The Overland Journal Podcast Principles of Overlanding: Payload
Feb 5, 2020
Discover the essentials of payload management for unforgettable overlanding adventures. The hosts share personal experiences on balancing necessities with luxuries, focusing on weight ratings and optimization of vehicle performance. Learn how vehicle weight dynamics impact your journey and why staying within limits is crucial for safety. Explore practical tips on gear selection and the distinction between needs and wants to enhance your experience on the road. Gain insights that will transform your overlanding approach!
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Needs vs. Wants
- Prioritize needs over wants when packing for overlanding trips.
- Distill your gear to the essentials, as excess weight hinders long journeys.
Overloading Consequences
- Overloading vehicles is a common overlanding mistake with negative consequences.
- It leads to poor performance, increased damage, more failures, and reduced driving enjoyment.
Key Overlanding Terms
- Understand key terms like GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
- Curb weight is the factory weight, not your modified truck’s current weight.