Recent content by gmannerino

I really like the storage bags that clip over roll bars (I feel like the Filson bags were designed to be a premium version of these). I got mine for $90 at the time from Amazon, though I feel like most sets are over $100 now. I recently got a pair of rear window storage bags from Amazon that I...

Along with waterfalls near their peak flow, I love visiting Yosemite in late Spring to avoid the peak rush season. I always miss out on some of the trails that I'd like to do, like Half Dome, and I still would like to drive Tioga Pass, but that's only open during Summer. I absolutely love...

This is pretty close to i10 between Tucson and Phoenix, east of Picacho Peak. It currently comes up on Google Maps as "Cactus Forest Campground", but was called "Marana BLM" a year or so ago.

I wrapped up yet another road trip with the Bronco. Really no off-roading this trip other than a few dirt or gravel roads, but my main focus this trip was getting to the Sierra Nevadas as quickly as possible, hike a little, and relax in some beautiful big name places. Despite having the...

I've never seen a soft window just split like that. To confirm, it was parked inside the garage with no issues before the night?

Man, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Sometimes I feel less adventurous this way, but at at the same time I prefer feeling confident and prepared, for now at least. I forgot to mention FB groups as well, many valuable comments. The little guy on Google Maps Street View is my favorite. Thanks for...

I love how diverse the geography is out west, but I'm always happy to get back to Texas. Driving through Texas Hill Country in the early morning or late afternoon can feel like the most beautiful place on Earth.

I love camping next to creeks, rivers, and lakes. Sadly I do not, but I would love to get started. Seems like such a peaceful hobby, right up my alley.

Yeah it looks like I was pretty close by. This Cascade Falls is just a few miles east of St Elmo, between Mt Princeton and Mt Antero, definitely worthy of a road trip from your area.

Not at all, I'm flattered!

I'm pretty Type-A when it comes to these trips. I like to have my campsites reserved well in advance, especially if I'm camping somewhere scenic/popular or in a national park. I usually Google campgrounds around the area, then go down rabbit holes of finding the best spot in the campground for...

That's funny, I meant to say "East of Houston". I grew up in Humble/Atascocita, a little closer but still outside Beltway 8. Such a large city indeed, ridiculous. I didn't know that about Woodforest. I used to think it was funny that so many neighborhoods are named "Timber Forest", "Woodland...

Right, he seemed concerned yet casual about alerting me. The attendant didn't even notice. Highly recommend Teton, and I was pretty disappointed when Trail Ridge closed just before I arrived. My camp was just before the ridge so I could drive super early and potentially avoid some of the crowd...

Well now I know. Next time I'm around I'm down for both kind sir.

These smartphone cameras are getting good! I'd love to get into photography, but I really prefer the convenience of quickly grabbing my phone just about anytime I want, and just 2 clicks of the power button my camera app is open and ready.