If you have nothing to attach your winch to, then you might be more stuck than you think. Stuck is stuck, whether it be a little or a lot. If nothing is around but ground, try this Pull Pal winch anchor. It digs into the ground like a shovel, but is angled so it sticks in the ground and gives you a winch point to pull your vehicle from.
Ah, the Hi-Lift Jack. This is the do-it-all tool that can be used for lifting, compressing, and even pulling with the right accessories. We've seen the handles used as tie rods before, and they can make a darn good hammer too. It can also be the most deadly tool you have if you don't use it right. Make sure the Hi-Lift has good stable ground under it, and that you're not using it at an angle. If that jack starts to tip and spits out from under a truck, it could seriously ruin your day. Like with any tool, the Hi-Lift needs to be used properly and its moving parts maintained.
A hand axe and shovel should be thrown in the back as well. If you have enough room, you could carry the standard full-handled stuff. But for most of us, a small hand axe and folding shovel will suffice. | 
Carry more fluids than your vehicle needs. Extra oil and water is a must, but don't forget the brake fluid and some gear oil as well. If you peel a diff cover back and don't realize it, you'll be mighty happy you grabbed a quart or two of gear oil for your survival pack. Check out "Good Goo for You" elsewhere in this issue. | 
Always have a First Aid kit on hand. Should something happen to someone, this kit may very well save his life. Don't cheap out on this one either; a well stocked First Aid kit is worth it, and not too expensive. Try to get one tailored to your activity, like these that Adventure Medical Kits has. This one is called the Weekender, and has enough medical supplies to fix up anywhere from one to six people for likely injuries when in a truck. |