TOTM: What do you bring with you on the trail?

[FortCollinsZJ]

I used to have a small floor jack, back when on 31's, it doesn't reach the axle anymore though. I bought this hi-lift "lift mate" to do any corner lifting, otherwise the hi-lift is used more in recovery.

This tool is a must for myself.

[BigDaveZJ]

In the front I've just ran a ratchet strap around the axle and the motor mount if I need to get the wheel off the ground easier. On level ground my 48" Hi-Lift will just barely get a front tire off the ground when it's maxed out. The stock bottle jack can also handle a lot of situations.


Has anybody built a cool storage device for their tools and trail gear? I'm trying to figure out some options for drawer storage for the items that never leave the ZJ while still maintaining the ability to keep a 35" spare inside and have room for large storage boxes and coolers.

[Stealth Crawler ZJ]

not to duplicate everyone else but more for my list!


FULL SIZED SPARE!!!
1-2 gallons 50/50 coolant
10w30 syntec oil and a funnel
5 gallons water (drinkable)
spare wool blanket
trash bags
gloves rubber/mechanix
mag-light w/extra batteries
jacks: hi-lift and a small floor jack also some small jack-stands and wood blocks and 30' loop end tow strap
chains and shackles
trail-sized (small) grease gun
Comm: cb radio, 2-way walkies and a cell phone
spare battery (I have a lot of charge issues but it's also for accessories)
tarp-mat
booster cables
rain jackets
tp,soap and paper towels(blue shop towels)
square(roof) shovel
tire gauge 0-120psi
extra axle shafts
wheel bearings
extra bolts and u-joints
wiring kit
folding chairs
mosquito repel
small cookset
small gas grill and lantern
tire iron and extra lug nuts (as they do sometimes "fall" off)
small laptop (for photos,videos and manuals)
twin sized air mattress (fits perfectly in the back o the zj)
dc powered air pump
sockets, wrenches and a makita impact driver
sirius xm radio
local topo trail maps and hand-held GPS
sledge hammer
axe
hand held spot light w/charger
5 gallons reg gas
small cooler w/drinks and some snacks


...and some other stuff depending on the trail

Has anybody built a cool storage device for their tools and trail gear? I'm trying to figure out some options for drawer storage for the items that never leave the ZJ while still maintaining the ability to keep a 35" spare inside and have room for large storage boxes and coolers.

the tool box in progress
this is with 33/12.50

[BigClay]

Gonna bump this old thread because I am thinking of how to store all the tools in my jeep while on the trail. I used to carry a canvass craftsman tool bag, but that ripped when I rolled and then all the tools pelted me in the head. So what have you guys found that has worked to keep all of your trail tools in your rig in one place.

[BigDaveZJ]

Gonna bump this old thread because I am thinking of how to store all the tools in my jeep while on the trail. I used to carry a canvass craftsman tool bag, but that ripped when I rolled and then all the tools pelted me in the head. So what have you guys found that has worked to keep all of your trail tools in your rig in one place.

I've retired the Pelican case that I talked about using in my previous post. It was just too much in one spot. Now I use that case for the R/C crawler.

I have a large Action Packer style tub in the back that has a lot of spare parts and such in it, and then have my tools in bags inside the tub. I think I have 3 bags and a wrench roll. One bag carries electrical tools like a multimeter, crimpers, strippers, and misc electrical connectors and electrical tape. The wrench roll carries a bunch of stuff from wrenches, pliers, razor knife, screwdrivers. One bag has all of my sockets in it, with most of them on 6 flexible socket strips from 4x4trailtools.com. The last bag carries the ratchets, hammers, and other larger items. Since they're spread around in 4 containers, it makes them easier to pack in the bin, and they don't weigh as much as putting them all into one bag which is nice when I have to take the tools away from the vehicle.

[Adventure bob]

Fuel pumps... Our buggy eats fuel pumps like cherios. WTF? Three fuel pumps in four days? Dude...