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That sounds like an epic journey for sure! How did you know I was from North Van, though? Do we know each other?

Found out recently that my nephew actually posted his video of the adventure on youtube:

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You probably already know this by now, but two things: Go in slow, come out fast when facing big bog holes like that. Good idea to check the depth first, especially if you don't have a sealed snorkel setup. Keep a bow wave in front of the grille to keep the water mostly away from the engine and...

Going into debt for overlanding? ::laughs in old beater vehicle:: Ganbaru, a 1999 Honda CR-V I bought for $1800CAD, and Rumble, a 2006 Dodge Dakota 4x4 that cost me $4200CAD. Both took me on amazing adventures, and Rumble is waiting for his next run. Virtually every overland accessory on both...

I was surprised and delighted to find out that a new printing run of 20,000 Miles South was done in February of last year! Anyone wanting a paper copy of this outstanding book can find a new softcover edition on Amazon and other book retailers. In a related and somewhat sad note, I also found...

At least in BC the Border officers probably know more about the rules than the police do, since firearms and non-firearms come across the border fairly regularly. Always declare the stuff you bring across and you won't have an issue. Even if something like that isn't allowed in, as long as it's...

Found this: Byrna Canada | The Best Home & Self Defense Products Seems to suggest they are somehow considered legal, but I am quite skeptical of that. Would have to do more research. EDIT: A quick search shows me they are not classed as a firearm in Canada and can be bought here from a couple...

No, it wasn't the current or very recently resigned PM. It happens to have been the same party though. Common sense is not as common as we would all wish it was, unfortunately.

No, it's very stupid, believe me on that. They sell the little pocket sized pepper spray cans at every Canadian Tire marked "dog spray" or "coyote spray" alternatively. Perfectly legal, and contains the exact same stuff as "pepper spray" which is illegal. The fact that it's been around since...

Cool! Let me know if you plan to be around the Edmonton area and we can perhaps meet up for a pint at the pub! On the bear spray vs pepper spray thing - yes, Canada has some incredibly moronic laws. "Pepper spray" is not allowed, but "bear spray" and even "coyote spray" is allowed...I'll leave...

Keen eyed observers may have noticed that the bolt hole pattern on the carboard matches a jeep. Yes, I can fit a jeep bumper on my truck with very minor mods (drilling four holes in the front bumper mounts to accommodate the shorter vertical of the jeep bumper mounts. I may do this, however the...

Oooh nice, I don't think I went up there back when I lived in the area.

My old stomping grounds! Making me nostalgic :D Is that the area up around Tamihi creek?

Very nice rig.

That nope rope FA'd and FO.

Nice. Just be aware if you ever visit the Great White North, that pen knife is a prohibited weapon in Canada. Yes, the Peoples Republik of Canuckistan has many, many idiotic laws.

These guys are incredible. I can't understand a word they're saying, but it doesn't matter in the slightest. Absolutely stunning scenery and awesome adventure: Those Lada Niva's are insane!

Excellent, thanks for the breakdown. It really helps to have a benchmark for whether it's worth it to do a DIY or buy one ready made. There isn't one specific to my particular tent, as far as I know, but it's similar enough to basically every other clamshell out there that I'm confident I can...

What was the total cost of the insulation project? I'm curious how economical it will be if I do try it.