10-04-2019, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Virginia Beach Virginia
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Real Name: Luke Elliott
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Any good locations in Virginia to go off roading?
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10-17-2019, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by luke1218
Any good locations in Virginia to go off roading?
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Plenty of options in jefferson and george washington national forest.
I did big levels last weekend, it's a really fun mild trail just gets a little tip on the south end toward the parkway so expect pinstripes
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09-17-2020, 01:45 PM
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#498
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I think this idea appeals to me more. I am glad to help in any way to make this thread very enjoyable to anyone who will be willing to read
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09-17-2020, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by el_kab0ng
Preamble:
Webster's dictionary defines 'overland' as a word first used in the 12th Century to describe a journey by, on or across land. A more prescriptive usage of the phrase is provided by Overlandjournal.com, which defines it as a “described self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal. Typically, but not exclusively, accommodated by mechanized off-highway capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping; often lasting for extended lengths of time (months to years) and often spanning international boundaries. While expedition is defined as a journey with a purpose, overlanding sees the journey as the purpose.” Very nicely put, if you ask me.
I think it's generally accepted that there are two camps here on the forums: The extreme off-roaders who enjoy modding their beloved T4R to tackle the toughest obstacles this planet has to offer and those of us who simply want to accessorize our T4Rs to enjoy the journey between point A and B. It seems that the majority of posts favor the former over the latter, so I wanted to start one which was dedicated specifically to Overlanding and the people who enjoy this type of activity.
With that in mind, if you plan to participate in this thread, I’d like to ask you to keep it on topic to Overlanding and avoid cluttering the thread with unneccesary modding, extreme off-roading or other unrelated topics. Examples of appropriate topics (as I see them) would be vehicle preparation, personal essentials, overlanding trip reports, camping gear recommendations, food preparation recommendations, etc.
This is strictly voluntary, of course, but hopefully this thread appeals to those who enjoy Overlanding as much as I do and appreciate the effort to have this sort of discussion all in one place. With any luck, we could have this turned into a dedicated section of the forums so that it has a home for the longer term.
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Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get this bad boy kicked off right with some vehicle essentials. Over the last year, I’ve been accessorizing my ’16 TE w/KDSS with some basic additions. I’ve listed the most prominent ones with where I got them from and would be happy to explain my reasoning to anyone who wants to know.
- Roof Rack w/ladder (Bajarack standard basket/ladder)
- Shovel/Ax/Folding Hand Saw (Home Depot)
- MaxTrax (Ordered online)
- Schumacher Digital Power Station (Walmart)
- Expanded Tool Kit (jack, flares, cave light/flash light, high-vis gear)
- Plastic Fuel Cans (Scepter - Tractor Supply)
- Recovery strap/soft shackles (Bubba Rope & Soft Shackles - Amazon)
- Fire extinguisher (Walmart)
- Vehicle fluids (drive train, radiator, etc) (Walmart)
Mod edit: I have stickied this thread at the top of the General Forum. Eventually we will make an Overlanding sub forum.
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this idea goes well with me and I will be happy to share my experiences in this thread
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01-01-2021, 02:01 PM
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I've been building a storage/sleep area lately. Basically done except for painting and all that.
Big enough to stretch out on, good storage under, a slide out table and the dog approves so far. What else could I want? Even have a chemical resistant tub to keep all the various vehicle fluids in and a 5 gallon Jerry of water behind the front seat with enough room to keep 2 more Jerry's under there or get another tote. Pretty sure I'm getting another tote since I can't imagine needing or wanting to carry 15 gallons of water in the back. I don't live in the desert or anything even close to that and don't really plan on going back, saw it, it was hot, I got the gist of it. Back to cooler climates for me.
And completely agree with others previous comments, coleman extreme cooler is great. Mine kept ice for a full week going from central va to west virginia and back, I also stuck the entire thing in my chest freezer for 3 days before we left with everything packed tight in it and the lid open.
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01-02-2021, 06:45 PM
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There it is. The dog needed traction on it so carpet he gets.
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03-26-2021, 09:36 PM
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I can see my wife and daughter passing out on that bridge lol
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03-15-2022, 01:42 PM
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I fear everything/ posts will get lost in one long thread. There's the off-roading section that is hardly used from what I see and we could hijack that area as a lot will be similar.
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05-02-2022, 03:02 PM
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Location: Southern California
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Prefer the overland adventure
I'm with this group. I prefer the overland adventure over the hard-core off-road group. Nothing against hard-core off-road, but my 4Runner is also my daily driver and I don't want to kill it by pushing it to extremes beyond my skill level.
I'm looking for easy to moderate trails where I can escape work life for a couple days on the weekend. All the better if that escape is next to a fishing stream or lake and away from most other people.
Anyone have any suggestions for great easy to moderate trails that can be accessed in the southern half of California? Always looking for something new I may have missed.
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05-11-2022, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 5thgenMikeG
I'm with this group. I prefer the overland adventure over the hard-core off-road group. Nothing against hard-core off-road, but my 4Runner is also my daily driver and I don't want to kill it by pushing it to extremes beyond my skill level.
I'm looking for easy to moderate trails where I can escape work life for a couple days on the weekend. All the better if that escape is next to a fishing stream or lake and away from most other people.
Anyone have any suggestions for great easy to moderate trails that can be accessed in the southern half of California? Always looking for something new I may have missed.
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I'm also not into hard-core trails, and keep it to moderate, maybe slightly difficult trails. I'm also in SoCal.
Have you ever been to Death Valley? There are many off-road trails there that run the gamut from easy to difficult. It's such a beautiful place with plenty to see. I've been there many, many times. The Mojave National Preserve is also another great spot for trails.
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05-19-2022, 11:02 AM
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Having explored so much of AZ, NM, TX, CO, ID, MT, WY I have found the happiest I am is when I am disconnected, not out with a bunch of other rigs, but just out and away. Time for self reflection. I started out and learned a lot my first trip. My bag was too small for me, cold penetrates the underside of the vehicle pretty hard, and sleeping in a beanie really makes a difference. I read the forums. Read the "basics for overlanding" from the folks selling those "necessities" and watched in awe at the amount of shit people buy and use when they "overland". Dont get me wrong. You do you, I'll do me. But pizza ovens, skottles, blenders, huge multi battery setups with solar to run all of the camp lighting and kitchen accessories kinda loses the intent of being off grid. Go find a KOA.
Overlanding has become an IG sensation where we watch the same 40 people do the same thigs with the same overthought crap in the same places and we are none the better for it. To me the meaning of overlanding is:
Getting out.
Getting away.
Explore new places.
Self reflect at your moment in life.
Be grateful for the things and experiences you have.
Get out of your comfort zone.
Meet people along the way.
Be prepared for any situation specific to where you are going.
Always give more than you get.
Go explore but take the time to do it and respect yourself, not your ego, in the end.
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05-28-2022, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by USStrongman
Having explored so much of AZ, NM, TX, CO, ID, MT, WY I have found the happiest I am is when I am disconnected, not out with a bunch of other rigs, but just out and away. Time for self reflection. I started out and learned a lot my first trip. My bag was too small for me, cold penetrates the underside of the vehicle pretty hard, and sleeping in a beanie really makes a difference. I read the forums. Read the "basics for overlanding" from the folks selling those "necessities" and watched in awe at the amount of shit people buy and use when they "overland". Dont get me wrong. You do you, I'll do me. But pizza ovens, skottles, blenders, huge multi battery setups with solar to run all of the camp lighting and kitchen accessories kinda loses the intent of being off grid. Go find a KOA.
Overlanding has become an IG sensation where we watch the same 40 people do the same thigs with the same overthought crap in the same places and we are none the better for it. To me the meaning of overlanding is:
Getting out.
Getting away.
Explore new places.
Self reflect at your moment in life.
Be grateful for the things and experiences you have.
Get out of your comfort zone.
Meet people along the way.
Be prepared for any situation specific to where you are going.
Always give more than you get.
Go explore but take the time to do it and respect yourself, not your ego, in the end.
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06-06-2022, 11:44 AM
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I'm happy to see this topic bloom with like minded folks who appreciate the spirit of over landing! With the pandemic (soon to be endemic) disrupting so many lives and changing the way society relaxes during their down time, it's become more important than ever to have options.
I spent the first year of the pandemic primarily finding primitive areas to tent camp and enjoy being outside with my close friends. Being in the south, that meant sweating my balls off in the summer and freezing them off in the cold, wet winters, reducing the number of trips to certain seasons. Some folks might find this builds character, but once you start the slide to 50, the bravado and manliness gives way to wanting more comfort and ease of use.
I have compromised between tent camping and full on RVing by finding a balanced approach with off road capable camper trailers. I justify this investment by telling myself "I'm only sleeping indoors... I still have to cook, shit and shower outside", which reduces the amount of ridicule one might expect from the die hards out there.
On the plus side, it's a trailer that can go literally anywhere my 4Runner can go, so it still allows me to over land and find new places to experience the serenity of the outdoors without sacrificing basic comfort.
Anyone else made the switch over the last year to a trailer? I've seen a few here and there on this thread, but was curious what the overall sentiments are with this evolution.
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06-16-2022, 02:57 AM
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One thing I learned on my recent road trip is that I need a trailer like the old Army m416 or similar.
They are rare in decent condition and not totally rusted apart. I'm not looking to buy an expensive custom type trailer either as they are way to expensive.
Searching for this type to restore and build to my specs will be an adventure in itself I think.
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06-16-2022, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JaSC1
One thing I learned on my recent road trip is that I need a trailer like the old Army m416 or similar.
They are rare in decent condition and not totally rusted apart. I'm not looking to buy an expensive custom type trailer either as they are way to expensive.
Searching for this type to restore and build to my specs will be an adventure in itself I think.
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M416 Trailer Kit
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