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Yeah, I'm not way out in the sticks, (actually well-within city limits), but I can ride to the trails from my house (2 miles) and 4WD trails are 15 miles away. Loving it out here in the west. Lots of good choices out there. I'm sure that'll keep you entertained for a while. :D Oh, can't...

Yeah, it's beautiful country up there. We're planning a W Yellowstone and GNP trip this year. Maybe even head up to Banff. These are the trips that we enjoy, which is why I don't care for a small truck to fit down tight trails. Plenty to see out on the open roads and backcountry roads that...

Man, I gave up trying to model my riding style and bike choice after the "fast guys." Comfort and confidence trumps speed for me. But either way, that's the beauty of the 27.5 Plus bikes. They're fully compatible to run 29 inch "skinny" wheels or 27.5 Plus wheels.

You'll find out we're all a bunch of full-fledged hypocritical self-contradictors here. Mostly because we just forget. :D I've been known to yearn for simplicity of stripped down, bare-bones mid-size trucks, but praise all the lux of a full-size truck (which is an F150 Supercrew, by the way)...

Good grief. Not only is this illegal, but are you seriously that cheap to spend 40 bucks on a major purchase? - I seriously hope the mods won't support this type of activity.

I'm not sure I get that logic. When you add FI to any engine, reliability obviously suffers. Personally, I would trust an EB engine over a naturally-aspirated engine that's had an aftermarket FI system put in. - Regarding the packages, I know the HD payload is only available with a longbed...

I'd recommend that as well. Need more power? Why go through the extra expense of an SC on 5.0? 3.5TT makes more power, easier and cheaper. _ Regarding the front locker. I'd personally just get a winch.

No offense, but your first sentence, and your first picture....hilarious! :D - But yes, you can explore a lot of places in a stock truck. And 36 gal tank is a must!

If you are pulling 5-6k lbs only occasionally, and it will be a daily driver, I think the sweet spot is an F150 with HD payload. I really like the 3.5 ecoboost for driving and especially towing up high-altitude mountain passes, but 5.0 will do it, too. I tow a 5k lb trailer, and with truck...

I thought he built up that pink Meriwether bike. Did he move on from that?

That is definitely the better answer.

Choices are good, but it can get overwhelming. - Fortunately, with choices comes with so many bikes that will fit your needs. If I were you, I'd get a full-susp 27.5 Plus bike (or 29 Plus, depending on your height). Like a Santa Cruz Hightower, Deadwood, or many others out there. - They're a...

Definitely, factory specs vs actual may feel quite different. Especially considering other factors, such as the more open feel of the 4Runner as the other poster mentioned. When you sat in both, did you set the front seat at the same position? Just a couple of inches could make a huge...

Crewcab is nice (have one now), but with no kids after retirement, I think I'd appreciate the longer bed more. I know Crewcab LB are available, but I'd like to keep the overall length in check. Although, those pics of SuperDuty SuperCrew with longbeds look pretty sweet. - Never had a flat bed...

I've wanted to like RTT's. Almost bought one on several occasions. Just can't justify the price over a ground tent. Nor the heavy load so high. I understand the advantages. Just not for me. Plus, the OP wants to stealth camp, which you can't do in an RTT. He also mentioned something hard...

That's a nice-looking truck. Yeah, I wouldn't mind that, either, for a retirement vehicle. I'd probably need an extended cab to keep the wife happy, but other than that, love it!

I don't know if that is that big of a deal. I mean, you could argue, then all Subaru's are only good for beach trips. No low range. No locker. Tire size limitations. But even my subaru with off-road "handicaps" have taken me to plenty of places. That Crosstrek has great clearance. Enough for a...

From a "need" perspective, your Xterra is just fine. Capable and adequate. - But I understand from a Want perspective, some of those things can get annoying. If I were in your shoes, I would most definitely trade for a truck. It's just a more versatile platform. Plus, the config you're looking...

Ha ha. Well, as the saying goes, "If you believe it, it's not a lie." (- G. Costanza).

Tacoma width - 75.2" 4Runner width - 75.8"