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5:12 pm
August 5, 2017
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Sorry Jerry, had to do it 
I mentioned in the last club meeting I had a checklist before each run and I would share it, I don't do everything all the time, it just depends on the run and who else is coming. Feel free to steal with pride, or make fun of me 
General Run Prep
Charge power bricks, Check & top off all fluids, Lube Air Hose Chucks
Emergency food, Feed pets backup plan, glasses, sunglasses
Pre-cool cooler, Check lug nuts, Old floor mats, Sleeping bag, tent
Setup switch screen, Winch remote batteries, Bug Spray, TP
Impact wrench, 3/4 in. impact Socket & extensions, Chain saw stuff
Tool bags, spare parts bag, bottle jack kit, funnel, spare fluid kit
Spare winch line/extension, hi-lift base, ratchet straps, emergency lantern & spare batteries
Radio prep (repeaters in area), grinder & wheels
Prep sway bar quick disconnect, Clean windshield
Loosen shackles, Put shackle on the winch, Spill Kit, recovery kit
Mapping/Radio phone, pack Power bricks
Prep & Download Gaia maps, Sunscreen, Hat, Folding chair, Paper towels, wag bags
Emergency water, Extra clothes, Boardshorts, Towel, Flashlights & spare batteries
Cash, hand towels in the cab, coffee kit
Ask folks on run who has AMCN/CareFlight
Winter Run Additional
Couple days backup water & food
Waterproof clothing, spare socks & shoes
Extra blanket, Full size shovel
Extra recovery straps to go longer than normal
Camping Additional
Adult wipes for showers, hand wipes, Rain Gear
Long sleeve shirt/pants for mosquito's, Beanie
6 x Quart Ziplock's to store opened food in the cooler, Bourbon, Pistachios
Plastic plates, forks, spoons, knife's, Liquid IV, Flat Top & Tools (1 rag per meal), Coffee
Lantern, Table, Meds, Fresh Water, Spotlight Flashlight
Shower: Sandals, Shower Shorts, Towel, Toiletries
Spare Boots (think rain, water crossings), Shoes other than boots for when off trail
Small cooler filled with spare ice when camping with a base camp?
On working trips like Sierra Trek, take by hand to wherever you are working:
- Camelback (w/ sunglasses, wipes, gloves, snacks, sunscreen, flashlight)
- Lantern, flashlights, headlamps, wide straw hat, cliff bar mini's
Jamie & Damaris 
8:15 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
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Thanks Jamie!
Kathleen and Brad
6:52 pm
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March 5, 2015
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Wow, who knew wheeling was this much work
Dale Clement
6:57 pm
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March 5, 2015
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Dale Clement said
Wow, who knew wheeling was this much work
There was supposed to be a smiley face in the post
Dale Clement
6:45 am
August 5, 2017
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Yeah, sometimes it feels that way!
Dale Clement said
Wow, who knew wheeling was this much work
Jamie & Damaris
8:05 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
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I need to go shopping!
Kathleen and Brad
1:24 pm
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March 9, 2023
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Me too, What spare parts would you guys recommend as an addition to one's recovery supplies?? And what are power bricks and "set up switch screen"??
Thanks
4:57 pm
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March 13, 2015
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Jeff L said
What spare parts would you guys recommend as an addition to one's recovery supplies?? And what are power bricks and "set up switch screen"??
For the JL i would carry a z-bar fuse as well as some duplicate suspension hardware (control arm, track bar, and shock bolts). They haven't been beaten as trail pigs to identify any other common weaknesses that I have heard about.
Power bricks would be a jump starter pack, phone charging brick, and/or a jackery type battery pack. You also have fridge batteries that would fall into that category.
5:48 pm
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March 9, 2023
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Thanks
7:47 am
August 5, 2017
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Kris nailed it, for me it is portable power bricks the size of a phone to be an emergency power source for my phone(s). The switch screen is my interface to my switches for lockers, winch, off-road lights. I use a SPOD system which has a touch screen but I don't like to leave the screen up when I am daily driving for theft reasons.
I don't carry a lot of spare parts, I do carry a spare U-Joint that fits all drivelines and front shafts, I have a set of driveshaft bolts because I know when I installed my rear I did it wrong and cross threaded one on the flange. The High Sierra Podcast guys (Greg) got me paranoid about unit bearings so I have one of those as well. I also have lots of common repair stuff like hose clamps, jb weld, radiator patch, hose patch, spare fluids, electrical repair stuff....
I really wonder what of this stuff I really need to be carrying, it feels like I got lots of stuff I have never used, but when you need it...
Jeff L said
Me too, What spare parts would you guys recommend as an addition to one's recovery supplies?? And what are power bricks and "set up switch screen"??Thanks
Jamie & Damaris
8:31 am
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May 12, 2023
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All of this applies to a day trip on Strawberry or for longer/harder trips? Like Fordyce/Rubicon? Seems like a ton of gear (especially with all of the spare running gear/suspension parts). At some point, a person will run out of space in the rig for driver and passengers.
Dale Mogg - WRZG209
9:43 pm
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July 14, 2016
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Calaveras32Spcl said
All of this applies to a day trip on Strawberry or for longer/harder trips? Like Fordyce/Rubicon? Seems like a ton of gear (especially with all of the spare running gear/suspension parts). At some point, a person will run out of space in the rig for driver and passengers.
I have check lists for day trips and longer trips but you always need to consider the time of year, the difficulty of the trail and the weather forecast. I almost always, on any real 4X4 trail, put a tent in and a sleeping bag. If for some reason your vehicle breaks down, you either want to say with it or if you have to abandon it, set up a tent so that others think you are close by so they don't steal it, parts or vandalize it.
Jeff and Kathy Root
5:12 pm
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March 9, 2023
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Excellent advice!!!
8:31 am
August 5, 2017
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It always depends on the trip, where, what time of year, who else is going that also has similar items so you don't need to carry it. I try to keep my lists worst case then pack accordingly. And yes, when i am packed for a biog trip, think 3 days on the rubicon, I only have room for 2 in my 4-door by the time the cooler and flat top get packed.
Calaveras32Spcl said
All of this applies to a day trip on Strawberry or for longer/harder trips? Like Fordyce/Rubicon? Seems like a ton of gear (especially with all of the spare running gear/suspension parts). At some point, a person will run out of space in the rig for driver and passengers.
Jamie & Damaris
11:11 am
August 5, 2017
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Something I realized after restocking valve stems in my tire kit, there are items always in the Jeep that are not in my list: Basic Recovery gear, tire plug kit, valve stem replacement tools, spare rubber stubby valve stems, lawn chairs, air compressor, shovel, first aid, fire extinguishers, hi lift, and winch controller.
Jamie & Damaris
6:15 pm
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July 14, 2016
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Jamie (K6NUB) said
Something I realized after restocking valve stems in my tire kit, there are items always in the Jeep that are not in my list: Basic Recovery gear, tire plug kit, valve stem replacement tools, spare rubber stubby valve stems, lawn chairs, air compressor, shovel, first aid, fire extinguishers, hi lift, and winch controller.
And beer?
Jeff and Kathy Root
6:00 am
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May 12, 2023
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Jamie (K6NUB) said
It always depends on the trip, where, what time of year, who else is going that also has similar items so you don't need to carry it. I try to keep my lists worst case then pack accordingly. And yes, when i am packed for a biog trip, think 3 days on the rubicon, I only have room for 2 in my 4-door by the time the cooler and flat top get packed.Calaveras32Spcl said
All of this applies to a day trip on Strawberry or for longer/harder trips? Like Fordyce/Rubicon? Seems like a ton of gear (especially with all of the spare running gear/suspension parts). At some point, a person will run out of space in the rig for driver and passengers.
I appreciate the clarification.
Dale Mogg - WRZG209
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