Events/Trails UPDATED: Overland Adventure - PHASE 2 May 29th - June 2nd (Phase 1 - April 19th - April 24th 2025 (NMBDR South to North) (2 Viewers)

[Dumpolina]

You dine better on the trail than I do at home
Have fun!

 

[pappy]

You dine better on the trail than I do at home
Have fun!

Fact.

 

[Poupon]

Day 1. Entered from Queen NM.

 

[Poupon]

Some watermelon mint shisha.

 

[marcfj60]

Getting ready to pull away.

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I generally think that Larry has pretty good taste, until I see the Bud Light in the fridge door.

 

[Dumpolina]

Dang I wish scout n could head down there with you. Hope day 2 was great!

 

[Poupon]

I generally think that Larry has pretty good taste, until I see the Bud Light in the fridg

 

[Poupon]

Day 2. Love NM!

Just East of Socorro. Heading south towards White Sands in the morning.

 

[Poupon]

Can do laundry now that I have more water.

 

[lurch]

Can do laundry now that I have more water.

Did you figure what your final capacity was in the new setup?

 

[Poupon]

Did you figure what your final capacity was in the new setup?

17-18 gallons. With all the stuff on that side, I need to increase the spring on that side to get the truck level.

 

[juane]

When you get to El Rito stop by. Our house is on the BDR.
505-238-2840

 

[Poupon]

Good morning from the nmbdr.

 

[Poupon]

When you get to El Rito stop by. Our house is on the BDR.
505-238-2840

Sounds good. I may not get that far north on this portion of my excursion, but will stop by for sure when I finish up next time.

 

[pappy]

Good morning from the nmbdr.

Dang Larry, you eat way better than I do.

 

[Poupon]

Day 3. On forth section of nmbdr - Elephant Butt to Reserve. Found a previous camp spot that Ash and I camped at when resuming nmbdr in 2019.

 

[pappy]

Day 3. On forth section of nmbdr - Elephant Butt to Reserve. Found a previous camp spot that Ash and I camped at when resuming nmbdr in 2019.

How are you liking the iKamper Mini compared to your old tent?

 

[Poupon]

How are you liking the iKamper Mini compared to your old tent?

Still learning how to fold it up. But overall, love it.

CONS:
Inflating/deflating the mattress
Mattress deflated last night because one valve was not tightly closed.
Front door is a bit narrow to zip and unzip
Can be difficult to close completely if all is not sorted.

PROS:
Gained 1/3 of roof rack
Can store bedding and stuff when packed
Can easily access rear rack from window
Hinged floor w attached ladder is much easier to deploy and pack
Inflatable mattress is very comfortable
Integrated lights are very nice
Ability to open 2nd row passenger door is handy
Stair step accessory is much easier, comfortable and safer.

 

[nab856]

Still learning how to fold it up. But overall, love it.

CONS:
Inflating/deflating the mattress
Mattress deflated last night because one valve was not tightly closed.
Front door is a bit narrow to zip and unzip
Can be difficult to close completely if all is not sorted.

PROS:
Gained 1/3 of roof rack
Can store bedding and stuff when packed
Can easily access rear rack from window
Hinged floor w attached ladder is much easier to deploy and pack
Inflatable mattress is very comfortable
Integrated lights are very nice
Ability to open 2nd row passenger door is handy
Stair step accessory is much easier, comfortable and safer.

We are enjoying your real world equipment evaluations. Your posts are giving us ideas!

 

[marcfj60]

Still learning how to fold it up. But overall, love it.

CONS:
Inflating/deflating the mattress
Mattress deflated last night because one valve was not tightly closed.
Front door is a bit narrow to zip and unzip
Can be difficult to close completely if all is not sorted.

PROS:
Gained 1/3 of roof rack
Can store bedding and stuff when packed
Can easily access rear rack from window
Hinged floor w attached ladder is much easier to deploy and pack
Inflatable mattress is very comfortable
Integrated lights are very nice
Ability to open 2nd row passenger door is handy
Stair step accessory is much easier, comfortable and safer.

I've never seen that stair step accessory and thought it was super cool. I once had aspirations for a rooftop tent setup but Danise's balance and stability is not adequate to safely ascend and descend from one. Maybe the stair step accessory would make things safer for her.