Overlanding - The Gear we use | Something we wish we hadn't!

[@MrKozanitis]

Please, please...kill the music!

[@diacom496]

12-15 psi is fine for most 3 ply side wall tires w/o beadlocks. I have a '03 Trailblazer on 35's that I run that low. Been to Moab several times and DTC. No issues running that pressure.

[@cayman9873]

A couple olight large flashlights are handy

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

The other more important reason for airing down the tires when off roading is for a larger contact patch on the ground. As you air down the tire, it spreads out the tread length wise and width wise and provides more tire to the ground for better traction. That is a nice tire plug kit - very much needed when off road.

[@KimandWay]

I would love to see a packing the car/rack tips video. How do you get so much stuff in there?

[@ProdigalOverland]

Good video idea!

[@elgoogsucks9005]

Thanks for the video

[@arkieoutdoors]

Awesome gear thanks For Sharing.

[@frankansley7941]

Thanks for the info on the Garmin plan you use.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Sure thing!

[@InnesPort]

I just want to confirm with the full size 265/65R18 spare, the rear cargo lid closes flush? And can you still use the removable containers it comes with? Great videos by the way! I’m picking up a 2020 Trailhawk soon and already have a large list of mods ready, which you’ve definitely had an influence on.

[@ProdigalOverland]

The cargo lid on ours is up a bit. We always have the Dog Beds on top so that holds it down. I haven't tried to deflate the tire to see I can get it to shut. We can still use the removable cargo containers though. I'd ask this question to @grandhemihawk. He has the exact same tire. Hope that helps!

[@InnesPort]

Prodigal Overland That definitely helps, thanks for the reply!

[@grn9209]

Really digging your channel! See you are also in TX. Maybe someday overland together 👍🏼

[@ProdigalOverland]

We currently travel full time. But yes we will be back in Texas again. And will be looking for some meet ups. Thanks for watching!

[@david05111]

Fantastic video. With regard to the Garmin In-Reach Mini, why did you choose to go with that over the full-size In Reach? I saw both the other day in REI and the bigger one at $100 more does seem to add quite a bit of functionality. I can imagine that my cell phone going dead might seriously compromise much of the functionality of the mini

[@ProdigalOverland]

You can still access the emergency response with the mini. but yes it is a bit crippled without the cell phone app.

[@denniscope219]

I'm looking for a rack/roof top solution for my 2007 Grand Cherokee. Which do you have or recommend?

[@ProdigalOverland]

We loved our Gobi Rack, but they take forever to get, Currently we have the chief Products rack Also good quality

[@cschultziv]

You pulled a 4Runner back to town with a Jeep because the Yota broke down? I don’t believe it. 😉

[@jasonbrown9388]

Do you use your Jeep battery to power your fridge?

[@ProdigalOverland]

If you are referring to our new chest fridge. We have only powered it short times with out jeep battery. We have a trip coming up in April where we will be relying on it more.

[@bdriscoll14706]

Do you have a link to the Plano storage systems?

[@ProdigalOverland]

sure do! amzn.to/2LkMsRv

[@stevenromero4422]

Would the back seat full outlet be enough for an air compressor?

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

No, it requires 40amps to run efficiently. That is why it uses alligator clips to attach to the battery.

[@camiloandresguerrerohernan9845]

Do you put all that stuff on the roof-rack? Thanks!!

[@ProdigalOverland]

No. Not all the stuff. Most on the racks and the rest creatively packed in the Jeep.

[@overlandvoyager2780]

Have you thought of a Ham radio,mate?

[@ProdigalOverland]

So far we haven't needed one, been able to get by with the hand held radios.

[@ripstevens6893]

The old saying "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low cost is forgotten" came to mind the moment you showed a Smittybuilt product and all the "Amazon" garbage you decided to waste your money on. Trust me, out somewhere on the trail is NOT where you want to find out the quality (or lack thereof) of something you "saved money" on. Remember this, someone's life just might depend on what you choose to buy! "Buy The Best And Cry Only Once". Your chances of survival increase exponentially.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Yep the Smittybuilt has held up sooo much better!

[@D.D.L.M_customs]

Never use sticky plugs like those cause if you take it to a tire shop they aren’t even going to touch it get a quality plug and patch kit

[@joshmc8814]

Camping. It's called camping.

[@ProdigalOverland]

👍🏻😁

[@rfcdgaf]

9:50 baofeng will destroy these for $20- lol

[@ProdigalOverland]

I hadn't heard of those before!

[@webesmith]

@@ProdigalOverland the Baofeng radios require programming, preferably with a computer using Chirp software. They are also technically illegal to transmit on unless you are a licensed ham radio operator.

[@ProdigalOverland]

webesmith I saw that on there website. Interesting info, thanks!

[@cayman9873]

Buy a spare optima battery and 750 watt inverter and use that for power n charging. 250 bucks ...done

[@raisehellpraisedale7932]

This video would be better without 4 ads

[@Trish-j2y]

Those bugs

[@ProdigalOverland]

😂😂

[@hbhighlander]

As a self-defense instructor, consider blocking out your license plate, especially if you have children.

[@michaelconchscooter8940]

Too much movement. I’m Getting seasick. Sorry. Must be the energy of youth.

[@ProdigalOverland]

That’s an early one. I was still learning the basics. That one we have worked out now.