Truck Camping Photo Thread

Bugs are a big issue in BC but after 50 years of hordes of mosquitoes and horseflies, just another day in the woods.

Bears more of an issue though in the spots I visit in BC.

Grizzly and black bears both. My wife will not tent anymore after a bear circled a few feet outside our tent one trip. It sure made a racket. I yelled a bunch, rifle at hand but good luck with that in the pitch black. It left, and we spent the night in our truck. Found a run down cabin for the next couple nights as she said nope to the tent. No lights or heat or water, but 4 walls, a roof, and more bugs inside the cabin than outside.

Beautiful recent photos on this thread…

 

When I woke up.. I couldn’t believe the Mosquitos in my place..(don’t leave your back open Before bed) one of rigs that drove by stoped & told me he saw Black Bear bout 1/2 mile from my spot.

 

I got a text from the neighbor last night at 11:00. Black bear in her garage.

I don't even need to go anywhere. 'just set up tent out back and wait for the bugs and bears to show up! ;-)

 

Diablo Range

 

Quick trip to VT in the Green Mountains.

 

not very scenic, but good family time

 

Man that looks awesome. The view, the spot, the truck, and all your supplies. You cant tell but I just virtually high fived ya.

 

No Softopper, no problem!

actually it was a problem because the tarp flapped around in the wind all night

 

Long weekend camping at Lake Chelan, WA

Including the new ramp I made for my dog to get in / out of the RTT so I don't have to try to carry him. Worked great - made it last weekend & trained him throughout the week & he got right up & down

 

Where? Someone mowed the spot for you! ;-)

The wife and I are always looking for nice spots to overnight not too far from home.

 

Next time , bring string and tent stakes! A "cover all tarp" can be a very useful shelter. I always bring one, and I have a Softopper!

 

A few from last weeks trip

 

Disperse camped 4 nights over Memorial Day weekend
Camp set up is finally feeling pretty dialed in.
Not in the pics but i finally got to use my Kelty camp galley deluxe and it’s pretty nice to help keep the camp kitchen organized and made me able to eliminate the “kitchen bin”

 

Nice!

When my wife and I were doing our x-country State Park campings (Twice now, coast to coast) We had it down to about 15 minutes to set up tent and truck prep, and another 20 minutes until the water was boiling or the skillet sizzling on the Coleman gas stove. Hot water for doing dishes came along while we enjoyed our supper. Isn't it a delight how simple things can satisfy in the right conditions!

 

Down in Moab over the Memorial Day weekend.

​

 

Lol... Toyota officially owns the Abiquiu NM campground.

 

Smokey from that Indios fire

 

Even though my camp kitchen is to my liking I'm looking at 4Runners and wondering how I would do a camp kitchen/chuckbox. This is a great system for use in a 4Runner. Second video shows a well kitted out truck with cap.

https://youtu.be/0t_Tuksvc2g?si=Um_XMyW8zRqyGu99

https://youtu.be/XTKRb5PAXaw?si=ip315Rvy0Cm1DwBt

 

Made it to spot was try’n to get to last time. Good to get out..

 

Ruff out 2night.. testing out the “Rain”. Setup..