Recent content by kalinut

I will be in the Tetons with my family late Friday. Thanks for the tips on places to go! If anyone is around (July 8-11, 2022) I would enjoy meeting up! How bad is the bear situation for ground tenting? Are there specific areas that are worst or should we try to avoid dispersed camping...

Thanks for the confirm. I'm trying to avoid the expense of getting a tire swing given that my vehicle is on pavement over 90%, service roads 8% and true offroad almost never. But I suspect I should get something to keep the tire up high because getting out from under is probably difficult if...

Thanks for the reply. I have a full size spare in my factory spare location right now. 285/70R17 fits fine. Looks like 296/70R17 will also fit. Not sure about 305.

For those with a half-ton pickup. What do you do about a spare? Do you carry a full size spare in the factory spare location? Or do you rely on having a flat fix kit handy?

I'm planning a trip through Arizona this summer and wanted to get some recommendations about suspension tires and wheels from folks who have taken a full size pickup through trails in that area. I have a Fox 2.0 suspension with re-arched leafs and 285/70R17 General Grabbers. So with suspension...

The ARB compressor is too big to keep in the truck during daily driving. It's also a $900 investment that I'd rather not leave in the truck when it's not needed. The goal is to have something inexpensive but capable that fits in the space behind the back seat. Plus, I feel better having a backup...

I have a Viair 88P which I keep with me at all times. I also have an ARB twin portable (CKMTP12) which I take only when I know ahead of time that I'll be going off pavement. The Viair 88P works admirably when I need to air up once from a light off-pavement trip (i.e. airing up from ~30 psi to...

I took a look at AutoHome at a local shop recently. The build quality vs RoofNest is stark. Every detail is thought out and even the small pieces (latches & clips) look really solid.

If I can coodinate my schedule I'm up to tag along. I'm new to overlanding .. Bought an F150 two months ago. It's stock except for a set of +1 sized General Grabber AT2 so I'll be taking it conservatively and learning as I go. Also, if anyone is planning to do short sections of the trail (like...

I purchased the RoofNest Sparrow XL in Nov 2020. It's a long story but I didn't receive it until almost February due to freight forwarder issues. It's a reputable freight company, so I won't ding RoofNest over it. To their credit, they were helpful in coordinating with the shipper. The main...

I'm new to overlanding. I'm looking for advice on outfitting the F150 I bought in Jan 2021 and for places in NJ and NY to get out and learn/practice overland skills. I'm hoping to take the truck on a loop later this year through Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.