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Love the Trooper build. I remember back in 1987 when I lived in Connecticut, my parents had just moved from Texas and we had an old rwd Volvo 740 wagon. They found out that didn't cut it the first winter in CT. We went car shopping in the snow and it was a toss up between a Jeep Cherokee and an...

Good deal. I have seen so many people buy rigs then dump tons of money in on mod and accessories and leave nothing for maintenance and then wonder why their rigs crapped out or broke in the middle of nowhere. That happened to me once, and that will be the only time that happens to me if I can...

I love seeing this build and glad that you found a good and comfortable rig for you. I have to ask, have you done a baseline level O(zero), so to speak, of maintenance on this rig yet? Like brakes, spark plugs, fluid flushes, suspension, things like that yet? That is where I would put my money...

I see that there haven't been any updates in the last few months, but I am hoping that you are still checking the thread. I did want to ask how you like the Nokian's. Are those the Outpost AT's? I've been looking at those tires myself but, have not been able to find anyone with a set to find...

Do Excursions have a bad rap of rusting out the undersides on the V10's?

That was a great write up! I think Im going to get some of those venture pal backpacks for my kids! This is exactly what I was hoping this thread would turn into. A good resource on packs for everyone. I know people carry backpacks when they travel, so it makes sense to have a thread about it.

Yeah I have 3 kids and dad(me) is usually the pack mule. So I know that there will be things like hats, sunscreen and possibly 2 or 3 change of clothes(my kids are 10, 5 and 3 almost 4), but in the fall or spring I know there will be jackets or sweatshirts. I picked up an Outdoors Products Quest...

Wasn't sure if this topic would go here, but it kinda seems like a better place than other forums, but if not please let me know. What is your choice of backpack for a day away from the car or camp? I was rocking a 5.11 sling that has proven to be just too small.

Long story short, I had a melanoma removed along with a large chunk of my ear last year. So now I need to be smarter about sun protection. I have a few Columbia swim SPF shirts and a few button ups. What kind of pants or shirts and hats is anyone wearing for sun protection?

I liked the Chaco's but my legs were worn out by the end of the day lugging those things around. I feel like they got heavier when they got wet, so they sat in the back of my closet for about a year and I sold them. Ive been looking at the Xero sandals before, guess I will need to check them out...

Why would you not overland with them? Ive watched videos of Europeans overlanding in an D110 with all seasons and another with very mild AT's(dont remember the brand any more, but I had to rewind the video to chek what tires they were running. They werent much more than a Michelin LTX type...

Sorry I was going for a WTH/****** with the thread title because it seems like everything is "expedition" lately. I was recently was on the hunt for some sandals for the summer to camp and swim with, do some hiking, etc. I've had Chaco's and got rid of them because they were so heavy, had a couple...

Yeah I hear ya. Im trying to use it as an excuse to get outdoors and away from people as much as possible and not be stuck in the house because I get stir crazy!!

Any updates on the LTX's? How are they handling the off roading? Any sidewall issues?

^^They do?! I certainly dont see it. The side lugs are totally different, the center tread is much more dense on the GY vs the Falken. I ran the Falkens and they were decent. Have a set on my Lexus currently and they are starting to get loud for me and I am at about 50% tread left. Im on the...

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Cool, Ill check those out. I was thinking about this as an option for some who don't want to or aren't interested in getting a HAM license and want a more powerful option than an FRS radio from Walmart. Plus my when my family goes camping, this would be good to keep comms with my wife if we go...

Was curious to see if anyone is using or has used micromobile devices from Midland and what your thoughts were on it? To give context I have a HAM license and use it, but was thinking for closer comms and from a licensing perspective, its cheaper and easier than getting a HAM license...

Get the 3.6R. With the added height an weight, the 2.5 will be struggling some. I have a 2.5 Legacy with the CVT and its ok, but not great. I have a loaner Crosstrek with the 2.0 and the CVT and its been better than my legacy. I have been looking for a decent 3.6 Outback with decent miles in my...