TRAIL GUIDE 03 · RECOVERY KIT

Carry the gear that solves common problems.

Prepare for a damaged tire, lost traction, darkness, loose hardware, or a vehicle recovery. Carry gear that you know how to use.

Know which problem each tool solves. Practice before the trip.

Build from the tires up

Carry a full-size spare or a tire repair system. Add a compressor, gauge, jack, and correct wheel tools. Know the approved lift and recovery points.

Carry water, warm clothes, first aid, a headlamp, work gloves, and offline communication. Match the communication device to the route.

Test the jack on level ground. Find the tow eye. Set up the satellite messenger. Measure how long the compressor takes to inflate a tire.