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MoSun previously said:
1. Find and know how to read a detailed TOPO map or a guide book: This is probably one of the most essential items on your list. GPS is fine but most GPS units don't provide adiquately detailed maps without loading in the additional TOPO maps. If you do bring a GPS remember to bring extra batteries and load in the TOPO maps of the area you plan to travel.
If this is your first time wheeling the area an experianced guide or someone familiar with the route that can lead you and or your group would be a very wise choice indeed.
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i started to carry a compass in the truck.
electronics fail... a simple compass... unless you sit on it.
btw, read up on using a compass too... lol...
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2. Don't go alone : Know what the trail rating system means and evaluate yourself and your vehicle before you leave. Take a friend along as a spotter and photographer.
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might be better off in do go wheeling in a single vehicle...
been there, done that. TRY to bring another vehicle. kinda doesnt help if you have 3 other buddies and all of you are in a stucked vehicle...
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4. Take along a winch if you think you might need it, and know how to use it before and after you get there.
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if yu have a hard mounted winch, you have no choice. i choose to mount mine via front and rear receiver hitch points.
but i take just about everywhere, if i think i might see dirt. 50/50 i use it to get someone else out...
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5.Take an emergency first aid kit: along with some extra food and water (survival food like Military MRE's), a fire starter and an emergency blanket. If you take medication, don't forget to pack it.
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i live in earthquake country. we are trained (or we try to drill it into people's head) that keeping a mini survival kit in your car is mandatory.. sigh...
wiht MREs, you need water and heat.
try those "food" bars that contain 1200 or so calories. no water used ot heat required to eat. just enough to maintain your hunger pains.
hopefully in the 72 hours (although i am learning that a full week supplies is almost mandatory for my bug out kit... but i digress) you are rescued...
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if you plan on going where help is more than 12 hours via car/'motorcycle/etc; think about a PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS (PLBs).
these are around $500-600, but when life or limb is in danger, you'd be glad you have one...
