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  1. Hank Outdoors

    Taking the Mrs.

    I have done what I can to make fair weather trips as comfortable as possible for my wife. Toilet, annex, heater, extra pillows and blankets. These are all great for bathroom, changing and bed times but, what have you all done to keep your better halves warmer and less irritable around camp as...
  2. Hank Outdoors

    Overland New York State - Charles E Baker State Forest

    First off I want to thank everyone who made the trip and took part in the trail cleanup. Seems we found one of the local teen party spots and it was a mess! Got it cleaned up an looking great!!! We spent the weekend exploring the miles of dirt roads/trails in Charles E Baker State Forest near...
  3. Hank Outdoors

    Overland NYS - Weekend Meet Up - 06/22/2018

    Simple weekend meet up to explore the miles of truck trails in Charles E. Baker State Forest. We will plan to stay at the Cherry Ridge Camping area in the primitive sites. These sites are first come first serve and have a fire ring and a table...NO BATHROOMS so plan accordingly. Throughout the...
  4. Hank Outdoors

    Successful trip to Stowe Vermont

    Got back yesterday and what a great time we had! Lots of back roads, dirt roads and even put the FJ on a ferry to cross Lake Champlain. We stayed at the Little River State Park just outside of Waterbury, VT. We visited several brewery's, Cabot cheese, Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream factory and...
  5. Hank Outdoors

    Portland Maine - Sept 7-11 2018

    My wife is doing a 100 mile lighthouse bike ride on the 8th and I want to hit some trails and camp. We will be driving to Maine on the 7th. I am looking for camping recommendations near Portland for the 7th and then looking to hit some trails after her ride (on the 8th) thru the morning of the...
  6. Hank Outdoors

    Syracuse, NY to Stowe, Vermont trail search.

    I'm headed to Stowe, Vermont at the end of May and I am looking for some cool class 4 roads/trails to explore in VT. I'm going to pick up a Delorme map, but I am looking for any recommendations of "Must Try" roads/spots on the way there. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance!
  7. Hank Outdoors

    Roof Rack Build - 2007 FJ Cruiser

    I wanted to start a build thread documenting my roof rack build for my FJ. As I type this I am about 2 weeks into the build and the project is stretching out because I am working on it in a friends shop (He has all the cool tools.) Right now I am into the project for $230 in steel. The goal is...
  8. Hank Outdoors

    Overland Trailer Axle

    I am looking into building a trailer for my RTT and I am looking for advice on what those of you who have built trailers used for an axle. Did you go with a trailer axle from a Tractor Supply type store? Did you have to narrow the axle? How big of a weight rating did you go for the axle? Thanks...
  9. Hank Outdoors

    Profile Page Photo Albums?

    OB Staff, I have noticed that many older posts have broken image links rendering the post almost useless. These links refer to a 3rd party image host like Photobucket... Is there a way to add a "Photos" tab, maybe next to "Badges", on our profile pages for keeping photo albums for followers...
  10. Hank Outdoors

    Small Propane Tanks

    I am looking for the size of the small propane tanks that I see people mounting on bumpers and trailers. Not the small green disposables and not the regular 20 Lb'ers. Also...Approximately how long do they last just being use for cooking?
  11. Hank Outdoors

    RTT Ladder Extension?

    I ordered the Overlander XL and it should be shipped in 2 weeks. I am mounting it on top of an FJ Cruiser with 35's and 6 inches of lift. Anyone know if I will need the Ladder extension....? Thanks, Sean Hank Haney
  12. Hank Outdoors

    Diff Breather Question

    Once you extend your vent line to the engine bay what is there a specific name for the over flow container to run the lines into? I want to get one that mounts to the fire wall. Thanks, Sean
  13. Hank Outdoors

    On A Budget: First Aid Kit

    After watching Jillian Rebekah's Tacoma walk-around I want a hard shell first aid kit like the one she has mounted to her truck cage. I started looking at threads and searching Amazon for first aid kits and hard shell cases. I found Pelican cases to be the ones that seemed sturdy enough to hold...
  14. Hank Outdoors

    OB East - St. Patty's on the Pond - 03/16/2018

    Overland New York State - CNY Region will be trying to force Spring to come early! Load up your rigs, bring warm and cold weather gear, this is Central New York after all, and let's get outdoors. Bring your green gear, shamrock shakes, guiness, corned beef and cabbage or whatever you want...
  15. Hank Outdoors

    Overlanding on Youtube...

    What would you say are the best Overlanding channels on YouTube for trips, learning or DIY....? I have seen one by some guy named @Michael and another one by @Jake Wettern that are pretty good. Share a link if you would!
  16. Hank Outdoors

    Adirondacks: Moose River Plains to Cedar River Flow - 05/18/2018

    Moose River Plains to Cedar River Flow camping areas of the Adirondacks. A great weekend on dirt! Friday May 18th thru Sunday the 20th. (See notes) View Rally Point Details
  17. Hank Outdoors

    ARB Style Awning from Walmart

    A friend just keyed me into these at Walmart. Three sizes (Sizes, prices and links below) and based on the images they appear to be very similar to the ARB vehicle awnings. For the price I think I may have to try one!!! 4.6' x 6.6' - $103.09...
  18. Hank Outdoors

    3 Person Roof Top Tent - Under $2,500

    What would you say is the best made RTT for 3 people and under $2,500?
  19. Hank Outdoors

    Overland - For Sale Items - Regional

    Is there any way to sort the "For Sale" threads by region? For example....Is there a way I can search for rigs for sale in the East region? Thanks in advance, Sean Hank Haney
  20. Hank Outdoors

    Rigs and Coffee - Overland New York State - CNY - 02/17/2018

    Let's get together and have some coffee, talk rigs and plans for 2018. Overland New York State - Team CNY's first meet-up all are welcome, Overland Bound badge members and non badge members. Let's put together some great ideas and if the interest is there we can make this a recurring event and...