4 runner rear bumper like front for hi lift jack gas can Incase don't laughing

When I see sandboards, jacks, shovels, propane cans, etc. mounted on vehicles it screams of fashion and aspirational functionality. Salt Lake City is crawling with these dorks now.

I have an 06 Tundra pretty much bone stock with really good tires and I go everywhere and more than my buddy and is F-150 with $10,000 worth of shit on it if I had to pick in my opinion two things that you really would need and would get you 99% of everywhere front and rear lockers and we Boost cell phone service

love the vibe here, subbed

The 370z is hands down a better car all around .The 350 looks like a caveman next to its younger brother'

I do what i want

Good list bro. Those storage boxes will make your life easier . What is that outside Molly brand ?

Fax your so right Overlanding people be overthinking it!

I hit spots like that in my Prius bro’s.. and live good.

If you go out alone, a whinch IS the ultimate safetynet, 98% of the times a shovel and recovery boards will do the trick, but I've been buried by myself in the middle of the desert with all the family on board while night falls...and I only got out whinching like crazy..its a one-of but still. Also, as you get more into "community style" off-road camping, I believe there has to be at least 1 whinch around for the group, sometimes a rope wont cut it due to space or terrain, sometimes a dead-engine rig will be impossible to move without gearing help.

To the Aussies: I am South African, in rather similar conditions. Much of the overlanding hype is just that. Remember when we only had 2wd Holdens, Chevs, Opels and Fords? We overlanded back then, me since the 1960's, my late father from the 1930's, my grandparents from the late 1800's. Nobody had 4x4's or these silly "builds.". It really is the Hummer syndrome all over again, for men that feel inadequate in another area altogether.

Loved the video. I am a weekend warrior. There is 100% looking cool vs real use. Its cool to see the differences in everyones goals and needs. The only thing i do have a need for you mentioned is fuel. It's not necessarily a need but very convenient. It may make the diffference from fishing a stream and hitting a new rural road on a limited time weekend vs adding an hour to my journey to hit a station to refuel. Super good video. Its all about learning what you actually need and the journey.

It needed to be said....

I live in the PNW and bought a built out 3rd gen 4Runner about a year ago to get up the mountains to snowboard but it felt slow and heavy. I’ve since removed the winch, lights, skid plates and added little things like poly bushings, end links. Drives a lot better with all that dead weight removed. Took me a while figure that out

Molle is so Overrated and you just proved it! Outside, to display an empty Roto Pax and inside to display a hammer. You Cosplay Fauxverlanders need to think before you spend!

Thanks for sharing; and helping me delineate Needs from Wants. Two helpful points for me are (1) don't be persuaded by Product Advertising to buy a thing, rather, assess a product for its merits, not for its hype, and (2) do what is simple and sufficient (such as your example of tow strap verses winch).

This is probably one of the most reasonable, responsible, and logical videos I've seen on this subject. I see these channels, running a 65K$ right, a 12,000.00$ rooftop camper, another 80K in accessories, and I'm asking myself who has this kind of money. I'm thinking of getting a 2st gen 4runner this winter and doing a nice budget build for some weekend fun. Your tips and advice will help guide me in making some cost saving and smart decisions. Thanks guys.

When the pandemic blew up and people couldn't travel anymore, the overlanding/sailing/camping/self-suficient lifestyle skyrocketed and the social media went crazy. Everyone should have the ultimate setup for camping, overlandind and sailing. And the unaware people spent fortunes buying the latest tech and supplies, that became the standing ground to start the hobbie. It's like starting a new sport that you might not like and buying the top notch equipment, just to show off. Total waste of resources! First of all, start with what you have and then try to upgrade it!

Great perspectives! There are a lot of folks that aren't into the various extremes of rock crawling, etc. but just want to have fun outdoors and you guys covered this well!

You guys are onto something here. There’s always been a tendency to corral folks into “newer is better”. Quite frankly, I’m not falling for that. An LC 100 diesel import will be the holy grail for me. You guys aren’t coping.

some people rag on it, some people love it, truth is I don't think mines anything crazy special but it's fun to drive and I really enjoy it. it slides great and it's cheap to maintain for a sports car. You want an entry level drift car for cheap? pick up the z.

i just bought an 07 FJ as a 3rd vehicle and i love it so much I just sold my 2024 TRD Camry. It is a beast off road...

Guys, fantastic video and just what I needed to hear. My wife and I are planning to buy a 4x4 for off road camping (and towing our caravan for other trips). Social media is littered with expensive 'must have' gear. This is a very informative and refreshing tale on the subject and we're grateful for it. Also, new subscribers 👍 app the best from the UK 🇬🇧 Mac & Sarah

The winch I had on my Jeep TJ pulled out a few other rigs, but never my own. D44 rear with ARB, D30 open front, 35's. There was never anything we could not make through. Now have a Colorado 4x4, carry a tow strap and never used it. I think a full size spare is worth it. Lots of racks and hardware is not.

The transmission code on the HR is a JK41b, the same as the 370z transmission.

As a weekend camper, self rating 4, much of this is true and many items I buy are out of convenience (awning/heater). Winch because I’m solo. Heavy invest in suspension, AT stock size tires, Boards for leveling and northern winters. RotoPax mount often gets used for the water container to fully put out fires and keep drinking water separate.

Great video....Awesome you guys! Thank you...Just get what you need for what adventure that you decide to go on. True overlanding companies do take advantage of the market that's hot. It's all about making the adventure that you want. Regardless of whatever you veiw it as or what your decision is to upgrade your vehicle or whatever your adventure you go on, will determine what you actually need. I am happy that we have choices and im glad that overlanding companies and 4x4 industries make , engineer gear for us. Truly appreciate it because everyone is a different person and we are going to buy what fits us in our journey and adventure. So there is nothing wrong going all the way out fitting your 4x4 to whatever you want and there's nothing wrong with being less out fitted. It's your choice and it needs to be respected! Its all about the adventure and who cares what someone else thinks. It's just an their opinion, their chioce. No BIG DEAL , just have fun. Great video you guys.😊

Overlanding is not a scam. You're a sucker.

WORD!!! Love the video...

love the energy! I have a FJ as well, love it soo much. Just a suggestion; if you paste the links for the products to your Video description, you can make money with affiliate marketing when people use your link to buy them. Win-Win. Thanks for the video

Overlander or Overloader?

Good vid

The one item people waste too much money on, that they don’t need, is a roof top tent. First, it puts too much weight high up, where you don’t need it. Second, you lose valuable roof rack space, and lastly, leaving a RTT on year round, will kill you MPG.

What a refreshing video!! I love the approach and subscribe to it full heartedly. For the longest time I had a Subaru Crosstrek with BFGoodrich tires and a roof rack. It took me so many surprising places, camped in the back, and I loved it. I now have a Bronco Sport and totally agree that you don’t need much to go adventure, camp, and enjoy nature. Way to shoot people straight on KZbin that this hobby can be done without those beautiful InstaRigs;)

I have a stock F-150 4x4 that’s gotten me pretty damn far. I’ve even gotten myself into some trails a buddy with a 3” lift Tacoma quit. I just found a nice line. I think it’s ridiculous to blow money on all these accessories unless you NEED it. Buttttt some people got cash to blow and it looks good on instagram.

I like how they said we been doing this a long time since 2017😂😂😂😂 i been wheeling since 1994 and i can tell you you absolutely need skid plates a winch too you dont need a snorkel (dorkel) and thoses traction boards no and all those lights nooo front and rear lockers definitely and nooo stupid rooftop tent please these guys need better vehicles as well

As I sometimes explore alone I'd never not have a winch on my truck. It got me out back this spring during some exploration for the best eclipse spotting spot. Many people I go out with usually don't have a winch. My old truck I didn't get a snorkel until once too many close calls. I also didn't do skid plates until I dented the oil pan and on my new truck may-or-may-not be the cause of my (aluminum) driveshaft break this year but will go with aluminum ones this time round. I haven't sliders on my new truck *yet* but the factory steps have already taken a few hits. As my new truck is more multi-duty I didn't do MT tires and went with RT tires which I'm extremely happy with. What I did learn and applying to me new truck is attempting to keep it as lightweight as possible as the pounds added up quick without realizing it. For me; winch is necessary, skid plate are necessary, sliders are necessary, but you're right, it all comes from experience to know what you do and where you go. Let the experience determine your NEED. I've been there when a truck ran out of fuel from bad planning, especially since we met up at a gas station and will usually now carry a 20L jerry of fuel just in case.

I started over landing years ago in a little Ford minivan, never needed all the stuff you see on overlanders have. Jeep drivers always looked at me with disgust when they see me on the trails.

Talk to much and do to little

love the video been saying this for years been overlanding for years in stock Toyota highlander hybrid

I know a mining surveyor who spends a lot of time off road over sandy, steep and rocky terrains, . reckons Toyota 4x4 is fine stock standard. The only upgrades his does is a bull bar and 8 ply sidewall tyres.

Thanks for the pragmatic analysis! cheers!!

To really breathe life into the notion of “overlanding” you have the following considerations (IMHO): - Are you solo or are the wife and kids coming along ? As the driver, your days are full but are your passengers ready for long days riding with you and maybe not quite as stoked about all that high adventure as you? This might impact how nice a kitchen facility you need, for instance. - Planning, including contingencies, plan B’s, phone calls, updated weather info, general itinerary. As I understand “overlanding” it’s a mega-car camping/road trip adventure over several days involving backroad travel over a wide range of elevations and possibly two or more states . You’re covering distance on dirt roads and seeing faraway places with no freeways or highways in sight for maybe a couple days, honking at various cattle that might block your road. Driving and keeping schedule and reaching target camping area every day will make you want the evening setup to be fa$t and ea$y. Especially if it’s your turn to make dinner for the group. Throwing a tarp and sleeping bag and a couple cardboard boxes into the truck and heading up into your local mountains for a couple nights is something we’ve all done a hundred times on shoestring budgets. “Overlanding” is that, but on major steroids, and covering major distance.

Your said is real true next time to add 🤞 Just let y know winch I atv can help flow other may be better than..... Any way 🤞😄😅 Gas can better than nothing 👍

I don't bring shit. My tires cost $97 each. People see me out in the middle of nowhere while on their side by sides and they look at me like I'm crazy or lost or something. I put up a sign, now, that reads, "Yes, I'm okay."

So glad to see you didn't waste your money on Icons❤ ... but you need to dump that CB, everyone is running GMRS now

I will say (and I hope people don't have to experience this like I have) that living in my suv (2000 dodge durango) you find that all the extras most "overland" enthusiasts say you need are absolutely unnecessary in most situations when it come to car camping. I have taken this wonderful machine places alot of overloaded jeeps would second guess and I'm running stock. Don't blow your money on pointless things to look cool. Trust me this beaut of a rig looks bad a passing modded jeeps questioning their ability at trailheads. You really don't need all the extra.

Most people will be amazed how far they can go with just good off-road tires/tyres on a stock vehicle

Boys and toys it will never end 😅

I drove the Dempster Highway with a Mini Cooper and a tear drop trailer in 2011. No problems at all. So I fully agree with you. It looks cool (yes I confess 😇) but in 90% it’s the driver limiting the possibilities.