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Thanks DJ! It's an incredibly versatile material and I plan to make use of it for a lot of other projects too. From table saw jigs to dog kennels to furniture in the house, this stuff has a ton of uses! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

Finally got my material for my cap, and began construction last weekend. Ended up not feeling the best so didn't get much done, but here's the update all the same. I'll put it in sections so people can skip to the part they are most interested in. This is a partial update - this stage of the...

Great post, as usual, by @Road. I will only highlight this part: The only point to add here is that these steps aren't just good to prevent a bear encounter for oneself. Bears are incredibly intelligent and very easily trained. A bear who successful accesses YOUR food will be a lot more brave...

Thanks DJ! It's coming along nicely. We just got word that our canopy material has been delayed in shipping so it looks like it'll be a few weeks before we can do too much more to it. Final wiring and everything has to come after we've weatherproofed the tub as much as we can.

Finished the drawer unit today. The entire thing is coated in outdoor carpet that is glued with spray adhesive and tacked with staples. Trim is aluminum angle iron and c-channel. I’m pretty happy how this turned out — it’s not perfect owing to my lack of carpentry skills but it will do the job...

More work done today, but lots more to do! The bulk of the work this week has been coating the cabinet unit in verathane. It takes about 3 hours between coats, and since there are parts of the project I cannot get at depending on positioning, that’s 8 coats in total (4 one side, turn it over, 4...

We are putting a bunch more work into Pac over the next few weeks so I’ll post updates as I’m able. We have been meaning to make Pac a more dedicated overland vehicle for some time, and decided to bite the bullet this spring to get it ready. We are going to replace the cap, get our dual...

Our motto is "Any excuse will do", and the trips/expeditions/whatever sort of take a life of their own after that. Craving fresh seafood? Let's go to a place we've never been on the coast (We're in Alberta so it's at least 12 hours to get there). Wanting to go as far north as one can in North...

If I had to pick just one, it’s be the Estwing. It’s an all-round handier tool. Beyond the stuff I mentioned above, it’s also all steel — I’ve used it to move logs in the fire and even as a spatula to flip steaks on the grill because I forgot my normal kitchen tools at home. And it’s great for...

Engine choice will determine wheel size in the JLR Configurator tool. You can get 18" steelies on either the 110 or the 90, but only with the P300 engine. The P400 MHEV requires larger brakes, and those brakes prevent the fitment of larger tires from the factory, but I've been told that some...

Depends what I'm doing. Splitting lots of wood to set myself up for a season? I'm using a hydraulic log-splitter or, if manual labour is my preference, a heavy maul. It might take a bit more energy to swing, but they will effortlessly split even the largest logs with the right technique. If...

Sorry to hear of the trouble, MidOH. Hope you have good resolution to this from the dealer but I happen to share your pessimism of FCA warranties (And I extend that pessimism to most car brands actually). For folks who are experiencing diesel freezing up -- are you talking about actual gelling...

You've gotten some great advice already, but to double down on what Boost said -- tell someone where you're going, and for how long, and what to do if they don't hear from you. Make sure you address all three parts though and tell your person that they are responsible for activating a response...

You might also consider a front receiver mount. Based on the link below, they are rated to 9k lbs for a straight line pull on the hitch based on what Curt has on their site. For most typical "Overlanding" type stuff in North America, where recovery is more about risk management (i.e. just in...

Quality of stuff is always an issue these days, no disagreement there. I'm shocked at the price-for-quality equation with some kit that I've seen. But my main point isn't about the quality you find at a hardware store -- it's the fact that every town has a place selling chain, but not every town...

Thank you for sharing those articles, @smlobx. No argument from me that there are better tools than chain, but your first post suggested that it was never OK to use chains and that's not been my experience at all, but these articles have helped clarify that a bit. The criticisms of chain...

Something to consider - if you want the Thule box and the traction boards on for trips but off the rest of the time, what about mounting the boards to the Thule box? You could use a flat mount and either mount that on the side of the Thule box or the top. You'd need to reinforce it a bit and of...

Do you have much else on the roof when you travel besides the box? And does the box take up the entire roof real estate? And what about the dimensions of the box? Finally, what else do you keep in that box? (Sorry for the interrogation but I have some ideas I can recommend but they would depend...

Are you seeking a specific product, or tips on what to look for design-wise? I've done some research on designs, and this is what I've found, though I am building my own mount so I don't know specific products. The Roof Rack is a common space to store MaxTrax on a wagon -- Traction Boards take...

If I can ask you to re-open the discussion just for a bit, can you expand on why you feel chains should not be used in a recovery situation?