Overlanding Basics – Spontaneity & the Great Outdoors

[Michael]

Hey all!
Ms. Overland Bound @CorrieOB wrote a quick article on the main blog about her perspectives on getting the heck out of dodge. If you get a chance, take a look (link below)!

-Michael

Overlanding Basics – Spontaneity & the Great Outdoors

 

[Overland-Indiana]

Don't have time to finish reading it now, i'm at work right now. But, I did read the first bit and so far seems like a good read. I'll post back once i read the whole article..

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Loved it! Awesome article. @CorrieOB

 

[nldoyle1990]

Great article! Definitely going to be keeping my gear prepped and ready to go for a quick weekend getaway.

 

[murps]

I immediately sent this to my girlfriend, with the holiday season coming up things are gonna get nuts and i whole heartily support spur camping trips. Great write up @CorrieOB

 

[dagen]

Great article. Love the spontaneity. And great idea with the list of things that can be removed from kit, added to kit, etc. . .

Reminds me of an article over on ITS that is semi-related. . .

http://www.itstactical.com/intellicom/mindset/balancing-preparedness-and-clutter-while-living-efficiently-in-small-spaces/

Below is a great napkin flow-chart the writer created for dealing with "stuff"

 

[SLO Rob]

Great read @CorrieOB !

 

[toxicity_27]

Great article!

 

[VCeXpedition]

@Michael, you've got a keeper! Well-written, thoughtful, inspiring article. Keeper.

 

[TreXTerra]

Nice write-up! As a relative newbie to overlanding, the YouTube video about the Plano cases was really helpful. I'm using some Sterilite boxes because they are a little smaller, fit the smaller XTerra more easily and flexibly than the larger Planos, and are easier for my wife to move around.

I'm still building out my quick-pack kit, which will take some time to perfect. Right now it seems like a fantastic system that also helps keep things neatly organized and dust-free in the garage.

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Love it.....

 

[Steve]

What a well-written article, @CorrieOB Our Plano 1819 boxes are due to arrive today, and we still have most of our trip stuff scattered about. I'll be organizing better, and use some of your suggestions.

Thanks!

 

[hardtrailz]

I definitely need to re-organize. I was setup and ready for GO, but not so much with the kids around, but I should be. They would love it and I bet i would breathe deeper and relax more myself.

 

[deeker]

Being 'ready to go' instead of 'throwing stuff together at the last minute' is so helpful in reducing the stress levels for all involved. Fewer things are forgotten and you tend not to overpack those 'just in case' items.
Good article and, if nothing else, is a good argument for having stuff set aside for just these occasions.

 

[stoney126]

Great read. The thing that struck home and with others apparently is the organization and being ready to go. I always think we're set then blamo! It becomes we have no room and how long are we going?

Gotta up my organizing game

 

[Corrie]

Hey! Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it!

Love reading about all the ways you guys stay adventure ready! :)

These are definitely conversations worth having!

C