What prep is required before starting a desert drive?

[merno]

i have zero experience driving my Freelander in the Desert and wish to try. i have researched a lot of online forums offering drives but none of them tell me what should i be prepared for i mean any safety stuff i should but or anything i should change before i start?

[joebe]

Offroad gear checklist

Safety and recovery Gear: bashplate under car, shovel, tow rope, rated shackles, GPS, air compressor, Jack and wooden board.

Optional: Winch with sand anchor, bigger tires.

Performance upgrade: Change air filter, Platinum spark plug, next would be exhaust upgrade (but now its banned in shj so dont do it), chip tunning.

[tejj]

thanks Joe i was looking for the same list of things that i will be needing for my weekend drive.

[nutbolt]

Dont forget to carry enough water for evry small and big drive u go. Its most important part of any offroad drive.