My gear buy list.

I got a 2021 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 (stock)
Keeping this baby stock for a while, mainly will use it to go camping and some easy off-road trails until skill/confidence goes up.

In the mean time I'm looking to buying these essentials. Any issues with this setup or alternative recommendation will be greatly appreciated.

-ARB ARB710LB 3-1/4"x30' Recovery Snatch Strap $88

$96 ARB ARB710LB 3-1/4" x 30' Recovery Snatch Strap Minimum Breaking Strength 24000 lbs Kinetic Stretch 20% With Reinforced Eyes and Protector Sleeves

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9C5H8/?coliid=I1MY82R3O5A2NC&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-ARB ARB505 E-Z Deflator Kit $42

$54 ARB ARB505 Deflator Kit 10-60 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge Rapid Air Down Offroad Kit With Recovery Gear Pouch (PSI)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LQCDOA/?coliid=I3UORTLR0ZECGB&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-VIAIR 400P Portable Compressor $200

VIAIR 400P - 40043 Tire Inflator Portable Offroad Air Compressor for Truck & SUV | 12V On/Off Road Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 150 PSI, up to 35" Tires, Alligator Clips

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9AXR8/?coliid=I170NVFD582D7&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-ARB Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit $44

$48 ARB 10000011 Speedy Seal 2 - Universal Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit For Car, Truck, RV, Jeep, ATV, Motorcycle, Tractor, Trailer. Flat Tire Puncture Repair Kit Fix Punctures and Plug Flats 50 String Plug

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CR4J3W/?coliid=IIZ30A24IFTZU&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-X-Bull Recovery Traction Tracks $75

$108 X-BULL New Recovery Traction Tracks Sand Mud Snow Track Tire Ladder 4WD (Orange, 3gen)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5HYGDN/?coliid=I1RSMF9AUHW0DM&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-Rough Country Driver & Passenger Molle Rack System $130

$130 Rough Country Driver & Passenger Side Molle Rack System for 05-22 Tacoma- 73104

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R42DRT5/?coliid=I3QA6OJXX2C0N3&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-Cute little Shovel $25

$25 Cold Steel Spetsnaz Tactical Camp Shovel Tool for Camping, Survival and Outdoors, Special Forces Shovel

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00169V99K/?coliid=I3V2QXBHAM01BL&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

-Estwing Hatchet $38

$47 Estwing Sportsman's Axe - 14" Camping Hatchet with Forged Steel Construction & Genuine Leather Grip - E24A

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNQR4SG/?coliid=IUOFIACUWPS9J&colid=8KDMTZ7T4ISW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Total= About $700

 

Add a flashlight (like a headlamp) should you need to use any of those items late in the day (dusk) or at night. With a headlamp your hands are free to do other stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=petzl+he...hydadcr=24661_11410856&ref=pd_sl_84avynfyks_e

 

small things add up huh? haha

 

I wouldn’t say any of those things are essential for camping and easy trails. Maybe take the truck out a few times and then decide on what is essential.

 

Nice list, the ARB recovery strap is a little expensive. I like the rhino brand

$30 Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap (2" x 20') Lab Tested 20024lb Break Strength, Premium Draw String Bag Included, Triple Reinforced Loop Straps to Ensure Peace of Mind - Emergency Off Road Towing Rope

https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-USA-Recovery-Strap-20ft/dp/B07TXMKSMT?crid=242WPPKJ2YX4V&dchild=1&keywords=rhino+usa&qid=1628552541&s=automotive&sprefix=rhino%2Cautomotive%2C182&sr=1-26

They make a collapsable shovel too

$27 RHINO USA Folding Survival Shovel w/Pick - Heavy Duty Carbon Steel Military Style Entrenching Tool for Off Road, Camping, Gardening, Beach, Digging Dirt, Sand, Mud & Snow.

https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-USA-Folding-Survival-Shovel/dp/B07BH7C339?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

And you're going to need a recovery point on the back end

$47 Rhino USA Shackle Hitch Receiver (Fits 2" Receivers) Best Towing Accessories for Trucks, Jeep, Toyota & More - Connect Your Rhino Tow Strap for Vehicle Recovery, Mounts to 2" Receiver Hitches

https://www.amazon.com/USA-Receiver-Accessories-Rhino-Receivers/dp/B06WLMF23C?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

I got a tundra unstuck this past weekend with this guy and the rhino strap^^

 

Full disclosure: I own all of this (or similar) and more.

My advice would be to skip all of it and buy as you see a need. The truck, stock, likely outstrips your ability and ambition. If you really want to spend, get the compressor and deflator for comfort. Maybe a shovel and jump starter for self recovery if you will be truly remote.

In retrospect sliders would have been a better use of $700 for me. Basically all of my camping gear has a higher ROI as well.

 

I have the same arb snatch strap. Used it my first weekend out and had a couple people ask wtf it was cause they were expecting a hard jerk and didn’t realize it stretched under load. Couple guys ordered them that night after seeing it in action. I have a deflator tool and a compressor. Everything else I have held off on buying as I haven’t had a need for them. Recovery boards are probably my next purchase but I’m in no hurry.

 

Good list. I would suggest a full size shovel and ax. I usually get stuck in deep snow and don’t want to lay on snow.

 

Thank you guys so much for the great feedback. I really appreciate it, I think I’ll keep this list saved and take a camping trip with my buddy in 2 weeks which will involve some minor off-roading nothing too crazy and it has a lot of traffic just in case the worst case scenario happens. Based on that trip I will have a better idea of what I actually need vs what would look cool to have with a taco. I’m sure down the line I will have this thing lit up like a Christmas three but for now let’s see what me and my taco can get away with.

 

I made some random Suggestion/Idea list over here.

 

A 10lb Amerex ABC fire extinguisher fits perfectly behind the rear passenger seat. Since the seat locks in place it prevents it from becoming a deadly missile in a crash.

$87 Amerex B456 Fire Extinguisher, Red

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-B456-Chemical-Extinguisher-Corporation/dp/B01LXT9I5B

Not as cool to post on instagram like the hipster hatchets but something of actual value.

 

the viair 400P might be a bit of overkill if you're not running 35+. 300P is less than half the price and works the same speed afaik (just with a shorter duty cycle that doesnt matter on most tires).

I have the ARB EZ Deflator, and maybe Im not using it right, but it's super slow unless you have the valve core remover in the a very specific spot and hold it there. I watched different videos and read the instructions. 1/10 would not recommend if it isn't defective

Wish I went with these

$27 Boulder Tools Tire Deflator - 80 PSI Air Pressure Gauge - Adjustable, Automatic for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles - Ideal Offroading Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/Boulder-Tools-Deflators-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B01M0L7JS2?pd_rd_i=B01M0L7JS2

 

I keep forgetting about getting a hatchet. Several times I could have used it on a fallen tree on the trail. Thanks for the reminder and its now ordered from Amazon.

 

A bow saw is much quicker for this stuff IMO. I keep the hatchet for splitting wood though.

 

Come now you know only a $300 Matt’s recovery rope will work.

 

Easy off roading and has a good start for an IG account.

 

I have those boulder deflators and have yet to have all of them work correctly, they either don't deflate enough or not at all. I ended up deflating my tires multiple times last week individually using the other end because only one of them was actually deflating and it was doing so very slowly.

 

You can build your own inflator/ deflator from Home Depot parts. It will work better and faster than any of the expensive pre made hunks of junk.

 

Air compressors and deflators are not required for camping and easy trails. If you need to deflate your tires you are already on beyond easy trails IMHO. I have an air compressor and I still only air down when I know I’m going to be hitting some gnarly stuff and will be doing so for an extended period. I think people in general exaggerate the need to air down.

 

Have to disagree. Sometimes it’s just more comfortable to air down.