"JR1" (type35bugatti)
07/20/2016 at 09:22 • Filed to: Over landing
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"JR1" (type35bugatti)
07/20/2016 at 09:22 • Filed to: Over landing | 6
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I am a total rookie at this but it seems to me the point it to drive on beautiful dirt/gravel roads in the country for the simple enjoyment of driving and viewing the scenery. I am excited and I think me and the old S10 could have some fun in 60,000 acres of reclaimed AEP mining land. Might not be as epic as the long journeys at most of you Oppos take out west but it doesn't matter I think it will be fun. Anyone have any tips?
Eberle-Hills-Cop
> JR1
07/20/2016 at 09:31 |
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How many days are you thinking? We just finished our first big trip and the biggest lesson learned was that I should have bought a tire patch kit BEFORE leaving.
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JR1
> Eberle-Hills-Cop
07/20/2016 at 10:25 |
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Just a day. Does that even make it overlanding? I need to get my feet wet before I do it for a prolonged period
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Eberle-Hills-Cop
> JR1
07/20/2016 at 10:48 |
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Who cares what you call it, go have fun with your truck and some nice scenery. Chase your bliss.
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JR1
> Eberle-Hills-Cop
07/20/2016 at 12:22 |
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Hopefully will have good pictures in the coming days from the mini journey
BJ
> JR1
07/20/2016 at 13:11 |
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I have no idea how remote or rugged the place is, so I’ll assume the worst.
Don’t go with only one vehicle, if possible. If you must go alone, make sure someone at home has your itinerary and set up a check-in time so they know you’re safe.
Is there cellphone coverage?
Bring food, and more water than you think you need. A first aid kit is a good idea.
Make sure your spare is serviceable and inflated. Don’t forget a working jack!
Bring a shovel and an axe in case you need to fill a hole or clear a tree from the road.
Safety First!
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JR1
> BJ
07/20/2016 at 14:25 |
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- I will be going alone however it is only an hour and a half from my house at most and nothing is incredibly remote. Not sure how challenging the roads will be but considering it is Ohio I imagine rather easy.
- Call coverage is limited and spotty
- First aid and food are both great ideas thank you!
- I will double check the spare on the rear good tip.
- Never considered bringing those tools both are great ideas thank you!
Tim
> JR1
07/20/2016 at 22:01 |
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Right on, good for you. It’s still overlanding or whatever the hell we all want to call it. Exploring, adventuring, finding out what’s over the next hill and around the next turn!
If you enjoy it look into stuff like a used SPOT GPS, a good tire plug kit, a small compressor etc. Lots of great cheap gear that you can just leave in the truck somewhere and it can be jerry rigged to get you out of a lot of situations. Have fun and hopefully you take pics so we can “come along” as it were.
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JR1
> Tim
07/20/2016 at 23:05 |
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Hey thanks for the advice. I think my dad has an old SPOT GPS he might let me borrow for the weekend or for longer trips. And I am all for a good excuse to buy some new tools or parts epically if it is for a good hobby.
And trust me I plan on taking pictures and maybe even a video or two that is part of the adventure.
HammerheadFistpunch
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 03:26 |
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Sounds like fun, enjoy the drive! What are you taking? (car wise)
Rufant
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 04:48 |
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I’ll join the chorus, absolutely just go out and do it. Tell someone where you are going. Take water.
Explore with an open mind and an open eye, have a night under the stars. If you are not sure, just go back the way you came.
Have fun, take a few snaps :)
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JR1
> HammerheadFistpunch
07/21/2016 at 08:25 |
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My 2000 Chevy S10 LS. Not a ZR2 unfortunately but it should get the job done I hope
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JR1
> Rufant
07/21/2016 at 08:26 |
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Thank you that is the plan
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Tim
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 09:49 |
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Looking forward to it!
I think we can all get carried away with recommendations on gear to buy where you end up with a big list of crap!
For me, if I were flying in to rent a 4x4 my minimum kit would be: Microstart battery, Spot, tire plug kit, small air compressor, tow strap, gloves, jb weld, zip ties, rescue tape, gorilla tape, and some basic hand tools. Have fun!
tck4runner
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 12:33 |
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Make sure you get a picture in the Big Muskie Bucket. We were just down in that area last week on a 4 day canoe trip down the Muskingum River.
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JR1
> tck4runner
07/21/2016 at 13:08 |
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Muskingum is a pretty river I bet that was a fun trip.
And trust me I plan to. Always wanted to stop at Big Muskie but never have for some reason.
DMANbluesfreak
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 15:56 |
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Are you going by yourself with one vehicle? Or will you have a passenger?
If you’re truly alone, I’d consider a comealong or getting a high-lift jack and some chain to use as a comealong. If you get stuck, you’ll have nobody to even help push you out. Don’t try anything you’re not confident you can get through if the road isn’t well traveled.
Odds are there will be passersby at some point, but always assume the worst - you don’t want to get stuck there for a long time without cell coverage. Since it’s only an hour and a half from home, odds are you could walk to a nearby road - just be careful and make sure to keep track of where you are.
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JR1
> DMANbluesfreak
07/21/2016 at 16:44 |
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Yeah I have a passenger which should be good and if the situation gets too difficult and we get stuck I think I will be able to walk to a road and make it out okay.
But those are all good tips. I might bring the tools anyways
Blind Willy
> JR1
07/21/2016 at 16:46 |
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I can’t add much more than what the smarter guys here have added.
If you come upon some tricky roads/spots, go with your gut feeling.
You can always come back to it when you are better equipped and experienced.
You can always download PDF Maps or backcountry navigator to your cell phone to track where you’ve been in case you need to go back.
As someone else said, take lots of pictures and share them here :)
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JR1
> Blind Willy
07/21/2016 at 17:05 |
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Backcountry navigator eh? Sounds interesting I will have to look that up
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Blind Willy
> JR1
07/22/2016 at 07:38 |
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I think I ended up paying $5 for the pro version. The free version is ok too :)
The good thing about that is once you buy it, you can put it on any of your devices that supports it.
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BJ
> DMANbluesfreak
07/22/2016 at 12:16 |
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This is good advice, if you’ve been shown how properly to use a hi-lift jack without hurting or killing yourself. Improper use can be very dangerous.
And if you plan on walking away to a nearby road, make sure you’re carrying a GPS so that you actually know where you’re going!
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DMANbluesfreak
> BJ
07/25/2016 at 08:59 |
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Ah yes I guess I should say watch the HiLift safety video(s) online before using one. They can indeed be very dangerous.