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I have yet to find anything better than a steel jerry can. The military has used rubber bladders for many years, 100-1000+ gal size, very thick rubber. All the hard plastic cans suffer from fade, cracking and venting issues.

I would try the Sumo bump stops first, if you don't like them then a leaf set rated for the weight you carry. I had a AAL and while it did the job it was very stiff with a full load.

That's the best price I've seen on a ZR2 Bison with those upgrades in a long time.

Cheap tool kit. Tool kit Tire repair, 200mph tape, roll of baling wire. As you gain experience you can upgrade. You may want spare fuses, fluids, tie rod ends, serp belt.

JB has different products to seal fuel and coolant plus others. I carry a couple of looong hose clamps. I have a large milk crate for fluids, oils, coolant, brake fluid.

This may be of interest. You need to go back about a year on the video's, he started with a Subbie. Softroadingthewest

I use a 12"X12" base made for a Hi-Lift and a combination hydraulic bottle jack / jackstand on soft surfaces.

Google "Coghlan's multi spice", 6 different spices in a single container.

This is great advise. I have not used jumper cables since buying a boost box. I do have a Anderson setup for my winch that can double as a jumper cable but the boost box is so much quicker and easier.

A swingout is going to last forever. Wilco or Rig'd, I think the Rid'g has better clearance but with a raised receiver it may not be a issue. I've had a Wilco Offset for 4 years, worth every penny. Swings out of the way in 10 seconds. I want a Relentless high clearance rear bumper with...

I found that I have better storage options NOT using the boxes. I use a couple of dividers and that's about it. I'm covered with a Softopper and it makes a great sleeping area. I use a air/foam 3" matteress, Lil' Buddie if it gets really cold. Adding a 12V/USB outlet panel in the bed is very...

If I hadn't picked up the NAPA bag on sale I would go with one of those surplus bags. Seen a couple of rigs with them.

A Warn VR10S weights around 65-70lbs, the mount is 40-50 lbs, about as light as it gets with that amount of pulling power. A full after market bumper weights a lot more but offers more light mounting options and protection.

I'm assuming you have a Taco, take a look at the RRW hidden winch mount, mounts winch behind the fascia and is the lightest option. Something like this weights in at around 120-140lbs with winch.

#1 on my list would be a winch, especially if you solo travel. In reach, navigation app or something like a Garmin Overlander would be a great addition. Taller tires, skids, and lighting.

The ZR2 has a wider rear axle, longer upper and lower (heavy cast iron by DSSV) control arms, longer front axles. The frame has extra support members, shocks are same location but with a different mounting system (bolts&nuts).

You travel on Hyw 101 and you well see hundreds of logging roads off the route. You could travel much of the way on dirt but with all the late snow it may be difficult. You need a good paper map to plan your route. Camp anyplace you want, find a wide spot on the trail.

Take the coastal route up thru the red woods, Orygun coast to Lincoln City, then east over to Salem.

Minimum lift and trim the wheel wells. 17" rims so you have some sidewall. The truck will be much more capable. I can stuff 34's under my ZR2 with a trim and 1.5" lift, keeping the CG low really helps handling and ride off road.

Rack Attack has stores nation wide. I'm very pleased with the Rhino Rack I've had for the past 4 years