Since some of you asked what my essentials are for my overland setup, this is what I run and I’m going to walk you through it as I load my truck for the next adventure. Cheap budget ideas for the average or beginner overlander
I am speaking on behalf of Jack; He is right next to me. I am Jacks dad. I take jack on these adventures of Arizona as well. He loves the history of Arizona! I found you the other day and showed Jack your channel, and he subscribed. He watches and I do as well. Jack and I are trying to show people around the world how beautiful and historic Arizona is. More people need to know more about the beauty and history of Arizona. They need to realize we are much more than just a desert. Maybe we will meet up sometime on the trail since we travel in the same circle. Shawn and Jack, San Manuel.
Carry a bucket in my trash bag as well. It’s a lot my toilet, although I tend to still be a “log pooper”. I constantly reconfigure my situation on my rig, it never ends. Thanks for the great ideas, you knowledge is appreciated.
W.D.O. you nailed it. I am embarassed to admit that I fell into the trap of building out a vehicle, spending way more than necessary on gear and upgrades that I "might" use instead of focusing on what I normally do and the essentials. I kept telling myself Ithat I'd need all those upgrades for my trip to Alaska. Turns out I never used most of that gear.
Great setup and love that you keep budget in mind! I do a similar thing with a bucket for trash. Swapped over to something called a Vittles Vault. Basically just adds a nice screw on lid with seal to top of a bucket and keep the stink of week old trash in. Made to store pet food, but works great for trash and pretty budget friendly. Figured I would pass it along. Subbed up and like your style!
I’ve been camping since before I was a toddler, boat, car, camper van, bikepackjng, hiking, fishing you name it I did it parents grandparents, great aunts, and uncles. We always use hand me down and surplus gear. so when I went full-time in 2021, most of the gear I had was stuff that I upcycled out of the household hand me down from the grandparents. My philosophy is be prepared food water, shelter; and then as things break and they have to be upgraded I do so. About a year ago, I had to upgrade from just an used SUV to an SUV towing a 10 1/2 foot Offroad camper trailer, because I had planned for my young daughter to go full-time with me. Plans changed and now it’s just me and my adventure partner. It came with a new fridge and cooktop, but I use my entry level setpower fridge, and $27 Coleman cooktop. The only big ticket items we purchased was a camp style cassette toilet for her with a privacy enclosure, a joolca hot water system, and we broke down and bought a $35 by Mart special convection oven rotisserie combination thing so she can bake. As far as recovery gear goes, I’ve got a set of Tredz Pro’s that I won in a raffle, a 40-year-old synthetic toe rope, and I have a Viaiar compressor, assortment of hoses and attachments upcycled from the family automotive business, and a basic tool set. I went without a battery bank for two years than got a 500wh battery bank, which I have a now upgraded.
We are looking at a vehicle that can tow closer to 5 tons instead of 3 tons, but also want to fit our family of 4 and love our 2005 4Runner. Any recommendations since you tow with a SUV?
@@Whitedogoverland I get it to temp at the house and put it in my truck on ECO mode. I have camped in a single place for 4 days with it plugged into the truck outlet, never running the engine, and my truck started right up on the morning of day 5. I like your power pack option better and it is on my list.
After I wheeled a few trips I upgraded my suspension and it completely changed the overland experience, total game changer. I wasted a lot money on a lithion battery as I really only power my frig with it. If I were to do it again I would do your setup.
We always carried a full-size shovel for when you really have serious digging to do. But we didn't have a winch either. Lot of my stuff was Military surplus buys.
I really need a bigger shovel, need to find somewhere to mount it to the exterior. My dad has given me loads of old surplus over the years, great gear!
@@Whitedogoverland My first guess would be weld or bolt some strap or clamp brackets to your bumper. We usually just thru it in the pick-up bed but you have a lot going on in there.
We were gifted two of those exact same red Walmart chairs by a fellow camper the campground recently my adventure, buddy uses hers every day, but I’ve never used mine.
Love the budget friendly stuff. So many RU-vidrs have $1000s of dollars spent on pretty much the same stuff you have. I don’t think i will go rooftop tent as i use my raptor for a lot of the faster runs/trails. A Gazelle tent has been a good way for us to camp out of it without converting my whole bed.
I just really enjoy the hand me down stuff and second hand purchases, way less buyers remorse. Totally unnecessary to buy brand new. Those gazelles are awesome, if I was to ground tent camp in my pickup I’d definitely buy one
I ran an AGM 105 amp/hr battery with the alligator to 12v cable like you have but went to a Jackery 1000. Much lighter but my Jackery won't jump start my truck. Hopefully it will never be a problem.
Hi Cody! So the truck is fixed now? Got it back to trail ready? I think the last video it was in you needed to take it down for a bit of maintenance... Good job on the video! I think allot of people can benefit from the information and reasoning you presented. You're pretty Savvy for a youngster... LOL! I'm 60, so cut me some slack! When I started camping, hunting, fishing on my own back in 1978, I'd go to garage sales, swap meets, etc. to buy gear second hand... I guess nowadays Facebook Marketplace and the like are the equivalent of that? Gotta know what you're looking for and what condition it's in, or if you're skilled enough to repair... Keeps you from paying full price for stuff... Maybe that's not a "thing" now... I bought an old white gas Coleman stove for $10.00 like that. Ran it for 30 years, even bought a conversion to propane for it later on, eventually passed it on to a Step Son along with some other gear I was no longer using. He was looking to start his own collection of camping gear. What can I say? That stove didn't owe me anything... Anyway, I guess my point is there are people who dove into camping, etc. and no longer use their gear, so they sell it cheap... Some don't, but deals can be found... Can't wait to see the next trail video! Take Care, Bill
Great video. I just moved from Ohio to New Mexico. Until I meet some new friends it appears I will be out there oftentimes solo. I’ve learned I can purchase some “disaster insurance” (not sure what to call it really). But, let’s say I leave my vehicle for a trail hike & break my leg. As long as I have my Garmin InReach on me (currently don’t own one) I can message for helicopter assistance. Do you pay for anything like that?
