Rusty – your AI Overland Skills Coach
Rusty is your always-on overland skills coach. Ask about off-road driving, recovery techniques, tyre pressures or trip planning and get calm, practical guidance based on real-world overlanding, not internet myths.
What Rusty can help you with
Rusty is designed to support the same real-world skills we cover across Overland Gear Guide — and the OGG Overland Skills Center in particular.
Off-road driving & recovery skills
- Understanding traction, line choice and safe momentum.
- Using recovery boards, jacks, straps and soft shackles safely.
- Planning and executing safer kinetic and winch pulls.
- Spotting common mistakes that turn simple recoveries risky.
Tyre pressures & trip planning
- Choosing starting tyre pressures for sand, mud, rocks or gravel.
- Thinking through load, range and pace for your trips.
- Using the OGG Tyre Pressure Calculator and Expedition Planner.
- Building practical packing and pre-trip checklists.
How to get the best answers from Rusty
The more context you share, the better Rusty can act as your Overland Skills Coach.
Tell Rusty about your setup
- Vehicle make, model and basic mods (tyres, suspension, weight).
- Tyre size and rough load (solo, family, heavily loaded tourer).
- Terrain and conditions: soft sand, mud, rocky climbs, gravel, snow, etc.
- Your experience level: beginner, intermediate or advanced.
Link it to your learning path
- Mention the Skills Center path and lesson you’re working on.
- Ask follow-up questions on the examples and diagrams.
- Use Rusty to rehearse decision-making before you’re on the trail.
- Ask for quick checklists you can screenshot or jot down.
Ask Rusty a question
Use the chat below to talk directly to Rusty, your Overland Skills Coach. Ask about off-road driving, recovery technique, tyre pressures or trip planning — and mention any OGG course or lesson you’re working through for extra context.
Safety reminder: include details like your vehicle, tyre size, terrain and experience level so Rusty can tailor the advice — then always test new techniques in low-risk environments, follow local laws and respect manufacturer guidance before committing to remote routes.
Useful tools & next steps
Rusty works best when you pair his guidance with Overland Gear Guide tools and training content.
Is Rusty a replacement for formal training?
No. Rusty is a coach and planning assistant. He’s great for learning concepts, exploring scenarios and building checklists, but he doesn’t replace real-world instruction, judgment or professional training.
Can Rusty give me exact tyre pressures?
Rusty can suggest reasonable starting points and explain how load, tyre size and terrain interact. You should still adjust based on real-world feel, your vehicle manuals and the OGG Tyre Pressure Calculator.
Is Rusty only for advanced drivers?
No — he’s especially helpful for beginners and intermediates who want calm, structured guidance rather than random social media advice. Just tell him your experience level so he can adjust the depth and pace.
Does Rusty remember everything I ask?
Rusty remembers the current chat while you’re on the page, but treat each new visit as a fresh session. If you’re working through a specific course or trip plan, remind him of the key details when you come back.