Am I being ridiculous?

[nickw]

I just got back from Moab and my average for complete trip which included off roading was 14.5 mpg hand figured. The stretch from Pocatello to Moab was 18mpg. This with 35's and topper. Going I filled in Missoula, Pocatello and again in Moab and coming back same just in reverse. 758 miles one way. Not the greatest but not terrible either.

Not bad at all for a HD offroad truck on 35's....I think most Tacomas would get the same with the oversize tires + topper.

 

[TexasSixSeven]

I just got back from Moab and my average for complete trip which included off roading was 14.5 mpg hand figured. The stretch from Pocatello to Moab was 18mpg. This with 35's and topper. Going I filled in Missoula, Pocatello and again in Moab and coming back same just in reverse. 758 miles one way. Not the greatest but not terrible either.

I love that drive. Southern Idaho can be kinda ugly, but once you hit highway 93 it’s freaking gorgeous. Of course Moab is always a favorite. I never knew red rock could be so pretty until my first trip out that way.

 

[redthies]

Southern Idaho can be kinda ugly.

What? You don’t like mile after mile after mile of small rocks in flat fields of dead grass? ?

 

[redthies]

I agree though, once you hit Pocatello it starts getting good again.

 

[jadmt]

What? You don’t like mile after mile after mile of small rocks in flat fields of dead grass? ?

It is funny I grew up and live in western Montana and look at snow capped peaks from my house in any direction I get a kick out of those black lava fields. This my view this morning camping at flathead lake

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

It is funny I grew up and live in western Montana and look at snow capped peaks from my house in any direction I get a kick out of those black lava fields. This my view this morning camping at flathead lake
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I love Flathead Lake! Is this around Big Arm?

 

[jadmt]

I love Flathead Lake! Is this around Big Arm?

Yes big arm state campground. One of our favorite campgrounds

 

[Todd780]

Yes big arm state campground. One of our favorite campgrounds

Duuuude.... You can't say you camp in a state campground here. Are you nuts?

Real overlanders drive hours and hours at 1.2 mph with a drone following them to remote places to prop a rock under one wheel, pop open an RTT and take a picture.

Jeeez..... you're gonna get us all banned.

 

[jadmt]

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Duuuude.... You can't say you camp in a state campground here. Are you nuts?

Real overlanders drive hours and hours at 1.2 mph with a drone following them to remote places to prop a rock under one wheel, pop open an RTT and take a picture.

Jeeez..... you're gonna get us all banned.

Hell I am staying in a yurt and don't drink IPAs I'll be banned by noon.

 

[Todd780]

Hell I am staying in a yurt and don't drink IPAs I'll be banned by noon.

11:00 if you aren't cooking on a titanium snow peak skottle whilst wearing a triple aught design ensemble that you unpacked from a Filson bag....

 

[jadmt]

11:00 if you aren't cooking on a titanium snow peak skottle whilst wearing a triple aught design ensemble that you unpacked from a Filson bag....

been a fun run but all things must come to an end....I guess enjoying a cold hefeweizen was the final straw ....kind of like I was allowed one phone call....

 

[calicamper]

Hell I am staying in a yurt and don't drink IPAs I'll be banned by noon.

No doubt I’ll be in a rented house with hot tub soon?. No drunken Pismo beach idiots rummaging my bear box at 3am.

 

[Todd780]

been a fun run but all things must come to an end....I guess enjoying a cold hefeweizen was the final straw ....kind of like I was allowed one phone call....
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Looks like a good choice! I'll have to try that one. Have you tried Edelweiss or Hoegaarden? How would they compare?

 

[jadmt]

Looks like a good choice! I'll have to try that one. Have you tried Edelweiss or Hoegaarden? How would they compare?

I have not tried them. Bayern is local and have some excellent beers. If you get a chance try Dragons Breath it is a dark hefe and very good.

 

[Todd780]

I have not tried them. Bayern is local and have some excellent beers. If you get a chance try Dragons Breath it is a dark hefe and very good.

I'll keep an eye out for Dragon's Breath. Never heard of it.