anybody know any good websites that sell trail/off road gear?? (ropes, canisters, first aid kits, chains, etc.etc.)

Dare I put it here lol: But this guy has always taken great care of me:

www.knowwhere2jeep.com

He's got everything you need, plus some recovery gear sold in nice little packages for a good price.

Also, www.gearx.com has been decent to work with.


Just some to try for now.

It's hard to argue against a Red Cross first aid kit : http://www.redcrossstore.org/shopper/ProdList.aspx?LocationId=2

Of course, a first aid kit alone won't be of much help if you don't understand how or when to use it. Think about supplementing your first aid kit with a class or two, usually only takes a day or a couple night classes to get a first aid certification course.
Then you can tailor your first aid kit for your intended activities, amount of people you want to cover and your comfort level in giving first aid.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/

http://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxYF93aJfRw

Agreed with Fzzt

if only i had time for first aid classes haha... that will go on the list of things to do at number 8.

www.walmart.com

lol...yes...then there's Wal-Mart for everything else you can't find online ;)

haha i told myself i would never step foot in a walmart... ever again. and i bought a new tow strap and some water jugs from www.knowwhere2jeep.com, thanks for the info.. im still trying to locate a well put together tool kit... basically something that is small enough to carry around in the X the whole time, but big enough to carry everything i would need tool wise on the trails.. let me know if you guys have any good sites that carry them.

It's generally cheaper to put together your own first aid kit. You can put in the stuff you really need. A lot of those pre-made kits have pretty low quality stuff. Just like tools though, if you don't know how to use it, it won't do you much good although most people can figure out a band aid. ;) If you go with anyone else, a combo CPR/First Aid course is a good investment of your time. Better yet, have your buddy take it so they can help you.

Tool kits are the same, I've always put together my own with Craftsman stuff. That way you can just bring what you need rather than what comes in a generic kit. I'm using a motorcycle tool roll that holds much of what I need and doesn't clank around in the back of the vehicle. It may not carry EVERY tool you'll need, but probably the key ones. This one is very similar:

http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=18184&cat=534&page=1

yeah ive been looking for a nice tow strap, something to tow/pull with, vehicles/plants/small stumps/ etc.. any one have any ideas? strap vs chain? etc?

yeah ive been looking for a nice tow strap, something to tow/pull with, vehicles/plants/small stumps/ etc.. any one have any ideas? strap vs chain? etc?

Don't bother with a chain for recovery.


Get a 30' x 3" snatch strap, with loops at both ends, no hooks.

A tow strap instead of a snatch strap is fine too, and better for towing than a snatch strap...but the snatch straps are better for recovery.

A hi-lift jack is a good thing to have to...if you have sliders.

Which is why sliders are a good first purchase.

:D

Agreed with TJ on the chain.

I have a ProComp 3"x30' tow strap rated at 30,000lbs that has held up really well to a lot of recoverys.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=EXP%2D330000&N=700+4294922915+4294838964+400145+4294917490+4294 787281+4294790670+115&autoview=sku

Add in a pair of leather gloves to your kit. Very useful and good protection against busted knuckles when working on a recovery or trail maintenance.

I'm curious as to why a snatch strap with NO hooks? Do the hooks break or if the hook breaks it's now a missile when the strap recoils?

I'm curious as to why a snatch strap with NO hooks? Do the hooks break or if the hook breaks it's now a missile when the strap recoils?

This

Then that makes sense to buy a snatch strap with no hooks. LOL

I just have 4 pieces of chain... 2 large link and 2 small link... Chain is fine as long as you don't try to snatch things with it... That is what make a chain or cable dangerous. Just like using any tool improperly does.... I always slowly take the slack out of the chain and then start pulling.