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I have similar thoughts. I know it should be safe on the roof, but I would be seriously unhappy if a leak occurred on the roof vs the tire.

Everyone has monetary concerns and we all look to save anywhere we can. Sometimes thats on our gear. What gear have you cheaped out on that has failed you? I actually enjoy testing cheap gear. My most recent fail was Odoland 3500 Solo stove. This stove is similar to MSR or Gigapower stoves...

Awesome! What are your plans?

I lreally like Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Flathead Natl forest. Plenty of camps, lots of trails too, but bring a saw. Last year there were a couple blowdowns.

Funny you mention descent control. I also was just there and used my Subaru X Mode for descent control. It worked for about 2 miles down then cut off. I think the brakes got too hot. It did work great though.

The style/cut of the gazelle tent fly is a no go for me. Not near enough coverage for the type of rain I am always caught in. SIngle wall tent fabrics sweat and bead- even my Hille sweats and beads. I would look at a better ground tent like a Big Agnes, MSR or Hilleburg if your spending RTT...

From what I have seen, the soft RTT's are all extremely similar. When you check Alibaba, you can really see there are like 3 or 4 factories making the same tents. I chose to go with one of the OGs, Tepui, now owned by Thule. It is ok. The pockets that hold the rainfly poles ripped immediatly...

everything said about the ARB holds true for the Smitttybilt, at a slightly smaller pricepoint.

I am 36k in on my General Grabber AT2 and I couldn't be happier with them.

im scheduling my online test ASAP. They are filling up. Probably will get it done early next week.

Lots of veiled racism in this thread. Makes me wonder why I am here.

Nice Jeep. What are the cables & turnbuckes for on the hood>pillars?

The best table I have ever owned is this collapsable wood roll top table. Its about 30x30, and almost 16 years old. I have replaced several broken plastic parts with parts I 3d printed, and I am about to remake all the slats, because the original ones have been bacon greased and sanded down...

My grandfather was a metal worker in WW2 on the planes. He would be proud. :hearteyes:

I carry a Kershaw Onion and for hunting and camp I have a Western W36 I built.

I painted and installed this rack I put together the other day. I dont have access to a welder so I pop riveted some aluminum together to make a mount for my awning. I think it came out great, and its very strong. I also hung rear pads and I think I hit a personal best of 35 minutes.:grinning: I...

This. Underserved communities have no idea the "wilderness" exists. Before saying this is hogwash, maybe think about who is hearing the message and who isnt?

I was an Ultralight backpacker in my younger days. I have trained myself to need very little for multiple days. It was never fun though. I have been slowly adding pieces to my kit, but I can easily slim down for a hunting trip or a quick weekend scout. Typically I only would use my MSR stove, a...

My partner suggested the winch. She said if i hurt my back again pushing out my car, she won't help me home :fearscream:... not exactly the same style of suggestion, but it helps when they are on board.

Nice, looking forward to following your progress.