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Overland Gear Options for a day trip: 

Although you can’t have a list that covers every aspect of every situation, here are some general ideas you can use to expand and/or refine for your personal needs. I have listed them in “somewhat” of a priority, however your personal needs may vary:

1. Water and food
2. note with emergency contact and required meds in glove box
3. Extra footwear in case you sink your feet into a mud hole
4. Outer wear and a blanket in the colder months
5. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and other garments to protect against the sun
6. Full tank of gas 
7. CB Radio, cellular phone and charger
8. Fire extinguisher
9. Map, GPS unit, compass
10. First Aid Kit, Including bug prevention and medication for bites
11. Toilet paper, wipes, paper towels, trash bags. 
12. Full size spare tire and a jack
13. Tool set and gloves, tie wire, electrical tape and duct tape
14. Tire pressure gauge, air compressor, tire sealant, and puncture repair kit
15. Tow strap and if you have a winch, carry a tree strap, clevis, and snatch block
16. Jumper cables, radiator stop leak, extra fan belts, oil and fuses
17. Flashlight (check it before leaving home), flares, signal mirror, whistle
18. Knife, watch, shovel, axe, tarp 
19. Table and chairs
20. Hoses, clamps, nuts, bolts, and washers

This is a pretty extensive list for a “day trip” so you should judge your individual needs and the type of trailing you will be doing, personal space, cargo space, weight etc.