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Timcat



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Overland essentials
Having been on the road for 5 weeks now I’ve been contemplating kit & how useful it is. Think for me my two go to items are…
Jet boil ( just so simple & easy to use)
Rab Valiance waterproof down jacket ( compact & so warm on cold morning’s)
What’s everyone’s go to favourite 2 items? Just asking so I don’t miss out on anything Very Happy
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Dave



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I would love to be on a big trip. I’ll have to wait to retirement.

Collapsible bowl
Rear door drop down shelf.

Both things take no space but are used all the time. Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"

I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
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Mo Murphy



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I love a good trip 😁

For me the 2 essentials are my :

A. Alpkit Brukit (similar to the Jetboil)

B. Halfords Pro socket set 😬

There are dozens of other essential bits (though a roof tent isn't one of them) but these are the most consistently essential 🤣

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Supacat



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Re: Overland essentials
Timcat wrote:

Jet boil ( just so simple & easy to use)

It that just for brews or do you cook with it?

Timcat wrote:

Rab Valiance waterproof down jacket ( compact & so warm on cold morning’s)

I do like my Rab kit, got a Summit down jacket; and a Myriad lightweight waterproof. Not looked at their range recently, so might have to check that jacket out...
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MichaelE



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Mobile phone and credit card to book a hotel
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markb110



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Re: Overland essentials
[quote="Supacat"]
Timcat wrote:

Jet boil ( just so simple & easy to use)

It that just for brews or do you cook with it?

Hi Supacat

From my knowledge it is really only for boiling water quickly whilst using a small amount of gas.

The main issue in regards to cooking is that you cannot regulate the temperature, fine for a boil in the bag meal, not so great for a say warming up a chilli slowly without it burning on the bottom.

JetBoil do the Genesis double burner cooking system which looks cool and takes up very little space.

I have attached a video, you don't have to watch the whole thing but it will give you an idea.

All the best

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Supacat



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Thanks Thumbs Up

Not a video I would have gone looking for so glad you posted it. The jet boil is expensive but did seem fast on the boil. Shame on the old Coleman, was hoping that beat both the modern competition...
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Timcat



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Just to cover a few things,
Coleman collapsible bowl
Rear door table by Ex-Tec
Halfords pro 170 pc socket set.

These are what we carry and yes jet boil is just for brews. Main stove is a Primus Tupike which is dead simple burns hot & strips to clean it.
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Dave



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Wow, most excellent! Where/who will I be able to find this for sale from please. I have just realised that I really really need it Bow down Rolling with laughter


 Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"

I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
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Mo Murphy



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50 Shades of Pennine Grey
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Dave



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Thanks Thumbs Up Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"

I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
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macfrank



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Most important: our mountain sheep Smile

And our latest addition: a washing "machine" Smile
Doubles up as instant picknick table, extra storage, foot bath tub, ... Smile


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strang



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I went to Morocco a couple of years ago in a group. I always like 'old school' so took an old aluminium kettle and my cast iron gas ring (I know, travel light), plus I always thought JetBoils were a bit of a gimmick. Anyway, everyone else in the group had JetBoils and whenever we stopped for a brew, they had all had theirs and packed away while I was still waiting for my kettle to boil.

Needless to say, I have since bought one.

My other bit of kit would be my ARB fridge. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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Bluest



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I’ve been in exactly the same boat on the same trip. I’m having either Jetboil or Coleman Fyrestorm ( can’t decide which) for Xmas. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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bear100



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Another here one for the jet boil Very Happy
It’s just so quick and easy to set up, use and pack away.

The other would be my Bose revolve speaker, wireless, rechargeable, lasts for days.

Nothing nicer than sat out early morning with a hot cup of tea and some music on in the background Mr. Green 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
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