Maximizing OFFROAD mileage

[OldCreek]

In following along with a lot of the offroad adventures/treks that some of you are doing, such as zoomad and dirty larry, I'm curious as to how you can maximize your offroad mileage? (I'm not talking about overdrive transmissions!)

One of Larry's posts talk about how for a week long trip he averaged 14mph and that included the highway driving to and from his destination. I don't recall him talking about mpg's. I'm gonna guess running out of gas in the middle of nowhere should be avoided!

I know they carry extra gas cans but I'd like to know other strategies in maximizing their mileage. i.e. how to build your truck (proper tranny choice, proper gearing, tire and wheel size/weight, carb vs efi, engine choice, truck weight,), stay out of 4wd until necessary, tire pressure, truck weight, etc.

Your opinions are welcome.

Thanks!

Wil