Top 8 Best and Worst Off-Roading/Overlanding Advice

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this….”

There may have never been a more iconic or relatable phrase. Han, thank you for helping us find the words when that sinking feeling hits like, well, a big fat rock. (Sorry to all the non-star wars fans. Go get you some Lucasfilm tonight.)

You’re not alone, we’ve all followed some bad advice every now and then. The good news is when you learn the hard way on some things it makes you more aware of the next bit of advice you either take in or laugh at internally.

Thinking about those moments when you hear that just high enough pitched “fizzzzzz” when the air is slowly and painfully escaping your tires… cuz one just got slashed on that last patch of the trail back there. Or, my personal favorite, the “flop-smack-flop-smack-flop” as it starts to wobble off the rim. You know who you are, you pavement princesses.

Simply delightful.

Thankfully, off-roading can have just as many if not more highs than lows. Take a look at the Top 8 Best and Worst pieces of Overlanding and off-roading trail advice from our friends over here at Cali Raised LED.
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#6. @big_slaw13

Best: Always expect someone to be coming around a blind corner - most trails are two-way so always expect to see someone where you can't see them coming!
Worst: Crossing a river I shouldn't have - razors can't go underwater.

#8. @christhefabricator

Best: (1) Always tell someone else where you are going, don't be in a position where you are stranded and people don't know where to look. (2) Your gas pedal can get you out of trouble as much as it can get you in trouble, know when to use it. (3) Keep it simple, fancy gear can sometimes cause unnecessary problems. (4) Know your route, use your GPS to guide you, but know how to get out when you lose that tool. Familiarity is good but paper maps are better.

Worst: (1) Just gotta send it! (2) If you don't see the trail, make one. (3) You got this bro, let's go for it!