definitely dont go alone, i did my first time and got stuck, got myself out though

 

Here's the list that WATTORA has established as the absolute minimum equipment you need on our runs.

http://www.wattora.com/requiredequipment/

That list is generally applicable on chapter runs where there will be many other rigs and many experienced drivers there with you. If you insist upon going out alone, the list grows in a big hurry and includes a lot more in spare parts and self-recovery equipment.