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Nice weekend of tent camping here in Maryland. Less than a month until a Colorado camping trip. My new MSR snowshoes may come in handy!

"Nobody ever tamed, domesticated, or scientifically bred us. But for at least three millennia, we have been engaged in a cumulative and ambitious race to modify and gain control of our environment. In the process, we have come close to domesticating ourselves." - Wallace Stegner

@Salt, I’m also a backpacker who has transitioned to long term car camping. Your schematic is great. While I mostly tow a teardrop trailer, some trips are still sleeping in my ground tent and I have a set system for where things are stored. This will be my third summer of multiple 30-90 day...

"Life is a dog and then you die. No, no, life is a joyous dance through daffodils beneath cerulean blue skies. And then? I forget what happens next."

Reject the basic assumptions of civilization, especially the importance of material possessions.

An excellent summary regarding bear safety! Thank you! Depending on your type of tent, a good soaking in white vinegar & water, followed by a thorough rinsing and air drying, may remove food odors. This was the ONLY thing that removed the stench of wildfire smoke from my backpacking tent...

I had a similar issue in my trailer galley with my 32 quart 12v fridge. While driving, it scooted around on the wooden slide out tray installed by the previous owner, damaging the power cord plug. I cut down a piece of 1”x4” to create a permanently affixed buffer in the tray, then padded this...

Today was a beautiful day in the Mid-Atlantic, very mild for early March. I was in Shenandoah - mostly on 2 feet, rather than 4 wheels, but enjoyed being outside all day.

Unfortunately, The Going to the Sun Road through Glacier National Park will not be fully open in April or May. Depending on snowfall and avalanche conditions, it typically opens around late June to mid-July. Barring any recent storms, you should be able to use US-2, just south of the park, as a...

Great photo! Welcome!

I agree with loosely defining overlanding as “vehicle dependent travel,” but with the caveat of “self contained and/or self reliant.” I don’t see a requirement to cross borders, only drive on unpaved surfaces, or have specialized modifications to your vehicle. But then I don’t define myself as...

Maybe name her after an actual raptor - hawk, eagle, harrier, owl, osprey, etc.?

Here are a few cool innovations: Toilet paper tablets/coins (really, it’s not a joke…) Alien Loops (I have the knock off brand) Laundry detergent sheets (contain no plastics, next on my list to try)

Bald eagle, last week at the Conowingo Dam, MD:

Horses, much better than walking and access to narrow trails! While a built in CPU is a nice addition, horses can sometimes be a bit thick. Limited storage capacity, but if you need to carry more gear - add packhorses or mules. Major negatives would be exposure to the elements and potentially...

True! While I’m a “real” hiker, I don’t consider myself a “real” overlander. Sleeping in comfort, regular showers and peace of mind stave off the tiredness and temptation to pull up stakes and flee home. I like my girlie teardrop trailer and cosy bed. Find what works for you and do it, damn the...

Katie’s would work; it just depends on what I’ve already got scheduled for the Saturday you choose.

Ha! I like the cheesecake analogy; make it pie and you’ve got a deal. I find that the run up to travel is rather tedious - planning, booking, and especially packing. I use a packing list to reduce stress and start a week or two ahead, intermittently dropping things in and crossing them off...

Hi Mike, Since you’re coming down from Colorado, maybe check out a bit of northwest New Mexico along the way? Camp for a night in Chaco Culture National Historical Park to watch the stars and tour some amazing Ancient Puebloan ruins; drive the rim of Canyon de Chelly; if you hike, visit the...