What i think about is more being prepared to be stranded due to a vehicle breakdown. And mostly in the cold. So how can i stay warm if i get stuck in my car. And, like with your extra space blankets, making sure any passengers that might be with me can be sustained as well
I like this mentality. You are far more likely to need to help get family out of a natural disaster such as a flood, tornado or forest fire. This kind of setup lets you get in render meaningful aid and if necessary get back out. To often you see bugout supporters who can barely climb into their over sized overland rig expecting to live of raw wilderness with nothing but ammo and a fist full of mre's.
My main concern is getting home if something pops off. I work only 6 miles from home, so walking is an option. I always carry a backpack with a water bladder, life straw, flash light, amateur radio transceiver, silcock key for water spigots, knife; the usual goodies. To get home, I have a 4WD Tacoma. Little bigger tires, some armor, lift. On this truck, I have decided to forgo any stickers and mods that draw attention. It’s good to be grey here. The less attention you attract, the better off you are. I want to be able to drive over a meridian or curb, push a vehicle or other object out of the way and not disable the truck. I want tires which are more puncture resistant, and I want a vehicle small enough to get through tight places. I had a full-size truck before this one and while it had far more ability to drive over things and push stuff out of the way and keep going, it was big. It also drew attention. If you choose to armor up, it really should be products made for trail work or rock crawling. It needs to be able to push an obstacle out of the way without folding into your core support or doors and disabling the vehicle. The down side is weight. Bull bars and side steps are just damage multipliers. Rock rails and trail bumpers can take a load against them and protect the vehicle. Be able to get home. To this end, I have mapped out all the service roads, washes, accesses, and horse trails between work and home. I keep a set of bolt cutters in the tools to cut locks off. I’m thinking of adding an angle grinder. A pry bar is a good idea. You can buy the type the fire department uses, but they are expensive. The ability to start a fire, a fire extinguisher, flat repair kit, some water, 550 cord, an MRE or two, work gloves and some clothing like a rain jacket and a set of boots. I prefer to carry, but I teach at an elementary, so a firearm is absolutely a no-go unfortunately. Where permissible, I like to have a truck gun. Last Summer I was in Wyoming. I had stopped between Cody and Yellowstone to take some pictures and began talking to some guy from Texas who was wearing a sidearm. After he asked where I was from (So Cal), he says, “Welcome to America son, you can just smell the freedom…” Boy, was he right. Finally, I would suggest being grey, unremarkable in your appearance and behavior (for the area you are in). Don’t draw attention to yourself. It makes you a target in general and more so in a disaster or other nonsense that may spontaneously erupt. Remain un noticed and get home or at least somewhere safe.
You might have heard of the book, but if not, SAS survival handbook by John "Lofty" Wiseman is an awesome piece to have in case something goes down.. Nice video!
I have a lot of what he has, I've not even spent half I'd that. You must like to never be prepared? Than why have a fire extinguisher, life insurance, car insurance, savings or health insurance? Throwing money away? Have it for just incase, right? Idk where you got those figures made up in your head? I have more than that and have way less than your head figures. Leave the young guy alone. He is more prepared than 98% of the US population. Seems if you both were lost 20 miles into the woods, he would make it. You would go " I wish I had...."
In a real situation you’re 100% right 💪🏼 when camping I store it on the exterior. I would most likely empty it and put it in the bed in a real situation
Ford truck 4x4 parts everywhere if needed dealers everywhere in America parts in every auto parts store. Most common work truck in America so blends in and has high payload. Plenty of space to carry your gear and family.
Buddy you're literally just going camping, take the LARPing down a notch or two. If shit actually ever hit the fan, a Subaru with a bunch of shit bolted to it is not going to save you lmao.
I like the idea of an LSV and it is 'be prudent' not 'be paranoid.' But I think you skated over the 'gun' issue way too fast. As you note, so many Overlanders and the really serious off grid van-lifers object to guns. If they're the ones who have the most experience with being out where the sidewalk ends, or even living in their cars in an urban area where they are subject to harassments by bad actors much worse than the john law knock...given all of that, why do the majority of them object to carrying? You ran that subject without touching third base. Again LSV is an interesting and useful subject. But if you're going to open up the worm can of weapons, do it, don't dodge it.
Exactly. Being prepared is not because we are scared, it’s because we want to be ready to keep ourselves alive and those around us. You’re 100% right. Even when editing this video I wished I would’ve have touched on that more. I am planning to do a video more in depth about this subject. The whole community has gotten too comfortable with not being able to defend themselves.
A stock/low maintenance vehicles: 4runner,landcruiser,fj,tacoma,hilux,tundra(v8) ,prado, corolla and a gun for gas is the perfect apocalypse ready vehicles . Electric vehicles? Good luck you'll be camping a nuclear powerplant just to keep that thing charge.
What i think about is more being prepared to be stranded due to a vehicle breakdown. And mostly in the cold. So how can i stay warm if i get stuck in my car. And, like with your extra space blankets, making sure any passengers that might be with me can be sustained as well
This. Having a vehicle with the right supplies is applicable in so many situations. It also gives you the availability to help people when needed.
I like this mentality. You are far more likely to need to help get family out of a natural disaster such as a flood, tornado or forest fire. This kind of setup lets you get in render meaningful aid and if necessary get back out. To often you see bugout supporters who can barely climb into their over sized overland rig expecting to live of raw wilderness with nothing but ammo and a fist full of mre's.
“We don’t have constant wars” bruh we ARE the wars!!! 😂
Agreed 😂 as far as on our homeland is what I was getting at
My main concern is getting home if something pops off. I work only 6 miles from home, so walking is an option. I always carry a backpack with a water bladder, life straw, flash light, amateur radio transceiver, silcock key for water spigots, knife; the usual goodies.
To get home, I have a 4WD Tacoma. Little bigger tires, some armor, lift. On this truck, I have decided to forgo any stickers and mods that draw attention. It’s good to be grey here. The less attention you attract, the better off you are. I want to be able to drive over a meridian or curb, push a vehicle or other object out of the way and not disable the truck. I want tires which are more puncture resistant, and I want a vehicle small enough to get through tight places. I had a full-size truck before this one and while it had far more ability to drive over things and push stuff out of the way and keep going, it was big. It also drew attention. If you choose to armor up, it really should be products made for trail work or rock crawling. It needs to be able to push an obstacle out of the way without folding into your core support or doors and disabling the vehicle. The down side is weight. Bull bars and side steps are just damage multipliers. Rock rails and trail bumpers can take a load against them and protect the vehicle.
Be able to get home. To this end, I have mapped out all the service roads, washes, accesses, and horse trails between work and home. I keep a set of bolt cutters in the tools to cut locks off. I’m thinking of adding an angle grinder. A pry bar is a good idea. You can buy the type the fire department uses, but they are expensive. The ability to start a fire, a fire extinguisher, flat repair kit, some water, 550 cord, an MRE or two, work gloves and some clothing like a rain jacket and a set of boots.
I prefer to carry, but I teach at an elementary, so a firearm is absolutely a no-go unfortunately. Where permissible, I like to have a truck gun. Last Summer I was in Wyoming. I had stopped between Cody and Yellowstone to take some pictures and began talking to some guy from Texas who was wearing a sidearm. After he asked where I was from (So Cal), he says, “Welcome to America son, you can just smell the freedom…” Boy, was he right.
Finally, I would suggest being grey, unremarkable in your appearance and behavior (for the area you are in). Don’t draw attention to yourself. It makes you a target in general and more so in a disaster or other nonsense that may spontaneously erupt. Remain un noticed and get home or at least somewhere safe.
Finally you would get to say "aren't you glad I bought a Subaru Baja?!"
- says no one ever
🤣🤣
My LSV is 4 tons and I have all this stuff behind or under the back seat. It is good to be prepared in general.
Heck yeah love to hear this! Agreed. It’s one thing I’ve been diving into recently
Great vid, as always!
You might have heard of the book, but if not, SAS survival handbook by John "Lofty" Wiseman is an awesome piece to have in case something goes down.. Nice video!
Good points, keep it up!
Love it. 👌
keep on the move
^^^
Sick video brother! Love the film work. You got a list of camera gear?
Thanks man! I keep it pretty simple. Right now I am rocking a Canon R6 with a Sigma Art 24-70 2.8 and a Mavic 2 Pro when a drone is needed 💪
Impressive filming @@OutboundIntent
Love that intro
Ay thanks man!
cool rig, new viewer here. seems like you've got a good channel! looking forward to checking out more of your content
youre new? my brother in christ you spent like 5-10k on kits and stuff for your car! you must really like the idea to throw that cash at it
New is a relative term… I’ve been overlanding for almost 3 years. Compared to most I’m still new and I’m learning as I go 💪🏼
I’m all about the selfies
I have a lot of what he has, I've not even spent half I'd that. You must like to never be prepared? Than why have a fire extinguisher, life insurance, car insurance, savings or health insurance? Throwing money away? Have it for just incase, right? Idk where you got those figures made up in your head? I have more than that and have way less than your head figures. Leave the young guy alone. He is more prepared than 98% of the US population. Seems if you both were lost 20 miles into the woods, he would make it. You would go " I wish I had...."
that bright red gas can is going to make you a target
In a real situation you’re 100% right 💪🏼 when camping I store it on the exterior. I would most likely empty it and put it in the bed in a real situation
Best shtf vehicle ever made ( jeep xj ) change my mind
No, a horse is.
@Westerner_ valid
Land Cruiser
Ford truck 4x4 parts everywhere if needed dealers everywhere in America parts in every auto parts store. Most common work truck in America so blends in and has high payload. Plenty of space to carry your gear and family.
Buddy you're literally just going camping, take the LARPing down a notch or two. If shit actually ever hit the fan, a Subaru with a bunch of shit bolted to it is not going to save you lmao.
I like the idea of an LSV and it is 'be prudent' not 'be paranoid.'
But I think you skated over the 'gun' issue way too fast. As you note, so many Overlanders and the really serious off grid van-lifers object to guns. If they're the ones who have the most experience with being out where the sidewalk ends, or even living in their cars in an urban area where they are subject to harassments by bad actors much worse than the john law knock...given all of that, why do the majority of them object to carrying? You ran that subject without touching third base.
Again LSV is an interesting and useful subject. But if you're going to open up the worm can of weapons, do it, don't dodge it.
Exactly. Being prepared is not because we are scared, it’s because we want to be ready to keep ourselves alive and those around us.
You’re 100% right. Even when editing this video I wished I would’ve have touched on that more. I am planning to do a video more in depth about this subject. The whole community has gotten too comfortable with not being able to defend themselves.
My advice: Land Cruiser, almost 3.5 tons
The ol lesbian chariot. 😂
I’m gonna use this 😂
@@OutboundIntent 😂 please do. The old butch ones were practical people so it makes sense.
Lezbaru
A stock/low maintenance vehicles: 4runner,landcruiser,fj,tacoma,hilux,tundra(v8) ,prado, corolla and a gun for gas is the perfect apocalypse ready vehicles . Electric vehicles? Good luck you'll be camping a nuclear powerplant just to keep that thing charge.