Green laning necessities?

[ste68blue]

Hi all, a friend of mine has just asked me if i fancy going green laning with him soon and just wondered if there was anything i need to know as well as what essential equipment i need to take with me?

Any help and advice is much appreciated

Cheers
stephen

 

[Fez_uk]

rated recovery strap (10m) - I carry 3 in different sizes.
rated shackles
map
mobile phone
food and water
warmer/waterproof clothing incase you have to walk out of there
good footwear
basic toolkit

what I can think of right now

 

[dollywobbler]

Does your pal know the lanes well? I tend to take good clothes and a mobile phone with me and leave it at that if I know civilisation isn't too far away. Well, that and a map - as it always pays to look like you know where you should be driving.

If you're a complete newbie to off-roading, one key thing to remember is to stop gripping the wheel with your thumbs inside the rim. Keep your thumbs out as any sudden kickback can cause injury otherwise. Laning should be done at a gentle pace, so engage low box for greater slow speed control. Don't bother with first apart from on steep descents. Pull away in second, use third if necessary.

 

[ste68blue]

Hi guys thanks for the prompt replies.

So a few things to gather together straps and shackle wise.

I don't think my mate knows the lanes, apparently he gets a monthly mag with them in, i have done some off roading before and i remember about the thumb thing...

 

[dollywobbler]

Aye. If it's unknown lanes, you definitely need some recovery gear as you don't know how likely it is that you'll get stuck.

 

[ste68blue]

He did say that they were easy, steady ones, nothing too challenging...

 

[762buzz]

He did say that they were easy, steady ones, nothing too challenging...

do some home work on lanes u thinking of driving check there is no restrictions or TRO been placed making it illegal for u to use

never drive unknown lanes on own easy to get out of trouble with two trucks than one

if u both never done lanes before concider walking the lane or go in a group with experiance

look on trailwise or glass for little do's and dont's

these are an idea of equipment to carry
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RECOVERY-...8984?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item2315b01e48

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-rove...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa08257b7

any more help just shout :thumbs

 

[Kamsin]

A CB is always a good idea as well, as it wont run your phone bill up.

I would find out as much about the lanes as you can, ask on here if any one has done them.

Take your time, dont make any daft decissions for the sake of it and always have one vehicle in a position where he can help pull the other one out of trouble if needed.

Dont worry about filming or photos on your first outings either. :naughty

 

[makeitfit]

The lanes in a mag sounds like Total Off Road magazine. They're always well checked out and driven with basic offroaders and easy to follow instructions, so shouldn't get lost.:thumbs
Take wellies, it's polite with the sheep
Shovel and waffle boards , as these are a great help for relatively low slung std 4x4 trucks.
A good flask of hot water for tea, coffee etc, as there aren't many cafes off road :lol
Torch. Spare can of water (rad. filling or washing), brake fluid (incase you catch and break a pipe) Mole grips, great for fixing broken brake pipes
First aid kit.
AND STRAP EVERYTHING DOWN or it'll soon be in your lap :lol