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Have to ask, but is it normal for hunters to leave the carcass just off the trail like this? Ruins the entire area for camping I'd like to think - although most bears might be hibernating - except the cougars and wolves would no doubt be interested. is this hunting 'trash'? by e j...

Well, I've rolled into Calgary area from a few months in lower mainland BC, and previous to that Edmonton. Who's got some good locations for winter camping within a couple hours of Calgary? I rolled into McLean creek the other day, but found out it's now closed for the winter (as of December...

Scoping out McLean Creek in Alberta. Of course, I find out that it closed as of today for winter. Sigh. rolling through Alberta by e j, on Flickr

Stumbled across a group of curious critters yesterday. wild horses in alberta by e j, on Flickr

Who all are hunters here? Does this count as trail trash or does nature take care of it quickly enough? I just thought it unnecessary to be left pretty much in the middle of the trail. Kind of ruins the idea of camping close by (when you're in bear and cougar country anyway). is this...

The constant need for everyone to appear 'busy' in urban environments gets stressful. Most of the time, I really feel it is for no reason at all. Time to unplug and head to nature. exploring by jeep in Alberta by e j, on Flickr

When you're on the road, it's not always easy finding a spot to fill your water jugs (Rotopax or others). I bought this $5.00 facet/sink sprayer, cut off the sprayer head and keep it with me now. If I'm in an area where I can't easily access an outdoor faucet, I can take this into a...

Hanging out in Vancouver one last day... on the road to "winter" near Calgary Alberta for a while now.. the expedition Jeep in YVR by e j, on Flickr

Starting to think about Christmas? I'm trying not to as it is definitely too soon... but it isn't too soon to start prepping, planning and participating in toy and food drives for your local shelters. Get out there and spread some holiday cheer. Photos from 2016 event. Hopefully it isn't as...

The 'shelf' is the Synergy Baja Rack. An expensive piece of kit, but I found a really great deal back when I got it otherwise would look at either a DIY or lower cost solution today. The roof cargo net is from Dirty Dog - already sized for the rear passenger area so I figured that was a no...

You just have to love rolling into a beautiful camp spot just to find it has quite literally been used as a "dumping ground" for prior campers. I just don't understand what goes through the minds of some people. Crap on the trail by e j, on Flickr

Not my rig, but some of my photography (actually the @VagabondExpedition rig is to the left, by the lamp pole). Just a reminder, although it is still ridiculously early for Christmas "stuff", it's NOT to early to start planning for Christmas food bank and toy drives! A little bit of community...

I had a Tepui Kukenam for several years... loved it! Jeep and Tepui Tent (2015) by e j, on Flickr I did sell it though, and sleep inside the Jeep now (more info on the blog)

A few days ago, the Jeep went back in for the final round of repairs for 2017. A new front track bar (heavy duty Rubicon Express) and while in the shop, I installed some longer rear sway bar links too. The ones that had been on the Jeep all this time were still OEM and therefore not very long...

Crickets in the Jeep - Episode Two - problems all solved!

it's all downhill from here by e j, on Flickr

I hate the weight and change in center of gravity, but it's a necessary evil at times. This is an older photo, and I've added even more now since this shot. Rear of the fuel Rotopax is a Plano cargo box and to the front of the fuel Rotopax are a couple of water ones. I try to keep everything...

I was 20 days "urban camping" in the Jeep this year, and over 30 on the road - not "off grid" overlanding - always had close drive (within an hour) for food and water fill ups. Already had to cancel a 2017 30 day overland adventure this early winter... but with a bit of luck I'll be on the...

The @vagabondexpedition rig out in Alberta this past summer. The National Parks of Jasper and Banff are off limits to 'off grid' camping - but Highway 11 is a little bit of a hidden gem. Crown land so you can camp just about anywhere - within reason as to not disturb the natural beauty in the...

If you're adventures ever bring you to Alberta - or you're in Alberta. The David Thompson Highway (Highway 11) out to Abraham Lake area is a must. Normally it is quite windy here (spring/fall/winter), but some of those summer days are spectacular. beautiful abraham lake in alberta by e j...