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    looking for roof rack ( platform) material suggestions

    I am looking to build a roof platform for at least one of my vehicles, but maybe both. I have been thinking about how heavy the material needs to be to hold what I would likely put up on the roof, which usually isn't a whole lot ( a couple of totes full of camping gear, maybe fire wood, a couple...
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    Ontario, Canada - Grey Bruce/ Bruce peninsula

    Hey, I moved to the area a few months ago, grew up on the other side of the bay in Parry Sound and now live near Owen Sound. I know I have seen some people post on here from the area and I am looking for ideas. I don't think there is any crown land near my area for camping but any sights to see...
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    Ontario Canada, Back roads or trails? what's your preference?

    I know there are quite a few people here from Ontario and I am curious how many people run the trail systems vs how many enjoy exploring the many back roads to find their camp spots. I tend to enjoy a challenging trail with the reward of a nice secluded camp at the end.
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    Compass trailhawk vs Cherokee trailhawk

    I am curious why there are so few compass builds and seems like a growing number of Cherokees. The have basically the same drivetrain ( Cherokee offers a larger motor but other than that almost identical it seems) and a slightly larger tire, but the compass actually has more storage capacity...
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    Full size rigs! who's got em?

    Hey Full size peeps! who's got what? what would you change and what do you love? I may be looking at building a full size rig down the road but likely not for at least a year of 2. That said it will likely end up much like my Jeep and be able to tackle a moderate to difficult trail ( middle of...
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    How Far off the grid is average for most?

    Hey, Curious if most people are heading out for multiple days out of cell phone range or miles off the beaten path. I have a few favorite trails that are 20-30 km long and have no cell signal anywhere on them. I know most trails are not that long but I tend to go for the longer trails because...
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    Converting from rock crawler to overlander

    so I originally had a plan in my head when I bought my Jeep to have a 33" tire and a simple suspension. it started with a set of tires and getting to know the trails in my area ... many years ago lol.
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    What tire size are you running?

    Curious to see what size tires most are running. I know my rig is a little on the large size with a 37" but I use mine as a rock crawler for events. I am assuming most vehicles are either stock or slightly built with a 32"-33" tire. I may look into building a smaller rig some time down the road...
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    Traveling with a baby

    Planning a trip for May with our 2 month old son ( I suppose he will be 6 months old by then). We are renting a yurt at a campground so that we can heat it if it gets too cold or rains. We usually do a lot of hiking on our trips so one of us will end up with a baby strapped to the front of us...
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    Ontario, Canada

    I am sure there are at least a couple people on here from my neck of the woods. Looking for new locations or points of interest to hit. Here is what I am working with, a 06 LJ fully built on 37s, and 19 Compass Trailhawk.
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    Any New Model Compass Owners on here?

    Hey, curious to see if there are any new compass builds that I don't see floating around on here. I have a 2019 Compass Trailhawk that I use as my daily driver and a TJ unlimited as a trail truck. Looking for ideas for the Compass. had a Patriot before but it was wrecked in an accident and ended...
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    Favorite Overland Mods

    OK so I have been in the offroad community for a while, and been wheeling for years, but I have always been geared more towards the rock crawling aspect of things. my camping gear is usually closer to what you would find from a backpacker but i am getting older and just had kid and looking to...