Whenever I go off-road, I take the following items (at minimum):

48" Hi-Lift Jack
4-way lug wrench
30' Tow strap
Work gloves
Uniden CB Radio
Garmin GPS III Plus
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Poncho & coat
Tarpaulin
Camera & binoculars
Spare AA & AAA batteries
Well stocked toolbox
Bowsaw
Paper Towels, toilet paper, kitty litter (take care of any type of spill!)
Spare oil filter, U-Joints, front axles, all hoses and belts, & hose clamps
Duct tape, electrical tape & tie wraps
Oil, gear lube, grease, coolant
Factory Service Manual
Sun screen & insect repellant
Water & food
 

Send comments or questions to Joe Church (jchurch@lex-con.com)