My First Time OVERLANDING: For Reasons That Might Surprise You!

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We headed to Moab to try our hand at overlanding and for a good reason! We've been challenged and we've accepted............now we've got to learn more. Follow along to see what we've got ourselves into!
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[@jordanholmes9943]

I recently saw a description of overlanding as tailgating without sports, but with better scenery.

[@dirtbillydeluxe]

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out the ultimate overland camper! Good luck with your new build!

[@trailrunnah8886]

That thing looks so cool! Can't wait to follow the build and see it in action.

[@sumosteve665]

Any day you get to run into Rory and Mikey is a damn good day!!

[@justingould7348]

I bet with being sponsored by BFG they really appreciated the Firestone endorsement.

[@toddcooper9468]

The drone footage just took you from Semi Pro to Pro in a heartbeat. The 3D aspect is so much better. Probably safer for your camera crew as well ! Nows the time to really up your game! You guys are awesome!

[@kworld429]

Hunter. You KILLED it with the drone!!!! Totally awesome views, videos, angles, the whole thing. GREAT JOB.

[@davelee9087]

Ditto on that. I didn't know Hunter was so accomplished with a drone. Good job!

[@grumpyoldman6767]

All you need to know about overlanding is that you have to pay 10x as much for your gear and you must drive your fully loaded rig to to Trader Joe’s every chance you get.

[@ianclark-fh8tu]

Now THATS FUNNY!! 😂😂

[@dantone1952]

While wearing a covid mask 😅

[@theveazel13]

And exclusively wear clothing from REI

[@danielstevens8765]

This made my morning 😂

[@grumpyoldman6767]

@@theveazel13 Lol, so true!

[@hotsaucejunkie]

"Grass fed beef!" I cracked up when he said that....

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Been 'overlanding' forever. We just called it camping. Wheel to a spot, park and camp. The difference is we're in rigs that look like they belong there versus the overlanding crowd.

[@bradley-eblesisor]

I can vouch for Dirtbilly Deluxe! Shawn and Mike are fun to watch.

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Hunter’s drone skills have evolved immensely 😮 good 👍 job Hunter !!!

[@rubenleonrey]

Hunter, your pops Paul must be really really proud ❤😅

[@dickschulte2193]

When I was young man (a long time ago ) growing up on the farm and soda came in a glass bottle, we would go to town and buy Pepsi and Planters peanuts and pour the nuts into the bottle. It was very common and was a great combination. Brings back memories.

[@paulhall170]

Great drone footage, and wonderfully edited, congrats, Hunter! Once again, on an unfamiliar trail, Paul shows his incredible rock-crawling skills, and his good humour!

[@billjcanada]

Those Firestone tires a perfect. They are round, black, and hold air. They appear to have good traction. As for overlanding, back in the day, we had a scout pickup. It was stacked with a tent, sleeping bags, ice chest, camp stove, lanters, and chow. We called it camping and exploring.

[@floyd6545]

Perfect description and about 1/4 (or less) the cost.

[@billyounger9713]

The Scout was my dream vehicle as a young man!! International Harvester didn't have a car line or light truck line to borrow parts from when developing the Scout, so they borrowed from their heavy truck/tractor line for the driveline! Everything was heavy duty! That 345 V8 in the Scout would embarrass a lot of "muscle cars" back in the day!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@caseyrenner7024]

i appreciate your videos Guys, been having a rough go at things lately, and been struggling with the holidays and other stuff. just lost my gram and been having a hard time with that, your videos and adventures have really been helping me with cheering up and processing everything going on. Please Dont Change a thing. i appreciate you Paul, Michelle, Sean, Hunter, Lando, Jace, Graders, and Gracie. Also appreciate When PapaDar, Mountain Dew Thief Ben (Michelle's Bro) As well as your other friends and family, appreciate you all and your hard work and dedication to putting out great content, ans still being family oriented. Whenever i see you guys at all the kids games ans helping teach them in the shop it warms my heart, id be proud as hell to have a pops like Paul!!🙏🏼❤️✌🏼

[@user-bi3if4sw8f]

Well, I sure hope things get better for ya, friend. Happy Holidays.

[@TowMan127]

My condolences, hope your days get better.

[@Rocwlkr]

Just remember the good times with your grandma, and it will help you when the bad part of the healing process. I hope everything gets better for you soon

[@caseyrenner7024]

@@Rocwlkr Thank You very much, that's great advice, she lived a very full and happy long life and passed quickly and peacefully so I am grateful for that, had been trying to prepare myself in advance knowing she was up there in age but no matter how much you try to be ready for the news it's never easy. I appreciate you! Hope You and Yours have a safe and happy holidays!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@caseyrenner7024]

@@TowMan127 🙏🏼🙏🏼Thank You very much! I hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year!

[@roostingthe6520]

These comments are awesome! I had no idea overlanding had so much Seattle type influence! I live in Detroit so have zero idea about that stuff.

[@davewinch7677]

Half the reason I watch these shows is so I can see the awesome scenery. What a beautiful area.

[@gzrgldr8288]

Overlanding is more about building a rig that can handle the highway as well as some light/moderate rock crawling and trail driving. You don't trailer your rig when you are overlanding, you drive it everywhere, camp where you end up for the day and moving on the next day to a new spot, taking as many trails as you can.

[@BillyBoulder]

You got it. It’s all about being self sustaining, being prepared. Getting ‘there’ and back again. Not just a day trip, weeks, months and more.

[@LostandRefound]

Beautiful area. We're convinced Paul has a team of guardian angels that shake their heads every time he gets in a vehicle and says "It'll be fine." Paul asking Hunter why he's putting his seatbelt on while watching the drone was great.

[@Jan-pw4po]

Paul had the most capable rig, and the driving skills

[@tarnantula]

19:55 “self-sustained” Hunter nailed it. It’s about being able to be out on the road traveling comfortably while being completely self-sustainable and self-reliant. But yes as the comments have pointed out it has become commercialized and “flashy”

[@eh2341]

Merry Christmas too all at The FabRats! Don't stress the videos over your holidays. We'll still be here in the New Year❤

[@dandog7653]

Overlanding, like camping, is different things to different people, . Overlanding isn't what you buy, its what you do. Therefore there are many different methods. Essentially you just want to get out into remote areas and stay a night or two in comfort. Comfort is also different things to different people, its all just for fun and adventure. Great video!

[@michigandogman3060]

4wd 24/7 has a ton of overlanding videos and those guys have some really great setups on their trucks!

[@twotwentyswift]

And those lucky guys have Shauno to cook for them while they drink Iron Jacks 😅

[@mike4314]

I have to agree with you. They do have awesome stuff. I think taking a look at how they do it will give you some great ideas. I am a fan of how they have used solar to help charge things. Keep up the great work.

[@billturnipseed9780]

I'm 73 years old and I started putting peanuts in RC Cola when I was about 6 years old. My uncle taught me to do that. I recently taught my daughter to do the same. It is a great snack while on the road (and delicious)! Hunter needs to widen his culinary tastes. LOL I'll have to try cashews now. Moab is beautiful, did a trip through there several years ago on my motorcycle.

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

Paul, I use to put peanut in bottles of Pepsi 60 to 65 years ago. You are right it is good!! I have not done that for soooo many years I will try it again.

[@Bo88y22]

The Australians are the front runners when it comes to to overlanding camping rigs.

[@darrengray2309]

The reason for that is we have a huge country which is sparsely populated. Which means in some cases we may need to be self sufficient for a week or two.

[@moxieoffroadtv]

Probably one of my favorite Fab Rats videos. Loving the drone footage and the scenery! Great job guys!

[@johnprice58]

Paul and Hunter: The US version of the Aussies, Graham and Shauno! Shauno creates the most outrageous meals!

[@jasonmanley5287]

Ahhh, you’ve done some overlanding before. That trip you did to the Rubicon with Matt was overlanding at its finest. Challenging wheeling, coupled with a long drive IN YOUR RIG (not a tow vehicle!) just to get there!

[@retiredandrollin]

Stopped the video short to comment on Paul's comment, "We're Blessed to live in a place like this". Brother, I couldn't agree with you more. Born and raised in a concrete jungle, worked 43 years in concrete jungle, visited Utah with my wife 2 years ago after retirement in our 40' fifth wheel and camped at Sand Hollow, did all 5 of the NP's and absolutely fell in love with your state. Now, back to the video......

[@X-A-Z]

Nice to see the Taco in action again! She's no rock crawler but I've seen you take some pretty crazy obstacles with her, back in the day.

[@donnamrobinson4284]

I love watching Paul's off road trips, you have some truly remarkable countryside out there, I can't help reminiscing about the people 200 years ago crossing that land by horse and cart, and now good ol boys are passing that way in huge gas guzzlers worrying about refrigerators and LED lighting, crikey those old cowboys would have a few things to say and could teach you all a thing or two. Another great video guys thanks very much.

[@robertoperezjr.1119]

Your mockery of your first overlanding obstacle is greatly appreciated.

[@mibob44]

The drone video really adds to the video. Hunter must have some experience flying drones, as his shots are excellent.

[@neeterb5584]

Watching FabRats makes me smile. Nice to watch videos where there is joy in what they're doing.

[@RicksOutdoors]

A collab with @4xoverland would be amazing! Andrew is the best

[@markcoleman4382]

Long time viewer of the channel- I gotta say this might be the best filming/editing so far. Bravo! Such beautiful drone shots!

[@raebo6610]

Nice drone work Hunter!

[@FoxVelox222]

Man I just did a 4 day trip with my family overlanding moab in August. More chill, but still great to get outdoors and not just on the main roads where everyone else is. Fun family hobby.

[@jimyeats]

So translation for those unfamiliar; you went car camping with your fam for four days.

[@FoxVelox222]

@jimyeats overly simplified but yea. Like saying rock crawling is driving down a gravel road at 2mph.

[@jimyeats]

@@FoxVelox222 Not over simplified at all. I go do the same thing with my family, 4x4, hard trails, fun camping, great sights. I just don’t view a few days camping and exploring as overlanding, nor did anyone else up until 10-15 years ago, and honestly most still wouldn’t. The word has just become pervasive in the KZbin and social media influencer space.

[@FoxVelox222]

@jimyeats how very deep and insightful... glad you chimed in to help educate me.

[@jimyeats]

@@FoxVelox222 Sorry man, I know, I'm being a dick, it's just become a word that has no meaning. Rock on, continue the fun adventures with family.

[@stevearnold100]

For someone that doesn't know anything about "overlanding" Paul sure seemed to be saving a lot of other trucks and Jeeps in the tough spots!

[@user-vq4sg3mw5o]

Jace looks exactly like you Paul you should be proud, he seems to be a good young man.

[@beaucephusdogs9049]

Several states have what are called BDRs, Backcountry discovery routes, perfect for overlanding. Up here in Washington, the map for our BDR is online, as are most. I keep watching videos of folks travelling the route, which travels from the Columbia river border with Oregon, to a point just shy of the Canadian border. Or vice versa, depending on whether you drive north or south. Generally a mix of offroad (dirt) and paved through some small communities and farmland. Always thought it looks like a fun outing.

[@campoutwestus]

We recently did some northern California BDR's and had some great adventures!

[@marvincarter870]

Paul and Hunter overlanding for the first time. Moab is so beautiful! Rory travels Cane Creek a lot doing recovery's, etc. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@ripvanrevs]

Need to check out the guys at 4WD 24/7 out of Australia! Ben watching for years.

[@richardgray9491]

Looks like Hamburger Hill. I think Rory has a story about that vehicle wreck at the bottom of the hill.

[@canslono1084]

Thank you for taking us along

[@iffykidmn8170]

Sell off your lockers and use the monies for more lights, stack all the heavy stuff as high as you can the Tacos CG will appreciate it.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Lovely, rock crawling is cool and all, but over landing looks like more my speed. Hunter is killing the drone shots.

[@claysisson4627]

Hunter for the win. Great footage. Gotta love Rudy - always up for a road trip - pretty much anywhere.:)

[@erica2964]

Rudy’s “you know I am!” was so sassy I was cracking up😂

[@bbcesnik]

Wow the drone shots are fantastic and the music was awesome!

[@cano1732]

Watching this as I’m overlanding. Currently cozy in my rtt waiting for sunrise by the lake.

[@reddog543211]

Awsome job guys....overlanding is mostly beautiful scenery where wheeling is rock crawling....both so cool....thanks for taking us along

[@SaltyMouse1776]

Fab Rats and Diesel Brothers KZbin episode pulling that Willies out in 2024. Who’s with me?!

[@ianmcleod8898]

Remember when Paul spun a wheel on the bird rock? I think the luck works when you only roll over the birds foot! So now paul is wrenching on his Toyota just like he would be in the shop

[@nfdbelgianmedic]

Do more things with Rudy, please!!!!!

[@CynSan]

Paul gets to an obstacle and suddenly his grin gets from ear to ear. That's when he's in his element.

[@bearfoot25]

Wow, I LOVE that red and Tan Bronco. It is MINT!!!

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Well let's see what evolves out of this episode. Have a Merry Christmas and count your blessings amen.

[@MrObeast44]

Cashews and Pepsi?!?!?! NO NO Its Coke and Peanuts! Love your vids! It's nice seeing your "son" Hunter progress into more of a "man". Don't think we haven't noticed him wrenching a little more in the videos! Love all that you folks do!

[@fishyfish6768]

Wrong. It’s RC Cola and peanuts. (Shaking my head in disbelief)

[@jmit5650]

Hunter, is not his son. Or was you just kidding?

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Paul in my opinion the Taco truck would be perfect for being turned into an overlander vehicle for sure since it is capable to handle any terrain easily. I think with some modifications would work well. I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays

[@shaynelansdown5947]

HI from Australia I am 56 and I hope I am still alive when the roll back is Finished.

[@wolfgangricky]

You made the Right choice Firestone. Ty Rats for taking us along

[@WA7ALUT]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO all the Cox family and The rest of the FabRats ❤ and an Happy new year.

[@1112115]

Do you have a new editor? because this style feels new and different, and I love it, keep up the good work guys

[@Puddingoodin]

DUDE!! I'm an old boy from the south and when and where I grew up, we called that (pouring ,Tom's Peanuts into a Cola) GOOBER RIGGING!!! You're the first I've ever seen doing it who aren't from my old state, South Carolina. Enjoy...it's addictive

[@darin5250]

Something un-subscribed me. No way I did this. This is my my favorite channel

[@talon0863]

Editor: Nice work! Smooth transitions and storytelling. This video is on the next level

[@rockercover]

27:35 - This aerial view sure places things in perspective. Something is *watching out for your well being; after seeing the front steering tie rod on the Taco.*

[@aussiebloke609]

7:00 Wow, look at all those diamond-billed rockpecker nests!

[@dave6501]

Hay Paul. remember Randal? I think he put the "Hai Yah!" on it :)

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Overlanding is just what we used to call car camping. I guess we do overlanding in our mildly lifted, modified 4Runner, we have the dual batteries, Badlands winch, solar, awning tent, ground tent, 12 volt fridge, and gear so we aren't "roughing" it. We love getting out there where regular cars can't go, not heavy rock crawling. We don't have $200 spoons, million candle power lights, big steel bumpers, a rooftop tent or high priced stuff, but everything we need.

[@twotwentyswift]

$200 spoons! 😳

[@tonyjackson8640]

There wouldn’t be anything wrong if you did have those things either.

[@bp4887]

In Rock Crawling the problems I have heard and seen with the Firestones here in AZ is weak sidewalls that cut easier. Interested to see how they do. We run Nittos on both our rigs and have great luck. Love the vids

[@MrStaybrown]

True. Nitto's are a bit heavier than the rest too.

[@twotwentyswift]

Same issue as the Milestar Patagonia's. Good tires except the side walls are very weak.

[@granitesand78]

the tongue in cheek in this is awesome

[@chormiclestan]

Paul, you need to give Hunter a day of watching Flintstones episodes! And then give him a test to see what he learned about the show! Just think, Rory take Trail Mater across these trails all the time!

[@travisbohannontboogleplano6751]

Excellent drone shots! Sometime it'd be nice to have Hunter show us exactly what drone he is using and give us some pointers as to how he gets such great shots. He is definitely good at it. Meanwhile, love this channel. Such varied content but always family friendly. Have enjoyed the past several years with you and look forward to 2024 adventures. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@joshuaweir186]

My dad would put peanuts in his dr. pepper like that. Love it Paul. Can't knock it til you try it Hunter.

[@aaronwilson1519]

Peanuts and RC cola!

[@papalilburn]

Arguably, the best "trail time" videos you've ever posted! What awesome scenery!

[@ncsuwork]

Hunter, great job with the drone footage!!!!!

[@1EyeInTheSky]

Loved this one. Since I am a drone guy it was nice to see Hunter getting some spectacular shots. Great flying Hunter. Cant wait to see this overlanding rig.

[@941Earl]

Beautiful country! Great job with the drone footage, Hunter!

[@randallwoodbury653]

you just brought back a memory from my childhood, i used to put peanuts in RC cola...I'm going to have it again 50 yrs. later

[@trainedtiger]

1:20 That bronco is NICE!

[@eldonerc2524]

I think the rest of the world calls sleeping in your car "being homeless" . 😅

[@ggalland1]

Super cool trail. Love the drone views. What a beautiful area. Thank you so much for sharing

[@bradleymadosh911]

Yes kicking back and watching my Favorite KZbin channel on My Birthday. Nothing can beat this

[@charleswideman9353]

The whine of that new PS pump let everyone know there was a yota on the trail. It’s almost like finding a Jeep gathering by following the yellow/orange glow of the check engine lights.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

I may not understand the usefulness of overlanding but I believe that it's a waste of money and the off road vehicle becomes useless due to all the unnecessary weight gained with all the camping equipment added to the vehicle

[@marksroberts4880]

Paul, I love your channel, and never miss an episode! I know that you are an extremely experienced mechanic/technician/fabricator, You are able to diagnose, simply by listening, what is not right with a vehicle. At the same time, through many of your videos, repeatedly, I have observed an "error in execution", if you will. Not just you, but others as well. I was trained by the Navy as an aircraft structures mechanic, and crossed trained ans an aircraft hydraulics mechanic, so I too, know something of which I speak. When using an adjustable wrench (Crescent), the lower jaw should ALWAYS point in the direction of force/turning. This puts the spreading force generated by resistance at the throat of the jaws, where they are strongest, rather than at the tips which allow the most spreading/slippage. Having said that, I do understand room for tools is a factor, and that the fixed jaw of an adjustable wrench is very large, but Geez man, get a set of crows feet and throw them in the bag, and the box at the shop! They may not change your life... but then again they might, and there is no backwards or forwards with them. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family and crew! Mark

[@jtelliso]

7:55 - sweet flex. "I've never seen this, I've only done the hard parts"

[@JohnHarrisUSA]

Dont forget to support groups like the Blue Ribbon Coalition so they can help fight against closing a large section of trails in Moab.

[@esiebert7625]

Those Utah highway patrol cars are so funny looking. I saw a lot of them the other day on I-15 as I was driving from AZ to WY, I thought it was a beehive or a beanie hat on the side of their cars. I passed right by your shop on my way from Page to I-15. Happy holidays!

[@Laugh1ngboy]

I've always called overlanding camping with to much stuff. Then again I used to go camping to get away from every one.

[@darrenreeves6936]

Lots of Good KZbin channels to watch on overlanding. “The Story Till Now” is good one

[@NickBeek]

You really do live in a beautiful part of he country! Also I like the flex in the beginning, "here's our first obstacle if you can call it that, I did it in 2 wheel drive" LOL.

[@ginasmith8836]

3.49 with full passion and pleasure, "there cash-ews" nice one Pual 😂😅

[@GoonieLord]

Glad to see the old Taco up and running

[@stephenbraun9951]

Oh yeah! Mt. Dew and salted cashews are incredible. ✌🏻

[@andrewkoetz3933]

Paul, the short lived TV show AIRWOLF used Monument Valley as a backdrop; "lair for the helicopter". The series ran from 1984 - 1987. It was a great tv series.

[@ronaldcamp6757]

Paul you are a rock crawler at heart not an overlander.

[@rideage]

Back in the day at Gemini bridges, we would drive across on one side and back across on the other......good ol days!

[@Introverted_Outlander]

Paul overlanding is easy. All you need is a vehicle, food, shelter, water, and a way to prepare food. Anything more is not required. You’re a hunter and I’m sure you’ve Campton backpack probably got everything you need and a rucksack in the garage.

[@inspireonex]

You guys are champions of the optional seatbelt.