| Going on a Off-road trip needs good preparation | | | | and some antiseptic, and a first aid kits comes |
| and will differ from your normal preparation. This | | | | with that and more, so pack a first aid kit. If you |
| is why you will want to know how to plan an | | | | are under any medication, be sure to pack it along |
| off-road trip. Here are some hints and tips below. | | | | as well, and have some for a few extra days, |
| Planning your route is the first and most | | | | just in case. |
| important thing to do. Even if it's gong to be | | | | The next thing you will want to do will be to |
| off-road, this doesn't mean that you will just | | | | make sure that your sturdy and reliable 4x4 is |
| wander around and see where it takes you. You | | | | ready for the action. Carrying a good spare wheel |
| will want to euip yourself with a good GPS device | | | | is essential as is carrying the tools to be able to |
| and good maps of the area that your are visiting. | | | | change your wheel, also pack a basic tool kit. |
| Should any trouble arise this will help to see your | | | | Vehicle recovery items like Hi-lift jack, tow straps, |
| position on your map and find your way to | | | | tree saver, come-along, D-rings, shackles, shovel, |
| nearest road or human settlement. | | | | chainsaw and bar oil, 2 cycle engine oil, spare chain |
| I would recommend that you travel with another | | | | (can be handy in recover situations, as well as for |
| vehicle. This can be of tremendous help if you | | | | trail clearing on wooded trails), winch kit (tree |
| remain stranded, and needless to say, you won't | | | | strap, hi-lift jack, snatch block, pickle fork, shackle, |
| be all by yourself - which in any situation of life or | | | | gloves), and snow tire chains (if the tires can't do |
| death is recommended. | | | | the trick) should also be taken along, so make |
| Of course, things don't need to go wrong, but | | | | sure you have room for those as well. |
| you should be prepared. This means that you | | | | Communication devices is one of the most |
| should take with you enough supplies for the | | | | important things. Besides a GPS you should have |
| number of days you plan to be off road plus two. | | | | a mobile phone with good reception, or if you go |
| Water is also vital. Again, the same rule applies - | | | | off grid, a satellite phone, and even a radio and |
| when going off-road carry enough water to last | | | | walkie-talkie. |
| you for the number of days you will be off-road | | | | You will be well prepared for most off-road |
| plus a extra couple of days, especially in the | | | | situations if you follow the above hints and tips. |
| desert. As a rule, you should have with you at | | | | Of course, the items that you take with you can |
| least 2 liters of water per person per day. | | | | vary from road-trip to road trip, but the above |
| Carrying a first aid kit will prove to be invaluable. | | | | can be seen as some basics that you should |
| Cuts can easily get infected without a band aid | | | | never forget to take along. |