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?
Some of the items will no dought get used for more than just recovery.
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, in some cases from more than just the recovery section.
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).
Hauling 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 single sheave, (may need more).
Pulleys double sheave, (may need more).
Multi (5)sheave 10-ton pulleys x4, (will need to be homemade).
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)
Front winching points, (see off-road additions).
Rear winching points, (see off-road additions).
Jacks & stands.
Bottle jack, (normally stored in the van).
High lift jack, (may replace Bottle jack depending on the planned trip).
A stronger version of the original jack. (homemade, the original broke lifting the van).
Axel stands, (depending on the planned trip).
Jack stands, (small squeirs of 18mm plywood, normally stored in the van).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
Compressor, (high power and air tank, see off-road additions to be fitted in van).
Tyre pump, (manual until the electric compressor is fitted, permanently in the van).
3/4″ drive breaker bar, (stored in the van).
3/4″ Drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket, (under construction, stored in the van).
3/4″ Drive F to 1/2″ drive M adaptor, (spare adaptor, stored in the van).
1/2″ drive wheel nut socket, (backup for homemade, stored in the van).
1/2″ drive locking wheel nut socket, (stored in the van).
1/2” Ratchet drive bar, (in addition to the one in the tool kit, stored in the van).
Tyre pressure deflator & gauge, (stored in the van).
Emergency puncture repair aerosol, (stored in the van).
Tyre valve puller / mounting tool.
Tyre levers.
Tyre bead breaker, (under construction, attaches to the 3/4″ breaker bar).
Tyre repair kit.
Tyre bead sealer.
Tyre paste/soap and brush.
Inner tubes, (requires the correct type of tyres).
Inner-tube repair kit.
Traction.
All-terrain tyres, (see suspension & wheels).
Snow chains, (2 sets).
Sand ladders, two @ 1.5M x 440mm, (4mm parallel reinforced aluminium).
Waffle boards x4, (38mm fiberglass)
Waffle boards x4, (50mm fiberglass).
Grip mats x4, (plastic).
Recovery tools.
Jump leads, (normally stored in the van, see basic tool kit).
Club hammer, (normally stored in the van, see basic tool kit).
Small sledgehammer, (may get stored in the van, see basic tool kit).
Entrenching tool, (small pick & shovel, normally stored in the van, see wild camping).
Picks axe with removable handle, (3/4 size 26″).
Mattock head, (for pick handle).
Axe head, (for pick handle).
Axe, (hand, or billhook).
Machete.
Snow shovels, (see winter walking kit, & lightweight camping kit).
Snow shovel handles, (need handles if ice axes are not carried).
Spade. (from home at the moment).
Folding hand saw, (see wild camping).
Telescopic pole saw & branch trimmer, (manually operated, quiet & lightweight).
Leather gloves, (x2 additional to those in safety equipment).
Goggles, (see spares & tools in the van, & safety equipment).
18v Portable LED floodlight, (needs batteries & charging facilities).
18v/20v, batteries, (requires charging facilities).
For specific needs or planned jobs, (available from home if needed).
Chain saw, (18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).
Pole saw, (18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).
Reciprocating saw, (18v, battery-powered, may replace chain saw).
SDS drill, (needs replacing, 18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).
SDS drill bits, (selection & possible chisel bits)
Metal drill bits, (& SDS chuck).
Rock bolting/splitting kit, (needs SDS drill & bits).
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.