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CampNL 2023 by OF4WD
CampNL just saw it’s 19th year, and although I’ve known about it for about 10 years, this was the first year that I could attend. It was one hell of an event. Each year the Ontario Federation of 4WD Recreationists (OF4WD) host this event with it’s small army of volunteers. Like many others, I arrived … Continue reading
From Camping in a Van to Camping in a Travel Trailer (aka Caravan or RV) | New Adventures Await
In 2022 I was fortunate enough to have travelled across most of Canada and I did it in a 2001 VW Eurovan that I called “Moose”. If you’ve been here before, you’re probably well aware of that adventure as I drove from Toronto, to Vancouver, up to the Arctic Circle, and back home to Toronto … Continue reading
Spring Offroading and Deep Water Adventures
After two separate days on two different trails, I can say that Spring is indeed a messy time of year. It’s wet, and muddy, and it’s awesome. It’s bug season of course so that’s not so awesome but you have to expect that and pack lots of insect repellent (or a bug suit). It’s not … Continue reading
Time for some heavy metal upgrades
For anyone who is serious about going offroading, getting a winch installed is a must, but first you need something serious to mount it too. In my case it meant getting an upgraded bumper because the plastic one that came with the Jeep just wasn’t suitable. So first I had to decide on a bumper … Continue reading
Recovery Gear & Rescue Equipment
If you’re thinking about getting into the 4×4 life, off-roading, or overlanding, it’s inevitable that you or someone on your team is going to get stuck. This can be a true disaster or a minor inconvenience depending on how well prepared you are, and there is no excuse for not being prepared for this…it WILL … Continue reading