korisu56
Adventurer
Like many others, I took a hiatus from building Jeeps due to work, kids, etc. I've had an 84 CJ, 93 YJ, and 04 TJ, but finally pulled the trigger on a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon when we returned from living abroad. It's a dream Jeep for me and I could not be happier with the decision.
My boys (10 and 8) and I just bought our 2022 JTR after returning from living in Japan. Going to take the next few years to build and prepare for retracing the Lewis & Clark Trail.
Vision. Build with my boys (11 and 8) for big trips to teach them how to dream big and start small.
Dream Trips. Lewis & Clark Trail and the Pan American Highway.
Vehicle Info. 2022 JTR, hard top, hitch, automatic. Upgrades/add-ons below:
Priorities.
1. Comms. Currently have cell and Garmin InReach Mini. Looking to go GMRS, HAM, and cell extension (more out of nerding out vs. need).
2. Shelter. Tent camping is fine, but stoked to go RTT.
3. Kitchen. Kids have food allergies, so food storage/preparation is critical to extending trip range.
4. Recovery. I will stay away from harder stuff until we can recover. Kids have food allergies, so comms remains #1.
5. Range extension. Looking at LRA, like most others.
Big Trip Log.
SEP2023. Allegheny NF; Susquehannock State Forest.
AUG2023. Outer Banks, NC
Original.
Current.
My boys (10 and 8) and I just bought our 2022 JTR after returning from living in Japan. Going to take the next few years to build and prepare for retracing the Lewis & Clark Trail.
Vision. Build with my boys (11 and 8) for big trips to teach them how to dream big and start small.
Dream Trips. Lewis & Clark Trail and the Pan American Highway.
Vehicle Info. 2022 JTR, hard top, hitch, automatic. Upgrades/add-ons below:
- RSI Smart Cap EVOa. (ordered 27APR23; received/installed 20JUL23)
- 1Up Bike Rack (MAY23)
- Anvil Overland Dash Bar w/ accessories (MAY23)
- Vector E-Dock Contour & Tablet Mount
- Front Runner Slimline II RSI Smart Capack Kit (ordered 31AUG23; pending delivery)
- OVS Nomadic 4 Extended RTT (ordered 31AUG23; pending delivery)
Priorities.
1. Comms. Currently have cell and Garmin InReach Mini. Looking to go GMRS, HAM, and cell extension (more out of nerding out vs. need).
2. Shelter. Tent camping is fine, but stoked to go RTT.
3. Kitchen. Kids have food allergies, so food storage/preparation is critical to extending trip range.
4. Recovery. I will stay away from harder stuff until we can recover. Kids have food allergies, so comms remains #1.
5. Range extension. Looking at LRA, like most others.
Big Trip Log.
SEP2023. Allegheny NF; Susquehannock State Forest.
AUG2023. Outer Banks, NC
Original.
Current.
