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  1. North40overland

    Hello from the PNW!

    I don't have any experience with the crossover type rigs but I did purchase a CrossTrek for my son. He has gone with us on a few soft-road adventures and that thing did surprisingly well. Take it with a grain of salt but I would go Subaru. Besides, they probably have the best aftermarket...
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    New Northern Utah Member

    Welcome Nate! Glad to have you with us. Have fun in Moab!
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    New guy

    Welcome John! Glad to have you with us.
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    What is your go too overlanding photography kit/setup? What is in your Camera bag?

    I am no pro so for me it is about capturing content. I use a DJI Phantom 4 Pro 2.0, Mavic Air, and a DJI Pocket 2. They work pretty well and the quality is pretty good for what I am looking for.
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    In search of a rig!!!!

    I am a big fan of the Chevy Colorado ZR2. Out of the box it is capable of doing 90% of what overlanding throws at you. It is also a great platform to build on. The Toyota Tacoma or Toyota 4 Runner are also very solid options to start out with.
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    Beginner Suggestions

    Otniel - Congrats on getting out there! We are in Georgia and do most all of our trips in GA, NC, SC, TN. We love that there are so many great national forests in the SE US to explore. I feel you on the heat and the bugs. Especially this summer it was brutal. We run a Roofnest Condor RTT...
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    RTT - Hardshell vs Softshell???

    My opinion, Hard Shell Roof Nest all day long. I have had mine on the rig almost a year, used it over 50 nights so far, wouldn't go back. For an F-150 I would recommend the Condor XL. It is huge on the inside and won't hang over your cab. It is more feature rich than the iKamper and costs...
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    Gear for starting out? (Check my list!)

    Good looking list. The only thing I would add is a water filter. Especially if you are only going to have 1 Jerry Can. Highlift is probably not necessary. You are not high enough off the ground to need it, they do not safely work as a alternate to a winch, and I have honestly had one for...
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    What to take when off the road?

    LOL this is great!! Just goes to show we all have our own way. We are literally the opposite. I upgraded my suspension, welded braces on my frame and piled the kitchen sink into my rig. If I am not re-creating the experience of staying at a W hotel, while in the middle of no where, then I am...
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    Nice Rack but What a Pain

    I am very excited that I have finally installed a Prinsu Rack on my 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2. After weeks of waiting, it finally came in. I really like the build quality, design, look and functionality of this system. I think that Prinsu has done an excellent job designing and building the roof...
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    Starting Over

    Welcome Back! Glad to have you back in the mix.
  12. North40overland

    New Member

    DJ, Welcome to the OB community! We are happy to have you with us. If you are looking for a rig make sure you consider aftermarket support. No doubt you are going to want to bolt on a bunch of cool upgrades and camping gear to make the experience next level. Many of the companies out there...
  13. North40overland

    No overlanding for me this weekend

    No overlanding for me this weekend
  14. North40overland

    Happy to have my truck back from the shop and 2.5 inches further off the ground

    Happy to have my truck back from the shop and 2.5 inches further off the ground
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    Camp Photos!

    Found a great spot just off the Georgia Traverse Trail near Steel Knob. Nice breeze and a great view of the valley.
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    Tires

    I have had great luck with the Wrangler Duratrax. They ride well on hardball but give you everything you need on the soft stuff. They air down well, have enough lug on the sidewall to protect them and honestly grip better in mud and snow than I would have thought from an AT. They are wearing...
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    Highest Point East of the Mississippi

    Nice Shot from the top of Mount Mitchell. The highest point east of the Mississippi River. 6,692 ft. The view was amazing!
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    CB radio

    Go GMRS for sure. There is a large debate but for people new to the category I recommend Midland Radio's. They work great, require basically no programming, are relatively inexpensive and they are very easy to install. I have a couple but my favorite is the MXT-275. It works really well and...