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Rhyno, welcome to the Portal. Thanks for taking the time to register and post a photo of your new arrow in the quiver :victory: . You picked a good spot in cyberspace for abundant information to help you learn, research and make decisions regarding vehicle touring. As you can see already...

+1 for Kermit Chairs....ours are holding up really well from the Rockies to the crushed-shell Gulf coast beaches of Florida :snorkel: .

These folks sell a "homologated" product line of tipi tents and titanium stoves that pack down to almost nothing. I have no experience with the product or business. www.seekoutside.com

+1...the silver lining to the grey cloud you thought you had :sombrero: . I was actually happy to get that same space with my Fleet on my Tacoma although I haven't yet gotten around to installing a hanging box or one better, the Aluminess tray (inside access) like Hallmark and XPCamper use. -...

Snorkel, I'm with you. Some of the stickers/wraps people put on their vehicles make them look garish and desperate for attention. The only 'wrap' I've seen that I thought actually had a useful purpose (beyond advertisement) was a general topo map on a hood which the driver used during rest...

Suh-weet!

Good stuff.

You're right....I forgot about that obvious advantage. I'm not sure why I forgot since that's a handy feature my wife reminds me that she misses from our Westfalia days (we have a pop-up on a pick-up now). That'll be especially handy for you in Illinois where the fall/winter/spring weather can...

I have used / abused CamelBak products since 1995 but have recently started purchasing Osprey products. When I need a new hydration pack, Osprey will be the first brand I look to. Great products, IMO.

What would be the advantage over a newer camper (pop-up or hardside) that simply slides in?

The low version is, indeed, very nice, IMO. Great combination of foot/ankle stability along with the comfort of a short boot.

I dunno....the Subaru is such a great car like it is. I grew up around and in them growing up in Colorado's high country and have seen them driven into some crazy places in stock trim. - What possibly could you want to do with your wife's bread-sled that would require more clearance?

I completely agree with your assessment. However, for us it's a good interim solution from an economical standpoint. We're on a debt-free trajectory for retirement [32 months (and counting :D ) away] which is the prime reason I haven't offloaded the Tacoma and Fleet to spring for an F250 SD +...

That's been my plan but my wife seems to think our daughter (2 y/o) will outgrow the Tacoma ExtraCab rear seat soon. I don't think so given we don't intend to do any high mileage on weekend trips or an international one (~200-300 miles per day max and with several breaks in the day). However...

Far out work trip, brother :wings: . I'm officially jealous and that's a hard feat to accomplish with me :D .

I've worn Seiko analog dive watches for some time now. IME, they're not the best at keeping time. Tough in all climes, yes. Easy to read at night, yes. Classic good looks, yes. Always running fast....definitely. - I've switched over to a simple, digital Casio watch with second time zone...

Ooooh, very nice, Dirty Dog. The dual-access storage is spot on, the sink-in-a-drawer is slick and the tuck-away Engel is really handy. - What a timely post for me since I'm in the concept stage for a customized, pop-up camper. As much as I absolutely treasure my 2002 Tacoma (with super low...

Dang, dude....you're like David Freese of the St Louis Cardinals...relative newcomer but high performance!

I appreciate this solution immensely and it's these types of ingenious, benchcraft solutions (vice the Gucci / pretentious / image-conscious ones) that keep me coming back to this website. - Great work and thanks for keeping it real!

I didn't truly absorb your post before I responded. Lemme try again.... - The Safari mid (tall) or low is NOT Gore-tex lined. If you find some that are, they're probably an older version. The current Safari is very breathable and wicks foot moisture well while simultaneously preventing dirt...