Hi, I'm Brian.
I moved to Nashville in June from California. I want to get my daughters into overlanding/camping at a young age. My wife has no interest in it unfortunately. Every year we set goals. This year one of my goals is to "adventure with friends" at least 6 times.
I was in the Boy Scouts growing up, and have always loved camping. Backpacking specifically. Unfortunately I have flat feet, and I can only hike for a few miles before I get bad leg and foot cramps. I guess I've been overlanding without even knowing it off an on for a long time. Finding remote spots, staying for a night or two and continuing. I've done a small amount of offroading. Some with my cousin and his jeep, some with friends in the Tucson desert, some in my 85 Honda Civic in the same area... I'd say my experience is beyond novice, but only by about 5 miles. Last time I went overlanding, my travel buddy and I surprised each-other when we had a tent set up and a fire going within 10 minutes of making camp.
I'm currently driving an Acura MDX which is more than capable for what i currently need, but will be ordering a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL in a couple months.
I'd love to get a trailer with a tent, but that will have to wait. For now, a traditional tent will have to suffice.
My "rig":
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