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Lord. Cynical much? Lol. Yes, overlanding is trendy right now. Trendy terms aside, it’s also just the current take on something people have been doing forever. Exploring. And what’s wrong with someone driving to work everyday with a roof top tent on their vehicle? If that makes them happy...

I don’t love this logic. Arguments for a full on winch vs smaller, cheaper options aside, saying “if I’m prepared for problems I’m more likely to create them” is not a safe, prepared approach. What about being prepared for getting stuck when you DIDNT expect to get stuck? That happens! Not...

That’s a big canoe. I don’t think I’d put that on top of a RTT. That’s a lot of weight to be putting on top of something that was not designed to be weight bearing. I saw a post on t4r where someone had extra wide Thule bars mounted on their 4runner, with the angled style canoe/kayak mounts on...

I don't like to buy overland branded gear, or from overland specific companies, with some exceptions. Its like buying "tactical" gear. Or any other trendy thing that manufacturing companies are capitalizing on. Of course, there's some stuff out there that's super specific, and only...

You need to realize literally every one of the things that gets added to the exterior of our vehicles, or that adds weight to our vehicles, will absolutely affect gas mileage. I have a lift, rack, RTT, extra gear, and just added a snorkel. Still on stock tires, and no armor yet. I’ve lost at...

Suspension. I hate the OEM Toyota suspension, esp after it has a lot of miles on it. Saggy and bouncy. Also, I’m not saying “lift”. I’m saying upgrades suspension. Lift is a personal preference depending on the type of added clearance you want/need. But across the board, I’ll never own a...

LC80 snorkel installed the other night...temporarily attached the upright bracket to the A-pillar with 3m double sided tape, but I'm not happy with that. Going to go back with rivnuts and silicon around them to permanently attach the bracket correctly to the A-pillar. Also need to finish...

I’ve strapped lumber on top of my RTT that’s mounted on my prinsu rack. It was fine. Didn’t go on the highway but it was stable enough. Don’t know that I’d do it as a permanent setup but I think a canoe strapped on top of an RTT for a weekend would be fine. I’d just be careful about...

These are the stories that make me think about just buying a $40 CB with a decent antenna, and throwing it in the rig too. Darn. Do i just need to do all the radios?

Note to self: anytime I want to start a long thread, just ask for opinions about overland comms and question whether or not they're necessary Seriously though, I haven't quoted posts because there are too many. But the feedback and experiences in this thread are SO HELPFUL to me! I think I...

Prinsu rack is great. The one qualification I’ll give that statement is it’s not as heavy duty as a welded steel or aluminum rack like gobi, frontrunner, or K9 easy awn. I’ve been decently happy with mine, but if I had to do it again, considering I throw a ton of stuff on the roof rack...

It’s possible. But miserable. After some more research, I’m moving from a comealong that’s been used once to a hilift as my “interim” winching setup.

Nice rig! I like the hood rack...I’ve never seen or heard of one before. Is ecotechne still making that?

2 points: 1) yes, you're correct lol. Comms are an overwhelming subject to me. Always interested in learning more, but this is a subject I've honestly avoided up to now. Hence the thread. Just hoping to wade through the initial barrier of info. 2) I agree with you on the elitist attitude...

One more thing, I've found tons of available mobile radios for 2m and CB, mostly on Amazon. Its pretty easy to pick out the cheapy models, and the name brand ones that have good ratings. I haven't found much out there for GMRS mobile units, and I can't find any info on whether or not a...

I really appreciate this info. I've done a lot of reading on all of the different types of comms, but I feel like this thread is actually giving me usable info, and helping me relate the usefulness of each type of comm to our own family's needs. That's the thing that's really been bugging me...

2 is 1 and 1 is none Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it Those two statements are my favorite ones ever, and why I do most of the stuff to my vehicle. Even though most of the modifications I make are way past the "absolutely necessary". I'm hearing good reason to do...

Your experience is pretty much why I haven't gone any further down the Ham route. It seems cool and useful, and I enjoy learning, and I've read study guides for the Ham test, but it doesn't seem to be a super efficient way for a complete noob to approach learning it. I'd have a CB if i was...

@KRGibbs I have the exact same snorkel sitting in my living room, waiting to be installed on my 4runner. Did you mount the hose clamps to the quarter panel instead of using the lugs? I finished wiring up my sideshooter ditch lights from Caliraised Offroad last night. I even figured out...

Like the title says. Do you actually use it on a regular basis? And is your use hobby based, or coming from practical need for communication in a group? CB/Ham/FRS/GMRS. Whatever. Trying to decide if its even worth it for me to go down the mobile radio rabbit hole right now. My family and I...