1. Tow strap with loops, no metal hooks
2. Close rocker protection (as opposed to low hanging nerf bars)
3. Skid plates (gas and transfer case)
4. All-terrain or mud terrain tires
5. Basic first aid kit
6. Fire extinguisher
7. Minimum 2" lift or budget boost
8. Minimum 31" tires
9. Basic tool kit
10. Spare U-Joints for drive shafts and front axle shafts and/or spare front axle shafts
11. Front sway bar disconnects
12. Extra fluids (oil, transmission, axle/gear lube, steering, coolant, brake, t-case, etc.)
13. Stop leak, JB Weld, spare hose, belts, u-joints, ball joints, axles, drive shafts etc.
14. Jumper cables
15. GPS or other navigation tools and the knowledge to use them
16. Camera/camcorder and extra batteries along with extra film/memory cards
17. Raincoat, umbrella, and a hat
18. Sense of humor and patience
19. Plastic container to hold spares and fluids containers, also serves to catch vehicle fluids
20. Tie-downs for items in the cargo area
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