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The Expedition interior is super nice... tons of room. So... UPGRADES! I was tired of using my motorcycle straps, as good as they are, they are a pain to get on and off... wrong fit for the application. Anyway, I started thinking about the whitewater rafting world, which we are also involved...

You could get a sheet of Hypalon rubber from a raft parts supplier and lay it down before letting the dog jump in... Hypalon is super strong. You could also get a river inner tube and tie it to the kayak, and let the dog float behind you... Or if the dog has it's own PFD you don't really need...

I can tell you my Aire Tribs have bladders inside each section of tubing and in the floor, so they are basically dual layer. They also sell socks for dogs... :) James

Or you could do that... Sounds less exciting though.... :) James

I was just in the Aire factory store yesterday... They had a Tomcat solo and a 2up in there... I personally do NOT kayak, but we have 2 Aire Tributary 14HD whitewater rafts. We have been rafting for a few years, and finally stepped into 2 of these new ones last fall at their 20% off labor day...

Remove shovel from roof rack Grab toilet paper, a plastic bag (ziploc works best or a grocery bag will do), and travel bottle of hand sanitizer Walk to a secluded place with shovel Dig a 12" deep hole with shovel (at least 200' away from any rivers or lakes) Spike shovel down into the ground in...

Check out Luci lights by Mpowerd. James

I paid the $4... it’s worth it. Tons of free campsite listings in my area. James

Yes to limited slip. Ours has a 3:73 rear end with limited slip... plus ours has an awd mode with clutch discs in the transfer case... the awd works awesome on snowy trails. I would avoid the early years... some of those 5.4L engines didn’t have enough threads in the spark plug holes in the...

Whoa I like that thing! Added to my Wishlist… I also saw this today in a store and really like the idea of it: (solar) MPOWERD Luci outdoor 2.0 Inflatable Solar Lantern, White, One Size James

I actually just found a better free camping app: Ultimate CG. Way more info than the iOverlander app. James

Yes, 5.4L Triton in it. I’ve never checked the mileage on this one but my 2006 F150 has the same engine and gets a solid 15mpg. The lift kits for these are coil spring spacers, and only cost about $175ish from Truxxx. James

I understand not being a Ford guy... you may also consider a Tahoe if you are a Government Motors type of guy :) The Tahoes have much better departure angles than the Suburban, and would maneuver much better in the tight stuff. James

If I was in your position I would put $5k down on a 4Runner (pick whatever generation you prefer), and take the other $5k and buy: -Tires -Mild lift (something inexpensive just to increase ground clearance, not full blown shocks and a-arms and stuff) -A roof rack (build your own, or a...

You might consider a Ford Expedition. Less than $6500 in ours so far and it has been proving itself very trailworthy. Check it out: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2003-ford-expedition-full-size-overland-build.11553/ James

Build your own out of 1” EMT steel Conduit. $100 and some welding, and you’ll be smarter when you finish (from all the experience)... James

We are very much enjoying watching your series as a family on YouTube... we love how clean it is, much like Expedition Overland (I see you have their hat :) Keep the videos coming and we will continue to be inspired by you guys :) James

Really enjoyed a short trip today out to Sommercamp Rd in nearby Marsing. All BLM land. Great trails, geocaches, creek crossings, and general exploring... used 4Lo a lot today for all the climbing. Worked perfectly. Also filled up my water bottle and drank that creek water through my Sawyer Mini...

I’m considering getting away from Dawn and using biodegradable soap... just an off topic thought that’s been forming in my brain....

MSR mess kit for 4. It includes nesting pots and pans, large plates with sides that double as bowls, lids, pot/pan handles, amd insulated mugs all in one quick setup. They have a kit for 2 also. We love it, works great. We currently use the big pot as a wash tub when we are done. Best part is...