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  1. ZombieCat

    I'm in over my head! Nebraska to Dead Horse Ak.

    That’s pretty much the route I found. You’ll likely see some amazing scenery in Alaska, but if you have the time, the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93 in Alberta) might be worth the detour. I was only able to visit the area south of Saskatchewan Crossing last year due to the fires in Jasper (my...
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    Mostly solo, as I do longer trips out west and into Canada. But I’m happy to meet up with the...

    Mostly solo, as I do longer trips out west and into Canada. But I’m happy to meet up with the local overlanding community as my schedule allows!
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    I'm in over my head! Nebraska to Dead Horse Ak.

    As @K12 asked, what is your planned route/style of travel? Will you meander your way to Prudhoe Bay, using secondary and/or unpaved roads? Or is the goal to get there as quickly as possible? I ran a route query through Google Maps using Omaha as a starting point in June. It’s approximately 3750...
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    Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller

    Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller
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    US Southwest North Rim Grand Canyon Planning May 2025

    Hi Matt, You didn’t say how long your trip will last, but if the North Rim opens a bit late, you can find plenty to do along your route to keep you busy: Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante and Vermillion Cliffs National Monuments, Dixie National Forest, Zion and Bryce National...
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    Adventure is on the horizon! Three short trips are planned - Arizona, North Carolina and...

    Adventure is on the horizon! Three short trips are planned - Arizona, North Carolina and Kentucky - followed by a two month summer meander thru my beloved western mountains!
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    Build/overland/4x4 stuff: 1989 Raider, 2010 Sequoia, and other projects

    FYI, Bass Pro sells a nice padded bag to carry/protect your Camo Chef stove for $20. It keeps mine from getting beat up.
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    Pots and pans (and kettle?) - nesting, compact, not crazy expensive

    MSR and GSI Outdoors both have nice sets of stainless nested pots/pans. Your Jetboil is fine for most things, especially heating water, or you could get a Pocket Rocket or similar stove. My plates and bowls for travel are all the cheap plastic stuff you can buy at Walmart/Target. They work fine...
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    Tacoma trim selection

    Oh, I agree! The numbers are best case scenarios. And don’t forget that those “cool” overlanding accessories - steel bumpers, winch, swing gate, rocksliders, aftermarket roof rack, etc. - all eat away at your already meager payload rating. You really have to be frugal in both outfitting your rig...
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    Tacoma trim selection

    I’m interested to follow this discussion, as I’m considering adding a Tacoma to my stable this year. I’d like to hear what some of the current Taco owners think of their models and, with their current experience, would they have made a different decision? According to the Toyota website...
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    Need Help with Modifying Trailer Suspension in So Cal

    I have the same #9 Dexter axle on my teardrop trailer. Watch your tire wear, as my axle had an internal mechanical failure. The combination of uneven tread wear and excessive vibration clued me in to the problem. Dexter offers a warranty, but only if you’re the original owner of the trailer...
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    You might try starting a thread regarding your planned travel and asking for suggestions in...

    You might try starting a thread regarding your planned travel and asking for suggestions in “Overland Travel and Events” - “Overland Trip Planning.” I’m sure someone has been there or is planning to go!
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    Wow! The family is full of very pushy advice.

    Happy New (Travel) Year! I listened to a podcast this morning that, for me, perfectly explains why I’ve opted to retire earlier and do the things I enjoy most before I’m physically unable. It may help your family understand why you’ve made the decision to travel full time. Podcast: The Peter...
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    Hello 2025! What adventures are in store for you? I’m excited to chart some territory and...

    Hello 2025! What adventures are in store for you? I’m excited to chart some territory and revisit favorites - planning is underway!
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    Wow! The family is full of very pushy advice.

    Congratulations on your impending adventure! It certainly freaks some people out when you deviate from the “life script” and do something they see as risky. You’ve given this decision plenty of thought, so ignore the naysayers. Reassure those with whom you are close that you’re happy with your...
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    First time long-distance overland South Carolina to New Mexico

    How much time do you have for this trip? What do you enjoy doing? Cultural activities, hiking, etc? I made a similar return trip from Arizona along the southern route, primarily I-40, in April ‘24. You could stop off in Hot Springs, AR to visit the national park. In particular, tour the museum...
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    Back from a long holiday weekend of camping with friends. Last trip for the year, but plans are...

    Back from a long holiday weekend of camping with friends. Last trip for the year, but plans are in motion for 2025 adventures!
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    Nights are getting cooler, trees are red, gold and orange - heading out for a bit of autumn...

    Nights are getting cooler, trees are red, gold and orange - heading out for a bit of autumn camping before it gets downright cold. Ain’t life grand?
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    “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of...

    “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”
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    How long do you stay in one place when boondocking?

    In the context of OB, my definition is an “unofficial” free camping spot, as in not an established campground/campsite, where you are self-contained. Power would be off-grid, as in solar or a generator. Water would be transported in or filtered from a natural source. It can be on public lands...
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