Many people only purchase a bakkie to enable them to take it on the most daring and exciting off road adventures possible. Off roading can be quite precarious too, so it is important that you are prepared for the journey ahead of you. Luckily, there are plenty of off road courses you can attend before you go on your journey. It is best to be prepared, so the key is to arm yourself with as much information as you can before you leave. There are many great off road adventurer forums on the internet too, where you can make friends with other off roaders, find out about trails and get excellent tips which will help you be more prepared for your journey.
Before you go on your off road adventure, you need to know where you are going, or at least have a vague idea. You’re more than welcome to explore an unknown land, that is sometimes the whole point, but you still need a rough idea of where you will be going and where you will be situated. It is very helpful to have a GPS with you at all times, so that if you should get hopelessly lost, you can find your way out.
If you are traveling in a double cab you will have more space, so ensure that you have allocated comfortable seats with secure seatbelts to all who will be travelling.
It is essential that you make sure that you are prepared for the journey ahead of you. For example, your bakkie must be well equipped with a spare tire, tow rope, an emergency kit and a satellite phone. In some cases, if it is your first off road journey, you should try and go in convoy with another off roader. If you do, you can both help each other out if one of you gets stuck. There are many potential situations where you could find yourself in a bind, such as crossing bodies of water, on rocky terrains and in mud and sand especially. Above all else, make sure to have fun and take lots of pictures!