Corey
OverCamping Specialist
I never said that.
I am going out the week of Labor Day weekend to backcountry camp where there is a ton of trails to bike ride on.
Trip To White River Campground At Mt. Rainier National Park August 2010
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I am going out the week of Labor Day weekend to backcountry camp where there is a ton of trails to bike ride on.
1leglance
2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
Great report and nice job with spreading the word to the other folks staying there.
Sometimes the convenience of a paid campsite is worth it.
I used to keep my FJ pretty much ready to roll (even 1 set of clothes all the time) just to cut down on the forget factor. Then again with only a 5min commute it didn't hurt my mileage too much always being loaded.
The Sportmobile always is ready to roll as it can handle the wgt better.
Keep us posted on other outings. My boys are growing up fast and you remind me to enjoy my time with them now as much as possible.
Sometimes the convenience of a paid campsite is worth it.
I used to keep my FJ pretty much ready to roll (even 1 set of clothes all the time) just to cut down on the forget factor. Then again with only a 5min commute it didn't hurt my mileage too much always being loaded.
The Sportmobile always is ready to roll as it can handle the wgt better.
Keep us posted on other outings. My boys are growing up fast and you remind me to enjoy my time with them now as much as possible.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Yeah, sometimes it is nice to see others when camping.
The couple I met from LA will more than likely be on here later, as I gave them the URL, and we have each others email addresses.
This picture below was taken up the road from the campground.
It was the spot mentioned by the rangers to best see the meteor showers last weekend.
The picture below is from around '92 or so.
I think it would be cool to get a new pic of the three of us in the same place.
The couple I met from LA will more than likely be on here later, as I gave them the URL, and we have each others email addresses.
This picture below was taken up the road from the campground.
It was the spot mentioned by the rangers to best see the meteor showers last weekend.
The picture below is from around '92 or so.
I think it would be cool to get a new pic of the three of us in the same place.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Thank you very much.
The 303 should work out great for you.
I do my interior of the FJ with it too.
On the awning I also get a lot of gross stuff from the trees I park under, so I use this stuff called Kaboom that takes it and mildew off, then I put the 303 on the case afterward.
The 303 should work out great for you.
I do my interior of the FJ with it too.
On the awning I also get a lot of gross stuff from the trees I park under, so I use this stuff called Kaboom that takes it and mildew off, then I put the 303 on the case afterward.
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waterweber
Observer
MMMMM! Weinhards root beer 
Hard to find here in SoCal.
Hard to find here in SoCal.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
It is the only pop I drink.
Mainly in the summer time, hardly in the winter.
I have tried other rootbeers, none come close.
When I worked at the Renton Boeing plant a few miles away from where they have me now, I use to sit on the bed of my work truck and drink it by Lake Washington during lunch where the 737 plant is.
Security would come over to see if it was beer
When we have potlucks or barbecues at work, I always bring in a few cases of it.
Mainly in the summer time, hardly in the winter.
I have tried other rootbeers, none come close.
When I worked at the Renton Boeing plant a few miles away from where they have me now, I use to sit on the bed of my work truck and drink it by Lake Washington during lunch where the 737 plant is.
Security would come over to see if it was beer
When we have potlucks or barbecues at work, I always bring in a few cases of it.
waterweber
Observer
Damn! With all this press they should be sponsoring this site!
It is by far the best root beer I have ever tasted. Agreed on the cream soda though, just so-so.
Someone should take a screen shot or copy this thread and send to them and see what they say!
It is by far the best root beer I have ever tasted. Agreed on the cream soda though, just so-so.
Someone should take a screen shot or copy this thread and send to them and see what they say!
I had to look that word up...the word "gross", I understand.
I use Turtle Wax ICE, Total Interior Care, in the interior of the FJ. I'll try the 303 next time I do my interior. Thanks for the tip.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Ah yes, a minimalist.
Use to be one, I was a hardcore backpacker who spent days in my youth backing around the perimeter of Mt. Rainier.
After you have kids and a wife who liked some creature comforts along with camping, you tend to bring more.
Now that my kids are grown and I am nearing retirement age, I like some extra stuff too.
Not overkill for me at all.
To each their own ya know?
Where is the overkill?
Bringing a shower/crapper tent so others do not see you defecating or showering?
Comfortable chairs to keep a back that has seen lots of abuse over the years comfortable?
A comfortable shelter to stay warm in and wake up with a happy back?
Seriously, what is the overkill?
Some people need more than others.
I had fully planned on staying up there for a week or as long as ten days.
Got a late start at home due to some issues, then as mentioned, I forgot some crucial stuff at home.
TangoBlue
American Adventurist
^^^ I hear you mon frer. It takes little work to be miserable, but it really doesn't take too much more effort to be prepared and comfortable either. I'm getting close to retirement, too, and sleeping on the ground doesn't hold the allure it once did. Comforts embellish the experience.