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Snarky · 01-07-2010, 16:29

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Originally Posted by gdict

My point was simply that an Unimog, especially a U1300L is a bit overkill for a "huntin' rig".

No offense, as I have no idea what kind of hunting California offers, but here in Texas hunting usually involves multiple people going out into rugged remote terrain where the few roads can turn into mud rivers in a matter hours if they even exist. Most of the transport is through grassy or rocky areas, and the goal is to shoot and retrieve heavy animals to process for food either in the field after they are transported home depending on the animal.

If you do your hunting in Mexico then the environment is often even worse than Texas, with long tough rides that can and will destroy vehicles, and that's all in the pleasant south! I'm sure that in the cold north towards Canada or near the Rockies it's even worse than that, where you have to contend with possible snow, ice, and even more rugged terrain.

Not every hunter is bubba in the field with a .22.

I'da say bring the most durable vehicle you can.