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I've thought of both inflatable and folding kayaks. The main reason to take the Yota is saving gas money. And my current kayak is paid for. Plus any kayak would end up on the roof anyways (folding or inflatable would still take up space).

I'm an hour north of Portland. I'll have to check them out.

I want to drive the Dempster Highway all the way to Tuk, and toss a kayak into the Arctic Ocean (kinda the reason for this thread). So I need to be able to bring a kayak on the Yaris. This picture below was my setup last time I went up there (got as far as Ft Nelson before having to turn back...

Mine's an early Yaris (2008) - came right after the Toyota Echo. I think the Mazda versions was a later model Yaris. A 1.2" lift and an inch taller tire would give me almost 2" of additional ground clearance. My wife just asked me what I was doing (while I was sitting here at the computer)...

They sell "lift kits" for my 2008 Yaris. These below look to be the simplest lifts you could do before you start having a domino effect with the lift (steering, shocks overextended, etc.). These kits also look like they all originate from the Ukraine/Russia. I didn't find any taller, but...

Just finished running a good part of the TAT till the clutch in my Jeep started acting up, so I sprinted home (to WA from ID) before it imploded (hasn't imploded yet, but any time now). So I've either already purchased or am about to purchase: New clutch kit for the Jeep (probably a...

Trails get a little snug here in the PNW. You may get a few trail pinstripes on you Jeep, but otherwise you should be fine. Make sure the fires are done burning in southern OR before you head out.

Thanks! With all the reading I had done about the TAT and videos I had watched, nobody ever talked about parts of it being repetitive and boring, and skipping chunks of it. Glad I got to do it, someday (when the fires are extinguished in OR) I'd like to go back and finish the ID/OR portion...

That's pretty much what I do.

So... what's the next trip? How about doing a little kayaking... in the Arctic Ocean? Looks like Canada is starting to open up their border to the US. Short version - run the Dempster Highway all the way up to Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk) and back. Long version.... Here's the general outline/plan...

Glad you're safe.

When I did the PCOR - OR portion a year or so ago, I got to Crater Lake, and drove around it. I remember parts of it being extremely windy. Then I was camped outside of the park (Crater Lake) at a campground. Was woken up around midnight by the camp tender telling me everyone had to evacuate...

5-7 days. Crater Lake would be a day-long trip around in itself.

There's also the Pacific Crest Overland Route - Oregon Portion (track below). It goes by Crater Lake. I did this trip solo a while back - it was fun. Till the fires caught up with me. For some reason, there's no OR BDR (BDR - Backcountry Discovery Route). Link: Backcountry Discovery Routes...

I enjoyed the parts of the TAT that followed water. Especially around Tellico in NC (one of my old Jeeping stomping grounds). Nobody's asked... but what would I do different if I were to do it again? I've had a week or so to think about it. 1. Start skipping early! It took a few days to...

We had a driver's meeting every morning before heading out. Part of it was specifically asking for questions/comments/concerns. There are advantages to going solo. I like the freedom. Been there. Don't like the thought of being stuck in the middle of nowhere by myself. So if you were to...

You're welcome! Glad you were able to enjoy yourself - I had fun. I enjoyed meeting everyone who showed up - they all brought something to the table. I'm happy you learned a lot, and let me know how I can help you with your future adventures. Please allow me to put this group number thing to...

Honestly... I wasn't impressed with it. I get it; driving essentially from coast to coast on back roads sounds cool. The reality was not what I expected. Parts were awesome, but those were a small percentage of the overall TAT.

From what I understand, the "Fast Group" (TAT 2.0) finished at the OR coast and has dispersed. I got back from being a camp nurse this afternoon, so Monday I will start dealing with Jeep & trailer issues, and finish cleaning/restocking.

Sorry about that. Once I made the decision to head home before the clutch died for good I headed home. I was home in less than 24 hours. Got home Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon found myself back at the Dunes Bible Camp as a volunteer camp nurse for the week (I volunteered there two...