When I first started wheeling would pack a crazy amount of stuff.

I've come to realize that rig maintenance is my best friend. Making sure hoses, bushing, belts, etc.. are in good shape before heading out. Then when on the trail slow and easy keeps the truck intact.

Now a days I carry oil, brake fluid, WD 40, and a good tool kit with assorted nuts, bolts and small spares.

For off road the must haves are CB, fire extinguisher, spill clean up kit, air compressor, solid recovery points, first aid kit, winch and recovery kit.

High lift - in five + years I've seen them used twice . Once to help clear a tree and once to change a tire. Unless you have the others dodads for it or dedicated jacking points they are useless.

Then I carry 3 or 4 gallons of water (can't remember the size of the dedicated water container), a backpack with spare clothes which varies according to the season and basic survival gear. Oh and always have TP in the kit as well :-) .

If wheeling by myself which I do not recommend will pack more equipment but in group some one most likely will have what you need.

As a beginner as long as you have solid recovery points, some basics tools and understanding of your truck and good attitude you'll be fine. Leave no man behind is our attitude on the trail.

~ Jon