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What is the best piece of advice you can give a new overlander?
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If Your not quite sure…….Walk it first…….
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Agreed Michael…..following that one rule has saved my bacon more than once…
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10 ply tires with matching spare
Comfortable and dry sleep system
Living space for weather protection
Paper maps Or knowledge of an area.
Comfortable and dry sleep system
Living space for weather protection
Paper maps Or knowledge of an area.
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Spend money on fuel, tires and recovery gear first. Upgrade your vehicle as your skill and desire to roam grows. Second tip, keep an eye on craigslist and marketplace to buy stuff used. A lot of people buy brand new overlanding gear, camp for three nights, hate it and sell it. Take advantage of the deals!
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In the past two years, my friends and I have observed that when beginning your journey into the realm of "overland/vehicle base travel," it is most beneficial to simply embark on a few trips with the resources you already possess. Depending on your preferred style of travel, you may not require large or heavy tires, multiple fuel cans, or additional accessories such as sliders or a bumper. By starting with the essentials such as basic shelter, food, and recovery gear, and utilizing your chosen AWD/4x4 vehicle, you can take a few initial trips and gradually enhance your setup as needed.
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Take your rubbish home with you and carry plenty of water and food, more than you think especially when you head bush.
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there been few good reply so far, just start with small adventures first to see if you really like it. and if you do just expand your “kits” with time . and never be afraid to ask for advices or suggestions to good gear
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First off, excellent choice in vehicles!
Second, don't make the mistake many do, don't confuse overlanding with off-roading.
Second, don't make the mistake many do, don't confuse overlanding with off-roading.
To build on what @Wanderlost said, if you want to overland AND off-road, either get used to paying a lot for gas and tires and the pains of driving an off-road vehicle on the road most of the time, or get a tow rig to overland in, and only unload your toy when you want to off-road. Otherwise, build your vehicle for what you use it for... pavement is not the enemy.
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Go ahead and cut one open.
If it has an actual 10 plies it's an ancient carcass. It likely only has 2.
It's just slang. Like the morons that call an F250, a 3/4 ton truck still. My F250 has almost a 2 ton cargo capacity. (3650#).
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The massive hole in my At2's revealed less than 10 plies. Poor tires for overlanding. GY Duratracs were another.
E rated Cooper Stt's only have 3. And those plies are twice as thick as a Firestone At2.
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