By far, the piece of equipment I use the most on the trail is my chain saw. I tree over a trail can end a trip quickly. I carry a spare cv axle on longer trips like Uwharrie which last 3 or 4 days. Twice a broken CV axle shortened a multiple day trip. No problem getting home, but it disappointing not to be able to wheel the last day or two. I picked up a used OEM CV axle in great condition for $60 at a salvage yard. I hate the remanufactured ones. They sometimes bind, have cheap boots, and are not as durable.

Pete

'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects