Overlanding Gear

[WJCO]

Take a good look at where the shovel handle meets the shovel head. Just make sure it looks like something that can handle heavy snow or overloading. That shovel I pictured above is Lifeline. It's 15 bucks and good for backpacking and light duty, but I've seen 2 break from overloading. So if you're going to be shoveling a lot of snow and working quickly, it's probably not the best.

 

[Sharkey]

Since you don't have to pack it on your back, I'd consider a crazy beaver. Sure, it won't move as much on the blade as a dedicated snow shovel, but it will last a hell of a lot longer and won't have issues getting through mixtures of snow, ice, and frozen dirt. You could always pick up a two piece lifeline as an extra just to move pure snow.

 

[JK_Dave]

I'm going to post this here so I don't forget about it.



Ultimate Trail Quart Crate

Holds 6 qts oil, 2 gal coolant, brake fluid and gear oil. Easy to mount to a shelf or drawer system in the rear compartment.

 

[SPOOOBY]

I would look at a sweet backcountry shovel. They make some really nice ones similar to the one I took a pic of earlier today and posted in this thread. Lightweight, tough, scoops snow like crazy, and would look pretty sweet on the JK6.

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Im getting this one,looks solid to me

 

[GraniteCrystal]

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Im getting this one,looks solid to me

Nice. Let us know what you think of it. Wish it were cheaper.

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[Mike_JK_Houston_711]

I'm going to post this here so I don't forget about it.

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Ultimate Trail Quart Crate

Holds 6 qts oil, 2 gal coolant, brake fluid and gear oil. Easy to mount to a shelf or drawer system in the rear compartment.

This compartment is sweet. I came across that on the artec site when I was shopping for my skid system. Eventually I'll get this, thanks for the reminder :beer:

 

[SPOOOBY]

Nice. Let us know what you think of it. Wish it were cheaper.

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its definetly not cheap,i bought there extreme tire repair kit,best one I've ever seen

 

[Zstairlessone]

What are people's thoughts on spade vs shovel? Spade being pointy and shovel being flat end. <img src="http://wayalife.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=234354"/> <img src="http://wayalife.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=234353"/> °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Build thread: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=32769

I like a sharpshooter

 

[Brute]

I'm going to post this here so I don't forget about it.

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Ultimate Trail Quart Crate

Holds 6 qts oil, 2 gal coolant, brake fluid and gear oil. Easy to mount to a shelf or drawer system in the rear compartment.

I have this same one bolted inside the chest in the back of the Brute...works great


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[Brute]

Since you don't have to pack it on your back, I'd consider a crazy beaver. Sure, it won't move as much on the blade as a dedicated snow shovel, but it will last a hell of a lot longer and won't have issues getting through mixtures of snow, ice, and frozen dirt. You could always pick up a two piece lifeline as an extra just to move pure snow.

Carrying two shovels for snow runs actually makes sense...I have an alum racing Speed Shovel that is good for everyday use, and should be fine with ice...I'll check into a dedicated snow mover


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[daddyusmaximus]

What are good small, light stoves and beds for Jeep travel? In the past I've went out in large trucks, with lots of room, and lots of comfort. Downsizing (a lot) into a CJ5. Just need to cook for myself, wife hates off roading.

Stove: Single burner would do for most things, but a lighter 2 burner would be nice.
Bed: Can't do the hammock thing long, bad back. Prefer cot/pad in a tent.


Old set up was a real mattress, and a 30 year old Coleman...

 

[Sharkey]

What are good small, light stoves and beds for Jeep travel? In the past I've went out in large trucks, with lots of room, and lots of comfort. Downsizing (a lot) into a CJ5. Just need to cook for myself, wife hates off roading.

Stove: Single burner would do for most things, but a lighter 2 burner would be nice.
Bed: Can't do the hammock thing long, bad back. Prefer cot/pad in a tent.


Old set up was a real mattress, and a 30 year old Coleman...

I love my exped mattress (pic earlier in the thread). They make one for two people as well. It's very comfortable and has great insulation rating for colder nights. I'd plan on using on board air or a 12 volt pump to inflate it though. The tiny stuff sack hand bag/pump it comes with sucks.

As for stoves, I keep a Jetboil in my Jeep at all times. It's perfect for small meals. For more involved cooking tasks, I have a Brunton Wind River (also in this thread). Since it is just you, I would learn to plan my meals around a Jetboil.

 

[Brute]

I picked up a Kamp-Rite tent cot for my JK6 where space is a premium...even though it comes with thin pad, I use a thermarest style self inflating sleeping pad inside...works great...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_sGB2NraY

If your only cooking for yourself, a Jetboil is a good choice...you can easily pre make meals in vacuum bags, freeze and just drop them into boiling water...no cleanup of pots or pans...but it's hard to beat a good steak on an open fire...

 

[GraniteCrystal]

Another vote for JetBoil. Check out their MicroMo. Just bought it for brother in law as Christmas present. Also, buy some Mountain House freeze dried meals. Surprisingly delicious.

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[tippedover]

As someone who spends about 5 months a year out side away from home I can say the jet boil is the single greatest thing to jeep in ur ruck! (Or jeep).

Also bother vote is that cot tent that thing is great for sleeping in!


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[budmanm3]

Found this while browsing online.. interesting use of the back of the jeep

 

[Jackal01]

Another vote for Jetboil. We mostly eat backpacking food when we camp, even car camping, because it is just too simple and fast to make a meal with a Jetboil and freeze dried food.

 

[Mike_JK_Houston_711]

Yet another vote for jetboil. My wife is vegetarian and mountain house makes some good veg stuff. I also have the frying pan and coffee press for the jetboil and they all work really well with eachother. Have a coleman portable as well if we are cooking larger amounts of food for more than just the two of us.

 

[GraniteCrystal]

Yet another vote for jetboil. My wife is vegetarian and mountain house makes some good veg stuff. I also have the frying pan and coffee press for the jetboil and they all work really well with eachother. Have a coleman portable as well if we are cooking larger amounts of food for more than just the two of us.

Coffee press doubled as a filter for pine needles and twigs when boiling water to drink too

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[Mike_JK_Houston_711]

Coffee press doubled as a filter for pine needles and twigs when boiling water to drink too

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Great idea, we'll have to try that. We use the press with left over orange and grapefruit peels when boiling water, so along those same lines.