What To Carry?
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This list is a compilation of many posts on JU along with my own ideas.  This is intended to cover items that may be needed in an off-road trip.  If you Jeep doesn't leave the pavement, you will have a much smaller list.  It is not intended to be comprehensive or definitive, just here to give you some ideas for things you may want to keep in YOUR Jeep.  If you have any suggestions or additions, feel free to drop me a line.

Tools:
assortment of open end wrenches
torx wrenches
allen wrenches
assorted ratchet
assorted sockets
3/8" and 1/2" drive breaker bars
assorted screwdrivers (removable bits one plus BFS)
linesman pliers
vice grips (reg, and needle nose)
channel locks
duct tape and electrical tape (rewrap around a pencil to save space)
utility knife
hammer or mini sledge
crowbar or small prybar
leatherman tool
mag-lite and mini-mag
Bow saw with 2 wood blades and metal blade (Sawvivor with metal blades?)
cold chisel
Max tool
couple of files
wire brush
super magnetic reaching tool
Safety/Survival:
Fire Extinguisher
2 First Aid Kits
GPS
Cell phone
fire starters (lighters, waterproof matches, magnesium starter)
survival knife
Collapsible water storage
scotch (additional antiseptic anesthesia if necessary)
rain poncho
heavy garbage bags
space blankets
fishing line and rudimentary kit
road flares
glow sticks
camp soap
rations (lifeboat rations work well)
1 or 2 cans corned beef (can retained to boil water, melt snow, cook etc)
small supply of vitamin pills (scurvy sucks)
Iodine watertabs
wool blanket
some extra old clothing
roll up hat
tarp
compass
general maps
sunscreen (a convertible staple)
insect repellent
cleanup wipes
extra water in an arid climate
water filter
Firearm if you feel comfortable with it
Recovery:
hi-lift,
tow strap
chain
hi-lift accessory kit, including tree protector, and foot base
Convienience:
Shop Towels
work gloves
Dry hand cleaner
Toilet paper
Spares:
Fluids:
5 quarts of oil
Bottle of Gear oil
Bottle of Steering Fluid
Bottle of Brake fluid (brakes and clutch)
Bottle of ATF (tcase)
Mechanicals:
4 spark plugs
Serp Belt (last one replaced)
paper air filter (last one i had before K&N)
Misc:
WD40
Fix a flat
Loctite
Silicone spray
Short pieces of hose
fuel line hose and clips
vacuum line
Hose clamps
wireties and zipties
JB weld
StopLeak
RTV gasket maker
Lithium Grease
Jumper Cables
Tire Plug Kit
spare gascap