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We only use our annex in cold temps. The Mr Buddy heater sitting on a stool, burning on the lowest setting, with the door slit open an inch or two and the rear window up top opened up a bit, kept us quite warm in teen degree weather. I shut it off after the last “squirt the dirt walk” and...

Well, we just camped for 7 of the past 9 weeks is heavy grizzly bear territory and did not see a single one. A black bear wandered by our camp within about 50 yards one afternoon, but because he did not associate people with free food, he just kept on sauntering by. Friends of ours...

We’ve been camping in bear country forever and have never had even the slightest of encounters. Keeping your campsite anally retentivley clean is the most important thing one can do. Not just cleaning up after a meal, but keeping everything cleaned up & orderly as you go. Example- Want some...

The IOverlander app is an OK source for finding campsites in the lower 48.

Interesting concept, however, being the overlanding curmudgeon that I am and since I depend on no digital mapping tools, I leave breadcrumbs. Actually, my wife is amazed at how well I remember where I have driven before, sometimes years later. We were recently out with a fellow traveler that...

Two of many on our last trip. From the Dempster Highway and a two track trail in the Bighorns

I’ve been driving Ford Pickups since 1970. Back then it was a 64 F100 used on our farm. Then we got a new 70’ the fall of 69 and I got to drive that once in a while. I bought my own 64’ F-100 in ‘74 and and in ‘77 I had a ‘60 . F100. I’ve since owned several more after that and currently...

Agree completely. The other couple that traveled with us were very cool about everything, they’d explore in their vehicle while we would go hiking, they went on a boat tour while we did something else, getting together in the evenings for conversation, comradery & libations. When our kids travel...

Canadian Wilderness area? That’s anything north of any Cities . Where you headed?

I finally threw in the towel on the old Coleman dual fuel. Attaining “blue flame nirvana” became impossible and we had soot everywhere. So- rebuild it for the third time? Or set it out on the road with a “free” sign? Bought a propane two burner stove yesterday. The Coleman’s out on the...

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 avoid being trapped into using the term “...

That’s what I said- a shower every other day, for 2 people or 8 showers week, at 1.5 gallons, for 9 weeks and there’s still propane left over.! LOL- And that 30% efficiency is darn close !

Ah, I should have clarified that- 4 showers each, and my wife shampood her long curly black Irish hair a couple times a week. We also have a dedicated 16 gallon tank for showers. There is also a pair of 10.5 gallon tanks in the trailer and a 5 gallon Jerry can for emergencies. With the...

I'll chime in, I have an 11 lb (2.5 gallon) Manchester tank. We took short Navy showers probably 4 times a week for nine weeks. Once a week we allowed ourselves a long luxurious shower. We may have used half of the propane.

You will heal! A long road, but that’s what you do, long technical roads. Keep on

My wife and I began traveling with others only a couple of years ago. Before that we traveled alone. I’m nearing 70 years young and still learning. This time out I learned about the huge differences between how people plan & prepare. My wife and I prepare everything thoroughly for each trip...

To answer your question- yes, there is a huge difference between going Wheelin, for a day or two, and overlanding for a week or more. There are only a small handful of vehicles, world wide, that can accomplish both with slight modifications. Built rock crawlers are not good overlanding...

Zim, I just now stumbled upon all of this. Yah, a bit late to the game, but I'm in. Nice photo work and a good story. Full time is really taking a leap and I admire those that are willing to cut the strings and do it. Have you considered heading west? And, yes, the reservation system has...

Each and every trip we take, (and we just finished a 13,500 mile trip) I thank my darling for being the best traveling partner ever. She's the best navigator as well as being about the best of everything else in life. My BIL thinks if one lives in an area of intense beauty that you'd get used...

Ah, that’s kinda like organizing farmers or herding cats. We want the federal government to stay out of “public” land management, until the management style benefits us, me, you, them. I’m striving for the best of both worlds, keep mining & power extraction out and keep the two tracks open...