Expedition Vehicle Essentials & First-Aid Kit Essentials: Be Prepared for the Ultimate Adventure

Expedition Vehicle Essentials & First-Aid Kit Essentials: Be Prepared for the Ultimate Adventure

Expeditions with Mara Nomads take you to remote and challenging yet breathtakingly scenic destinations. Being well-prepared is essential, as lack of preparation can be costly. To ensure a successful journey, we have compiled a checklist of must-have essentials for your expedition vehicle and first-aid kit. 

Expedition Vehicle Must-Have Essentials Checklist:

• Air compressor (double cylinder)
• Toolbox or toolbag with essential tools (spanner set, screwdrivers-flat & star, duct tape, tester)
• Extra fuses (various amp ratings suitable for your vehicle)
• Extra nuts for bolts (different sizes)
• Towing rope rated to match/exceed the weight of your vehicle (avoid chain or wire cable)
• D-shackles or bow shackles
• Engine oil – 4 or 5 liters
• ATF/transmission oil – 3 to 5 liters
• Spare air filter
• Spare oil filter
• Spare diesel fuel filter
• 250ml Brake fluid (unopened)
• Extra coolant
• WD-40
• Araldite glue to stop radiator or exhaust leaks
• Super glue
• 250ml power steering fluid
• Spare engine & alternator belts
• Spare radiator hoses
• Puncture repair kit
• Spare battery terminals - 1 or 2 pairs
• Shovel/spade
• 3 Fuel jerry cans
• Water jerrycans
• Jump start cables
• Spare vehicle key and alarm battery
• Zip ties
• Fire extinguisher
• Power inverter
• Power extension cable
• Baofeng bf 888s handheld radio/walkie talkie
• Ratchet tie-down straps for securing fuel jerry cans and other items
• Jack & wheel spanner
• Lock nut socket for unlocking your wheels' lock nuts

First-Aid Kit Essentials Checklist:

• Well-equipped first aid kit
• Antiseptic wound cleaner (e.g., Dettol)
• Assorted adhesive bandages & Gauze pads (various sizes)
• Elastoplast
• Ibuprofen or other strong pain-relief medication
• Tweezers + Safety pins
• First-aid manual
• Prescription medications (e.g., antibiotics)
• Sore throat lozenges (like Fisherman's Friend or Medi Keel lozenges)
• Flagyl, Imodium or other diarrhea medication
• Gaviscon or Actal or other antacid tablets
• Glucose (to treat hypoglycemia)
• Aspirin (primarily for response to a heart attack)
• Safety razor blade (or scalpel)
• Surgical gloves
• Glasses and contact lenses
• Diabetes testing supplies + insulin (for diabetics)
• Inhalers (for asthmatics)
• Other meds – cough drops like Cetirizine or expectorant + decongestant
• Waterproof container to hold meds

With these essential items at your disposal, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the challenges and enjoy the incredible experiences that await you on your Mara Nomads expedition. Stay prepared, stay safe, and make unforgettable memories!

Note: Remember to regularly check and update your first-aid kit and ensure that all supplies are within their expiration dates.