Tires for Overlanding Episode 6: Vehicle Preparation and Treading Lightly

Presented by Hankook Dynapro Tires
Overland Vehicle Preparation Essentials:
For the ABCs, we focus on equipment that must be taken as responsible backcountry travelers. These items allow us to avoid getting lost (or traveling on private property), sustain life in an emergency, and call for help when we are out of cell coverage.
The ABCs:
Aids for Navigation
Primary: Dedicated GPS unit or tablet
Secondary: GPS enabled phone with offline maps downloaded
Contingency: Paper maps and guidebooks, including an analog compass
Basic Emergency Supplies
First aid kit (we recommend a Wilderness First Aid course for training)
Basic shelter and backup waterproof jacket
Water
Hard candies or long-life meal bars
Keep all of these items in a ditch bag accessible to the driver, should a vehicle fire, etc. require evacuation from the 4wd.
Communication in Remote Areas
Primary: Cell phone with satellite SOS
Secondary: Garmin inReach or Starlink
Contingency: HAM radio with repeater frequencies (license required), signal mirror, flares, or similar
The Essentials:
Tools and basic spares
Self-recovery equipment, including GVWR recovery points
Quality tires and a full-size spare. Tire repair and Inflation equipment
Loading and lashing points with proper straps
Minimalist camping gear should you need or want to camp on short notice

[@dominic81634]

Where was this filmed? Looks gorgeous!

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Utah 🤗

[@johnwalker3263]

It’s great if you can travel with others and then some of the items can be shared to save on payload. This is coming from a guy who struggles to stay even close to gvwr.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Great suggestion. It is so helpful to share gear across a convoy.