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Welcome to OB, Jeremy! I'm glad to see another Ashevillan! Interested to see your trailer build, as I'm starting mine now, also. Best of luck! I'm sure our paths will cross. Cheers Mike

Glad to hear it went smoothly, Mark. You may have run into my friend in the bright green keep trying to rescue the white cherokee, said he was impressed by the VW! Cheers Mike

Welcome to OB! Glad to have you! Mike

Welcome to OB! Sweet rig! I've been thinking about a Land Cruiser or an LX470 for my next big purchase, though I'm not ready to replace the 4Runner so I'm on the fence. If you make it back to the Asheville area again we'd love to run some trails with you! Enjoy! Mike

Hey guys! I didn't see one of these threads so I thought I'd start and share. I know most of us are gear addicts so I want to see what's in your camera bag! I'll share what's in mine first! First is the bag itself, a LowePro NatureTrekker AWII. I'm not much of a hiker and I bought it second...

This is the second pack that I have owned, the first was a Matco VersaPower which I "lost" and bought this one, then found and sold to the shop I work for. The Rockford RFD8008: Here on Amazon I've been running this one for about 2 years now, and use it on a regular basis between my trips, my...

I'll second this! Redundancy is important! Keep important spares!

@Mark Werner, I heard a little while ago that some of the ruts up there are a couple feet deep. It's third party information, but I also know a stock JK is going up there tomorrow also. Take it how you will. Mike

Also not really trail related, but I watched three cubs cross the Blue Ridge Parkway about 100 yards in front of me, then chewed holes in the seat of my bobber as I missed momma bear by no more than an arms length. Had to take a short break after that one! Mike

I found one flat spot on my dash, but flat spots on a Toyota dash are too valuable! Guess I'll try the fender (like jeeps) and see how it holds up.

I really enjoyed the few times I made it to Bellingham, I ended up moving to central state in Ellensburg for a few years before I moved out here. The T5 would probably have been a great step up for me (the 5D is much more advanced than my abilities, but gives me plenty to grow into,) but the 5D3...

Sure thing Mark, I'd hate for you to get stuck up there alone, I'm sure it will get decent traffic this weekend though. I haven't heard anything yet. It wasn't too bad when I was in my bronco, but that was at least 3 years ago. I did manage 95% of the trail in 2WD, but I was also on 35s in that...

For an always hot connection the dual battery set up is really attractive to me. If the fridge stays plugged in constantly then the dual battery setup (isolated) will save you from being stranded due to a dead battery. Protecting the starting battery has been a major priority to me since I ended...

I grew up outside of Seattle, I'm jealous of the proximity to the mountains since I can't reach them as easily now. I love Canons Rebel line. I started on a T3i but shooting low light and high speed was really hurting me so I upgraded to a 5D Mark 3. I also use lightroom, it's a life saver...

A friend of mine said he got stuck up there in his jeep a few weeks ago, and mentioned that it was getting rougher, I'd run it with you but I think I'm holding off on any more trails until I get my solid axle swap done. Can anyone confirm the condition of the trail currently? I've put some...

Has anyone had good luck mounting it on a "not-flat" surface? I haven't found a comfortably flat and visible surface on my 4Runner for it. Mike

I was wondering the same thing, I couldn't figure out how to add myself to the map. Mike

Man, I sure do miss the real mountains up there! There's nothing like it! Down here we just get the old hills. This is shot from "The highest peak East of the Mississippi," Mt. Mitchell. It's neat because it's less than an hour from home, but it still doesn't compare. What camera are you...

My newest is the '95 T4R, oldest is the '83 Celica Supra. Littered with Toyotas all in between. Wifey has an '05 Tundra and an '18 Crosstrek. I prefer the older stuff for cheaper repairs, insurance, and less concern when something catastrophic happens. My '01 and '18 Kawasaki bikes are a little...

Very well written Jeffrey, and an immersive story. I live just outside of Asheville and have had opportunity to explore some of these places but not all of them. I chuckled reading about your experience on 64, I used to drive an armored truck up to Highlands once a week from Brevard, going...