Trying to decide if it is worthwhile to do a video and explain the gear or just share the list. given your response, Here is the list link:
www.realidn.com/gear
I’m heading out for some offroading today, so here is the quick pics gear by layer and storage location. I might move stuff around based on more experience:
Under rear seat:
Shovels,
Tire repair
Backpack and sleeping bag
Layer 1: 4 maxtrax on top,
first aid kit on tunnel door, compressor hose and gauge in other.
Rivian Recovery Gear kit in bag on top, accessible from
Layer 2: if i have to winch out, or need dynamic snatch straps, this is the gear I am digging down to. I followed MotorTrends 4ton come along + snatch block approach. i got extra dampeners (3 in total) because i find the power puller the weak link. Hopefully, I’ll never have to use it, but if I do, I’ll use all three dampeners.
I have 2 walkie talkies to make recovery coms easier. I added 2 shackles in case i am pulling out someone else and they don’t have their own - and in case some rigging config requires an extra shackle. I also added 1 more soft shackle - rivian offroad recovery comes with 2, which would be used on the front, but connecting the strap to the tow line, i think, would require one more. I plan to layout the gear, check max break, and consider best configurations.
Not shown: plenty of room in frunk, some emergency water & beef sticks added below the tray. Also in center console, InReach Mini because if all else fails, and I don’t have cell signal, I still have a way to communicate with my POC that I share my trip plans with… or for emergency SOS situation.
I’m also picking up a fire extinguisher. I have adventure level protection, and know that a battery fire can’t be easily stopped (certinaly not with one fire extinguisher), but one could reduce chance of a fire spreading to brush, or perhaps another ICE catches fire, it will be helpful.
I put all this gear up on a domain I had lying around (
www.realidn.com) and if there is interest in demonstration the gear and explaining / debating alternative approaches, chime in and I’ll make some videos, and we can discuss in RivianOwners a Rivian Best Practices gear and guide.
In Portland Area, I’m headed to Ladee Flat today. Browns Camp was last week. Headed to Tahoe next month, and to ancient Bristlecone Pine and last remaining glacier in Nevada - if anyone wants to join, lets get some Rivian Rallies going. (
Glaciers / Glacial Features - Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service))