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That is really cool. You remember the Chisholm Trail Jeep Club pulling semis up the interstate during the ice storm? I was so impressed by their actions that I bought two of their t-shirts to support their cause (the money went to support service dogs). I do feel your pain, my wife and I have...

Since you brought it up (and thanks for doing so), what are the rules on propane camp stoves during burn bans in the various states across the country?

I really like where you are going with this, some people are talkers and some are do’ers and your point systems looks like it is going to reward both. We all have different styles of Overlanding, some do short trips while some do long, and it would be nice if each get equal credit for their...

This kind of rolls up several discussions that have taken place on this forum, it doesn't matter what vehicle you use or what you explore, its all about doing what works for both of you. For us, we are debating the very same things, ground tent or roof top tent, or Teardrop or pop-up or B or C...

Ok, I just got awarded Advisor status. With only one major and several minor expeditions I certainly don't feel like I deserve that status. Yes, I am basically joking around with this but it did get me thinking. There was a comment made about a verified water crossing, is there going to be, or...

Well, "expensive" is a relative term, what may be expensive for one may be reasonable for another. Basically what I mean is we did this trip in conjunction with our 30th anniversary so we didn't camp but hit a bunch of hotels that pushed our budget,Pisgah Inn, Switzerland Inn, The Osceola Mill...

American Fox Hound, 65 lbs. Climbs in the back seat and within two minutes is sound asleep. We once drove the trails from the south end to the north end of the Ocala National Forest and she slept the whole way. She loves Jeep rides but isn't much of a trail buddy.

It is an Island about twenty miles off the Jacksonville coast . . . right between Orange Park and Green Cove Springs. Yes, we are a land locked island but we are an island.

We are planning another trip up the Appalachian for spring with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area as the primary place we would like to explore. Last July we did our first Appalachian Mountain trip. We had several things we wanted to focus on, the GSMNP, the Blue Ridge...

I concur, GSMNP is a must see. We have visited the GSMNP twice, the first time the Sugarland VC and Cades Cove. The second was the Oconaluftee VC and Clingmans Dome. Many people may say Gatlinburg is a must visit but in our opinion it was a rip off tourist trap and an absolute nightmare to get...

What was your greatest moment while Overlanding? What was that one second that really defined Overlanding for you or that confirmed this is what you really want to do? For the two of us it was at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. After going through the historical village behind the...

On the Appalachian Trail (AT) they have a saying, "Hike your own hike". It has lots of means but for this subject it means do what works for you. What rig you use, how you build it, and what gear you put into it has to be right for you and how you are going to use it, what style of Overland you...

Sorry, doing too many things at once. Thanks for the correction.

Fleming Island

Not exactly my cup of tea but I have to give you respect for daring to be different. Looks good and sounds like you are on the way to a very respectable rig. Keep us posted on your progress.

Having done 18th century living history for years, we have a habit of going to our living history vendors first when we need camping stuff. The one we use the most is jas townsend & Son (Jas-Townson.com). They have dutch ovens ranging from 12" ($140) to 8" ($66) plus several sizes of cast iron...

I am a Jeep guy but a Defender 110 will turn my head faster than a Dallas Cheerleader.

It has nothing to do with brands, it is solely about insecurity. "I make myself seem better by dragging you down". If they can find something to show they are better than you, they will jump on it. Its in all hobbies. On the AT its "I am more pure than you" (i.e. I have passed more white blazes...

We actually got ours from antique stores for next to nothing.

Can't help much on the space saving, something I am dealing with myself. We have a 12" cast iron we have been using for years. For my birthday my wife got me an 6" to go with it. Me personally, I wouldn't use anything else.