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<adsense_728x90/> = Equipment Classes = Equipment is divided into classes, based upon the requirements of a trail. Each higher class of equipment includes all of the lower classes. To avoid confusion, we're using letters instead of numbers (ie. for trail difficulty classes.) '''Remember''': It's never a bad idea to be over-equipped. * Class A: Relatively easy trail. Minimal equipment required. * Class B: Somewhat challenging, needs a bit more. * Class C: Mildly challenging, some spare parts and tools are encouraged. * Class D: Challenging trail, you'll want fluids, tools, parts, and gas. * Class E: Only your favorite god can save you now. Bring it all. Before you do any off-roading, consider bringing along the following: == Class A == === General/Safety === * A friend and their vehicle, similarly equipped, with at least 2+ people.. it WILL be helpful at some point or another. * A camera. Digital works best. * 40-channel CB radio, tuned and ready. * A healthy toolbox just in case. * First aid kit. * Tape ('''ALL KINDS''': Duct-tape, electrical, hockey (cloth), masking, etc.) === Recovery === * Tow straps or chains of at least 8000+ pound capacity. * A good spare, a jack, and a suitable tire-iron. * A can of "Fix-A-Flat" or a plug kit and stuff to take your tires off the rim (yuck) == Class B == === General/Safety === * Flashlight and extra batteries * Regular road flares === Recovery === * A good shovel, folding works well if you lack storage space. === Spare Parts/Pieces === * Extra wire, heavy and light gauges. (I always carry 4 100ft spools, 2 red, 2 black, 12 and 14ga.) * Hose-clamps and zip-ties * Rubber tubing (if Fuel Injected, high pressure rubber fuel line..) for random repairs (vacuum lines, fuel, brakes, seriously.) * Wire caps/nuts and a healthy stock of crimp-on ends (all types) === Tools === * Hammer (rubber mallet, metal ball-peen, AND a BFH or "BIG FUCKING HAMMER" if you can) * Crowbar (or any pry-bar will be sufficient) * Socket set and ratchet'''s''' (1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" are all good to have on-hand) * Regular screwdriver set (multiple sizes, also an impact driver if you've got it) * Wire cutters/crimpers/strippers === Fluids === * Extra can of gas... Jerry cans work well; they're mostly indestructible == Class C == === General === * A change of clothes in a dry-bag (warm ones if your climate calls for it.. ours does.) * A good spare set of boots or walking shoes/sneakers (yeah, walking is part of this too). * A full liter of drinking water and some small supply of sugar/other carbohydrates. === Recovery === * Chains with hooks on either end, and come-a-longs if possible. * Extra hooks, for everything. * [[Hi-Lift Jack]] (trust me..) * Keepers === Spare Parts === * Extra lug-nuts/lug-bolts (depending on your application and your friends) * A good tube of RTV (high-temp or otherwise) === Tools === * Torx sockets. * T-handle screwdriver === Fluids === * Also gear oil (80w90 works well)... just in case * Lots of ATF, for tranny, powersteering, etc... * Few bottles of brake fluid, in case brake or clutch issues * Windshield wiper fluid, trust me, sticky mud * Full case of oil (ie. 10w-30) == Class D == === Tools === * Drill (hand-powered or, preferably: [http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/12Vdrill-1.htm 12V Trail Drill]) * Impact driver (not necessary, but very handy) * Aviation Snips (otherwise known as tin snips; good to clear heavy body damage and not rip up tires, people, barbed wire wrapped tires, etc) * Hydraulic hand-pump (for filling differentials, transmissions, transfer case...), alternately, a rubber-tube type bottle adapter works well. === Fluids === * Few bottles of anti-freeze * Grease and grease gun... (You can stuff A LOT of sand in a u-joint) == Class E == Everything. Just bring everything. Anything you can fit. Get creative. == Others == * Depending on your application, it may be helpful to have a winch and extra cable on hand. * The safety-in-numbers cliche' does apply. '''All said, pretend you're camping.. You may end up doing so, might as well do it comfortably.'''

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