What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

@BartMaster1234 didnt you have baer rotors? Are you reaping ALL of the rewards?

 

Snorkle, roof mounted brobar and hardshel RTT would convey that message way better.

 

He nixed the brobar

 

Dont forget to leave your rotopax on all the time either, also traction boards on the roof.

 

That's like 100 EAF demerits isn't it?

 

Yeah I'm pretty sure he was stripped of his right to post on Instagram.

 

Its kind of funny to think that the only other people on the road that might judge you as being an "overlander" are probably afraid of the same judgement themselves.

 

I do have Baer rotors.

But I didn’t buy them specifically because they were Baer slotted and drilled sports rotors, that’s just what came with the Tundra Brake bundle I bought. I would’ve been happy with stock rotors.

 

I wouldve been like 'hell yeah' haha. Nothing wrong with it if you're actually doing it, I get that most of the "hate" stems from people just wanting the look without actually using the equipment, but if you're using it then there ain't nothing wrong with being proud of it. In my humble opinion

 

The guy at oriellys that was asking about my 80 series and how to find one kept saying he wanted to get into overlanding. I asked what he drove and he pointed to a reasonably new Jeep JK. I asked why he didn't set that up for it. We got cut off because a customer walked in but maybe they just don't fit the look. Seems like you should just make what you have work if its in the same catagory of vehicle.

 

It only counts if you have a film crew and manufactured obstacles

 

When 3 or 4 filthy, decked out 1st gens roll through Podunk, USA, you know the locals notice, and they know what's real and what isn't.

 

Dont forget annoying electronic music in your youtube videos.

 

I see some really well equipped Jeeps every day around here, really to me it's less about the rig and more about just getting out and enjoying the outdoors. For some if us that's heavily modified 4x4s and black diamond rated trails, for others it's dirt roads to public campgrounds and then maybe hiking to the better spots. But as long a your vehicle suits your needs I won't judge....or I'll try not to, if I'm being honest haha

 

My point is the same. If it suits your needs why bother trying to fit the "look". My truck has ever been a low budget motley assortment of junk that works pretty damn decent. You don't need anything more to get started, just make it work for you. Sure I could look more overlandish with a skottle, but why the hell would I need a skottle haha

 

What in the ever loving hell is a "skottle"?

 

Wok on a tripod with a built in burner

 

Those do look nice to cook eggs on lol but they are pricey as hell

 

Oh'ma jesus... (rolls eyes)

My wife does some gormet level cooking in the woods. No way we ever pack a wok... Ever.

Hell, I don't think we even own a wok.

 

It counts in my eyes, but I understand everyone probably has their own definition for it. Even getting out for the day on a weekend is more of a getaway than the average does on any given weekend. But the longer trips are definitely where the real fun is. I need to start planning my next one.