"So You’re Going to a Jeep Show? Buckle Up, Buttercup."
Ah, the Jeep Show. The Super Bowl of suspension lifts. The Met Gala of mud flaps. A sacred pilgrimage for anyone who’s ever waved at another Wrangler and felt seen.
But before you roll up with your roof off, half your doors missing, and a plastic duck army riding shotgun, let’s talk prep.
Because nothing screams "rookie" like showing up without sunscreen, snacks, or your 38-inch spare tire cover that says “Mall Rated.”
Here’s what you think you need:
Your Jeep. (Fair.)
Your vibes. (Cool.)
Maybe a tank top with an eagle screaming on it. (Patriotic.)
But here’s what you actually need to survive—and thrive—at a Jeep show:
✅ Jeep Show Survival Checklist
🦆 Rubber Ducks – Minimum: 20. Maximum: There is no maximum. You will be judged by your duck game.
🧴 Sunscreen – Because Jeep shows are 70% sun, 20% chrome, and 10% that one guy named Dale who won't stop talking about his LED underglow.
🪑 Camp Chair – For when your legs give out from looking at 147 builds that all claim to be “trail tested.”
🚿 Baby Wipes – You will touch something sticky. Probably BBQ. Possibly axle grease. Maybe Dale.
🎒 Daypack – Stash your stuff like you stash snacks in the glovebox: with purpose and borderline paranoia.
🌭 Snacks – Show me a Jeep owner who doesn’t need a Slim Jim and I’ll show you a liar.
🥤 Water (or an IYKYK custom Yeti cup) – Hydration is key. Unless you're powered entirely by Red Bull and stubbornness.
📸 Phone + Charger – For taking photos, scanning QR codes, and Googling “Is this rust or personality?”
🎟️ Tickets / Event Info – Don’t be the person yelling “Wait—where do I park?” at 6am.
📣 Your Jeep Club Banner / Flag / Unicorn Antenna Topper – Represent. Loudly.
🎁 Giveaway Items / Duck Tags / Stickers – Jeep shows are 40% swapping stickers and 60% giving strangers ducks with puns like “You quack me up.”
🧰 Basic Tools – Just in case someone needs a wrench, a zip tie, or a group therapy session.
🕶️ Sunglasses – For protecting your eyes and hiding your expression when someone says “It’s not a real Jeep unless it’s a 2-door.”
🧢 Hat – Bonus points if it says something like “Topless & Dirty.”
💸 Cash / Venmo Ready – For food trucks, merch, or that one vendor selling tactical tailgate bottle openers.
Final Pro Tip:
Leave space in your rig. You’re going home with something you didn’t plan for: a new decal, a T-shirt, a fresh obsession with beadlock wheels, or possibly a duck the size of a toddler.
See you at the show. Duck loud, Jeep proud.