Direwolf82
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There it is. The dog needed traction on it so carpet he gets.
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All things Overlanding thread
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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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5thgenMikeG
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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.
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.
NautyBruiser19
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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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USStrongman
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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.
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.
NautyBruiser19
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If I could like this 100 times, I would.
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.
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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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.
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.
octanejunkie
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ozark4runner
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This is exactly the forum and direction I was looking for. Just getting started with my '01, but the goal is to have it ready for this type of adventure.
this posting came off like a bunch B.S. " You do you, I'll do me." then talk crap about what others r running.... nether u or I know what the goals of the individual/couple are or their reason for whatever gear they want. Being on the road for months at a time creature comforts r nice to have and can make things more enjoyable and increase ur ability to connect with ur environment. Solar and a fridge so one can stay away from others for much longer then without unless ur hunting/fishing and collecting ur food and water. If ur heading out to get in touch with ur place in the food chain and self reflect then go find the deepest undeveloped woods/desert u can find, remove all ur cloths, shoes, etc so that all u have is whats between ur ears and c what ur made off....
I did find a M416 finally. It needs some work but it's doable. I hauled it home on dry rotted tires (47miles) and no spare. In hindsight I smacked myself for being stupid. I pulled the fenders and tire today to go to sandblasters. Tub and frame after that.
I kinda read the post with the same lens, but then reminded myself that everyone is entitled to their own opinion based on their life experiences and I shouldn't judge them because they have an alternative view of what it means to them.
That's the beauty of over landing: it means different things to different people and there's no one right way to do it. Some are hardcore about it and others are more about the modern amenities. In the end, it's what works for YOU that really matters, while remaining open minded to other points of view.
Longhorn425
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Did a trail over the weekend near Santa Clarita CA and had a blast. Highly recommended for newbies or anyone that's just bored on a weekend.
Road Rules / Off-roading Etiquette - YouTube
Link to full video if you want to watch:
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Road Rules / Off-roading Etiquette - YouTube
Link to full video if you want to watch:
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octanejunkie
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Looks like the back side of Rowher, off Bouquet Canyon Road, trailhead entrance by the reservoir
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Longhorn425
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Yep you got it!
Additionally we went to Anza Borrego a couple of weeks ago and had a great time in the northern section.
That was the first time we went to that area, and we found a lot of awesome places to see, including water features and trails to hike.
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octanejunkie
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We're looking at doing Valley of the Moon in 2 weeks if you want to tag along
Looks at [MENTION=65101]BrianSD_42[/MENTION]
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Longhorn425
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Man, I would be interested! That place looks dope! Just very busy in March, so I might have to settle for a day trail first. What area are you at?
