There are also a number of accessories you should carry with you at all times, unless you want to risk getting stranded out in the wilderness.

This is the stuff you’ll need should we get stuck, break down, or run into any other common problems:

1. Recovery Kit

You should take vehicle recovery seriously. Not just because the items pictured here will save the day, but because the massive forces involved also make it dangerous. Only use quality recovery equipment from a recognized off-road brand, and inspect it regularly for wear and damage.

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2. Tire Repair Kit

Not only are tires the most important component on your car, they’re also the most frequently damaged. Everyone should carry a complete tire repair kit in their vehicle, whether they’re going off-road or staying on it.

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3. Air Compressor

The easiest way to add traction off-road is to drop the air pressure in your tires. Twenty PSI is a good all-round figure for any vehicle. On standard equipment, you can go as low as eight PSI in soft sand, snow, or mud. Just watch out around rocks and other obstacles; the lower your pressure, the more you risk damaging your wheels.

Of course, if you drop air pressure, you need to be able to bring it back up to drive on the road. A quality air compressor will be able to do this relatively quickly, without over heating.

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4. Work Gloves

 

While we wouldn’t necessarily call these a necessity, fixing up your pickup truck or SUV while out on the trails can be tough work and can be very rough on your hands. That goes double if you have to dig up some mud, clear gravel and/or sand, or do any kind of maintenance on the undercarriage.

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5. Tire Deflator

Any seasoned off-road veteran can tell you that the necessary tire pressure for on-road driving is significantly greater than what’s best for off-roading. But a lot of folks use their off-roader to get them away from civilization and onto the trails. In that case, you’ll have to change your tire pressure on-the-go. You could do it manually, but it will take an awful long time. This simple tool will not only speed things up, but it will also give you the most accurate pressure reading on the spot, ensuring that everything is correct and ready for adventure.

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5. Folding or Simple Shovel

It might seem contradictory, but sometimes getting your tires out of a hole requires you to dig that hole a little bit bigger. And doing that by hand can be a nigh-impossible task. Instead, keep handy the Rhino USA Folding Survival Shovel and you can be ready for just such a contingency.

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6. Small Hatchet

Whether compact or full-size, an ax can and will come in handy for most of us off-roaders or overlanders out there. First, decide on how you intend on using the ax. Are you looking to split logs at camp or clear branches on the trail? Take a look at the list below and determine which style and material you relate with. Then check out our reviews below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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7. Raptor Machete

This is a great tool made by united cutlery. It’s perfect for making your way into the forest or cut the branches that lean over the trail and could scratch the car.

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8. Rubber Boots

Another equipment you should always have in your car when going off the roads. Weather can change really fast and it’s better to have some spare shoes and, of course some spare clothes in case you have to get under the car or do some repairing in the rain.

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9. Winch (manual or electric)

Deciding on the type of winch depends on your car and the sort of driving you want to do. If its fairly capable and you arn’t going too extreme, I would’nt bother for an electric one. But if it’s pretty stock and you want to go where the moded trucks are going I would get the winch and some bash plates.

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Off course, there are many more accesories and equipment that should be in any offroad car in event of a problem. But that is the subject for another article. Cheers!