Overland Gear!

[Levi_Xterra]

hey guys! Just wanted to set up a little spot to give each other advice on Overland Equipment, armor and camp materials. So far my X is pretty much stock; however, eventually it will be a true Overland Vehicle. My first trip will be next year from Moab to the Grand Canyon. To get discussion started: some things I am looking at are: Rooftop tent, ARB Front Bumper, Lift, Already have LED Lightbar, sliders, air compressor, lockers, and a better GPS system. What are y'all thinking about modding on your Xterras?

 

[XTorrey]

Considering a fuel cell in the spot where the spare tire goes. Once I have the rear tire carrier it'll free up some space, and lord knows the S/C can be thirsty on the trails.

 

[SKAVYNGR]

A multi tool. Can be very useful yet underrated.

I plan on getting a tire carrier, just don't know when.


-Jonny

 

[LostandfoundX]

Cargo drawers go a long way to keep things organized. I use mine to carry all my recovery gear/bug out gear in one. My stove, air compressor, propane, and some cooking equipment in the other.

 

[Levi_Xterra]

I might invest in cargo drawers and eventually a mount for my shovel, as it and all of my camping gear are just "organized" in random boxes put in my turn for now lol

 

[metzican]

I brake it into three big catagories. Vehicle, Camping, and Eating. I pretty much have the vehicle thing down. I need to work on my camping and eating situation.

 

[El Robot]

I second the multi-tool but I'm gonna throw in a roll of Gorilla Tape (Duct Tape on steroids) and a roll of .32 Lockwire. If you learn some basic safety wire techniques you can just about hold anything that breaks together. Whether it be a vehicle part, tent peice, camping stove, or just needing to string something up. I also keep a roll of .40, but I think the .32 is a bit more easier to work with.

Also, for Overlanding, I keep good old fashioned maps in the truck as my GPS back-up. Nothing feels more right than spreading out a map on a dusty hood, surveying the area and getting a true sense of where you are on paper. See if you can give me that Global Positioning System!

 

[05x4x4]

Something basic and over looked is window tint, if you have thousands of dollars worth of gear you'll want to keep prying eyes off of it. I will also add a rear cargo shelf for those who wan to keep their back seat semi functional. Cargo nets to keep all the loose gear in place and for those who dot mind having some gear outside a roof basket, with that basket a good set or ratchet straps and some cable locks.


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[SKAVYNGR]

I second the multi-tool but I'm gonna throw in a roll of Gorilla Tape (Duct Tape on steroids) and a roll of .32 Lockwire. If you learn some basic safety wire techniques you can just about hold anything that breaks together. Whether it be a vehicle part, tent peice, camping stove, or just needing to string something up. I also keep a roll of .40, but I think the .32 is a bit more easier to work with.

Also, for Overlanding, I keep good old fashioned maps in the truck as my GPS back-up. Nothing feels more right than spreading out a map on a dusty hood, surveying the area and getting a true sense of where you are on paper. See if you can give me that Global Positioning System!

Oh yeah! Strap downs too! I learned from rappelling in how to tie down safety knots. I forgot them all unfortunately.


-Jonny

 

[XTorrey]

Also considering an on board shower heated by the engine. Being able to hit the hot spots out in the middle of nowhere makes all the difference. I don't need a luxurious 15 minute scrub down, but something more thorough than the heated basin with the soapy cloth is nice after a few days of sponge bathing.

 

[05x4x4]

Also considering an on board shower heated by the engine. Being able to hit the hot spots out in the middle of nowhere makes all the difference. I don't need a luxurious 15 minute scrub down, but something more thorough than the heated basin with the soapy cloth is nice after a few days of sponge bathing.

If a hard mounted hot shower isn't an option they're are portable kits available that use propane as a heat source.


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[TN4x4Xterra]

Treds or Maxtrax....can't go without them if you don't have a winch.

 

[XTorrey]

Beautiful furbabies, Josh. Any problems with the Coleman water heater? I've heard some mixed reviews on the plastic pieces failing and I was eyeing the Mr. Heater system that's similar (but pricey).

 

[Levi_Xterra]

Really, no other way to do it.

That's awesome!!! Sweet set up!

 

[Frogstar7055]

Those overlanding trailers are the set up if your gonna camp in the backwoods.

 

[davemj98]

Awsome camper! Thanks for that post.

 

[SpongeX]

We picked up an old home built trailer that we are converting for overland use. It wont be as fancy as the purpose built trailers but once I'm done it should work just as well.

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[metzican]

Has anyone heard of these guys?

I like them for two reasons from the US and from my home state.

I have not called them about pricing but I like the layout of the trailer. It seems to be very well built. And hopefully its cheaper then some of the other main brands out there. Not to mention this trailer does come with options.


http://www.schuttindustries.com/Consumer.aspx

 

[SpongeX]

Those are really well built and no cheaper than most other brands. Its the trailer Expedition Overland uses.