Landing AND doing stuff on a planet?

[Xuixien]

Hey everyone,

Now that my design for my interplanetary transfer vehicle is wrapped up, I'm wondering how to get enough stuff onto the planet in the same general area that I can "do" things down there? Like a big rover, maybe some way to set up a base, maybe some unmanned rovers, etcetc. I like the challenge of getting to planets and landing but I find that 99% of the time I get out, plant flag, and immediately leave after taking a few screenshots.

[Vanamonde]

What specifically is it you are asking for? Suggestions for activities?

[Wanderfound]

Something like this might be what you're after: http://kerbalx.com/Wanderfound/Krokoduck-SP-FAR

[Xuixien]

I'm asking how to get things on the planet to do stuff with. I can land a lander and return it to orbit but as far as building (and landing) rovers or bases, let alone close enough to interact, is beyond me.

[Brainlord Mesomorph]

A rover (with vertical thrusters) can be it's own lander.

A rover can be carried in a Service Bay. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/136738-how-much-can-actually-be-jammed-into-a-service-bay?p=2245289#post2245289

A rover can be half of a lander and undock after landing.

Wait for the upcoming cargo ramp part.

Edited October 30, 2015 by Brainlord Mesomorph