Things to pack for off-roading
Here’s a comprehensive off-road trip packing checklist, tailored for a trip like your upcoming Moab adventure in a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. This list assumes you’re stock on 33s but plan to do real trails like Hell’s Revenge and Top of the World. I’ve divided it into essential categories:
Vehicle Recovery & Repair
- Recovery gear
- Recovery / tree-saver strap
- Soft shackles / D-ring shackles
- Winch controller
- Snatch block / recovery ring
- Tire essentials
- Full-size spare tire (check pressure)
- Tire repair kit (plugs, reamer, insertion tool)
- Portable air compressor
- Tire deflators
- Pressure gauge
- Valve stem tool & extra valve cores
- Tools
- Basic toolkit (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers)
- Torx socket set
- Pry bar, pliers, wire cutters
- Torque wrench
- Jack
- Lug wrench or breaker bar with socket
- Security socket for spare
- Electrical tape, zip ties, duct tape
- Fluids: engine oil, coolant, brake fluid
- Funnel, rags, gloves
Safety & Survival
- First aid kit (include trauma supplies and meds)
- Fire extinguisher (Class B/C rated, quick access)
- Emergency whistle
- Space blanket / bivvy sack
- Headlamp & spare batteries
- Multi-tool or knife
- Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
- Emergency contact info
Navigation & Communication
- Paper maps
- GPS device or offline-capable phone app (like Gaia GPS, OnX Offroad)
- Portable GMRS radios
- Satellite communicator (Garmin inReach)
- Compass
Personal Gear & Essentials
- Driver’s license, registration, insurance
- National park pass and/or other land access passes (if needed)
- Cash / credit card
- Snacks & meals (high-protein, trail-friendly)
- Water (1–2 gallons per person per day)
- Refillable water bottle or hydration pack
- Change of clothes, layers
- Wide-brim hat & sunglasses
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Camp chairs or pads
Optional Camping / Day Gear
- Tent or ground shelter
- Sleeping bag & pad
- Cooking setup (stove, fuel, cookware)
- Cooler / fridge & food storage
- Trash bags & wag bag
- Portable toilet or shovel
- Folding table or tailgate setup
Jeep-Specific Extras
- User manual & spare keys
- Tow hitch receiver insert
- Locking lug nut key
- Hard top tool or T40 Torx bit
- Windshield sunshade