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@Outdoordog You take too much. Leave the dogs, tent, and refrigerator home. Don't worry, somebody will tell you that you take too much, even when you don't take a jack, a spare tire, or a bottle of water. Hardcore lightweight can be taken to stupid extents, just take what you use and laugh at...

@Smokey_Bear_JLUR True words, my guy. This is much of what is wrong with this "me-first" generation. Trust me, I know the TYFYS crowd (live near a base), always whining because our company doesn't offer military discounts. Like sheesh, get over yourself... Any way, my old boss taught me that...

@FishFam_logs Agreed. It's one of those things you either need it or you don't, and as it's been said before in this thread, if you have to justify the expense, you don't need the accessory. Things like a tall utility jack, hitch receiver D-ring shackle, and a mini shovel were no-brainers for...

@Michael_a8fbc4 Somehow missed your post here. Funny, I didn't know the 4-doors didn't have a gas tank plate. My Limited came with one, and a smaller one up front. Not sure if they were aftermarket. I'm considering an AAL lift, but haven't pulled the trigger yet; gotta check out some brands...

@MOAK That's just the thing. Jeeps are excellent light-duty off-roaders, however they aren't really designed to be used for overlanding. Military transport and overlanding have many similarities, but the required tools and expected uses have significant differences. Very few vehicles that...

@Smokey_Bear_JLUR The truth in this post. Dumb youngbloods throw around "PTSD" like it's a meme. They're scarred for life because somebody on Instagram said they look like Big Bird, and that drove them to suicidal thoughts. That ain't PTSD. That's stupidity. I applaud you and your kind, the...

So now, besides hearing people's kids and dogs in the background on tech support and insurance claim calls, we will also hear "Honey, can you get my Hi-Lift?" and "Passenger! Passenger passenger passen- ooo, it's going over! [CRASH]"

You all need to grow up. As adults who take control of transportation machines, we are all tasked with the responsibility of understanding physics (which we are taught in school) and how they affect these machines. The geometry of suspension, how the center of gravity affects maneuvers at high...

@Michael_a8fbc4 Nice rig! That bumper looks pretty solid. In all honesty the Explorer is best when left at 2-3" (no drop brackets or such, just re-indexed torsion bar keys will do) and 31" tires. That's about as far as you'd want to take the factory gears, even if you have the 4.10's. Beyond...

@Bama_Kiwi Nice view! Long live the 2-doors!

@JackAttack Well, that basically ends the discussion - I've spent more than a fair share of nights in vehicles, and it's not usually fun, and not always convenient. It doesn't come up often enough to necessitate accommodation, but I briefly entertained the thought of getting a motor home or...

If justification is needed, the tent is not needed. Few people regret buying them. This is largely because they buy them as a matter of necessity in their own minds and applications, either of convenience or of comfort. In my case, neither ground tent nor RTT makes sense. I sleep in the back...

If overpack means take stuff you don't actually use, then I've been overpacking ever since I put a flash light in my glove compartment. Speaking of glove compartments, who actually keeps gloves in there? And for what? Driving? Who uses driving gloves any way? I always keep a first-aid kit and...

@Smileyshaun Too true! Not picky, tree or fork lift is as good as any!

@Smileyshaun Nice flex! I've seen that pic here already... heheh, read the whole thread a few days back. Too easy! Flanners Beach, NC. Never camped there, but this is my favorite spot in the whole world, right here. Next challenge, how about a pic of your rig at the bottom of a cliff?

@b0wfin Looking good! Gearing is usually the limiting factor in a truck's configuration. You've definitely put in the work perfecting your rig. I don't think I've seen a more impressive Pilot anywhere.

Weather? How about... clear? Next challenge, let's see a pic of your rig flexing on a home-built ramp or obstacle like mine here.

@Jason_8ab2d3 Gnarly VW bus, I love me some vans! There are plenty of ladies who are into this stuff, but are smarter than us guys and don't spend their own money on it. Don't let her make friends you don't know, though, or you'll end up with somebody else's dog hair in your van! :P

Keep it simple, and head out often! All I have to get before any trip is my favorite flash light, water, and granola. Let us see your rig, man!

@Grit City Paul Nice and clean. Some rigs have stuff just all over the place, blocking the view from the driver's seat. You've got good taste. I'd like some kind of partition or cage for mine, but it has to allow for my spare tire to sit in the back! Sadly nothing except my tire is actually...