This is why I love OB videos with Michael. Other overland youtube channels- You don't need to spend a lot of money to overland. (Drives an almost new tacoma or wrangler and puts tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear in it, oh and I didn't pay for it bc ________ sponsored this video). Michael - Here's a non-essential piece of gear that's kinda nice to have that's a significantly cheaper option than the other options like it bc that's what fit my budget. Oh, and I'm installing it on a vehicle I got for under $15k. Now go out there and explore, and if you happen to be looking for some good shade, check these guys out.
Back in 95 my first truck was an 88 trooper II I bought for $2500. $40 tent, Coleman cook top, and a big igloo cooler got me through 2-3 week trips through Appalachia. Those trucks were great when they worked.
We borrowed everything when we started. Tent, sleeping bags, cooking ware. Then slowly pieced our own things together. Good idea to see if you even enjoy it before you invest a lot.
Good video! You don’t need much to do it, and do it right. I am currently overlanding in a 99 Jeep Cherokee XJ and sleep inside of it. The money I save with a cheaper rig, and no roof top tent and trailer, made it so I go further, have more places I can stay, and do it for 8 months.
Rig, shelter, bag, food, water, some way to heat food. Same as overnight camping, just add on from there as needed. Thanks for keeping it real Michael.
If it "doesn't matter what you drive", why would it matter what you put on your vehicle? Go, go and go for overland! It's simple like that. Great video!
Hi, thanks for sharing. I have a FoxWing 270, which I love. The big plus for me, I can unpack and pack in the dry undercover of the awning, the 1st and last item to pack is the awning, less wet kit gets packed into the truck to be dried out later. The only big minus for me is it has to be pinned down. So which means you always have to pitch it on soft ground. Slightest bit of wind and it will take off, so please be careful. Enjoy your new awning, you will love more in the rain than in the sun ;)
I have this same overland pro in their original prerelease model, haven’t had the chance to install it yet on my FJ, waiting till I ordered some clamps to mount it which I got a notification that the mounts will be delivered tomorrow but today I backed into a steal carport beam and crushed my backdoor of my FJ Cruiser in where it won’t open now and shattered the rear window. So after I get that fixed (if I can even find parts) I’ll install it eventually. But watching your video will help me with my install thanks Michael.
You sir are spot on, overlanding or just general camping does not have to be expensive, I camp\4wd in a 93 80 series which cost me under $5000 Australian, with a few basics and essentials I get to where I’m going easy That’s all that matters
Used to travel around the country in my 1975 dodge 1 ton with a cap on the back and camping utensils back in the day I guess you could call it overlanding on the cheap and it was fun to!
Nice rig, but I prefer having a "camp" not tied to my vehicle... hence a small off road tent trailer or sometimes just trailerless and just tenting it!
HI ! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ! AFTER YOU DRILLED THE HOLES WHAT WAS THE TUBE OF STUFF YOU USED BEFORE PUTTING THE INSERTS ON / IN TO FASTEN THE RACK / AWNING TO ! WILL BE GLAD TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT IT AFTER YOU HAVE USED IT FOR AWHILE! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS / TRAVELS ! ENJOYED !
great video, im preparing my 4runner 2015 4x4 . and this channel is goint to help me get there sooner .. thanks Amigo. i got a 5 inch lift fox plus pro com arms and what not. next is fog lighting ..
Surprised you didn’t mention it but in addition to the price advantage I’m guessing that one is a lot lighter than the fancy $1500 ones. Up on the rack thats a huge advantage. 👍
While it might not cost a lot to go overlanding, I believe you have to have enough cushion / reserves should / when parts of your vehicle break / wear out.
I need to take my wife on more off grid trips so she thinks we need it, telling her doesn't work as well. Educational sales tactic, it just works. Apparently we need an awning and a portable shower now instead of a tarp & baby wipes. Who knew 🤷♂️ (me)
Thank for the wonderful information & install video. Your videos are always wonderful to watch & also informative. As always thank you also for the time you put into making them. Enjoy & be safe. Squirrel 😊
Awesome. Thanks for showing me this less expensive option. Now being a tool guy... Michael, Michael, Michael. Get a center punch, much cheaper that a tap.
Nice piece of kit you got there, my vehicle is pretty budget minded some of the accessories are almost half the cost of my 3k vehicle but they will be transferable from vehicle to vehicle. I do like the stuff overlandpros make
Another great video. Gear philosophy is always a great topic. Can you tell me more about your shovel and axe mount? Just the sort of thing I've been looking for.
Using those straps... Wish I was smart, I just ended up shoulder pressing my Darche 180 which was interesting getting the nuts on. No scratches on my rig!
Overland bound, When did you realize that installing it on the drivers side would make it open up over the windshield? LOL I'm like thats not the drivers side. And then I saw how it opened up and thought that wouldn't work anyway over the drivers side. Great video. I like that price for sure. And would definitely be down with doing a little extra when opening it up. I can imagine that shade in places like baja would be a necessity. Thanks for sharing for us budget conscious types.
I'd like to see a complete budget. You mentioned the $12,000 purchase price but you don't talk about all the build costs and repair costs. How much have you really spent in total including the engine replacement, lift, tires, shocks, paint, welding, rad repairs, tows, etc. What is that total number? Would a leased new overland vehicle with warranty not be a better investment?
Im an Overland Bound Member but.....Is there a Patreon for the You Tube Channel ? Im broke as 1987 CV axle but i have a couple bucks a month to help with awesome content.
I replied below to someone else's post, but I wouldn't recommend these awnings. You can see how flappy that thing is without the "optional" poles. I have the 2000 version and it's very difficult to get the last grommet hole to seat. I'd love to see him set this up with the other poles. I'm curious if it takes forever like mine. Also, it's basically a 2 person job.
Great video, I haven't noticed this on the rig recently tho, or maybe I've just missed it. Do you still have it? Would you recommend it? They also make a normal awning which is interesting but for about 100 or so more you get the wrap around, I just have to commit to which way my RTT is going to sit forever before buying a 270 awning since they are side specific. Thanks again
Thanks for this video Michael. I am currently looking at awnings. Price is always a consideration as is quality. I look forward to the next couple of month as you try it out. OB # 3030
I have the 2000 model I wouldn't recommend it. The optional poles seem necessary to me unless you want to be staking out guy lines and still worrying the thing is going to fly away. But for me whenever I put the optional poles on, it takes about 15-30 minutes of yanking and tugging on it with all the strength I have to get the last grommet hole to seat. It's too bad the materials seem nice enough and the side wall kit is not bad. I'm going to try taking it all apart and cutting some of the length off all the tubes, because I'm stuck with it for now. It seems like the whole thing is just slightly too big. The owner is apparently aware because you can't find any videos with the optional poles being used.
Adventure 3zero7 ... Check out Guana Equipment. The Morpho 270* awning. On their website you’ll see my Titan. I like that awning and at $350 it’s a near identical awning to what Michael displayed. Use discount code CKKNIFEAWNING to save a little bit. Like I said, I have it and like it a lot.
That is actually a Gobi rack option. It is a great solution - locks and good quality, but it is custom fit for the Gobi racks. Here is a link, but you will see it is a very specific application: www.gobiracks.com/product/gobi-axshovel-attachment-stealth-toyota-tacoma/
i think overland bound already has a few videos about that th-cam.com/video/0iSJwG421ic/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/kkW6a8lTWp8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/zeMJ-yjmzXQ/w-d-xo.html i think those videos might have some equipment and vehicle specific tools, but also include the camping gear
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I love that I learned about overlanding from Jim Carrey’s brother today
This is why I love OB videos with Michael.
Other overland youtube channels- You don't need to spend a lot of money to overland. (Drives an almost new tacoma or wrangler and puts tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear in it, oh and I didn't pay for it bc ________ sponsored this video).
Michael - Here's a non-essential piece of gear that's kinda nice to have that's a significantly cheaper option than the other options like it bc that's what fit my budget. Oh, and I'm installing it on a vehicle I got for under $15k. Now go out there and explore, and if you happen to be looking for some good shade, check these guys out.
Back in 95 my first truck was an 88 trooper II I bought for $2500. $40 tent, Coleman cook top, and a big igloo cooler got me through 2-3 week trips through Appalachia. Those trucks were great when they worked.
We borrowed everything when we started. Tent, sleeping bags, cooking ware. Then slowly pieced our own things together. Good idea to see if you even enjoy it before you invest a lot.
I used to overland in an old Nissan truck that costed me $800 plus the topper I slept under that costed $60.
Sometimes less is more.
Good video! You don’t need much to do it, and do it right.
I am currently overlanding in a 99 Jeep Cherokee XJ and sleep inside of it. The money I save with a cheaper rig, and no roof top tent and trailer, made it so I go further, have more places I can stay, and do it for 8 months.
Rig, shelter, bag, food, water, some way to heat food. Same as overnight camping, just add on from there as needed.
Thanks for keeping it real Michael.
Yes!
If it "doesn't matter what you drive", why would it matter what you put on your vehicle? Go, go and go for overland! It's simple like that. Great video!
Hi, thanks for sharing. I have a FoxWing 270, which I love. The big plus for me, I can unpack and pack in the dry undercover of the awning, the 1st and last item to pack is the awning, less wet kit gets packed into the truck to be dried out later. The only big minus for me is it has to be pinned down. So which means you always have to pitch it on soft ground. Slightest bit of wind and it will take off, so please be careful. Enjoy your new awning, you will love more in the rain than in the sun ;)
I have this same overland pro in their original prerelease model, haven’t had the chance to install it yet on my FJ, waiting till I ordered some clamps to mount it which I got a notification that the mounts will be delivered tomorrow but today I backed into a steal carport beam and crushed my backdoor of my FJ Cruiser in where it won’t open now and shattered the rear window. So after I get that fixed (if I can even find parts) I’ll install it eventually. But watching your video will help me with my install thanks Michael.
Ppl spend outrageous amounts on this silliness. I’ve seen some setups costing $50-100,000. Insane
You sir are spot on, overlanding or just general camping does not have to be expensive, I camp\4wd in a 93 80 series which cost me under $5000 Australian, with a few basics and essentials I get to where I’m going easy
That’s all that matters
Used to travel around the country in my 1975 dodge 1 ton with a cap on the back and camping utensils back in the day I guess you could call it overlanding on the cheap and it was fun to!
Nice rig, but I prefer having a "camp" not tied to my vehicle... hence a small off road tent trailer or sometimes just trailerless and just tenting it!
That what I do. Ground tent 👊🏼👍🏼
I am using the awning from gordigear and I v spent about 350$, happy to have it👍🏻👍🏻
Been slowly building my rig, yes the snorkel is needed for commuting right now.... Awesome video!
Great informative video Michael, thank you!!
HI !
THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ! AFTER YOU DRILLED THE HOLES WHAT WAS THE TUBE OF STUFF YOU USED BEFORE PUTTING THE INSERTS ON / IN TO FASTEN THE RACK / AWNING TO !
WILL BE GLAD TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT IT AFTER YOU HAVE USED IT FOR AWHILE! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS / TRAVELS ! ENJOYED !
great video, im preparing my 4runner 2015 4x4 . and this channel is goint to help me get there sooner .. thanks Amigo. i got a 5 inch lift fox plus pro com arms and what not. next is fog lighting ..
I love my Overland Pro's Wraptor 2500! No shade trees on the beach!
Essential gear.
For me (in Australia)
Snorkel, winch, bigger(33") muddies or aggressive all terrains.
2nd battery with a decent dc-dc charger.
I have a manual 1995 hdj80 (1hdft engine).
Jealous! :)
Surprised you didn’t mention it but in addition to the price advantage I’m guessing that one is a lot lighter than the fancy $1500 ones. Up on the rack thats a huge advantage. 👍
While it might not cost a lot to go overlanding, I believe you have to have enough cushion / reserves should / when parts of your vehicle break / wear out.
Rolando Nispiros Yes. Which does happen, and more than once to me. Good point.
I need to take my wife on more off grid trips so she thinks we need it, telling her doesn't work as well. Educational sales tactic, it just works. Apparently we need an awning and a portable shower now instead of a tarp & baby wipes. Who knew 🤷♂️ (me)
Thank for the wonderful information & install video. Your videos are always wonderful to watch & also informative. As always thank you also for the time you put into making them. Enjoy & be safe. Squirrel 😊
Awesome. Thanks for showing me this less expensive option. Now being a tool guy... Michael, Michael, Michael. Get a center punch, much cheaper that a tap.
Good advice! ;)
Nice piece of kit you got there, my vehicle is pretty budget minded some of the accessories are almost half the cost of my 3k vehicle but they will be transferable from vehicle to vehicle. I do like the stuff overlandpros make
Another great video. Gear philosophy is always a great topic. Can you tell me more about your shovel and axe mount? Just the sort of thing I've been looking for.
I’ve got that axe shovel mount on my gobi rack and it’s also made by Gobi and works great!
Be careful of winds before you secure with the tie lines. Winds can uplift the awning and break the hinge mechanism. Guess how I know this ;-)
Yes! I attach the lines to the rig. No stakes needed.
Using those straps... Wish I was smart, I just ended up shoulder pressing my Darche 180 which was interesting getting the nuts on. No scratches on my rig!
That’s actually a Gobi Rack product. It’s an option for their racks and it is a custom fit. It is great. Years of use and lockable.
Overland bound, When did you realize that installing it on the drivers side would make it open up over the windshield? LOL I'm like thats not the drivers side. And then I saw how it opened up and thought that wouldn't work anyway over the drivers side. Great video. I like that price for sure. And would definitely be down with doing a little extra when opening it up. I can imagine that shade in places like baja would be a necessity. Thanks for sharing for us budget conscious types.
Could you do a video with all the upgrades you have on your cruiser with approximate costs? Thanks and great videos
This will be great and categorize the essential and non essential
Earth to Mikey, Earth to Mikey I, liked it I liked it. A good looking piece of kit, Over! Cheers, Mate.
I'd like to see a complete budget. You mentioned the $12,000 purchase price but you don't talk about all the build costs and repair costs. How much have you really spent in total including the engine replacement, lift, tires, shocks, paint, welding, rad repairs, tows, etc. What is that total number? Would a leased new overland vehicle with warranty not be a better investment?
Great questions, though a leased vehicle I would do to it what we do. I’ll have more info on costs this Sunday!
Nice one. I'd to sign up one day over here in New Zealand
Just signed up to be a member!!
Awesome! Thank you very much and welcome to the crew!
Those extra poles are ment to clip in between the vertical poles or the material doesnt stay tight
Correct. It does stay tight however with the 2nd gen strap that attaches to your rack, keeping it open very thoughtful design.
how i get my 2010 highlander ready and still keep it my daily drive
Awesome Vid !!!!! Thank you for the info.....
Look at turtle expedition 1 . Gary had a Land Rover . Circa 1979
Very cool. Nice awning.
Im an Overland Bound Member but.....Is there a Patreon for the You Tube Channel ? Im broke as 1987 CV axle but i have a couple bucks a month to help with awesome content.
Thank you Rick! Being a Member is the best support! Thank you!
Thx for sharing great video
Surplus military camping gear. When it comes to technology? Make the investment. What you save by using surplus gear you'll have to invest in tech.
I replied below to someone else's post, but I wouldn't recommend these awnings. You can see how flappy that thing is without the "optional" poles. I have the 2000 version and it's very difficult to get the last grommet hole to seat. I'd love to see him set this up with the other poles. I'm curious if it takes forever like mine. Also, it's basically a 2 person job.
I had the first version too - the second version is much improved.
I like your axe/ shovel mount bracket, can you give me some info . Thanks
Gobi racks
The Batcruiser 🦇👍🏼
Great video, I haven't noticed this on the rig recently tho, or maybe I've just missed it. Do you still have it? Would you recommend it? They also make a normal awning which is interesting but for about 100 or so more you get the wrap around, I just have to commit to which way my RTT is going to sit forever before buying a 270 awning since they are side specific. Thanks again
Great video! Also, what song is that towards the end with the acoustic guitars?
I thought you said you were installing it on the driver's side?
Corey J. Reed I was going to ask this too. Glad I checked the comments.
Yeah, mis-spoke. I actually meant the passenger side.
Vehicle camping costs a cooler, food, and blanket.
I would add a vehicle... maybe ;-)
Yes!
Thanks for this video Michael. I am currently looking at awnings. Price is always a consideration as is quality. I look forward to the next couple of month as you try it out. OB # 3030
I have the 2000 model I wouldn't recommend it. The optional poles seem necessary to me unless you want to be staking out guy lines and still worrying the thing is going to fly away. But for me whenever I put the optional poles on, it takes about 15-30 minutes of yanking and tugging on it with all the strength I have to get the last grommet hole to seat. It's too bad the materials seem nice enough and the side wall kit is not bad. I'm going to try taking it all apart and cutting some of the length off all the tubes, because I'm stuck with it for now. It seems like the whole thing is just slightly too big. The owner is apparently aware because you can't find any videos with the optional poles being used.
Adventure 3zero7 ... Check out Guana Equipment. The Morpho 270* awning. On their website you’ll see my Titan. I like that awning and at $350 it’s a near identical awning to what Michael displayed. Use discount code CKKNIFEAWNING to save a little bit. Like I said, I have it and like it a lot.
@@CKKnifeandTool I will go check it out. Thanks for the tip!
I overland in a $900 ‘96 Bronco
Boom!
What's the brand of shovel mount? 7:40 is where I saw it.
That is actually a Gobi rack option. It is a great solution - locks and good quality, but it is custom fit for the Gobi racks. Here is a link, but you will see it is a very specific application: www.gobiracks.com/product/gobi-axshovel-attachment-stealth-toyota-tacoma/
Any issues with the awning and rear door when it’s open?
Nope. It works!
Very Cool 🤙👍
Who makes that Shovel / Axe Mount ?
Gobi
Awesome
If your a gear snob you can spend a fortune. You don't need all that junk .
Just a good 4x4 and some camp gear . I've been all over .
$3,500 on an XJ... I'd get a 2019 tacoma if I could afford one tho lol
Buy a second gen Tacoma for way less but wait until your XJ packs it in. Had an XJ it died at 386k then got a Taco. The XJ is like a cat offroad.
Thank you for info. To raise funds for my gear, I’m heading out to a dark alley in a few minutes to sell one kidney.
I listen to podcast on podbean the wife listens on blubrry
Thank you!
I rather invest all that money on making my Toyota mechanically sound and build my own one for a fraction of $
Can u make a video whit a complete list all we need to go camping
i think overland bound already has a few videos about that
th-cam.com/video/0iSJwG421ic/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/kkW6a8lTWp8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/zeMJ-yjmzXQ/w-d-xo.html
i think those videos might have some equipment and vehicle specific tools, but also include the camping gear
Look back and turtle expedition 1 ..
How do I get blue eyes like those. 😜
Color grad with Davinci Resolve. :) My color grading skills are a work in progress.
@big daddy. Get some Spice.
Too much and I never care or dare to do it
The answer is "how much you got?"