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I would like to open a new thread debate, about how we all "Justify the Spending" on our Vehicles / Rigs, Kit, Travel Expenses, etc. I ask this question, because I am currently unemployed - Laid-off work December 2015, when World Oil Price dropped, and thousands of us "oil & gas workers" lost...

Oh dear....... Sorry to hear Good Luck !!!

Here is a good website for Norway Camping Tips: http://www.camping.no/en/camping-i-norge/ and information of Common Rights of Access in Norway I live in Sandnes (same town as @Joey83) - South West Norway coast. Look forward to meeting OB members exploring Norway in the future. If you need...

The Norwegian Hospitality Association (NHO Reiseliv) has classified its camping sites with a rating system from 1 to 5 stars. Cabins are assessed in the same way, independently of the campsite, and are given one to five star ratings. Norwegian camping sites are usually high quality. A wide...

Been searching for the "exact wording" from the Norwegian Government, to help you plan your trips to Norway: Norwegian Environment Agency Brattørkaia 15, NO-7485 Trondheim Tel. + 47-73580500 – Fax +47-73580501 post@miljodir.no – www.miljodirektoratet.no THE COMMON RIGHT OF ACCESS Norway...

Pillow & Blankets add a lot of extra comfort and warmth, even in a well kitted tent. Always bring a good book to read - nice to relax and read for half hour before lights out. Trying to steer away from internet dependency, so don't always bring laptop / tablet / etc. Not a popular choice with...

Always have a Storm Lighter along with the Leatherman Multi-tool in the central glove compartment. Storm Lighter is so useful - for many jobs, as well as simply starting the camp fire / stove.

In Norway there are some private roads, which typically lead up from the villages, into the woods / mountains, and are therefore interesting candidates to drive and explore. Typically rewarded with a fantastic view at the top... Most of these Private Roads are generally open to the public. They...

Nothing disposable.... Need to use as little "single use" materials as possible - especially plastic. Teaching my children, and trying to influence my friends, not to use "single use / throw-away" materials, if at all possible. It's not environmentally friendly at all... Even in winter on...

Leatherman Skeletool in central console of vehicle. Only been used a few times, but has severed me well so far. Like its design and light weight. Good for trekking as well as vehicle multi-tool.

Nice !!! Glad it worked out well in the end Enjoy using it....

We use 2 North Face Tents, for all seasonal use Need good quality tents for Norwegian / Iceland highly changeable weather.... North Face Himalayan 47 This is the "main" tent we use, and is a 4-5 person tent. Had it for 15 years, and is really "bomb proof" for bad Norwegian / Icelandic...

When in the field and using tents on a daily basis, we just stuff the tent and flysheet into the bag. Saves time and energy, and reduces frustration. But when home after camping, I clean, dry and repair (if required) the tent, before folding it carefully into the bag. I have never seen or...

Hei Andy Let me know if you need any help planning routes or locations. It's a fascinating country to visit and explore....

Sounds like you have a plan :) Just let me know when you want to start planning the route and locations. There is a great deal to see in Iceland, without going too far from tarmac and safe roads. But you do need to save a fair amount of money for when you get there It's one o the most...

Sorry to hear.... Kind of what I said in my previous post - it always works out much longer and much more expensive than originally planned !!! This experience will certainly help you plan your next upgrade task... I clearly understand your frustration Hope you get your vehicle back soon, and...

Hei Joey You could easily drive around Route 1, which circumnavigates the whole of Iceland, along the coastal regions. It's tarmac virtually all the way, you would see a lot of Iceland, without making any alterations to your vehicle. You could also drive on some of the more well kept gravel...

Unfortunately, rebuilding or replacing any parts on any car, is never what it seems, or what you expected....... Always double or triple the time you expect to use, and the money you expected to pay - then you are in the ball park. I speak from experience - those 1-2 hours quick fixes, once...

When I was younger, flexibility was the name of the game, and planning was left to a minimum (e.g. General Route, Potential Campsites, Number of Days, etc.) with only 2 fixed points - start and end location / dates. That offered spontaneity, flexibility and the great unknown. Having 2 young...

Here is my next upgrade dream... Toyota V8 (200) Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks 44 (AT44) Just started the process of planning, cash generation & saving See: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/sponsors-for-arctic-trucks-at44-build-project.9242/ Looking for Sponsors and Supporters (of...