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I'm saying that, after reading the content and claims on their website, I would not buy anything from them. You make your own decisions. Plus "leveling" an overland vehicle before all other mods are done and the final weight is determined is not the smartest move either. And spacer lifts are for...

A lot of technical stuff has been said already, but one hint is missing: Depending on where you go, research local legal requirements. That could include sand flags, fire suppression equipment beyond a fire extinguisher, etc. Then get the common sense items for that area. E.g no need for a saw...

It's not just that, even on just "not so nice" roads, getting close to the tow rating isn't that great. Can't even imagine towing a trailer that is larger than the typical off-road teardrop or so along "overland trails", even easy ones. I have towed in Europe, but that was with small(ish) cars...

I’d look at some of the brands that are used internationally, like in Australia and South Africa. At least to get ideas on how a solid trailer should look like, since these guys have been beating on them on corrugated long distance roads forever.

Ouch. I know how that hurts. You'll love them!

One thing to always keep in mind: most people here do this kind of thing for enjoyment. A single item in my kit can ruin the day for me. I'm just like that. I like my stuff just right. Many, if not most people are nowhere near as extreme and I understand that. In the end, I have to use my gear...

I'm of the opinion that you buy to certain criteria, which are different for each person (in no particular order): Internal and external dimensions as well as weight of the empty box. A lot of the plastic boxes are rather suboptimal in that regard, but even the aluminum boxes have a difference...

Don’t know what people say about them, other than that they are expensive. Personally I like mine - currently I have two K470 boxes (plus some really old ones I still use sometimes) because I wanted the metal corners and they were worth it to me. I have not tried whether they are water or dust...

Same here, that’s why I got Zarges boxes. They’ll probably outlive my remaining camping life.

Reading this made me realize that the trailers don’t really seem that well designed. Not that I could design a better one, but I don’t claim to either. They seem well overpriced for what they are. That’s just my personal opinion though. Since I have a Patriot X1 on order take my opinion as...

I'm going. FYI: I'll be driving from the SF Bay Area on Thursday after work, overnight in Barstow, on to Flagstaff on Friday, heading back on Sunday. If somebody needs/wants a ride, PM me. I have lots of space in the car, but will stay in hotels/motels. Would love to meet people from the...

Then why is he unpacking the stuff from bags that look exactly like Mountain House with Japanese writing? Whatever.

Don't get me wrong, I'm looking at weight for everything I do or add. But I would NEVER EVER put four lights in a car when one or two would suffice. Then unpacking multiple fans, a USB power bank for mosquito repellant, more than a dozen items for cooking (What the heck do you need "tacticool"...

That video in the first post - it would drive me crazy to have such a setup. It takes hours to set up and tear down, then it takes a dozen USB outlets to charge all the lights, a bunch of gas canisters to keep cooking, etc. Looks like a gear show. If I can’t have camp set up in 15 minutes and...

Thanks for that pointer, just ordered one.

We had one of these - cool concept but it didn’t work out for us. The mattress absolutely sucks. It’s just plain bad. Might be okay if you are in your 20s and not a side sleeper. As soon as you substitute the mattress for air mattresses (Thermarest), the setup time and convenience is down You...

Just make sure, the stuff is decent quality. Smittybilt can be good enough or can be … less so. Similar to Coleman. Unfortunately, often enough you get what you pay for …

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Good suggestion. Although, I have to admit, when we (wife and I) started, we just went out by ourselves. The trails a beginner should taking will generally have light traffic on them or are not problematic, so I wouldn't worry too much about that part. I dislike the company of most people...

That reminds me of "What can you sleep in, sit on, brush your teeth with?" – Answer: "A bed, a chair, and a toothbrush." The same is true for your list: 1) An ATV would be great. Or a dirt bike. 2) A Toyota Camry 3) A trailer with a pull out kitchen, but no stove and no bed 4) A jeep or a hot...