Before going on any trip, you should always consider what you need to take with you and how you'll transport it.
Although most items on the list will be carried by others, it's worth building up your collection.
Strong tow rope, and shackles
Gloves. Handy to keep your hands warm, and to save you getting mucky when attaching your tow rope
First Aid kit
Warm clothing, it's surprising how quickly the weather can change.
Waterproof clothing.
Plastic groundsheet
Torch
Large blanket
Flask of tea or coffee
Drinking water
Radweld
Water for radiator
Food. It's worth chucking in some Mars bars to help with energy levels if you get stuck for a length of time.
Hi-viz jacket or vest.
Air compressor or foot pump
Basic toolkit
Fully charged mobile phone
Hi lift jack. Although it might not be suitable for lifting your vehicle, it might be useful to winch yourself out with.
There are probably other items which could also be useful.
Next you need to think about how you'll transport all this stuff. Just chucking it into the boot will result in it bouncing and rolling around all day. A large plastic box with a click on lid is best, the one's alot of councils give out for recycling are ideal.
Heavy items need to be securely fixed down. A loose hilift jack in a rollover is highly likely to knock someone's head off.
Although most items on the list will be carried by others, it's worth building up your collection.
Strong tow rope, and shackles
Gloves. Handy to keep your hands warm, and to save you getting mucky when attaching your tow rope
First Aid kit
Warm clothing, it's surprising how quickly the weather can change.
Waterproof clothing.
Plastic groundsheet
Torch
Large blanket
Flask of tea or coffee
Drinking water
Radweld
Water for radiator
Food. It's worth chucking in some Mars bars to help with energy levels if you get stuck for a length of time.
Hi-viz jacket or vest.
Air compressor or foot pump
Basic toolkit
Fully charged mobile phone
Hi lift jack. Although it might not be suitable for lifting your vehicle, it might be useful to winch yourself out with.
There are probably other items which could also be useful.
Next you need to think about how you'll transport all this stuff. Just chucking it into the boot will result in it bouncing and rolling around all day. A large plastic box with a click on lid is best, the one's alot of councils give out for recycling are ideal.
Heavy items need to be securely fixed down. A loose hilift jack in a rollover is highly likely to knock someone's head off.
