I have no idea where I found this document - but a lot of THANKS to the writer.
To our new members and the new off-roaders, I totally recommend the following gear to be with u all the time whenever u decide into going to the desert. make it as a checklist:
1- Make sure you have proper recovery points on your car
(Not Broken, not bent, not made in some koko mambo senaya shops)
2- Jack and Jacking board
(Advise, don’t get the AIR JACKs, they're not made for our weather temperature. get hydraulic jacks they're the best and be sure they can take came the weight of your car)
3- RATED Tow Strap/Rope
(Don’t buy one from Carrefour etc etc. go to ACE or other specializes 4x4 equipment shops and get a rated one)
4- RATED Shackles
(Again get Rated shackles from specialized shops. 2 at least.)
5- 1st Aid Kit.
6- Tyre Gauges/Deflators.
7- Shovel.
8- Basic Toolkit.
9- Proper Air Compressor
(Get one from ACE, not the made in "nowhere" brand"
10- Gloves
(you car is hot)
11- Make sure your spare tyre is in good condition.
Off-roading Equipment - What you need to have and where to get it.
There are a few essentials everyone must have to be a good, responsible and capable offroader.
1. Flag Pole with flag and suction cups.
For safety reasons a flagpole with a flag is an essential item to have for offroading. You can use a collapsible fishing rod that can be purchased from any CarreFour, Dragon Mart or fishing accessory store. This then needs to be attached to the car using suction cups also known as "Glass Lifting Vacuum Cups" that can be bought from the hardware stores on Najda Street or Musaffah.
2. Air Compressor
An air compressor is a must. You can inflate your tires at the nearest gas station on the way out but what about when you have a Pop Out !
You can get a good quality compressor from either Ace Hardware in festival city. There is a Chinese make that is very good too and is available in Dragon Mart. Look for one with a high flow rate as that will provide the best help for a popout. Stay away from those available at CarreFour or LuLu!
3. Jack and Jacking Board.
You need to have a good quality jack and a wooden or metal plate to stand it on in the sands. A 12" x 12" x 3/4" wood or metal piece is what you need to have. You can also get a Hi Lift Jack Base Plate at ARB that makes an excellent platform for most jacks. Our marshals use the trolley jack from TUBBA in the industrial area in Sharjah, buy the 3 Tones ... it is the best for all types of cars and quite cheep.
Your car jack might be good for street use but may not be sufficient in the desert so a Hydraulic Bottle Jack or a medium sized trolly jack is a good investment. Other Jack options are a high lift jack and all these are available from ARB or Ace Hardware.
4. Deflators & Pressure Gauge
You can get good quality Staun Deflators that can be pre set to deflate to any pressure required. These are very handy and are highly recommended and can be bought from ARB. There are some other types also at ARB, which are popular too.
5. Recovery Equipment
You will need a minimum of two rated shackles and a rated snatch strap. Both these items are also available at Ace and ARB. Please ensure you get quality rated straps and shackles, as cheap options are also available but are not recommended.
6. Walkie Talkie / Radios
A set of good quality Motorola Radios or similar can be purchased from Dragon Mart. These are absolutely essential. Look at the specification closely before you purchase. Make sure the radio you get is specified as US GMRS/FRS type approved. The European version operates on different frequencies and they are not compatible. Don't give too much consideration to the range that the manufacture boasts on the package as its a serious exaggeration. The infamous "chinese" radios have a highoutput power thus the higher range but these are not type accepted even though they do operate on the correct frequencies.
7. GPS
A good quality GPS is also an essential. Look for one that has an offroad mode. Ideally the Garmin 276C is what you need but you can make do with a Nuvi too. They can be purchased at all major electronic stores and from Amit GPS also in Daira Dubai (soon in Sharjah) who are the official dealers in the UAE.
Probably the most important feature to look for is the ability to "Log Tracks" or "Track Logger". This will allow you to back track your path in case you get lost or have to turn back due to any reason. It also allows you to download your track for future usage.
8. First Aid Kit
These are available at most pharmacies and are a must. Better to be prepared than to be sorry.
9. Flash Light
Its is also highly recommended to have a flashlight in the car.... you never know when you might need it.
10. Shovel
Also a must have to help in getting you clear from s stuck. Available at CarreFour or Ace.
5. Recovery Equipment
You will need a minimum of two rated shackles and a rated snatch strap. Both these items are also available at Ace and ARB. Please ensure you get quality rated straps and shackles, as cheap options are also available but are not recommended.
6. Walkie Talkie / Radios
A set of good quality Motorola Radios or similar can be purchased from Dragon Mart. These are absolutely essential. Look at the specification closely before you purchase. Make sure the radio you get is specified as US GMRS/FRS type approved. The European version operates on different frequencies and they are not compatible. Don't give too much consideration to the range that the manufacture boasts on the package as its a serious exaggeration. The infamous "chinese" radios have a highoutput power thus the higher range but these are not type accepted even though they do operate on the correct frequencies.
7. GPS
A good quality GPS is also an essential. Look for one that has an offroad mode. Ideally the Garmin 276C is what you need but you can make do with a Nuvi too. They can be purchased at all major electronic stores and from Amit GPS also in Daira Dubai (soon in Sharjah) who are the official dealers in the UAE.
Probably the most important feature to look for is the ability to "Log Tracks" or "Track Logger". This will allow you to back track your path in case you get lost or have to turn back due to any reason. It also allows you to download your track for future usage.
8. First Aid Kit
These are available at most pharmacies and are a must. Better to be prepared than to be sorry.
9. Flash Light
Its is also highly recommended to have a flashlight in the car.... you never know when you might need it.
10. Shovel
Also a must have to help in getting you clear from s stuck. Available at CarreFour or Ace.
11. Industrial Gloves
Its a good idea to have a set of these to use when you need to jack up the car or for any other
The above are the bare essentials you need to have in your car when you venture offroad. There are other things that you will also need like a good cooler to carry drinks, folding chairs and the list is endless.
You also need to check your cars to see if you have recovery points at both ends.
You also need to check your cars to see if you have recovery points at both ends.
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