Be the person who can
fix anything, help anyone,
and get home safe.
The right tools and safety gear separate a minor inconvenience from a full-on emergency. Here's everything that belongs in your kit, ranked from essential to nice-to-have.
Best Tools & Safety Gear
Hi-Lift Jack 48" HL-484
The original trail tool. Lifts, winches, clamps. Cast iron rated to 7,000 lb. Essential.
Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
Best multi-tool for trail use. Fire starter, emergency whistle, hammer, 19 tools total.
Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pack Pro
Tourniquet, chest seal, emergency bandage. Purpose-built for remote trauma care.
Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe
Clears downed trees on the trail. FiberComp handle absorbs shock. Best trail axe tested.
SOG Power Assist Multi-Plier
Compound leverage opens with one hand. Great grip, affordable, holds up to hard use.
Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel
Folds compact, digs fast. Serrated blade for root cutting. Every recovery kit needs a shovel.
Hi-Lift Jack Off-Road Kit
Adds ORB base (stops jack sinking in soft ground) and keeper for the handle. Must-have add-on.
Uniden PRO520XL CB Radio
40-channel CB for trail group communication. Compact, reliable, instant install. No subscription.
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