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I've seen people tow ultralight trailers no more than 1500 lbs behind a Crosstrek, which I think is their capacity. You can definitely get some livable space to walk around and sleep in for that kind of weight (though you'd have to be careful towing something like that off road at least with the...

You make some good points, and I think Subaru might be closer to that sort of Crosstrek than we realize. The plug-in hybrid version of the Crosstrek has, of course, electric motors. Info on its off-road prowess is limited, but from what I've heard - and seen with other electric vehicles - the...

Given how many Subarus I see modified for better off-road use out there in the wild and in online videos (just look at all the folks bombing through mud and Jeep trails in the Foresters and Crosstreks. Don't see as many Ford, Honda, or VW cars doing that)... On top of all the Subarus I see...

I'm looking for more of that too - and it's definitely out there, you've just got to look a bit harder. Some of the best stuff isn't easily searchable: 2015 Subaru Outback at Rausch Offroad park and my personal three favourites: Rob on Instagram: “Sometimes things are a little...

Haha! Apparently sheer determination can be a substitute for a diff locker every now and then... :grin:

Yup, same old boxer engines, minus the head gasket issues ;) Great little engines indeed! Though I wish the diesel Boxers were available here in Canada. They now have some hybrid powertrains, and I'd be really interested to see how the electric motors assist the boxer engines off-road with their...

Oh yeah, fantastic mileage even loaded down with gear. It really makes a difference when you've got to travel vast distances on everything from highways to gravel backroads. Much less "gas tank anxiety" with this rig than my dad's current 5.7L Sequoia (good truck though). Also, I run Falken...

Like others said, everyone has their unique needs, and that translates to some difference in the rigs we drive. I chose a 2018 Subaru Forester XT because they seem to have great reliability despite some myths about them, it's a great daily driver, great on the highway, and in my expereince...

IG: @Baipin It's mostly my photography and other artwork, but the overlanding stuff is slowly creeping in there.

I'm thinking I'll do something like this: I face more cold weather ( as low as -30C, often -15C) than I do warm weather, though that often gets up into the +30C range when it does manage to get hot. What size of cooler would you recommend for a FXT 2018?

I like the idea about the transmission cooler. From my reading on the subject, it seems that overheating is a big limitation (if not the biggest limitation) of CVT transmissions. A cooler seems like a cheap and effective solution to what could become a costly problem. I've looked at getting one...

Like Sasquatch said, the Magnuson-Moss Act will protect you if you're in the US. In Canada, I believe we have similar laws, although I can't recall specific names. With that said, I specifically asked my local dealership about tire size and the CVT. They said that isn't a problem, although as...

For what it's worth, I too was worried about this before I did my 2"-2.5" lift. However, I have three dealerships on record (recorded phone calls) saying exactly what @Sasquatch SC is.

Just got the last thing I bought - a 2" front, 2.5" rear ADF lift kit - installed. That was a lot of work. The CB radio with NOAA that I plan on next should be an easier job... ;) Thinking of the Uniden CMX660, CMX760, or Midland 75-822, as I want NOAA and something small.

I think it's important to lead by example, and I think it's also important for people to not get caught up in identity politics; you don't believe the environment should be respected and preserved for future generations (not to mention, the critters that call it home) because you're on the left...

Talking to their staff just now, I get the impression that 10 credits are included in the $17.99 plan. If you use 7 of your credits for the $17.99 plan, you'll have X+3 credits the next time you buy another installment of X credits (e.g. $8.99 for 20 credits - the 3 credits from the last monthly...

It seems like if you just want to stay in touch off-grid, and don't care about some downtime, or you're in a predictable location (e.g. a cabin) the SatPaq has some advantages in terms of cost. For emergency comms however, the Bivystick seems like the right tool. Thanks for linking that. Can't...

Good synopsis of it all. The app does indeed show you how to aim it, and gives indications of signal strength. From reading the one or two reviews I found (I believe they're in the links I mentioned) reception doesn't seem notably worse than with the SPOT/InReach in wooded areas. Will be...

https://satpaq.com/ I heard about this device last year and it seemed promising then, still does now. Basically, the SatPaq attaches to your existing Android/iPhone and lets you send satellite messages with it, apparently using existing geostationary satellites. However, instead of a...