Eric, Jim, Justin, Kevin, Robbie & Tom (Not Shown)

Member Requirements

Vagabonds are chosen based on their experience and capabilities as off-roaders, their ability to camp and be self-sufficient, and their ability and desire to contribute to the group. Vagabonds must be an active member of TheRangerStation.com forum and each member will display a Vagabond member banner under their forum username. Membership as a Vagabond is by invitation and is not a group that can be ‘joined’.

The Vagabonds is a group and not a club and therefore does not have club officers.

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Vehicle must be a Ford Ranger (A Bronco II may be accepted since it’s based off of a Ford Ranger)
  • Vehicle must be 4-Wheel-Drive with 4-Low capability
  • Vehicle must be street legal (properly registered and insured)

Vehicle Equipment Requirements:

  • GMRS mobile mounted radio (minimum of 15 watts) with external mounted antenna
  • Tablet or other mobile device capable of operating the GAIA GPS or onX GPS maps
  • All Terrain or Mud Terrain tires
    • 31-inch or taller tire recommended on 1983-2011 Rangers
    • 32-inch or taller tire recommended on 2019+ Rangers
  • Full size spare tire
  • Jack capable of lifting your vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts
  • Recovery points (front and rear)
  • Tow strap(s) or recovery rope(s) rated at 2-times the vehicle weight (no metal hooks)
  • Tree Saver
  • Shackles
  • 8,000lb or higher rated winch / or a Hi-Lift Jack to use as a hand winch
  • Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good / full
  • First Aid Kit
  • Tools needed to service / repair your specific vehicle
  • Extra fuel (4+ Gallons) (When recommended)
  • Air Compressor (suggested but not required)

Decals / Windshield Banner / Patches / Shirts:

Each member will receive:

  • (1) TheRangerStation.com (TRS) windshield banner
  • (2) Vagabond decals
  • (2) Vagabond Patches
  • (1) Vagabond T-Shirt (your cost)

A Vagabond decal and TRS windshield banner must be displayed on the vehicle during Vagabond events.

Vagabond stickers may only be displayed on a Vagabond approved vehicle.

Vagabond shirts and patches are only to be worn by Vagabond members.

(TheRangerStation.com windshield banner)

(Vagabond patch on a shirt)

(Vagabond stickers and patches)

Personal Equipment:

  • Food & water for the total days of a scheduled adventure
  • Means of storing, preparing and cooking meals as well as plates &
  • Toiletries / personal hygienics (Portable shower, body wipes)
  • Sleeping accommodations
  • Flashlight(s)
  • Proper clothing for the climate and temps of where we will be traveling
  • Appropriate footwear & socks
  • Camping chair
  • Means of storing and transporting your garbage
  • Insect repellant (optional)
  • Sunscreen (optional)

The above supplies / equipment will be required unless otherwise noted. Please pack with the intent to be self-contained and self-sufficient for several days at a time between supply runs into towns.