campsite pics..lets see um

[kcowyo]

Hey! I was there. One sweet set up by a way cool guy . :bowdown:


I was here too, with roasted marshmellows for dessert.....
http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/4582-1/Sinks+camp+022.jpg

[cshontz]

Wow, that's an amazing shot Chris. How bad were the mosquitoes? :-)

Thanks! Not bad at all. We were there for two days, and had no need to use deet, off, skin-so-soft, or insect repellent of any kind. The smoke you see in the air is our steak cooking on the fire.

[jim65wagon]

GWNF, Vepco Road

[weezerbot]

Off the Gold Loop in Colorado:

http://azfj.org/modules/coppermine/albums/trailruns/summit2008/normal_IMG_2106.jpg


and next to the Rio Grande:

http://azfj.org/modules/coppermine/albums/trailruns/summit2008/normal_IMG_2171.jpg

[Explorer 1]

Here are a few of the places we slept in our January Desert Rats trip, Western Death Valley area.

Thanks
Fred
Explorer 1

[adventureduo]

Not very primitive, but a test campout with the new rig in the local mtns close to home.

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/29605/2659235130034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2659235130034696539NaJMmC)

[cshontz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2751793978_3ddb74eb76_b.jpg

[FlyNdrive]

Portsmouth Island, North Carolina (lower OBX)

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x173/FlyNdrive/DSCN5966.jpg


-Ben

[cshontz]

That could have been me.

[Sam_and_Debbie]

Ruby Valley, Nevada

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s276/sam_and_debbie/Pony%20Express/PonyExpressAugust2008112.jpg

[JIMBO]

:imagesCADZQMBJ: Great shot you guys

I like that AUTOZONE (type) tent, on your trailer, I'm thinking of getting a yellow one (Goldfinch) for my yellow rig


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm83/jimbowby/IMGP0642-2.jpg

Seems like such a weight/space/setup time saver

Good pics

:suning: :suning: JIMBO

[adventureduo]

Here are a few of the places we slept in our January Desert Rats trip, Western Death Valley area.

Thanks
Fred
Explorer 1

Fred, you can camp at Trona Pinnacles? I didn't know that.

[August]

On the aft deck of the Queen of Chilliwack, BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Coola.

http://www.enge.ca/~austare/ustare/gallery/albums//album323/IMG_3127.sized.jpg

http://www.enge.ca/~austare/ustare/gallery/albums//album323/IMG_3119.sized.jpg

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Here are a few of the places we slept in our January Desert Rats trip, Western Death Valley area.

Thanks
Fred
Explorer 1


Fred,

Did somebody fix the solar lights at the World Beater Mine Cabin?

When I was last there, the solar panels had been stolen.




.

[Overland Hadley]

On the aft deck of the Queen of Chilliwack, BC Ferries from Port Hardy to Bella Coola.

http://www.enge.ca/~austare/ustare/gallery/albums//album323/IMG_3127.sized.jpg


They let you camp out on deck? Thats a good way to go.

[Super Doody]

Sequoias/Baja Sur

Nice setup! I have a question for you. Where do you put the coolers and the pup with sleeping plate form in your campershell?

[adventureduo]

They let you camp out on deck? Thats a good way to go.

Yeah no kidding! We tried camping out inside our motorhome on one of those ferry's and they wouldn't have it. My dad snuck down there to take a nap anyways when they weren't looking :hehe:

[SunMan]

Nice setup! I have a question for you. Where do you put the coolers and the pup with sleeping plate form in your campershell?


Thanks Super. When I camped with the camper shell I had the coolers bungeed to the sides of the shell and the dog rode in the middle "corridor". Sometimes the small cooler would also ride in the back seat for easy access. I don't run that set up anymore, fortunately I've acquired a Four Wheel Camper now and everything fits nicely.

[jim65wagon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2758115098_9f73fdeeec.jpg

[August]

Yeah no kidding! We tried camping out inside our motorhome on one of those ferry's and they wouldn't have it. My dad snuck down there to take a nap anyways when they weren't looking :hehe:

Yeah, they lock the car decks down since they consider it "open water". They have a limited number of state rooms and the general seating area has reclining seats but there were a number of passengers that opted to set up their tents on deck. This particular sailing stopped at a number of coastal towns before arriving in Bella Coola. It left late Saturday evening and arrived Monday morning.

I'm booked on the 15 hour day sailing from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert in 12 days from now.

[August]

A few years back I rented a Hino FB1817 to go camping and quadding about 80 kilometers north of Lillooet, BC along the Fraser River. We stuffed it with three quads, a dirt bike and lots of camping gear. At night time, we slept inside.

http://www.enge.ca/~austare/ustare/gallery/albums//album202/116_1687_IMG.sized.jpg

http://www.enge.ca/~austare/ustare/gallery/albums//album202/117_1716_IMG.sized.jpg

[adventureduo]

Last night @ Indian Cove - Joshua Tree NP

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4797/img2443jj6.jpg

[paulj]

A few years back I rented a Hino FB1817 to go camping and quadding about 80 kilometers north of Lillooet, BC along the Fraser River.
Was that in the High Bar, Big Bar and Gang Ranch area?

[paulj]

Yeah no kidding! We tried camping out inside our motorhome on one of those ferry's and they wouldn't have it. My dad snuck down there to take a nap anyways when they weren't looking :hehe:

Good thing is wasn't the Queen of the North when she went down a couple of years ago!

We took the Queen north from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, and then out to the Charlottes in 2003. For the two night legs we had a small stateroom (2 bunks and bath), while the dog had to stay on in the car. PH to PR was nearly 24 hrs with the intermediate stops at places like Ocean Falls (at 3am).

If I had been on the Queen when it hit the rock, I would have been torn between wanting to get the dog from the car deck, and seeking safety in the lifeboats. 2 people went missing, though I don't know if they ever confirmed how and when they drowned.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Queen_of_the_North

I used a bivi sack to sleep outside on a deck chair on an Alaska state ferry a couple of decades ago.

[nwoods]

Last night @ Indian Cove - Joshua Tree NP

Nice! I've spent some time on that particular formation earlier this spring. How's the wife adjusting to the Sportmobile? Is it living up to your expectations (aside from the air compressor :-)

[adventureduo]

Nice! I've spent some time on that particular formation earlier this spring. How's the wife adjusting to the Sportmobile? Is it living up
to your expectations (aside from the air compressor :-)

We are both adjusting well. It's really not all that hard to get used to as far as camp is concerned. This time out we tried bunk bedding it. I slept up top and she slept down below with the dog. Worked out good and everyone had plenty of room. It's more of the road adjustment of not having the cruiser with the trailer. So far so good.

PS, i cant ever imagine climbing some of those rocks!

[computeruser]

Lake Superior shore, alongside a small bay on the tip of the Keweenaw peninsula.

About ready to cook some salmon for dinner:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/michiganpowerequipment/ExPo/DSCF1543Medium.jpg

In the morning:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/michiganpowerequipment/ExPo/DSCF1611Medium.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/michiganpowerequipment/ExPo/DSCF1559Medium.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/michiganpowerequipment/ExPo/DSCF1616Medium.jpg

[theksmith]

near Flagstaff, AZ - slept in the back of the Jeep that time ;)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/kristoffersmith/RVQkNnBFABI/AAAAAAAAAEs/e7rCxidwHQU/s800/PICT1654.JPG

Canyon De Chelly, AZ:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/kristoffersmith/RlPmTPf8xOI/AAAAAAAAAuE/SDvza2XtTLw/s800/IMG_0396.JPG

Mogollon Rim, AZ:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/kristoffersmith/SL5CPbS_Z9I/AAAAAAAADho/jnitChYHtfc/s800/IMG00318.jpg

[theksmith]

does anyone know what awning this is (on the truck)??


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2308774859_6a72d4d16e_o.jpg

[Overland Hadley]

does anyone know what awning this is (on the truck)??

Send a PM mrbishi's way, I am sure he can tell you.

[Jacket]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/mralsto/pagosa_08/IMG_1033.jpg

[rlwjaw]

<a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/rlwjaw/?action=view&current=100_0096.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/rlwjaw/100_0096.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/rlwjaw/100_0096.jpg

[Clark White]

Dry River, George Washington National Forest.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/Midknightc3/DSC_3517.jpg

[Christian P.]

Burning Man 08...haha..

http://www.pbase.com/2aroundtheworld/image/102538001/large.jpg

[JeepinBear]

We "cheated" this time and brought the RV and FLYFISHEXPERT brought up his Rav4.

We stayed at Murray Bay CG along the Hungry Horse Reservoir. It was a beautiful site on the waters edge...I think we had the best site in the CG.

Thanks to KCOWYO for the tip on the CG:clapsmile

http://lh3.ggpht.com/Patrick.Behrendt/SL15eDf9bmI/AAAAAAAABsc/bXI2Q8rBwnU/s576/RC135%20246.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/Patrick.Behrendt/SL15s7pl7HI/AAAAAAAABtw/aRdE5dyqST4/s576/RC135%20256.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/Patrick.Behrendt/SL11qDg6TAI/AAAAAAAABO8/X7oySYNt3EA/s576/RC135%20014.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/Patrick.Behrendt/SL11nAk6A-I/AAAAAAAABOc/3ybGZmqEPe0/s576/RC135%20010.jpg

[Accrete]

our camp setup depends on our mood and destination. If the trail is unsuitable for our aliner we will plan to make camp with the sportz tent attached to the back of the TACO. Both have their advantages, though we are partial to planning a trip on fire, logging, or forestry service roads so we can bring the aliner.

Here we are up at Northfork campground near Randal Washington with the sportz tent 8300:

http://www.accrete.com/p-tgl/taco/pix/taco/NorthForkCamp00.jpg

and here we are at Yellowbottom Camp in the Qurtzville Creek area in Oregon:

http://www.accrete.com/p-tgl/taco/pix/OR_QuartzvilleCrk2008-07/QvCrk00.jpg
and our "backyard":
http://www.accrete.com/p-tgl/taco/pix/OR_QuartzvilleCrk2008-07/QvCrk03.jpg

Both sites have no drinking water or hookups...so bring it all with you if you visit!

Happy Trails.
: ) Thom

[Corey]

This is the White River campground at the NE entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park.
One of my favorite places in the state of Washington.

There are a lot of very nice pictures in this thread, I like it.
Good way to get ideas from others too to see what gear they have.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/8.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/11.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/12.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/13.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/23.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/25.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/32.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/33.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/36.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/39.jpg

[Funrover]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Sept%206/IMG_9133-1.jpg

[jsmoriss]

http://public.mvlan.net/content/Overlanding/2008/20080902%20-%20Jeep%20Camping%20in%20La%20Verendrye/info/640/20080903-064608-lx2-30698.jpg

http://public.mvlan.net/content/Overlanding/2008/20080902%20-%20Jeep%20Camping%20in%20La%20Verendrye/info/640/20080903-065857-lx2-30702.jpg

http://public.mvlan.net/content/Overlanding/2008/20080902%20-%20Jeep%20Camping%20in%20La%20Verendrye/info/640/20080903-071934-lx2-30705.jpg

js.

[Atticus_1354]

Simple and easy. This is as far away from everyone as I can get within a 30 minute drive. All I need is some food, water and a hammock. I always have those stocked in the pelican case in the jeep, so camping is pretty easy.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2555489394_fd6ae4dd86.jpg

[whatcharterboat]

These two pics actually came from a surfing book that was being made while we were camped there. The surf mag had brought half a dozen pro surfers, to get some material for this new book on "secret spots".

Our campsite is the closest one in the foreground with the pop top VW van, the white sedan and blue tarp. This was taken back in '83 when the spot was virtually unknown and had recieved no publicity before these shots were published. A film crew went there in '81 but got into a fight with some of the other surfers there over the possible exposure and were literally forced to leave....the story went that they even had some camera gear smashed in the confrontation. So when these boys arrived they were extremely cautious about who they approached. We thought it was hilarious........after a couple of weeks we were best mates but anyway the pics speak for themselves.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d732b3127ccec54fe95ba28d00000040O00EcMWrVmzZMg e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

I was working on a lobster boat on that coastline at the time and many of the boat crews knew about this spot. The other guys camping there shown in this pic had also called in on their way home at the end of the lobster season. Red Bluff. Very magical. Unbelievable fishing and that small stretch of sand in the corner is the only spot for hundreds of miles north or south were turtles can come in safely to lay their eggs.

The first trip there was for 2 weeks and we had it to ourselves with 6' waves.....only saw one other guy who was there fishing in the whole 2 weeks. A friend just went back a few months ago and told me that there are cabins all over the hill now and they charge you ridiculous fees to even sleep in your car.

That's progress I guess but it was such a fragile place to begin with. I sure hope it's well managed.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d732b3127ccec54f60cbe2c100000040O00EcMWrVmzZMg e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

If you're interested it's about 70 miles North of Carnarvon on the West Australian Coast at the top of Quobba Station. The waves in the first pic are about 6' and 10' in the second but it holds to about 15'.

Regards John

[mtnbike28]

just a state park visiting my daughter at Kent St.

never mind, still can't upload

[xcmountain80]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Sept%206/IMG_9133-1.jpg


These hammocks rock! I have over 90 night in mine.

Aaron

[SunMan]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d732b3127ccec54f60cbe2c100000040O00EcMWrVmzZMg e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

I'm borderline speechless. You are one lucky human to have experienced that!

[efuentes]

It reminded me of Bajacamp.com in Isla Espiritu Santo BCS, Mx

http://www.bajacamp.com/baja_camp/foto_600h/foto_600h1006.jpg

http://www.bajacamp.com/baja_camp/foto_tent/033-600.jpg

http://www.bajacamp.com/baja_camp/foto_600h/foto_600h1019.jpg

[ChuckB]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d732b3127ccec54f60cbe2c100000040O00EcMWrVmzZMg e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

That is awesome!

[lowenbrau]

I'm partial to this one. The tour buses don't go there.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/lowenbrau/SKJsMS6qrMI/AAAAAAAAABQ/u_cZDhmqKWI/s720/stampede%20012.jpghttp://lh4.ggpht.com/lowenbrau/SKJuxpxPiOI/AAAAAAAAACE/xJ3BRt7wZc8/s720/stampede%20017.jpghttp://lh5.ggpht.com/lowenbrau/SKJuyFWCeOI/AAAAAAAAACM/YYdoCW2HuCk/s720/stampede%20018.jpghttp://lh4.ggpht.com/lowenbrau/SKJsNFwJZOI/AAAAAAAAABo/-deaF1SWjEw/s512/stampede%20015.jpg

[thecriscokid]

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/thecriscokid_album/sunshine-wall.jpg


The Sunshine Wall. Back when I had the van...

[BC Explorer]

Well here is a couple from our lastest trip to a place called Cabin Lake (N49 57.758 W121 05.136). This had to be one of the most beautiful lakes that I have been to.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l171/yuchym/DSCF3477-Copy.jpg
This was the view in the morning.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l171/yuchym/DSCF3465.jpg


And a couple from another 4 day trip this year to China Head Mountian (N51 10.702 W122 37.071).
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l171/yuchym/PICT0077-1.jpg

Our main camp in the morning on China Head
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l171/yuchym/PICT0078.jpg

And the tent I use which has seen some extreme weather and never let me down.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l171/yuchym/PICT0076-Copy.jpg

[xcmountain80]

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug08/12.jpg


Thats the most amazing ARB water bong ever!


Aaron

[toyota_jon]

Here you go thought you guys might like these. this is about as far from civilization as you can get in North America, Noatak River, Alaska. It took me and my dad 13 days to go 360 river miles. Absolutely great trip.

Very first camp on the river
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/camp1.jpg

Camping out on the tundra, we actually saw a wolf not too far from this spot. He sure didn't stick around for anything.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/tundra_camp.jpg

This pic was snapped at 1am :D
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/1am_camp.jpg

[JIMBO]

:archaeolo Sierras, 7000 ft


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm83/jimbowby/IMGP0700-1.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm83/jimbowby/IMGP0699.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm83/jimbowby/IMGP0647-2.jpg

:safari-rig: :REOutIceFishing: JIMBO

[paulj]

Well here is a couple from our lastest trip to a place called Cabin Lake (N49 57.758 W121 05.136). This had to be one of the most beautiful lakes that I have been to.

I found Cabin Lake on the Mussio maps. It's in the uplands between Bostom Bar on the Fraser and Meritt. I assume you get there via the Petit Creek FSR out of Merrit?

I've spent a night at private campground on the Fraser near Boston Bar, and also at a FS rec site off of 97C near Merrit - that was in open grass lands. Also Otter Lake PP to the south, Logan Lake town park to the north, and Manning PP further south.

[geoffff]

Hi! This seems like a decent place to introduce myself. My wife and I have a 2004 Sportsmobile, built on a Ford E-series van, with the gas V-10 engine, and a Sportsmobile 4x4 conversion & pop-top.

We love camping in the middle of nowhere, and avoid official campgrounds. I'm especially fond of deserts.

http://octopup.org/img/utah2005/t/Utah-2005-LauraPhoto--137--Valley-of-the-Gods--Sportsmobile--Campsite.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/utah2005/m/Utah-2005-LauraPhoto--137--Valley-of-the-Gods--Sportsmobile--Campsite.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Driving-Down--0002-0129-Camping-in-Oregon--Deschutes-National-Forest--Snow--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/m/Driving-Down--0002-0129-Camping-in-Oregon--Deschutes-National-Forest--Snow--Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Mexico-2005--0527-0213-Punta-Las-Pilitas--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/m/Mexico-2005--0527-0213-Punta-Las-Pilitas--Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Mexico-2005--0133-0204-Calamajue-Road-Campsite--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/m/Mexico-2005--0133-0204-Calamajue-Road-Campsite--Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Mexico-2005--0040-0202-Camp-South-of-San-Felipe--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/m/Mexico-2005--0040-0202-Camp-South-of-San-Felipe--Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/t/Honeymoon-LPhoto-021-BaldMountain-LookoutTower.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/m/Honeymoon-LPhoto-021-BaldMountain-LookoutTower.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/t/Honeymoon-0387-20041017-1003-OregonDunesNRA-Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/m/Honeymoon-0387-20041017-1003-OregonDunesNRA-Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/t/20070814-1749-P15L3-N0407937W1139896--Summer-Road-Trip-467--UT--Silver-Island--Ridge-East-of-Leppy-Pass--Camping--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/m/20070814-1749-P15L3-N0407937W1139896--Summer-Road-Trip-467--UT--Silver-Island--Ridge-East-of-Leppy-Pass--Camping--Sportsmobile.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/t/20071222-0724-P1591--Xmas-165--Camping-Near--Eden-Valley-Road--Sportsmobile--Morning.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/m/20071222-0724-P1591--Xmas-165--Camping-Near--Eden-Valley-Road--Sportsmobile--Morning.jpg) http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/t/20070407-0000-P0ZXL--Vancouver-Island--Southern-Coast-095--River-north-of-Port-Renfrew--Camping--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/m/20070407-0000-P0ZXL--Vancouver-Island--Southern-Coast-095--River-north-of-Port-Renfrew--Camping--Sportsmobile.jpg)

-- Geoff

[Willman]

^^^^^^Welcome the ExPo!

Very nice setup!

Love the shots!

:)

[JeepN95YJ]

Hi! This seems like a decent place to introduce myself. My wife and I have a 2004 Sportsmobile, built on a Ford E-series van, with the gas V-10 engine, and a Sportsmobile 4x4 conversion & pop-top.

We love camping in the middle of nowhere, and avoid official campgrounds. I'm especially fond of deserts.

http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/m/Mexico-2005--0527-0213-Punta-Las-Pilitas--Sportsmobile.jpg

-- Geoff

Welcome to the board! I don't know where I got it, but I saved a copy of this pic to my computer in 2006. The pic was modified and looked to be two pics linked together, though.

Nice van

[nwoods]

Very cool photos!
http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/m/Honeymoon-LPhoto-021-BaldMountain-LookoutTower.jpg

[jcbrandon]

Geoffff-

Excellent photos. Welcome. Where are you located?

[Overland Hadley]

Hi! This seems like a decent place to introduce myself. My wife and I have a 2004 Sportsmobile, built on a Ford E-series van, with the gas V-10 engine, and a Sportsmobile 4x4 conversion & pop-top.

We love camping in the middle of nowhere, and avoid official campgrounds. I'm especially fond of deserts.
-- Geoff

Welcome to ExPo!

Nice photographs of the Sportsmobile in action.

[BC Explorer]

I found Cabin Lake on the Mussio maps. It's in the uplands between Bostom Bar on the Fraser and Meritt. I assume you get there via the Petit Creek FSR out of Merrit?

I've spent a night at private campground on the Fraser near Boston Bar, and also at a FS rec site off of 97C near Merrit - that was in open grass lands. Also Otter Lake PP to the south, Logan Lake town park to the north, and Manning PP further south.


We started coming off of the Coquihalla at the Juliet turn off exit 240 and headed past Murry lake going north on the Murry Lake FSR. We then turned northwest on a unnamed spur road and up Petit Creek FSR to Cabin Lake. On the way out we took Petit Creek FSR to the Spius FSR and over to Uztilius FSR and finally to the Anderson Main FSR into Boston Bar. We could have gotten there from Merritt but, we try to take as many non paved roads as we can which adds to the adventure.

[geoffff]

I'm in Seattle, WA. (I've updated my profile now.)

http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Mexico-2005--0527-0213-Punta-Las-Pilitas--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/mexico2005/la-paz.htm#CampingNorthofLaPaz)
This photo is from Punta Las Pilitas (http://octopup.org/mexico2005/la-paz.htm#CampingNorthofLaPaz) (Baja California Mexico), about as far north as you can go on the peninsula north of La Paz.


http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/t/Honeymoon-LPhoto-021-BaldMountain-LookoutTower.jpg (http://octopup.org/oregoncoast/)
This photo is from our van's 2nd day (http://octopup.org/oregoncoast/), testing it out camping at the top of Bald Mountain, by Shaver Lake (CA) -- a few hours northeast of the Sportsmobile factory in Fresno, CA. We had some crazy weather at sunset, with huge dark thunderstorm clouds rolling in opposite the sun.

-- Geoff

[paulj]

On the way out we took Petit Creek FSR to the Spius FSR and over to Uztilius FSR and finally to the Anderson Main FSR into Boston Bar. .

The private campground that I used while driving up the Fraser was there at the mouth of Anderson River.

To navigate forest roads like this I depend on a combination of the Backroad Mapbooks and my GPS. The GPS is simple handheld unit, without Canadian roads. I have downloaded the major roads in BC as tracks. So between looking at my track compared to these, I can usually place myself on the map. The most challenging stretch was when I drove east from Ashcroft on Barnes Lake Rd. Without intending to, I ended up on Indian Gardens. It's when I start encountering mud holes and snow drifts on the spur roads that I start wondering if is time to turn tail, rather than hope I can continue on through to the next main.

[ShearPin]

My wife, kid, and I managed to get out and enjoy some fall colors this past weekend in Minden, Ontario, Canada. We drove 2 hours of slow rocky trail to be alone and ended up at this lake campsite.

It rained all night but the sun came up in the morning making for a beautiful Sunday. We started the day right with quaker instant oats and spent a lazy day digging with sticks and exploring the waters edge. My daughter saw her first ducks and chased a turtle and a few frogs.

Never underestimate the entertainment value of throwing pebbles into a body of water too a 2 year old.....

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[Schattenjager]

What great pictures! I see you are new to ExPo so allow me to extend a harty welcome to and your lovely bride! I followed the link to your page and throughly enjoyed my visit. You will be most welcome here, sir!

Cheers!



I'm in Seattle, WA. (I've updated my profile now.)

http://octopup.org/img/mexico2005/t/Mexico-2005--0527-0213-Punta-Las-Pilitas--Sportsmobile.jpg (http://octopup.org/mexico2005/la-paz.htm#CampingNorthofLaPaz)
This photo is from Punta Las Pilitas (http://octopup.org/mexico2005/la-paz.htm#CampingNorthofLaPaz) (Baja California Mexico), about as far north as you can go on the peninsula north of La Paz.


http://octopup.org/img/oregoncoast/t/Honeymoon-LPhoto-021-BaldMountain-LookoutTower.jpg (http://octopup.org/oregoncoast/)
This photo is from our van's 2nd day (http://octopup.org/oregoncoast/), testing it out camping at the top of Bald Mountain, by Shaver Lake (CA) -- a few hours northeast of the Sportsmobile factory in Fresno, CA. We had some crazy weather at sunset, with huge dark thunderstorm clouds rolling in opposite the sun.

-- Geoff

[cshontz]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2918566271_3ae0245c33_b.jpg

[tas246]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2751093941_3e08e0f861.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tas246tom/2751093941/

Introducing myself here with this post, my vehicle is a 2008 ford escape hybrid (as seen in the above photo)... no performance mods, but i've added a CB radio, police scanner and radar detector as interior mods. It's just enough car to get me where i'm going, unfortunately not the best offroader out there.

Hopefully this place won't cost me too much money in new vehicles/upgrades!

Tom

[kerry]

Here you go thought you guys might like these. this is about as far from civilization as you can get in North America, Noatak River, Alaska. It took me and my dad 13 days to go 360 river miles. Absolutely great trip.

Very first camp on the river
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/camp1.jpg

Camping out on the tundra, we actually saw a wolf not too far from this spot. He sure didn't stick around for anything.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/tundra_camp.jpg

This pic was snapped at 1am :D
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/1am_camp.jpg


The Noatak must have a really fast current to cover that many river miles in 13 days in that craft. How many hours per day did you spend on the river? The most I ever paddled in one day was 58 miles on the South Nahanni River just upstream of Virginia Falls. It had a very swift current and no rapids that required scouting.

[Speaker]

I'm in Seattle, WA. (I've updated my profile now.)

I don't know how I missed this earlier. Awesome trip and photos!

[toyota_jon]

The Noatak must have a really fast current to cover that many river miles in 13 days in that craft. How many hours per day did you spend on the river? The most I ever paddled in one day was 58 miles on the South Nahanni River just upstream of Virginia Falls. It had a very swift current and no rapids that required scouting.

No... and then YES! lol. This was me and my dads first water trip like this. up in the headwaters we only covered about 10-13mi for the first few days, we spent very long days on the water (like 12 hours). we were concerned that we weren't making enough time each day. We got about 1/2 way though and then it rained for a couple days, the water came up about 6ft over night and then the river was rockin. we did 40mi easy the next day. then we didn't have to spend nearly as many hours on. it was a great trip we only saw 2 other groups the entire time. :REOutArchery02:

[upcruiser]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/sunrise1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/Croped_CampMedium.jpg

[jim65wagon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2921940473_faea293bbb.jpg

[boknows]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/jasonbohannon_photos/west%20coast%20adventure/DSC01961.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/jasonbohannon_photos/west%20coast%20adventure/DSC01932.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/jasonbohannon_photos/west%20coast%20adventure/DSC01766.jpg

[nwoods]

Jason, that looks like a really nice campsite near the granite formation. My kids love scrambling on the rocks like that. Whereabouts' was that taken?

[HeavyMetal]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/mrmontez2000/PAPEXP08-2/IMG_7758.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/mrmontez2000/PAPEXP08-2/IMG_7780.jpg

[theksmith]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/kristoffersmith/SPLii28VisI/AAAAAAAAEqs/OjuX_Zfyiqs/s800/IMG00488.jpg

[blazinid]

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/blazinid/Owyhee%20Trip/CIMG1748.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq27/blazinid/Owyhee%20Trip/CIMG1749.jpg

[net4n6]

Here are mine from Pismo trip last week.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Pismo08/Picture017-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Pismo08/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Pismo08/Picture006.jpg

Cheap homemade canopy. I paid 10 buck for it at REI garage sale.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Pismo08/Picture018.jpg

[net4n6]

Hungry Vallley
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Hungry%20Valley/IMG_0133.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Hungry%20Valley/Picture031-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Hungry%20Valley/Picture024-1.jpg

[net4n6]

Yosemite 08
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Yosemite08/Picture052-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Yosemite08/Picture053-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/net4n6/Yosemite08/Picture055.jpg

[nwoods]

Hungry Valley

When?

[net4n6]

When?
March 15th, 08 to be exact.:camping:

[ShearPin]

Apologies for the repost - I had photo troubles in my prior post...

My wife, kid, and I managed to get out and enjoy some fall colors two weekends past in Minden, Ontario, Canada. We drove 2 hours of slow rocky trail to be alone and ended up at the pictured lake campsite.

It rained all night but the sun came up in the morning making for a beautiful Sunday. We started the day right with quaker instant oats and spent a lazy day digging with sticks and exploring the waters edge. My daughter saw her first ducks and chased a turtle and a few frogs.

Never underestimate the entertainment value of throwing pebbles into a body of water to a 2 year old.....

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[Corey]

Very cool camping spot.
Nice setup too.

[sandman]

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4136/dsc00605ax7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/689/dsc00608pk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9981/dsc00704zl2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5278/dsc00965qh2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/4030/img1899on4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9834/img1907uc5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Kev Baldwin]

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Gallery/Iceland4.jpg

Iceland Interior

[kcowyo]

My wife, kid, and I managed to get out and enjoy some fall colors two weekends past in Minden, Ontario, Canada. We drove 2 hours of slow rocky trail to be alone and ended up at the pictured lake campsite....

Exceptional Henry, as always. :clapsmile

.

[TeriAnn]

September 2008

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/corlPinkCamp.jpg
Coral pink Sand Dunes State park, Utah
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/LinusSanddunes08.jpg
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/08GR1lt.jpg
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/corlPinkDunes08Leave.jpg
Ready to leave camp


http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/Cockscomb08Camp.jpg
Campsite in the Escalante Grand Staircase

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/Hovenweep08Camp.jpg
Campsite at Hovenweep national monument

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/KaneCreek08Camp.jpg
Campsite in Kane Creek Canyon, Moab, UT.
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/GRKaneCreek08lt.jpg


http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/MonValy08camp.jpg
Camp site in Monument valley
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/blog/blog-Jpegs/MonValy08MittinDawn.jpg
Sunrise as viewed from inside the back of my Dormobile while I was sipping on a cuppa tea.



A lot of different camp sites deleted because they passed the 10 picture limit

[upcruiser]

Campsite shots from this past weekend...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/KeweenawTripwithKristianPartTwo043.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/KeweenawTripwithKristianPartTwo089.jpg

[Bigjerm]

So I guess camping in a vehicle is the norm? I guess it saves weight/space for a tent plus the set up and break down thing...

Only picture I have you can barely see tents because of the 20+ rigs we have Riding at River Rock in GA. This is how we are normally camp. Once I start doing vehicle travels I might just put the seats down and sleep.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/JermTib05/River%20Rock/DSC_0002.jpg

[ShearPin]

Teriann - always get a smile seeing Doromobiles set for the night. I am jealous of your camping locales as well....

Henry

[xcmountain80]

So I guess camping in a vehicle is the norm? I guess it saves weight/space for a tent plus the set up and break down thing...

Only picture I have you can barely see tents because of the 20+ rigs we have Riding at River Rock in GA. This is how we are normally camp. Once I start doing vehicle travels I might just put the seats down and sleep.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/JermTib05/River%20Rock/DSC_0002.jpg

Was this a couple weeks ago? We were headeded to N. GA and I saw a ton of jeeps on the road mostly heading south.


Aaron

[Blackeye]

Valley of the Gods, UT

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/385518476_5R9RX-L.jpg

Alabama Hills, CA

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/367056331_c3HE6-L.jpg

[Bigjerm]

Was this a couple weeks ago? We were headeded to N. GA and I saw a ton of jeeps on the road mostly heading south.


Aaron

I wish, it was about a year ago though... I love going to that ORV park but have not been in awhile.

[lx450landcruiser]

i have a better pic but this is the only one on my comp right now

[adventureduo]

Back in 1997-1998 at a Score Off Road race in Barstow CA.

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/19155/2915644630034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2915644630034696539WaEusH)

[kcowyo]

Valley of the Gods, UT

http://blackeye.smugmug.com/photos/385518476_5R9RX-L.jpg



In addition to you owning my favorite Sportsmobile on this forum, I believe we have shared the same campsite in VOG. What a sweet spot....


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/3966-1/Utah+W045.jpg

[98dango]

here are a few from our last trip to boy scout lake. boy scout lake is 10 minuets from my house.


roped me a wife
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/crleo2003/DSCF1598.jpg

roping lessons
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/crleo2003/DSCF1573.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/crleo2003/DSCF1519.jpg

[theksmith]

In Mojave Preserve, CA

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_xkFrXZhchqE/SSNvNTVSt5I/AAAAAAAAE-0/K01XZV8mPS8/s800/P1000958.JPG

[Hilldweller]

I made a little slideshow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ru8OSylEHg

[adventureduo]

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/39437/2956749170034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2956749170034696539OPqQuG)

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/43224/2654877880034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2654877880034696539FqKKsK)

[Overland Hadley]

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/43224/2654877880034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2654877880034696539FqKKsK)

Now that is a well stocked campsite. Nice setup!

[adventureduo]

Now that is a well stocked campsite. Nice setup!

Thanks man, funny.. i got a bunch of flack from the rest of the group for being basically a Hotel on wheels this past weekend. :p

[Overland Hadley]

Thanks man, funny.. i got a bunch of flack from the rest of the group for being basically a Hotel on wheels this past weekend. :p

Not really a hotel... More like a South American compound, just needs a good stone wall around it.

[fetus]

This was last week at Powerlines Overlook in Nevada between Ash Springs and Rachel. I was running a Buddipole and Yaesu 897d on HF 40m.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/jrleone/Area%2051/CIMG1128.jpg

This is out by Cuddeback Lake. The camo netting gives some shade and stands up better to high winds.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/jrleone/camp-setup.jpg

[adventureduo]

This was last week at Powerlines Overlook in Nevada between Ash Springs and Rachel. I was running a Buddipole and Yaesu 897d on HF 40m.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/jrleone/Area%2051/CIMG1128.jpg

This is out by Cuddeback Lake. The camo netting gives some shade and stands up better to high winds.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/jrleone/camp-setup.jpg

Thats a insane radio setup! What were you doing out there? Whats the computer for? :Wow1:

[fetus]

Thanks, I just got my HF General license in August, so I went all out. It was a huge cash outlay for the setup. It is definitely a lot more fun than 2m simplex and playing with repeaters. I made contacts in Texas and South Carolina on 20meters with 100 watts into a Buddipole. The computer, 1ghz Toughbook is my offroading computer with all my mapping and logging software for the radio. It's not mounted in the Jeep or Xterra.

[SAR_Squid79]

Dos Cabezas:

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3849/1001833cm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jerdog53]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/Datil005.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/5-8-08012.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/5-8-08008-1.jpg

[sboada]

Hawaii in the old TJ and Joshua Tree with the Disco..

[Cypher]

Wow... Tons of great photos in this thread. Here are a few from recent camping trips this past summer.

Mud Springs near Mormon Lake AZ
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SL4ZcH6m_bI/AAAAAAAACa8/qI0SFOkmRI0/s800/P8310181.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SL4Yx5JLQcI/AAAAAAAACZU/PwAb3TSRt6E/s800/P8300147.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SL4Wky8zVOI/AAAAAAAACbk/bGH2nKUVmCI/s800/P8300144.JPG

Near Schnebly Hill AZ
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SGGd81FuW4I/AAAAAAAABTs/1aoyc5kjvZM/s800/p6210029.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SGEECio4jvI/AAAAAAAABP0/v8zlOhZNPok/s800/p6210006.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SGEE0L5ZyWI/AAAAAAAABQg/Au-N3mLcrmE/s800/p6210011.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SGGsBkeEUbI/AAAAAAAABYY/96gGXT3c5s0/s800/p6210058.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_mv8QUIxwrZc/SGGvGuoLTJI/AAAAAAAABbQ/nKqqNKrcE7Y/s800/p6220086.jpg

[KG6BWS]

heres a typical camp for me...i tend to be a minimalist.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm136/rigwelderstaco/Mojave%20Rd%20%20%20Thanksgiving%2008/100_0760.jpg

[AZCPP]

Around Flagstaff on an ATV trip.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/Buds387/P6170084.jpg

[JackW]

Here's "camp" at the Mid Atlantic Rally in 2007

[upcruiser]

From October

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/KeweenawTripwithKristianPartTwo078.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/KeweenawTripwithKristianPartTwo110.jpg

[soenke]

preparing the ground for the tent ... just very small beaches allow camping on the islands in the lake

http://up.picr.de/1653231.jpg


on the mainland it will take just minutes for the visitors to arrive....taking turns playing ball with the kids, so the others can relax in the camp

http://up.picr.de/1653232.jpg

[soenke]

silence, space and stars ...the reason for us to travel the sahara

http://up.picr.de/1653266.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1653267.jpg

[soenke]

again silence, space.. ....watching the glacier

http://up.picr.de/1653330.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1653333.jpg

[nwoods]

Wow Sönke, you have a very interesting truck but I wasn't able to get the link to your vehicle to work.

[soenke]

sorry, it&#180;s working now...

or try this
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20822

[soenke]

got this nice thread up again...

Norway, ´getting started kayaking the fjords...

http://up.picr.de/1870040.jpg


http://up.picr.de/1870041.jpg

:elkgrin:

[Cypher]

^^^ Beautiful pics!! :luxhello:

[Overland Hadley]

Very nice Soenke.

[lowenbrau]

Last weekend. Trip report is here (http://www.rmlca.ab.ca/rmlca_wp/?page_id=138)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vUpBWoQYeuY/SZjvJ8pWOgI/AAAAAAAAFCE/911VRuUErCI/s640/DSCF0512.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vUpBWoQYeuY/SZjvOXYzyvI/AAAAAAAAFCU/YtQebqDumrc/s640/DSCF0514.JPG

[SAR_Squid79]

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2757/img5274lc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jeepmedic46]

Last weekend. Trip report is here (http://www.rmlca.ab.ca/rmlca_wp/?page_id=138)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vUpBWoQYeuY/SZjvJ8pWOgI/AAAAAAAAFCE/911VRuUErCI/s640/DSCF0512.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vUpBWoQYeuY/SZjvOXYzyvI/AAAAAAAAFCU/YtQebqDumrc/s640/DSCF0514.JPG

Very beautiful. Where was that picture taken?

[lowenbrau]

Very beautiful. Where was that picture taken?

It's just a little North of Ghost River, off FSR 40, Along the east border of Banff National Park.

[Moody]

Late night Lake Powell campsite:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/reugmood/IMG_6214.jpg

[JeepinBear]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SkjYyUq6B6I/AAAAAAAAXuE/uifUSEj11l4/s640/DSC02792.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SkjY2VqDcAI/AAAAAAAAXuk/KBYFHqv3wCk/s640/DSC02794.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SkjY-Bfc23I/AAAAAAAAXvU/em3cKbyKo6c/s640/DSC02800.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SkjY8_lpmlI/AAAAAAAAXvM/Pgg5DvW-JM4/s640/DSC02799.JPG

[JeepinBear]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SlgDUyXzDpI/AAAAAAAAX_8/8xIYNRBn1MM/s640/DSC02870.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SlgD41ebSCI/AAAAAAAAYBA/tqE7_54sJhM/s640/DSC02878.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SlgERbyexoI/AAAAAAAAYBw/WDk63KMOXck/s512/DSC02882.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kKY51dgmYG8/SlgEUgOh8BI/AAAAAAAAYB4/5db4IRIRqco/s640/DSC02883.JPG

[FJR Colorado]

My little rustic cabin at my little slice of heaven... high in the Rockies...

http://i45.tinypic.com/w6ql1u.jpg

[UNI]

Mark Twain National Forest-Red Bluff
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-I3rQ3v6dgY/SsVxlDtGkRI/AAAAAAAATKg/ab6malg-B8I/s640/CIMG2333.JPG
Mark Twain National Forest-Watercress Springs
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/44314/2520127390100746432S600x600Q85.jpg
Blanchard Springs-Arkansas
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/43311/2546705350100746432S600x600Q85.jpg
Hawn State Park-Missouri/November "Cold" (18 Degrees)
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/31800/2387375910100746432S600x600Q85.jpg

[Victorian]

Around Vancouver Island

[jatorresrv]

Here are some of our camping sites. Because the vehicle is self-contained and doesn't require external setups we rarely spill to the outside. This for a couple of reasons (unless there is a football game on). 1. We usually travel in one direction rarely establishing a base camp to come to every night. 2. We may spend the night in uncommon places--parking lots, just off the road, or someones driveway to mention a few. 3. Sometimes in the dark we just park somewhere not knowing what is around us until we wake up the next morning--then say, "This is nice, lets go for a hike or bike ride around here today." The flexibility and freedom of having a "Stealth and Self-Contained" vehicle.

Watching LIVE football at Rocky Point, Mx
37471

Waiting for Sunset in San Diego, Ca
37470

Watching LIVE football along Colorado River, Bullhead City, Az
37469

Woke up near Durango, Co
37473

Catching some Zzz on top Pike's Peak, Co
37472

More Zzz at City Hall, Trinidad, Co
37468

Guest room in Uncle's driveway, Washington, D.C
37475

Hotel room in Hotel's parking lot during conference (very common), Lake Tahoe, Nv
37476

Breakfast after waking along road, Mojave Desert, Ca
37477

Waking up along road, Death Valley, Ca
37478

[wesel123]

This weekend in Cal City. Great weekend in the desert, 65 and not a cloud in the sky, perfect riding weather.

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy260/dakota321/IMG_0774.jpg

[SAR_Squid79]

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6607/1002891.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/1002891.jpg/)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3853/1002893.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/i/1002893.jpg/)

[LaOutbackTrail]

This weekend in Cal City. Great weekend in the desert, 65 and not a cloud in the sky, perfect riding weather.

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy260/dakota321/IMG_0774.jpg

How do you bring the motorcycle?

[jl8088]

Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_e90IrWC-0Pc/R-m-IMnZWOI/AAAAAAAAAnE/ICx5E4qJxjk/s576/Anza%20Borrego%203-23-2008%20013.JPG

[xcmountain80]

Over the years.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/Camping/P5210052.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/Camping/P5210053.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/FL4WDA/Image064.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/FL4WDA/Image060.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/FL4WDA/Image058.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/October%20Trip%202006/PA020523.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/October%20Trip%202006/PA020522.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/October%20Trip%202006/PA020520.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/October%20Trip%202006/PA040738-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Trips-Adventures/October%20Trip%202006/PA020442.jpg

[h-block]

This winter

[07 Elephant]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/07elephant/bigshell09110.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/07elephant/bigshell09116-3.jpg

[Tucson T4R]

Rob, what's up with the small coffin in the middle of your campsite? I hope you weren't laying a family member to rest on the beach. :sombrero:

[07 Elephant]

Rob, what's up with the small coffin in the middle of your campsite? I hope you weren't laying a family member to rest on the beach. :sombrero:

Lol. Yea that thing is my storage locker. It's a stowaway swing out storage box made from kayak plastic. I put everything for the campsite in there. It's a lot of weight out from the rear axle but with the airbags and my custom coil springs it rides nice. You can even turn it into a super large ice chest :beer:

[RHINO]

from a recent trip, nothing like billiards under the stars

[wesel123]

How do you bring the motorcycle?

I have the Versa Hauler that I put between the trailer and the Cruiser. The Trailer is under the specs recomended by Versa Haulers web site. Works aout pretty good.

[evldave]

Alaska, August of 2004

[evldave]

Outside of Truckee, CA July 4, 2006

[evldave]

Olympic Nat'l Forest, July 2004

[evldave]

Mt St Helens, Summer 1998

[evldave]

Mt Hood, Summer 1999

[skysix]

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http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs034.snc1/3252_1127879792800_1101353000_30412048_4352110_n.j pg

Then there was 3 months in a tent with the wife, 3 dogs and 3 cats in southern WA - was nice until the rain started in October!

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30029922_3459.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30029926_876.jpg

[Richie]

I'm really looking forward to the summer so I can go camping again. Then I'll be able to post some campsite pics of my own. :wings:

[Mr. Leary]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs034.snc1/3252_1127862312363_1101353000_30411994_848973_n.jp g

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs034.snc1/3252_1127879792800_1101353000_30412048_4352110_n.j pg

Then there was 3 months in a tent with the wife, 3 dogs and 3 cats in southern WA - was nice until the rain started in October!

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30029922_3459.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30029926_876.jpg

Thanks for using the camo. There is nothing that drives me more crazy then reaching a remote locale and having to look at someone's bright yellow tent. I try to blend in within reason to spare others the killjoy.

[SunMan]

Near the Big Four Mine...and Cottonwood canyon

[SunMan]

Off the beaten path...

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

Outside Bozeman, MT this past Saturday.

[timh]

Jackson Cabin 03/18-03/19
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv232/timhelzer/Jackson%20Cabin%20March%2018-19%202010/IMG_2991.jpg

Turkey Creek 01/01/10
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv232/timhelzer/Rug%20Road%20New%20Years%202010/IMG_2183.jpg

[kai38]

LSLC Land Cruiser Round-Up 2010 1st nights dry camp
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__y9yXvJnSgg/S6oqlKYFnoI/AAAAAAAACVw/HvYQhoQxfE0/s640/DSCF0347.JPG

Sat morning after a huge rain & wind storm.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__y9yXvJnSgg/S6hMuZDYUCI/AAAAAAAACUg/4BxGuHXSvRM/s640/DSCF0360.JPG

It was all an adventure it was still a great trip.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__y9yXvJnSgg/S6ov3mt8gdI/AAAAAAAACYk/B9qTLscbaXM/s640/DSCF0361.JPG

[Chazz Layne]

Great little spot (2-vehicle limit per USFS) at the end of a dead-end road above Big Bear, CA (Wildhorse Meadows)...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3759598119_4d069d43b9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzlayne/3759598119/) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3760390144_59baa3b713_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzlayne/3760390144/)

[nwoods]

Looks like a nice spot! Might want to rethink the ground tarp though. It should be slightly smaller than the boundary of your tent. This way, if it rains, it doesn't act like a collecting pool directly under your sleeping bags!

[slooowr6]

Off the beaten path...

Hmm, I think I saw you on I-5 on Friday 4/2. :sombrero:

[Chazz Layne]

Looks like a nice spot! Might want to rethink the ground tarp though. It should be slightly smaller than the boundary of your tent. This way, if it rains, it doesn't act like a collecting pool directly under your sleeping bags!

True indeed, we used to have to check the weather and fold it up inside if it was going to be wet. That tarp has been retired since that tent now resides in my backpacking gear (that tarp weighed 20 pounds).

We sleep in the Disco now... :D

[HenryJ]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S65lrTAo5vI/AAAAAAAAACc/H6WklfR37JI/s640/IMGP0142.JPG (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S65lrTAo5vI/AAAAAAAAACc/H6WklfR37JI/IMGP0142.JPG)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S656dLw07CI/AAAAAAAAAEI/2eHi1BQnJlc/s640/IMGP0155.JPG

Goblin camp

[Cabrito]

Goblin camp is awesome! What a spot.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S65lrTAo5vI/AAAAAAAAACc/H6WklfR37JI/s640/IMGP0142.JPG




Here is one from last year that was much less civilized. :sombrero:

This is how a bunch of HAM radio guys do it at Cow Mountain for the Sawmill Enduro races.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Sawmill%20Cow%20Mountain%202009/SawmillEnduro2009056-1.jpg

[segona]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs215.snc3/22254_105187129501607_100000309618649_122032_40733 50_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs079.snc3/14642_103134846373502_100000309618649_74936_15909_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs266.ash1/19380_104048256282161_100000309618649_96931_472914 0_n.jpg


somewhere in South Korea

[Richie]

Came across some old camp pics. All at Goose Lake.

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/richiegayton/Picture306.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/richiegayton/Picture307.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/richiegayton/Picture498.jpg

[LilKJ]

Bahia Concepcion

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/bennance/IMG_2396editresize.jpg

[SunMan]

Hmm, I think I saw you on I-5 on Friday 4/2. :sombrero:

Sadly 'twasn't me.

[slooowr6]

Sadly 'twasn't me.
woops, it looks just like your truck, Tundra with FWC and it even has two surf boards on top. :)

[skysix]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30189314_3787.jpg
Hasty shelter while on the trail
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs133.snc3/18031_1303835671587_1101353000_30971224_1214310_n. jpg
Northern Lights and Ft. McPherson wall tent at base camp
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30037420_9755.jpg
Treeline survival shelter
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30037407_1430.jpg
High Arctic survival shelter (Quinze)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30189317_4826.jpg
5-man Arctic Tent

[alexrex20]

we prefer to keep it simple:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/alexrex20/DSC07402.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/alexrex20/DSC07455.jpg?t=1271543540

[cruisertoy]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S65lrTAo5vI/AAAAAAAAACc/H6WklfR37JI/s640/IMGP0142.JPG (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S65lrTAo5vI/AAAAAAAAACc/H6WklfR37JI/IMGP0142.JPG)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RO9V0wGzLJg/S656dLw07CI/AAAAAAAAAEI/2eHi1BQnJlc/s640/IMGP0155.JPG

Goblin camp

I've camped there before. Kids had a great time running around the rocks while i set up camp.


My scouts are down in Goblin as we speak. Wish I could have gone, but I've spent 3 of the last 6 weekends in Moab and needed to get some stuff done today.

[john101477]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30189314_3787.jpg
Hasty shelter while on the trail
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30037420_9755.jpg
Treeline survival shelter
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v213/247/62/1101353000/n1101353000_30037407_1430.jpg
High Arctic survival shelter (Quinze)

Dude you have been in some serious stuff. Both shelters look like they would take a long time. I was taught how to build a snow shelter on a side hill but never on flat ground and while they do share the same logic I can not imagine trying to scrape up that much snow to do it on flat ground.

[john101477]

Here is a picture during a packing trip. not really of our camp but our camp was on our backs. This was the last few miles of a 25 mile hike. every one was taking pictures of a bear and cub. to bad they none of them had decent zoom capabilities. It really made an awesome ending to the hike.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40168&stc=1&d=1271562267
the one with the tent is of my wife and I during a hunting trip on the west side of the sacramento valley. hope to get better images this month.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40169&stc=1&d=1271562267
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40167&stc=1&d=1271562267

[skysix]

Dude you have been in some serious stuff. Both shelters look like they would take a long time. I was taught how to build a snow shelter on a side hill but never on flat ground and while they do share the same logic I can not imagine trying to scrape up that much snow to do it on flat ground.


The snow shelter takes (overall) more time but the actual WORKING time is less - and it is a lot warmer / uses less to heat. In the high arctic the winds pack the snow well so you can (attempt to) build an Igloo. Further south and in treed areas it usually doesn't get packed enough to cut into structurally useable blocks. Use the "settling" periods to build your signals etc or to rest in a hasty snow trench (if deep enough) shelter / windbreak behind a low snowpile wall. The leanto takes a lot more physical effort and time as well as a plentiful supply of firewood. Avoid axes - break the trees and branches manually and use saw for fine tuning. Key is a good long fire (same length as shelter). A 12' by 12' piece of 0.5 mil poly (painters plastic sheet) and a couple of space blankets can dramatically improve wind resistance and warmth. Once a basic frame and some roof trusses (?) are done lay reflectors on top then plastic sheet so it hangs over the front rail to the ground and meets the ground in the rear. Gather ends to stop wind entry. Then place normal amount of roof materials - don't skimp thinking plastic will do the job - it can tear and the extra wood provides a thermal mass. Also build a thick reflector wall against sturdy uprights on other side of fire - will allow wood removal as it dries from the front of the reflector and into the fire itself. Also don't skimp on the sleeping platform (8-12" high) and boughs. I've used one at -40 and didn't crawl into my sleeping bag until 0300 - was not cold enough to need it. The plastic drape in the front helps keep heated air inside - just don't overdo it on the fire (make it a good long pace away - about 3')

For flat-surface powder snow shelters pick a spot near a deepish area of snow then shovel it into a pile about your height (say 6') and twice that in diameter. Move more snow in from nearby. Can use the bag from your sleeping bag placed over the curved end of your snowshoes (draw string tight to keep in place) as a shovel if you don't have one. Best with 12" or so (or more) of powder on the ground. Let stand 8 hours or more. Repeat the shoveling as you move entire pile to a spot next to it (the shoveling and replacing into a new pile breaks the outer segments off all the snow crystals so it 'sets' closer together - simulating what the wind does as it blows snow across many miles of tundra). Let sit 8 hours. Return pile to original spot - it will now be smaller (likely about 9' dia. and 4.5' high) and denser. Place some twigs about 6-8" into the pile all around at several heights. Carve out the interior and pile next to the shelter. When you see the ends of the sticks you are close enough to the outer surface without breaking through. Best to dig upwards after inwards so you can leave a sleeping shelf and have a cold well by the door. When happy with result exit and use the excavated snow to build the entrance dome. Carve a tunnel through into the cold well. Throw any excavated snow back on the main shelter. Add a single 8 hour survival candle for light/heat - good to raise temp from -40 at the cold well to almost freezing or even slightly higher at the roof. DON'T seal the entrance - just have it extend out so the wind doesn't enter. You need some air exchange! You can always place small pile or blocks (if any exist) or a pack etc across it - just leave several inches open at the top. For about 2-3 days the structure will 'breathe' until an ice layer builds up on the interior from your exhaled breath moisture (faster if heat is high) and SOMETIMES you can scrape another 1-2" out of the inside and get a few more days - depends on how accurate your initial excavation was...

[mrbishi]

Pindabunna Station - Western Australia.

The campiste:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3965262193_f411c57247.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3965268585_daefff5e55.jpg

The Rocky Breakaway complete with Aboriginal Art we camped in front of:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3966297372_84faf52c24.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3965531603_481862601a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3965532299_b6aebc761a.jpg

[ETAV8R]

Wow so many cool things in this thread.
This was from a couple weeks ago (4-2010) at Eureka Dunes, Death Valley NP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/TCAV8R/Death%20Valley%20Spring%202010/Day%203%20Eureka%20Dunes-Inyo-SoCal/IMG_7343.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/TCAV8R/Death%20Valley%20Spring%202010/Day%203%20Eureka%20Dunes-Inyo-SoCal/20100407_9999_33.jpg

[chimivee]

Somewhere in Yellowstone.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tUznFQ0XCBw/S9vVx3ZqldI/AAAAAAAAAho/VqNkJJabJfw/s720/Yellowstone-Teton_0909_482-Edit.jpg

[john101477]

During an odd little rain storm we had last week.

[08whitex]

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9930/camps.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/camps.jpg/)

[Sexy6Chick]

Looks like a great setup Joe, nice shot! I'm so bummed we aren't there.

[barlowrs]

Got to try out my new REI Base Camp 6 (purhcased based on all your guys inputs) and my new REI comfort cots on Mojave road trip....and they ARE comfortable!

I must admit, the tent is a LOT bigger than I planned, but I do like it!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/barlowrs/Truck/Mojave%20Road/IMG_2516.jpg

[LexusAllTerrain]

My wife wanted to try Lake Patagonia, too crowded for my taste, I prefer primitive camping!


http://lexusallterrain.smugmug.com/Travel/Tumbstone-Patagonia-Lake-Az/1003095/845118507_yXqeA-XL.jpg


http://lexusallterrain.smugmug.com/Travel/Tumbstone-Patagonia-Lake-Az/1003094/845118469_MBivy-X2.jpg


El Golfo the Mexico

http://lexusallterrain.smugmug.com/Travel/Puerto-PenascoEl-Golfo-4th-of/1001102/328186350_VbreX-XL.jpg

[Every Miles A Memory]

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9930/camps.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/camps.jpg/)

You let her our of the crate and look what she does, gets onto your camp chair right away!!!! Sorry, I couldnt resist

[d1sc0ver]

Doing it old school, GC North Rim, Summer 2009:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/d1sc0ver/GC-north-09/DSC03880.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/d1sc0ver/GC-north-09/DSC03887.jpg

[wanderer-rrorc]

van backyard campin
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd124/wanderer351/van/100_3465.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd124/wanderer351/van/100_3469.jpg

[suntinez]

Wow just look at this! Stunning.

I'm an aurora geek, I confess. Thanks for my new wallpaper!



http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs133.snc3/18031_1303835671587_1101353000_30971224_1214310_n. jpg
Northern Lights and Ft. McPherson wall tent at base camp

[T4Rfun]

Well thanks to Paul at Equipt Expedition Outfitters we enjoyed some penthouse comfort on our recent trip to the Mojave. Loving the new tent, and can't wait to get out there again soon.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt16/CP-SBNFA-groupsite/IMG_9668.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt16/CP-SBNFA-groupsite/IMG_9672-1.jpg

and later that night, we were treated to a great sunset...you got to love it.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt16/CP-SBNFA-groupsite/IMG_9682.jpg

[Peter_n_Margaret]

Shay Gap, north of Marble Bar, Western Australia.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/Peter_n_Margaret/Slide26.jpg

Cheers,
Peter

[john101477]

some great images guys.

[Mr. Leary]

From this last weekend...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1592.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1590.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1596.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1587.jpg

Sunrise

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1578.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/IMG_1583.jpg

At night you can look down into the valleys and see the lights from homesteads. Once the sun comes up, they disappear into the forest.

[john101477]

ok I am jealous MrLeary :)
Hey how does that roof awning thing work and where did you find it? winds rains? pretty sweet to wake up to that!!!

[Mr. Leary]

ok I am jealous MrLeary :)
Hey how does that roof awning thing work and where did you find it? winds rains? pretty sweet to wake up to that!!!

Roof awning consists of two tent poles, and ties onto my roof rack. I bought it at sportsmansguide.com a few years ago for about $30. I keep it in my truck all the time for these occasions. They seem to have discontinued it now...

It does well in the rain, but can be a bit of a hassle in strong winds.

[slomatt]

Trip to Prewitt Ridge last weekend.

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/t4r_prewitt_ridge_20100501/IMG_0355.jpg

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/t4r_prewitt_ridge_20100501/IMG_0362.jpg

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/t4r_prewitt_ridge_20100501/IMG_0361.jpg

- Matt

[hattrik21]

From this last weekend...



Sunrise

At night you can look down into the valleys and see the lights from homesteads. Once the sun comes up, they disappear into the forest.

Very nice. Where was that at?

[DrMoab]

Our cave camp from last weekend.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4572676124_ea6a921ffa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/4572047019_65c16c7548_b.jpg

[Corey]

Our cave camp from last weekend.

Very cool.

How far does the cave go back?
Any exploring of it?

[DrMoab]

You can park about four rigs in there. We had three jeeps, my trailer and a large tent set up.

I would say in total it goes back about 60-70 feet and ends. There isn't much to explore.

[Mr. Leary]

Very nice. Where was that at?

Right.... there! :)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/mleary607/KTrail5-2010/Campsite-KTrail.jpg

[hattrik21]

OK I see where it is now. Thanks Mr Leary!

[pskhaat]

Give OK credit there, did not know it had that landscape.

[Mr. Leary]

Very nice. Where was that at?

If you are going to run it... better hurry up. The trail will be closed soon, probably within the year.


Give OK credit there, did not know it had that landscape.

Eastern Oklahoma has some pretty mountains... they burst into color in October... truly a sight to see. Oklahoma shares the range with Arkansas. Western Oklahoma has a few mountains, lots of open plains, and a few interesting geological formations. There is also lots and lots of history there, with all the Native American tribes. Stay tuned... myself and some of the other central states folks will be putting a trip together for sometime in the fall.

[Sexy6Chick]

Our cave camp from last weekend.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4572676124_ea6a921ffa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/4572047019_65c16c7548_b.jpg

That is one of the coolest camping spots I've seen. Love it!

[Sexy6Chick]

This past October @ Table Mesa:

http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/WCM-09/PA098763/678050116_znmqB-L.jpg

[Photomike]

Waterton Park, Alberta

http://www.northern-lite.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=178&g2_serialNumber=1

Cypress Hills, Alberta

http://www.northern-lite.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=235&g2_serialNumber=2

[Every Miles A Memory]

Cindy and I had the pleasure of Jim (1Speed = Forum Handle), and his wife Pamela come up for a visit and stay with us the past few days.

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/Cedar-Key-Florida/Cedar-Key/Camped-at-the-Low-Key-Hideaway/859031708_WDD9p-L.jpg
This is their rig parked in our campground. I know it's not the typical camp site photos, but I thought I had to talk about it because of how cool their combo is!!!

Their Jeep has to be one of the coolest Jeep's I've ever laid eyes on, and the custom, off-road teardrop tailer Jim has built has been stopping traffic all day long.

http://everymilesamemory.smugmug.com/Cedar-Key-Florida/Cedar-Key/Probably-one-of-the-coolest/859034865_dnrWV-L.jpg

Its so cool to have EXPO members come visit and spend time with us

[Chazz Layne]

I have a new favorite campsite...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/4562062225_10317d5209_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzlayne/4562062225/)

...with a view of Spider Rock...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4585652632_bbd297e541.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzlayne/4585652632/)

[SAR_Squid79]

I have a new favorite campsite...


...with a view of Spider Rock...


Where is this?
...or is it a secret?

[Overland Hadley]

Where is this?
...or is it a secret?

Google is a good friend.

[xjblue]

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/46182/2694014270043863621S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2694014270043863621XoqiEQ)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/17311/2603526830043863621S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2603526830043863621fTfzDI)

[Chazz Layne]

Where is this?
...or is it a secret?

Semi secret... :D

Canyon de Chelly, in the Navajo Nation. They asked that we not give out GPS coordinates so people won't try to go there without a guide...

[john101477]

Where is this?
...or is it a secret?

Google is a very good friend. only 2 spots the picture(s) could have been taken.
My guess is with in a 15-20 minutes of each other.

looks like a beautiful area. I see a lot of trails in the bottom, are they strictly foot trails?

[Chazz Layne]

Google is a very good friend. only 2 spots the picture(s) could have been taken.
My guess is with in a 15-20 minutes of each other.

looks like a beautiful area. I see a lot of trails in the bottom, are they strictly foot trails?

Nope, our original plan was to drive up the bottom and camp there. We had to change it at the last minute because they opened up the flood gates upstream to keep the dam from breaking. :Wow1:

[mrbishi]

Pics of basecamp - relaxing in the outback. Didn't see any other vehicles apart from our group in 4 days exploring.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/60/4561846901_eb148c9e80.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4559392315_4752ab6450.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/4560021774_de21424eee.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/4559390941_d7bd55e57d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/4559387363_2b89f99e69.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/4560015600_4ff570e27b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/4559385125_6ea36feb16.jpg

[Every Miles A Memory]

That first photo of the fire looks really sweet!!

[DrMoab]

A few months ago I had a dream about going to Australia. It's been bugging me. It almost felt like a vision...like I was being told "Ryan, your destiny is to travel the outback of Australia. I think I'm going to have to plan a trip. Every time I see photos like that I get a little zing that travels up my spine.

[Peter_n_Margaret]

Top of the Kennedy Range, Western Australia.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/Peter_n_Margaret/98e25b0f.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/Peter_n_Margaret/Slide344.jpg
Castle Rock near Chambers Pillar, Northern Territory.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/Peter_n_Margaret/0e0378e0.jpg
Pentecost River, Kimberley, Western Australia.

Cheers,
Peter

[upcruiser]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/58d4dca5.jpg
Shot of camp from a few weeks ago. We got a pretty impressive lightning snowstorm.

[adventureduo]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/58d4dca5.jpg
Shot of camp from a few weeks ago. We got a pretty impressive lightning snowstorm.

Wholy epic campsite batman. I dont like you anymore Kristian :elkgrin:

[Corey]

Shot of camp from a few weeks ago. We got a pretty impressive lightning snowstorm.
That is a most awesome picture.

[DrMoab]

Thundersnow rocks!

[upcruiser]

It really is a stunning spot. This is the view looking the otherway the evening before.
http://tjdiv.smugmug.com/Other/Amado-to-Moab/IMG2287/852057754_Y3vbC-XL-1.jpg

[Sexy6Chick]

^wow, that's spectacular.

[ksuttle]

Lost Coast in Northern California

http://www.kevinsuttlephotography.com/Land-Rover/Lost-Coast-April2010/IMG8673/848092083_Fawe6-M-1.jpg

http://www.kevinsuttlephotography.com/Land-Rover/Lost-Coast-April2010/IMG1924/848291263_Yv3RT-S.jpg

[CSG]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4600212961_778368f848_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4124398856_19a9b9ecd3_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4600213515_11a7207492_b.jpg

Early fall in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreational Area (SNRA) where dispersed camping is permitted and even encouraged. Using a camping van like the PW Traverse allows one to set up camp cleanly and quickly. I like clean and quick as I rarely stay in a spot longer than one night. I like the journey more than the destination so I move around a lot.

The first photo is a spot north of the ranger station. The second is Little Wood Creek which is 100' from the van in the first photo. And the last photo was a spot I found just exploring one of the gravel roads. I stop, raise the top or not, get my chair and I'm good to go. :)

One of the great joys about living in Idaho is the abundance of dispersed camping opportunities we have here. However, it's been too long since I went down to southern Utah and the whole Color Country area so we're taking off in early June for a couple weeks, just me and my 10 and 12 year old boys. Will grab a few more photos then. ;)

[Every Miles A Memory]

Best way to travel CSG! Light and simple

[john101477]

Lost Coast in Northern California
http://www.kevinsuttlephotography.com/Land-Rover/Lost-Coast-April2010/IMG8673/848092083_Fawe6-M-1.jpg

Very nice. looks like a lot of fun. was there plenty of off road travel through here?
I am thinking of a trip into Lost coast soon. I have been researching roads and trails the last few weeks and might try for mid fall or so.

[benedmonson]

Lost Coast in Northern California

http://www.kevinsuttlephotography.com/Land-Rover/Lost-Coast-April2010/IMG8673/848092083_Fawe6-M-1.jpg

http://www.kevinsuttlephotography.com/Land-Rover/Lost-Coast-April2010/IMG1924/848291263_Yv3RT-S.jpg

I'm really diggin' on the LR3 gathering, makes me feel right at home!!!

[benedmonson]

Here is our current home away from home. Taken near Canyon Lands in UT.

[Chazz Layne]

Here is our current home away from home. Taken near Canyon Lands in UT.

Very nice... I love the color in shot 2.

[nwoods]

Here is our current home away from home. Taken near Canyon Lands in UT.

Nice shots Ben, nice choice in rigs too. Not a lot of love for the "rolling computer" here on ExPo, but they are fantastic vehicles. I miss mine a lot. That bastard KSuttle is now tormenting me with photos and videos of my old truck :-)

Here is mine near Dance Hall Rock:

http://nwoods.smugmug.com/Family/Journeys/Journeys-12/626685657_8AYft-XL.jpg

[Every Miles A Memory]

Not a lot of love for the "rolling computer" here on ExPo, but they are fantastic vehicles


LMAO!! That made me laugh pretty hard!!

[DrMoab]

Any vehicle built in the last three or four years is just a rolling computer...unfortunately.

[Equipt]

Here is our current home away from home. Taken near Canyon Lands in UT.

Nice Ben! I think I know that place. Looks familiar.

This is how we roll!

[KSJeep]

Camped out at Alamo Mtn in southern NM this weekend.

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/47703/2521033280054084051S600x600Q85.jpg

[theksmith]

Camped out at Alamo Mtn in southern NM this weekend.

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/47703/2521033280054084051S600x600Q85.jpg

2 gens of grands, i love it!

[photoman]

Day
http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/photos/885396406_LG8or-XL-1.jpg

Night
http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/photos/885418765_3Gd4g-XL-1.jpg

[DrMoab]

Hondu Arch

San Rafael Swell Utah.

From Friday.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4658253075_374734bc22_b.jpg

[fangars]

Camped out at Valley of the Gods, set up the tent in the dark by the light of the moon.
This is all moon light, taken at midnight.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4653015921_e96eeb6616_b.jpg
5 hours later I wake up to see this view.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4650948071_f8e4335fd3_b.jpg

[kmacafee]

Anza Borrego State Park

Valley of The Gods

Kofa National Monument

[Safado]

Day


Night


NICE!! You beat me to it.

[T.Low]

Two weekends ago were invited to camp in a friend's back yard of his weekend home on Orcas Island, in Washington. He said bring the enduro, the hardtail, and sea kayaks. His family owns about 100 acres and he's built trails on it.

Not bad for lawn camping.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Olga%20Beach%20House%20%20%20Orcas%20island/OlgaBeachHouse040k.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Olga%20Beach%20House%20%20%20Orcas%20island/OlgaBeachHouse042k.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Olga%20Beach%20House%20%20%20Orcas%20island/OlgaBeachHouse007k.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Olga%20Beach%20House%20%20%20Orcas%20island/OlgaBeachHouse046k-1.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Olga%20Beach%20House%20%20%20Orcas%20island/OlgaBeachHouse105k.jpg



Then Memorial Weekend we headed thru the Cascade Range taking FS roads from Winthrop to Oroville and found some solitude with a vista.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Wintrhop%20to%20Oroville%20Memorial%20Day%202010/WinthroptoOroville065k.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Wintrhop%20to%20Oroville%20Memorial%20Day%202010/WinthroptoOroville063k.jpg


Railvan Brian met up with us in his Sportsmobile. The quality of the photography always increases when Brian arrives. He calls this one Twilight.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Wintrhop%20to%20Oroville%20Memorial%20Day%202010/MemDayTwilighta.jpg


A couple of good weekends in the van.

[nwoods]

Anza Borrego State Park

Valley of The Gods

Kofa National Monument

I really don't like the Honda Element, but I really dig those E-Campers. What size tires are you running, definately doesn't look stock. How durable has it proven to be? My concern would be (amoung many other things), the durability of the running gear over rough roads (ie, a-arms, bushings, steering racks, shock mounts, driveline, cv's, etc...)

[Every Miles A Memory]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Wintrhop%20to%20Oroville%20Memorial%20Day%202010/MemDayTwilighta.jpg

That would be blown up on my wall fairly large if one of those was my Van! That is cover material right there!!

Spectacular shot

[T.Low]

Glad you like it as much as I do. I already told Brian that he's gonna sign it, so I can frame it and hang it on my office wall.:ylsmoke:

[Herbie]

A couple of good weekends in the van.

I'll say. I sent a link to those photos to Mrs. Herbie. If that doesn't get her revved up about my own van project, nothing will! :sombrero:

[Motojournalism]

It just might be the best part of travelling, setting up camp...

Panama
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4422841699_46926b0660_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antontrax/4422841699/)

California
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/4116813958_67372c84e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antontrax/4116813958/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/4081651192_70d38ae1b7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antontrax/4081651192/)

Manitoba
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3961414772_e09e95a9a3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antontrax/3961414772/)

[Overland Hadley]

It just might be the best part of travelling, setting up camp...

Manitoba
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3961414772_e09e95a9a3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antontrax/3961414772/)

Welcome to ExPo!

[exploreFL]

Hillsborough River FL
Got in trouble the next morning by the Ranger who said we weren't allowed to hammock camp in the park, but he liked our setup so much he let us sleep through the night!

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[weezerbot]

El Camino
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OUn1JaeQCTU/SbXdD0yrTBI/AAAAAAAABdg/LZcEZMBFtrY/s800/IMG_0644.JPG

Outside Death Valley
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OUn1JaeQCTU/Sb_OMnfd79I/AAAAAAAABhE/WOkbPii4-nM/s800/IMG_0953.JPG

Hot Loop
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OUn1JaeQCTU/Sn52BjMmJ8I/AAAAAAAACjk/uy97ITWwsxs/s800/IMG_1939.JPG

Gold Loop
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OUn1JaeQCTU/SIlgkk3XpmI/AAAAAAAAAXE/ghHP3Uid1DE/s800/IMG_2106.jpg

[Every Miles A Memory]

Hillsborough River FL
Got in trouble the next morning by the Ranger who said we weren't allowed to hammock camp in the park, but he liked our setup so much he let us sleep through the night!

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I'm surprised to hear this? Did he tell you why you werent allowed to camp in a hammock? I've never heard this before and if there is trees around, my wife and I usually set one up to kick back and relax in