Truck Camping Photo Thread

Personally I just sleep in the common 2 person style that everyone's using. The extra room is definitely nice and you can get a good diagonal lay with the right pitch so your back is flatter. Mine is a Hobo Hammock

 

Part 2 of our Montana Memorial Day trip posted. It was another great day, and we only got completely stuck in the snow once!

Read it here: Snow, Sun, and Storms - Montana in May

Full story and lots of pics: Snow, Sun, and Storms - Montana in May

Catch up: [Part 1] [Part 2]​

 

man thats a lot of weight on your rear end, is there a problem with first generation frames cracking? Seems like I had to weld some fish plates on a 1st Gen frame once (it was before I was a Toyota guy)

 

It is a lot of weight, and I have frame reinforcement plates on, but a 1st gen is totally up to it. With a good set of Alcan leafs, my rake is great. That photo makes the rear look lower than it really is, since the skids up front are resting on packed snow.

 

Here's part 3 of our trip - the first full day that we were all together, and a great day exploring. We came upon some unexpected goodness along the way as well - a treat for sure!

Read it here: And Then There Were Three - Montana in May (part 3)

Full story and lots of pics: And Then There Were Three - Montana in May (part 3)


Catch up: [part 1] [part 2] [part 3 (this part)]


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Awesome thread. Sub'd

 

And here's the last installment of our Memorial Day trip to Montana. Lot's of fun on the trails, some unexpected excitement on pavement, and we ended with an amazing campsite - 270+ degree views and great weather. Was an awesome trip with a great set of folks.

Read part 4: Our Longest Campfire - Montana in May (part 4)

Full story and dozens of photos: Our Longest Campfire - Montana in May (part 4)

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Read the story from the beginning [part 1] [part 2] [part 3]

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@tacomgee & @MJonaGS32 Drifting through Baja.

 

Quick one-nighter up in the Uintas FR041

 

I have the coordinates of a helicopter crash up in the Uinta if you would like to go check it out, there are still pieces of the blades lodged in tree trunks and ball bearings and other small parts scattered throughout. Everyone survived so you can take stuff, just don't mess with the blades cause they are carbon fibre and when it gets in you it will work its way to the bone.

 

Eno Double Nest

 

Interested for sure!

 

Hoping to contribute some photos of my own this season. Great thread. Sub’d

 

Spent a couple of nights in the Pike National Forest last weekend. Found a surprisingly clean campsite between the road and the river. Enjoyed the sound of many small waterfalls created by countless generations of beaver as they expertly terraced the valley floor. A bit breezy most of the time and I awoke to find frost on the truck Saturday morning.



Saturday, I rode my mountain bike far above treeline, inspecting the mining ruins along the way. C-130s were practicing low-altitude runs through South Park that morning. That night an odd-sounding helicopter was flying up & down the valleys.


Wind and rain were moving in by noon on Sunday. Unfortunately, the rains quickly dissipated. Fortunately, the accompanying lightning didn't create any fires.

 

This was how the morning sun greeted me this AM. Owens Valley to the west and Saline to the east.

 

last weekend by 3 fingered jack

 

WOW

 

Near Lake Crowley a couple days ago.

 

Was up in that area last week... Fished crescent, east lake, crain prairie, and the upper deschutes, as well as hit probably 10 or so breweries .... What a beautiful area.

 

indeed it is, so many lakes to choose from to pitch a tent and pole. i was in the area because crux brewery had an event so.....couldnt pass up free drinks and food.