who knows.
TOILET PAPER!!! :)
Only missing fire extinguisher!Need to get one ASAP!
One thing on the fire extinguisher is to flip upside down a few times every month or couple of months to make sure the materials inside the bottle doesn’t settle and stay on the bottom. It will not be very effective when that occurs. Great video!
Just a little add on to mention for redundancy would be to carry more than one tourniquet. Preferably one for each person you are traveling with. Also maybe a "go" bag with bare survival essentials just in case you ever need to leave your vehicle and travel on foot to reach help.
Second the ZOLEO. It is one of the most economical and practical communication tools. For about $20/month it is almost foolish nowadays to go into the back country without it. I use it also when I am on the ocean fishing.
Good info! I was so impressed with your Pangolin roll-up tool bag that I didn't even make any jokes about your hairdo this time. 😎 Unfortunately, the bags are sold out. Thanks for your content!
A lot of good information.
I'll be there at the expo. Hope to see y'all.
I go to the link to order tickets. No matter what I go to, I seem not to be able to purchase them from their site.
Hmmm. Odd. I'll let them know.
I did get it figured out. Thank you. Website is not really phone friendly.
Great video. The tire repair kit is a real gamble. Any respectable tire store won’t touch that for a good repair with a plug in it. Gaia is great but I’m too much of a dummy to know how to use it correctly. I’ve heard OnX is easier but I don’t know.
Humvee military jack for the win.
Great video. Have you ever used or have any info on the element fire extinguishers? Thanks Matt
10:52 Oh Matt, you read my mind !! LOL !!!
With the bottle Jack an axle cradle comes in handy as well. They sell them or can have one made if you know metal workers.
Your videos are so helpful Matt!
if you can afford it, that ARB hydraulic jack is NICE. It is compatible with a number of highlift accessories, so a wheel lift adapter is advisable. One CAN use a tree saver to make a sling for the wheel, BUT you still have to be able to get blocks or similar under the axles. I absolutely agree with you on the dangers of a highlift. Even using one PROPERLY, they are potentially dangerous. It is still a good thing if SOMEONE in your group has one.
As for your trailer block, I might advise a piece of 3/4 plywood to fit the top of it to spread the weight of the jack and vehicle over more area.
Your TPMS will pitch a fit if you rip a valve stem and replace it with a basic stem.
Amazon has some of those QR mounts for about $25... they are surprisingly decent quality... The one I got... Well worth the money I keep one on the floorboard in front of the driver seat and a larger (5 pound) one in the bed of the truck. I would like to have 2 or more in the cab and a larger one in the bed than I currently have (I would like a 20 pounder in the bed). my goal, 2 on QD in front, 2 in molle panels on back of front seats in pouches. Plus if I build a trailer, the trailer will get a 20 pounder. Regardless of your mounting choices, ALWAYS have at least one full ABC rated extinguisher with you. I would LOVE to replace my front extinguishers with Halgard in the QRs on the front floorboard and my 1A-BC in the back seat pouches. I have had to use one when someone parked in too tall grass at a camping event and their hot exhaust ignited the grass under their vehicle. lucky for them the damage was minor.
Print or buy a hard copy of your maps and put them in a binder. Ye never know when some electronic device is going to buy the farm. Map and compass is STILL a valuable skill set in our digital age when going into the middle of nowhere. Keep that binder someplace that will stay dry even if you flood your vehicle... it would not due to have it shoved under the seats when, as some of Matt's friends have done, you discover the drain plugs are not in your floor pan. :)
Being a HAM has its advantages when it comes to emergency communications I CAN contact sources outside the range of VHF or UHF radios. I can get a phone patch to emergency services via radio... with APRS, I have access to both SMS and email, plus it can beacon my GPS position, and coverage is good.... but IF you can fit it in your budget, a satcom unit is ABSOLUTELY worth it. having 2 means of communications is advisable... redundancy is a lifesaver.
I am not positive, but I THINK from the look of the package, the item you were having trouble identifying was a chest seal. you should always have at least one in your first aid kit... knowing how to use it is advisable :) I personally like to keep a basic first aid kit in my cab in the back seat floorboard (when I get my molle panels on the back of the front seats I will mount it there. then in the bed I have a more extensive first aid kit (not as overkill as I would like, but loaded with much more than the basic kit up front) again all life support should be redundant. fire extinguishers... first aid kits... communications... recovery... spare parts. having more than one of anything that is needed to keep you alive is vital.
The ARB jack broke on our last trip.
I lost a bead once and my tail buddy suggested a ratchet strap around the tire sucked tight. It worked. I was able to air up just fine. I should mention that changing to my spare want an option because I forgot the key to my locking lug nuts.
I carry an axle limiting strap to reduce jacking height with flexi suspension.
This is a good bit of kit
I don't carry many spare parts, the u-joint for driveshafts is a good idea, assuming you've got the correct snapring plyers on hand too! I always carry a spare serpentine belt..if that breaks, there is no band-aid to get you off the mountain, other than a tow rope...if you are by yourself you are SOL.
Belts are also good to carry
You can use your Maxxtraks underneath your bottle jack.
\]You and your wife always make great vids.... do y'all ever to go Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion? Keep up the great content!
We will be there this year for the first time.
Another great video! A suggestion on the first-aid stuff, a 36” or longer Sam Splint. Breaks and sprains happen often when walking around trails of slippery rocks and mud pits. Especially if your concentrating on the video your shooting and not watching your step.
I carry a no-co battery jump starter just in case the jeep starter battery goes low and extra fuses
Matt the one thing I would add is a 2 meter 70 cm ham radio. Repeaters are your best bet to get quick help to your group if you don't have cell service. Most of my wheeling is in the Appalachian mountains and I have every repeater tower in Tennessee, North Carolina, and north Georgia programed into my mobile and handheld radios and shown in Gaia (with the programming data in notes). If you want long distance real time coms there is no better solution. I also have GMRS for trail riding but good luck finding a repeater.
Except satellite text messengers have made them obsolete
@@BladePressure disagree. Too expensive and subscription costs.
@@BladePressure Problem is the monthly fee's. And they are expensive. There is some hope that cell phones will have sat service like the new iPhone. Maybe ham will die out but where I live it is still king.
Omg I laughed...don't go there!! I love your channel cause I just bought a teardrop trailer and your videos help me soo much. And always look for more tips cause I'm a beginner in this.
Thanks so much!!
Hey Matt. I am buying a JLU on Monday coming from a 3rd gen Tacoma. How about a video on the most common tools (socket sizes, etc.) needed in your tool bag for JK/JL/JT. I have one from my Tacoma. Just curious what will carry over
MM socket set and wrenches up to 21mm.
A video I would like to see is gear that you no longer carry due to space, inconvenience, etc... I try to minimalize my loud out but I do notice myself carrying things I never use.
Thanks, good info are you having any trailing trips bye Indiana
Are there trails in Indiana? lol
Great video, always learning something, do you have a link to that spare brake line? Want to add it to my list 😊
I don't. It came with my lift,
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures @RDR JOHN Since the lift is from @claytonoffroad you may want to reach out to them they may be willing to sell you one.
I've got 3 of those signs!!! Hobby Lobby had 50% off. :D
Hey thanks for the great info! Another heavy-duty, high CFM twin compressor that I use is the Wolo 880 for under $200. 2 questions for you. I’ve never seen anyone use a tire repair kit in the wild, but I’ve seen several change out with their full-size spare, so wouldn’t that be the preferred way to go? On the brake lines, you didn’t mention brake fluid, am I missing something or is a spare line pointless without plenty of new fluid (and a buddy to help you bleed them)? I do like the vice-grips hack you mentioned, seems sufficient to drive on 3 remaining brakes to an auto parts store or back home.
The details, context, and commentary you include is super helpful when deciding what to bring, what to leave behind, and when to buy something new! Thanks again!
Thanks!! I'll try and use a tire repair kit before changing my spare. Did it a few months ago when a nail punctured my tire. I did forget to mention the brake fluid.
Gotcha. Thanks!
"Ever used on my jeep" is a great statement. If you used the tool to modify it, you may need it to fix it.
What is the bag that you have for your first aid kit?
What were you doing in Texarkana today? No overlanding trails here....but you did pick a good place to eat!
On our way home from New Mexico. It was a great lunch!!!
QUESTION: Are you familiar with the TeraFlex Nomads deflators? And are they worth the hassle?
My friend Ben has the Nomad wheels. He loves them.
If you have any extra recovery gear or jku stuff I might need just holler
That tire repair kit is way nicer then the arb version
I had to make a check list and tape it to my dash so I wouldn't run off and forget stuff.
The more advanced version of this is using a software like Trello or TickTick. I use Trello for my Jeep because it’s a rolling dumpster fire and just always needs something. It’s free and you can put in checklists, links to parts, and keep track of progress on multi-weekend projects. 10/10 would recommend with garbage 4x4’s
With the bottle jack don’t forget that you need to safely support the vehicle on the jack - the nub of the jack is not going to do that when things are not aligned just right.
@OzarkOverlandAdventures Hi Matt, please share the link for magnetic mount for Element fire extinguisher
I don’t have that extinguisher.
Great video… But something I’ve been taking on trips. Is a Code reader..
Now you need a QuietKat Jeep Bike !
When in March you gonna be in Moab…I will be there end of March maybe hook up for a beverage
Hey Matt, y’all coming to Hot Springs for the Jamboree? I’ll be a trail guide this year. I don’t know what trail I’ll be guiding yet, but we’d love to meet y’all. Hope to see y’all there!
Didn't know there was a Jamboree there. lol
March 23-26
What parts do you bring with you for repairs
The nickname for a hi-lift jack.... widowmaker
I think 16:14-19:45 only applies to Jeeps?
😂😂
I carry more spares in my gx than my cherokee, why? Past experience.
Have you not heard of using wood blocks for putting under a jack?
Of course I have.
I'd recommend Refuge Medical for the best first aid kits.
Based on what criteria?
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures
Based on several things. Their kits are 100% made in American, warranted for life and if you use the components to save someone’s life they will replace the components for free. The kits has been extensively designed with input from military and medical professionals. They also offer some or the best training on using the kit you can find.
I put recovery gear inside the vehicle. Not that I ever expect to be on my side, but ...
Learn how to use either to reset a bead. Good video.
What make and model diesel heater did you show us on the colab video with TrailRecon?
Check out my recent Diesel Heater video. It's in that one.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thanks for sharing!
How do you find trails? I don't think Gaia does that well and OnX has a great feature for that. Do you pay for both and use OnX to discover new places. Or how else would you go about that if you just pay for gaia services?
Check out tonight’s video. Gaia is great for finding trails. If you want trails that have names and ratings and all that then TrailsOffroad.com is great for that
As far as the Garmin not working until you send the first message, you could initiate the conversation when you leave the house and then it would be open to a reply. Just an idea, not sure if it would work like that or not.
That could work.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures it has a dedicated phone number look on your account. but its far superior with tracking dropping wave points, navigation and a whole lot more than the others. It caters to hikers more but it's multipurpose.
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Duct tape & bailing wire or is that just a must like food,shelter & water?
Doesn't everyone carry that? LOL
I’d seriously reconsider the placement of your in cab fire extinguisher if you have passengers that ride in that seat. In the event of a roll over or getting into a collision involving that side, the passenger could suffer some serious injuries from making contact with it.
I rarely have people in the back seat.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures not trying to call you out. Just some food for thought. I use to be a fire fighter and have responded to my fair share of accidents. So please don’t think I’m just being a snarky. I absolutely love your build and share the same opinions you do on storing stuff. Especially having fire extinguishers on board. You never know when they could save property or life.
hmmm wait, you were just with regena and brad few hours ago in New Mexico,,, hmmm now im confused 😮????
Still in NM 😂
'Don't go there' LMAO
Invest into damn impact sockets
You seem passionate about this. lol
Don’t go there lmbo 😂
What about your hair products? Gotta keep the do lookin clean
I will be dead before I pay $20 a month for Garmin inreach 🤣
Good thing you don’t have to. 🤷🏼♂️
Saying don't go there INSTANTLY made me go there wtf!? LMFAO
😂😂😂
Hmm, why’d you delete my message about inReach?
I didn't
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Maybe youtube did. It was a polite message, just noted that people in fact can message an inreach subscriber using the persons account username.
Dump the old CO2 fire bottles and go with the Element Extinguishers!
Seem to be ineffective. Check out the video Harry Wagner did recently for Driving Line on YT. He pretty much runs thru them all.
Both types have pros and cons. The biggest con for an Element is the range - they only have ~2 ft of range. If you can get to a fire before it really gets going and spreads, they’re great. But if they fire has already spread, it might too hot for you to get close enough to use it effectively. I keep an Element in my glove box that I can grab in as little time as possible and a quick-release mounted traditional extinguisher in the back that takes longer to get (from the driver’s seat) but has a much better range for fighting larger fires.
@Matt Bleakley it doesn't matter where you keep it if it doesn't work.
@@Oilbleak5453 You are correct in that both have their pros and cons. Bulk/weight are the nemesis for the CO2's and they both suffer in high wind conditions. 90+ % of the fires on off-road treks are in the engine compartment and or cabin so the areas are usually confined. Having fired an Element twice in anger, it worked very well for putting out engine bay fires. You do have to get up close and personal with the fire. Some folks who have never trained with a CO2 extinguisher and have difficulty using them correctly in the heat of battle. So to speak :-)
A box of rubber gloves or the allergy equivalent! Keep your hands clean of dirt, grease, oil, and other fluids... Don't go there!
"Only $260" for an air compressor 🤪🤔🤣
Yeah that’s cheap. 😂
Where do you get all your money to live this life? Do you work?
I'm full time on TH-cam. It's awesome!! I have a recent video where I discuss this.
Dude your ramblings have got worst. This video could have been 5 mins.
Thank you for your kind comment. No one forced you to watch it. 🤷🏼♂️
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I’m trying to help ya. You got good content. Nobody got 30 mins to watch ..most videos under 5 mins get most views.
@@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup I had no idea you were a TH-cam expert. My channel and my audience disagrees with you. My longer videos perform much better and my audience likes me being detailed. You may not and that’s fine. But I find it lame to just give a list of stuff without telling why. Good luck with your own channel.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I understand.
🔥 🧯 🤔..oh yeah, Coyote Works
What about your hair products? Gotta keep the do lookin clean
That’s what hats are for. 😂