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First long road-trip/overland, what do I bring? (On a budget!)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cmoterboat, Jul 24, 2020.

  1. Jul 26, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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    RoughRder

    RoughRder What fresh hell is this?

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    Great list, all! Might I also recommend a stick of JB Weld water seal and high heat epoxy. No good having all those extra fluids if you have a hole in your pan. Buy 2 and practice in the driveway before you leave. You’ll need some disposable gloves to handle these products. Also vice grips or needle grips if not already in your kit. Some hoses, like breaks, can just be clamped off if leaking and you can survive til you get somewhere to fix it. Then you don’t lose use of the entire system.
     
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  2. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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    This is a great thread recently did my first trip, was 2500 miles..

    Good Sun screen.. high SPF...
    Allergy medication (Allegra) if you’re a sufferer
    Spare Key

    i completely forgot sun screen and when I needed it I all had was my wife tanning oil spray that was left over from a beach trip..
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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  4. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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    IMO some of the lists here are a painting the picture that you need to take your whole garage with you. The truth is that the most likely thing to happen is a flat tire or a crash. I wouldn't be bringing rolls of plastic just in case my window gets busted. It appears that your route is likely to take you through towns at least every couple days. You would just drive to town and get it fixed (whether prefessionally or DIY). You don't need most things to survive a few days in the wilderness, but you need water and to be prepared for the weather. My advice is to take a basic tool kit, items for simple repairs (tire plug kit, duct tape, zip ties, etc). Be mindful of the weather (heat, cold, storms, etc). If you are in the desert, take more water. You don't need 19-1/2 ways to start a fire if it's summertime, but knowing at least one way is good (your truck was multiple ways to set itself on fire already). You don't need a chainsaw or bow saw to clear trails unless you are insistent on that path (sometimes finding a new route is just as good) and many times you can drag things out of the trail with a snatch strap.

    Be mindful of where you are and what you are prepared for. Don't go overboard or you'll spend the whole trip just moving crap around to get to the few basic items you really need.
     
  5. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    I'd disagree with that, but only under a specific condition. That your planed route allows for enough fuel to double back. We assume that risk with some of the routes we plan, but with the insurance of bringing tools like a saw.
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:36 AM
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    I'd argue that plan B should always be doubling back. What if the trail is completely washed out? Or you encounter a tree to large to cut up with a handsaw? You now have no contingency and must continue forward even if the risk is greater? I'm not trying to encourage stupidity, but I do think that many of us over think what we really need to be prepared for.

    Maybe a saw is a great option at times, but you need to be mindful of where you are and what you are prepared for.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    What if your route is 60 miles that takes 4 hrs to travel and you get stuck at the last 7 miles. I'm not going to double back and possibly get stranded in the middle when I can either A) work through it or B) have a reasonable hike out.


    Yes. You should have multiple routes always planned. Some passes just are what they are. Just food for thought for the OP


    Also, if we are worried about the unknown in front of us, we probably shouldn't be on the trail in the first place.
     
  8. Jul 26, 2020 at 7:56 AM
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    I guess my perspective is more so from my personal experience. We routinely are farther than 75 miles from the nearest occupied town or another person. Normally it's about 4-6 hours to pass through those sections.

    We have removed down trees in the situation above. Most of us roll with 20-30 gals of fuel.

    In low range most of our rigs are running 7-12mpg.
    I plan on 120 / tank conservatively, knowing I have another tank in the cans. So it most cases we do have enough fuel to backtrack.

    The case where we did not was a storm that shifted over twice the path it was projected to take. Within 10 miles the ground that was solid was now fender height silt. Loose ground from skidders and previous logged areas. Between extra fuel consumption from working through those areas or risk of getting stuck, we decided to do some work on the fallen tree, which came down from a saturated ground.



    At minimum I'm bringing my Sawzall and an axe.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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  10. Jul 26, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    Yeah, totally.
    When i started this threaded i really wanted to see what people thought was important, and I don’t mind seeing all the normal stuff i should bring and then the kitchen sink and then some. I’m happy to see all the extras and i’ll definitely make my own decision based on where we will heading.

    There have been a ton of good suggestions!
     
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    I really must stress stuff that might keep you from moving. Having an injury that leads to fever can make a mild situation go sideways really quick.

    Same thing if you somehow get stomach issues.

    Tylenol
    Pepcid / Tums

    Seems so simple but is often overlooked.
     
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    You’re going through Portland? Spare tires, fire extinguisher, spare windshield and a first aid kit.
     
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    Ham radio never hurt. And I'll shut up after that haha.
     
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    Hard to add to what’s already been said. One thing I would suggest if you don’t have a winch is a come-along hand winch. They are inexpensive and will get you unstuck
     
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    This is definitely personal preference but I'd drive up the Oregon coast from Humboldt/Arcata, instead of going inland, then cut over once you get closer to Portland. More scenic IMO
     
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    I think so, it's pretty complete and has space in it for personal items/medications.
     
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    I drove up the coast in California along US1 from about Santa Maria to San Rafael. My sister lived in San Rafael at the time.
     
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    In Wash go out to the Olympic peninsula and there are costal rain forests there also - must see.
    You did not mention if you had any skid plates on your Tacoma if none get some steel ones. Will save major broken parts.
    I have a new spare also as you may need and its the same size/make as other 4 as an old rotted one won't help you way off road or in middle of the night.
    Great lists only thing I always take in addition is a spare 12V battery or a jump box as can always start my Tacoma when way out in no where.
    I carry a Plano Storage Trunk - 68 Quart (1719) Black in rear strapped down about $25 to hold all that gear and keep it dry. Also have a tent that can be free standing or mount around the shell rear so sleep in shell and dress and store all my stuff in tent - like that when bears/wolves around and kept the 12 gauge back there pointed out just in case.
    Last make sure the bikes are strapped down well and don't shack around as off road they will get beat, same for surf boards.
     
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    :laugh:

    When I have a little more time today i’m going to post a list of what i have and will get, thats definitely on the list!

    I just graduated from Humboldt State in Arcata. I’ve spent so much time on that section of highway exploring and there’s always more lol. A close friend of mine grew up in crescent city and knows all the good spots.

    The whole cali coast is beautiful, but up north it gets a lot different ha

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