Picked up a demo model on sale from these guys based in Calgary, Ab, Canada. Should be here Early next week, will post a review.
http://www.tradewestfabrication.com/our-work
Also, importers of Eho trailers and RTTs in BC.
http://echo4x4.net/
Overall I agree with everything stated here, while a winch does not need to be first priority, it should be on the list, especially as you stated you do the majority of your trips alone. I didn't have on for the first 3 years of owning the FJ, and while I didn't "need" it, I did have to be...
I'm all for companies making a "fair" profit, but a lot of the specialty companies seem to add a fairly hefty markup, overlanding or not.
The made locally vs made in China(or other overseas location) argument hardly holds water anymore with so many automated factories and processes. It's...
Had my first season hunting in Manitoba, just shot my first muzzle-loader buck. Not really any hills here sadly. Also enjoy hunting wild turkey, and grouse. Looking at maybe trying for an elk draw this year.
Also have hunted Hardwood forests in Ontario, and most of Northern BC where I grew up.
Me and the wife have been talking about driving up to Yellowknife and/or up the Dempster to Inuvik for a while now. With national parks being free in 2017, I started looking around for somewhere interesting to stop along the way. On looking at Nahani National park, on the Parks Canada Website...
Decided to pass on it this trip. Rained all weekend, and was forecasted to rain the entire time we would've been there. On top of which, I couldn't find anyone else to go. :sob:
O well, maybe next time.
I guess you can never rule out the human element, but as far as wild animals, a bit of knowledge is far more useful to most people than a gun would be. I grew up in grizzly territory in central BC, and only had a couple close encounters with them. One was a young male grizzly that came to check...
Hey all, decided last minute to run this trail as I will be in the area. If anyone else is in the area and feels like joining up, PM or post up here.
Disclaimer: This will be my first run of the trail, and while I am confident in my map reading/GPS ability, anyone with experience on the trail...
Greetings from Manitoba Canada.
rig: Driving a 2010 FJ Cruiser
Experience: lots of camping, living out of vehicles after 16+years in the Army, Biggest trip in the cruiser so far - 2013-3 week trip through Northern Quebec, Labrador and Nfld with the wife and dog.
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