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Spring trip is planned; now working on summer and hoping to venture into Canada, along with visiting favorite haunts in the U.S.

Regarding less junk food: You can also pick up individual serving sized hummus at the grocery store to pair with celery/carrots; make a batch of boiled eggs (mix salt/pepper/spices in a small Tupperware for easy dipping); pack easy to eat fruits, such as grapes; and make sandwich wraps before...

Regarding the pillows, I gotta say your wife is generally correct. Comfort equals a good night’s sleep and makes longer trips more pleasant. I’ve owned several Sea to Summit Aeros pillows; fine for backpacking, but cannot compare to a “real” pillow. To save space, make smaller pillows by cutting...

I used to make dehydrated meals for backpacking. It’s a bit more rudimentary and less costly than the sophisticated process @grubworm is using. However, i believe his will have a longer shelf life than mine, which were made for specific trips. I made spaghetti, chili mac, fruit such as apple...

I’ll be out there in April! There are some boondocking opportunities along Hwy 12 in the Dixie National Forest, between Torrey and Escalante. IMHO, Utah has some of the best boondocking in the western U.S. Check out the Anasazi State Park Museum along the way. Capitol Reef - the scenic drive...

Similar for Maryland: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/Veterans-Admission-Waiver.aspx#:~:text=State%20Park%20Day%2DUse%20Area,out%2Dof%2Dstate%20veterans.

If you choose a less than lethal weapon that LOOKS like a firearm, expect your adversary may respond with a REAL firearm. I believe that our best defense is our intelligence. Use words to de-escalate the situation and then create distance, preferably measured in miles. If you travel with family...

Check out some of the better quality air mattresses, such as the Big Agnes Rapide. You could add a 2” memory foam topper for more comfort. Another thought, if you have adequate cargo space, is a trifold memory foam mattress.

A baton, bat or similar device may be unintentionally lethal, leading to legal ramifications (criminal charges or civil action). As stated by @RJ Howell, you’d have to be close enough to reach out and touch your assailant. That said, a well balanced aluminum Louisville Slugger is a joy to swing...

This!! Last summer in Colorado, Google Maps tried to route me down a small, rough looking dirt road. I was towing my trailer and common sense told me that this may not be a wise choice. I stopped and even though I barely had a cell signal, was able to manipulate the map to see a nearby road...

Santa - the ultimate Overlander! He changed Rudolph’s nose to amber for better visibility, fitted Prancer with a Warn winch and has MaxTrax recovery boards strapped to his sleigh. Happy Holidays!

Great list - B&H is my favorite toy store! I’d also add warm gloves and wool socks (Darn Tough are a favorite); a Yeti or similar insulated drinking cup or coffee cup; a first aid kit; a Thermacell bug repellent kit (used my a LOT this summer); or a subscription to a useful app - such as weather...

Great review! I’ve used the Exped Downmat Winter UL for backpacking, tent camping and sleeping in the back of my truck for several years; their mats are high quality. One thing I would recommend for anyone purchasing an inflatable mattress is to store it uncompressed. I know this takes up more...

I’m thankful for my family, friends and health; thankful to live on a continent with an incredible variety of landscapes to explore and wildlife to view; and thankful for the OB community who share their knowledge and humor. Happy Thanksgiving, all, including our friends on other continents!

I have a similar version made by Cleanwaste. Works fine and packs down into a rectangular box that’s easy to store. https://cleanwaste.com/product/go-anywhere-portable-toilet/

Added two storage boxes to the trailer tongue:

Not so much overlanding, but wilderness in general: One Man’s Wilderness - Richard Proenneke Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter in the Bitterroot Wilderness - Pete Fromm The Final Frontiersman - James Campbell

Heading out for what will likely be the last weekend of camping this year. Many thanks to the active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families who make this possible by keeping us safe!

What is the longest trip you’ve done? Three months is NOT the same as two weeks; life on the road can be both stressful and expensive. Have you tested and fine tuned your equipment? What responsibilities do you have at home (bills, care of your home, etc.) and how will you handle them while...

1. A good sleeping mat. If weight is not a consideration (as in you’re driving to your campsite, not walking), there are inflatable pads with very high R values. My Exped DownMat weighs about 1.5 pounds, has an R value of 7 and packs very small. I pair it with a closed cell foam mat (Thermarest)...