My mother has a jacked Toyota tundra, I’ve always been a Chevy guy but after seeing how well her truck holds up after 10 years and the power it STILL has I’m definitely going to a Toyota next year when I trade my truck in.
@@ronniem83 I felt just like you until I actually drove one. You won’t miss the v8 a bit. I just picked up a 2023 tundra a few weeks back. Coming from years and years of Silverados. I’ll never but another GM product as long as I live. Bad engines, bad transmissions. My last Chevy, a 2017 Silverado, completely rusted out. Pure garbage. I’m 100% Toyota now. Bought a 4Runner for my wife last year. You can’t beat the quality.
Same. I’ve always owned Silverados. Got so sick of transmissions crapping out, and bad engines, I just bought a 2023 Tundra. Absolutely love it. I don’t miss the v8 for a second. The v6 turbo is fast and way more responsive than any of my v8 chevys.
07-21 tundra 5.7L was the most reliable full size truck ever built. My 2008 5.7L sequoia has 212k miles. No issues ever. Still runs absolutely amazing like new. Yesterday I was gunning ut up and down the hwy just to hear my straight pipes sing. It just turned 15 years old in February. Interior still looks amazing after toting my wife and kids around for over a decade. I’ve thrown trash, 50 bags of mulch, 16 foot boards, etc in it. Love it. The new generation sequoia and tundra are a bit pathetic tho as far as reliability so far.
Appreciate the video. On day 29 of waiting for my 2023 Tacoma trail edition, cant wait for it to arrive. Been a jeep guy for over 30years, no longer trust Jeep. AIRBORNE!
Spotlight. We pulled them off junker cop cars. That much light that you can swivel around while you drive is very handy when something or someone needs to be found
Love these. If I may, I would request that you clearly state the "total net increase in weight" of each vehicle, at each stage of the build, in every video.
Things I wouldn't go out without are, an onboard air system and my PullPal ground anchor. I've been in spots in Utah west desert where there wasn't a tree or rock for 30 miles and without the PullPal I'd have had a hell of a hike out. Also keep tire and hose repair kits, a jumper pack and a spare serpentine belt. In addition if you're doing serious off roading the Tacoma's have a relatively weak independent front suspension. If you don't do a straight axle swap at least put in some RCV axle shafts. They're spendy but carry a lifetime guarantee with tires up to 40 inch. Also carry spare tie rod ends.
So true I agree with this. I’ve worked ems my whole life and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve rolled up to accidents and helped out. My truck is loaded with survival gear and first aid gear. I’d feel naked without it.
Mike thanks for posting this. I literally just bought my Tacoma about 2 weeks ago and am starting to plan how in going to personalize it. This is great! Love your content !
@@ronaldportillo448 100% the best vehicle decision I've ever made. I'm partial to the 2012-2015 models. They're as close to bullet proof as the Tacoma gets.
Best truck for this stuff. Tacoma's are the best. They run forever and there's no other vehicle in the market with a resale value as high as the Tacoma.
I have a 2018 Tacoma four-door extremely low mileage. I have 2 issues with this vehicle. The seats are not the greatest for comfort. But the major issue is the paint likes to flaking off the body. Toyotas attitude is a one time sign off fix it spot plan.Any flaking spot develops after sign off ,then you’re on your own instead of repainting the whole vehicle as a recall issue. Toyota🤢🤮🤮
Love the build with the exception of the Rotopax fuel cell. I've been using them on my Polaris RZR for several years now and have unfortunately gone through several. They do expand and contract but they will eventually develop cracks and leak. Rotopax says the only way to stop this is to constantly vent them and do not store fuel in them for extended periods. Thanks again for all you do and definitely a Big Thank You For Your Service!!!
I’ll mention a few things which came to mind right off. I’m speaking from the perspective of a lifetime of off-road experience from racing motorcycles in the desert to overlanding and backcountry travel. And, maybe you have already addressed this but didn’t cover it in the video, but here it is. I am definitely a Tacoma fan as that is what I drive. Many full-size trucks are simply too big now to be good trail trucks and end up requiring a lot of tire and lift to have the same breakover, approach, and departure angles as a Tacoma or a Jeep. If I were buying a vehicle with the intent of overlanding or desert travel, I would have started with the TRD Off Road (which is what I drive) because it comes with a locking rear differential, Multi Terrain Select, and Crawl Control, all of which can be useful when you are way out there. The Sport comes with a non-functional hood scoop. To that end, I would advise adding a locking front differential such as a Tru-Track, which will function as an open diff, but send power to the tire on the ground or lock up with a little drag of the brakes. I wouldn’t advise using a Detroit Locker or similar, hard locking diff in the front, on a daily driver. Really, these are the basics for traveling on loose ground and over obstacles. For fuel, Rotopacks are fine, lots of people use them. I have a rack I built in my Tacoma’s bed which I can carry a single, 5 gal plastic can or a pair of 3 gal VP fuel cans, medical, fire extinguisher, shovel, on-board air, etc.. You can never have too much fuel or water. Rotate the fuel as you travel, because most of it is tainted with Ethanol and Ethanol attracts water which is bad. KC lights are great, I’m a Diode Dynamics fan, but that’s opinion. I like lights in selective yellow for use in dust, rain, fog, and snow. The Yellow wavelength penetrates better and has less glare. Ditch lights and scene lights are great for camping out in the wild. A couple of high quality, usb chargeable flashlights is a good idea too. The synthetic line on the winch is a great choice. If you don’t have one, a soft shackle, snatch block, and a pull strap are important too. Get a receiver mounted shackle for the back and never use a trailer ball. You should have an on-board air system, tire plugs, a proper jack, and breaker bar/socket and the ability to use them if you get a flat. The factory stuff might not do it. Load Range D/E tires are more flat resistant, but heavy AF. My last truck was a full-size and had load range E 35s on it. I blew a tire at 75 mph on the freeway, and while the tire shredded, the rim never hit the ground, and the truck remained in control, allowing me to move over and stop safely. The exploding tire destroyed my bedside, but that heavy carcass allowed me to stop safely which was the most important thing. Always have a fire extinguisher on board. About two weeks ago, I put out a fire on my way home from work. Some arsonist set a power pole on fire. It was a whole deal. The fire was accelerating quickly, but I was able to put it out before it got out of control. This is a busy area and no one had a fire extinguisher, but everyone had a cell phone out. The FD guys seemed disappointed they didn’t get to use their hoses. Also carry an axe, shovel, and saw. I have a power pack starter thing (and cables) if the battery goes dead. Never used it on my own truck, but I have helped others. Finally, I’ll mention having an extra accessory belt for the engine and the tools needed to replace it. I always carry one, along with a code reader which can tell you if you have a big problem or a small one if your vehicle throws a code. It’s a Toyota, so nothing ever breaks… but just in case, or if someone else’s junk breaks. I’ve helped others more than I have gotten myself out of a jam. I assume you not only carry water, but have a water filter system, and iodine tablets as a last resort. Also, where’s truck gun? This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means and you may already have covered all of this, and, I know money doesn’t fall out of the sky so things tend to come in stages as few of us have an unlimited budget, but it’s something to consider.
Niiiiice. Almost finished with my 2014 Tacoma. GFC, Kickass Battery system and 12l/hr water pump, and a pelican case diesel heater. Figure the rest out when i get there.
Mike i just found your podcasts on Spotify and I and enjoying every episode on there, and I'm learning stuff I should have already know about survival and being prepared, i can't wait to see more of your content.
@@Northwoods208 That’s a good idea, but I like the idea of having something more low profile. If I’m just taking a trip to the city. I would rather be in a car to blend in, rather than a decked out truck/suv.
@@jonahgsnathan3079 that's fair, but you don't have to make vehicle upgrades obvious, I have a diesel dodge that looks like a work truck (because it is) but it'll eat any BMW I've come across for breakfast
@@Northwoods208that is cute. But your truck is not eating ANY BMW out there. I understand there’s a lot of hubris, but trucks are made for truck things and cars are made for car things. Your truck on a mountain road against a M5 or even M3. You have no chance.
@@bronzeage_222 600 horsepower is 600 horsepower. Not saying I can hang in the turns, but on a straight highway, I'll leave most anything in a cloud of smoke
Just wanna say thank you, Mike, watching you over the years has developed my preparedness. Because of that I and others saved a man's life in Maryland this past Friday. He was sideswiped by a car that fled immediately. The gentleman was riding a BMW touring motorcycle. His femur was separated from the other half of his leg causing extreme hemorrhaging. I carry my bag everywhere I go and had tourniquets ready. In this case, I was driving a gov vehicle, don't always assume you will be in your rig in these situations guys. We treated him in the 25-minute gap of time that it took EMS and Fire Departments to get to the scene. I've been told he's doing ok as expected. Again thank you for making an impact. For the group, carry emergency equipment at all times and be proficient with it. You never know when you might be the only one there for someone in need. God bless.
Nice Tacoma, but I would have gotten the long bed for camping with lift and larger tires it’s practical. Plus a decent topper like Topo Topper keeps the dust out of the back of your truck. Have fun and still looks great. Thanks Mike for your content.
Brother here's my feedback. I love the build I love all of this s*** but can you do some economy content? Not everybody can afford an $80,000 rig. People who go for custom gear from outfitters like goose gear have money. I love this kind of content but I wish there was a version for the man who does not have the necessary means for the necessary means for a higher education. That's a Lebowski pun but you know what I mean.
Me and my brother thought about doing tire sandals back in highschool using mud tire tread (we're from the south so yea) but we aren't smart enough for all that lol. As far as recovery goes I'd look into the Matt's offroad recovery rope and soft shackles, especially the soft shackles.
Andy Stumpf just asked me to ask you if tire sandals were the reason you'd been skipping leg day. Jokes aside, the usual, fantastic content. Thank you. The corolla analogy is accurate. My taco's coming up on 300k miles and it continues to be a ridiculously reliable work in progress.
You should get another light bar or something similar and run IR and then put a kill switch in the cab that shuts off every external light so that if some crazy situation happens to can drive completely blacked out at night with NVG’s on. That would be the absolute sweetest.
IF you look up donut media here on yt, they have a great hi low series of modifying tacomas to be overlanders on a budget and also not on a budget. they go through everything in tons of detail (install, testing, costs, etc). Very educational but also fun to watch
@@TheStowAway594 I'm just referring to the series Mike is doing on a budget build overlander. He's got an old Jeep. I'm just looking forward to seeing what he does next.
@@broja4387 Thanks so much for the rec! I just finished watching the whole series. Wow what a great experience doing all the modifications and then taking them off road! I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Take it from your Aussie 4x4 fans down here Mike, every frontal “bull bar” needs a cross bar for radiator protection from animal strikes. A kangaroo in your radiator stops your vehicle dead, I’m sure a deer over there would do the same. Love ya work mate.
You should do a full walk through of LLODs Tacoma. I feel like he is almost the perfect balance of prepared and not over the top while staying lowkeyish
I am also a wounded veteran in Utah and I need the comfort as well. Can you make a video that helps me and others describing good products for us more messed up people?
Dude, get a HMMT put a fitted out cargo container with drop legs, pop up top and pop out sides with a genset and patio tent. Get one with the hydraulic arm. You drop the legs and pullout from it. Originally as a child this was my conscious dream set up originally with a unimog then a Man now a HMMT.
I think you're an expert promoter, sir! No B S, hilarious personal accounts, some more serious accounts, and just an amazing video, bro. I need a truck like that instead of my POS Ford Fiesta 😂
1000 percent would buy tire sandals
I don’t always wear flip flops, but when I do, I’d wear a veteran owned tire sandals!
Let’s make this a thing plz
I’ll take a pair of 285’s if they fit without rubbing.
They'd have to be better than Rainbow Sandals to have a chance.
Hemp and tire. Trick will be getting the branding on it. I guess the glued on insole could be color branded.
I'm Mike's age and have wanted tire sandals since I was a kid reading about Vietnam!
For the motherland!
Wow, one of my favorite content creators overlands my favorite truck! I’ve been running Tacoma’s since I 2004, great trucks!
My mother has a jacked Toyota tundra, I’ve always been a Chevy guy but after seeing how well her truck holds up after 10 years and the power it STILL has I’m definitely going to a Toyota next year when I trade my truck in.
Toyota was gonna be my next truck, but they got rid of the v8. A v6 Tacoma might be ok, but I can't see me getting a full-size truck with a turbo v6.
@@ronniem83 I felt just like you until I actually drove one. You won’t miss the v8 a bit. I just picked up a 2023 tundra a few weeks back. Coming from years and years of Silverados. I’ll never but another GM product as long as I live. Bad engines, bad transmissions. My last Chevy, a 2017 Silverado, completely rusted out. Pure garbage. I’m 100% Toyota now. Bought a 4Runner for my wife last year. You can’t beat the quality.
Same. I’ve always owned Silverados. Got so sick of transmissions crapping out, and bad engines, I just bought a 2023 Tundra. Absolutely love it. I don’t miss the v8 for a second. The v6 turbo is fast and way more responsive than any of my v8 chevys.
check out the hilux
07-21 tundra 5.7L was the most reliable full size truck ever built.
My 2008 5.7L sequoia has 212k miles. No issues ever. Still runs absolutely amazing like new. Yesterday I was gunning ut up and down the hwy just to hear my straight pipes sing.
It just turned 15 years old in February. Interior still looks amazing after toting my wife and kids around for over a decade.
I’ve thrown trash, 50 bags of mulch, 16 foot boards, etc in it.
Love it. The new generation sequoia and tundra are a bit pathetic tho as far as reliability so far.
Tire Sandle yes ! But only if their Goodyears !
Appreciate the video. On day 29 of waiting for my 2023 Tacoma trail edition, cant wait for it to arrive. Been a jeep guy for over 30years, no longer trust Jeep. AIRBORNE!
🫡🇺🇸the outdoors are calling me!! Time to answer!
Tire sandals with a Yard crossbow, old school!
Met you at Overland Expo in Flagstaff - Your the Real Deal!! Great vid
Building out a 4Runner trd currently. Fun stuff. Gun guys slipping over Into the overland world and I’m loving it
We need more Toyota / Loadout / overland content and I bet I would be peaceful to be out in the woods!
I’ve owned all of the big 3 trucks privately and commercially, Toyota is now my private vehicle of choice for ranch work.
Spotlight. We pulled them off junker cop cars. That much light that you can swivel around while you drive is very handy when something or someone needs to be found
Good stuff Mike, luv the part about helping your community and fellow brothers & sisters. Teamwork 👊
I'd rock those while rucking. And better traction than rubba slippas? Hell yes!
Sick build, but oh boy could we help make this much better with a robust electrical power system 🔥🔥
Love these. If I may, I would request that you clearly state the "total net increase in weight" of each vehicle, at each stage of the build, in every video.
Tire sandals sound awesome!!! James bond style!!!!
Mike, totally agree with overlanding in comfort. That should be a whole series!
Way back in college days I had sandals made overseas from recycled tires. Lasted a lot longer than any other sandals I've owned!
Things I wouldn't go out without are, an onboard air system and my PullPal ground anchor. I've been in spots in Utah west desert where there wasn't a tree or rock for 30 miles and without the PullPal I'd have had a hell of a hike out. Also keep tire and hose repair kits, a jumper pack and a spare serpentine belt. In addition if you're doing serious off roading the Tacoma's have a relatively weak independent front suspension. If you don't do a straight axle swap at least put in some RCV axle shafts. They're spendy but carry a lifetime guarantee with tires up to 40 inch. Also carry spare tie rod ends.
So true I agree with this. I’ve worked ems my whole life and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve rolled up to accidents and helped out. My truck is loaded with survival gear and first aid gear. I’d feel naked without it.
Mike thanks for posting this. I literally just bought my Tacoma about 2 weeks ago and am starting to plan how in going to personalize it. This is great! Love your content !
@@coffeehunter8742 thank you
Super fun vehicles to build! 🔥
Can’t beat Tacoma reliability 👍🏼,I hope to get my own Tacoma soon in the near future.
@@ronaldportillo448 100% the best vehicle decision I've ever made. I'm partial to the 2012-2015 models. They're as close to bullet proof as the Tacoma gets.
I got u on the tire sandals brother
Best truck for this stuff. Tacoma's are the best. They run forever and there's no other vehicle in the market with a resale value as high as the Tacoma.
I have a 2018 Tacoma four-door extremely low mileage. I have 2 issues with this vehicle. The seats are not the greatest for comfort. But the major issue is the paint likes to flaking off the body. Toyotas attitude is a one time sign off fix it spot plan.Any flaking spot develops after sign off ,then you’re on your own instead of repainting the whole vehicle as a recall issue. Toyota🤢🤮🤮
Dude…bring on the sandals!
Needa trick my 02 tacoma like this!
It makes me happy to see you guys happy .
You're out there making all the content I like to watch. My man, thank you!
Love the build with the exception of the Rotopax fuel cell. I've been using them on my Polaris RZR for several years now and have unfortunately gone through several. They do expand and contract but they will eventually develop cracks and leak. Rotopax says the only way to stop this is to constantly vent them and do not store fuel in them for extended periods. Thanks again for all you do and definitely a Big Thank You For Your Service!!!
I’ll mention a few things which came to mind right off. I’m speaking from the perspective of a lifetime of off-road experience from racing motorcycles in the desert to overlanding and backcountry travel. And, maybe you have already addressed this but didn’t cover it in the video, but here it is. I am definitely a Tacoma fan as that is what I drive. Many full-size trucks are simply too big now to be good trail trucks and end up requiring a lot of tire and lift to have the same breakover, approach, and departure angles as a Tacoma or a Jeep. If I were buying a vehicle with the intent of overlanding or desert travel, I would have started with the TRD Off Road (which is what I drive) because it comes with a locking rear differential, Multi Terrain Select, and Crawl Control, all of which can be useful when you are way out there. The Sport comes with a non-functional hood scoop. To that end, I would advise adding a locking front differential such as a Tru-Track, which will function as an open diff, but send power to the tire on the ground or lock up with a little drag of the brakes. I wouldn’t advise using a Detroit Locker or similar, hard locking diff in the front, on a daily driver. Really, these are the basics for traveling on loose ground and over obstacles.
For fuel, Rotopacks are fine, lots of people use them. I have a rack I built in my Tacoma’s bed which I can carry a single, 5 gal plastic can or a pair of 3 gal VP fuel cans, medical, fire extinguisher, shovel, on-board air, etc.. You can never have too much fuel or water. Rotate the fuel as you travel, because most of it is tainted with Ethanol and Ethanol attracts water which is bad.
KC lights are great, I’m a Diode Dynamics fan, but that’s opinion. I like lights in selective yellow for use in dust, rain, fog, and snow. The Yellow wavelength penetrates better and has less glare. Ditch lights and scene lights are great for camping out in the wild. A couple of high quality, usb chargeable flashlights is a good idea too.
The synthetic line on the winch is a great choice. If you don’t have one, a soft shackle, snatch block, and a pull strap are important too. Get a receiver mounted shackle for the back and never use a trailer ball.
You should have an on-board air system, tire plugs, a proper jack, and breaker bar/socket and the ability to use them if you get a flat. The factory stuff might not do it. Load Range D/E tires are more flat resistant, but heavy AF. My last truck was a full-size and had load range E 35s on it. I blew a tire at 75 mph on the freeway, and while the tire shredded, the rim never hit the ground, and the truck remained in control, allowing me to move over and stop safely. The exploding tire destroyed my bedside, but that heavy carcass allowed me to stop safely which was the most important thing.
Always have a fire extinguisher on board. About two weeks ago, I put out a fire on my way home from work. Some arsonist set a power pole on fire. It was a whole deal. The fire was accelerating quickly, but I was able to put it out before it got out of control. This is a busy area and no one had a fire extinguisher, but everyone had a cell phone out. The FD guys seemed disappointed they didn’t get to use their hoses. Also carry an axe, shovel, and saw. I have a power pack starter thing (and cables) if the battery goes dead. Never used it on my own truck, but I have helped others.
Finally, I’ll mention having an extra accessory belt for the engine and the tools needed to replace it. I always carry one, along with a code reader which can tell you if you have a big problem or a small one if your vehicle throws a code. It’s a Toyota, so nothing ever breaks… but just in case, or if someone else’s junk breaks. I’ve helped others more than I have gotten myself out of a jam.
I assume you not only carry water, but have a water filter system, and iodine tablets as a last resort. Also, where’s truck gun?
This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means and you may already have covered all of this, and, I know money doesn’t fall out of the sky so things tend to come in stages as few of us have an unlimited budget, but it’s something to consider.
Niiiiice. Almost finished with my 2014 Tacoma. GFC, Kickass Battery system and 12l/hr water pump, and a pelican case diesel heater. Figure the rest out when i get there.
Mike i just found your podcasts on Spotify and I and enjoying every episode on there, and I'm learning stuff I should have already know about survival and being prepared, i can't wait to see more of your content.
Just bought my first Tacoma. Plan on fitting a Kimbo Camper on it once suspension and upgrades are complete. Thanks for the video!
Toyota is the most reliable vehicle ever. I have 4, and I never fix anything, but maitance on them.
I remember wearing tire sandals 😂
Thanks Mike for the content. Would love to see setups for cars ie. Corolla’s/Civic. Setups to make these kinds of vehicles more capable! ✌🏾
You trade them in on something that was built with capability in mind. Those are both great cars, for commuting in town in ideal weather.
@@Northwoods208
That’s a good idea, but I like the idea of having something more low profile. If I’m just taking a trip to the city. I would rather be in a car to blend in, rather than a decked out truck/suv.
@@jonahgsnathan3079 that's fair, but you don't have to make vehicle upgrades obvious, I have a diesel dodge that looks like a work truck (because it is) but it'll eat any BMW I've come across for breakfast
@@Northwoods208that is cute. But your truck is not eating ANY BMW out there. I understand there’s a lot of hubris, but trucks are made for truck things and cars are made for car things. Your truck on a mountain road against a M5 or even M3. You have no chance.
@@bronzeage_222 600 horsepower is 600 horsepower. Not saying I can hang in the turns, but on a straight highway, I'll leave most anything in a cloud of smoke
I love the moto packs. I even have on on my motorcycle.
Swap that front hook out for a closed system from factor55 or agency six. Yakum has a different fairlead that takes the winch hook completely out too.
Tire sandals lol when I was growing up during viet nam they were called Ho Chi Mihn sandals. big ass rubber tire tread bottoms.
Hell yeah brother! I love the Taco
I'm half Korean; Tire sandals are essential! 😅
Just wanna say thank you, Mike, watching you over the years has developed my preparedness. Because of that I and others saved a man's life in Maryland this past Friday. He was sideswiped by a car that fled immediately. The gentleman was riding a BMW touring motorcycle. His femur was separated from the other half of his leg causing extreme hemorrhaging. I carry my bag everywhere I go and had tourniquets ready. In this case, I was driving a gov vehicle, don't always assume you will be in your rig in these situations guys. We treated him in the 25-minute gap of time that it took EMS and Fire Departments to get to the scene. I've been told he's doing ok as expected. Again thank you for making an impact. For the group, carry emergency equipment at all times and be proficient with it. You never know when you might be the only one there for someone in need. God bless.
Make sure to send him a DM on Insta and facebook and twitter too. You made this same comment on his Insta looking for Validation LOL. SMH
Great stuff as always Mike. Great hearing you speak in Phoenix at U Haul.
My dad had a pair of leather jeezus sandals back in the 70's that had old tire tread for soles.
This makes me want to move out west....Living in the NorthEast there's so many people and not much elevation.
Nice Tacoma, but I would have gotten the long bed for camping with lift and larger tires it’s practical. Plus a decent topper like Topo Topper keeps the dust out of the back of your truck. Have fun and still looks great. Thanks Mike for your content.
Love the CLS bag you got there ground pounder
Just when i get started interested in Tacos and Taco builds. I run into Mike 🤣💯😤💪👍 badass
I would 100% support tire sandals
That is one slick looking truck. I think I am going to do this to my Tacoma.
I watch Mike regularly and I’ve got to say he’s having a good time here. Just good to see him happy.
This is a great concept of training and vehicle development for function.
Brother here's my feedback. I love the build I love all of this s*** but can you do some economy content? Not everybody can afford an $80,000 rig. People who go for custom gear from outfitters like goose gear have money. I love this kind of content but I wish there was a version for the man who does not have the necessary means for the necessary means for a higher education. That's a Lebowski pun but you know what I mean.
Learn to build shit.
I have 05 4runner, that I wouldn't mind upgrading for overlanding
Since I have an F350, I'm looking forward to seeing that build and/or set up.
Definitely would be getting those sandals
Me and my brother thought about doing tire sandals back in highschool using mud tire tread (we're from the south so yea) but we aren't smart enough for all that lol. As far as recovery goes I'd look into the Matt's offroad recovery rope and soft shackles, especially the soft shackles.
Andy Stumpf just asked me to ask you if tire sandals were the reason you'd been skipping leg day.
Jokes aside, the usual, fantastic content. Thank you.
The corolla analogy is accurate. My taco's coming up on 300k miles and it continues to be a ridiculously reliable work in progress.
You should get another light bar or something similar and run IR and then put a kill switch in the cab that shuts off every external light so that if some crazy situation happens to can drive completely blacked out at night with NVG’s on. That would be the absolute sweetest.
Sweet setup! I want to see the rest of that budget build
What do you think the overall cost of the build like that is?
IF you look up donut media here on yt, they have a great hi low series of modifying tacomas to be overlanders on a budget and also not on a budget. they go through everything in tons of detail (install, testing, costs, etc). Very educational but also fun to watch
@@TheStowAway594 I'm just referring to the series Mike is doing on a budget build overlander. He's got an old Jeep. I'm just looking forward to seeing what he does next.
@@broja4387 Awesome. Will check it out
@@broja4387 Thanks so much for the rec! I just finished watching the whole series. Wow what a great experience doing all the modifications and then taking them off road! I thoroughly enjoyed that.
I'll definitely sport a pair of "Tire Sandals"!
Sweet setup..
Tire sandals from Mexico are the best on earth
Yeah tire sandals sound good.
Good evening Mike! Impressive Yota build!
Looks like you been hitting the weights 👍
RAM Powerwagon.. my '16 is still going places no other trucks can explore.
Take it from your Aussie 4x4 fans down here Mike, every frontal “bull bar” needs a cross bar for radiator protection from animal strikes.
A kangaroo in your radiator stops your vehicle dead, I’m sure a deer over there would do the same. Love ya work mate.
Badass truck . I've always been a Chevy guy had several z71s
Tire sandals all day long baby!
Operate the Outdoors makes me go from six to midnight!!
Lol! Mike, Goodyear already sells shoes. Hit them up for a Collab with field craft tire fips
Yes for tire sandals!!!
Taco's!! Love my 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4!
Luna Sandals makes “Tire” sandals and they’re built for running.
I cant remember where, but you can just get the bumper ends so you dont have to cut the original front end... great vid and knowledge
You should do a full walk through of LLODs Tacoma. I feel like he is almost the perfect balance of prepared and not over the top while staying lowkeyish
Completely agree ! Love his truck and set up !
That fear mentality is strong in society, capitalizing on it is such a genius move from Mike.
Tire sandals: aka, huarache sandals. Started in places like Mexicali.
Talk about backcountry comms for the vehicle Mike.
I am also a wounded veteran in Utah and I need the comfort as well. Can you make a video that helps me and others describing good products for us more messed up people?
Awesome video! Highly suggest true amber lights for those challenging severe weather days.
The first 30 seconds of the video was enough to make me subscribe😂
My Warn winch broke on first use. Never trusted it again after that so I sold it and went Smittybilt and it's been flawless on my Ram 2500.
Yotomafia & Field Craft Survival 🔥
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Dude, get a HMMT put a fitted out cargo container with drop legs, pop up top and pop out sides with a genset and patio tent.
Get one with the hydraulic arm.
You drop the legs and pullout from it.
Originally as a child this was my conscious dream set up originally with a unimog then a Man now a HMMT.
imagine if every community on earth had like 5 of you how better world would be
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Really appreciate this breakdown
I think you're an expert promoter, sir! No B S, hilarious personal accounts, some more serious accounts, and just an amazing video, bro. I need a truck like that instead of my POS Ford Fiesta 😂
Still have my tire sandals from when I was in Africa in ‘04
Love the content. Keep it coming!
Great video. I’m looking forward to seeing your rig.
Nice!
Great video, thank you Mike!
Can you guys try buidling a bug out car with something small, like honda crv or corolla cross or rav 4 or something?
I’m feel you I am a broken 49 year old that use too fight in mma