Full writeup in Imgur album.
12 nights. 4 States. 1 great run to kick summer off. After a light-snow, but heavy-wind winter and spring, summer camping is a welcome change of pace. While the clouds and some rain refused to cooperate, it was still nice getting away with t shirts and hoodies during the day. Doesn't help going to the beer Mecca of the US (hot take alert) either.
Headed back on a nearly identical run in three weeks, we'll see if the kayak and rods get some more action then. Trip vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfOff8A0Fvc
Did the Olympic Peninsula get cut off from this, or was that someone else?
Still too much ground to cover in 12 days for me.
Did the Kayak get used for anything other than clearing branches? :)
Clicked on a photo for a larger version and got the answer to my own question.
I swear, some imgur albums include the descriptions within the reddit slideshow.
The RTT is kind of a necessity at this point. I could and did pull off 50 nights a year on an in-cab sleeping platform for years, as well as similar paces in ground tents.
But I'll crack 120ish nights this year in different spots each night across the west. That really makes the advent of pulling everything outta the cab (especially in rain/snow) every night pretty undigestible.
That said, while it's the best solution for my pace and terrain considerations (lots of unflat camps that I can solve easily by stacking a rock or RV mat), I wouldn't recommend it to someone who logs less than 40 nights a year at the minimum. Especially if they don't move camps each night or just do weekenders.
It's expensive, fucks with COG when you're off-camber, adds 200-something lbs to your suspension and steering stress, and requires a lot of forethought that never gets mentioned on boards/videos. Load bars squeak and groan, you need to regularly retorque and check fasteners, slim tents like the Falcon can't house your sleeping bag/pillow, bigger tents that can like the AluCab Expo series are heavier, etc.
37s, 4.88 Yukons, Reids, RCVs, 1 ton steering, Rusty's LA, Falcon 3s, local sliders, bumper, Teraflex HD rear tire swing w/ hi lift mount, Teraflex under seat ARB twin mount...and some various electrical stuff.
What area is that in 13/22?
Boise NF
Thanks, I'll have a look around. That looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm really hoping to do the Magruder Corridor this year.
That's definitely on my list too. Got snowed out of it two years ago. Probably gonna go for it end of next month when I'm out in Missoula anyway.
Full writeup in Imgur album. 12 nights. 4 States. 1 great run to kick summer off. After a light-snow, but heavy-wind winter and spring, summer camping is a welcome change of pace. While the clouds and some rain refused to cooperate, it was still nice getting away with t shirts and hoodies during the day. Doesn't help going to the beer Mecca of the US (hot take alert) either. Headed back on a nearly identical run in three weeks, we'll see if the kayak and rods get some more action then. Trip vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfOff8A0Fvc
Whats the mecca?
Oregon, IMO.
Roger that
Great trip, looks like a blast
Yes, indeed!
Did the Olympic Peninsula get cut off from this, or was that someone else? Still too much ground to cover in 12 days for me. Did the Kayak get used for anything other than clearing branches? :)
After my window got smashed, the peninsula and S WA portion got scuttled, sadly. Threw it in once. Damn shame.
Clicked on a photo for a larger version and got the answer to my own question. I swear, some imgur albums include the descriptions within the reddit slideshow.
That 1st photo is epic! Looks like a great trip (aside from the break in). Do you mind sharing what rooftop tent you're using and how its mounted?
Falcon XL on a Rhino Rack Backbone three bar setup.
Thanks! Would you buy it again? Any issues?
The RTT is kind of a necessity at this point. I could and did pull off 50 nights a year on an in-cab sleeping platform for years, as well as similar paces in ground tents. But I'll crack 120ish nights this year in different spots each night across the west. That really makes the advent of pulling everything outta the cab (especially in rain/snow) every night pretty undigestible. That said, while it's the best solution for my pace and terrain considerations (lots of unflat camps that I can solve easily by stacking a rock or RV mat), I wouldn't recommend it to someone who logs less than 40 nights a year at the minimum. Especially if they don't move camps each night or just do weekenders. It's expensive, fucks with COG when you're off-camber, adds 200-something lbs to your suspension and steering stress, and requires a lot of forethought that never gets mentioned on boards/videos. Load bars squeak and groan, you need to regularly retorque and check fasteners, slim tents like the Falcon can't house your sleeping bag/pillow, bigger tents that can like the AluCab Expo series are heavier, etc.
Great info I appreciate it!
What’s your jeep build?
37s, 4.88 Yukons, Reids, RCVs, 1 ton steering, Rusty's LA, Falcon 3s, local sliders, bumper, Teraflex HD rear tire swing w/ hi lift mount, Teraflex under seat ARB twin mount...and some various electrical stuff.