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Old 11-02-2011, 06:32 PM
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Nothing like the 70's 80's diesels for dependibility and durability. If you wanted to take it a step further go Detroit 3 stroke or a Marine 2 stroke

I'd need a fuel cell for water and a garden of some sort for a food source. Lots of rounds for the weapons, floatation rigging. I have a good imagination, but real estate may be an issue
Old 11-03-2011, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by macattack_ga
Around this area, Metro DC, you'd want to Shelter-in-Place for a couple of days, then bug out on a dual sport motorcycle like a KLR 250. Even the 2.5ton can not push through the traffic nightmares we get around here on a regular basic. No telling what havoc a real "issue" would cause.

But if you are talking expedition vehicles... well that's another story! A FJ40 with an OM617 on 34" skinny tires pulling light trailer with the same wheels and tires.
The Land Cruiser, the 40 or the 60, with a small trailer, same size tires and a diesel is a great choice for expeditions. If you don't plan on sleeping in it, then go with the 40. More manuverable, easier to get in/out of tight places, and a better entry and departure angle.
The 60 series will simply haul more.

For an individual bug out, I might go with the bike for manuverability, but if there's more than 2 of you, probably more than 1, I'd leave it for the trailer or a rack as a back up/scout vehicle.

While highly manuverable, nimble and quick, it's also noisey, leaves the rider open at all times to the elements, and is of course limited as to what it/you can carry.
Old 11-03-2011, 07:11 AM
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If it won't fit in the back.... it doesn't need to go.
If it won't go though it, It'll go around it.
Old 11-03-2011, 04:19 PM
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Are we talkin back country or war zone/third world here.

Environment plays into this quite heavily also.
Old 11-03-2011, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SIXSLUG
Are we talkin back country or war zone/third world here.

Environment plays into this quite heavily also.
Some fit quite well anywhere......Just wish I had the coin laying around for one.

Old 11-03-2011, 10:50 PM
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Diesel Dawg...that's exactly what I get. Nothing like a duce and half. A multi fuel one would be cool. If you are going off road it would be hard to beat one of these. The price is very nice on these too.

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Ik this post is old but here are my thoughts. An international scout with a 4bt, front and rear dynatrac dana 80 axles, ORD Doubler 4:1 Dual Transfer Case, and a custom exoskeleton.
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