My Recovery Gear Set-up

[TenSeven]

While I was setting up my rig, I went through my 72 hour bag and made a thread on that as well. I welcome you thoughts and observations!

Excellent, I just found the thread you started on the subject, thanks!

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[Felix808]

A lot of great info in this post people, pay attention.

 

[DeltaBravo]

Looks like a great kit but... OP, wheres your emergency Bourbon in case your primary Bourbon runs out?

I feel like this thread needs to be stickied somewhere.

 

[MaverickMan]

Nice setup. I dont go quite as hardcore as that but hell I live on an island smaller than most counties. I got in any given vehicle but usually my comanche: 2 or 3 long straps, 2 36in straps, 4 shackles, hitch shackle up front, HF winch, 2 synthetic lines, pintle hitch, tool set, ryobi battery powered air gun, tire patch kit, first aid, 1 or 2 comealongs, hi lift. Never had any tracks but I keep a 18" ego battery chainsaw for building recovery footing.

Most important tool is your brain, keep that with ya and you can do alot.

 

[Mattwings]

I like the post and the topic. I definitely need to up my game a bit. I carry basic stuff. Strap, tree saver, shackles, shovel and saw. Small first aid kit, knife, multi tool, flashlight and recently added traction boards. You gave me some good ideas for next level additions! Hi Lift, kinetic strap, snatch block and 100’ synthetic rope along with some additions to the first aid and get home bag should do the trick (I do carry dry clothes and spare socks/gloves/hat in winter to make sure I can get dry or bundle up).

 

[The Bronze]

Looks like a great kit but... OP, wheres your emergency Bourbon in case your primary Bourbon runs out?

I feel like this thread needs to be stickied somewhere.

Someone else mentioned Tequilas, you mention Bourbon. I definitely need to add to my bag. 72 hours is a long time. LOL!

 

[The Bronze]

Most important tool is your brain, keep that with ya and you can do alot.

I agree. Don’t panic and certainly do nothing to make the situation any worse! Most people can survive a couple days stuck in a car without any difficulty if they can stay warm. Most vehicles can be recovered with minimal tools. We have recovered vehicles just by someone giving them a push with their hands or a couple minutes with a shovel or even a pair of floor mats under the tires. Some gear and the knowledge on how to use it effectively is better than all the crap I carry, but no clue on how to use it.

 

[elmystico]

Someone else mentioned Tequilas, you mention Bourbon. I definitely need to add to my bag. 72 hours is a long time. LOL!

"Bonus sanitizer"

 

[The Bronze]

Really, all you need is a weapon to take the next guys truck.

Back when I was snowmachining, I would carry extra gear for a bigger friend of mine. If there was ever to be a problem, I wanted to make sure I still had some gear..... LOL.

 

[talbot]

Ost

great thread

 

[The Bronze]

When I bought my house, it came with a chain saw in a case. I really need to spend a little time with it and get it in fighting shape. In Colorado trees don’t grow like weeds, so they frown on cutting a tree down for any reason without a permit. But it would be so handy in other locations. Will have to add a tip protector or some other case though.

 

[jwmach1]

The detail of equipment here shows how little I know from too-few outings with my 2 different 2006 LJs. But this also makes me think of a phrase we use in backpacking, "you pack your fears". Afraid of being hungry, you'll back extra food.

Have you reflected on how much of this is packing your fears?

 

[The Bronze]

The detail of equipment here shows how little I know from too-few outings with my 2 different 2006 LJs. But this also makes me think of a phrase we use in backpacking, "you pack your fears". Afraid of being hungry, you'll back extra food.

Have you reflected on how much of this is packing your fears?

I don’t really think of it that way. I have seen and understand most people are ill-prepared and that does put additional pressure on me to carry more. But if you look at my food supplies. I don’t have much, because I know I need very little to survive for the 72 hours that I believe I might have to wait it out. At the same time, I do have 5 different ways to start a fire in 3 different locations, because warmth is something that is an absolute necessity, less for me, but for others less prepared. I appreciate your input. I am going to go back through my gear and consider your comment. Thanks!

 

[elmystico]

The detail of equipment here shows how little I know from too-few outings with my 2 different 2006 LJs. But this also makes me think of a phrase we use in backpacking, "you pack your fears". Afraid of being hungry, you'll back extra food.

Have you reflected on how much of this is packing your fears?

A good point. Ultimately everyone should think long and hard about what they think they really need and create a solution that makes the most sense for their situation. 72 hours worth of food and water is what I saw mentioned the most for survival bags, for example, so I went with that. Many companies offer these types of bags but I wanted more control over the contents to fit the area I live in (water being the huge issue in the high desert). I wanted food that needed no water so I could conserve what water I did have for drinking. But YMMV and one man's necessity is another man's luxury.

 

[JesseS]

Back when I was snowmachining, I would carry extra gear for a bigger friend of mine. If there was ever to be a problem, I wanted to make sure I still had some gear..... LOL.

Oh Damn!! brings back memories of both Ft Drum and Richardson...... cold times!

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