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I wouldn’t call it “easy,” exactly, but there’s not too much rough stuff, and what there is I made with my leveled Tacoma without real trouble. Great picnic spot where Michael posted is his camping spot. Sorry I can’t join you. Have a good time.

I’m definitely not trying to start another “What is ‘Overlanding?’” thread, so let’s not go there. But humor me, please. I’m looking for advice from those who’ve been out for extended periods. When I think of what I really want to do I think of being off pavement going from A to B without...

There’s an old saying I made up ;-) “If the question is gear, the answer is more.” This makes sense to me when I say it, but I don’t know if my meaning is actually clear. If you’re asking what gear will make your (insert activity here, i.e. overlanding, gunfighting, building a...

Well of course I work that day too! I’ll get up there someday.

Get a Tacoma and you won’t need parts! ;-)

You have the most uncanny ability to plan things on days I work! Given that I work every other weekend I guess it’s not too surprising. I’m really looking forward to being able to get together with y’all someday, but not this time.

As a former professional firefighter I like to believe I know everything anyone could know about fire, but of course that’s absolutely insane. However, I may know more than some people. If someone wants to contradict me because they actually know what they are talking about please do, and the...

This would be my answer;

Just read this whole thread and no one mentioned a come-a-long. I’ve got a Wyeth More Power Puller. About $350. I keep it in a tool box. 3 ton rating, 35’ of synthetic line. Not as good as a winch, but I think way better than winching with my HiLift. Although I’ve never had to winch with either...

I never really considered the trip line approach, but I’m kinda liking it. Damn, another thing to carry. I used to think my dog was good for alerting me. The last time something woke me out in the woods he was snoring! I don’t ever want to have to see how it works, but I do keep an air horn...

Slick Rock. But I’m glad I tried it. It really helped me recognize that I’m no longer interested in trails just for the sake of trying a difficult trail. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s just not for me. Sometimes it’s important to stretch ourselves and sometimes it’s important to...

1) Chainsaw. Although “need” is a strong word. Couldn’t go forward and really wished I could have. 2) Half the crap I carry and intend to continue carrying. PLB, trauma kit, fire extinguisher, gun, spare parts, etc. etc. 3) HiLift. I think the only way out (This one time, at band camp...)...

I don’t really know how to label my politics. I’m left-wing/progressive/liberal, I carry a gun, I consider myself an environmentalist but I’m not anti-logging, I love to “off road,” (but I rigorously stick to established roads), I have season tickets to live theater and I love action movies, my...

I don’t mind my Taco a little dirty, in fact I kinda like it. And a few little dings and scratches come with the territory. But the brush marks are getting a little out of hand. It looks like “scratch remover” is made for little parking lot marks. “Rubbing compound” looks like it’s for old...

I got onboard air primarily for my air bags. I have a Firestone setup that has a fairly small compressor and tank and will not fill my tires without resting. Taking my 32’s from 20lbs to 35lbs takes just under half an hour. If I’m with someone with a totally cool air setup I’m the wet blanket...

Well, it seems to have been on fire. At least there was a fire close by and the roads to it were closed. So another time, perhaps.

Just yesterday a fire diverted me from where I was planning to camp. I did not have a “Plan B.” So I figured one out and headed that way. Then something interesting looking popped up, so I went to “Plan C.” It didn’t work out. “Plan D” was “Hope for the best,” so when I came to an acceptable...

Did you ever make it up there? I'm headed that way tomorrow. Never been before. If I'm a good little member I'll post something, but don't hold your breath. I usually wimp out on making trip reports or videos.

Backpacking we always looked for a spot around 16:00. You’re ready by then, and it seems one pays a steeper price for a bad spot or pushing on too far when backpacking. Traveling in the truck, heck, if you really have to you can sleep in the cab, so there’s more flexibility. Still, I like to...

You should move this to the trailers for sale forum.