Plan Ahead
Be nice to your future self
Wouldn’t it be awesome if every time you hit the trails every thing went according to plan? You never got stuck, nothing breaks, all terrain is conquerable in all conditions….nice fantasy.
I always plan for the worst case scenario and hope for the best. Yes, this seems stupid. Just do it and be nice to your future self.
Great articles to read.
These articles should help you get started.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2135366/how-plan-road-adventure-your-4×4
https://www.outsideonline.com/2161106/10-essential-tools-roading
https://www.overlandjournal.com/the-basic-overland-gear-everyone-should-have/
https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoor-gear/g2918/overlanding-essentials/
Some of my Gear
Other things that I consider indispensable to have on your overlanding rig:
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