off-road gear?
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Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
You have to be realistic about what you try to carry. No matter how well prepared you are there is always gonna be some problem that can leave you hiking. I snapped the output shaft of my 203 doubler once over 80 miles from the road. No way to field fix something like that. All four of us and the dog made it out in the other 40, but it was far from a sure thing that we would get the single rig more than a mile by itself.
We were geared up, prepared and capable of hiking the 80 miles if need be.
Never assume that you will be able to fix any problem or extract from any stuck. No matter how much super cool stuff you take with you.
I an sure that I carry less for two weeks and 400 trail/crosscountry miles in the wilderness than some carry for a weekend on backroads.
Not to say that I an not prepared to deal with problems. But never think that having "stuff" will always be the answer or that more "stuff" is always better.
s*** happens.
Always be ready to hike out when ask else fails.
Mark...
We were geared up, prepared and capable of hiking the 80 miles if need be.
Never assume that you will be able to fix any problem or extract from any stuck. No matter how much super cool stuff you take with you.
I an sure that I carry less for two weeks and 400 trail/crosscountry miles in the wilderness than some carry for a weekend on backroads.
Not to say that I an not prepared to deal with problems. But never think that having "stuff" will always be the answer or that more "stuff" is always better.
s*** happens.
Always be ready to hike out when ask else fails.
Mark...
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Mark, I appreciate what you had to say, and to me it makes loads of sense! There is never going to be room to carry a fix for every situation. Frankly, I'm a firm believer that often times less is more. I realize that the more weight you carry; the more strain you put on most weak components, suspension travel/clearance can become limited, you are more apt to sink in the soft stuff, and a host of other factors can be affected. Not to mention, that each item carried if not properly stored can become a threat to all occupants in the event of a roll-over, or crash.
I think all of this is important to consider while determining what is most important to each of our driving, and survival needs. Nevertheless I do want to reiterate that the purpose if this thread is to determine what most 80 drivers have in common when it comes to off road supplies. I'm not familiar with common weak points, nor do I have extensive off road/adventuring experience, so I Feel that all of the replies whether redundant, or unique are helpful in determining a good starting point of preparedness for beginner wheelers like myself.
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Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
wait.....what happened to MIBS?
MIBS is a condition that affects one's outlook toward mechanical modification in the pursuit of the ultimate in vehicle capability. In and of itself, it is a narrows your mental focus and tends to have little effect on other aspects of your behavior.
Not to be confused with LITS (Load It Taller Syndrome)
Mark...
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MIBS is a condition that affects one's outlook toward mechanical modification in the pursuit of the ultimate in vehicle capability. In and of itself, it is a narrows your mental focus and tends to have little effect on other aspects of your behavior.
Not to be confused with LITS (Load It Taller Syndrome)
Mark...
MIBS = Make It Better Syndrome?
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
"More Is Better Syndrome"
Like Herpes, it is incurable once you are infected. But usually not as socially embarrassing.
It leads to demented genius projects....
Why stop with the SBC swap when you have a 460... or powerstroke or Cumins Turbo-diesel sitting in the barn?
Toyota FF rear axles are highly sought in our world... but 14bolt FF axles are nice, and Rockwells are even better!
Anyone can put an 8274 on the front of their rig, but a 20K PTO will drag you out of Hades if need be.
40 inch boggers? Kid stuff.
1600R20s are kinda cool but 63x24 cane tires... now there is some traction, flotation and ground clearance to be envied! Once you stop there is no stopping (Search for Peter Straub's threads on Tippy the Behemoth"
Occasionally MIBS can be forced into remission (a withdrawing of discretionary funds is usually the only treatment that will do this). But, again, like herpes, it will eventually flare up again. (I have recently started clearing the detritus that has built up around Tiny in the shop and pondering the best way to upgrade the 4 link system anchoring the rockwells so that I can actually accomplish the next evolution and get him back out on the trails.... Puny Girl needs her big brother to keep her company.)
Mark...
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"More Is Better Syndrome"
Like Herpes, it is incurable once you are infected. But usually not as socially embarrassing.
It leads to demented genius projects....
Why stop with the SBC swap when you have a 460... or powerstroke or Cumins Turbo-diesel sitting in the barn?
Toyota FF rear axles are highly sought in our world... but 14bolt FF axles are nice, and Rockwells are even better!
Anyone can put an 8274 on the front of their rig, but a 20K PTO will drag you out of Hades if need be.
40 inch boggers? Kid stuff.
Once you stop there is no stopping (Search for Peter Straub's threads on Tippy the Behemoth"
Occasionally MIBS can be forced into remission (a withdrawing of discretionary funds is usually the only treatment that will do this). But, again, like herpes, it will eventually flare up again. (I have recently started clearing the detritus that has built up around Tiny in the shop and pondering the best way to upgrade the 4 link system anchoring the rockwells so that I can actually accomplish the next evolution and get him back out on the trails.... Puny Girl needs her big brother to keep her company.)
Mark...
I've Finally been diagnosed! Although this disorder is more bothersome to others (wife) than myself, its nice to know why I think the way I do.
