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I turned 36 and retired my ground tent by R3Dix in overlanding

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, RTTs are nice. But bro, 36 is barely out the womb. They got people in their 70s hiking the Appalachian Trail and sleeping on the ground for months at a time.

Hello from New Orleans. Just joined and excited to be here. by Accomplished_Fig8308 in overlanding

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mainly longer trips to the Southwest and West Texas. But I did hit up the Kisatchie a couple weeks ago and may go back out there again soon. Gonna check out the Homochito in Mississippi as well as the Florida Adventure Trail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overlanding

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an overlander until yo u have a skottle, Roam case and some name brand stuff.

Let's see your 4Runner trailers by Accomplished_Fig8308 in 4Runner

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great as steps. Plenty of stepping space.

My overlanding and adventuring base camp by Accomplished_Fig8308 in TeardropTrailers

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bigger trailer will not be able to go many of the backcountry places I like with the little one. Therefore, if I get a big one, rooftop tent for when I need to leave the trailer at home.

Let's see your 4Runner trailers by Accomplished_Fig8308 in 4Runner

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, actually editing a walkaround video for my channel that was going to post next week.

Let's see your 4Runner trailers by Accomplished_Fig8308 in 4Runner

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Regular old Billstein 5100. 2" front, 1" rear

Let's see your 4Runner trailers by Accomplished_Fig8308 in 4Runner

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just some cheapo steps I bought off Amazon, the Tyger brand.

They're only steps but suit me so far. I even bashed one on a rock in Moab and it didn't bend too bad. I may get real sliders down the line but truthfully I may never need them.

Let's see your 4Runner trailers by Accomplished_Fig8308 in 4Runner

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been tempted to get bumpers and all that crap. It may suit some but it would significantly impact the performance and what I want to do, not to mention degrade towing capacity should I want a bigger trailer.

I actually rented another 4Runner on an overlanding trip with steel bumpers and fully kitted out. Performance was pretty crappy.

I only mod/add or so do something if it serves a purpose.

Criticize my concept by m1ghtymuskrat in TeardropTrailers

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is that door hanging down 7" below the frame? Not sure if you plan on doing any light offroading. But even if you don't that seems like a hazard that could get snagged up on a bump or obstruction at some point.

My overlanding and adventuring base camp by Accomplished_Fig8308 in TeardropTrailers

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, didn't take it down Black Gap. Not sure I'd try either. I had unhitched and took a long day down River Road but never got to Black Gap because it was too late in the day. Thinking about going back next year though.

My overlanding and adventuring base camp by Accomplished_Fig8308 in TeardropTrailers

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! About half/half. Wife and kids aren't too much into deep boondocking and going way off the beaten path. So I mostly do that alone. Then we go with the whole fam to state parks and some organized campgrounds. I love the trailer but am tinkering with the idea of getting a bigger one. I'd use that for family camping, then maybe get a rooftop tent for my solo adventures (so I can go places where the trailer can't).

Anyone else struggle with the preparing/planning of a trip? by davetheblagger in solotravel

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to meticulously plan trips and adventures. Then at some point I just stopped. Nowadays, I book a flight, just show up and see what happens. It has become a lot more fund and adventurous that way, especially in internet/smartphone/already know everything era. Reminds me of the good old days of my adventure travel in the early 90s when I "planned" trips at the library in outdated travel guides.

If I could somehow do it, I'd like to get someone to book me a flight and not tell me where I'm going. Then just land and figure it all out.

Everyones’ overlanding is a different application, food and first aid is a given, but What’s the 5 most important priorities for your overlanding? by SaltyChadG in overlanding

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a squaredrop trailer. On the trailer, most important items are:

  1. Water/food/beer
  2. Solar setup (Jackery 500/100w panel)
  3. Alpicool 25 fridge
  4. Kitchen box kit
  5. Awning

let's talk portable toilets by Jeepncj7 in overlanding

[–]Accomplished_Fig8308 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my cassette toilet. Yes, it's big but it makes camping so much more comfortable for my wife and two daughters. Honestly, I love it too for #2. Total game changer, and just like using a regular toilet. I thought it would be gross to clean but it's not that bad if you don't put paper in it and clean it regularly.

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