Recent content by ThundahBeagle

LIFT Although I can see why people say "tires", or even "tyres", and although i think good tires are very very important, all things being equal, the lift is the most impactful in my view. When I was a kid, we spent the better part of a decade traveling up and down Adirondack logging "roads"...

Yeah, I think its THIS ^^^ Money or no money, I'm not leaving brand new kit behind if I've spent a small fortune on it and decided camping wasnt for me. Maybe in a torrential downpour or something, but not "just because"

With an Outback WILDERNESS edition. Out of the box trail ready. Love those by the way, but people are buying things packaged a certain way, aren't they. Shouldn't be surprised I suppose that others in the outdoor realm packed stuff in the same way.

[/QUOTE="MOAK, post: 665485, member: 1615"] I actually like Columbia clothing, it’s not nearly as overpriced as brands like The North Face or Patagonia and I find their clothing line to be comfortable & long lasting. But now with this marketing campaign? Jeeze- they’ve lost my respect. I...

Indeed sir. There is a "whats your awning" thread on this or another big forum that rhymes with "bexpedition kortal". My answer in that thread is ",,,a big blue tarp..."

Oh My God. Columbia with an overlanding apparel line. Next thing you know, Jeeps will have a designation for those of thier vehicles that are more capable offroad and on trails...oops. I mean, Jeep shouldn't have a Trail Rated badge because back in the day, Jeep MEANT Trail Rated. Columbia...

Like the guy who stranded his brand new GMC Canyon AT4 up on Decalibron trail in Colorado?

In fairness, Zim, theoretically they could return to the site any time before checkout, and clean up (um...) If the maid saw my hotel room at 9 or 10 am she'd be appalled!

Campfire permit in the land of wildfires I can understand. Earthquakes, landslides and I hear you guys even get hurricanes now

Lady at work in her 50's just had open heart a few weeks ago. She's driving and may be back to work full time in October. God live her but she's no example of good health or shape. Medical advances the last 30 years are stellar. Do what you are supposed to and you will be back soon

I'm sorry...overlanding certificate? Overlanding CERTIFICATE?!? Only in Germany would they think of such a thing. And Massachusetts... To drive and camp on the Cap Cod National Seashore, you have to have your vehicle inspected beyond that of the normal annual inspection. Among other things...

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Stake it to the ground

^^^ this You are buying a new vehicle that needs nothing, at considerable expense. Or you are buying a used vehicle that will undoubtedly need work. If you well off, the first option is easy. If you are not well off, I hope you are handy. Either way, expect and be at peace with some...

I use these here in the Northeast. Oddly, the cover for Maine is a different color than all the rest.