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== Introduction ==

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The purpose of this article is to list various equipment and tools which can be useful to carry in a Jimny, depending on particular situation and trip.

Most of these items are non-Jimny specific and can apply to any vehicle, while only some items are Jimny specific.


== Equipment and tools ==


* First aid kit;
** Also a knowledge on how to use it;
* Knowledge of your blood type;
* Fire extinguisher;
** Also a knowledge on how to use it;
** 2 kg size much more useful than 1 kg size;
* OBD2 code reader and [[Computerized vehicle failure diagnostics|'''compatible software''']];
* 2-way radio receiver/transmitter (with charged batteries);
** Also a knowledge on how to use it;
** Check that it is compatible with the local amateur radio communications frequencies and standards;
* Deep E11 female torx socket and a compatible wrench;
** For unbolting OEM front vacuum wheel hub heads;
* Pair of working manual front wheel hub heads;
** Including spacer rings if needed;
* 19 mm hex socket and a compatible heavy-duty long bar;
** For unbolting road wheel nuts;
** 3/4" connection between the socket and the bar is preferred over a 1/2" connection (for extra strength);
* 2T or 3T hydraulic bottle jack;
* Wide wooden block to serve as an additional base for the bottle jack;
** It has two uses - to increase jack's floatability on soft ground, and to increase the maximum jacking height;
* Tow strap;
* Long crow bar;
** At least 80 cm long;
* Two foldable shovels / spades;
* Waffle board;
* Bag of sand;
* Axe;
* Hand wood saw;
* Small hand metal saw;
** Useful for cutting down lockers on road ramps, fences and gates;
* Set of hand tools (two types of pliers, french key, combination knife, etc.);
* Set consisting of a small 1/4" ratchet, sockets and various bits (minus, plus, star, male hex, etc.);
* Heavy duty waterproof hand gloves;
* Lightweight hand gloves;
* Garbage bags;
* Foil blanket;
* Picnic blanket;
* Miniature foldable picnic chairs;
* Rain poncho;
* Umbrella;
* Paper towels and wet wipes;
* Bungee fasteners;
* Vehicle "jump starting" cables;
* Tyre air compressor, 12 V DC;
* Tyre air deflator tool;
* Tyre valve core removal tool;
* Tyre air pressure measurement tool;
* Tyre puncture repair kit;
* Electrical insulation tape;
* Duct tape;
* Cable ties;
* Set of matches;
* Flint stone;
* Vacuumed dry fruit;
* Bottled water;
* "Power" candy food;
* Air activated hand/feet warmers;
* LED torch;
* Compass;
* Knee-deep rubber boots (used by miners, fishermen, etc.);
* Anti-Diarrhea pills;
* Anti-fever pills;
* Cyanide pills;
** Useful when being hopelessly stuck or broken down in a remote area with slim chances of survival;
* Miniature holy book;
* World-wide assortment of amulets and talismans;
* Cash for bribing police patrols;
* Pack of condoms;
* Geiger counter;
* Land mine / metal detector;
* Pepper spray;
* Knuckle breaker fist tool;
* Baseball bat;
* Bayonette or combat knife;
* Pistol with a loaded full ammo magazine;
* Sawed off shotgun with a pack of ammo;
** A regular shotgun is too long to fit inside Jimny's cabin ...
* Box of hand grenades;
* Bullet proof vest;
* Helmet;
* Gas mask;


If the vehicle has properly rated heavy duty off-road recovery points and lifting points, then add these to the list:
* Snatch strap or kinetic energy recovery rope (KERR);
** Minimum breaking strength (MBT) preferably between 3T and 6T;
* Omega shackles or soft shackles;
** Working load limit (WLL) of at least 3T;
* Rope recoil surpressors (or heavy blankets);
* High lift jack;


If the vehicle has a high mounted engine air intake snorkel installed and if you intend to wade it through very deep water:
* Face breathing snorkel;
* Captain's license for sailing marine vessels;
* Life jacket;
* Sailor's hat;
* Sailor's tobacco smoking pipe;
* One black eye patch;
* Small keg of rum;
* Shoulder mounted parrot with foul language behavior;


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