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A year ago I wanted a smaller tent that I could throw in the XJ for my solo camping (not with the family - where we use a small popup). So I bought the Coleman Sundome 4 (fits 3-4 adults comfortably). I got it for something like $50 on amazon (on sale). I have used/liked it so much (it is a...

If I'm alone or have my young kids with me (just us), I never try to expand my skills by taking new risks or pushing my personal/vehicle limits. I save that for when I am with friends that can help undo bad situations, or augment my lack of experience, and get us out in a working vehicle if...

I'm late to the thread, and you have already taken care of it. But tires are one of those things that can be done up front before getting a feel for what your other needs are. Having good tires, is always good. The advice about letting your other needs emerge as you go out and use your...

Being more responsive to temperature changes can be a negative when dealing with non-uniform heat sources like a camp fire. That is one of the reasons why cast iron is popular, because it helps to even out the heat across the surface, even when the underlying heat source is not very even...

Its probably his work truck, and when he has to pickup larger flat material from the hardware stores it is more convenient for him to keep smaller stuff in the rack, instead of having to shift everything around (tool box, cooler, etc.). Or it is his family car camping rig, and he/she likes...

My 1996 XJ. Love it. Done a ton of invisible work on it. Mostly related to camping, fishing, kayaking, and camper pulling.

Challenge - Snow Camping Rig Pics...

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Coolest thread of 2018 award.

Good points Jeff. Most of my weight is in tools, spares, and recovery gear. Those remain in-vehicle at all times, so I don't really include them in my "camping" gear list. Last time I camped it was water-jug, tent, bag, bedroll, packstove, cold-bag, and a backpack of clothes. Not much free...

My solo camping is getting ever more minimalist. Even for a couple hardcore trips we did this winter (3 feet of snow, near zero temps) I grabbed only the most basic necessities and left. The less I have hanging around my neck, the more free I feel when I am camping now days. I try not to...

Stones Marina in Bridgeport, NY will be having a Jeep get together this Saturday (the 4th). Starts at noon and will be $5 at the gate. Family friendly location and room for kids to run around. This is a place that I go to often to kayak and fish and hang out with the kids. They do kayak...

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Don't spend a ton. Just get a military-style top loading duffle bag. When used with trash bags, the smell will be pretty contained. These can be stuffed inside the vehicle or easily strapped to the top. I did a quick search and this one has a "giant" size which is 50" x 30". Which could...

Most excellent! What a great trip.

I had a similar setup (some time ago using a toyota 4x4 and a lightweight skamper pop-up truck camper) back in the day, and it has remained one of my favorite setups of all time. Always ready, fit anywhere, drive everywhere camping rig. If I didn't have to fit a growing family, I'd do it again...

We now judge too many things based on how they appear to others or the response we get from others. Based on that thinking, adventure is that which appears adventurous to others on social media, or evokes a sense of adventure in others. In reality, the measure of adventure really remains up to...

Similar setup here. Got license about a year ago. No plans to buy much more equipment than Baofengs, they are meeting my needs just fine. I do have a mag mount antenna and speaker/mic for the Jeep when I'm mobile. Fun radio-net trick: when someone asks what you are using (and they will) tell...

I love that canopy. One great looking rig!

When I winter camp in the XJ I have to take 2 child seats out, remove the bench and fold the rear seat down. It just about breaks me. lol. I keep mine ready to camp, off-road, fish, kayak, and explorer all year round to keep it easy when I need to go. Its also my daily driver (80/day).