The Top 5 Things You Need in Your Overland Vehicle

The Top 5 Things You Need in Your Overland Vehicle | Outside

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7 жыл бұрын

We caught up with Todd Rogers from Four Points Adventures at Tepuifest to learn about the top five most important things to have on hand in your overland vehicle, from self-rescue tools and spare parts to general maintenance gear.
The first “essential” isn’t so much an item, but a general reminder: always make sure your vehicle is in good working order before setting out on an overland trip. Stay current with maintenance and regularly inspect your vehicle for any signs of damage or wear. Rogers also recommends some important recovery tools, including a good quality recovery strap with a couple of shackles rated at or above your vehicle weight, plus durable sand tracks in case you get stuck in muddy terrain. Finally, make sure to invest in a Hi-Lift Jack, a shovel, and a fully-stocked tool kit.
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@halfassturner 5 жыл бұрын

watched about a million of these videos, this is the most straight-forward and to the point without any user bias as it gets. thanks!

@cowboydavesadventuretime3893 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciated this. I wish Outside would do more stuff on overlanding.

@rudedogii 7 жыл бұрын

Air compressor, tire gauge, and tire plug kit!

@adelarsen9776 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, 100% correct. They are the first 3 things you need.

@cjeam9199 6 жыл бұрын

A bicycle Pump and patience.

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

An air compressor is handy for sure but not mandatory as most places don't require airing down to more than 20 and so long as you don't drive fast (tires overheat) you can get to a fill up station after you get unstuck. A gauge should always be kept in the glove box, even in your town car. Tire plugs only work on very limited tire punctures, most of the tire problems I've seen are sidewall tears which can't be fixed with a plug. Like I said on the video, there are a ton of things you can buy before going overlanding, but the things I suggested will help you get out of many recovery situations. Of course water, 1st Aid, sleeping bag, etc are good to have but those things should be in any vehicle going on a long trip.

@Adeline9418 3 жыл бұрын

Crappy music.

@OverlandTrax 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, keep the videos coming!

@CD-wg6hl 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@DirtShy 7 жыл бұрын

you mentioned a shovel, I have found that a garden hoe is so much easier to use in a lot of stucks. instead of digging, you rake the mud and sand away twice as fast.

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

I think that's a good idea too but I find that a medium sized shovel works better in more situations and moves more muck, sand, and snow per scoop.

@rcsnapon2132 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and cool truck

@ReduxGarage 3 жыл бұрын

This is a list for off-roading, not overlanding. There was a a difference.

@mxgryan 5 жыл бұрын

good info bro

@tritchie6272 6 жыл бұрын

First Aid kit,like has already been mentioned,a midsized ax,a place to sleep,and food. Is probably what I would add.

@cjeam9199 6 жыл бұрын

An axe will do more harm than good unless you know what you’re doing with it already, take a saw, and I still don’t think those are in the top 5 things.

@B4x4 7 жыл бұрын

The first thing to get is a 1st aid kit.

@matthewschiebout9081 7 жыл бұрын

Right, and first aid training too:) How about going with a minimum of two vehicles? Could be a good thing if you've learning anything new from this particular video. Perhaps, if the sun sets that day, unexpectedly of course, a headlamp and spare batteries? A paper map? A compass? Some matches or a lighter? A knife? Jumper cables? Garbage bags so as to "Leave No Trace". A wide base for your conventional tire jack so it doesn't sink into the dirt. If you have a pickup, check the condition of the spare tire, sometimes they even get stolen and the owner doesn't notice for months! At least a hundred dollars in cash for emergencies. Some extra water, if for nothing else, to share with those less prepared? A sleeping bag if you're not planning needing it, just in case? Spare fluids are at least as important as spare belt. Belts have a life of 50-100k. If a qualified mechanic has checked it out there's little chance it will fail on a short trip for example. Toilette paper? Someone in the group might not be on your schedule. I dislike rubbing unadulterated plants on my butt and stones aren't much better!

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Having many years in Mtn. Search and Rescue I can safely say that the best thing to have in your medical bag is not a band aid but the skill to use it. I would recommend that folks take a first aid/cpr course before going overlanding but this was not the question I was asked, it was regarding recovery of your vehicle.

@projekt1809 7 жыл бұрын

Nice list, I can agree so far 👍 Of course, there's much more, there always is 😎

@GS-ip5ff 4 жыл бұрын

Skottle and rooftop tent is the essential to be an "overlander"

@stvargas69 5 жыл бұрын

What good are extra parts if you are not mechanically inclined? Of a high lift jack? Or recovery gear? Or a tool kit?

@martintotland341 7 жыл бұрын

Good simple tips :)

@blakslee720 6 жыл бұрын

Well I have a Land Rover Discovery so tip 1 changes on a weekly basis

@jamesarendse9739 6 жыл бұрын

That's scary. LOL Just starting my overlanding adventure life with a used Pajero (acquired recently),had a look at the discos but had a bit of apprehension every time.

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

That maybe true but a LR in good working order is a great off road vehicle, they just need a bigger spare parts box;)

@kenl.6857 7 жыл бұрын

First thing you need is a Toyota!

@projekt1809 7 жыл бұрын

Mitsubishi Pajero did me a good job in Africa 🤘 But yeah, Toyota Land Cruiser is quite good as well!

@Tactical_Turtle 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, why I bought a 2017 Tacoma!

@azorianification 6 жыл бұрын

Done.

@ZacTexC 6 жыл бұрын

Check

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

It helps but there are many capable vehicles out there, I would say more depends on the driver, condition and upgrades to the vehicle. However I do like my Toyotas:)

@joseperezpaz9986 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice thank you from a Noob! Lol

@mojavedesert2610 6 жыл бұрын

👍

@leolldankology 6 жыл бұрын

Ninja stars

@TreyPerryWx 6 жыл бұрын

What is this "tire lift" tool he references? Unfortunately my 4x4 Tacoma doesn't have a rear locker and I don't want to pay $2,000 for an ARB set up, is this some type of, "in a pinch" substitute??

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

The tool I referred to is the High Light jack, it's actually a very old jack that farmers used to lift or drag their tractors out of the mud or to change tires but it works great for our off road applications as well. Lockers are nice but it's best to learn how to drive without them first (I did for many years) because they can get you into trouble and then break if your not careful.

@unacamper9123 4 жыл бұрын

BEER, BEER, BEER, BEER, HOOKERS.

@williambeasley2582 4 жыл бұрын

First thing to get is friends that want to do the same thing it's no fun stuck by yourself

@tothegreatwall1641 7 жыл бұрын

water?

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Water, YES for sure, at least 1 gallon per day per person, but as I've mentioned in earlier comments, I was asked specifically about vehicle recovery gear and of course there are many more than 5 but the 5 I mention are the most useful.

@saephan34 7 жыл бұрын

What rear bumper is that?

@fourpointsadventures 7 жыл бұрын

CBI Offroad Fabrication www.cbioffroadbab.com They make great bumpers!! Cheers!

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

CBI Offroad Fabrication. I bought it during a road trip and then installed out in the desert and it bolted up clean and easy!

@deancunanan3053 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure how legit this guy is after watching the videos at 4XOverland channel. Andrew St. Pierre White, he IS legit. Just saying.

@8654ZuluFoxtrot 6 жыл бұрын

Nah, I've seen Mr White put out some really biased and wrong information that he later had to redact because he was 100% wrong.

@fourpointsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed Dean, St. Pierre is "legit", however he probably has time to prepare for his videos, I was asked to do this after I'd been working an off road event for 2 days and was given about 5 minutes to prepare for a talk about vehicle recovery gear.

@zzcoool 4 жыл бұрын

Highlift is the last thing you should put in your vehicle for overlanding, it is dangerous and COMPLETELY USELESS for just about every vehicle thats getting into overlanding. More appropriate tool would be a jack that can raise your vehicle. Water is by far more important that the highlift.

@InjunOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

#1 Toilet Paper!!

@blacksharkswimmer3729 6 жыл бұрын

Jeep Rubicon first thing

@LifeFirstPlan 5 жыл бұрын

wow, nothing to see here

@goldenboyi1989 4 жыл бұрын

Sandtracks over water, food and spare tires? this guy knows nothing

@rudedogii 6 жыл бұрын

Overlanding? Been offroading for the last thirty years and you really dont need all this crap here in the states.

@vespredmoke 6 жыл бұрын

others may need this. so shut the fuck up

@Gettinbentoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Lol off-roading and overlanding are different in the absence that you drive your overland rig to the trail and usually someone’s daily off-road vehicles are usually trailered to the trail.