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Just making a list of tools as suggested by all the awsome OB members who responded to my forum post - Hex Keys, Ratches, Sockets, Spanners & Wrenches. Thanks for all your support !!!!

Thanks again Andrew great advice, I will spend some time at the weekend trying to get the answers to your questions, if I am ever near Massachusetts Ill be sure to let you know and buy you a coffee / bear or two!

Hi Zim, Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated, the truck shell is a one off handbuilt expoxy resin/cedar planking (built by a wooden boat builder 30 years ago in Martha's Vineyard and restored by me in Port Townsend, WA in 2020). Since then I have explored various parts of Canada and...

Thanks for taking the time, I apprecaite you letting me have this list, I am currently in the UK and flying out to pick up my truck from its shipping container mid september and so I am looking to purchase these from Tekton tools website and have them waiting at a friends house. I am trying to...

Hi Dave, I have purchased an ARB Tyre Repair Kit, so what I am hearing is the carry a small sidewall repair kit also that has patches and cement and I should have everthing I need for the tyre repair on the trail?

Hello wonderful people, its been away since I have created a thread. Based and inspired on the video that Micheal made in 2020 - Building Out Your Tool Roll for the Trail I would welcome advice from OB members that are either mechanics and/or owners of GMC trucks . I am trying to narrow...

Thanks for highlighting this, can I ask are you happy with the kit you purchased ?

Not a Jeep, here is where my badge, people don’t expect to see a badge here on a GMC so are always intrigued. It’s such a great way to spot members and get the word out there that OB exists. Still surprised by how many overlanders still don’t know about OB

Thankyou for putting this forum post together, I found it very useful as I am putting together my Roadside & Offroad recovery kit together, ahead of my next on and off adventure, currently researching the subject and I will add anything new I find to this existing post. Thanks again Amanda

I have just invested in Overland Bound to help the community get the tools we need to make lifetime friends and memories.

Just posted on the forum photos of my TOH for anyone intrested:- Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

Hi everybody, I hope everyone is doing well during lock down, I have been forced to build out my tiny overland house while in lock down, more on that story another day. I just wanted to share with you where I am now with my build, As some will know I purchased my GMC 1500 Sierra 2003 extended...

Hi Bill, apologies for the delay I have been off grid for a couple of days except for my Garmin in reach. Now Today Found another beautiful spot 4000ft elevation 8km off main road up a forest service road, found a spot secluded from the forest service road on an old artery with 4G nice...

Hi there, I am making my way back East to Toronto from Vancouver and find myself in Kamloops and along the Thompson River, it is beautiful up here at present, Kamloops is high in elevation and so has a high desert type of feel. I was wondering if anyone can recommend me any campsites or trails...

Hi John, thanks for taking the time, every comment means a lot, sometimes it gets over whelming, so much to think about overlanding, even urban overlanding has challenges! Hope your well and safe during these stay at home times! Amanda :-)

Hi Mason, I really appreciate the time you took, it means a lot to me. There is so much to consider and so I gave decided to leave the rig alone until I get back to base. The weather is improving everyday I remain in Vancouver before heading east so I’ll take it slowly and meander home, I have a...

Hi Jim, I will be careful and take my time, I have been busy continuing my build here in Vancouver while for better weather as the passes can get a little wild!

Hi Dillon, thanks for the advice,plenty things to consider, I monitor the tyer temp and handling for the next few days and put off changing anything until i get back to base and hopefully can head south to USA to get the work done, I hope you get to visit family in Canada one day! Ill be in...