Newbie equiptment

[Barndillo]

Duct tape and cable ties

[threedogs]

Best thing to do is join a club with the same interests as yourself be it touring or weekend trips,
most will have a driver awareness course as part of your joining fee, this way you're taught to
a standard that is recognised Aust wide. They will also inform you on what you need to carry.
Agree with Steve4wdin a shovel should be your best friend on most recoveries, the more shovel work
the easier to extract yourself. The main aim is to have fun and enjoy, getting bogged is half the fun. lol

[Beno]

I'm new to the 4x4 thing myself.....post a list when you have it all sorted

[tiny]

Just bought my full heavy duty maxi trac recovery kit and high lift jack on australia day...60% OFF ye haaa

[GQ TANK]

Suggested list.

Snatch strap
Rated d shackles
Shovel - don't forget the dunny paper

if you have a winch

Tree trunk protector
Winch extension strap
Gloves
Rated Shakles

Some nice to have options

High lift jack
Hand winch
Exhaist jack

Vehicle equipment

Rated recovery points on the front
Rated recovery point for the rear (don't use your tow ball)
First aid kit
Water, oil, brake fluid
Basic tool kit
UHF CB radio
Winch
And join a club, never go 4wd by your self

[HV2002]

Thanks for the list Tank ...gives us noobies a good place to start

[MEGOMONSTER]

never go 4wd by your self

I did this on our Knockwood trip, the camp weren't very happy with me.
I knew I shouldn't have but my will just wasn't strong enough and went any way.
Although I made it back safely (albeit 3 hrs later) oh yeah midnight drive.
I had the camp out looking for me.
Communications were down.
I wasn't happy with myself as weren't the camp with me.

Point to my story, things can go wrong very quickly out on the tracks and with no one to help could end tragically.