Things To Carry In Trail Bag

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 22, 2014

Valve core tool and valve cores used to be in my bag. I require a small blanket to go over the metal rope on the winch for safety. Don't know if anyone said spare belt. Our group lost two this weekend. Black rtv is handy at times. I would like to add a 1/4 inch drive impact for speed. Usually I break in water or while it is raining.

After seeing the air compressor used two times this weekend, I am moving my compressor from the tow pig to the trail rig. I know it won't operate air tools, but airing up a down tire on the trail was extremely convenient.

twiztedzuki · Apr 22, 2014

TacomaJD said:
Spare plug wires are now on my list. At Choccolocco last weekend, first time out after 4 link, my rear plug wire (longest one) was dangling and got caught in the steering assembly and ripped into. Luckily Chad had one we was able to make work for the day.

Also - Ratchet straps!!! I carry 2 or 3 with me now. They have saved the day a couple times already. Had a buddy sheer all the bolts off holding his high steer arm to his knuckle at Area 51 and we were able to ratchet strap **** back together to where he could steer just enough to get out of the woods. Also used them to hold my leaf spring together when I broke it last November.

I've actually been looking into buying one of those soft tool bags, I don't have a whole lot of stuff in my rig as of now, just the basics. But I usually have what I need back at the tow rig if I don't have it with me.

Fuses, cheapo emergency kit that includes sockets / thumb wrench / flashlight / razor knife / tape / etc., then a couple pairs of various size vice grips, big folding deer gutting knife for survival situations lolz, tow rope, cheapo first aid kit, full size bath towel, bunch of toilet paper, papertowels, last but not least, cooler full of beer and water!

whats the water for!? :drinkers:

TacomaJD · Apr 22, 2014

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twiztedzuki said:
whats the water for!?

To wash down the sammiches at lunch time! :****:

5BrothersFabrication · Apr 22, 2014

bamatoy said:
Add spark plugs and old plug wires, never know when that rollover will foul a plug or wire that falls down on your exhaust

This aint no ****. A V8 can run on 7 and you'd hardly notice. But try and limp a 22RE or 1.6 zuk out on 3 and you may sign the title, slap it on the dash and leave it on the trail out of aggrivation!

bigsilly · Apr 22, 2014

Spare steering wheel :****:

TacomaJD · Apr 22, 2014

bigsilly said:
Spare steering wheel :****:

That's what vice grips are for :****:

BUG-E J · Apr 22, 2014

bigsilly said:
Spare steering wheel :****:

Holy hell I have needed this at GAP! :****:

TacomaJD · Apr 22, 2014

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BUG-E J said:
Holy hell I have needed this at GAP! :****:

Haha I still have the pic of Matt holding it

And Eric....that was a famous steering wheel

TacomaJD · Apr 22, 2014

Something about GAP in Auburn.... I forgot (drunk) and left MY steering wheel on the dash after loading it up at GAP.... the next day on teh way home, Chad called me and said he seen it rolling down the interstate when we were in Gadsden (he was following me) :****: So it made it for 2 hours on the dash before falling off molaugh

pjprice · Apr 22, 2014

Over the past month I've learned to keep a spare u-joint and a strap kit/u-bolt kit.

09zkrankin · Apr 22, 2014

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Great thread, im getting ready to put together a new trail bag. In my cherokee I could pack everything including the kitchen sink. Gonna hafta downsize to most important stuff now that ive moved to a yj

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5BrothersFabrication · Apr 22, 2014

I have a large .50 ammo box for my ****, but add straps, fluids, winch ****, and a couple of those fancy TG tire plug kits and looks like it'll be a bag behind the seat before too long.

tommy450r · Apr 23, 2014

No zip ties???!! I have a small crescent wrench on my key ring that's always with me everywhere I go an I use it about 3 times a week or more.

FlatlandFSJ · Apr 23, 2014

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A roll of gorilla tape should find its way in there if ya got room.

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Rokcrler · Apr 23, 2014

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Gorilla tape ftw! Kept us wheeling all day

Neal3000 · Apr 23, 2014

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Rokcrler said:
Gorilla tape ftw! Kept us wheeling all day

Holy hell that is awesome

Jacksonwolf39 · Apr 23, 2014

pjprice said:
Over the past month I've learned to keep a spare u-joint and a strap kit/u-bolt kit.

Jordan gonna need to jus buy in stock on spicer the way you go through em haha

rpf500 · Apr 23, 2014

If you guys have a Harbor Freight near you, they have some pretty decent, heavy duty soft tool bags. I got one about a month ago for $12.99. Too soon to tell if it will hold up long term, but the material appears to be really heavy duty. It also has pockets on the inside and outside for small items like electrical stuff or bolts.

zjtrey · Apr 23, 2014

bigsilly said:
Spare steering wheel :****:

embarrassingly enough this was me…. I was going for a day ride a a park about an hour from the house last april… dunno what happened but I when I went to unload the rig at the park, no steering wheel… was so pissed at myself I just went home… now i have a spare in the trailer box with a disconnect hub on it…. face palm…

I've been looking for a good solution to toolbags for a long time.. couple of goodies i've figured out…

you can find tool bags that come with ammo cans- these are great for tools under 11 inches or so long, screwdrivers, pliers ect.. they have a side pocket thats great for a small spare parts.

Lowes has a two pack of small tool bags for like 20 bucks, a long one and short one- I use these for wrenches, the biggest one will hold long wrenches like 1.125 and bigger, depending on where you keep them they last pretty well and doesn't hurt too bad to replace them here and there..