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What fluids do you take while overlanding/trail riding

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by MDOverlander, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. Dec 4, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    MDOverlander

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    What fluids do you take while overlanding/trail riding? How much? And what brand?




    Water
    Fuel
    Motor oil?
    Gear oil?
    Radiator fluid?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    Banquet, one case minimum.
     
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    Edit: yeah, water and some extra gas too.
     
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    Skratch Labs Lemon Lime. It tastes like margarita!
     
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    That depends on what you're doing, where you're going, how many people/trucks are going, how long the trail is, and how much space you have.

    Generally all those things are a good idea, but let's not start a brand war on what oil or rad fluid is "best". Bring what YOU already have in your truck.

    >Do you need to carry enough oil for a full oil change? Probably not. It doesn't hurt to keep a qt or two, though.
    >Do you need to carry 20 extra gallons of fuel with you every time? Also no. Vast majority of the time starting with a full tank is more than enough to do the trail twice, lol.
    >If you have enough water, you generally don't need radiator fluid. Even in cold weather, you can run straight water, you just can't shut it off and let it sit for long periods of time. If you're in that type of situation, you're probably gtfo'ing anyway.
    >If you're traveling in a group, there's no need for everyone to bring everything and the kitchen sink, although that seems to be a thing with overlanders. I'm more a fan of keeping things as light as possible.
     
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    Wh....

    Why.... is there coolant coming out of that motorcycle's case.
     

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