Nice read. Basically my approach to off roading. I don’t see the value in spending $$$$ for a new vehicle and then tossing another $$$ to make it look the part.

All my 4x4 trucks over the decades were basically stock. BFG All Terrains in OEM sizes. No lifts. My 1970 Ford F-250 and 1996 Chevy S10 with no skid plates taught me good line picking skills. I’ve had few stuck situations and none where I didn’t extract myself. The e-locker in my 2002 Tacoma TRD amazed me at what it allowed; the electronic wizardry in my current 2018 4Runner SR5 does as well.

As for camping, I’ve had a variety of cheap sleeping bags, cheap tents and old style Coleman white gas stoves and lanterns. In later years I simply slept on air mattresses in the back of my 1996 S10 and Tacoma, as both had toppers. Tailgates served well for cooking and eating.

I’ve had a lot of good years with simple rigs and camping arrangements. Too old for that stuff now. Got good memories, photos and videos.