How to Prepare for the trail??

[HummBebe]

First timer here going out on a 5-7 rated trail in the California Sierras, can anyone tell me the MUST HAVES on the trail?

I get the water, sunscreen and layers of clothes, what about spare parts???

I can get them from the dealer before I go.

THANKS!!!

[HummBebe]

First timer here going out on a 5-7 rated trail in the California Sierras, can anyone tell me the MUST HAVES on the trail?

I get the water, sunscreen and layers of clothes, what about spare parts???

I can get them from the dealer before I go.

THANKS!!!

[tacocat]

Bottle water or water purifier
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape, WD-40
Bring a well equipped tool box
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB or two radios are a must.
Compass if the car doesn't have one.
A GOOD sleeping bag

I don't know how it would fit, but a Hi-Lift could come in handy.

BTW, if you don't have rock rails or at least side step, be careful on the rocks. The rocker panel is the hardest part of the body to fix.

Spare parts, well your kind of stuck there. The IFS is almost unserviceable on the trail. Perhaps U-joints for the driveshaft. Everything else, like axleshafts are too new.

[HummBebe]

You guys are the Bomb!! Thanks!

My Hummer dealer just called back.....they don't have anything in stock for me to take with

I really appreciate your response!

Keep your fingers crossed and wait for the pics on Sunday!

[HummBebe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
Bottle water or water purifier
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape, WD-40
Bring a well equipped tool box
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB or two radios are a must.

Compass if the car doesn't have one.
A GOOD sleeping bag

I don't know how it would fit, but a Hi-Lift could come in handy.

BTW, if you don't have rock rails or at least side step, be careful on the rocks. The rocker panel is the hardest part of the body to fix.

Spare parts, well your kind of stuck there. The IFS is almost unserviceable on the trail. Perhaps U-joints for the driveshaft. Everything else, like axleshafts are too new. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I do have the side steps. PHEW!!!

[HummBebe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Here's a list of some recover gear that may or may not be useful;

http://www.*******club.com/tech/gear.html

Some info on basic recovery techniques;

http://www.*******club.com/tech/recovery.html

and some basic trail info;

http://www.*******club.com/tech/trail.html </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great sites! Thanks again.

[HummerJim]

I would also recommend someone knows where you are and when you will be back. We are taking the day off in Haines Junction, Yukon.
The long hours of daylight have caught up with us and the wife is having a sleep in day and I may do the same this afternoon. Although HJ is small, we have met many people on the cruise ship rail/bus landtours here and I have been impressed by stories of Dawson and Chicken. The road from Whitehorse to HJ is downhill about 1% or less gradewise, but because of the way the trees grow with the northwesterly wind, you would swear you are going uphill all the way and it's easy to get vertigo - recorded our first 20.8 mpg leg because of the long slight downhill grade.
This is a picture I took last night of the famous Jack Mine Trail west of Haines Junction. I would grade the difficulty easy to medium, with lots of 7 inch volcanic rocks and large sideslopes. We turned around after 30 minutes because, the wife was getting in the hyper mode about getting stranded, but really an easy trail for the first part.

[HummBebe]

How absolutely beautiful!!

We are going with a group of 5-6 trucks, 2 H1's, 3 H2's, and 1 HummBeeBe!

I am the only 1st timer, I just did not want to show up looking like a total novice Or turning into a pain in someone's ASS because I was not prepared.

I have a friend that I left a map with, she is also hanging with my teenagers for the day. I was not sure about taking them along. I didn't want them to freak. Or think that their Mom is crazy. but these guys I am going with are pro's.

I cannot WAIT!!!! Is the day over yet?

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
Bottle water or water purifier
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape, WD-40
Bring a well equipped tool box
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB or two radios are a must.
Compass if the car doesn't have one.
A GOOD sleeping bag

I don't know how it would fit, but a Hi-Lift could come in handy.

BTW, if you don't have rock rails or at least side step, be careful on the rocks. The rocker panel is the hardest part of the body to fix.

Spare parts, well your kind of stuck there. The IFS is almost unserviceable on the trail. Perhaps U-joints for the driveshaft. Everything else, like axleshafts are too new. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Might I add to the list:
Food, Power Bars can keep you alive for many days with water,
Extra clothes,
Small air compressor, good plug kit and a large can of fix-a-flat (fix-a-flat to be used as a last measure since it will probably screw up the tire pressure sensors)
GPS with topo map (Magellan Sportrak TOPO is ideal for off-road and comes with all the TOPO maps needed for the lower 48 and most of Alaska).
Handgun-preferably .40 cal or larger (my personal preference) (But only if you are licensed, should not break the law).
No Handgun? Large Knife

Could you mount the Hi-Lift to the roof crossbows?

[canucksnaphook]

I have no insight to add.....well about trailing, because I have never done it before. As an aside, that is another gorgeous pic of the North. hummer jim you better keep the stories and pics rolling into us, seeing as I dont ever get off my butt long enough to go to these places...lol....j/k. enjoy the rest of the trip and hummer...enjoy trailing and please take some pics for us as well. Good luck

C.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBeebe:
How absolutely beautiful!!

We are going with a group of 5-6 trucks, 2 H1's, 3 H2's, and 1 HummBeeBe!

I am the only 1st timer, I just did not want to show up looking like a total novice Or turning into a pain in someone's ASS because I was not prepared.

I have a friend that I left a map with, she is also hanging with my teenagers for the day. I was not sure about taking them along. I didn't want them to freak. Or think that their Mom is crazy. but these guys I am going with are pro's.

I cannot WAIT!!!! Is the day over yet? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Better come back with pics

Have a great time.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
...a large can of fix-a-flat (fix-a-flat to be used as a last measure since it will probably screw up the tire pressure sensors) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I started to wonder there for a second then I go to the last resort part

[HummBebe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
Bottle water or water purifier
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape, WD-40
Bring a well equipped tool box
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB or two radios are a must.
Compass if the car doesn't have one.
A GOOD sleeping bag

I don't know how it would fit, but a Hi-Lift could come in handy.

BTW, if you don't have rock rails or at least side step, be careful on the rocks. The rocker panel is the hardest part of the body to fix.

Spare parts, well your kind of stuck there. The IFS is almost unserviceable on the trail. Perhaps U-joints for the driveshaft. Everything else, like axleshafts are too new. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Might I add to the list:
Food, Power Bars can keep you alive for many days with water,
Extra clothes,
Small air compressor, good plug kit and a large can of fix-a-flat (fix-a-flat to be used as a last measure since it will probably screw up the tire pressure sensors)
GPS with topo map (Magellan Sportrak TOPO is ideal for off-road and comes with all the TOPO maps needed for the lower 48 and most of Alaska).
Handgun-preferably .40 cal or larger (my personal preference) (But only if you are licensed, should not break the law).
No Handgun? Large Knife

Could you mount the Hi-Lift to the roof crossbows? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think it would be fine on the cross bows, and....I was going to ask about the gun, more precisley.....Bears, Cougars...etc.

I suppose I could find that on Ranger Rick's site.

[FormerJeeper]

Rockrails

Seriously, I'd be making the trip with you if I had the GM rockrails on my H3, but I don't know if I can get a set today.

What to bring?

Another vehicle of the same model is useful.

Water, water and more water.
Batteries
Flashlight
Blankets

Hardware:
Gas Cans with extra gas
Tow Strap
CB radio
Hi-Lift
Shovel
Axe

You are going with experienced wheelers, so don't worry. Enjoy the experience and remember in the future - NEVER TRAVEL ALONE

Enjoy!

-C

[tacocat]

I can't believe I forgot fire extinguisher. I also like taking a bucket too. It sounds dumb, but they can be used as seats, to put out fires, carry large amounts of water, fishing, etc.

BTW, A hi-lift weighs a ton. If you mount it too the crossbows, do it securely. I would carry it inside the first time out.

Most of the predator animals will run at the nearest sniff of you. I have never needed a gun in the woods, even when I have run into the occassion weirdo (usually harmless and very helpful). It would be fun to plink though.

[HummBebe]

Can you have rockrails when you have side step rails??? I didn't think you could have both. I might have to sell my chrome rails if I get really serious about this trail business.....


I AM SO EXCITED...IS THE DAY OVER YET?????

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBeebe:
I AM SO EXCITED...IS THE DAY OVER YET????? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Mine is

Have a great time.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
I can't believe I forgot fire extinguisher. I also like taking a bucket too. It sounds dumb, but they can be used as seats, to put out fires, carry large amounts of water, fishing, etc.

BTW, A hi-lift weighs a ton. If you mount it too the crossbows, do it securely. I would carry it inside the first time out.

Most of the predator animals will run at the nearest sniff of you. I have never needed a gun in the woods, even when I have run into the occassion weirdo (usually harmless and very helpful). It would be fun to plink though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ever meet up with a very hungry mountain lion, I have, and be glad you have a large caliber handgun. If traveling in the southwest, I hate to say it but the predators are running on two legs, and many are worse than a mountain lion.
Crime in the southwest national parks has risen every year, and it is not due to four legged animals.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBeebe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
Bottle water or water purifier
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape, WD-40
Bring a well equipped tool box
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB or two radios are a must.

Compass if the car doesn't have one.
A GOOD sleeping bag

I don't know how it would fit, but a Hi-Lift could come in handy.

BTW, if you don't have rock rails or at least side step, be careful on the rocks. The rocker panel is the hardest part of the body to fix.

Spare parts, well your kind of stuck there. The IFS is almost unserviceable on the trail. Perhaps U-joints for the driveshaft. Everything else, like axleshafts are too new. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I do have the side steps. PHEW!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
BTW- The rock rails will give you protection. Those side steps arer going to bend up into your rocker panel and possibly the doors. You are better to get the UC protection and the rock rails if you plan to go off road. Take a look under there at the stock skid plate. That thing has no rear mounting point and will just bend up into your mechanics. Get the gear to go play before you have to pay more in the long run. ...my 2 cents.