Sounds good. I am tring to plan a trip for early summer when kids are out of school. Looking forward to doing some camping and travel.

 

Looks great! What topo map software is that?

Does it interface with your laptop's embedded GPS or you have to use a Garmin GPS for real time tracking?

 

I'm thinking of getting a subscription. I assume you have a subscription. Do you think it's worth it or is it just a hardcopy of a lot of online articles like some of the other magazines out there?

 

If you enjoy overlanding/expedition travel, get a subscription. Well worth it. Expensive, but very high quality magazine. Something most folks would leave "on the coffee table". And, they view the Jeep quite favorably with the advent of the four door and their long-term test JK. And while they do have some trips to exotic places around the world (and gorgeous photography to go with), they are aware that most of their readers will never travel like that, so seem to always include something suitable for North Americans in every issue. That, and the gear information, which is more focused on expedition travel (awnings, refrigerators, sand ladders, etc versus armor, axles, coil-overs, etc in the typical off-road magazine). They are also focused on travel for the adventure--not getting to the destination faster than the other person (i.e., off-road racing).

 

Agreed^^^^

It's a well made, high quality, coffee table esque publication which features a Eco-Friendly, no advertising bias review system, Tread Lightly approach to the off road community.
I write the rest of my post with a NW perspective. Wheeling may be different in SW or back east. However, this is from a No Cal, Oregon, Washington perspective. YMMV......

My take: [Overland Camping/Travel] this is what will save the off-road community, SEMA heavy, 4wd owner.

In reality, most trail restoration, forest protection & volunteer work is done by various and under appreciated 4wd clubs. Too bad the econazis are unaware of their efforts in most places.

We all know the crazy enviro nazis wish to close down every square inch of OHV & 4WD areas because of their perception that all off-roaders are knuckle-dragging Neanderthals. But, any of my waaaay left leaning friends here in Portland who have looked at the Overland Journal just absolutely love it. It is focusing on a "explore" basis, tread light, respect the earth/indigenous people along the way philosophy which many waaaaay lefters seem to enjoy.


The good news is both sides can be happy AND you're not ostracized for having a 4wd with 35" wheels and a big ol winch because chances are, you'll have to rescue a couple dingbats in a Subaru wagon with CoExist stickers plastered all over it. Win win for everyone!

 

I am using a remote Garmin GPS receiver. There is little or no service in the trail areas up here; wifi and cell are useless.

I use PCmobile and Nroute for mapping. Have downloaded every trail system in WA, OR and working on NorCal.

 

I just subscribed to the Overland Journal as well; also ordered the 2011 Gear Guide. Both the 2011 and 2012 Gear Guides arrived within 4 days. Excellent quality and the information is incredible. Highly recommend.

JK focus is getting strong as well.

 

I have considered subscribing to them...I may do that now.

Anyone have feedback on it?

 

I agree with both Mark and RescueGreen #3 in their comments about Overland Journal and overland travel.

I have passed my magazines to a couple of tree-hugger friends and, after reading some articles, they 'get it' with what I'm doing to my Jeep and how I intend to use it on long trips. Less heat from them, and even expressing interest on their behalf as to what some travel / camping techniques and activities are. A win on all sides.

Plus, it is a really great magazine to flip through. Lots of knowledge and inspiration to travel to be found on those pages!

 

This is a great thread. This is more my style of jeeping. I have no interest in rock crawling. There are some nice rigs on here. I've been thinking about a Garvin roof rack but not sure if I want to go with a permanent roof rack or something I can take on and off, plus the price of that rack is steep. On that note I like running my soft top more then my hard top. Any suggestions??