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I suspect new overlanders will often have similar questions when just starting out. This means we may get the same questions repeatedly as new members join. Something I've seen frequently on other forums, but not as much on OB, is the use of ”sticky” posts for common topics. Perhaps as...

Yes, the White Rim Road is a bucket list overlanding destination. Just challenging enough, spectacular scenery and limited access. We spent 2 nights and 3 days on the trail a couple years ago and had a blast!

Not sure if your vehicle would benefit similarly but this little add-on is something Toyota should have included in all 5th gen 4Runners. The centre console bin is cavernous in these vehicles and useful storage space can be gained from a top shelf. I keep my tire gauge, small deflators, park...

I didn't know that! Thanks for the link.

Great ones @Smileyshaun ! I especially like the last one... heading into the unknown :-)

Depends on the weather and what you are doing. Day-to-day a pair of light-weight hiker/running shoes (Merrill's?) Flip flops around camp. We called them thongs when I grew up in Australia but that term has been co-opted :-( (sorry about the visual). Strap on sandles (Teva's?) for the beach and...

I've come full circle on the whole tire deflation thing and have concluded that, as with so many things, simple is best. When I was looking to upgrade from a stick I checked out all the options. Many of the more complicated/pricier models (i.e. ARB) required repeated removal of the valve cores...

Whenever I am sussing out a problem such as the camp kitchen storage dilemma I usually find that with enough thought there is an "elegant" solution. An elegant solution is one that is effective, DIY, easy to build, easy to use .... and cheap :-) The "easy to use" is essential as after many...

Well, we're back from our Plan D trip to the North end of Vancouver Island and it was a huge success! Even the weather co-operated, which often isn't the case in May, though we did wake up to some 2 deg C mornings (36 deg F). We did lots of fishing, saw tons of wildlife and basically got away...

Head nets to deal with excessive mosquitos and flies. This can turn an intolerable evening back into an enjoyable experience. We first got the head nets for an overlanding trip through the outback of Australia and found them an ABSOLUTE necessity to ward off their persistent flies. Sorry...

Where we travel on Vancouver Island in British Columbia the Black Bears are a very regular encounter. We have found that for the most part they will do everything they can to stay out of your way and will most often just ignore you. We have passed bears 5 feet beside our vehicle on a trail and...

Just before our 2 week trip to the North end of Vancouver Island I finally made a storage box for my little 16” 35 year old Poulan chainsaw. It includes a small bottle of premixed gas, some 2 stroke oil to mix more and some bar oil. Thank goodness I finally took it!!! We found ourselves part...

It goes by a lot of names but Hunters Breakfast is what we call it. Diced potatoes fried with chopped sausages until hot and brown. Break in some eggs, salt and pepper and stir it all together, then last minute throw in some cheese and toss until melted. Top with your sauce of choice and...

Thanks guys! I'm off the grid now for a couple of weeks. No cell, no internet, no news, no worries. Will check in at the end of the month and post some pics (hopefully something frying in the pan :-)

No, I had not seen that specific route before but interestingly, our plan includes many of the same legs. We will also get out to Gooding Cove west of Port Alice and also the furthest west you can go on the island, just West of Raft Cove. We also hope to hit the northernmost point by road on...

Plan ”A” at this time of year is usually to be in the Southwest enjoying the red rocks, canyons and deserts. However, from my base here in Victoria, BC Canada that has been out of the question for some time now :-( While hunkering down over the winter I started to plan a trip in the opposite...

Yes, a day permit is required for the White Rim Road but is pretty easy to get (at the Canyonlands visitor center). To overnight is more difficult however as there are only a few designated campsites and they are reserved months in advance. White Rim Road - Canyonlands National Park (U.S...

Up in BC we have hundreds of Rec Sites, usually on small lakes, and usually stocked with trout. So yes, we usually have our canoe with us when travelling in ”our own backyard”. Our trailer has sturdy roof racks and I have kept other attachments below the racks so I can easily slide the canoe up...

Great idea! Depending on trail conditions and starting temp the preset pressures of the Stauns (and Knockoffs) is rarely right anyway. Just ordered some Godesons, brass equivalent of the Teraflex. Thanks for the tip :-)