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We’ve been doing this quite a while and drag a lot of glamping gear with us. Trailer, with RTT, water tanks, kitchen with tap water, chairs, table, day packs, 10 gallons extra fuel, etc etc. at 1400 lbs. Our 80s GVWR, is right at 7,000 lbs and with all the stuff, freezer, fridge, clothing...

Interesting outlook. In an off handed way we do pay for private camping , very private camping, way off the beaten path, by investing in equipment that’ll get us way away from others. When we are that far into the backcountry weve only ever encountered likeminded people. One thing certain...

I carry straight round up. Next morning everything within 50 yards is dead. No fleas, no flies, no ticks, no mosquitoes. LOL ! Weed wacker? Where do you guys find the room for such a cumbersome tool?

He sure does, wow! We’re good for 11 days away from societal conveniences at a time. Then we have to find water, food, & petrol. Used to be a blue bucket, trash can liner, and a box of lime. Before that? A shovel, some leaves and a good pair of scissors ! LOL

We’ve used several different kinds over the years. This model from Cleanwaste is easy to pack and has been with us for going on 7 years.

I'll follow up on that. Interesting, I do not dis-embrace technology in the least, and I do not shun mapping technology for the sake of nostalgia. I find it humorous, when a broad brush is used to accuse paper map folks of shunning technology, when here I am, typing on a modern keyboard and...

Desert Solitaire; Edward Abbey It is not so much about overlanding as it is about the immersion of one’s self into the wilderness.

That’s a great idea, I’ve often thought had I stayed on the farm I would have done this out on the back pasture, on a bluff overlooking the lake I grew up on. As it is, I have a small barn in my backyard that I’ve often considered building a bunkhouse up top with kitchen & bath, just for...

Wow, I let it go moments after the interaction. You are correct, some people would have just road on in. I would naturally assume anyone rude enough to ride right in to be drunk or meth heads. I do however enjoy engaging in thoughtful debate on issues of humanity, and why humanity seems to...

Interesting? is a complement. Backward logic? Only backward from the herd. Personal insult? No. Differing opinions? Yes. Bad analogy? Maybe, but a campsite is one’s temporary home and I was grasping for an analogy on the fly. And what, pray tell, do transvestites have to do with any of this...

Interesting, backwards logic, but interesting. If they are unaware that riding noisy things into another’s camp would be ok, then they would also lack the common courtesy that normal human beings would display when invited to another’s home as a guest. If my host doesn’t cuss, swear, drink or...

Hmmm, I smile chuckle and laugh. Years ago I was in a brand new Freighliner. It would not start, randomly. Service guys with laptops couldn’t figure it out. After a while I got a big breaker bar and a big socket. And when it wouldn’t start I popped the hood, put the socket on the alternator...

Ok then. I went from a TJ rubicon to an 80 series Landcruiser, actually it is badged as a Lexus LX 450. As far as automobile decisions it’s easily the best decision I’ve made in 50 years. The TJ is a great vehicle, but it has almost zero payload, and designed to last, maybe 200-250 thousand...

Pretty sure I said ATVs, some here have intertwined bikes into the conversation and in my humble opinion, they are not the same animal. To your point, I’ve always been an optimist and have very rarely been let down with what I assume is normal behavior. It seems there are a few entitled folks...

Truth, or be labeled a hater by them. When my girls were teenagers and I’d be working on something and needed to pass, they’d get irritated because I wouldn’t excuse myself. I’d just look at em and say- hey, I’m the one working here, you’re just lounging around, excuse yourself for being...

True, I know a lot of folks that lived/live in the burbs. They aren’t all dicks, but the ones that partake in the rat race, are not self aware. Yup, we had an old angry farmer lived down the road from us growing up. Even after he died, he was still a jerk LOL

Yup, quite good a reading people. It’s second nature to me, goes right along with situational awareness. In 68 years I’ve never had any problems with humans that could not be headed off at the pass, and with a smile.

Agreed, this happened over a month ago. Angry? Definitely not. Enraged? Nope. This was, unfortunately, expected behavior from city folk, entangled in the rat race and not knowing how to free themselves of it. As a farm boy I migrated to Los Angelus area. Culture shock ensued. No one seemed to...

My brother in law is a religious man by profession, he was deep in meditation at the time. My skin? Extraordinarily thick.

I really try not to judge people, I try to only observe. We were camped at a dispersed sight recently, tucked away, nice and private. My wife and I went for a walk after supper. Before we got even a few yards a couple of ATVs came roaring up to us. They stopped and the lead driver started...