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I'm in the trailer market. I won't be building my own, so I'm trying to save about $7k for a CVT or Freespirit... The trailer used to be on the "fantasy" tab of my vehicle build spreadsheet, but it's moved to the top with a bullet. Traveling with a kid (plus dogs) requires a substantial extra...

Nah, it's totally justified, and sometimes you've gotta rant and make people uncomfortable to make a difference. When I replaced my old pump white gas Coleman stove with a newer model, I started using the little green bottles. I ended up w/ a lantern that uses them as well (still have the...

No one's gonna comment on the climbing wall built onto the side? At least, I think that's what those things are...

I've been chewing on this issue recently, as I'm trying to figure out ways to make "going camping" quicker and easier (for the wife and 18 month old). Unfortunately though, a RTT on my rig (Xterra) won't work, for reasons similar to what @TreXTerra stated. It's my DD, and I wouldn't want to...

Damn, looks like fun! I think my trip calendar is full (and may include the Alvord anyway), but it looks like you've got a great route planned. I hope you get some knowledgeable feedback, and I'll be following for those vicarious thrills...

Another great option for getting the basics, and beyond: Craigslist, Facebook, Nextdoor, sites like that. A lot of people invest in cool gear, use it once or twice, and then sell it at deep discounts when they realize they don't actually like camping.

This ain't an "offroad forum", so don't even worry about it. I camped a TON in my 85' Dodge Caravan, I loved that thing. There are a few folks here with really nice minivans and whatnot, I'm sure they've got great ideas to share. There are also lots of folks with AWD vehicles (Traverse is...

Welcome! My mom's from Qualicum, and her siblings still live in that area. Love it up there!

I have not yet had the new one out, but given the level of upgrade it is (presumably) over the old one, I expect good things. I was honestly surprised how stable my cheap one was. With a bit of caution, I could stand in it (not recommended).

I recently purchased a Sea Eagle 370, which is on the cheap end of their spectrum, but should work for the calm water kayaking we'll likely be doing. All of their kayaks seem to have pretty positive reviews, and the 380 might be more your speed. I had a cheap Intex 2 person inflatable that I...

I hope this isn't too off-topic, since this didn't occur during an overland trip. However, I was way up in the mountains on a lookout tower, so it's close. Plus, I was just reliving this experience last night for some reason, so it seems appropriate. I spent my 18th summer operating a lookout...

I thought SMOD was limited to 2005-2009...? I've got a 2011S Auto and I didn't think I needed the bypass. I've searched, but now I can't find anything definitive.

I only carry mine on trips (both off and on road). I have a heavy duty cable w/ padlock to secure them; it's actually the perfect length to hold them completely snug in the carrier, though I throw on a couple rubber straps as well to further limit any potential rattling on the trail. The cable...

I've had this happen off-season around Bend, OR and it is kinda weird. One night in particular, we were all alone in a seasonally closed campground on the Metolius River, and I was awake for some reason around 2 am when a pair of headlights rolled thru the campground. As the lights hit our...

I'll rotate it out at some point I guess (have to double check the exp), but honestly, I don't worry about too much. In an emergency, it should still get the job done, and even though it won't taste very good, I don't think it'll be dangerous. I store it in the in-floor storage compartment in...

I like to eat, so my food supplies are always ample... some would say excessive. Because of that, I don't necessarily pack "extra days" worth, I just know I've got enough for more meals than I have planned. In addition, I've got 48 hours worth of emergency food in delicious brick form in my...

2011 Xterra S

Yeah, I figured they would, but I haven't found anything yet...

I've got a little girl, and pretty much all of my fears are amplified because of her. I'm gonna invest in a Spot or InReach before my next trip, I think. Most of my trips are solo w/ the fam, so I can't rely on other folks either. We prefer the solitude anyway (despite the risks) and frankly...

Dammit, beat me to it! Beyond that, my fear is mechanical failure of some kind. My vehicle knowledge is sadly limited, so my ability to do trail repairs is almost non-existent (I can change tires, and I've got plenty of zipties and duct tape). I'm trying to expand my knowledge by reading up...