Preparation for 4x4 Overland Expeditions

WORLD EXPLORER EXPEDITIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY OK NOTES
A) BAG & BACK-PACKS
1 Day Pack with shoulder straps, multi pockets 1
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2 Strong Bag with Rollers, Carrying handles 1
B) HEAD, BODY & FEET
1 Baseball Cap 1
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2 Bandana 1
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3 Round Neck T-shirt 8
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4 Polo Collar T-shirt 3
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5 Short sleeve Adventure Shirt with 2 pockets 2
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6 Long sleeve Adventure Shirt with 2 pockets 1
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7 Light Jacket 1
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8 Winter Jacket ( water repelling ) 1 With Lining
9 Vest with multi pockets 1 Light weight
10 Cotton Short Adventure Pants with side pockets 1
11 Cotton Long Adventure Pants with side pockets 3
12 1 1/2" width solid leather belt (strong buckle) 1
13 Thermal Underwear (top & bottom) 2
14 Driving Gloves (finger feel) 1 Thin, soft leather
15 Cold Winter Gloves 1
16 Thick cotton socks (shin height) 10
17 Sun Glasses 1
18 Spare Spectacles (if applicable) 1
19 Sandals with strong ankle straps 1 Anti slip sole
20 Light leather/canvas shoes, ankle height 1 Mud Terrain Sole
21 High leather boots, shin height 1 Mud Terrain Sole
C) EQUIPMENT
1 Spare Car Keys 3
2 Waterproof watch with temperature, altimeter, compass 1 Suunto or Casio
3 Multi purpose tool 1 Leatherman Or Gerber
4 Hand torch / Head lamp with spare batteries 1 AA Batteries
5 Hand held CB Radio (UHF 477 MHz - 16 channels) 1
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6 GSM Hand phone 1 012 / 019
7 Strong garbage bag for water proofing, laundry 1 Thicker type
D) MEDICINES to be easily accessible
1 Personal medicines & Toiletries 1
2 Lip gloss & Sun Black Lotion 1 UV protection
3 Insect Repellant 1
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4 Antiseptic Cream or Spray for bites, burns, cuts 1 Stingose, Burnol
5 Medicated plasters 1
6 Dehydration salts with Vitamin C 1
7 Anti Malaria tablets (to be taken before event) 1 Check with Doctor
8 Stomach upset tablets 1
9 Multi Vitamins e.g. Pharmaton 1
PERSONAL PACKING CHECKLIST - RECOMMENDED
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Camping Checklist
WORLD EXPLORER EXPEDITIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY OK NOTES
A) SLEEPING
1 Dome Tent with Full flysheet 1 4 - man capacity
2 Sleeping Bag for 0 deg Celsius 2 Hollow fiber, Duck feather
3 Waterproof Bed-roll and Air Pillow 1 8-10 mm thick
4 Ground sheet 1 9' x 12'
B) LIGHTING
1 Lantern with batteries 1 Spare Batteries
2 Head Lamp with batteries 1 Spare Batteries
C) COOKING
1 Tag box for cooking equipment 1 Strong walls, clips
2 Gas stove 1 Camping gaz
3 Water container ( 20 Liters ) 1 Jerry can
4 Pot, Frying pan, Kettle 1 Non stick, lightweight
5 Plates, Bowls, Mugs 3
6 Utensils, Cutleries & Knives 1 Stainless steel, wooden
7 Heavy duty paper towels for cleaning 2 Kitchen towels
8 Heavy duty rubbish bag 10
D) FURNITURE ( OPTIONAL )
1 Folding Table & Chairs 1 Aluminum
E) SUGGESTED CAMPING FOOD
1 Strong Tag boxes (Clearly marked contents) 2 Strong walls, clips
FLUIDS & VITAMINS
2 Drinking water ( 1.5 liter ) 12
3 Fruit juice ( 1 litre ) 3
4 Tea, Milo, Beverage 30 Sachets
CARBOHYDRATE & PROTEIN
5 Instant Cup / Bowl noodles 20
6 Rice ( 2 kg ) 1
7 Baked Beans ( 500 gms ) 3 Cans
8 Vegetable, Mushroom soup 6 Sachets
9 Sausage ( 500 gms ) 3 Vacum pack
10 Corned beef or Dried meat ( 500 gms ) 3 Cans
11 Sardines, Black beans fish ( 500 gms ) 3 Cans
12 Curry Chicken / Beef 3 Cans
SNACKS
13 Dried fruit (raisins) ( 2 kg ) 2
14 Cheese & Biscuits ( 500 gms ) 3 Sachets
15 Salted peanuts or cashew nuts ( 100 - 200 gms ) 20
16 Sweet biscuits, Muesli / Uncle Toby's Bars, Power Bars ( 2 kg ) 3 Different variety
17 Potato Crisp 10
CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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Personal Preparation
WORLD EXPLORER EXPEDITIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY OK NOTES
A) Personal
1 Completed Application Forms Original 1 1 set per participant
2 Photographs - Passport size Color Original 10
3 Int. Passport Color Scan 6
> Photo, Number & Expiry Page
4 1 page - Color Scan Color Scan 6
> Business Card
> MyKad - 2 sides For Malaysians Only
> National Driving Licence - 2 sides
5 International Driving Permit Photocopy 1
6 Medical Check-up Report Photocopy 1
7 Vaccination Booklet Photocopy 1
8 PA Insurance Policy Photocopy 1 for Reports Submission
9 Completed Indemnity Agreement Original 1 1 set per participant
B) VEHICLE
1 FIA AIT CARNET de PASSAGE Original 1 for Entry Permits
2 Vehicle Registration - 2 sides Color Scan 6 for Entry Permits
3 Authorisation Letter to use Vehicle Original 6 for Entry Permits
4 Insurance Policy or Cover Note Photocopy 6 for Entry Permits
5 Vehicle Photograph - front angle view 4R size 6 for Entry Permits
6 Equipment List - Computer, VCD, GPS Original 6 for Customs Declaration
C) VACCINATION
1 Hepatitis A Injection 1
2 Hepatitis B Injection 1
3 Yellow Fever Injection 1
4 Meningitis Injection 1
5 Tetanus Injection 1
6 Typhoid Injection 1
7 Malaria Oral Tablets 1
DOCUMENTS & VACCINATION CHECKLIST
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Vehicle Preparation
WORLD EXPLORER EXPEDITIONS
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4 x 4 VEHICLE : MINIMUM 2400 CC DIESEL / PETROL ENGINES.
VEHICLE PREPARATIONS : R = Recommended, O = Optional
A) FRONT END R / O Notes
1 1 pc Windscreen R Laminated MSG
2 1 unit Bull/Winch Bar R Steel/ Alloy c/w 2 Tow-eyes, 2 Jacking points
3 2 pcs Fog Spot Lights R 100 Watts Halogen (Spread beam)
4 1 unit Electric Winch O Minimum 8000 ibs
B) BODY SIDE
1. L & R Side-step Bars O Chassis Frame mounted c/w 2 Jacking points
C) BACK END
1 1 pc Can
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ……cont'd R / O Notes
I) CABIN
1 1 set ICOM VHF Radio R On-Board, 144 - 148 Mhz, 50 Watts minimum
2 1 set HYT / MOTOROLA UHF Radio O On-Board, 477 Mhz, 25 Watts minimum
2 1 set GARMIN GPS O Route Maps downloaded
3 1 unit Map Light O 5 Watts c/w on/off Switch
4 1 set First Aid Kit R Refer to separate cover
5 2 pcs Fire Extinguisher R Clip-on, 1.5 kg ABC Dry Powder
7 1 unit Cargo Barrier R Steel netting (for Wagons)
6 1 pc Small Hammer O Clip-on, Emergency Hammer painted in Bright Orange
8 2 units Hand Torch O Clip-on, Minimum 3-C cell size c/w spare batteries
9 1 unit Power Socket O 3-way Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet
10 1 pc Storage Net O Expanded Nylon Mesh on inside roof panel
11 4 pcs Storage Boxes O Waterproof
12 1 pc Bottle Tray O Wire Mesh to hold 3 x 1.5 liter Water Bottles
13 1pc Rubbish Bin O S-hooks to hold Rubbish Bag
14 1pc Note Pad O Plastic Sheet for Writing Pad & Pen
J) RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
1 1 set Recovery Kit O Chain, Trunk Strap, Snatch Block, Shackles, Gloves
2 1 pc Snatch Strap O 3" x 30' x 33,000 Ibs rated
3 1 pc Hi-Lift Jack O 1.0 m length and 6" x 12" Base Plate
K) SPARE PARTS
1 3 sets Spare Keys R 1 set for each member in vehicle
2 3 sets All Filters R Fuel, Air & Engine Oil
3 1 set All Tensioner Bearings R Fan, Air-con, Power Steering
4 1 set Radiator Hoses R Top & Bottom
5 1 set All Fuses and Bulbs R
6 1 set Brake and Clutch Repair Kit R
7 1 set Radiator Repair Kit R
8 1 set Power Steering Pump R
9 1 set Centre Bolts for Leaf Springs R if applicable
10 6 sets Wheel Studs and Wheel Nuts R Front & Back wheels
11 2 pcs Steering Tie-rod Ends R
12 2 sets Wiper Blades R
13 1 set Tire Wrench and Tool Kit R
14 1 set Fuel Booster O Sufficient for 23,000 Kilometers
15 1 pc Fuel & Water Separator O
16 1 set All Belts O Fan, Air-con, Power Steering
17 1 set All Brake Pads O Front & Back wheels
18 1 set Brake Cylinders O Front & Back wheels
19 1 liter Brake and ATF Fluids O
20 5 liters Engine Oil O
21 4 liters Gearbox Oil O
22 2 liters Axle/LSD Oil O
23 1 pack Anti Freeze Coolant O
24 1 set Shock Absorbers and Bushes O
25 1 set Radiator, Fuel, Engine Oil Cap O
26 1 pc Emergency Windscreen Film O
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REQUIRED PREPARATION, SERVICING WILL BE RECOMMENDED
BY THE EXPEDITION'S OFFICIAL MECHANIC PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.opy O Reinforced Fiberglass c/w Lock (Pick-up trucks)
2 1 pc Bumper Bar O Steel c/w 2 Tow-eyes, 2 hi-lift jack points
3 1 pc Jerry Can Carrier R Swing Arm & Lock
4 1 pc Jerry Can R 20 liters, Non-Static, Polyurethane
5 1 pc Pintle Hook or Tow Eye R Forged Steel, Top Open
D) ROOF
1 1 pc Roof Rack O 3/4 length of roof, steel or aluminum
2 1 pc Spider Bungee Net O 3/8" diameter
3 1 pc Canvas Cover O Waterproof Canvas
4 2 pcs Front Spot Lights O 55 Watts (Pencil Beam) Normal Spec.
5 1 pc Left Spot Light O 55 Watts (Spread Beam) "
6 1 pc Right Spot Light O 55 Watts (Spread Beam) "
7 1 pc Back Sport Light O 55 Watts (Spread Beam) "
E) SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1 1 set Upgraded System O Springs & Shock Absorbers
2 1 set Upgraded Bushing O Springs & Shock Absorbers
3 Check King Pins & Ball Joints R
F) TYRES
1 1 set New Wheel Bearings R Front and Rear Wheels
2 1 set New Brake Pads & Calipers R Front and Rear Wheels
3 6 pcs All Terrain or Mud Terrain R 31 - 33" diameter
G) ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 1 set Serviced Alternator R New Carbon Brushes
2 1 set Serviced Starter Motor R New Carbon Brushes
3 1 set New Battery R N 70 Z
4 1 set New Belts R Fan, Air-con, Power Steering
5 1 set New Bearings R Fan, Air-con, Power Steering
6 1 set New Oils R Engine, Transmission, Axle
7 1 set New Fluids R Brake, Clutch, Power Steering
8 1 set New Filters R Fuel, Air and Engine Oil
9 Check Wiring R Electrical System
10 Check all Rubber Mountings R Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust
H) UNDER CARRIAGE
1 1 set New Oil Seals R Axles, Gear Box, Propellor Shaft
2 1 set New Universal Joints R
3 Check Drive Shaft Dust Covers R
4 Check Tie-Rod Ends R Steering Columns