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Good point, animals know where people regularly camp, even in the backcountry and will visit those locations to scavenge. Yellowstone isn’t bad, I just camped there in August, only saw one bear over in Lamar Valley. Saw quite a few in Glacier, both grizzly and black bears. The one thing I...

Bears and other critters are definitely attracted to food and scented toiletries, so proper storage is important. The websites for these parks have good info as to the rules for campers. Most are common sense, such as keeping a clean site (no food left out), no food/scented items in your tent...

DRAX, that’s a great trailer and I think you’ll all enjoy it. It’s been interesting reading this thread because I wrestled with many of the same dilemmas. I still enjoy tent camping, but you’re subject to the discomforts of cold, heat, damp weather and nylon flapping loudly in the wind. RTT’s...

New year, new adventures! (Yes, I’ll be heading west again…but nearly everything in the U.S. is west of Maryland)

RatAssassin, You’ve so eloquently stated why I roam our great country, both by vehicle and on foot. “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous and leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end, meandering...

I camped at Silver Lake in August. Much better than staying in the Valley. The drive up to Tioga Pass is breathtaking, one of my all-time favorites. Went back in October and it was beautiful, all golden aspen trees and a bit of snow on the mountains. I hope you were able to visit the Ancient...

Check the road closures! Once the snow falls, places such as Crater Lake and Mt. Rainier close many of their roads. In fact, Crater Lake is currently reporting whiteout blizzard conditions with gusts up to 85 mph! These roads typically don’t open fully until June/July. Not sure about Oregon, but...

What a grand adventure! Here are a few hints: 1) Start by figuring out what you really want to see. There are many incredible places and you’ll need to narrow it down. Yellowstone is cool, but Grand Teton is dramatic. Definitely see the Grand Canyon and October is usually a good time to...

Interesting that this thread was revived just days after I ordered this case: https://ironman4x4america.com/all-weather-slim-rooftop-rugged-case-65l/ I was searching for a low profile storage case to use on my Gobi Stealth rack, just to store a few items I don’t use daily. I drive long...

I have a 2016 Trail; it has A-trac and Crawl Control, but NO KDSS. Added a 3” Toytec lift, 285 70/R17 Ridge Grapplers and RSG rock sliders. It’s reasonably capable on rough tracks, but I don’t do anything extreme. I didn’t modify the fenders or wheel wells and I’ve never had a problem with...

Absolutely! As another female overlander (over 20K miles this year!), here are a few suggestions: 1) Tell someone your travel plans and check in regularly to advise of changes and current status. 2) Purchase a PLB (personal locator beacon). I have the basic “oh, sh*t!” version which transmits a...

Here’s my two cents: I’m assuming your RTT has the standard foam mattress, maybe 3 inches or so. You can add a layer of reflective foam padding, similar to Reflectix or the Thermarest Z-Lite pad, under your mattress to retain body heat (shiny side toward your body). Use a cosy bottom sheet made...

Looking forward to 2022… Oh, the places we’ll go!

Pika Ed doing his usual stellar job of navigating from the dash as we drive to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite. What freezing rain?

The Dragonfly is an excellent stove! The fuel bottle is refillable and you can buy white gas by the gallon, so it’s economical. Works well at both high altitudes and in low temperatures. I have an old MSR Superfly. It runs on iso-pro fuel, so I have to purchase/dispose of canisters, but it packs...

I couldn’t have said it better, Aggie! I agree that having a capable rig allows for more rugged exploration, but if you aren’t in the financial situation to have a fancy set up, don’t let that stop you from having a grand adventure. My truck is merely to get me to places I can then explore in...

Got them on Amazon 2 for $20. Mine are rectangular, 2.25 gallons each, have handles like a shopping basket and are listed as a “collapsible sink.” If you’re planning to sleep in your Jeep (luv that rhyme!), you may want to consider some type of removable interior window shades. Nice for privacy...

I agree with GOto60 regarding the Camp Chef Everest - great stove. Having 2 burners of decent size allows for cooking real meals. Yeah, I’ve backpacked for more than 10 years and you can only only eat freeze dried spaghetti so many times. I even make cinnamon buns and biscuits in the stove. I...

Such great memories, thank you for sharing! Adventure is the true spirit of overlanding - what’s over the next hill, around the bend, how will the stars look from the top of that mountain? Thanks the magic!

Great discussion! Sometimes it seems that overlanding has become a contest of who has the “coolest” rig, instead of seeking great adventures. Yes, you can have fun in all kinds of vehicles! I recall a friend and I exploring Tennessee and North Carolina in a rented red Toyota Corolla. We drove...