hello all,

i was wondering what essential items i need for my xterra when off roading. i have the standard recovery equipment, tool kits, etc. but havent had too much experience wheeling with the xterra to know what to take. i have a '94 jeep as well and keep a whole assortment of crap in it but what xterra parts seem to break more often off road and such. any items or tips would be great. thanks.

GPS and a CB radio and a cell phone

here is a little bit of info for ya.

http://4wheeldrive.about.com/library/weekly/aa121901a.htm

This is a copy from a webpage I wrote while in Iraq (I didn't spend the last two hours figureing out all I had ).

This is EVERYTHING!

Glove Box
Spare Fuses
Tire Gauge
Quick Air Tire Deflators
Pocket Road Atlas
Mini Maglight
Pen & Paper
Wheel Lug Nut Key
Valve Stem Remover
Universal Tool

Front Area (Map Pockets etc.)
License Registration
Insurance
Local Maps
Hunting Knife
Owners Manual
Napkins
4D Cell Maglight

Cargo Area
Fire Extinguisher
5 Gallon Tank of Water
Warn 30 ft 3in Yank Strap
Warn Winch Accessory Kit
-Come Along
-Tree Saver Strap
-Leather Gloves
-Shackles
-20ft Chain
Tire Repair Kit
Metric/SAE Ratchet kit
Blanket
Rain Gear
Pair of Pants
Sweat Shirt
50ft Chain
100ft Climbing Rope
Assorted Bungies
Vise Grips
Screw Drivers
Tie Down Rope
100 MPH Tape (Gaffers Tape)

Day Pack
Platypus 2 Quart Water Bladder (Camel-Bak)
2 Rain Ponchos
Binoculars
Utah Plant ID Book
Space Blanket
Spare Pair of Socks (sealed in Bag)
Bag of Jolly Ranchers
Various Energy Bars
Compass
Map of Local Mountains
MRE
Tube Tent
Suntan Lotion
Bug Repellant Lotion
Empty Water Bottle
Survival Kit (Metal Band-Aid box)
-Chicken Bouillon cubes
-Rubber surgical Hose
-550 Cord
-130 decibel whistle
-Signaling mirror
-4ft x 4ft clear plastic sheet
-Razor blades
-Waterproof Strike Anywhere Matches
-Safety Pins
-Iodine Tablets
-Aspirin
-Sugar Packets
-3ft Mechanics Wire
Hiking First Aid Kit
-Band-Aids (Various Sizes)
-Gauze Pads
-Medical Tape
-Pain Reliever
-Anti-Histamine
-Scissors
-Ace Bandage
-Gauze Tape
-Alcohol Wipes

Emergency Road Service Kit
.50 Cal Ammo Can
7000 lb Tow Rope
Jumper Cables
Quick Fix Tire Sealant
Flashlight
Spare Batteries
Flares
Entrenching Tool (Folding Shovel)

Advanced Repair Kit
.50 Cal Ammo Can
Roll of Mechanics Wire
Can of WD-40
Gas Tank Sealer (Putty)
Radiator Sealant
Weld Stick (Putty)
Match solder
RTV Sealant
Lithium Grease
Crazy Glue
Power Bond Tape
Electrical Tape
Various electrical connectors
Roll of String

I might have forgoten to add some things.

How about the obvious ones... Tools, Food, water..

...Smut Magazines...

it's the truth! what're you doing at home reading this message for? if you want even a remote chance of surviving an offroad trip, you MUST go buy each and every single one of these items NOW!!!!!

That reminds me, I forgot condoms for the first-aid kit.

If you still have the OE steering linkage you might want to bring a spare idler arm and tie rods. If you have an idler arm brace from one of the after market outfits then you can probably do without the spare idler arm. I've seen both these items break or bend on the trail and it's no fun if you don't have a spare. Also, though I've never seen it happen, some folks break their auto locking hubs.

I would olso recomend:
30-06 bolt action rifle with leupold scope
at least 60 30-06 cartridges
sleeping bag
beef jerky or food in cans
plenty of beer.
live woman or blow up doll (just joking)
Chris

Yeah, who'd want a live woman eating all of your beef jerky and scaring away the deer?