How to Start Overlanding: A Beginner’s Guide to Basics So You Can Start to Overland TODAY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2022
- There are other video-guides on how to get started with Overlanding but this one keeps everything easy and really focuses on the bare-minimum basics so that you don't get overwhelmed before you even begin.
Check out my other videos for new overlanders here: • For New Overlanders
Or, videos that are all about overlanding gear here: • Overlanding Guides and...
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Links from the video:
Cooking:
Propane Stove (Camp Chef Everest) a.co/d/1y0mpDF
Isobutane Stove (AOTU Portable Backpacking Stove) amzn.to/3VrLIYA
Isobutane Canisters (GasOne) amzn.to/3WtxJCX
Kettle (Primus 0.9L Kettle) amzn.to/3WpT7Jb
Fry Pan with folding handle (GSI Bugaboo Fry Pan) amzn.to/3vhoauY
All GSI Products www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
6 lb Propane Tank (Worthington 6lb aluminum propane tank) powertank.com/products/cyl-pp06
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Freeze-Dried Meals:
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Backpacker's Pantry amzn.to/3I95PrA
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Water:
Icon Lifesaver Jerrycan Water Purifier: iconlifesaver.com/products/je...
Scepter Water Jerrycan amzn.to/3PWWK7c
• Dometic GO Hydration v...
GPS Navigation:
GAIA GPS www.gaiagps.com/
onX Offroad alnk.to/aWC0kMq
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• How-to GAIA GPS Video ...
Website Resources:
National Park Service www.nps.gov
US Forest Service www.fs.usda.gov
Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov
Satellite Texting Devices:
Garmin In-Reach Mini (newer version than mine) amzn.to/3juIczu
ZOLEO amzn.to/3BZsjHN
Motorola Defy amzn.to/3NWYH3N
Spot X amzn.to/3WK1GhN
Bivy Stick amzn.to/3WP0iL5
Somewhere Global Hotspot somewearlabs.com/product/outd...
Leave No Trace:
lnt.org/
Outdoors Dish Soap:
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Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash amzn.to/3Go6ZhP
All Sea-to-Summit Gear
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First Aid (there are alot of great kits out there but here's one for you to check out):
www.amp-3.net (not affiliated)
Fire Extinguisher:
Element Fire Extinguisher amzn.to/3C43FWh
Trash Bucket:
GAMMA2 Vittles Vault amzn.to/3Q2zlBq
The Fridges I Use:
National Luna 52L Legacy www.equipt1.com/collections/n...
SAVE 12% on a SetPower FC20 20L Portable Refrigerator/Freezer by using my discount code "G4Runner" at collabs.shop/buemjx
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Bluetti Portable Power:
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Hood Solar Panel:
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Rooftop Tent Solar Panels:
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Bluetti Portable Solar Panels:
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You don't need a bunch of gear or a fancy new 4Runtacomadiatoronco to just go overlanding. Get started TODAY with the basics!
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So refreshing to see someone talk about “overlanding” and not spend 5 min discussing tactical knives while fully decked out in 5-11 gear. Also, I spent 20 yrs in the military and you nailed the mission planning mindset. Planning to get in is only 1/3 the planning. Ya also gotta get out and ya got get thru an emergency(unexpected weather, gear/vehicle failure, injury/sickness). Nice!
Appreciate you for taking the time to comment! Thank you for your service to our nation as well. Yeah, good prep does most of the heavy lifting but right mindset for when, not if, things so sideways is critical. I'm constantly working on that right mindset thing--always a work in progress. Happy Holidays to you!
Agreed Mr. Twister. Too many "Tactical" operators who never served.
Someone I looked up to and idolized and and had a resume that would impress anyone once told me, “The most tactical person ever, is the one you never spotted.”
Why do people who were in the military always bring up the fact they were in the military? In every conversation.
Damn I only have one dog, I knew I needed two.
As someone who's interested in starting with overlanding, this vid is really inspiring.
Not busting dreams with "you need a 80k vehicle, and 10k gear!!" Just honest to the point information and advice 🙏
Firearm for two legged critters.
Not a topic for this channel but yeah danger lurks everywhere nowadays
This video makes me so happy. Best “start overlanding” video that has literally ever been created or will ever be created. Ever. Simple, but crazy informative with practical tips and info, and friggin hilarious. And as a many many years overlander and bushcrafter I fully admit that feed container had never occurred to me 🤯
Thank you for the kind comment!
I did a 2 month overlanding trip in 2019 from the east to the Canadian Rockies and Badlands, Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I did that one with an AWD Lexus RX 350 pulling a little teardrop trailer and could go anywhere I wanted. But when planning a 2 month trip this year to Colorado, Utah and Arizona, there were so many places I wanted to go but couldn't without a legitimate high clearance 4WD vehicle that I bought a 4WD Toyota 4Runner and sold the Lexus and the trailer. I am converting to tent camping (including a collapsible cot because I'm too old to sleep on the ground) and since I'm making the trip on my own and use the 4Runner as my everyday driver, I'm going to keep everything inside the vehicle. No roof rack, external mounts, etc. that I won't need or use 90% of the time, that cost a lot of money, and that will decrease gas mileage and potentially make the inside of the vehicle noisier on the road.
Now that I got rid of the trailer and will have everything inside the vehicle, I can go anywhere the vehicle is capable of going instead of having to leave the trailer somewhere and go back and get it. No backtracking. I can travel point to point and if I see somewhere I want to stop to hike or photograph along the way, I don't have to worry about how much room I need to park and maneuver because of a trailer. I pretty much have all my gear at this point and am going to pack everything like I'm leaving to see if I can create enough space to sleep inside the vehicle when I'm only going to be somewhere for a night or two and don't want to set up the tent. I think I should be able to do it. I have several 3 to 5 night camping trips scheduled for close to home ahead of my big trip so I can see if I'm missing anything important, figure out how to pack the vehicle to quickly access the things I use the most, to get quicker at setting up and breaking down a campsite, etc.
One place where I've gone against what most people do is in the area of cooking. I am not comfortable carrying a propane tank inside my vehicle and am not going to spend the money required to safely mount one outside the vehicle. I'm going with a one burner induction cooktop that I can power with a Jackery. At its peak setting, the induction cooktop will draw a lot more power than the Jackery can put out on a sustained basis. But I've tested the induction cooktop with the Jackery and it does fine up to medium heat, which is good for 90% of my home cooking - pretty much everything other than searing meat. Induction cooking seems to be pretty common for overlanders in Australia based on videos, but I see very few Americans doing it.
I can supplement the induction cooktop by cooking on grills at campsites when fires are allowed. I have a little JetBoil and a couple of small butane canisters like backpackers use so I can quickly make coffee or hot tea without dragging out the portable kitchen and induction cooktop and opening up the back of the vehicle. I've ditched a Yeti cooler for a 45 liter portable refrigerator that has much more effective capacity (since it doesn't have to be 2/3 loaded with ice) and will run off the Jackery,. The Jackery can be recharged via an AC outlet in the vehicle in a couple of hours and it can power the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Thanks for taking the time to make your videos. Yours and others like them have helped me look at different approaches and figure out what gear I need to overland the way I want to do it. If we don't have another Covid outbreak and my health stays good, I plan to spend a couple of months a year taking overlanding trips; it will be 2 season stuff where I can get mostly reasonable temperatures based on where I'm going. I'm not going to hike in 100 degree temperatures and if it's 20 degrees and snowing I'm going to be in a hotel, not a tent. I may do some winter trips where I stay in a centrally located hotel or cabin or two for a month and leave most of the overlanding gear at home.
Also, I appreciate your videos on dealing with depression. I went through a very rough 2 year period with debilitating depression, in large part due to health issues, but I have been clear of it for over 10 years now. Keep plugging and ask for help when you need it, and hopefully it will lift for you like it did for me.
Sounds like you have a very well thought out plan for what you want to do! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you were still able to get something out of it even with your experience and thorough planning.
Curious as to what Jackery you use. Was looking at the 1000 W ; looked like it could do a lot. Good comments and info.
This channel has the potential to grow like a stinky weed. Keep up the great narration!!
this is the best vid I have found about just getting started. thnx for the info.
Good job man!!
As an old river rafter (now more on land) I have been using different fire pans for many years and have come up with a great,inexpensive system that I now use when taking our trailer out boondocking. Lots of (now called fire pits) fancy, trick, folding units hitting the market and that's good to see more folks using them instead of nasty rock fire rings but there is a very simple compact way that I show in my vids. The advantages are many and to "leave no trace" is just a bonus.
Thanks, Roger. Your videos keep me engaged and are both entertaining and informative. New sub ✅️ I'll definitely use some of your tips when I'm traveling.
Great video brother, thanks.
The way that you explain, made me feel calm! Thanks for sharing!
That's a very nice thing to say. Thank you!
Excellent video. Thank you
Straight up dude! Likibg it 😊
Great advice. Thank you for taking the time to remind us on the basics!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
Great video. Just subscribed for more great content. Very new to overlanding and live in California so was thinking Joshua Tree to get me started. Will be looking for your navigation tutorial with Gaia. Thanks for the great content!!!
Very entertaining & lots of good info, thank you for this 🤙🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for watching and commenting!
You are very easy to listen to! Thank you for making great videos. I just subscribed. I tend to do camping in tents with girls friends once a year but your info is still helpful 😁👏❤️
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Awesome! Straight to the point and a whole lot more!
appreciate you watching and commenting!
I really like your content; super accessible. I'm in the planning stages of a year-long trip along the Pan American Highway. This gave me a lot to think about, thanks!
Appreciate you watching and commenting! For your endeavor though, you'd be better off getting tips/ideas from someone like Desk to Glory, Scott Brady of Overland Journal, Expedition Overland (if you haven't already) as they have extensive international overlanding experience. Safe travels and happy trails!
you are a good dude. i hope 2023 is full of awesome adventures for you!
Not that good but working on it. Thank you for watching and commenting! Did you do those 8-bit tracks on your channel?!? Those are awesome man!!!
Love your video. Fun, informative and joyful!
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LMAO - one of the most entertaining and informative videos I’ve seen on the subject. Can’t wait to see more.
Great stuff man!Love the 4 runner and thanks for sharing your knowledge..your video are extremely well done
Much appreciated! Happy trails!
So it’s just camping from the sound of it. Great vid. I been wanting to go camping especially now that my son is 10. He can enjoy it. I just ordered all the essentials for camping two days ago. Washington national parks here I come this weekend. Love the vid. U got a sub and hope to watch more insightful ones. Ty. 👍
Omg, you are fantastic. Great video and I’m looking forward to watching more. I hope to run into you on the trail.
Thank you for the kind words! Happy trails!
Loved the “pick-a-nic” basket reference. Absolutely fantastic video. Thanks for the quick, concise, and detailed information!
Thanks for watching!
best video i’ve seen, thanks for doing it!
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Thanks for taking the time and sharing.
Thank YOU for watching!
So glad to have just discovered your channel. I’m planning on starting on easy off roading and just overnight overlanding. I’m also having high anxiety and stress lately and hoping this helps me out. Subbed and also going to look you up on IG.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, I think it'll be good for you. Several studies have shown that nature is therapeutic. I should have that how to plan an overland trip video done by Sat. 1/7/2023 so hopefully that one will be useful to your future adventures. Thank you for watching, commenting and subbing! Happy future-trails to you!
Amazing video 👏👏👏👏
Thank you. This is SO helpful!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.
Overlanding 101! LIVE IT!!! Just getting started, and finally someone who understands the NewB!!!
I will always be noob status. I may have a little bit of knowledge and experience but I'm a perpetual noob. There are so many things to constantly learn and improve on. I'll learn about the smallest, most seemingly trivial thing and have my mind blown. Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year!
Finally something that made sense! Thank you for breaking this down so simply - it was also hilarious!
Thanks for watching!
So useful. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy Holidays
New subscriber. Luv your presentation and content. Thanks for your time and sharing. Top man.
Thanks for the sub, watching and commenting 👊
Cool video, man 👍🏻 thanks
Great video!
KISS, you hit it on the spot. Don't make it difficult. Excellent video to keep this form of traveling in perspective.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy trails!
I'm new here, but right off the bat your checklist item #1 conflicts with the cause of my desire for wandering in the first place. 😊
Thank you so much for this simple but helpful video. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the gear, and technical details of hitting the road. Looking forward to visiting local trails and campsites to being.
Safe travels.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy trails!
The truth finally 😊new subscriber love from Ireland 🇮🇪💚
Thank you for watching, subscribing and commenting. Ireland looks like it would be an amazing place to overland. Happy Holidays!
I haven't laughed out loud watching an overlanding vid in a long time...but did during yours! Great information and very well presented! Looking forward to your upcoming Gaia use video!
Thank you for watching! Can you tell my wife I’m kinda funny for me 🤣 Happy holidays to you!
Very nice. Positive and straightforward.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video sir. I feel good that I’ve done some of these things, these extra tips are a big help. Thank you.
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Bro! Phenomenal video. Thanks for putting this out. Subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
Excellent information. Thank you.
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New watcher. I loved your approach. Thanks for the video.
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This is a great video. Thank you for making it.
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Ok, your videos are awesome, and they are getting better as you go. This is the first one that I watched and got me to like and subscribe. Thanks for speaking on mental health! I’m a vet and fight those same battles. Not sure if you ever sold enclosed utility trailers, but if so, I bought one from you!!! At that time I had a lime green wrangler. Anyway, look forward to more vids. I too live in the Bay Area. Morgan Hill
Never sold trailers unless I do some crazy sleep walking. 👊🏼 to a fellow South Bay-er.
Thank you for your service to our nation. Happy Holidays!
Great vid!! Love the humor! Definitely subscribing!!
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Excellent info! Thanks for posting this! I’m new and heading out to the upper peninsula in Michigan and the Dakotas in June in my Nissan Titan Pro 4X. 👍👍👍Looking very forward to this!
Thanks for watching and hope you have a great adventure!
@@ggg4runner that’s NOT optional! 👌
❤️ this video. Interesting, informative & entertaining. Your Best Practices make too much sense! 👍
Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Great video and entertaining too! While we have most of the camping basics covered in our Tacoma TRD including a Thule RTT and 50qt Alpicool fridge (both excellent choices), I still got some gems from your video. New subscriber!
Thanks for watching! Happy Trails!
Okay this was super helpful thank you so much.
Thank you for watching!
Didn't expect like it s much! You are an awesome entertainer and I got to learn some useful things too! Thank you ☺
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
This video was very helpful. I’m planning on some short trips with my husband. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
awesome video, fun to watch and educational! I am moving from Austin, TX to a small mountain town in New Mexico, which led me to get a used 4WD 4Runner... well, one thing leads to another and now I'm daydreaming about epic overland camping experiences - solo (maybe make some crazy synth videos out in the wilderness), with my daughter, and with friends!
This really helps me picture the planning and excitement of getting my new (used) truck out on the trails! So cool
Thanks for watching and happy trails!
Great info! Thanks so much!
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Amazing job man for making this informative video fun to watch
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This video was super helpful. Alot of common sense/not so common sense things that people typically overlook were covered here, and I think you definitely nailed it. Awesome video look forward for the gear vid !
Glad it was helpful! Gear vid is already up and the Overland Trip Planning 101 vid will be live tomorrow 1/7 at 9am PDT. Thanks for watching and commenting!
This content is extremely well done. Thank you for creating and sharing this content. Very entertaining AND educational! Subscribed!
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Amazing.
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Thank you so much for this. I love this so much and I subscribed :D
Thank you for the sub!
@@ggg4runner You are absolutely welcome. Thank you 😁
great job on this video. very informative and well edited
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Dude, that was a good vid! Genuinely enjoyed it!
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Great informative video.
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Man, this is a great video. I’m new to overlanding/camping/off-roading so I’ve had a tendency to wanna go overboard with equipment etc. you’re video is practical and knowledgeable. This definitely helps me a lot. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Learn from my mistakes of falling down the endless gear rabbit hole 😅
This is the most practical, realistic overview I've seen! Thanks for the info. :)
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Awesome video!
Thanks for all the info
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Great video! Thank you!
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Wow, 2.42 subs in just three months, must be a record. I know how much time is spent in composing an outstanding video like yours....very helpful and impressive. Great advice for beginners and those of us who have done some Overlanding. Thumbs up and new sub. Also you have great presentation skills. Now off to see more of your videos.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for subbing and for taking the time to comment!
Really enjoyed the video. Your style is excellent and your advice was very practical. Thanks!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! BACK TO BASICS FOR OVERLANDING. START SMALL THEN GROW FROM THERE.
😃 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just found your channel and love it. Oh, I'll be a subscriber from here on out great video!
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First video of yours I’ve seen. Instantly subscribed.
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great channel...glad I found it
Thanks for watching!
Luv the Gen X vibes.. Keep up with the adventures!
Thank you Rey!
Man I just picked up my 3rd gen 4runner and plan to start overlanding and I love all this content. Thanks man 👍
Thanks for watching and happy trails! 3rd gens the best gen!
Very helpful video. thank you
Thank YOU for watching and commenting!
Hey man 👋 I just watched your video for the first time and I'm loving it. I've had my Jeep JKU for a few years, and I'm a huge camping fan. Well...overlanding it is! I'm digging your information and I love your sense of humor. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for watching!
Good Job on your video, just subscribed. Looking forward to some more.
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Thank you, educational and informative. Well done.
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EXCELENT CONTENT VIDEO. I LOVE YOURS 4RUNNERS. THIS IS THE BEST GEN
Thank you for watching!
Thank you , I just got into overlanding and I needed this how to start vid
Glad it helped you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great Roger, nice rig too
Thank you for watching and commenting! The rig is a work in progress that needs more improvements and TLC, sort of a metaphor for life I suppose. Life's like an unfinished rig? If only Forrest Gump's mom was an overlander.
Earned a subscribe harcore with this video. Awesome. We just did our first ground tent, overland trip and my wife loved it. Dont need to be decked out to go have fun in the woods.
We also had a racoon in our camp one night. So good trash tips ;)
Thanks for the sub! *shakes fist at racoon*
Great video man. I've got a good rig I've went trailing and camping with every now and then. It's better to do with other people 100%.
Great info nice and simple 👍 thank you I just go overnight overlanding mostly.
You’re lucky to have places close enough to you to do one-night trips. Thank you for watching and happy holidays!
@@ggg4runner yes sir I'm actually doing Saturday night stealth urban overlanding it sure makes it interesting. I have a 99 Jeep WJ and stay within 1 hour of where I live I make a meal, watch a movie and relax the night away!!!
Great vid!!
appreciate you 👊 Happy Holidays!
Saw you on the 91 the other day (white 4th gen 4Runner with a roof top tent)
So cool to see your channel
The 91 in SoCal? Unless my rig is sleepwalking or cheating on me, you've mistaken it for a probably much cooler looking truck than mine. But, I appreciate you watching and commenting! Who knows, I might be down that way after new years. 👊 to a fellow 4Runner brother.
Very informative and very naturally entertaining. Thanks from Oz 😊
Thank you for watching!
Best video of it's kind
Thanks for watching!
Excellent Content!
Appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy Holidays!
Nice. 2:30 BINGO! So many people are selling their rooftop tents here in Texas and cant say I have ever seen anyone actually use that ladder on the back of their vehicles. The pose is real. Subbed.
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Your presentation is highly entertaining but is greatly educational and inspiring. On point but hilarious! Thank you for making this!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy Holidays.
Great video! Thanks for all the tips! Taking notes! 📝👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy trails and I wish you rewarding and memorable journeys!
@@ggg4runner Thank you so much! Just subscribed to your channel this evening. This video showed up in my recommended videos! 👍 Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
@@ChristineExplores Merry Christmas! And, thank you for subscribing.
@@ggg4runner You’re welcome! 🎄🕊
Duuuuuuude what a great video
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks.. Love the humor.
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