Poison Spider Mesa

Packing Checklist(tuned for expert terrain)

• Full tank of fuel and a backup fuel can
• Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day
• Two days of food (even for a day trip)
• Paper map and offline GPS (Gaia, OnX, or Garmin)
• First aid kit
• Tire pressure gauge and 12V air compressor
• Basic tool kit
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Layered clothing for the forecasted low
• Fully charged phone and a backup battery
• Recovery boards (MaxTrax style)
• Tow strap rated for your GVWR (kinetic preferred)
• D-ring shackles or soft shackles
• Spare tire checked to spec
• Trash bag (pack it out)
• Winch with synthetic line and tree saver
• Hi-Lift or bottle jack with base plate
• Tire plug kit
• Spare hub, U-joints, or driveline parts for your rig
• Two-way radio (GMRS or HAM)
• Run with at least one other vehicle
• Locking front and rear differentials
• Rock sliders and skid plates inspected
• Spare driveshaft or u-joints
• Welding kit or zip ties + JB Weld
• Sat-comm device (Garmin inReach / ZOLEO)
• Trip plan filed with someone at home