10 must-have gear items for taking your vehicle off-road

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#8 COLLAPSIBLE SHOVEL

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A shovel is handy for digging out a stuck machine or collecting gravel for added traction.

#9 TAKEDOWN RIFLE

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Taking up little room, a .22 and a box of ammo can be used in a survival situation to harvest food or signal for help (three shots).

#10 FIRST-AID KIT

Familiarize yourself with your kit’s contents, and how to use everything. Along with standard items such as bandages, include water purification tablets.

To make your own first-aid kit, go to www.outdoorcanada.ca/diyfirstaidkit.