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APPS

COTREX  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/colorado-trail-explorer/id1435737776

COTRIP   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cotrip-planner/id1582530559

Funtreks Books and App  https://funtreks.com/

Gaia GPS (recommend Premium)  https://www.gaiagps.com/

Google Earth (recommend Pro)  https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/

Mountain Forecast  https://www.mountain-forecast.com/pages/app_store

MyRadar  https://myradar.com/

onX Offroad  https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app

Repeaterbook (for ham users)  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/repeaterbook/id606820166

RiverApp  https://www.riverapp.net/en

Safe-Xtract  https://www.safe-xtract.com/safe-xtract-vehicle-recovery-application/

Theodolite  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/theodolite/id339393884

TrailsOffroad  https://www.trailsoffroad.com/

Wreckmaster  https://wreckmaster.com/

Wunderground  (Weather Underground) https://www.wunderground.com/download

 

MAPS

Benchmark Atlas  https://a.co/d/9pPZPSs

DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer  https://a.co/d/7hbKWDY

Rand McNally Road Atlas  https://a.co/d/23PVWHq

Trails Illustrated Topo Maps  https://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/trails-illustrated-maps

 

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Garmin InReach  https://a.co/d/1LlLJNx

SPOT X  https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/spot-x

Zoleo  https://a.co/d/1vPDqIP

 

NAVIGATION

Silva Ranger 2.0 Compass  https://a.co/d/2DJDZHL

Suunto MC-2 Compass  https://a.co/d/1bplbd6

 

FIRST AID TRAINING

Stop the Bleed  https://www.stopthebleed.org/get-trained/

CPR & First Aid  https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Wilderness First Aid  https://www.nols.edu/courses/

 

FIRST AID KITS

Bleed Kit  https://www.outerlimitsupply.com/products/bleeding-control-kit

First Aid Kit  https://www.outerlimitsupply.com/products/waterproof-6500-series-first-aid-kit

 

72-HOUR BAG

 

Fire Kit

Butane lighter  https://a.co/d/dRl475O

Arc & Butane lighters  https://a.co/d/7m3KAdr

Arc lighter + flashlight  https://a.co/d/7m3KAdr

Ferrocerium rod  https://a.co/d/goN280j

Striker  https://a.co/d/2OFmhGJ

Petroleum jelly  https://a.co/d/aduDHYs

Cotton balls  https://a.co/d/5cDKp7G

Fatwood  https://a.co/d/fSVfaaR

 

Shelter & Sleeping

Arcturus insulated tarp  https://a.co/d/6kBP9Dk

Army sleeping bag  https://www.venturesurplus.com/products/us-army-sleeping-bag-bundle/

Exped foam pad  https://www.rei.com/product/201641/exped-flexmat-sleeping-pad

Klymit inflatable sleeping pad  https://a.co/d/6biPkcz

T6Zero https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/shelter/products/t6zero-emergency-shelter-system

 

Food & Water (2-3 liters per day, 2-3000 calories per day)

Klean Kanteen  https://a.co/d/5Fd4OvM

Lifestraw  https://a.co/d/i6pLpjf

Portable Aqua  https://a.co/d/52HIbrf

MREs  https://www.venturesurplus.com/?s=mre&post_type=product

CLIF bars  https://a.co/d/bop5B5g

Think! protein bars  https://a.co/d/ePpGN79

 

Knives & Tools

Gerber Suspension and Sheath  https://a.co/d/104ZgEH  and https://a.co/d/9LWl96P

Kershaw Barricade  https://a.co/d/7GGfm9X

Schrade Delta  https://a.co/d/36D4K18

Morakniv Garberg  https://a.co/d/02d72PS

Morakniv Companion  https://a.co/d/bQBIpDe

Cold Steel SRK-C  https://a.co/d/hJ3WOws

Cold Steel SRK https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-SRK-Fixed-Blade-Knife-Orange--209149

Fiskars X7 Hatchet and Sheath  https://a.co/d/2cgMF8N and https://a.co/d/8p9eIQi

Folding saw  https://a.co/d/5pODPrW

Bow saw (fancy)  https://a.co/d/dyYyn69

Bow saw (budget)  https://a.co/d/gaoDL2D

Polish camp shovel  https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/knives/products/polish-camp-shovel

 

Clothing

Shemagh / Keffiyeh  https://a.co/d/deJbp9w

Wool scarf  https://a.co/d/gtzLTqo

Fingerless gloves  https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/clothing/products/wool-fingerless-gloves-brown

Wool camp socks  https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/clothing/products/wool-camp-socks

Wool hood  https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/clothing/products/wool-hood

 

Light & Power

Candle lantern  https://coalcrackerbushcraft.com/collections/lighting/products/uco-aluminum-candle-lantern

Cyalume glow sticks  https://a.co/d/7oJJCNy

Goal Zero Guide 12 + Nomad Kit  https://goalzero.com/collections/solar-power-bank-kits/products/guide-12-nomad-5-kit

Flashlight

Headlamp

 

Basic Hand Tools

Work gloves  https://a.co/d/jgRo5pR

Mechanic gloves  https://a.co/d/i0PscBH

Shovel  https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bon-Tool-27-in-Fiberglass-Handle-Professional-Round-Point-Shovel-28-107/304286455

Basic 3/8 sockets  https://a.co/d/4ZIBlXd

Socket extensions  https://a.co/d/hfVac71

Basic wrenches  https://a.co/d/a1yBgsG

Basic screw drivers  https://a.co/d/b6D4Vxv  or https://a.co/d/4JyGHdO

Basic pliers  https://a.co/d/58e6TLS

Magnetic wand  https://a.co/d/8bffCkf

Allen & Torx wrenches  https://a.co/d/7Sgo809

 

Next Level Tools

1/2 socket wrenches, deep sockets, extensions

Large box wrenches

Impact wrench  https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-12-in-3-speed-impact-wrench-tool-only-58637.html

Impact deep sockets  https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-10-piece-70088.html

Pry bars  https://a.co/d/eLN1zeZ

Hack saw  https://a.co/d/fGSr224

Hammers (ball peen, dead blow, mallet)

Scissor jack  https://a.co/d/0cSx3uk

Wheel chocks  https://a.co/d/eJzuAaY

Jack stands

 

Electrical

OBDII reader  https://a.co/d/3jkW7oh

Jump pack / charger  https://a.co/d/cIpDEic

Multimeter  https://a.co/d/1w7jIqN

Flashlight  https://a.co/d/ibvrwZq

Headlamp

 

Fixit Kit

Gorilla tape  https://a.co/d/byR6lFo

Zip ties  https://a.co/d/bzTucYl

Paracord  https://a.co/d/g13Pxo3

Electrical tape  https://a.co/d/6YH2CQk

Thick nitrile gloves (8mil)  https://a.co/d/dSw1GUH

Spare fuses & relays

Flex Tape  https://a.co/d/fU0lqu6

Flex Seal Epoxy  https://a.co/d/0aRsXN2

JB Weld  https://a.co/d/84XLAst

Rags  https://a.co/d/fwGmdf4

Hand wipes  https://a.co/d/7vxP3iW

 

Tire Tools

Full size matching spare

OEM tire jack and tools

Pressure treated 4x4

Lug wrench and wheel lock key (discourage wheel locks off-road)]

Cheater bar  https://a.co/d/eePol32

Tire repair kit  https://a.co/d/i3S7SbE or https://a.co/d/7y1fj1s

Compressor  https://a.co/d/0DTZJuZ

 

Field Repair Kit & Spare Parts

Bolt kit

Fuel line, coolant hose, hose clamps

Fluids (oil, brake fluid, steering, coolant)

12V wiring 14ga, connectors, crimping tool

Battery wire, connectors

Tie rod ends

Engine belts and hoses

Links and bushings

Wheel studs

U-joints

Axle

 

Fire extinguisher

https://www.costco.com/p/-/first-alert-rechargeable-heavy-duty-fire-extinguisher-ul-rated-3-a40-bc/4000112513?langId=-1

 

RECOVERY GEAR

Recommended Basic Recovery Kit

1x tree strap (10’ x 3”)

1x synthetic winchline extension (50’ long and at least 3/8”, 1/2" recommended)

2x 3/8” soft shackles

2x 3/4" screw pin bow shackles

1x hitch receiver shackle

1x kinetic rope (rated for 3-4x your vehicle GVWR)

1x roundsling (12’ PL3 minimum)

1x pulley block (2.5x winch load rating and at least 3/8” line, 1/2" recommended)

1x gear bag

 

Recommended Manufacturers

Safe Xtract  https://www.safe-xtract.com/

ASR Offroad  https://www.asroffroad.com/

Hi Lift  https://hi-lift.com/

Masterpull  https://www.masterpull.com/

Denver Wire & Rope / Mazella  https://www.mazzellacompanies.com/denverwirerope/

Factor55  https://www.factor55.com/

ActionTrax  https://usactiontrax.com/

Maxtrax  https://maxtraxus.com/

 

​TFLOFFROAD RECOVERY GEAR REFERENCE GUIDE

Gloves

https://a.co/d/94UuNvC

https://asroffroad.com/recovery-gloves/

 

Shovel (40" or similar)

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/gardening-tools/digging-tools/7098221

 

Traction Boards

https://usactiontrax.com/collections/metal-teeth-recovery-trax/products/actiontrax-metal-teeth-orange-pair

https://maxtraxus.com/collections/4x4-traction-boards?srsltid=AfmBOopdWycTy6uVrDkX-IvkHPb4vSxrdIaAQArXvWDetHDUSk9tXNA8

https://a.co/d/47DzX1w

 

Tree Straps

https://www.asroffroad.com/asr-tree-saver-2-ply-3-x-10-46-500-lb-mts/

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-tree-saver-strap/

https://www.treatyoakoffroad.com/product/treaty-oak-offroad-tree-saver

 

Soft Shackles (3/8", 7/16", 1/2")

https://www.asroffroad.com/3-8-dia-flex-soft-shackle-43-500-lb-mts/

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-soft-shackle/

 

Hard Shackles (3/4" Crosby or Van Beest)

https://www.factor55.com/p-crosby-shackle-for-trucks

https://www.asroffroad.com/3-4-dia-van-beest-green-pin-shackle-4-75t-wll/

https://www.masterpull.com/3-4-van-beest-screw-pin-shackle/

 

Pulley Blocks

https://www.masterpull.com/snatch-block-sbo30000-12/

https://www.superwinch.com/en/products/superwinch/snatch-block-36000-lb-rated-7755

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-sx-20000g-pulley-block-vehicle-recovery-hardware-up-to-20000-lbs/

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-sx-30000g-pulley-block-vehicle-recovery-hardware-up-to-30000-lbs/

 

Hitch Receiver Shackle

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-sx-rh2-0-receiver-hitch-2/

https://www.factor55.com/p-hitchlink-pro-2-0-00029-06

https://a.co/d/6EBs2EB

 

Winch Line Extension

https://www.asroffroad.com/synthetic-rope-winch-line-extensions/

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-winch-line-extension/

https://www.masterpull.com/synthetic-winch-extensions/

 

Kinetic Rope (3-4x GVWR)

https://www.asroffroad.com/uncoated-kinetic-recovery-ropes/

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-kinetic-energy-recovery-rope/

https://www.masterpull.com/kinetic-recovery-ropes/

 

Roundsling

https://a.co/d/fivcRrz

 

X-Lock (line lock, bridle, belay device)

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-sx-20000h-x-lock-vehicle-recovery-hardware-rated-for-up-to-20000-lbs/

 

Winch Line Lock

https://www.asroffroad.com/aluminum-winch-line-lock-20-000-lb-mts/

 

Safety Lanyard / Short Extension / Bridle

https://www.safe-xtract.com/product/safe-xtract-safety-lanyard/

https://www.treatyoakoffroad.com/product/load-equalizing-bridle

https://www.masterpull.com/macgyver-rigging-line-tree-saver-winch-extension-10/

 

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