You don't need a bunch of gear or a fancy new 4Runtacomadiatoronco to just go overlanding. Get started TODAY with the basics! Links for stuff in the video are in the description above. Thanks for watching! See more here kzread.info/head/PLmzj4XGk6kUgT54Wolz0uKM7PE8rZe-6j

So refreshing to see someone talk about “overlanding” and not spend 5 min discussing tactical knives while fully decked out in 5-11 gear. Also, I spent 20 yrs in the military and you nailed the mission planning mindset. Planning to get in is only 1/3 the planning. Ya also gotta get out and ya got get thru an emergency(unexpected weather, gear/vehicle failure, injury/sickness). Nice!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you for taking the time to comment! Thank you for your service to our nation as well. Yeah, good prep does most of the heavy lifting but right mindset for when, not if, things so sideways is critical. I'm constantly working on that right mindset thing--always a work in progress. Happy Holidays to you!

@FrameRot

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Mr. Twister. Too many "Tactical" operators who never served.

@Rob-jq3zu

Жыл бұрын

Someone I looked up to and idolized and and had a resume that would impress anyone once told me, “The most tactical person ever, is the one you never spotted.”

@JP-du4mk

Жыл бұрын

Why do people who were in the military always bring up the fact they were in the military? In every conversation.

@jeffk464

9 ай бұрын

Damn I only have one dog, I knew I needed two.

As someone who's interested in starting with overlanding, this vid is really inspiring. Not busting dreams with "you need a 80k vehicle, and 10k gear!!" Just honest to the point information and advice 🙏

Firearm for two legged critters.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Not a topic for this channel but yeah danger lurks everywhere nowadays

I did a 2 month overlanding trip in 2019 from the east to the Canadian Rockies and Badlands, Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I did that one with an AWD Lexus RX 350 pulling a little teardrop trailer and could go anywhere I wanted. But when planning a 2 month trip this year to Colorado, Utah and Arizona, there were so many places I wanted to go but couldn't without a legitimate high clearance 4WD vehicle that I bought a 4WD Toyota 4Runner and sold the Lexus and the trailer. I am converting to tent camping (including a collapsible cot because I'm too old to sleep on the ground) and since I'm making the trip on my own and use the 4Runner as my everyday driver, I'm going to keep everything inside the vehicle. No roof rack, external mounts, etc. that I won't need or use 90% of the time, that cost a lot of money, and that will decrease gas mileage and potentially make the inside of the vehicle noisier on the road. Now that I got rid of the trailer and will have everything inside the vehicle, I can go anywhere the vehicle is capable of going instead of having to leave the trailer somewhere and go back and get it. No backtracking. I can travel point to point and if I see somewhere I want to stop to hike or photograph along the way, I don't have to worry about how much room I need to park and maneuver because of a trailer. I pretty much have all my gear at this point and am going to pack everything like I'm leaving to see if I can create enough space to sleep inside the vehicle when I'm only going to be somewhere for a night or two and don't want to set up the tent. I think I should be able to do it. I have several 3 to 5 night camping trips scheduled for close to home ahead of my big trip so I can see if I'm missing anything important, figure out how to pack the vehicle to quickly access the things I use the most, to get quicker at setting up and breaking down a campsite, etc. One place where I've gone against what most people do is in the area of cooking. I am not comfortable carrying a propane tank inside my vehicle and am not going to spend the money required to safely mount one outside the vehicle. I'm going with a one burner induction cooktop that I can power with a Jackery. At its peak setting, the induction cooktop will draw a lot more power than the Jackery can put out on a sustained basis. But I've tested the induction cooktop with the Jackery and it does fine up to medium heat, which is good for 90% of my home cooking - pretty much everything other than searing meat. Induction cooking seems to be pretty common for overlanders in Australia based on videos, but I see very few Americans doing it. I can supplement the induction cooktop by cooking on grills at campsites when fires are allowed. I have a little JetBoil and a couple of small butane canisters like backpackers use so I can quickly make coffee or hot tea without dragging out the portable kitchen and induction cooktop and opening up the back of the vehicle. I've ditched a Yeti cooler for a 45 liter portable refrigerator that has much more effective capacity (since it doesn't have to be 2/3 loaded with ice) and will run off the Jackery,. The Jackery can be recharged via an AC outlet in the vehicle in a couple of hours and it can power the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos. Yours and others like them have helped me look at different approaches and figure out what gear I need to overland the way I want to do it. If we don't have another Covid outbreak and my health stays good, I plan to spend a couple of months a year taking overlanding trips; it will be 2 season stuff where I can get mostly reasonable temperatures based on where I'm going. I'm not going to hike in 100 degree temperatures and if it's 20 degrees and snowing I'm going to be in a hotel, not a tent. I may do some winter trips where I stay in a centrally located hotel or cabin or two for a month and leave most of the overlanding gear at home. Also, I appreciate your videos on dealing with depression. I went through a very rough 2 year period with debilitating depression, in large part due to health issues, but I have been clear of it for over 10 years now. Keep plugging and ask for help when you need it, and hopefully it will lift for you like it did for me.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a very well thought out plan for what you want to do! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you were still able to get something out of it even with your experience and thorough planning.

@SuperDuty23XL

3 ай бұрын

Curious as to what Jackery you use. Was looking at the 1000 W ; looked like it could do a lot. Good comments and info.

As an old river rafter (now more on land) I have been using different fire pans for many years and have come up with a great,inexpensive system that I now use when taking our trailer out boondocking. Lots of (now called fire pits) fancy, trick, folding units hitting the market and that's good to see more folks using them instead of nasty rock fire rings but there is a very simple compact way that I show in my vids. The advantages are many and to "leave no trace" is just a bonus.

This video makes me so happy. Best “start overlanding” video that has literally ever been created or will ever be created. Ever. Simple, but crazy informative with practical tips and info, and friggin hilarious. And as a many many years overlander and bushcrafter I fully admit that feed container had never occurred to me 🤯

@ggg4runner

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment!

Great video for Newbies to overland or dispersed camping. Organized, succinct, and relevant! Subscribed!

This video was super helpful. Alot of common sense/not so common sense things that people typically overlook were covered here, and I think you definitely nailed it. Awesome video look forward for the gear vid !

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Gear vid is already up and the Overland Trip Planning 101 vid will be live tomorrow 1/7 at 9am PDT. Thanks for watching and commenting!

this is the best vid I have found about just getting started. thnx for the info.

Man, this is a great video. I’m new to overlanding/camping/off-roading so I’ve had a tendency to wanna go overboard with equipment etc. you’re video is practical and knowledgeable. This definitely helps me a lot. Thanks!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Learn from my mistakes of falling down the endless gear rabbit hole 😅

Thank you so much for this simple but helpful video. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the gear, and technical details of hitting the road. Looking forward to visiting local trails and campsites to being. Safe travels.

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy trails!

Loved the “pick-a-nic” basket reference. Absolutely fantastic video. Thanks for the quick, concise, and detailed information!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Man I just picked up my 3rd gen 4runner and plan to start overlanding and I love all this content. Thanks man 👍

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and happy trails! 3rd gens the best gen!

KISS, you hit it on the spot. Don't make it difficult. Excellent video to keep this form of traveling in perspective.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy trails!

Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

Love your video. Fun, informative and joyful!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Wow, 2.42 subs in just three months, must be a record. I know how much time is spent in composing an outstanding video like yours....very helpful and impressive. Great advice for beginners and those of us who have done some Overlanding. Thumbs up and new sub. Also you have great presentation skills. Now off to see more of your videos.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for subbing and for taking the time to comment!

Great stuff man!Love the 4 runner and thanks for sharing your knowledge..your video are extremely well done

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Happy trails!

The way that you explain, made me feel calm! Thanks for sharing!

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

That's a very nice thing to say. Thank you!

Omg, you are fantastic. Great video and I’m looking forward to watching more. I hope to run into you on the trail.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Happy trails!

Great advice. Thank you for taking the time to remind us on the basics!!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

Ok, your videos are awesome, and they are getting better as you go. This is the first one that I watched and got me to like and subscribe. Thanks for speaking on mental health! I’m a vet and fight those same battles. Not sure if you ever sold enclosed utility trailers, but if so, I bought one from you!!! At that time I had a lime green wrangler. Anyway, look forward to more vids. I too live in the Bay Area. Morgan Hill

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Never sold trailers unless I do some crazy sleep walking. 👊🏼 to a fellow South Bay-er. Thank you for your service to our nation. Happy Holidays!

I haven't laughed out loud watching an overlanding vid in a long time...but did during yours! Great information and very well presented! Looking forward to your upcoming Gaia use video!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Can you tell my wife I’m kinda funny for me 🤣 Happy holidays to you!

Thank you. This is SO helpful!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Hey man 👋 I just watched your video for the first time and I'm loving it. I've had my Jeep JKU for a few years, and I'm a huge camping fan. Well...overlanding it is! I'm digging your information and I love your sense of humor. THANK YOU!!!

@ggg4runner

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I really like your content; super accessible. I'm in the planning stages of a year-long trip along the Pan American Highway. This gave me a lot to think about, thanks!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and commenting! For your endeavor though, you'd be better off getting tips/ideas from someone like Desk to Glory, Scott Brady of Overland Journal, Expedition Overland (if you haven't already) as they have extensive international overlanding experience. Safe travels and happy trails!

Good job man!!

you are a good dude. i hope 2023 is full of awesome adventures for you!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Not that good but working on it. Thank you for watching and commenting! Did you do those 8-bit tracks on your channel?!? Those are awesome man!!!

Awesome! Straight to the point and a whole lot more!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

appreciate you watching and commenting!

❤️ this video. Interesting, informative & entertaining. Your Best Practices make too much sense! 👍

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and commenting!

Thank you , I just got into overlanding and I needed this how to start vid

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Awesome video sir. I feel good that I’ve done some of these things, these extra tips are a big help. Thank you.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Excellent video. Thank you

best video i’ve seen, thanks for doing it!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Great vid!! Love the humor! Definitely subscribing!!

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

Thanks, Roger. Your videos keep me engaged and are both entertaining and informative. New sub ✅️ I'll definitely use some of your tips when I'm traveling.

This video was very helpful. I’m planning on some short trips with my husband. Thank you!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! BACK TO BASICS FOR OVERLANDING. START SMALL THEN GROW FROM THERE.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

😃 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Very entertaining & lots of good info, thank you for this 🤙🏼🙏🏼

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

So useful. Thank you!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy Holidays

awesome video, fun to watch and educational! I am moving from Austin, TX to a small mountain town in New Mexico, which led me to get a used 4WD 4Runner... well, one thing leads to another and now I'm daydreaming about epic overland camping experiences - solo (maybe make some crazy synth videos out in the wilderness), with my daughter, and with friends! This really helps me picture the planning and excitement of getting my new (used) truck out on the trails! So cool

@ggg4runner

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and happy trails!

This content is extremely well done. Thank you for creating and sharing this content. Very entertaining AND educational! Subscribed!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, commenting and subbing!

Excellent information. Thank you.

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Okay this was super helpful thank you so much.

@ggg4runner

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This is the most practical, realistic overview I've seen! Thanks for the info. :)

@ggg4runner

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching and commenting!

Bro! Phenomenal video. Thanks for putting this out. Subbed!

@ggg4runner

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

So glad to have just discovered your channel. I’m planning on starting on easy off roading and just overnight overlanding. I’m also having high anxiety and stress lately and hoping this helps me out. Subbed and also going to look you up on IG.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

If you enjoy the great outdoors, I think it'll be good for you. Several studies have shown that nature is therapeutic. I should have that how to plan an overland trip video done by Sat. 1/7/2023 so hopefully that one will be useful to your future adventures. Thank you for watching, commenting and subbing! Happy future-trails to you!

Earned a subscribe harcore with this video. Awesome. We just did our first ground tent, overland trip and my wife loved it. Dont need to be decked out to go have fun in the woods. We also had a racoon in our camp one night. So good trash tips ;)

@ggg4runner

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! *shakes fist at racoon*

Really enjoyed the video. Your style is excellent and your advice was very practical. Thanks!

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Didn't expect like it s much! You are an awesome entertainer and I got to learn some useful things too! Thank you ☺

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I'm planning mooving to perth Australia and Ive been literally dozens of videos about off-road and defenetly your videos are in top 3 quality I've seen till now...liked and subscribed Congratulations

@ggg4runner

6 ай бұрын

Not sure I deserve the praise but I appreciate your kind words! Thanks for subbing!

This is a great video. Thank you for making it.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you for this video! It's super helpful. I just got a 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 and I want to start Overlanding. I'm in college and worried it wouldn't work for me because of the costs but this helped show me that it's possible to do it on a budget. I subscribed as soon as the video was over.

@ggg4runner

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and happy trails!

You are very easy to listen to! Thank you for making great videos. I just subscribed. I tend to do camping in tents with girls friends once a year but your info is still helpful 😁👏❤️

@ggg4runner

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and subbing!

Overlanding 101! LIVE IT!!! Just getting started, and finally someone who understands the NewB!!!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

I will always be noob status. I may have a little bit of knowledge and experience but I'm a perpetual noob. There are so many things to constantly learn and improve on. I'll learn about the smallest, most seemingly trivial thing and have my mind blown. Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year!

Dude, that was a good vid! Genuinely enjoyed it!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

The truth finally 😊new subscriber love from Ireland 🇮🇪💚

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, subscribing and commenting. Ireland looks like it would be an amazing place to overland. Happy Holidays!

Loved this video.. watched it twice.. i know im over thinking it..this just talked me off the ledge. 🤗

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Don't be intimidated. Just do a short trip nearby and don't go down the gear rabbit hole unless you know you love it. Happy trails!

Dialed in 100% here, all good info-and true! Take a First Aid class based on wilderness; get bear spray in many places in Canada and Alaska the local fire station has bear spray to loan out. Also appreciate your humor and excellent editing. Nice work. 😊

@ggg4runner

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Straight up dude! Likibg it 😊

Amazing job man for making this informative video fun to watch

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

New subscriber. Luv your presentation and content. Thanks for your time and sharing. Top man.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub, watching and commenting 👊

Great video! Thank you!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very nice. Positive and straightforward.

@ggg4runner

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

New watcher. I loved your approach. Thanks for the video.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Your presentation is highly entertaining but is greatly educational and inspiring. On point but hilarious! Thank you for making this!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy Holidays.

Great video brother, thanks.

You cover everything that everyone forgets about, all the other over-landing videos I see are always all about showing off how much money they spent on those refrigerators and rooftop tents, you covered everything that should be commonsense, thanks man I appreciate it all that was recommended and made two new things on my check list, that would be specially the soap and the fire extinguisher

@ggg4runner

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! May you have rewarding adventures ahead!

Great info! Thanks so much!

@ggg4runner

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video! Thanks for all the info

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Just wanted to say thank you. Saw van life but had started thinking about overlanding. Just trying to figure out a vehicle

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

There are definite benefits to vans. I can see that having that interior living space where you can stand up is priceless when the weather gets nasty. A pickup with a camper might be a good middle-of-the-road compromise. And no, thank YOU for watching and commenting!

Great video. Just subscribed for more great content. Very new to overlanding and live in California so was thinking Joshua Tree to get me started. Will be looking for your navigation tutorial with Gaia. Thanks for the great content!!!

Great informative video.

@ggg4runner

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Finally something that made sense! Thank you for breaking this down so simply - it was also hilarious!

@ggg4runner

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Best video of it's kind

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent info! Thanks for posting this! I’m new and heading out to the upper peninsula in Michigan and the Dakotas in June in my Nissan Titan Pro 4X. 👍👍👍Looking very forward to this!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and hope you have a great adventure!

@AngieVail

Жыл бұрын

@@ggg4runner that’s NOT optional! 👌

Very informative and very naturally entertaining. Thanks from Oz 😊

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This activity can seriously throw you down the rabbit hole of gadgets and gear. You definitely hit on some of the most important ones. Maybe do a video on Comms…GMRS. Some friends and I are about to do our 2nd annual Death Valley trip….and there’s always new gear needed.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, serious rabbit hole if you love new gear/gadgets. I only have working experience with GMRS and MURS as I never got into CB and Ham, so I'm not sure I can offer any real useful knowledge. But, I can certainly bring up what we currently use for GMRS comms in the gear video I'll be doing in the next couple of weeks. I'm sure you already know but a bunch of stuff in Death Valley is still closed, so plan accordingly 😉 Have a great time!

I've got a 97 4runner that I'm doing a 3 inch lift and tires on right now. I can't wait to just get out there and see what I need as I go. My first trip will probably be a couple beginner trails near Moab or down in southern Utah

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Nice! 3rd gen’s the best gen. Happy trails!

Excellent video man! Subbed!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for watching, commenting and subbing!

Cool video, man 👍🏻 thanks

Great video man. I've got a good rig I've went trailing and camping with every now and then. It's better to do with other people 100%.

Luv the Gen X vibes.. Keep up with the adventures!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rey!

Great Roger, nice rig too

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! The rig is a work in progress that needs more improvements and TLC, sort of a metaphor for life I suppose. Life's like an unfinished rig? If only Forrest Gump's mom was an overlander.

Great video!

OVERLANDING 101. A MUST WATCH.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Please share it with anyone you know that might find it useful! Thanks again!

great channel...glad I found it

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I am certainly that guy that watched a bunch of KZread videos…I purchased a Cherokee xj for the purpose of eventually overlanding…this is by far the best video I have seen on the subject for beginners..very entertaining, straight forward, was comedic without being corny…thanks for this..I have subscribed

@ggg4runner

5 ай бұрын

I like to think that I drive an XJ in another life. Thank you for the kind comment and for subbing!

New to over landing and this has been the best guide video. Thank you for staying on point and not talking about random things for 10 minutes. I started my list and now I have more to add. I do have a quick question: what do you recommend storing the little butane tank in? I’m a minimalist so less is more for my camping trips. I have a Tacoma, I’m looking into just weekend trips and want something easy to remove to become my daily driver again. So far the biggest expense is the soft topper. I don’t want to over over land my truck like others lol Again thank you for this video guide!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Butane tank? Like those little isobutane canisters for that mini-stove or did you mean to say propane tank? If you meant propane, just secure it with a ratchet strap in the bed and if you're talking about those isobutane canisters, you can pretty much toss those anywhere. If you're just running a propane stove (not also a propane fire pit) you can always just use those 1 lb cylinders to keep things simple. Thanks for watching and happy trails!

Excellent Content!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy Holidays!

Very helpful video. thank you

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

Great video and entertaining too! While we have most of the camping basics covered in our Tacoma TRD including a Thule RTT and 50qt Alpicool fridge (both excellent choices), I still got some gems from your video. New subscriber!

@ggg4runner

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Happy Trails!

Thank you so much for this. I love this so much and I subscribed :D

@ggg4runner

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the sub!

@julsdrummer

11 ай бұрын

@@ggg4runner You are absolutely welcome. Thank you 😁

Great vid!!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

appreciate you 👊 Happy Holidays!

Just found your channel and love it. Oh, I'll be a subscriber from here on out great video!

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching, commenting and subbing!

great job on this video. very informative and well edited

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

First video of yours I’ve seen. Instantly subscribed.

@ggg4runner

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting and subbing!

Amazing.

@ggg4runner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I don’t know if you need to hear it one more time but will say it anyway; That was a great video ! Seriously, great job of breaking down what Overlanding is at its basics. I have done a fair amount of backpacking and camping on the past and consider myself fairly knowledgeable about these type of outdoor adventure activities, but wasn’t sure if overlanding was something you could do without a custom built $150,000 vehicle and an Australian accent! Hope to explore the national forest in Michigan this summer a bit to see what the wife thinks of it. Bought a truck tent for our Ford super duty 4 WD . Can’t wait to try it out. Thanks again! New subscriber.

@ggg4runner

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy trails to you this summer!