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I usually layer when Overlanding. Random shirt with an Arc'teryx light weight fleece for the cooler nights. If it's colder, I have a Mountain Hardwear medium weight fleece overtop and a hardshell rain jacket to top it off. If it super cold I'll wear my Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer down...

I hit 60,000KM, here's to 60,000 more.

I got a helpful hint, maybe it is well known.. who knows. When driving offroad, position your foot against the footwell as much as possible. When accelerating push against the footwell for more precise pedal control. The friction between your foot and the footwell will prevent you from jumping...

@vegasjeepguy, a trailer on small tracks isn't my ideal solution, but if you really wanted to run an RTT I guess that would solve those cons. So thumbs up for a trailer and RTT if it's suitable for the terrain you go on. But in @rotary's case this would add additional cost, similar to the roof...

Love this @Michael. I had no idea how to create routes in google earth without placing 800 hundred flag waypoints.

If you don't already have a roof rack and/or bed rack (if you drive a ute), you may as well consider that as part of the purchase. I would recommend a swag, but that won't do for a family of 4... So how about an Oztent? It isn't cheap, but it is cheaper than an RTT and Rack, provided you have...

All those marks on your panel tell some stories, don't they?

@Egan @FozRoamer Totally off topic now, but not all Jeep owners drive through mud puddles, eh... I will extend an open invite to come roll around in our mud though, lets test the bag, how aboot that?

@john casson, the pictures aren't visible for me, they come up as an X.

My current one... My story sucks, I like all of yours better.

Hey, I'm slightly OCD about certain things, and a bag full of 10lbs of mud on my spare tire is one of them lol

How do you clean these out, if you put muddy or gross trax back into the bag? I didn't notice a grommet at the bottom or anything, do you just hose it out and flip it over and/or flip it inside out?

Unless you want to dig a 4ft hole and put your spare tire into the ground. But you make a very good point on winch vs locker.

Pretty nice article, thanks for the share. My rule of thumb for budgeting is always buy the best quality you can afford for modifications/items which are essential to the improvement of your overland travels.

I know who to call in a Zombie outbreak now. Glad to have you aboard :)

@john casson, how about some pictures for us visual (and addicted overland) folk?

Any vehicle that runs and is reliable is a good overlanding rig, cool looks won't make the wheels turn. If you intend to get into the dirt, sand and mud, a good set of tires will do you well, like @BillyBadly said. If you intend to run some trails that require clearance greater than what you...

You haven't specified your vehicle type. If you're running a JK model Jeep your vehicle has BLD, which stands for Brake Locking Differentials. These work awesome, so if you had them and you were an Overlander I would tell you lockers aren't required. Your vehicle might also have a limited slip...

I don't think Hema sucks. It was updated on Dec 31st and I've been using it for about a year I think. I use it for other applications too, including trip planning, because it syncs with Hema Explorer Cloud (which is awesome) and even for hiking. I have never used Gaia, but I will admit that it...

Maybe you should call some stupid for not getting a Cruiser :grin:. Trade! Trade! Then post pictures.