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Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:09 pm
by AndyD
So I finally got 2 more AT tyres to match the rears (had roads on the front when I got it), and I plan on starting to explore the greenlanes in my area.
The zuke's completely standard, so no winch, and I'll either be going solo, or with a friend who rides an enduro bike :screwy: So no assistance available!

So I'm looking for advice on what gear I should have incase I get stuck?

Currently thinking at least a hi-lift jack, a pair of small waffle boards and a shovel.
Anything else that is either necessary or potentially extremely useful?

Found this guy who looks to have a great range of stock;
http://recce-gear.moonfruit.com/

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:50 pm
by dunnin21
Kinetic rope with decent shackles and some proper recovery points not the standard tow points

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:07 pm
by chrisj410
Waffel boards are a good call and if you're getting the hi lift get a winching kit with it and a tree strop so you can use the Jack as a handwinch, as said you need decent recovery points front and rear, but safety in numbers is important too be careful if your out on your own matey

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:08 pm
by AndyD
I did hear you can use a high lift jack as a winch, so I'll get the winch kit as well then:
2m 14t Tree strop, 4m 5t extension strop,
8m 5t Extension strop, 2 3.25t Shackles,
Leather gloves, Kit bag

And a couple of extra shackles to make 4?

And I won't be trying anything too challenging if I'm the only car out, just want some extra security incase I end up bogging a wheel down...


Don't think a kinetic rope will be of much use to me at first, although it would be hilarious to see a motorbike attached to a stuck SJ with a bungee chord then accelerate away... :lol:
But I see you're in Sunderland? I'm in Newcsatle, you ever out greenlaning nearby?

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:15 pm
by dunnin21
Yeh m8 out most weekends, just came back from drum clog in Scotland. I'm in the middle of a 1.6 vitara engine swap at the min once I get sortted have a dodge out. You tryed pea farm pay and play

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:58 pm
by AndyD
Not tried it yet no, as I say, only just got the AT's I needed, but i do want to try it out, is it open every weekend?

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:32 pm
by dan_2k_uk
Few burly passengers will do the trick if you are out solo :thumbup:

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:48 pm
by dunnin21
yes its open every weekend.

Re: Greenlaning gear

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:00 pm
by turbo-tom
i like going redneck style :evil: :evil: because when you go prepared its boring but i take this kit anywhere i go! ;)

1.mars bar and can of coke
2.various strops n shackles
3.mobile phone
4.cb radio
5.gloves
6. various sizes of ratchet spanners
7.socket set
8. big hammer
9.little hammer
10. wd40 (must have :lol: )
11. gaffa tape n few zip ties
12.old rags
13. rated and tested bow shackles
14.and strops etc

and 15 the most important thing ever ..

Image

think thats it :lol: