Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

I like this photo better. Look at that smile

 

loving the GFC acquisition. so sweet. looking forward to see what you have to say about it.

 

Nothing wrong with it. I'm sure there will be a few little things that come up as I use it that could be improved upon.

First couple things is the mattress is firmer than I would prefer. Not going to call that an issue though as that's personal preference, and maybe the foam will break in a little. Also, the back window is a bit of a pain to open given the height.

Should get quite a bit of use out of it this summer, I'll be sure to report back my thoughts after some more nights camping.



And a couple shots from yesterday.

IMG_1511 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1513 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

 

I like these trucks way more sans topper/cap
Looks less SUV obviously. More truck like. Me like truck like. ‘Murica

 

I saw this on their Instagram and I thought it was you! I was like, Penguin?.. Haha, looks amazing!

 

Dig it!

 

Couple shots from this extended weekend. More to come.

IMG_1536 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1548 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1565 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1568 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

 

Your getting way better at taking photos. No more silhouettes in the photos

 

Great photographs Brett.

 

Looks great, and really nice photos! Cool to see a Wildernest and GFC in the same shot - it's like "the first" and "the last."

 

Hey Brett, are you happy with your gas tank skid? Have you been able to dent it yet? I was going to reinforce the stock one after I take the dents out but for $200 the other one doesn’t look bad.

 

Thanks guys! Nice when a picture comes together.

Thanks Dan! And interestingly enough, @Reh5108 says he'll still take the Wildernest. I see the pluses and minuses to both.

Thanks Ben! The best part was how we ended up in that spot to get that picture. More on that later, but I am really pleased how that came out.

Sorry, I did see your text, but was obviously out and about. It's a LROR skid, and I haven't yet dented it. I did hit it pretty hard on this trip, but it was on the side. I'm guessing a hard hit to the center still might bend it.

 

these are the opposite of shitty for sure

 

Haha that's what I figured when I saw your update, no worries dude. My big question is do you think it would be enough to significantly dent the gas tank? A dent is one thing, but a dent like I have with the stock skid is what I am trying to avoid.

 

Agree, that shot is money. Sell it to GFC! Haha

 

Appreciate it, Bob! Must be doing something right to be getting positive feedback from people who actually know what they're doing behind a camera.

No, don't think so. You'd have to hit it really hard to make a big impact to the tank itself. Way more stout than the stock tin-foil skid.

 

Photo dump, with some bad phone shots mixed in. Not that I ever do, but don't want to do anything akin to a trip report for this last trip.

This trip was one of the best I've had in a while. Good balance with the variety of roads, scenery, and activities. The best part was the level of planning, or lack thereof. You might have noticed the saying below my screen name ' Nothing Ventured. Nothing Gained' - a popular one, of many, I picked up from my Grandpa. This one definitely held true on this trip. Stumbling across a beautiful section of river to fish, a mountain thunderstorm leading to one of the best rainbows I've ever seen, or an amazing campsite blessed with an even better sunset, would not have been possible without picking a random road on the map and driving down it. So get out there and find your back road! There's a ton left to see that hasn't yet hit social media for those that want to explore.

IMAG0643 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1531 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1533 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMAG0645 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMAG0646 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1534 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1536 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1540 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1544 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1548 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1551 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1554 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1556 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1559 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMAG0651 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMAG0652 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1565 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1568 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1570 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1575 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

IMG_1577 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

 

Damn. Wish I could have made it. Looks fun man. Next time

 

Awesome pics bud!