FISHING Whether it’s your Toyota 4Runner, an extreme off-road camper or a souped-up van, overland camping rigs offer plenty of imagination for campers. (JEFFREY WALTERS)
TAKE THE OVERLAND ROUTE FISHING AND CAMPING GO TOGETHER, AND TODAY’S OFF-GRID OPTIONS ARE BIG IMPROVEMENTS By Jeffrey Walters
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verland camping is nothing new to some of us; to others it simply means 100-percent off-grid camping. However, over the past couple of decades there have been some very big improvements on what being off-grid involves. Gone are the days of not taking a shower, eating mini meals prepared
on camp stoves, and the dreaded cold nights. There have been drastic improvements in the off-road overlander style of camping, where fully outfitted four-wheel-drive vehicles and off-road trailers take to the trails in search of that perfect spot. National forests have what are called yellow post sites or dispersed camping areas. Even though both areas are remote, most dispersed
camping areas will have vault-style outhouses and trash cans, while other areas may not, so plan your trip accordingly and be prepared to bring out everything you bring in. Overland camping has become very popular because you can go to so many different places with the supplies needed to travel in comfort and style. Most overland vehicles are four-wheel drive, boast good ground
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