Recovery kit.

Synopsis.
Like the tool kit, the recovery ( self-help) equipment is still being assembled, so the list is certainly not complete and is growing as we learn more about what we need. Listed below are the items currently available. How much of the kit is carried will also depend on the intended trip?
A complete list of what we think we need including the items we don’t have yet, can be found in the  “Maintenance, spares & recovery” part of the work in progress, section. The individual headings below (when opened) also include the items we think we need to get that may be of use.

The headings in “Blue” provide a link to related items from all categories & include the items we intend to make, modify or buy.

Items in “black” are completed, (some with links to more information).
Items in “mauve” need to be replaced, upgraded or we need more ASAP.
Items in “brown” are under construction or on order.
Items in “Green” are almost completed.
Items in italics any colour are listed in another category, (see links).



I will add links to reviews and more information about individual items ASAP.

      Safety equipment.
First aid kit permanently in the van.
Belay rope, (see off-road addition).
Harness & carabiners, (see off-road addition).
Waders chest high,
(see off-road addition).
Inflatable life jackets, (see for use with the van).
Leather gloves, ( x2 additional to those in the van).
Wading pole, (Himalayan walking stick, see off-road additions).

      Ground anchor kit
Ground anchor plates, (x4 two sets), (2 plates still to complete).
Ground anchor pins (x12), (6 per anchor plate set).
Lightweight ground anchor pins, (under construction).
Sledgehammer, (see recovery tools).
Ground anchor pin extractor,  (Mk 1).
      (Attaches to the 3/4″ breaker bar permanently stored in the van).

      Ropes, straps & bars.
Tow rope, (need to splice eyes in a new one, normally stored 
in the van).
Halling ropes, (static, may
need more).
Snatch rope,  (30m rated @ 10 ton), (dynamic).
Winch & cable, (steel).
Tree/towing straps x 5.
Ratchet straps x 4,
(2 @ 1” + 2 @ 2”).
Belay rope, (dynamic, (part of safety equipment).

       Pulleys & shackles.
Pulleys, (need more).
Soft shackles, (need more).

Hard shackles and or maillons, (prefer soft shackles, may need more).
Jate-rings(for the front winching points, x2, normally stored in the van).
Jate-rings, ( for the rear winching points. x2, normally stored in the van).

   Winch systems.
Multi-sheave pulleys and rope system, (block and tackle).
Winch & cable, (manual portable Tirfor TU16 Winch)

      Jacks & stands.
Bottle jack, (normally stored in the van).
High lift jack,
(may replace Bottle jack depending on the planned trip).
Axel stands, (depending on the planned trip).
Small piece of waffle board for a Jack stand
, (normally stored in the van).

      Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
3/4″ drive breaker bar & wheel nut socket, (normally stored in the van).
Tyre pressure deflator & gauge, 
(normally stored in the van).
Tyre valve puller / mounting tool.
Tyre levers.
Tyre paste/soap and brush.
Tyre repair kit.
Emergency puncture repair aerosol(normally stored in the van).

      Traction.
All-terrain tyres(see suspension & wheels).
Snow chains, (2 sets).
Grip mats x4, (plastic).
Waffle boards x4, (38mm fiberglass)
Waffle boards x4, (50mm fiberglass).
Sand ladders, two @ 1.5M x 440mm, (4mm parallel reinforced aluminium).

      Recovery tools.
Jump leads, (normally stored in the van).
Small club hammer, (normally stored in the van).
Small sledgehammer.
Entrenching tool, (small pick & shovel, normally stored in the van).
Picks, (3/4 size 26″).
Snow shovels, (also part of winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit).
Snow shovel handles or ice axes, (need handles if ice axes are not carried).
Spade. (from home at the moment).
Folding hand or bow saw, (see wild camping).
Leather gloves, (x2 additional to those in safety equipment).
Chainsaw/pole saw, (available from home if needed).
Portable LED floodlight.

       Fuel
Spare fuel containers.
Tecno weld, (emergence repair kit for under-slung fuel tanks “when fitted”).
Easy-start, (not good for the engine so last resort).

 

To be continued.